& conjunction
&
abbreviation of “and”

's-Hertogenbosch /-toʊx-/ /-tɑx-/ /-tɑɡ-/ /-tɒx-/ /-tɒɡ-/ /-təʊx-/ /-əˈ-/ /ˌsɛə-/ /ˌsɛəɹ-/ /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Bolduque
capital city of North Brabant

*69 pn
\*69
last-call return service number

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
e
possessive marker

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ suffix
abilidade
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

acious suffix
az
adjective-forming suffix

aemia suffix
emia
condition of the blood

an suffix
ano
of or pertaining to

ance /-əns/ suffix
ancia anza
a state

ane /eɪn/ suffix
ano
alkanes

anthropy suffix
antropía
humanity; mankind

arch suffix
arca
leading, leader

archy suffix
arquía
form of government or rule

ard suffix
ardo
someone who is in a specified condition

ase suffix
asa
forms the names of enzymes

aster suffix
astra astre astro
-aster

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

ation /ˈeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ación ción
-ation (suffix)

bility suffix
bilidad
suffix

caine suffix
caína
a synthetic alkaloid used as a local anesthetic

cene suffix
ceno
suffix indicating a geologic period

centric suffix
céntrico
having a specified object at the centre

centrism suffix
centrismo

cephaly suffix
cefalia
head

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

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

ed /d/ /dəd/ /t/ /əd/ /ɪd/ suffix
ado
past tense

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 /-iːn/ 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 /is/ /iz/ /iːz/ 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 /ˈɛt.ɪk/ suffix
ético
pertaining to

free /fɹiː/ suffix
ibre de in
free from; without

ful /fəl/ /fʊl/ [fl̩] suffix
ada
as much as can be held

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 edad idad
group
dad idad edad
condition or state

i /i/ suffix
í
suffix to form a demonym (especially in the Middle East)

ian /iːən/ suffix
iana iano
related to

iatry suffix
iatría
(forms names of specialized fields of medical practice)

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

ic /ɪk/ 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

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
ficacion ficación ificación

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

in-law suffix
olítico
related through marriage

ine /-aɪn/ /-iːn/ /-ɪn~-ən/ suffix
ina
used to form names of chemical substances

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ando endo
to form gerunds
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 /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
ismo
a principle, belief or movement

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

ite /-aɪt/ 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
ita ito
used to form names of minerals and rocks
ito
a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ous

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

itude suffix
itud
suffix

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
dad edad idad
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

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

ization /-əˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-əˈzeɪʃn̩/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˌaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ suffix
ización
act, process, or result of doing something

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

land /lænd/ /lənd/ /lɪnd/ [lænd] suffix
landia
territory, country or region (suffix)

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

le /l̩/ /əl/ suffix
ear
frequentative suffix

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
in es-
lacking

ling suffix
illa illo ita ito
Diminutive

lite /-ˌlaɪt/ /-ˌlʌɪt/ 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/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] 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/ [nɘs] suffix
idad
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..."

nomy suffix
nomía
system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a particular field

oic suffix
oico

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

ologist suffix
óloga ólogo
alternative spelling of -logist

ology /ˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˈɒləd͡ʒi/ 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

onym suffix
ónimo
word

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

pathy /-pəθi/ suffix
patía
in whichever sense

pedia suffix
pedia

phage /feɪd͡ʒ/ suffix
fago
something that eats, or consumes

phagous /-fəɡəs/ suffix
fago
feeding on

phagy suffix
fagia
the consumption of

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
filo
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

philia /-ˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ suffix
filia
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing

philous suffix
filo

phobe /-foʊb/ 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 /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
fobia
used to form nouns meaning fear
used to form nouns meaning hate

phobic /-ˈfoʊbɪk/ /-ˈfəʊbɪk/ suffix
fobo
dislike or aversion
fear

phore suffix
foro
bearer or carrier of

phoresis /fəˈɹiː.sɪs/ suffix
foresis

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
plastia

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/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
es s
regular plurals of nouns

saur suffix
saurio

saurus /ˈsɔːɹəs/ suffix
saurio aurus tego
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

stan suffix
istán stán
used in actual place names

static suffix
stático
relating to -stasis

teen suffix
ce ieci-
to form numbers 13 - 19

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

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

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

trophy /tɹə.fi/ suffix
trofia

um /əm/ suffix
o
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

uria /-ˈjʊəɹɪə/ suffix
uria
relating to urine

y suffix
ento iento
inclined to
iego iento oso
having the quality of
ejo ete eto ico iello ita
forming diminutive nouns
dad edumbre ia ie io tad
forming abstract nouns
ia ía
used in the name of some locations ending in -ia in Latin

yl suffix
ila
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

100th adj
100.º
abbreviation of hundredth

10th adj
10.º
abbreviation of tenth

11th adj
11.º
abbreviation of eleventh

12th adj
12.º
abbreviation of twelfth

13th adj
13.º
abbreviation of thirteenth

14th adj
14.º
abbreviation of fourteenth

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

15th adj
15.º
abbreviation of fifteenth

16th /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
16.º
abbreviation of sixteenth

17th adj
17.º
abbreviation of seventeenth

18th adj
18.º
abbreviation of eighteenth

1910s n
década de 1910
decade

1960s n
década de 1960
decade from 1960 to 1969

19th adj
19.º
abbreviation of nineteenth

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
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

20th /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ adj
20.º
abbreviation of twentieth

21st adj
21.º
abbreviation of twenty-first

22nd adj
22.º
abbreviation of twenty-second

23rd adj
23.º
abbreviation of twenty-third

24/7 adv
24/7
abbreviation of twenty-four seven

24th adj
24.º
abbreviation of twenty-fourth

25th adj
25.º
abbreviation of twenty-fifth

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2.º 2º 2o
abbreviation of second

3 John pn
3 Juan
Book of the Bible

30th /ˈθɜː.ti.əθ/ /ˈθɝ.ɾi.əθ/ adj
30.º
abbreviation of thirtieth

311 pn
311
government services access number

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

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

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

40th adj
40.º
abbreviation of fortieth

411 pn
411
telephone information service number

4th adj
4.º 4º
abbreviation of fourth

50th adj
50.º
abbreviation of fiftieth

5th adj
5.º 5º
abbreviation of fifth

600-cell n
hexacosicoron
four-dimensional polytope

60th adj
60.º
abbreviation of sixtieth

610 Office pn
oficina 610
The Public Security Anti-Xie-Jiao Organization

6th adj
6.º 6º
abbreviation of sixth

70th adj
70.º
abbreviation of seventieth

7th adj
7.º 7º
abbreviation of seventh

80th adj
80.º
abbreviation of eightieth

811 pn
811
government services access number

8th adj
8º
abbreviation of eighth

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛ.vən/ pn
11-S 11S
attack

90th adj
90.º
abbreviation of ninetieth

9th adj
9º
abbreviation of ninth

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

A level n
prueba de acceso a la universidad selectividad
a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in British high schools

A-bomb n
bomba atómica
atomic bomb

A-fib n
FA
atrial fibrillation / auricular fibrillation

ABC /eɪ biː siː/ n
abecé abc
rudiments

AC n
CA corriente alterna
alternating current

AC/DC adj
hacer a pelo y pluma
bisexual

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
d.C.
anno Domini

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
TDAH
the abbreviation ADHD

ADSL n
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

AF /eɪ̯ˈɛf/ /æf/ adv
FA
atrial fibrillation

AI n
IA
artificial intelligence
inseminación artificial
artificial insemination

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
SIDA sida
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

ALS n
ELA
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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

ASAP /ˈeɪ.sæp/ /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpiː/ adv
cuanto antes lo antes posible lo más rápido posible
as soon as possible

ASD n
TEA
autism spectrum disorder

ASEAN /a.ˈseɪ.an/ /a.ˈseɪ.ən/ /a.ˈsi.an/ /a.ˈsi.ən/ /ˈa.ʃan/ /ˈa.ʃən/ /ˈæ.si.an/ /ˈæ.si.æn/ /ˈæ.si.ɑn/ /ˈæ.zi.an/ /ˈæ.zi.æn/ /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ /ˈæɪ-/ /ˈɑ.si.ɑn/ /ˈɑ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ANSA
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ATM n
cajero automático cajero
(banking) automated teller machine

ATV n
cuadriciclo cuatriciclo cuatrimoto quad
all-terrain vehicle

AWOL /ˈeɪ̯.wɑl/ /ˈeɪ̯.wɔl/ /ˈʔɐ.wɔl/ adj
ausente sin permiso
absent without permission

AWOL /ˈeɪ̯.wɑl/ /ˈeɪ̯.wɔl/ /ˈʔɐ.wɔl/ n
ausente sin licencia desertor desertora
military: absence without proper authority
desertor
military: person who holds AWOL status

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

Aalborg /ˈɑlˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/ /ˈɔlˌbɔɹɡ/ 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 /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ pn
Aarón
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

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

Abadan /ˌæ.bəˈdæn/ /ˌɑ.bɑˈdɑn/ /ˌɑ.bəˈdɑn/ pn
Abadán
city in Iran

Abaddon /əˈbæ.dn̩/ pn
Abadón
Hell

Abbasid /əbˈɑ.səd/ /əˈbæs.əd/ /ˈæb.ə.səd/ adj
abasida abasí
relating to the Abbasids

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

Abbotsford pn
Abbotsford
city in British Columbia, Canada

Abbott pn
Abad
surnames derived from the equivalents of “abbot”

Abdon pn
Abdón
biblical judge of Israel

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Abdullah Abdullá
Muslim given name

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

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
male given name
son of Adam and Eve

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

Abelian n
abelonita
member of a sect living like Abel

Abh. Berl. Akad. pn
Abh. Berl. Akad.
abbreviation of Abhandlungen der Königlich Preußischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin

Abha pn
Abha
city in Saudi Arabia

Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Abiyán
the largest city of Ivory Coast

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

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

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abjasio
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
abjasio
person from Abkhazia

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

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

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

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

Abrahamic /eɪ.bɹəˈhæm.ɪk/ adj
abrahámico
pertaining to Abraham

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ pn
Abram
Old Testament patriarch

Abruzzian adj
abrucés
of, from or relating to Abruzzo

Abruzzo pn
Abruzos
region of central Italy

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

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

Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuya
The capital city of Nigeria

Abuna /ɑˈbu.nɑ/ pn
Abuná
river in the border between Bolivia and Brazil

Abundius pn
Abundio
male given name

Abydos /əˈbaɪ.dɑs/ /əˈbaɪ.dəs/ /ˈæb.ɪˌdɑs/ pn
Abidos
ancient city in Egypt

Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abisinia
historical name of the Ethiopian Empire - Ethiopia and Eritrea

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

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

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

Acarnania pn
Acarnania
region of Greece

Acayucan pn
Acayucan
city
municipality

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Acra
capital of Ghana

Aceh pn
Aché
province of Indonesia

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

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ adj
aqueo aquivo
Of or relating to Achaea

Achaean /əˈkiːən/ n
aqueo aquivo
an inhabitant of Achaea

Achaemenes /əˈkɛməniːz/ pn
Aquémenes
the founder of the Achaemenid dynasty

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

Achaemenid Empire pn
Imperio aqueménida
empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty

Acheron /ˈæ.kəɹ.ɔn/ /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

Acosta pn
Acosta

Acre /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɚ/ pn
Acre
city

Acre /ˈɑː.kɹɚ/ pn
Acre
state in north-western Brazil

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Acrópolis
Athenian Acropolis

Actium /ˈæk.ti.əm/ pn
Accio
promontory

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

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

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

Adam's Bridge pn
Puente de Adán
a chain of shoals that connects India and Sri Lanka

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

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

Addisonian adj
addisoniano
relating to Addison's disease

Adela /ə.ˈdɛ.lə/ /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

Adelard pn
Adelardo
male given name

Adelie penguin n
pingüino adelaida pingüino de Adelia
Pygoscelis adeliae

Aden pn
Adén
seaport of Yemen

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Adigio
river in South Tyrol

Adjara /əˈd͡ʒɑːɹə/ pn
Ayaria
autonomous republic of Georgia

Adjaran adj
ayariano
of, from, or pertaining to Adjara or its people

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

Adonis /əˈdoʊ.nɪs/ /əˈdɑn.ɪs/ /əˈdɒn.ɪs/ 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

Adullamite n
adulamita
inhabitant of Adullam

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

Adventism n
adventismo
Adventist Christian movement founded by William Miller

Adventist adj
adventista
relating to Seventh-day Adventism / the Seventh-day Adventist Church
relating to believers in the Second Advent of Jesus; relating to Adventism

Adventist n
adventista
believer in the Second Advent of Jesus; an advocate of Adventism
member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adiguesia
republic of south-west Russia

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

Adélie Land pn
Tierra Adelia
one of the five French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Aegean /iˈd͡ʒi.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 /əˈniː.ɪd/ /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
subdivision of the Silurian period

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

Aesculapian snake n
culebra de Esculapio
a European species of nonvenomous snake, Zamenis longissimus, syn. Coluber longissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology

Aesculapius /ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/ pn
Esculapio
Roman god

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Esopo
ancient Greek author

Aesopian /iːˈsoʊpi.ən/ /iːˈsəʊpɪən/ adj
esópico
related to Aesop

Aether pn
Éter
Greek primordial deity

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

Afar pn
afar
language

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afgano
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
afgano afgana
person from Afghanistan

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ n
lebrel afgano
Afghan Hound

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Afganistán
country

Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ pn
África
continent

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 hunting dog n
licaón
Lycaon pictus

African violet n
violeta africana
perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] adj
afroamericano
American and black

African-American [ˈæfɹʷɪkən əˈmɛɹʷɪkən] n
afroamericana afroamericano
A black American

Africanism n
africanismo
Eurocentric representation of Africans

Africanity n
africanidad
quality or characteristic of being African

Africanization n
africanización
the act or process of Africanizing

Africanize v
africanizar
to make African

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikáans afrikaans
language

Afrikaner /ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ/ n
afrikáner bóer
member of ethnic group

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ 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

Agadir pn
Agadir
a city in Morocco

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Agamenón
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Águeda
female given name

Agenor /əˈd͡ʒiːnɔː/ /ˈæɡɪnɔː/ pn
Agénor

Agent Orange pn
Agente Naranja
herbicide

Aglaia pn
Aglaya
female given name

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Inés
female given name

Agnus Dei /ˌæɡnəs ˈdeɪ.i/ /ˌɑːnjus ˈdeɪ.i/ n
Cordero de Dios
model or picture of a lamb with a cross

Agra pn
Agra
city in India

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Agrigento
province and city in Sicily

Aguascalientes pn
Aguascalientes
state of Mexico

Aguilares pn
Aguilares
city

Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.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 /ˈaɪnuː/ adj
ainu
pertaining to ethnic group or language

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ n
ainu
member of an ethnic group

Ainu /ˈaɪnuː/ pn
ainu
language

Aion pn
Aión Eón
Greek god associate with time, the universe and the zodiac

Ajaccio /aɪət͡ʃoʊ/ /aɪˌætʃəʊ/ /əˈdʒæksɪəʊ/ /əˈd͡ʒæksɪoʊ/ pn
Ajaccio Ayacio
capital city of Corsica, France

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

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

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

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

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

Aksai Chin /ˌɑːksaɪ ˈtʃɪn/ pn
Aksai Chin
part of Kashmir administered by China

Akureyri pn
Akureyri
city on the north coast of Iceland

Al Hoceima pn
Alhucemas
city

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

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

Alabamian /ˌæləˈbæmi.ən/ adj
alabameño alabamiano alabamiense
of or pertaining to Alabama

Alabamian /ˌæləˈbæmi.ən/ n
alabameño alabamiano alabamiense
an inhabitant or a resident of Alabama

Aladdin /əˈlædɪn/ pn
Aladino
the Arabic tale

Alagoas /ˌæləˈɡəʊəs/ /ˌɑːlɑːˈɡəʊɑːs/ /ˌɑːləˈɡəʊəs/ pn
Alagoas
state in north-eastern Brazil

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

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ n
alano
member of a Sarmatian tribe

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ pn
Alano Alán
male given name

Alania pn
Alania
medieval kingdom of Alans

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

Alaric pn
Alarico
king of Visigoths

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alaska pollock n
abadejo de Alaska colín de Alaska
Gadus chalcogrammus

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

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ n
alaskeño alasqueño alaskeña alasqueña
someone from Alaska

Alaskan Malamute n
malamute de Alaska
Alaskan Malamute sled dog

Albacete pn
Albacete
province

Alban pn
Albano
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.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

Albanian Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia ortodoxa albanesa
autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church

Albany /ˈɒl.bə.ni/ /ˈɒlb.ni/ /ˈɔːl.bə.ni/ /ˈɔːlb.ni/ 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

Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Albión
England

Albireo pn
Albireo
Beta (β) Cygni.

Albuquerque /ˈæl.bə.kəː.ki/ /ˈæl.bə.kɚ.ki/ pn
Albuquerque
city

Alcalá de Henares /ˌalkaˈlɑː deɪ ɛˈnɑːɹɛs/ /ˌɑlkəˈlɑ deɪ həˈnɑɹeɪs/ pn
Alcalá de Henares
city near Madrid, Spain

Alchevsk pn
Alchevsk
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

Alemannic /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ adj
alemánico
of or relating to the Alemannic language or dialect group

Alemannic /ˌæləˈmænɪk/ /ˌælɪˈmænɪk/ pn
alemánico alamán
High German language or dialect group

Aleppine adj
alepino
of or pertaining to Aleppo

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

Aleppo pine n
pincarrasco pino carrasco pino carrasqueño pino de Alepo
a pine tree

Aleutian /əˈluːʃən/ adj
aleutiano
of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian /əˈluːʃən/ n
aleutiana aleutiano
a native or inhabitant of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian Islands /ˌæliːˈuːʃən ˈɑɪlændz/ pn
Islas Aleutianas
archipelago

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alejandro Alexandro
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alejandro Magno
King of Macedonia

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] pn
Alejandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alejandra
female given name
Alejandría
city in Egypt

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

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ n
alejandrino alejandrina
native or inhabitant of Alexandria

Alexandrian Wicca pn
wicca alexandriana
branch of Wicca

Alexandrina pn
Alejandrina
female given name

Alexandroupoli pn
Alejandrópolis
city

Alexia pn
Aleja
female given name

Alexius pn
Alejo Alexis
male given name

Alfonsine adj
alfonsino
relating to Alfonso X of Castile

Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Alfonso
male given name

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ 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/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Argelia
country

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

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

Algerian Arabic pn
árabe argelino

Algerian War pn
guerra de Argelia
War 1954–1962

Algherese pn
alguerés
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

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

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Argel
the capital of Algeria

Alhambra /ælˈhæmbɹə/ /ɑlˈhɑmbɹə/ pn
Alhambra
palace in Granada, Spain

Ali /ˈɑːli/ pn
Alí
male given name from Arabic

Ali Baba n
Alí Babá
a fictional character

Alicante /ˌælɪˈkænt/ /ˌælɪˈkænti/ /ˌɑləˈkɑnteɪ/ 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/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ pn
Alá
God, in Islam

Allahabad /ˌæləhəˈbæd/ /ˌæləhəˈbɑːd/ pn
Allahabad
city in India

Allen key /ˈælən kiː/ n
llave Allen llave allen
a hex head wrench

Allies /ˈælaɪz/ pn
Aliados
in WWI
in WWII

Alma pn
Alma
female given name

Almagest /ˈælmədʒɛst/ pn
Almagesto

Almaty pn
Almatý
city

Almería /ˌælməˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɑːlməˈɹi.ə/ pn
Almería
city in Andalusia

Almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ pn
Todopoderoso
God, the supreme being

Almodóvarian adj
almodovariano
of, pertaining to}} or characteristic of Pedro Almodóvar

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/ /ˈæl.pɪn/ adj
alpino
relating to the Alps

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

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Alsacia
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Alsace-Lorraine pn
Alsacia-Lorena
historical state of Germany

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 /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Altair
star

Altea pn
Altea
Spanish city

Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Alvin
male given name meaning "elf friend"

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
alzhéimer alzheimer enfermedad de Alzheimer
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amadeus /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ pn
Amadeo
male given name

Amalec /ˈæm.əˌlɛk/ pn
Amalec
grandson of Esau

Amalthea pn
Amaltea
goat or nymph who suckled Zeus

Amanda /əˈmændə/ [əˈmɛəndə] pn
Amanda
female given name

Amapá /ˈɑː.mə.pɑː/ /ˌɑː.məˈpɑː/ pn
Amapá
a state in northern Brazil

Amarillo /æməˈɹɪloʊ/ /æməˈɹɪlə/ pn
Amarillo

Amaterasu /ɑːmətɛɹˈɑːsuː/ pn
Amaterasu
Japanese sun goddess

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ n
amazona
Mythological female warrior

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Amazonas
river

Amazon Rainforest pn
selva amazónica

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

Amazonia /ˌæm.əˈzəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Amazonia
region

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

Amazonian antshrike n
batará amazónico
Thamnophilus amazonicus

Ambazonia /ˌæmbəˈzəʊniə/ pn
Ambazonia
An Anglophone state

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

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

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ adj
americano
of or pertaining to the Americas
estadounidense norteamericano americano
of or pertaining to the U.S., its people or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ 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 Dream n
sueño americano sueño estadounidense
determination
philosophy

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 oso negro americano baribal
Ursus americanus

American black duck n
Ánade sombrío
Anas rubripes

American football n
fútbol americano fútbol estadounidense
American football

American foulbrood n
loque americana
bee disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae

American ginseng n
ginseng americano
Panax quinquefolius

American kestrel n
cernícalo
species

American lion n
león americano
extinct lion endemic to the Americas

American studies n
americanística
an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the Americas, with a historical emphasis upon the United States

American sweetgum n
liquidámbar americano
deciduous tree

American wigeon n
silbón americano
Anas americana

Americanisation n
americanización
assimilation

Americanism n
americanismo angloamericanismo
linguistic feature

Americanist n
americanista
expert in the study of America

Americanize v
americanizar
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
América
North and South America

Americophilic adj
proamericano

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amárico
language

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

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

Ammon /ˈæm.ən/ [ˈɛə̯mɪ̈n] pn
Amón
an ancient people of Israel

Amnok pn
Amnok
river

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

Amphitrite /ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/ pn
Anfitrita Anfitrite
Greek goddess

Amphitryon n
anfitrión

Amritsar pn
Amritsar
city in Punjab, India

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

Amsterdammer n
amsterdamés amsterdamesa
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam

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

Amun /ˈɑːmuːn/ /ˈɑːmən/ pn
Amón
Egyptian wind deity

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

Amuzgo n
amuzga amuzgo
indigenous people of Mexico

Amuzgo pn
amuzgo
language

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

Ananias /ænəˈnaɪəs/ pn
Ananías
male given name

Ananke /əˈnæŋki/ pn
Ananké
Greek goddess of destiny, necessity and fate

Anapa pn
Anapa
city

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

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃi.ə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ /æn.ə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.ʃə/ pn
Anastacia Anastasia
female given name

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

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

Anatolius pn
Anatolio
male given name

Anaxarete /əˌnæksəˈrɛti/ pn
Anaxáreta

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 /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Andalucía
autonomous community of Spain

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

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

Andalusian Arabic pn
árabe andalusí
variety of the Arabic language

Andaman Sea pn
mar de Andamán
part of the Indian Sea east of the Andaman Islands and west of Thailand

Andaman and Nicobar Islands pn
Islas Andamán y Nicobar
Indian territory

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

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ /ˈæn.di.ən/ n
andina andino
someone from the Andes

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 southeastern India

Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Andorra
country

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

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorrano
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
andorrano andorrana
person from Andorra

Andrade pn
Andrada Andrade

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

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] pn
Andrés
male given name
the Apostle

Android pn
Android
mobile operating system

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
Andrómaca
the wife of Hector

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

Andøya pn
Andøya
largest island of the Vesterålen archipelago

Anez pn
Áñez

Angat pn
Angat
municipality in Bulacan, Philippines

Angel Falls pn
Salto Ángel
waterfall in Venezuela

Angela /ˈænd͡ʒələ/ pn
Ángela
female given name

Angeleno /ˌænd͡ʒɪˈliːnəʊ/ n
angelino
person from Los Angeles

Angeles pn
Ángeles
city in the Philippines

Angelica pn
Angélica
female given name

Angelo /ˈæn.d͡ʒə.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 /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ n
anglicano anglicana
member of an Anglican church

Anglican Communion pn
Comunión anglicana
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
anglicanismo
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

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 /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ adj
anglosajón
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ 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 n
anglófilo
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 dislikes 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 anglófono angloparlante
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
anglófona
one who speaks English

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
angloesfera
Anglophone realm

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ n
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 /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Anguila
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anicetus pn
Aniceto
A guardian god of Mount Olympus

Anita /əˈniːtə/ pn
Anita
female given name

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

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

Annas pn
Anás
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Annie /ˈæni/ pn
Anita
diminutive of Ann

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

Anointing of the Sick pn
extremaunción Extrema Unción unción de los enfermos
sacrament

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ [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

Antarctic beech n
haya antártica ñire ñirre
tree species

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Antártida
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

Anthea pn
Antía
Ancient Greek female given name

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

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
Antropoceno
the current geological period

Antichrist pn
anticristo Anticristo
one under the direct control of the Devil

Antifa /ænˈtiːfə/ /ˈæntifɑː/ pn
antifa
anti-fascist movement

Antigua /ænˈtiːɡ(w)ə/ pn
Antigua
island

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) 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/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ adj
antillano
of, from, or pertaining to the Antilles

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ /ænˈtɪli.ən/ n
antillano
person from the Antilles

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillas
islands

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɑk/ /ˈæntɪˌɒk/ pn
Antioquía
Antioch on the Orontes

Antiochian /ˌæntiˈoʊkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɑkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɒkiən/ adj
antioqueno
of or pertaining to ancient Antioch

Antiochian /ˌæntiˈoʊkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɑkiən/ /ˌæntiˈɒkiən/ n
antioquena antioqueno
a person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Antíoco
male given name

Antiquity pn
Antigüedad
period of history

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 /ænˈtəʊni.ə/ /ænˈtəʊnjə/ 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
Parisian gangster

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

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apeninos
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /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
apolo
a very handsome young man

Apollonian circle n
círculo de Apolonio
two families of circles

Apopa pn
Apopa
city in El Salvador

Apophis /əˈpɑfəs/ /əˈpɒfɪs/ /ˈæpəfəs/ /ˈæpəfɪs/ pn
Apofis
an evil snake-god who tries to devour the sun every night

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

Apostles' Creed pn
Credo de los Apóstoles Símbolo de los Apóstoles
statement of Christian belief

Appalachia /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.(t)ʃə/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃə/ pn
Appalachia
a region in the eastern United States, covering a part of the Appalachian Mountains

Appalachian /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.(t)ʃən/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.t͡ʃən/ adj
apalachano apalache apalachense apalachiano apalachiense
referring to Appalachia

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

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /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

April showers bring May flowers proverb
marzo ventoso y abril lluvioso sacan a mayo florido y hermoso

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
resident of Apulia

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

Aqdas pn
El libro más sagrado
Baháʼí central holy book

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ n
acuario Acuario
Someone with a Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Acuario
constellation
acuario Acuario
astrological sign

Aquila /ˈækwələ/ /ˈækwɪlə/ /ˈɑːkwələ/ pn
Aquila Águila
constellation

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Aquitania
former region of France

Ara /ˈeɪ.ɹə/ /ˈɛɹ.ə/ 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 /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ adj
árabe
related to Arabia

Arabian /əˈɹeɪ.bi.ən/ n
árabe
horse
person

Arabian Sea pn
mar Arábigo mar de Arabia mar de Omán
part of the Indian Ocean

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

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
árabe arábigo
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
árabe
language
alphabet

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

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

Arabocentric adj
arabocéntrico
focused on Arabs

Arabophobia n
arabofobia
the fear, hate or dislike of Arabs

Arafura Sea pn
mar de Arafura
sea between Arnhem Land and West Papua

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

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

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ adj
aragonés
from Aragon

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ n
aragonés aragonesa
a person

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
aragonés
the language of Aragon

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

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ adj
arameo
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ n
arameo
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arameo
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.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

Arbil pn
Erbil
city

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

Arc de Triomphe pn
Arco de Triunfo
the Parisian monument

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ n
Arcadia
a district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

Arcadius pn
Arcadio
male given name

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

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ pn
Arcaico
Archaean eon

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

Archilochus pn
Arquíloco
Ancient Greek 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 /ˌɑɹ.kəˈmiː.diːz/ /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Arquímedes
an ancient Greek mathematician

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

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

Ardennes pn
Ardenas
département

Ardèche pn
Ardecha
French department
French river

Area 51 pn
Área 51
military base in Nevada rumored to contain extraterrestrial life

Areopagus /æriˈɒpəɡəs/ pn
areópago
supreme council in Athens

Arequipa pn
Arequipa
city

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
Greek god of war

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
Arezzo
capital city of Arezzo

Argand lamp n
quinqué
a lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney

Argaric adj
argárico
pertaining to an early Bronze Age culture of Spain

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
argentino
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ n
argentino argentina
person from Argentina

Argentine Republic pn
República Argentina
official name of Argentina

Argentine ant n
hormiga argentina
an small, black ant belonging to the invasive species Linepithema humilis

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

Argolid pn
Argólida Argólide
regional unit

Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
argonauta
member of the Argo crew

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ pn
Ariadna
daughter of King Minos

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariano
pertaining to Arianism

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
ariano
believer of Arian Christianity

Ariana /ɑːɹiˈænə/ pn
Ariana
female given name

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arrianismo
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Arica pn
Arica
Chilean city

Ariel /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ pn
Ariel
moon of Uranus

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ n
aries Aries
Someone with an Aries star sign

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Aries
astrological sign
constellation

Aristarch /ˈæɹɪstɑːk/ n
aristarco
severe critic

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Aristófanes
Aristophanes

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

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ n
aristotélico
disciple of Aristotle

Aristotle /ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ /ˈɛɹɪˌstɑtəl/ [ˈæɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩] [ˈɛɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] pn
Aristóteles
ancient Greek philosopher

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

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

Arizonan adj
arizoniano
of or pertaining to Arizona

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 /-ˈɡɛ.dən/ /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 /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenio armeno
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

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

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

Armenian Apostolic Church pn
Iglesia Apostólica Armenia
Armenian Apostolic Church

Armenian Highland pn
Altiplano Armenio
plateau

Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia pn
Reino armenio de Cilicia
principality

Armenian SSR pn
RSS de Armenia
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Armenian cucumber n
alficoz
plant
alficoz alpicoz
fruit

Armenian genocide pn
genocidio armenio
the genocide of Armenians

Armenophobia n
armenofobia
the fear, dislike of, hatred or aversion to the Armenians, Republic of Armenia and the Armenian culture

Arminianism n
arminianismo
school of thought

Armorica /ɑːˈmɒɹɪkə/ pn
Armórica
historic French region

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 /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arturo
male given name

Arthurian adj
artúrico
pertaining to the legend of King Arthur

Artinskian pn
Artinskiense

Artsakh pn
Artsaj
historical province

Aruba /əˈɹuː.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
state in northeastern India

Arusha pn
Arusha
city in Tanzania

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arvanítico
form of Albanian

Arverni /ɑːrˈvɜːrnaɪ/ n
arverno
a member of an ancient Gallic tribe

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ adj
ario
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages

Aryan /ˈɑɹi.ən/ /ˈɑɹjən/ /ˈɑːjən/ /ˈɑːɹi.ən/ /ˈɛəjən/ /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹi.ən/ /ˈɛɹjən/ 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 /æsˈkliːpi.əs/ /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asclepio
Greek god of medicine and healing

Ascoli Piceno pn
Ascoli Piceno

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Asgard
the abode of gods in Norse mythology

Asgardian adj
asgardiano
pertaining to Asgard

Asgardian n
asgardiano
an inhabitant of Asgard

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

Asher /ˈæ.ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.ʃɚ/ pn
Aser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Asjabad
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkelon /ˈæʃkəlɒn/ pn
Ascalón
city in Israel

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
askenazi asquenazí
of, or relating to Jews from Central Europe

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Aśoka
emperor

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ 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

Asiago pn
Asiago
a township in Veneto, Italy

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

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

Asian Games pn
Juegos Asiáticos
sport event

Asian black bear n
oso del Himalaya oso negro asiático oso tibetano
Ursus thibetanus

Asian brown flycatcher n
papamoscas pardo
Muscicapa dauurica

Asian desert warbler n
curruca sahariana
Sylvia nana

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 /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
síndrome de Asperger
autism related developmental disorder

Assam /æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ pn
Assam Asam
state in northeastern India

Assamese adj
asamés
of, from or relating to Assam

Assamese pn
asamés
language

Asselian pn
Asseliense

Assisi pn
Asís
city

Assumption pn
Asunción Asunción de María
a holy day of obligation
a Catholic dogma

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Asiria
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

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

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

Assyriology n
asiriología
study of the Assyrian language and culture

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

Asterix pn
Astérix
A fictional character from French comic books

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astracán
city and region in Russia

Astur n
astur
member of tribe

Astur-Leonese pn
asturleonés
Romance language

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

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

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

Asturianism n
asturianismo

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

Asunción /əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/ /əˌsuːnsiˈəʊn/ /ˌæsʊnˈsjɒn/ pn
Asunción
capital of Paraguay

Atacama pn
Atacama
desert
region of Chile

Atacaman adj
atacameño
of or pertaining to Atacama

Atacaman n
atacameña atacameño
someone from Atacama

Atari n
Atari
video game system

Athamas /ˈæθəməs/ /ˈæθəˌmæs/ pn
Atamante
Boeotian king

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Atenea Atena
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

Athos /ˈæ.θɒs/ pn
Athos
peninsula containing Mount Athos

Atkins diet n
dieta de Atkins régimen de Atkins
diet

Atlacomulco pn
Atlacomulco
Mexican town

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ [ætˈlænə] [ætˈlæɾ̃ə] pn
Atlanta
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia

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

Atlantic Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈəʊʃən/ 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 horse mackerel n
chicharro
Trachurus trachurus

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 /ˈætləs ˈmaʊntɪnz/ pn
Atlas
Atlas Mountains

Atlasic adj
atlásico

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 /ˈɑːk.lənd/ /ˈɔːk.lənd/ pn
Auckland
the largest conurbation in New Zealand

Audouin's gull n
gaviota de Audouin
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Augean stables /ɑˌd͡ʒiən-/ /ɔˌd͡ʒiən ˈsteɪb(ə)lz/ /ɔːˌd͡ʒiːən ˈsteɪbl̩z/ /ˈɑˌɡiən-/ /ˈɔˌɡiən-/ n
establos de Augías

Auger electron spectroscopy n
espectroscopía de electrón Auger

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/ /ˈɔɡəˌstin/ /ˈɔːɡəˌstiːn/ 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 /ɔːˈɹaɪɡə/ pn
Auriga
constellation

Aurora pn
Aurora
female given name
Roman goddess of dawn

Auschwitz /ˈaʊʃ.vɪts/ /ˈaʊʃ.wɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
concentration camp
city in Poland

Ausonius pn
Ausonio
Roman poet

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

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
australiano
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ 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 Shepherd n
pastor australiano
dog breed

Australian cattle dog n
boyero australiano
dog breed

Australian dollar n
dólar australiano
official currency of Australia

Australian magpie n
Verdugo flautista
Australian magpie

Australian pelican n
pelícano australiano
species of pelican

Austrasia /ɒˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Austrasia
region

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.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 /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ adj
austriaco austríaco
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ n
austriaco austríaco austriaca austríaca
Austrian person

Austro-Hungarian adj
austrohúngaro
of or pertaining to the monarchy composed of Austria and Hungary

Austro-Hungarian n
austrohúngaro
a person from Austria-Hungary

Austronesian /ˌɔːs.tɹoʊˈniː.ʒən/ adj
austronesio
of or pertaining to Austronesia

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Auvernia
region of France

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

Auvergnese adj
auvernés

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ n
ávaro
person

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
ávaro idioma avar idioma ávaro
language

Avellino pn
Avellino
town and capital of Avellino

Avempace /ˈeɪvəmpeɪs/ /ˌɑvɛmˈpɑθeɪ/ pn
Avempace

Averroism n
averroísmo
tenets of the Averroists

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

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsɛnə/ pn
Avicena
Persian polymath

Avignon /ˈævɪnjɒn/ pn
Aviñón
city in Provence

Avilés pn
Avilés
city

Avogadro's number pn
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.ɚˈveɪ.də/ /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
ayurveda
traditional Hindu alternative medicine

Ayurvedic adj
ayurvédico
of Ayurveda

Ayutuxtepeque pn
Ayutuxtepeque
town in El Salvador

Azawad pn
Azauad
an unrecognised state

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbaiyán Azerbaiján
country

Azerbaijan SSR pn
RSS de Azerbaiyán
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

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

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ n
azerbaiyano
Azerbaijani person

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

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

Azrael /ˈæzɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈæzɹi.əl/ /ˈʌzɹɑːˌɛl/ pn
Azrael
angel of death

B-side n
cara B
reverse side of a phonograph record

BAE n
BAE
ship of Ecuador

BAP n
BAP
ship of Peru

BASE jumping n
salto BASE
extreme sport

BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

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

BCG n
BCG
Bacillus of Calmette and Guérin

BDSM n
BDSM
sexual practice

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

Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Bab el-Mandeb
strait

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Baba Yaga Baba Yagá
hag in Slavic mythology who flies in a mortar

Babel /ˈbeɪ.bl̩/ /ˈbæb.l̩/ pn
Babel
Biblical city and tower

Babism n
babismo
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babilonia
capital of Babylonia

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

Babylonian adj
babilonio babilónico
pertaining to the city or empire of Babylon

Bacchus /ˈbækəs/ pn
Baco
the Roman god of wine

Bacchylides pn
Baquílides
Ancient Greek name

Bach /bɑːk/ /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
German composer

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

Bacolod /bɑˈkɔləd/ /bɑːˈkɔːləd/ pn
Bacólod
city in the Philippines

Bacoor pn
Bacoor
city in Cavite, Philippines

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Bactriana
Greek name for ancient country

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ n
camello bactriano camello
Camelus bactrianus

Badajoz /ˌbɑːdəˈhoʊs/ pn
Badajoz
city
province

Baetic adj
bético

Baffin Bay pn
bahía de Baffin
sea between Greenland and Nunavut

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

Baghdadi adj
bagdadí
of, from, or pertaining to Baghdad

Baghdadi n
bagdadí
person from Baghdad

Baguio /ˈbæɡioʊ/ /ˈbɑːɡioʊ/ pn
Baguió
city in the Philippines

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

Bahia /bɒˈiːə/ /bəˈhiːə/ pn
Bahía
state in northeastern Brazil

Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ 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

Baháʼí Faith pn
bahaísmo
religion

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Baikal lago Baikal
a large lake in Russia

Baird's sandpiper n
correlimos de Baird
Calidris bairdii

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

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

Bakhmut /bɑkˈmut/ /bɑxˈmut/ pn
Bajmut
city

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Bakú
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Bakuninism n
bakuninismo bakunismo
adherence to Bakunin

Bakuninist adj
bakuninista bakunista
related to Bakunin

Bakuninist n
bakuninista bakunista
adherent of Bakunin

Baldwin /ˈbɔːldwɪn/ pn
Balduino
given name

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
balear 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 sondaica

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

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
balinés
inhabitant
language

Baliuag /bəˈliwəɡ/ pn
Balíuag
city in the Philippines

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

Balkanize v
balcanizar
to break up

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

Balochi pn
baluchi
language

Balochistan pn
Baluchistán Beluchistán
province of Pakistan
Beluchistán Baluchistán
region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia

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

Balthazar /bælˈθeɪzə/ /bælˈθeɪzɚ/ /ˈbælθəˌzɔɹ/ pn
Baltasar
male given name
one of the Magi
Babylonian king

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

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 /bəˈmɑkoʊ/ /ˈbɑməkoʊ/ pn
Bamako Bámako
capital of Mali

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ 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 /ˈbæŋ.ɡə.loɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈloɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈlɔː/ pn
Bangalore
state capital of Karnataka, India

Bangka Belitung Islands pn
Bangka-Belitung
province of Indonesia

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

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

Bangladeshi adj
bangladesí
of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
bangladesí bengalí
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Banglaphone adj
banglafono banglahablante banglaparlante
Bengali-speaking

Banglaphone n
banglafona banglafono banglahablante banglaparlante
one who speaks Bengali

Bangui /bɑːŋˈɡiː/ /ˈbɑːŋɡi/ pn
Bangui
capital of the Central African Republic

Banjul pn
Banjul
capital of the Gambia

Banqiao /ˌbɑːnˈt͡ʃjaʊ/ pn
Panch'iao
administrative seat of New Taipei City

Bantu /ˈbæntu/ n
bantú
language family

Baotou /baʊ.toʊ/ pn
Baotou
a prefecture-level city in northern China

Baphomet /ˈbæfəmɛt/ pn
Baphomet
pagan deity

Baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ adj
bautista
of the Baptist religious denomination

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

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ adj
barbadense
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian /bɑɹˈbeɪdi.ən/ /bɑːˈbeɪdi.ən/ n
barbadense
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /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

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ n
Barbie
doll

Barbuda /bɑɹˈb(j)uː.də/ pn
Barbuda
island

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

Barcelonian adj
barcelonés
from Barcelona

Barcelonian n
barcelonesa barcelonés
someone from Barcelona

Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
mar de Barents
part of the Arctic Ocean

Bari pn
Bari
town in Italy

Barnabas /ˈbɑɹnəbəs/ pn
Bernabé
An early Christian
male given name

Barnaul pn
Barnaúl
city in Russia

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

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹəʊk/ 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 /bəˈrux/ /ˈbä rəx/ /ˈbɑr.ux/ /ˈbɛ rəx/ pn
Baruc
Biblical figure
given name
book of the Bible

Bas-Rhin pn
Bajo Rin
French departement in Grand Est

Basel pn
Basilea
city in Switzerland

Basenji /bəˈsɛnd͡ʒi/ n
Basenji
Basenji

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ adj
baskir
of or relating to Bashkortostan or its people

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪɚ/ pn
baskir
language

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

Basil /ˈbæz.əl/ pn
Basilio
male given name

Basler /ˈbæzlɚ/ /ˈbɑːzlɚ/ n
basiliense
someone from Basel

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

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
vasco vasca
member of a people

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
vasco euskera vascuence eusquera
language

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

Basque pelota n
pelota vasca

Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basse-Terre
capital city of Guadeloupe

Basseterre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Basseterre
capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastilla
former fortress and prison in Paris, France

Bataan /batɑːˈʔɑːn/ /baˈtɑːn/ /bætɑˈʔɑn/ /bæˈtɑn/ /bɐtɐˈʔan/ pn
Bataán
province of the Philippines

Batangas /bɑˈtæŋɡæs/ pn
Batangas
city in the Philippines
province of the Philippines

Batavophone n
neerlandófono
Dutch speaker

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 /ˈbæt.mæn/ pn
Batman
fictional 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
region
kingdom

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bávaro bávara
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 /ˈbeɪziən/ /ˈbeɪʒən/ adj
bayesiano
of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes

Bayonne pn
Bayona
city and commune of southwest France

Bačka /ˈbɑːt͡ʃ.kə/ pn
Bačka
historical region divided between Serbia and Hungary

Beasain pn
Beasáin
town and municipality in the Basque Country, Spain

Beast pn
Bestia
figure in the Book of Revelation

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ [ˈbiːɾɫ̩z] pn
Beatles
rock music quartet

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

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

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

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanalandia
former name for Botswana

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

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ /ˈbilzɪbʌb/ 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
escarabajo Vocho fusca
Volkswagen car

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

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ n
beguina beguino

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Pekín
capital of China

Beijinger /beɪˈdʒɪŋə(ɹ)/ n
pekinesa pekinés
native or inhabitant of Beijing

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital and largest city of Lebanon

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Bugía Bujía
city in Algeria

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

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Bielorrusia Belarús Rusia Blanca
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
bielorruso
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ n
bielorruso
language
bielorruso bielorrusa
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent

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

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

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.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 /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ pn
Bélgica
country in Europe

Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Bélgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrado
capital of Serbia

Belisarius pn
Belisario
a general of the Byzantine Empire

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ 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

Belle Époque pn
Bella Época
period of European history

Belmopan pn
Belmopán
Belmopan

Beltane pn
Belotenia buenfuego
holiday

Benasque pn
Benasque
Spanish city

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Benedicto Benito Benicio
equivalent 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

Benelux pn
Benelux
an economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Benevento pn
Benevento
capital of Benevento province

Bengal /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Bengala
region in South Asia

Bengal fox n
zorro de Bengala zorro indio
Vulpes bengalensis

Bengal tiger n
tigre de Bengala
population of Panthera tigris tigris

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
bengalí
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ n
bengalí
language
person from Bengal

Bengalisation n
bengalízación
process of Bengalising

Bengalism /bɛŋˈɡɔːlɪzəm/ n
bengalismo
word or idiom of the Bengali language used in another language

Bengalize v
bengalizar
to make Bengali

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Bengasi Bengazi
Benghazi, Libya

Benguet /ˈbeɪŋɡɛt/ pn
Benguet
province of the Philippines

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benín
country

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ adj
beninés
of, from, or pertaining to Benin

Beninese /bɛnɪˈniːz/ n
beninés beninesa
person

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ pn
Benjamín
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Beowulf /ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/ /ˈbeɪəwʊlf/ pn
Beowulf
Epic poem

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ n
berebere bereber
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Berberization n
berberización
process of Berberizing

Berberize v
berberizar
to make Berber

Berengar /ˈbɛɹɪŋɡɚ/ 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
province of Italy

Bergen pn
Bergeno
city in Norway

Bergsonian /bɜː(ɹ)ɡˈsəʊnɪən/ adj
bergsoniano
of or relating to Bergson

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
mar de Bering
sea

Bering Strait pn
estrecho de Bering
strait between Russia and Alaska

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

Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] pn
Berlín
capital city of Germany
berlinés
attributive form - relating to Berlin

Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
muro de Berlín
wall that parted Berlin

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ n
berlinesa
doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling
berlinés berlinesa
native or inhabitant of Berlin

Berlusconism n
berlusconismo
Silvio Berlusconi's policies

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermudas
island group

Bermuda Triangle pn
Triángulo de las Bermudas
area in the Atlantic Ocean

Bermuda shorts n
bermuda
a type of knee-high shorts

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ adj
bermudeño
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda

Bermudian /bə(ɹ)ˈmjuːdiən/ n
bermudeño bermudeña
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 /bəˈɹɪʃən/ adj
beritense
of or pertaining to Berytus

Berytian /bəˈɹɪʃən/ n
beritense
native or inhabitant of Berytus

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

Besançon /bəˈzænsən/ pn
Besanzón
city in Franche-Comté

Bessarabia pn
Besarabia
region

Bethesda /bəˈθɛz.də/ pn
Betesdá
pool in Jerusalem

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Belén
City

Bewick's swan n
cisne silbador
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bután
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
butanés
pertaining to Bhutan

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

Bianca /biˈæŋkə/ /biˈɑŋkə/ pn
Bianca
female given name

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

Bicol /ˈbikol/ /ˈbikɔl/ /ˈbiːkɔːl/ pn
Lengua bicolana
language

Bicol Region pn
Bicolandia Bícol
Bicol Region

Bicolano /bɪkəˈlɑnoʊ/ /bɪkəˈlɑnə/ /bɪkəˈlɑːnəʊ/ n
bicolano
person

Biella pn
Biella
city 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
unwarranted and invasive government surveillance
a figurehead representing oppressive control

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/ pn
Pie Grande
unidentified yeti-like animal }}

Bighorn Mountains pn
montañas Bighorn

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

Bilaspur pn
Bilaspur
city in 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

Bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] pn
Guille
male given name

Binondo /bɪˈnondo/ pn
Binondo
district of Manila in the Philippines

Birobidzhan pn
Birobidzhán
city in Russia

Biscay /ˈbɪskeɪ/ /ˈbɪski/ pn
Vizcaya
province of Spain

Biscayan adj
vizcaíno

Biscayan n
vizcaína

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Biskek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
Bishnupriya Manipuri

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

Bissau pn
Bisáu Bissau
capital of Guinea-Bissau

Bissau-Guinean adj
bisauguineano
of or from Guinea-Bissau

Bissau-Guinean n
bisauguineana bisauguineano
person from Guinea-Bissau

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bitinia
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city in Macedonia

Bizerte pn
Bizerta
city in Tunisia

Biñan /bɪnˈjaʊn/ pn
Biñan
city in the Philippines

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 /ˌblɑɡəˈvɛʃt͡ʃɛnsk/ 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

Blois /blwɑː/ pn
Bles Blois
city in Centre, France

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/ /bɔb/ pn
Beto Bob
diminutive of Robert

Boca Chica pn
Boca Chica
Dominican Republic
Mexico-USA
Panama

Boca Raton pn
Boca Ratón
city in Florida

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Beocia
a district in Greece

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

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

Boer /bo(ɹ)/ /bɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔɚ/ /ˈbʊɚ/ n
bóer
South African of Dutch descent

Bogor pn
Bogor
city in Indonesia

Bogotan adj
bogotano
of Bogota

Bogotan n
bogotana bogotano
someone from Bogota

Bogotá /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ /ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogotá
capital city of Colombia

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

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
bohemio
of, or relating to Bohemia or its language

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ n
bohemio bohemia
native or resident of Bohemia

Bohol /ˈboʊhɔl/ /ˈbəʉhoːl ~ ˈbɐʉhoːl/ /ˈbəʊhɔːl/ pn
Bohol
province of the Philippines

Bokmål pn
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 /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.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/ /bəˈləʊnjə/ pn
Bolonia
city
province

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈniːz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ adj
boloñés
of or relating to Bologna

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

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

Boluarte pn
Boluarte

Bolzano pn
Bolzano
town and capital of South Tyrol

Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/ pn
Bombay
former name of Mumbai

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

Bond girl n
chica Bond
young women who appear in James Bond movies

Bonifacio /bəʊniːˈfɑːtʃəʊ/ /ˌboʊniˈfɑːʃoʊ/ pn
Bonifacio
city in Corsica

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

Books of Moses pn
Libros de Moisés
five books

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

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

Bordeaux /bɔɹˈdoʊ/ /bɔːˈdəʊ/ pn
Burdeos
city

Bordelais adj
bordelés
relating to Bordeaux

Bordelais n
bordelés
native or inhabitant of Bordeaux

Borduria pn
Borduria

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Bóreas
Greek god

Borgesian adj
borgeano borgiano borgesiano
characteristic of Jorge Luis Borges

Borgia pn
Borja
family

Boris /ˈbɔɹɪs/ pn
Boris
male given name

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 /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Bosnia y Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina
country on the Balkan peninsula

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

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

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

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ [ˈbɒːstɪn] pn
Boston
city in Massachusetts

Boston cream adj
crema de Boston

Bostonian /bɒsˈtəʊniən/ n
Bostoniano
person from Boston

Botox /ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ pn
bótox
toxic compound

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

Botswanan adj
botsuano
pertaining to Botswana

Botswanan n
botsuano botsuana
person from Botswana

Boucher pn
Boucher

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
the day after Christmas: 26 December

Boy Scout n
niño explorador
male member of the Scout Movement

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Boyero Boötes Pastor
a constellation

Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ 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

Brahui pn
Brahui
language

Brandenburg pn
Brandeburgo
state in northeast Germany
city in the United States

Brandenburger /ˈbɹændənbɜːɡə/ /ˈbɹændɚnbɝɡɚ/ n
brandeburgués brandeburguesa
A person from Brandenburg

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia
the capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
the capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Brasil
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
brasileño brasilero
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ n
brasileña brasilera brasileño
person from Brazil

Brazilian Portuguese pn
portugués brasileño
Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil

Brazzaville /ˈbɹæzəvɪl/ /ˈbɹɑːzəvɪl/ pn
Brazzaville
the capital of the Republic of the Congo

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

Breisgau pn
Brisgovia

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
the language
bretón bretona
person from Brittany

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

Brezhnev /ˈbɹɛʒnəv/ /ˈbɹɛʒnɛv/ pn
Brézhnev
surname

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Brigida
female given name

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒˌtaʊn/ pn
Bridgetown
capital of Barbados

Brindisi /ˈbrɪndɪzi/ pn
Bríndisi
port city in Apulia, Italy

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Brisbane
Capital of Queensland, Australia

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ adj
bristolense
of, from, or relating to Bristol

Bristolian /bɹɪsˈtəʊ.li.ən/ n
bristolense

Britain /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ [ˈbɹɪt.n̩] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ᵊn̩] [ˈbɹɪʔ.ᵊn̩] pn
Gran Bretaña
island

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] adj
británico
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
británicos
citizens or inhabitants of Britain
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
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 Guiana pn
Guayana Británica
former British colony

British Honduras pn
Honduras Británica
former name of Belize

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

British Raj /-ˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑdʒ/ /ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑːdʒ/ pn
Raj británico
period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947

British Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes Británicas islas Vírgenes Británicas
British overseas territory

Britisher /ˈbɹɪtɪʃə/ n
británico
British subject

Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ n
británico británica
citizen of Great Britain

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ n
spaniel bretón
dog breed

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
Bretaña
region of North West France

Brixen pn
Bresanona
Italian commune

Bronze Age pn
Edad de Bronce
archaeology

Brooklyn /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ /ˈbɹʷʊk.ɫɪn/ [ˈbɹ̠ʷʊ̠kɫ̪ɪ̈n] 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

Brownshirt n
Morenazi camisa parda
a uniformed member of the Nazi party

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brujas
city in Belgium
town in Gironde, France

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
Brunsvigo Brunsvico
Braunschweig, Germany

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

Brusselian n
bruselense
someone from Brussels

Brusselization n
bruselización
careless introduction of high-rise buildings into residential neighbourhoods

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

Bucaramanga pn
Bucaramanga
city in northern Colombia

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Bucha
city in Ukraine

Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bucarest
capital city of Romania

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

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ 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/ /ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/ n
budismo
religion and philosophy

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

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ /ˈbʊdɪst/ n
budista
practitioner of Buddhism

Buddhist Era pn
era budista
calendrical system

Buddhistic adj
búdico
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buffalo pn
Buffalo
a city in New York State

Buin pn
Buin
Buin

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

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Bujará
city in Uzbekistan

Bulacan /ˌbʊˈlɑkæn/ /ˌbʊˈlɑːkæn/ [ˌbʊˈlɑkɛən] pn
Bulacán
province of the Philippines

Bulakan pn
Bulacán
municipality in Bulacan, Philippines

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

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

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /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

Bulverism n
bulverismo
Bulverism

Bundestag /ˈbʊndəsˌtɑːɡ/ 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
borgoñón 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 /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ adj
burkinés
from Burkina Faso

Burkinabe /bɜɹˌkinəˈbeɪ/ /bɜː(ɹ)ˌkiːnəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜɹkinəˈbeɪ/ /ˌbɜː(ɹ)kiːnəˈbeɪ/ 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 birmana
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

Busanian n
Busanense Busanesa Busanés
a native or resident of Busan

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ adj
buscemés
from Buscemi

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ n
buscemesa
from Buscemi

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

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

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

Byzantinologist n
bizantinista
expert in Byzantinology

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Bizancio
ancient Greek city

Béarn pn
Bearne
former viscounty

Bézier curve /ˈbɛz.i.eɪ/ n
curva de Bézier
kind of parametric curve

C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
Programming language

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

C-spine v
inmovilización de la columna cervical precauciones espinales
immobilization of the spine

CAN pn
CAN
Andean Community

CAR pn
RCA
Central African Republic

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

CEO n
director ejecutivo gerente general presidente ejecutivo
chief executive officer

CFA franc n
cefa franco CFA franco cefa
west african multinational currency

CIS pn
CEI
Commonwealth of Independent States

CJK pn
CCJ
Chinese, Japanese, Korean

CNG n
GNC
(petrochemistry) compressed natural gas

CNS n
SNC
central nervous system

COPD n
EPOC
disease

COVID-19 /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ /ˈkɒ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈkʌ.vɪd naɪnˈtin/ pn
covid-19
disease

COVIDian adj
covidiano
characteristic of COVID-19

COVIDian n
covidiano
person concerned about COVID-19

CPR n
RCP
cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPSU pn
PCUS
communist party

CRO n
OIC
Contract Research Organization

CRT n
CRT
monitor

CSTO pn
OTSC
Collective Security Treaty Organisation

CV n
cv
curriculum vitae

Caballero pn
Caballero

Cabanatuan /kɐːbæˈnɐːtuːɐːn/ /kɑbænæˈtwɑn/ /kɑːbæˈnɑːtuːɑːn/ pn
Cabanatuán Cabanatúan
city in the Philippines

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

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

Cacciatore pn
Cacciatore

Cachapoal pn
Cachapoal
Cachapoal

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ /ˈkeɪ.diːz/ /ˈkɑːdɪz/ pn
Cádiz
port city in Andalusia, Spain

Caelum /ˈsiːləm/ pn
Buril Caelum Cincel
constellation

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ 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

Cagayan /kɑɡəˈjɑn/ /kɑːɡəˈjɑːn/ pn
Cagayán
province of the Philippines

Cagayan Valley pn
Valle del Cagayán
region of the Philippines

Cagayan de Oro /ˈkɑɡæjæn di ˈ oʊɹo/ pn
Cagayán de Oro
city in the Philippines

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ /ˈkɑːljəɹi/ /ˌkæliˈɑːɹi/ pn
Cagliari Cáller
capital city of Sardinia
province

Cagliaritan adj
cagliaritano
of or relating to the city of Cagliari, Italy

Cagliaritan n
cagliaritana cagliaritano
native or inhabitant of Cagliari, Italy

Cagot /kəˈɡoʊ/ /kəˈɡəʊ/ n
agote

Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Caifás
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Caín
son of Adam and Eve

Cairene adj
cairota
of or pertaining to Cairo

Cairene n
cairota
native or inhabitant of Cairo

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

Cajetan /ˈkæd͡ʒətən/ pn
Cayetano
male given name

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Calabria
region of Italy

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ /kəˈlæbɹiːən/ adj
calabrés
from Calabria

Calais /kæˈleɪ/ /ˈkæleɪ/ /ˈkælɪs/ pn
Calais Calés
a town in France

Calamba /kæˈlɑmbɑ/ pn
Calambá
city in the Philippines

Calapan /ˈkɑlɑpæn/ pn
Calapán
city in the Philippines

Calcidius pn
Calcidio
Fourth-century philosopher

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

Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ pn
Caleb
biblical character

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

Calgarian adj
calgariano
of, from or pertaining to Calgary

Calgarian n
calgariano
native or inhabitant of Calgary

Cali /ˈkæli/ pn
Cali
city in Colombia

California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.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

Californian n
californiano californiana
an inhabitant of California

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

Callisto /kəˈlɪs.toʊ̯/ pn
Calisto
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Callovian pn
Calloviense

Caloocan pn
Caloocan
city in the Philippines

Calvados /ˈkælvədɒs/ /ˈkælvədəʊs/ /ˈkɑlvədoʊs/ pn
Calvados
département of France, in the Normandy region

Calvary /ˈkælvəɹi/ pn
Calvario
the hill outside Jerusalem

Calvin /ˈkælvɪn/ pn
Calvino
surname

Calvinism n
calvinismo
Christian religious tradition

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ adj
calvinista
of or pertaining to Calvinism or the Calvinists

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ n
calvinista
follower

Caló pn
caló
Spanish Romani

Camargue pn
Camarga
marshland area

Camarines Norte pn
Camarines Norte
province of the Philippines

Camarines Sur pn
Camarines Sur
province of the Philippines

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 camboyana
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ adj
cámbrico
of or pertaining to the Cambrian geologic period

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
cámbrico Cámbrico
the Cambrian geologic period

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

Cambridge /ˈkeɪm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Cambridge
city

Camelopardalis pn
Camelopardalis
constellation

Camelot /ˈkæməˌlɒt/ pn
Camelot
The stronghold of King Arthur

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Camerún
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian adj
camerunés
pertaining to Cameroon

Cameroonian n
camerunés camerunesa
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 /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Canaán
historic region

Canaan Dog n
perro de Canaán
Canaan Dog

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ n
cananeo
member of ancient Semitic people

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] pn
Canadá
country in North America

Canada goose n
barnacla canadiense
Branta canadensis

Canada lynx n
lince del Canadá
Lynx canadensis

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] adj
canadiense
of or pertaining to Canada
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] n
canadiense
person from Canada

Canadian dollar n
dólar canadiense
official currency of Canada

Canadian football n
fútbol canadiense
sport

Canarian adj
canario

Canary Islander n
canario
someone from the Canary Islands

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

Canberra /ˈkæmbɹə/ /ˈkænbəɹə/ /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra Camberra
capital of Australia

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

Cancún /kɑːnˈkuːn/ pn
Cancún
city in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Candelaria pn
Candelaria
ranchería in Mexico

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

Cane Corso /ˌkɑneɪ ˈkɔɹsoʊ/ /ˌkɑːneɪ ˈkɔːsəʊ/ n
mastín italiano
dog breed

Canes Venatici pn
Canes Venatici
constellation

Cangas de Onís pn
Cangas de Onís
town

Cangas del Narcea pn
Cangas del Narcea
municipality

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 /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Cantabria
autonomous community

Cantabrian n
cántabro
person from Cantabria

Cantabrian Mountains pn
Cordillera Cantábrica
mountain range

Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹi/ /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ /ˈkæntəbɹɪ/ /ˈkɛntɘbɘɹi/ /ˈkɛntɘbɹi/ pn
Canterbury Cantórbery
cathedral city in England

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

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

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

Cantopop n
cantopop
Cantonese pop music

Canute /kəˈn(j)uːt/ pn
Canuto
Male given name

Cao Dai pn
cao dai
syncretic monotheistic religion

Cap-Haïtien pn
Cabo Haitiano
city

Cape Breton Island /ˈkeɪp ˈbɹɛtən ˈaɪlənd/ 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 /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Ciudad del Cabo
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ 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 gooseberry n
aguaymanto
plant
uchuva
fruit

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

Cape wagtail n
lavandera de El Cabo
Motacilla capensis

Capella pn
Capella
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga

Capernaum pn
Cafarnaúm
The biblical town

Capetonian /keɪpˈtəʊniən/ n
capetoniana capetoniano
person from or inhabitant of Cape Town

Capitanian pn
Capitaniense
subdivision of the Permian

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

Capiz pn
Cápiz
province of the Philippines

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Capadocia
ancient region

Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ adj
capadocio
of or pertaining to Cappadocia

Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ n
capadocio
native or inhabitant of Cappadocia

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Capricornio
astrological sign

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Capricornio Capricornus
constellation

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

Capuchin n
capuchino
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracas /kəˈɹækəs/ 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
city

Care Bears pn
Ositos Cariñositos Osos Amorosos
fictional group of multi-colored bear characters

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

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ adj
caribeño caribe
pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /kəˈɹɪbiən/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ pn
Caribe
countries
Mar Caribe

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

Caribbean Hindustani pn
Hindustaní caribeño
language

Caribbean Netherlands /kəˈɹɪbi.ən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən ˈnɛðə(ɹ)ləndz/ pn
Países Bajos Caribeños
municipalities

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

Carina pn
Carina
constellation

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Carintia
state of Austria

Carinthian /kəˈrɪnθiən/ adj
carintio

Carlism n
carlismo
political movement

Carmel /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ pn
Carmela Carmen
female given name
Carmelo
mountain range in Israel

Carmelite n
carmelita carmelitana carmelitano
member of a certain Catholic religious order

Carniola /kɑɹniˈoʊlə/ pn
Carniola
historical regional comprising parts of modern Slovenia

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

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

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

Carp's tit n
carbonero de Carp
Melaniparus carpi

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Cárpatos
mountainous system in Central Europe

Carrie /ˈkæɹi/ pn
Caro
pet form

Cartagena /kɑrtəˈheɪnə/ /kɑːtəˈheɪnə/ pn
Cartagena
city in Colombia
city in Spain

Cartagenan adj
cartagenero cartaginés
of Cartagena

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
coordinate plane with Cartesian coordinates

Cartesian product n
producto cartesiano
set of possible pairs

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

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
largest city of Morocco

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

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪɚ/ pn
Casimiro
male given name

Caspar pn
Gaspar
male given name
one of the Magi

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 ˈsiː/ pn
mar Caspio Mar Caspio
landlocked sea

Caspian gull n
gaviota del Caspio
Larus cachinnans

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

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Casiopea
mythical wife of Cepheus
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 /kasˈtiːɫ/ /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 /kəˈstɪljən/ adj
castellano
relating to Castile

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ n
castellano castellana
native of Castile

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
castellano
standard variety of European Spanish

Castrillón pn
Castrillón
city

Castro /ˈkæstɹoʊ/ pn
Castro
surname​

Castroist n
castrista
supporter of Fidel Castro

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

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

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

Catalan Republic pn
República Catalana
an independent Catalonia

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 /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ adj
católico
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church
católico romano católico
of the Roman Catholic church

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ 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 /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ adj
caucasiano caucásico
of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people
caucásico
of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ n
caucáseo
native or inhabitant of the Caucasus
caucásico
member of the Caucasian racial classification

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

Cavite /kəˈvi.teɪ/ /kəˈvi.ti/ pn
Cavite
province of the Philippines

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ /keɪˈɛn/ pn
Cayena
capital city of French Guiana

Cayes pn
Los Cayos
borough-arrondissement
port municipality

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

Ceará /seɪ.əˈɹɑː/ pn
Ceará
state in north-eastern Brazil

Cebu /sɛˈbu/ /sɛˈbuː/ pn
Cebú
city in the Philippines
island in central Philippines

Cebuano /sɛˈbwɑːnoʊ/ /sɛˈbwɑːnəʊ/ adj
cebuano
pertaining to the language or its speakers

Cebuano /sɛˈbwɑːnoʊ/ /sɛˈbwɑːnəʊ/ pn
cebuano
language

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

Cecilia /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.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 /ˈsɛlsiəs/ /ˈsɛlʃəs/ adj
Celsius
related to a metric scale of temperature

Celsus pn
Celso
2nd Century Greek Philosopher

Celt /kɛlt/ /sɛlt/ n
celta
ancient

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ n
celtíbero
person

Celtiberian /ˌkɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌkɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.aɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ /ˌsɛlt.ɪˈbɪ(ə)r.i.ən/ pn
celtíbero
language

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

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ pn
celta céltico
branch of languages

Celtic Sea pn
mar Celta mar Céltico
sea

Celtic Wicca pn
wicca celta
branch of Wicca

Celtic cross n
cruz celta

Celtist adj
celtista
relating to the Celts

Cenomanian pn
Cenomaniense

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ adj
cenozoico
of a geological era from 65 million years ago to present

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
cenozoico
geological epoch

Centaurus /sɛnˈtɒrəs/ /sɛnˈtɔːrəs/ 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 /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
República Centroafricana
country in Central Africa

Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ 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
larger area of Central Asia

Central Asian adj
centroasiático
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 European adj
centroeuropeo
of or from Central Europe

Central European n
centroeuropeo centroeuropea
Central European person

Central Luzon pn
Luzón Central
region of the Philippines

Central Massif pn
Los Urrieles macizo Central macizo de los Urrieles
Urrieles

Central Park pn
Parque Central
park in Manhattan

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

Cephalonian adj
cefalonio
Greek island

Cephas /ˈsi.fəs/ pn
Cefas
apostle Peter

Cepheid variable n
estrella variable Cefeida
radially pulsating variable star

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

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerbero
mythological three-headed dog

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Ceres
asteroid
Roman goddess

Cetinje pn
Cetiña
city

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

Cetus pn
Cetus
winter constellation of the northern sky

Ceuta pn
Ceuta
Spanish exclave

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceilán

Chabad pn
Jabad
Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidism

Chabadnik /həˈbɑdnɪk/ n
jabádnik
member of Chabad

Chaco pn
Chaco
province

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Chad
country
lake

Chadian adj
chadiano
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
chadiano
person from Chad

Chadic adj
chádico
belonging or relating to the Chadic language family

Chagas' disease /-ɑs/ /ˈtʃɑɡ-/ /ˈʃɑɡəs/ n
enfermedad de Chagas tripanosomiasis americana
form of trypanosomiasis prevalent in South America

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

Chalcedon /ˈkeɪl.kəˌdɒn/ pn
Calcedón Calcedonia
town in Asia Minor

Chaldea /kælˈdi.ə/ 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 /t͡ʃəˈmɒɹəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈmɔɹoʊ/ pn
chamorro
Austronesian language

Champagne n
Champaña
region of France

Champions League pn
Champions Liga de Campeones
UEFA Champions League: 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 /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ 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

Chardonnay /ˌʃɑː(ɹ)dəˈneɪ/ n
chardonay
wine

Charente pn
Charente
French department

Chariclea pn
Cariclea

Charity pn
Caridad
female given name meaning Christian love

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːləˌmeɪn/ /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/ /ˌʃɑːrləˈmeɪn/ pn
Carlomagno
king of the Franks

Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ 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 /ˈtʃɑɹli/ pn
Carlito
diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

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

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Caronte
a moon of Pluto
the ferryman of Hades

Chartism pn
cartismo
a movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Caribdis
Greek mythological monster

Chatino n
chatino

Chattian pn
Chattiense
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Chavismo n
chavismo
left-wing ideology centered around Hugo Chavez

Chavista n
chavista
a follower of Hugo Chávez

Chayuco pn
Chayuco San Agustín Chayuco
municipality
town

Chebyshev's inequality pn
desigualdad de Chebyshov
theorem

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

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

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃən/ /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
checheno
language

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Chechenia
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
Cheddar
cheese

Chefchaouen pn
Chauen
city

Chehalem berry n
mora chehalem
berry

Chekist n
chequista
agent of the Cheka

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Cheliábinsk
city

Chemnitz /ˈkɛmnɪts/ pn
Chemnitz
city in Saxony

Cherkessk pn
Cherkesk Cherkessk
city in Russia

Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
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/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Chicago
large US city

Chicanx /t͡ʃɪˈkɑːn.ɛks/ n
chicanx

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ n
chickasaw
member of the tribe

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
chickasaw
the language

Chiclayo pn
Chiclayo
city

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua chihuahueño
breed of dog

Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ pn
Chihuahua
capital city
state

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

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Chile
country in South America

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
chileno
pertaining to Chile
pertaining to a Chilean person or Chileans

Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.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
inambú chileno perdiz chilena yuto cordillerano
Nothoprocta perdicaria

Chileanism n
chilenismo
term or linguistic feature specific to Chilean Spanish

Chilon pn
Quilón
Spartan politician

Chilpancingo pn
Chilpancingo Chilpancingo de los Bravo
city
municipality

Chimayo pn
Chimayó
CDP

Chimbarongo pn
Chimbarongo
Chimbarongo

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
quimera
Greek myth: monster killed by Bellerophon

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] 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

Chinaman /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmən/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmɪn/ n
chino
a man who is Chinese, a Chinese man

Chinandega pn
Chinandega
department of Nicaragua

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

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] adj
chino china
of, from, or relating to China, its people, its culture, and its language

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] n
china chino
person from China or of Chinese descent
comida china chino
Chinese food

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
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 New Year n
año nuevo chino
Chinese New Year

Chinese Taipei pn
China Taipéi
a name under which Taiwan participates in international organisations

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

Chiriqui pn
Chiriquí
Panama

Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
Quirón
astronomy
mythology

Chita /t͡ʃɪˈtɑː/ /t͡ʃɪˈtə/ pn
Chitá
city in Russia

Chitral pn
Chitral
Chitral (all senses)

Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Chisinau
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chloe /ˈkloʊ.i/ pn
Cloé
female given name

Chochenyo n
Chocheño
division of Ohlone people

Chochenyo pn
Chocheño
spoken language

Chomsky pn
Chomsky
surname

Chongqing /t͡ʃɑŋˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ /t͡ʃɒŋˈt͡ʃɪŋ/ pn
Chunkín
a municipality in western China

Chontales pn
Chontales
department of Nicaragua

Chorasmia /kəˈɹæzmi.ə/ pn
Corasmia Jorasmia
large oasis region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia

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

Christ /kɹaɪst/ n
Cristo
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
Niño Jesús El Niño Niño Dios Santo Niño
Child Jesus

Christ's thorn n
espina santa
tree

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 /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ adj
cristiano cristiana
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ n
cristiano cristiana
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ 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

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ 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 /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Cristina
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Navidad Crismes
festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 in most places

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 Islander n
navideño persona de la Isla de Navidad
person from Christmas Island

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 light n
luz de Navidad
Christmas lights (plural)

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

Christological adj
cristológico
of or pertaining to Christology

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ 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 /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ n
chucoto chucota
person

Chukchi /ˈt͡ʃukt͡ʃiː/ pn
chucoto
language

Chukchi Peninsula pn
península de Chukchi
peninsula

Chukchi Sea pn
mar de Chukotka
part of the Arctic Ocean

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

Chumash /ˈkʊməʃ/ /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 /t͡ʃɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈhɪli.ən/ /t͡ʃɜː(ɹ)ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ adj
churchilliano
of pertaining to Churchill

Churrigueresque adj
churrigueresco
relating to Spanish baroque architectural style

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ adj
chuvasio
from, or pertaining to Chuvashia

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ n
chuvasio
person

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ pn
chuvasio
Chuvash language

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Chuvasia
federal subject of Russia

Châtelaillon-Plage pn
Châtelaillon-Plage
commune

Chépica pn
Chépica
Chépica

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

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

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Cilicia
ancient region

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /sɪˈmɪɹ.i.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 /sɪnsɪˈnæti/ /sɪnsɪˈnætə/ pn
Cincinnati
city in Ohio

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

Cipriano pn
Cipriano
male given name

Circassia pn
Circasia

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Circe
enchantress in Greek mythology

Circinus pn
Circinus
a small constellation of the southern winter sky

Cistercian n
cisterciense
member of the Cistercian Order

City of Light pn
Ciudad de la Luz
nickname for Paris

Ciudad Real pn
Ciudad Real
city
province

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Clara
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Classical Arabic pn
árabe clásico árabe culto
Classical Arabic

Classical Chinese pn
chino clásico
language

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

Classical Syriac pn
siríaco clásico

Claude /klɔːd/ pn
Claudio
male given name

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

Clement /ˈklɛmənt/ pn
Clemente
male given name

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

Cleveland /ˈkliːv.lənd/ pn
Cleveland
city in Ohio

Clifford algebra n
álgebra de Clifford
unital associative algebra which generalizes the algebra of quaternions

Clio /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ /ˈkliːoʊ/ pn
Clio Clío
the Muse of history and heroic poetry

Cloelia pn
Clelia
legendary woman

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Cloto
One of the Fates

Clotilda pn
Clotilde Clotilda
female given name

Clymene /ˈklaɪmɪni/ /ˈklɪmɪni/ pn
Clímena Clímene
nymph of Greek mythology

Clytemnestra /ˌklaɪtəmˈnɛstɹə/ /ˌklaɪtɪmˈnɛstɹə/ pn
Clitemnestra
Agamemnon's wife

CoE pn
CdE
Initialism of Council of Europe

Coahuila /ˌkoʊəˈwiːlə/ pn
Coahuila
state of Mexico

Coahuila y Tejas pn
Coahuila y Tejas

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/ /kəˈkeɪn/ pn
país de Cucaña
mythical land

Cocytus pn
Cocito
river of the underworld

Codegua pn
Codegua
Codegua

Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Celesiria
region of Syria

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

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

Coinco pn
Coinco
Coinco

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

Colchis pn
Cólquida Cólquide
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
Guerra Fría
period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, 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/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colonia LeBaron pn
Colonia Lebarón
a village in Chihuahua, Mexico

Colophon pn
Colofón
city

Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /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

Colton /koʊl.tən/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯l.tʰ(ə)n] [ˈkʰoʊ̯l.ʔn̩] pn
Colton
city in California

Columba /kəˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.bə/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.bə/ 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/ n
Colón Cristóbal Colón
Christopher Columbus

Comanche /kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ adj
comanche

Comanche /kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ n
comanche
member of the Comanche people

Comanche /kəˈmænt͡ʃi/ 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 /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ 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 Mancomunidad 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
Province of Lombardy

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
comorense comorano
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ n
comorense
person

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

Complutensian adj
complutense

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

Conde pn
Conde
surname

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/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ 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

Congress pn
Congreso
the two legislative bodies of the USA

Congress Poland pn
Polonia del Congreso Zarato de Polonia
Polish state established 1815 and ruled by the Russian tsar

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

Connecticut /kə.ˈnɛ.tɪ.kət/ pn
Connecticut
a state of the United States of America

Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Conrado
given name

Conservative Judaism pn
judaísmo conservador
a moderate traditional form of Judaism

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

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Constantinopla
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 }}. Previously known as Byzantium

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
constantinopolitano
relating to Constantinople

Contemporary Latin pn
latín contemporáneo
the Latin language as spoken and written from the 19th century to the present

Contra n
contra
guerrilla groups

Contra Costa County pn
condado de Contra Costa

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

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

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪ̯.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
Comegalletas Monstruo de las Galletas
Sesame Street character

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

Coordinated Universal Time pn
Tiempo Universal Coordinado
the world's primary time standard

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

Copernicus pn
Copérnico
surname of Nicolaus Copernicus

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

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ adj
copto cóptico
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ n
copto
language

Coptic Church pn
iglesia copta

Coral Sea pn
mar del Coral
part of the Pacific Ocean

Cordovan /ˈkɔːdəvən/ /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/ adj
cordobés
of or pertaining to Córdoba

Cordovan /ˈkɔːdəvən/ /ˈkɔːɹdəvən/ n
cordobés cordobesa
person from Córdoba

Cordovan hat n
sombrero cordobés
wide-brimmed hat from Córdoba, Spain

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Corfú
island
city

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Corinto
city in Greece

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ adj
corintio
of or relating to Corinth

Corinthian bronze n
bronce de Corinto
alloy

Corinthians pn
Corintios
book in the Bible

Cork pn
Cork
city

Cornelia /kɔɹˈniliə/ /kɔːˈniːlɪə/ pn
Cornelia
female given name

Cornelius /kɔɹˈniliəs/ /kɔːˈniːlɪəs/ pn
Cornelio
male given name

Cornish /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
córnico
A Celtic language

Cornwall /ˈkɔrn.wɑl/ /ˈkɔɹn.wɔl/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)n.wəl/ pn
Cornualles
county of England

Coron pn
Corón
island in the Philippines
municipality of the Philippines

Corrientes pn
Corrientes
province

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

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ adj
corso
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ n
corso corsa
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
corso
language

Corvus pn
Corvus
constellation of the southern sky

Cosenza pn
Cosenza
town

Cosmas /ˈkɔzmæs/ /ˈkɔzmɑːs/ pn
Cosme
given name

Cosmo pn
Cosme
male given name

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

Costa pn
Costa

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

Costa Rican adj
costarricense costarriqueño tico
pertaining to Costa Rica

Costa Rican n
costarricense costarriqueño
person from Costa Rica

Cotabato /koʊtæˈbɑtoʊ/ [kɔʊtæˈbɑdɔʊ] pn
Cotabato
province of the Philippines

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 /ˈkʊə(ɹ)lənd/ 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

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ adj
cracoviano
of or from Cracow

Cracovian /kɹəˈkəʊvɪən/ n
cracoviano cracoviana
person from Kraków

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ pn
Cracovia
city

Cramer's rule n
regla de Cramer
the explicit formula

Crassus /ˈkræsəs/ pn
Craso
Roman general

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 /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Cretácico Cretáceo
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
cretense
relating to Crete

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Creta
island

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

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Crimea
peninsula

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

Crimean War pn
Guerra de Crimea
war

Crimean peninsula pn
península de Crimea
peninsula

Crispin /ˈkɹɪspɪn/ pn
Crispín
male given name
Christian saint

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Croacia
country in Europe

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

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Creso
king of Lydia

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 /kɹʌks/ pn
Crux
constellation

Cruz /kɹuːz/ pn
Cruz

Ctesiphon /ˈstɛsɪfɒn/ /ˈtɛsɪfɒn/ 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

Cuernavaca pn
Cuernavaca
Mexican town

Cuesta pn
Cuesta

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

Cumbre Vieja pn
Cumbre Vieja

Cumbric /ˈkʌm.bɹɪk/ n
cúmbrico
language

Cuna n
cuna

Cuna pn
cuna
language

Cuneo /ˈkuːniəʊ/ pn
Cúneo
city in Piedmont, Italy

Cup n
Copa copa
championship win

Cup pn
Copa
trophy

Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/ 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

Cuscatancingo pn
Cuscatancingo
town in El Salvador

Cybele /ˈsɪbɪliː/ pn
Cibeles
Greek goddess

Cyber Monday pn
ciberlunes
the Monday after Thanksgiving, regarded as a day when many people shop online

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ 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
island or country

Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ 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

Cyril /ˈsaɪɹəl/ /ˈsɪɹəl/ pn
Cirilo
male given name

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
cirílico
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
cirílico
a script or alphabet

Cyrillization /ˌsɪrɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
cirilización
putting text into the Cyrillic alphabet

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

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

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ n
checa checo
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

Czechoslovak adj
checoslovaco
pertaining to

Czechoslovak n
checoslovaco checoslovaca
inhabitant

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Checoslovaquia
former country in Central Europe

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ adj
checoslovaco
of or pertaining to Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ n
checoslovaco checoslovaca
person from Czechoslovakia

Cáceres pn
Cáceres
city or 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

Cúcuta pn
Cúcuta
city in Colombia

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

D-Day pn
Día D
6 June 1944

DFLP pn
FDLP
Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine

DIY /ˌdi.aɪˈwaɪ/ n
bricolaje hazlo tú mismo hágalo usted mismo

DLC pn
DDC
downloadable content

DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ n
ADN
initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (for full forms, see deoxyribonucleic acid)

DPRK pn
RPDC
Democratic People's Republic of Korea

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ n
DVD 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 /ˈdeɪdələs/ /ˈdiːdələs/ /ˈdɛdələs/ pn
Dédalo
Greek mythological figure

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

Daffy Duck pn
Pato Lucas
comic duck

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Daguestán
federal subject of Russia

Dahomey /dəˈhəʊmi/ pn
Dahomey
former country in Africa

Daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ pn
Margarita
female given name

Dakar /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/ /dɑˈkɑɚ/ /ˈdækɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Dakar
the capital city of Senegal

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ pn
dacota
Native American people

Daliesque /ˌdɑːliˈɛsk/ adj
daliniano
relating to Salvador Dalí or his style

Dalit n
Dalit
person regarded as outcaste

Dall sheep n
muflón de Dall
species of wild sheep

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmacia
Roman province
region in Croatia

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ adj
dalmático dálmata
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

Daman /dəˈmɑːn/ pn
Damán
state capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India

Damascene /ˈdæməˌsiːn/ adj
damasceno
of or relating to Damascus

Damascene /ˈdæməˌsiːn/ n
damascena damasceno
native or inhabitant of Damascus

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Damasco
the capital city of Syria

Damascus steel n
acero de Damasco
ancient kind of steel used in sword making

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

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
danés dinamarqués
of Denmark

Danish pastry n
bizcocho factura masa danesa pan danés
yeast roll

Dante /ˈdænteɪ/ /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

Danubian adj
danubiana danubiano
pertaining to the Danube

Danzig pn
Danzig
the former name of Gdańsk

Daphne /ˈdæfni/ pn
Dafne
mythological dryad

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Dardanelos
strait

Dari /ˈdɑːɹi/ pn
dari
Eastern Persian
variety of Middle Persian

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

Darién Gap pn
Tapón del Darién región del Darién

Dark Ages pn
Edad Oscura
historic period

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Darth Vader
Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker

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 /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/ adj
darwiniano
of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
darwiniano darwinista
of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through natural selection

Darwinian /dɑɹˈwɪ.ni.ən/ /dɑːˈwɪ.ni.ən/ n
darwiniana darwiniano
native or resident of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
darwiniana darwiniano darwinista
adherent of Charles Darwin’s theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism

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 /dəʊfɪˈneɪ/ pn
Delfinado
former province of France

Davao City pn
Dávao Nueva Vergara
city in the Philippines

Davao Region pn
Región de Davao
region of the Philippines

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

Davidic /dəˈvɪdɪk/ adj
davídico
of or relating to David

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
Davos
mountain resort in Switzerland
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

Debaltseve pn
Debáltseve Debáltsevo
city

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

Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ n
decálogo
set of rules

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹɑn/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Decamerón
collection of 100 short stories by Boccaccio

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

Deep South pn
Sur profundo
group of subregions in the American South

Deepika pn
Deepika

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

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

Delete n
suprimir
a key that may be pressed to delete something

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delhi Sultanate pn
Sultanato de Delhi
empire

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Dalila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ [ˈdɛɫfi] 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/ /ˈdɛmɪtəɹ/ pn
Deméter Demetra
Greek goddess of the harvest

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Demetrio
male given name

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

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
República Popular Democrática de Corea República Democrática Popular de Corea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan pn
República Democrática de Afganistán
anticapitalist country

Democratic Republic of the Congo /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ 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 /dɪˈnɑːli/ 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 /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ n
derviche
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Desdemona /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ pn
Desdémona
moon of Uranus

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Desiderio
given name

Despoina pn
Despena

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

Deucalion /djuːˈkeɪlɪən/ pn
Deucalión

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deuteronomio
book of the Bible

Deutsche Mark n
marco alemán
former currency unit of Germany

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

Devonian adj
devoniano
of period from 415 to 360 million years ago

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

Dickensian /dəˈkɛn.zi.ən/ /dɪˈkɛn.zɪ.ən/ adj
dickensiano
reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens’ writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England

Diego /diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Diego
male given name

Dieppe /diˈɛp/ pn
Dieppe Diepa
town in Normandy, France

Dijon pn
Dijon
city in Burgundy

Dijon mustard n
Mostaza de Dijon
kind of mustard

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 /daɪəˈnɪsɪəs/ /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/ pn
Dionisio
Ancient Greek male given name

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ /daɪəˈnaɪsɪs/ pn
Dioniso
Greek god of wine

Diophantine adj
diofantino diofántico diofantina diofántica
pertaining to Diophantus

Diophantine equation n
ecuación diofantina ecuación diofántica
polynomial equation of integer variables

Diophantus /daɪəˈfæntəs/ pn
Diofanto
Greek mathematician

Dipolog pn
Diporog Dipólog
city in the Philippines

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 Walt Disney Company

Disneyland /ˈdɪzniːˌlænd/ pn
Disneylandia
Disneyland, theme park

District of Columbia pn
Distrito de Columbia
federal capital of the United States of America

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

Dixie Alley pn
Dixie Alley

Djerba pn
Yerba

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Yibuti
Republic of Djibouti
the capital city of Djibouti

Djiboutian adj
yibutiano
pertaining to Djibouti

Djiboutian n
yibutiano
person

Dobermann n
dóberman
large dog originating in Germany

Dobruja pn
Dobruja
region

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

Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ 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

Dolomites /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪts/ /ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪts/ pn
Dolomitas
section of the Alps

Dolores /dəˈlɔɹ.ɪz/ /dəˈlɔː.ɹɪz/ 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 /ˈdɒ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Domingo
male given name

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
island and country (Commonwealth of Dominica) in the Caribbean

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ adj
dominicano
from the Dominican Republic
of or belonging to the religious order
dominiqués
from Dominica

Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ n
dominicano dominicana
member of religious order
person from Dominican Republic
dominiquesa dominiqués
person from Dominica

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

Donald /ˈdɑn.əld/ /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
Donaldo
male given name

Donald Duck pn
Pato Donald
Disney character

Donatism n
donatismo
Christian belief

Donbas /-bæs/ /-ˈbɑːs/ /dɒnˈbɑːs/ /dʌnˈbæs/ /ˈdɑːnbɑːs/ /ˈdɒnbæs/ /ˈdɒnbɑːs/ pn
Dombás
an industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Donetsk /dəˈnɛtsk/ pn
Donetsk
city

Donetsk People's Republic pn
República Popular de Donetsk
secessionist state in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine

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

Doric pn
dórico
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.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

Douglas fir n
abeto de Douglas pino de Oregón
tree of genus Pseudotsuga

Douro pn
Duero
river in northern Spain and Portugal

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
síndrome de Down
genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal excess

Doñihue pn
Doñihue
Doñihue

Dr n
Dr. Dra.
Doctor

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Draco
constellation

Dracula /ˈdɹækjələ/ /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 /ˈdruːz/ n
druso

Dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ /dʊˈbaɪ/ pn
Dubái
city
emirate

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

Dubliner n
dublinés dublinesa
Someone from Dublin

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

Dubrovnikan adj
ragusiano
of, pertaining to or characteristic of Dubrovnik, its people, language or culture

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

Duisburg /ˈd(j)uːsbɝɡ/ /ˈd(j)uːzbɝɡ/ /ˈdjuːsbɜːɡ/ pn
Duisburgo
a city in Germany

Dumaguete pn
Dumaguete
city in the Philippines

Dungan /ˈdʊŋɡɑːn/ n
dungano
people

Dungan /ˈdʊŋɡɑːn/ pn
dungano
language

Dungeness crab n
buey del Pacífico
Metacarcinus magister

Dunkirk /ˈdʌŋkɜː(ɹ)k/ pn
Dunkerque Dunquerque
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 /dʌt͡ʃ/ adj
holandés neerlandés
of the Netherlands, people, or language

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
holandés
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
holandés neerlandés
the Dutch language

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

Dutch oven n
olla de hierro
cooking pot

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ n
holandés neerlandés
a Dutch man

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ n
holandesa
a Dutch woman

Dzongkha /ˈdzɒŋkə/ /ˈzɒŋkə/ pn
dzongkha butanés
national language of Bhutan

Dzungar n
zúngaro
person

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

Dönmeh n
Dönmeh
Sabbatean crypto-Jews

Düsseldorf /ˈduːsəldɔɹf/ /ˈdʊsəldɔɹf/ /ˈdʊsəldɔːf/ pn
Düsseldorf
a city in Germany

EBU pn
UER
European Broadcasting Union

ECB pn
BCE
European Central Bank

ECG n
ECG
electrocardiogram

ECHR pn
TEDH
European Court of Human Rights

EDNOS n
trastorno de la conducta alimentaria no especificado
disorder

EEA pn
EEE
European Economic Area

EEC pn
CEE
European Economic Community

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
AELC
European Free Trade Association

ENE n
ENE
initialism of east-northeast

ENT n
ORL
ear, nose and throat

EPP pn
PPE
European People's Party

ERM pn
MTC
European Exchange Rate Mechanism

ET n
ET
Eastern Time

ETA n
tiempo estimado de llegada
estimated time of arrival

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/ /ɝθ/ 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 /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ n
terrícola terráqueo terrestre
inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet

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

East Africa pn
África Oriental
eastern part of the continent of Africa

East Anglia pn
Anglia Oriental
area of eastern England

East Asia pn
Asia Oriental Asia del Este
eastern subregion of Asia

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

East Asian n
asiática oriental asiático 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 Jerusalem pn
Jerusalén Este
eastern sector of Jerusalem

East Malaysia pn
Malasia Oriental
eastern half of Malaysia

East Midlands pn
Midlands Orientales Midlands del Este Tierras Medias Orientales
Region

East Pakistan pn
Pakistán Oriental
historical: part of Pakistan

East Siberian Sea pn
mar de Siberia Oriental
part of the Arctic Ocean

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

East Timor pn
Timor Oriental
Country in Southeast Asia

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 /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ n
Pascua pascua
Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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 Sunday pn
Domingo de Pascua
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

Easter egg hunt n
búsqueda de los huevos de Pascua
activity held at Easter where hidden Easter eggs have to be found

Eastern Europe pn
Europa Oriental Europa del Este
Eastern Europe

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

Eastern Samar pn
Sámar Oriental
province of the Philippines

Eastern Time pn
hora del este
timezone

Ebisu n
Ebisu
god

Ebola /iˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈbəʊlə/ n
ébola
shortening for Ebola virus and Ebola fever

Ebola /iˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈbəʊlə/ pn
Ébola
river

Ebola virus n
virus Ébola
virus

Ebro /ˈeɪbɹəʊ/ /ˈɛbɹəʊ/ 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
biblical garden

Edenic /iːˈdɛnɪk/ /ɪˈdɛnɪk/ n
edénico
of or suggesting Eden

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgardo Édgar
male given name

Ediacaran /ɛdiˈakəɹən/ adj
ediacárico
of a geologic period from about 620 to 542 million years ago

Ediacaran /ɛdiˈakəɹən/ pn
ediacárico
Ediacaran period

Edinburger n
edimburguesa edimburgués
person from or inhabitant of Edinburgh

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Edimburgo
capital of Scotland

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Alberta, Canada

Edmontonian adj
edmontoniano
of, from or pertaining to Edmonton, Alberta

Edmontonian n
edmontoniano
native or inhabitant of Edmonton

Edmund /ˈɛdmənd/ 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.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Egipto
country in North Africa

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egipcio egipciano
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ n
egipcio egipcia egipciano egipciana
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.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

Egyptian vulture n
alimoche guirre
Neophron percnopterus

Egyptological adj
egiptológico

Egyptologist /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒɪst/ n
egiptóloga egiptólogo
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 Torre Eiffel
tower in Paris

Eighty Years' War pn
guerra de los Ochenta Años
Dutch war of independence

Eileithyia pn
Ilitía
goddess of childbirth

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ /ˈaɪnʃtaɪn/ 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 /ɛl ˈniːn.joʊ/ pn
El Niño
a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon

El Paisnal pn
El Paisnal
town in El Salvador

El Paso /ɛlˈpæsoʊ/ /ɛlˈpɑːsoʊ/ /ɛlˈpɑːsəʊ/ pn
El Paso
a city in USA

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
country in Central America

El Tuque pn
El Tuque

Elagabalus /ˌɛləˈɡæbələs/ pn
Heliogábalo
a Roman emperor

Elam /ɛˈlɑːm/ /ˈiːləm/ pn
Elam
ancient civilization

Elamite adj
elamita
of or pertaining to Elam

Elamite n
elamita
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elamite pn
elamita
language of ancient Elam

Elba pn
Elba
Italian island

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elba
European river

Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Leonor
female given name

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ /ˈɛləˌzɔɹ/ pn
Eleazar
biblical characters
Eliécer
male given name

Eleonora's falcon n
halcón de Eleonora
Falco eleonorae

Elginism /ˈɛlɡɪnɪzəm̩/ n
elginismo
cultural vandalism

Eli /ˈilaɪ/ pn
Elí
the priest who brought up Samuel

Eliezer /ˌɛliˈiːzə(ɹ)/ /ˌɛliˈɛzə(ɹ)/ pn
Eliecer Eliezer Eliécer
biblical character

Elijah /ɪˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ /ɪˈlaɪʒə/ pn
Elías
male given name
biblical prophet

Elis pn
Élide
ancient Greek city-state
region of modern Greece

Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Isabel
mother of John the Baptist

Elisha /ɪˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Eliseo
biblical prophet

Elissa pn
Elisa
name of Queen Dido

Elista pn
Elistá
city in Russia

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Isabel
female given name

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ adj
isabelino
pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland; or to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, monarch of the United Kingdom

Eljas pn
Eljas
Spanish city

Elliott wave n
onda de Elliott
wave pattern

Elmer Fudd pn
Elmer Gruñón
fictional cartoon hunter

Elohim /ɛˈloʊˌhim/ /ɛˈloʊˌhɪm/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhim/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhɪm/ pn
Elohim
name for God

Eloi /iːlɔɪ/ pn
Eloy

Elsagate pn
Elsagate
Internet controversy

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Elsinor
Danish city

Elvira pn
Elvira
female given name

Elvish /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ pn
élfico
language spoken by elves

Elysian /ɪˈliː.ʒən/ /ɪˈlɪz.i.ən/ adj
elíseo
of or pertaining to Elysium

Elysium /ɪˈli.zi.əm/ /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 /ɪˈmiːljə ɹəʊˈmɑːnjə/ 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 /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ pn
Manuel
male given name

Empedocles /ɛmˈpɛdəkliːz/ pn
Empédocles
philosopher

Empire of Japan pn
Imperio del Japón
nation-state

Emsian pn
Emsiense

Emsland pn
Emsland País de Ems
district

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Encélado
moon of Saturn
mythology

Engadin pn
Engadina
long valley in the Swiss Alps

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ pn
Inglaterra
Kingdom in southeastern Britain, now part of the UK

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ adj
inglés
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system
inglés inglesa
of or pertaining to the English language
of or pertaining to England

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ n
texto
14-point type

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ 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 wheel n
rueda inglesa

English-Canadian adj
anglocanadiense
English-Canadian
canadiense anglófono
anglophone Canadian, English-speaking Canadian, English-language Canadian

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ n
inglés
(male) native or inhabitant of England

Englishwoman n
inglesa
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enkidu pn
Enkidu
companion of Gilgamesh

Enlightenment pn
Ilustración Iluminismo el Siglo de las Luces
17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement

Enoch /ˈiːnɒk/ /ˈiːnək/ pn
Henoch Enoc
biblical character

Enter n
intro
key

Entlebucher n
boyero de Entlebuch
dog breed

Enzo /ˈɛnzoʊ/ /ˈɛnzəʊ/ pn
Enzo
male given name

Eocene /ˈiːəsiːn/ pn
Eoceno
Eocene epoch

Eonavian pn
eonaviego

Eos /ˈiɑs/ /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Eos
Greek goddess of the dawn

Ephesian /ɪˈfiːʒən/ adj
efesio
of, from, or pertaining to Ephesus

Ephesian /ɪˈfiːʒən/ n
efesio
someone from Ephesus

Ephesians pn
Efesios
book of the Bible

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Éfeso
ancient city

Ephialtes pn
Efialtes
either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ /ˈifɹəm/ /ˈɛf.ɹəm/ pn
Efraín Efrén
given name

Epicureanism n
epicureísmo
system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus

Epicurus /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Epicuro
ancient Greek philosopher

Epimetheus pn
Epimeteo
son of Iapetus and Clymene

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Epífanes
epithet

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Epifanía
annual Christian feast celebrating this event

Epirote n
epirota
an inhabitant of Epirus

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epiro
one of the 13 peripheries
region; historical kingdom

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ 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 /ɪˈɹæzməs/ pn
Erasmo
male given name
Erasmo de Rotterdam Erasmo de Róterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam

Erdoğan /ˈɜːdəwæn/ /ˈɝdəwɑːn/ pn
Erdogan
surname

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
Érebo
mythology

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erico
male given name

Eridanus pn
Eridanus
constellation

Eris /ˈɛɹɪs/ /ˈɪəɹɪs/ pn
Eris
dwarf planet
Eris Érida Éride
Greek goddess of discord

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ 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

Ernestine pn
Ernestina
female given name

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Eros
God of love
433 Eros (asteroid)

Erzurum pn
Erzurum
city

Erzya pn
erzya
language

Esau /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ 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/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ adj
esquimal
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ n
esquimal
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ /ˈɛs.kɪ.məʊ/ pn
esquimal
language
esquimales
group of native peoples

Esmeralda /ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ /ɛzməˈɹɛldə/ pn
Esmeralda
Female given name

Esperantist n
esperantista esperantófona esperantófono
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ pn
esperanto
auxiliary language

Esperantologist n
esperantóloga esperantólogo
academic of Esperanto

Esperantology n
esperantología
study of Esperanto

Espírito Santo pn
Espírito Santo
state in south-eastern Brazil

Essaouira /ɛs.ə.ˈwɪ.ɹə/ pn
Esauira
city in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.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

Eswatini /ɛˈswɑː.ti.ni/ /ˌɛ.swɑːˈti.ni/ pn
Esuatini
country in Southern Africa

Etarra n
etarra
a member of the Basque terrorist nationalist organization ETA

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

Etlatongo pn
Etlatongo San Mateo Etlatongo
municipality
town

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/ /ˈjuːkɹɪst/ 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 traditional geometry
of Euclid's Elements

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 /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Eugenio
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ /juːˈd͡ʒɛniə/ pn
Eugenia
female given name

Eugenius pn
Eugenio
given name

Euhemerus /juːˈhiːmərəs/ /juːˈhɛmərəs/ pn
Evémero
Sicilian Greek mythologist

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

Eunice /ˈjuːnɪs/ pn
Éunice
female given name

Euphemia /juˈfimi.ə/ /juːˈfiːmɪ.ə/ pn
Eufemia
female given name

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrates Éufrates
river in the Middle East

Euphrosyne /juːˈfɹɒzɪni/ pn
Eufrósine
one of the Charites

Eurabia /jəˈɹeɪbiə/ /jʊəˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Eurabia

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ 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 blackcap n
curruca capirotada capirote
Sylvia atricapilla

Eurasian eagle owl n
tinge
Bubo bubo

Eurasian hobby n
alcotán europeo
Falco subbuteo

Eurasian jay n
arrendajo gayo
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian magpie n
urraca común
Pica pica

Eurasian nuthatch n
trepador azul
Sitta europaea

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 teal n
cerceta común
Anas crecca

Eurasian treecreeper n
agateador euroasiático
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ n
silbón europeo
dabbling duck

Eurasian woodcock n
chocha perdiz
Scolopax rusticola

Eurasian wren n
chochín común
Troglodytes troglodytes

Euribor n
euríbor
Euro Interbank Offered Rate

Euric /ˈjʊəɹɪk/ pn
Eurico
king of Visigoths

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides Eurípides
a Greek tragedian

Euro- prefix
euro-
pertaining to Europe

Eurocent n
cent cts. cént. céntimo
one hundredth of a euro

Eurocentric adj
eurocéntrico
focused on Europe

Eurocentrism n
eurocentrismo
practice of viewing the world from a European perspective

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

Euromaidan pn
Euromaidán
series of anti-government protests in Ukraine

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter
princess abducted to Crete by Zeus

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ adj
europeo
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.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 /jʊˈroʊpiən ˈpɑrləmənt/ /jʊˈrəʊpiən ˈpɑːrləmənt/ pn
Parlamento Europeo Cámara Europea Eurocámara Europarlamento
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /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 europea anguila
fish

European goldfinch n
jilguero
Carduelis carduelis

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 lobster n
bogavante
species of lobster

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
Gulosus aristotelis

European smelt n
eperlán
Osmerus eperlanus

European spider crab n
centolla centollo
species of migratory crab

European squid n
calamar europeo
Loligo vulgaris

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
eurofóbico eurófobo
Disliking Europe or the European Union

Euros pn
Eurocopa
European Competition

Eurosceptic adj
euroescéptico
of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

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

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovisión
song contest
television network

Eurowestern n
wéstern europeo
western film created by Europeans or produced in Europe

Eurozone pn
eurozona zona del euro zona euro
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Eurídice
mythology

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Eusebio
given name

Eustace /ˈjuːˌstɪs/ pn
Eustaquio
male given name

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ n
trompa de Eustaquio
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Euterpe /juˈtɝpi/ /juːˈtɜːpi/ pn
Euterpe
the Muse of music and lyric poetry

Evan /ˈɛ.vən/ pn
Iván
given name

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
given name
the first woman

Everett /ˈɛvəɹɪt/ pn
Eberardo
male given name

Evita pn
Evita

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ pn
Excálibur Excalibur
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
extremeño extremeña
a native or inhabitant of Extremadura in Spain

Extremaduran pn
extremeño
the language of Extremadura

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkil/ pn
Ezequiel
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ pn
Esdras
Jewish high priest
male given name
book of the Bible

FAQ /fæk/ /ˌɛf.eɪˈkjuː/ n
FAQ PUF
acronym for Frequently Asked Questions

FBI /ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/ pn
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation

FC n
CF
football club

FCB pn
FCB
Futbol Club Barcelona

FML interjection
puta vida
expression of despairing annoyance

FRG pn
RFA
West Germany

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

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ v
facebookear
use the social-networking site Facebook

Fahrenheit /ˈfæɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɑːɹənhaɪt/ /ˈfɛəɹənhaɪt/ adj
Fahrenheit
temperature scale

Falkland Islander n
malvinense malvinés
person from the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ 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 /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Islas Feroe
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ adj
faroés feroés
pertaining to the Faro Islands, people or language

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ n
feroés faroés
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroese /fæɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛ(ə)ɹoʊˈiz/ /ˌfɛəɹəʊˈiːz/ pn
feroés faroés
language

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəʊɪʃ/ 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 n
padre
term of address for a Christian priest

Father pn
Padre
God, the father of Creation

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 /-ɡɪn/ /ˈfaʊstiən ˈbɑːɹɡən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən ˈbɑːɡən/ n
pacto fáustico
agreement in which a person abandons spiritual values or moral principles in order to obtain benefits

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary pn
fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Rosario fiesta del Virgen del Rosario

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /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 Democratic Republic of Nepal pn
República Federal Democrática de Nepal
official name of Nepal

Federal District pn
Distrito Federal
federal district in Mexico
federal district in central-western Brazil

Federal Republic of Germany pn
República Federal de Alemania
official name of Germany

Federal Republic of Nigeria pn
República Federal de Nigeria
official name of Nigeria

Federative Republic of Brazil pn
República Federativa del Brasil
official name of Brazil

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felisa Felicia
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 /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Fernando Hernando Hernán Fernán
male given name

Fernandez /fɚˈnændɛz/ pn
Fernández

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹɪs wil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs wiːl/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍil/ /ˈfɛɹɪs ʍiːl/ n
noria rueda de la fortuna rueda moscovita vuelta al mundo rueda de Chicago
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 /fɪˈdɛl/ pn
Fidel
male given name

Fier pn
Fier
city and municipality in southwestern Albania

Figueres pn
Figueras
city in Catalonia

Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiyi Fiji
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ adj
fiyiano
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people

Fijian /fiːˈd͡ʒiːən/ /fɪˈd͡ʒiːən/ 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 filipina
inhabitant of the Philippines

Finistère /ˌfɪnɪsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Finisterre
department in Brittany

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finlandia
Nordic country

Finlandization n
finlandización
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /ˈfɪn/ n
finlandés finlandesa
national of Finland

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finlandés finés
of Finland
finés finlandés
of the Finnish 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

Fittipaldi pn
Fittipaldi

Flanderization /-ˌɹaɪ-/ /ˌflændəɹəˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌflændɚɹəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
Flanderización
progressive exaggeration of a single trait or set of traits of a fictional character until it overtakes all other characterization; an instance of this

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Flandes
community and region in the north of federal Belgium
historical county
former province and region of northern France
two provinces in Belgium

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
flaubertiano
relating to Gustave Flaubert

Fleming /ˈflɛmɪŋ/ n
flamenco flamenca
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
flamenco
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flood pn
diluvio universal
the flood referenced in the Book of Genesis

Flora /ˈflɔːɹə/ pn
Flora
female given name
the goddess of flowers

Floreana pn
Floreana isla

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 /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Florida
American state

Florida Keys pn
cayos de Florida
Floridan archipelago

Florida panther /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də ˈpæn.θə/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θə/ /ˈflɔɹ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɔɹ.ə.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də ˈpæn.θɚ/ n
pantera de Florida puma norteamericano
cougar of southern Florida

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 Fortress pn
Fortaleza Volante
B-17 bomber

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

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office pn
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y de la Mancomunidad de Naciones

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

Fort-de-France /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌfɔː də ˈfɹɒ̃s/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)t də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Fort-de-France Fuerte de Francia
capital city of Martinique

Fortniter n
fortnitera fortnitero
Fortnite player

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier transform n
transformada de Fourier
mathematics: a type of integral transform

Fourth Reich pn
cuarto Reich
Hypothetical resurrection of the Third Reich

Fourth World pn
cuarto mundo
Traditional civilizations

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
Of or related to the Franciscans

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
franciscano
a member of the OFM

Francisco /fɹænˈsɪskəʊ/ pn
Pancho
moon of Uranus

Franco- /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯/ prefix
franco-
relating to France or French

Franco-American adj
francoestadounidense
French and American

Franco-American n
francoestadounidense
A citizen identifying as French and American

Franco-Provençal pn
francoprovenzal
a Romance language

Francoism pn
franquismo
the dictatorship of Francisco Franco in Spain

Francoist adj
franquista

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Franconia
region of Germany

Franconian /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
francón
of or relating to Franconia or its inhabitants

Francophile /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.koʊ̯ˌfaɪ̯l/ /ˈ fɹeɪ̯ŋ.kəˌfaɪ̯l/ n
francófila francófilo
one who loves France

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
francófono
French-speaking

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
francohablante francófona
speaker of French

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
franco
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Franco
male given name

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Fráncfort Fráncfort del Meno
Frankfurt-am-Main
Fráncfort Fráncfort del Óder
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Frankfurt am Main /ˈfɹæŋkfɜː(ɹ)t æm ˈmaɪn/ pn
Fráncfort del Meno
city in Hesse, 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 Fadrique
male given name

FreeCell pn
Carta Blanca
card game

Freedom Day pn
Día de la Libertad
annual commemorative

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
franceses francés
people of France, collectively

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ pn
francés
principal language of France and other related countries

French Bulldog n
bulldog francés
French Bulldog

French Canadian n
canadiense francés
Canadian whose first language is French

French Guiana pn
Guayana Francesa
overseas department

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /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 Revolution pn
Revolución francesa Revolución Francesa
revolution in France from 1789-1799

French Southern and Antarctic Lands pn
Tierras Australes y Antárticas Francesas
overseas territory of France

French disease n
mal francés
syphilis

French honeysuckle n
zulla
perennial herb

French horn n
trompa
musical instrument

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ n
beso francés beso con lengua morreo
a kiss involving the tongue

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
morrear agarrar tranzar
to give 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 francofonización
act or action of Frenchifying, something Frenchified

Frenchified /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪˌfaɪd/ adj
afrancesado
made French or more French-like

Frenchly /ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adv
francesamente
In the manner of the French or their tongue

Frenchman n
francés
person of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
francesa
Frenchwoman (a French woman)

Frenchy /fɹɛnt͡ʃi/ 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 /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ adv
el viernes
on Friday

Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ n
viernes
day of the week

Friday the thirteenth n
Viernes 13
particular date combination that occurs when the thirteenth day of a month falls on a Friday

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
toy

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ adj
frisón

Frisian /ˈfɹiː.ʒən/ /ˈfɹɪz.i.ən/ /ˈfɹɪʒ.ən/ n
frisón frisona
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Friuli pn
Friul
region of Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Friuli-Venecia Julia
region

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ /ˌfɹʏktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
fructidor
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.ən/ adj
fueguino
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈeɪɡi.ən/ /fjuˈid͡ʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪdʒɪ.ən/ /ˈfweɪd͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈfweɪɡi.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

Fulk pn
Fulco
historical given name

Funafuti /ˌfuːnəˈfuːti/ pn
Funafuti
capital of Tuvalu

Funj pn
Funj
ethnic group in present-day Sudan

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 /ˈdʒiː.spɒt/ n
punto G
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

G-string n
tanga colaless colalé hilo dental zunga
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie

G20 pn
G20 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 /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ n
PIB PBI
gross domestic product

GDR pn
RDA
German Democratic Republic

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 gabonesa
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

Gaditanian /ɡædɪˈteɪniən/ adj
gaditano
of, from, or relating to Cádiz

Gaditanian /ɡædɪˈteɪniən/ n
gaditano
someone from Cádiz

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Gea
earth goddess

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaélico
relating to the Gaels or their language

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ pn
gaélico
any Goidelic language

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
fútbol gaélico
Irish form of football

Gafsa pn
Gafsa
city in Tunisia

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
gagauzo
language

Gagauzia pn
Gagauzia
Autonomous region

Galapagoan adj
galapagueño
of or relating to the Galapagos

Galapagos pn
Galápagos de provincia
province

Galapagos Islands pn
Archipiélago de Colón Archipiélago de Ecuador Archipiélago de la Ecuador islas Galápagos
Ecuadorian 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 /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Galicia Galitzia
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galitzia Galicia
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.ən/ adj
gallego
pertaining to the Galician language
pertaining to the people of Galicia in Iberia
gallego galaico
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ /ɡəˈlɪʃ.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
galileo
of or pertaining to the region of Galilee
galileano
of or pertaining to Galileo Galilei

Galilee pn
Galilea
region of northern Israel

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
galo
of or relating to ancient Gaul or its inhabitants

Gallicism /ˈɡælɪsɪzəm/ n
galicismo
a loanword borrowed from French

Gallienus /ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/ pn
Galieno
Roman Emperor

Gallipoli /ɡəˈlɪpəli/ pn
Galípoli
peninsula

Gallo-Roman adj
galorromano
pertaining to the period of Roman rule in Gaul

Gallo-Roman n
galorromano
Romanized Gaul

Galois group n
grupo de Galois
specific group associated with a field extension

Galveston /ˈɡæl.vɪs.tən/ pn
Galveston
Galveston City, TX

Galvez pn
Gálvez

Galway Bay pn
Bahía de Galway
bay off the west coast of Ireland

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambiano
of Gambia

Gambian n
gambiana gambiano
person from Gambia

Gamilaraay /ɡəˈmɪlərɔɪ/ pn
camilaroi
Australian language

Gamma variant n
variante gamma
strain of the COVID-19 virus

Gandhism n
gandhismo

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
Hindu god

Gang of Four pn
Banda de los cuatro
leftist political faction

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Ganges
the river

Gangtok [ˈɡæŋ.tɒk] pn
Gangtok
capital of Sikkim

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganimedes Ganímedes
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Gaonic adj
gaónico
related to the Geonim

Gapan /ɡəˈpɑn/ pn
Gapán
city in the Philippines

Garden of Eden pn
jardín de Edén
place where Adam and Eve first lived

Gardnerian Wicca pn
wicca gardneriana
branch of Wicca

Garfield /ˈɡɑɹfild/ /ˈɡɑːfiːld/ pn
Garfield
surname

Garonne pn
Garona
river

Garro pn
Garró

Garros pn
Garrós

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ adj
gascón
of or relating to Gascony

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ n
gascón
inhabitant

Gascony pn
Gascuña
former region of France

Gasparilla Island pn
Isla Gasparilla

Gasparillo Island /ˌɡæs.pɑˈɹɪ.ləʊ ˈaɪ̯.lənd/ pn
Isla Gasparillo

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
cañón Gatling
a type of machine gun

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
galo gala
person

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Galia
region

Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
galo gálico
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaussian /ˈɡaʊs.i.ən/ adj
gaussiano
Gaussian

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Gaza
city

Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
franja de Gaza Franja de Gaza
Gaza Strip

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ adj
gazatí gazeo
of or from Gaza

Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ n
gazatí gazea gazeo
person from Gaza

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Gdansk Danzig
city of Poland

Ge'ez /ˈɡiːɛz/ pn
ge'ez
Ethiopian language

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
geological age

Gelderland pn
Güeldres
province of the Netherlands

Gelendzhik pn
Gelendzhik
city

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Géminis
astrological sign
constellation

Gemma /ˈd͡ʒɛmə/ pn
Gemma
feminine given name

General Tso's chicken n
pollo General Gau pollo General Tao pollo General Tsao
sweet and spicy dish

Generation X /ˌdʒɛnəɹeɪʃn̩ ˈɛks/ /ˌdʒɛnəˌɹeɪʃən ˈɛks/ pn
generación X
generation of people born after the baby boom that followed World War II

Generation Y pn
generación Y
generation of people born in the 1980s and 1990s

Generation Z pn
generación Z
generation of people

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Génesis
the book of the Bible

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Ginebra
city
canton

Geneva Convention pn
Convenciones de Ginebra
international treaty

Genevieve /ˈdʒɛn.ɪˌviːv/ pn
Genoveva
female given name

Genghis Khan /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ pn
Gengis Kan
Genghis Khan

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.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 /ˈd͡ʒɛfɹi/ pn
Godofredo
a male given name

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Jorge
male given name

Georgetown /ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ pn
Georgetown
capital of Guyana

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Georgia
country
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
georgiano
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ n
georgiano
language of the country of Georgia
person from the U.S. State of Georgia
georgiano georgiana
person from the country of Georgia

Georgian SSR pn
RSS de Georgia
abbreviation of Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic

Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
República Socialista Soviética de Georgia
Soviet Republic

Geppetto /d͡ʒəˈpɛtoʊ/ pn
Geppetto
protagonist

Gerald /ˈd͡ʒɛɹəld/ pn
Geraldo
male given name

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Gerardo
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ n
alemán alemana
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
germano germana
member of a Germanic tribe

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
alemán alemana
the German language

German Democratic Republic pn
República Democrática Alemana
East Germany from 1949 to 1990

German Empire pn
Imperio alemán
Germany between 1871 and 1918

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

German shepherd n
pastor alemán
breed of dog

Germania pn
Germania
historical region

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
germánico
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic
germánico germano
relating to the Germanic peoples

Germanic /d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/ /d͡ʒɝˈmæn.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.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Alemania
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənəl/ 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 /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Getsemaní
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
ghanés
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ n
ghanés ghanesa
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
guego
language

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gante
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
gibelino gibelina
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Ghost Festival pn
festival de los fantasmas
Taoist festival

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 /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /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

Gilbertese pn
gilbertés kiribatiano
language

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ /ˈɡɪliəd/ pn
Galaad
Biblical region east of the Jordan

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidio Gil
male given name

Gilgal pn
Guilgal
Gilgal

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 /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Gerona
city in Catalonia

Girondin n
girondina girondino
someone from Gironde

Giselle /dʒɪˈzɛl/ /ʒɪˈzɛl/ pn
Gisel
female given name

Gitega pn
Gitega Guitega
capital of Burundi

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/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Glasgow
largest city of Scotland

Glendale /ˈɡlɛndeɪl/ pn
Glendale
a city in California, U.S.
a village on Skye, Highland, Scotland

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

Gnostic /ˈnɑstɪk/ /ˈnɒstɪk/ adj
gnóstico
relating to Gnosticism

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticismo
Gnosticism

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobelin n
gobelino
a mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry

Gobi pn
Gobi
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ n
Dios
an omnipotent being

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ pn
Dios
single male deity of duotheism

God Emperor pn
Emperador-Dios

God bless you interjection
Jesús salud gesúndeit santinos
said to somebody who has sneezed
¡que Dios te bendiga!
said as a short prayer for the recipient

God forbid interjection
Dios me libre 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
Dios sabe sabrá Dios sólo Dios sabe
Only known to God; only known to the gods

God object n
objeto todopoderoso

God the Father pn
Dios Padre
person of the Trinity

God the Holy Ghost pn
Dios Espíritu Santo
person of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Dios Hijo
the person of the Trinity that became flesh in Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
ojalá Dios mediante si Dios lo quiere si Dios quiere
God willing

God works in mysterious ways proverb
los caminos del Señor son inescrutables
a situation may be beneficial later

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 /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ pn
Godofredo
male given name

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
vaya con Dios buena suerte
used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them

Goebbelsian adj
goebbeliano
of or pertaining to Joseph Goebbels

Goethe /ˈɡɜːtə/ pn
Goethe
surname

Goethean adj
goeteano goetheano
relating to Goethe

Gogol pn
Gógol
Gogol

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
gaélico goidélico
division of the Celtic languages

Goiás pn
Goiás
state in central-western Brazil

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Golconda
ruined city in Telangana, India

Gold Coast pn
Costa del Oro
in Australia

Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
vellocino de oro
in mythology

Golden Gate Bridge pn
puente Golden Gate
suspension bridge in California

Golden Horde pn
Horda de Oro
the Mongol khanate

Golden Horn pn
Cuerno de Oro
waterway and inlet

Golden Retriever n
cobrador dorado
breed of dog

Golden Triangle pn
Triángulo de Oro
region of prosperity bounded by three points

Goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ pn
Ricitos de Oro
fairy tale character

Goldilocks zone n
zona de habitabilidad
the planetary zone that could sustain life

Goldonian adj
goldoniano

Golgi apparatus n
aparato de Golgi
organelle

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Gólgota
the crucifixion hill

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliat
biblical giant

Gomer pn
Gómer
biblical character

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 King Henry n
zurrón
species of goosefoot

Good Samaritan n
Buen Samaritano
subject of the parable
buen samaritano
kind person

Good Samaritan law n
ley del buen samaritano
law that exempts from legal liability
law that requires to provide aid to persons

Good Shepherd pn
Buen Pastor
Jesus Christ

Goofy pn
Goofy Tribilín
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google

Gorbachev pn
Gorbachov
Russian surname

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
nudo gordiano
intricate problem
mythical knot

Gordias pn
Gordias
name of kings of Phrygia

Gorgias /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒi.əs/ pn
Gorgias
Greek sophist, pre-Socratic philosopher and rhetorician

Gorinchem pn
Gorcum
city in South Holland

Gorstian pn
Gorstiense

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
godo
member of the East Germanic people

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/ /ˈɡɒθ.ɪk/ adj
gótico
of or relating to the Goths

Gothicism /ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/ n
goticismo
an early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths

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

Gran Colombia pn
Gran Colombia

Granada /ɡɹəˈnɑː.də/ pn
Granada
city in Spain
city of Nicaragua

Granadan adj
granadino granadí
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 /ɡɹæn(d) ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒ̃ 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 Patriotic War pn
Gran Guerra Patria Gran Guerra Patriótica
the war between the USSR and Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945

Great Plains pn
Grandes Llanuras
region

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Gran Pirámide de Guiza
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
worldwide economic decline

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 Satan pn
Gran Satán
pejorative: United States of America

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

Great War pn
Gran Guerra
epithet for World War I

Greater Armenia pn
Armenia Mayor Gran Armenia
Greater Armenia

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- /ˈɡɹikoʊ-/ /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
greco-
relating to Greece or Greek

Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
grecorromana
referring to a wrestling style
grecorromano
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grecia
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
griego griega
of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
griego griega
person from Greece or of Greek descent

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ pn
griego
language of the Greek people

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia ortodoxa griega
group of Eastern Orthodox churches

Greek fire n
fuego griego
flammable substance

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /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

Greenlandic pn
groenlandés
language

Greenwich /ˈɡɹinwɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹɪnɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Greenwich
east London town

Greenwich Mean Time pn
hora de Greenwich
mean solar time

Gregorian /ɡɹɪɡɔːɹi.ən/ 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 /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Granada
Caribbean country

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ adj
granadino
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian /ɡɹəˈneɪdi.ən/ n
granadina 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 ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ pn
Parca Muerte muerte parca ángel del la muerte
personification of Death

Gringoland pn
Gringolandia
land of gringos

Gringolandia pn
Gringolandia

Griqua n
gricua
member of a multiracial people of South Africa

Grodno pn
Goradnia Hrodna
city

Groningen pn
Groninga
city
province

Gros Michel n
Banano Guineo Gigante Plátano Roatán

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 /ˌɡwɑː.dəl.kəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑdəlˈkwɪvɚ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
Guadalquivir
river in southern Spain

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadalupe
overseas department and region of France
island

Guadeloupean adj
guadalupeño
of, from, or pertaining to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupean n
guadalupeña guadalupeño
person from Guadeloupe

Guadiana /ɡwɑdˈjɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
Guadiana
river in Spain and Portugal

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ adj
guameño
of, from, or pertaining to Guam

Guamanian /ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/ n
guameña
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
aboriginal inhabitant of Tenerife or the Canary Islands

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ 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
Ciudad de Guatemala 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

Guazapa pn
Guazapa
town in El Salvador

Guelma pn
Guelma
city in Algeria

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
güelfo güelfa
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope

Guernica pn
Guernica
town in the Basque Country, Spain

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ n
ganado de Guernesey
cattle breed

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernesey isla de Guernesey
island

Guerrero pn
Guerrero
state of Mexico

Guevara pn
Guevara
Guevara

Guillain-Barré syndrome /-bɑɹˈeɪ-/ /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɡiːˈɑːn-/ /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 guineana
someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Ginebra
female given name
wife of King Arthur

Guipúzcoa pn
Guipúzcoa
province

Guiuan pn
Guiuan
municipality of the Philippines

Gujarat /ɡʊ.dʒə.ˈɾaːt̪/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
Guyarat Gujarat
state in western India

Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
gujaratí guyaratí guyarati
language

Gulf Arabic pn
árabe del Golfo
variety of the Arabic language

Gulf of Aden pn
Golfo de Adén
a gulf

Gulf of Alaska pn
golfo de Alaska
arm of the Pacific Ocean

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
golfo de Botnia
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of California pn
golfo de California
body of water

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 Lion pn
golfo de León
gulf

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 Siam golfo de Tailandia
body of water

Gulf of Tonkin pn
golfo de Tonkín
gulf along the coasts of northern Vietnam and South China

Gummy Bears pn
oso viscoso
candy

Gunpowder Plot pn
Conspiración de la pólvora
failed plot to kill the king of England

Guria pn
Guria
region of Georgia

Gurkha n
gurja
member of ethnic group
military

Gurmukhi pn
gurmukhi
abugida script for writing Punjabi

Gustav pn
Gustavo
given name

Gutierrez pn
Gutiérrez

Gutnish pn
Gotlandés
language

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
Guido
male given name

Guy Fawkes Day pn
Noche de Guy Fawkes
celebration

Guy Fawkes Night pn
Noche de Guy Fawkes
celebration

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
country

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyanés
pertaining to Guyana

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ n
guyanesa guyanés
person from Guyana

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
gitano
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

Gzhelian /ˈʒɛli.ən/ pn
Gzheliano

Gödel number n
número de Gödel
number uniquely assigned to each symbol

Gülenist /ˈɡjulənɪst/ 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 /ˌeɪt͡ʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
VIH
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
VIH negativo
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
VIH positivo
infected by the HIV virus

HIV/AIDS n
VIH/sida
HIV and AIDS

HTML pn
HTML
initialism

HTML5 pn
HTML5
initialism

HTTP cookie n
cookie
packet of information

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
town

Haarlem pn
Haarlem
city in North Holland

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Habacuque
male given name
prophet
Habacuque Habacuc
book of the Bible

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ n
Habsburgo
a member of the Habsburg noble family

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ adj
hádico
pertaining to the geological eon

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ pn
Hádico
Hadean eon

Hades /ˈhadiːz/ /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hades
from Greek mythology
the underworld, the domain of Hades

Hadrian /ˈheɪ.dɹiː.(j)ən/ 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 mosque in Turkey

Hagåtña /həˈɡɑːt.njə/ 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 /həlɑːˈhɑː/ /həˈlʌhə/ pn
Halajá halajá
the whole of Jewish law

Halen pn
Halen
Halen, Belgium

Halicarnassus /ˌhælɪkɑɹˈnæsəs/ pn
Halicarnaso
ancient Greek city

Halifax /ˈhæl.ɪˌfæks/ pn
Halifax
city in Nova Scotia, Canada
city in West Yorkshire, England

Halley's Comet /ˌheɪliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
cometa Halley
comet

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ pn
Halloween Noche de Brujas jalogüin
October 31st

Halmstad pn
Halmstad
city in Halland, Sweden

Ham /hæm/ pn
Cam Châm
a son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem

Hamas /həˈmæs/ /həˈmɑs/ pn
Hamás
Palestinian militant group

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburgo
city and state of Germany
hamburgués
attributive form - relating to Hamburg

Hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːɡə/ /ˈhæmbɝɡɚ/ n
hamburgués hamburguesa
A person from Hamburg

Hamilcar pn
Amílcar
given name

Hamitic adj
camítico
relative to the Hamites

Hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ 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 /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Hanói
capital of Vietnam

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hanóver
German city

Hanseatic adj
hanseático
of or pertaining to the German Hanse

Hanseatic League pn
Liga Hanseática
former commercial and military alliance

Hanukkah /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ pn
Jánuca
the Jewish festival

Happy Ramadan phraseologicalUnit
feliz Ramadán
An expression used during Ramadan

Harare pn
Harare
capital of Zimbabwe

Haratin n
Haratin
a member of a certain North African people

Harbin pn
Harbin
a sub-provincial city in northeastern China

Harold /ˈhæɹəld/ pn
Haroldo
male given name

Harriet /ˈhæɹiɛt/ pn
Enriqueta
female given name

Harshad number n
número Harshad

Hartley County pn
condado de Hartley
county

Hartley oscillator n
oscilador Hartley

Haryana /hɑːɹɪˈjɑːnə/ /hʌɹɪˈjɑːnə/ pn
Haryana
state in northern India

Hasdrubal /ˈhæz.dɹʊ.bəl/ 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
jasidismo hasidismo
Jewish movement

Hasmonean /hæzməˈniːən/ /æzməˈniːən/ adj
asmoneo
Of or pertaining to the family to which the Maccabees belonged

Hassānīya pn
hasanía
Language

Haumea /haʊˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˌhɑː.uːˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Haumea
celestial body
goddess of fertility and childbirth

Hausdorff dimension n
dimensión de Hausdorff
type of fractal dimension

Haut-Rhin pn
Alto Rin
department of France

Haute-Garonne pn
Alto Garona
department of France

Haute-Loire pn
Alto Loira
département of France

Haute-Marne pn
Alto Marne
department of France

Haute-Saône pn
Alto Saona
department of France

Hautes-Alpes pn
Altos Alpes
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 city of Cuba

Havana Brown n
Habana brown
domestic cat breed

Havanan adj
habanero
of or relating to Havana

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Hawái
state of the United States
chain of islands
largest of the Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
hawaiano
Hawaiian language

Hawaiian hawk n
busardo de Hawái
Buteo solitarius

Headless Horseman pn
jinete sin cabeza
mythical figure

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 paganismo germano
old Germanic religion

Heavenly Father pn
Padre Celestial
A formal name for the Judeo-Christian God

Hebraic /hiːˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /hɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ adj
hebraico

Hebraization n
hebraización

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebreo
pertaining to the people
pertaining to the language

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
hebrea hebreo
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 /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

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Hegel
surname

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ adj
hegeliano
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Heideggerian adj
heideggeriano
of or pertaining to Martin Heidegger

Heidelberg /ˈhaɪdəlbɜːɡ/ pn
Heidelberg
city

Heimlich maneuver n
maniobra de Heimlich
first aid procedure used to treat choking

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
principio de indeterminación de Heisenberg
physical principle

Hejaz pn
Hiyaz
area

Hel pn
Hela
goddess of the realm of the dead

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Elena
female given name
Helena
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda

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

Helle /ˈhɛlɪ/ pn
Hele
daughter of Athamas

Hellen pn
Heleno Helén
mythological patriarch

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ 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 /ˈhɛlənɪstɪk/ adj
helenístico
of or relating to a period of Greek history
of or relating to a Hellenist

Hellenize v
helenizar
to make Hellenistic
helenizarse
to become Hellenistic

Hellespont /ˈhɛl.ɪ.spɒnt/ /ˈhɛl.ɪs.pɑnt/ pn
Helesponto
strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea

Heloise /hɛləʊˈiːz/ pn
Eloisa

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki
the capital city of Finland

Helsinkian adj
helsinguino
of, from, or pertaining to, Helsinki

Helsinkian n
helsinguino
person

Helvetian adj
helvético
from the ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetii pn
Helvecios
Gallic tribe

Henares pn
Henares
Spanish river

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, -eɪstəs/ pn
Hefesto Hefestos
Greek god

Hephthalite n
heftalita
any of a Central Asian people who were in nomadic confederation during the 5th-6th centuries

Her Majesty pronoun
Su Majestad
title of respect when referring to a queen

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ 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/ /hɛɹ.əˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Heráclito
given name

Herbert /ˈhɜːbət/ /ˈhɝbɚt/ pn
Heriberto
male given name

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
Herculano
city in Italy

Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ /ˌhɜːɹkjəˈliːən/ adj
hercúleo
of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ pn
Hércules
constellation
The Roman name of Heracles

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Armando
given name

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Hermafrodito
Greek god

Hermenegild pn
Hermenegildo

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
Greek god Hermes

Hermione /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Hermione
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
hermítico
equal to its transpose conjugate

Hernani pn
Hernani
Spanish town

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 /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Hesíodo
Greek poet

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Hespérides
a group of nymphs

Hesse pn
Hesse Hessia
state

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ /ˈhɛʃən/ adj
hessiano
pertaining to Hesse

Hessian /ˈhɛsɪən/ /ˈhɛsɪɛn/ /ˈhɛʃən/ n
hessiano
native or inhabitant of Hesse

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
Greek goddess

Hesychasm n
hesicasmo
religious practice

Hesychast /ˈhɛsɪkæst/ n
hesicasta

Hettangian pn
Hettangiense
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Hezbolá
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
Ezequías
biblical king

Hidalgo pn
Hidalgo
surname
state of Mexico

Hieronymus pn
Jerónimo 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 /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Himalaya
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hinche pn
Hincha
Commune in Haiti

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
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

Hinduphobic adj
hindúfoba hindúfobo
dislike or hatred of Hinduism

Hindustan pn
Indostán
alternative name for India
northern region of India

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hipócrates
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hiram /ˈhaɪɹəm/ pn
Jirán
biblical character

His pn
de él su
belonging to God

His Beatitude pronoun
Su Beatitud

His Holiness n
Su 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
Of or relating to Spanish-speaking people or culture

Hispanic America pn
Hispanoamérica América Española América Hispana
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish

Hispanic American adj
hispanoamericano
Of or relating to Hispanic America

Hispanic American n
hispanoamericana hispanoamericano
A native or inhabitant of Hispanic America

Hispanicism /hɪˈspænɪsɪzm̩/ n
hispanismo españolismo castellanismo
a Spanish language item as it appears in another language

Hispanicity n
hispanidad

Hispanicize v
castellanizar
translate into Spanish
hispanizar castellanizar españolizar
Hispanize, hispanize

Hispaniola /hɪsˌpæniˈoʊlə/ /hɪsˌpæniˈəʊlə/ /ˌhɪspənˈjoʊlə/ pn
La Española
island in the Caribbean

Hispaniolan crossbill n
piquituerto de La Española
Loxia megaplaga

Hispanophone adj
hispanohablante hispanoparlante
Spanish-speaking

Hispanophone n
hispanohablante hispanoparlante
speaker

Hitchcock pn
Hitchcock
transliterations of the surname

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Hitler
Adolf Hitler

Hitler Youth pn
Juventudes Hitlerianas

Hitlerian adj
hitleriano
related to Adolf Hitler

Hitlerism n
hitlerismo
political philosophy of Hitler

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ adj
hitita
of or relating to the Hittite people, language or kingdom

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ n
hitita heteo hetita
person

Hittite /ˈhɪ.taɪt/ pn
hitita
language

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmɑŋ/ /ˈmɒŋ/ /ˈmɔŋ/ /ˈmʌŋ/ n
miao
people

Ho Chi Minh City /ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˌmɪn ˈsɪti/ pn
Ciudad Ho Chi Minh
largest city of Vietnam

Hobson-Jobson /ˌhɑb.sənˈdʒɑb.sən/ /ˌhɒb.sənˈdʒɒb.sən/ n
traducción mocosuena
borrowed word or phrase with altered pronunciation

Hodgkin's lymphoma n
linfoma de Hodgkin
malignant lymphoid neoplasm

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɒɡ.wəts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɚts/ pn
Hogwarts
fictional school for learning magic

Hokkaido /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Hokkaido Hokkaidō
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holanda
region of the Netherlands

Hollywood /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ [ˈhɑɫ.i.wʊd] [ˈhɒɫ.i.wʊd] 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
the mass murder of 11–14 million people by Nazi Germany
Holocausto Shoá
the mass murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holohoax pn
Holocuento
the Holocaust viewed as a fabricated event

Holy Communion pn
eucaristía
Christian sacrament

Holy Cross pn
Santa Cruz
historical cross on which Christ died

Holy Family pn
Sagrada Familia
Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Joseph

Holy Father pn
Santo Padre
Pope

Holy Grail n
santo grial
distant or difficult, sought-after goal

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
Sábado Santo Sábado de Gloria
the Saturday immediately after Good Friday

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Santa Sede
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Espíritu Santo
Christian: person of the Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity pn
Santísima Trinidad
the three persons of the Godhead

Holy Week pn
Semana Santa Semana de Turismo
week preceding Easter

Holy Writ n
Sagrada Escritura Biblia Sagradas Escrituras
Bible
Sagradas Escrituras
Christian sacred writings

Holy of Holies pn
sanctasanctórum
the most sacred place within a sacred building

Home Office pn
Ministerio del Interiro
ministry responsible for internal affairs

Home Secretary n
Ministro de Interior

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 /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] 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

Honolulu /ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ /ˌhɒn.əˈluː.luː/ pn
Honolulú
the capital of Hawaii

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 /ˈhoʊ.pi/ /ˈhəʊ.pi/ pn
hopi
Hopi language

Horace /ˈhɒrɪs/ /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horacio
male given name
poet

Horatian adj
horaciano
of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace or to his works or style

Horn of Africa pn
Cuerno de África
peninsula in East Africa

Horned God pn
dios astado dios cornudo
Wiccan god

Horologium pn
Horologium
constellation

Horus [hɔːɹəs] pn
Horus
ancient Egyptian god

Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /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 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

House of Representatives pn
Cámara de Representantes
lower house of parliament

Houston /ˈ(h)justən/ /ˈh(j)uːst(ə)n/ /ˈha͡ʊstən/ [j̊uːstɨn] [ˈhj̊uːstɨn] pn
Houston
Texan city

Houston, we have a problem /ˈ(h)justən ˌwi hæv ə ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈh(j)uːst(ə)n ˌwiː hæv ə ˈpɹɒbləm/ phraseologicalUnit
Houston, tenemos un problema Jiuston, tenemos un problema
used to report that a (major) problem has occurred

Houthi /ˈhuːθi/ n
hutí

Howard /ˈhaʊəd/ /ˈhaʊɚd/ pn
Hugardo
male given name

Hualañé pn
Hualañé
Hualañé

Huaraz pn
Huaraz
city

Hubble constant pn
ley de Hubble
number

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Huberto
male given name

Hudson Bay pn
bahía de Hudson
Canadian sea

Hudsonian godwit n
aguja café
Limosa haemastica

Huejutla pn
Huejutla de Reyes
Mexican town

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/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] adj
hugonote
of, like or relating to Huguenotism
of, like or relating to a Huguenot, Huguenots

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ /ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/ [ˈɕu.ɡə.nɒt] n
hugonote hugonota
member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Hulk /hʌlk/ pn
Hulk
fictional character

Human Genome Project pn
Proyecto Genoma Humano
Human Genome Project

Humbert /ˈhʌm.bət/ /ˈhʌm.bəɹt/ pn
Humberto
male given name

Hun /hʌn/ n
huno 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

Hungarian hound n
sabueso de Transilvania sabueso húngaro
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
notación húngara
Hungarian notation

Hungarism n
hungarismo
fascist movement

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Hungría
the country

Hunnic Empire pn
Imperio huno

Huntington's disease n
corea de Huntington enfermedad de Huntington
the neurological disease

Hurghada /həɹˈɡæ.də/ /həɹˈɡɑː.də/ pn
Hurgada
city in Egypt

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ adj
hurrita
of or pertaining to the Hurrians, their language or culture

Hurrian /ˈhɝ.i.ən/ /ˈhʌ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈhʌɹ.i.ən/ pn
hurrita
the language of Hurrians

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

Hyblaean Mountains pn
Montes Ibleos
mountain range

Hyderabad /ˈhaɪdəɹəbɑːd/ pn
Hyderabad
capital of Telangana

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ [ˈhaɪ̯dɹə] [ˈhaɪ̯d͡ʒɹə] pn
Hidra
one of Pluto's moons
Hidra de Lerna
mythical serpent
Hydra Hidra
constellation

Hydrus pn
Hydrus
constellation

Hygieia pn
Higía
Greek goddess of health, hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Hiperión
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus
moon

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hipnos
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

Hyrcania pn
Hircania
region in south of Caspian Sea

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] 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 mi ... no puedo encontrar mis ...
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
no me importa me da igual me suda el coño me suda la polla me suda los cojones me vale
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 know [m˦˩˦] [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] [ə˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
lo ignoro 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 /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
creo que no pienso que no
I think that what has been said is untrue
no creo
sarcastic

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 don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
no quiero comprar nada
I don't want to buy anything

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
lo odio los odio 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 tengo dolor de 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 never pn
yo nunca nunca

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
ya sé
assertion that speaker has answer or idea

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 ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
me caes bien me gustas
platonic expression of inclination or liking
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

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 rest my case phraseologicalUnit
no hay más preguntas, señoría no tengo más preguntas, señoría
my argument is proven
the previous encapsulates my view

I see phraseologicalUnit
ya veo

I spy n
veo veo
guessing game

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 Hindu phraseologicalUnit
soy hindú
indicates that the speaker is Hindu

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 a 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 nuts phraseologicalUnit
soy alérgica a las nueces soy alérgico a las nueces
I'm allergic to nuts

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
soy alérgica a la penicilina soy alérgico a la penicilina
I'm allergic to penicillin

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
soy alérgica a polen soy alérgico a polen
I'm allergic to pollen

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 ocupada 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 una tienda de comestibles
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
indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way

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 rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
Rebota, rebota y en tu culo explota
I'm rubber, you're glue

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 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'm worried phraseologicalUnit
estoy preocupada estoy preocupado
Indicates that the speaker is worried

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
me han violado
I've been raped

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
me han robado me robaron
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 /ˌaɪˈkeɪˌoʊ/ pn
OACI
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO spelling alphabet n
alfabeto radiofónico
ICAO radiotelephony spelling alphabet

ICBM n
ICBM
abbreviation of intercontinental ballistic missile

ICJ pn
CIJ
International Court of Justice

ICU n
UCI
intensive care unit

IDF pn
FDI
Israel Defense Forces

IMF pn
FMI
International Monetary Fund

IMO
en mi opinión
in my opinion

IMO pn
OMI
International Maritime Organization

IOC pn
COI
initialism of International Olympic Committee

IOU n
reconocimiento de deuda
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IP address n
dirección IP
number assigned to each computer's network interface

IPA /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/ [ˌaɪ.pʰiːˈeɪ] pn
AFI
International Phonetic Alphabet

IPCC /aɪ piː siː siː/ pn
GIECC
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ n
CI
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

IRGC pn
CGRI
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

IS pn
EI
Islamic State, abbreviation

ISBN n
Número Estándar Internacional de Libros Número Internacional Normalizado del Libro
International Standard Book Number

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ISIS
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria

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 /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈiː.ən/ pn
Iván Juan
male given name

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Jápeto
the Titan
the moon of Saturn

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberia
region south of the Pyrenees
Iberia asiática Iberia caucásica Iberia del Este
ancient region of Georgia

Iberian adj
ibérico ibero
Native to Iberia

Iberian n
íbero ibero
Native of Iberia

Iberian pn
ibero ibérico íbero
an extinct language

Iberian Peninsula pn
península ibérica península hespérica península hispánica
peninsula

Iberian lynx n
lince ibérico
Lynx pardinus

Ibero-Romance adj
iberorromance iberorromano

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Ibizan adj
ibicenco
from or pertaining to Ibiza

Ibizan n
ibicenco
a person from Ibiza

Ibizan Hound /iˈbisn̩ˌhaʊ̯nd/ /iˈbiθn̩ˌhaʊ̯nd/ /ɪˈbizn̩ˌhaʊ̯nd/ 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
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 Sheepdog n
pastor islandés
Icelandic Sheepdog

Ichabod /ˈɪkəbɒd/ pn
Ichâbod
given name

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhəʊ/ /ˈaɪdəˌhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
state of the United States

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
ido
artificial language reformed from Esperanto

Idumaea pn
Idumea
region south of Judea inhabited by the Edomites

Ignatian adj
ignaciano
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignacio
male given name

Iguazu pn
Iguazú
river
waterfalls

Ijekavian pn
iyecavo
Ijekavian dialect(s)

Ikaria pn
Icaria
island

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Ilíada
ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War

Ilium /ˈɪli.əm/ pn
Ilión
Troy

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ /ˌɪləˈnɔɪz/ pn
Illinois
a state of the United States of America

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
ilirio
of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ pn
ilirio
Illyrian language

Ilocano pn
ilocano
language

Iloilo pn
Iloílo
city in the Philippines
province of the Philippines

Ilopango pn
Ilopango
town in El Salvador

Immaculate Conception pn
inmaculada concepción
doctrine

Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ 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

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ pn
India
the country

India ink n
tinta china
ink

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ adj
indiano indígena
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas
indio hindú
of or pertaining to India

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ n
india indio
a person from India
indio americano amerindio india americana indiana 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 red n
rojo de la India

Indian rhinoceros n
rinoceronte indio
Rhinoceros unicornis

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
veranillo
stretch of warm days in autumn
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

Indic adj
índico
relating to modern Indian languages

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 study of the Indo-European languages in relation to Proto-Indo-European, and sometimes of related humanities

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indochina
part of Southeast Asia

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesia
country

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ adj
indonesio
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ n
indonesio
language
indonesio indonesia
person

Indra pn
Indra
Hindu god

Indre-et-Loire pn
Indre y Loira
department of Centre, France

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

Information Age pn
era de la información era digital era informática
current era

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

Instagrammer n
instagramer instagramera instagramero
Instagrammer

Interamerican adj
interamericano
between countries of the American continent

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
town in Switzerland

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 fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] 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 Women's Day pn
8M día internacional de la mujer
holiday celebrated on March 8

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internacional
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] 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 /ɪˈnʊktɪtʊt/ pn
inuktitut
language

Inupiak /ɪˈnuː.pi.æk/ /ɪˈnʊ.pɪ.ak/ pn
iñupiaq
language

Inverness pn
Inverness
city in Scotland

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
Unicornio rosa invisible
unicorn goddess

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Ío
moon of Jupiter
mythology

Ionia /aɪˈəʊni.ə/ /aɪˈəʊnjə/ pn
Jonia
(historical) Ancient Greek settlement in Asia Minor

Ionian /aɪˈəʊniən/ adj
jónico
Ionic, of Ionia

Ionian Islands pn
Islas Jónicas
a group of islands in the Ionian Sea

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Mar Jónico mar Jónico
European sea

Ionian mode pn
modo jónico
musical mode

Ionic adj
jónico
of or relating to Ionia or the Ionians

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in Midwestern US

Iphigenia /ˌɪfɪd͡ʒɪˈnaɪə/ /ˌɪfɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
Greek mythological figure

Iquitos pn
Iquitos
city

Iraklion pn
Heraclión
The capital city of Crete

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Irán
country in Western Asia

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
iraní iranio
pertaining to the Iranian languages or the Iranian peoples

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ n
iraní iraniana iraniano
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak Iraq
country

Iraqi adj
iraquí
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
iraquí
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] pn
Irlanda
island
country

Irenaeus pn
Ireneo
male given name

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/ pn
irlandeses
the people
irlandés
the language

Irish Free State pn
Estado Libre de Irlanda
dominion preceding the proclamation of the Republic of Ireland

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 /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ 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

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɑː/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ /ˈɪɹ.ə.kɔɪ/ n
iroqués
a person belonging to an Iroquois tribe

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irawadi
river that flows through Burma

Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isaac
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabel
female given name

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Isaías
book of the Bible
prophet
male given name

Ischia pn
Isquia
island

Isernia pn
Isernia
town

Iseult /ɪˈsuːlt/ /ɪˈzuːlt/ pn
Isolda Iselda
female given name

Isfahan pn
Isfahán Ispahán
third largest city of Iran

Ishmael /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ismael
eldest son of Abraham
male given name

Isidora pn
Isidora
female given name

Isidore pn
Isidoro Isidro
male given name

Isis /ˈaɪsɪs/ /ˈiaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility
asteroid

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ pn
islam islamismo
Abrahamic religion

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Islamabad
the capital of Pakistan

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islámico
related to Islam

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan pn
Emirato Islámico de Afganistán
full, official name of Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
República Islámica de Afganistán
official name of Afghanistan

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 /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /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
person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims

Islamophobia n
islamofobia
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

Isle of Youth /ˌaɪl əv ˈjuːθ/ pn
Isla de la Juventud
island

Ismailia pn
Ismailía
city

Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ 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 /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ adj
israelita
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/ /ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪt/ n
israelita
native or inhabitant of Israel

Issachar /ˈɪ.səˌkɑɹ/ /ˈɪ.səˌkɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Isacar
ninth son of Jacob

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Estambul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of the 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
italiana italiano
inhabitant of Italy

Italian Peninsula pn
península Apenina
peninsula

Italian Republic pn
República Italiana
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
madreselva de los jardines
Lonicera caprifolium

Italian oak n
roble de Hungría
Quercus frainetto, an oak native to southeastern Europe

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
italianizar
transitive
italianizarse
intransitive

Italianness n
italianidad
quality of being Italian

Italic /ɪˈtalɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
itálico
of or relating to the Italian peninsula

Italo- prefix
italo-
relating to Italy or Italian

Italo-Romance adj
italorromance

Italophile n
italianófila italianófilo

Italophone adj
italófono
Italian-speaking

Italophone n
italohablante italoparlante italófona italófono
Italian speaker

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italia
country in southern Europe

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Ítaca
island

Itzcoatl pn
Itzcóatl
the name of the 4th ruler of Tenochtitlan

Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Iván
male given name

Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Ivánovich
patronymic

Ivanovo pn
Ivánovo
city in Russia

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
marfileño
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ n
marfileño marfileña
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Iwo Jima pn
Iōtō
Japanese islands

Ixcuintepec pn
Ixcuintepec
municipality
town

Ixion /ɪkˈsaɪ.ən/ pn
Ixión
a Kuiper Belt object
king of Lapiths

Ixmiquilpan pn
Ixmiquilpan
city and municipality

Izhevsk pn
Izhevsk
capital of Udmurtia

Izmir /ˈɪzmɪə/ pn
Esmirna
city

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

Jaca pn
Jaca
Spanish city

Jack /d͡ʒæk/ pn
Jacobo Santiago Diego Jaime Jacob Iago
anglicized form of Jacques
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

Jacmel pn
Jacmel

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jacob
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca
Santiago Jacobo Diego Yago
male given name (the standard form)

Jacobean /ˈdʒæk.əˌbi.ən/ adj
jacobeo
relating to or characteristic of the reign of James VI and I

Jacobian /d͡ʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ adj
jacobiano
in honor of Jacobi

Jacobian /d͡ʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ n
determinante jacobiano
the determinant of the Jacobian matrix
matriz jacobiana
Jacobian matrix

Jacobite /ˈd͡ʒækəbaɪt/ n
jacobita
Syriac Orthodox Christian
supporter of the restoration of the Stuart kings

Jacqueline /ˈdʒækəlɪn/ pn
Jacqueline
female given name

Jael pn
Jael
female given name

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
a port in western Israel

Jahannam /d͡ʒəˈhænəm/ /d͡ʒəˈhɑnəm/ pn
Yahannam
Islamic concept of hell

Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
jainismo
religion and philosophy

Jair pn
Jairo
given name

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Yakarta
capital of Indonesia

Jake /d͡ʒeɪk/ pn
Diego Iago Santi Yago
diminutive of Jacob or James

Jalal-Abad pn
Jalal-Abad
Kyrgyz city

Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jalisco pn
Jalisco
state of Mexico

Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
country in the Caribbean

Jamaica Channel pn
Canal de Jamaica

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicano jamaiquino
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
criollo jamaiquino
creole language
jamaicano jamaicana jamaiquino
person of Jamaican descent

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Jaime Santiago Yago Jacobo Diego
male given name (the standard form)
Santiago
book of the Bible
Santiago Jacobo
one of two Apostles

Jamestown pn
Jamestown
any of several places

Jamila pn
Yamile
Female name in Muslim communities

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu y Cachemira
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Juana
feminine form of John

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ pn
enero
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Jano
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Jap /d͡ʒæp/ n
japo japa
offensive term for a Japanese person

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japón
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japonés nipón
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ n
japonesa japonés nipona
person of Japan

Japanese beetle n
escarabajo japonés
species of beetle

Japanese bush warbler n
cetia japonés
Horornis diphone

Japanese giant hornet n
avispón asiático gigante
insect

Japanese robin n
ruiseñor japonés
Larvivora akahige

Japanese spitz n
spitz japonés
dog breed

Japanese tit n
carbonero chino
Parus minor

Japanese wagtail n
lavandera japonesa
Motacilla grandis

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/ /d͡ʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japonofilia nipofilia niponofilia
strong interest in Japan

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛð/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɪθ/ 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
leader of Argonauts
Jasón Yeison
given name

Java /ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
island of Indonesia
programming language

Java Sea pn
mar de Java
a sea

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 tigris sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
javanés
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanés
language

Jawi /d͡ʒæwi/ /d͡ʒɑːwi/ pn
jawi
an alphabet

Jeddah pn
Yeda Yida
city in Saudi Arabia

Jedi /ˈd͡ʒɛd.aɪ/ n
Jedi
one of a fictional order of beings

Jediism pn
jediísmo
minor modern religion

Jeffersonianism n
jeffersonismo

Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ 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 pn
Testigos de Jehová
denomination

Jeju pn
Jeju
city in South Korea
island in South Korea
province in South Korea

Jena /ˈd͡ʒiːnə/ /ˈjeɪnə/ pn
Jena
independent city in Thuringia, Germany

Jenny /ˈd͡ʒɛni/ pn
Juanita
female given name

Jephthah pn
Jefté
Israelite judge

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Jeremías
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
male given name

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Jericó
city

Jeroboam /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈboʊəm/ n
Jeroboam
Biblical king

Jerome /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ pn
Jerónimo
male given name

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ pn
Jerusalén
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
topinambur
plant and tuber

Jerusalemite adj
hierosolimitano
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite n
hierosolimitano jerosolimitano
native or resident of Jerusalem

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛs.i/ pn
Jesé Isaí
biblical father of David

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ pn
Jesica Jésica Jéssica Yessica Yésica Yéssica
a female given name

Jesuit /ˈd͡ʒɛz(j)uɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛzuɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛʒuɪt/ n
jesuita
member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ interjection
Jesús
expletive

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Jesús
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ interjection
Jesucristo
expletive or oath

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesucristo
Jesus of Nazareth

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ n
judío judía
person of the Jewish faith
judío judía judías judíos
member or descendant of the Jewish people

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 /ˈd͡ʒuː.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

Jewish Bolshevism n
Judeo-bolchevismo
Soviet Communism from right-wing point of view

Jewish Question pn
cuestión judía

Jewishness n
judeidad

Jewry /ˈd͡ʒuːɹi/ n
judería pueblo judío
Jews in general, the Jewish population of a locale

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ 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 /d͡ʒɪm/ pn
Diego Jaimito Yago
diminutive of James

Jim Crow law n
leyes de Jim Crow
racially segregating law

Jinotega pn
Jinotega
department of Nicaragua

Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Joaquín
male given name

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Juana
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Job
Biblical and Qur'anic character
book of the Bible

Jobcentre n
Oficina de empleo
agency

Joe /d͡ʒoʊ/ /d͡ʒəʊ/ n
Juan
stereotypical male given name

Joe /d͡ʒoʊ/ /d͡ʒəʊ/ pn
Che 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 /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Joel
book of the Bible
male given name

Johannesburg /d͡ʒoʊˈhænɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒoʊˈhɑːnɪsbɜːrɡ/ /d͡ʒœʊ̯ˈhɛnɨsbøːɡ/ pn
Johannesburgo
a city in South Africa

John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ pn
Fulano Mengano Zutano
name used to address a man whose name is not known
Juan
biblical persons
one of the epistles of John
Juan Evangelio según San Juan
fourth gospel
Juan Iván
male given name

John Doe n
Fulano Mengano Zutano
any unknown or anonymous male person

John Doe pn
Juan Perez NN
male name used in legal documents

John Dory n
pez de San Pedro
edible marine fish

John the Baptist pn
Juan Bautista
biblical prophet

Johnny /ˈd͡ʒɑni/ /ˈd͡ʒɒni/ pn
Juanito
diminutive of John

Johnny-come-lately /ˌdʒɑːni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ /ˌdʒɒni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ n
novata novato
newcomer

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ pn
Juánez
surname meaning "son of John"

Joker pn
Guasón Joker
fictional villain

Joktan pn
Joctán
Biblical character

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ n
bandera pirata
traditional flag used on pirate ships

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonás
given name
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
prophet

Jonathan /ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnəθən/ pn
Jonatán
biblical character
male given name

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ pn
Jordania
country
Jordán
river
male given name
surname

Jordanes pn
Jordanes
male given name

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordano
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
jordano jordana
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
José
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
male given name
José de Arimetea
Joseph of Arimathea

Josephine /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.zə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.sə.fiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefina Josefa
feminine form of Joseph

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Josué
book of the Bible
male given name

Joshua tree n
árbol de Josué
Yucca brevifolia

Josiah /d͡ʒoʊˈzaɪə/ pn
Josías
biblical king

Jovian /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vi.ən/ adj
joviano jupiteriano
pertaining to the god Jove or Jupiter
pertaining to the planet Jupiter

Joycean /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsɪ.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 /ˈd͡ʒuːt͡ʃeɪ/ n
juche
North Korean self-reliance state ideology

Juchitán pn
Juchitán
town in Guerrero
Juchitán Juchitán de Zaragoza
town in Oaxaca

Judah /ˈd͡ʒuː.də/ pn
Judá
fourth son of Jacob
one of the Israelite tribes

Judaic /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ̯.ɪk/ adj
judaico
pertaining to the Jews, their culture or their religion

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ pn
judaísmo
world religion

Judaize /ˈd͡ʒuːdeɪˌaɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdiˌaɪz/ v
judaizar
to impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ n
judas
traitor

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ 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 kiss n
beso de Judas
act of treachery under the guise of kindness

Judas tree n
ciclamor árbol de Judas árbol del amor algarrobo loco arjorán
Cercis siliquastrum

Jude /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Judea
Judea

Judeo-Christian adj
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 /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Judit
book of the Bible
female given name
wife of Esau

Jujuy pn
Jujuy
province

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julia
female given name

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ adj
juliano
of or relating to Julius Caesar

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julián
male given name

Julian calendar n
calendario juliano
calendar

Juliana pn
Juliana
female given name

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julieta
character in Romeo and Juliet
female given name

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ pn
Julio
male given name

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
julio
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
junio
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

June bug n
abejón de mayo
Phyllophaga

Juneau /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Juneau
capital of Alaska

Juneteenth /ˌd͡ʒunˈtinθ/ /ˌd͡ʒuːnˈtiːnθ/ pn
Día de la Emancipación
holiday celebrated in the U.S. on June 19, commemorating the end of slavery

Juno /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Juno
Asteroid

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] 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 /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/ pn
Justino Justín
male given name

Justine pn
Justina
female given name

Justus pn
Justo
male given name

Jute /d͡ʒuːt/ /juːt/ n
juta juto
member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jutlandia
peninsula

Juxtlahuaca pn
Grutas de Juxtlahuaca
archeological site
Juxtlahuaca
district
Juxtlahuaca Santiago Juxtlahuaca
municipality
town

Jyothis /ˈd͡ʒoʊtɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒoːt̪ɪs/ 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

KF94 n
KF94
standard

KGB pn
KGB
Committee for State Security of the Soviet Union

KN95 n
KN95
standard

Kaaba /ˈkɑːbə/ pn
Kaaba
cubical stone temple in Mecca

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardia-Balkaria Kabardino-Balkaria
Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia

Kabballah pn
cábala
body of teachings

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kabul
capital and largest city of Afghanistan

Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ pn
cabilio
language

Kabylia /kəˈbɪlɪ.ə/ pn
Cabilia

Kachin pn
Kachin
a state of Myanmar

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkiano
marked by menacing complexity

Kagoshima pn
Kagoshima
city
prefecture

Kahlúa /kəˈluːə/ pn
Kahlúa
liqueur

Kaingang n
cáingang káingang
people

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
káiser
German Emperor

Kalash n
Kalasha Kalash
Kalash (people)

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ 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
krai of Russia

Kampala /kæmˈpɑːlə/ /kɑːmˈpɑːlə/ pn
Kampala
capital of Uganda

Kanagawa pn
Kanagawa
Kanagawa, Japan

Kannada /ˈkænədə/ /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/ /ˈɡaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
Kaohsiung
a large city in Taiwan

Kapampangan pn
pampango
language

Kaqchikel pn
cakchiquel kakchikel kaqchikel
Mayan language

Karabakh /kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Karabaj
geographic region

Karachi /kəˈrɑːt͡ʃi/ pn
Karachi
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan

Karaj pn
Karaj
city

Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
karakalpako
Karakalpak language

Karakalpakstan /ke(ə)ɹ-/ /kɑɹ.ə.kɑl.pɑk.stæn/ /kɛ(ə)ɹ.ə.kæl.pæk.stæn/ pn
Karakalpakistán
region

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Carelia Karelia
region in Russia and Finland
Carelia República de Carelia
autonomous republic of Russia

Karelian pn
carelio
language

Kargil pn
Kargil
town in Ladakh

Karkin pn
carquines
division of Ohlone people
spoken language

Karlskrona pn
Karlskrona
city in Blekinge

Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kashgar pn
Kashgar Kashi
prefecture, city

Kashmir /kæʃ.ˈmiɹ/ /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ pn
Cachemira
region

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
cachemir
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/ n
casubia casubio
person of the Kashubian ethnic group

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
casubio
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland

Kasimovian pn
Kasimoviense
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvəsɑ/ pn
cazarévusa katharévousa kazarévusa
purist variant of Modern Greek

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Katmandú
capital city of Nepal

Katowice /ˌkatəˈviːtsə/ /ˌkɑtəˈvitsə/ pn
Katowice
city in Poland

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala Kavalla Kavála
city

Kawit pn
Cavite el Viejo Kawit
municipality in the Philippines

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
kazajo
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ n
kazajo
a person from Kazakhstan or of that descent

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Kazajistán Kazajstán
country in Central Asia

Kazan pn
Kazán
city in Russia

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kemalism pn
kemalismo
Kemalist ideology

Kemerovo pn
Kémerovo
city in Siberia

Kenneth /ˈkɛn.əθ/ pn
Kenneth
male given name

Kent /kɛnt/ pn
Kent
the English maritime county

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
US state

Kentucky coffeetree n
raigón del Canadá
tree

Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Kenia
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
keniano keniata
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kenyan n
keniano keniana
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent

Kerala /ˈkɛ.ɹə.lə/ pn
Kerala
state in southern India

Kerch pn
Kerch
city

Ket pn
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 /ˈkeɪnziən/ adj
keynesiano
pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of Keynes

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Jabárovsk
city in Russia

Khabarovsk Krai pn
Krai de Jabárovsk
krai

Khakassia pn
Jakasia
a republic of central south Russia

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Janti-Mansisk
city in Russia

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Járkov Járkiv
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Jartum
capital of Sudan

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
jazar jázaro
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Kherson /hɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /xɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ pn
Jersón
city in Ukraine

Khimki pn
Jimki
suburb of Moscow

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
camboyano jemer
language

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Jemeres rojos
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
jotanés
Eastern Iranian language

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Jrushchov
surname

Kienbock's disease n
enfermedad de Kienböck lunatomalacia
disease of the wrist

Kievan Rus pn
Rus de Kiev
medieval principality

Kigali pn
Kigali
capital of Rwanda

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
island

Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈd͡ʒɑːɹəʊ/ 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 Bahrain pn
Reino de Baréin
official name of Bahrain

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Reino de Bélgica
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Reino de Camboya
official name of Cambodia

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 Italy pn
Reino de Italia

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Reino de Marruecos
official name of Morocco

Kingdom of Naples pn
Reino de Nápoles

Kingdom of Norway pn
Reino de Noruega
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Sardinia pn
Reino de Cerdeña
kingdom

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Reino de Arabia Saudita
official name of Saudi Arabia

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 Yemen pn
Reino de Yemen Reino del Yemen
North Yemen from 1918 to 1962

Kingdom of Yugoslavia pn
Reino de Yugoslavia
official name of Yugoslavia, 1918-1943

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 /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Kingston
capital of Jamaica

Kingstown pn
Kingstown
capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Kinshasa Kinsasa
the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kirchnerism n
kirchnerismo
the political philosophy

Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Kiribatian adj
de Kiribati kiribatí
of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati

Kiribatian n
kiribatiana kiribatiano kiribatí
person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent

Kirov pn
Kírov
Russian surname
city in Russia

Kissinger /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒɚ/ pn
Kissinger
surname

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

Klinefelter syndrome n
síndrome de Klinefelter
genetic condition

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingon
the language

Kochi pn
Kōchi
Kōchi, Japan

Kodiak bear /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ n
oso Kodiak
large brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
koiné coiné
common Greek language

Kolkata /kolˈka(ː)ta/ /kolˈkɑtə/ /kɒlˈkɑːtə/ /kɔːlˈkɑːtə/ pn
Calcuta
city

Kolmogorov space n
espacio de Kolmogórov
a topological space...

Kolonai pn
Colonas
the city

Kolyma /kəlɪˈma/ pn
Kolymá
area
río Kolymá
river

Komi /ˈkoʊmi/ pn
komi
language

Komodo dragon /kəˈmoʊdoʊ ˈdɹæɡən/ 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

Konami Code pn
código Konami
famous cheat code

Konstanz pn
Constanza
city

Korah pn
Coré
biblical character

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] pn
Corea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korea Strait pn
estrecho de Corea
a strait between Korea and Japan

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
coreano
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
coreana coreano
person

Korean Empire n
Imperio de Corea
Korean Empire

Korean Peninsula pn
Península Koreana
peninsula

Korean War pn
Guerra de Corea
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korean Wave /kəˈɹɪən ˈweɪv/ pn
ola coreana
popularity of South Korean culture elsewhere

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/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kostroma pn
Kostromá
city in Russia

Kozlowski pn
Kozlowski

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkiano

Kraken /-kɪn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.kən/ /ˈkɹæ.kən/ /ˈkɹɑː.kən/ 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 /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Kremlin
the Moscow Kremlin

Kremlinology n
kremlinología sovietologia
study of Soviet / Russian politics

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ pn
Krishna
avatar

Kriva Palanka pn
Kriva Palanka
a city in the Republic of Macedonia

Kronstadt pn
Kronstadt
a city in Russia

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ 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

Kunigami pn
kunigami

Kunming /kʊnˈmɪŋ/ pn
Kunming
a prefecture-level city in southwestern China

Kuomintang /kuːəʊmɪnˈtaŋ/ pn
Kuomintang
a nationalist political party in pre-Communist China, and contemporary Taiwan

Kupiansk pn
Kúpiansk
city

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
kurdo kurda
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
curdo kurdo
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
kurdo curdo
language family 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
archipelago between Japan and Kamchatka

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 /ˈkuːɪbɪˌʃɛv/ pn
Kúibyshev
former name of Samara

Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Kiev
capital city of Ukraine

Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kioto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirguiso
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
kirguiso
member of a Turkic people

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪə(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirguiso
language

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirguistán Kirguizistán
country in Central Asia

Kyushu /ˈkjuːʃuː/ pn
Kyūshū
the third largest of Japan's islands

Kyzyl pn
Kyzyl
city in Russia

Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat pn
Hospitalet de Llobregat
city

L'Hôpital's rule /ˌloʊpiːˈtɑːlz ˈɹuːl/ pn
regla de l'Hôpital
a rule which uses derivatives to help evaluate limits involving indeterminate forms

LCD n
LCD
liquid crystal display

LDC n
PMD
least developed countries

LDS n
SUD
Initialism of Latter-day Saint

LED /lɛd/ /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
led
LED

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
LGBT LGTB
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual

LGBTphobia n
LGBTfobia LGTBfobia
negative attitude towards LGBT people

LLC n
SRL
Limited Liability Company

LNG n
GNL
liquid natural gas

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
jajajá lol reva
expression of laughter

La Estrella pn
La Estrella
La Estrella

La Gomera pn
La Gomera
island

La Laguna pn
La Laguna
city

La Mancha pn
La Mancha
medieval Iberian kingdom

La Niña /lə ˈniːn.jə/ pn
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

La Rochelle /ˌla ɹɒˈʃɛl/ /ˌlɑ ɹoʊˈʃɛl/ pn
La Rochelle La Rochela
city in New Aquitaine, France

La Union pn
La Unión
province of the Philippines

Laban /ˈleɪbən/ pn
Labán
brother of Rebekah

Labour Party pn
Partido Laborista
A political party supporting organized labor

Labradoodle /ˈlæb.ɹəˌduː.dl̩/ n
labraniche
dog breed

Labrador /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Labrador
mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
mainly historical geographical region
labrador
Dog breed

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 /ləˈdinoʊ/ /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ pn
ladino judeoespañol sefardí ladina
Romance language

Ladislaus pn
Ladislao
male given name

Ladoga pn
lago de Ládoga
a lake in Russia

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

Lafont pn
Lafont

Lagrange point n
punto de Lagrange
point in an orbital configuration

Laguardia pn
Laguardia

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Layo
father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lake Constance pn
lago de Constanza
lake on the Rhein located at the intersection of Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Lake District pn
Distrito de los Lagos
Lake District

Lake Erie pn
lago Erie
the lake

Lake Geneva pn
lago Lemán lago de Ginebra
Lake Geneva in Europe

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/ /ˈlɑːn.sə.lɒt/ pn
Lanzarote Lancelot
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

Langreo pn
Langreo
city

Lantern Festival /ˌlæn(t)ɚn ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˌlæntən ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ n
Fiesta de los Faroles
festival marking the end of the Chinese New Year period

Lanzarote /-ti/ /ˌlænzəˈrɒti/ /ˌlɑnzəˈroʊteɪ/ pn
Lanzarote
island

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ adj
laosiano de Laos
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ /ˈlɑːoʊ/ n
lao laosiano
language
laosiano laosiana lao
person

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laocoonte
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ adj
laosiano de Laos
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ /ˈlaʊʃən/ pn
lao
language

Laozi /-zi/ /-ziː/ /ˈlaʊ.t͡sz̩/ /ˈlaʊdzə/ /ˈlaʊtzə/ 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

Laplacian adj
laplaciano
of, or relating to Laplace

Lapland pn
Laponia
region in Scandinavia

Lapland longspur n
arnoldo ártico escribano lapón
Calcarius lapponicus

Lapponian Herder n
pastor finlandés de Laponia
breed of dog

Laptev Sea pn
mar de Láptev
part of the Arctic Ocean

Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Laputa
flying island

Laredo /ləˈreɪdoʊ/ pn
Laredo
city in Texas

Large Münsterländer n
gran münsterländer münsterländer grande
Large Münsterländer

Larissa /ləˈɹɪsə/ pn
Larisa
the city in Greece

Larnaca pn
Lárnaca
city

Larry /ˈleɹi/ /ˈlæɹi/ /ˈlɛɹi/ pn
Renzo
diminutive of Laurence

Las Cabras pn
Las Cabras
Las Cabras

Las Vegas /lɑs ˈveɪɡəs/ /lɒs ˈveɪɡəs/ pn
Las Vegas
city

Last Judgment pn
Juicio Final
judgment day

Last Supper pn
Última Cena
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Lata pn
Lata

Late Antiquity pn
Antigüedad tardía
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Latin pn
latín tardío
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
Baja Edad Media
Translations

Lateran pn
Letrán
church and palace in Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
latino
of the script
of Latium
latino latinoamericano
of/from Latin America
latino romano
of descendants from ancient Romans
latín latino
of the language
romano
of ancient Rome

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] n
latino
person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin
romano
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] pn
latín
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

Latin square n
cuadrado latino
an n-by-n arrangement of n different integers

Latinism n
latinismo
Latinism

Latinist n
latinista
scholar who studies Latin

Latinity n
latinidad
essence of being Latin

Latinization /ˌlæt.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
latinización
act or process of Latinizing

Latino /læˈtinoʊ/ /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.

Latinx /læˈtin.ɛks/ /ləˈtin.ɛks/ /ˈlæt.ɪnˌɛks/ n
latin@ latine latinx

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/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Letonia
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ adj
letón
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ n
letón
Baltic language of Latvia
letón letona
person from 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 /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ pn
Lorenzo
male given name

Laurier pn
Laurier

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
given name

Leander /liːˈændə/ /liːˈændɚ/ 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

Lebanese Republic pn
República Libanesa
official name of Lebanon

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Líbano
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Lecco pn
Lecco
town

Leeuwarden /-ə/ /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
Leeuwarden Leuvarda
capital and largest city of Friesland

Lefkosia pn
Lefkosia
capital of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus

Leganés pn
Leganés
province

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ n
lego
toy brick

Legrand pn
Legrand

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leiden Leyden
city in South Holland

Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Leipzig Lipsia
city in Saxony, Germany

Lenin pn
Lenin
a Russian revolutionary and politician

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Leningrado
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991
óblast de Leningrado
Leningrad oblast

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ n
leninismo
political philosophy

Leninist /ˈlɛnənɪst/ /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 /lənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛʃi/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛʃɪ/ 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 /ˈliːəpoʊld/ /ˈliːəpəʊld/ /ˈlɛpəld/ 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

Lesseps pn
Lesseps
surname

Lessepsian /leɪˈsɛp.sɪ.ən/ adj
lessepsiano
of or relating to organisms that migrate by means of the Suez Canal

Lesser Antilles pn
Antillas Menores
Caribbean islands

Lesser Armenia pn
Armenia Inferior Armenia Menor
Lesser Armenia

Lesser Poland pn
Pequeña Polonia
a historical region of Poland

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 /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levante
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ 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

Lewy body /ˈlɛvi ˌbɒdi/ n
cuerpo de Lewy
abnormal aggregate of protein that develops inside nerve cells

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 Tibet

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.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
astrological sign
constellation

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/ adj
liechtensteiniano
of or pertaining to Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
liechtensteiniano liechtensteiniana
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/ /lɪˈlɔŋweɪ/ pn
Lilongüe
capital of Malawi

Lily /ˈlɪli/ pn
Azucena Lilia
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

Limousin /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ /ˌlɪməˈzɪn/ pn
Limosín
region

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

Lingayatism pn
lingayatismo
a branch of Hinduism focusing on the worship of Shiva's lingam

Lingua Franca Nova pn
elefen lingua franca nova
constructed language

Lion of Judah pn
León de Judá
Jewish cultural symbol

Lionheart pn
Corazón de León
nickname of Richard I of England

Lipa pn
Lipá
city in Batangas, Philippines

Lipari pn
Lipari
island off the coast of Sicily, Italy

Lipetsk pn
Lípetsk
city in Russia

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lisboa
capital city of Portugal

Lisboner adj
lisboeta
from Lisbon

Lisboner n
lisboeta
someone from Lisbon

Lithium Triangle pn
Triángulo del Litio

Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Lituania
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ adj
lituano
of or relating to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ n
lituano
person from Lithuania
language

Lithuanian Hound n
sabueso lituano
Lithuanian Hound

Lithuanian SSR pn
RSS Lituania
Soviet republic

Little Colorado pn
río Pequeño Colorado
river of Arizona

Little Dipper pn
Osa Menor
bright circumpolar asterism

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Caperucita Roja
a folktale
the main character in this story

Little Russia pn
Rusia Menor
a historical area

Litueche pn
Litueche
Litueche

Liturgy of the Hours n
liturgia de las horas
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Liverpool /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)ˌpuːl/ pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England
NY, Canada or Australia

Liverpudlian adj
liverpuliano
of or relating to Liverpool in England

Liverpudlian n
liverpuliano
a native or resident of Liverpool in England

Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Livonia
historical region

Livonian adj
livonio
pertaining to Livonia or Livonians

Livonian n
livonia livonio
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

Llanera pn
Llanera
city

Lleida pn
Lérida
city

Lobamba pn
Lobamba
traditional and legislative capital of Eswatini

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 /ləˈwɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈlwɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Loira
river
department

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
lojban Lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Lolol pn
Lolol
city in Chile

Lombard /ˈlɑmbɑɹd/ /ˈlɒmbɑːd/ n
lombardo
native of Lombardy
lombardo longobardo
member of a Germanic people

Lombard rate n
tasa de interés lombarda
interest rate

Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardía
region in northern Italy

Lomé pn
Lomé
capital of Togo

London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /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

Lone Star State pn
Estado de la Estrella Solitaria

Long Island /ˌlɒŋ ˈaɪlənd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈaɪlənd/ [ˌlɔəŋ(ɡ) ˈɑɪlənd] pn
Long Island
island in New York
a district of the Bahamas

Long Primer pn
entredós filosofía

Longaretti pn
Longaretti

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
padrenuestro
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorentz transformation n
transformación de Lorentz
mathematics

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorena
former region in Grand Est, France

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Ángeles
largest city in California

Los Angeles County pn
condado de Los Ángeles
county

Los Lagos pn
Los Lagos
Chilean province

Lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ pn
Lot
nephew of Abraham

Lothario /loʊˈθɛəɹioʊ/ n
seductor
seducer

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ pn
Luis
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ /ləˈwiːz/ pn
Luisa
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Luisiana
US state

Lourdes /lʊəd(z)/ /lʊɹd(z)/ pn
Lourdes
female given name

Louvain pn
Lovaina
Belgian city

Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ 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 languages that are not High German
bajo alemán bajo sajón
West Germanic language

Low Saxon pn
bajo sajón
language or dialect group

Lower Austria pn
Baja Austria
the northeasternmost state of Austria

Lower Normandy pn
Baja Normandía
former region of France

Lower Saxony pn
Baja Sajonia
state of Germany

Luanda pn
Luanda
capital city of Angola

Lucan pn
Lucano
a Roman poet

Lucerne pn
Lucerna
canton
city

Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Luciano
male given name
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12
lucero lucífero
Venus, the morning star

Lucite pn
plexiglás
brand of tough transparent thermoplastic

Lucius /ˈluːsɪəs/ /ˈluːʃəs/ pn
Lucio
male given name

Lucretius pn
Lucrecio
Roman poet and philosopher
male given name

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucía
female given name

Luddite /ˈlʌ.daɪt/ /ˈlʌ.ɾaɪt/ [ˈlʌ.ɾʌit] n
ludista
19th-century textile worker who destroyed machinery

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 /luːˈhænsk/ /luːˈhɑːnsk/ pn
Lugansk
city

Luhansk People's Republic pn
República Popular de Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine

Luiseño n
luiseño

Luke /luːk/ pn
Lucas
given name
gospel of Luke
evangelist

Lullism n
lulismo

Lunarian n
selenita
imaginary inhabitant of the Moon

Lunfardo pn
lunfardo
Spanish argot

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
Lupus Lobo
summer constellation of the northern sky

Lusaka /luːˈsɑːkə/ pn
Lusaka
capital of Zambia

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
Lusacia
region

Lusitania /lu.sɪˈteɪ.ni.ə/ /luː.sɪˈteɪ.nɪə/ pn
Lusitania
ancient Roman province

Lusitanian adj
lusitano luso
of or pertaining to ancient Roman province of Lusitania

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

Lutetia pn
Lutecia
Roman town

Lutetian /luːˈtiːʃən/ pn
Luteciense

Luther /ˈluːθə/ /ˈluθɚ/ pn
Lutero
Martin Luther

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ adj
luterano
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ 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/ /ˈluːwi.ən/ adj
luvita
of or pertaining to Luwia
of or pertaining to Luwian language or its speakers

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ /ˈluːwi.ən/ n
luvita
member of an ancient Anatolian people

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ /ˈluːwi.ən/ pn
luvita
language

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburgo
country
capital city
canton in Luxembourg
province in Belgium

Luxembourger n
luxemburgués luxemburguesa
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgués
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ pn
luxemburgués
language of Luxembourg

Luzon /ˈluˌzɔn/ pn
Luzón
largest island of the Philippines

Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Leópolis Lviv
city in western Ukraine

Lycerius pn
Licerio
Catholic saint

Lycia /ˈlɪsi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃə/ pn
Licia
ancient region

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ adj
licio
relating to Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ n
licio
native of Lycia

Lycian /ˈlɪ.si.ən/ /ˈlɪ.sɪ.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃi.ən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃən/ /ˈlɪ.ʃɪ.ən/ pn
licio
language

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lidia
biblical woman
female given name
historical region

Lyme disease n
enfermedad de Lyme
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lynx /lɪŋks/ pn
Lynx
constellation

Lyon pn
Lyon León de Francia
city in France

Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ /ˈlɪ(ə)ɹ.ə/ pn
Lyra
constellation

Löwchen n
pequeño perro león
Löwchen

MAC address n
dirección MAC
Media Access Control address

MEP n
eurodiputada eurodiputado 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

MSRP n
PVPR
Manufacturer's suggested retail price

Maastricht /ˈmɑːstrɪkt/ pn
Maastricht Mastrique
capital city of the Dutch province of Limburg

MacBook n
MacBook
device

Macanese /ˌmæk.əˈniz/ n
macaense
Macanese (person)

Macarius pn
Macario

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macau Macao
a city just west of Hong Kong

Maccabee /ˈmæ.kəˌbi/ n
Macabeo
Maccabee

Maccabees pn
Macabeos
book of the Old Testament

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Macedonia
region of northern Greece
modern geographical region
Reino de Macedonia Macedonia
ancient kingdom
República de Macedonia Macedonia
Republic of North Macedonia

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
macedonio macedónico
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
macedonio
Slavic language of Macedonia
person from Macedonia
language of antiquity

Mach /maːx/ /mæk/ /mɑːk/ n
Mach
ratio

Mach number n
número Mach
ratio

Machalí pn
Machalí
Machalí

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
maquiavélico
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods
related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli

Machist adj
machista
Related to machism

Machist n
machista
A proponent of or related to machism

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 ˈpiːktʃuː/ /ˌmɑːtʃuː ˈpiːtʃuː/ pn
Machu Picchu
an ancient Inca site in Peru

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagascar
country in Southern Africa

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ /məˈdɹɑːs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Madrilenian adj
madrileño matritense
of Madrid

Madrilenian n
madrileño madrileña matritense
Someone from Madrid

Madriz pn
Madriz
department of Nicaragua

Madurism pn
madurismo

Maduro diet pn
dieta de Maduro

Maecenas /mʌɪˈsiːnəs/ n
mecenas
a generous benefactor; specifically, a patron of literature or art

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 /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Magdeburgo
capital of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Magellan /məˈd͡ʒɛlən/ /məˈɡɛlən/ 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 pingüino de Magallanes pingüino patagónico pachanca patranca pingüino del Sur
Penguin

Magellanic woodpecker n
carpintero gigante carpintero magallánico carpintero negro picamaderos de Magallanes
Chilean bird

Maggie /ˈmæɡi/ pn
Rita
female given name

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ /ˈmʌɡɹəb/ pn
Magreb
region in Africa

Maghrebi adj
magrebí
of or relating to the Maghreb

Maghrebi n
magrebí
native of the Maghreb

Magi /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmæ-/ pn
Reyes Magos Magos Tres Reyes magos
wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] 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

Maguindanao /maˈɡindɐnaʊ/ pn
Maguindánao
former province of the Philippines

Maguindanao del Norte pn
Maguindanao del Norte
province of the Philippines

Maguindanao del Sur pn
Maguindanao del Sur
province of the Philippines

Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
state in western India

Mahbubnagar pn
Mahbubnagar
district in Telangana

Mahorais n
mahorés
person from Mayotte

Mahoran adj
mahorés
from Mayotte

Main pn
Meno
river in southern Germany

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ 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 /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ə.sti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪ.sti/ pronoun
majestad
term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
island

Majuro /məˈd͡ʒʊəɹəʊ/ /məˈd͡ʒʊɹoʊ/ /ˈmæd͡ʒəɹoʊ/ /ˈmæd͡ʒəɹəʊ/ pn
Majuro
city

Makassar pn
Macasar Macázar
city in Indonesia

Makati /məˈkɑtɪ/ /məˈkɑːtɪ/ [mə ˈkɑdɪ] pn
Macati
city in the Philippines

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑke/ pn
Makemake
celestial body
creator deity

Makhachkala pn
Majachkalá
capital of Dagestan, Russia

Malabo pn
Malabo
capital of Equatorial Guinea

Malabon /ˈmɑlɑbɑn/ pn
Malabón
city in the Philippines

Malacca /məˈlaka/ /məˈlakə/ /məˈlækə/ pn
Malaca
state in Malaysia

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malaquías
minor prophet
book of the Bible
male given name

Malagan adj
malacitano malagueño
from Málaga

Malagan n
malacitana malacitano malagueña malagueño
someone from Málaga

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ adj
malgache
pertaining to Madagascar

Malagasy /mæləˈɡeɪzi/ /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
malgache
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language
person

Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /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 /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malayo
of the Malay people
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language
of or pertaining to Malaysia

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
malayo
Malay person

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
malayo
the Malay language

Malay apple /məˌleɪ ˈapəl/ /məˌleɪ ˈæpəl/ /ˌmeɪleɪ ˌæpəl/ n
manzana de agua poma rosa pomarrosa

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
malayalam malabar
language

Malayo-Polynesian /məˌleɪəʊˌpɒlɪˈniːʒən/ pn
malayo-polinesio

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malasia
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ adj
malasio
Pertaining to Malaysia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ /məˈleɪ.ʒən/ n
malasio
a native of Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ 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

Malibu /ˈmælɪbuː/ pn
Malibú
city

Malinalxochitl pn
Malinalxóchitl
goddess

Mallarméan /ˌmalɑːˈmeɪən/ adj
malarmeano
of or relating to Stéphane Mallarmé

Malloa pn
Malloa
Malloa

Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmoe Malmö
city in Sweden

Malolos pn
Malolos
city in the Philippines

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ adj
maltés
pertaining to Malta or its language

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ n
malteses
Maltese people collectively: plural
maltés
inhabitant of Malta
language of Malta

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Malé
capital of the Maldives

Maléku Jaíka pn
guatuso
language

Man pn
hombre
genus Homo

Managua pn
Managua
capital of Nicaragua

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Manama
the capital city of Bahrain

Manche pn
Mancha
department of Normandy, France

Manchester /mæn.ˈt͡ʃɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈman.t͡ʃɪs.tə/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɛs.tɚ/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɪs.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Mánchester
major city in the north-west of England

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ adj
manchú
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ n
manchú
member of the people

Manchu /ˌmænˈt͡ʃuː/ pn
manchú
language

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuria
historical region in Northeast Asia

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ adj
manchuriano
pertaining to Manchuria

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ n
manchuriana manchurianas manchuriano manchurianos
inhabitant of Manchuria

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /maŋ-/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ adj
mancuniano
related or pertaining to Manchester, England

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /maŋ-/ /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

Mandaluyong pn
Mandaluyong San Felipe Neri
city in the Philippines

Mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarín chino mandarín
Standard Mandarin

Mani pn
Manes
founder of Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
maniqueo
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
maniqueo
a follower of Manichaeism

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /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
state in northeastern India

Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Mansilla pn
Mancilla Mansilla

Mantua /ˈmæn.t(j)u.ə/ /ˈmæn.ə.weɪ/ pn
Mantua
city
province

Manx /mæŋks/ pn
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 /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] adj
maorí
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori

Maori /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmæʊɹiː/ /ˈmɐʉɹiː/ [ˈmɑːɔɾi] n
maorí
language of the Māori
member of the Maori people of New Zealand
indigenous people of New Zealand

Mapocho River pn
Río Mapocho
Chilean river

Mapuche /məˈpuːtʃeɪ/ n
araucanes mapuche
Mapuche tribe

Mapudungun pn
mapudungun
language

Maputo /məˈpuːtəʊ/ pn
Maputo
capital of Mozambique

Maracanaço /ˌmæɹəkəˈnɑːsəʊ/ pn
Maracanazo
final match in the 1950 FIFA World Cup

Maradona pn
Maradona

Maranhão pn
Maranhão
state in north-eastern Brazil

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
marathi
marathi maratí
language of Maharashtra

Marbella /mɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.jə/ /mɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ə/ pn
Marbella
city

Marburg disease n
fiebre de Marburgo

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

Marche pn
Marcas
region of central Italy

Marchigüe pn
Marchigüe
Marchigüe

Marciac pn
Marciac
town

Marcomannic adj
marcomano
of or pertaining to the Marcomanni

Marfan syndrome n
síndrome de Marfan
genetic disorder

Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margarita
female given name

Marian /ˈme(ə)ɹiən/ /ˈmɛəɹiən/ /ˈmɛɹiən/ adj
mariano
relating to Virgin Mary

Mariana Trench pn
Fosa de las Marianas
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Marianist n
marianista

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Marina
female given name

Marinduque /ˌmærənˈduːkeɪ/ pn
Marinduque
island
province of the Philippines

Marine n
infante de marina
serviceperson belonging to a marine corps

Mario /ˈmaɹiəʊ/ /ˈmæɹioʊ/ /ˈmæɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɐːɹiəʉ/ /ˈmɑɹioʊ/ /ˈmɑːɹiəʊ/ /ˈmɛɹioʊ/ pn
Mario
the given name

Mariological adj
mariológico
Of or pertaining to Mariology

Mariology n
mariología
The theological of the Mother of God

Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Mariúpol
city

Marius pn
Mario
male given name

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Marcos
male given name
the Evangelist
Marcos Evangelio según San Marcos
book of the Bible

Markov chain n
cadena de Márkov
probability theory

Maronite /ˈmærəˌnaɪt/ n
maronita
member of the Maronite Church

Marquezian /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkɛziən/ adj
garciamarquiano
of or pertaining to Gabriel García Márquez

Marrakech /məˈɹæ.kɛʃ/ /məˈɹɑ.kɛʃ/ /ˌmæɹ.əˈkɛʃ/ 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/ /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪlz/ pn
Marsella
city in southern France

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.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

Marshallese pn
marshalés
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
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

Martinez /mɑɹˈtinɛz/ pn
Martínez
surname

Martinican adj
martiniqués
From Martinique

Martinican n
martiniquesa martiniqués
A person from Martinique

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Martinica
Island and, overseas department and region of France

Martorelles pn
Martorellas
municipality in Vallès Oriental, Barcelona, Spain

Marx pn
Marx
surname

Marxian adj
marxiano
of or pertaining to Karl Marx and his ideas

Marxism n
marxismo
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxismo-leninismo
communist ideological stream

Marxism-Leninism-Maoism pn
marxismo-leninismo-maoísmo
communist ideological stream

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
marxista
following Marxism

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ n
marxista
one who follows Marxism

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ pn
María
Mary, mother of Jesus
female given name

Mary Jane n
mercedita
type of shoe

Mary Jane pn
María Juana
double given name

Mary Magdalene pn
María Magdalena
female disciple of Jesus

Maryland /ˈmæɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛɹələn/ /ˈmɛɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Masaya pn
Masaya
department of Nicaragua

Maseru pn
Maseru
capital of Lesotho

Masoretic /mæsəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
masorético
relating to the Masora or to its authors

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
misa
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Massacre of the Innocents pn
matanza de los Inocentes
Christianity: incident in the nativity narrative

Matagalpa pn
Matagalpa
department of Nicaragua

Mataró pn
Mataró
city

Matera pn
Matera
town

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Matilde
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Mato Grosso /-ˈɡɹɑ-/ /ˈmæt.oʊ ˈɡɹoʊ.soʊ/ /ˈmæt.u-/ /ˈmæt.ə-/ pn
Mato Grosso
state in central-western Brazil

Mato Grosso do Sul /-də-/ /-ˈsʌl/ /-ˈɡɹɑ-/ /ˈmæt.oʊ ˈɡɹoʊ.soʊ doʊ ˈsul/ /ˈmæt.u-/ /ˈmæt.ə-/ pn
Mato Grosso del Sur
state in south-western Brazil

Matsuyama pn
Matsuyama
a city of Japan

Mattathias /ˌmætəˈθaɪ.əs/ pn
Matatías
all senses

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 /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Mauricio
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauritania
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritanian adj
mauritano
Mauritanian

Mauritanian n
mauritana 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 /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauricio
country
island

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

Mayan adj
maya
of or relating to the Maya people

Mayan n
maya
person

Mayan pn
maya
language

Mayan Riviera pn
Riviera Maya

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mazahua n
mazahua
Mazahua person

Mazahua pn
mazahua
Mazahua language

Mazandaran pn
Mazandarán
northern province of Iran

Mbabane /(ə)mbɑˈbɑni/ pn
Mbabane
capital of Eswatini

McCarthyism pn
macartismo mccarthismo macarthismo maccarthismo
intense opposition to Communism

McDonald's pn
McDonald's
fast-food restaurant

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
McIntosh
apple tree and fruit variety

McShit pn
McMierda
(derogatory) McDonald's

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

Mechelen /-ə/ /ˈmɛkələn/ /ˈmɛx-/ pn
Malinas
city

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklemburgo-Pomerania Occidental
one of the component states of Germany

Medea /məˈdiːə/ /mɪˈdiːə/ pn
Medea
enchantress in Greek mythology

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medina /məˈdinə/ pn
Medina
city in Saudi Arabia

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] adj
mediterráneo
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
mar Mediterráneo Mediterráneo
sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean flour moth n
polilla gris de la harina
type of moth that feeds on grain

Mediterranean gull n
gaviota cabecinegra
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Mediterraneanize /mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪni.ənaɪz/ v
mediterranizar
to make Mediterranean in behaviour or style

Medjerda River pn
rio Meyerda
the river

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Medusa
one of the Gorgons

Medvedev pn
Medvédev
transliteration of }}

Megaera pn
Megera
Greek goddess of vengeance

Meghalaya /meɪɡˈɑːləjə/ /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/ pn
Megalaya
state in northeastern India

Megleno-Romanian pn
idioma meglenorrumano meglenorrumano
language

Mejicanos pn
Mejicanos
town in El Salvador

Meknes pn
Mequinez Mequínez
city in Morocco

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesia
part of Oceania

Melanesian adj
melanesio
referring to Melanesia

Melania pn
Melania
female given name

Melanie pn
Melania
female given name

Melba toast n
tostada Melba
toast

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /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 /mɛlˈkɪzədɛk/ pn
Melquisedec Melchîsedec
king and priest

Melekeok pn
Melekeok
a state of Palau

Meletius pn
Melecio

Melilla pn
Melilla
Spanish exclave

Melitopol pn
Melitópol
city in Ukraine

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 /mɛnˈdoʊzə/ pn
Mendoza
province

Mennonite adj
menonista menonita
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es)

Mennonite n
menonista menonita
member of any of a group of Protestant churches or denominations in the Anabaptist tradition

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
Mensa
constellation

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
menchevique
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Mefistófeles
Devil to whom Faust sold his soul

Mercedes /məˈseɪdiz/ /mɚˈseɪdiz/ pn
Mercedes
female given name

Mercia /ˈmɜːsi.ə/ /ˈmɜːʃi.ə/ /ˈmɜːʃə/ /ˈmɝsi.ə/ /ˈmɝʃə/ pn
Mercia
one of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England

Mercurian n
mercuriana mercuriano
someone from Mercury

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Mercurio
Roman god
planet

Mercy pn
Mercedes
female given name

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɛɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Merkel
surname

Merlin /ˈmɜːlɪn/ /ˈmɝlɪn/ 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 pn
Merv
oasis-city in Central Asia

Mesoamerica pn
Mesoamérica
a pre-Columbian cultural region encompassing southern Mexico and Central America

Mesoamerican adj
mesoamericano
adjective

Mesolithic n
Mesolítico
Mesolithic period

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamia
region between Euphrates and Tigris

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
mesopotámico
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ n
mesopotámica mesopotámico
person from Mesopotamia

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
province
Mesina Micina
city

Messinian pn
Messiniense

Metatron /ˈmɛtətɹɑn/ /ˈmɛtətɹɒn/ 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

Metro Manila pn
Gran Manila Metro Manila
metropolitan area and national capital region of the Philippines

Meuse /mjuːz/ pn
Mosa
river
department of France

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ adj
mexicano mejicano
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ n
hispano latino mexicano
person of any Spanish-speaking country
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 cempoal flor de muertos flor de cempasúchil
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 /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
México Méjico Estados Unidos Mexicanos República Mexicana
country

Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Ciudad de México México
capital of Mexico

Mexico State pn
Estado de México
state of Mexico

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Miqueas
male given name
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
book of the Bible

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] pn
Miguel
archangel
Miguel Misel Máicol
male given name

Michaela /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ pn
Micaela
feminine form of Michael

Michelangelesque /ˌmaɪkəlænd͡ʒəˈlɛsk/ adj
miguelangelesco
resembling or relating to Michelangelo

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒɪloʊ/ pn
Miguel Ángel
Italian artist

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Míchigan Michigan
US state

Michoacán pn
Michoacán
state of Mexico

Mickey D's pn
McDona's

Mickey Mouse pn
Mickey Mouse Ratón Mickey Ratón Miguelito
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Micronesia
geographical region
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 /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌsɑft/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌsɔft/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɑft/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɒft/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɔft/ pn
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 Western Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt and all of Turkey

Middle Eastern adj
de Medio Oriente de Oriente Medio
of or relating to the Middle East

Middle English pn
inglés medio
Middle English

Middle Frisian pn
frisón medio
the Middle Frisian language

Middle High German pn
alto alemán medio
Middle High German

Middle Irish pn
irlandés medio
language

Middle Kingdom pn
Reino del Medio
nickname for China
Imperio medio
Egypt in the late 11th, 12th, and early 13th dynasties

Middle Persian pn
persa medio
ancestor of New Persian spoken from around 300 BC till about 800 AD, evolving from Old Persian

Middle-earth pn
Tierra Media
fictional place on Earth where most of the stories of J. R. R. Tolkien are set

Midi-Pyrénées pn
Mediodía-Pirineos
former region of France

Midian pn
Madián
biblical location

Midwest pn
medio oeste
area of the United States

Mike /maɪk/ [mɐɪʔk̚] pn
Migo Migue
diminutive of Michael

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Milán
city and capital
province

Milanese adj
milanés
pertaining to Milan

Milanese n
milanés milanesa
native or inhabitant of Milan

Miletus /maɪˈliːtəs/ pn
Mileto
ancient Greek city

Milky Way pn
Vía Láctea
galaxy
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Molina Molinero
surname meaning "a miller"

Miltiades pn
Miltiades
given name

Mimas /ˈmaɪməs/ pn
Mimas
moon of Saturn

Min Bei pn
min del norte
Chinese language

Min Nan pn
min nan
the language

Minas Gerais pn
Minas Gerais
state in south-eastern Brazil

Mindanao /ˌmɪndəˈnaʊ/ pn
Mindanao
an island in the Philippines

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/ [ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊɾə] pn
Minnesota
a state of the United States of America

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ adj
minoico
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Menorca
An island of Spain

Minorcan adj
menorquín
of or relating to Minorca or its inhabitants

Minorcan n
menorquín
the spoken variety of Minorca
menorquín menorquina
an inhabitant of Minorca

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Minsker n
minskeña minskeño
resident of Minsk

Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ 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 /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
María Miriam
sister of Moses and Aaron
María Mirian Miryan Míriam Míryam
female given name

Misesian n
misesiano
supporter of von Mises

Misiones pn
Misiones
province

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
señorita
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Misisipi Misisipí
river
state

Mississippian /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi.ən/ adj
misisipiano
of Mississippi

Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Misuri
US state
river

Missus n
Señora
form of address for a married woman

Mistralian adj
mistraliano
of or relating to the Mistralian norm or Frédéric Mistral

Mistralian norm pn
norma mistraliana
a norm for the Occitan language

Mithraic adj
mitraico
of or relating to Mithraism

Mithraism pn
mitraísmo
an ancient mystery cult

Mithraist n
mitraico
follower of Mithraism

Mithridates pn
Mitrídates
ancient male given name

Mixquiahuala pn
Mixquiahuala
town
Mixquiahuala Mixquiahuala de Juárez
municipality

Mixtec adj
mixteco

Mixtec n
mixteca

Miyako pn
miyako
Language

Mizoram /mɪˈzɔəɹəm/ /mɪˈzɔːɹəm/ /ˈmɪzəʊɹam/ /ˌmɪzəˈɹæm/ pn
Mizorán
state in northeastern India

Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ /nɪˈmɒ.zɪ.ni/ pn
Mnemósine Mnemosina
Titaness

Mocha pn
Moca
city in Yemen
Mocha
city in Ecuador

Modena /ˈmoʊdɪnə/ /ˈmɒdɪnə/ pn
Módena
city
province

Modern Greek pn
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/ /ˈmiːʒə/ pn
Mesia
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans

Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Mogadiscio
capital city of Somalia

Moghul n
Mogol
head of Mongol dynasty
mongol
Mongol or Mongolian, or follower of dynasty

Mogilev pn
Maguilov
city

Mohawk /ˈmoʊhɔːk/ n
cresta iro mohawk mohicano
hairstyle

Mohism /ˈməʊɪzəm/ n
moísmo
Doctrines of Mozi

Moksha pn
moksha moxel
language

Moldavian SSR pn
RSS de Moldavia
Moldavian SSR

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Moldavia
country

Moldovan adj
moldavo
relating to Moldova

Moldovan n
moldavo moldava
inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova

Moldovan pn
moldavo
dialect of Romanian

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ n
cóctel molotov coctel molotov bomba molotov
simple incendiary bomb

Moluccas /məˈlʌkəz/ pn
Molucas Islas Molucas
archipelago

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

Monaco /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /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/ /ˈmʌn.di/ n
lunes
day of the week

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɑŋˌɡoʊl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ /ˈmɔŋˌɡoʊl/ n
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 mongólico
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
mongol
language of Mongolia
native or inhabitant of Mongolia
person of Mongoloid physical type

Mongolian People's Republic pn
República Popular de Mongolia
Mongolia between 1924 and 1992

Mongolian spot n
callana mancha de los morenos mancha mongólica melanocitosis dérmica congénita
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.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

Monothelete /mɒˈnɒθɪliːt/ /məˈnɒθɪliːt/ n
monoteleta
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has two natures but one will

Monrovia /mənˈroʊviə/ pn
Monrovia
capital of Liberia

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒn.siːˈnjɔː/ /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

Montano pn
Montaño

Monte Carlo pn
Montecarlo
a part of Monaco

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
montenegrino
relating to Montenegro
relating to Montenegrins

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
montenegrino
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian
montenegrino montenegrina
person from Montenegro

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro
country in Europe

Monterey pine n
pino de California pino de Monterrey pino insigne
a pine tree native to California

Monterrey /ˌmɑntəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌmɒntəˈɹeɪ/ pn
Monterrey
city in Mexico

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ /ˌmɒntɪˈvɪdiəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
capital of Uruguay

Montezuma's revenge /- ɹiˈvɛndʒ/ /- ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ /ˌmɒn.təˈzuː.məz ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ /ˌmɔ.ɾ̃əˈzu.məz ɹəˈvɛndʒ/ [ˌmɔ.nəˈzu.məz -] n
venganza de Moctezuma
diarrhea experienced by a tourist in Mexico

Montpellier /mɒnˈpɛlieɪ/ /mɒnˌpɛliˈeɪ/ pn
Montpellier
a city in France

Montreal /ˌmɑntɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒntɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmɔ̃ɹeɪˈæl/ /ˌmʌntɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Montreal
a city in Quebec

Montrealer n
montrealés montrealesa
person from Montreal

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ adj
monegasco
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ /ˌmɒ.nɪˈɡask/ n
monegasco
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
Luna
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ 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 /ˈmɔɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
morisco
of or pertaining to Moors

Moorish idol n
ídolo moro
Zanclus cornutus

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.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

Moroccan adj
marroquí
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
marroquí marroquin
person from Morocco

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marruecos
country

Moroni /məˈɹɑni/ /məˈɹəʊni/ pn
Moroni
capital of the Comoros

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Morfeo
Greek god and personification of dreams

Morse code n
alfabeto Morse código Morse
character code

Mosaic adj
mosaico
Of or relating to Moses

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moscú
capital city of Russia

Moselle /məʊˈzɛl/ pn
Mosela
river

Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Moisés
the biblical patriarch

Mosotho n
lesotense
a citizen of Lesotho

Mossad pn
Mosad
the national intelligence agency of Israel

Most Serene Republic of Venice pn
Serenísima República de Venecia
a sovereign state and maritime republic in what is now northeastern Italy, which lasted from 697 AD until 1797 AD

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
Mary, mother of Jesus, as the mother of God or God-bearer

Mother's Day n
Día de la Madre
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Athos pn
Monte Athos
Mount Athos

Mount Everest pn
Monte Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mount Mayon /mə.ˈjɔn/ pn
Monte Mayón
the most active volcano in the Philippines

Movima pn
movima

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

Mozambique Channel pn
canal de Mozambique

Mozarab /moʊˈzæɹəb/ /moʊˈzɛɹəb/ /məʊˈzæɹəb/ n
mozárabe
Arabic-speaking Iberian Christian

Mozarabic /moʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ /moʊˈzɛɹəbɪk/ /məʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ adj
mozárabe
of or pertaining to the Mozarabs

Mozarabic /moʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ /moʊˈzɛɹəbɪk/ /məʊˈzæɹəbɪk/ 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/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ n
Sra. Señora
title before a woman's name

Mrs. Claus pn
Señora Claus
Wife of Santa Claus

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ 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
one of the Moors of Al-Andalus
style of Iberian architecture

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
muggle
person who has no magical abilities

Mughal Empire pn
Imperio mogol
empire

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ pn
Mahoma
the prophet who introduced Islam

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Bombay
state capital of Maharashtra

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
Múnich
capital of Bavaria
muniqués
attributive form of Munich

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenia
region of Romania

Muntinlupa /mʊntɪnˈlupɑ/ pn
Muntinlupa
city in the Philippines

Murcia pn
Murcia
autonomous community
city

Murmansk pn
Múrmansk
city

Murphy bed n
cama abatible cama plegable
bed that folds up into the wall

Murphy's law pn
ley de Murphy
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will

Musca pn
Musca
constellation

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Mascat Mascate
capital city

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
moscovita
resident of Moscow

Muscovy /ˈmʌskəvi/ pn
Moscovia
Grand Duchy 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 /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ adj
musulmán
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ n
musulmán musulmana
believer of Islam

Muslimize v
musulmanizar
to convert to Islam

Mustafa pn
Mustafá
male given name

Muzak /ˈmjuzæk/ /ˈmjuːzæk/ pn
muzak
type of background music

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Birmania
Southeast Asian country

Mycenae pn
Micenas
ancient Greek 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

Mystras pn
Mistrá
A town in southern Greece

Mytilene pn
Mitilene Mitilini
capital of Lesbos

Málaga /ˈmæləɡə/ pn
Málaga
port and city in Andalusia

Ménière's disease /mɛnˈjɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ /ˈmɛn.i.ɛə(ɹ)z dɪˈziːz/ n
síndrome de Ménière
a disorder of the inner ear

Mérida pn
Mérida
Spanish city
Mexican city

Móstoles pn
Móstoles
province

Möbius group n
grupo de Möbius
PGL(2,C)

Möbius strip /ˈmoʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈməʊ.bi.əs stɹɪp/ /ˈmɜː.bi.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 /ənd͡ʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
Yamena
capital city of Chad

NAFLD n
EHNA esteatohepatitis no alcohólica
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NAFTA /ˈnæftə/ pn
TLCAN
North American Free Trade Agreement

NAM pn
Movimiento de Países No Alineados
Non-Aligned Movement

NASA /ˈnæsə/ pn
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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

Nabataean /ˌnæ.bəˈtiː.ən/ n
nabateo
any of a group of people who once lived around modern Jordan

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Náberezhnye Chelny
city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Nadal pn
Nadal

Naevian /ˈniːvɪən/ adj
neviano
of or relating to Gnaeus Naevius

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Alto Karabaj Nagorno Karabaj 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 /nɑːˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /nəˈwɑːt(ə)l/ /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 /ˈnɑːkbə/ pn
nakba
Nakba

Nakhichevan /ˌnɑːxɪt͡ʃɪˈvɑːn/ pn
Najicheván
autonomous republic of Azerbaijan
capital city of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

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

Nanjing /nænˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /nɑnˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ pn
Nankín
Chinese city

Nanjingese adj
nankinés
Of or related to Nanjing

Nanning pn
Nanning
Capital of Guangxi

Nanterre /nɑːnˈtɛə(ɹ)/ /nɑːnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /nɒ̃ˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Nanterre
city in Île-de-France

Naomi /naɪˈəʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ /ˈneɪəmi/ pn
Noemí
Biblical character
female given name

Naphtali /ˈnæf.təˌlaɪ/ pn
Neftalí
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 /nəˈpəʊ.li.ən/ pn
Napoleón
Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon complex n
complejo napoleónico
psychological compensation for one's short physical stature

Napoleonic /nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adj
napoleónico
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Nara pn
Nara
prefecture capital of Nara
prefecture in Japan

Narbonne pn
Narbona
town in France

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

Nash equilibrium n
equilibrio de Nash
set of choices of players' strategies

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
capital of the Bahamas

Nassau grouper n
mero estriado
Epinephelus striatus, a perciform fish

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 Assembly pn
Asamblea Nacional
national legislature

National Bolshevik n
bolchevique nacional
adherent of National Bolshevism

National Bolshevism n
nacionalbolchevismo
political ideology

National Socialism n
nacionalsocialismo
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

National Socialist German Workers' Party pn
Partido Nacionalsocialista Obrero Alemán
Former German Far-Right political party

Nativity pn
navidad
birth of Jesus

Natterer's slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso de Natterer
bird

Naumann's thrush n
zorzal de Naumann
Turdus naumanni

Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] adj
nauruano
pertaining to Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] n
nauruano
person from Nauru

Nausicaa /nɔːˈsɪkeɪə/ /nɔːˈsɪkiə/ pn
Nausícaa
princess in the Odyssey

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ n
navajo
person

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
navajo
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ adj
navarro
from Navarre

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ n
navarro navarra
someone from Navarre

Naxalite n
naxalita
member of communist movements in India

Nayarit pn
Nayarit
state of Mexico

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naipyidó
capital of Burma

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazaret
a city in northern Israel

Nazca Lines pn
Líneas de Nazca
Geoglyphs in Peru

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazi
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /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

Nazify v
nazificar
subject or convert to Nazism (National Socialism)

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
nazismo
the ideology of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ adj
neandertal neanderthal
of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis

Neanderthal /niˈæn.dɚ.θəl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌtɑl/ /niˈæn.dɚˌθɑl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ n
neandertal
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
helado napolitano
ice cream
napolitano
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
napolitano napolitana
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
napolitano
language of Naples, Italy

Near East pn
Oriente Próximo Cercano Oriente Próximo Oriente
region in Asia

Nebbio pn
Nebbio
natural region of Corsica

Nebraska /nəˈbɹæskə/ pn
Nebraska
US state

Nebuchadnezzar /ˌnɛbjʊkədˈnɛzə/ /ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ /ˌnɛbəkəˈnɛzɚ/ pn
Nabucodonosor
a ruler of Babylon

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Néguev
a desert in southern Israel

Negrito n
negrito
member of a class of several ethnic groups who inhabit isolated parts of Southeast Asia

Negrophobia n
negrofobia
the fear, hate or dislike of black people

Negros pn
Negros
island

Negros Oriental pn
Negros Oriental
province of the Philippines

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemías
book of the Bible
male given name

Nejapa pn
Nejapa
town in El Salvador

Nemean /nɪˈmiːən/ /ˈnimi.ən/ 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

Neo-Renaissance pn
neorrenacimiento

Neogrammarian n
neogramático
member or follower of the Neogrammarian school

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
neolítico
of or relating to the New Stone Age

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
neolítico
the New Stone Age

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalés
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ n
nepalés
person

Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepalés
language

Nephite /ˈniːfaɪt/ n
Nefita
a descendant of Nephi

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Neptuno
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Neptunian /-ˈtʃuː-/ /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ adj
neptuniano
of or pertaining to the planet Neptune

Nero /ˈniːroʊ/ 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
Christological doctrine

Netanyahu pn
Netanyahu Netañaju
surname

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/ /nəˈvædə/ /nəˈvɑdə/ /nəˈvɑːdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑdə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ [nəˈvæɾə] [nəˈvɑɾə] 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.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.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 /n(j)uː 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 France pn
Nueva Francia
France's former possessions and colonies in North America

New Granada pn
Nueva Granada
historical nation

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Nueva Guinea
large island

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
Nueva Hampshire Nuevo Hampshire
US state

New Hebrides /ˌnjuː ˈhɛbɹɪdiz/ pn
Nuevas Hébridas
archipelago forming the state of Vanuatu

New Holland pn
Nueva Holanda
obsolete: Australia

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 /nju ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ pn
Nuevo México
US State

New Objectivity pn
nueva objetividad
artistic movement

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
Nueva Orleans
city

New Rome pn
Nueva Roma
Istanbul

New South Wales pn
Nueva Gales del Sur
state of Australia

New Spain pn
Nueva España
historical colony

New Testament pn
Nuevo Testamento
second half of the Christian Bible

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ 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 Day n
Año Nuevo
holiday occurring on the first day of the year

New Year's Eve pn
Nochevieja víspera de año nuevo
holiday on the last day of the year

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 ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
Nueva York estado de Nueva York
state

New York City pn
Nueva York
large city in the USA

New York State pn
Nueva York

New Yorker n
neoyorquino neoyorkino neoyorkina neoyorquina
a native or resident of New York City

New Yorkian adj
neoyorquino
of or relating to New York

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Nueva Zelanda Nueva Zelandia
country in Oceania
neozelandés
attributive form - relating to New Zealand

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 /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ n
neozelandesa neozelandés neocelandés
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

New Zealandic adj
neozelandés
of New Zealand

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 /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndlənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˌnu.fəndˈlænd/ n
terranova
dog

Newfoundland /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndlənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˌnu.fəndˈlænd/ pn
Terranova Tierra Nueva
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Terranova y Labrador
Province in eastern Canada

Newfoundlander n
terranovense
native or inhabitant of Newfoundland

Newhouse pn
Casanova
equivalent surnames

Newspeak pn
neolengua
fictional language

Newton /ˈn(j)uːtən/ pn
Villanueva
surnames derived from the equivalents of “new town”

Niagara Falls pn
cataratas del Niágara
waterfalls

Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
Niamey
capital of Niger

Nibelung n
nibelungo
member of an underground, treasure-guarding race in Germanic mythology

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 /ˈnaɪ.siːn/ adj
niceno
of or pertaining to Nicaea

Nicene Creed pn
símbolo niceno
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nicolás
male given name

Nicola /nɪˈkoʊlə/ /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
nietzscheano nietzscheana
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas

Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Níger
country
river

Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian /naɪˌd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˌd͡ʒɪɹiən/ adj
nigeriano
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerian /naɪˌd͡ʒɪəɹɪən/ /naɪˌd͡ʒɪɹiən/ n
nigeriano nigeriana
person

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ adj
nigerino
pertaining to Niger

Nigerien /naɪˌdʒɪɹiˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹɪən/ n
nigerina nigerino
person

Nijmegen pn
Nimega
city in the Netherlands

Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Niké Nice
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilo
river

Nimrod pn
Nemrod
biblical king and hunter

Nineveh /ˈnɪnəvə/ /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Nínive
capital of Assyria

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ pn
Nintendo
Japanese videogame developer

Nintendrone n
ninpendejo nintencerdo
Nintendo fanboy

Nippo- prefix
japono-
relating to Japan or Japanese

Nipponese adj
nipón

Nishapur pn
Nishapur
a city in Iran

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Nivkh /ni(ː)fk/ /nɪvk/ /nɪvx/ pn
nivejí nivj nivji nivkh
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nivoso
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nizhni Nóvgorod
large city in Russia

Niçois /niːswɑː/ 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

Noahide /ˈnoʊəˌhaɪd/ /ˈnəʊəˌhaɪd/ n
noájida
subscriber to Noahidism

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 /noʊˈɡaɪ/ n
nogayo
person

Nogai /noʊˈɡaɪ/ pn
idioma nogayo
language

Nokia /ˈnoʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɑ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.ki.ə/ /ˈnɒ.kjə/ /ˈnɔ.ki.ə/ pn
Nokia
a town in Finland

Nord /nɔɚ/ /nɔɚd/ /nɔː/ /nɔːd/ pn
Norte
French department
Haitian department

Nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ adj
nórdico
of or relating to the Nordic countries

Nordic countries n
Escandinavia países nórdicos
the Nordic countries collectively

Nordic walking n
caminata nórdica marcha nórdica
sport

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
normando normanda
a person from Normandy

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
normando
the Norman language

Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Normandía
region of France

Norn n
norna
any of the three goddesses of fate or destiny

Norrbotten pn
Norbotnia
province and county of Sweden

Norte de Santander pn
Norte de Santander
department of Colombia

North Africa pn
África del Norte
the northern part of Africa

North African adj
norteafricano
of or pertaining to North Africa

North African n
norteafricano
native or inhabitant of North Africa

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
América del Norte Norteamérica
continent

North American adj
norteamericano
relating to North America

North American n
norteamericano
North American person

North Atlantic pn
Atlántico Norte
north portion of Atlantic Ocean

North Brabant pn
Brabante Septentrional Brabante del Norte
province

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
Carolina del Norte
state of the United States

North Channel pn
canal del Norte estrechos de Moyle mar de Moyle
strait between N. Ireland and SW. Scotland

North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota del Norte
state of the United States of America

North East pn
Nordeste de Inglaterra
region of England

North Frisian pn
frisio norteño
Frisian language

North Holland pn
Holanda Septentrional
province of the Netherlands

North Island pn
Isla Norte isla Norte
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

North Karelia pn
Carelia del Norte
region and county of Finland

North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Corea del Norte
a country in East Asia whose territory consists of the northern part of 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 Macedonian adj
normacedonia normacedonio
of, or relating to North Macedonia

North Macedonian n
normacedonia normacedonio
a native or inhabitant of North Macedonia

North Mesopotamian Arabic pn
árabe mesopotámico septentrional

North Ossetia-Alania pn
Osetia del Norte
a federal subject of Russia

North Pole pn
Polo Norte 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
Chipre del Norte
de facto state comprising the northeastern part of the island of Cyprus

Northern Europe pn
Europa del Norte
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern Hemisphere n
hemisferio norte
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Irlanda del Norte
a country in the United Kingdom, situated in the northeastern part of the island of Ireland

Northern Irish n
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 Ndebele pn
ndebele del norte

Northern Rhodesia pn
Rodesia del Norte
former name of what is now Zambia

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 /nɔɹˈθʌm.bɹi.ə/ /nɔːˈθʌm.bɹɪ.ə/ pn
Nortumbria
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England.

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Noruega
Scandinavian country

Norway lobster n
cigala
Nephrops norvegicus

Norway maple n
arce real
Acer platanoides

Norway spruce n
pícea común
Picea abies

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ adj
noruego
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians

Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ n
noruego
language of Norway
noruego noruega
native of Norway

Norwegian Sea pn
mar de Noruega
part of the Atlantic

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
nostrático
language grouping

Nouakchott /nuːɑːkˈʃɒt/ /nwɑːkˈʃɒt/ pn
Nuakchot
capital of Mauritania

Nova Kakhovka pn
Nueva Kajovka
city

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nueva Escocia
province in eastern Canada

Nova Scotian adj
neoescocés
of or pertaining to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotian n
neoescocesa neoescocés
native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia

Novaya Zemlya pn
Nueva Zembla
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ pn
noviembre
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Nóvgorod
city

Novocastrian adj
novocastriano
of Newcastle

Novocastrian n
novocastriano
native or resident of Newcastle

Novokuznetsk pn
Novokuznetsk
city

Novorossiysk pn
Novorosíisk
city

Novosibirsk pn
Novosibirsk
city in Russia

Nowruz /noʊ̯ˈɹuz/ /nəʊ̯ˈɹuːz/ pn
Noruz
Iranian New Year

Nubia pn
Nubia
ancient kingdom

Nueva Ecija /ˈɛ-/ /ˌnweɪvɑ ˈeɪsihɑ/ /ˌnwɛvɐ ɛˈsihɐ/ [ˌnwɛbɐ ɛˈsihɐ] pn
Nueva Écija
province of the Philippines

Nueva Segovia pn
Nueva Segovia
department of Nicaragua

Nueva Vizcaya pn
Nueva Vizcaya
province of the Philippines

Nuevo León pn
Nuevo León
state of Mexico

Nuevo Vallarta pn
Nuevo Vallarta
Neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta

Nuku'alofa /ˌnuku.əˈloʊfə/ 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 /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Numidia
region in northern Africa

Numidian /n(j)uˈmɪdiən/ adj
númido
pertaining to Numidia

Nunavut /ˈn(j)uːnəˌvuːt/ /ˈnʊnəvʊt/ /ˈnʌnəvət/ pn
Nunavut
territory in northern Canada

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Nursultán
former name of Astana

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ 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/ /nʌˈtɛlə/ 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

O'odham /ɔʔɔˈtam/ pn
o'odham
language

O-ring n
junta tórica
circular gasket

OAS pn
OEA
Organization of American States

OECD pn
OCDE
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
OAMI
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

OHS n
SST
occupational health and safety

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ adj
aceptable bien bueno
satisfactory
bien
all right, permitted
in good health or in a good emotional state

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ interjection
vale de acuerdo okey
acknowledgement or acceptance

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ n
de acuerdo okey aprobación visto bueno
endorsement; approval

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
aceptar
computing: to activate the OK button
aprobar dar el visto bueno
to approve

OLTP n
OLTP
transactions

OPEC /ˈəʊpɛk/ pn
OPEP
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

OST n
BSO
original soundtrack

Oaxaca /wɑˈʃɑː.kə/ /wɑː.ˈhɑː.kɑː/ /wə.ˈhæ.kə/ /wə.ˈhɑː.kə/ pn
Oaxaca
state of Mexico
Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juárez
city
municipality

Oaxacan n
oaxaqueño

Oaxtepec pn
Oaxtepec

Ob /ɑb/ /ɒb/ pn
Ob Obi
river in Russia

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadías Abdías
book of the Old Testament

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ /əʊˈbɑː.mə/ pn
Obama
surname

Obed pn
Obed
son of Ruth and Boaz

Oberon /ˈoʊbərɒn/ pn
Oberón
moon of Uranus

Occam's razor pn
navaja de Occam
principle

Occidental Mindoro pn
Mindoro Occidental
province of the Philippines

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitano lengua de oc
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitania
Occitania, a region of Europe

Occitanie pn
Occitania
region of France

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanía
geographical region

Oceanian adj
oceánico
from Oceania

Oceanian n
oceánico
someone from Oceania

Oceanid n
oceánide
any of the sea nymphs

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Océano
personification of the ocean

Ocon pn
Ocon

Ocotepec pn
Ocotepec
city in Puebla
municipality of Chiapas
municipality of Puebla
town in Chiapas
town in Hidalgo
town in Morelos

Ocotepeque pn
Ocotepeque
city in Honduras
department of Honduras

Octans pn
Octans
a circumpolar constellation

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] pn
octubre
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

October Revolution pn
Revolución de Octubre

Oder pn
Óder
river

Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Odesa Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odín
god in Norse mythology

Odinism pn
odinismo
faith

Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Orissa
state in eastern India

Odoacer /ˌoʊdoʊˈeɪsər/ /ˌɒdəʊˈeɪsə/ pn
Odoacro
Flavius Odoacer, the first king of Italy

Odyssean adj
odiseico
pertaining to the Odyssey

Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odiseo Ulises
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Odisea
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpəl/ /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpəl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
edípico
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Edipo
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈidəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
complejo de Edipo
Freudian theory

Ogaden pn
Ogaden Ogadén
region in Ethiopia

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əʊˈhʌɪəʊ/ /əˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Ohio
U.S. state
river

Ohm's law pn
ley de Ohm
Ohm's observation

Ohrid /ˈɒx.ɹɪd/ /ˈəʊx.ɹɪd/ pn
Ocrida
city in southwestern North Macedonia

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
ojibwa
Ojibwe (language)
member of Ojibwe people

Okazaki fragment n
fragmento de Okazaki
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication

Okinawa [oʊkəˈnɑːwə] pn
Okinawa
prefecture

Okinawan pn
okinawense
Okinawan language

Okinotorishima pn
Parece Vela

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
state

Oklahoma City pn
Ciudad de Oklahoma
capital and largest city of Oklahoma

Oklahoman adj
oklahomense
of or relating to Oklahoma

Oklahoman n
oklahomense
native or resident of Oklahoma

Olaf /ˈoʊl.æf/ /ˈoʊl.ɑːf/ /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.æf/ /ˈəʊl.ɑːf/ /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
anglosajón 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 francés medieval
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old Galician-Portuguese pn
galaicoportugués gallego medieval gallegoportugués portugués medieval
Portuguese language from 12th to 15th centuries

Old High German pn
antiguo alto alemán
Old High German

Old Irish pn
irlandés antiguo
language

Old Italian pn
italiano antiguo
continuum of languages

Old Japanese pn
japonés antiguo
the Old Japanese language

Old Korean pn
coreano antiguo
Language

Old Maid /əʊld meɪd/ n
culo sucio poto sucio
card game

Old Norse pn
nórdico antiguo
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Persian pn
persa antiguo
ancestor language of Middle Persian, and via it of New Persian language

Old Prussian pn
prusiano antiguo
the Old Prussian language

Old Slavonic pn
protoeslavo
Proto-Slavic

Old Spanish n
castellano antiguo castellano medieval español medieval español antiguo
the Old Spanish language

Old Swedish pn
sueco antiguo
language

Old Testament pn
Antiguo Testamento veterotestamentario
first half of the Christian Bible

Old Tibetan pn
tibetano antiguo

Old Tupi pn
tupí antiguo
extinct language of Brazil

Old World pn
Mundo Antiguo Viejo Mundo Antiguo Continente Viejo Continente
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia

Olenekian pn
Olenekiense
subdivision of the Triassic period

Olga /ˈoʊlɡə/ /ˈɒlɡə/ 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/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
ensalada rusa
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olmec /ˈoʊlmɛk/ /ˈɒlmɛk/ n
olmeca
member of an ancient pre-Columbian people

Olomouc Region pn
Región de Olomouc
region in the Czech Republic

Olongapo /ɑˈlɔŋɡəpoʊ/ /ɒˈlɒŋɡəpəʊ/ pn
Olóngapo
city in the Philippines

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenia
Oltenia

Olympia /əˈlɪmpi.ə/ pn
Olimpia
ancient city in Greece

Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olimpíada
period between celebrations of the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ adj
olímpico
of or relating to Mount Olympus
of or relating to the Greek gods and goddesses believed to live on Mount Olympus
of or relating to the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ n
olímpica olímpico
sportsperson competing in the ancient or modern Olympic Games

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.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

Olympic goal n
gol olímpico
goal scored directly from a corner kick

Olympics pn
olimpiada Juegos Olímpicos
sport event

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
Olimpo
mountain

Om Ali n
Om Ali
Om Ali

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ 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

Omar /ˈoʊmɑɹ/ /ˈəʊmɑː/ pn
Omar
male given name

Ometepec pn
Ometepec

Omsk pn
Omsk
large city in Russia

Onega pn
lago Onega
a lake in Russia

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ 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 /ˈɔːrt klaʊd/ pn
nube de Oort
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Open Game n
apertura abierta

Ophelia /oʊˈfi.li.ə/ /oʊˈfi.əl.jə/ /ɒˈfiː.lɪə/ /əʊˈfiː.lɪə/ /əˈfiː.lɪə/ pn
Ofelia
female given name

Ophiotaurus n
Ofiotauro
mythical creature

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊ.fiˈjuː.kəs/ /ˌɑf.iˈjuː.kəs/ pn
Ofiuco
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Oporto
second-largest city of Portugal

Oppenheimer /ˈɒpənˌhaɪmər/ pn
Oppenheimer
surname

Oran pn
Orán
port city in Algeria

Orange-Nassau pn
Orange-Nassau
royal house or family of the Netherlands

Orcus /ˈɔːrkəs/ pn
Orcus
dwarf planet
orco
god

Ordinary Time pn
Tiempo Ordinario
season of the Christian liturgical calendar

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregón
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregon grape n
mahonia uva de Oregón
Berberis aquifolium, syn. Mahonia aquifolium

Orenburg pn
Oremburgo
city in Russia

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɝsʊnd/ pn
Sund Öresund Øresund
strait

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
puente de Öresund puente de Øresund
bridge

Oriental Mindoro pn
Mindoro Oriental
province of the Philippines

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
República Oriental del Uruguay
official name of Uruguay

Orinoco /ˌoɹ.ɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌoʊ.ɹɪˈnoʊ.koʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Orion /oʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /ɒˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əˈɹaɪ.ən/ 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

Orleans /ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˈɔː.li.ənz/ pn
Orleans
capital city of Centre-Val de Loire, France

Ormus /ˈɔː(ɹ)məs/ pn
Ormuz
kingdom

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Orfeo
the musician who searched for Eurydice

Orphic adj
órfico
Of or pertaining to Orphism and its doctrines and rituals

Orthodox adj
ortodoxo
of the Orthodox Churches

Orthodox Christianity pn
cristianismo ortodoxo

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

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
orwelliano
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Oryol pn
Orel
a city in Russia

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Osakan /oʊˈsɑkən/ /əʊˈsɑːkən/ n
osaqueña osaqueño
native of Osaka

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

Osh pn
Osh
Kyrgyz city

Osiris /oʊˈsaɪɹɪs/ pn
Osiris
Egyptian god of the dead and of the underworld

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
Oslo (a county and municipality, the capital city of Norway)

Osroene pn
Osroene
ancient kingdom

Ossetia /ɑˈsi.ʃə/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ə/ /ɒˈsi(ː)ʃə/ /ɒˈsɛtɪə/ /əˈsɛt.i.ə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Osetia
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ adj
osetio
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ n
osetio
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
osetio oseta
language

Ostrogoth /ˈɒstrəɡɒθ/ n
ostrogoda ostrogodo
member of a tribe of Eastern Goths

Oswald pn
Oswaldo
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Ottawa
capital of Canada

Otterhound n
perro de nutria
dog of a particular breed of scent hound

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ pn
Otón
male given name

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

Ouarzazate /ˌwɑːzəˈzæt/ /ˌwɑːzəˈzɑːt/ pn
Uarzazat
city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ n
güija ouija
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Our Lady pn
Nuestra Señora
Mary, mother of Jesus

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 grieving Mary

Ourense pn
Orense
city
province

Outer Mongolia pn
Mongolia Exterior
Mongolia

Overton window n
ventana Overton ventana de Overton

Ovid /ˈɑvɪd/ /ˈɒvɪd/ 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

Oymyakon pn
Oimiakón
village in Sakha Republic

PAH n
HAP
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

PAS n
SAP
parental alienation syndrome

PC /ˌpiː ˈsiː/ n
PC
initialism of personal computer

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
pIE
Proto-Indo-European

PLC n
S.A.
public limited company

PMD n
VMP
personal mobility device

PMS n
SMP
premenstrual syndrome

PNA pn
ANP
Palestinian National Authority

PPE n
EPI
personal protective equipment

PRC pn
RPC
abbreviation of People’s Republic of China

PS n
P. D. PD
addendum to a letter

Pachamama pn
Pachamama
goddess

Pachuca pn
Pachuca de Soto
Mexican city

Pacific Northwest pn
Noroeste Pacífico
region of North America

Pacific Ocean pn
océano Pacífico Pacífico
the world's largest body of water

Pacquiao pn
Pacquiao

Padishah /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ n
padishá
(historical) a ruler of a Muslim country or state

Padua pn
Padua
city
province

Paeonia pn
Peonia
land of the Paeonians

Pagadian pn
Pagadían
city in the Philippines

Paiwan pn
paiwan
the language

Paki shop n
paki
corner shop run by a Pakistani

Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistán Paquistán
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
pakistaní paquistaní
of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
paquistaní pakistaní
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 or relating to Palau

Palauan n
palauano
someone from Palau

Palencia /pəˈlɛnsiə/ 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/ pn
Paleolítico
Old Stone Age

Palermitan adj
palermitano
of Palermo

Palermitan n
palermitana palermitano
someone from Palermo

Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Palestina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British entity
historical: former British Mandate
historical: Roman province

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ adj
palestino
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ n
palestino palestina
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Palestinian Arabic pn
árabe palestino
Palestinian Arabic

Palestinian Authority pn
Autoridad Palestina

Palikir pn
Palikir
The capital of the Federated States of Micronesia

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ adj
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 grasshopper warbler n
buscarla de Pallas
Locustella certhiola

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
Palma, Majorca, Spain

Palmilla pn
Palmilla
Palmilla

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪ.ɹə/ pn
Palmira
ancient city

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ adj
palmireno
of, from or relating to ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena

Palmyrene /pælˈmaɪ.ɹiːn/ /ˈpæl.mɪˌɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.maɪˈɹiːn/ /ˌpæl.mɚˈiːn/ n
palmireño
native or inhabitant of ancient Palmyra or Palmyrena

Pamir pn
Pamir cordillera del Pamir
mountain range

Pampanga pn
Pampanga
province of the Philippines

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 /ˌpæn.æ.θɪˈniː.ə/ /ˌpænˌæ.θəˈni.ə/ pn
Panateneas
festival formerly held annually in Athens to honour the city’s patron goddess Athena

Panay /pəˈnaɪ/ pn
Panay
island

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

Panchimalco pn
Panchimalco
town

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Pancracio
saint

Pandarus pn
Pándaro
archer in Greek mythology

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology
Asteroid

Pandora's box n
caja de Pandora
a source of unforeseen trouble

Panenka n
penalti a lo Panenka

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Pangea
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Pangasinan pn
Pangasinán
province of the Philippines
pangasinense pangasinán
language

Pangkal Pinang pn
Pangkal Pinang
city in Indonesia

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ /pænˈɡlɔsi.ən/ adj
panglossiano
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Panhellenic adj
panhelénico

Panixtlahuaca pn
Panixtlahuaca San Miguel Panixtlahuaca
town

Pannonia pn
Panonia
province of the Roman Empire

Pantheon pn
Panteón

Pap smear n
frotis vaginal papanicolau prueba de Papanicolau
gynaecology: screening test

Pap test n
prueba de Papanicolaou
gynaecology: screening test

Papal States pn
Estados Pontificios
state

Papenburg /ˈpæpənˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Papenburgo
city in Lower Saxony

Paphian /ˈpeɪfɪən/ adj
pafio
of or relating to Paphos

Paphlagonia pn
Paflagonia
historical region

Paphos pn
Pafos Pafo
city in Cyprus

Papiamentu /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɑːpiəˈmɛntuː/ pn
papiamento
language

Papua /ˈpaːpwə/ pn
Papúa
the southern part of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /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

Paracas pn
Paracas
city
Paracas bahía de Paracas
bay
Paracas cultura Paracas
civilization
Paracas distrito de Paracas
district
Paracas península de Paracas
peninsula

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Paracelso
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Paráclito
the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.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

Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralímpico
of or pertaining to a Paralympian

Paralympian /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ /ˌpɛ-/ n
paralímpico paralímpica
one who competes in the Paralympic Games

Paralympic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪmpɪk/ /ˌpɛ-/ adj
paralímpico
pertaining to the Paralympic Games

Paralympic Games pn
Juegos Paralímpicos
international sports competition participated in by sportspeople with physical disabilities

Paralympics pn
Juegos Paralímpicos
synonym of Paralympic Games

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Paraná /pə.ˈɹɑː.nə/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑ/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑː/ pn
Paraná
state in southern Brazil

Paraíba /pɑːɹaɪˈiːbə/ pn
Paraíba
a state in north-eastern Brazil

Parañaque pn
Parañaque
city in the Philippines

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

Parnassus pn
Parnaso
mountain

Parramatta pn
Parramatta
suburb of Sydney
Río Parramatta
Parramatta River

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Partenón
ancient temple to Athena

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Partia
(historical) region

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ adj
parto
relating to Parthia

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ n
parta parto
person
parto
language

Parthian Empire pn
Imperio parto
ancient empire of Western Asia

Pará pn
Pará
state in northern Brazil

Pasargadae pn
Pasargada
ancient city of Persia

Pasay pn
Pásay
city in the Philippines

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /ˈpæskæl/ pn
Pascual
male given name

Pascal's wager pn
apuesta de Pascal
Pascal's wager

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ /ˈpɑːs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Cordero de Dios
Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice
cordero de Pascua Florida
the lamb eaten at Passover

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ /ˈpʌʃtəʊ/ n
pastún pasto
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtun adj
pastún
of or relating to the Pashtuns

Pashtun n
pastún
Pashtun person

Pashtunistan pn
Pakhtunistán Pashtunistán Pastunistán
geographic region historically inhabited by the indigenous Pashtun people

Pasig /ˈpɐːsiɡ/ /ˈpɑsiɡ/ /ˈpɑːsiɡ ~ ˈpɑːsɪɡ/ pn
Pásig
city in the Philippines
river in the Philippines

Passi pn
Passi
city in the Philippines

Passion /ˈpæʃən/ pn
Pasión
sufferings of Jesus Christ

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
Pésaj pascua
the one-day or multi-day biblical or Jewish festival

Pastafarianism n
pastafarismo
a parody religion

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Patagonia
geographical region

Patagonian /ˌpætəˈɡəʊni.ən/ adj
patagónico
of or pertaining to Patagonia

Patagonian cypress n
alerce alerce patagónico ciprés de la Patagonia lahuán
South American tree

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Patras
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] pn
Patricio
given name

Patrimonio pn
Patrimonio
city in Corsica

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

Paulist n
paulino
a member of the religious order associated with Paul of Thebes, the First Hermit

Paulistano n
paulistano
someone from São Paulo

Pavia /pəˈvi.ə/ pn
Pavía
capital
province

Pavo pn
Pavo
constellation of the southern sky

Pax Americana pn
Pax Americana
period of relative peace in the Western world

Peace Corps pn
Cuerpo de Paz
US volunteerism agency

Pechora pipit n
bisbita del Pechora
Anthus gustavi

Pegasus /ˈpɛɡ.ə.səs/ 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

Pelagianism n
pelagianismo
Christian belief

Pelagius /pɪˈleɪd͡ʒiəs/ pn
Pelayo
a given name of historical usage

Peleg /ˈpɛ.lɛɡ/ [ˈpʰɛ.lɛɡ] pn
Peleg
Biblical character

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleo
surname

Pelluhue pn
Pelluhue
town and commune of Cauquenes province, Chile

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponeso
region of Greece

Peloponnesian adj
peloponense peloponesio
pertaining to the Peloponnesus

Peloponnesian n
peloponense peloponesio
inhabitant of the Peloponnesus

Penelope /pɪˈnɛləpi/ pn
Penélope
wife of Odysseus
female given name

Peng pn
Peng
surname

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnjə/ pn
Pensilvania
US state

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentágono
headquarters of the United States Department of Defense

Pentateuch /ˈpɛn.təˌtjuːk/ /ˈpɪn.təˌtjuːk/ pn
Pentateuco
first five books of the Bible

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

People's Republic of the Congo pn
República Popular del Congo
African socialist state

Peor es Nada pn
Peor es Nada
Peor es Nada

Peralillo pn
Peralillo
Peralillo

Perez pn
Pérez
surname

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Pericles
Greek politician

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
perieco
ancient inhabitant of Laconia

Perm pn
Perm
city in Russia

Permian /ˈpəːmɪən/ pn
Pérmico
Permian period

Pernambucan adj
pernambucano

Pernambuco pn
Pernambuco
state

Peronism pn
peronismo
the ideology of Juan 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 /-jɒŋ/ /-ˈjɑŋ/ /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑn/ /ˌpɝpɪnjɑn/ pn
Perpiñán
city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Perseid /ˈpɜː.sɪ.ɪd/ /ˈpɝ.si.ɪd/ n
perseida
meteor of the meteor shower that appears to come from the constellation Perseus

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Perséfone
Greek goddess

Persepolis /pəˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɚˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɜːˈsɛpəlɪs/ pn
Persépolis
ancient city of Persia; its modern ruins

Perseus /ˈpɜː.si.əs/ /ˈpɜː.sjuːs/ /ˈpɜː.ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.si.əs/ pn
Perseo
mythical Greek warrior
Perseus Perseo
constellation

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Persia
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persa

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
gato persa persa
Persian cat
persa
person from Persia
Persian language

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
golfo Pérsico
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Persian cat n
gato persa
breed of cat

Persianization n
persianización
assimilation of Persian (Iranian) cultural values

Perth /pɜːθ/ /pɝθ/ pn
Perth
city in Western Australia

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Perú
country in South America

Perugia pn
Perugia Perusa
capital city of Umbria

Perun pn
Perún
Slavic god of thunder

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
peruano
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ n
peruano peruana
person from Peru

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
batará variable
bird

Pesoz pn
Pesoz
city

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] 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 /ˈpitɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑːk/ pn
Petrarca
Italian scholar and poet

Petrarchan /piˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkən/ adj
petrarquesco
of or relating to Petrarch

Petrarchan sonnet n
soneto italiano soneto petrarquiano soneto petrarquista
type of sonnet

Petrarchism /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ n
petrarquismo
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdɪʃ/ n
placa de Petri
dish used to culture bacteria

Petrograd pn
Petrogrado
Saint Petersburg

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropávlovsk-Kamchatski
city in Russia

Peumo pn
Peumo
Peumo

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Festo
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Phanerozoic adj
Fanerozoico
relating to the Phanerozoic eon

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
fariseo
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Pharsalia /ˌfɑːˈseɪli.ə/ pn
Farsalia
poem by Lucan

Phaëthon /ˈfeɪətən/ /ˈfeɪəθən/ pn
Faetonte Faetón
son of Helios

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Filadelfia
largest city in Pennsylvania

Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ pn
Filemón
book of the Bible
male given name

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Felipe
male given name
biblical persons

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ /ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ pn
Filipos
ancient town

Philippians pn
Filipenses
book of the Bible

Philippine Islands pn
Islas Filipinas
islands

Philippine Sea pn
Mar de Filipinas
sea

Philippine cuckoo-dove n
tórtola cuco filipina
Macropygia tenuirostris

Philippine eagle n
águila monera
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Filipinas
Republic of the Philippines

Philistia pn
Filistea
ancient pentapolis in the Levant

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ n
filisteo filistea
non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia

Philodemus pn
Filodemo
Ancient Greek philosopher

Philomena /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/ pn
Filomena
female given name

Phlegethon /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɒn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
Flegetonte
river of the underworld

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Nom Pen
capital city of Cambodia

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Fobos
mythology
moon of Mars

Phocaean /fəʊˈsiːən/ adj
foceo
of or pertaining to Phocaea

Phoebe /ˈfiːbi/ pn
Febe
moon of Saturn

Phoenicia /fəˈniːʃɪə/ /fəˈnɪʃə/ /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicia
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ adj
fenicio
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fenicio
inhabitant of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
fenicio
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Fénix
mythical firebird
Fénix Phoenix
capital city of Arizona, United States
Phoenix
constellation

Phoney War pn
guerra de broma
Phoney War

Phrixus /ˈfrɪksəs/ pn
Frixo
son of Athamas

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frigia
ancient kingdom

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ adj
frigio
of or relating to Phrygia, its people or their culture

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ n
frigio
native or inhabitant of Phrygia

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ pn
frigio
language

Phrygian cap n
gorro frigio
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Phthonus /ˈθoʊnəs/ pn
Ptono
Greek god of envy and jealousy

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

Piauí /piːaʊˈiː/ pn
Piauí
state in north-eastern Brazil

Picardy pn
Picardía
region of France

Picasso n
Picasso picasso
work of art by Pablo Picasso

Picasso pn
Picasso
Pablo Picasso

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

Pict /pɪkt/ n
picto
member of an ancient people of northern and central Scotland

Pictor pn
Pictor
constellation

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piamonte
region of Italy

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

Pijin /ˈpɪd͡ʒ(ɪ)n/ pn
neosalomonense pidgin salomonense
language spoken on the Solomon Islands, which is a form of Melanesian Pidgin

Pikachu /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ pn
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilato
Pontius Pilate

Pilates /pɪˈlɑːtiːz/ n
pilates
physical fitness system

Pillars of Hercules pn
Columnas de Hércules
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar

Pindar /ˈpɪndə/ /ˈpɪndɚ/ pn
Píndaro
poet

Pindus pn
Pindo
mountain range

Pinocchian adj
pinochesco
of or relating to Pinocchio

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ n
pinocho

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ 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

Piquet pn
Piquet

Piraeus pn
Pireo
city

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
pirandeliano
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello

Pisa pn
Pisa
city in Italy

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ n
piscis
Someone with a Pisces star sign

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ 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 /pləˈtɒnɪk/ adj
platónico
related to Plato

Platonic solid n
sólido platónico
Any one of five polyhedra

PlayStation n
playstation
series of video game consoles

Playboy Bunny /ˈpleɪbɔɪ ˈbʌni/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ ˈbəni/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ ˈbʌni/ n
conejita de Playboy
waitress at a Playboy Club

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Pléyades
Greek mythology
astronomy

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Pletón
Georgios Gemistos Plethon

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachiense
a subdivision of the Jurassic period

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ pn
Plinio
Roman praenomen

Plotinus /pləʊˈtaɪnəs/ pn
Plotino
Roman philosopher

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/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] 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 /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital and largest city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolia

Podolsk pn
Podolsk
city

Poincaré disk n
disco de Poincaré
hyperbolic plane

Pokémon /ˈpoʊ.keɪˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.ki.mɔn/ /ˈpoʊ.kiˌmɑn/ /ˈpoʊ.kə.mɑn/ /ˈpəʊ.kə.mɒn/ [-ke-] [-kə-] [ˈpo(ː)kɪmɒ(ː)n] n
pokémon
fictional creature

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polonia
European country

Polari /pəˈlɑːri/ pn
polari
Gay community slang

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polaris
α Ursae Minoris

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /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 Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia ortodoxa polaca
autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church

Polish People's Republic pn
República Popular de Polonia
former country

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

Polotsk /ˈpɒlətsk/ pn
Pólatsk Pólotsk
city in Belarus

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 /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Pomerania
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ adj
pomerano
of, or relative to Pomerania

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ n
pomerano
native or inhabitant of Pomerania
spitz enano
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz dogs

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Pompeya
a historical city
the commune in Campania

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Pompeyo
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic

Ponferrada pn
Ponferrada
city

Pontevedra pn
Pontevedra
city
province

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
póntico

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Ponto
a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea
god of the sea

Ponzi scheme n
esquema Ponzi
illicit money-making scheme

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

Porphyry pn
Porfirio
Neoplatonic philosopher

Port Isabel pn
Port Isabel Puerto Isabel
Port Isabel, Cameron, Texas, USA

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea

Port Said /pɔɹt saɪd/ /pɔɹt sɑˈiːd/ /pɔːt sɑˈiːd/ pn
Puerto Saíd
city in Egypt

Port Vila /ˌpɔː(ɹ)t ˈviːlə/ pn
Port Vila
capital of Vanuatu

Port of Spain /ˈpɔːt əv ˈspeɪn/ pn
Puerto España
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /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 /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /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

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
portugués
the language

Portuguese Republic pn
República Portuguesa
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
perro de agua portugués
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war /ˈmæn-/ /ˈpoɹ-/ /ˈpoɹ.tʃəˌɡiz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˈpɔː.tʃʊˌɡiːz ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ n
carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis

Portuguese oak n
carvallo quejigo rebollo
Quercus faginea

Portuguesism n
lusismo lusitanismo portuguesismo
Portuguese attitudes and beliefs
a word or phrase characteristic of Portuguese

Portuñol pn
portuñol
the language

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidón Posidón
the god of the sea

Potawatomi n
potawatomi
member of the Potawatomi people

Potemkin village n
pueblo Potemkin
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances

Potiphar /ˈpɑ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈpɒt.ɪ.fɑː/ /ˈpɒt.ɪ.fə/ pn
Potiphar
an Egyptian and captain of the guard

Poznan /ˈpɒznæn/ pn
Poznan
city in Poland

Pragian pn
Praguiense
a subdivision of the Devonian period

Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Praga
capital of the Czech Republic
praguense
attributive form of Prague

Praguer n
praguense
A native or resident of Prague

Praia /ˈpɹaɪə/ pn
Praia
capital of Cape Verde

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
pradial
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prakrit /ˈpɹɑː.kɹɪt/ pn
prácrito
any of Middle Indo-Aryan languages, derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages

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 /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ adj
presbiteriano
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ n
presbiteriano
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbiterianismo
form of Protestantism

Presidents' Day pn
Día del Presidente
federal holiday

Pressburg /ˈpɹɛs.bɚɡ/ pn
Presburgo
former name of Bratislava

Prester John pn
Preste Juan
legendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Pretoria
administrative 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

Pride /pɹaɪd/ pn
Orgullo
a festival primarily for LGBT people, usually organized annually within a city

Pride Month pn
mes del orgullo
LGBT celebration month

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 Peace pn
Príncipe de Paz
one of the titles of the Messiah

Prince of Wales pn
príncipe de Gales
royal title

Principality of Monaco pn
Principado de Mónaco
official name of Monaco

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
capital and largest city of Kosovo

Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Procopio
male given name

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

Promethean /pɹoʊ-/ /pɹəˈmi.θi.ən/ /pɹəˈmiː.θɪ.ən/ adj
prometeico
of or pertaining to Prometheus

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

Protagoras pn
Protágoras
pre-Socratic Greek philosopher

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ adj
Proterozoico
of eon from 2,500 to 541 million years ago

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Proterozoico
eon 2,500-541 Ma

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestante
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
protestante
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ 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 /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
protoindoeuropeo
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
protoindoeuropeo
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
protoindoeuropeo
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Italic pn
protoitálico
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Kartvelian pn
idioma común kartveliano idioma protokartveliano
prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Slavic pn
protoeslavo
Proto-Slavic

Proto-Vietic pn
protoviético

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
proustiano
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Provenza
region in France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ adj
provenzal
of or relating to Provence

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvɒnˈsɑːl/ /ˌpɹɒvənˈsɑːl/ pn
provenzal
dialect of the Occitan language

Proverbs pn
Proverbios
book of the Bible

Providence pn
Providence
Capital of Rhode Island

Proxima Centauri /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtaʊ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtaʊə.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 /pʒɛˈvɑːlskiz ˈhɔː(ɹ)s/ n
caballo de Przewalski
Equus ferus przewalskii

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Salmos

Psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ pn
Psique
Greco-Roman goddess

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolomeo Tolomeo
name of Greek origin

Pudahuel pn
Pudahuel
Pudahuel

Puducherry /ˌpʊdʊˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ pn
Pondicherry
Puducherry, India

Puebla pn
Puebla
archdiocese
municipality
state
Puebla Angelópolis Puebla de Zaragoza
city

Puebla City pn
Puebla de Zaragoza
capital of Puebla state

Puerto Galera /ˌpwɛɹtoʊ ɡɑ ˈleɪɹə/ pn
Puerto Galera
municipality of the Philippines

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ adj
puertorriqueño
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˌpwɛə(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ).təˈɹiː.kən/ /ˌpɔɹ.təˈɹiː.kən/ n
puertorriqueño puertorriqueña boricua
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Puerto Vallarta pn
Puerto Vallarta

Pulcheria pn
Pulqueria

Pumanque pn
Pumanque
Pumanque

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ pn
púnico cartaginés
language of Carthage

Punic War n
guerra púnica
war between Ancient Rome and Carthage

Punjab /pan.ˈdʒaːb/ /pə̃.ˈdʒaːb/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Punyab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ adj
panyabí
of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language

Punjabi /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ n
panyabí
language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India
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 /-im/ /puˈɹɪm/ /ˈpjʊəɹ-/ /ˈpʊəɹɪm/ pn
Purim
Jewish festival

Puritan /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ n
puritano
member of a particular Protestant religious sect

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

Putinism pn
putinismo
the political policies of Vladimir Putin

Putinist n
putinista
a supporter of Putinism

Putla pn
Putla
district
Putla Villa de Guerrero
municipality
Putla Putla Villa de Guerrero Putla de Guerrero
town

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Putler
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
federal territory and administrative capital of Malaysia

Putre pn
Putre
Putre

Pyeongchang /pjɒŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ /pjʌŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ /pjʌŋˈt͡ʃɑːŋ/ pn
Pieonchang
county of South Korea

Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Pionyang Pyongyang
capital of North Korea

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
pirenaico
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees

Pyrenean chamois n
gamuza rebeco sarrio
Rupicapra pyrenaica

Pyrenean ibex n
bucardo
recently extinct subspecies of ibex

Pyrenees pn
Pirineos
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrha /ˈpɪrə/ [ˈpʰɪɹ̠ə] pn
Pirra

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
French department

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 /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθɔn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
Python
Greek mythology

Pyxis pn
Brújula Pyxis
constellation

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Pärnu County pn
condado de Pärnu

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

Qataban /ˈkæ.təˌbɑn/ pn
Qataban
An ancient South Semitic-speaking kingdom in ancient Yemen

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Catar Qatar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
catarí qatarí
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.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 temblador
believer of the Quaker faith

Quakerism n
caquerismo
belief system of the Religious Society of Friends

Quaternary pn
Cuaternario
geological period

Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ pn
Quebec
province
city

Quechua /ˈkɛt͡ʃwə/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwə/ pn
quechua
language

Quechuan /ˈkɛt͡ʃwən/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃəwən/ adj
quechua
of or pertaining to the Quechua people or language

Queen of Heaven pn
Reina de los Cielos
Mary, mother of Jesus, as queen of Heaven

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ /ˈkwɛ̃ʔɪn/ pn
Quintín
male given name

Querétaro pn
Querétaro
state of Mexico

Quetzalcoatl /kɛtˌsɑl.koʊˈɑːt.əl/ /ˌkɛt.səl.kəʊˈæt.əl/ pn
Quetzalcóatl
Aztec deity

Quezon /keɪzon/ pn
Quezon
province of the Philippines

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Ciudad Quezon
city in Metro Manila, Philippines

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
Quidditch quidditch
fictitious ball game

Quilicura pn
Quilicura
city in Chile

Quindío pn
Quindío
department of Colombia
river in Colombia

Quinta de Tilcoco pn
Quinta de Tilcoco
Quinta de Tilcoco

Quintana Roo pn
Quintana Roo
state of Mexico

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ /ˈkiːtəʊ/ pn
Quito
capital of Ecuador

Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Corán Alcorán
the Islamic holy book

Qur'anic adj
coránico
relating to the Quran

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ adj
quebequés
of or relating to Quebec, its people, or its variety of French

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ n
quebequesa quebequés
native or inhabitant of the province or city of Quebec

Québécois /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑː/ /ˌkeɪbɛˈkwɑːz/ pn
francés del Quebec quebequés
Québécois French

RAM /ɹæm/ n
RAM memoria RAM
random access memory

RFID n
Auto ID RFID
radio-frequency identification (initialism)

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ /ɹɪp/ 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

RPG n
JDR
role-playing game

Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Rabat
capital city of Morocco

Rabbinic Judaism n
judaísmo rabínico
Rabbinic Judaism

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Raquel
younger daughter of Laban

Rafe /ɹeɪf/ pn
Rafa
equivalents of the diminutive for Raphael

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɒk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nəˌɹɔk/ pn
ragnarok
the final battle in Norse mythology

Rajasthan /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəstæn/ pn
Rajastán Rayastán
state in northwestern 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/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ 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 /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ 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
Raimundo Ramón
male given name

Reaganomics /ˌreɪɡəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌreɪɡəˈnɒmɪks/ n
reaganomía
economic idea

Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ 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 wicca reclamada
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 List pn
lista roja
list of endangered species

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

Redemptorist n
redentorista
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

Reform Judaism pn
judaísmo reformista
a form of Judaism

Reformation pn
Reforma protestante
religious movement

Regensburg pn
Ratisbona
city in Germany

Reggio Calabria pn
Regio de Calabria
capital
province

Regina /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ɹɪ.ˈd͡ʒi.nə/ pn
Reina
female given name

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

Rehoboam n
Roboam
Judean king

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
the lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Remus pn
Remo
the founder of Rome

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Renacimiento
14th-century revival
renacimiento
any similar revival
the period

Renata /ɹəˈnɐːtɐ/ /ɹəˈnɑːtʌ/ pn
Renata
female given name

Renaud pn
Renaud

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 Artsakh pn
República de Artsaj
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic

Republic of Austria pn
República de Austria
official name of Austria

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
República de Azerbaiyán
official name of Azerbaijan

Republic of Belarus pn
República de Belarús República de Bielorrusia
official name of Belarus

Republic of Bulgaria pn
República de Bulgaria
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of China pn
República de China Taiwán
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 Cyprus pn
República de Chipre
official name of Cyprus

Republic of El Salvador pn
República de El Salvador

Republic of Equatorial Guinea pn
República de Guinea Ecuatorial
official name of Equatorial Guinea

Republic of Estonia pn
República de Estonia
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
República de Finlandia
long form of Finland

Republic of Guatemala pn
República de Guatemala
official name of Guatemala

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
República de Guinea-Bissau
official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
República de Hungría
former official name of Hungary

Republic of Iceland pn
República de Islandia
conventional descriptive name of Iceland

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 Iraq pn
República de Irak
official name of Iraq

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
República de Irlanda
country

Republic of Kazakhstan pn
República de Kazajistán
sovereign state

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 Letters pn
República de las Letras
the intellectual community in the late 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the Americas

Republic of Lithuania pn
República de Lituania
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Macedonia pn
República de Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia

Republic of Malta pn
República de Malta
official name of Malta

Republic of Nauru pn
República de Nauru
official name

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 San Marino pn
República de San Marino
official name of San Marino

Republic of Serbia pn
República de Serbia
official name of Serbia

Republic of Sierra Leone pn
República de Sierra Leona

Republic of Singapore pn
República de Singapur
official name of Singapore

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 South Sudan pn
República de Sudán del Sur
official name of South Sudan

Republic of South Vietnam pn
República de Vietnam del Sur
underground government in South Vietnam

Republic of Suriname pn
República de Surinam
official name of Suriname

Republic of Tajikistan pn
República de Tayikistán
official name of Tajikistan

Republic of Texas /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk əv ˈtɛk.səs/ pn
República de Texas
former sovereign state

Republic of Turkey pn
República de Turquía
former official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of Türkiye pn
República de Türkiye
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

Republic of the Sudan pn
República del Sudán
official name of Sudan

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 /ˈɹu.bən/ /ˈɹuː.bən/ pn
Rubén
first son of Jacob
male given name

Reunionese adj
reunionés
of, from or pertaining to Réunion

Reunionese n
reunionesa reunionés
person of or from Réunion

Reus pn
Reus
Spanish city

Reutemann pn
Reutemann
surname

Revelation pn
Apocalipsis Revelación
book of Bible

Reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
Reverendo
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Romanización revisada del coreano
Romanization standard for Korean

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reikiavik
capital of Iceland

Reynold pn
Reinaldo Reynaldo Ronaldo
male given name

Rhea /ˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Rea
moon
goddess

Rhenish /ˈɹɛnɪʃ/ adj
renano
pertaining to the river Rhine

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rin
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Renania
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Renania-Palatinado
state

Rhinelander /ˈɹaɪnlændə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪnləndə(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
the area now occupied by Zimbabwe and Zambia

Rhodesian adj
rodesiano
from Rhodesia

Rhodesian n
rodesiano
Someone from Rhodesia

Rhodesian Ridgeback n
perro crestado rodesiano
breed of dog

Rhodian adj
rodio
of Rhodes

Rhodian n
rodia rodio
Someone from the island of Rhodes

Rhone pn
Ródano
river

Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddaniense
subdivision of the Silurian period

Rhône pn
Ródano
department

Riau Islands pn
Islas Riau
province of Indonesia

Ribadesella pn
Ribadesella
town

Ribagorza pn
Ribadesella
county
region

Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ pn
Ricardo
male given name

Richardson /ˈɹɪt͡ʃɚdsən/ pn
Ricárdez
surname meaning "son of Richard"

Richter scale pn
escala Richter escala de 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

Riffian n
rifeña rifeño

Rigel /ˈɹaɪd͡ʒəl/ pn
Rigel
star

Rijeka /ɹiˈjɛkə/ /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Rijeka
coastal city in Croatia

Rimac pn
Римац
surname
Rímac
crater
district
river

Rinconada pn
Rinconada

Ring of Fire pn
anillo de fuego cinturón de fuego
area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity

Rio Grande /ˌɹiːoʊˈɡɹænd/ /ˌɹiːoʊˈɡɹændeɪ/ /ˌɹiːoʊˈɡɹɑːndeɪ/ pn
Río Bravo del Norte Río Bravo
river between Mexico and Texas

Rio Grande do Norte /ˈɹiːəʊ ˈɡɹɑːndi dəʊ ˈnɔː(ɹ)ti/ pn
Río Grande del Norte
state in north-eastern Brazil

Rio Grande do Sul pn
Río Grande del Sur
state in southern Brazil

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ de ʒəˈneəɹəʊ/ /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Río de Janeiro
municipality
state

Rivas pn
Rivas
department of Nicaragua

Rivne pn
Rivne
city

Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Riad
capital of Saudi Arabia

Roadian pn
Roadiense
subdivision of the Permian period

Robert /ˈɹɑb.ɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Roberto
given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robín de los Bosques
legendary outlaw

Roblox pn
Roblox
the game Roblox

Rocco pn
Roque
male given name

Rocky Mountains pn
Montañas Rocosas
mountain range

Roderick /ˈɹɒdəɹɪk/ /ˈɹɒdɹɪk/ pn
Rodrigo Ruy
male given name

Rodinia pn
Rodinia
ancient world supercontinent

Rodrigues pn
Rodríguez

Rodriguez /ɹɑˈdɾiɡɛz/ pn
Rodríguez

Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ pn
Rogelio
male given name

Rogers pn
Rodríguez

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.jə/ n
rohinyá ruaingá
Rohingya-speaking people

Rohingya /ɹoʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹoʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪn.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ /ɹəʊˈhɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹəʊhɪŋ.jə/ pn
rohinyá ruaingá
language

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
gitana gitano
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
Romaní Romaníes
the Romani people

Romagna pn
Romaña
a historical region in northern Italy that formed part of modern Emilia-Romagna

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ adj
romano
of or from Rome
of or from the Roman Empire

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ n
romano romana
a native or resident of Rome

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ 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

Romandy pn
Romandía
French-speaking Switzerland

Romanesque /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ /ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk/ adj
románico
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
romaní caló
language

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Rumanía Rumania
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumano
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ n
rumano Rumano
official language of Romania
rumano rumana
native of Romania

Romanization /ˌɹəʊmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
romanización
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet

Romanoff pn
Románov
imperial dynasty

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romanos
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹoʊˈmænʃ/ /ɹoʊˈmɑnʃ/ /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
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, capital of Italy
empire

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 /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Romeo
character in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet pn
Romeo y Julieta
the tragedy

Romeral pn
Romeral
Romeral

Romulus /ˈrɒmjʊləs/ pn
Rómulo
legendary founder of Rome

Roncalese pn
roncalés

Rondônia /ɹɒnˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Rondonia
state in north-western Brazil

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

Roraima /ɹəʊˈɹaɪmə/ pn
Roraima
state of northern Brazil

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃɑːk 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 (h)əˈʃɑnə/ /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-on-Don pn
Rostov del Don
city in Russia

Rotterdam /ˈɹɒtə(ɹ)ˌdæm/ 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

Rousseau /ɹuˈsoʊ/ /ˈɹuːsəʊ/ pn
Rousseau
surname

Rousseauian /ɹuˈsoʊɪən/ /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ adj
rousseauniano
of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Roussillon /ˌɹuːsiːˈjoʊn/ /ˌɹuːsiːˈjən/ pn
Rosellón
region of Occitanie

Rovaniemi /ˈɹəʊvənɪəmɪ/ pn
Rovaniemi
city and municipality in Lapland

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

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Rubicón
small river in northeastern Italy

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/ /ɹʌs/ pn
Rus
people
Rutenia
medieval East Slavic state

Ruscism /ˈɹʌʃɪzm/ pn
ruscismo
(politics, neologism, slang, derogatory) Russian fascism

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Rusia
country in Eastern Europe and North Asia

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
ruso
of or pertaining to Russia
of or pertaining to Rus

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
rusa ruso
person from Russia

Russian Blue n
azul ruso
cat breed

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 Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
República Socialista Federativa Soviética de Rusia
official name for modern day Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union

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 /ˈɹuːsɪˌfaɪ̯/ /ˈɹʌsɪˌfaɪ̯/ v
rusificar
to make or become more Russian

Russo- /ˈɹuːsoʊ/ /ˈɹʌsoʊ/ prefix
ruso-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russo-Japanese adj
ruso-japonés
Of or pertaining to both Russia and Japan

Russophile /ɹʊsɛʊ̯ˈfɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹuːsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʊsɛʊ̯fɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)faɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌʃəfaɪ̯l/ n
rusófilo
person who loves the culture of Russia

Russophilia /ˌɹʌsəˈfɪli.ə/ n
rusofilia
a strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Russia

Russophobe /ˈɹuːsəfoʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)fəʊ̯b/ /ˈɹʌsəfoʊ̯b/ n
rusófobo
one who hates or fears Russians

Russophobia n
rusofobia
the fear or hatred of Russia or Russians

Russophone n
rusohablante rusófona rusófono
someone who speaks Russian

Rusyn /ˈruːsɪn/ adj
rusino
of or pertaining to the Rusyn people, culture, or language

Rusyn /ˈruːsɪn/ n
rusino
member of a people

Rusyn /ˈruːsɪn/ pn
rusino
East Slavic language

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut Ruth
female given name
book of the Bible

Ruthenia /ɹuːˈθiː.ni.ə/ pn
Rutenia
alternative name of Rus

Ruthenian adj
ruteno
of or related to Ruthenia

Rutland beauty n
correhuela mayor campanilla blanca campanilla de los cercados correhuela de cercas hiedra campana campanilla
species of bindweed

Ruy Lopez pn
apertura española
a common chess opening

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ 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 /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Isla de la Reunión
island in the Indian Ocean to the west of Mauritius and to the east of Madagascar
Reunión
Overseas department of France

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/ /ˈsnɑːfuː/ n
confusión
ridiculously chaotic situation

SOB /ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ n
hdp
son of a bitch (abbreviation)

SSR n
RSS
abbreviation of Soviet Socialist Republic

STD n
ETS ITS
sexually transmitted disease

STEM n
CTIM
acronym of science, technology, engineering, mathematics

STS pn
transbordador espacial
Space Transportation System

Saarland pn
Sarre
state

Saba /ˈseɪ.bə/ pn
Saba
island

Sabbat n
sabato
religious meeting

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
aquelarre
witches' Sabbath
domingo
Sunday (most denominations of Christianity)
sábado sabbat
Saturday (Judaism, some denominations of Christianity)

Sabbath-day n
día sábado
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sabina pn
Sébrina
female given name

Sachertorte / ˈzɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
tarta Sacher
type of chocolate torte

Sacramento pn
Sacramento
Sacramento, the capital city of California

Sadducee n
saduceo
member of an ancient Jewish sect

Safavid adj
safávida
relating to the Safavid dynasty

Sagitta /səˈd͡ʒɪt.ə/ /səˈɡɪt.ə/ pn
Sagita
constellation

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ n
sagitario
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Sagitario
astrological sign
constellation

Sagunto pn
Sagunto
town in Spain

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Sáhara Sahara
desert

Sahel /səˈhɛl/ pn
Sahel
A region in Africa

Sahelian adj
saheliano
of or pertaining to the Sahel

Sahelian n
saheliano
native or inhabitant of the Sahel

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

Saigon /ˈsaɪɡɒn/ pn
Saigón
former name of Ho Chi Minh City

Saimaa ringed seal n
foca anillada de Saimaa
subspecies of the ringed seal, living only in Lake Saimaa

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
San Santa Santo
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's Day pn
fiesta de San Andrés fiesta de San Andrés Apóstol

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 David's Day pn
Día de San David
the feast day of Saint David, patron saint of Wales

Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ 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 ən 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 /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Santa María
Mary, mother of Jesus

Saint Michael pn
San Miguel
equivalent of Saint Michael

Saint Nicholas pn
San Nicolás
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and mariners

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 /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
Día de San Valentín Día de los Enamorados San Valentín
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
San Vicente y las Granadinas
country in the Caribbean

Saint-Denis pn
Saint-Denis
capital city of Réunion

Sainz pn
Sainz

Saiva n
shivaísta
worshiper of Siva or practicer of Shaivism

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ /ˌsæx-/ 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 /ˌsæləˈmæŋkə/ 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 /ˈsælvədɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Salvador
Brazilian state capital of Bahia
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 /ˈsɑltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ /ˈsɔːltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Salzburgo
city
modern Austrian state

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ [səˈmɛənθə] pn
Samanta
female given name

Samar /ˈsɑmɑɹ/ /ˈsɑːmɑː/ pn
Sámar
island

Samara pn
Samara
city in Russia

Samaria /səˈmæː.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛə.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ə/ 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

Sambian adj
sambiano
of or pertaining to Sambians

Sambian n
sambiano
member of a Prussian tribe

Samegrelo pn
Megrelia Mingrelia
province in the country of Georgia

Samhain /ˈsaʊ.wən/ /ˈsaʊ.wɪn/ pn
Samonis
holiday

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ 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 /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoano
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
samoano samoana
person

Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Samogitia
Samogitia

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ adj
samogitiano
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃən/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃən/ pn
samogitiano
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samothrace pn
Samotracia
island

Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
samotracio
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace

Samoyedic /ˈsamɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsamə(ʊ)ˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmoʊˌjɛdɪk/ /ˈsæmɔɪ̯ˌ(j)ɛdɪk/ /ˈsæməˌjɛdɪk/ adj
samoyedo
of or pertaining to these languages

Sampaloc pn
Sampaloc
district of Manila

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Sansón
Israelite judge
given name
sansón
very strong man

Samsung /ˈsæm.sʊŋ/ /ˈsæm.sʌŋ/ pn
Samsung
South Korean conglomerate company

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
one of two books of the Bible
biblical person
Samuel Samu
male given name

San Andrés Chicahuaxtla pn
San Andrés Chichuaxtla

San Antonio /sænənˈtoʊnioʊ/ pn
San Antonio
Texan city

San Cristobal pn
San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal de La Laguna pn
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
city

San Diegan n
sandieguina sandieguino
someone from San Diego

San Franciscan n
San Francisqueño
a native of San Francisco

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
San Francisco, California city

San Francisco Peaks pn
sierra de San Francisco
mountain range

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ /ˌsæn.oʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San José
a city in California, USA

San Jose del Monte pn
San José del Monte
city in the Philippines

San José pn
San José
the capital of Costa Rica

San Juan pn
San Juan
various city and province names

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 Marinese adj
sanmarinense

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
Republic of San Marino
capital city

San Martín Itunyoso pn
Itunyoso San Martín San Martín Itunyoso
town
San Martín Itunyoso
municipality

San Melchor Betaza pn
San Melchor Betaza
a municipality of Oaxaca, Mexico

San Pablo Tacachico pn
San Pablo Tacachico
town in El Salvador

San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula pn
San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula Teposcolula
municipality
town

San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
capital of El Salvador

San Salvador Island /ˌsæn ˈsælvədɔːɹ ˈaɪlənd/ pn
Guanahaní San Salvador isla
Columbus's island
San Salvador
Bahamian island and district

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

Sanaa pn
Saná
capital of Yemen

Sanchez pn
Sánchez

Sandinista n
sandinista
member of the Sandinista National Liberation Front

Sandwich tern n
charrán patinegro
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sanhedrin /sænhid͡ʒɹɪn/ n
sanedrín
the assembly of seventy-one judges sitting in Jerusalem

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sánscrito
language

Santa Catarina pn
Santa Catarina
state in southern Brazil

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
Viejito Pascuero Papá Noel San Nicolás Santa Claus
fictional figure

Santa Cruz de Tenerife pn
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
city
province

Santa Fe /ˌsæntə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Santa Fe
capital city of New Mexico

Santa Fé pn
Santa Fe
city

Santa Gloria pn
Santa Gloria
former name of Saint Ann's Bay

Santiago /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ /sɑntiˈɑɡoʊ/ pn
Santiago de Chile Santiago
city in Chile
Santiago isla
Ecuadorian island

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 /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Safo
Greek female name

Sapporo pn
Sapporo
a city of Japan

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
sarraceno sarracena
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE
Arab or any Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades

Saragossan adj
zaragozano
from Saragossa

Saragossan n
zaragozana zaragozano
someone from Saragossa

Saraguro n
saragura saraguro
person

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ pn
Sara
given name from Hebrew
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

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Sarajevo
city

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

Sardinian warbler n
curruca cabecinegra curruca de los brunos
Sylvia melanocephala

Sargasso Sea pn
Mar de los Sargazos
an elongated area in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean

Sargon pn
Sargón
emperor

Sarkozy /sɑɹˈkoʊzi/ /sɑːˈkəʊzi/ pn
Sarcosí Sarkozy
surname

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Sasquatch /ˈsæskwæt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɒt͡ʃ/ n
Sascuache
a hairy humanoid creature

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 /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Satanás Satán
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
satanismo
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
devil worship

Satanist n
satanista
one who identifies with Satanism
one who worships Satan

Satu Mare pn
Satu Mare
city in Romania

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ /ˈsæɾədæɪ/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] n
sábado
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Saturno
god
planet

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ adj
saudita saudí
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ n
saudí saudita
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Arabia Saudita Arabia Saudí
country in the Middle East

Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Saulo
Hebrew name of Paul
Saúl
first king of Israel
male given name

Savi's warbler n
buscarla unicolor
Locustella luscinioides

Savior pn
Salvador
(Christianity) Jesus Christ

Savoie pn
Saboya
department of France

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Saboya
a historical region of western Europe

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ adj
sajón
of Saxons, Saxony or Saxon language

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
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 or relating to Scandinavia
of or relating the North Germanic family of languages

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
escandinavo escandinava
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Escandinavia
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Escania
historical region currently part of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Scheherezade Scheherezada Sherazade Sherezade
female given name

Scheldt /skɛlt/ /ʃɛlt/ pn
Escalda
river

Schengen Area pn
espacio de Schengen
group of European countries

Schlegel diagram n
diagrama de Schlegel
projection of a polytope from n-dimensional space to n-1 dimensions

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

Schumann pn
Schumann

Scientologist n
ciencióloga cienciólogo
follower of Scientology

Scientology pn
cienciología
belief system developed by L. Ron Hubbard

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ n
escorpiano
Someone with a Scorpio star sign

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 /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ pn
escoceses
people of 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/ pn
escocés
Lowland Scots language

Scots pine n
pino albar pino silvestre pino de Valsaín pino rojo
a pine tree

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
escocés
a man from Scotland

Scotswoman n
escocesa
a woman from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] adj
escocés
of a person
of or pertaining to Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
escocesa escocés
the people of Scotland

Scottish Deerhound n
lebrel escocés
Scottish Deerhound

Scottish English pn
inglés escocés
English variety spoken in Scotland

Scottish Gaelic pn
gaélico escocés
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scottish crossbill n
piquituerto escocés
Loxia scotica

Scottish terrier n
terrier escocés
breed of dog

Scrabble /ˈskɹæ.bəl/ 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/ /ˈsɪθi.ə/ pn
Escitia
region of Central Eurasia

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ adj
escita
relating to Scythia or Scythians

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ n
escita
an inhabitant of Scythia

Sderot pn
Sederot
city

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
mar de Azov
sea

Sea of Cortez pn
mar de Cortés
body of water

Sea of Japan pn
mar del Japón
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sea of Marmara pn
mar de Mármara 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

Sean /ʃɔːn/ pn
Juan
a male given name

Seax-Wicca pn
Wicca sajona
neo-pagan denomination

Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Sebastián
given name

Second Spanish Republic pn
Segunda República Española
Spain from 1931 to 1939

Second World pn
segundo mundo
countries aligned with the East during the Cold War

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Segovia /sɪˈɡəʊviə/ pn
Segovia
city in Castile and León, Spain

Segovian adj
segoviano

Segovian n
segoviana

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Sena
river of northern France

Selangor pn
Selangor
western Malaysian state

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Celina Selena
female given name

Selene /səˈlini/ /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Selena Selene
female given name
Selene
Greek moon goddess

Seleucia /səˈlu.ʃi.ə/ /səˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈlu.ʃi.ə/ /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃɪ.ə/ pn
Seleucia
city

Seleucid /səˈluːsɪd/ adj
seléucida
relating to the dynasty

Seleucid Empire pn
Imperio seléucida
Greek-Macedonian empire formed from the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Seleuco
Ancient Greek name

Seljuk /sɛlˈd͡ʒuːk/ /ˈsɛld͡ʒuːk/ adj
selyúcida
Of or pertaining to the Seljuk dynasty

Sella pn
Sella
Asturian river

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ pn
Salma
female given name

Semite /ˈsiː.maɪt/ /ˈsɛ.maɪt/ /ˈsɪ.maɪt/ n
semita
descendant of any of these peoples

Semitic /səˈmɪt.ɪk/ [səˈmɪɾ.ɪk] adj
semítico
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afroasiatic languages
pertaining to the Semites

Senate pn
Senado
Roman senate
senado
legislative body

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ n
seneca
tribe

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ pn
Séneca
Roman cognomen

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
senegalés
pertaining to Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
senegalesa senegalés
person from Senegal

Senkaku Islands /ˈsɛŋkɑːku ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Islas Senkaku
islands

Sennacherib /seˈnækərɪb/ /səˈnækɚɪb/ pn
Senaquerib
king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire

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 sefardita
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
septiembre setiembre
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septimania pn
Septimania
region of Gallia Narbonensis

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ 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 servio
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
serbio
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian
serbio serbia
person from Serbia

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ adj
serbocroata
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language

Serbo-Croatian /ˌsɜː(ɹ)bəʊkɹəʊˈeɪʃən/ pn
serbocroata
South Slavic language

Serbophile n
serbófila serbófilo
one who loves Serbia

Sergipe /sɜː(ɹ)ˈʒiːpi/ pn
Sergipe
state in north-eastern Brazil

Sergius pn
Sergio
male given name

Serpens /ˈsɚpənz/ 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 /səˈvæstəpoʊl/ /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 sevillana hispalense
someone from Sevilla

Sextans pn
Sextante
dim spring constellation of the northern sky

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ 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

Shadow Cabinet n
gabinete en la sombra
a senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
Shakespeare
English playwright

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪəɹi.ən/ /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ adj
shakespeariano
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works

Shakespearean sonnet n
soneto inglés soneto isabelino soneto shakespeariano
type of sonnet

Shambhala pn
Shambhala
a holy place

Shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Shanghái
Chinese municipality and port

Shango pn
Changó
orisha in Yoruba religion

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodiense
subdivision of the Silurian period

Shem pn
Sem
son of Noah

Shenyang /ʃɛnˈjæŋ/ pn
Mukden
a city of China

Shenzhen /ˌʃɛnˈd͡ʒɛn/ /ˌʃɛnˈʒɛn/ 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 /ˈʃiːə/ pn
chiismo chía
branch of Islam

Shiite /ˈʃiːaɪt/ n
chiíta
member of the Shi'a

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
sintoísmo
religion

Shintoist n
sintoísta
an adherent of Shinto

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ n
Syrah
variety of black grape

Shiraz /ʃɪˈɹɑːz/ pn
Shiraz
a city in southern Iran

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
shoshón
Amerind people

Shota pn
Shota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
martes de carnaval
day before the beginning of Lent

Shrovetide n
carnestolendas
period of three days

Shumen pn
Shumen
town

Siam /saɪˈæm/ pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamés
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 jay n
arrendajo funesto arrendajo siberiano
Perisoreus infaustus

Siberian thrush n
zorzal siberiano
Geokichla sibirica

Siberian tiger n
tigre siberiano tigre de Amur
Siberian tiger

Sichuan /ˈsɛt͡ʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.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 pn
defensa siciliana
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ pn
Sicilia
island in the Mediterranean Sea

Sidon pn
Sidón
city state of Phoenicia

Siegfried /ˈsiːɡ.fɹiːd/ /ˈsɪɡ.fɹiːd/ pn
Sigfrido
Hero of the Nibelungenlied who defeated the Icelandic queen Brunhild

Siero pn
Siero
city

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leona
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
sierraleonés
from or of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean n
sierraleonesa sierraleonés
someone from Sierra Leone

Sierra Nevada pn
Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Spain

Sierre pn
Sierre
municipality in Valais

Sikh /siːk/ /sɪk/ n
sij
an adherent of Sikhism

Sikh Empire pn
Imperio sij
empire

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ /ˈsɪk-/ 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

Silbo pn
el silbo silbo gomero

Silbo Gomero pn
silbo gomero

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /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 /ˈsɪ.mi.ən/ pn
Simeón
second son of Jacob

Simferopol /sɪmfəˈɹɒ.pəl/ /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferópol
city

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simón
male given name
biblical characters

Simon says n
Simón dice
children's game

Simonides /saɪˈmɑːnɪdiːz/ /saɪˈmɒnɪdiːz/ pn
Simónides
poet

Simplified Chinese pn
chino simplificado
Chinese written using simplified characters

Simran pn
Simran
unisex given name

Sinai /ˈsaɪˌnaɪ/ /ˈsiˌnaɪ/ pn
Sinaí
mountain
peninsula

Sinaloa pn
Sinaloa
state of Mexico

Sindarin pn
sindarin
constructed language

Sindhi /ˈsɪndi/ /ˈsɪnd̪ʱi/ pn
sindí
language

Sinemurian n
Sinemuriense
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Singapur
An island and city-state in Southeast Asia

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/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ adj
cingalés
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ /sɪnəˈliːz/ n
cingalés
the language
Sinhalese person

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ /sɪˈnɪtɪk/ adj
sinítico
relating to the group of Chinese languages

Sino- /ˈsaɪnoʊ/ /ˈsaɪnəʊ/ /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
chino- sino-
relating to China or Chinese

Sino-Korean adj
sinocoreano
being both Chinese and Korean

Sino-Vietnamese adj
sinovietnamita
pertaining to the Chinese-derived elements in the Vietnamese language

Sino-Vietnamese n
sinovietnamita
the Chinese-derived elements in the Vietnamese language

Sinocentrism /ˌsaɪnoʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsaɪnəʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsɪ-/ n
sinocentrismo
belief that China was literally the centre of the world

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

Sistine adj
sixtino
of or pertaining to Pope Sixtus

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sísifo
figure

Sixto-Clementine /ˌsɪkstəʊˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˌsɪkstəʊˈklɛməntʌɪn/ [ˌsɪkstəʊˈklɛmn̩tʌɪn] adj
sixtoclementino
of, pertaining to, or designating the Sixto-Clementine Vulgate or its text

Sjögren's syndrome n
síndrome de Sjögren
autoimmune disorder

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 /slæv/ /slɑːv/ n
eslavo eslava
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
eslavo
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavic studies n
eslavística
academic discipline

Slavism /ˈslɑːvɪzm/ 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 /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
eslovaco
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] n
eslovaca eslovaco
native of Slovakia

Slovak Cuvac n
tchuvatch eslovaco
Slovak Chuvach

Slovak Republic pn
República Eslovaca
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Eslovaquia
Slovakia

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
esloveno
adjective

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Eslovenia
country in Europe

Sloviansk pn
Sloviansk Sláviansk
city

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnʃən/ pn
eslovincio
extinct language of the Slovincian people

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Herrera Herrero
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smithsonian adj
smithsoniano
of or pertaining to James Smithson

Smolensk pn
Smolensk
city

Smurfette principle n
principio de la Pitufina
practice

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Esmirna
city

Snake Island pn
isla de las Serpientes
Black Sea island of Ukraine bordering Romania

Snickers /ˈsnɪkəz/ /ˈsnɪkəɹz/ 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 (h)waɪt/ /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 /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Sochi
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
República Federal Socialista de Yugoslavia
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
República Socialista de Vietnam
official name of Vietnam

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
mayéutica debate socrático método socrático

Sod's law /sɒdz lɔ/ pn
ley de la indefectible mala voluntad de los objectos inanimados
rule

Sodom /ˈsɑ.dəm/ /ˈsɒ.dəm/ pn
Sodoma
city in the Middle East

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /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

Solas pn
Solás
Spanish surname

Sologne /sə.ˈlɔɪn/ pn
Solonía
natural region of France

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomón
king of Israel
male given name

Solomon Islander n
salomonense
Somebody from the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Islas Salomón
a country in Melanesia

Solon /ˈsoʊlɒn/ /ˈsoʊlən/ /ˈsəʊlən/ pn
Solón
statesman and lawgiver

Solresol pn
Solresol
constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
somalí
pertaining to Somalia

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
somalí
a language
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Somalia
country in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland pn
Somalilandia
region
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

Sonoran Desert pn
desierto de Sonora
Sonoran Desert

Sony /ˈsoʊni/ pn
Sony
An international electronics and media company based in Tokyo, Japan

Sony pony n
sonyer
Sony fanboy

Sonya pn
Sonia
female given name

Sooretama slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso de Sooretama
bird

Sophia /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofía
female given name

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Sófocles
Greek dramatic poet

Sorb n
sorbio sorbia
member of a Slavic people

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorabo sorbio
language

Sorbonne pn
Sorbona
building in Paris
historic University of Paris

Soria pn
Soria
city
province

Sorsogon /ˈsɔr.sə.ɡɔn/ pn
Sorsogón
province of the Philippines

Soter adj
Sóter
title

Sotho /ˈsutu/ pn
sesotho
Sotho language

Sound pn
Sund estrecho de Øresund
strait that separates Zealand from Scania

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Sudáfrica
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
sudafricano
of, from, or pertaining to South Africa

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
sudafricano sudafricana
person

South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ 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 Atlantic pn
Atlántico Sur
south portion of Atlantic Ocean

South Australia pn
Australia Meridional
state of Australia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ 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 Georgia pn
Isla San Pedro
the island

South Holland pn
Holanda Meridional Holanda del Sur
province

South Island pn
Isla Sur isla Sur
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

South Korea pn
Corea del Sur
a country in East Asia, comprising the southern half of the Korean Peninsula

South Korean adj
surcoreano
of South Korea

South Korean n
surcoreano surcoreana
person from or descended from South Korea

South Levantine Arabic pn
Árabe levantino del sur
South Levantine Arabic

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
southern 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 Bug pn
Bug Meridional

Southern Cross /ˌsʌðə(ɹ)n ˈkɹɒs/ 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 Ndebele pn
idioma ndebele del sur ndebele meridional

Southern Ocean pn
océano Antártico océano Austral
the ocean surrounding Antarctica

Southern Rhodesia pn
Rodesia del Sur
former name of what is now Zimbabwe

Southern belle n
belleza sureña
American female archetype

Southerner /ˈsʌðɛnəɹ/ /ˈsʌðᵊnə/ /ˈsʌðᵊnəɹ/ n
sureña sureño
someone from the area that once formed the CSA

Southwest Asia pn
Asia del Sudoeste

Soviet adj
soviético
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 ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Unión Soviética
USSR

Sovietization n
sovietización
act or process of Sovietizing

Sovietize v
sovietizar
to adapt to the sociopolitical standards of the Soviet Union

Sovietologist n
sovietólogo
a person who engages in Sovietology

Sovietology n
sovietología
the field of study of the Soviet Union

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ /ˈsɔːjuːz/ n
Soyuz
a Soviet/Russian spacecraft

Space Race pn
carrera espacial
competition

Space Shuttle n
transbordador espacial
a space transportation system

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
España
country in Europe

Spanglish pn
espanglish espanglés ingléspañol spanglish
blend of English and Spanish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
español española
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
español castellano
of or pertaining to Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ n
españoles
people of Spain, collectively
hispana hispano
people of Hispanic origin

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ pn
español castellano
Romance language of Spain and the Americas

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
hispanoguineana hispanoguineano
someone from Spanish Guinea

Spanish Netherlands pn
Países Bajos Españoles
country

Spanish Road pn
camino de los españoles camino español
historical route used for military supply and trade, between northern Italy and the Low Countries

Spanish Sign Language pn
lengua de señas española lengua de signos española
language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate

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 influenza n
gripe española gripe de 18 gripe de 1918
influenza pandemic

Spanish omelette n
tortilla tortilla de papas tortilla de patatas tortilla española
omelette with fried potatoes

Spanishness n
españolismo
quality of being Spanish

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ 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

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
Región especial de Yogyakarta
autonomous region of Indonesia

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 /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ 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/ /ʃɹiˈnɑːɡəɹ/ pn
Srinagar
summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India

St n
S. Sta.
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
canal de San Jorge
channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
hipérico hierba de San Juan
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. John's /ˈseɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz/ pn
San Juan San Juan de Terranova
provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador

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 /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ 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] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Iniciativa de la Defensa Estratégica
Strategic Defense Initiative
La Guerra de las galaxias
epic space opera franchise

Star of Bethlehem pn
Estrella de Belén
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
estrella de David
symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
Bandera Llena de Estrellas
the national anthem of the United States

Start button n
botón Comienzo
button in some versions of the Microsoft Windows

Start menu n
Menú de Inicio
menu

State of Israel pn
Estado de Israel
country (official name)

State of Japan pn
Estado del Japón
de facto official name of Japan

State of Libya pn
Estado de Libia
country (official name)

State of Palestine pn
Estado de Palestina
state

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 Estrella
female given name

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛnˈdɑli.ən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
estendaliano
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Estefanía
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Esteban
biblical martyr
Esteban Estevan
male given name

Stigmata pn
estigmas
Stigmata

Stirling engine n
motor Stirling
type of heat engine

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Estocolmo
capital city 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
geographer, philosopher, and historian

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Bonifacio pn
estrecho de Bonifacio
strait between Corsica and Sardinia

Strait of Dover pn
Paso de Calais Paso de Calés estrecho de Calais
strait in the English Channel

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 Malacca pn
Estrecho de Malaca
strait between the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra

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 /ˈstɹæsbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Estrasburgo
city in Alsace

Strasserism n
strasserimo
political philosophy of Otto Strasser

Stygian /ˈstɪd͡ʒiən/ adj
estigio
of, or relating to the river Styx

Stymphalian bird n
aves del Estínfalo
man-eating bird

Styria pn
Estiria
Austrian state

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Estigia Estige Estix
river of the underworld

Suarez pn
Suárez

Subscriber Identity Module n
módulo de identificación del suscriptor
component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user

Suchitoto pn
Suchitoto
town in El Salvador

Sucre /ˈsuːkɹeɪ/ pn
Sucre
constitutional capital of Bolivia

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ 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 /ˈsuː.ɛz/ 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/ /suːˈxuːmi/ pn
Sujumi
capital city

Sulawesi pn
Sulawesi Célebes
island

Sultanate of Bengal pn
Sultanato de Bengala
empire

Sultanate of Oman pn
Sultanato de Omán
official name of Oman

Sumatra /suːˈmɑːtɹə/ 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 /ˈsuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈsuː.mɚ/ pn
Sumeria
civilization

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ n
sumerio
person

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
sumerio
language

Sumerogram n
sumeriograma sumerograma
Sumerogram

Summerland pn
summerland tierra de verano tierra veranal
afterlife

Sun /sʌn/ pn
Sol sol
star

Sundaland pn
Sondalandia
biogeographical region of Southeastern Asia

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ n
domingo
day of the week

Sunday best n
endomingado
person's finest clothing

Sunday driver n
dominguero
one who drives slowly

Sunil pn
Sunil

Sunni /ˈsʊni/ adj
suní
related to the Sunni branch of Islam

Sunni /ˈsʊni/ n
suní sunita
follower of Sunni Islam

Sunni Islam pn
sunismo
largest branch of Islam

Super Bowl /ˈsjuːpə -/ /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 /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
country

Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ adj
surinamés
of, from or pertaining to Suriname

Surinamese /ˌsʊəɹɪnəˈmiːz/ n
surinamés
person from Suriname

Surrey /ˈsʌɹi/ pn
Surrey
county in the south east of England

Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ pn
Susana
female given name

Susanna pn
Susana
biblical character

Suva /ˈsuːvə/ pn
Suva
capital of Fiji

Suwalki gap pn
corredor de Suwalki
gap between Kaliningrad and Belarus

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ 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

Svarog pn
Svarog
Slavic god of the sun

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 German
of or pertaining to the Swabian people

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
suabo
Swabian dialect of German

Swadesh list n
lista Swadesh
lists of vocabulary intended to be available in all languages, so-called "universals"

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
suajili swahili suajelí
language

Swazi adj
suazilandés
pertaining to Swaziland/Eswatini

Swazi n
suazi suazilandés
person from Swaziland/Eswatini

Swazi pn
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/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Suecia
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianismo
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ adj
sueco
of or pertaining to Sweden
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish massage n
masaje sueco
style of massage

Swedophone n
suecohablante suecoparlante
speaker of Swedish

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
suizo helvético
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 cheese n
queso suizo
cheese with holes

Swiss roll n
brazo de gitano brazo de reina pionono
type of sponge cake roll

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Suiza
sovereign country

Sydenham's chorea n
corea de Sydenham

Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ pn
Sídney
state capital of New South Wales, Australia

Sydney Opera House pn
Teatro de la Ópera de Sydney
performing arts centre in Sydney

Sydneyan adj
sidneyés
of or relating to Sydney, Australia

Sydneysider n
sidneyesa sidneyés
native or inhabitant of Sydney, Australia

Syktyvkar pn
Syktyvkar
city in Russia

Syldavia pn
Syldavia

Sylvester /sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ pn
Silvestre
male given name

Syr Darya pn
Syr Daria Syr Darya Syr-Daria Syr-Darya
river

Syracusan adj
siracusano
of, from or relating to Syracuse, Italy

Syracusan n
siracusana siracusano
person from Syracuse, Italy

Syracuse /ˈsɛɹəkjus/ /ˈsɪɹəkjuːz/ pn
Siracusa
city in New York state
city and port in the province of Syracuse, Sicily

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Siria
country in Western Asia

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

Szczecin pn
Szczecin Stettin
city in Poland

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
San Pablo Sao Paulo São Paulo
city and state

São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ 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

Sótuknang pn
Sotuknang
Hopi primordial creator

T cell n
célula T linfocito T
lymphocyte that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells

T-bone steak n
T-bone filete T-bone
the beef 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 T-shirt chema
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

TERF /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ n
TERF terfa
trans-exclusionary radical feminist

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/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ n
tele tv
abbreviation for television

TV guide n
guía TV
television listing

TV movie n
telefilme
movie made for television

TVaholic n
teleadicto
one addicted to watching television

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ pn
Tabasco
state of Mexico

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Tácito
Roman cognomen

Tacloban /tækˈloʊbən/ pn
Tacloban
city in the Philippines

Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ adj
tagalo
of or relating to the Tagalogs

Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
tagalo
language

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Taganrog
city in Russia

Tagaytay pn
Tagaytay
city in the Philippines

Taguig /tæˈɡɘɡ/ /tæˈɡɪɡ ~ taˈɡɪɡ/ /tæˈɡɪɡ/ pn
Taguig
city in the Philippines

Tagus /ˈteɪ.ɡəs/ pn
Tajo
Iberian river

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahití
island

Taichung /-t͡ʃʌŋ/ /ˈtaɪˈd͡ʒʊŋ/ /ˌtaɪˈt͡ʃʊŋ/ 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

Taino /ˈtaɪnoʊ/ pn
taíno
language

Taiowa pn
Taiowa
Hopi god

Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Taipéi
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Taiwán
East Asian country

Taiwan Strait pn
estrecho de Formosa 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 /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ adj
tayiko
of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajik language

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ n
tayiko
person

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ pn
tayiko
language

Tajiki Arabic pn
Árabe tayiko
the language

Tajikistan pn
Tayikistán
Republic of Tajikistan

Takayasu's arteritis n
arteritis de Takayasu
an inflammatory disease of unknown cause affecting the aorta

Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ n
Talibán
militia
talibán
member of the Taliban movement or its militia

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallin
capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ pn
Talmud talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Talmudic /tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑl-/ adj
talmúdico
related to the Talmud

Talossan pn
talosano
the language

Tamanaku pn
tamanaco
language

Tamara /tɑmɑɹə/ /təmæɹə/ /təmɛɹə/ pn
Tamara
female given name

Tamaulipas pn
Tamaulipas
state of Mexico

Tambov pn
Tambov
a city in Russia

Tamerlane /ˈtæməleɪn/ /ˈtæməɹleɪn/ pn
Tamerlán
Turco-Mongol conqueror

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamil
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language

Tamil /ˈtæməl/ /ˈtæmɪl/ n
tamil
language
person

Tamil Nadu pn
Tamil Nadu
state in southern India

Tamil Tigers pn
Tigres tamiles
guerrilla organization

Tampeño /tæmpeɪnjoʊ/ n
tampeña tampeño
someone from Tampa

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑk/ /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
tanaj
body of Jewish scripture

Tancred /ˈtæŋkɹɪd/ pn
Tancredo
male given name

Tang dynasty pn
dinastía Tang
Chinese dynasty

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Lago Tanganica
lake
Tanganica
territory, former country

Tangier /tænˈdʒɪə(ɹ)/ /tænˈdʒɪɹ/ pn
Tánger
a port city in northern Morocco

Tangut /ˈtɑŋ.ɡʊt/ n
Tangut
a people of China

Tangut /ˈtɑŋ.ɡʊt/ pn
escritura Tangut
the script used to write the Tangut language
idioma Tangut
the language of the Tangut people

Tania pn
Tania
female given name

Tantalus /ˈtæntələs/ pn
Tántalo
condemned Phrygian king

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

Taoiseach /-ʃək/ /ˈtiʃi/ /ˈtiʃək/ /ˈtiːʃi/ /ˈtiːʃəx/ [-sʲəx] n
taoiseach
head of the government of Ireland, comparable to a prime minister of a Commonwealth of Nations country

Taoism /daʊɪzm̩/ /taʊɪzm̩/ n
taoismo
religion developed from Taoist philosophy
taoísmo
Chinese philosophy founded by Lao-tzu

Taoist /daʊɪst/ /taʊɪst/ adj
taoísta
relating to Taoism

Taoist /daʊɪst/ /taʊɪst/ n
taoísta
a follower of Taoism

Tapachula pn
Tapachula
city in Chiapas, Mexico

Tarantian pn
Tarantiense

Tarantino n
tarentina tarentino
native or inhabitant of Taranto
tarentino
dialect of Neapolitan

Taranto /təˈɹæn.toʊ/ /ˈtæ.ɹən.təʊ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ən.toʊ/ pn
Tarento
city and province

Tarim Basin pn
Cuenca del Tarim
basin

Tarlac /ˈtɐːlæk/ /ˈtɑɹlæk/ /ˈtɑːlæk/ pn
Tarlac
province of the Philippines

Taroudant pn
Tarudant
city in Morocco

Tarragona pn
Tarragona
city and port
province of Catalonia

Tarsus pn
Tarso
city in modern Turkey

Tartarus pn
Tártaro
dark part of Hades

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzán
fictional character

Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
mar de Tasmania
part of the Pacific Ocean

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)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ adj
tártaro
Tatar (adjective)

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ pn
tártaro
language

Tatarstan pn
Tartaristán
Tatarstan, Russia

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
a hill in New Zealand

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Tauro
astrological sign
constellation

Tayabas /tæˈjɑbɑs/ pn
Tayabas
city in the Philippines

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Sastre
surname associated with "tailor"

Tayma pn
Taima Teima
oasis

Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Tiflis
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Chaikovski
surname

Tecpatán pn
Tecpatán
municipality
town

Tegucigalpa /tɛˌɡuːsiˈɡælpə/ pn
Tegucigalpa
capital of Honduras

Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teherán
capital of Iran

Tehuantepec pn
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec Tehuantepec
city
municipality

Teide pn
Teide
mountain

Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.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

Teletext n
teletexto
information retrieval system

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

Temple in Jerusalem pn
templo de Jerusalén
Temple in Jerusalem

Ten Commandments pn
Diez Mandamientos Diez Palabras decálogo Decálogo
religious ten commandments

Tenerife /ˌtɛnəˈɹiːf/ pn
Tenerife
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
mochuelo boreal lechuza de Tengmalm
species

Tengwar /ˈtɛŋ.ɡwɑɹ/ /ˈtɛŋ.ɡwɑː/ pn
Tengwar

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/ pn
Tennessee Tenesí
state

Teno pn
Teno
Teno

Tenochtitlan /təˈnɔt͡ʃtɪtˌlæn/ /təˈnɔt͡ʃtɪtˌlɑn/ pn
Tenochtitlán
capital of the Aztec empire

Teotihuacan /ˈteɪ.oʊˌti.wɑˈkɑn/ pn
Teotihuacán
archeological site
Teotihuacán de Arista
town

Tepelenë pn
Tepelenë
city in southern Albania

Tepenixtlahuaca pn
Santa Cruz Tepenixtlahuaca Tepenixtlahuaca

Teposcolula pn
Tepscolula
district

Tequixquiac pn
Santiago Tequixquiac Tequisquiac Tequixquiac
town and municipality

Terence /ˈtɛɹəns/ pn
Terencio
male given name

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Teresa
female given name

Ternate pn
Ternate
island in Maluku, Indonesia

Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ 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 /ˈtiːθɪs/ /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Tetis
moon of Saturn
mythology

Tetra Pak /ˈtɛtɹəˌpæk/ n
brik tetrabrik
type of food carton

Tetragrammaton n
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.tɑn/ /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tɒn/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
teutona teutón
member of a Germanic tribe
German

Teutonic Knights pn
Orden Teutónica
order

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ adj
texano
of or pertaining to Texas

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ n
tejano texano
an inhabitant or a resident of Texas

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ 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 /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Tailandia
country in Southeast Asia

Thais pn
Taís
female given name

Thales /ˈθeɪliːz/ pn
Tales
philosopher

Thalia /ˈθɑːliə/ /θəˈlaɪ.ə/ pn
Talía
one of the three Graces
the muse of comedy and idyllic poetry

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Támesis
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Tánatos
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanetian pn
Thanetiense

Thanksgiving /ˈθæŋksɡɪvɪŋ/ /θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/ pn
Día de Acción de Gracias
Thanksgiving Day

Thatcherism pn
thatcherismo
political ideology of Thatcher's governments

Thatcherite /ˈθæt͡ʃəɹaɪt/ 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 or film

The Game pn
El Juego
mind game

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
La Haya
Dutch city

Theban adj
tebano
pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θiːbz/ pn
Tebas
ancient city in Upper Egypt
city in Greece

Thecla /θiːklə/ /θɛklə/ pn
Tecla
female given name

Thelema pn
telema
spiritual and social philosophy

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Teobaldo
male given name

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Teodorico
male given name

Theodora pn
Teodora
female given name

Theodore pn
Teodoro
male given name

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Teófilo
biblical character
male given name

Theotokos /ˌθeɪoʊˈtoʊkoʊs/ /θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ pn
Deípara
Mary, mother of Jesus, as God-bearer

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
termidor
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Thermopylae /θəˈmɒpɪli/ /θɚˈmɑpɪli/ pn
Termópilas
narrow pass in eastern Greece

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Terón
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Teseo
hero

Thesprotian /θɛsˈpɹəʊ.ʃən/ n
tesproto
inhabitant or resident of Thesprotia

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Tesalonicenses
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Salónica
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Tesalia
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Tetis
the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Timbu
the 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 /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ 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 /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ adj
tracio
of or pertaining to Thrace, Thracians of the Thracian language

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ n
traciano tracio
Inhabitant of Thrace

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ pn
tracio
language

Three Amigos pn
Tres Amigos
Canada, Mexico, and the US

Thucydides /θjuːˈsɪdɪdiːz/ pn
Tucídides
historian

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Almendrita Pulgarcita
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Turingia
state

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
jueves
day of the week

Tiananmen Square pn
Plaza de Tiananmén
large plaza in Beijing

Tianjin pn
Tianjin
city in China

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tíber
river

Tiberius /taɪˈbɪəɹ.i.əs/ /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ pn
Tiberio
given name

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Tíbet
region in Inner Asia
shorthand for the Tibet Autonomous Region

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetano
of or pertaining to Tibet
of or pertaining to Tibetans
of or pertaining to the Tibetan language

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
tibetano
a language
tibetano tibetana
a person

Tibetan Buddhism pn
budismo tibetano
body of Buddhist religious doctrine characteristic of Tibet and surrounding areas

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 /ˈtɪf.əˌni/ pn
Teofania
female given name

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigriña
language

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
river in Southwest Asia

Tijuana /tiəˈ(h)wɑnə/ /tiˈ(h)wɑnə/ /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

TikToker n
tiktoker tiktokero tiktokera
TikToker

Tilt-A-Whirl n
Undulatadora
amusement ride

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Conchinchina
distant place
Tombuctú
city

Times Square pn
Times Square
wide intersection in New York City

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timon /ˈtaɪmən/ pn
Timón

Timor Sea pn
mar de Timor
sea between Timor and Australia

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 and largest city of Albania

Tiranan adj
tiranés
from Tirana

Tiranan n
tiranés
someone from Tirana

Tiraspol pn
Tiráspol
capital of Transnistria

Tironian note n
nota tironiana
one of M. Tullius Tiro’s many shorthand signs

Tirzah pn
Tirsá
biblical place
biblical woman

Tisiphone pn
Tisífone
Greek goddess of vengeance

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titán
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titán
moon of Saturn

Titania /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
Titania
moon of Uranus

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ adj
titánico
having great size, or great force, power, or strength

Titanomachy /ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməki/ pn
titanomaquia
mythological war between Titans and Olympian gods

Tithonian pn
Titonico
age, 152.1-145 mya

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Ticiano Tiziano
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Tito
Roman Emperor
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tivoli /ˈtɪ.və.li/ /ˈtɪ.və.lɪ/ pn
Tívoli
city in Lazio, Italy

Tlacoachistlahuaca pn
Tlacoachistlahuaca
city
municipality

Tlaloc /tləˈloʊk/ pn
Tláloc
Aztec rain god

Tlaxcala /tlɑːsˈkɑːlə/ /tlɑːʃˈkɑːlə/ pn
Tlaxcala
state of Mexico

Tlaxiaco pn
Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco Tlaxiaco
city
municipality
Tlaxiaco
district

Tlemcen /ˈtlɛmsɛn/ pn
Tremecén
a city in Algeria
province of Algeria

Toarcian pn
Toarciense

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobías
biblical character
male given name

Tocantins /ˌtəʊkənˈtiːns/ pn
Tocantins
state in central Brazil

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tocario
related to Tocharians

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ n
tocario
person

Tocharian /toʊˈkɑɹi.ən/ /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɑːɹi.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 /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ 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

Toi pn
Toi
Louisianan female given name

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ adj
tokelaués
Pertaining to Tokelau, the Tokelauan people or language

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ n
tokelaués
Person from Tokelau or of Tokelauan descent

Tokelauan /toʊkəˈlaʊən/ pn
tokelaués
Language

Toki Pona pn
toki pona
constructed language

Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokio Tokyo Tokío
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 /toʊlˈjɑti/ /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ /ˌtɒlɪˈatɪ/ 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 /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ adj
tongano
of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, Tongans or their language

Tongan /ˈtɒŋən/ /ˈtɒŋɡən/ n
tongana tongano
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent
tongano
Austronesian language

Tonkinese n
tonkinés
cat breed

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Torá Toráh
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torontonian /təˈɹɑn.toʊ.ni.ən/ /təˈɹɒn.toʊ.ni.ən/ n
habitante de Toronto
native or inhabitant of Toronto

Torrejón de Ardoz pn
Torrejón de Ardoz
city

Torres Strait pn
estrecho de Torres
a strait between Australia and New Guinea

Torrevieja pn
Torrevieja
city to the southwest of Madrid

Tortonian pn
Tortoniense

Tosk pn
tosco
Tosk

Totatiche pn
Totatiche
town

Totonicapán pn
Totonicapán
city

Tottori pn
Tottori
Tottori, Japan

Toulon /tuːˈlɒn/ pn
Tolón
city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Toulouse /tuːˈluːz/ /təˈluːz/ pn
Tolosa Toulouse
a city in France

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɒns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹɑns/ 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

Towers pn
Torres
equivalent surnames

Toyama pn
Toyama
a city in Japan

Trabzon pn
Trebisonda
port city on the Black Sea coast of north-eastern Turkey

Trachtenberg pn
Trajtenberg
surname

Traditional Chinese pn
chino tradicional
Chinese written using traditional characters

Trafalgar /tɹəˈfælɡə(ɹ)/ /ˌtɹæfəlˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Trafalgar
A headland in Province of Cádiz

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪ.d͡ʒən/ pn
Trajano
the Roman emperor

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistria
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transnistrian adj
transnistriano
from, or pertaining to, Transnistria or its people or culture

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transilvania
Transylvania

Trappist n
trapista
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Trento /ˈtɹɛntoʊ/ 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

Trier pn
Tréveris
city in Germany

Trieste /tɹiːˈɛst/ /tɹɪˈɛst/ pn
Trieste
city
province

Triestine adj
triestino
of, from or relating to Trieste

Triestine n
triestina triestino
a native or resident of the Italian city of Trieste

Trinidad pn
Trinidad
an island of the Caribbean

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad y Tobago Trinidad y Tabago
country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ adj
trinitense trinitario
of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian /tɹɪ.nɪ.ˈdæ.diː.ən/ n
trinitense
a person from Trinidad

Trinidadian and Tobagonian adj
trinitario trinitense
Of, from, or pertaining to Trinidad and Tobago or to the people or language of that country

Trinidadian and Tobagonian n
trinitario trinitense
A person from Trinidad and Tobago or of descent of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinitarian adj
trinitario
believing in the Trinity

Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
Trinidad
female given name
trinidad Trinidad
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead

Triple Goddess pn
triple diosa
Wicca: the trinity of the Goddess

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Trípoli
capital of Libya

Tripolitan /tɹɪˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
tripolitano

Tripolitan /tɹɪˈpɒlɪtən/ n
tripolitano
someone from Tripoli

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristán
male given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Tritón
god of the sea
seventh moon of Neptune

Troad /ˈtɹəʊ.æd/ /ˈtɹəʊ.əd/ pn
Tróade
historical term for peninsula in modern Turkey

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 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

Tropic of Capricorn pn
trópico de Capricornio
parallel of latitude 23°30' S

Trotsky pn
Trotski
surname

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

Trucial States pn
Estados de la Tregua
Trucial Oman

True Cross pn
Vera Cruz
cross on which Christ was crucified

Trump /tɹʌmp/ pn
Trump
surname

Trumpism /tɹʌmp.ɪsm/ pn
trumpismo
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump

Trumpist adj
trumpista

Tskhinvali /ˈtskɪnvali/ pn
Tsjinval
A city in Georgia

Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ n
tsonga
person

Tsonga /ˈsɒŋɡə/ /ˈtsɒŋɡə/ pn
tsonga
language

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ n
tuareg
member of the Tuareg people

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ pn
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/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ adv
martes
on Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
martes
day of the week

Tuguegarao pn
Tuguegarao
city in the Philippines

Tula pn
Tula de Allende
town in Mexico

Tumblr /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
tumblr
microblog on Tumblr

Tungusic /tʊŋˈɡʊsɪk/ 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 /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
tunecino
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ n
tunecino tunecina
person from Tunisia

Tunisian Arabic pn
árabe tunecino
Tunisian dialect of Arabic

Tupi /tuːˈpiː/ /ˈtuːpɪ/ pn
tupí
a Tupian language

Tupinambá pn
tupinambá
language

Tupperware n
táper tupper

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ 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
a speaker of the various Turkic languages
turco turca
a person from Turkey

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turquía
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkic adj
túrcico túrquico
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
turco
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
turco
official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish bath n
baño turco hammam
establishment

Turkish coffee n
café turco café arábigo
type of coffee

Turkish delight n
lokum delicias turcas
confection

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
turcomano turcomana
person from Turkmenistan or of Turkmen descent

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

Turner syndrome n
síndrome de Turner
disease

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toscano
of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
toscano toscana
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
region in Italy

Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankamón Tutanjamón Tutankhamon
Egyptian pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvaːluː/ /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ /ˈtuː.və.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
tuvana 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

Twelver /ˈtwɛlvɚ/ n
duodecimana duodecimano

Twelverism pn
duodecimanismo

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

Tyne and Wear pn
Tyne y Wear
county in North East England

Typhon /ˈtaɪfɒn/ /ˈtaɪfən/ pn
Tifón
monster with 100 heads

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 /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Tirol
state in the west of Austria

Tyrolean /taɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ /tɪˈɹoʊl.i.ən/ n
tirolés
someone from Tyrol

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
mar Tirreno Mar Tirreno
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tyumen pn
Tiumén
a city in Russia

Tzotzil pn
tsotsil
a Mayan language

Tétouan pn
Tetuán
city

U-turn n
cambio de sentido viraje en u vuelta en u
semi-circular turn

U.S. American n
estadounidense estadunidense
person from the United States of America

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
EAU
initialism of United Arab Emirates

UAV n
vehículo aéreo no tripulado
unmanned aerial vehicle

UBI n
ingreso básico
Initialism of universal basic income

UDI n
DUI
unilateral declaration of independence

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
ovni OVNI
an unidentified flying object

UHT milk n
leche UHT leche normal ultrapasteurizado
ultrapasteurized milk

UK /juːˈkeɪ/ pn
R.U. RU
abbreviation of United Kingdom

UN pn
ONU
Initialism of United Nations

UN Security Council pn
Consejo de Seguridad Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas
international organ

UNDP pn
PNUD
United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO /juːˈnɛskoʊ/ pn
UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UPS n
SAI
(initialism) uninterruptible power supply

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
EE. UU. EU
abbreviation of United States

US Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes Americanas
islands

US dollar n
dólar estadounidense dólar americano dólar de EE.UU.
official currency of the United States

US-American adj
estadounidense
of, from or relating to the United States of America

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
EE. UU. EUA EU
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

Uber /ˈuːbə(ɹ)/ n
uber
car ride requested using Uber

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

Ufa /ˈjuːfə, uːˈfɑː/ pn
Ufá
city

Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ugandés
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡændən/ /juːˈɡændən/ /jʊ-/ n
ugandesa ugandés
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugric /ˈjuːɡrɪk/ /ˈuːɡrɪk/ adj
ugrio
of or pertaining to a group of languages

Ugric /ˈjuːɡrɪk/ /ˈuːɡrɪk/ pn
úgrica
group of languages

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ucrania
country in Eastern Europe

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ucraniano ucranio
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ n
ucraniano ucranio ucrania ucraniana
citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
ucraniano ucranio
East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine

Ukrainian People's Republic pn
República Popular Ucraniana
the first state of Ukraine

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
República Socialista Soviética Ucraniana
the Bolshevik state of Ukraine

Ukrainophobia n
ucranianofobia
the fear of Ukraine or Ukrainian

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulán Bator
the capital of Mongolia

Ulan-Ude pn
Ulán-Udé
capital of Buryatia, Russia

Ulric /ʊl.ɹɪk/ pn
Uldarico Ulrico
male given name

Ulrica pn
Ulrica
female given name

Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uliánovsk
city

Umayyad adj
omeya
relating to the Umayyad dynasty

Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Umbría
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbro
relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
umbro umbra
an inhabitant of Umbria

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ pn
umbro
language

Umbriel /ˈʌmbriəl/ pn
Umbriel
moon of Uranus

Uncle Sam /ˌəŋ-/ /ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm/ /ˌʌŋkəl ˈsæm/ pn
Tío Sam
personification of the United States federal government or citizens

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /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 country in Eurasia

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/ pn
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
country in Western Asia

United Arab Republic pn
República Árabe Unida
former country

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Reino Unido Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte
sovereign state 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 /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Mexican States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ pn
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
United Mexican States

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ 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 Republic of Tanzania pn
República Unida de Tanzania
official name of Tanzania

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Estados Unidos
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 /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Estados Unidos de América Estados Unidos
a country in North 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 Austria pn
Alta Austria
state of Austria

Upper Egypt pn
Alto Egipto
Southern Egypt

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 /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Urano
planet
god of the sky and heavens

Urban pn
Urbano
male given name

Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
urdu
the Indo-Iranian language

Uriah /jʊəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Urías
biblical character

Urim and Thummim n
Urim y Tumim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Urmia /ˈɜːmɪə/ pn
Urmía
lake in Iran

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 /ˈɜː(ɹ).sjʊ.lə/ /ˈɜː(ɹ).ʃʊ.lə/ /ˈɝ.sə.lə/ pn
Úrsula
female given name

Urueña pn
Urueña
a village in Spain

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ adj
uruguayo charrúa
of Uruguay

Uruguayan /uɹuˈɡwaɪən/ n
uruguayo charrúa uruguaya
a person from Uruguay

Usenetian n
usenetiano
a user of Usenet

Ushuaian adj
ushuaiense
of Ushuaia

Ushuaian n
ushuaiense
someone from Ushuaia

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
estadounidense
usoniano
of Usonian architecture

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/ /ˈjuːˌtɔː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utica /ˈjuːtɪkə/ pn
Útica
Phoenician colony

Utraquism n
utraquismo
moderate Hussitism

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛxt/ pn
Utrech Utrecht
city in the Netherlands
province of the Netherlands

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uvalde /juːˈvældi/ pn
Arroyo de la Soledad Cañon de Ugalde
valley

Uyghur /ˈwiːɡ(ʊ)ə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
uigur
member of ethnic group

Uzbek adj
uzbeko
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language

Uzbek n
uzbeko
person

Uzbek pn
uzbeko uzbeco
language

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Uzbekistán
Republic of Uzbekistan

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
IVA IGV
initialism for value-added tax

VIP /vɪp/ n
vip
abbreviation: very important person

VOR n
VOR sala del VAR
video operation room

Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Vaduz
capital of Liechtenstein

Vaillancourt pn
Vaillancourt

Vaisheshika pn
Vaisheshika
school of Hindu philosophy

Vaishnava n
vaisnava
worshipper

Valdes pn
Valdés
Valdes, Asturias, Spain
surname

Valdez pn
Valdez
surname

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 /ˈvæləntaɪn/ n
Valentín
male given name

Valentinian pn
Valentiniano
a Roman cognomen

Valerie pn
Valeria
female given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Valhalla
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valladolid /ˌvaɪ.ə.dəˈliːd/ pn
Valladolid
city in Spain

Vallarta pn
Vallarta
surname

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Valle de Aosta
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
La Valeta 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

Van Halen pn
Van Halen
surname

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vancouverite n
vancuverita
native or resident of Vancouver

Vandal n
vándalo
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanesa
female given name

Vanir pn
Vanir
Scandinavian deities

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ 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

Varadero pn
Varadero
city in Cuba

Varanasi pn
Benarés Varanasi Varanássi
city in India

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 /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ adj
varsoviano
of, from or relating to Warsaw

Varsovian /vɑː(ɹ)ˈsəʊviən/ 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 Vaticano
State of the Vatican City

Vatican City State pn
Estado de la Ciudad del Vaticano
official name of Vatican City

Vaticanian n
vaticano
a person from Vatican City

Vaticanology n
vaticanología
study of Vatican politics

Vaucluse pn
Vaucluse
département

Vayu pn
Vāyu
god of wind in Indian religions

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
védico
Of or pertaining to the Vedas

Vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ n
vegana vegano
someone from Vega

Vela pn
Vela
constellation

Velcro /ˈvɛlkɹoʊ/ /ˈvɛlkɹəʊ/ pn
velcro
fastener

Veles pn
Veles
a city in the Republic of Macedonia

Venda /ˈvɛndə/ pn
venda
language

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ 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
veneciano
form of Venetian spoken in Venice
véneto
Romance language spoken in Veneto

Venetian blind n
persiana
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Venetic /vəˈnɛtɪk/ pn
venético
Venetic language

Veneto /ˈvɛnətoʊ/ pn
Véneto
region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /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/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] pn
Venus
goddess
planet

Venus comb n
aguja peine de Venus
Scandix pecten-veneris

Veps pn
vepsio
the language

Veracruz pn
Veracruz
city in Mexico
state of Mexico

Verdian adj
verdiano
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Verdi

Verkhoyansk pn
Verjoyansk
town in Sakha Republic

Vermont /vəɹˈmaʊnt/ /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ /ˈvɜːmɒnt/ [vɚˈmɑn(ʔ)t̚] [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
a state in the United States

Verona /vɪˈɹəʊnə/ pn
Verona
city straddling the river Adige in Veneto, northern Italy
province in the Veneto region of northern Italy

Veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ pn
Verónica
female given name

Versailles /vɚˈsaɪ/ /vɚˈzaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versalles
city in Yvelines, Île-de-France

Vesak pn
Vesak
Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪzi.ən/ /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

Via Crucis n
vía crucis
arduous experience

Viagra /vaɪˈæɡɹə/ pn
Viagra
trademark name of the drug, sildenafil citrate, used to treat erectile dysfunction

Vichuquén pn
Vichuquén
Vichuquén

Vicky /ˈvɪki/ pn
Viqui
female given name

Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Víctor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ pn
Victoria
female given name

Victoria Falls pn
cataratas Victoria
waterfall in Africa

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/ /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
victoriano
of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria or that period
of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period
of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period

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
sausage

Vienne pn
Viena Vienne
department of France

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ adj
vienés
of or relating to Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ n
vienesa vienés
inhabitant or resident of Vienna

Viennese waltz n
vals vienés
ballroom dance

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Vientián
capital of Laos

Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ 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 /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamita
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
vietnamita
Vietnamese person

Vietnamese /viˌɛt.nəˈmiːz/ /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
vietnamita
language

Vietnamese balm n
bálsamo vietnamita
Southeast Asian herb

Vigan pn
Vigan
city in the Philippines

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
vikingo
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Villablanca pn
Villablanca
Spanish city

Villarreal pn
Villarreal
city

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ 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 /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Virgilio
Roman writer

Virgin pn
la Virgen
Mary, mother of Jesus

Virgin Islander n
virgenense
person

Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Virgen María
Mary, mother of Jesus

Virginia /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia
state
female given name

Virginia stock n
mahonesa
flower

Virginian /vəˈd͡ʒɪnjən/ /vɚˈd͡ʒɪnjən/ n
virginiana virginiano
resident of Virginia

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Virgo
astrological sign
constellation

Visayan n
bisayo
person or nation

Visayan pn
bisayo
language

Visayas /vɪˈsaɪəz/ pn
Bisayas
island group

Visean pn
Viseano
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnú
the god

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ n
visigodo
member of an East Germanic tribe

Visigothic adj
visigótico
of or pertaining to the Visigoths

Vistula /ˈvɪst͡ʃʊlə/ 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 /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladimiro Vladímir
male given name
Vladímir
Russian city

Vladivostok /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/ /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ pn
Vladivostok
seaport in Russia

Vlax Romani pn
Romaní Vlax
Vlax Romani

Vltava /vəlˈtɑːvə/ pn
Moldava
a major river in the Czech Republic

VoD n
televisión a la carta vídeo bajo demanda
video on demand

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/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ 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

Vorarlberg /ˈfɔːɹˌɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Vorarlberg
the westernmost federal state of Austria

Voronezh /vəˈɹɒniʒ/ pn
Vorónezh
city in Russia

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vosgos
department of France
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

Vulcan salute /ˌvʌlkən səˈl(j)uːt/ /ˌvʌlkən səˈlut/ n
saludo vulcano
gesture of greeting among Star Trek fans

Vulgar Latin pn
latín vulgar
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Vulpecula
autumn constellation

Vänern pn
Lago Vänern
Swedish lake

Västerbotten pn
Vestrobotnia
province and county of Sweden

Vé pn
Ve
Norse mythological figure

WC /ˌdʌbəlju ˈsiː/ n
WC
abbreviation for water closet

WFP pn
PMA
World Food Programme

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
OMS
World Health Organization

WIPO /ˈwaɪpəʊ/ pn
OMPI
World Intellectual Property Organization

WMO pn
OMM
The World Meteorological 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
wagneriano
of, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, or his music

Wahhabism pn
wahhabismo wahabismo
branch of Sunni Islam

Wakayama pn
Wakayama
a city in Japan

Waldemar pn
Oldemar
male given name

Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] 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
valaco
related to Wallachia

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ n
valaca valaco
person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent

Wallia pn
Walia
king of Visigoths

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ 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
feast of witchcraft in German folklore

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Gualterio
male given name

Wanderwort /ˈvɑndɚˌvɔɹt/ /ˈvɑndɚˌvɚtɚ/ /ˈvɒndəˌvɔːt/ /ˈvɒndəˌvətə/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɔɹt/ /ˈwɑndɚˌwɚtɚ/ /ˈwɒndəˌwɔːt/ /ˈwɒndəˌwətə/ [-ɾɚ] n
palabra viajera
loanword that has spread to many different languages, often through trade or the adoption of foreign cultural practices

Wankel engine n
motor Wankel
type of engine

Waray-Waray pn
samareño
central Philippine Visayan language

Warholian adj
warholiano
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol

Warring States pn
reinos combatientes
era in ancient Chinese history

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Varsovia
capital city of Poland
metonym for Polish government

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington
name

Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ 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/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ 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 /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] n
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

Wellington boots n
botas de agua botas de goma
waterproof rubber boot

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

Welsh cake /ˈwɛlʃ ˌkeɪk/ n
pastel galés torta galesa
sweet griddle-baked flatbread

Welsh corgi /wɛlʃ ˈkɔɹɡi/ /wɛlʃ ˈkɔːɡi/ n
corgi galés
type of herding dog originating from Wales

Welshman /ˈwɛlʃmən/ n
galés
male native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
galesa
female native or inhabitant of Wales

Weltschmerz /-ˌʃmɜːts/ /ˈvɛltˌʃmɛːts/ /ˈvɛltˌʃmɝts/ n
weltschmerz
apathetic or pessimistic view of life; depression concerning or discomfort ith the human condition or state of the world

Wenceslaus pn
Venceslao Wenceslao
male given name

Wend n
vendo
member of a Slavic people from the borders of Germany and Poland

Wernicke's area n
área de Wernicke
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus

Weser pn
Weser
river in Germany

West pn
Occidente
Western world

West Asia pn
Asia Occidental Asia del Oeste
the westernmost region of Asia

West Asian adj
asiático occidental
of, from, or pertaining to West Asia

West Asian n
asiática occidental asiático occidental
a person from West Asia

West Bank pn
Cisjordania
territory

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengala Occidental
state in eastern India

West Berlin pn
Berlín Oeste
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Frisian pn
frisio occidental frisón occidental
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 Pakistan pn
Pakistán Occidental
western part of Pakistan

West Papua pn
Papúa Occidental
province of Indonesia

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia Occidental
US state

Westcentrism n
occidentalocentrismo
practice

Western Apache pn
apache occidental
language

Western Australia /ˈwɛstə(ɹ)n əˈstɹeɪljə/ pn
Australia Occidental
state of Australia

Western Europe pn
Europa Occidental
Western Europe

Western Regions pn
Regiones Occidentales Regiones del Oeste
Central Asia

Western Sahara pn
Sahara Occidental Sáhara Occidental
a territory in northern Africa

Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Samoa Occidental
the former name of Samoa

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

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ adj
westfaliano
pertaining to Westphalia or its people and culure

WhatsApp n
guasap guásap was wasap whatsapp wásap
message

WhatsApp v
guasapear wasapear whatsappear
to contact via WhatsApp

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
(idiomatic) the US presidency

White Russian n
ruso blanco
cocktail

White Sea pn
mar Blanco
a sea to the northwest of Russia

White's thrush n
zorzal de White
White's thrush

Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ n
Pentecostés
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
wifi
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wicca /ˈwɪkə/ 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

Wii /wiː/ n
Wii
video game console

Wiimote n
Wiimote
Wii remote

WikiProject n
wikiproyecto
collection of pages

Wikiholic /ˌwɪkɪˈhɒlɪk/ n
wikihólica wikihólico
person who devotes lots of time to a wiki-based project

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.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 /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.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 /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Guillermina
female form of William

Will /wɪl/ pn
Guille
diminutive of William

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ pn
Guillermo
male given name

Wilma pn
Vilma
female given name

Wiltshire /ˈwɪlt.ʃə(ɹ)/ pn
Wiltshire
inland county in England

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /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
Winnie Pooh Winnie the Pooh Winny de Puh
the fictional bear

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ [wəsˈkʰɑn.sn̩] [wəˈskɑn.sn̩] pn
Wisconsin
state of the United States of America

Wisconsin Dells pn
Wisconsin Dells
a city in Wisconsin

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Wolof /ˈwɒlɒf/ /ˈwəʊlɒf/ pn
wolof
language
people

Wolverhampton /ˌwʊlvəɹˈhamptən/ /ˌwʊlvəɹˈhæmptən/ pn
Wolverhampton
city

Wonder Woman /ˈwʌndə ˈwʊmən/ /ˈwʌndɚ ˈwʊmən/ pn
Mujer Maravilla
DC Comics character

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
salsa Worcestershire salsa inglesa
English condiment

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ pn
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 Health Assembly pn
Asamblea Mundial de la Salud
WHO governance body

World Health Organization pn
Organización Mundial de la Salud
UN public health agency

World Heritage Site n
Patrimonio de la Humanidad
place listed by UNESCO as being of significance

World Trade Center pn
World Trade Center
former complex of buildings

World Trade Organization pn
Organización Mundial del Comercio OMC
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
Primera Guerra Mundial
war

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] 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 /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslavia
a city in southwestern Poland

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiapingiense
A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wuhan /-ˈhæn/ /uːˈhɑːn/ /ˈwuːˈhɑːn/ pn
Wuhan
sub-provincial city in central China

Wuhan pneumonia n
neumonía de Wuhan
form of pneumonia

Wuhanese adj
wuhanés
of or pertaining to Wuhan

Wunderkammer /ˈvʊndəˌkamə/ /ˈvʊndɚˌkɑmɚ/ n
cuarto de maravillas
a cabinet of scientific curiosities in the late Renaissance

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/ [ks] [z] [ɡz] adj
equis

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
radiografía
photograph made with X-rays
rayos 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 /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Javier
male given name

Xbot n
pilero
Xbox fanboy

Xbox /ˈɛks bɒks/ 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 /ˈzɜːk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Jerjes
Xerxes I of Persia
Xerxes II of Persia

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkɔ.sə/ /ˈkɔː.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
xhosa
Xhosa language

Xiamen /ʃjɑːˈmɛn/ pn
Xiamen
a sub-provincial city in southeastern China

Xibalba /ʃiˈbɑːlbə/ pn
Xibalbá
the underworld in Mayan mythology

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Sinkiang Xinjiang
Uyghur autonomous region of China

Xochapa pn
Xochapa

Xueta n
chueta
descendant of Majorcan Jews

YHWH pn
Yahvé Jehová Yahweh Yavé
יהוה (tetragrammaton)

YOLO /ˈjoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.ləʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
solo se vive una vez solo vives una vez
you only live once

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Yavé
personal name of God

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
yakuto yakutio
language

Yakutsk pn
Yakutsk
city in Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Yalta
city in Crimea

Yamal pn
península de Yamal
a large peninsula in the Russian North

Yandex /ˈjæn.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Yangon /jæŋˈɡɒn/ /jæŋˈɡəʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡoʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡɑn/ pn
Rangún
largest city in Myanmar

Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Yangtsé
3rd longest river in the world

Yank /jæŋk/ n
yanqui
native of the USA

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
Yanqui
(baseball) player that plays for the New York Yankees
gabacho yanqui
native or inhabitant of the Northern USA
yanqui
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yankee land pn
Yankilandia
the United States

Yanukovych pn
Yanukóvich
Ukrainian surname

Yaoundé /jɑːˈuːndeɪ/ /jɑːˈʊndeɪ/ /ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ/ 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

Yecapixtla pn
Yecapixtla
municipality
town

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Ekaterimburgo
city in Russia

Yellow River pn
río Amarillo Huang He
Main river of the North China Plain

Yellow Sea pn
mar Amarillo
Asian sea

Yeltsin /ˈjɛltsɪn/ pn
Yeltsin
Russian surname

Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ 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 /ˌjoʊm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjoʊm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjoʊm-/ /ˌjɑm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɑm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm ˈkɪpə/ /ˌjɔm kɪˈpʊɹ/ /ˌjɔm ˈkɪpɚ/ /ˌjəʊm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjəʊm ˈkɪpə/ pn
Yom Kipur el Día del Perdón
Day of Atonement

Yoneda lemma n
lema de Yoneda
theorem which states that there is a natural isomorphism...

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 /jɒʃˈkɑː(ɹ) oʊˈlɑː/ pn
Yoshkar-Olá
capital of Mari El, Russia

Yosondúa pn
Santiago Yosondúa Yosondúa
municipality
Santiago Yosondúa Yosondúa sánchāu
town

Yosoyuxi pn
Yosoyuxi

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
YouTube
a video-sharing website

YouTuber /ˈjuːˌtjuːbə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːˌtuːbə(ɹ)/ n
youtuber youtubera youtubero
YouTube video creator

Young Poland pn
Joven Polonia
modernist movement in Poland

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 Honour pronoun
señoría
title used to address a judge or magistrate

Your Majesty pn
Su Majestad
term of address

Ypresian /iːˈpɹɛz.i.ən/ pn
Ypresiense
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yuan dynasty pn
dinastía Yuan
Chinese dynasty

Yucatec pn
yucateco
language

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

Yugoslav People's Army pn
Ejercito Popular Yugoslavo
military of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Yugoslavia Yugoeslavia
former country in the Balkans

Yugoslavian adj
yugoslavo
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
city in Croatia

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
capital of Croatia

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Zaire
former name of DR of Congo

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Zacinto Zante
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands

Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ 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 pn
Ciudad de Zamboanga Zamboanga
city in the Philippines

Zamboanga Chavacano pn
chabacano de Zamboanga zamboangueño
language

Zamboanga del Norte pn
Zamboanga del Norte
province of the Philippines

Zamboanga del Sur pn
Zamboanga del Sur
province of the Philippines

Zanclean pn
Zanclayense
earliest age of the Pliocene epoch

Zanzibar /ˈzænzɪbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Zanzíbar
island region

Zapotec adj
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 /ˈzɛbɪdiː/ pn
Zebedeo
biblical character

Zebulun /zəˈbju.lən/ /zəˈbjuː.lən/ /ˈzɛ.bjəˌlən/ /ˈzɛ.bjʊˌlən/ pn
Zabulón
ninth son of Jacob

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zacarías
book of the Bible
king of Israel
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Zelanda
province

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ pn
Zelda
female given name

Zemfira [zɛɱˈfiɹə] [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zen pn
zen budismo zen
denomination of Buddhism

Zen Buddhism n
budismo zen
the Zen denomination of Buddhism

Zenobia pn
Zenobia
female given name

Zenobius pn
Cenobio Zenobio
male given name

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sofonías
book of the Bible

Zephyr pn
Céfiro
Greek god

Zephyrus /ˈzɛfɪɹəs/ pn
Céfiro
The Ancient Greek god of the west wind

Zeppelin /ˈzɛ.pə.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
a person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ /ˈzaɪˌɒn/ pn
Sion
hill ("mount") in Israel

Zionism n
sionismo
Jewish nationalist movement

Zionist n
sionista
advocate of Zionism

Zipporah /zɪˈpɔːɹə/ /ˈzɪpəɹə/ pn
Séfora
biblical character
female given name

Zoar /ˈzoʊ.ɑɹ/ /ˈzəʊ.ɑː/ pn
Segor Zóar
ancient city

Zoroaster /ˈzɒɹoʊˌæstəɹ/ /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zoroastro
founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrian /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ adj
zoroástrico
relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
zoroastrismo
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zorro /ˈzoɹoʊ/ /ˈzɑɹoʊ/ pn
Zorro
fictional character

Zouave /zuˈɑv/ /zuːˈɑːv/ /zwɑv/ /zwɑːv/ n
zuavo
a Kabyle or French soldier in Kabyle dress

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
zulú
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language

Zumba /ˈzum.bə/ pn
zumba
dance fitness program

Zuni adj
zuñi
Of the Zuni people or their language

Zuniga pn
Zuñiga Zúñiga

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zúrich
city
canton

Zwinglian adj
zwingliano
relating to Zwingli

Zwinglian n
zwingliano
a follower of Zwingli

a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
un una
indefinite article

a /eɪ/ /æ/ /ɑː/ /ˈeɪ/ /ˈæɪ/ 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.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella a capela
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 closed mouth gathers no feet /ə ˈkloʊzd ˌmaʊθ ˈɡæ.ðɚz noʊ ˈfiːt/ /ə ˈkləʊzd ˌmaʊθ ˈɡæ.ðəz nəʊ ˈfiːt/ proverb
en boca cerrada no entran moscas
one who does not speak can be sure of not saying anything embarrassing

a creaking door hangs longest proverb
bicho malo nunca muere
something annoying or bothersome lasts the longest

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 friend in need is a friend indeed /ə ˌfɹɛnd ən ˈnid ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdid/ /ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪn ˈniːd ɪz ə ˌfɹɛnd ɪnˈdiːd/ proverb
en la mucha necesidad, se conoce al amigo de verdad
if a friend helps you when you are in need, they are a true friend

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 un pelín
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
un pajarito me dijo un pajarito me lo contó
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ adv
frecuentemente
often
mucho cosa mala un montón una barbaridad
very much

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
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 posteriori adv
a posteriori
in a manner that deduces theories from facts

a priori /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹaɪ/ /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/ /ˌɑː pɹiˈɔːɹi/ 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 /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/ 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 spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down /ə ˈspuːnfəl əv ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ) ˌhɛlps ðə ˈmɛdɪsɪn ɡoʊ ˌdaʊn/ proverb
un poquito de azúcar toda purga endulzará
An otherwise unpleasant situation can be pleasant.

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 phraseologicalUnit
un rato un rato largo
considerable amount

a watched pot never boils proverb
quien espera, desespera
a process appears to go more slowly if one waits for it

a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ /ə ˈwʊmən wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈmæn ɪz laɪk ə ˈfɪʃ wɪðˌaʊt ə ˈbaɪˌsɪkəl/ phraseologicalUnit
una mujer sin un hombre es como un pez sin bicicleta
a woman is capable of living a complete and independent life

a- /a/ /eɪ/ /ə/ prefix
a- an-
not, without, opposite of

a.m. adv
AM 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 Proteles cristatus

ab initio /ˌæb əˈnɪt.i.oʊ/ /ˌæb ɪˈnɪʃ.i.oʊ/ /ˌɑb əˈnɪt.i.oʊ/ adv
ab initio desde el principio
referring to the time from when a legal document comes into force

ab ovo /æˈboʊˌvoʊ/ adv
ab ovo
ab ovo

abaca /ˈæb.əˌkɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ /ˈæb.əˌkə/ n
abacá
plant

abacist /ə.ˈbæ.kəst/ /əˈbɑ.kəst/ /ˈæb.ə.kəst/ /ˈæb.ə.səst/ /ˈæb.ə.sɪst/ n
abacista
One who uses an abacus.

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
atrás hacia atrás
backwards

abaculus /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/ n
abáculo
a small tile

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ n
ábaco
device for performing arithmetical calculations
uppermost portion of the capital of a column
(obsolete) table or tray scattered with sand for calculating or drawing

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑːft/ adv
a popa
(nautical) on the aft side

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ n
abulón oreja de mar loco
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ n
desenfreno
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
abandonar
to leave behind or desert; to forsake
expulsar
to cast out, expel, reject
renunciar suspender
to give up control of, surrender

abandon hope all ye who enter here phraseologicalUnit
abandonad toda esperanza, aquellos que entréis aquí
supposed inscription at the gate of hell

abandon ship v
abandonar el barco
to leave or forsake a ship due to its impending doom

abandonable adj
abandonable
able to be abandoned

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
abandonado
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted
desenfrenado desinhibido
wicked, self-abandoned, given to sin

abandoner /əˈbændənə/ /əˈbændənɚ/ n
abandonador
one who abandons

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
abandono abandonamiento dejación desamparo
act of abandoning

abapertural adj
abapertural
not apertural; away from the aperture

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
(obsolete) to bring down (someone) mentally or physically
menguar suprimir
reducir
to lessen (something) in force or intensity
to lower (something) in price or value
to reduce (something) in amount or size

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
disminución
the act of abating or the state of being abated

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
matadero 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/ /ˈæˌbeɪ.ʃl̩/ adj
abacial abadengo
belonging to an abbey

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /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/ 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

abc conjecture n
conjetura abc
conjecture in number theory

abciximab /æbˈsɪk.sɪˌmæb/ n
abciximab
antiplatelet drug

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 /æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
abdomen vientre
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /əbˈdɒm.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.ˈdjus/ /æb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdjus/ /əb.ˈdjuːs/ /əb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdʒuːs/ v
abducir
transitive, obsolete: to draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ /əbˈdʌkt/ v
abducir
to draw away from its ordinary position
raptar secuestrar
to take away

abduction /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
abducción
physiology: movement separating limb from axis
logic: type of syllogism
rapto
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being
rapto secuestro
leading away, carrying away

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
raptor secuestrador
kidnapper
abductor
muscle

abecedary /ˌeɪ.bi.ˈsi.də.ɹi/ /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/ /əˈbil.jən/ /əˈbiːlɪən/ adj
abeliano conmutativo
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ n
grupo abeliano
group in which the group operation is commutative

abelmosk /ˈeɪblmɑsk/ /ˈeɪblmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ n
abelmosco
A. moschatus

aberrance /æˈbɛɹ.n̩ts/ /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
aberración
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude

aberrant /əˈbeɹ.ənt/ /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ /ˈæb.ə.ɹənt/ adj
aberrante
deviating from the norm
aberrante anormal
straying from the right way
anómalo atípico
deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal

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 alienación locura
partial alienation of reason
aberración enajenación enfermedad mental perturbación trastorno
minor or temporary mental disorder

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ /ˈæˌbɛ.sɪv/ n
abesivo
the abessive case

abessive case n
caso abesivo
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
ayudar
to support, uphold, or aid
incitar
to assist or encourage in crime

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
cómplice
accomplice

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
desuso suspensión suspenso
suspension; temporary suppression
esperanza expectativa suspenso
expectancy; condition of being undetermined

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
detestar abominar aborrecer
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /æbˈhɑɹ.n̩(t)s/ /æbˈhɔɹ.n̩(t)s/ /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩(t)s/ n
aborrecimiento repugnancia odio
extreme aversion

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɑɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ /əbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ adj
repugnante
detestable or repugnant

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
afrontar apechugar con
pay for; stand the consequences of
aguantar resistir durar permanecer quedar
endure without yielding
aguardar esperar
wait in expectation
habitar morar residir
dwell
permanecer quedar
stay
tolerar soportar
bear patiently; tolerate

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

abies /ˈeɪ.biˌiz/ /ˈæ.biˌiz/ n
abeto

abigail /ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/ n
doncella
lady's waiting-maid

abigeat /əˈbɪd͡ʒi.ət/ n
abigeato cuatrero
theft of cattle

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
habilidad
a skill or competence
habilidad capacidad
quality or state of being able

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ 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 /ˈæbd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæbˌd͡ʒɛkt/ adj
abatido
of a person: cast down in hope or spirit
abyecto
existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state

abjectly /-ˈd͡ʒɛkli/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛktli/ /ˈæbd͡ʒɛktli/ adv
abyectamente
in an abject fashion; with great shame; desperately

abjure /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ/ v
abjurar
to renounce with solemnity
to renounce upon oath

ablation /æbˈleɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˈbleɪ.ʃn̩/ n
ablación
surgical removal
taking away, 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 absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.səˈlut/ n
ablativo absoluto
linguistic construction in Latin

ablative case n
ablativo
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ n
apofonía
substitution of one root vowel for another

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
ardiendo en llamas
on fire
ardiente radiante resplandeciente
in a state of glowing excitement

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adv
llama
on fire

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] adj
capaz
permitted to
capaz hábil diestro
skillful
competente
legally qualified

abled /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/ adj
capacitado

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
capacitismo
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ableist /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪst/ n
capacitista
one who exhibits ableism

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/ /ˈeɪ.bə.li/ adv
hábilmente
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.ni.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
abnegar
to deny oneself something
rechazar
to reject, to deny

abnegation /ˌæbnəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
abnegación
denial; renunciation

abnormal /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/ /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
anormal
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms
not conforming to rule or system

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ɪt.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ət.i/ /ˌæbˌnɚˈmæl.ɪt.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/ [ʔəˈboʊːd̥̚] n
atraso espera retraso
obsolete: act of waiting
estadía permanencia
stay or continuance in a place; sojourn
morada residencia vivienda
slightly dated: residence

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
abolir abrogar quitar suprimir
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice
destrozar
to destroy

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.əst/ /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.nə.bl̩/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
abominable aborrecible
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
abominable hombre de las nieves
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas

abominably /əˈbɑm.nə.bli/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
abominablemente
in an abominable manner

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
abominar detestar
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
abominación
abominable act
abominación aborrecimiento repugnancia
feeling of extreme disgust
abominación maldad
something abominable

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ adj
aborigen indígena
original; indigenous

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
aborigen indígena
aboriginal inhabitant of a country

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
aborto
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
abortar
to miscarry

aborted /əˈbɔrtɪd/ adj
abortado
brought forth prematurely
checked in development at an early stage
rendered abortive or sterile

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
abortivo
producing miscarriage

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ /əˌbɔɹ.tɪˈfeɪ.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

abortion clinic n
abortorio
a clinic where abortions are performed

abortional /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩.l̩/ adj
abortivo
pertaining to abortion

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
abortera abortero abortista
person who performs abortions
abortista
person who advocates for or supports the legality of 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
medicine that causes abortion
that which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
abundar ser abundante
to be plentiful
to be copiously supplied with

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
alrededor
here and there
in circuit
on all sides
alrededor de
near; in the vicinity
nearly, approximately

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
a punto de
on the point or verge of
alrededor por
on every side of
cerca de
in the immediate neighborhood of
cerca de sobre
encima de
over or upon different parts of
sobre acerca de
concerned with, engaged in
sobre acerca de de
concerning

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 cambio de rumbo
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction
media vuelta cambio de rumbo virazón
reversal of direction or attitude

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
cambiar de rumbo
to change opinion or attitude
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
encima
over, on top of
sobre
more
sobre encima de arriba
in or to a higher place

above all
sobre todo por encima de todo ante todo más que nada máxime
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/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ adj
abrasivo
producing abrasion; rough
brusco irritante
rough and coarse in manner or disposition

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ n
abrasivo
substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing

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
abreviar compendiar condensar
to make shorter
abreviar resumir
to shorten or contract by using fewer words
privar
to deprive

abridged /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒd/ adj
abreviado
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
abreviación
compendio versión abreviada
shortened version

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
al exterior
without a certain confine; outside the house
al extranjero en el exterior en el extranjero
in foreign countries
en todas direcciones por todas partes
at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space

abrogable /ˈæb.ɹə.ɡə.bl̩/ adj
abrogable
capable of being abrogated

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
abrogar derogar
to annul by an authoritative act

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃn̩] n
abrogación
act of abrogating

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ adj
abrupto
botany: truncated
abrupto brusco
extremely steep
having sudden transitions from one state to next
abrupto brusco cortante
curt in manner
abrupto súbito repentino
without notice

abruptly /ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/ /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
abruptamente
in an abrupt manner
precipitadamente
precipitously

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ n
absceso flemón
cavity filled with pus

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ v
absceder
to form an abscess

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
abscisa
first of two coordinates

abscission /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩/ n
abscisión
act of cutting off

abscond /əbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
evadir fugar
to flee, often secretly
fugarse huir
to hide

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
ausencia
state of being away
inattention to things present
ausencia ausencia de hierro
fencing: lack of contact between blades
ausencia falta
lack; deficiency; non-existence

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
nadie sabe lo que tiene hasta que lo pierde
When someone or something is far away, one realizes how much one loves or misses them or it

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
ausente
being away from a place
not existing
ausente distraído
inattentive

absent /æbˈsɛnt/ v
ausentarse
to withhold from being present

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
distraído despistado desatento
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.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
absintio absenta
liquor
ajenjo
herb Artemisia absinthium

absinthin /ˈæbˌsɪn.θɪn/ n
absintina
principal compound found in wormwood

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ adj
absoluto
free from limitations or conditions
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
pure; unmixed
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
peremptory
completo pleno
free from imperfection; complete in itself

absolute humidity /ˈæb.səˌlut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
humedad assoluta
mass of water vapour in a given volume of air

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæb.səˈljut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
mayoría absoluta
>50% of the counted item, esp. votes

absolute monarchy n
monarquía absoluta
rule

absolute pressure /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈpɹɜ.ʃɚ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈpɹɜ.ʃɚ/ n
presión absoluta
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

absolute space /ˈæb.səˌlut speɪs/ /ˌæb.səˈljut speɪs/ n
espacio absoluto
physics

absolute superlative n
superlativo absoluto
absolute superlative

absolute temperature /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.tjɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.tjʊɹ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɜmp.ɹə.t͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut / /ˌæb.səˈljut/ n
temperatura absoluta
thermodynamic temperature

absolute time /ˈæb.səˌlut taɪm/ /ˌæb.səˈljut taɪm/ n
tiempo absoluto
unchangeable time

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈvæl.ju/ n
valor absoluto
numerical value of a real number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
cero absoluto
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolutamente totalmente
in an absolute manner

absolution /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ n
absolución
absolving or setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense
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
acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
absolutismo
political science: absolute or arbitrary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ adj
absolutista
of or pertaining to absolutism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
absolutista
one who favors autocratic government

absolutive case n
caso absolutivo
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolutory /æbˈsɑl.jəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
absolutorio
serving to absolve

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
absolver
to pronounce free or give absolution
absolver exculpar
to set free
absolver exonerar
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorber
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
(physics, chemistry) to take up by chemical or physical action
to suck up or drink in
to occupy fully
to consume completely
to assimilate mentally

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ /əbˈzɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj
absorbible
capable of being absorbed

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ /æbˈzɔɹbd/ /əbˈsɔɹbd/ /əbˈzɔɹbd/ adj
absorto ensimismado
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /æb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ /əb.zɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
absorbencia
quality of being absorbent

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ adj
absorbente
absorbing

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈzɔː.bn̩t/ n
absorbente
anything which absorbs

absorbing /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ adj
absorbente
engrossing

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.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

absorption spectroscopy n
espectroscopía de absorción

absorption spectrum /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ n
espectro de absorción
pattern

abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ /əbˈsteɪn/ v
abstenerse
refrain from voting
refrain from
retener
hinder, withhold

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ n
abstemio
one who abstains

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ 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.t͡ʃn̩/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
abstención
the act of abstaining

abstentionist /æbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.t͡ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ n
abstencionista
advocate of not getting involved politically

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ n
abstergente
a substance used in cleansing

abstersion /æbˈstɜː.ʒn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʃn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ /əbˈstɝ.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ n
abstersión
the act of cleaning

abstersive /æbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝ.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 /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstracto
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
art: free from representational qualities
separate
abstracto complicado
difficult to understand
abstracto extraído
extracted
distraído
absent in mind

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
abstracción
an abstraction
arte abstracto
an abstract work of art
extracto
an extract of a vegetable substance
resumen extracto
an abridgement or summary

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstraer
to consider abstractly
to perform the process of abstraction
abstraer extraer
abstraer extraer retirar
to separate; to disengage
abstraerse
to withdraw oneself
destilar
to extract by means of distillation
extraer quitar retirar
to remove; to take away; to withdraw
resumir
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize

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/ /əv/ /ʌv/ /ˈtaɪ.tl̩/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ 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

abstractly /æbˈstɹækt.li/ adv
abstractamente
in an abstract manner

abstruse /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
abstruso
difficult to comprehend or understand

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ adj
absurdo
contrary to reason or propriety

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ n
absurdo
obsolete: an absurdity
that which is absurd

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /æbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈzɝdˌɪz.m̩/ n
absurdismo filosofía del absurdo
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /æbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ n
absurdidad
quality of being absurd
absurdo absurdidad
that which is absurd, absurd action

absurdly /æbˈsɝd.li/ /æbˈzɝd.li/ /əbˈsɜːd.li/ /əbˈsɝd.li/ /əbˈzɝd.li/ adv
absurdamente
in an absurd fashion
to an extreme degree

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
abulia
absence of will-power or decisiveness

abulic /ˌeɪˈbju.lɪk/ /ˌeɪˈbu.lɪk/ adj
abúlico
relating to abulia

abundance /əˈbn̩.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩ts/ n
abundancia
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbn̩.dn̩t/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
abundante copioso cuantioso
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbn̩.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
número abundante
number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors

abundantly /əˈbn̩.dn̩t.li/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
abundantemente
in an abundant manner

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ n
abuso
improper usage
physical maltreatment
abuso sexual
sexual violation or assault

abuse /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːz/ v
abusar
to hurt
engañar
to deceive
violar
to rape

abuse of discretion n
abuso de discreción

abuser /əˈbju.zɚ/ /əˈbjuː.zə/ n
abusador maltratador

abusive /əˈbju.sɪv/ /əˈbju.zɪv/ /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/ [əˈbɪz.ml̩] adj
abismal insondable
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound
atroz desastroso
extremely bad

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ n
abismo
hell, bottomless pit
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth
abismo sima
bottomless or unfathomed depth

abyssal /əˈbɪs.l̩/ adj
abisal
belonging to the ocean depths

abzyme n
abzima
antibody with catalytic properties

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
acacia
shrub or tree

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
académico
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from vocational
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato

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

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ n
año académico curso
time period

academically /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.li/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.ə.li/ adv
académicamente
in an academic style or way

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ n
académica académico academista
member of an academy
académico

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
academia
learned society
college or university
place of training, school
cantera academia
specialized school

acai /ɑ.sɑˈi/ /əˈsaɪ.i/ /əˈsaɪ.iː/ /ˌæ.saɪˈiː/ n
asaí
azaí
fruit

acalycine /ˌeɪˈkeɪ.lə.saɪn/ /ˌeɪˈkæ.lə.saɪn/ adj
acalicino
without a calyx

acanthaceous /ˌæk.n̩ˈθeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌæk.ænˈθeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
acantáceo
armed with prickles
pertaining to the acanthus family

acanthite /əˈkæn.θaɪt/ /ˈæk.ənˌθaɪt/ n
acantita
a mineral form of silver sulfide

acanthocephalan /əˌkæn.θoʊˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ /əˌkænt.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 /eɪˈkɑɹˌboʊs/ n
acarbosa

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
acarofobia

acarpous /eɪ.ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ adj
acarpo
not producing fruit

acathistus n
acatisto
Greek liturgical hymn in honour of Mary

acaulescent /ˌæk.ɔ.ˈlɛs.nt/ /ˌæk.ɔ.ˈlɛs.ənt/ adj
acaule
having no stem

accede /ækˈsiːd/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
acceder consentir
to agree to a proposal or view
acceder subir
to enter upon an office or dignity

accelerate /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
acelerar apresurar
to cause to move faster
to become faster
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
to hasten

accelerated ageing n
envejecimiento acelerado

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
aceleración
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerationism /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nɪ.zm̩/ n
aceleracionismo
theory that capitalism or some of its processes should be accelerated

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
acelerador
device for causing acceleration
one who, or that which, accelerates
acelerador chala chancla chancleta chola
accelerator pedal
aceleradora de semillas aceleradora de startups
program for startup companies

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
acelerómetro
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ n
acento
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 deje dejo
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
acento tilde
orthography: mark to indicate accent
acento énfasis
higher-pitched or stronger articulation

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
acentuar
to emphasize

accentor /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛntə/ n
acentor
bird of the Prunella genus

accentuate /ækˈsɛn.t͡ʃuˌeɪt/ /əkˈsɛn.t͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
acentuar
to pronounce with an accent
to bring out distinctly
to mark with a written accent

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
acentuación

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ 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/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
aceptable asumible
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 /æk.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ /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 /əkˈsɛs/ /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
acceder
to gain or obtain access to
acceder accesar
computing: to have access to (data)

access code n
código de acceso
alphanumeric sequence

accessibility /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
accesibilidad
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
accesible abordable
of a person, approachable
accesible asequible
easy of access or approach

accession /ækˈseʃ.ən/ /ækˈsɛʃ.ən/ /əˈseʃ.ən/ /əˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
ascenso
a coming to

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ adj
accesorio auxiliar
having a supplementary function
cómplice
assisting a crime

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
accesorio
clothing accessory
accesorio complemento
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment
cómplice
contributor to an offense

accessory after the fact n
cómplice encubridor encubridor
person who assists someone who has committed a crime

accessory before the fact n
cómplice instigador inductor instigador
one who commands or counsels an offense

accessory fruit n
pseudofruto
A fruit with tissue not derived from ovary

accessory mineral n
mineral accesorio
mineral present in small amounts

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ n
accidente
unexpected event with negative consequences
transport: unintended event that causes damage

accident rate n
siniestralidad
Frequency or rate of accidents

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
accidental casual fortuito imprevisto
happening by chance

accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
accidentalmente sin querer
unexpectedly, unintentionally

accidentally on purpose adv
sin querer queriendo
deliberately but seemingly accidentally

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ n
aclamación
acclamation

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
aclamar
to shout applause
to declare by acclamations
aclamar aplaudir
to applaud
gritar
to shout

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
aclamación
applause

acclimate /əˈklaɪ.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 /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ v
aclimatarse aclimatar
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate or a new set of circumstances

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ /ˌæk.ə.ˈlɑd/ n
acolada espaldarazo
a salutation marking the conferring of knighthood
elogio espaldarazo loor
an expression of approval; praise
galardón
a special acknowledgment; an award

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ [əˈkʰɑməˌdeɪt] [əˈkʰɒməˌdeɪt] v
acomodar
to render fit or suitable
acomodar adaptar
to show the correspondence of; adapt to fit
albergar acoger
to provide housing for
satisfacer
to provide with something desired

accommodating /ə.ˈkɒm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ adj
acomodadizo
affording accommodation

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/ /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/ n
acompañamiento
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
that which accompanies

accompanist /əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ n
acompañante
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ /əˈkʌmp.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.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ n
cómplice fautor
cooperator
cómplice medgärningsman
associate in the commission of a crime

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/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃt/ adj
cumplido logrado realizado consumado
completed

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
logro éxito
the act of accomplishing

accord /əˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
acuerdo convenio
agreement or concurrence of opinion

accord /əˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ v
acordar concordar
transitive: to make to agree or correspond
conceder conferir otorgar
transitive: to grant

accordance /əˈkɔɹ.dəns/ n
conformidad acuerdo arreglo
agreement; harmony; conformity

according to preposition
acorde a de acuerdo a de acuerdo con según
in proportion
según acorde a con arreglo a a tenor de
based on statement

according to one's understanding
según mi entender
as far as one can understand

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
consecuentemente por consiguiente
in natural sequence; consequently; so
en consecuencia
agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable

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
cuenta
a registry of pecuniary transactions
an authorization to use a service
cálculo cuenta
(archaic) reckoning, calculation
explicaciones explicación reporte
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
justificación
a statement and explanation or vindication
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
competencia
(military)
responsabilidad
state of being accountable

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ 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/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] 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
total monetary amount owed by a customer to suppliers of its goods and services

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.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
acreditación homologación
giving of credentials

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
acrecencia
act of increasing, or the matter added, by an accession of parts externally
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
adquirir
to become an enforceable and permanent right
devengar
to be incurred as a result of the passage of time

acculturate /ə.ˈkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
aculturar
to change the culture of a person by the influence of another culture

acculturation /ə.ˌkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
aculturación
process by which the culture of an isolated society changes
process by which a person acquires the culture

acculture /əˈkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ v
aculturar
familiarize oneself with a new culture

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
acumular amontonar
to pile up
acumularse acumular
to grow in number

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
acumulación
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated
continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or savings

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
acumulador
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈakjəɹəsi/ /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
precisión exactitud tino
state of being accurate

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ adj
preciso exacto certero correcto justo
exact or careful conformity to truth

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.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

accusee n
acusada acusado
one who is accused

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ n
acusador acusadora
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
ace as
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball
as
card with a single spot
excellent military aircraft pilot
single point or spot on a card or die
es as
expert
lanzador experto pitcher experto
baseball: best pitcher on the team

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 bajo la manga as en la manga
a surprise of which others are not aware

acedia /əˈsiːdɪə/ n
acedia
sloth

acellular adj
acelular
not composed of cells

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
sour or bitter
sharp, biting

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
acerbidad
harshness
acerbidad amargura
sourness

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ n
acerola semeruco
fruit

acetabulum /ˌæs.əˈtæb.jəl.əm/ /ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/ n
acetábulo
bony cup of the pelvis
vinegar cup

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

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
paracetamol
drug

acetate /ˈæsɪteɪ̯t/ 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/ /əˈsiːtɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acetilo acetil
univalent radical

acetyl chloride n
cloruro de etanoilo
acyl chloride of acetic acid

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ n
acetilcolina
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholinesterase n
acetilcolinesterasa
enzyme

acetylcysteine /əˌsi.tl̩ˈsɪ.stəˌin/ /ˌas.ɪ.tɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn/ /ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.steɪn/ /ˌas.ɪ.tʌɪlˈsɪ.stɪ.iːn/ /ˌæs.ət.l̩ˈsɪ.stəˌin/ /ˌæs.əˌtilˈsɪ.stəˌin/ n
acetilcisteína
mucolytic drug

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ 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

achalasia n
acalasia

ache /ˈeɪk/ n
dolor
dull pain

ache /ˈeɪk/ 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 /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
lograr conseguir
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion
lograr realizar conseguir
to carry out successfully; to accomplish

achievement /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mɪnt/ n
gesta hazaña hombrada proeza
great or heroic deed
logro
a reward in video games
logro conquista
act of achieving or performing

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 /-ʒ(i)ə/ /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ /ə-/ n
acondroplasia
the genetic disorder

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
achís
the sound of a sneeze

achromatic /ˌeɪ.kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌæk.ɹəˈmæt.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 /ˈæsɪd/ adj
malhumorado ácido
sour-tempered
ácido
of or pertaining to an acid
ácido agrio
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste

acid /ˈæsɪd/ n
ácido
in chemistry
a sour substance
LSD

acid mordant n
mordiente ácido

acid rain n
lluvia ácida
unusually acidic rain

acid test /ˌæsɪd ˈtɛst/ n
prueba de fuego prueba del algodón
rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
ácido
chemistry: having pH less than 7
of or relating to acid

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
acidificación
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidify /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/ v
acidificar
to make something acidic

acidimeter /ˌæsəˈdɪmətə(ɹ)/ 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 /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ n
acidosis
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acinaces n
acinaces
ancient short sword or saber

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
acusar recibo
to notify receipt
reconocer
to admit the knowledge of
to admit the claims or authority of

acknowledged adj
aceptado admitido reconocido
recognized

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əɡˈnɒl.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

acne mechanica n
acné mecánico
acne caused by mechanical irritation

acoelomate adj
acelomado
having no coelom

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
acólito
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
ayudante
in general: assistant

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
acónito
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ n
bellota
fruit of the oak tree

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 /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
acústico
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ n
acústica
quality of a space for doing music

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 /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
acústica
the science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
acqua alta
regular flooding in Venice

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
dar a conocer
to furnish or give experimental knowledge of
familiarizar
to familiarize; to accustom

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
amistad conocimiento junta relación trato
state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship
conocido conocida
person

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ adj
conocido
familiar

acquiesce /ˌækwiˈɛs/ v
conformar
rest satisfied
consentir
concur upon conviction

acquiescence /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ n
aquiescencia consentimiento
silent or passive assent
perención
inaction to take legal recourse which implies the abandonment of a right

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ adj
aquiescente
willing to acquiesce

acquirable adj
adquirible
capable of being acquired

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɚ/ 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 /ˌæk.wəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/ 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 /əˈkɹeɪziə/ n
acrasia
lack of self-control

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ n
acre
unit of surface area

acreage /ˈeɪk(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
superficie medida en acres
land measured in acres

acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ adj
acre
sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent
acre mordaz
caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.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
athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatic /ˌækɹəˈbætɪk/ adj
acrobático
of or pertaining to an acrobat

acrobatics n
acrobacia
art of performing acrobatic feats

acrocyanosis /ˌæ.kɹoʊ.ˌsaɪ.ə.ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
acrocianosis
acrocyanosis

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ n
acrolecto
variety of speech that is considered the standard form

acrolein /əˈkɹoʊliɪn/ /əˈkɹəʊliɪn/ /ˈækɹəliːn/ /ˈækɹəˌlin/ n
acroleína
a pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde

acromegalic /ˌakɹə(ʊ)mɪˈɡalɪk/ /ˌækɹoʊmɪˈɡælɪk/ adj
acromegálico
pertaining to acromegaly

acromegaly /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ n
acromegalia
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acromial /əˈkroʊ.mi.əl/ adj
acromial acromiano
pertaining to the acromion

acromion /əˈkroʊ.mi.ən/ n
acromion
outermost point of the shoulder blade

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
acrónimo
word formed by initial letters
sigla
any abbreviation 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
from the far side
a través atravesado
from one side to another
al otro lado de
on the opposite side

across the board
generalizado
pertaining to all categories or things

across the pond /əˈkɹɑs ðə ˈpɑnd/ /əˌkɹɒs ðə ˈpɒnd/ /əˌkɹɔs ðə ˈpɑnd/
al otro lado del charco
(informal) on or to the other side of the 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 /ˈækɹɪleɪt/ n
acrilato
salt or ester of acrylic acid

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
acrílico
derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile

acrylic acid n
ácido acrílico

acrylic resin n
acrílico
acrylic resin

acrylonitrile n
acrilonitrilo
toxic colourless liquid

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
acto
deed
drama: division of theatrical performance
display of behaviour
state of existence
acto acción
process of doing
hecho acta
formal record of something done
ley
statute

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
actuar
to do something
to perform a theatrical role
comportar
to behave in a certain way

act of God n
fuerza mayor caso fortuito cosa de Dios
unforeseen occurrence

act one's age v
comportarse
to be mature and not childish

actant n
actante
any of the participants in a grammatical clause

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 /ækˈtɪn ɪk/ 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

actinomorphic adj
actinomorfo
having its petals arranged in a radially symmetric fashion

actinomycosis n
actinomicosis
infectious disease

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
acción
signifying the start of something

action at a distance n
acción a distancia

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

action replay n
repetición
In TV broadcasting, the re-showing of a short segment of action

actions speak louder than words proverb
el movimiento se demuestra andando 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 /ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
activación
making active
making radioisotope
process through which molecules are made able to react

activation analysis n
análisis por activación
technique in which a subatomic particle or gamma ray is captured by a nuclide

activator n
activador
chemical increasing transcription

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
activo
having the quality or power of acting
in grammar
in action
given to action
quick in physical movement

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 /ˈæktɪvli/ adv
activamente
in the active form
activamente enérgicamente
in an active manner

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
activismo
practice of using action to achieve a result

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
activista militante
one who is politically active

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] n
actividad
something done for pleasure or entertainment
state or quality of being active
something done as an action or a movement
property of substances to react with other substances

actogram n
actograma
representation of the activity of an animal

actomyosin n
actomiosina
a protein complex found in muscle fibres

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
actor actriz
person who performs in a theatrical play or film

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ n
actriz
female actor

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
real actual
in action at the time being
real verdadero efectivo existente
existing in act or reality, not just potentially

actuality /ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ n
realidad
the state of existing

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(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/ /ækˈt͡ʃuː.ɹiːəl/ adj
actuarial
pertaining to actuaries

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ n
actuario
maker of insurance calculations

actuator /ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
activador

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
acuidad agudeza
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /əˈkjuːmən/ /ˈækjəmən/ /ˈækjəˌmɛn/ /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
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
(medicine) of a short-lived condition
agudo perspicaz sagaz
intense, sensitive, sharp
grave agudo
urgent

acute abdomen /əˈkjut æbˈdoʊ.mən/ /əˈkjut ˈæb.də.mən/ /əˈkjuːt æbˈdəʊ.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

acute-phase protein n
reactante de fase aguda
any of a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations change in response to inflammation

acutely /əˈkjuːtli/ adv
intensamente
In an acute manner

acyclic /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/ /eɪˈsɪklɪk/ adj
acíclico
not cyclic

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/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ 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/ /ˈæd ˈlɪb/ adj
improvisado
extemporaneous

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ /ˈæd ˈlɪb/ adv
a voluntad
ad libitum
at pleasure
at will

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ /ˈæd 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.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
refrán adagio dicho
old saying

adagietto /əˌdæ(d)ʒiːˈɛtəʊ/ /əˌdɑː(d)ʒiːˈɛtəʊ/ n
adagietto
passage

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ adj
acérrimo categórico firme impenetrable inflexible obstinado
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæd.ə.mænt/ /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ n
adamantino
rock or mineral

adamantane n
adamantano

adamantine /ˌæd.əˈmæn.taɪn/ /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tin/ /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tɪn/ adj
adamantino
incapable of being broken

adamantly adv
a machamartillo
in an inflexible manner

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adaptado
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
adaptar
to fit by alteration
to make by altering
adaptar ajustar
to make suitable
adaptarse
to make oneself comfortable to a new thing

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
process of adapting
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

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
adaptador
device to allow compatibility (in general)
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type
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, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable
of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society

adaptogen n
adaptógeno
herbal substance with a normalizing effect upon body functions

adblocker n
bloqueador de anuncios
piece of software that removes advertising elements from a web page

add /æd/ v
añadir agregar
to make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on
añadir apostillar agregar
to append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on
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

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ n
sumando
any of various terms added together

addendum /əˈden.dəm/ /əˈdɛn.dəm/ n
adenda
something to be added

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
culebra serpiente
snake
víbora
viper
sumador
what performs arithmetic addition

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ n
adicto viciado
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addict /əˈdɪkt/ /ˈæd.ɪkt/ v
viciar causar adicción en volver adicto
to cause to become addicted
viciarse volverse adicto
to devote or dedicate oneself

addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ adj
dependiente adicto enganchado viciado
having an insatiable need for a biochemical substance

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
adicción
a habit or practice
adicción dependencia vicio
the state of being addicted

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 /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
adición
thing added
adición añadidura
act of adding
adición suma
arithmetic: process of adding

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/ [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv] 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/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ n
dirección
description of the location of a property; direction for correspondence
computing: location in computer memory
string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ v
abordar
to direct attention towards a problem or obstacle
dirigir
to direct in writing
(obsolete in English) to aim
dirigirse
(obsolete in English) to direct speech
preparar
reflexively: to prepare oneself

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 /əˈdʌktɚ/ n
aductor
muscle

adelita n
adelita
female soldier during the Mexican revolution

adelomorphous adj
adelomorfo
having a form that is not clearly defined

adelphopoiesis n
adelfopoiesis
a ceremony where two men are united with one another

adenectomy n
adenectomía
surgical removal of the adenoid glands

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ /ˈæ.dɪˌnɪn/ n
adenina
base that pairs with thymine or uracil

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ n
adenitis
glandular inflammation

adeno- prefix
adeno-
gland

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 /ˈad.ɪn.ɔɪd/ /ˈæd.əˌnɔɪd/ /ˈædˌnɔɪd/ n
adenoide
folds of lymphatic tissue

adenoidectomy n
adenoidectomía
surgical removal of the adenoids or growths thereof

adenoma /ædəˈnoʊmə/ n
adenoma
benign tumour

adenomyosis n
adenomiosis

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adenosina
nucleoside

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosín trifosfato trifosfato de adenosina
adenosine triphosphate

adenyl n
adenil
radical derived from adenine

adenylate cyclase n
adenilato ciclasa
enzyme

adenylation n
adenilación
process that forms an adenylate

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
experto hábil
well skilled

adept /ædˈɛpt/ /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
experta experto
one fully skilled or well versed in anything

adequacy n
cantidad suficiente
sufficiency

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ 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/ /əˈðɑːn/ n
adhan llamada a la oración
(Islam) The call to prayer

adhere /ædˈhɪə/ /ædˈhɪɹ/ v
adherir cumplir
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
adherirse pegarse
To stick fast or cleave

adherence /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ /ədˈhɪɹ.əns/ n
adhesión
union of two objects

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ adj
adherente
that has the quality of clinging
adhesivo
adhesive

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ n
adherente
a person who has membership in some group

adhesion /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/ n
adhesión
ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance
biochemistry: 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 /ˌeɪ.daɪ.əˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌeɪ.dɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌæd.ɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ adj
adiabático
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adieu /aˈdjø/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ n
adiós
a farewell

adimensional adj
adimensional
without dimensions

adipate /ˈædɪpeɪt/ 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 /ˈædəpoʊˌsiɚ/ /ˈædɪpoʊˌsiɚ/ n
adipocira
waxy substance that forms on dead animal tissues

adiponectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ 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 /əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
adyacente contiguo colindante
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjetival adjetivo
functioning as an adjective

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adj
adjetivo
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ n
adjetivo
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ v
adjetivar
to make an adjective of

adjective dye n
colorante adjetivo

adjectivization n
adjetivación
the process or result of adjectivizing

adjoin /əˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
colindar lindar
to be in contact or connection with

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
contiguo colindante
being in contact at some point

adjoint /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɔɪnt/ adj
adjunta
matrix

adjoint /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɔɪnt/ n
matriz de adjuntos matriz de cofactores
matrix

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈd͡ʒɝn/ v
aplazar posponer
to defer
diferir posponer suspender
to postpone
suspender
to end or suspend an event

adjournment n
suspensión
the state of being adjourned

adjudicate /əˈd͡ʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
adjudicar juzgar
to settle a legal case or other dispute
juzgar
to act as a judge

adjudicator /æ.d͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
juez
one who adjudicates

adjunct /ˈæd͡ʒ.ʌŋkt/ n
adjunto
appendage

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ 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 pliers n
alicates extensibles pico de loro picoloro
a type of pliers

adjustable spanner n
llave inglesa llave ajustable llave francesa
adjustable hand tool

adjusted /əˈd͡ʒʌstɪd/ adj
ajustado
compensated in order to avoid bias

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ n
ajuste modificación
result of adjusting, small change

adjutant /ˈæ.d͡ʒə.tənt/ n
ayudante
lower-ranking officer

adjuvant /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.vənt/ adj
adyuvante
medicine: involving an adjuvant

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ 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 /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] adj
administrativo
of or relating to administering or administration

administratively adv
administrativamente
in an administrative manner

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
administrador administradora
one who administers affairs
administrador albacea
law: one to whom the right of administration has been committed

admirable /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl/ /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
admirable loable
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

admirably /ˈæd.mə.ɹə.bli/ /ˈæd.mɪɹ.ə.bli/ adv
admirablemente
to an admirable degree

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ 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 naval rank

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.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
admiración
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
admirar
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹə/ n
admirador admiradora
one who admires

admiring /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ adj
admirativo admirador de admiración
feeling or showing admiration

admiringly /ədˈmaɪɹɪŋli/ adv
con 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
power or permission to enter
the act or practice of admitting
admisión confesión
(law) acquiescence or concurrence in a statement made by another

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
admitir dar entrada
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
admitir reconocer
to concede as true
dejar entrar
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
ingresar
admit into hospital
permitir
to be capable of, to permit

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 /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
adición
instance of mixing in
mezcla
mixture

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
amonestar reprender
warn or notify of a fault; exhort

admonition /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/ n
admonición
gentle or friendly reproof

admonitory /ædˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ /ədˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ /ədˈmɒnɪtəɹi/ /ədˈmɒnɪtɹi/ adj
admonitorio
Of or pertaining to an admonition

adnate adj
adnato
linked or fused

adnation n
adnación
adhesion of different floral verticils

adnexal adj
anexial
relating to the adnexa

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊb/ n
adobe
unburnt brick
casa de adobe
a house made of adobe 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
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally
adoptar ahijar
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen

adoptable adj
adoptable
able to be adopted

adoptee n
adoptada adoptado

adopter /əˈdɑp.tɚ/ /əˈdɒp.tə/ 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 /əˈdɒptɪv/ 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 /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
adorable encantador
befitting of being adored

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
adoración
admiration or esteem
an act of religious worship
the act of adoring

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
adorar
worship
querer adorar
love with entire heart and soul

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 suprarrenal glándula adrenal
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

adret /əˈdɹeɪ/ /ˈædɹeɪ/ n
solana
sun-facing side of a mountain

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 /ədˈsɔːb/ /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.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
adulto
fully grown

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
adulto adulta
fully grown human

adult actress n
actriz porno
female porn star

adulterant n
adulterante
that which adulterates

adulterate /əˈdʌltərət/ /əˈdʌltəɹeɪt/ /əˈdʌltəɹət/ /əˈdʌltəˌɹeɪt/ [-ˈdɒl-] [-ˈdəl-] v
adulterar
to corrupt, debase

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 /əˈdʌltəɹəs/ 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 /-əm-/ /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
progresar
to accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to forward

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
in a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage

advancement /ædˈvæns.mənt/ /ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ /ədˈvæns.mənt/ /ədˈvɑːns.mənt/ [ædˈvɛəns.mənt] [ədˈvɛəns.mənt] n
avance de herencia
property given in advance of future distribution
progreso ascenso
state of being advanced

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
provecho beneficio
superiority of state, or that which gives it
ventaja provecho
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce
superiority; mastery

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
provechoso beneficioso 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.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
advenimiento venida
coming, arrival

adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
adquirido
genetics, medicine: not congenital
adventicio auxiliar ectópico
biology: developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source
aleatorio
accidental, additional, appearing casually
exógeno
from an external source

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
aventura
remarkable occurrence
encountering of risks
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ v
aventura
to risk

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ n
aventurero aventurera
one who enjoys adventures

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.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 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 /ˌæd.vəˈseː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌæd.vəˈsɛə.ɹi.əl/ /ˌæd.vɚˈsɛɹ.i.əl/ adj
adverso
characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
adversario adversaria
opponent

adversative adj
adversativo
expressing opposition or difference

adverse /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
adverso contrario
contrary, hostile
adverso desfavorable
unfavourable
opuesto
opposite

adverse possession n
usucapión prescripción adquisitiva
legal principle

adversely adv
adversamente
in an adverse manner

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
adversidad
adverse event
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
anunciar
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly
hacer publicidad
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
publicitar
(transitive) to provide public information about (a product, services etc.)

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ n
anuncio publicidad aviso reclamo anuncio publicitario aviso publicitario
commercial solicitation

advertiser /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɚ/ n
anunciante
one who advertises

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ n
publicidad
communication
industry or profession

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

advice columnist n
doctora corazón
someone who writes for an advice column

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 /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
asesor consejero

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 /æd.ˈvoʊ.kə.si/ /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ n
abogacía
the profession of an advocate
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
abogada abogado
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
abogar
encourage support for
recomendar
argue for

adware n
adware programa publicitario software publicitario
software application

adynamia n
adinamia
loss of strength due to a disease

adynaton /-t(ə)n/ /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ n
adynaton
form of hyperbole that expresses impossibility

adytum /ˈadətəm/ /ˈadɪtəm/ [-ɾəm] 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 /ˈiːd͡ʒɪs/ n
égida
guidance, protection
mythological shield

aeolian /iˈoʊ.li.ən/ /iˈoʊl.jən/ adj
eólico
carried, deposited or eroded by the wind
of, or relating to the wind

aeolian harp n
arpa eólica
type of harp

aerate /ˈɛːreɪt/ v
airear gasear
to supply with oxygen or air

aeration /ɛːˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n
aireación
the circulation of air

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ adj
aéreo
taking place in the air

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ n
antena
device for receiving or transmitting

aerial photography n
fotografía aérea
taking photographs from the air

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 /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ adj
aeróbico
of or relating to aerobics
aeróbico aerobio
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen

aerobically adv
aeróbicamente
In an aerobic manner

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aerobic aeróbic
exercise for cardiovascular fitness

aerobiology n
aerobiología
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

aerodyne n
aerodino
heavier-than-air aircraft

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 /ɛəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛɚˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ 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

aerometry n
aerometría
the science of measuring the air

aeromodeller n
aeromodelista
maker of model aircaft

aeromodelling n
aeromodelismo
building and flying of model aircraft

aeronaut /ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/ n
aeronauta
one who glides through the air in an airship

aeronautic /ˌɛəɹəˈnɔːtɪk/ adj
aeronáutico
having to do with aerial navigation

aeronautical adj
aeronáutico
pertaining to the scientific study of flight

aeronautics /ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] n
aeronáutica
mechanics and science of aircraft

aerophobic adj
aerófobo
having a fear of flying

aerophone n
aerófono
musical instrument

aeroponic adj
aeropónico
pertaining to aeroponics

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ n
aerosol
fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium

aerosol can n
lata de aerosol
pressurized canister

aerospace /ˈæ.ɹoʊ.ˌspeɪs/ adj
aeroespacial
of, or relating to the science, technology and industry associated with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft

aerospace /ˈæ.ɹoʊ.ˌspeɪs/ n
aeroespacio
atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it

aerospatial adj
aeroespacial
of or pertaining to aerospace

aerostat n
aerostato aeróstato
aircraft

aerostatics n
aerostática
study of gases in equilibrium

aerothermal adj
aerotérmico

aerotrain n
aerotrén
train that is supported on a cushion of air

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
esteta
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
estético
concerned with beauty

aesthetically adv
estéticamente
in an aesthetic manner

aestheticism n
esteticismo
doctrine which holds aesthetics as the highest ideal

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
estética
study or philosophy of beauty

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ n
estivación
state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
etiología
study of causes or origins

aetiopathogenesis n
etiopatogenia
cause and development of an abnormal condition

aeviternity /ˌivəˈtɝnəti/ /ˌiːvɪˈtɜːnɪti/ [-ɾi] n
eviternidad
temporal mode of existence between time and eternity, said to be experienced by angels, saints, and celestial bodies

afar /əˈfɑɹ/ /əˈfɑː/ adv
a lo lejos lejos
at, to or from a great distance

afebrile adj
afebril
having no fever, without a fever

affability n
afabilidad
state or quality of being affable

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
afable
friendly, courteous, sociable
amable tranquilo
mild; benign

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
asunto
any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely
material object (vaguely designated)
asunto aventura amorío devaneo escarceo amoroso lío de faldas
adulterous relationship
negocio
that which is done or is to be done
partes
male or female genitals

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
afectar
to infect or harm
to influence or alter
afectar conmover
to move to emotion
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 /əˈfɛk.t͡ʃən/ /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ n
afecto
act of affecting
afecto cariño apego
feeling of love or strong attachment

affectionate /əˈfɛkʃənət/ adj
afectuoso
loving
cariñoso
indicating love

affectionately /əˈfɛkʃənətli/ adv
afectuosamente
in an affectionate manner

affective /əˈfɛktɪv/ adj
afectivo
relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions
emotional; emotionally charged

afferent /ˈæ.fə.rənt/ /ˈæ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
aferente
Carrying towards

affidavit /-ævɪt/ /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
affidávit afidávit declaración jurada
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ n
afiliada afiliado filial
something that is affiliated

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ /əˈfɪl.i.ət/ 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
geometric transformation that preserves lines and parallelism

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
afinidad
natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing
chemistry: attraction between atoms
medicine: attraction between an antibody and an antigen
passionate love for something
family relationship through marriage of a relative (e.g. sister-in-law), as opposed to consanguinity

affirm /əˈfɜːm/ /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 action n
discriminación positiva acción afirmativa acción positiva
set of policies

affirmative sentence n
frase afirmativa
sentence that affirms

affirmatively adv
afirmativamente
In an affirming manner

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ n
afijo
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem
that which is affixed

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ v
fijar pegar
to attach

afflatus /-ɾəs/ /əˈfleɪtəs/ n
aflato inspiración
sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration

afflict /əˈflɪkt/ v
afligir
to cause pain to

afflicted /əˈflɪktɪd/ adj
aquejado atribulado
suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability

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/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
abundante
abundant
afluente
tributary
rico acaudalado adinerado
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
ricachón
someone wealthy

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ [əˈfo̞ɹd] v
costear permitirse
to incur, stand, or bear

affordable /əˈfɔɹ.də.bəl/ /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ adj
asequible económico
able to be afforded

affordance n
ofrecimiento
A potential action that is made possible by a given object or environment

afforest /əˈfɒɹɪst/ /əˈfɔɹɪst/ v
arborizar forestar
make into a forest

affreightment n
fletamento flete
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ 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 /əˈfaɪɚ/ adj
ardiendo
literally on fire

aflame /əˈfleɪm/ adj
en llamas 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
a pie andando en curso
means of locomotion, walking
de pie en pie
support of the body, standing
en curso en marcha
in progress

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
antedicho citado dicho sobredicho susodicho ya mencionado
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
asustado con miedo con susto con temor
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive
temerse que
regretful, sorry

afresh /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ adv
de nuevo otra vez
anew; again

afro /ˈæf.ɹoʊ/ 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 /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
después
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
a pesar de
in spite of
debido a por causa de
as a result of
después de después
subsequently; following in time; later than
por
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
tras detrás de
in pursuit of, seeking

after all
después de todo al fin y al cabo al final
anyway, in any case

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 posfiesta
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 jet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ n
consecuencia efecto secuela
delayed effect

afterimage n
imagen remanente imagen residual
image

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ n
más allá ultratumba inframundo lo de allá orco otro mundo
a conscious existence after death

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ 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 /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
de nuevo
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten
back to a former place or state
de nuevo otra vez nuevamente
another time

again and again adv
una y otra vez
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
a sobre
as a charge to
cerca de
close to
contra
in a contrary direction to
as protection from
in physical contact with
contra frente
in front of; before a background
en contra contra
in competition with
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 /əˈɡɑː.peɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ɑˌpeɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ /ˈæɡ.əˌpeɪ/ n
ágape
love feast

agarwood n
agáloco áloe
type of heartwood

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ n
ágata
mineral
5½-point type

agate glass n
vidrio ágata

agathodaemon n
agatodemonio
good spirit

agave /əˈɡeɪviː/ /əˈɡɑːveɪ/ n
agave maguey pita
genus

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
años edad
whole duration of a being
edad
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
one of the stages of life
great period in the history of the Earth
edades
a long time
era época
particular period of time in history
generación
generation
mayoría
time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities
tercera edad edad
advanced period of life; latter part of life

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
envejecer
transitive: cause to grow old
envejecerse envejecer
intransitive: become old

age group n
grupo etario
demographic grouping based on age

age of consent n
edad de consentimiento
an age at which one is legally mature enough to have sex

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

ageism /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪz.əm̩/ /ˈeɪd͡ʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
edadismo edatismo
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age

ageless adj
eterno
continuing infinitely or indefinitely
siempre joven
youthful

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
agencia
office of an agent, or relation between a principal and his agent
government office
capacity of individuals to act independently
agencia oficina
establishment engaged in doing business for another
albedrío
capacity of acting or of exerting power

agenda /əˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ n
agenda
agenda book; notebook for organizing and planning
orden del día agenda
list of matters to be taken up
programa agenda
temporally organized plan

agender adj
agénero
having no gender

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ 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

agent provocateur /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˌpɹəʊ.vɒk.æ.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
agente provocador
a person who disrupts a group's activities from within

ageusia /æˈɡjuːzɪə/ /əˈɡjuːzɪə/ n
ageusia
loss of the sense of taste

agglomeration n
aglomeración
act of collecting in a mass
extended city area
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
engrandecimiento
the act of aggrandizing

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
agravar empeorar
To make worse, or more severe
exasperar irritar sublevar
To exasperate; to provoke; to irritate

aggravation /ˌæɡɹəˈveɪʃən/ n
agravante
extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity
agravio
act of aggravating

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ adj
agregado conglomerado
consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts
conjunto total
Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
global resultado global
sports: the total score in a set of games between teams or competitors

aggregate /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
juntar sumar
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum

aggregate fruit n
conocarpo eterio
a fruit that develops from the fusion of more than one carpel within a single flower, as for instance, a raspberry

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
agresión
act of initiating hostilities or invasion
hostile or destructive behavior or actions
the practice or habit of launching attacks

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/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl/ adj
ágil
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agile gibbon n
gibón ágil
Hylobates agilis

agilely /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl.li/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.li/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.əl.li/ adv
ágilmente
in an agile manner

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
agilidad
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
senescente
becoming elderly

aging /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ n
envejecimiento
the process of becoming older or more mature

agio /ˈæ.d͡ʒiˌoʊ/ /ˈæ.d͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒoʊ/ n
agio
premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort

agitate /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪ.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
agitación desasosiego
act of agitating
inquietud
a stirring; a disturbance of tranquility

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 /æɡˈnæθ.ən/ /ˈæɡ.nə.θən/ n
agnato
member of the superclass Agnatha of jawless vertebrates

agnatic /æɡˈnætɪk/ adj
agnático
of the male bloodline

agnation n
agnación
consanguinity by a line of males

agnolotti /ˌanjəˈlɒtɪ/ /ˌænjəˈlɑti/ /ˌɑnjəˈlɑti/ n
añoloti
type of square ravioli from Piedmont

agnomen n
agnombre agnomento
additional cognomen given, as an honour, to a Roman citizen

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ adj
agnóstico agnóstica
of or relating to agnosticism

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ 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 ha
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɑɡ/ /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
curioso ansioso
in eager desire

agonize v
agonizar
to writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

agonizing /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪ.zɪŋ/ adj
angustioso terrible
causing agony

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
agonía
last struggle of life
violent contest or striving
agonía angustia
extreme pain

agora /ˈæ.ɡə.ɹə/ n
ágora
a marketplace
a place for gathering

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.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 cotuza ñeque añuje guatusa jochi colorado
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agrammatism n
agramatismo
inability to form sentences

agranulocytosis n
agranulocitosis
acute condition

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
acceder asentir
to yield assent, to accede
concordar
to resemble, coincide, correspond
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, person, etc.
consensuar
to come to terms or to a common resolve
estar de acuerdo concordar acordar coincidir
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur

agree to disagree v
de acuerdo en discrepar de acuerdo en no estar de acuerdo para ti la perra gorda
tolerate one another's opinion and stop arguing

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
agradable lisonjero
pleasant to the senses or mind
conforme
agreeing or suitable
dispuesto
willing; ready to agree or consent

agreeableness n
amabilidad
personality trait

agreeably /əˈɡɹiːəbli/ adv
agradablemente
in an agreeable manner

agreed /əˈɡɹid/ /əˈɡɹiːd/ interjection
concordar de acuerdo
interjection that expresses agreement

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
acuerdo
state whereby several parties share a view
acuerdo contrato convenio
legally binding contract
acuerdo convenio
understanding to follow a course of conduct
concordancia
grammatical agreement

agreement as to succession n
pacto sucesorio

agreement in principle n
principio de acuerdo
legally enforceable agreement

agribusiness /-nɪs/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
agronegocio
big business connected to agriculture
business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
agrícola
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculturalism n
agrarismo
ideology that promotes agriculture

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ 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
Cretan 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

agroindustrial adj
agroindustrial
relating to both agriculture and industry

agroindustry n
agroindustria

agrology /əˈɡɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /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

agrypnia n
insomnia
sleep disorder

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] [əˈhɑ] interjection
ajá
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
adelante al frente de delante de
in or to the front

ahead of one's time
adelantado a su época
in advance of commonly accepted ideas

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
ahistórico
lacking historical perspective

ahoy /əˈhɔɪ/ interjection
a la vista ah
used to hail a ship, etc

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/ /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkɒmp/ n
edecán
military officer

aide-mémoire /ˌeɪd.mɛmˈwɑː/ n
pro memoria
reminder

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
afligir aquejar
to cause to suffer
padecer adolecer
to be ill

ailanthus /ˌeɪˈ lænθəs/ /ˌeɪˈ lænθəsɪz/ n
ailanto
deciduous Asiatic tree of the genus Ailanthus

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-/ /eɪˈlʊɹə-/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹə-/ prefix
aeluro- ailuro- eluro-
prefix meaning “cat”

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
ailurofobia elurofobia
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
objetivo
point intended to be hit
objetivo intención
intention; purpose
puntería
pointing of a weapon towards a particular point or object

aim /eɪm/ v
apuntar asestar dirigir lazar
to point or direct a missile weapon
apuntar pretender
to direct the intention or purpose

aimless /ˈeɪm.ləs/ adj
sin objeto sin rumbo
without aim

aimlessly /ˈeɪmləsli/ adv
sin objeto sin rumbo
without an aim

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /(ˌ)eɪˈoʊ-/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ n
ajiaceite alioli
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] n
aire
historical: one of the basic elements
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
the apparently open space above the ground
aria
music: a song, an aria

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] v
airear aerar
to bring into contact with the air
retransmitir
to broadcast

air base n
base aérea
military airport

air bed n
colchoneta
a bed that inflated with air

air compressor n
compresor compresor de aire
machine for generating compressed air

air conditioner n
climatizador aire acondicionado acondicionador de aire
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space

air conditioning n
aire acondicionado climatización
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner
climatización aire acondicionado climatizador
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ n
fuerza aérea
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
ambientador
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air fryer n
conveccionador freidora de aire
appliance

air hole n
corriente descendente región
air pocket
espiráculo
hole in surface
respiradero
blowhole

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 polución del aire
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates

air pump n
bomba de aire hinchador inflador
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 supremacy n
superioridad aérea
most favorable state of control of the air

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 transport n
transporte aéreo
transport of people and/or cargo by air

air vent n
purgador
device that allows to air to be evacuated from a radiator
rejilla de ventilación
opening that allows air to circulate

air-condition v
climatizar condicionar con el aire
to mechanically cool a space or an entire structure

air-dry adj
seco al aire
dried by exposure to air

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 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

airbridge n
puente aéreo
link established by air transport

airbrush n
aerógrafo
handheld paint sprayer powered by compressed air

airbus n
aerobús
a type of airliner

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ n
aeronave
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
portaaviones portaviones
warship for launching aircraft

airdrop n
entrega aérea entrega por paracaídas lanzamiento aéreo lanzamiento en paracaídas
act of dropping goods, equipment, or personnel from an 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 /ˈɛɹˌ(h)ɛd/ /ˈɛːhɛd/ n
cabeza de chorlito burro cabeza hueca chorlito estúpido tontón
foolish, silly, or unintelligent person

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 /ˈɛə.mən/ /ˈɛɹ.mən/ n
aviador aviadora
pilot

airmass n
masa de aire
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ n
avión aeroplano
powered aircraft

airplane mode n
modo avión

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 /ˈɛə(ɹ)stɹɪp/ 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
nave
wing of a building, notably in a church
pasillo
clear path through rows of seating
corridor in a supermarket
paso
any path through obstructed space

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ n
hache
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
entreabierto entornado
slightly turned or opened

ajouré adj
clarado
voided of the field

akashic adj
akásico
of or pertaining to akasa

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
en jarras
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward

akimbo /əˈkɪm.boʊ/ /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-Andalus pn
al-Ándalus
Islamic Spain

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /æl ˈkeɪdə/ /ɑl ˈkaɪdə/ /ˌæl kaɪˈiːdə/ /ˌæl kɑːˈiːdə/ 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/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ n
alabastro
variety of gypsum

alabastrine adj
alabastrino
pertaining or similar to alabaster

alack /əˈlæk/ interjection
ay
expression of sorrow

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
alacridad esmero
eagerness
alacridad presteza prontitud
promptness

alanine n
alanina
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
alarma
instance of an alarm ringing or clanging
sudden surprise with fear or terror
alarma rebato
notice of approaching danger
summons to arms
despertador
mechanical contrivance for awaking

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
tocar a rebato
to call to arms

alarm clock n
despertador reloj despertador
type of clock

alarming /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ adj
alarmante
causing alarm

alarmism n
alarmismo

alarmist /əˈlɑɹmɪst/ n
alarmista
one who causes others to become alarmed without cause

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
ay aj ay de mí aymé guay heu
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alatern n
aladierno
Rhamnus alaternus

alaunt n
alano
a dog breed

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatros
seabird
three under par

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
albedo
fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body
albédine albedo
part of citrus fruit rind

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
aunque si bien no obstante
although; despite (it) being

albinism /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ 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/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] n
álbum
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
phonograph record (LP)
group of audio recordings on any media

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
albumen clara
white part of an egg

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ n
albúmina
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water

albuminemia n
albuminemia
the (normal) presence of albumin in the blood

albuminous /ælˈbjuː.mɪn.əs/ 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 /ælˈkɑzɚ/ /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.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /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 /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ adj
alcohólico
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents
of or pertaining to alcohol

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ n
alcohólico alcoholista escabiador
one who abuses alcohol
alcohólico escabiador
a person addicted to alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ n
alcoholismo
chronic disease
acute alcohol poisoning

alcoholize v
alcoholizar
convert into alcohol

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
hueco hornacina nicho
small recessed area

aldaric acid n
ácido aldárico
polyhydroxy dicarboxylic acid

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.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

alder buckthorn n
arraclán

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 an aldose

aldose n
aldosa
any of a class of monosaccharides

aldosterone /ælˈdɑstəˌɹoʊn/ /ælˈdɒstəɹəʊn/ n
aldosterona
aldosterone

ale /eɪl/ n
ale cerveza ale cerveza inglesa
beer produced by warm fermentation

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
aleatorio
depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

alembic /əˈlɛm.bɪk/ n
alambique
chemical apparatus

aleph /ˈɑˌlɛf/ /ˈɑˌlɪf/ n
álef
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
alerta vigilante
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
alarma alerta
an alarm

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ v
alertar
to give warning to

alertly adv
con listeza
with alertness

alertness /əˈlɝt.nəs/ n
vigilancia
quality of being alert

alevin /ˈæl.ə.vən/ n
alevín
newly hatched fish

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
cervecera tabernera
female publican
pinchagua
Alosa pseudoharengus

alexandrine n
alejandrino
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter

alexandrite /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹaɪt/ n
alejandrita
form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change

alexipharmac /əˌlɛksəˈfɑɹmæk/ /əˌlɛksɪˈfɑːmæk/ adj
alexifármaco
of or pertaining to an alexipharmac; acting as an alexipharmac

alexipharmac /əˌlɛksəˈfɑɹmæk/ /əˌlɛksɪˈfɑːmæk/ n
alexifármaco
medical remedy for protecting the body, or an antidote, against a harmful substance, especially a poison or venom

alexithymia /ˌeɪ.lɛk.səˈθaɪ.mi.ə/ n
alexitimia
deficiency in understanding emotions

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
alfalfa mielga
Medicago sativa

alfaqui /alfaˈkiː/ /alfəˈkiː/ n
alfaquí
Islamic cleric

alfiz n
alfiz
moulding around an arch

alfresco /ælˈfɹɛs.koʊ/ adj
al aire libre al fresco
outdoors

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
alga
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algal bloom n
proliferación de algas
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
álgebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/ adj
algebraico algébrico
relating to algebra

algebraic analysis n
análisis algebraico
study of systems of linear PDEs

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.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
álgido
cold, chilly

algidity n
algidez
state of being algid

alginate /ˈæl.dʒɪ.neɪt/ n
alginato
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/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] n
algoritmo
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algorítmico
relating to an algorithm

algorithmization n
algoritmización
the process of algorithmizing

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
alias
abbreviation that replaces a string of commands (computing)
seudónimo sobrenombre alias apodo
another name; an assumed name

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
coartada
criminal legal defense
excusa coartada
excuse

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
ajeno alienígeno
very unfamiliar, strange
alienígena
not belonging to the same country
alienígena extraterrestre
pertaining to extraterrestrial life

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
desconocida desconocido advena
person, etc. from outside
extranjero extranjera
foreigner
extraterrestre alienígena
life form of non-Earth origin

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
alienar
to estrange
alienar enajenar
to convey or transfer

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
apearse bajarse
to get off an animal which one has been riding; to descend or exit from a vehicle
aterrizar posarse
of something aloft: to descend and settle

align /æˈlaɪn/ /əˈlaɪn/ v
adherirse alinearse ingresar
to support or ally with someone, something, or a way of thinking
alinear
to adjust or form to a line
to align sequences
alinearse
to form in line; to fall into line

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
alineación
arrangement of items in a line
alineación alineamiento
alineamiento
a way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned

aligot /æ.li.ɡoʊ/ /ɑ.li.ɡoʊ/ 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

alim /ˈɑːlɪm/ n
ulema
scholar of Islamic law

alimentary /ˌælɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
alimentario alimenticio
relating to food or nutrition

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ n
pensión 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 to Israel

aljamiado n
aljamiado aljamía
non-Semitic language written in Arabic letters

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ 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

alkaline glaze n
vidriado alcalino

alkalinity n
alcalinidad
state of being alkaline

alkalinize v
alcalinizar
to convert to an alkali

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
acyclic saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkanet n
orcaneta
a dye extracted from this plant

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 /ˈælkaɪl/ /ˈælkɪl/ 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/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
todo
wholly

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
todo toda
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)
todos todas todo
every individual of the given class

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] n
todo
everything possible

all along adv
desde el inicio todo el tiempo
for the entire time

all and sundry pronoun
propios y extraños todo el mundo
all; everyone

all bark and no bite adj
irse la fuerza por la boca ladra pero no muerde 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 en tiempos de guerra cualquier agujero es trinchera
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 phraseologicalUnit
se arma la gorda todo se fue al demonio
the situation becomes chaotic

all in a day's work phraseologicalUnit
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 todo a su tiempo todo se andará
(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 one word adv
junto todo junto
term that is written in a single word

all over the place
desperdigado patrón
por doquier por doquiera
In multiple directions or locations, often haphazardly; everywhere.
Inconsistent; lacking a clear pattern; with a large amount of variation.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
bien
good

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /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 hablar y poco hacer mucho lerele y poco larala mucho ruido y pocas nueces
idiom

all that glitters is not gold proverb
no es oro todo lo que reluce
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all the more adv
muchísimo más 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
a cada rato a cada segundo
frequently
todo el tiempo en todo momento todo el rato
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 things considered adv
considerando todo
generally speaking, all in all

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
omniabarcador omnicomprensivo omnienglobante omnímodo

all-encompassing adj
omniabarcador omniabarcante omnicomprensivo omnienglobante omnímodo
including everything

all-or-nothing adj
todo o nada

all-out adj
sin cuartel
using every available means

all-terrain adj
todoterreno
suited to various types of terrain

all-you-can-eat adj
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.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
acusación alegato
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
afirmar
to state under oath
alegar
to adduce as a reason, excuse, support etc.
alegar afirmar
to assert without proof

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
supuesto
supposed
asserted

allegedly adv
supuestamente dizque presuntamente pretendidamente
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.d͡ʒəns/ 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.əˌɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ɹi/ n
alegoría
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation
communication using such representation

allegro /əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/ /əˈlɛɡɹoʊ/ n
alegro
passage to be played in a quick, lively tempo

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
alelo
variant of a gene

allelic adj
alélico
pertaining to alleles

alleluia n
aleluya
liturgical form of hallelujah

allene n
aleno
any of a class of hydrocarbons
derivative of such hydrocarbons

allergen /ˈælə(ɹ)ˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
alérgeno
substance

allergic /əˈlɜː.dʒɪk/ /əˈlɝ.d͡ʒɪk/ 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.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] 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 esquinita pasaje
narrow street

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
alianza
state of being allied
treaty between nations
persons or parties allied
union resembling that of families or states

allicin /ˈælɪsən/ n
alicina
organic compound

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
aliado
joined as allies

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
aligátor caimán aligator
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] n
aliteración
the repetition of consonants

allo- prefix
alo-
different
isomeric

allocatable adj
ubicable
able to be allocated

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
asignar adjudicar
to set aside for a purpose

allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
asignación distribución reparto
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allochthonous /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ adj
alóctono
originating in a place other than where it is found
geology: being far from the place of formation

allodial /əˈləʊdiəl/ 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.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
alomorfo
phonological representation of a morpheme

allomorphic /ˌæləˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
alomórfico
pertaining to allomorphism

allopatric adj
alopátrico
geographically isolated

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ adj
alófono
of a language other than that spoken by the majority

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʉn/ n
alófona alófono
person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority
alófono
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme

allophonic /ˌal.əˈfɒn.ɪk/ /ˌæl.əˈfɑ.nɪk/ /ˌæl.əˈfɔn.ɪk/ adj
alofónico
pertaining to allophones

allose n
alosa
epimer of glucose

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
asignar
to assign
repartir
to distribute

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ n
asignación
the act of allotting
asignación reparto
something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed
huerto huerto urbano parcela de cultivo
plot of land

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
to permit
to let something happen, to admit, to concede
permitir dejar conceder
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
paga
abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances

allowed /əˈlaʊd/ adj
permitido
permitted, authorized

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)(ʊ)ɚ/ n
atractivo encanto fascinación
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction

allure /əˈl(j)(ʊ)ɚ/ v
atraer cautivar
to attempt to draw

alluring /əˈlɔːɹɪŋ/ /əˈlɝɪŋ/ /əˈlʊəɹɪŋ/ /əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ adj
encantador
having to power to allure

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
alusión
indirect reference, hint

allusive /əˈljuː.sɪv/ /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 aluvial llanura de inundación vega
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river

alluvium n
aluvión
deposited material

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ n
aliado aliada
person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ v
aliarse unirse en
to unite or form a connection between (people or things)

allyl /ˈælaɪl/ /ˈælɪl/ n
alilo
organic radical

allyl alcohol n
alcohol alílico

allylic /əˈlɪlɪk/ adj
alílico
containing an allyl group

alma mater /ˌælmə ˈmeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˌælmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑːlmə ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
alma mater
graduated school

almagra n
almagre
a deep red ochre found in Spain

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [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 /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.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 /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] 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
having this property

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
limosna caridad
something given to the poor as charity

almucantar /ælməˈkæntə/ /ælməˈkæntɚ/ n
almicantarat
small circle on the celestial sphere

almude /ælˈmuːd(ə)/ n
almud
old liquid measure

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ n
áloe aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

aloe vera /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɪə.ɹə/ /ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.loʊ ˈvɪ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.ləʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˌæ.ləʊ ˈvɪə.ɹə/ n
sábila aloe vera
Aloe vera

aloin /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/ n
aloína
glycoside derivative

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
solo a solas
by oneself

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
solo
without outside help
by oneself
only

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 preposition
junto con
in addition to

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
al costado al lado
along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ 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.si.ə/ /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ n
alopecia
pathology: deficiency of the hair

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
en voz alta
loudly

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpaca
camelid animal of the Andes
wool

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] n
alfa
name of the letter Α, α

alpha and omega n
alfa y omega
the first and the last

alpha helix n
hélice alfa
secondary structure found in many proteins

alpha male n
macho alfa
dominant male animal
figuratively: leading man

alpha particle n
partícula alfa
positively charged nucleus

alpha radiation n
radiación alfa
radiation of alpha particles

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

alphabet soup n
sopa de letras
soup that contains noodles in the shape of alphabetical letters

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 ordenar alfabeticamente 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
Pyrrhocorax graculus

alprazolam /alˈpɹeɪ.zə.lam/ /alˈpɹeɪ.zəʊ.lam/ /ælˈpɹæz.əˌlæm/ n
alprazolam
anxiety drug

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
ya
prior to some time
so soon
intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
también además
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

also known as adv
alias apodado también conocida como también conocido como
used to introduce an alternative name

alstroemeria /ˌælstɹiˈmiːɹɪ.ə/ n
astromelia lirio de los Incas lirio del Perú
any member of the genus Alstroemeria of South American flowering plants

alt-right n
derecha alternativa
group of right-wing ideologies

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /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/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
alterar cambiar modificar
to change the form or structure of

alter ego /ˈɔl.tɚ iɡoʊ/ /ˈɔːl.təɹ iːɡəʊ/ n
otro yo alter ego
alternate personality or persona

alter-globalist n
altermundista

alter-globalization n
altermundismo

alterability n
alterabilidad
property of being alterable

alteration /ɑl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
alteración
the state of being altered
alteración cambio modificación
the act of altering or making different

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
disputa altercado alteración disensión rifirrafe
(countable) angry or heated dispute

altered /ˈɑl.tɚd/ /ˈɔl.tɚd/ /ˈɔːl.təd/ adj
alterado
having been changed

alterity n
alteridad
otherness

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alterno
being or succeeding by turns
other; alternative

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ n
sustituta sustituto
substitute

alternate /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɑl.tɚ.nət/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
alternar
to happen, succeed, or act by turns
to perform by turns

alternately /ɔlˈtə(ɹ)nətliː/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
alternativamente por turno
succeeding by turns

alternating adj
alterno alternante alternativo
such that it alternates

alternating current n
corriente alterna
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternation /ˈɑl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.ˌneɪ.ʃən/ n
alternancia rotación
alternate succession

alternation of generations n
alternancia de generaciones
metagenesis

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
alternativo
not traditional, outside the mainstream, underground
other
alternativo alternativa
relating to a choice

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ n
alternativa
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
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 /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv.li/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv.li/ adv
en lugar de si no
in an alternative way

alternator n
alternador
an electric generator which produces alternating current

althorn n
trombón alto trompa alto
saxophone

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
aunque
but
aunque a pesar de
in spite of the fact that

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ n
altímetro
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altimetric adj
altimétrico

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ 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

altitudinal adj
altitudinal
of or in relation to altitude

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/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
completamente totalmente
without exception; wholly; completely
en general en suma
on the whole; everything considered

altostratus n
altostrato
cloud type

altrose n
altrosa
aldohexose epimeric with mannose

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ n
altruismo
policy that benefits others' interests

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ n
altruista
person imbued with altruism

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruista
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈæl.əm/ n
alumbre
chemistry: double sulfate

alum /ˈæl.əm/ v
alumbrar
To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.

alumina /əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/ n
alúmina
aluminum oxide

aluminite n
aluminita
a hydrous aluminium sulfate mineral

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
aluminio
silvery metal

aluminium bromide n
bromuro de aluminio

aluminium foil n
papel aluminio papel plata
very thin, pliable, eaily torn sheet of aluminium

aluminium oxide n
óxido de aluminio alúmina
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
alumna
a female pupil or student
antigua alumna ex alumna
a female graduate
estudiante
a student

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
alumno
a male pupil or student
egresado exalumno
a male graduate

alunite n
alunita
mineral

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
alveolar
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth
relating to alveolar glands
relating to the jaw ridge
relating to the lung alveoli

alveolar ridge n
cresta alveolar
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolectomy n
alveolectomía
surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ n
alveolo alvéolo
anatomy: hollow cavity
alvéolo alveolo
small air sac in the lungs

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
siempre
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
¿Me está arrestando?

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
amalgama
alloy
combination

amalgamate /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ v
amalgamar
to make an alloy of mercury and another metal
math: to combine free groups
amalgamar fusionar unir
to combine or blend

amalgamation /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ n
amalgamación
the production of an alloy of mercury

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
amanita
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amanuensis /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/ n
amanuense
one employed to take dictation

amaranth /-ɹænt/ /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ n
amaranto
purplish-red colour
amaranto bledo borlón
herb of the genus Amaranthus

amaretto n
amaretto
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur
amargo amarguillo
a light cookie made with almonds.

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
amarilis
Amaryllis belladonna

amass /əˈmæs/ v
amasar acumular
to collect into a mass or heap

amate /əˈmɑteɪ/ /əˈmɑːteɪ/ n
amate papel amate
paper produced from Ficus bark

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ n
aficionado amateur diletante
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
inadaptado aficionado
someone unqualified

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tjʊɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
amateur chapucero inexperto
reflecting the efforts of an amateur

amatory /ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔɚ̯.i/ /ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔː.ɹi/ /ˈɑ.mə.tə.ɹi/ [ˈæ.mə.ˌtɔɚ̯.i] [ˈɑː.mə.tə.ɹɪ] adj
concupisciente
of or relating to love, especially sexual love

amaurosis /ˌæ.mɔˈɹoʊ.səs/ 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 (someone) with surprise and wonder

amazed /əˈmeɪzd/ adj
atónito estupefacto asombrado
astonished; confounded with fear, surprise or wonder

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
asombro sorpresa
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] adj
sorprendente asombroso
causing wonder and amazement

amazingly /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ adv
asombrosamente
to a wonder-inspiring extent
extraordinariamente
wonderfully
increíblemente
difficult to believe

amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ n
amazona
tall, strong, athletic woman

amazonite /ˈæm.ə.zəˌnaɪt/ n
amazonita
gem

amban n
amban
provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ 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.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ámbar gris
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ /ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ /ˈɒm.bi.ɒns/ n
ambiente atmósfera
particular mood or atmosphere of an environment

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.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 /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ n
ambigüedad
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪ.ɡju.əs/ adj
ambiguo
open to multiple interpretations

ambiguously adv
ambiguamente
in an ambiguous manner

ambit /ˈæmbɪt/ n
zona de influencia ámbito
area or sphere of control and influence of something
ámbito
boundary around a building, town, region, etc.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ 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
hard to achieve
showy

ambitiously adv
ambiciosamente
in an ambitious manner

ambivalence /æmˈbɪvələns/ n
ambivalencia
coexistence of opposing attitudes
indecisión
state of uncertainty

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
ambivalente
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

ambivert /-vəːt/ /ˈæmbəˌvɚt/ /ˈæmbɪvɜːt/ n
ambivertido
person who is neither clearly extroverted nor introverted

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 /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ adj
ambulatorio
performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient
of, relating to, or adapted to walking

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ n
deambulatorio
round walkway encircling the altar

ambulophobia n
ambulofobia
fear of walking or standing

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
emboscada
attack
act
encerrona emboscada

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

amelia n
amelia
congenital absence of one or more limbs

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
mejorar
to make better

amelioration /əˌmiːliəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
mejora
improvement
mejora mejoramiento mejoría
act of making better

amelogenin n
amelogenina
protein

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
amén
so be it
truly, verily

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
amén
expression of strong agreement

amenable /əˈmiːnəbəl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
agradable dócil
willing to comply with; agreeable
receptivo susceptible
willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
enmendar
to make a formal alteration
mejorar
to become better
mejorar corregir
to make better

amendable adj
enmendable
capable of being amended

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
enmienda
correction or addition to a law
that which is added

amends /əˈmɛndz/ n
compensación desagravio reparación
compensation for a loss or injury

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ /əˈmɛnəti/ n
comodidad amenidad
pleasantness
something that makes life easier or more pleasant
infraestructura instalación servicio servicio público
unit of community infrastructure

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ 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

ametropia n
ametropía
any of several disorders of the eye resulting from faulty refractive ability

amiability /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
afabilidad amabilidad
cheerful and friendly disposition

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ /ˈæ.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.mɪ.kə.bəl/ adj
amistoso amigable 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
en medio de 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/ /əˈmɪtst/ preposition
en medio
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

amine /əˈmiːn/ /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

aminophylline n
aminofilina
bronchodilator comprising theophylline and ethylenediamine

amiodarone /əˈmi.əd.əˌɹoʊn/ /ˌæm.iˈoʊ.dəˌɹoʊn/ n
amiodarona

amiss /əˈmɪs/ adj
mal
wrong

amitotic adj
amitótico
pertaining to amitosis

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ [ˈæ.mɪ.ɾi] n
amistad
friendship

ammeter n
amperímetro
device that measures an electric current

ammocoete n
ammocetes
lamprey larva

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 /ˈæ.məˌnaɪt/ n
amonite
cephalopod

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
amonio
univalent NH₄+ cation

ammonium bicarbonate n
bicarbonato de amonio
ammonium bicarbonate

ammonium bisulfate n
bisulfato de amonio

ammonium nitrate n
nitrato de amonio nitrato amónico
ammonium salt of nitric acid

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
munición
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
amnesia
loss of memory

amnesic /æmˈniːsɪk/ /æmˈniːʒɪk/ adj
amnésico
of, pertaining to, or suffering from amnesia

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
amnistía
act of the sovereign power

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.ni.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

amogus /əˈmoʊɡəs/ /əˈməʊɡəs/ n
amogus

amok /əˈmɒk/ /əˈmʌk/ adv
desenfrenado
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
entre
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
entre
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amoral /eɪˈmɑɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɒɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɔɹ.əl/ adj
amoral
of people
of acts

amorous /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
concupisciente amoroso
inclined to love
indicating love or sexual desire
enamorado
affected with love

amorously /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/ adv
amorosamente cariñosamente
in an amorous manner

amorphism n
amorfismo
an amorphous quality

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ adj
amorfo
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid
being without definite character or nature
lacking a definite form or clear shape

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
amortización
process of distributing asset cost

amortize /əˈmɔɹtaɪz/ /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.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ /əˌmɒk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ n
amoxicilina
antibiotic

amp up v
subir
increase the power, interest, intensity, volume etc

ampelographic adj
ampelográfico
relating to ampelography

ampelography n
ampelografía
science of grapevine cultivars

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ n
amperio ampere
unit of electrical current

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ /ˈæmp.ə(ɹ)ˌzænd/ n
et y comercial

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ 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 /ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/ 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 /ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/ /ˌæm.fəˈpæ.θɪk/ adj
anfipático
of a molecule: having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups

amphiphilic adj
anfifílico
having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic (or lipophilic) groups
having one surface consisting of hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite surface consisting of hydrophobic (or lipophilic) ones

amphipod /ˈam.fɪ.pɑd/ /ˈam.fɪ.pɒd/ n
anfípodo
species of order Amphipoda

amphiprostyle adj
anfipróstilo
having columns at either end but not along the sides

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ n
anfiteatro
an open, outdoor theatre

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
cántaro ánfora
large clay vessel used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing wine and oil

amphoteric adj
anfótero
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
abundante generoso
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.ɚ/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪɹ/ n
amplificador
appliance or circuit
amplificador amplificadora
anything that amplifies

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
amplitud modulada modulación de amplitud
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 /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
amputación
surgical removal of a limb

amputee /ampjʊˈtiː/ n
amputado
person who has had one or more limbs removed

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 atracciones parque de diversiones parque de entretención
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusement ride n
atracción atracción de feria atracción mecánica

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 /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
un
the symbol &the symbol &indefinite article
una
indefinite article

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
una manzana al día mantiene al médico en la lejanía
apples are healthy and stave off illnesses

an arm and a leg n
ojo de la cara riñón
exorbitant amount

anabasine n
anabasina
pyridine alkaloid

anabasis /əˈnæbəsɪs/ n
anábasis
military march up-country

anabiosis n
anabiosis
state of suspended animation

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
anabólico
relating to anabolism

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ 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
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

anacusis n
anacusia cofosis
total deafness

anadiplosis /ˌænədəˈploʊsɪs/ n
anadiplosis
a rhetorical device

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
anádromo
of migratory fish

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
anaeróbico
without oxygen

anaglyph n
anaglifo
matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
anagrama
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
anal
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus
of the stage in psychosexual development
fastidioso meticuloso
of a person, compulsive and stubborn

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 /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.zi.ə/ /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒi.ə/ /ˌæn.əlˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ n
analgesia
absence of the sense of pain

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ adj
analgésico
of or relating to analgesia

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ n
analgésico
medicine that reduces pain

anally adv
analmente
Involving the anus

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
analogical

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

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /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 /ˈænəlɪst/ n
analista
person who analyses
financial or business analyst
psicoanalista
psychoanalysis practitioner

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analítico
able to analyze
relating to analysis
relating to division into elements or principles

analytic geometry n
geometría analítica
subbranch of geometry

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 /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks/ n
analítica
application of computer technology, operational research, and statistics to solve problems

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
analizar
to subject to analysis

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
anamnesia
recollection

anamorph n
anamorfo
asexual reproductive form of certain fungi

anamorphic /ˌænəˈmɔɹfɪk/ /ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/ adj
anamórfico
producing distorted images

anamorphosis n
anamorfosis
distorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ 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/ /ənˈæfəɹə/ 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

anaplasia n
anaplasia
reversion of differentiation in cells

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ /əˈnɑɹ.kɪk/ /əˈnɑː.kɪk/ adj
anárquico ácrata
relating to anarchy

anarchically adv
anárquicamente
anarchically

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ 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

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-capitalist adj
anarcocapitalista
of, supporting, relating to, or advocating anarcho-capitalism

anarcho-capitalist n
anarcocapitalista
person who advocates anarcho-capitalism

anarcho-communist adj
anarcocomunista
pertaining or relating to anarcho-communism

anarcho-communist n
anarcocomunista
proponent of anarcho-communism

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 /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.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 /æn.ə.ˈtɒm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.ə.ˈtɔm.ɪ.kəl/ /æn.əˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatómico
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection

anatomical snuffbox n
tabaquera anatómica
deepening on the hand

anatomically adv
anatómicamente
pertaining to anatomy

anatomopathological adj
anatomopatológico

anatomopathologist n
anatomopatóloga anatomopatólogo

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ 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/ /ænˈsɛs.tɹəl/ 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
presentador ancla
(TV) anchorman or anchorwoman

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
anclar
to hold an object to a fixed point
apoyar
to provide emotional stability

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
anclaje
fee for anchoring
fondeadero anclaje
place for anchoring

anchorite n
anacoreta eremita
one who lives in seclusion

anchoveta /ˌantʃəʊˈvɛtə/ /ˌænt͡ʃoʊˈvɛtə/ n
anchoveta
Engraulis ringens

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ n
anchoa boquerón bocarte
small saltwater fish

ancien régime /ɑn.sjɛn ɹeɪˈʒim/ [ɑ̃siæ̃ ʁeʒim] n
antiguo régimen
system of government long since supplanted by another

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ adj
antiguo
having lasted from a remote period
existent or occurring in time long past

ancient grain n
grano ancestrale
cereal or pseudocereal minimally changed by breeding

ancient history n
Antigüedad
period of history
agua pasada
not worth discussing any more

anciently adv
antaño antiguamente de antaño
in the manner of very long ago

ancients n
antiguo
the people of antiquity

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ adj
auxiliar secundario
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

ancillary /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈæns.əˌlɛɹ.iː/ n
accesorio apoyo auxiliar
thing
auxiliar ayudante criado subordinada subordinado
person

anconeus n
ancóneo
muscle of the elbow and forearm

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ 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 a partridge in a pear tree /ænd ə ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ ən ə ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ /ænd ə ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ ɪn ə ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ phraseologicalUnit
y la abuela y pare usted de contar
used at the end of a list of items to emphasize its length

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 tal y todo eso
indicates that a list continues in a similar manner

and then some phraseologicalUnit
y me quedo corto
confirming the preceding utterance

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
y/o
inclusive "or"

andalusite n
andalucita
mineral

andesine n
andesina
sodium calcium aluminum silicate

andiron /ˈændaɪə(ɹ)n/ n
morillo
a utensil for supporting wood while burning

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.ɡi/ 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.d͡ʒaɪn/ n
andrógino
a person who is androgynous

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ 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 /ˌan.dɹɒ.stiːnˈdʌɪ.əʊn/ /ˌæn.dɹəˌstinˈdaɪˌoʊn/ n
androstediona

anecdata /-ɾə/ /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

anechoic /æn.ɛ.ˈ koʊ.ɪk/ /æn.ɛ.ˈ kəʊ.ɪk/ adj
anecoico
lacking echoes

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 /ænɪˈmɑmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ /ænɪˈmɒmɪtə/ n
anemómetro
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind

anemometric adj
anemométrico
relating to anemometry

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

anencephaly /ænɪnˈsɛfəlɪ/ n
anencefalia
birth defect in which most of the brain and parts of the skull are missing

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.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 /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
anestésico
reducing pain sensitivity

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
anestésico
a substance for the reduced perception of pain

anesthetist n
anestesista anestesiador
person who gives an anesthetic

anesthetization n
anestesia
an administration of anesthesia

anesthetize /æˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θɪ.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.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ 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 /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ 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
strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
enconar enojar enviscar
to cause such a feeling of antagonism
enfadarse enojarse
to become angry

angiitis /ˌændʒiˈaɪtɪs/ n
angitis vasculitis
inflamed blood or lymph vessels

angina /ænˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒɪ.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

angioedema /ˌænd͡ʒiəʊ.ɪˈdiːmə/ n
angioedema
swelling of the lower layers of the skin or of other tissues

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

angiographic adj
angiográfico

angiography n
angiografía
medical imaging technique

angioma n
angioma
benign tumor

angiopathy n
angiopatía
any disease of the blood vessels

angioplasty /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ n
angioplastia
widening of a blood vessel

angiosperm /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əˌspɝm/ n
angiosperma
member of plant group

angiotensin /ænd͡ʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ 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
punto de vista ángulo
viewpoint
ángulo
geometrical figure
measure of such a figure

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
antilambda corchete angular diple
type of bracket

angle grinder n
amoladora amoladora angular esmeril angular radial rebarbadora
power tool

angle of incidence n
ángulo de incidencia
angle that a straight line makes with the normal of a surface

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
pescador pescadora
person who fishes with a hook and line
rape común
angler fish
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/ /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.səˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anglicización
process of anglicising

anglicised /ˈæŋ.lɪ.saɪzd/ adj
anglicanizado
in a form similar to English

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

angora /æŋˈɡɔːɹə/ n
conejo de Angora
subspecies of the European rabbit

angrily /ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/ adv
con ira furiosamente
in an angry manner

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
enfadado enojado
displaying anger
inflamado
inflamed and painful

angst /æŋ(k)st/ n
nerviosismo pánico
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ 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 /-lɑɹ/ /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ adj
angular anguloso esquinado
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered
rudo
figurative: sharp and stiff in character

angular momentum n
momento angular momento cinético
angular momentum

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
anhedonia
inability to feel pleasure

anhelation /ænhɪˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌænhəˈleɪʃən/ n
anhelación
breathing difficulty

anhidrosis n
anhidrosis
reduced ability or inability to sweat

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

ani /ˈɑː.ni/ n
garrapatero
bird of genus Crotophaga

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
oral stimulation of the anus

animadversion /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʃən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən / n
crítica reprobación
criticism, a critical remark

animadvert /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/ /ˌænɪmədˈvɝt/ v
censurar criticar
To criticise, to censure
enterarse
To consider

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
animal
of animals
unhindered by social codes

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ n
bestia animal
organism

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 shelter n
protectora protectora de animales perrera
organization that provides temporary homes for stray pet animals
refugio de animales
facility providing such shelter

animal-like adj
animalesco
resembling an animal

animalcule /ænɪˈmælkjuːl/ /ˌænəˈmælˌkjul/ n
animálculo
microscopic aquatic animal, including protozoa and rotifers

animalist n
animalista
painter or sculptor whose primary subject is animals

animalize v
animalizar
represent in the form of an animal

animally /ˈanɪməli/ adv
animalmente
in respect of the animal faculties

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ adj
animado
possessing the quality or ability of motion
that which lives

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.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
causing images to appear to move
animación vivificación
the act of animating

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
animadora animador
one who creates an animation

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ n
anime animé ánime
an animated work originated in Japan

animistic adj
animista
of or pertaining to animism

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 /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ n
anión
negatively charged ion

anionic adj
aniónico
pertaining to an anion

anionicity n
anionicidad
the quality of being anionic

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
anís
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
anís
the seed-like fruit of the anise

anisette n
anisete
alcoholic liqueur

aniso- /əˌnaɪsə(ʊ)/ prefix
aniso-
unequal

anisocoria /-ˈkoʊɹ-/ /ænˌaɪsəˈkɔɹ i ə/ /ˌænaɪ-/ n
anisocoria
unequal size of the pupils

anisole n
anisol
an aromatic ether

anisotropic adj
anisotrópico anisótropo
exhibiting anisotropy

anisotropy n
anisotropía
the property of being directionally dependent

anitism n
anitería anitismo
indigenous Philippine folk religion

ankerite /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ n
ankerita
any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ /ɑːŋk/ n
anj
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
tobillo
joint between foot and leg

ankle boot n
botín
ankle-high boot

ankle monitor n
tobillera electrónica
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
taba
bone of the ankle

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

ankylosing spondylitis n
espondilitis anquilosante
arthritis disease

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 bija caituco onoto urucú
seed
achiote onoto urucú anoto bija caituco
dye
achiote onoto urucú bija caituco
plant Bixa orellana

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
addition, an extension
anexo pabellón
addition or extension to a building
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
(physics) process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy
state of being annihilated
act of reducing to nothing

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 /ˈanəteɪt/ v
anotar apostillar acotar
to add annotation

annotation /ˈænəteɪʃən/ 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 /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
anunciar
give public notice
declarar
declare by judicial sentence

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
anunciación anuncio
anuncio
that which conveys what is announced
anuncio declaración
act

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
comentarista
TV or radio announcer
locutor anunciador
announcer

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ n
enojo
feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
molestar agobiar jorobar
to disturb or irritate

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
disgusto irritación molestia lata
that which annoys amd cause a status of annoyance
enojo
the psychological state of being annoyed or irritated
fastidio
an act or instance of annoying

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
irritado
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
fastidioso molesto
causing irritation or annoyance

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ v
molesto fastidioso cargante embarazoso enfadoso engorroso
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
anual
happening once a year

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ 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/ /ˈænjʊlə/ adj
anular
having the form of a ring

annulene n
anuleno
monocyclic hydrocarbon

annulet n
armilla
ring-shaped molding at the top of a column

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
anulación
act or instance of annulling
legal invalidation of a marriage

annulus /-li/ /ˈænjəlaɪ/ /ˈænjələs/ /ˈænjʊlaɪ/ /ˈænjʊləs/ n
anillo
remnants of a partial veil which leaves a ring on the stem of a mushroom
ring- or donut-shaped area or structure
corona circular
region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radii
corona solar
ring of light in a celestial body, especially when caused by an annular eclipse

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
anoa
small Indonesian water buffalo

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
anodo ánodo
the electrode through which current flows into a cell
ánodo
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs

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 /əˈnɑmələs/ /əˈnɒmələs/ /əˈnɔmələs/ adj
anómalo
deviating from the normal

anomalously /əˈnɑmələsli/ adv
anómalamente
in an anomalous manner

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ 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
biological defect or malformation

anomer n
anómero
any diastereoisomer of a sugar

anomeric adj
anomérico

anomie /a.noʊ̯.ˈmi/ /ˈæn.ə.mi/ 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
make or 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 /ˈænəɹæk/ 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 /æˈnɑːzmiːə/ /æˈnɒzmiə/ n
anosmia
inability to smell

anosognosia n
anosognosia
inability of a person to recognize personal defects

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ 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

anovulation n
anovulación
lack of ovulation

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ n
anoxia
condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen

anoxic /ˌæ.ˈnɑːk.sɪk/ 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

anserine /ˈansəɹʌɪn/ adj
ansarino
similar to a goose or geese; gooselike

ansible /ˈæn.sɪ.bəl/ /ˈɑːn.sɪ.bəl/ n
ansible
hypothetical device

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] n
contestación
document filed in response to a complaint
respuesta
response
solution
respuesta contestación
reply to email

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
contestar
to respond to a call
responder contestar
to make a reply or response to
servir
to suit a need or purpose satisfactorily

answerable /ˈæn.səɹ.ə.bl/ /ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/ /ˈɑːnsɹəb(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/ [eənt] [ɛənt] n
hormiga
insect

antacid /ænˈtæsɪd/ n
antiácido
agent reducing acidity

antagonism /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ n
antagonismo hostilidad
strong dislike

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
antagonista
opponent
one who antagonizes
main character or force opposing the protagonist
chemical
muscle

antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
antagónico antagonista hostil
contending

antagonize v
antagonizar
to oppose

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anafrodisiaco antiafrodisíaco antierótico
capable of reducing the sex drive

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdiʒɪˌæk/ /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ n
anafrodisiaco antiafrodisíaco
substance capable of reducing the sex drive

antbird n
hormiguerito hormiguero
A member of Thamnophilidae

ante /ˈænti/ n
luz
contribution to pot

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
oso hormiguero
mammal

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
prebélico
of a period of time prior to a war

antebrachial adj
antebraquial
relating to the forearm

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
antecedente
earlier in time or order

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ n
ancestro antepasado
ancestor

antechamber /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ /ˈæn.tiˌt͡ʃeɪm.bɚ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌt͡ʃeɪm.bə/ n
antecámara antesala
small room

antedate /ˈæntiˌdeɪt/ v
antedatar
To assign a date earlier than the actual date; to backdate

antediluvian /-tə-/ /ˌæn.ti.dəˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tə(ˌ)daɪˈlu.vi.ən/ /ˌæn.tɪ.dɪˈluː.vɪ.ən/ [-ɾi-] [-ɾə-] adj
antediluviano
of animals and plants: long extinct
belonging or pertaining to, or existing in, the time prior to a great or destructive flood or deluge described in other mythologies

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
antílope
mammal of the family Bovidae

antenatal adj
prenatal
before birth

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
antena
feeler organ

antepenultimate adj
antepenúltimo
two before the last

anterior /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
anterior
anatomy: nearer the forward end

anterior chamber n
cámara anterior
space between cornea and iris

anterior cruciate ligament n
ligamento cruzado anterior

anterior deltoid n
deltoides anteriores
the largest of the muscles of the front of the shoulders

anteriority /ænˌtɪəɹiˈɒɹɪti/ 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 /ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ n
antera
pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower

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 /ænˈθɑləd͡ʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ 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 /-ˈkwaɪnoʊn/ /ˌænθrəkwɪˈnoʊn/ 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

anthropize v
antropizar
to adapt by human activity

anthropo- /ænˈθɹɒpə-/ /ˈænθɹəpə-/ /ˌænθɹoʊpə-/ /ˌænθɹəpoʊ-/ /ˌænθɹəpə-/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒ-/ prefix
antropo-
men; people

anthropocentric adj
antropocéntrico
giving preference to humans

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ n
antropocentrismo
viewpoint

anthropodermic adj
antropodérmico

anthropogenic /ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/ 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 /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ adj
antropoide
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance
having characteristics of an ape

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑd͡ʒikəl/ adj
antropológico
relating to anthropology

anthropologically adv
antropológicamente
in a manner which pertains to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌæn.θɹəˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
antropólogo antropóloga
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
antropología
the study of humanity

anthropometric adj
antropométrico
of or relating to anthropometry

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ n
antropometría
science of measuring the human body

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfo
given human attributes
having the form of a person

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ n
antropomorfismo
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropomorphization /-faɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌænθrɒpəˌmɔːɹfəˈzeɪʃən/ n
antropomorfización
attribution of human qualities

anthropomorphize /ˌanθrəpəˈmɔːfʌɪz/ v
antropomorfizar
attribute human qualities

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofía
philosophy

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌtiː/ 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-China adj
antichino
opposing China

anti-Christian adj
anticristiano
opposed to Christians or Christianity

anti-European adj
antieuropeo
disliking Europe or Europeans
antieuropeo antieuropeísta
opposing European integration and the European Union

anti-Europeanism n
antieuropeísmo

anti-Haitianism n
antihaitianismo

anti-Islamic adj
antimusulmán
hostile against Islam or Muslims

anti-Japanese adj
antijaponés
opposing the Japanese

anti-Jewish adj
antijudío
opposed to Jews

anti-Müllerian adj
antimulleriano
that inhibits the function or development of the Müllerian ducts

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ n
antisemita
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɛtɪk/ /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemita antisemítico
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
antisemitismo
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-Slavism n
antieslavismo
movement

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-catarrhal adj
anticatarral
suppressing catarrh

anti-globalism n
antiglobalismo antiglobalización

anti-immigrant adj
antiinmigrante antinmigrante
opposing immigrants

anti-immigration adj
antiinmigración antinmigración
opposing immigration

anti-imperialism n
antiimperialismo
belief or practice which opposes imperialism

anti-imperialist adj
antiimperialista
against imperialism

anti-independence adj
antiindependentista
opposing political independence

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-intellectualism n
antiintelectualismo
hostility towards intellectuals

anti-lock adj
antibloqueo
preventing from becoming stuck or jammed

anti-militarism n
antimilitarismo
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-natalism n
antinatalismo
opposition to the increase in human population

anti-vax adj
antivacunas
opposing vaccination

anti-vaxxer n
antivacunas
person who opposes vaccination

anti-villain n
anti-villano
antagonist who have noble goals

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
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
table reporting a bacterial isolate’s susceptibility to different antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ adj
antibiótico
of or relating to antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ 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

anticapitalism n
anticapitalismo
opposition to capitalism

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

anticholinergic adj
anticolinérgico
inhibiting the action of acetylcholine

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

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.pæɪt/ [ɛənˈtɪs.ə.peɪt] v
anticipar prever
to know of something before it manifests

anticipation /æn.tɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/ /æn.tɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ n
anticipación
eagerness for future occurrence
previsión
the act of anticipating

anticipatory /ænˈtɪsɪpətərɪ/ adj
en anticipación en previsión
characterized by anticipation

anticlerical adj
anticlerical
opposed to political influence of clerics

anticlimactic adj
anticlimático decepcionante
lacking climax

anticlimax /ˈan.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/ [ˈa.ɾ̃iˌklaɪ.mæks] n
anticlímax
break in the final climax

anticlinal adj
anticlinal
inclining or dipping in opposite directions

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinal
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adj
antihorario levógiro sinistrorso
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ 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 /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈkəʊdɒn/ n
anticodón
sequence of three nucleotides

anticolonial /ˌænt.aɪ.kəˈloʊn.i.əl/ /ˌænt.i.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

anticommunist n
anticomunista
person opposed to communism

anticommutative adj
anticonmutativa anticonmutativas anticonmutativo anticonmutativos
math

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
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

antidiuretic hormone n
hormona antidiurética
a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland

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.tɪ.doʊt/ n
antidoto antídoto
something that counteracts
antídoto
remedy to counteract a poison

antidrug adj
antidroga
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

antifungal adj
antifúngico
that inhibits the growth of fungi

antifungal n
antifúngico
drug that inhibits the growth of fungi

antigas adj
antigás
countering military gas attacks

antigen n
antígeno
substance that induces an immune response

antigenic adj
antigénico
of or relating to an antigen

antiglobalist adj
antiglobalista
of or pertaining to antiglobalism

antiglobalist n
antiglobalista
a proponent of antiglobalism

antigypsyism n
antiziganismo
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antihelix /ˌæn.tɪˈhi.lɪks/ n
antihélix

antihemorrhagic adj
antihemorrágico
that stops or reduces hemorrhage

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ n
antihéroe
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antiheroine n
antiheroína
female antihero

antihistamine /ˌæn.taɪˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ /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

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 /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] n
antimateria
matter composed of antiparticles

antimeridian n
antimeridiano
the reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridian

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

antinociceptive adj
analgésico
that inhibits nociception, the sensation of pain

antinode n
vientre
a region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes of a vibrating body

antinomian /æntaɪˈnoʊmi.ən/ /æntiˈnoʊmi.ən/ adj
antinomianista antinomiano
of or pertaining to antinomianism

antinomian /æntaɪˈnoʊmi.ən/ /æntiˈnoʊmi.ən/ n
antinomiana antinomianista antinomiano antinomista
one who embraces, encourages, or practices antinomianism

antinomianism /æntiˈnoʊmi.ənɪzəm/ n
antinomianismo antinomismo
a belief or teaching that the spiritual law of faith renders any practical or moral law irrelevant

antinomy /ænˈtɪn.ə.mi/ n
antinomia
(epistemology, logic) apparent contradiction between valid conclusions

antinutrient n
antinutriente
any substance that interferes with the absorption or metabolism of a nutrient

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ adj
antioxidante
acting against oxidation

antioxidant /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/ 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/ /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ n
antífona
devotional chant; a 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 /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
antipirético
that reduces fever

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ n
antipirético
medicine 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

antiracism n
antirracismo
opposition to racism

antiracist adj
antirracista
opposed to racism

antiracist n
antirracista
one who opposes racism

antiradar adj
antirradar
preventing detection by radar

antireligious adj
antirreligioso
opposed to religion

antiretroviral adj
antirretroviral
fighting retrovirus

antirevolutionary adj
antirrevolucionario
opposing a revolution

antiriot adj
antidisturbios antimotines
serving to counteract rioting

antisecular adj
antisecular
opposing what is secular

antisense /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ /ˌæntiˈsɛns/ n
antisentido
a molecule which suppresses transcription

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ adj
antiséptico
capable of preventing microbial infection
of or relating to antisepsis
aséptico
very clean; aseptic

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ n
antiséptico
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antiseptically adv
antisépticamente
in an antiseptic manner

antiskid adj
antideslizante anti-patinaje antiderrapante
designed to increase friction

antislavism n
antieslavismo
movement

antislip adj
antiderrapante antideslizante
preventing slipping

antismoking adj
antitabaco
opposing or prohibiting smoking

antisocial /ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl/ /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
antisocial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antisocial personality disorder n
trastorno antisocial de la personalidad
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

antistress adj
antiestrés
countering stress

antisymmetric adj
antisimétrico
(linear algebra)
(order theory; of a binary relation on a set)

antitaurine adj
antitaurino
counteracting taurine

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 /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antítesis
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/ adj
antitético
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antithrombin /ˌæntaɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ /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 /ˌæntiˈtɹʌst/ adj
antimonopolio antimonopolista
opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts

antitrypsin n
antitripsina
class of serum proteins

antiunion adj
antisindicato
opposed to, or discouraging the formation of, trade unions

antiutopian adj
antiutópico
opposing utopian values

antiviral /æntiˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
antivirus
computing
antivírico
medicine

antivirus n
antivirus
computing software

antiwork adj
antitrabajo
opposing work

antiworker adj
antitrabajador
opposing workers

antiwrinkle adj
antiarrugas
counteracting wrinkles

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.lɚ/ /ˈænʔ.ɫɚ/ 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 /ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ n
antonomasia
substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ n
antónimo
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænt.əˈnɪm.ʌs/ /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
culo inquieto 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 /æ-/ /əˈn(j)ʊɹən/ /əˈnjʊəɹ(ə)n/ adj
anuro
of or relating to the order Anura

anuran /æ-/ /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
bone in inner ear
yunque bigornia
block used in blacksmithing

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
ansiedad
pathological condition
inquietud
uneasy or distressing desire
zozobra ansiedad
concern

anxiety disorder n
trastorno de ansiedad
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety

anxiogenic adj
ansiógeno
causing anxiety

anxiolytic /ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ n
ansiolítico
drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
ansioso deseoso
earnestly desirous
ansioso inquieto
having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
ansiosamente con ansiedad con inquietud
in an anxious manner

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
algo
at all

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
alguno
at least one (kind)
cualquiera cualquier
no matter what kind

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ pronoun
alguna alguno
Any things or persons

any hole's a goal proverb
en tiempos de guerra cualquier agujero es trinchera

any minute now adv
de un momento a otro
very soon

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
ya ya más
in negative or interrogative constructions

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bə.di/ /ˈɛn.i.bʌ.di/ pronoun
alguien
(colloquial) a person of consideration or standing

anybody's /ˈɛnibədiz/ pronoun
alguien
belonging to anybody (possessive form of anybody)

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /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 /ˈæniˌwʌn/ /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
cualquiera alguien quien
anybody

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
cualquier cosa
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
algo más
any other thing

anytime adv
en cualquier momento cuando sea sea cuando sea siempre
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
de cualquier modo de todas formas de todos modos en fin
in any way
de todas formas de todos modos a pesar de todo aún así comoquiera igualmente
regardless
de todos modos de cualquier manera igual
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
dondequiera en cualquier parte
in or at any location

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
aoristo
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ n
aoristo
a grammatical aspect

aorist aspect n
aoristo
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ n
aorta
great artery

aortic /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/ adj
aórtico
of or concerning the aorta

aortic arch n
arco aórtico
curving portion of 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/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /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

apartment building n
edificio de apartamentos torre de apartamentos
residential building with multiple flats

apatheism /ˌæpəˈθi.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 /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ n
apatita
calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition

ape /eɪp/ n
mono simio
derogatory: uncivilized person
primate mono
primate of the clade Hominoidea

ape /eɪp/ v
imitar remedar
to imitate
monear
to behave like an ape

apeirogon /əˈpeɪ̯ɹɵɡɑn/ /əˈpiːɹɵɡɑn/ n
apeirógono

aperiodic adj
aperiódico
math: of a state

aperture /ˈap.ə.tjʊə/ /ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈæp.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtjʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌtʊɹ/ /ˈæp.ɚˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ n
abertura
opening, hole
apertura
diameter of the aperture

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ n
apogeo
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc
ápice
end of leaf
pointed fine end
ápice cima
highest or greatest part
ápice cúspide
highest point in a plane or solid figure

apex predator n
superdepredador
an animal atop the food chain

aphagia n
afagia
difficulty in swallowing

aphanitic /ˌæf.əˈnɪt.ɪk/ adj
afanítico
having crystals too fine to be seen by the naked eye

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ n
afasia
pathological speech disorder

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ adj
afásico
affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ n
afelio
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
pulgón áfido
insect

aphonia n
afonía
loss of voice

aphonic adj
afónico
exhibiting aphonia

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] n
aforismo
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphoristic /æfəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
aforístico
of, relating to, or containing aphorisms

aphotic /eɪˈfoʊtɪk/ /eɪˈfəʊtɪk/ adj
afótica
having no light, especially no sunlight

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ adj
afrodisíaco
intensifying sexual desire

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ n
afrodisíaco afrodisiaco
food or drug

aphtha n
afta

aphthous adj
aftoso
relating to aphtha

aphthous ulcer n
afta

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

apicoectomy 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 /əˈplɛnti/ adj
en abundancia
in an overlarge quantity

aplenty /əˈplɛnti/ adv
a porrillo a tutiplén para dar y tomar
more than enough

aplomb /əˈplɒm/ /əˈplʌm/ n
aplomo
ballet
self-confidence

apnea n
apnea
cessation of breathing

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
apocalipsis
end of the world
cataclysmic event
revealing or revelation

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 /əˈpɒk.ɹə.fə/ n
apócrifo
writing of a doubtful authorship

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apócrifo
of doubtful authenticity
of dubious veracity; urban legend
of or pertaining to Apocrypha

apocryphally adv
apócrifamente
In an apocryphal manner

apodeictic /ˌapəˈdaɪk.tɪk/ adj
apodíctico
incontrovertibly true or false

apoferritin n
apoferritina
ferritin that is not combined with iron

apogee /ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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

apologetic /əˌpɑləˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
disculpatorio apologético
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 /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ 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 /ˈæpəlɒɡ/ n
apólogo
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
disculpa excusa
an expression of regret
formal justification, defence

aponeurosis /ˌap.ə.njʊˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ n
aponeurosis

apophasis /əˈpɑf.ə.sɪs/ /əˈpɒf.ə.sɪs/ n
paralipsis preterición

apophenia /æpəˈfiːni.ə/ n
apofenia
the perception of connectedness in unrelated phenomena

apophysis /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
apófisis
outgrowth

apoplectic /ˌæp.əˈplɛk.tɪk/ adj
apopléjico apoplético
of or relating to apoplexy

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ n
apoplejía
loss of consciousness
bleeding of internal organs

apoprotein n
apoproteína
polypeptide part

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ n
apoptosis
death of cells

aporia /əˈpɔɹiə/ /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ n
aporía
contradiction, logical impasse
expression of doubt

aporophobia n
aporofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of poor people

aposematism /-pə-/ /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ [-ɾɪ-] n
aposematismo
adaptation that warns off potential predators

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
reticencia
abrupt breaking-off in speech

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ n
apostasía
renunciation of set of beliefs
renunciation of one's religion or faith

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ 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 (the) apostles
pertaining to the pope or the papacy

apostolic succession n
sucesión apostólica
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostolicity /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/ n
apostolicidad
the quality of being apostolic

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apóstrofo apóstrofe
the character ’
apóstrofe apóstrofo
sudden piece of dialogue

apotemnophilia n
apotemnofilia
compulsion to become an amputee

apothecium n
apotecio
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apothegm /ˈæ.pə.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
glorification, exaltation

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 /əˈpɔːl/ v
consternar abrumar apabullar
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ adj
horrible abrumador apabullado apabullante asombroso consternante
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatchik
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ n
aparato aparataje
assortment of tools or instruments
aparato equipo
complex machine or instrument

apparel /əˈpæ.ɹəl/ /əˈpæɹəl/ /əˈpɛ.ɹəl/ n
atavío ropa
clothing

apparent /əˈpæɹ.ənt/ /əˈpɛɚ.ənt/ adj
aparente ostensible
seeming
evidente claro manifiesto
clear
visible
visible

apparently /əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/ adv
aparentemente al parecer
seemingly
aparentemente al parecer dizque por lo visto presuntamente según parece
according to what the speaker has read or been told
evidentemente obviamente por lo visto
(archaic) plainly

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
aparición
act of becoming visible
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ n
apelación
apelación recurso
application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court of judge to be reviewed and overturned

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
apelar
(intransitive) to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned
to call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one’s rights
atraer
to be attractive

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] 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
comparecer aparecer
to stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like
parecer
to seem; to have a certain semblance; to look

appearance /əˈpɪɹ.əns/ n
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
apariencia aspecto aire
Semblance, or apparent likeness
apariencia estampa hechura
Personal presence, form or look
comparecencia aparición
The coming into court of either of the parties

appearances are deceptive proverb
las apariencias engañan
Appearance is not enough to judge anything or anyone

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
apaciguar aplacar calmar
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appeasement /əˈpiːz.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
agregar añadir adjuntar
to add as an accessory

appendage /əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/ n
añadidura
part that is joined to something larger
extremidad miembro
external body part

appendectomy n
apendicectomía
surgical procedure

appendiceal /əˌpɛndəˈsiəl/ /ˈdɪʃəl/ /ˌæpənˈdɪsiəl/ adj
apendicular
of or pertaining to the appendix

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
apendicitis
inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ n
apéndice
text added to the end of a book or an article

apperception /ˌæpəˈsɛpʃən/ /ˌæpɚˈsɛpʃən/ n
apercepción
mind’s perception of itself as subject

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ n
apetito ganas deseo
desire of or relish for food

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
el apetito viene comiendo el comer y el rascar, todo es empezar
starting something increases your desire to continue it

appetizer n
aperitivo tapa antojito boca bocadito boquitas
small, light first course

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
apetitoso apetecible
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/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] n
manzana mela poma
fruit

apple blossom n
flor de manzano flor del manzano
the flower of an apple tree

apple bobbing n
morder la manzana
game in which apples are picked up using the mouth

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 ojito derecho
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one

apple pear n
pera asiática
fruit

apple pie /ˌæp.əlˈpaɪ/ /ˌæp.əlˈpɑɪ/ [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpaɪ] [ˌæp.ɫ̩ˈpɑɪ] n
tarta de manzana pastel 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 wine n
sidra
cider

apple-green adj
verde manzana
apple-green

apples and oranges n
peras con manzanas peras y manzanas
non-comparable items

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
aparato electrodoméstico
a device in its own right
aparato enseres implemento instrumento
an implement, instrument or apparatus

applicability n
aplicabilidad
relevancy

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
aplicable pertinente
suitable for application; relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
peticionario solicitante postulante candidato
one who applies

application /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
the thing applied
the act of directing or referring something to a particular case
solicitud
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar

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
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions
put into practical use

applied mathematics n
matemáticas aplicadas
area of mathematics

applied science n
ciencia aplicada
application of science to immediate, real-life problems

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˈæ.plɪ.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ n
aplique
decorative design

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˈæ.plɪ.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ v
decorar con apliques
to decorate in this way

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
aplicar
to lay or place
aplicar utilizar emplear
to put to use for a purpose
aplicarse
to work hard and diligently
aplicarse valer
to be relevant to a specified individual
postular optar presentarse
to submit oneself as a candidate

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
equipar
to furnish with everything necessary
fijar determinar
to fix with power or firmness
nombrar designar

appointee /əˌpɔɪnˈtiː/ n
persona designada
a person who is appointed

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] n
cita
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement
state of being appointed to a service or office; office to which one is appointed
compromiso
stipulation; agreement
nombramiento
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office

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.pə.zɪt/ adj
apropiado oportuno pertinente
appropriate, relevant, well-suited

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ n
aposición
grammatical construction

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
evaluación valoración 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.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
agradecer apreciar
to be grateful for something
aumentar su valor
to increase in value
comprender hacerse cargo de
to be aware of
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

appreciator n
apreciador apreciadora
one who fully appreciates or understands a given thing

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
aprehender capturar coger prender
to seize or take (something); to take hold of
aprehender comprender entender captar percibir
to take hold of (something) with the understanding
detener aprehender
to seize or take (a person) by legal process
temer
to anticipate (something) with anxiety, dread, or fear

apprehensible adj
aprehensible
able to be apprehended

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
aprensión
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil
arresto
arrest

apprehensive /ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnsɪv/ adj
aprensivo inquieto
anticipating something with anxiety or fear

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
aprendiz
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

apprenticeship /əˈpɹɛn.tɪs.ʃɪp/ 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

appressed adj
adpreso
closely flattened down

apprise /əˈpɹaɪz/ v
avisar informar
to make (someone or oneself) aware of some information

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
acceso
avenue, passage, or way by which a building or place can be approached
acercamiento
opportunity of drawing near
acercamiento aproximación llegada
act of drawing near in place or time
aproximación
way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport
enfoque planteamiento
manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.)

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
acercar aproximarse
to come or go near, in place or time; to advance nearer; to draw nigh
acercarse aproximarse
to come near to (someone or something) in place, time, character, or value
aproximar avecinarse
(figuratively) to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal

approachable adj
accesible abordable
easy to talk to

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
aprobación
the act of approval

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ adj
apropiado
obsolete: set apart for a particular use or person
apropiado adecuado
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ v
adueñarse
to take to oneself in exclusion of others
designar
to set apart for

appropriately adv
apropiadamente
in an appropriate manner

appropriateness n
idoneidad pertinencia 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
aprobar sancionar
to sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial
ver con buenos ojos aprobar
to regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of

approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adj
aprobado
having received approval

approvingly adv
con aprobación
in an approving manner

approx. adv
aprox.
abbreviation of words equivalent to approximately

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.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.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.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 más o menos grosso modo
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] 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/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ n
albaricoque damasco chabacano
fruit
albaricoquero albaricoque
tree
damasco
colour

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
delantal mandil
clothing

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
a propósito 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 de la nada sin venir a cuento sin venir al caso
without reference to anything

apse /æps/ n
ábside ábsida
semicircular projection from a building

apt /æpt/ adj
apto acertado apropiado 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/ /əˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
aperitivo
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ /ˌækwə ˈɹiː.ʒə/ n
agua regia
mixture of acids

aquaculture n
acuicultura
the cultivation of the aquatic produce

aquaculturist n
acuicultor
a person involved in aquaculture

aquamarine /ˌæk.wə.məˈɹiːn/ /ˌɑ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
aguamarina
type of beryl
aquamarine colour

aquanaut n
acuanauta
underwater explorer

aquapark n
parque acuático
an amusement park with waterplay areas

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ v
hacer aquaplaning
of a car, etc.: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle’s tyres sliding on a film of water on the road

aquaplaning n
aquaplaning acuaplaneo hidroplaneo
loss of contact with the road

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
acuaponía acuiponía
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 /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ n
acuario pecera
tank for keeping fish

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
acuático
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic warbler n
carricerín cejudo
Acrocephalus paludicola

aquatubular adj
acuatubular
having water-filled, heated tubes

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
acueducto
an artificial channel conveying water
a structure carrying water

aqueous /ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/ /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ /ˈɑ.kwi.əs/ adj
acuoso
consisting mainly of water

aqueous humour n
humor acuoso
the fluid that fills the front of the eye

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /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 /ˈaɹ/ /ˈäːɹ/ /ˈɑɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ /ˈɑː/ n
erre
name of the letter R, r

araba n
araba
carriage

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ n
arabesco
ornamental design used in Islamic Art
(music) ornate composition

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

arachnology n
aracnología
study of the Arachnida

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
aracnofobia
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

aragonite n
aragonito aragonita
saline evaporate

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ 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.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
arbitrario
based on individual discretion or judgment
determined by impulse
(mathematics)
chosen at random
unrestrained by law; tyrannical

arbitrate /ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/ v
arbitrar
to make a judgment on

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɑɹ.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌɑː.bəˈt̠͡ɹ̠eɪ.ʃn̩] n
arbitraje
the act or process of arbitrating

arbitrator n
árbitro árbitra
person who settles or judges

arbor /ˈaːbə/ /ˈɑɹbɚ/ /ˈɑːbə/ n
cenador pérgola
a shady place for sitting

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
arborícola
living in or among trees
arbóreo
pertaining to trees

arborescence n
arborescencia
tree structure

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboreto arboretum
place of many varieties of tree

arboricide n
arboricidio
killing of a tree

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ n
arboricultura
branch of horticulture concerned with the planting and growth of trees

arbutin n
arbutina
a glycoside of hydroquinone found in bearberry

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arco curva
geometry: part of a curve
curva arco
curve

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
arcada
row of arches
galería galería comercial
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
sala de juegos salón recreativo
establishment running coin-operated games

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
arcano misterioso secreto
understood by only a few; obscure

arccosine n
arcoseno
inverse of the cosine function

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ adj
principal
principal, primary
pícaro
knowing, clever, mischievous

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
arco
inverted U shape
architectural element
arrangement of trapezoidal stones
puente
curved part of the bottom of a foot

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
arquear
form into arch

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
archi- arzo- arqui-
chief, highest, most extreme

archaeastronomy /ˌɑː(ɹ)ki.əsˈtɹɒnəmi/ n
arqueoastronomía
The archeological study of astronomy

archaeo- prefix
arqueo-
ancient, early, primitive

archaeoastronomical adj
arqueoastronómico
relating to archaeoastronomy

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 /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
arqueólogo arqueóloga
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
arqueología
scientific study of past remains

archaeomagnetism n
arqueomagnetismo
magnetism of the Earth in the geologic past

archaeometry n
arqueometría
the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to archaeology

archaeon n
arquea
microorganism

archaeopathology n
arqueopatología

archaeophyte /ɑɹˈki.əˌfaɪt/ /ɑːˈkiː.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑɹ.ki.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑː.ki.əˌfaɪt/ n
arqueófito
plant introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E.

archaeozoology n
arqueozoología
the study of relationships between humans and animals over time

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arcaico arcaizante
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ n
arcaísmo
archaic word, language

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ n
arcángel
angel who leads other angels

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ n
arzobispo
senior bishop

archbishopric /ɑɹt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ /ɑːt͡ʃˈbɪʃəprɪk/ n
arzobispado
jurisdiction of an archbishop
the rank or office of an archbishop

archchancellor /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
archicanciller
chief chancellor

archdeacon n
arcediano archidiácono
administrative official in a diocese

archdiocese /-siːz/ /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /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

archduchy n
archiducado
territory of an archduke

archduke n
archiduque
rank

archegonium n
arquegonio
multicellular reproductive structure in certain plants

archenemy n
archienemigo
a principal enemy

archeologically adv
arqueológicamente
in an archeological manner

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archaeopteryx arqueoptérix
ancient bird

archepiscopal adj
arzobispal
of or pertaining to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(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 /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ n
tiro con arco arquería
the practice

archetypal /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪpəl/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪpəl/ 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 /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ n
archipiélago
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ n
arquitecto arquitecta
designer of buildings

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
arquitectónico arquitectural
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
arquitectura
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

architranseme /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹænziːm/ /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹɑːnziːm/ /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/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ 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 /ˈɑːrt͡ʃmeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑːtʃmeɪdʒ/ n
archimago
a very powerful mage

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
arconte
chief magistrate

archontology /ɑːkɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
arcontología
study of historical offices and their occupants

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 /ˈɑːɹkˌsaɪn/ n
arcsen arcseno
inverse of sine

arctic fox n
zorro ártico zorro polar zorro blanco zorro de las nieves
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 of ardour

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdɚ/ n
ardor
heat
fervor ardor
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion
pasión
spirit

arduity /ɑːˈdjuːɪti/ n
arduidad dureza rigor
state or quality of being arduous

arduous /ˈɑɹ.d͡ʒu.əs/ /ˈɑː.djuː.əs/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒuː.əs/ adj
arduo
hard to climb
arduo riguroso
needing or using up much energy

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ n
área
unit of area

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
¿está bien?
polite
¿estás bien?
familiar

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
¿es usted alérgico a algún medicamento?

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
qué vas a hacer mañana?

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
estás mejor
familiar

are you married phraseologicalUnit
¿está casada? ¿está casado?
polite
¿estás casada? ¿estás casado?
familiar

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
¿eres religiosa? ¿eres religioso?
familiar
¿es usted religiosa? ¿es usted religioso?
polite

are you single phraseologicalUnit
¿está soltera? ¿está soltero?
polite
¿estás soltera? ¿estás soltero?
familiar

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
¿está tomando algún medicamento?

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ n
patio inglés
open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement
área
any particular extent
área región
particular geographic region
área superficie
maths: measure of extent of a surface

area code n
prefijo indicativo
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area

areca n
areca
plant in the genus Areca

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
arena
the building housing such an area
arena estadio
an enclosed area, often outdoor

arene /ˈæɹiːn/ n
areno
monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

arenicolous adj
arenícola
living or burrowing in sand

areocentric adj
areocéntrico
having the planet Mars at the center

areocentric orbit n
órbita areocéntrica
orbit around the planet Mars

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ n
areola
circle around the nipple

areolar adj
areolar
relating to areolae

areometer n
areómetro
device used to measure specific gravity

aretology n
aretalogía
part of moral philosophy that deals with virtue

arf interjection
guau
representing dog's bark

argali n
argalí
Ovis ammon

argan /ˈɑː(ɹ)ɡən/ n
argán erguén
fruit
tree

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
argénteo
of silver or silver coloured
plata blanco
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
plata
silver or metal tincture

argentiferous adj
argentífero
containing or producing silver

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtaɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ n
argentina
fish of the genus Argentina
pez plata
Argentina sphyraena

argentite n
argentita argirita
silver sulfide

argillaceous /ɑːd͡ʒɪlˈeɪʃəs/ adj
arcilloso
pertaining to clay

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
arginina
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
argón argon
a chemical element

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑɹɡət/ /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
to present a viewpoint
argumentar debatir
to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
discutir
to have an argument, a quarrel

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
argumentación
process of reasoning
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
discusión pelea riña bronca
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
beligerante contencioso discutidor peleonero peleón pendenciero
prone to argue or dispute

argyle /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/ /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/ n
diseño de rombos
pattern

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
aria
type of musical piece

arid /ˈæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈɛɚ.ɪd/ adj
árido
very dry

aridity n
aridez
long term lack of rainfall or moisture

arigato /-rɪ-/ /-ɡæ-/ /æ-/ /əˈriː.ɡə.toʊ/ /ˌɑː.riˈɡɑː.toʊ/ interjection
arigató
“thank you”, used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture

aril n
arilo
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
levantarse surgir
get up, stand up
nacer surgir aparecer dimanar provenir
start to exist, originate

arista /əˈɹɪstə/ 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
government by such a class
the nobility or the hereditary ruling 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/ adj
aritmético
arithmetical

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
aritmética
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic mean n
media aritmética
measure of central tendency

arithmetically adv
aritméticamente
In an arithmetic / arithmetical manner

arithmomania n
aritmomanía
disorder

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ n
aridad
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arca
Noah's ship
consecrated container

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
brazo
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
part of object
arma
weapon

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
armar
to supply with armour or weapons
to take up weapons; to arm oneself

arm to the teeth v
armar hasta los dientes
to equip with weapons

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
pulseada pulso fuerzitas
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 /ɑɹˈmɑdə/ /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 /ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/ n
armamento
all small arms collectively
any equipment for resistance
the process of building up military capacity

armature /ˈɑɹ.mə.tjʊɚ/ /ˈɑɹ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑɹ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈɑː.mə.tjə/ /ˈɑː.mə.tjʊə/ n
inducido
the rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo

armband n
manguito
inflatable band worn round the arms

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ adj
de salón de sillón
remote from actual involvement
unqualified or uninformed

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
sillón butaca poltrona
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
armado
equipped, especially with a weapon
prepared for use

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
instance of robbery where the participants are armed

armful /ˈɑɹmˌfʊl/ /ˈɑːmfʊl/ n
brazado
amount an arm or arms can hold

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
sisa sobaquera
hole in a piece of clothing

armiger /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
armígero
squire carrying the armour of a knight

armigerous /ɑɹˈmɪ.d͡ʒɚ.əs/ /ɑːˈmɪ.dʒə.ɹəs/ adj
blasonado hidalgo
Entitled to bear a coat of arms

armill /ˈɑɹməl/ /ˈɑɹmɪl/ /ˈɑːməl/ /ˈɑːmɪl/ n
armilla
ancient astronomical instrument

armillary adj
armilar
consisting of rings or circles

armillary sphere n
esfera armilar
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
armisticio
formal agreement to end combat

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
armadura blindaje
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces
blindado
other heavy mobile assault vehicle
coraza
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body

armored adj
acorazado blindado
clad or equipped with arms or armor

armored personnel carrier n
tanqueta transporte blindado de personal
armored vehicle for carrying infantry soldiers in combat

armorer n
armero
manufacturer of weapons

armoured adj
blindado
Possessing armour

armoured car n
blindado carro blindado vehículo blindado
(military) armoured fighting vehicle
carro blindado coche blindado vehículo blindado
automobile equipped with armour

armoured train n
tren blindado
railway train protected with armour

armoured truck n
camión blindado furgón blindado vehículo blindado
truck used to transfer valuables

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 brazo
part of a seat

arms race n
carrera armamentista carrera de armamentos
a competition for military supremacy

arms-bearer n
armiguero
one who carries weapons

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
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
ejército multitud
any multitude

army ant n
hormiga guerrera hormiga legionaria marabunta
tropical nomadic ant

arnica n
árnica
plant of genus Arnica

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
aroma
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌæ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ /ˌɛ(ə)ɹ.əʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
arromántico

aromanticism n
arromanticismo

aromatase /əˈɹoʊ̯məteɪ̯s/ /əˈɹoʊ̯məteɪ̯z/ n
aromatasa
enzyme

aromatherapy n
aromaterapia
type of therapy

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
aromático
in organic chemistry
aromático aromática
fragrant or spicy

aromaticity n
aromaticidad
organic chemistry: property of having at least one conjugated ring

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ adv
por acá por allí
from place to place

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
a eso de cerca de
near
alrededor
forming a circle or closed curve containing
alrededor de
following a path
following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point
por
at various places in

around the clock
día y noche noche y día
all the time

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
excitación
sexual arousal

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
despertar
to awaken
excitar
to sexually stimulate
provocar concitar incitar
to stimulate feelings

aroused /əˈɹaʊzd/ adj
cachondo caliente
sexually aroused

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.d͡ʒi.oʊ/ n
arpegio
notes of a chord played individually

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.d͡ʒi.oʊ/ v
arpegiar
to play as an arpeggio

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 /əˈɹeɪnmənt/ n
acusación orden de comparecencia
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ 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
acuerdo arreglo
agreement
arreglo
act of arranging
music: adaptation of a piece of music
disposición
manner of being arranged
planes preparativos
plural: preparations for some undertaking

arranger n
arreglista
one who arranges

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ n
atavío galas
clothing/ornamentation
distribución ristra
an orderly series, arrangement or sequence
gama
large collection
vector arreglo
any of various data structures

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ v
arreglar
to clothe, ornament

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ /əˈɹɪɹ/ n
deuda vencida
unpaid debt

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
arresto
legal: process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc
detenido detención
confinement, as after an arrest
paro
condition of being stopped

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
arrestar detener aprehender prender
to take into legal custody
detener arrestar coger prender
llamativo
to catch the attention of
parar
to stop or slow a process etc.

arrest warrant n
orden de arresto
document authorizing an arrest

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ /əˈɹɪðmi.ə/ n
arritmia

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

arrival gate n
puerta de llegada

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

arroba n
arroba
traditional Spanish and Portuguese unit of mass

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /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 /ˈæɹəɡeɪt/ v
arrogarse
to appropriate or lay claim to something without right

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ n
flecha
symbol
flecha saeta
projectile

arrow worm n
quetognato
member of Chaetognatha

arrowhead n
punta de flecha
the pointed part of an arrow

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ /ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/ n
almidón de guapo almidón de maranta almidón de planta obediente almidón de sagú sagú
starchy substance
maranta sagú planta obediente guapo
Maranta arundinacea

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 /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ n
gilipollas
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)snəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
arsenal
military establishment
stock of weapons
store or supply of anything

arsenate /ˈɑː(ɹ)səneɪt/ n
arseniato
salt or ester of arsenic acid

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
arsénico
chemical element
trióxido de arsénico
arsenic trioxide

arsenic trioxide n
trióxido de arsénico
an oxide of arsenic

arsenical copper n
cobre arsenical

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 /ˈɑː(ɹ)saɪn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)siːn/ 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 /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] 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 guerrería
strategies and tactics

art therapy n
arteterapia
treatment that uses practicing visual arts

artemisia /ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/ n
altamisa artemisa
plant of the genus Artemisia

artemisinin /ˌɑɹ.təˈmɪs.n̩.ɪn/ /ˌɑː.tɪˈmiː.sɪn.ɪn/ n
artemisina

arterial adj
arterial
relating to an artery

arterial road n
calle arterial
A major thoroughfare

arteriosclerosis /ɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
arteriosclerosis
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel

arteritis n
arteritis
inflammation of artery walls

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
arteria
blood vessel from the heart
major transit corridor

artesian /ɑɹˈtiʒən/ /ɑːˈtiːʒən/ adj
artesiano
rising to the surface

artesian well n
pozo artesiano
aquifer

artful /ˈɑɹtf(ə)l/ /ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/ adj
artero astuto ladino taimado
skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose
diestro habiloso hábil ingenioso
exhibiting or using much art or skill

arthritic /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
artrítico
affected by arthritis

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ n
artritis
inflammation of a joint

arthro- prefix
artro-
biology: referring to a joint or meaning articulation

arthrocentesis n
artrocentesis

arthrodesis /aɹθˈɹɒdɪsɪs/ /ˌaɹθɹoʊˈdiːsɪs/ n
artrodesis
fusion of a joint

arthrogryposis n
artrogriposis
the permanent fixation of a joint in a contracted position

arthrology n
artrología
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints

arthrometer n
artrómetro
a device for measuring the range of mobility of a joint

arthropathy n
artropatía
medicine: any of several diseases of a joint

arthroplasty n
artroplastia
surgical repair of a joint

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ n
artrópodo
animal of Arthropoda

arthroscope n
artroscopio
a form of endoscope used in arthroscopy

arthroscopic adj
artroscópico
of or pertaining to arthroscopy

arthroscopy n
artroscopia artroscopía
the examination of the interior of a joint (such as the knee) using an arthroscope

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
alcachofa alcaucil alcachofera
vegetable

artichoke bottom n
fondo de alcachofa
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] n
artículo
story, report, or opinion piece
part of speech that specifies a noun
section of a legal document
member of a group or class

articled clerk n
pasante
an apprentice in law

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.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
articular vocalizar
to speak clearly
articularse articular
anatomy: to form a joint

articulated bus n
autobús articulado autobús oruga bus articulado bus oruga
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
joint or collection of joints
manner or method by which elements of a system are connected
articulación pronunciación
clarity of speech

articulative adj
articulador articulativo
serving to articulate or express something

articulatory /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jə.lə.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.ləˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
articulatorio
of or pertaining to articulation; phonological

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] 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 /ɑɹtɪˈfɪsɚ/ /ɑɹˈtɪfəsɚ/ n
armero artificiero
member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
artificial
man-made
false, misleading
unnatural

artificial insemination n
inseminación artificial
introduction of semen

artificial intelligence n
inteligencia artificial
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
branch of computer science
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

artificial turf n
césped artificial césped sintético
artificial grass surface

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 /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /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/ adj
artístico
having creative skill
relating to art or artists
aesthetically pleasing

artistic licence n
licencia artística
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

artistically /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkli/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪstɪkəli/ adv
artísticamente
In an artistic manner

artless /ˈɑɹt.lɪs/ adj
cándido
without guile or cunning
natural
natural

artlessness n
candidez ingenuidad
the state of being artless
inocencia
innocence

arts and crafts n
manualidades
handicrafts

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ n
obra de arte
painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art

arty /ˈɑː(ɹ)ti/ adj
pretenciosamente artístico
pretending to artistic worth

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ n
rúcula jaramago oruga roqueta ruca
herb

arum /ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
aro sarrillo yaro
flower or plant in the genus Arum

arum lily n
aro

aryballos n
aríbalo
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil

aryl n
arilo
univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon

arytenoid /əˈɹɪt.n̩ˌɔɪd/ /ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/ /ˌæɹ.əˈtiˌnɔɪd/ n
aritenoides cartílago aritenoides
arytenoid cartilage

arête /əˈɹeɪt/ /əˈɹɛt/ n
arista
a thin ridge of rock

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
a medida que conforme
varying through time to the same proportion that
as
Roman coin
como
In the role of
in the same way that
Introducing a basis of comparison
como al tiempo que igual de que
cuando
at the same instant that
mientras
at the same time that
tan ... como
to such an extent or degree
ya que como debido a que por
considering that, because

as I live and breathe /æz aɪ lɪv ænd bɹið/ /æz aɪ lɪv ænd bɹiːð/ phraseologicalUnit
como que vivo y respiro
used to express surprise at an experience one is witnessing
en carne y hueso
used to declare the truth of a statement with emphasis

as a consequence of preposition
a consecuencia de

as a matter of fact
de hecho a decir verdad en verdad por cierto sin ir más lejos
actually

as a result
en consecuencia
consequently

as a result of preposition
como resultado de

as a rule adv
por regla general normalmente
in general; most often

as a whole
en conjunto
considered all together

as above, so below phraseologicalUnit
como arriba, así abajo
what happens on a higher level of reality also happens on lower levels

as far as preposition
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 far as the eye can see
hasta donde alcanza la vista

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 fuck adv
del culo
to a great extent

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
como si
as though
in mimicry of

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ interjection
cómo no sí cómo no
interjection

as if by magic phraseologicalUnit
por arte de magia
in a very surprising or seemingly impossible way

as if there were no tomorrow adv
como si no hubiera un mañana
to an excessive degree

as in adv
es decir
in the sense of

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 it is adv
tal cual
in the actual circumstances

as it were adv
digamos por así decirlo
to indicate a word or statement is not exact

as long as conjunction
con tal que mientras siempre y cuando
if, assuming
mientras siempre y cuando
while

as much as conjunction
por mucho que por más que
even though; despite the fact that

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 one man adv
como un solo hombre

as per /ˌæz ˈpɜː/ /ˌæz ˈpɝ/ preposition
conforme

as quickly as possible
lo más rápido posible

as regards preposition
en cuanto a en lo tocante a
regarding

as soon as conjunction
en cuanto tan pronto como apenas ni bien
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
cuanto antes a la brevedad a la mayor brevedad lo antes posible 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
como dice el dicho es un decir
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
como si
as to suggest that

as to preposition
en cuanto a
with reference or regard to
en cuanto a según
according to

as usual adv
como de costumbre
as is usually the case

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
también
in addition, also

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
así como
and in addition

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ 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

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
asafétida
resinous gum from wild fennel

asana /ˈɑːsənə/ n
asana
a body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ 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
ascender subir
to go up
to slope in an upward direction
to succeed
subir ascender
to fly, to soar

ascendancy /əˈsɛndənsi/ n
ascendencia ascendiente influencia predominio
supremacy; superiority; dominant control

ascension /əˈsɛnʃən/ 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 /əˈsaɪtiːz/ n
ascitis
symptom

ascocarp n
ascocarpo
the sporocarp of an ascomycete

ascomycete n
ascomiceto
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota

ascorbate /əsˈkɔː(ɹ)beɪt/ 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
to attribute a work to its creator
atribuir adscribir imputar
to attribute a cause or characteristic to

aseity /əˈ siːɪti/ n
aseidad
divine attribute of self-existence

aseptic /əˈsɛptɪk/ adj
aséptico
free of microbes

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexual
having no interest in sex
without sexual action

asexuality n
asexualidad
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

asexually adv
asexualmente
in an asexual manner; without having sex

ash /æʃ/ n
ceniza
solid remains of a fire
fresno
wood

ash grove n
fresneda
grove of ash trees

ash tree n
fresno
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
avergonzado apenado abochornado
feeling shame or guilt

ashen /ˈæʃ.ən/ 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 /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ n
cenicero
receptacle for ashes

ashy /ˈæʃi/ adj
ceniciento cinéreo
having the color of 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

aside from preposition
aparte
excluding

asinine /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
asinino asnal
of or relating to a donkey
estúpido
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
pedir requerir
make a request
preguntar pedir
request an answer

ask for v
pedir
request

ask for someone's hand in marriage v
pedir la mano

ask for the moon v
pedir cotufas en el golfo pedir la luna pedir peras al olmo

ask out v
invitar a salir
invite

askance /əˈskæns/ /əˈskɑːns/ adv
con recelo
of look: with disapproval
de reojo de través
sideways, obliquely

askew /əˈskju/ /əˈskjuː/ adj
oblicuo torcido
turned or twisted to one side

asking price n
precio de oferta precio de venta
list or sticker price of an item

asleep /əˈsliːp/ adj
dormido
in a state of sleep

asomatognosia n
asomatognosia
a deficiency in the awareness of parts on one's own body

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 officinalis
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚteɪm/ n
aspartamo aspartame
the artificial sweetener

aspartate /əsˈpɑː(ɹ)teɪt/ /ˈæspə(ɹ)teɪt/ 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

aspectual /ˌæˈspɛktjʊəl/ adj
aspectual
of or pertaining to grammatical aspect

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
álamo temblón
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

aspergilloma /ˌæspəɹd͡ʒɪˈloʊmə/ n
aspergiloma
clump of fungus in a body cavity

aspergillosis /ˌæspəɹd͡ʒɪˈloʊsɪs/ n
aspergilosis
infection by Aspergillus

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈd͡ʒɪləm/ 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/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ n
asfalto
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid
hormigón asfáltico asfalto
asphalt concrete

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
asfaltar
to pave with asphalt

asphalt jungle n
jungla de asfalto
type of urban area

asphaltene n
asfalteno
dark organic constituents of crude oils

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
gamón asfódelo
plant of the genus Asphodelus

asphyxia n
asfixia
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiate v
asfixiar
to smother or suffocate someone
asfixiarse
to be smothered or suffocated

asphyxiation /æsfɪksiˈeɪʃən/ n
asfixia
death due to lack of oxygen
an acute lack of oxygen

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
áspic queso de cabeza
dish

aspie /ˈæspi/ n
aspi
someone with Asperger's Syndrome

aspirant /æsˈpaɪɹənt/ /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
aspirante
someone who aspires to high office, etc.

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹət/ n
aspiración
linguistics: puff of air
aspirada
linguistics: sound produced

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pɪ.ɹət/ v
aspirar
linguistics: to produce an audible puff of breath
aspirar chupar
to remove a liquid or gas by suction
aspirar inhalar
to draw into one's lungs

aspirated adj
aspirado
pronounced with an audible breath

aspirated h /ˈæspəɹeɪ̯tɪd eɪ̯tʃ/ 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
aspirar ambicionar
to hope or dream

aspirin /ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ n
aspirina aspirinar
analgesic drug

asplenia n
asplenia
absence of normal spleen function

ass /æs/ n
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
chupamedias lameculos
one who succumbs to authority
lameculos
one who licks ass

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 /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ 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 /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
agresión ataque asalto acometimiento
violent onset or attack with physical means

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
agredir asaltar atacar
to attack

assault rifle n
fusil de asalto rifle de asalto fusa
a rifle

assay /əˈseɪ/ /ˈæseɪ/ n
ensayo
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something
ensayo intento prueba
trial, attempt, essay

assay /əˈseɪ/ /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
ensamblador
short for assembly language
ensamblaje
set of pieces
ensamblaje montaje
act of putting together

assembly language n
lenguaje ensamblador
programming language

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/ v
afirmar asegurar aseverar
to affirm
confirmar ejercer
to use or exercise and thereby prove
encender habilitar
to make true or equal to 1
reafirmar sostener
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
To maintain; to defend

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ [əˈsɝʃn̩] n
afirmación aserto
affirmation; statement asserted
aserción
programming: statement asserting a true condition

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
categórico enérgico firme
boldly self-assured

assertiveness n
asertividad
the quality of being assertive

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
determinar
to give or charge with
estimar evaluar
to determine the value of
gravar imponer
to impose or subject to

assessment n
evaluación
act of assessing a tax
evaluación valoración
appraisal

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ n
evaluador evaluadora tasador tasadora
one who assesses a property

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
bien activo valor
something or someone of any value
recurso
software: any component, etc. that can be leveraged or reused

asset-backed adj
respaldado por activos
having assets as collateral

assets /ˈæsɛts/ n
bien partida del activo

asseverate /əˈsɛvəɹeɪt/ v
aseverar
declare earnestly

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ n
engaño estafa fraude
an act of stunning betrayal

assfuck /ˈæsfʌk/ v
culear sodomizar dar por el culo encular dar por culo dar por detroit
to engage in anal intercourse
engañar
to betray

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
culo ojete
anus
pendejo culero capullo boludo gilipollas mamawebo
mean or rude person

assiduity n
asiduidad
great and persistent toil or effort

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ adj
asiduo diligente
hard-working, diligent

assiduously adv
asiduamente
in an assiduous manner

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
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
designar
to appoint or select someone for some office

assignee n
cesionario causahabiente
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred

assignment n
asignación
act of assigning; allocation of tasks
cesión
transfer of rights or benefits
tarea
typically a task given to students
task
position

assignor n
cedente
maker of an assignment

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
asimilar
to absorb a group of people into a community

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n
asimilación
act or state
phonology: sound change process

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
asistir
to make a pass in a sport
asistir ayudar
help

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
asistencia
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ adj
ayudante
having a subordinate or auxiliary position

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n
asistente ayudante
person who assists

assistant referee n
árbitra asistente árbitro asistente
official at a football match

assistantship n
ayudantía
position of employment as an assistant

assisted dying n
muerte asistida

assisted suicide n
suicidio asistido
suicide with the help of another person

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ n
asociado
member of an institution or society who is granted only partial status or privileges
partner
compañero
companion; comrade

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
alternar codearse frecuentar relacionarse tratar
to spend time socially
asociar
to connect or join together; combine
to join in or form a league, union, or association
to connect in the mind or imagination
asociarse
to join as a partner, ally, or friend

associate's degree n
grado de asociado
degree awarded after 2 years of college education

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /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

association of ideas n
asociación de ideas

associative /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/ /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

assortativity n
asortatividad
the extent to which nodes of a graph link to others of the same degree

assorted adj
surtido
composed of different kinds

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
surtido colección variedad
collection of varying but related items

assuage /əˈsweɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈswɑʒ/ 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 /əˈsjuːmd/ /əˈsuːmd/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ adj
fingido
intended to deceive; fictitious
supuesto
supposed or presumed

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ n
asunción
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself
taking of a person up into heaven
festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven
suposición
supposition

assurance /əˈʃɔːɹəns/ /əˈʃɝəns/ /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ n
certidumbre
firmness of mind
confianza
excess of boldness

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /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 /ˈæstɚ/ n
aster
plant
áster
star-shaped structure formed during the mitosis of a cell

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ n
asterisco
star-shaped symbol *; something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol

asterism /ˈæs.təˌɹɪz.əm/ 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 /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ n
asteroide planetoide
astronomy: a naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star

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/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ n
asma
chronic respiratory disease

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
asmático
having the characteristics of asthma

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ n
asmático
person who suffers from asthma

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
astigmatismo
disorder of the vision
defect of a lens

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
asombrar pasmar
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle

astounding adj
pasmoso asombroso epatante sorprendente
that astounds or astound

astraddle /əˈstɹædəl/ 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

astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ n
astracán
fleece
cloth

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ adj
astral estelar
relating to or resembling the stars

astray /əˈstɹeɪ/ adv
extraviado perdido
in a wrong direction

astride /əˈstɹaɪd/ 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.d͡ʒənt/ adj
astringente
having the effect of drawing tissue together
sharp, caustic, severe

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ n
astringente
substance which draws tissue together

astro- prefix
astro-
celestial bodies

astrobleme /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/ /ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ n
astroblema
pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet

astrocentric adj
astrocéntrico

astrochemical adj
astroquímico

astrochemist n
astroquímica astroquímico

astrochemistry n
astroquímica
the study of the chemical composition of starts and outer space

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 /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ n
astrólogo astróloga
one who studies astrology

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ 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 /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /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/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ n
astrónomo astrónoma
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adj
astronómico
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
unidad astronómica
measure of distance

astronomically adv
astronómicamente
in the extreme
relating to astronomy

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ n
astronomía
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophotography n
astrofotografía
photography of celestial objects

astrophysical adj
astrofísico
of or pertaining to astrophysics

astrophysicist n
astrofísico astrofísica
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
astrofísica
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astrotourism n
astroturismo
Tourism pertaining to stars

astrovideography n
astrovideografía

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
perspicaz sagaz astuto
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

astutely adv
astutamente
in an astute manner

astuteness n
astucia letra menuda sagacidad
quality of being astute, also cleverness

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
en dos en pedazos
into separate parts

asylee n
asilado
someone granted asylum

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
asilo santuario
place of safety
manicomio
mental asylum

asylum seeker n
solicitante de asilo asilante
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.rɪk/ adj
asimétrico
not symmetric

asymmetric warfare n
guerra asimétrica
conflict between belligerents of different strengths

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
asimétrico
not symmetrical

asymmetrically adv
asimétricamente
in an asymmetric manner

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asimetría
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptomatic adj
asintomático
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ n
asíntota
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɔtɪk/ /ˌæsɪm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asintótico
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asincrónico asíncrono
not synchronous

asynchronously adv
asíncronamente
in an asynchronous manner

asynchrony n
asincronismo
asynchrony

asyndeton n
asíndeton
rhetoric scheme

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
a
in the direction of
en
in or very near a particular place

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
simultaneously
in a continuous period

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɑɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰɔːɫ] [əˈɾɑɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] [əˈɾɔːɫ] adv
en absoluto para nada en realidad
to the slightest degree, in any way

at all costs
cueste lo que cueste a toda costa a cualquier precio a todo trance
sparing no effort

at any given moment adv
en un momento dado
at any point of time

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 each other's throats
estar de uñas tirarse los trastos a la cabeza
in mutual conflict

at ease
a gusto
free of anxiety

at first
al principio al inicio en un 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
(obsolete in English) in full
en general
in general
prófugo suelto
on the loose

at last
al fin por fin al cabo
in the end; finally; ultimately
por fin al fin
after a long time; eventually

at least
al menos aún así
anyway
al menos por lo menos siquiera cuando menos como mínimo
at a lower limit

at length
al fin
finally
detalladamente
extensamente largamente largo rato largo tiempo largo y tendido
for a long time

at loggerheads /æt ˈlɒɡəhɛdz/ /æt ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛdz/ /ˈlɑ-/
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
de noche por la noche
during the night

at odds /ət‿ˈɑdz/ /ət‿ˈɒdz/
en conflicto en desacuerdo
in disagreement

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
a la vez
at the same time
ahora mismo enseguida
immediately

at one blast /ət wɒn ˈblɑːst/ /ət wʌn ˈblæst/ /ət wʌn ˈblɑːst/ adv
de un plumazo
at once, at the same moment in time

at one's own risk /ət wʌnz ˈəʊn ɹɪsk/
por su cuenta y riesgo
taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity

at random
al azar
randomly

at scale
a gran escala
on a large scale

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 best of times /æt‿ðə ˈbɛst‿əv ˈtaɪmz/
en el mejor de los casos
even under the most favourable conditions

at the drop of a hat
a las primeras de cambio al instante de buenas a primeras de inmediato en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
instantly, without hesitation

at the end of the day
a fin de cuentas al fin y al cabo
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
a costa de a expensas de
paid for by an individual or group
a expensas de a costa de a costo de a cuenta de
in a way as to harm somebody or something

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 last minute
a última hora en el último momento
very close to a deadline

at the latest
a más tardar como muy tarde como máximo
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 risk of preposition
a riesgo de
despite the likelihood of (something bad happening)

at the same time
al mismo tiempo a la vez
simultaneously

at the time
en ese momento
at the time referred to the specific time period, era, or time frame in the past

at the top of one's lungs
a pleno pulmón

at the top of one's voice
a grito limpio a grito pelado a voz en cuello a voz en grito

at times
a veces
on occasion, sometimes

at war
en guerra

at will
a discreción
at one's preference

at work
en el trabajo
at one's workplace

at worst
en el peor caso en el peor de los casos
if the worst possible alternative happens

at your service
a su servicio
way of introduction

at-grade adj
parejo
intersection

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
atamán
title

ataraxia n
ataraxia
absence of mental disturbance

atavism /ˈætəˌvɪzəm/ [ˈæɾəˌvɪzəm] 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 /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ n
ataxia
lack of coordination

atelectasis /ætɪˈlɛktəsɪs/ n
atelectasia
lung collapse caused by inner factors

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.tlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾl-] n
taller atelier

atelophobia /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ n
atelofobia
fear of imperfection

atemoya n
anón atemoya chirimorinon
fruit

atemporal adj
atemporal
unaffected by time

athame /ɑˈθɑ.meɪ/ /əˈθeɪmeɪ/ /əˈθɑ.meɪ/ /əˈθɑːmeɪ/ /ˈæ.θəˌmeɪ/ 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
lack 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 doubts the existence of deities
a person who believes with certainty that no deities exist

atheistic adj
ateo ateísta
relating to atheists

athenaeum /aθɪˈniːəm/ n
ateneo
an association for the advancement of learning

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 /ˌæθ.ˈliː.ʒɚ/ /ˌæθ.ˈlɛʒ.ɚ/ n
atletocio
Clothing that is appropriate for both athletic and leisure pursuits

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
atleta deportista
person who actively participates in physical sports
participant in one of several sporting activities
atletica
exceptionally physically fit person

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
(chiefly US) physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill

athwart /əˈθwɔɹt/ /əˈθwɔːt/ adv
a través de lado a lado
from side to side, often in an oblique manner

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ n
atlas
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
(architecture) a figure of a man used as a column; telamon
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
clima
environment, conditions, ambience

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ adj
atmosférico
relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure n
presión atmosférica presión barométrica
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ n
atolón
island

atom /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
computing: guaranteed to either complete fully, or not at all

atomic absorption spectroscopy n
espectroscopía de absorción atómica

atomic bomb n
bomba atómica bombo
nuclear weapon

atomic clock n
reloj atómico
reference clock

atomic emission spectroscopy n
espectroscopía de emisión atómica

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

atomicity /ˌætəˈmɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] [-ɾə-] 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
nonstimulant drug

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ [əˈtʰoʊ̯n] v
expiar
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime
to clear someone else of wrongdoing

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ n
desagravio
amends to restore a damaged relationship
expiación
reconciliation of God and mankind

atop /əˈtɒp/ preposition
encima de
on the top of

atopic /eɪˈtɒpɪk/ adj
atópico
characterised by atopy

atopy /ˈætəpi/ n
atopia
hereditary disorder

atovaquone n
atovaquona
napthalene used to treat pneumocystis pneumonia

atresia n
atresia

atrial /ˈeɪtɹi.əl/ adj
atrial auricular
Of, or pertaining to an atrium

atrial fibrillation n
fibrilación auricular
Cardiac arrhythmia

atrioventricular valve n
válvula auriculoventricular
valve in the heart between the atria and the ventricles

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
atrio
square hall lit from above
body cavity
central room in Roman homes
aurícula atrio
one of two upper chambers of the heart

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
atroz
very bad
atroz malvado
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous
ofensivo
offensive, heinous

atrociously adv
atrozmente
in an atrocious manner

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ n
atrocidad
extremely cruel act

atrophic adj
atrófico
pertaining to atrophy

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ n
atrofia
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ v
atrofiar
(intransitive) wither or waste away

atropine /ˈa.tɹə.piːn/ /ˈa.tɹəp.ɪn/ /ˈæ.tɹəˌpin/ n
atropina
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attaboy /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ interjection
bien hecho
Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or a man

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
adjuntar anexar
to fasten, to join to

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
apego afición cariño
strong bonding towards or with
archivo adjunto adjunto
file sent along with a message
atadura
process or means by which something is physically attached
ejecución
legal: taking a person's property to satisfy a debt

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
agregado agregada
diplomatic officer

attack /əˈtæk/ n
ataque
attempt to cause damage, injury, or death
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
agresor asaltante atacante
someone who attacks
delantero
(soccer) movement of the team in possession of the ball

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/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
asistir acudir
to be present at
asistir cursar ir
to regularly go to
atender ocupar

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
presencia asistencia
act of attending; state of being present

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

attending /əˈtɛndɪŋ/ adj
asistente
that attend(s), attendant

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
atención
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
atención
mental focus
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

attenuate /əˈten.jʉˌæɪt/ /əˈtɛn.juˌeɪt/ v
atenuar
To reduce

attenuation n
atenuación
gradual diminishing in the strength

attenuator n
atenuador
device that attenuates a signal

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
atestiguar avalar
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine
compulsar
to certify by signature or oath

attestation /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

attestor n
fedatario
one who attests

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] n
desván buhardilla sobrado zaquizamí covacha
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ n
atuendo atavío
one's dress or clothes

attire /əˈtaɪɚ/ v
ataviar
to dress or garb

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] 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
atraer
pull without touching
cause sexual excitement
llamar
arouse interest

attract attention v
hacerse notar llamar la atención
attract attention

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ [əˈtɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] [əˈt͡ʃɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] n
atracción
tendency to attract
something which attracts

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
atractivo
having the power of charming
having the quality of attracting by inherent force
atractivo atrayente
pleasing or appealing to the senses

attractively adv
hermosamente
in an attractive manner

attractiveness n
atractividad atractivo
state of being attractive or engaging

attractor n
atractor
set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time

attributable /əˈtɹɪbjuːtəbəl/ adj
atribuible imputable
capable of being attributed

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ n
atributo
characteristic or quality
grammar: word qualifying a noun
computing: the applicable option selection

attribute /əˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /əˈtɹɪb.juːt/ /əˈtɹɪbˌjut/ /ˈæt.ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈæt.ɹɪˌbjut/ v
atribuir
to associate ownership or authorship with

attribution /ˌæ.tɹɪˈbju.ʃən/ 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
abrasión
wearing by friction
atrición
theology: imperfect contrition or remorse
deserción
loss of participants during an experiment
desgaste dental
wearing of teeth

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ /əˈt͜ʃuːn/ v
adaptar adecuar
to bring into harmony or accord

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atípico
not conforming to the norm

au contraire /oʊ ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
al contrario por el contrario en contra en contrario
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
de au pair
single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

au revoir /o.ʁə.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔʁ.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔːɹ.ˈvwɑː/ /ˌoʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌɑ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌəʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑː/ interjection
adiós hasta la vista

aubade /-ˈbæd/ /oʊˈbɑd/ /əʊˈbɑːd/ n
albada alborada
poem or song evoking or greeting the dawn or early morning
alborada
morning love song; song of lovers parting in the morning

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ adj
castaño bermejo
reddish-brown

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
castaña
reddish-brown

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
subasta almoneda remate
public sales event

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
subastar rematar
to sell at an auction

auction house n
casa de subastas
company

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
audaz
showing willingness to take bold risks
insolente
impudent

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
audacia desfachatez
insolent boldness
audacia osadía
fearless daring

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ adj
audible oíble
able to be heard

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ n
audiencia
formal meeting with a dignitary
following
audiencia público
group of people seeing a performance
público
readership of a written publication

audience hall n
sala de audiencia
room in which an official holds audience

audimeter n
audímetro
electronic device

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ adj
de audio de sonido
focused on audible sound

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ n
audio
a sound or a sound signal

audio description n
audiodescripción

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
audímetro audiómetro
instrument

audiometry n
audiometría
assessment of a person's hearing ability

audiomotor adj
audiomotor
relating to the perception of sound and production of movement

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisual
audiovisual

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ n
auditoría
independent review
examination in general

audit /ˈɑ.dɪt/ /ˈɔ.dɪt/ /ˈɔː.dɪt/ v
auditar
finance, business: to conduct an independent review and examination

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ n
audición
performance by an aspiring performer
oído audición
sense of hearing

audition /ɑˈdɪʃən/ /ɔˈdɪʃən/ /ɔːˈdɪʃən/ v
audicionar
take part in such a performance
audición
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ n
auditor auditora
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ n
auditorio
space where the audience is located
auditorio sala
large room for public meetings or performances

auditory /ˈɑː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɔː.dɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
auditivo

auger /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
barrena
hollow drill used to take core samples of soil
taladro barrena barreno taladrador berbiquí
carpenter's tool

auger /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə(ɹ)/ 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 adj
aumentado
(music) increased by a semitone

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 /ɑˈɡʌst/ /ɔˈɡʌst/ /ɔːˈɡʌst/ /ə-/ adj
augusto majestuoso
awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable
hidalgo noble
of noble birth

auk /ɔːk/ n
alca
seabird of the family Alcidae

aulos n
aulós

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] n
tía
a parent's sister or sister-in-law
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ n
aura
an invisible force surrounding a living creature
the distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /aʊɹəl/ /ˈɑ(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹəl/ /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
auditivo
of or pertaining to the ear

aurally /ˈɔːɹ.əl.i/ adv
auditivamente
Perceived by the ear

aureola /ɑˈɹiː.ə.lə/ /ɔˈɹiː.ə.lə/ /ɔːˈɹiː.ə.lə/ n
aureola
luminous cloud

auric adj
áurico
trivalent gold

auricle /ˈɔɹ.ək.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪk.əl/ n
aurícula
appendage in the shape of an earlobe

auricular /ɔˈɹɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.ə/ adj
auricular
of or pertaining to the sense of hearing
of or pertaining to the ear

auricular fibrillation n
fibrilación auricular
"auricular fibrillation" specifically

auriculo- /ɔˈɹɪk.jəl.oʊ/ /ɔːˈɹɪk.jʊl.əʊ/ prefix
auriculo-

auriculoventricular adj
auricoventricular auriculoventricular
relating to auricles and ventricles

auriferous /ɔːˈɹɪfəɹəs/ adj
aurífero
containing gold

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ n
uro
Bos primigenius

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /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 /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
prometedor propicio
indicating future success

austenite /ˈɑstɪnaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/ /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/ n
austenita

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒˈstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ /ɔːˈstɪə(ɹ)/ adj
austero
not extravagant
severo
grim, stern, strict

austerely /ɔˈstiəɹli/ adv
austeramente
in an austere manner

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
austeridad
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes
severity of manners or life

austral /ˈɒstɹəl/ /ˈɔːstɹəl/ adj
austral
of, relating to, or coming from the south

austral /ˈɒstɹəl/ /ˈɔːstɹəl/ n
austral
currency

austral blackbird n
quireo tordo patagón
South American bird

austral parakeet n
cachaña catita cotorra austral cotorra cachaña
South American bird

australopith /ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ/ n
australopiteco
hominid, a member of Australopithecus

autarchy /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ n
autarcía autarquía
condition of absolute power

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ n
autarquía autarcía
(policy of) national economic self-sufficiency

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ /əʊˈtɜː/ n
autor
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.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 chord resolves to the root chord

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

authentication n
autenticación
something which validates or confirms the authenticity of something

authenticity /ɑθənˈtɪsɪti/ /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ [ɑθənˈtɪsɪɾi] [ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪɾi] n
autenticidad
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original

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 /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ n
autora
female author

authorial adj
autoral

authorial intent n
intención autoral
intent of an author as encoded in their work

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
autoritario
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority
autoritario mandón
demanding obedience to authority; dictatorial

authoritarianism n
autoritarismo
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔ-/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtɪv/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɑɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtətɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
autoritario
having a commanding style
autoritativo oficial
originating from a figure of authority
autorizado fidedigno
accurate or definitive

authoritatively /ɔˈθɔɹəˌteɪtɪvli/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪvli/ adv
autoritativamente con autoridad
in an authoritative manner

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
autoridad
reliability, trustworthiness, or expertise
autoridad autorización
permission or authorisation
autoridad prestigio
power to enforce rules or give orders
reliable source of information on a subject
autoridades fuerzas del orden policía
police or law enforcement collectively

authorization n
autorización
act of authorizing
state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɒθəɹaɪz/ /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 /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ 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

autobesity n
autobesidad

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 /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
autobiografía
biography of oneself

autoblock n
autobloqueo bloqueo automático
automatic blocking

autobus /ˈɑtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)bʌs/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] n
autobús
bus that is a motor vehicle

autocastration n
autocastración

autocatalysis n
autocatálisis
catalysis of a reaction by one of its products

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autocéfalo
(of a church) independent

autocephaly /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ n
autocefalia
the organisational independence of a church

autochthon /ɑˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɑˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθɒn/ n
autóctono
earliest inhabitant

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autóctono
native to the place where found

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
autoclave
sterilized heating vessel

autocomplete n
autocompletado
feature

autocomplete v
autocompletar
complete automatically

autoconfirm v
autoconfirmar
to automatically confirm

autoconfirmed adj
autoconfirmado
automatically confirmed

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
autocracia
form of government

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ 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
a self-taught person

autoeroticism n
autoerotismo
practise of stimulating oneself sexually

autofiction n
autoficción

autofocus n
autofoco
automatic focus

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ n
autógrafo firma
signature

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ v
autografiar
to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book
autografiar manuscribir
to write something in one’s own handwriting

autoignition temperature n
temperatura de autoignición
lowest temperature of spontaneous combustion

autoimmune adj
autoinmune autoinmunitario
of or pertaining to autoimmunity

autoimmunity n
autoinmunidad
condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues

autoinjector n
autoinyector
single-dose device for drug delivery

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːtəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌɔː.təˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autológico
of a phrase, describing itself

autolysis /əˈtɑ.ləˌsɪs/ n
autolisis autólisis
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
automágico
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automagically adv
automágicamente
automatically

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
automatizar
to replace or enhance human labor with machines

automated /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɑ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪ.tɪd/ /ˈɔ.təmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd/ [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪ.ɾɪd] adj
automatizado
made automatic

automated machine learning n
aprendizaje automático automatizado
field of study

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ n
cajero automático redbanc
banking

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
automático
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] n
automático
A car with automatic transmission
semi-automática
A semi-automatic pistol

automatic transmission n
transmisión automática caja automática
a mechanical transmission which shifts gears automatically in response to speed and/or load

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] adv
automáticamente solo
In an automatic manner

automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/ n
automatización
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automatism /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ n
automatismo
acting automatically

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /ɔːˈtɒməˌtɒn/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
autómata
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
person who acts like a machine or robot

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ 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 automovilístico
of, or relating to motor vehicles

automotive industry n
automoción

autonomic nervous system n
sistema nervioso autónomo
autonomic nervous system

autonomism n
movimiento autónomo

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

autonomous sensory meridian response n
respuesta sensorial meridiana autónoma
frisson characterized by a tingling sensation on the skin

autonomous vehicle n
vehículo autónomo
vehicle

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ n
autonomía
self-government
capacity for individual decision

autophagy n
autofagia
the process of self-digestion

autopilot n
piloto automático autopiloto
guiding system

autoplasty n
autoplastia
process

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
autopsia
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autoradiography n
autorradiografía

autosexuality n
autosexualidad
sexual attraction to oneself

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

autotelic adj
autotélico
containing its own meaning or purpose

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomía
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autotroph /ˈɔɾəˌtɹoʊf/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ n
autótrofo
organism that can synthesize its food

autotrophic adj
autótrofo

autotrophy n
autotrofia
synthesis of food from inorganic substances

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] n
otoño
season

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
otoñal autumnal
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
equinoccio otoñal
moment
point

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ adj
auxiliar
supplementary or subsidiary

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ n
auxiliar ayudante
person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner

auxiliary language n
auxilengua lengua auxiliar
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ n
verbo auxiliar auxiliar
a helping verb

auxin n
auxina
class of plant growth hormones

auxology n
auxología
study of growth

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
aprovechar
to turn to the advantage of
servir
to be of service to

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
disponibilidad
the quality of being available

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
disponible
readily obtainable
capable of being used

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
alud avalancha
large sliding mass of snow and ice
fall of earth, rocks, etc.

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/ /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /əˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /əˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈæ.vn̩t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌæ.vɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌæ.vɑ̃ˈɡɑːd/ /ˌæˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ adj
vanguardista
innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃.ɡɑːd/ /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /əˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /əˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˈæ.vn̩t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌæ.vɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌæ.vɑ̃ˈɡɑːd/ /ˌæˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvæntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ /ˌɑˌvɑ̃ˈɡɑɹd/ n
vanguardia
group of people promoting new concepts
vanguardia anteguardia
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ n
codicia avaricia
excessive or inordinate desire of gain

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
codicioso avaricioso avariento avaro
actuated by avarice

avascular adj
avascular
Lacking blood vessels

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
avatar emblema símbolo
digital representation of a person or being
avatar encarnación
earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu
materialización personificación
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
vengar
to take vengeance for
to treat revengefully

avenger n
vengador vengadora
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood

aventurine /əˈvɛn.tjʊə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹɪn/ /əˈvɛn.t͡ʃəˌɹin/ n
venturina aventurina
variety of translucent quartz

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ n
avenida
broad street
camino vía
a method or means

aver /əˈvɜː/ /əˈvɝ/ v
asegurar
to assert the truth of (something); to affirm (something) with confidence; to declare (something) in a positive manner

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
común y corriente
typical
medio
constituting or relating to the average
promedio mediocre ni fu ni fa
neither very good nor very bad

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
promedio media
arithmetic mean

averse /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/ adj
opuesto
having opposition of mind

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ 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
aviano
aviar
of birds

avian influenza n
gripe aviar
strain of influenza

aviary /ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/ /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
aviario pajarera
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
aviación aeronáutica
art or science of flying

aviator n
aviadora aviador
aircraft pilot

aviculture n
avicultura
bird breeding

avid /ˈæv.əd/ /ˈæv.ɪd/ adj
ávido
enthusiastic; passionate
longing eagerly; eager; greedy

avidly adv
ávidamente
in an avid manner

avitaminosis n
avitaminosis
vitamin deficiency

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] n
aguacate palta cura avocado
fruit
aguacate palto
tree

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ævəˈkeɪʃən/ n
afición pasatiempo
hobby

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
avoceta
bird

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
evitar
to keep away from
evitar esquivar
to try not to be hit; to give way

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 /əˈvɔɪdəns/ 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 /əˈweɪt/ v
esperar
transitive: to expect
esperar aguardar
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
despierto
conscious
despierto listo
alert, aware

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
despertar
to cause someone to stop sleeping
despertarse
to gain consciousness

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
despertar
transitive: to cause to become awake
transitive: to cause to become conscious
despertarse
intransitive: to stop sleeping

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
despertar
a revival of religion
being roused into action or activity
despertar despertamiento
the act of awaking

awara /əˈwɑɹə/ /əˈwɑːɹə/ [æˈwɑɹʌ] [æˈwɑːɹʌ] [ˈɑwʌɹʌ] [ˈɒwʌɹʌ] n
chontilla
Astrocaryum vulgare

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
laudo
decision of arbitrators
premio galardón
trophy or medal

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
decretar fallar laudar sentenciar
to give by judicial determination
galardonar premiar
to make an award
premiar
give an award/prize for merit

award ceremony n
premiación
a ceremony where awards are given out

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
alerta
vigilant, on one's guard
consciente avezado conocedor entendedor entendido sabedor
having knowledge of something

awareness /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ n
conciencia
the state of consciousness
conciencia conocimiento
the state or quality of being aware of something

awash /əˈwɒʃ/ adj
inundado
washed by the waves or tide

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
fuera
from a place; hence
equivalent to an imperative: Go or come away; begone; take away
lejos
at a distance in time or space
lejos ausente
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
medrosía pavor temor
feeling of fear and reverence

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ v
abrumar asombrar desasosegar desosegar zozobrar
to inspire fear and reverence

awesome /ˈɑ.səm/ /ˈɔ.səm/ /ˈɔː.səm/ adj
piola tremendo
excellent, exciting

awestruck adj
asombrado
filled or overcome with awe

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
atroz horrible terrible espantoso
causing fear; appalling; terrible
espantoso horrible terrible tremendo
horrible terrible
very bad

awfully /ˈɑfəli/ /ˈɔfəli/ /ˈɔːfli/ /ˈɔːfəli/ /ˈɔːfʊli/ adv
asombroso
in an awe-inspiring manner

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ /əˈʍaɪl/ adv
algún tiempo un rato
For some time; for a short time

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
atravesado difícil
perverse; adverse; untoward
desmañado torpe
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
embarazoso delicado incómodo
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
tímido
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction

awkwardly adv
torpemente
in an awkward manner

awkwardness n
torpeza
the state or quality of being awkward

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
lezna lesna punzón alesna
pointed instrument

awn /ɔːn/ n
arista
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
toldo
a rooflike cover

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adj
torcido
turned or twisted toward one side
wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /əˈɹɑɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹi/ adv
inadecuadamente
perversely, improperly
oblicuamente
obliquely, crookedly; askew

axe /æks/ n
hacha
tool
weapon

axial /ˈæk.si.əl/ /ˈæk.sɪ.əl/ adj
axial
of or pertaining to an axis

axial vector n
vector axial
pseudovector

axil /ˈæk.səl/ /ˈæk.sɪl/ n
axila
angle or point of divergence

axillary /ækˈsɪləɹi/ /ˈæksɪlɛɹi/ adj
axilar
botany
of or pertaining to the axilla

axinite n
axinita
borosilicate

axiological adj
axiológico
Of or relating to value theory

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ n
axioma
mathematics: fundamental assumption
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth
established principle in art or science

axiomatic /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
axiomático
self-evident
relating to axioms

axiomatically adv
axiomáticamente
by the use of axioms

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
axis
second cervical vertebra
eje
geometry: imaginary line
basis of space or part of graph

axis of evil n
eje del mal
states supposedly 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

axonotmesis n
axonotmesis

ayah /aɪ.ə/ /ˈaɪ.(j)ɑ/ n
aleya
a verse in the Qur'an

ayatollah n
ayatolá
a religious leader

aye /aɪ/ interjection
sí sé
yes

aye /aɪ/ n
sí
affirmative vote

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ n
azalea
plant

azarole n
acerolo
Crataegus azarolus

azeotrope n
azeótropo
mixture of two substances non-separable by normal distillation

azeotropic adj
azeotrópico

azide /ˈeɪzaɪd/ n
azida
N₃ radical

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
acimut azimut
arc of the horizon

azimuthal /ˌæzəˈmuːθəl/ /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ adj
azimutal acimutal
of or pertaining to the azimuth

azitromycin n
azitromicina
azalide antibiotic

azo dye n
azocolorante
synthetic dye

azo- /eɪ.zə(ʊ)/ /æz.oʊ/ /æz.ə/ prefix
azo-

azobenzene n
azobenzeno
diphenyl diazene

azoic adj
azoico
anterior to the existence of animal life

azole /əˈzoʊl/ /ˈæz.oʊl/ n
azol
organic compound

azomethine n
azometina
organic compound

azotemia /ˌæzoʊˈtimiə/ /ˌæzəʊˈtiːmɪə/ n
azotemia
accumulation in the blood of waste products

azuki bean n
judía adzuki judía azuki
bean
plant

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
azul celeste azul
sky-blue coloured
azur azul
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ n
azur blao
blue colour on a coat of arms

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.(j)ʊəɹˌaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
azurita
blue, vitreous mineral

b. adj
n.
born

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] n
balido be
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
balar
to make the cry of sheep

baba ganoush /ˌbɑbə ɡəˈnuʃ/ /ˌbɑːbə ɡəˈnuːʃ/ n
baba ganush
Middle Eastern dish made from a purée of roasted aubergine, garlic, and tahini

babalawo n
babalao
priest of Ifa

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
balbuceo jerigonza
inarticulate speech
charla parloteo
idle talk
gorjeo
the sound of flowing water

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
charlar chacharear charlatanear parlotear charlotear
to talk much
farfullar mascullar
to utter words indistinctly
murmurar susurrar
to make a continuous murmuring noise

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 babón
primate

babouche /bəˈbuːʃ/ n
babucha
Turkish or oriental slipper

babushka /bəˈbuːʃ.kə/ n
anciana mujer vieja señora mayor vieja viejecita viejita
an old woman

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
bebé nene bebe guagua niña niño
very young human being
benjamina benjamín
lastborn of a family
nene nena
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive

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 /ˈbeɪbi ˌfeɪs/ /ˈbeɪbɪ feɪs/ n
lampiño
person having such a face
técnica técnico
headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits

baby food n
comida de bébé papilla potito
food designed for babies

baby grand piano 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 talk n
maternés
form of speech used when talking to babies

baby walker n
tacataca
baby walker

baby's breath n
nube velo de novia
Gypsophila

babyish /ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/ adj
infantil pueril
like a baby

babysit /ˈbeɪ.bi.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 niñero
baby or child caretaker

bacanora n
bacanora
Mexican alcoholic beverage

baccalaureate /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/ n
bachillerato
qualification awarded after passing the baccalaureate exam

baccarat /bɑːkəˈrɑː/ /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ /ˈbɑːkəɹɑː/ n
bacará bacarrá
card game

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ adj
bacanal
engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy
relating to Bacchus or his festival

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ n
bacanal
drunken revelry; an orgy

bacchic adj
báquico
of or relating to Bacchus

bachata /bəˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
bachata
genre of music

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
bachiller licenciado
person who has achieved bachelor's degree
bachiller licenciatura título de grado
bachelor's degree
solterón 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/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] adj
apartado arrinconado distante
away from the main area
atrasado atrás posterior revertir trasero volver
trasero atrás
near the rear
viejo anterior atrasado
not current

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] adv
atrás
away from the front or from an edge
de vuelta atrás de regreso
to or in a previous condition or place

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] n
cabo extremo fondo
the part of something that goes last
defensa
a position behind most players on the team
espalda dorso lomo
the rear of body
espaldar respaldo
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back
fondo parte de atrás trasero
that which is farthest away from the front
revés envés reverso
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] 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 down v
echarse atrás recular
to take less aggressive position

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 pass n
cesión
intentional pass the goalkeeper

back seat n
segundón
position

back street n
callejuela callejón
small and narrow street

back substitution n
sustitución regresiva
back substitution

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
consecutivo
sequential or consecutive
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
carácter coraje
courage, fortitude, or strength
columna vertebral
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
espina dorsal columna vertebral
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord

backcountry /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ n
andurriales
remote region

backdam /ˈbækdæm/ /ˈbækˌdæm/ n
conuco
region of rural, undeveloped land, especially on the outskirts of a farm

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ [ˈbæk.d͡ʒɹɑp] n
decorado
an image that serves as a visual background
decorado telón de fondo telón de foro
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈbækfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
jugar una mala pasada 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/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ n
antecedente fondo
relevant information
fondo fondo de pantalla
computing: computer background
fondo trasfondo
part of picture
formación fondo
social heritage
segundo plano fondo
computing: activity not visible to the user
less important feature

background check n
verificación de antecedentes
report on an individual

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

backhoe /ˈbæk.həʊ/ n
cargadora mixta excavadora mixta pala mixta retrocargadora retroexcavadora
a multi-purpose tractor

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
juego
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts
reacción
sudden backward motion

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
contraluz
spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind
retroiluminación
light attached to an LCD display

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ v
retroiluminar
illuminate something from behind

backlink n
retroenlace
computing: a hyperlink to a webpage from an external website.

backlit adj
retroiluminado
illuminated from behind

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
acúmulo montón pila
an accumulation or buildup
fondo reserva
a reserve source or supply

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
mochila bolsón morral bolso bulto salveque
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

backport v
corregir retroactivamente
to retroactively supply to (a previous version of a software product) a fix, or a new feature, at the same time or after supplying it to the current version

backrest /ˈbækˌɹɛst/ n
respaldo
back piece of a chair

backroom n
apartado rebotica
room

backsaw n
serrucho de costilla
type of handsaw

backscratch v
pastelear
engage in reciprocal action

backscratcher n
rascador de espaldas rascaespalda
rod for scratching one's own back

backside /ˈbækˌsaɪd/ n
lado posterior
back side of something
trasero
buttocks

backslang /ˈbækslæŋ/ n
vesre

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
barra inversa barra invertida barra oblicua inversa barra revertida contrabarra
punctuation mark

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
borrar retroceso
computer key
retroceso
typewriter key

backsplash n
salpicadero
wall covering

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ n
traidor
a traitor or hypocrite

backstitch n
pespunte
backstitch

backstitch v
pespuntar
to sew with a backstitch

backstory /ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ 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
repasar
reviewing previous work
retroceder
retracing one's steps

backtracking n
vuelta atrás
computer science: building all solutions and abandoning any if it cannot lead to a valid one

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
a contrapelo carca hacia atrás invertido
anticuado desactualizado pasado de moda retrógrado trasnochado
of an idea: outdated
atrasado rezagado subdesarrollado tercermundista
undeveloped
retrógrado
in the direction reverse of normal

backward compatibility n
retrocompatibilidad
compatibility with older systems

backward compatible /ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ [ˌbækwɚdkəmˈpæɾəb(ə)l] adj
retrocompatible
compatible with older systems

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 jardín trasero patio de atrás patio trasero
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
tocino
thin slice of pork
tocino bacón
cut of meat

bacteraemia n
bacteriemia
medical condition

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹiəɫ] adj
bacteriano bacterial
of or caused by bacteria

bactericidal adj
bactericida
that kills bacteria

bactericide /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪˌsaɪd/ n
bactericida
Any substance that kills bacteria

bacteriochlorin n
bacterioclorina
translation gloss

bacteriochlorophyll n
bacterioclorofila
photosynthetic pigment

bacteriological adj
bacteriológico
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriologist /bækˌtɪəɹiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
bacteriólogo
microbiologist

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bacteriología
scientific study of bacteria

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ adj
defectuoso
faulty; not functional
desagradable
tricky; stressful; unpleasant
inapropiado
not suitable or fitting
malo
evil, wicked
of breath: malodorous
not appropriate, of manners etc.
malo mal
unfavorable; negative

bad apple n
manzana podrida oveja negra garbanzo negro mal elemento
person who is not wholesome

bad blood n
mala leche mala sangre mala uva

bad breath n
halitosis mal aliento
unpleasant breath

bad humour n
maña
bad temper

bad luck n
mala suerte mala pata mal fario
misfortune

bad manners n
falta de educación
treatment of other people in an impolite or discourteous way

bad news n
camorrista embrollón
irritating, troublesome of harmful thing, situation or person
malas noticias
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events

bad trip n
mal viaje
psychedelic crisis

bad weather n
tiempo de perros
undesirable weather

bad-mannered adj
maleducado
having bad manners

bad-tempered adj
mal temperamento malhumorado
having a bad temper

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ adj
atrevido aventurero malvado riesgoso
having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable

badass /bædˈæs/ /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ n
choro
person considered impressive

badge /bæd͡ʒ/ n
chapa insignia pin piocha
credencial identificación
card to grant access
distintivo insignia medalla pin piocha placa
distinctive mark

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ n
tejón
mammal

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ v
fastidiar molestar
pester

badlands /ˈbæd.lændz/ n
badlands tierras baldías tierras yermas
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
paper (or plastic) container given or sold to shoppers
bolsa saco cartucho funda jaba talego
flexible container

bagasse /bəˈɡæs/ n
bagazo
the residue from processing sugar cane after the juice is extracted

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
bagatela
literature or music
bagatela menudencia nadería nimiedad pequeñez minucia
trifle
billar romano
game

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbeɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] 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 barra de pan baguete
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape

bagworm /ˈbæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m/ n
oruga de saquito
a member of the family Psychidae

bah /bæ/ /bɑː/ interjection
bah
expressing contempt

baht /bɑːt/ n
baht
unit of currency

baiji /ˈbaɪd͡ʒi/ n
baiji delfín chino de río
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
balde
bucket or scoop
fianza caución
security
libertad bajo fianza
release from imprisonment on payment of such money

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
achicar
to remove water

bail bond n
fianza
surety posted as bail

bail out v
abandonar retirarse
To leave or not attend
achicar
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out
pagar la fianza
To secure the release of an arrested person
rescatar sacar de un apuro
To rescue, especially financially
saltar (del avión)
To exit an aircraft while in flight

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 /ˈbeɪlˌaʊt/ n
auxilio financiero rescate rescate financiero
a rescue, especially a financial rescue
suministro de escapada
backup supply of air in scuba diving

bain-marie /ˌbænməˈriː/ n
baño de María baño maría
pan containing hot water

bait /beɪt/ n
anzuelo carnada
anything which allures
cebo carnada señuelo
substance used in catching fish

bait /beɪt/ v
cebar
to attract with bait

baize /beɪz/ n
bayeta tapete
woollen cloth used for covering card tables etc.

bake /beɪk/ v
hornear enhornar
to cook in an oven

baked /beɪkt/ adj
colocado fumado
high on cannabis

baked good n
masa
baked item with flour as main ingredient

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
panadero panadera
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ [- ˈdʌzn̩] [ˌbeɪkɚz ˈdʌzn̩] n
docena del fraile
group of thirteen

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ n
panadería horno tahona
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 bequenpaura 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 /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ n
baclava
sweet pastry

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n
baksheesh
bribe or tip

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ n
pasamontañas papahígo
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalaica
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
balance saldo
accounting: list of credits and debits
equilibrio
awareness of both viewpoints

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
balancear
to bring to equipoise
equilibrar
to hold precariously
hacer balance
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond

balance beam n
barra de equilibrio viga de equilibrio
gymnastics: narrow wooden rail

balance board n
tabla de equilibrio
exercising equipment

balance of payments n
balanza de pagos
measure of the flow of money into and out of a country

balance of trade n
balanza comercial
difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time

balanced /ˈbælənst/ adj
equilibrado
even

balanic /bəˈlænɪk/ adj
balánico
relating to the glans

balanitis /ˌbæl.əˈnaɪ.tɪs/ n
balanitis
inflammation of glans penis

balano- prefix
balano-
relating to the glans

balanoposthitis n
balanopostitis
inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce

balanopreputial adj
balanoprepucial

balboa /bælˈbəʊə/ n
balboa
currency of Panama

balconing /bælˈkoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈbælkənɪŋ/ n
balconing balconismo
going from one room to another romm by jumping from the balcony
jumping from a balcony towards a swimming pool

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ n
balcón
structure extending from a building
palco balcón
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] adj
calvo pelón pelado
having no hair

bald eagle n
águila calva pigargo americano pigargo cabeciblanco
species of eagle native to North America

bald spot n
calva
area on the head which has little or no hair

bald-faced adj
descarado
shameless and undisguised

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ /ˈbældəkɪn/ n
baldaquino
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

baldness n
calvicie
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldric /ˈbɔːldɹɪk/ [ˈbɔːɫdɹɪk] n
tahalí
sword belt

baldy /ˈbɔːl.di/ n
calvorota pelado
slang for someone who is bald

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
bala
rounded bundle of goods
measurement of paper

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
embalar
to wrap into a bale

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
barbas de ballena
plates in mouth of baleen whale

baleen whale n
ballena barbada
whale of the Mysticeti suborder

balefire n
fogata de brujos
ritual bonfire

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
funesto torvo
ominous

baler n
empacador
profession
empacadora
machine

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ /bɔːlk/ n
viga
beam

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ n
agallas huevos
in plural — slang — courage
bala bola
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
bola
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
bola bola mala
baseball: a pitch that falls outside the strike zone
bola esfera pelota
solid or hollow sphere
esfera círculo
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
huevo pelota cojón
testicle
pelota
cricket: a single delivery
pelota balón bola
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
tirada
pinball: an opportunity to launch the ball into play
baile
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔl/ /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 recogebolas
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ n
juego de pelota
game played with a ball

ball girl n
recogepelotas
female who clears balls

ball hog n
chupona 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 pit n
piscina de bolas
type of play area

ball up v
apelotonar
to crush into a ball

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ n
balada
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
balasto balastro
material laid to form a bed for a road
balasto balastro balastra
electronics
lastre
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel
anything that steadies emotion or mind

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ v
lastrar
to stabilize a ship with ballast

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
bailarina
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ n
ballet baile
form of dance

ballet flat n
bailarina
type of shoe

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ /bəˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ n
balletómano
a ballet enthusiast

ballista /bəˈlɪstə/ n
balista
crossbow-like military engine for hurling large missiles

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

ballistite /ˈbæl.əˌstaɪt/ n
balistita

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ n
globo bomba chimbomba
child’s toy
globo vejiga
inflatable and buoyant object

balloon modelling n
globoflexia

ballot /ˈbælət/ n
balota papeleta de voto
paper used for vote-casting
candidatura
list of candidates
votación elecciones
process of voting

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 /ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/ n
salón de baile
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ n
bolas cojones huevos pelotas
slang for testicles
cojones huevos
slang for masculinity, inclusive of strength, courage, and force of will

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.zl̩/ v
engañar
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] n
prohibición
prohibition

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
prohibir
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banality /beɪˈnælɪti/ /bəˈnælɪti/ n
banalidad
quality of being banal
something which is banal

banalize v
banalizar
to make banal

banally adv
banalmente
in a banal manner

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ n
bananero plátano
plant
plátano banana banano guineo cambur mínimo
fruit

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
banda grupo
part of radio spectrum
cinta franja
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
pasmo banda
group of energy levels in a solid state material
banda
group of people loosely united for a common purpose
banda grupo
group of musicians

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
paños calientes
temporary or makeshift solution
tirita apósito esparadrapo curita parche curita
adhesive bandage

band-tailed antshrike n
batará Guayanés
bird

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ n
venda vendaje
medical binding made with strip of gauze or similar

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ v
vendar
to apply a bandage to something

bandana /bænˈdæn.ə/ n
pañoleta
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
marsupial of the genus Peramelidae

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandido bandida
one who robs others
bandito bandido
an outlaw

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə/ /ˌbændəˈlɪɹ/ n
canana bandolera
an ammunition belt

bandoneon n
bandoneón
accordion

bandsaw n
sierra de cinta
a saw whose blade is a continuous band

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/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ 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
detonación explosión
an explosion
estallido estruendo
a sudden percussive noise
golpe percusión zarpazo zumbido
a strike upon an object causing such a noise
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 esclava
a rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ 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 /ˈbænɪstɚ/ n
barandilla
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banj n
banj
Quercus leucotrichophora

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ n
banjo banyo
a musical instrument

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] n
banca banco
controller of a card game
banco almacén
storage for important goods
banco banca
institution
banco sucursal
branch office
hucha
device used to store coins or currency
banco bajío
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
ladeo
incline of an aircraft
orilla ribera
edge of river or lake
talud terraplén
embankment, an earth slope
hilera
row or panel of items
hilera teclado
row of keys on a musical or typewriter keyboard

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] v
ahorrar depositar ingresar
to put into bank
tener la cuenta en
to deal with a bank or financial institution
amontonar apilar
to form into a bank
ladear
to make incline in turn
ladearse
to incline laterally in order to 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 run n
pánico bancario estampida bancaria
mass withdrawal of bank deposits

bank slip n
recibo bancario

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 /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ n
banca
occupation

banknote n
billete
paper or polymer currency

bankroll /ˈbæŋk.ɹoʊl/ n
billetaje fajo
roll of banknotes

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ adj
quebrado arruinado
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ n
bancarrota quiebra
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ adj
excepcional
exceptional; very good

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ n
bandera estandarte
flag
banner publicitario
advertisement on a web page
estandarte
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
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

banneton n
banetón cesta de prueba
a type of basket used to provide structure for breads during proofing

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ n
banquete comida festiva convite
large celebratory meal

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ /ˈbænʃiː/ n
banshee llorona
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
burlar chacotear tomar el pelo torear
to tease mildly
divertirse
to play or do something amusing

banyan /ˈbæn.jən/ n
baniano
tropical Indian fig tree

baobab /ˈbaʊbæb/ /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)bab/ 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 /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ n
pila bautismal
a basin used for baptism

baptist /ˈbæbdəs/ /ˈbæbdɪs(t)/ /ˈbæbtɪst/ /ˈbæptɪst/ n
bautista
person who baptizes

baptistry n
baptisterio
space where a baptismal font is located

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ v
bautizar
to perform the Christian sacrament of baptism

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] n
abogacía
law: profession of lawyers
bar taberna
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
barra
solid object with uniform cross-section
nautical: sand formation
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section
barra bar
counter of such premises
minibar bar
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room
pastilla tableta
cuboid piece of any commodity
prohibición
official order prohibiting some activity

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] 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 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
barba
one of the side branches of a feather
lengüeta pincho púa
point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc
puya
hurtful remark

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 bárbara
uncivilized person

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ adj
bárbaro barbárico
uncivilised

barbarisation n
barbarización

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
barbarismo
barbaric act
error in language use

barbarize /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹaɪz/ v
barbarizar
to cause to become savage

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
barbacoa asador parrilla
cooking instrument
barbacoa parrillada asado
meal

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
asar rostizar
to cook food on a barbecue

barbecue sauce /- sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
salsa barbacoa
type of sauce

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] n
alambre de púas alambre de espino alambre de espinas
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barbo
fish

barbell n
barra haltera barra con pesas
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
barbero peluquero
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barberry /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ n
agracejo alarguez calafate michay
Berberis

barbershop n
barbería peluquería
barber’s shop

barbet n
perro de agua francés
dog

barbican /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bɪkən/ n
barbacana
A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ n
barbitúrico
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system
salt or ester of barbituric acid

barbituric adj
barbitúrico
barbituric

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ n
barcarola
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
código de barras
set of machine-readable parallel bars

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ n
bardo
professional poet and singer

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
bardo budista
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ adj
desnudo
naked, uncovered
mínimo
minimal

bare /bɛ(ə)ɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ v
descubrir
to uncover, reveal

bareass adj
a culo pelado

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ /ˈbɛɚbæk/ adv
a pelo
without a saddle
without a condom

barebone n
huesuda huesudo
person

barebutt adj
nalgas peladas poto pelado
nudity of the bum

barechested adj
despechugado
shirtless

barefaced /ˈbeə(ɹ)feɪst/ adj
descarado caradura desvergonzado
shameless

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /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

barehanded adv
con las manos desnudas
without tool or weapon

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 /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
bicoca ganga trato
agreement or contract concerning sale of property
ganga chollo
item bought at a low price

bargain /-ɡɪn/ /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
regatear
to make a bargain

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ n
barcaza lancha a remolque
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

bariatric /ˌbæɹiˈætɹɪk/ adj
bariátrico
referring to bariatrics

bariatrics n
bariatría

barista /baˈɹi.sta/ /baˈɾi.sta/ /bəˈɹiː.stə/ /bəˈɹɪ.stə/ /bɚˈi.stə/ /bɚˈɪ.stə/ n
barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

barite n
barita baritina
mineral

baritone /ˈbæɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
barítono
male voice
musical range
person, instrument or group

baritone saxophone n
saxofón barítono
brass instrument

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
bario
chemical element

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
ladrido
short, loud, explosive utterance
corteza cáscara
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)
descortezar
to strip the bark from, to peel

bark up the wrong tree v
ir muy descaminado
bark up the wrong tree

barker /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kɚ/ 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 /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
barn
unit
granero establo galpón
building

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
lechuza lechuza común
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
golondrina
species of swallow

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
percebe
marine crustacean

barnacle goose n
barnacla cariblanca
Branta leucopsis

barnstar n
cobestrella
A decorative painted object or image
image posted on personal page

baro- prefix
baro-

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] n
barómetro
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure
anything used as a gauge or indicator

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmɛtɹɪk/ adj
barométrico
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ n
barón
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronesa
female ruler of a barony

baronial /bəˈɹəʊnɪəɫ/ adj
baronial
belonging or relating to a baron

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
baronía
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

barque /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
bricbarca
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ n
barraca cuartel
a building for soldiers

barracuda /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/ n
barracuda
marine fish

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ n
bombardeo
heavy curtain of artillery fire
presa represa
artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river

barramundi /ˌbæɹəˈmʌndi/ n
barramundi
species of diadromous fish

barrator /ˈbæɹətɚ/ n
querulante
one who is guilty of barratry

barred antshrike n
batará barrado
a passerine bird

barred warbler n
curruca sahariana curruca gavilana
Sylvia nisoria

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] n
barril
quantity
barril tonel
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop
caño
part of a clarinet
cañón
metallic tube of a gun

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] v
embarrilar
put or pack in a barrel or barrels

barrel bomb n
bomba de barril

barrel organ n
organillo organito
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

barrel vault n
bóveda de cañón
architecture

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
estéril infértil
unable to bear children; sterile
infertile

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ n
pinche prendedor prendedor de pelo
clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barricada
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ n
barrera
structure that bars passage
obstacle or impediment
límite
boundary or limit

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
salvo excepto
excepting

barrister /ˈbæɹ.ɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
legalista
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts

barrow /ˈbæ.ɹəʊ/ /ˈbæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɚ.oʊ/ /ˈbɛɹ.oʊ/ 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

barse /bɑɹs/ /bɑːs/ n
lubina perca róbalo
fish

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
barman
person who works in a bar

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] n
trueque
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
trocar
exchange goods or services without involving money

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ n
barión
heavy subatomic particle

baryonic adj
bariónico
of or pertaining to baryons

bas-relief /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑ.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbɑs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑː.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˌbæs.ɹɪˈlif/ /ˌbɑ.ɹɪˈlif/ 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/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ n
basalto
hard rock

bascinet /ˈbæsɪˌnɛt/ /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ n
bacinete
light helmet

bascule bridge n
puente basculante
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ adj
bajo
low
rastrero
immoral

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ 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
geometry: lowest side or face
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
starting point of thought
base sede
headquarters
campaña
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or field

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
basar
have as its foundation or starting point

base on v
basar en
to derive (a work) from
to ground (an opinion etc.)

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
béisbol
ball game
ball used in baseball-game

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɑl ˌkæp/ /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 beisbolero jugador de béisbol pelotera pelotero
a person who plays baseball

based /beɪst/ adj
cimentado fundamentado
founded on
basado
(Internet slang) admirable, praiseworthy
not caring what others think about oneself

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
línea base
engineering: something established and documented as a point of reference
referencia
datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
sótano
floor below ground level
zócalo
mass of rock

bash /bæʃ/ n
joda juerga
gala

bash the bishop v
darle a la zambomba pajearse pelársela
slang for masturbate (male)

bash up v
golpear
assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] [ˈbæʃfʊɫ] adj
tímido
inclined to avoid notice

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
básico
chemistry: of a base
necessary, essential for life or some process
elementary, simple, merely functional

basic income n
renta básica renta mínima
basic income

basically /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.(ə)li/ /ˈbeɪ.sɪk.koʊ.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 /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
albahaca alhábega
herb
plant

basilar /ˈbas.ɪl.ə/ /ˈbeɪ.səl.ɚ/ /ˈbeɪ.zəl.ɚ/ /ˈbæs.əl.ɚ/ /ˈbæz.əl.ɚ/ adj
basilar
of, pertaining to, or located at a base

basilect /ˈbeɪsɪlɛkt/ /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/ 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/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilisco
snake-like dragon type

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ n
cuenca
area of land that drains into a common outlet
lavabo lavamanos jofaina palangana pileta
wide bowl for washing

basionym n
basiónimo basónimo
an earlier name of a species that has since been given a derived name

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ 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/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
canasta cesta
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket
notional place to store items before ordering them online
cesta cesto canasta
container

basket case n
caso perdido
in a bad condition

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
baloncesto básquet básquetbol
the sport

basketball hoop n
aro de baloncesto
a hoop use in basketball

basketball player n
jugador de baloncesto baloncestista basquetbolista jugadora de baloncesto
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

bass /bæs/ n
perca lubina róbalo

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 bajo eléctrico guitarra baja
stringed musical instrument

basset horn n
corno di bassetto
alto instrument of the clarinet family

bassinet /ˈbæsɪˌnɛt/ /ˌbæsɪˈnɛt/ n
moisés
type of newborn baby's bed

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ n
bajista
musician

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ n
línea de bajo

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 tree

basta /ˈbɑstɑ/ interjection
basta
that's enough, stop

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
bastardo
informal: child that does not know their father
bastardo bastarda
person born to unmarried parents
hijo de puta cabrón desgraciado tipejo
contemptible etc. person

bastard sugar n
azúcar sin cristalizar
type of sugar

baste /beɪst/ v
hilvanar embastar
sew with long or loose stitches

baster /ˈbeɪstə/ /ˈbeɪstɚ/ n
cuentagotas inyector pera
tool for basting

bastille /bæˈstil/ /bæˈstiːl/ /bɑː-/ /ˈbæstɪl/ /ˈbɑː-/ [bæˈstɪəɫ] n
fortaleza
fortified tower or other building

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ n
bastión
projecting part of a rampart
person who strongly defends some principle
well-fortified position

bat /bæt/ n
bate bat
club used for striking the ball in sports
batear
hit
murciélago ratón volador
small flying mammal

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/ /ˈbætɑːd/ n
batarda
short loaf of bread

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
hornada tanda
quantity of baked goods made at one time
juego lote
group or collection of things of the same kind
lote procesamiento por lotes
computing
lote tanda
quantity of anything produced in one operation

batch processing n
procesamiento por lotes

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
bañera
tub
baño
act of bathing
baño cuarto de baño
building or area where bathing occurs

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bæθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [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
bañar
to immerse oneself in water
to cover or surround
bañar bañarse
to clean oneself with water
to clean a person by immersion in water
lavar
to apply water to

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
bañador bañadora bañista

bathhouse n
casa de baños
a building with baths for communal use

batholith n
batolito

bathometer n
batímetro
instrument

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ n
albornoz bata de baño salida de baño
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
cuarto de baño baño
a room with a bathtub

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /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 /bəˈθɪm.ə.tɹi/ n
batimetría
the measurement of the depths of the seas

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ n
batiscafo batíscafo
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
batisfera
diving chamber

batik /bəˈtiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

batiste /bəˈtiːst/ n
batista
fine cloth

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ n
batuta
music: conductor's stick
batuta porra
military staff of office
porra
club of the police
testigo
sports: object transferred by relay runners

batonnet n
batonnet
A piece of vegetable cut into the shape of a small stick

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
batallón
army unit
any large body of troops

batten /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætən/ [-ɾən] n
filete
long, narrow strip used for various purposes aboard a ship
listón alfarda barreta ristrel
plank or strip of wood, or several of such strips arranged side by side, used in construction to hold members of a structure together, etc.

batten /ˈbæt(ə)n/ /ˈbætən/ [-ɾən] v
aprovecharse medrar
to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others
cebar
especially of animals: to improve in condition by feeding
mejorar
to become better; to improve in condition

batten down the hatches v
cerrar las escotillas
nautical: to cover the hatches

batter /ˈbætəɹ/ /ˈbætɚ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] n
batido
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
botellón
binge
pendiente
a slope
bateador
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætəɹ/ /ˈbætɚ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
apalear
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly
apanar empanar rebozar
to coat with batter

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 /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ n
batería
baseball: catcher and pitcher together
batería pila
device storing electricity
coordinated group of artillery
array of similar things
golpes lesiones
legal: act of unlawful violence

battery life n
duración de la batería
time that battery lasts

batting /ˈbætɪŋ/ n
guata
material used to stuff

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] n
batalla lucha
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
batallar
(transitive) to assail in battle; to fight
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

battledore n
pala de lavar moza
Bat or beetle for washing clothes

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

batty /ˈbæti/ [ˈbæɾi] adj
loco
mad, crazy, silly

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 /ˈbɑdi/ /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
to shout or utter in a loud and intense manner

bay /beɪ/ adj
alazán
of reddish-brown color

bay /beɪ/ n
laurel
herb
shrub
bahía
body of water
alazana alazán
reddish-brown horse
alazán
brown colour/color

bay bolete n
boleto bayo
Imleria badia

bay cat n
gato de Borneo
Catopuma badia

bay leaf n
laurel hoja de laurel
herb

bay window n
ventana de bahía ventana saliente
type of window

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
bayoneta
weapon

bayou /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː/ /ˈbaɪ.oʊ/ n
pantano pantanos
slow-moving creek or swamp

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
bazar mercado
marketplace

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
bazuca
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher
any shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher

be /bi/ /biː/ v
estar ser
occupy a place
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
auxiliary: used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
ser
used to link a subject to a count or measurement
ser estar
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
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
occur, take place
auxiliary: used to form the passive voice
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same
auxiliary: (archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
ser existir haber estar
intransitive, non-copulative: exist
tener estar
have a certain age

be able to v
saber poder ser capaz de
have ability to

be all about v
enfocarse en lidiar con tratarse de
deal with
estar interesado en
be interested in

be ashamed v
avergonzarse
feel ashamed

be based on v
basarse en
to be grounded on or derived from

be bored v
aburrirse
suffer from boredom

be born v
nacer
come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
caerse de un guindo caerse del nido chuparse el dedo haber nacido ayer nacer ayer
to be inexperienced

be called v
llamarse decirse
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
aguas cuidado 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 in for v
caérsele el pelo
able to expect

be late v
llegar tarde
arrive late

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
tener razón estar en lo correcto
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be right back /biː ɹaɪt bæk/ phraseologicalUnit
ya regreso ya vengo ya vuelvo
indicate speaker will return in a moment

be silent v
callarse
refrain from speaking

be supposed to /bi(ː) səˈpoʊs tə/ /bi(ː) səˈpoʊs ˌtu/ v
deber haber suponer tener que
Required to

be that as it may adv
sea como fuere
nevertheless

be there v
estar ahí

be up to v
depender de
to depend on
traerse algo entre manos tramar
to do or be involved in doing

be used to v
soler
be accustomed to

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
to 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

beach volleyball player n
jugador de vóley-playa jugadora de vóley-playa
one who plays beach volleyball

beached /biːt͡ʃt/ adj
varado
stranded and helpless, especially on a beach

beachhead /ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ n
cabeza de playa punto de apoyo
initial success

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
almenara
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners
almenara baliza
signal fire
cúspide punto conspicuo
high hill or similar

bead /biːd/ n
cuenta abalorio
rosary ball
gota
small drop of liquid

bead tree n
agriaz cinamomo canelo paraíso sombrilla piocha
Melia azedarach

beagle /ˈbiːɡəl/ [ˈb̥iːɡəɫ] n
beagle
small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares or as a family pet

beak /biːk/ n
pico
structure projecting from a bird's face
similar structure in an octopus

beaked whale n
zifio zifíido zífido
whales in the family Ziphiidae

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
vaso de precipitación vaso de precipitados
flat-bottomed laboratory vessel

beakhead n
alas de proa espolón
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
radio
ray
timón
bar of a plow
viga
large piece of timber or iron
principal horizontal beam in a building
connector of notes

beaming adj
radiante
showing happy emotion

bean /biːn/ n
judía frijol alubia haba habichuela poroto
seed
vaina
pod

bean goose n
ánsar campestre ganso de las habas
Anser fabalis

bean sprout n
brote
a sprout of the mung bean
brotes de soja dientes de dragón frijolitos chinos

beaner /ˈbinɚ/ n
frijolero mejichango panchito saltamuros sudaca
a Mexican

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
gorro
cap that fits the head closely

beanpole n
espigado larguirucho zanquilargo
tall, thin person

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] n
bajista
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
oso
large mammal of family Ursidae
large hairy man

bear /bɛə(ɹ)/ v
aguantar soportar resistir
to tolerate, to put up with
atestiguar
to declare as testimony
llevar
to carry
portar llevar
to be equipped with
soportar aguantar
to endure with patience; to be patient
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 abrazo de oso abrazote
any especially large hug, usually friendly

bear in mind /bɛ(ə)ɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛəɹ‿ɪn ˈmaɪnd/ /bɛːɹ-/ v
tener en cuenta tener en mente tener presente
to hold (something) in the memory

bear market n
mercado bajista
state of stock market

bear out /bɛəɹ ˈaʊt/ v
confirmar corroborar
corroborate, prove, or confirm

bear's breech n
acanto
Acanthus mollis
branca ursina espondilio pie de oso
Heracleum sphondylium

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
soportable llevadero tolerable
able to be borne

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
barba
facial hair
jotera pantalla tapadera
opposite-sex companion of a gay person

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ v
barbar
to grow hair on the chin and jaw
mortificar provocar
bravely oppose

bearded /ˈbiɚdəd/ /ˈbɪədəd/ /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
barbudo barbado
having a beard

bearded seal /ˈbiɚdəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədəd siːl/ /ˈbɪədɪd siːl/ /ˈbɪɹdəd siːl/ n
foca barbuda
Erignathus barbatus

bearded tit n
bigotudo
Panurus biarmicus

beardless adj
imberbe barbilampiño lampiño sin barba
without a beard
imberbe inmaduro mancebo
not having reached manhood

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə/ /ˈbɛɹɚ/ n
portador portadora
one who bears

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
apoyo gravitar soportar soporte
carrying weight or load

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
cojinete rodamiento balero
mechanical device
comportamiento conducta porte proceder
posture
importancia incumbencia
relevance
rumbo acimut
nautical sense

bearish adj
osuno ursino
having the qualities of a bear

bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ n
bayetón
coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats

beast /biːst/ n
animal salvaje
violent/antisocial person
bestia
non-human animal

beast of burden n
animal adiestrado
domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans
bestia de carga animal de carga
animal that carries or pulls a load

beast of prey n
fiera
animal

beastliness n
bestialidad

beastmaster n
gladiador

beat /biːt/ n
batida
hunting: act of scouring, or ranging over
jurisdicción
patrolled route
latido pulsación
pulsation
pulsaciones (por minuto)
pulse on the beat level
ritmo
rhythm
sector ámbito
area of a person's responsibility
sector ámbito área
primary focus of a reporter's stories

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
golpear (repetidamente) percutir
to strike or pound repeatedly
latir
to move with pulsation or throbbing
vencer derrotar aventajar ganar
to win against

beat around the bush v
andarse con rodeos andar con ambages
to treat a topic but omit its main points
andarse por las ramas ir por los cerros de Úbeda
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
pirarse largarse
to go away

beat the system v
vencer al sistema

beat to a pulp v
caerle la del pulpo
beat up
hacer fosfatina hacer papilla hacer puré
defeat severely

beat to the punch v
anticipar ganar de mano ganar por la mano
to do something before somebody else can

beat up v
apalear pegar
to give a beating to
martirizar preocuparse
to feel guilty and accuse oneself over something

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ [ˈbiɾɚ] n
batidor batidora
a kitchen implement for mixing
montero batidor
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
golpiza paliza
action of the verb to beat
latido
the pulsation of the heart
paliza
a heavy defeat or setback

beatnik /ˈbiːtnɪk/ n
beatnik
beatnik

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ n
esteticista

beautification /bjuːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
embellecimiento
beautifying, making beautiful

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] adj
bello bonito hermoso lindo guapo
possessing charm and attractive
bravo
as a pro-sentence
bueno alegre despejado
of weather: pleasant, clear

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 /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] n
belleza
something particularly good or pleasing
belleza guapa
someone beautiful: female
belleza hermosura beldad lindeza preciosidad preciosura
quality of pleasing appearance
guapo belleza
someone beautiful: male

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/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
a causa de debido a por
on account
porque no porque sí
word used in place of an answer to "why"

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ 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 /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
convertir hacer volver llegar a ser devenir
to begin to be
quedar bien

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ n
devenir
The act or process by which something becomes

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
becquerelio becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] n
batea caja cama palangana platón tina
platform of a vehicle that supports the load
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/ [beː] v
encamar
to have sexual intercourse with
ir a la cama
to go to a sleeping bed

bed and board n
cama y alojamiento
A place to sleep and eat

bed and breakfast n
bed and breakfast
guesthouse providing breakfast

bed of roses /bɛd ʌv ˈɹəʊzəz/ n
camino de rosas jauja

bedbug n
chinche chinche de cama
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
ropa de cama

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ [ˈbɛɾɪŋ] n
lecho
material for animals to lie on
ropa de cama

bedding plane n
plano de estratificación
geology: the planar surface between adjacent strata

bedevil /biˈdɛvəl/ /bɪˈdɛvəl/ [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
atormentar
to harass

bedhead /ˈbɛd.hɛd/ n
pelo descuidado pelo desordenado pelo despeinado
unkempt hair

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
caos pandemonio
place or situation of chaos

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
beduino beduina
desert-dweller

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
encamado postrado en cama confinado en cama
confined to bed

bedrock n
roca madre material rocoso
underground solid rock

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /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 /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ 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
cubrecama colcha
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 meona
person who (habitually) urinates in his or her bed (during sleep)

bedwetting n
enuresis nocturna
involuntary urination while asleep

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 sting n
picadura de abeja
puncture from a bee

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
abejaruco merópido
bird in the family Meropidae

beebread /ˈbiːˌbɹɛd/ n
pan de abeja
bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
haya pellín
tree of genus Fagus

beech marten n
garduña
Martes foina

beechnut /ˈbiːt͡ʃˌnʌt/ n
hayuco
nut of the beech tree

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
carne de res carne de vaca
meat

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ n
bistec bife
steak

beefy /ˈbiːfi/ adj
carnoso carnudo
similar to beef
cárnico
containing 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/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ n
cerveza
drink made from roots
cerveza birra
alcoholic drink made of malt
cerveza caña
glass of beer

beer and skittles n
no todo el monte es orégano
fun times

beer belly n
barriga cervecera panza chelera lonja pancho panza de birra
protruding abdomen

beer bong n
tuberia de barrilete
funnel

beer can n
lata de cerveza
can containing beer

beer mat n
posavasos
mat, often with an advertisement for a brewery on it, to rest one's glass

beer parlour n
cervecería
a bar, selling beers, that has tables

beeswarm n
enjambre
swarm of bees

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ n
cera de abeja
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
remolacha betabel betarraga beterava
Beta vulgaris

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
escarabajo
insect

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] n
remolacha beterraga
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
antes
at an earlier time

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
antes de que (subjunctive)
in advance of the time when
antes que
rather or sooner than

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
ante enfrente de frente a
in front of in space
antes de
in front of according to an ordering system
antes de antes que
earlier than

before dark
antes de anochecer
before night begins to fall

before you can say knife phraseologicalUnit
en menos de lo que canta un gallo

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
de antemano adelantadamente antes por adelantado anticipadamente con anterioridad
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
confundir
perplex or confuse

beg /bɛɡ/ v
mendigar pordiosear
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money
suplicar rogar
to plead with someone for help

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
concebir
procreate
engendrar
cause, produce

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
mendigo
person suffering poverty
mendigo pordiosero mendiga limosnero mendicante
person who begs

beggar belief v
sobrepasar el entendimiento

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 /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
comenzar empezar iniciar principiar
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something
empezar comenzar iniciar
of a thing, to be in the first stage of something

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
iniciador
someone who sets something in motion
principiante novato bisoño en ciernes novillo
someone who just recently started

beginner's luck n
suerte de principiante
good luck enjoyed during a first attempt

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
comienzo principio inicio
act of doing that which begins anything
inicio
that which is begun
origen
that which begins or originates something
principio
initial portion of some extended thing

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ n
begonia
plants of the genus Begonia

begrudging adj
malvado
grudgeful

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
cautivar encanto engañador encanto oculto encanto secretivo
to charm, delight, or captivate
engañar
to deceive or delude (using guile)

beguinage n
beguinaje
walled community of Beguines

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
beguine
ballroom dance
music

behave /bəˈheɪv/ /bɪˈheɪv/ v
comportarse comportar
to act in a specific manner
comportarse portarse
to act in a polite or proper way

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ n
comportamiento
way matter or systems behave
comportamiento conducta proceder
way an animal or human behaves or acts

behavioral adj
conductual del comportamiento
of or relating to behavior

behavioral crisis n
crisis de comportamiento

behaviorism n
conductismo behaviorismo
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 /bɪˈhɛd/ v
decapitar descabezar
to remove the head

beheading n
decapitación degüello descabezamiento
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː).məθ/ /ˈbiː.əˌməθ/ n
behemot
mighty beast in the Book of Job

behest /biˈhest/ /biˈhɛst/ /bɪˈhest/ /bɪˈhɛst/ n
orden solicitud
command, bidding

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
después detrás
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 por la puerta de atrás
secretly

behind the scenes /bəˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/ /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 mirad

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
contemplar observar mirar
to see, to look at

beholden /bɪˈhoʊldən/ /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 corresponder incumbir
to befit, to suit
incumbir
to be necessary

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ adj
beis beige
having a slightly yellowish gray colour

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige
colour

beignet /bɛnˈjeɪ/ /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ n
buñuelo
fritter
buñuelo buñuelo de viento
donut

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
existencia
the state or fact of existence
ser criatura
a living creature

bejewel v
alhajar enjoyar
decorate with jewels

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
tardío
later in relation to the proper time

belaying pin n
cabilla

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
eructo regüeldo
sound one makes when belching

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
eructar regoldar
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

beleaguer /bəˈliː.ɡə/ /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
asediar sitiar cercar
to besiege; to surround with troops
hostigar
to vex, harass, or beset

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
acuciado hostigado
beset by trouble or difficulty
asediado sitiado
besieged, surrounded by enemy troops

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 /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
calumniar
to tell lies about
desmentir
to contradict or show to be false
malrepresentar representar mal
to give a false representation

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ n
creencia
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
religious faith
something believed
the quality or state of believing
religious or moral convictions

believability n
credibilidad
state or quality of being believable

believable /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
creíble
capable of being believed; credible

believably adv
creíblemente
in a believable way

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
creer
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to accept as true
to consider likely
to believe that something is right or desirable
to have confidence in
creer tener fe
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth

believe it or not adv
lo creas o no
This may be surprising, but it's 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 /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ n
creyente
person who believes

belittle /bɪˈlɪt.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
pabellón
the flared end of a brass or woodwind instrument

bell pepper n
pimiento morrón chiltoma locote pimentón
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
campanero campanera
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 /ˈbɛlɛnd/ n
capullo
(vulgar) glans penis

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

bellicose /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
belicoso
warlike in nature

bellicosity /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsəti/ /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsɪti/ n
belicosidad
characteristic of being bellicose

belligerence n
beligerancia
state of being belligerent

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
belicoso
hostile, eager to fight
beligerante
engaged in warfare
bélico
of or pertaining to war
eager to go to war

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.əs/ /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 /ˈbɛli/ n
vientre barriga panza guata
abdomen

belly dance n
danza del vientre danza oriental
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

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ v
renegar
To complain or whine, especially needlessly

bellyacher n
llorón quejumbroso
whiner

bellyful n
panzada tripada

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
a pertenecer
be the property of
pertenecer
be part of a group
be accepted in a group
set theory: be an element of
have its proper place

belonging /bɪˈlɑŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
artículos personales bártulos cachachá chivas efectos personales enseres
something physical that is owned
pertenencia
action of the verb belong

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
querido amado bienamado dilecto
loved

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ n
amado enamorado
someone who is loved

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
abajo
in a lower place

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
bajo
lower in spatial position than

belt /bɛlt/ n
cinta cinturón
geographical region
cinturón cinturón de seguridad
band used for safety purposes
cinturón correa cinto faja cincho
band worn around the waist
correa
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power
golpe golpear
powerful blow

belt loop n
trabilla
loop of pants holding belt

beluga /bəˈluɡə/ /bəˈluːɡə/ n
beluga
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 /ˈbiːmɒl/ n
bemol
bemol

bemuse /bəˈmjuːz/ /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
desconcertar
to confuse or bewilder

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ n
banca banquillo banco
sports: where players sit when not playing
banco
long seat

bench grinder n
electroesmeriladora esmeril de banco esmeriladora de banco esmeriladora
workbench-mounte grinder

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
banco de prensa prensa de banco
exercise

bench-warmer n
calientabanca
substitute player

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
banda
heraldry: one of the ordinaries
curva recodo
curve

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
agacharse
to stoop
doblar curvar
to cause to shape into a curve
doblarse
to become curved
inclinarse
to bow in prayer, or in token of submission
someter doblegar
to force to submit
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 /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
bienhechor benefactor
on who gives gifts or help

beneficent /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ /bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ adj
benéfico

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
beneficioso
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /bɛn.əˈfɪʃ.iˌɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ n
beneficiario
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate
beneficiario beneficiaria
one who receives an advantage

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ n
beneficio
profit, use
performance given to raise funds
prestación
payment, subsidy
ventaja beneficio
advantage, help or aid

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.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

benevolently adv
benévolamente
in a benevolent manner

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

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
bentónico
of the benthos on the seafloor

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- /bɛn.zoʊ/ /bɛn.zə(ʊ)/ /bɛn.zə/ prefix
benzo-
related to benzene

benzoate n
benzoato
salt or ester of benzoic acid

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɪpiːn/ n
benzodiazepina
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzofuran n
benzofurano
class of bicyclic heterocycles

benzoic adj
benzoico
derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives
pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin

benzoic acid n
ácido benzoico
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH

benzoin /ˈbɛnzɔɪn/ /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/ n
benjuí
resinous substance from tree

benzol n
benzol
an impure benzene

benzoquinone n
benzoquinona
forms of the simplest quinone

benzphetamine n
benzfetamina
anti-obesity drug

benzyl /ˈbɛnzaɪl/ /ˈbɛnzɪl/ n
bencilo
chemical compound

benzylic adj
bencílico

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
confiar dar otorgar
to give; to offer; to commit
legar ceder dejar heredar
to give or leave by will
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 /bɛɹˈsuz/ n
canción de cuna
specific type of lullaby

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
privar arrebatar despojar desposeer
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/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ 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 /bɜː(ɹ)m/ n
berma
strip of land between a street and sidewalk

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ n
baya
small succulent fruit
botany: soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

berrypecker n
picabayas
bird of the family Melanocharitidae

berserk /-ˈsɜːk/ /-ˈzɚk/ /bəˈsɚk/ /bəˈzɜːk/ /bɚˈsɚk/ /bɜː-/ /ˈbɚˌsɚk/ /ˈbɜːsɜːk/ adj
fuera de control
furiously, injuriously, or maniacally violent or out of control

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
amarradero
space to moor
catre
bunk
plaza
position in a tournament

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
atracar
to bring a ship into berth

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ n
berilio
colour
berilo
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ n
berilio
chemical element

beryllium oxide n
óxido de berilio
white, crystalline compound

besague /ˈbɛs.ə.ɡju/ n
varaescudo
armor protecting the armpit, etc

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
suplicar rogar implorar
to beg

beset /bɪˈsɛt/ v
asediar
to attack, especially from all sides
cercar sitiar
to surround or hem in

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ 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 /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ adv
además
moreover; furthermore
además aparte amén de
also; in addition
de lo contrario si no
otherwise; else

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ preposition
aparte de además asimismo
in addition to
excepto salvo
other than; except for

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
asaeteado
to vex, to attack continually
asediar sitiar poner sitio
to surround with armed forces

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
ensuciar
make dirty
manchar empañar enlodar macular mancillar
tarnish; debase

besotted /bɪˈsɒtɪd/ adj
borracho ebrio intoxicado
intoxicated
embelesado
infatuated

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ adj
anteojudo con gafas gafotas gafudo que lleva gafas
wearing spectacles (glasses)

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
a medida
individually or custom-made

best /ˈbɛst/ n
flor nata élite
person
mejor
quality

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

best-case scenario n
en el mejor de los casos
situation which could not be any better

best-selling adj
superventas
superlative of well-selling

bestial /ˈbis.t͡ʃəl/ /ˈbɛs.ti.əl/ /ˈbɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
bestial animalesco
beast-like

bestiality /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ n
bestialidad
status of animal
bestialismo bestialidad zoofilia
sexual activity with animals

bestiary /ˈbiːstiˌɛri/ /ˈbɛstiˌɛri/ n
bestiario
A medieval treatise of animals

bestir /biˈstɝ/ /bəˈstɝ/ /bɪˈstɜː/ /bɪˈstɝ/ v
animar
to put into brisk or vigorous action
animarse
to become active

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
alojar
to provide (someone or oneself) with accommodation
conferir acordar conceder obsequiar
to impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour
depositar estibar guardar
to deposit (something) for safekeeping; to lay up (something) in store
utilizar
to apply or make use of (someone or something)

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/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
beta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ 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

beta-carotene /biː.təˈka.ɹə.tiːn/ /ˌbeɪ.təˈkɛɹ.əˌtin/ n
betacaroteno

betatron n
betatrón
a form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed

betel /ˈbiːtəl/ n
betel
either of two plants: the betel pepper or betel nut
quid, chewing preparation

betel nut n
nuez de areca
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm

betimes /bəˈtaɪmz/ /bɪˈtaɪmz/ adv
al alba
in good season or time

betony /ˈbɛtəni/ n
betónica
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
confundir
to mislead, to lead into error or sin
delatar demostrar
to disclose or discover
delatar traicionar
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret
demostrar mostrar
to show or to indicate
engañar
to lead astray, as a maiden
traicionar
to prove faithless or treacherous
traicionar entregar vender
to deliver into the hands of an enemy

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
prometer (en matrimonio)
to promise to give in marriage

betrothal /bəˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/ /bəˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/ n
esponsales palabra de matrimonio promesa de matrimonio
mutual promise

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ /bɪˈtɹəʊθt/ n
comprometida comprometido
fiancé or fiancée

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
mejor
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
mejor mejores
comparative of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [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 más vale prevenir que lamentarse
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/ [-ɾɚ] n
apostador apostadora
a person who makes bets

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] 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
having the choice between two unpleasant options
in a difficult and inescapable position

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
entre
between

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /biˈwɛɚ/ /bəˈwɛɚ/ /bɪˈwɛɚ/ v
tener cuidado ser precavido
use caution, pay attention (to)

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
cuidado con el perro
beware of the dog

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
confundir desconcertar
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewildering /bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/ /bɪˈwɪldɹɪŋ/ adj
desconcertante
very baffling, confusing, or perplexing

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
desconcierto perplejidad
state of being bewildered

bewitch /bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ v
hechizar embrujar
to cast a spell upon

bewitched /bɪˈwɪt͡ʃt/ adj
embrujado encantado hechizado
Under a spell; entranced

bewitching /bəˈwɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
hechicero
enchanting

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ n
bey
governor of a Turkish dominion

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ adv
más allá
farther along or away

beyond /biˈ(j)ɑnd/ /bɪˈjɒnd/ /bɪˈjɛnd/ preposition
allende más allá de
on the far side of
más allá más allá de
further away than

beyond a reasonable doubt
más allá de una duda razonable
legal standard

beyond a shadow of a doubt
sin sombra de duda sin lugar a dudas
without any doubt or hesitation

beyond the pale /biˌ(j)ɑnd ðə ˈpeɪl/ /bɪˌjɒnd ðə ˈpeɪl/
pasar de castaño oscuro al margen de la sociedad clamar al cielo fuera de lugar inaceptable insoportable
of a person or their behaviour: outside the bounds of what is acceptable, or regarded as good judgment, morality, etc.

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/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ /bɪ-/ prefix
bi- bis- biz-
two-

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
bianual
occurring twice a year; semi-annual

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ adv
al bies al sesgo en diagonal
in a slanting manner

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
prejuicio inclinación parcialidad predilección predisposición preferencia
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

biatch /bi.ˈɑt͡ʃ/ n
mujerzuela putilla

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
biatlón
racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; a particular instance of such a race

bib /bɪb/ n
babero
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating
peto pechera
sports: colourful vest

bibimbap n
bibimbap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
biblia
comprehensive manual

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
bíblico
of or relating to the Bible
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible
very great, exceeding previous records

biblically adv
bíblicamente
in a biblical manner

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

bibliomaniac n
bibliómano
person who is obsessed with owning valuable books

bibliometric adj
bibliométrico
of or pertaining to bibliometrics

bibliopegy n
bibliopegia

bibliophile n
bibliófilo bibliófila
person who loves books

bibulous /ˈbɪb.jʊ.ləs/ adj
escabiador escabio
marked by the consumption of alcohol

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

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ /ˈbɪkɚ/ v
discutir
quarrel in a tiresome manner

bickering n
riña
petty quarreling

bicolour adj
bicolor
having two colours

biculturalism n
biculturalismo
state or quality of being bicultural

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ n
bicicleta bici
vehicle

bicycle bridge n
puente de bicicleta
type of bridge

bicycle carrier n
portabicicletas portabicis

bicycle helmet n
casco de ciclismo
helmet worn while riding a bicycle

bicycle kick n
chilena
soccer: kick

bicycle lane n
ciclovía bicisenda carril bici ciclorruta
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle path n
carril bici ciclovía sendavía
segregated path for the use of bicycles

bicycle pump n
bomba de bicicleta
bicycle pump

bicycle stand n
aparcabicicletas
device to which bicycles may be securely attached

bicycle touring n
cicloturismo
touring on a bicycle

bid /bɪd/ n
licitación
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
ofrecer ofertar
transitive: to offer as a price
pujar
intransitive: to make an offer

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ [ˈbɪɾɚ] n
postor postora
someone who bids

bidding price n
precio de demanda
a price offered by a buyer/bidder

bide one's time v
esperar su tiempo
to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity

bident n
bidente
two-pronged spear

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ n
bidé
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
bidireccional
moving in two directions (usually opposite)
operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite)

bidon /-dɒ̃/ /ˈbidɑn/ /ˈbiːdɒn/ n
bidón
bottle or flask for holding a beverage; water bottle, especially one designed for mounting on a bicycle
container for holding a liquid

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ adj
bienal
happening every two years
lasting for two years

biennium /baɪˈɛn.i.əm/ /bʌɪˈɛn.ɪ.əm/ n
bienio
period of two years

bier /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ 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 /baɪˈfɚkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɚkət/ /baɪˈfɛːkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɛːkɪt/ /ˈbaɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ 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
very important figure

big data /-ˈdædə/ /-ˈdɑːdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪdə/ /ˌbɪɡ ˈdeɪtə/ n
inteligencia de datos macrodatos
collection of data sets

big deal n
gran cosa
something very important

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 pantalla grande
surface

big toe n
dedo gordo del pie hallux ortejo mayor
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

big-breasted adj
tetudo
having large breasts

big-eared adj
orejudo orejón
having big ears

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
bígamo bígama
someone who practices bigamy

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
bigamia
state of having two spouses simultaneously

bigender /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /baɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
bigénero
having two genders simultaneously

bight /baɪt/ n
corva curva sangradura
bend
ensenada
large bay
lazo
curve

bigmouthed adj
bocón deslenguado
loud, talkative, indiscreet

bigorexia n
vigorexia
mental disorder

bigorexic adj
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 /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/ n
pez gordo barón mandamás
A person of importance

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.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 lock n
candado de bicicleta

bike station n
cicloparqueadero

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 /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ 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 /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilabial /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ 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 /ˈbɪl.dʊŋz.ɹoʊˌmɑːn/ /ˈbɪl.dʊŋzˌɹoʊ.mən/ n
novela de aprendizaje novela de formación
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 /bɪld͡ʒ/ n
sentina
rounded portion of a ship's hull
lowest inner part of a ship's hull

bilinear adj
bilineal
(mathematics) linear in each of two variables

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
bilingüe
speaking two languages
written in two languages

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ n
bilingüe
a person who is bilingual

bilingualism n
bilingüismo
condition of being bilingual

bilious /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ /ˈbɪl.jəs/ adj
atrabiliario colérico atrabilioso 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

bilk /bɪlk/ v
defraudar engañar
defraud, cheat

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] n
pico
bird's beak
cartel
advertisement
declaración
written inventory
factura cuenta
invoice
letra
bill of exchange
nota
official statement
proyecto de ley proposición de ley
draft of a law

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
cobrar facturar
to charge or enter in a bill

bill and coo v
hacer arrumacos

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
formal statement of the rights of a specified group of people

billboard n
valla publicitaria cartelera espectacular publicidad exterior
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 /ˈbɪl.i.ɑː(ɹ)d/ numeral
billardo
a million milliards

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
billar
any cue sport

billing /ˈbɪlɪŋ/ n
facturación
amount claimed

billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral
billón
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
millardo mil millones
a thousand million (1,000,000,000); a milliard

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ 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

bimedian n
bimediana

bimester n
bimestre

bimetallism n
bimetalismo
a monetary standard

bimonthly adv
bimensual
two times per month
bimestral
once every two months

bin /bɪn/ n
bote
container used for storage
bote (de basura) caneca
container for rubbish

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ 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
data structure

bind /baɪnd/ v
acoplar
transitive couple
atar
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.
atar empastar liar
transitive connect
encuadernar engargolar
transitive put together in a cover, as of books

bind hand and foot v
atar de pies y manos

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
agavilladora
agriculture: machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle
aglutinante
something that is used to bind things together
archivador carpeta
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.

binder clip n
pinza sujetapapeles sujetapapeles
device for binding sheets of paper

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
vinculante
imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
lomo
spine of a book
unión
chemistry: the sticking together

binding spell n
hechizo vinculante

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
convólvulo
Convolvulaceae

binge /bɪnd͡ʒ/ n
atracón
short period of an activity done in excess
atracón botellón comilona francachela
short period of excessive consumption, especially of alcohol

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 darse un atracón de tragarse ver en maratón
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingeable adj
maratoneable para ver en maratón
suitable for bingeing, or binge-watching

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ n
bitácora
(nautical) the wooden housing for a ship's compass

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /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

binturong /-t(j)ʊɹ-/ /-tju-/ /-ɹɑŋ/ /ˈbɪn.t(j)ʊəˌɹɒŋ/ /ˈbɪn.tuˌɹɔŋ/ n
manturón
species of civet

binucleate adj
binuclear
having two nuclei

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulate v
bioacumular
to accumulate in a biological system

bioaccumulation n
bioacumulación
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

bioaccumulative adj
bioacumulativo
tending to accumulate in organisms

bioaerosol n
bioaerosol
aerosol containing biologically active...

bioavailability n
biodisponibilidad
amount of drug which reaches the site of physiological activity after administration

biobibliography n
biobibliografía
a bibliography that also contains a short biography of the author

bioboy n
chico biológico
biological male

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
the chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

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 /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ /(ˌ)baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
biodegradable
capable of being decomposed by biological activity

biodegradation n
biodegradación
decomposition of any material by microorganisms

biodegrade v
biodegradar
to decompose as a result of biological action

biodiesel n
biodiésel
fuel

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
biodiversidad
diversity of flora and fauna

biodiversity hotspot /ˌbaɪoʊdəˌvɚsəti ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˌvɜːsɪti ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ [-ɾi] n
punto caliente
place with a significant level of biodiversity

bioelectricity n
bioelectricidad
Electricity generated within an organism

bioethical adj
bioético
of or pertaining to bioethics

bioethics n
bioética
branch of ethics

biofilm n
biopelícula
aggregation of microorganisms

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ n
biocarburante biocombustible
biofuel

biogas n
biogás
gas produced by organic waste matter, used as a fuel

biogenesis /-nɪ-/ /baɪoʊ-/ /baɪə-/ /biːoʊ-/ /biːə-/ /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ n
biogénesis
principle

biogenic adj
biogénico

biogeocenology n
biogeocenologia

biogeographic adj
biogeográfico
of or pertaining to biogeography

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 /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /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 /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
biológico
of biology
biológico consanguíneo
consanguine

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 /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
biólogo bióloga
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ 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

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ n
biomarcador
indicator of a biological state

biomass /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/ /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/ n
biomasa
organic matter from living things which were recently alive used as a fuel or source of energy
total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.

biome /ˈbaɪ.oʊm/ 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

biometry n
biometría
analysis of biological statistical data

biomolecule n
biomolécula
molecules

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ adj
biónico
related to bionics

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
biónica
engineering based on biological systems

biophilia /ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
biofilia
love of nature and all living things

biophysics n
biofísica
science

biopiracy n
biopiratería
appropriation of biomedical knowledge

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
biopsia
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ v
biopsiar
to take a sample for pathological examination

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

biostratigraphic adj
bioestratigráfico

biostratigraphy n
bioestratigrafía
the study of the stratigraphic distribution of fossil

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
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences

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

biotransformation n
biotransformación
biochemistry

bioweapon /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌwɛ.pən/ /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌwɛ.pən/ n
bioarma
weapon designed for use in biological warfare

bipartidism n
bipartidismo

bipartisanship /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn.ʃɪp/ /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zən.ʃɪp/ n
bipartidismo

bipartite /baɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ 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

biphobia /ˈbaɪˌfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈbaɪˌfəʊbiːə/ n
bifobia
fear, dislike, or hate of bisexuals

biphobic /baɪˈfoʊbɪk/ adj
bifobo bifóbico
relating to or characteristic of biphobia

biplane n
biplano
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ 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

bipulmonary adj
bipulmonar
of or pertaining to both lungs

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ n
abedul
tree
wood

birchbark n
corteza de abedul
bark of the birch tree

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɜɹɖ] n
chica muchacha
woman
novia
girlfriend
pájaro ave
animal

bird of ill omen n
agorero pájaro de mal agüero
a person who brings bad news

bird of paradise n
ave del paraíso
bird
flower

bird of passage /ˌbɜːd əv ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌbɝd əv ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
ave pasajera
migratory bird

bird of prey n
ave de presa ave rapaz ave de rapiña ave rapiega
carnivorous bird

bird's-eye view n
vista aérea vista de pájaro 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

birdfeeder n
comedero para pájaros
a device placed outdoors to supply food to birds

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
pajarito
bird, birdling

birdlife n
aves ornitofauna
birds collectively

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ 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 dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres Dios los cría y ellos se juntan
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 /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ n
nacimiento
beginning or start; a point of origin
nacimiento nacencia naciencia
process of childbearing; beginning of life
parto alumbramiento
instance of childbirth

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
dar a luz
to give birth (to)

birth certificate n
certificado de nacimiento partida de nacimiento acta 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 of any age whose birthday it is

birthday cake n
tarta de cumpleaños torta de cumpleaños
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday girl n
cumpleañera
a woman or girl 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

birthwort n
aristoloquia
Aristolochia

biryani n
biryani
dish of spiced rice

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
bizcocho biscocho
form of earthenware
galleta bizcocho
small, flat baked good
hallulla
small bread similar to scone

bisection /baɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
bisectriz
a division into two parts, especially into two equal parts

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.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisexual
sexually attracted to both men and women.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexual
bisexual person

bisexuality n
bisexualidad
psychology
botany

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
alfil arfil
chess piece
obispo
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishopess /ˈbɪʃ.əpˌɛs/ n
obispa
female bishop

bishopric /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/ n
obispado
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
bismuto
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ n
bisonte americano
American bison, Bison bison
bisonte europeo
European bison, Bison bonasus

bissextile /bɑɪˈsɛks.tɑɪl/ /bɑɪˈsɛks.təl/ /bɪˈsɛks.taɪəl/ /bɪˈsɛks.təl/ /bɪˈsɛkstɪl/ adj
bisiesto
having an extra day

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹoʊ/ /ˈbɪstɹəʊ/ n
bistró casa de comidas
small restaurant

bisulfate n
bisulfato
Univalent anion HSO₄-

bit /bɪt/ n
bocado
metal in horse's mouth
broca
rotary cutting tool
octavo de dólar
eighth of a dollar
paletón
part of a key which enters the lock and acts upon the bolt and tumblers
porción
portion
binio
information theory: datum that may take on one of exactly two values
binio bit
computing: smallest unit of storage
math: binary digit

bit by bit adv
poco a poco a poquitos
a 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 /ˈbɪt͡ʃi/ adj
mala leche
spiteful; catty
venenoso
irritable

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
bitcóin bitcoin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ n
bocado
mouthful
mordedura mordida mordisco
act of biting
mordedura picadura
wound left behind after having been bitten
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting

bite /baɪt/ v
morder
cut into by clamping the teeth
attack with the teeth
hold something by clamping one’s teeth
fall for a deception
picar morder
bite a baited hook or other lure
sting

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
to quit or fail
morder el polvo morder la tierra
to die

bite the hand that feeds one v
morder la mano que te da de comer
cause harm to a benefactor

bitemporal adj
bitemporal

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(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] adj
amargado amargo
cynical and resentful
amargo
having an acrid taste
harsh, piercing or stinging

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] n
bíter

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ n
melón amargo
fruit of Momordica charantia
plant Momordica charantia

bitter vetch n
yero alcarceña
Vicia ervilia

bitterish adj
amargoso
somewhat bitter

bitterly /ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/ adv
amargamente
in a bitter manner

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
avetoro avetorillo
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
amargura acíbar
quality of feeling bitter
amargura amargor amargo
quality of being bitter in taste

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] adj
agridulce
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure
dulce y amargo agridulce
both bitter and sweet

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] n
dulcamara
bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /baɪˈtumən/ /bɪˈtjumən/ /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ /ˈbɪt͡ʃ.ʊ.mɪn/ n
bitumen brea
Mineral pitch

bitwise adj
a nivel de bits
treating values as a series of bits

bivalve /ˈbaɪvælv/ n
bivalvo
Any mollusc of taxonomic class Bivalvia

bivector n
bivector
an antisymmetric tensor

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ /ˈbɪv.wæk/ 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
bisemanal
occurring twice a week
quincenal
occurring every two weeks

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adv
cada dos semanas quincenal
every two weeks
dos veces por semana
twice a week

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ n
bisemanario
something published or released once every two weeks

bizarre /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
bizarro raro extraño estrafalario
strangely unconventional

blab /blæb/ v
cotillear
tell tales

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ n
cotilla
A person who blabs

blabber /ˈblæb.ɚ/ v
cotillear
to let out a secret

blabbermouth /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ n
bocazas
gossip

black /blæk/ adj
negro negra
absorbing all light
relating to people with dark skin
oscuro
without light

black /blæk/ n
negra negro
dark-skinned person

black alder n
aliso alisos
Alnus glutinosa tree

black antshrike n
batará negro
bird

black bass n
perca americana
any fish of the genus Micropterus

black bile n
atrabilis bilis negra

black box n
caja negra
recorders in an aircraft
theoretical construct or device

black caraway n
ajenuz comino negro
Nigella sativa
spice

black carob n
algorrobo negro

black cat n
gato negro
black-furred cat

black chanterelle n
cuerno de la abundancia trompeta de la muerte trompeta negra
mushroom

black child n
negrillo
black child

black coffee n
café solo tinto café Express café negro negrito
coffee served without cream or milk

black crowned crane n
grulla coronada cuellinegra
Balearica pavonina

black dwarf n
enana negra
cooled white dwarf

black eye n
ojo morado ojo a la funerala moratón
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 knight n
caballero negro
evil character

black legend n
leyenda negra

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 lives matter phraseologicalUnit
las vidas negras importan
statement of protest

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 /ˈblæk ˌmɛtəl/ n
black metal
a subgenre of heavy metal

black nightshade n
hierba mora
Solanum nigrum

black olive n
aceituna negra
olive picked after it has ripened

black panther /blak ˈpænθə/ /ˈblæk ˈpænθɚ/ n
pantera negra
melanistic colour variant of the leopard or the jaguar

black pepper n
pimienta negra
spice

black poplar n
chopo negral
Populus nigra

black pudding n
morcilla
blood sausage with high proportion of cereal

black rat n
rata negra rata de campo
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 sapote n
zapote negro zapote prieto
fruit

black sheep n
oveja negra
person who is not wholesome

black skimmer n
rayador americano
bird

black stork n
cigüeña negra
Ciconia nigra

black supremacy /ˈblæk suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
supremacismo negro
ideology

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ 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 gallinazo zopilote cuervo de cabeza negra gallinazo negro guaraguao
Coragyps atratus

black widow n
viuda negra cazampulga
a woman who kills a lover
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pito negro
Dryocopus martius

black-and-white adj
blanco y negro
using shades of grey/gray
blanquinegro
displaying images in 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-bellied wren n
cucarachero ventrinegro

black-bibbed tit n
carbonero barbinegro
Poecile hypermelaenus

black-billed magpie n
urraca de Hudson
Pica hudsonia

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
huairavo martinete común garza bruja gauda guaco cuaco
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-eyed Susan n
Susana de ojos negros
Rudbeckia hirta

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 bunting n
escribano cabecinegro
Emberiza melanocephala

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-throated thrush n
zorzal papinegro
Turdus atrogularis

black-winged kite n
elanio común
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
canastera alinegra
Glareola nordmanni

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ n
mora zarzamora
fruit
zarza zarzamora mora
shrub

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
mirlo
Turdus merula: blackbird
soldadito turpial
bird of the family Icteridae

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
pizarra pizarrón tablero encerado
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackboard bold n
negrita de pizarra
typeface for representing bold characters

blackbody n
cuerpo negro
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
grosella negra
berry
grosellero negro
shrub

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
ennegrecer
make black
tiznar
defame, sully

blackfly n
mosca negra
fly of the Simuliidae

blackhead n
punto negro
skin blemish

blackish /ˈblækɪʃ/ adj
negruzco
somewhat black

blackish-gray antshrike n
batará ceniciento
passerine bird

blackjack /ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ n
bandera pirata
flag
veintiuna
card game (the game where the aim is to score as close to twenty-one as possible without going over that amount)

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
lista negra
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned

blackmail n
chantaje extorsión
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
chantajear extorsionar
to extort money

blackmailer n
chantajista
someone who blackmails

blackness /ˈblæknəs/ n
negror negrura
state or quality of being black
result or product

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ n
apagón
a large-scale power failure
a temporary loss of memory
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/ /ˈblædɚ/ n
barrica plástica bota cubi
sealed plastic wine bag
vejiga
flexible sac in zoology
inflatable bag inside a ball
hollow inflatable organ in botany

bladder cherry n
alquequenje farol chino halicácabo vejiga de perro
Physalis alkekengi

blade /bleɪd/ n
aleta hoja pala
flat, functional end of a tool or utensil, such as a propeller, oar, hockey stick, screwdriver, or skate
aspa pala
airfoil in windmills and windturbines
brizna
narrow leaf of a grass or cereal
cuchillo espada
a weapon such as a dagger
hoja cuchilla
typically sharp-edged working end of a knife or other cutting tool
hoja limbo lámina
the flat part of a leaf or petal
lámina
one of a series of small plates that make up the aperture or the shutter of a camera
thin plate, foil

blade of grass n
brizna de hierba
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass

blah /bla/ /blɑː/ interjection
bluaa bluaaa
the sound of vomiting

blah /bla/ /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 /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ)ði/ adj
culpable reprehensible reprensible
deserving blame or censure

blancmange /bləˈmɑndʒ/ /bləˈmɑnʒ/ /bləˈmɒndʒ/ /bləˈmɒnʒ/ n
manjar blanco
dessert
historical white meat dish

bland /blænd/ adj
desabrido débil insípido simple suave tenue
mild; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave
soso insulso insípido desabrido ñoño
lacking in taste or flavor
suave
having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating

blandness n
insipidez
state, quality, or characteristic of being bland

blank /blæŋk/ adj
de fogueo
blank ammunition
en blanco
without color
en blanco virgen
free from writing, printing or marks

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

blank verse n
verso blanco
a poetic form with regular meter

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
general
covering or encompassing everything

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
capa
layer of anything
manta cobija frazada colcha frisa
fabric

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
blasfemar
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
blasfemo
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.əs/ /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasfemo
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
blasfemia
irreverence toward something sacred

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
bomba pasada
good time

blast furnace n
alto horno
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blastema n
blastema
a clump of undifferentiated cells or blasts from which an organ or body part will develop

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
blastodermo
point from which the embryo develops

blastopore n
blastoporo
the opening into the archenteron

blastpipe /ˈblæst-/ /ˈblæstˌpaɪp/ /ˈblɑːstpaɪp/ n
tiro del escape de vapor
pipe forming part of the exhaust system of a steam locomotive that discharges exhaust steam from the cylinders up into the smokebox beneath the chimney in order to increase the draught through the firebox

blat /blæt/ n
blat
connections; relationships; one's social or business network (Russia)

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
estentóreo estruendoso
bellowing, clamoring; disagreeably clamorous
obvio descarado desvergonzado evidente flagrante hiriente
obvious, on show

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
despotricar
to talk rapidly without making much sense

blazar /ˈbleɪ.zɑɹ/ 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
description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonar
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] n
lejía blanqueador cloro lavandina
chemical

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
blanquear decolorar curar oxigenar
to treat with bleach

bleacher /ˈbli.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈbliː.t͡ʃə/ n
gradas gradería graderío
seating for spectators

bleak /bliːk/ adj
alegría amargado
cheerless
desolado yermo
desolate and exposed
pálido sin color
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
alburno albur
small European river fish

bleakness n
palidez tristeza
characteristic of being bleak

bleat /ˈbliːt/ n
balido
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
balar
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

bleed /ˈbliːd/ n
sangrado sangre sangría
edge around layout

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
desangrar
draw blood
purgar
remove air bubbles
sangrar
lose blood

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 /ˈbliːp/ 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
defecto lacra mancilla
moral defect
maca mancha marca
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something
mancha mácula

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ v
manchar perjudicar
Spoil the appearance of

blend /blɛnd/ n
mezcla
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
mezclar combinar
to mix

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ n
batidora túrmix
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
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor
pronouncement invoking divine aid
thing one is glad of
good fortune

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
used to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.

blimp /blɪmp/ n
dirigible
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
ciego
failing to see
ciego invidente
unable to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
ciega
forced bet in poker
ciego
blind person
persiana celosía
covering for a window

blind /blaɪnd/ v
cegar
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind as a bat adj
como turco en la neblina 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/railway track/tramway track that cannot be seen
punto ciego mancha ciega papila optica
place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ n
orejera
horse's eye shield

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ n
venda
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes

blindfold /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ v
vendar

blindfolded adj
vendado
wearing a blindfold

blinding /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/ adj
cegador
very bright

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
a ciegas ciegamente
without consideration or question
ciegamente a ciegas a tientas a tiento
sightlessly

blindman n
ciego
a blind individual

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ n
ceguera ceguedad
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ n
punto ciego
motor vehicle/train/tram driver's field of blindness

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
coger por sorpresa desconcertar sorprender tomar por sorpresa
catch off guard

blink /blɪŋk/ n
parpadeo

blink /blɪŋk/ v
guiñar
to flash headlights
parpadear destellar titilar
to flash on and off at regular intervals
parpadear guiñar
to close and reopen both eyes quickly

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ n
anteojeras gríngolas
eye shield

blinkers n
orejeras
horse's eye shields

blip /blɪp/ n
parpadeo
small dot registered on electronic equipment
pitido
short sound of a single pitch

bliss /blɪs/ n
beatitud dicha euforia
perfect happiness

blissful adj
dichoso feliz maravilloso
full of joy

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
ampolla ámpula
bubble on the skin

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
ampollar
cause blisters to form

blister pack n
blister
one of several types of plastic packaging

blistering adj
abrasador achicharrante candente
very hot

blithe /blaɪð/ /blaɪθ/ adj
alegre feliz
cheerful, happy
descuidado indiferente
casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern

blitz /blɪts/ n
carga
American football play
relámpago
swift and overwhelming attack

blitz chess n
ajedrez rápido
form of chess

blitzkrieg n
guerra relámpago guerra célere
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
ventisca tempestad de nieve
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

blobfish n
pez borrón pez gota
Psychrolutes marcidus

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
bloque
group of countries
group of voters or politicians

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
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
cuadra manzana
distance from one street to another
group of buildings demarcated by streets

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
atascar bloquear obstruir
to fill, making it impossible to pass
bloquear
to disable communication
to impede opponent
bloquear atorar impedir obstruir
to prevent passing
bloquear impedir
to prevent an action

block and tackle n
aparejo mufla polipasto polispasto
system of several pulleys

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
bloqueo
isolation of something

blockage n
estancamiento
state of being blocked
tapón
thing blocking

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ n
bombazo
high-explosive bomb
taquillazo bombazo superventas blockbuster
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales

blockchain n
cadena de bloques blockchain
shared record

blocked /blɑkt/ /blɒkt/ adj
bloqueado cerrado cortado obstruido trabado
obstructed, of movement
estancado obstruido tapado
obstructed, of flow

blocker n
bloqueador
(computing) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
bloqueador bloqueadora
something or someone that blocks

blockhead n
idiota
stupid person

blockhouse n
blocao
a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports

blocklist n
lista de prohibidos
list or set of people or entities to be banned

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
blog bitácora ciberbitácora
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
bloguear
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
bloguero bloguera blogger
contributor to a blog

blogosphere /ˈblɒɡ.əʊ.ˌsfɪɚ/ n
blogosfera
the totality of blogs

blogpost n
post de/en blog
entry posted to a blog

bloke /bloʊk/ /bləʊk/ n
machito macho machote
man who behaves in a particularly laddish or overtly heterosexual manner
tío tipo
(Britain, informal) fellow, man

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
rubio macho
having blond hair
of a pale golden colour

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
vital liquid flowing in human and animal bodies
blood test or blood sample

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
clot formed from platelets and other elements

blood diamond n
diamante de sangre
a diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict

blood eagle n
águila de sangre
method of execution

blood flow n
flujo sanguíneo
continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system

blood is thicker than water proverb
la sangre tira
relationships are stronger within the family

blood libel n
calumnia de sangre libelo de sangre
accusation that Jews murder children

blood moon n
luna de sangre
moon as it appears during a total lunar eclipse

blood orange n
naranja sanguina
type of orange

blood plasma n
plasma plasma sanguíneo
clear fluid portion of blood

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ n
presión sanguínea presión arterial tensión arterial tensión venosa
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood red adj
rojo sangre
of a deep vivid red colour

blood red n
rojo sangre
dark red colour

blood sausage n
morcilla prieta
type of sausage

blood tax n
impuesto de sangre

blood test n
análisis de sangre examen 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

blood-brain barrier n
barrera hematoencefálica
structure in the central nervous system

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ n
baño de sangre escabechina
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ n
sabueso
sabueso perro de San Huberto
dog
sabueso sabuesa
informal: detective

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
carnicería
large amount of blood likely to be spilled through violence
sangría
ancient medical practice

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
sed de sangre
the desire for bloodshed

bloodroot n
sanguinaria
plant

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
carnicería matanza
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
derramamiento de sangre
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
green chalcedony sprinkled with red spots or veins of hematite

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
torrente sanguíneo
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker n
chupasangre chupóptero sanguijuela
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible
sanguijuela
animal that drinks the blood of others

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
sanguinario
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ adj
jodido maldito
intensifier
sangriento cruento sanguinolento encarnizado
characterised by great bloodshed
sangriento ensangrentado cruento sanguinolento sangrante
covered in blood

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ v
ensangrentar
to draw blood

bloody dock n
hoja de vinagre acedera roja alazán sangriento romaza roja
Rumex sanguineus

bloody hell interjection
joder maldita sea 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.

bloomery iron n
hierro dulce

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
floreciente
opening in blossoms

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ n
plancheado
blooming

blooper /ˈblu.pɚ/ /ˈbluː.pə/ n
toma falsa
filmed or videotaped outtake

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/ n
desdoro
stain on someone's reputation or character
mancha
blemish, spot or stain

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
emborronar manchar
to cause a blot

blotch /blɑt͡ʃ/ /blɒtʃ/ n
mancha
An uneven patch of color or discoloration

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ 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
arruinar cagar
to fail suddenly destructively
cagar
to squander
chupar mamar
to fellate
ir largar
to leave
reventar
to cause sudden destruction
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

blow hot and cold v
una de cal y otra de arena
inconsistent behavior

blow off v
desatender
pass gas

blow off steam v
desahogarse desfogarse
to vent to relieve stress

blow one's nose v
mocarse sonarse la nariz
to expel mucus from nose

blow out v
apagar
extinguish

blow out of proportion v
cargar las tintas
overreact or overstate

blow out of the water v
hacer mierda
to defeat

blow someone's brains out v
volarse los sesos
to shoot in the head

blow the lid off v
tirar de la manta

blow the whistle v
chivarse dar el soplo
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

blow-by-blow adj
detallado
detailing completely

blower /ˈbləʊɚ/ 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

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ n
bocazas
person who talks too much or too loudly

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ n
espiráculo
spiracle through which cetaceans breathe

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
francés mamada pete chupada guagüis petardo
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
soplete
tool

blubbo n
grasote guatón morsa
overweight person

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
blucher
sturdy laced leather half-boot

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.ən/ n
porra cachiporra clava garrote maza
short heavy club

bludgeon /ˈblʌd͡ʒ.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/ v
azular
to make blue

blue blood n
sangre azul
noble or aristocratic ancestry

blue catfish n
bagre azul
freshwater catfish

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ 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
bluyín jeans pantalones de mezclilla tejanos vaqueros yin
denim trousers

blue mussel n
mejillón choro
Mytilus edulis

blue oak n
roble azul
Quercus douglasii

blue rock thrush n
roquero solitario
Monticola solitarius

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 swallow n
golondrina azul

blue tit n
herrerillo común
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
ballena azul rorcual azul
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue-and-white adj
blanquiazul

blue-eyed adj
ojiazul de ojos azules
having blue eyes

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
hoja de ruta plan proyecto
any detailed plan of action
modelo patrón
plano 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
act of bluffing
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
dar tumbos
To move blindly or clumsily
meter la pata
To make a stupid mistake

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ 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
romo obtuso
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 /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ n
borrón
A smear, smudge or blot

blur /ˈblɜː(ɹ)/ v
borrar manchar
smear, stain or smudge
difuminar desdibujar borrar
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim
difuso
esfumarse
become indistinct

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
resumen sinopsis síntesis
a short description of a book, film, or other work

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ adj
borroso desdibujado desenfocado
Out of focus

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
borroso desenfocado movido
not clear, crisp, or focused
confuso
lacking well-defined boundaries

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
espetar soltar
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly

blush /blʌʃ/ n
arrebol colorete
makeup
bochorno
an act of blushing

blush /blʌʃ/ v
sonrojarse enrojecerse ruborizarse abochornar arrebolarse
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

blustery adj
tormentoso ventoso
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts

boa /bɔː/ /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
boa
snake
scarf

boa constrictor n
boa constrictora
snake

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
verraco
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ n
bordo
side of a ship
consejo buró comité consejo de administración junta
managing committee
pizarra pizarrón
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.
tablero
device containing electrical switches
tablero tabla
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ v
abordar
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
subir abordar embarcar
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 mesa directiva
group of people elected by stockholders

boarding n
embarque
embarkation

boarding gate n
puerta de embarque

boarding house n
internado
boarding school building
pensión pupilaje
private house for paying guests

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
tarjeta de embarque
document to board

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ n
internado
school which provides board and lodging

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
jactancia vanagloria alarde fanfarronada ostentación presunción
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
alardear fanfarronear fardar de pavonearse
(used with "about" y "of") to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation
contar con
To possess something special
fanfarronear presumir alardear ostentar jactarse fardar
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boastful /ˈbəʊstf(ə)l/ /ˈbəʊstfʊl/ adj
jactancioso fachendoso
tending to boast or brag

boastfulness n
fanfarronería jactancia
characteristic of being boastful

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
barco barca bote
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.sən/ /ˈbəʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊt.sweɪn/ n
contramaestre
officer of a sailing ship

bobbin n
bobina
spool around which wire or thread is coiled
bobina carrete canilla carreta
small spool in a sewing machine

bobbin lace n
encaje de bolillos

bobby /ˈbɑbi/ /ˈbɒbi/ n
yuta
police officer

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ n
lince rojo
North American wild cat

bobolink n
chambergo charlatán tordo arrocero
songbird

bobsleigh n
bobsleigh
sport

bobstay n
barbiquejo barboquejo
strong rope

bobtail /ˈbɑbteɪl/ n
colín
animal

bobtailed adj
rabón
having a bobtail

bocal /boʊˈkæl/ /ˈboʊkəl/ n
tudel
metal tube connecting a double reed to the instrument

bocce /ˈbɑt͡ʃi/ n
bochas
A game similar to bowls or pétanque

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
presagiar agorar anunciarse pronosticar
to be the omen of; to portend to presage

bodhi /ˈbɒdi/ /ˈbəʊdi/ n
bodhi
enlightenment

bodhi tree n
árbol de bodhi
fig tree under which the Buddha sat

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ n
bodhisattva
bodhisattva

bodice /ˈbɑdɪs/ /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/ [ˈbɑɾi] n
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
main content of a text
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
substance, material presence
comparative viscosity, solidity or substance
organisation, company or other authoritative group

body and soul adv
en cuerpo y alma

body art n
arte corporal
application of tattoos, piercings or jewellery
type of performance art

body hair n
vello
individual strand of body hair
vello androgénico vello corporal
androgenic hair

body horror n
horror biológico horror corporal

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 person's body

body of water n
agua cuerpo de agua extensión de agua
significant accumulation of water

body part n
parte de auto
vehicle: part of body
parte del cuerpo parte corporal
anatomy: part of organism

body pillow n
abrazador
body-length pillow

body shop n
carrocería chapista latonería
workshop

bodyboarding n
bodyboard
water sport using a bodyboard

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
culturista fisicoculturista
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
carrocería
work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile
culturismo fisicoculturismo musculación
sport of muscle development

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
guardaespaldas escolta espaldero
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodymaker n
carrocero
craftsman

bodypack n
petaca

bodyswap n
cambio de cuerpos
act of exchanging minds

bodywork n
carrocería
exterior body of a motor vehicle
terapia física
application of physical therapy

boffin /ˈbɑfɪn/ /ˈbɒfɪn/ n
cientifico
(informal) engineer or scientist
especialista
(informal) person with specialized knowledge or skills

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
pantano ciénaga humedal
expanse of marshland

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ v
pegado
to become mired or stuck

bog down v
empantanar estancar
to become stuck
to cause to become stuck

bog iron ore n
hierro de los pantanos hierro de los prados limonite
deposit

bogart v
acaparar
selfishly take or keep something; hog
arrebatar
get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy

bogatyr /ˌboʊɡəˈtɪɚ/ n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogeyman /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ n
coco cucuy cuco hombre del saco sacamantecas
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories

bogie /ˈboʊ.ɡi/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡi/ n
bogi
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogue /boʊɡ/ 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
bohemio bohemia
person whose lifestyle is unconventional

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrio
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ n
forúnculo furúnculo divieso
accumulation of pus
hervir
point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
hervir bullir
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas
begin to turn into a gas
hervir bullir cocer
cook in boiling water

boil down v
reducir
To reduce
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning
resumirse
To become reduced

boiled egg n
huevo cocido
boiled egg (generic)
huevo duro huevo hervido
hard-boiled egg
huevo pasado
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
bóiler calefón calentador terma termotanque
hot water heater with storage
caldera calentador
device for heating circulating water

boiler room n
sala de calderas
room

boilermaker /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkɚ/ n
calderero
a person making or repairing boilers

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
hirviendo
of a thing: extremely hot
that boil(s)

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ n
punto de ebullición
temperature at which a liquid boils

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ adj
ruidoso escandaloso
full of energy; noisy
salvaje
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy
having or resembling animal exuberance

bok choy /ˌbɒkˈt͡ʃɔɪ/ n
berro chino col china repollo chino
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊ.kə/ /ˈboʊˌkeɪ/ /ˈbəʊ.kə/ /ˈbəʊˌkeɪ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] adj
audaz atrevido intrépido denodado
courageous, daring
negrita
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ [ˈbɒʊldli] adv
audazmente valientemente
in a bold manner

boldness /ˈboʊldnəs/ /ˈbəʊldnəs/ n
osadía
courage

boldo n
boldo
herbal leaf
tree

bolete /boʊˈlit/ n
boleto
type of mushroom

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ /ˈboʊ.lɪd/ 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/ /ˈbɒləd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
bolardo pilona pivote
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 cojones hostia me cago en la puta mierda
expressing anger, frustration

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
bolas cojones huevos
testicles
falsedad
slang: complete nonsense or worthless misinformation deliberately intended to mislead

bolo tie n
corbata de bolo corbata de cordón
necktie

bolognese /ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ n
boloñesa salsa boloñesa
Italian sauce

bolometer n
bolómetro
a device for measuring the energy of electromagnetic radiation

bolometric adj
bolométrico

bolon n
bolon
traditional Malian harp

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
almohada almohadón cabecera
large cushion or pillow
matriz
perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched
volutas
(architecture) the rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital
zapata
short, horizontal, structural timber between a post and a beam

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
reforzar sostener
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] n
cadenas esposas grillete
iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter
cerrojo falleba
sliding pin or bar in a lock
cerrojo perno
chispa rayo
lightning spark
rollo
large roll of material
tornillo bulón
metal fastener
tranca
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
virote
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] v
atornillar
to connect pieces using a bolt
trancar
to secure a door

bolt cutter n
napoleón cizalla cortapernos
large pair of pliers to cut bolts

bolt from the blue n
como rayo caído del cielo
something totally unexpected

bolus /ˈbəʊləs/ n
bolo
large dose of a drug
bolo alimenticio
round mass of food

bolívar /bəˈliːvɑː(ɹ)/ n
bolívar
currency of Venezuela

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ n
bomba explosivo
device filled with explosives

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
bombardear bombear
attack with bombs
hacer la bomba
to jump into water in a squatting position

bomb cyclone n
ciclón bomba

bomb shot n
chupito bomba
mixed drink

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
bombarda
medieval primitive cannon

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bombardear
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 /ˌbɑm.bɚˈdɪɚ/ /ˌbɒm.bəˈdɪə/ n
bombardeador bombardeadora
bomber crew member

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.tɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
ampuloso altilocuente altisonante altílocuo altísono bombástico
pompous or overly wordy
bombástico
inflated, overfilled

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ n
bombardero
aircraft
terrorista
person who bombs

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
bombazo
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
bombón pibón
someone who is very attractive

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ 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/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
buen viaje
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˈboʊnəˌfiːdeɪ/ /ˈbɑnə.faɪd/ /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
auténtico
de buena fe
done in good faith

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
aparejo
specific pattern of bricklaying
enlace
chemistry: link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule
lazo
emotional link, connection or union
vínculo lazo
binding agreement, covenant

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ v
pegar
to connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind

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
sujeción
the state of lacking freedom; constraint

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 /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ n
espina
fishbone
hueso
component of a skeleton
material

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ 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 folder n
plegador
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

bone marrow n
médula ósea tuétano médula meollo
bone marrow

bone-dry adj
más seco que el ojo de un tuerto
totally dry

boneless adj
deshuesado
without bones

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
cagada metida de pata pifia
blunder; silly or stupid mistake
tieso empalme erección
erect penis

bonesetter n
algebrista
one who realigns broken or disjointed bones

bonfire /ˈbɑnˌfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ /ˈbɔn-/ n
fogata hoguera
large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal
hoguera
fire lit outdoors to burn unwanted items

bong /bɑŋ/ /bɒŋ/ /bɔŋ/ n
pipa
vessel used in smoking various substances
tuberia de barrilete
device for rapidly consuming beer

bongo /ˈbɑŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɒŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bongo
mammal
bongó
drum

bonhomie /ˈbɑnəmi/ /ˈbɒnəmiː/ /ˌboʊ-/ /ˌbɑnəˈmi/ n
amigable bonhomía
friendly, good-natured, pleasant manner
cordial
atmosphere of friendliness and good cheer

bonito n
sarda
fish of Sarda

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkɚz/ /ˈbɒŋkəz/ 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 /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
bonsái
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
beneficio plus
bono bonificación
something extra that is good
bono prima bonificación sobresueldo
extra amount of money given as a premium

bony /ˈboʊni/ /ˈbəʊni/ adj
huesudo
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone
with little flesh; skinny, thin
having prominent bones

bonze /ˈbɒnz/ 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/ n
pupa yaya
minor injury

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
teta chichi macoca tetica
breast (colloquial)

boob job n
arreglo de tetas
slang: breast augmentation

boob tube n
caja idiota caja tonta
slightly derogatory term for television

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
bobo pendejo tonto
stupid person
piquero
bird
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

booing n
abucheo
disapproving exclamation

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ n
libreto
script of a musical
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
libros
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business
álbum
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
anotar
to write down, register, record
multar
to record the details of an offender
reservar
to reserve

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

bookbinder n
encuadernador
person whose profession is binding books

bookbinding n
encuadernación
art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] n
biblioteca estantería librero
furniture displaying books

bookcrossing n
bookcrossing
practice of leaving a book in a public location to be found and read by others, who then do the same

bookend n
sujetalibros
object designed to keep books upright

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
amonestación
sports: issuing of a caution
reserva
reservation for a service

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
empollón estudioso matado mateo
given to reading; fond of study
libresco formalista literario pedante
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books

bookkeeping /ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/ n
contabilidad
skill of keeping records of financial transactions

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
folleto libreto
small book

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkɚ/ n
corredor de apuestas
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marcador favorito marcapáginas
record of the address of a file or page
marcapáginas punto de libro separador señalador
strip used to mark a place in a book

bookmobile n
bibliobús
bookmobile

bookplate n
ex libris
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
librero librera
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
estantería librería 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 /ˈbundɑɡl̩/ /ˈbuːndɒɡl̩/ 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 borde bruto cafre maleducado
behaving as a boor

boost /buːst/ n
empuje empujón impulso
push from behind
empujón
something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance

boost /buːst/ v
empujar impulsar
to lift or push from behind
reforzar aumentar potenciar
to help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
robar
to steal

booster /ˈbustɚ/ n
aficionado seguidor
Someone who is a fan or supporter of something
potenciador refuerzo
Something that boosts
propulsor
The first stage of a multistage rocket

booster dose n
recuerdo
dose of an antigen designed to strengthen immunity after an earlier immunizing dose

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] n
bota
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
arrancar
to start a system

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
cabina garita
an enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person
puesto stand
a small stall for the display and sale of goods

bootjack n
sacabotas
a V-shaped, or forked, device for pulling off boots

bootlegger n
traficante contrabandista
illegal trader

bootlicker n
zalamero lamebotas arrastrado chupamedias lameculos lamehuevos
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
arranque
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory
lengüeta
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on

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 escabio
any alcoholic beverage

booze /buːz/ v
escabiar pimplarse
slang:to drink alcohol

booze-up n
botellón joda juerga
session of heavy drinking

boozehound n
beberrón beodo borrachín esponja
alcoholic

boozer /ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ n
bareto
public house

boozing n
bebercio escabio
drinking heavily

boozy /ˈbuːzi/ adj
borracho ebrio escabiado escabio
intoxicated by alcohol
escabiador
inclined to consume a significant amount of alcohol
escabio
involving large consumption of alcohol

boracite n
boracita
Mg₃B₇O13Cl

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
borraja
Borago officinalis

borax n
borraj bórax
crystalline salt

borborygmus /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/ n
borborigmo
the rumbling sounds in the intestines

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] n
borde
the outer edge of something
cenefa orla
a decorative strip around the edge of something
frontera
the line or frontier area separating various territories
parterre
a strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown

border control n
control de fronteras control fronterizo
regulation of movement of people, animals or goods across a border

border guard n
guarda de frontera
a person assigned to watch, protect or control the frontier between two sovereign states
guardia fronteriza
a national agency that enforces the security of the country's national borders

bordering adj
limítrofe colindante fronterizo lindante rayano
having a common boundary or border

borderland n
marca zona fronteriza
land near a border

borderline personality disorder n
trastorno limite de la personalidad

borderpost n
puesto fronterizo

bordure /ˈboɹ.djʊɹ/ /ˈboɹ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈbɔː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːdjʊə/ /ˈbɔːd͡ʒə/ /ˈbɔːɹdjʊɹ/ /ˈbɔːɹd͡ʒɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹ.d͡ʒɚ] 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/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ adj
aburrido
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
aburrimiento hastío tedio
state of being bored

borhani n
Borjani
Drink

boric acid n
ácido bórico
White crystalline solid soluble as a weak acid

boric oxide n
óxido bórico
white solid

boride n
boruro
any binary compound of boron and a more electropositive element
the B3− anion

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ adj
aburrido soso tedioso
causing boredom or tiredness

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
nacido nato
given birth to

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
criarse en buena cuna nacer en cuna de oro
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
renacido
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

borne /boən/ /boɹn/ /boːɹn/ /bɔːn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
aguantado soportado
carried, supported

bornite n
bornita
mineral

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
boro
chemical element

borough /ˈbɝ.oʊ/ /ˈbʌ.ɹə/ /ˈbʌɹ.oʊ/ n
concejo municipio
municipal borough

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
calcar
copy a word from another language
pedir prestado tomar prestado
receive temporarily

borrower /ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ /ˈbɔɹəʊə/ n
prestatario
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
borscht borshch
beetroot soup

borzoi /ˈbɔɹ.zɔɪ/ /ˈbɔː.zɔɪ/ n
borzoi lebrel ruso para la caza
breed of dog

bosky /ˈbɒski/ adj
boscoso
having abundant bushes or trees

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
seno busto pechera
chest, breast

bosom friend n
amiga del alma amigo del alma
very close friend

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
bosón
particle

bosonic /boʊˈsɑnɪk/ adj
bosónico
of, pertaining to, or resembling a boson

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/ /ˈbɒsɪ/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
mandón
tending to give orders to others

bossyboots n
marimandón
bossy person

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/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] n
botánico botánica botanista
a person engaged in botany

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
botanizar
do the work of a botanist

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ n
botánica
scientific study of plants

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ n
chapucería churro pifia
An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly
chapuza
a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work; mess; bungle
pifia
a mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing

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/ [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
tanto... como...
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
ambos entrambos los dos
each of two; one and the other

both … and conjunction
tanto …, como

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ interjection
caramba joroba rayos
mild expression of annoyance/irritation

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ n
alboroto escándalo jaleo quilombo tumulto
fuss, ado

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
molestar agobiar
to annoy, to disturb, to be troublesome to

bothersome adj
enfadoso hostigoso irritante molestoso
causing bother or perplexity

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ n
arrojo osadía
nerve, courage
botella frasco
container
contents of such a container
de bote
with one’s hair dyed

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ 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 abridor
device to open bottles removing the cap

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
atasco cuello de botella
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome
cuello de botella
neck of a bottle
gollete boquerón cuello cuello de botella embotellamiento embudo
narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay

bottlenose dolphin n
delfín mular delfín nariz de botella
species of dolphin

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
culo
euphemistic: buttocks or anus
fondo
lowest part
bed of a body of water
pasivo
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex

bottom bracket n
eje pedalier

bottom dead center n
punto muerto inferior
piston position

bottom feeder n
pez de fondo
a fish or other aquatic creature that feeds off the bottom of its habitat; a flatfish

bottom line n
conclusión
summary or result
saldo final
final balance

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 /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.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 /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ n
botulismo
medical condition

bouclé /buːˈkleɪ/ n
bucle
fabric

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
buganvilla buganvilia papelillo trinitaria veranera Santa Rita
flower

bough /baʊ/ n
rama
firm (and often larger) branch of a tree

bouillabaisse /-ˌbɛs/ /ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəˌbeɪs/ /ˌbujəˈbeɪs/ /ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/ n
bullabesa
type of fish stew or soup from Provence

bouillon /ˈbuˌjɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/ /ˈbʊljən/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ n
caldo
a clear seasoned broth

bouillon cube n
cubo de caldo
cube

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
peñasco roca pedrusco peña
large mass of stone

bouldering n
bouldering bulder búlder escalada en bloque
climbing on large boulders

boule /buːl/ n
bola
A round piece of dough
bola bolla pan bola
A round loaf of bread

boule /buːl/ 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 /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ n
portero gorila patovica puerta
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
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set
boundary, border of territory

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
dádiva donación obsequio presente regalo
something given liberally
recompensa
reward for some specific act

bounty hunter n
cazarrecompensas
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buˈkeɪ/ n
buqué aroma
scent of wine
ramo ramita buqué
bunch of flowers

bouquet garni n
bouquet garni
bouquet garni

bourbon /bɔː(ɹ)bən/ /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ n
bourbon
whiskey

bourgeois /bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ /ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/ adj
burgués
of or relating to the middle class
burgués aburguesado
conventional, conservative and materialistic

bourgeois /bəɹˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ /bəːˈdʒɔɪs/ n
breviario
9-point type

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
burguesía
class

bourgeoisify /bɔː(ɹ)ʒˈwɑːzifaɪ/ /bʊə(ɹ)ʒˈwɑːzifaɪ/ v
aburguesarse
to make bourgeois

boustrophedon /ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/ 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 /boʊˈtik/ /buːˈtiːk/ n
boutique
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

bouzouki /buːˈzuːki/ /bəˈzuːki/ 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 /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
bovino vacuno
of, relating to or resembling cattle

bovine /ˈboʊ.vɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈboʊˌvin/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ n
bovino
animal like cattle, buffalo, bison

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatía espongiforme bovina
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

bow /baʊ/ n
reverencia
gesture made by bending forward at the waist
proa
front of a boat or ship

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
arco
weapon used for shooting arrows
rod used for playing stringed instruments
bend in a rod or planar surface
lazo
type of knot with two loops

bow /baʊ/ v
doblar inclinar
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
curvar arquear
to become bent
doblar
to bend a thing

bow and arrow /ˈbəʊ ən(d) ˈæɹəʊ/ n
arco y flecha
weapon

bow saw n
sierra de arco
for tree trunks, Swede saw

bow-legged adj
patizambo
having bowed legs

bow-wow interjection
guau guau
sound of a dog barking

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz/ /ˈbaʊd.ləˌɹaɪz/ v
expurgar censurar
to remove or alter parts of a text considered offensive

bowel /baʊl/ /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
entrañas
interior of something
entrañas vísceras
seat of pity or gentler emotions
intestino grueso
large intestine
intestino tripa
intestines, entrails

bowel movement n
defecación
discharge of feces
heces
feces thus produced

bowel obstruction n
obstrucción intestinal
obstruction of the intestines

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
entrañas profundidades
deepest or innermost part
intestinos
intestines

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /baʊəɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊəɹ/ n
tocador
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bowhead n
ballena boreal
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] 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 /ˈboʊ lɪn/ /ˈbəʊ lɪn/ n
as de guía
knot

bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ [ˈbɒʊɫɪŋ] n
bolos
bolos boliche
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling alley n
bolera
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowls /boʊlz/ /bəʊlz/ n
bowls sobre hierba
precision sport

bowser n
camión cisterna
fuel transport vehicle
surtidor
fuel pump

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
caja
cuboid space; container
as much as fills a box
cajón
compartment of an item of furniture
casilla
small area on a document for a tick mark
garita
small rectangular shelter
marco
rectangular border around an image, text, etc.
palco luneta
compartment to sit inside
tele
(slang) television
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

box art n
box art boxart
art

box elder n
acezintle arce negundo negundo
Acer negundo

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɑksˌɔfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
taquilla
ticket office

box spring n
somier
frame of spiral springs

box the compass /bɒks ðə ˈkʌmpəs/ v
cuartear la aguja
To recite the 32 points of the compass

box tree n
boj
tree of the genus Buxus

box-office bomb n
fracaso en taquilla
motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office

box-to-box midfielder n
todocampista volante mixto
a central midfielder who both defends and attacks

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
boxeador boxeadora
participant in a boxing match
bóxer boxeador
breed of dog

boxer briefs n
bóxer slip
style of underpants

boxer shorts n
bóxer
underwear

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boxeo box
the sport of boxing

boxing glove n
guantes boxeo guante de 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 /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ 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 /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /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

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
muchachil
like a boy

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ adj
color de zarza de Bosen zarza de Bosen
fruit colour

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
boysena boysenberi boysenberry zarza boysen zarza de boysen
berry

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ n
sujetador sostén corpiño ajustador brasier soutien
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
abrazadera
that which holds tightly
braza
measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms
doblete
two goals in one game
pareja
a pair
tensor tirante
arrangement for producing tension
tirantes
straps or bands to sustain trousers

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
aferrar
to place in a position for resisting pressure
agarrarse prepararse
to prepare for something bad
amarrar
to bind or tie closely

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ n
pulsera brazalete
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
aparatos aparatos dentales brackets frenillo frenos ortodoncia
device for straightening teeth

brachial /ˈbreɪkɪəl/ /ˈbrækɪəl/ 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 /ˈbɹeɪkɪoʊˌpɒd/ /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 the rectum

brachioradialis n
braquiorradial
muscle that flexes the forearm

brachiosaur n
braquiosaurio
dinosaur of the genus Brachiosaurus

brachylogy /bræˈkɪl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
braquilogía
concise speech

brachytherapy /ˌbrækiˈθɛrəpi/ n
braquiterapia
type of radiotherapy

brachyuran /ˌbɹæk.iˈju.ɹən/ /ˌbɹæk.iˈjʊə.ɹən/ adj
perteneciente a los braquiuros
of or pertaining to crabs

bracken /ˈbɹækən/ n
helecho
any of several coarse ferns

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
canecillo consola soporte
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf
ménsula
engineering: intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part

bracket fungus n
poliporo
fungus of the family Polyporaceae

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
desabrido
distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste
salobre
slightly salty

brackish water n
agua salobre
water whose salinity falls between that of fresh water and that of seawater

braconid n
bracónido
any species of the family Braconidae

bract n
bráctea
leaf or leaf-like structure

bradycardia /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ n
bradicardia
condition of having a slow heartbeat

bradylalia /ˌbɹeɪdəˈleɪliə/ n
bradilalia
form of dysarthria characterized by very slow speech

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
fanfarronear presumir jactarse echarse flores
to boast

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
fanfarrón baladrón bravucón fanfarria fantasma matasiete
one who constantly brags or boasts

bragging /ˈbɹæɡ.ɪŋ/ n
fanfarronada jactancia
the act of one who brags

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
trenza
hairstyle
weave of three or more strands

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
trenzar
to intertwine

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ n
braille
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
cerebro seso
organ
person providing intelligence
intelligent person
seso sesudez
brains: intellect

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 death n
muerte cerebral muerte encefálica
irreversible cessation of brain activity

brain drain n
fuga de cerebros
emigration of educated people

brain fart n
laguna

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 surgery n
cirugía cerebral
surgery
física cuántica máster
something complex

brain tumor n
tumor cerebral
an intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division

brain-washing n
lavado de cerebro comedura de coco
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/ 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
freno
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
something that slows or stops an action
guimbalete
nautical: handle of pump
agramadera
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
frenar
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking

brake fluid n
líquido de frenos
hydraulic fluid

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

brambling n
pinzón real
bird

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
salvado acemite afrecho
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ n
rama
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk
rama ramo
area in business or of knowledge, research
ramo
sucursal filial delegación
location of an organization with several locations

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ 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

brand /bɹænd/ n
marca
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
name, symbol, logo
tizón
burning wood, ember

brand /bɹænd/ v
tachar tildar
stigmatize

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ 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
casquillo
spent shell casings
cobres
class of wind instruments
latón
alloy of copper and zinc
pasta plata varo
slang: money

brass knuckles n
manopla puño de acero puño americano nudillera
weapon which reinforces the fist

brasserie n
brasserie
type of restaurant

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ n
malcriado malportado mimado mocoso
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bratwurst n
bratwurst
A small pork sausage

bravado /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvɑːdoʊ/ n
bravata
a show of defiance or courage
bravata bravuconada
a false show of courage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
valiente corajudo valeroso
strong in the face of fear

bravely /ˈbɹeɪvli/ adv
valientemente
in a brave manner

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ n
valor
being brave

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
bravo
interjection

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 cabeza de jabalí
terrine

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
rebuzno
cry of an ass or donkey
roncar
cry of a camel

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
rebuznar
to make the cry of a donkey
ronquido
to make the cry of a camel

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
descarado
impudent, immodest, or shameless

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.zjə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
brasero
an upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal

brazil nut n
nuez de Brasil coquito del Brasil
nut
tree

brazilwood n
pernambuco palo Brasil pau-Brasil
timber tree

breach /bɹiːtʃ/ n
brecha
assault
figuratively: the act of breaking
brecha batería boquete
a gap or opening made by breaking or battering
disolución
breaking up of amicable relations
quebrada
breaking of waves
violación brecha
break of a law or obligation

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

breach of trust n
abuso de confianza

bread /bɹɛd/ n
lana pasta plata
slang: money
pan
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general

bread /bɹɛd/ v
empanar empanizar
to bread

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
pan y circo
food and entertainment provided by the state

bread roll n
bollo rosca
miniature round loaf of bread

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɪt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪt/ n
panera
basket for storing or carrying bread

breadboard n
tabla de cortar
cutting board

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ n
panera
a container for storing bread

breadcrumb /ˈbɹɛdˌkrʌm/ n
migaja miga
tiny piece of bread

breadfruit /ˈbɹɛdfɹuːt/ n
fruta de pan buen pan fruto del árbol del 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/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] n
pausa receso respiro
rest or pause, usually from work
ruptura
instance of breaking something into pieces

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
cambiar
of a spell of weather: to end
descomponer romper
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
descomponerse
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
romper
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
to cause a person to lose spirit or will
to change a steady state abruptly
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
romper cascar
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
romper quebrar
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
intransitive, of a bone: to crack
romperse quebrarse
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces

break a leg interjection
¡[[mucha miola/miércale/porra]]! ¡mucha mierda!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break a sweat v
comenzar a sudar empezar a sudar
to start sweating
sudar la gota gorda
to put effort into something

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ /bɹæɪ̯k bæːd/ v
irse cuesta abajo
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime

break bread v
compartir el pan
eat a meal, especially shared
comulgar
take part in Holy Communion

break down v
debilitarse deteriorarse
to become weak and ineffective
descomponerse averiarse romperse
(machine) to stop functioning
descomponerse echarse a perder
to decay
descomponerse estropearse fallar romperse averiarse
to cease to function; (others than above)
desglosar
to divide into parts for analysis
transtornarse
to become unstable or collapse, mentally or otherwise

break in v
ahormar domar estrenar
to make something new function well through use
domar
to tame (a horse or other animal)
irrumpir
to enter by force or illicitly

break into v
forzar la entrada
to enter illegally

break off v
interrumpir
(intransitive) to end abruptly
terminar
(transitive) to discontinue abruptly

break one's fast v
desayunar
archaic: to eat breakfast

break out v
escapar (forzadamente)
to escape, especially forcefully or defiantly
estallar
to begin suddenly; to emerge in a certain condition

break ranks v
romper filas
to break a military designation

break someone's heart v
partir el alma 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 fourth wall v
romper la cuarta pared
direct communication with the viewer or reader

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
romper el hielo
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break the mold v
romper el molde romper esquemas
to depart from tradition

break up v
desarticular terminar
to dissolve; to part
romper terminar
to end a relationship
romperse
intransitive: to disintegrate
separar
to stop a fight

break wind v
peer peerse
to flatulate

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

breakdance n
breakdance
instance of breakdancing

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ n
ataque de nervios colapso nervioso
lapse of mental stability
avería pana descompostura panne
failure, particularly mechanical
desglose
listing or categorization in great detail

breaker /ˈbɹeɪkə/ /ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ n
cachón
wave

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
desayuno
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
desayunar
to eat the morning meal

breakfast bar n
barra americana
raised counter in the kitchen

breakfast cereal n
cereal
food made from processed grains

breaking news n
noticia de última hora noticia de último momento noticia urgente última hora último momento
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 /ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/ n
brecha
military advance

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
rompeolas espigón
construction in or around a harbour
rompeolas malecón
beach barrier

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ n
brema
fish of the genus Abramis
brema plática
Abramis brama

breast /bɹɛst/ n
corazón
seat of emotions
pecho
chest
pecho seno teta
milk-producing organ
pechuga
animal's thorax
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals

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
extractor de leche sacaleche
device used to extract breast milk

breastbone n
esternón
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ 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
aliento
air expelled from the lungs
aliento respiración
single act of breathing in and out
respiración
act or process of breathing
respiro
rest or pause

breath of fresh air n
soplo de aire fresco
something relieving, refreshing, or new

breath test n
control de alcoholemia prueba de alcoholemia test de alcoholemia
test

breathability /ˌbɹiː.ðəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
respirabilidad
ability of fabric to transmit air and moisture
quality of air suitable for breathing

breathalyzer n
alcoholímetro alcotest
a device that measures alcohol in expired air

breathe /bɹið/ /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
respirador
something that breathes
respiro
short break

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /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 /ˈbɹɛt͡ʃ.(i.)ə/ /ˈbɹɛt͡ʃ.(ɪ.)ə/ /ˈbɹɛʃ.i.ə/ n
brecha
rock

breech /bɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
culata
part of a cannon or other firearm
parto de nalgas
birth

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
calzones
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breed /bɹiːd/ n
raza casta cepa variedad
race or lineage
raza variedad
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies

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 /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ n
criador criadora
(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/ /bɹɛv/ n
acento breve
semicircular diacritical mark
cuadrada
double whole note

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹiː.vɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
breviario
a book containing prayers and hymns

brevier n
gallarda

brevilineal adj
brevilíneo

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
brevedad
the quality of being brief in duration
concisión
succinctness; conciseness

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
la brevidad es el alma del talento
conciseness is essential to witty remarks

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] n
destilado
something brewed

brew /bɹuʊ̯/ /bɹuː/ /bɹɪʊ̯/ [bɹʉw] v
destilar fermentar
fermentando hirviendo
to be in a state of preparation
preparar
make tea or coffee

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
cervecero
someone who brews

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
cervecería
building where beer is produced
company that brews beer

brewing /ˈbɹuːɪŋ/ n
elaboración de cerveza
production of alcoholic beverages

briard n
pastor de Brie
dog breed

bribable adj
sobornable
susceptible to bribery

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
soborno mordida coima cohecho alfadía matraca
inducement to a breaking of the rules

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
sobornar corromper cohechar untar aceitar coimear
to give a bribe

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
sobornar
giving, offering or accepting bribes
soborno cohecho coima
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

brick house n
casa de ladrillo
house or type of construction made of bricks or blocks of masonry

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
dote
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
(computing) device which connects computer buses
puente
(dentistry) replacement for teeth
(nautical) platform above the upper deck
(anatomy) bony ridge of the nose
(music, lutherie) piece on string instruments
(graph theory) edge
puente bóveda
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
bridge
card game

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
pontear
to make a bridge

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
brida
headgear for horse

bridle path n
camino de herradura
trail used by riders

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
breve corto
of short duration
conciso escueto sucinto
concise

brief /bɹiːf/ n
resumen
a short news story or report

brief /bɹiːf/ v
poner al tanto
to summarize

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
maletín cartera
case used for carrying documents

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
brevemente concisamente
in a brief manner

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
calzoncillo slip trusa
male underwear

brig /bɹɪɡ/ n
bergantín
two-masted vessel
calabozo
naval military jail or guardhouse

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ n
brigada
military unit
organized group of people

brigadier /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ n
brigadier
an army rank

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
bandido
bandit

brigandine /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdaɪn/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdin/ /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənˌdiːn/ n
brigantina
coat of armor

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
alegre
in good spirits
expresivo vivo vívido
of a colour: not muted or pale
inteligente brillante genial
having a clear, quick intellect
luminoso claro brillante lucio resplandeciente
emitting much light; visually dazzling
subido

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ adv
de mañana tempranito
(very) early in the morning

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ n
brillo
the quality of being bright

brill /bɹɪl/ n
rombo rémol
Scophthalmus rhombus

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

brilliantly adv
brillantemente
in a brilliant manner

brillo pad n
estropajo
scouring pad containing soap

brim /bɹɪm/ n
ala
projecting rim, especially of a hat
borde
topmost rim or lip of a container

brindled /ˈbɹɪndəld/ adj
aleonado
streaky, spotted

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
agua de mar
the sea or ocean
salmuera
salt water

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 a knife to a gunfight v
a la guerra sin fusil
to be inadequately equipped

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
alzar levantar traer
bring from a lower to a higher position
criar
raise or rear children
detener interrumpir
stop or interrupt
sacar a relucir traer a colación
mention

bring up the rear v
cerrar la marcha
to be last in a moving line of people

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
borde
edge

brinkmanship /ˈbɹɪŋk.mən.ʃɪp/ /ˈbɹɪŋk.mənˌʃɪp/ n
política del borde del abismo
pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to take a matter to the brink rather than to concede a point

brioche /briːˈɒʃ/ /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
brioche bollo suizo pan de yema
type of bun

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
brioso enérgico
full of liveliness and activity
brusco
abrupt, sharp in one's manner or tone
vigorizante
stimulating or invigorating
vital
full of spirit of life

brisket /ˈbɹɪskɪt/ n
falda
cut of meat
pecho
chest of an animal

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
briosamente brioso con brío enérgico rápido
fast, quickly, swiftly

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ n
cerda
stiff or coarse hair
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.

bristle /ˈbɹɪstəl/ /ˈbɹɪsəl/ /ˈbɹʌsəl/ v
erizar
to rise or stand erect, like bristle
ponerse a la defensiva
to be on one's guard

bristletail n
lepisma de la harina lepisma del azúcar pececillo de plata
insect of the order Zygentoma

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
frágil quebradizo
apt to break or crumble when bending
quebradizo frágil friable
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
crocante
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts

brittle star n
ofiura ofiuroideo
echinoderms

brittleness n
fragilidad
material property

bro /bɹoʊ/ /bɹəʊ/ pronoun
broder colega compadre
male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals
hermano tío
used to address a male

broach /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
espitar
make a hole in
sacar a colación
begin discussion about

broad /bɹoːd/ /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
gachí jermu pava piba
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
haba
Vicia faba

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 /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ n
banda ancha
high-capacity internet connection

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
diseminar
act of scattering seed
emisión programa
programme transmitted
emisión retransmisión
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
emitir transmitir
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means

broadcaster /-ˌkæstə/ /ˈbɹɑd-/ /ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ /ˈbɹɔːdˌkɑːstə/ n
emisora televisora
organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting

broadcasting n
emisión radiodifusión retransmisión
business or profession of radio and television

broaden /ˈbɹoː.dən/ /ˈbɹɑ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔ.dən/ /ˈbɹɔː.dən/ v
ensanchar
to make broad
ensancharse
to become broad

broadly speaking adv
a grandes rasgos en líneas generales

broadness n
vastedad
the state, characteristic, or condition of being broad

broadside n
andanada
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship
written or spoken attack
costado
one side of a warship

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
bordado bordadura
fabric

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
brécol brócoli bróculi
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃɝ/ /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
folleto
booklet of printed informational matter

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
broiler
chicken suitable for broiling

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
pelado sin un duro a dos velas sin blanca sin un peso tieso
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ adj
bruja quebrado seco
having no money
chapurreado deslavazado macarrónico
poorly spoken
cortado
of skin: split or ruptured
cortado desconectado discontinuo
disconnected
derrotado descorazonado destrozado
completely defeated and dispirited
discontinuo
of a line: dashed
disparejo irregular
uneven of relief, cut by valleys
estropeado averiado descompuesto
not working properly
roto fracturado
having the bone in pieces, fractured
roto quebrado
fragmented

broken heart n
corazón partido
feeling of grief or loss

broken record n
disco rayado
Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance

brokenhearted adj
con el corazón partido
grieved and disappointed

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
agente de bolsa corredor de bolsa
stockbroker
corredor bróker intermediario
mediator between a buyer and seller

brokerage n
corredor correduría
company whose business is to act as a broker
corretaje
the commission paid to a broker

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
bromatología
study of food

brome /bɹəʊm/ n
bromo
grass of Bromus

bromhexine n
bromhexina
mucolytic agent

bromic adj
brómico

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromuro
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element
pelmazo
dull person with conventional thoughts

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ n
bromo
nonmetallic chemical element

bromocriptine /ˌbɹoʊ.moʊˈkɹɪpˌtin/ /ˌbɹəʊ.məʊˈkɹɪp.tiːn/ n
bromocriptina

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

bronchiolitis n
bronquiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles

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
bronceado tostado
tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun
éneo
made of bronze

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
bronce
alloy
bronce broncínea broncíneo
colour

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ v
broncear
to color bronze
empavonar pavonar
to plate with bronze

bronze medal n
medalla de bronce
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
broche
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ n
cría
the young of certain animals
polluelo
the young of any egg-laying creature
prole
the children in one family

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
empollar incubar
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/ /bɹʊm/ n
cepillo
sweeper in curling
escoba escobillón
domestic utensil
genista hiniesta retama
Fabaceae shrub

broom wagon n
carro escoba coche escoba
vehicle

broomrape n
orobanca
plant of the genus Orobanche

bros. n
hnos.
abbreviation of brothers

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
caldo consomé
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
prostíbulo mancebía burdel lupanar casa de putas bulín
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-arms n
conmilitón compañero de fatigas
fellow combatant or soldier

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
concuñado cuñado
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband
cuñado
one's husband's brother
one's wife's brother
one's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
fraternidad
state of being brothers or a brother
hermandad
an association of any purpose, a fraternity

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
fraternal fraterno
of or characteristic of brothers

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
intimidar
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
marrón castaño pardo café
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
moreno bronceado canelo carmelita carmelito
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
dorar
to cook until brown
pardear
to become brown

brown bear n
oso pardo
Ursus arctos

brown dwarf n
enana marrón
starlike object

brown falcon n
halcón berigora

brown rat n
rata común
Rattus norvegicus

brown rice n
arroz integral
unpolished rice

brown sugar n
azúcar moreno azúcar morena
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 n
adulador adulón arrastrado chupamedias estómago agradecido lameculos
one who brownnoses

brownnose v
hacer la pelota lamer el culo pelotear

brownout n
baja de voltaje
a period of low alternating current line voltage

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
navegar
scan, casually look through
ramonear
move about while eating parts of plants

brucellosis n
brucelosis
infection by the bacterium, Brucella

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
cardenal moretón moratón hematoma magulladura
medical: mark on the skin
maca magullamiento
mark on fruit or vegetable

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
amoratarse magullarse salirse moratones
to get bruised
estropearse macarse
of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises
machacar magullar mazar
cause fruit or vegetables to bruise
magullar contusionar
strike (a person), giving them a bruise

brumous /ˈbɹuməs/ /ˈbɹuːməs/ /ˈbɹə-/ adj
brumoso
foggy or misty

brunch /bɹʌnt͡ʃ/ /bɹʌnʃ/ n
brunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
castaña castaño morocha
having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
morena
a person, especially female, with dark eyes and darkish or olive skin
moreno morocho
a person, especially female, with brown or black hair

brunost n
geitost
cheese

bruschetta /bɹuˈskɛtə/ /bɹuˈʃɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ n
cepillado
act of brushing
cepillo escobilla brocha pincel
implement
escobilla cepillo
electrical contact
matorral
wild vegetation
pincelada
short experience

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /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/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brusco
rudely abrupt

brusquely adv
bruscamente
in a brusque manner

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] adj
brutal
savagely violent

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ n
brutalidad
a state of being brutal
The use of excessive physical force, often in the form of violence

brutally adv
brutalmente
in a brutal manner

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ adj
bruto
crude, unpolished
of humans: senseless, unreasoning

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ n
bestia
animal destitute of human reason
bruto
brutal person

brute force /bɹut ˈfɔɹs/ n
fuerza bruta
computing: method of solving a problem
method of accomplishing something

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
cafre
Of, or in the manner of a brute

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
bruxismo
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bryology n
briología
The study of bryophytes

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.əˌfʌɪt/ 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 campanilla 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

bubble wrap n
plástico de burbujas
cushioning material

bubo /ˈbju.boʊ/ /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/ /ˈbu.boʊ/ n
bubón
inflamed lymph node

bubonic /bjuːˈbɒnɪk/ 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
macho buco gamo
male deer, goat, etc.
pavo pavos
informal: dollar

buck /bʌk/ v
corcovear
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ n
cubo balde cubeta pozal tobo
container

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ v
llover a cántaros jarrear
rain heavily

bucket down v
caer a plomo caer chuzos de punta llover a cántaros
rain heavily

bucket hat n
piluso
a casual hat often worn at the beach

bucket list n
lista de cosas por hacer antes de morir
a list of things to accomplish before one's death

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ n
hebilla
metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike

buckle up v
abrochar
to fasten one’s seat belt or safety belt

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ /ˈbʌk.lɚ/ n
escudo rodela
small shield

buckskin n
ante piel de ante

buckthorn n
espino cerval
Rhamnus cathartica

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ /ˈbʌkʍiːt/ n
alforfón trigo sarraceno
Fagopyrum esculentum plant
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 /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ n
Buda
enlightened human

buddy /ˈbʌd.i/ pronoun
amiga amigo colega tío
informal address to a stranger
colega compinche
partner for a particular activity
compañero camarada acompañante cuate
friend or casual acquaintance

budge /bʌd͡ʒ/ v
mover
intransitive: to move
transitive: to move

budgerigar /ˈbɐd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɐː/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑɹ/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒəɹiˌɡɑː/ n
periquito
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ adj
presupuesto
of, or relating to a budget

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
presupuesto
the amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame
itemized summary of intended expenditure

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
presupuestar
allow for in a budget
construct or draw up a budget
plan for the use of in a budget

budget deficit n
déficit presupuestario déficit público

budgetary /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tə.ɹi/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
presupuestario presupuestal
of or pertaining to a budget

budyonovka n
budiónovka
Red Army hat

buff /bʌf/ adj
atrayente
physically attractive
papiado
unusually muscular

buff /bʌf/ n
aficionado
a person who is very interested in a particular subject
color del ante
a brownish yellow colour

buff-bellied pipit n
bisbita de agua bisbita norteamericano
Anthus rubescens

buff-breasted sandpiper n
correlimos canelo
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bisonte cíbolo
North American bison
búfalo
Bubalina

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] n
antememoria memoria intermedia
portion of memory in computing
solución amortiguadora solución reguladora tampón
solution to stabilize pH

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] v
tamponar
maintain a given acidity

buffer solution n
solución tampón
buffer solution

buffer zone n
zona colchón zona neutral
neutral area

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /bʌˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ /ˈbʌ.feɪ/ n
bufé
food
bufé bufet ambigú
counter or sideboard

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
pato moñudo pato pinto porrón albeola porrón coronado
a duck in the goldeneye genus

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
bufón
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

buffoonlike adj
bufonesco escurril truhanesco
resembling a buffon

bug /bʌɡ/ n
bicho
a colloquial name for insect
bug defecto error fallo
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)
chinche
an insect of the order Hemiptera
manía pasión
an enthusiasm for something
micrófono oculto
an electronic listening device
mosca
a small image placed in a corner of a television program

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
bugarrón bujarrón pervertido sodomita
someone who commits buggery
fastidio fregón jodón majadero

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
encular sodomizar dar por el culo
to have anal intercourse with

buggy /bʌ.ɡi/ adj
tarado
containing programming errors

bughouse chess n
Pasapiezas
variant of chess

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ n
clarín
music: simple brass instrument

build /bɪld/ v
compilar
(transitive, computing) to construct software by compiling its source code
construir edificar
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts

build bridges /bɪld ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪz/ v
acercar posturas
to establish friendly relations or links

build castles in the air v
forjar castillos en el aire hacer castillos en el aire hacer castillos de naipes levantar castillos en el aire
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] n
constructor constructora constructor civil constructora civil
a person who builds or constructs things

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
construcción edificación
act or process of building
edificio construcción
closed structure with walls and a roof

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 /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
empotrado encastrada encastrado integrado
constructed as a non-detachable part
incluido
included

buisine n
añafil
medieval wind instrument

bukkake /buˈkæ.ki/ /buˈkɑː.ke/ /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
bukake bucake bukkake
act of multiple people ejaculating on someone

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ n
bulbo
bulb-shaped root
rounded solid object

bulbourethral adj
bulbouretral
pertaining to the urethra and the bulb of the penis

bulbous /ˈboʊlbəs/ /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 /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ n
abultamiento bulto protuberancia
something sticking out

bulge /bʊld͡ʒ/ /bʌldʒ/ /bʌld͡ʒ/ v
abultar
to stick out from

bulgur /ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/ /ˈbʌl.ɡɚ/ n
bulgur burghul
Middle Eastern food

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ /bjuˈlɪmi.ə/ /buˈlimi.ə/ /buˈlɪmi.ə/ n
bulimia bulimia nerviosa
eating disorder

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ adj
bulímico
of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa
suffering from bulimia nervosa

bulimic /bjʊˈliːmɪk/ /bjʊˈlɪmɪk/ /bəˈliːmɪk/ /bəˈlɪmɪk/ n
bulímico
person suffering from bulimia

bulk /bʌlk/ adj
a granel masivo
large in size, mass, or volume

bulk /bʌlk/ n
a granel bulto
unpackaged goods in transport
corpulencia
any huge body or structure
grueso
major part of something
masa
volume

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ n
mamparo
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft
panel
panel through which connectors pass

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
abultado
unwieldy
voluminoso
large in size, mass, or volume

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
madero poli
slang: policeman
toro
uncastrated adult male bovine
adult male animal
large, strong man
finance: investor who buys in anticipation of a rise in prices
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 ring n
plaza de toros
area in which a bullfight takes place

bull run n
encierro
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ n
buldog bulldog dogo
breed of dog

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
niveladora topadora aplanadora bulldozer
tractor

bullectomy n
bullectomía
surgical procedure

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
bala proyectil
projectile
bolo topo
typography: printed symbol in the form of a solid circle

bullet ant n
conga folofa hormiga bala tucandera yanabe
Paraponera clavata

bullet train n
shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train
tren bala
high-speed train

bulleted list n
lista con viñetas
list

bulletin /ˈ bʊl.ə.tən/ /ˈ bʊl.ə.tɪn/ /ˈ bʊl.əʔ.n̩/ /ˈ bʊl.ɪ.tɪn/ n
boletín boletín de noticias boletín informativo
A short report
boletín boletín de noticias boletín informativo noticiario noticiero telediario
A news update
boletín publicación oficial
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 /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf vɛst/ n
chaleco antibalas
garment

bullfight n
corrida de toros corrida

bullfighter n
diestro matador torero
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
tauromaquia toreo corrida de toros

bullfinch n
camachuelo común
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ n
rana toro
bullfrog

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

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
bulo mentira mierda trola
vulgar slang for patently or offensively false statements
chorrada gilipollez bosta caca chamullo cuento chino
vulgar slang for deceptive or exaggerated nonsense
desconfío mentiroso
card game

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
fanfarronear mentir
tell lies, exaggerate
huevear tontería

bullshitter n
cantamañanas
someone who lies a lot (vulgar)

bullwhip n
zurriago
whip

bully /ˈbʊli/ interjection
bravo
well done!

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
abusador abusón bravucón matasiete matón peleón
a person who is intentionally cruel to others
matón sicario
a hired thug

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
acosar chulear hacer bullying intimidar matonear
to intimidate
acosar tiranizar
to act aggressively towards

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

bulrush n
aceña anea boga enea espadaña gladio
any of several wetland plants

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɚk/ n
amurada
nautical: planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale
baluarte
defensive wall or rampart
defense or safeguard

bum /bʌm/ n
nalgas
informal: butt(ocks) specifically
trasero ano
informal: buttocks or anus
vagabundo vago
hobo

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
abejorro abejarrón abejón moscardón jicote
genus of bee

bumfuck n
Conchinchina jurutungo viejo
an isolated place far removed from normal cities and towns (with contempt)

bumfuck nowhere pn
el culo del mundo en el quinto coño
the middle of nowhere

bummer /ˈbʌ.mɚ/ interjection
decepción fiasco fracaso vergüenza
a disappointment, a pity, a shame

bump /bʌmp/ [bɐm̥p] 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 defensa bómper búmper paragolpes
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumper car n
carro chocón coche de choque auto chocador auto chocón carro chocador
vehicle

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
pueblerino cazurro guajiro jíbaro montañero montuno
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 /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ n
bolsada
an unusual concentration of ore
montón
a considerable amount
pandilla grupo
an informal body of friends
racimo
a cluster of grapes
ramo bonchote manojo puñado
a group of similar things

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ v
arracimarse enracimarse
to form a bunch

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
fajo
colloquial: large amount, especially of money
haz
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres
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
atar amarrar liar
to tie or wrap together
carrerear despachar empujar
to hustle, dispatch quickly

bundt cake n
gugelhupf
ring-shaped cake

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
corcho tapón
stopper

bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡl̩oʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡl̩əʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ n
bungaló
single-storey house

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
camarote
built-in bed on board a ship
litera
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 /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ n
búnker
hardened shelter designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks
hazard on a golf course consisting of a 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
conejito gazapo
young rabbit

bunny girl n
conejita
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit

bunt n
toque
baseball: ball intentionally hit softly

bunt v
toque
baseball

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
escribano
bird

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
boya
moored float

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ v
aboyar
mark with a buoy

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

bupkis /ˈbɔp.kɪs/ /ˈbʌp.kɪs/ n
nada
absolutely nothing

bupropion /bjuːˈpɹoʊ.piˌɑn/ /bjuːˈpɹəʊ.pi.ən/ n
bupropión
drug

burble /ˈbɜː.bl̩/ /ˈbɝ.bl̩/ v
borbollar borbotar
to bubble, to gurgle

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
lota
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ n
carga
heavy load
carga responsabilidad
responsibility, onus
preocupación
cause of worry

burden /ˈbɜːdn̩/ /ˈbɝdn̩/ 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 lampazo cachurrea cadillo 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
excessive red tape
body of officers
government by bureaus

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
burócrata
an official in a bureaucracy

bureaucratic adj
burocrático
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

bureaucratically adv
burocráticamente
in a bureaucratic manner

bureaucratization n
burocratización

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
burocratizar
to make bureaucratic

burg n
burgo
fortified town in medieval Europe

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ n
brote retoño
bud, sprout, shoot

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
florecer retoñar
of plants, to bloom, bud
medrar
to grow or expand

burgeoning /ˈbɜːd͡ʒənɪŋ/ /ˈbɜːrd͡ʒənɪŋ/ n
crecimiento
growth or expansion
nacimiento
act of budding or sprouting

burger bar n
hamburguesería
fast-food restaurant primarily selling hamburgers

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ n
allanamiento de morada
the crime of breaking into

burgle /ˈbɜːɡl̩/ /ˈbɝɡl̩/ v
hurtar robar
to commit burglary

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstɚ/ n
burgomaestre
the mayor of a town in certain countries

burgundy /ˈbɜ.ɡən.di/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ adj
burdeos vino tinto
color

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
entierro sepultura inhumación sepelio enterramiento sepultamiento
interment

burial chamber n
cámara mortuoria
chamber used to bury the dead

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
enterrado
Placed in a grave at a burial

burin /ˈbjʊɚ.ɪn/ /ˈbɝ.ɪn/ n
buril
chisel

burka n
burka burqa
female garment that covers the whole body

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
lobanillo lupia
mottled wood

burlap /ˈbɜːlæp/ /ˈbɝlæp/ 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
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 betray
to consume, injure, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat
to make or produce by the application of fire
quemar arder
to cause to be consumed by fire
computing: to write data
to feel hot due to embarrassment
quemar arder quemarse
to be consumed by fire

burn down v
incendiar arrasar
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 quemarse las pestañas
work through the night

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
fogón fuego quemador hornalla hornilla hornillo
element on a kitchen stove
grabador de CD
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD
incinerador
device for burning refuse
quemador
device that generates localized heat for experiments
someone or something that burns
a hot-air balloon's propulsion system

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 /ˈbɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈbɝnɪʃ/ v
bruñir pulir
to make (something, such as a surface) bright, shiny, and smooth by, or (by extension) as if by, rubbing

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ n
albornoz
a thick hooded cloak

burnout /ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ n
burnout desgaste queme
experience of long-term exhaustion

burnt /bɜːnt/ /bɝnt/ adj
quemado
carbonized

buro n
cómoda
chest of drawers for clothes
escritorio
desk
oficina
office

burocratic adj
burocrático
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ n
eructo regüeldo
a softer belch

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
eructar
to burp someone
eructar regoldar
to emit a burp

burpee /ˈbəɹpi/ n
burpee
burpee

burqini n
burkini
head-to-toe swimsuit

burr /bɝ/ n
astilla esquirla limadura
sliver or splinter
cadillo
seed pod with sharp features
muela
revolving disk or cone with abrasive surfaces
rebaba
material left on an edge after cutting
erre francesa
pronunciation of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
arrastrar las erres
to pronounce "r"

burr cell n
equinocito

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ /bʊˈriːtəʊ/ n
burrito
Mexican dish

burro /ˈbɝoʊ/ /ˈbʊɹoʊ/ 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
explosión estallido estallo reventón ráfaga
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
reventar
to break from internal pressure
reventar romper
to cause to burst

burst into tears v
entrarle una llorera romper a llorar
suddenly start crying

burst out laughing v
reírse a carcajadas
suddenly start laughing intensely

burundanga n
burundanga

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
enterrar
to place in the ground
to hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
to put an end to; to abandon
enterrar sepultura
to inter a corpse in a grave or tomb

bury the hatchet v
hacer las paces limar asperezas tengamos la fiesta en paz
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
autobús bus guagua camión bondi camioneta
vehicle
bus autobús
electrical conductor

bus bulb n
ensanchamiento para autobús
an arrangement by which a sidewalk is extended outwards for a bus stop

bus driver n
conductor de autobús autobusero
person employed to drive buses

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 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 celemín
dry measure

bushing /ˈbʊʃ.ɪŋ/ n
buje de reducción
adapter for joining pipes

bushmaster n
cascabel muda
pit viper

bushy /ˈbʊʃi/ adj
poblado tupido
growing thickly

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ n
asunto
something involving one personally
empresa negocio
commercial enterprise or establishment
negocio
commercial, industrial or professional activity
occupation, work or trade of a person

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 presentación
small card

business casual n
informal de negocios
standard of dress

business is business phraseologicalUnit
los negocios son los negocios
business matters

business park n
parque empresarial polígono empresarial
area of consisting solely of commercial buildings and enterprises

business trip n
viaje de negocios
business trip

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ 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 /ˈbʌskə/ /ˈbʌskɚ/ n
artista callejero
street performer

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
fiasco
failed enterprise
busto
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
breasts and upper thorax of a woman

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
partir reventar
to break something
pillar cazar
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal
reventar
alteration of burst
trincar
(slang) to arrest for a crime

bust one's butt v
romperse el culo romperse el orto
to work exceptionally hard

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 /ˈbʌsəl/ n
ajetreo
excited activity
polisón
frame worn underneath a woman's skirt

bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ v
abundar
to teem or abound (with)

bustling adj
ajetreado
full of noisy activity

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
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/ [bɐt] conjunction
mas salvo excepto sino
except
pero mas aunque
although
sino pero mas
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 /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
carnicero
brutal or indiscriminate killer
carnicero carnicera
person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
masacrar
kill brutally
matar carnear destazar
slaughter animals and prepare meat for market

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
sommelier sumiller
manservant having charge of wines and liquors

butt /bʌt/ n
colilla bacha calilla chenca chicote chinga
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar
culata
the end of a firearm opposite to that from which a bullet is fired
culo nalgas trasero culamen pompis posaderas
buttocks
gol ligado límite
limit, bound, goal
topetada topetazo
sudden blow from the head of an animal; headbutt

butt /bʌt/ v
topetar
(transitive) to strike bluntly

butt in v
meter baza
to join conversation when not welcome

butte /ˈbjuːt/ /ˈbʌt/ n
cuello volcánico otero páramo
hill

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] n
mantequilla manteca
soft foodstuff made from milk

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] v
untar con mantequilla
to spread butter on

butter dish n
mantequera
specialised dish in which butter is served

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

buttercream n
crema de mantequilla
type of icing

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
ranúnculo
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterface /ˈbʌtəˌfeɪs/ /ˈbʌɾɚˌfeɪs/ n
gamba
attractive person with unattractive face

butterfat /-ɾɚ-/ /ˈbʌtəfæt/ /ˈbʌtɚfæt/ n
grasa butírica
the fatty components of milk and other dairy products

butterfingers /ˈbʌtəˌfɪŋɡəz/ /ˈbʌtɚˌfɪŋɡɚz/ [-ɾɚ-] n
manazas manos de manteca
someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated
manazas manos muertas torpe
someone who tends to drop things

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
mariposa
insect

butterfly agave n
papalometl papalomé

butterfly effect n
efecto mariposa
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory

butterfly knot n
nudo mariposa alpino
type of knot

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 n
nogal blanco americano
tree

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/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] n
nalga
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] n
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
botón capullo
botany: a bud
botón prendedor
a badge worn on clothes
clítoris
slang: clitoris

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] v
abotonar abrochar
to fasten with a button

button mushroom n
champiñón
Agaricus bisporus

button up v
abotonar
to fasten with a button or buttons
abrocharse
to fasten all buttons to keep warm

buttonhole n
ojal
hole for a button
flower worn in the buttonhole for decoration

buttonhole v
cazar al espartillo
to detain a person in conversation

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
contrafuerte estribo
feature jutting out from mountain; crag, bluff
contrafuerte estribo boterete estantal machón
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it
sostén apoyo refuerzo
anything that serves to support something

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 /ˈbjuːtaɪl/ /ˈbjuːtɪl/ n
butilo
Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉

butylene n
butileno
isomeric aliphatic alkene

butyric adj
butiroso mantecoso
of or pertaining to butter
butírico
of or derived from butyric acid

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
maciza pechugona tetona
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
comprar
to obtain something with money
creer comprar
to accept as true

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)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ n
comprador cliente compradora clienta
person who makes purchases

buzz /bʌz/ n
entusiasmo interés
rush of feeling of energy or excitement
suspiro
information spread behind the scenes
zumbido zurrido
continuous humming noise

buzz /bʌz/ v
comentar
to communicate, as tales, in an undertone
zumbar zurrir abejorrear
to make a low, continuous, 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/ /ˈbʌzɚ/ n
zumbador bocina
device

buzzword /ˈbʌzwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
palabra de moda
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon

by /baɪ/ adv
por
along a path

by /baɪ/ preposition
para
not later than
por
indicates a means
indicates the agent of a passive verb
indicates creator of a work
indicates steady progression
indicating means of classification or organisation
near, or next to
used to separate dimensions

by God adv
por Dios
oath

by God interjection
por Dios rediós
surprise

by a hair's breadth
por un pelo
by a narrow margin

by a landslide adv
de goleada por goleada
with big marginals

by a long shot
de lejos ni de cerca ni de lejos ni mucho menos ni por asomo ni por casualidad
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
possibly; perhaps

by any means
por todos los medios

by chance
por casualidad
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by day
de día
during the day

by default
por defecto por omisión
in absence of any opposing action

by dint of /baɪ ˈdɪnt ɒv/ /baɪ ˈdɪnt ʌv/ preposition
a fuerza de
by the force of; by means of

by extension
por extensión
broadly

by far
con mucho con creces con diferencia de lejos lejos por amplio margen
to a large extent

by hand
a mano

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
de memoria de cabeza
knowing completely

by hook or by crook
de grado o por fuerza de una forma u otra por todos los medios
by any means possible

by means of preposition
por medio de
By using

by nature
por naturaleza

by no means
de ningún modo de ninguna manera ni por asomo
certainly not

by now
ya

by oneself
a solas solo
without company
solo por sí mismo
without help

by right /baɪ ˈɹaɪt/
en justicia
according to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to

by the Grace of God
por la Gracia de Dios
By divine right

by the book
a toda ley
in a manner which adheres strictly to rules

by the looks of things adv
por lo que parece
apparently

by the same token
de la misma manera por la misma razón

by the skin of one's teeth
por un pelo con las justas dejando pelos en la gatera por el canto de un duro
barely, closely

by the time conjunction
para cuando
when

by the way
por cierto a propósito dicho sea de paso de paso a todo esto
incidentally

by virtue of /-tjuː-/ /baɪ ˈvɜːtʃuː ɒv/ /baɪ ˈvɝtʃu ʌv/ preposition
en virtud de en vista de por virtud de
because of

by way of phraseologicalUnit
a modo de en concepto de
for the purpose of, as a means or instance of

by what right adv
con qué derecho

by-election n
elección parcial
election to fill a vacant political office

by-product n
subproducto
side effect

bye /baɪ/ interjection
adiós chao chau
short for goodbye

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ /bəˈbaɪ/ /ˈbaɪbaɪ/ n
adiós chau
goodbye

byform n
variante
tangential or subordinate form

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
estatuto
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization
ordenanza
rule made by a local authority

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

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ v
bypasear
to avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass

byproduct n
subproducto
secondary or additional product

byre /ˈbaɪɚ/ n
vaqueriza vaquería
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle

byssus /ˈbɪsəs/ n
biso
filaments of molluscs

bystander /ˈbaɪˌstænd.ə(ɹ)/ 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 octeto
8-bit unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
estribillo proverbio refrán
a proverb

béchamel sauce n
besamel bechamel
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

c/o preposition
a/a
(abbreviation) identifies intermediary in delivering mail

cDNA n
ADNc
complementary DNA

cab /kæb/ n
cabina
compartment

cabal /kəˈbæl/ /kəˈbɑːl/ n
camarilla cábala sociedad secreta
secret organization

cabana /kəˈbænə/ /kəˈbɑːnə/ n
cabaña
a cabin or hut, shelter on a beach

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
cabaret cabaré
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ n
col repollo berza
plant
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable
pasta
money
vegetal
person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage

cabbage roll n
niños envueltos
A dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings

cabergoline n
cabergolina
potent dopamine receptor agonist

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
cabaña barraca
small dwelling, especially one made of logs
cabina
section of passenger plane having same class of service
cabina camarote
private room on a ship
camarote
interior of a boat

cabin boy n
grumete galopín
a boy serving on a ship

cabin fever n
claustrofobia
psychological condition

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ n
armario gabinete vestidor
storage closet
consejo
group of advisors
gabinete
group of ministers

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 /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ n
cable
assembly of wires for electricity
large wire, rope
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
nautical unit of length
cablegrama telegrama
telegram
cuerda
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring
televisión por cable
TV broadcast over cable network

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
colista
sports: person or team in the last place
colita pompi pompis poto
babytalk: buttocks
furgón de cola vagón de cola
last car on a train

cabotage /ˈkabətɑːʒ/ /ˈkæbətɪd͡ʒ/ n
cabotaje
transport of goods or passengers in the same country
the legal right

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
convertible descapotable cabriolé cabriolet
an automobile with a retractable top

cabstand n
parada de taxi
place where taxis wait for passengers

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] n
cacao
cocoa bean
cacao cacaotero
cacao tree

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ n
caché memoria caché
computing: fast temporary storage for data

cache /keɪʃ/ /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ /kæˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkæʃ.eɪ/ v
cachear
to store data in a cache
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
cacique arrendajo
bird of the family Icteridae

cack /kæk/ n
caca
excrement

cack /kæk/ v
cagar
to defecate

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

cacodemon /kækəˈdiːmən/ n
cacodemonio
evil or malevolent spirit

cacography /kaˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
cacografía

cacolet n
artolas
one of a pair of chairs or litters mounted on a pack animal

cacomistle n
cacomistle cacomixtle tropical cacomiztle
Bassariscus sumichrasti

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
cacofónico
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
cacofonía
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ n
cacto cactus
member of the Cactaceae

cactus wren n
cucarachero desértico matraca del desierto matraca desértica ratona desértica
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

cacuminous /kəˈkjuːmɪnəs/ adj
con cima piramidal piramidal
having a pyramidal top

cad /kæd/ n
boletero
person who stands at door
villano
mean fellow

cadastre /kəˈdæstəɹ/ n
catastro
cartography: a public survey of land
catastro registro de bienes raíces
register

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ n
cadáver
a dead body

cadaverine /kəˈdævəɹɪn/ n
cadaverina
foul-smelling diamine

cadaverous adj
cadavérico
cadaverous

caddie /ˈkædi/ /ˈkɑdi/ [-ɾi] n
caddie
person hired to assist a golfer by carrying their golf clubs and providing advice

caddis fly n
frigánea tricóptero
insect of the order Trichoptera

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
cadencia
(music) chord progression concluding a section or piece
balanced, rhythmic flow
measure or beat of movement
modulation of the voice

cadge /kæd͡ʒ/ v
gorronear mangonear mendigar suplicar
slang: to obtain something by wit or guile

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
cadmio
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹeɪ/ /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɚ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹeɪ/ /ˈkɑ.dɹi/ /ˈkɑ.dɹə/ /ˈkɑː.də/ /ˈkɑː.dɹə/ n
armazón
frame or framework

caduceus /kəˈdjuː.si.əs/ /kəˈdu.si.əs/ n
caduceo
symbol

caecal adj
cecal
of or pertaining to caecum

caecum /ˈsiː.kəm/ n
ciego intestino ciego
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ n
cesaropapismo
combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesio
a metallic chemical element

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
cesura
a pause or interruption

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ n
cafetería cantina
restaurant
cantina casino comedor
dining area

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ n
cafeína
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
café cafetería cafetín
coffee shop

café au lait /kæˌfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ /ˌkæfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/ n
café con leche
coffee with milk

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ n
cabina jaula
lift compartment
jaula
enclosure

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ v
enjaular
to put into a cage

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
colusión
collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends

caid /kɑːˈiːd/ /ˈkɑː.ɪd/ n
caíd
local governor or leader

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
caimán yacaré
alligator relative

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
caipiriña
traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
mojón montículo punto de referencia
monument

cajole /kəˈdʒəʊl/ /kəˈd͡ʒoʊl/ v
camelar empaquetar engatusar lisonjear
to encourage or persuade by effort

cajón /kɑˈhoʊn/ n
cajón
box-shaped percussion instrument

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] n
torta tarta pastel bizcocho cake ponqué
type of sweet dessert

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] v
incrustar
to coat with a crust

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ n
pastelería
shop where cakes can be bought; patisserie

calabash /ˈkaləbaʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
calabaza jícara zapallo
Lagenaria siceraria
jícara guacal tecomate
container made from the shell of the fruit of one of the above plants

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ n
calamares
as food

calamine n
calamina
pink form of zinc oxide

calamitous /kəˈlæmɪtəs/ adj
calamitoso
concerning or involving calamity, disastrous

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
calamidad
event resulting in great loss

calamondin /ˌkæləˈmɒndɪn/ n
calamondina
tree

calandra lark n
calandria común
Melanocorypha calandra

calcaneal /kælˈkeɪniəl/ 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 /kælˈkɛəɹiəs/ adj
calcáreo
resembling or containing limestone

calcarine adj
calcarino
pertaining to the calcar

calcic adj
cálcico
of, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime

calcify /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/ v
calcificar
transitive

calcination n
calcinación calcinamiento
the process of calcining

calcine /-sɪn/ /kælˈsaɪn/ /ˈkælsaɪn/ /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ v
calcinar
to heat (a substance) without melting in order to drive off water, etc., and to oxidize or reduce it

calcisol n
calcisol
soil type

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ n
calcita
calcium carbonate mineral

calcitriol /ˌkæl.sɪˈtɹaɪˌɔl/ n
calcitriol

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
calcio
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium carbonate n
carbonato de calcio
CaCO₃

calcium chloride n
cloruro de calcio
calcium salt of hydrochloric acid

calcium hydroxide n
hidróxido de calcio
chemical compound

calcium oxide n
óxido de calcio
white powderous substance

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
calcular
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions
(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
conjetura
expectation based on circumstances
cálculo
act or process of calculating
reckoning, estimate
cálculo cómputo
result of calculating

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] n
calculadora calculador
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
mechanical device that performs mathematical calculations

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
cálculo
formal mathematical system
stony concretion in an organ
cálculo diferencial
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject

calculus of variations n
cálculo de variaciones
a form of calculus

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ /ˈkɔːl.də.ɹə/ n
caldera
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion

calefactory n
calefactorio
warming room

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] n
agenda calendario
list of planned events
calendario almanaque
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] v
calendarizar
to set a date for a proceeding in court

calendar day n
día natural
timespan

calendar month n
mes natural
period of duration

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

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
calendárico
of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calendas
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calenture n
calentura
heat stroke or fever

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
ballenato alevín ballenata cervatilla cervatillo cría
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
ternero becerro ternera becerra
young cow or bull
témpano
chunk of ice broken off of a larger glacier, ice shelf, or iceberg
gemelo pantorrilla
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee
pantorrilla chamorro
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee

calf bone n
peroné fíbula
smaller lower-leg bone

calfskin n
becerro
leather from the hide of a calf

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
calaña
figuratively: capacity or compass of mind
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

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
calibrar
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calico /ˈkælɪkəʊ/ n
calicó
kind of cloth
gato calicó
cat

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.ɪ.pəz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pɚz/ n
calibre
measuring device

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ n
califa
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphal /ˈkalɪfəl/ adj
califal
of or relating to a caliph or a caliphate

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
califato
Islamic government

calisthenics /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/ n
calistenia
in the plural: gymnastic exercises under the participation of a (surface-wise) multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises) with a stress on stamina

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] n
canto llamado
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
convocatoria llamada
beckoning or summoning
grito llamada
cry or shout
guardia
type of work shift
llamada llamado
computing: act of jumping to a subprogram
llamada telefonema
telephone conversation
palabra
right to speak
visita
social visit

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
convocar llamar requerir solicitar
to require, demand
gritar
to cry or shout
llamar convocar
to request, summon, or beckon
llamar invocar
to jump to another part of a program
llamar nombrar
to name or refer to
llamar telefonear hablar
to contact by telephone
pitar señalar
sports: to make a decision as a referee or umpire
visitar
to pay a social visit

call a spade a spade v
llamar al pan, pan, y al vino, vino llamar las cosas por su nombre
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
clamar
to yell out
convocar llamar
to order into service; to summon into service
especificar
to specify
increpar reprender
to challenge

call roll v
pasar lista
to make a roll call

call sign n
indicativo
broadcasting

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
llame a los bomberos

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 batuta llevar la voz cantante mandar
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 getting called by the caller

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
llamador
the person who makes a telephone call

calligram /ˈkæl.ɪˌɡɹæm/ n
caligrama
text in which the layout has special significance

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfɚ/ n
calígrafo
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphic /ˌkælɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
caligráfico
of calligraphy
written as calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
caligrafía quirografía
art of writing beautifully

calling card n
carta de presentación
characteristic

calliope /kəˈlaɪə.pi/ /ˈkælioʊp/ n
calíope
musical organ

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkæliˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒi.ən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒjən/ /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
calloso
having calluses
cruel desconsiderado insensible
emotionally hardened

callousness n
callosidad
quality of having calluses

callow /ˈkaləʊ/ /ˈkæloʊ/ adj
inmaduro verde
immature, lacking in life experience

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
callo
hardened part of the skin

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ adj
calmado
without wind or storm
calmado calmo
free from anger and anxiety
free of noise and disturbance

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kæm/ /kɐːm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ n
calma
period without wind
calma sosiego
condition of being unworried and free from anger
sosiego
the state with absence of noise and disturbance

calm before the storm n
calma antes de la tormenta calma que precede a la tormenta
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
calmar tranquilizar
To cause to become less excited
calmarse tranquilizar
To become less excited

calmly /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ adv
tranquilamente
in a calm manner

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ n
calma
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

calmodulin n
calmodulina

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
caloría
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calorimeter /ˌkæləˈɹɪmɪtɚ/ 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

calque /kælk/ v
calcar
adopt a word by translation of its parts

calretinin n
calretinina

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
abrojo
weaponry
abrojo terrestre cadillo cruz maltesa cuerno de chivo tribulo
Tribulus terrestris
encojaperros garbanzo del cura
starthistle

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

calvary n
calvario
a life-size representation of the crucifixion
crucero
a type of public monument

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 /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/ /ˈkæ.lɪks/ n
cáliz
the sepals of a flower

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ /kælˈzoʊneɪ/ /kælˈzəʊni/ n
calzone
baked Italian turnover

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
camaradería
close friendship in a group of friends
a spirit of familiarity and closeness

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
combadura
slight convexity of a surface
inclinación
alignment of wheels
peralte
slope of a curved road

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ v
combar
to curve upwards

cambium /ˈkambɪəm/ /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/ /ˈkæm.biˌəm/ n
cambium
botanical cell layer

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
camello dromedario camella
beast of burden

camel meat n
carne de camello
camel eaten as meat

camel spider n
solífugo
arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae

camelid n
camélido
any of a family of mammals including the camel, llama, alpaca, guanaco and vicuña

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
camelia
plant

cameo /ˈkæm.i.oʊ/ /ˈkæm.iː.əʊ/ n
camafeo
relief work
cameo
brief appearance

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ n
cámara
still camera
videocámara cámara
movie camera

camera obscura /ˌkæm.ə.ɹə əbˈskjʊə.ɹə/ /ˌkæm.ɚ.ə əbˈskjʊɚ.ə/ /ˌkæm.ɹə əbˈskjʊə.ɹə/ /ˌkæm.ɹə əbˈskjʊɚ.ə/ 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
cámara camarógrafo camarógrafa
somebody who operates a film or TV camera

camerlengo n
camarlengo
chamberlain

camisole /ˈkamɪsəʊl/ n
camisola
undergarment

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ n
camomila manzanilla
manzanilla
Matricaria recutita
Chamaemelum nobile

camomile tea n
té de manzanilla
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
camuflaje

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camuflar camuflajear
hide, disguise

camouflaged adj
camuflado
disguised

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] adj
con pluma maricona maricón
ostentatiously effeminate

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] n
acampada campamento
organized event
bando facción
group
campamento
outdoor place
campamento militar
base
amanerado camp kitsch
style

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
acampar
to live in a tent
campear
to stay in an advantageous location in a video game

camp stove n
camping gas hornillo hornillo de camping
portable stove used while camping

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ n
campaña
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ v
sondear

campaniform adj
campaniforme

campanile /-aɪl/ /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ /kæmpəˈniːli/ /ˈkæmpənɪl/ /ˌkæmpəˈnili/ n
campanil
bell tower, especially in Italy

camper /ˈkæmpɚ/ n
campera campero
video games: person who stays in one spot
campista
person who camps

campfire /ˈkæmpˌfaɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈkʰɛə̯mpˌfaɪ̯ɚ] n
fogata hoguera brasero pira
fire at a campground

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
alcanfor
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ n
camping
recreational activity

campsite n
camping campamento
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ /ˈkæmpʊs/ n
campus
grounds or property of a school, etc.

camshaft n
árbol de levas
a shaft fitted with cams

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] n
lata
a tin-plate canister
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids
regadera
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
poder
may
poder saber
to be able

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
cerrar
to shut up
descartar
to discard
despedir echar
to fire or dismiss an employee
enlatar
to preserve

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/ [kən ˌaɪ kʰɐm ˈɪn] [kən ˌaɪ kʰʌm ˈɪn] phraseologicalUnit
puedo entrar
phrase

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
¿puedo ayudarle?
offering of assistance

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 abridor
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
podés ayudarme puede ayudarme puedes ayudarme
can you help me?

can't be bothered v
dar pereza
lacks the enthusiasm

can't help v
no poder dejar de no poder evitar de
not be able to avoid something

can't stand the sight of v
no poder ver ni en pintura

can't wait v
no ver la hora

canaigre /-ˈneɪɡə/ /kəˈnaɪɡri/ n
canaigre canegra caña agria rubarbo silvestre
Rumex hymenosepalus

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
canal
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canapé n
canapé
elegant sofa
a bite-sized slice open-faced sandwich

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
infundio bulo filfa
false or misleading report or story

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
canario
bird from the Canary Islands
small yellow bird in general

canary grass n
alpiste
Phalaris canariensis

canasta /kəˈnæstə/ n
canasta
card game

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
cancelar
cancelar anular
invalidate, annul

cancel culture n
cultura de la cancelación
cultural phenomenon

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 /ˈkænsəɹəs/ adj
canceroso
relating to or affected with cancer

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ n
candela
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
candelabro
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
franco
straightforward, open and sincere

candid camera n
cámara oculta
a camera which is concealed or unobtrusive

candidacy /ˈkændɪdəsi/ n
candidatura
state or act of being a candidate

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
candidato candidata
person running in an election
candidato candidata participante
participant in an examination

candidature /ˈkændɪdətjʊɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkændɪdət͡ʃʊɚ/ n
candidatura
the condition of becoming a candidate

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
candidiasis sapito
fungal infection

candidly /ˈkændɪdli/ adv
cándidamente
in a candid manner

candied fruit n
fruta confitada
candied fruit, fruits

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /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 /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /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 dulce golosina 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

candyman n
confitero
male confectioner

cane /keɪn/ n
bastón bastón blanco
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people
caña
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo
plant itself

cane toad n
sapo de caña
Bufo marinus

canefield n
cañaveral
field where cane is grown

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ /ˈkænəd/ n
cánido
member of Canidae

canine /kəˈnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ /ˈkænaɪn/ adj
canino
pertaining to dogs
canino perruno
dog-like

canine tooth n
colmillo canino
tooth

caninus muscle n
músculo canino
muscle

canistel /ˈkænɪstəl/ n
canistel
tree
canistel mante
fruit

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 /ˈkænɪbəl/ 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/ /kəˈnəʊlɪ/ /k̬ɐˈnɔːlɪ̆/ 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

cannonade /ˈkæn.ənˌeɪd/ n
cañoneo
firing of artillery

cannonball /ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ n
bala de cañón
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

cannot /kænˈɒt/ /kə(n)ˈnɑt/ /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ /ˈkɛ(n.)nɑt/ v
no poder
cannot

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
cánula
medicine: tube inserted in the body

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
astuto
knowing, shrewd, astute
cauteloso
careful, prudent, cautious

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
canoa
small long and narrow boat

canoeing /kəˈnuɪŋ/ n
piragüismo
sport

canoeist n
piragüista
person who travels by canoe

canola /kəˈnoʊlə/ n
canola
cultivar of field mustard Brassica rapa

canola oil n
aceite de canola aceite de colza
vegetable oil

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
canon
group of literary works accepted as representative
canónigo
A clergy member serving a cathedral

canoness n
canonesa
woman who holds a canonry

canonical /kəˈnɑn.ɪ.kəl/ /kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
canónico
present in a canon, religious or otherwise
(religion) in conformity with canon law
in canonical form

canonically adv
canónicamente
in a canonical manner

canonization n
canonización
the final process or decree
the state of being canonized or sainted

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
canonizar
to declare as a saint

canonry n
canonjía
The office of a canon

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
alero
overhanging or projecting roof structure
campana
parachute cloth
capota parabrisas
transparent cockpit cover
copa
highest foliage and branches of a forest
palio dosel toldo
high 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/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
arisco cascarrabias enojadizo intratable mañoso
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ n
cantata
cantata

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] n
cantimplora
water bottle
cantina
small cafeteria or snack bar

canter /ˈkæntɚ/ n
medio galope
gait

canticle /ˈkæntɪkəl/ 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
heraldic bearing in the form of a visual pun

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 /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ n
lienzo tela
piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint
lona
type of coarse cloth

canvasback n
porrón coacoxtle
Aythya valisineria

canvass /ˈkænvəs/ n
encuesta solicitud
seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.

canvass /ˈkænvəs/ v
encuestar
to seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey
encuestar solicitar
to seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
cañón barranca
a valley cut in rock by a river

cap /kæp/ [kʰæp] n
detonante fulminante
small amount of explosive used as detonator
fulminante
gunpowder charge for a toy gun
gorra gorro cofia
head covering

capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkæɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] [ˌkæɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
capacidad
the power or ability to generate an outcome

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ 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

capelin n
capelán
small fish

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
cabriola
playful leap
alcaparra alcaparro
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa
alcaparro alcaparra
plant

caperberry n
alcaparrón caparrón
fruit

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
urogallo gallo silvestre
Tetrao urogallus

capillarity n
capilaridad
interaction between the surface of a solid and liquid

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
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/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
capital
of prime importance
involving punishment by death
excelente
excellent
mayúscula
uppercase

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] 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 flight n
fuga de capitales
rapid flow of money or assets out of a country

capital gain n
plusvalía
an amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner
an increase in the value of a capital asset

capital gains tax n
impuesto sobre las ganancias de capital
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital letter n
mayúscula letra mayúscula

capital punishment n
pena capital castigo capital
punishment by death

capital ship n
buque capital
warship

capitalisation n
capitalización
finance
mayusculación
act or process of capitalising

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
capitalismo
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ adj
capitalista
supporting or endorsing capitalism

capitalist roader /ˈkæpətl̩əst ˌɹoʊdɚ/ /ˈkæpɪt(ə)lɪst ˌɹəʊdə/ [-ɾl̩əst-] n
compañera de ruta capitalista compañero de ruta capitalista seguidor de la vía capitalista seguidora de la vía capitalista

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

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
capitular rendirse
surrender; end all resistance; to give up; to go along with or comply

capitulation n
capitulación
surrender to an enemy

capoeira /kæpəʊˈeəɹə/ /kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑpˈwɛɹə/ n
capoeira
the martial art developed in Brazil

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
capón
cockerel grown for food

caponata n
caponata
Sicilian dish

caponier /ˌkæp.əˈnɪə/ /ˌkæp.əˈnɪɚ/ n
caponera
fortification structure

capotasto n
ceja cejilla
device placed across the strings

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
capuchino
Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added
cup of this beverage

caprice /kəˈpɹiːs/ n
capricho
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/ adj
caprichoso antojadizo
impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪsən/ /kæpˈseɪəsən/ n
capsaicina
chemical compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
pimiento
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)

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 /ˈkæp.stən/ n
cabrestante
cylindrical machine

capsular adj
capsular
of or resembling a capsule

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ /ˈkæpʃuːl/ n
cápsula
botany: seed-case
part of spacecraft containing crew's living space
physiology: membranous envelope
winemaking: the covering over the cork at the top of the wine bottle
cápsula kapsula
small container containing a dose of medicine

capsule hotel n
hotel cápsula
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] n
capitán
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
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/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] v
capitanear
to act as a captain
capitanear pilotar
to exercise command

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ n
leyenda título
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon
prefacio
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document
subtítulo subtítulos descriptivos subtítulos para sordos
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ v
intitular
to add captions to a text or illustration
subtitular
to add captions to a film or broadcast

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
capcioso
that captures misleadingly
criticón pejiguero
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections

captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ /ˈkæptəˌvət/ /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ /ˈkæptɪvət/ v
cautivar
to attract and hold (someone’s) attention and interest

captivating /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkæptɪvæɪtɪŋ/ [ˈkæptɪveɪɾɪŋ] [ˈkæptɪvæɪɾɪŋ] adj
cautivador arrebatador embelesador hechicero hechizante
beautiful

captivatingly adv
arrebatadoramente
in a captivating manner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
cautivo
held prisoner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
cautivo prisionero
a person who has been captured
preso
a person held prisoner

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
cautiverio cautividad
state of being captive

captor /ˈkæptɚ/ n
captor
one who has captured something or someone
secuestrador
one who is holding a captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ n
captura
act of capturing

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkæp.ʃə/ /ˈkæp.ʃɚ/ 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/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
capibara carpincho chigüire chigüiro ronsoco poncho
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰäɾ] n
coche automóvil carro auto máquina mueble
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver

car bomb n
coche bomba auto bomba
automobile made into a bomb

car door n
portezuela
door designed for use on a car

car guard n
franelero trapiche wachiman
person who watches over cars

car key n
llave de coche
a key used to unlock or start 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

carabineer n
carabinero
cavalry soldier

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ /ˌkæ.ɹəˈbiː.nə/ n
mosquetón
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkeɚ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkæl/ /ˈkæɹ.əˌkæl/ /ˈkɛɚ.əˌkæl/ n
caracal
Caracal caracal

caracara /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkɑ.ɹə/ n
caracará carancho
bird of prey

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
jarra garrafa
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ n
caramelo
a piece of candy
caramelo dulce de leche natillas
confection

caramelize /ˈkar(ə)məlʌɪz/ v
caramelizar acaramelar
brown sugar

carapace /ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
caparazón carapacho
hard protective covering

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
quilate
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravan /kaɾəˈvan/ /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
caravana cáfila
convoy or procession

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ n
caravasar caravansaray
roadside inn usually having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ n
carabela
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ n
alcaravea alcarahueya
plant
alcaravea carvis
seed/fruit

carbene /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ 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 /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ 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 /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ n
carbono
chemical element
ecology: carbon dioxide
carbón carbono
fossil fuel made of impure carbon
copia con papel carbón
informal: carbon copy
papel carbón
informal: a sheet of carbon paper

carbon black n
negro de carbón
fine black powder of amorphous carbon

carbon chloride n
cloruro de carbono
carbon tetrachloride

carbon copy n
copia copia en papel carbón
a copy
duplicado
duplicate

carbon cycle n
ciclo del carbono
cycle of carbon

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ 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 fiber n
fibra de carbono
filament
fibra de carbono polímero reforzado con fibra de carbono
composite material

carbon market n
mercado del carbono
market in which carbon emissions trading takes place

carbon monoxide n
monóxido de carbono
chemical of the formula CO

carbon neutral adj
carbono neutro neutro em carbono neutro en carbono
having an overall zero carbon footprint after carbon emissions trading has been taken into account

carbon neutrality n
neutralidad de carbono

carbon offset n
compensación de carbono
reduction in carbon dioxide emission

carbon paper n
papel carbón
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon sequestration n
secuestro de carbono

carbon star n
estrella de carbono
a type of star

carbon steel n
acero al carbón
alloy of iron and carbon

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 /-ˈnɑː-/ /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 /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksaɪl/ /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl/ 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 /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ n
carbunclo carbúnculo
precious stone

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ n
carburador
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
cadáver
body of a dead animal
carcasa
nautical

carceral /ˈkɑɹsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑɹsɹl̩/ /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑːsɹl̩/ adj
carcelario
of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnəd͡ʒən/ n
carcinógeno
substance or agent that can cause cancer

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
cancerígeno
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] n
carcinoma
invasive malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue

carcinomatosis n
carcinomatosis

carcinomatous adj
carcinomatoso

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] 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/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ n
cardamomo
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
cartón cartulina
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ n
caja de cartón
container

cardiac /ˈkɑɹdiˌæk/ /ˈkɑːdɪæk/ adj
cardiaco
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

cardiac output n
gasto cardíaco
volume of blood pumped from a ventricle of the heart per unit time

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
cárdigan chaqueta de punto rebeca
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ adj
cardinal cardenal
describing a number that indicates quantity
of fundamental importance

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ n
cardenal
official of the Catholic Church
any bird in family Cardinalidae
bird of the genus Cardinalis
número cardinal
number indicating quantity

cardinal flower n
cardenala encarnada
Lobelia cardinalis

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

cardiogenic adj
cardiogénico
originating in the heart
resulting from a disorder of the heart

cardiological adj
cardiológico
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
cardiólogo cardióloga
physician

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ n
cardiología
study of the structure of the heart

cardiopathy n
cardiopatía
disorder 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

cardiorespiratory adj
cardiorespiratorio
pertaining to the heart and breathing

cardiovascular /ˌkɑː(ɹ)di.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
cardiovascular
relating to the circulatory system

cardioversion n
cardioversión
treatment of cardiac arrhythmia

carditis n
carditis
inflammation of the muscles of the heart

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ n
cardo cardo borriquero cardo comestible cardo de comer cardo lechero
perennial plant

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ n
tahúr
professional cheater at card games

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] n
cuidado atención esmero
close attention, concern or responsibility

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
cuidar
to look after
gustar
to want, politely
importar interesar
to be concerned about

care of preposition
a la atención de
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
carenar querenar
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
carrera
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan
one's calling in life; a person's occupation

career change n
cambio de carrera
career changer — translation entry

career changer n
neófito
career changer - translation entry

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ adj
despreocupado
worry free, light hearted, etc.

carefreeness n
despreocupación
the state of being lighthearted; joyous

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
cauto cuidadoso tener cuidado
cautious
cuidadoso minucioso concienzudo
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ adv
cuidadosamente a conciencia con esmero minuciosamente
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
descuidado negligente irresponsable dejado
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessness /ˈkɛələsnəs/ /ˈkɛɹləsnəs/ n
descuido dejadez negligencia imprudencia
lack of care

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛɹɚ/ 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.ət/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪt/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪt/ n
signo de intercalación
symbol

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
cuidador
one who takes care of a person
portero conserje
one who takes care of a place or thing

carfentanil /kɑɹˈfɛn.təˌnɪl/ /kɑːˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ n
carfentanil

carfree adj
sen coches

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
carga
freight carried by a ship

cargo bike n
bicicleta de reparto
bicycle designed for carrying large or heavy loads

cargo ship n
buque de carga
ship that carries cargo

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ n
caribú reno
North American reindeer

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ adj
caricatura
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect
grotesque misrepresentation

caricature /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /kəˈɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɛɹɪkət͡ʃʊɚ/ 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

carillon /kəˈrɪljən/ /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
carillón carrillón
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries

carillonist n
carrillonero
one who plays the carillon

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
cariñoso
kind, sensitive, empathetic

caritive case n
caso caritivo
case used to express the lack of something

carmeltazite n
carmeltazita
mineral

carmine adj
carmín
of the purplish red colour shade carmine

carmine n
carmín
purplish-red colour
purplish-red pigment

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
carnicería
what remains after a massacre
matanza carnicería masacre carnaje degollina escabechina
death and destruction

carnal /ˈkɑɹnəl/ adj
carnal concupiscente libidinoso sexual
relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites
carnal corporal
of or relating to the body or flesh
mortal terrenal
worldly or earthly; temporal

carnal knowledge n
ayuntamiento carnal trato carnal
archaic term for sexual intercourse

carnassial /kəˈnɑːsɪəl/ n
carnicera muela
flesh shearing tooth of a carnivore

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
clavel
plant
clavel carnalización
flower

carnauba n
carnaúba
palm
cera de carnaúba
wax

carnauba wax n
cera de carnauba
yellow-brown wax

carnelian /kɑɹˈnil.jən/ n
cornalina
reddish brown chalcedony

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] n
carnaval
festive occasion marked by parades
carnestolendas carnaval
festival held just before the beginning of Lent

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ n
carnívoro
meat-eating animal

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ adj
carnívoro
predatory or flesh-eating

carnotite n
carnotita
mineral

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ n
carnyx
bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts as a type of battle trumpet

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ n
algarroba
fruit
algarrobo
tree
harina de algarrobo
chocolate-like confection

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ n
carol
song of joy
villancico
religious or secular song sung at Christmastime

carom /ˈkæɹəm/ 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 /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ adj
carotídeo carótida
relating to the carotid

carotid /kəˈɹɑt.ɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
carótida
major artery in the head and neck

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
carpa
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carpal /ˈkɑɹ.pəl/ /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/ /ˌkɑɹ.pi ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ /ˌkɑː.piː ˈdaɪ.ɛm/ proverb
carpe diem disfruta el momento
seize the day

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
carpelo
structural unit of a pistil

carpellate adj
carpelar

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
carpintero carpintera ebanista
one who practices carpentry

carpenter bee n
abeja carpintera
Xylocopinae

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
to lay carpet
alfombrar cubrir
to cover like a carpet

carpet bombing n
bombardeo en alfombra
a bombing of this kind

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 /ˌkæɹəˈɡiːnən/ /ˌkɛɹəˈɡinən/ n
carragenina
Food additive made from extract of red seaweed

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
carruaje coche
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power

carriage return n
retorno de carro
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line

carriageway n
calzada
part of a road that carries traffic

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ /ˈkɛ-/ n
compañía de transportes empresa de transportes
company in the business of shipping freight
portador portadora
person or organism that has inherited a trait or disease but displays no symptoms
transportista portador
person or object that carries someone or something else

carrier pigeon n
paloma mensajera
carrier pigeon

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ n
onda portadora
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ n
carroña
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
corneja negra corneja
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
zanahoria
Daucus carota ssp. sativus
motivational tool

carrot cake n
pastel de zanahoria
sweet cake

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
llevar a cabo
to adopt; take over or stand in
llevar cargar
to transport by lifting
tener vender
to stock or supply

carry coals to Newcastle v
llevar leña al monte llevar hierro a Vizcaya
do something unneeded or redundant

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
continuar
to continue, maintain or pursue an activity or enterprise (transitive)

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
number of people or things that a vehicle can carry
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

carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ n
carretero
person who transports a load on an animal-drawn cart

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ n
cartílago ternilla
elastic tissue

cartilaginous /ˌkɑɹ.təˈlæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ˌkɑː.tɪˈlad͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ 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/ /ˈkɑːtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ [ˈkʰɑɹʔn̩] n
caja
box-like container
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
boceto
artist's preliminary sketch
caricatura
satire of public figures
diagrama
diagram in a scientific concept
dibujos animados caricaturas dibujitos monos animados
animated cartoon
tira cómica viñeta
humorous drawing or strip

cartoonist n
caricaturista historietista dibujante
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
cartucho
hieroglyphs

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
cartucho cartuchera
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
rueda del carro
wheel of a cart
voltereta lateral
gymnastic maneuver

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
cortar
to cut
esculpir tallar
to shape to sculptural effect
trinchar
to cut meat

carved /kɑɹvd/ /kɑːvd/ adj
esculpido tallado
of an object, made by carving

carver /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ /ˈkɑːvə/ n
tallador
one who carves

carving /ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ n
tallado escultura
the object produced

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ n
cariátide
a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element

caryopsis n
cariópside cariopse
type of fruit

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
cascada
waterfall

case /keɪs/ n
caso
actual event, situation, or fact
academia: instance or event as a topic of study
medicine: instance of a specific condition or set of symptoms
piece of work
causa argumento pleito
law: lawsuit
caja
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
(printing, historical) a shallow tray divided into compartments or "boxes" for holding type
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type
caja carcasa
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
caja maleta
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
maleta valija
suitcase
vitrina
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic

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 crop n
agricultura de mercado
crop grown for sale

cash desk n
caja
place with a cash register

cash flow n
flujo de caja
stream of funds

cash grab n
tragamonedas tragaperras
a product designed primarily or solely with the intent of generating profits

cash on the barrelhead n
a tocateja

cash register n
caja caja registradora
machine

cashbox n
alcancía
a box for holding cash

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ n
anacardo cajuil cajú cayú marañón merey
tree

cashew nut n
anacardo castaña de cajú almendra de cayú cajuil caujil marañón
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ n
cajero
one who works at a till or receives payments
person in charge of the cash of a business or bank

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ v
destituir
to dismiss from service

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ n
cachemira
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ 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/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ n
cofrecito joyero
little box e.g. for jewelry
urna
urn

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.əˌɹoʊl/ n
cacerola
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /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 /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
egagrópila
animal and insect remains regurgitated by a bird
lanzamiento
act of throwing
molde
mould used to make cast objects
reparto elenco
group of actors performing together
yeso escayola
medicine: supportive and immobilising device

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
castear
computing: to change the type of a variable
lanzar facer
to perform, bring forth a magical spell or enchantment
moldear
to make by pouring into a mould
sondar sondear
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water

cast aspersions v
calumniar proferir improperios
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 net n
atarraya esparavel
a net thrown and then pulled back for hunting fish

cast off v
descartar eliminar rechazar
discard or reject
soltar las amarras desamarrar levantar
to let go

cast out nines v
prueba del nueve
verification of an arithmetic operation

cast pearls before swine v
no se hizo la miel para la boca del asno dar margaritas a los cerdos Dios da pan a quien no tiene dientes echar margaritas a los cerdos echar perlas a los cerdos

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 /ˈblæstəweɪ/ /ˈblɑːstəweɪ/ /ˈkæs.tə.weɪ/ n
apestada apestado marginada marginado
someone cast out of a group or society
náufrago
nautical: shipwrecked sailor

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casta
hereditary social class

castellan /ˈkæstələn/ /ˈkæstɪlən/ n
castellano
governor or caretaker of a castle or keep

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ n
rueda ruedecita ruedita
wheeled assembly

castigate /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
castigar reprender
to punish or reprimand someone severely
censurar criticar duramente criticar severamente
to criticize something severely

casting /ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/ n
casting audición
selection of performers
fundición fundería
manufacturing process using a mold

casting vote n
voto de calidad
vote to break a tie

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
castillo castro
fortified building

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
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 /ˈkæsəlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːsəlɪŋ/ n
enroque
move in chess

castor bean n
semilla de ricino
seed of the castor oil plant

castor oil /ˈkæ.stɚ ˌɔɪl/ /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/ n
aceite de ricino

castor oil plant n
ricino
Ricinus communis

castoreum n
castóreo
castor sac exudate

castrametation n
castrametación
planning and construction of a military camp

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ 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

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
castrado
male who has been castrated

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ adj
casual accidental ocasional
happening by chance
deportivo
designed for informal or everyday use
indiferente
careless
informal desenfadado
informal, relaxed
ocasional
coming without regularity; occasional or incidental
employed irregularly

casual sex n
sexo casual
sexual activity that is undertaken without commitment

casualisation n
precarización
the increase of precarious work in the labour market

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ n
accidente calamidad desastre
an accident, a disaster
urgencias
víctima baja
person

casuistic /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ /ˌkæʒuˈɪstɪk/ adj
casuístico
relating to casuistry

casuistry /ˈkæzjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒjuːɪstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːəstɹi/ /ˈkæʒuːɪstɹi/ n
casuística
process

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] n
felino felina gato
member of the family Felidae
gato gata
domestic species
tipo tío
guy, fellow

cat and mouse n
juego del gato y el ratón
two keeping check on one another

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 tree n
arból de gato
structure for a cat to play on

cat's claw n
uña de gato
Carpobrotus edulis
Uncaria tomentosa

cat's tongue n
lengua de gato
biscuit or chocolate confectionery

cat-o'-nine-tails n
gato de nueve colas
nine-corded whip

catabolism /kəˈtæbəlɪzm/ n
catabolismo
destructive metabolism

catachresis /ˌkæt.əˈkɹiː.sɪs/ 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 /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ 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.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ n
calendario universitario
book printed periodically by a college, university, or other institution
catálogo
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
catálogo registro
a complete list of items

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ 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
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process
catalizador agitador demiurgo enzima fermento levadura
something that encourages progress or change

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 /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/ /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ n
catamarán
twin-hulled boat

catamite /ˈkætəmaɪt/ n
catamito
catamite

catapeltic /ˌkætəˈpɛltɪk/ adj
catapeltico
pertaining to a catapult or catapults

cataphora /kætəˈfɔɹə/ /kəˈtæfəɹə/ n
catáfora
referring to a noun that appears later

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] n
catafracto
soldier covered with a cataphract

cataplexy /ˈkætəplɛksi/ n
cataplexia
abrupt loss of muscle tone

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
catapulta
device for launching large objects

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ v
catapultar
to fire a missile from a catapult
to fire or launch as if from catapult
ser catapultado
to be fired from or as if from a catapult

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
catastrófico desastroso
disastrous; ruinous

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ n
catatonia
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ /kæ.təˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
catatónico
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ n
abucheo rechifla
shout or whistle expressing dislike
piropo
shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature

catcall /ˈkætkɔl/ v
abuchear rechiflar
make such an exclamation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ n
captura
that which is captured or caught
the game of catching a ball
cuestión pega traba trampa truco
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
agarrar coger pillar
to contract a disease or illness
atajar cazar
to intercept an object in the air etc.
atrapar
atrapar capturar pillar agarrar
to capture or snare
capturar
to handle a computer error, especially an exception
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 of the day n
partidazo
a person who is a popular or desirable choice to be a partner in a prospective marital or romantic relationship

catch on v
calar cuajar pegar prosperar
to become popular

catch one's breath v
tomar un respiro
to take a break, or rest while doing a strenuous activity

catch someone's drift v
quedarse con la copla

catch up v
alcanzar
to reach something that had been ahead
enredar
to entangle
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

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ n
colector
that which catches
receptor
baseball player who receives pitches

catchphrase n
latiguillo
a repeated expression

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ 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 /katəˈkɒləmiːn/ /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
categórico tajante
absolute; having no exception

categorically /kæt.əˈɡɒ.ɹɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
categóricamente tajantemente 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/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ n
categoría
collection in math
group

category theory n
teoría de categorías
branch of mathematics

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /kəˈtɛnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
catenaria
power lines above tracks
curve of a flexible chain

catenative /ˈkæ.tə.neɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkæ.tə.nə.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 /ˈkeɪtə/ /ˈkeɪtɚ/ v
atender
proveer comida para
to provide food for a special occasion as a professional service

cater-corner /ˈkatəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkeɪtəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkætəˌkɔɹnɚ/ adv
en contraesquina
diagonally across

catering /ˈkeɪ.tə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪ.tɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ [ˈkeɪ.ɾɚ.ɪŋ] n
banquete catering cáterin servicio de banquete
the business of providing food and related services

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ n
oruga cuncuna
larva of a butterfly
oruga tractor de oruga
vehicle with a caterpillar track

caterpillar track n
oruga
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt

catfight n
pelea de gatas
fight between women

catfish n
siluro bagre barbo pez gato
type of fish

catgirl n
chica gata
female character with feline characteristics

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ n
catarsis
in drama, a release of emotional tension
any release of emotional tension

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
catedral
principal church of a bishop's diocese
big church building

cathedral church n
iglesia catedral

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ n
catéter
small tube inserted into a body cavity

catheterize /ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/ v
sondar
to introduce a catheter

cathetus /kəˈθɪ.təs/ /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
cateto
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
cátodo
electrode through which current flows outward

cathode ray tube n
tubo de rayos catódicos
vacuum tube that displays images

cathodic adj
catódico
physics

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ n
catolicós
high-ranking bishop or patriarch

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
catión

catkin n
amento
botany: a type of inflorescence

catlike adj
gatuno
resembling a cat

catnap n
siestecita sueñecito
a brief, light sleep

catnip /ˈkætnɪp/ n
albahaca de gatos gatera menta de gato nébeda gataria menta gatuna
specific species which causes intoxication among cats
menta de gato nébeda hierba gatera
plant of the genus Nepeta

catoblepas /-bliː-/ /-blɛ-/ /-pæs/ /-tə-/ /kæ-/ /kəˈtɒblɪpəs/ /ˈkætoʊblɪpəs/ /ˌkætoʊˈbliːpəs/ /ˌkætoʊˈblɛpəs/ 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 /ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ/ /ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ/ n
ganado
certain other livestock
domesticated bovine animals
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny
ganado bovino

cattle egret n
garcilla bueyera
cattle egret

cattle grid n
mataburros
grid of parallel metal bars

cattleman n
ganadero
man who raises or tends cattle

catty /ˈkæti/ [ˈkʰæɾi] adj
malicioso
spiteful

catwalk n
pasarela
narrow elevated stage on which models parade

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɒ(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 /kaʊˈdiː(j)oʊ/ /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 /kɔːl/ n
redaño
the thin membrane which covers the lower intestines

caul fat n
mesenterio
membrane

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ n
caldera cacerola
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
coliflor
edible head of a cauliflower plant
vegetable
pella

cauline adj
caulinar
growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /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 /ˈkɑ.zəl/ /ˈkɔ.zəl/ /ˈkɔː.zəl/ [kʰɒː.z̥əl] [ˈkʰoː.z̥əl] adj
causal
of, relating to or being a cause of something

causalism n
causalismo
social system

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] n
causalidad
agency of cause

causation /kɑˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /kɔˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [kʰoːˈz̥eɪ.ʃən] [kʰɒːˈz̥eɪ.ʃən] n
causación
act of causing

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] adj
causativo
acting as a cause

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] n
causa
source or reason of an event or action
goal, aim, principle

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
causar
to set off an event or action
to produce as a result

cause a stir v
causar revuelo dar la campanada
cause controversy

cause célèbre /-ˈlɛbɹeɪ/ /-ˈlɛbɹə/ /koʊz seɪ.lɛbɹ(ə)/ /kɔz səˈlɛb/ /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 /ˈkɒstɪk/ /ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj
cáustico
capable of destroying organic tissue

caustic potash n
potasa cáustica

caustic soda n
soda cáustica
sodium hydroxide

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ n
causticidad
the quality of being caustic

cauterization /ˌkɔːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
cauterización
act of searing some morbid part

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
cauterizar
burn tissue

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
advertencia
precept or warning against evil or danger
cuidado precaución cautela
careful attention, prudence
fianza
security; guaranty; bail

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
advertir
to warn

cautionary /ˈkoː.ʃə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈkoː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˈkɑ.ʃəˌnɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɔʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkɔːʃənəɹi/ /ˈkɔːʃənɹi/ adj
precautorio
serving to caution or 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/ /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/ n
cabalgada cabalgata
procession of riders, vehicles, ships, etc.

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪɚ/ 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 gruta
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 /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ n
pintura rupestre
paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; an individual painting of this type
activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times

cave pearl n
perla de caverna
speleothem

caveat /-æt/ /ˈkeɪ-/ /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
condición
qualification or exemption
notificación
notice requesting a postponement of a court proceedings
reserva advertencia aviso
warning

caveman n
cavernícola hombre de las cavernas troglodita cavernario hombre prehistórico
early humans or related species
hombre de las cavernas
a brutish or savage person

caveola n
caveola
small invagination of the plasma membrane

cavern /ˈkav.n̩/ /ˈkav.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/ /ˈkæv.ɹən/ n
caverna
large cave
underground chamber

cavernitis n
cavernitis

cavernoma n
cavernoma

cavernous /ˈkav.ən.əs/ /ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ adj
cavernoso
resembling a cavern

cavesson /ˈkæv.ə.sən/ /ˈkæv.ɪ.sən/ n
cabezón
part of a horse's bridle

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ n
caviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

cavitary adj
cavitario
of or pertaining to a body cavity

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] 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 crascitar crocitar croscitar gaznar
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cayenne pepper n
pimienta de Cayena
hot chilli pepper
spice

cease /siːs/ v
dejar
transitive
terminar cesar parar
intransitive

cease and desist v
cese y renuncie
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
tregua armisticio alto el fuego
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 /ˈsiː/ n
ce
name of the letter C, c

cefotaxime /sɛf.əˈtæk.siːm/ n
cefatoxime cefotaxima

ceftriaxone /ˌsɛftraɪˈæksoʊn/ n
ceftriaxona

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
techo
altitude
smallest integer
upper limit of an object or action
techo cielorraso cielo raso plafón
upper limit of room

ceiling fan n
abano ventilador de techo
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədɒn/ /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
celadón
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celebrant /ˈsɛlɪbɹənt/ n
celebrante
person who conducts formal ceremonies
person who is celebrating something
person who officiates at a religious ceremony

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /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 /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
celebración
social gathering for entertainment and fun
formal performance of a solemn rite

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
celebridad
fame
celebridad celebrity
famous person

celeriac /səˈlɛəɹiæk/ /səˈlɪəɹiæk/ n
apio nabo
form of celery

celerity /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/ n
celeridad
speed

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ n
apio
herb
the stalks of this herb

celery salt n
sal de apio
spice

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
celesta
musical instrument

celestial /səˈlɛs.ti.əl/ /səˈlɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
celeste celestial
relating to sky
celestial celeste
relating to heaven (religious)

celestial body n
cuerpo celeste astro
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial mechanics n
mecánica celeste
dynamics of celestial bodies

celestial sphere n
esfera celeste
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celestially adv
celestialmente
in a celestial manner

celestine n
celestina celestita
mineral

celiac /ˈsiːli.æk/ adj
celíaco
of or pertaining to the abdominal cavity

celiac /ˈsiːli.æk/ n
celiaco celíaco
someone who has celiac disease

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
celibato
state of being unmarried
abstaining from sexual relations

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
célibe
unmarried

cell /sɛl/ n
celda bartolina calabozo estancia
room in a prison for containing inmates
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
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 wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ n
pared celular
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
bodega cava
wine collection
cola sótano
slang: last place in competition
sótano
underground space

cellar door n
puerta del sótano
door leading to a cellar

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ n
violonchelista violoncelista chelista
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ 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 /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ 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 /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ n
celulosa
the polysaccharide cellulose

celtuce /ˈsɛlt.əs/ n
lechuga china
type of lettuce

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ n
cemento
a powdered substance
pegamento
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties
pegamento cemento
the paste-like substance

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ v
cementar

cement mixer n
hormigonera betonera mezcladora
device to make concrete

cement works n
fábrica de cemento
Factory for cement manufacture

cendrée n
cenizo
grey colour (noun)

cenobite /ˈsiː.nəˌbaɪt/ /ˈsɛn.əˌbaɪt/ n
cenobita
monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ 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 /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ n
censor
Ancient Roman magistrate
censor censora censurador censuradora
one who condemns or censors
censor censora censuradora censurador
official responsible for removal of objectionable material or sensitive content

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ v
censurar
to review for, and if necessary to remove or suppress, objectionable content

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ 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 /ˈsen.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(j)ʊə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃɚ/ /ˈsɛns.jʊə/ 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 centésimo
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
centauro
mythical half-man, half-horse

centaury /ˈsɛntɔɹi/ /ˈsɛntɔːɹɪ/ /ˈsɛntəɹɪ/ n
centaura
Centaurium

centenarian /ˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ /ˌsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ /ˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ adj
centenario
100 years old or more
of or relating to centenarians

centenarian /ˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ /ˌsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ /ˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ n
centenario
a 100-year-old person

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
centenario
of or related to a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
centenario
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
central
in ice hockey
centro
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
place where a function or activity occurs
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
pivote pívot
in basketball

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
centrar
cause to occupy the center
concentrarse
concentrate on
mediar promediar
cause something to have a value midway between extremes

centering n
cimbra
type of formwork

centigram /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/ n
centigramo
a metric measurement of 1/100 of a gram

centilitre n
centilitro
1/100 of a litre

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centímetro
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.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 /senˈtɹæl.ə.ti/ /sɛnˈtɹæl.ə.ti/ /sɛnˈtɹæl.ɪ.ti/ [senˈtɹæl.ə.ɾi] [sɛnˈtɹæl.ə.ɾi] n
centralidad
the state of being central

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
centralización
the act or process of centralizing

centralize v
centralizar
to move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
to move power to a single, central authority

centrally /ˈsɛnt.ɹə.li/ adv
centralmente
in a central manner or situation

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 /sɛnˈtɹɪpətl̩/ /ˌsɛntɹɪˈpiːtl̩/ 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 /ˈsen.tɹɪst/ /ˈsɛn.tɹɪst/ adj
centrista
of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism

centrist /ˈsen.tɹɪst/ /ˈsɛn.tɹɪst/ n
centrista
a person who advocates centrism

centroid n
centroide
mean position of points in a geometrical figure

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
centrómero
region of a eukaryotic chromosome

centrosome n
centrosoma
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules

centurion /-ɔːɹ.i.ən/ /-ɚ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʃʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
centurión
commander of a century of soldiers

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ n
centuria
Roman army type unit
siglo centuria
100 years

century egg n
huevo centenario
Chinese delicacy

century plant n
maguey
Agave americana

cephalea n
cefalea
headache

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ /ˈsɛfəlɪk/ adj
cefálico
of or referring to the head

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ n
cefalópodo
mollusc

cephalosporin /kɛfələʊˈspɔəɹɪn/ n
cefalosporina
antibiotic derived from Acremonium fungi

cepstral adj
cepstral
of or relating to cepstra

cepstrum /ˈkɛpstɹəm/ /ˈkɛpstɹʌm/ /ˈsɛpstɹəm/ /ˈsɛpstɹʌm/ 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
ceramic objects as a group
the art or science of making ceramic objects

ceramide /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmaɪd/ /ˈsɪɹ.əˌmaɪd/ n
ceramida
lipid

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ n
cereal
type of grass
cereales
grains of such a grass

cerebellar /ˌsɛ.ɹəˈbɛl.ə/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.ɚ/ adj
cerebeloso
of or pertaining to the cerebellum

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ n
cerebelo
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /səˈɹi.bɹəl/ /səˈɹiː.bɹl̩/ /səˈɹiː.bɹəl/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹl̩/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəl/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəl/ 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 /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ n
telencéfalo
principal part of the brain

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ adj
ceremonial
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ n
ceremonia
ritual with religious significance
official gathering to celebrate
formal socially-established behaviour

cerise /səˈɹiːs/ /səˈɹiːz/ adj
cereza
colour

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cerio
chemical element

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ adj
cierto
sure, positive, not doubting
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ determiner
cierto cierta
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
ciertamente
with certainty
ciertamente sin duda a todas luces
without doubt, surely
por supuesto
emphatic affirmative answer

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
certeza certidumbre
state of being certain

certifiable adj
certificable
that can or must be certified

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ n
certificado
document containing a certified statement

certificate of authenticity n
certificado de autenticidad

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ [ˌsɝɾɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] n
certificación
act of certifying

certify /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ /ˈsɜː.tɪ.fɑɪ/ /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ [ˈsɜː.ɾɪ.faɪ] [ˈsɝ.ɾɪ.faɪ] v
certificar
to attest as to

certitude /ˈsɜːtɪtjuːd/ /ˈsɝtət(j)ud/ n
certidumbre
sureness, certainty

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
cerúleo
sky blue

cerussite n
cerusita
mineral

cervical /sɜːˈvaɪ.kl̩/ /ˈsɜː.vɪk.l̩/ /ˈsɝ.vɪk.l̩/ 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

cervicovaginal adj
cervicovaginal
pertaining to the cervix and vagina

cervid n
cérvido

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
cérvix cuello uterino
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 /sɛˈtɪɹ.ɪˌzin/ n
cetirizina
metabolite of hydroxyzine

cetology n
cetología
study of cetaceans

ceviche /səˈviːt͡ʃeɪ/ n
cebiche
raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
cf. cfr.
compare

cha-cha n
chachachá
ballroom dance
music

chabournéite n
Chabournéita
a mineral

chador n
chador
a loose robe worn by Muslim women

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ n
calor friccional
heat excited by friction
cocedura escocimiento irritación rozadura
injury or wear caused by friction
solivianto
vexation; irritation of mind; rage

chafe /t͡ʃeɪf/ v
desgastarse
to be worn by rubbing
enrabietar escocer irritar soliviantar
to excite passion or anger in
erosionar
to rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction
irritarse
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated

chaff /t͡ʃæf/ /t͡ʃɑːf/ n
bagazo barcia paja
inedible parts of grain plant
paja
excess or unwanted material
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 fasten with a chain
to link together

chain complex n
complejo de cadenas
sequence of Abelian groups...

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 custody n
cadena de custodia
the documentation showing the full process of acquisition, transfer, handling and disposition of physical or electronic materials

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

chain stay n
tirante inferior vaina inferior
horizontal frame tubes

chain-smoke v
fumar compulsivamente
to smoke cigarettes frequently

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 /ˈt͡ʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
plato
large forward ring on a bicycle

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
motosierra motoserrucho sierra de cadena sierra eléctrica
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
eminencia
distinguished professorship
silla asiento
furniture

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
presidir dirigir
to act as chairperson

chairlift n
telesilla
moving series of open seats

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
presidente
head of a corporate or governmental board
presidente secretario general
person presiding over a meeting

chairperson n
presidente presidenta
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chairwoman n
presidenta
female chairperson

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
tumbona chaise longue cheslón
reclining chair with a long seat

chakra /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈtʃʌ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑː.kɹə/ /ˈt͡ʃʌ.kɹə/ 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 /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/ [kæwˈkæn.θɒ͡ɪʔ] [kʰæɫ(l)ˈkʰæn.θʌɪt̚] [kʰæɫˈkʰɛ͡ən.θʌɪt̚] [~ˈkʰe͡ən~] [~θɒ͡ɪt̚] n
calcantita
mineral

chalcedony /kælˈsɛd.ə.ni/ /ˈkæl.səˌdoʊ.ni/ n
calcedonia
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcocite /ˈkæl.kəˌsaɪt/ n
calcosina
cuprous sulfide

chalcopyrite /ˌkæl.kəˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ n
calcopirita
mineral

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
chalé
type of wooden house

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ n
cáliz
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
creta tiza
a soft, white, powdery limestone
magnesio
… prevent from falling when climbing
tiza gis clarión pizarrín
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard

chalk and cheese n
como agua y aceite día y noche parecerse como un huevo a una castaña
things that are very different

chalk bag n
magnesera
pouch for climbing

chalk up to v
atribuir
idiomatic: to attribute something to something

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
pizarra pizarrón tablero
slate board for writing on with chalk

challah /ˈhɑːlə/ /ˈhʌlə/ n
jalá
traditional braided bread

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
desafío reto
difficult task
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not
disputa
(sports) an attempt to take possession
impedimento incompatibilidad
judge's interest in the result of the case for which they should not be allowed to sit
impugnación reclamación recurso
the act of appealing a ruling or decision
recusación
the act of seeking to remove a judge

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ v
desafiar retar
to dare someone
to invite someone to take part in a competition
disputar
to dispute something
recusar impugnar
to make a formal objection to a juror

challenger n
desafiador retante
one who challenges

challenging /ˈt͡ʃælənd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃælɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
desafiante desafiador
difficult; hard to do

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ 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 /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbəlɪn/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚlɪn/ n
chambelán

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ n
camaleón
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chameleonic adj
camaleónico
readily changing color or other attributes

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
chaflán ochava
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈt͡ʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
achaflanar
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
gamuza
cloth
colour
gamuza rebeco sarrio
goat-like antelope

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
champán champaña
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne

champagne bucket n
champañero
bowl or bucket

champagne socialist n
izquierda caviar pijoprogre progre-caviar red set whisquierda zurdo con OSDE
false socialist

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ n
champiñón champiñón común
Agaricus bisporus

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ n
abanderado adalid defensor paladín quijote valedor
defender of a cause
campeón campeona
someone who has been winner in a contest

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
abogar por defender
to advocate

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
campeonato
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] n
albur
lot or fate
oportunidad posibilidad chance
an opportunity or possibility
probabilidad
probability of something happening
suerte casualidad azar
random occurrence

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ n
presbiterio
space around the altar in a church

chancellery /ˈtʃɑːnt.səl.ɹi/ /ˈt͡ʃænt.slə.ɹi/ n
cancillería

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ 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
head of a university

chancre /ˈʃæŋ.kɚ/ n
chancro
lesion

chancy adj
aleatorio
subject to chance
arriesgado incierto
uncertain

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ n
araña de luces lámpara de araña araña
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
cambio devueltas vuelta vueltas vuelto
balance returned after a purchase
cambio feria vuelto suelto calderilla chatarra
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
cambio modificación mutación evolución
the process of becoming different
cambio reemplazo
a replacement

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
cambiar demudar
to become something different
cambiar modificar demudar mudar
to make something into something else
cambiar modificar mutar
cambiar reemplazar recambiar
to replace
cambiarse cambiar
to replace one's own clothing
hacer transbordo
to transfer to another vehicle

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 cambiar de parecer mudar de idea mudar de opinión mudar de parecer
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

changeling /ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒlɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒlɪŋ/ n
niño cambiado
infant of a magical creature secretly exchanged for a human infant

changing room n
probador
room in shop
vestuario
room in gym, sports center, etc.

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
cambiador
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ 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 /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
canalizar dirigir encauzar
direct the flow

chansonnier n
cancionero
book
singer of chansons

chant /t͡ʃænt/ /t͡ʃɑːnt/ v
salmodiar
sing monophonically without instruments

chanter /ˈtʃɑːntə/ /ˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ n
caramillo
the pipe of a bagpipe

chanterelle /ʃɒntəˈɹɛl/ /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
rebozuelo chantarela anacate
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
caos
state of disorder
in classical cosmogony
mathematics

chaos theory n
teoría del caos
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
caótico
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chaotically adv
caóticamente
In a chaotic manner

chap /t͡ʃæp/ n
tipo
man or fellow

chaparral /ˌt͡ʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹɛl/ [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)æl] [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)ɛl] n
chaparral
region of shrubs

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæ.pəl/ n
capilla
place of worship

chapelmaster n
maestro de capilla
director of music in a chapel

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ n
carabina chaperón dueña
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ n
capellán
member of a religious body

chapped /t͡ʃæpt/ adj
agrietado
of skin: dry and flaky

chaps /t͡ʃæps/ /ʃæps/ n
zahones
Protective leather leggings attached at the waist

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
capítulo
section in a book
ecclesiastical body
capítulo sección sede
a division of an organization

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] n
salvelino
fish

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
carbonizar
to burn something to charcoal

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ n
carácter
moral strength
(computing) basic element in a text string
symbol or letter
carácter característica
distinguishing feature
personaje
being in a story
notable or eccentric person

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 /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ n
carboncillo
stick used for drawing
carbón vegetal carbón
substance

charcuterie /ʃɑɹˈkutəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˈk(j)uːtəɹi/ /ʃɑːɹˌk(j)uːtəˈɹiː/ [ʃɑɹˈkuɾəɹi] n
charcutería
part of a shop specialising in cured meat

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ n
acelga
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
acusación cargo
accusation
cargo figura
heraldry: image displayed on an escutcheon
encgargo
instruction

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
acusar
to formally accuse of a crime
arremeter atacar
military: to attack by moving forward quickly
cargar
to load equipment with material required for its use
to add energy to
to cause to take on an electric charge
of a battery or device: to gain energy
cargar cobrar
to assign a debit to an account
cobrar
to demand, require payment

charger /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒɚ/ n
cargador
a device that charges or recharges

charging station n
electrolinera estación de carga
an establishment which sells electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
encargado de negocios
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
carro biga quadriga
vehicle used in warfare

charioteer n
auriga cochero
person who drives a chariot

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
carisma
personal charm or magnetism
pegue

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ adj
carismático
of, related to, or having charisma
of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity

charismatic megafauna n
megafauna carismática
all opportunities are open to someone

charitable adj
benéfico
having a purpose or character of a charity
caritativo
kind, generous

charitable trust n
confianza pública
A trust designed for the general benefit of the public
fideicomiso público
A trust established for charitable purposes

charitably adv
caritativamente
in a charitable manner

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ n
caridad
providing of goods or money
goods or money given
caridad amor al prójimo
Christian love
attitude
entidad benéfica organización benéfica
organization

charity shop n
tienda de ahorro tienda de caridad
shop to where goods are donated

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ n
charlatán vendedor de crecepelo vendehúmos
malicious trickster

charlatanry n
charlatanería
state of being a charlatan

charlock n
mostaza de campo mostaza de los campos
Sinapis arvensis

charlotte /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ n
carlota
dessert consisting of sponge cake filled with fruit, and cream or custard

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ n
amuleto
something with magic power
dije
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain
encanto
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
property of subatomic particle

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ v
encantar prendar
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 /tʃɑːmd/ /t͡ʃɑɹmd/ adj
encantado hechizado
under a magic spell

charmer /ˈt͡ʃɑɹmɚ/ n
encantador encantadora
a charming person

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
encantador
pleasant, charismatic

charmingly adv
encantadoramente
in a charming manner

charnel house n
osario
vault or other building in which the bones of the dead are stored

charred adj
calcinado carbonizado
burnt

chart /tʃɑːt/ /t͡ʃɑɹt/ n
lista de éxitos
ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music

charter /ˈt͡ʃɑɹtɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
alquilado fletamento flete
the temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle
carta fundacional carta
document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges

charterhouse n
cartuja
Carthusian monastery

charwoman n
mujer de la limpieza
cleaning lady

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ n
coto de caza finca de caza
country estate
persecución
action of the verb "to chase"
acanaladura
A groove cut in an object
acanaladura roza
A trench or channel for drainpipes or wiring

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
perseguir
nautical: to pursue a vessel
perseguir asenderear
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪsɚ/ n
cazador

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ n
abismo barranca barranco cañón garganta sima
gap
disensión
difference of opinion

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
chasis
base frame of motor vehicle

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ adj
casto
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chaste tree n
agnocasto sauzgatillo pimiento de los monjes vitex árbol casto
shrub

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ /t͡ʃæˈstaɪz/ /ˈt͡ʃæstaɪz/ v
castigar escarmentar regañar
to punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] n
castidad
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
cinturón de castidad
belt-like garment

chastushka n
chastushka
Russian or Ukrainian folk poem

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ n
casulla
liturgical vestment

chat /t͡ʃæt/ n
charla
charla cháchara chamuyo lata
informal conversation
chat
exchange of text or voice messages in real time

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
charlar chatear platicar
charlar platicar chamuyar yuyear
be engaged in informal conversation
chatear
exchange messages in real time

chat room n
chat 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
ligotear
attempt to establish a sexual relationship

chat-tyrant n
pitajo
bird

chatbot /ˈtʃætbɑt/ n
bot conversacional chatbot
program that holds conversations

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɔ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ n
biftec doble
steak cut from a beef tenderloin

chattel /ˈt͡ʃæt.l̩/ n
esclavo
slave

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ n
barullo vocerío
sound of talking
charlatanear
cháchara cotorreo palique parloteo
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ v
parlotear cotorrear
talk idly

chatterbox n
charlatán loro cotorra lora
one who chats or talks to excess

chatty /ˈt͡ʃæti/ [ˈt͡ʃæɾi] adj
charlador conversador locuaz parlanchín
chatting a lot or fond of chatting

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ /ˈʃoʊfɚ/ /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
chófer chofer
person employed to drive a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
chovinismo
unwarranted bias
chovinismo patrioterismo
excessive patriotism

chauvinist adj
chovinista
pertaining to chauvinism

chav /t͡ʃæv/ n
cani choni flaite poligonera poligonero
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education

chavette /t͡ʃæˈvɛt/ n
choni poligonera
a female chav

chavvy /ˈt͡ʃævi/ adj
poligonero
chavvy

chaya n
chaya árbol espinaca

chayote /t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
chayote
fruit
chayotera
plant

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
barato corriente
of poor quality
barato económico
low and/or reduced in price

cheapness /ˈtʃiːpnəs/ n
baratura
state of being cheap

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ n
mentiroso
card game
tramposo
someone who is dishonest or cheats
truco
unfair advantage in a computer game

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ v
engañar
being unfaithful to sexual partner
to deceive
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 /ˈt͡ʃiːtɪŋ/ n
trampa
act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] n
chequeo
control, limit or stop
cuenta
bill, particularly at a restaurant
gancho marca de cotejo
mark used as an indicator
jaque
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
verificación inspección cotejo examen
inspection or examination
patrón cuadriculado
pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
comprobar verificar comparar
to verify or compare with a source of information
controlar contener limitar
to control, limit, or halt
cotejar
depositar despachar facturar
to leave with shipping agent for shipping
inspeccionar examinar comprobar
to inspect, examine

check in v
facturar registrar
to record one's arrival

check mark n
marca conforme cotejo palomita
mark to indicate agreement

check out v
investigar
to examine, inspect, look at closely
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
controlar
revisar
to verify through examination

check-in n
check-in
act of checking in

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkbɑks/ n
casilla de verificación casilla de selección
graphical user interface: feature that can be marked

checker /ˈtʃɛkə/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkɚ/ n
verificador verificadora
One who checks or verifies something

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
alcabala puesto de control retén tranca
point along a road or on a frontier

checksum n
suma de verificación checksum
number serving to detect error

checkup n
control chequeo
physical checkup

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ n
descaro descoco papo
colloquial: impudence
glúteo nalga
colloquial: buttock
mejilla cachete cacha
part of face
picota
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened

cheek pouch n
abazón
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
pómulo cigoma
bone

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ 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
animar
to make someone happy
animarse
to become happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfʊl/ adj
animado
happy

cheerleader n
animadora porrista
person (usually female) who encourages applause

cheerleading n
animación porrismo
physical activity

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
gracias
informal: thank you
nos vemos
informal: goodbye
salud
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
patata whisky
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 /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ 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 /ˈt͡ʃizɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzə/ n
quesero
cheeseworker
saludazo
greeting
sonrizón
smile
tapita
sandwich
viejujo
old person

cheesy /ˈt͡ʃiːzi/ adj
caseoso
of cheese
resembling cheese
hortera cursi cutrón empalagoso kitsch pasteloso
overdramatic, clichéd

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ 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 castration n
castración química
medical treatment to inhibit the function of a man's testes

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

chemo- /kimoʊ/ /kɛmoʊ/ prefix
quimio-
relating to or using chemicals or 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

chemotherapeutic adj
quimioterapéutico
of or having to do with chemotherapy

chemotherapeutic n
quimioterápico
chemical agent

chemotherapy /ˌkiːməʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
quimioterapia
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer
therapeutic chemical treatment

chemtrail /ˈkɛmtɹeɪl/ n
estela química
contrail consisting of chemicals or biological agents

chengyu /t͡ʃɛŋˈjuː/ /t͡ʃʌŋˈjuː/ n
chengyu
certain kind of Chinese set phrase

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ 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 /t͡ʃɛɹɪˈmɔɪ.ə/ n
chirimoya
fruit
tree

cherish /ˈt͡ʃɛɹɪʃ/ 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 cerezo
fruit
cerezo guindo
tree
guinda cereza
color

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 /t͡ʃɜːt/ /t͡ʃɝt/ n
pedernal sílex
mineral

cherub /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹəb/ n
querubín
(biblical) winged creature attending on God
artistic depiction of such a being
person seen as being particularly angelic or innocent

cherubic /t͡ʃəˈɹuː.bɪk/ /t͡ʃɪˈɹuː.bɪk/ adj
querúbico
of, or relating to a cherub

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(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 clock n
reloj de ajedrez
clock system used in chess games

chess piece n
pieza de ajedrez trebejo
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/ /t͡ʃɪst/ n
arca baúl
strong box
caja
treasury
cómoda
chest of drawers
pecho tórax
thorax

chest freezer n
arcón congelador

chest of drawers n
cómoda cajonera
furniture for the storage of clothes

chest press n
prensa de pecho
exercise

chest voice n
voz de pecho
voice of thick register

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ adj
castaño marrón
of a deep reddish-brown colour

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ n
castaña
nut of the chestnut tree
wood of a 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

chesty /ˈt͡ʃɛsti/ adj
tetudo
having large breasts; busty

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
cabrio chebrón
heraldry: wide inverted V
sardineta chevrón
V-shaped pattern

chew /tʃuʊ̯/ /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃu/ 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 /ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ adj
cauchudo correoso gomoso recio
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

chi /kaɪ/ n
ji
Greek letter

chia /ˈt͡ʃiː.ə/ n
chía
Salvia hispanica
Salvia columbariae

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
claroscuro
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasma /kaɪˈæzmə/ n
quiasma
the contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
quiasmo
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
chic elegante
elegant, stylish

chicanery /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
chicana triquiñuela
A slick performance by a lawyer

chicharron n
chicharrón

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
chica muchacha
young woman
pollito polluelo
young chicken
polluelo pollo pichón
young bird

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ 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 leg n
muslo de pollo
cooked chicken leg

chicken out v
rajarse achicarse acobardarse ciscarse
shy away from a daring task

chicken pox n
varicela china lechina peste cristal
disease

chicken scratch n
garambainas garrapato
informal: 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

chickenhawk /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪnˌhɔk/ n
azor gavilán
hawk species
rabo verde
adult man who seeks out boys as his sexual partners

chickenshit n
cobarde de mierda
coward

chickling vetch n
almorta chícharo pito
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ n
garbanzo
seed
plant

chickweed n
capiquí hierba gallinera pamplina
herb

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ n
achicoria
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide / t͡ʃaɪd/ v
reprender
loudly admonish

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ adj
principal
primary; principal

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ n
jefe
leader of group, etc.
heraldic term
head of an organization

chief executive officer n
director ejecutivo gerente general presidente ejecutivo
highest-ranking corporate officer

chief minister n
ministra principal ministro principal

chief of staff n
jefe del servicio
head of political department

chief technology officer n
director de tecnología directora de tecnología
executive responsible for technological development

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
especialmente principalmente sobre todo particularmente
especially or primarily; above all
principalmente
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tɪn/ 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/ /ˈʃɪfɑn/ n
gasa
sheer silk or rayon fabric

chiffonier /ˌʃɪf.əˈnɪə/ /ˌʃɪf.əˈnɪɹ/ n
chifonier
furniture

chigger /ˈt͡ʃɪɡɚ/ n
nigua
chigoe flea
ácaro de la cosecha ácaro rojo
harvest mite

chignon /ʃɪnˈjɒn/ n
moño chongo
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun

chikungunya /t͡ʃɪkʊŋˈɡʊnjə/ /ˌt͡ʃɪkənˈɡʌnjə/ n
chikunguña
a viral fever caused by an alphavirus spread by mosquito bites

chilblain /t͡ʃɪlbleɪn/ n
sabañón friera
inflammation

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] n
hijo niño hija niña
child; daughter, son, someone's child
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 labour n
explotación infantil
work performed by children

child marriage n
matrimonio infantil
child marriage

child molester n
abusador de niños abusadora de niños
someone who has sexually abused a minor

child pornography n
pornografía infantil
pornographic materials depicting minors

child prodigy n
niño prodigio
talented young person

child safety seat n
sillita de coche
a car safety restraint designed for infants and young children

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

child-in-law n
nuera yerno
spouse of one's child

childbearing n
embarazo
the process of giving birth

childbirth n
parto nacimiento alumbramiento
act of giving birth

childcare n
cuidado infantil
supervising young children

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ n
infancia niñez
time when one is a child
state of being a child
early stages of development of something

childhood friend n
amiga de la infancia amigo de la infancia
friend known since childhood

childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
infantil para niños
suitable for a child
pueril infantil aniñado infantiloide niñato
behaving immaturely

childishness n
chiquillada chiquillería infantilada infantilismo niñada niñería
childishness

childless adj
sin hijos
not having any children

childlike /ˈt͡ʃaɪldlaɪk/ adj
infantil
of, like, or suitable for a child

children's rights n
derechos del niño

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
ají en polvo ají molido pimienta roja
spice
chile ají pimiento
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili con carne /-ˈkɑɹneɪ/ /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne
dish

chili oil n
aceite de guindilla
condiment

chili pepper n
chile
fruit

chiliagon /ˈkɪliəɡən/ n
chiliágono
1000-sided polygon

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
quiliasmo milenarismo
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ adj
frío
moderately cold or chilly

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ n
fresco
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /t͡ʃɪl/ v
enfriar
to lower the temperature of something; to cool
enfriarse
to become cold
salir
slang: to hang out

chill out v
relajarse
relax or take time out

chilling /ˈt͡ʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
escalofriante
causing mild fear

chills /t͡ʃɪlz/ n
escalofríos
medical symptom

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ adj
frío
cold enough to cause discomfort
distant and cool; unfriendly

chilorio n
chilorio

chimango caracara n
caracara chimango chimango chiuque tiuque

chime /tʃaɪm/ n
campanada repique
sound made by a chime
campanilla
ringing or tone-making component of a device

chime /tʃaɪm/ v
coincidir
to agree, correspond
tañer
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
quimera
foolish thought, product of the imagination
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes
fish in the subclass Holocephali

chimerical /kaɪ-/ /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
quimérico
resulting from the expression of two or more genes

chimichanga /t͡ʃimiˈt͡ʃaŋɡa/ /t͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃæŋɡə/ n
chimichanga
deep-fried wet burrito

chimichurri /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/ n
cytsa
a traditional pork sandwich of the Dominican Republic

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ n
chimenea
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive
tubo
glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp

chimney fire n
fuego de chimenea

chimney sweep n
deshollinador limpiachimeneas deshollinadora
occupation

chimney swift n
vencejo espinoso
Chaetura pelagica

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ n
chimpancé
any hominid of the genus Pan

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ n
mentón barbilla pera
bottom of a face

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ n
chinchilla
rodent
fur

chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ n
fisura rendija
narrow opening
monedas
ready money, especially in the form of coins

chink /t͡ʃɪŋk/ v
rellenar
to fill an opening

chinois n
chino colador chino
fine-meshed conical strainer

chinoiserie /ʃiːnwɑːzəˈɹiː/ n
chinería
art: style or object that reflects Chinese influence

chinook salmon n
salmón real
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

chinstrap n
barbijo barbiquejo
strip used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ n
astilla fragmento cepa
small piece broken off
chip
integrated circuit
desconchado
damaged area of a surface
ficha
token used in gambling
papa frita papa tostada patata chip patata frita
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ v
astillar
to chop or cut into small pieces
desconchar desportillar
to break small pieces from
desconcharse desportillarse
to become chipped

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 /ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ n
ardilla listada tamia
squirrel-like rodent

chipolata /ˌt͡ʃɪpəˈlɑːtə/ n
chipolata
type of sausage

chipotle /tʃɪ.ˈpɒt.leɪ/ /tʃɪ.ˈpəʊt.leɪ/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpoʊt.leɪ/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpoʊt.li/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpɑt.leɪ/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpɑt.li/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpɔt.leɪ/ /t͡ʃɪ.ˈpɔt.li/ n
chipotle
a ripe jalapeño pepper, dried and smoked for use in cooking

chipped /t͡ʃɪpt/ adj
desconchado desportillado
having chips missing

chipset n
chipset
group of integrated circuits

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
quiral
that exhibits chirality

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
quiralidad
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chiro- prefix
quiro-

chirographic adj
quirográfico

chiromancer /-ɹoʊ-/ /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)mænsə/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
quiromante quiromántico
one who practices chiromancy

chiropractic n
quiropráctica
system of health care

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
quiropráctico quiropráctica
chiropractor

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ n
chirrido
insects
trino
birds

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
chirriar grillar
insects
trinar
birds

chirr /t͡ʃɜː/ /t͡ʃɝ/ n
chirrido
trilled sound

chirr /t͡ʃɜː/ /t͡ʃɝ/ v
chirriar grillar
to make a trilled sound

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ n
formón cincel escoplo piqueta zapapico
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ v
cincelar
to use a chisel
cincelar escoplear
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 /ˈkaɪtɪnəs/ adj
quitinoso
made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin

chitosan n
chitosán
oligosaccharide

chitterlings /ˈt͡ʃɪ.tɚ.lɪŋz/ /ˈt͡ʃɪt.lɪnz/ [tʃɪːlɪnz] [ˈtʃɪt.lɪnz] [ˈt͡ʃɪ.ɾɚ.lɪŋz] n
chinchulín chinchurria choncholi chunchules chunchullo chunchurria
small pig intestine, boiled and fried

chivalrous /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ adj
caballeroso
of a man: honourable
caballeroso caballeresco
involving chivalry

chivalrousness n
caballerosidad
state of being chivalrous

chivalry /ˈt͡ʃɪvəlɹi/ /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ n
caballerosidad
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women
ethical code

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ n
cebollino cebolleta
plant
cebollino cebollines
chives: herb

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

chlorhexidine n
clorhexidina

chloric adj
clórico
compounds

chloric acid n
ácido clórico
HClO₃

chloride /ˈklɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪd/ n
cloruro
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate /ˈklɒ.ɹɪ.neɪt/ v
clorinar
to add chlorine to

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
cloro
chemical element

chlorite /ˈklɔɹˌaɪt/ /ˈklɔːˌɹaɪt/ /ˈklɔːˌɹʌɪt/ 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)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
cloroformo
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
cloroformizar
to treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform

chlorogenic adj
clorogénico
Of or pertaining to chlorogenic acid

chloromethane n
clorometano

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
clorofila
green pigment

chloroplast /ˈklɔːrəʊˌplæst/ n
cloroplasto
photosynthetic organelle

chloroquine /-kwɪn/ /ˈklɒ.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwin/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwɪn/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ n
cloroquina
4-aminoquinoline drug

chlorosis n
clorosis
yellow-green colouration of the skin
yellowing of the leaves

choana /ˈkoʊ.ən.ə/ n
coana

choanoflagellate n
coanoflagelado
any of a group of flagellate protozoa

chock /tʃɒk/ /t͡ʃɑk/ n
calzo
object used as a wedge or filler

chock /tʃɒk/ /t͡ʃɑk/ v
engalgar
to stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block

chock full /ˌtʃɒk ˈfʊl/ adj
a reventar petado repleto
containing the maximum amount

chockablock /ˈt͡ʃɒkəˌblɒk/ adj
de bote en bote
jammed tightly together, crowded

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
achocolatado chocolateado de chocolate
made of or containing chocolate
chocolate achocolatado
colour

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
bombón chocolate
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate
chocolate
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans

chocolate bar n
tableta de chocolate chocolatina barra de chocolate
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 /ˈt͡ʃɑkɫɪtmɪɫk/ /ˌt͡ʃɑkɫɪtˈmɪɫk/ n
chocolatada 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 /t͡ʃɔɪs/ adj
exquisito
especially good or preferred

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ n
elección
selection or preference
opción
anything that can be chosen
opción selección decisión
option or decision

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
coro
singing group
part of a church for choir assembly
a rank or order of angels

choirbook n
libro de coro santoral

choirboy n
escolano
boy chorister

choirgirl n
escolana
girl who sings in a choir

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
cruzazulear
perform badly at a competition despite appearing to be winning
estrangular asfixiar
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

choke collar n
cadena estranguladora
type of collar

choke down v
asfixiarse atragantarse
to swallow with difficulty

chokehold /ˈt͡ʃoʊkˌhoʊld/ n
llave de cuello llave mataleón mataleón
grappling hold around the neck

choker /ˈtʃəʊkə/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɚ/ n
gargantilla
jewelry or accessory

choking /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɪŋ/ n
ahogo
obstruction of the flow of air into the lungs

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 /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
cólera
infectious disease

choleric /kɘˈliəɹɘk/ /kəˈlɛɹɪk/ /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ adj
colérico
easily becoming angry

cholerine n
colerina
minor diarrhea

cholesteatoma /kəˌlɛsti.əˈtəʊmə/ n
colesteatoma
a destructive and expanding growth in the middle ear

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ 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

cholinesterase n
colinesterasa
enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of choline-based esters

cholla /ˈt͡ʃɔɪ.ə/ n
cholla
cactus

choluria n
coluria

chondrite /ˈkɒndɹaɪt/ 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 pick
to elect
to decide to act in a certain way

choosy adj
difícil de complacer exigente selectivo
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ n
chuleta tajada
cut of meat
tajo
blow with an axe or similar utensil

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ v
cortar
to sever with an axe or similar
picar cortar tajar
to cut into pieces

chop-chop interjection
presto pronto
hurry up

chopped /t͡ʃɑpt/ /t͡ʃɒpt/ adj
picado
cut or diced into small pieces

chopped liver /ˈt͡ʃɑpt ˌlɪvɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɒpt ˌlɪvə/ n
hígado picado
Jewish pâté-like food

chopper /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ n
chóper
type of motorcycle
tajador
knife for chopping food
helicóptero helico
informal: helicopter

chopper /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ /ˈt͡ʃɑ.pɚ/ v
helicar
(informal) To travel or transport by helicopter

chopping board n
tabla de cortar
sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

choppy /ˈt͡ʃɒ.pi/ adj
entrecortado
discontinuous, intermittent

chopstick n
palillo
single eating utensil

chopstick rest n
hashioki
ornament on which a pair of chopsticks may be placed

choral /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

chordophone n
cordófono
chordophone

chore /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ n
quehacer tarea mandado
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

chorea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] n
corea
disease of the nervous system

choreograph /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹæf/ /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈkɔɹjəɡɹæf/ v
coreografiar
to design and record a choreography

choreographer n
coreógrafo
person who choreographs

choreographic adj
coreográfico
of or pertaining to choreography

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ n
coreografía
art
representation

chorioamnionitis n
corioamnionitis

choriocarcinoma n
coriocarcinoma
malignant trophoblastic cancer

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ n
corista
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

chorographic adj
corográfico
relating to chorography

chorography n
corografía

choroid /ˈkɒɹ.ɔɪd/ /ˈkɔɹˌɔɪd/ /ˈkɔː.ɹɔɪd/ n
coroides
vascular layer of the eye

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ [ˈt͡ʃɔɹɾɫ̩] n
carcajada
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
coro
group of singers performing together
(Ancient Greece, historical) group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song
group of people in a performance who recite together
estribillo
part of a song repeated between verses

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ v
corear
to sing the chorus or refrain of a song

chorus line n
coro
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison

chosen /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/ /ˈt͡ʃəʊ.zən/ adj
escogido
picked

chosen one n
el elegido la elegida
character destined to save the world

chosenness n
elegida elegido seleccionada seleccionado
quality of being chosen

chough /t͡ʃʌf/ n
chova
bird of Pyrrhocorax

chouse /t͡ʃaʊ̯s/ v
espantar
(of cattle) disturb, agitate

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pasta choux
light pastry

chow down v
llenar
to eat vigorously

chow mein /tʃaʊ min/ /ˌtʃaʊ ˈmeɪn/ n
chow mein
Westernised Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood

chrematistics n
crematística
study of wealth

chrematonym /kɹɪˈmætənɪm/ n
crematónimo

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

chromakey n
croma
use of a color as key in a studio to allow an image to be partially replaced by other one

chromate /ˈkɹəʊmeɪt/ n
cromato
any salt of chromic acid

chromatic /kɹoʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt ɪk/ /kɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
cromático
relating to or using notes not belonging to the diatonic scale of the key in which a passage of music is written
characterized or caused by, or relating to, colour or hue

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ /kɹəˈmæ.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 intervals of a prticular tuning within an octave

chromaticity n
cromaticidad
specification of the quality of a colour, regardless of its luminance

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
cromátida

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
cromatina
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromatographic adj
cromatográfico
of or pertaining to chromatography

chromatographically adv
cromatográficamente
with regard to chromatography

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 /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.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/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ 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
suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal
inveterate or habitual

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

chronic wasting disease n
enfermedad de desgaste crónico
type of disease

chronically adv
crónicamente
in a chronic manner

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ n
cronicidad
the condition of being chronic

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
crónica
a written account

chronicler n
cronista
person who writes a chronicle

chrono- prefix
crono-
relation to time

chronogram n
cronograma
a sentence or inscription in which specific letters, interpreted as numerals, stand for a particular date when rearranged

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
cronológico
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronologically /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəli/ adv
cronológicamente
in a chronological manner

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
cronología
determining the order of events (an auxiliary science of history)
arrangement into chronological order

chronometer /kɹəˈnɑ.mə.tɚ/ /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ /kɹəˈnɔm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ [kɹəˈnɑ.mə.ɾɚ] n
cronómetro
device for measuring time, particularly time of day

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 /krɪˈsænθəməm/ n
crisantemo
flower

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪs.ə(ʊ)ˌbɛɹ.ɪl/ /ˈkɹɪs.əˌbɛɹ.əl/ n
crisoberilo
mineral

chrysoprase n
crisoprasa
variety of quartz

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ adj
ctónico
dwelling within or under the earth

chub /t͡ʃʌb/ n
bagre
Leuciscus cephalus

chubby /ˈt͡ʃʌbi/ 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 /t͡ʃʌk/ n
mandril portabrocas
mechanical device
mamola manona palmada
gentle touch

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ v
chuñear
slang: to vomit

chuck up v
chuñar
to vomit

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
cacarear cocorear
to make the sound of chicken
reír entre dientes
to laugh quietly or inwardly

chuckwalla n
chacahuala
lizard

chufa n
chufa cuca
Cyperus esculentus

chug /t͡ʃʌɡ/ 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 /t͡ʃʌm/ n
amigo amigote amiguete camarada compañero compinche
a friend; a pal

chump /t͡ʃʌmp/ n
paquete
an unintelligent person

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
bloque fragmento
a representative of substance
trozo pedazo
a part of something

chunky /ˈt͡ʃʌŋki/ adj
rellenito
euphemism for fat

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
culto misa servicio religioso
worship service
iglesia
house of worship
a religious organization
a group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs

churchwarden n
capiller capillero
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish

churl /tʃɜːl/ /t͡ʃɝl/ n
montañero paleto
rough, surly, ill-bred person

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɝːlɪʃ/ adj
bruto paleto rústico
of or pertaining to a serf
grosero maleducado poco afable
rude or surly

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ n
mantequera lechera
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ v
agitar batir
agitate rapidly

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹ.oʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃʊɹ.oʊ/ n
churro
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
paracaídas
parachute

chutney /ˈt͡ʃətni/ /ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ n
chatni chutney
condiment

chutzpah /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ 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 /t͡ʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
chapata
a broad, flat, white Italian bread

ciao /t͡ʃaʊ/ interjection
chao
transliteration of the Italian greeting or farewell

ciborium /sɪˈbɔəɹɪəm/ n
ciborio
A fixed vaulted canopy
copón ciborio
A covered receptacle

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] n
cigarra chicharra coyuyo
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicatrize v
cicatrizar
to form a scar

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ n
cicero lectura
12-point type

cicisbeo /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ /ˌt͡ʃit͡ʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ n
chichisbeo
Married woman's gallant or lover

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] n
sidra
alcoholic beverage
drink/glass of cider

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
puro cigarro
tobacco product

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarrillo pitillo
tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked

cigarette case n
pitillera
small flat case

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
cigarrillo
thin cigar

cilantro /sɪˈlæntɹəʊ/ /sɪˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
cilantro coriandro
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary /ˈsɪl.i.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɪl.iˌɛɹ.i/ adj
ciliar
of or pertaining to the eyelashes

ciliary muscle n
músculo ciliar
muscle

ciliate n
ciliado
protozoan of the class Ciliata

ciliated adj
ciliado
having cilia

cilium /ˈsɪl.i.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 /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
ceniza
partially or mostly burnt material
escoria
slag from a metal furnace

cinder /ˈsɪndə(ɹ)/ /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

cine camera n
tomavistas

cineast n
cineasta
person in the filmmaking industry

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
cine cinema
the film and movie industry
cine cinematógrafo
a film/movie theatre
cinema cine
films collectively
the art of making films and movies

cinemaphile n
cinéfila cinéfilo

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
cinéfilo cinéfila
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinereous /sɪˈnɪəɹi.əs/ adj
cinéreo
like ashes

cinereous tit n
carbonero indio
Parus cinereus

cinnabar /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑɹ/ /ˈsɪn.əˌbɑː(ɹ)/ n
cinabrio
mineral

cinnamic acid n
ácido cinámico
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ n
canela
spice
canelo
any of related trees in the genus Cinnamomum
canelo canela
Cinnamomum verum
color canela canela
colour

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
gloss la glosa
hip-hop jam session

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
aproximadamente cerca de
approximately, about, around

circadian /səˈkeɪ.dɪ.ən/ /sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /sɚˈkæd.i.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdaɪ.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdi.ən/ 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
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
ojeras
bagginess of skin under eyes

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
circular
place or mark a circle around
moverse en círculo
travel around along a curved path
travel in circles
rodear
surround

circle runner n
pivote

circlet /ˈsɜː(ɹ)klət/ n
circulito
a small circle
tiara

circuit /ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ /ˈsɜː.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ n
circuito
enclosed path of electric current
circumference of any space

circuit breaker n
disjuntor
high-current electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɚˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
tortuoso
of a long and winding route

circuitry /ˈsɜːkɪtɹi/ /ˈsɝkətɹi/ n
circuitería
electrical circuits considered as a group

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.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

circular saw n
sierra circular
a power saw with a circular cutting blade

circular segment n
segmento circular
circular segment

circulate /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/ v
circular
to move in circles

circulating adj
circulante
moving about freely

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
circulación
act of moving in a circle
extent to which anything circulates or is circulated
movement of the blood in the blood-vascular system
act of passing from place to place or person to person
currency; circulating coin; notes, bills, etc.

circulatory /ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi/ /ˈsɜːk(j)uːlətɹi/ /ˈsɝkjələˌtɔɹi/ adj
circulatorio
of or pertaining to a circulation

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ n
sistema circulatorio
parts of an animal body which circulate the blood around the body

circumambulation /ˌsɝ.kəmˌæm.bjuˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
circunvalación
act of walking around sthg

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɪbəs/ n
circunloquio rodeo
a roundabout or confusing manner
rodeo
roundabout route or process

circumcenter n
circuncentro
point on a line midway between the ends

circumcircle n
circunferencia circunscrita
a circle that passes through every vertex of a given polygon

circumcise /ˈsəːkəmsʌɪz/ 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 /ˌsɝ.kəmˈdʌk.ʃən/ n
circunducción

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /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 prefixing and suffixing element

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ v
circunfijar
add a circumfix

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ adj
circunflejo
with circumflex accent
curving around

circumflex /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/ n
circunflejo acento circunflejo
circumflex accent

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
ambages circunlocución circunloquios rodeos
roundabout or indirect way of speaking
circunlocución
roundabout expression

circumlunar adj
circunlunar
surrounding, or traveling around the Moon

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

circumscription n
circunscripción
act of circumscribing; quality of being circumscribed

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
cauto circunspecto prudente cauteloso precavido
carefully aware of all circumstances

circumstance /-aːns/ /-æns/ /-ɑːns/ /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɜːkəmstæns/ /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
circunstancial
pertaining to circumstances
indiciario
suggesting guilty but not proving it
minucioso
abounding with circumstances; minute in details
pomposo
full of pomp

circumstantial /səːkəmˈstanʃəl/ n
circunstancial
something incidental

circumstellar /ˌsɜːkəmˈstɛlə/ adj
circunestelar
that surrounds, or revolves around a star

circumvallation /sɚkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ /sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ n
circunvalación
rampart

circumvent /səːkəmˈvɛnt/ v
bordear circunvalar rodear
to surround or besiege
circunvenir
to outwit
eludir evitar
to avoid or get around something

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 /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ 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 /sɪs/ adj
cis
cisgender

cis man n
hombre cis

cis person n
persona cis
person

cis woman n
mujer cis

cis-trans isomerism n
isomería cis-trans
geometric isomerism

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ adj
cisgénero cisexual
having a gender the same as one's assigned sex at birth

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
cisterna
flush toilet's container
cisterna aljibe
reservoir for holding water

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ n
ciudadela alcázar
a strong fortress that sits high above a city

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃn̩/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ [ˌsaɪˈtʰeɪʃn̩] n
cita citación
the act of citing a passage from a book
cita mención

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
cita requerida
used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification

citerior /səˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /sɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
citerior
situated on the nearer side

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
ciudadano ciudadana
legal member of a state

citizen journalism n
periodismo ciudadano
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizen of the world n
ciudadana del mundo ciudadano del mundo
person who takes the view that they belong to no particular country or state

citizenry n
ciudadanía
the group of all citizens

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ n
ciudadanía
state of being a citizen

citrate /ˈsɪtɹeɪt/ 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 /ˈsɪtɹain/ /ˈsɪtɹin/ /ˈsɪtɹiːn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ n
citrino
brownish-yellow quartz

citrine wagtail n
lavandera cetrina
Motacilla citreola

citrus /ˈsɪtɹəs/ 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/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] 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/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ n
ayuntamiento alcaldía casa consistorial consistorio
building
ayuntamiento alcaldía consistorio
government

city slicker n
citadino urbanita
one accustomed to urban living

city state n
ciudad estado
sovereign city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
almizcle
perfume
civeta algalia
cat-like animal

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 code n
código civil
a systematic collection of laws between private parties

civil disobedience n
desobediencia civil
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil engineering n
ingeniería civil
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones

civil law n
derecho civil
body of law dealing with private relations
derecho continental
legal system contrasting with common law

civil marriage n
matrimonio civil
marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy

civil rights n
derechos humanos
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
funcionario
government employee

civil service n
función pública servicio civil
branches of government that are not military, legislative or judicial
servicio civil
body of civilian employees

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

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
civil
not related to the military armed forces

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
civil paisano
non-military person

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilizar culturizar desasnar
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour

civility /sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.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

civism n
civismo
good citizenship

clad /klæd/ v
bañar cubrir lavar
to clothe, to dress

cladding /ˈklædɪŋ/ n
revestimiento
an outside building covering

clade /kleɪd/ n
clado
group

cladode n
cladodio
flattened organ

cladogram n
cladograma

claim /kleɪm/ n
afirmación
new statement of truth made about something
concesión
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
demanda
law: demand for compensation
reclamación afirmación declaración proposición
demand of ownership

claim /kleɪm/ v
afirmar sostener
to state a new fact
demandar
law: to demand compensation
reclamar
to demand ownership of something
reclamar sostener

claimant /ˈkleɪ.mənt/ n
actor
one who claims

clairin n
clerén
Alcoholic drink

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
clarividencia
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
clarividente
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
clarividente vidente
of, or relating to clairvoyance
vidente clarividente adivina adivino
able to foresee the future

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
almeja
mollusc

clam up v
callarse
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ /ˈklæmɚ/ 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 mordaza sargento
woodworking tool

clamp connection n
fíbula
hyphal structure

clan /klæn/ n
clan
group having common ancestor
group of players who habitually play on the same team in multiplayer games

clandestine /klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændəst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændɪst(a)ɪn/ adj
clandestino
done or kept in secret

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ adv
a hurtadillas furtivamente
in a secret, covert manner

clangour /ˈklæŋɚ/ /ˈklæŋɡɚ/ n
estruendo
a loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din

clap /klæp/ n
aplauso palma
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together
purgaciones
gonorrhea

clap /klæp/ v
aplaudir batir palmas dar palmas hacer palmas ovacionar palmear
To applaud by clapping the hands
aplaudir dar palmas
To strike the palms of the hands together

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

claque /ˈklæk/ n
claque clac
people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo

claret /klɛːɹə/ /klɛːɹət/ /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklæɹət/ /ˈklæɹɪ/ /ˈklæɹɪt/ n
clarete vino clarete
wine

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clarificación
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc
physical clarification (wine, butter, etc.)

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
clarificar aclarar esclarecer poner en claro
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ n
clarinete
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ n
clarinetista clarinete
musician

clarion /ˈklæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈklæ.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˈklɛ-/ n
clarín cornetín
medieval brass instrument chiefly used as a battle signal

clarithromycin /kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəʊˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /kləˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
claritromicina

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
claridad
the state or measure of being clear

clary sage n
amaro salvia romana
Salvia sclarea

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
choque enfrentamiento
opposition; contradiction
enfrentamiento escaramuza
skirmish
estruendo
loud sound

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
corchete broche hebilla manija
fastener or holder

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
agarrar
take hold of; grab tightly

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ n
clase
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
object-oriented programming: set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
admirable behavior; elegance
set theory: collection of sets definable by a shared property
taxonomy: classification below Phylum and above Order
division of society into classes
curso
series of classes covering a single subject
promoción clase
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year

class action n
demanda colectiva
lawsuit

class consciousness n
conciencia de clase
class consciousness

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

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ adj
clásico
exemplary of a particular style

classic /ˈklæs.ɪk/ n
clásico
example
lasting work

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
clásico
art etc
literature etc
Greek and Roman

classical antiquity pn
Antigüedad clásica
the Greco-Roman period of history

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 /ˈklæs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈklæs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
clasificar
declare secret
clasificar encasillar
identify or divide into classes

classism /ˈklæsɪzəm/ 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 /ˈklasruːm/ /ˈklæsruːm/ /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
aula clase
room in a school

clastic /ˈklæstɪk/ adj
clástico
made from fragments of pre-existing rocks
made up of parts that are easily removable

clatter /ˈklætə/ /ˈklætɚ/ v
trapalear
To chatter noisily or rapidly

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ n
cláusula
legal: separate part of a contract
oración

claustrophobe /ˈklɒs.tɹəˌfəʊb/ /ˈklɔstɹəˌfoʊb/ n
claustrofóbico claustrofóbica
one who suffers from claustrophobia

claustrophobia n
claustrofobia
fear of closed, tight places

claustrophobic adj
claustrofóbico
Cramped and confined
claustrofóbico claustrófobo
Suffering from claustrophobia

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
clavicordio
early keyboard instrument

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ n
clavícula
collar bone

clavicular /klæˈvɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /kləˈvɪk.jəl.ɚ/ /kləˈvɪk.jʊl.ə/ 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

claviform /-və-/ /ˈkleɪ-/ /ˈklævɪfɔːm/ /ˈklævɪˌfɔɹm/ adj
claviforme
larger at the tip than at the base; club-shaped

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
garra
curved horny nail
pinza tenaza
pincer of a crustacean
zarpa
foot equipped with such

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
agarrar
to use claws to seize, to grip
arañar
scratch or tear at

claw hammer n
martillo sacaclavos
hammer with two prongs

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] n
arcilla
tennis court surface
arcilla barro
mineral substance

clay-colored thrush n
cenzontle de agua mirlo huertero mirlo pardo yigüirro zorzal pardo
thrush of the Americas

clayey /ˈkleɪ(j)i/ /ˈkleɪi/ adj
arcilloso
composed of clay or containing (much) clay

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] adj
limpio
pure, especially morally or religiously
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances
smooth, exact, and performed well
limpio puro
not dirty

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
arreglar limpiar
(transitive) to tidy up
limpiar
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
(intransitive) to make things clean

clean and jerk n
dos tiempos
in weightlifting

clean break n
cortar por lo sano
initiate a complete termination of a relationship

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

cleaning lady n
señora de la limpieza

cleanliness /ˈklɛn.li.nəs/ /ˈklɛn.li.nɪs/ n
limpieza
the property of being cleanly

cleanly /ˈkliːnli/ adv
limpiamente
in a clean way

cleanness /ˈkliːn.nəs/ n
limpieza
state of being clean

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
limpiar purificar lavar
to clean, purify
purificar
to spiritually purify

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ n
limpieza
the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

cleanup /ˈkliːnʌp/ [ˈkʰliːˌnʌp] n
limpieza
the act of cleaning or tidying

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
claro
bright, not obscured
claro despejado
without clouds
claro nítido obvio definido
free of ambiguity or doubt
claro transparente
transparent in colour
despejado libre
free of obstacles
limpio
free of guilt or suspicion

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ adv
alejado
not near or touching something
claramente limpiamente
all the way

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
aclarar clarificar esclarecer
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
desmontar deforestar
to fell all trees of a forest
despejar
sports: to defend by moving the ball away from the defending goal
despejar desobstruir
despejarse aclararse
to become clear or freed from obstructions
eximir
to remove from suspicion
franquear
to go through as payment

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 air v
aclarar las cosas apaciguar los ánimos templar gaitas
to assuage a hostile situation

clear the decks v
zafarrancho
order

clear the table v
levantar la mesa
remove plates, etc. from a table after a meal

clear up v
escampar
of stormy weather: dissipate, become calm

clearance /ˈklɪəɹən(t)s/ /ˈklɪɹən(t)s/ n
acceso permiso
permission to have access to sensitive or secret documents or other information
aclaramiento despeje limpieza
medicine: removal of harmful substances from the blood
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
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
liquidación barata ganga oferta remate
sale of merchandise at a reduced price
permiso acceso
permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɚ.ɪŋ/ n
clarificando
act or process of making or becoming clear
claro desmonte
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
compensación
process of completing and settling transactions centrally

clearing house n
centro de intercambio
a repository structure, physical or virtual, that collects, stores, and disseminates information, metadata, and data
cámara de compensación
a central point where clearing banks exchange checks etc and settle accounts

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
claramente
in a clear manner
claramente por lo claro
(modal) without a doubt, obviously

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 /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] n
división
biology: cell division
escote canalillo
separation between breasts
exfoliación
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
escindir
transitive chemistry
hender
transitive to split or sever
tallar
transitive mineralogy

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
cuchilla
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef /klɛf/ 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/ /ˈklɛ.mənt.si/ n
clemencia
leniency, mercy
moderation of the severity of a punishment
compasión conmiseración lástima misericordia piedad
forgiveness or compassion

clenbuterol n
clenbuterol
decongestant and bronchodilator

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ n
traba
tight grip

clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ v
cerrar (el puño)
to squeeze

clerestory /ˈklɪər.stɔːri/ n
claristorio

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒi/ n
clero
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ 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 /ˈklɛɹɪk/ n
clérigo
clergy member

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
clerical
of or relating to the clergy

clerical collar n
alzacuello alzacuellos clériman
collar worn by clergy

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ n
clérigo
cleric or clergyman
oficinista auxiliar administrativo escribiente secretario
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
habilidoso habiloso listo talentoso
skillful
habiloso listo pillo
resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning
ingenioso original
things showing inventiveness or originality
listo inteligente astuto pillo
mentally quick or sharp
ágil hábil
nimble with hands or body

cleverness /ˈklɛvənəs/ /ˈklɛvɚnəs/ n
agudeza astucia habilidad ingenio inteligencia listeza
being clever, mentally sharp

clevis pin n
pasador de horquilla
part of a fastener

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
cliché clisé tópico
overused phrase or expression
tópico
anything (other than a phrase) that is overused

clichéd adj
trillado tópico
repeated often

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] n
aprieto clic pulsado cliqueo
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
chasquido
in phonetics
sharp sound
sound made by a dolphin

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] v
caerle la ficha
intransitive: make sense suddenly
cliquear hacer clic clicar
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse
coincidir congeniar
intransitive: get on well at a first meeting

click and collect /klɪk ænd kəˈlɛkt/ n
clicar y recoger click and collect

click beetle n
cascarudo elátero saltaperico
beetle of the family Elateridae

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
cebo de clics anzuelo de clics ciberanzuelo cibercebo
content aimed at generating advertising revenue

clicktivism n
clictivismo
activism on the Internet

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ 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

client state n
estado cliente
state that is subordinate

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] n
clientela distinguida clientela
body of clients who frequent an establishment

clientelism [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klaɪ.ənˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] [kliː.ɒnˈtɛl.ɪ.zm̩] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel.ɪ.zm̩] n
clientelismo
a political system based on personal relations rather than personal merits

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] n
acantilado precipicio risco
a (near) vertical rock face

cliffhanger /ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ n
final en vilo
(narratology) an ending or stopping point

climacterium n
climaterio

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ n
clima
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ n
cambio climático
changes in the Earth's climate

climatic /klaɪˈmætɪk/ adj
climático
of, relating to}} or influenced by climate

climatological adj
climatológico
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
climatólogo
scholar of climatology

climatology /klaɪ.mɪˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /klaɪ.mɪˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
climatología
science

climax /ˈklaɪ.mæks/ n
clímax
ecology: stage in ecological development
turning point in a plot or dramatic action
clímax colofón
point of greatest intensity or force
clímax orgasmo
orgasm

climb /klaɪm/ n
ascenso subida
an act of climbing

climb /klaɪm/ v
escalar trepar
to practice the sport of climbing
to move by using the hands and feet
subir escalar
to ascend, to go up
to mount, to move upwards on
subir trepar
to scale
trepar
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something

climber /ˈklaɪmə/ /ˈklaɪmɚ/ n
enredadera
plant such as a vine that climbs upwards as it grows by attaching itself to some support
escalador trepador escaladora trepadora
someone or something that climbs

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
escalada
the sport of climbing

climbing shoe n
pie de gato
footwear

climbing wall n
rocódromo
artificial wall

clindamycin /ˌklɪn.dəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
clindamicina

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
aferrar agarrar sostener sujetar
hold tightly
aferrarse estar apegado a
(figuratively) feel strongly about

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
film estirable
plastic film that clings

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
pegajoso
having a tendency to cling
pegajoso celoso encimoso lapa pegachento pegadizo
possessive over another person

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
clínica
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
clínico
of or pertaining to a clinic
dealing with how to practically manage patients

clinical death n
muerte clínica
state in which usual vital signs are not present

clinical psychology n
psicología clínica
branch of psychology

clinical trial n
ensayo clínico
test

clinically adv
clínicamente
in the setting of a medical clinic

clinker /ˈklɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈklɪŋkɚ/ n
tingladillo
boatbuilding style

clinker-built /ˌklɪŋkəˈbɪlt/ /ˌklɪŋkɚˈbɪlt/ adj
tingladillo
having the hull constructed with overlapping hull planks or plates

clinopyroxene /-nə-/ /ˌklaɪnoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌklaɪnə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
clinopiroxeno
pyroxene with monoclinic crystals

cliometrician n
cliometrista
expert in cliometrics

clip-clop /k͜ǃ.k͜ǃ/ /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ /ˈklɪp.klɔp/ n
trápala
Onomatopoeia

clipboard n
portapapeles
in computing: buffer for temporary storage
portapapeles sujetapapeles
physical object

clipeus n
clípeo
shield

clipper n
clíper
fast sailing ship

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ n
acortamiento
short form
recorte
piece of something removed by clipping
article clipped from a newspaper

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
clica
subgraph
pandilla bando bolita corrillo círculo mundillo
small, exclusive group

clitic /ˈklɪtɪk/ n
clítico
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral /klɪˈtɔɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
clitoridiano
of, or relating to the clitoris

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 /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
clítoris
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
cloaca
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloacal /kloʊˈeɪkəl/ /kləʊˈeɪkəl/ adj
cloacal
of or pertaining to the cloaca

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
capa
cape
embozo velo
blanket-like covering, often metaphorical

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
embozar
to cover as with a cloak

cloak-and-dagger adj
de capa y espada de intriga y misterio
marked by menacing furtive secrecy

cloakroom /ˈkləʊkɹuːm/ /ˈkləʊkɹʊm/ n
consigna de equipajes sala de equipajes
room for luggage
guardarropa
room for coats

cloakroom attendant n
guardarropa

clobber /ˈklɑb.ɚ/ /ˈklɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
arruinar
to overwrite or override, often unintentionally
arruinar reventar
to hit or bash severely

cloche /kloʊʃ/ /klɒʃ/ n
campana de cristal
glass covering
campana cubreplatos
tableware covering
sombrero de campana
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] n
cuentakilómetros
odometer
reloj
instrument to measure or keep track of time
electrical signal

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] v
cronometrar
measure the duration of
golpear
slang: hit (someone)
medir la velocidad de
measure the speed of

clock face n
esfera cuadrante carátula
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock in v
fichar
to enter a workplace by punching a timecard; punch in

clock tower n
torre del reloj
tower having a large clock

clockmaker n
relojero relojera
person who makes clocks

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adj
dextrorso dextrógiro
moving clockwise

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

clockwork /ˈklɑkwɝk/ /ˈklɒkwɜːk/ n
cuerda engranaje mecanismo }} de }}
mechanism powered by coiled spring to drive mechanical device

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
terrón gleba grumo
lump of something, especially of earth or clay
tonta tonto
stupid person

clodhopper /ˈklɑdˌhɑpɚ/ /ˈklɒdˌhɒpə/ n
ganso paleto patoso
clumsy person
zapatón
strong, heavy shoe

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ n
bloqueo obstrucción
a blockage
zueco almadreña
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ v
obstruir atascar bloquear atorar azolvar congestionar
to block or slow passage through

clogger n
zuequero
maker of clogs

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

clonic /ˈklɒnɪk/ adj
clónico
having irregular, convulsive spasms

close /kloʊs/ /kləʊs/ adj
cercano cerca
at a little distance
íntimo
intimate

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ n
fin cierre conclusión
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
acercarse achicar acortar
to make smaller
cerrar clausurar tapar
obstruct (an opening)
concluir
to make a sale
finalizar terminar
put an end to

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
cerrar clausurar
to stop trading

close one's ears v
taparse las orejas

close ranks v
cerrar filas hacer piña
to regroup forces

close shave n
escape por los pelos
near accident or mishap

close the stable door after the horse has bolted v
a buenas horas mangas verdes
to attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred

close to preposition
cerca de
near

close, but no cigar /ˈkloʊs bʌt noʊ sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /ˈkləʊs bʌt nəʊ sɪˈɡɑː/ phraseologicalUnit
de casi no se muere nadie los casis no cuentan
used to indicate that one is almost correct or has almost succeeded, 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 /ˈkləʊsʌp/ 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
not operating or conducting trade

closed caption n
subtítulos subtítulos descriptivos subtítulos opcionales subtítulos para sordos
text displayed on a screen with suitable equipment

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

closeup /ˈkləʊs.ʌp/ n
primer plano
A film made with the camera close to

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ adj
último final
coming after all others

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ n
cierre
the act by which something is closed
cierre clausura
end or conclusion

clostridial adj
clostridial

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /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
aire apariencia facha fachada
appearance, seeming
ajuar atavío atuendo indumentaria traje
form of attire
paño trapo pedazo de tela trozo de tela
piece of cloth for a particular purpose
tela paño
fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
vestir
adorn with clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
ropa trapos
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
electrical appliance used for drying clothes, usually by tumbling them in a heated rotating drum

clothes iron n
plancha
appliance for pressing clothes

clothes moth n
polilla de la ropa
moth

clothes peg n
pinza broche pinza de tender
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clotheshorse n
tendedero tendedor tenderete ténder
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
tendal tendedero tenderete
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
indumentaria vestido ropa atavío atuendo ropaje
clothes

clotted cream n
nata
thick cream

cloud /klaʊd/ n
nube
mass of dust, steam or smoke
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
the Internet
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy
nube nimbo
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air

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 /ˈklaʊdbəɹi/ /ˈklaʊdbɹi/ /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
dreamland, 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

clove hitch n
ballestrinque
type of knot

cloven adj
rajado
split or divided

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
trébol
plant in genus Trifolium

clown /klaʊn/ n
payaso clon payasa clown
performance artist working in a circus
payaso payasa
person acting in a silly fashion

clownery n
payasada payasadas
the behaviour of a clown; clownishness, tomfoolery

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
empalagoso
excessively sweet

club /klʌb/ n
club
association of members
discoteca
establishment that provides staged entertainment
palo
hitting implement in certain ball games
porra bastón garrote
heavy stick for use as weapon or plaything
trébol
playing card symbol, ♣

club /klʌb/ v
agrupar
to join together to form a group
apalear aporrear garrotear
to hit with a club

clubbing /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ n
acropaquia
(medicine) thickening of the ends of fingers and toes
clubbing
(uncountable) practice of frequenting nightclubs

clubs /klʌbz/ n
bastos tréboles
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
cacareo clo cloqueo
sound made by hen

cluck /klʌk/ v
cloquear
to produce cluck sound

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ n
indicio
object or marking that may be used in evidence
indicio pista
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
en la inopia pez
lacking knowledge or understanding

clump /klʌmp/ n
grumo
cluster
matorral mechón
thick group
plop
dull thud

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
not elegant or well-planned
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
torpe desmañado patoso bruto
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous

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
acorde
secundal chord of three or more notes
aglomeración agrupamiento amontonamiento
bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other
agrupación agrupamiento grupo
group of pronounceable consonants that occur together
cúmulo estelar
group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other
grupo
group of computers that work together
subset of a population whose members are sufficiently similar to each other and distinct from others as to be considered a separate group; such a grouping in a set of observed data that is statistically significant
racimo
bunch of grapes

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ v
aglomerar agruparse amontonar
to collect (animals, people, or objects) into clusters

cluster bomb n
bomba de racimo
explosive munition

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ n
pifostio
chaotic situation

clustering n
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
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

clutch disc n
disco de embrague

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] n
desorden enredo revoltijo
a confused disordered jumble of things

cnidarian /naɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdeɹ.i.ən/ /nɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /nʌɪˈdɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ n
cnidario
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

cnidocyte n
cnidocito
stinging capsule found in cnidarians

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ /ˈkəʉ-/ /ˈkəʊ-/ prefix
co-
together, mutually, jointly

co-brother-in-law n
concuñado concuñada
one's spouse's brother-in-law

co-cathedral n
concatedral
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-conspirator n
coconspirador
person involved with others in a conspiracy

co-ed /ˌkoʊˈɛd/ 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 with full official status

co-opt /kəʊˈɒpt/ v
cooptar
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

co-owner n
copropietaria copropietario
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-parent-in-law n
consuegra consuegro
the parent of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ n
correligionario
a fellow follower of one's religion

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 /ˈkoʊ.waɪf/ /ˈkəʊ.waɪf/ n
coesposa
in a polygamous marriage, another wife of a woman's husband

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
entrenar
sports: train

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] n
autocar
long-distance bus
coche
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power
entrenador entrenadora
trainer
vagón
rail passenger car

coach driver n
cochero carruajero
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coadjutor /kəʊəˈd͡ʒuːtə/ /kəʊˈæd͡ʒʊtə/ n
coadjutor
assistant to a bishop

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.lət/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.lət/ n
coágulo cuajarón
mass formed by means of coagulation

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
coagular cuajar
cause to congeal
coagularse cuajarse
become congealed

coagulation n
coagulación
process of forming clots from blood

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
brasa carbón
smouldering material
carbón
countable: carbon rock
carbón hulla
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

coaldust n
cisco
dust of coal

coalesce /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs/ /ˌkəʉ.əˈles/ /ˌkəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
coalescer incorporarse juntarse
to join into a single mass
unirse
to form from different elements

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
Pollachius virens

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ n
coalición
group of organizations

coalition builder n
pactómetro

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /koɹs/ /kɔːs/ [kʰo̞ɹs] adj
grosero bruto chocarrero soez
not refined
rudo tosco grosero bruto burdo chabacano
of inferior quality

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
costa litoral
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
costear
to sail along a coast
perecear
to make a minimal effort
poner en neutral
to glide along with no added energy

coast guard n
guardia costera guardacostas
enforcer of maritime law

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
costanero costero costeño
relating to the coast

coastal waters n
aguas costeras
sea areas along the coast

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ n
deslizador
merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters
navegador
sailor who travels only in coastal waters
bandeja
small stand or tray used to pass something around a tabletop
costero holgazán
one who coasts
deslizador
something that coasts or is used to coast
disco
useless compact disc or DVD
posavasos portavasos salvamanteles
small object on which a cup, etc., is placed to protect a table surface

coastline n
línea costera
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
abrigo casaca saco
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms
cubierta
covering of material, such as paint
pelaje
fur or feathers

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

coated /ˈkoʊtɪd/ /ˈkəʊtɪd/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯ɾɨd] adj
cubierto revestido
covered with a thin layer

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
coatí tejón cuchucho cusumbo gato solo pezote
any of several animals of the genus Nasua

coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯ɾɪŋ] n
capa recubrimiento
a thin outer layer

coauthor n
coautora coautor
author who collaborates 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

cobalamin /koʊˈbæləmɪn/ n
cobalamina
any form of Vitamin B12

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
cobalto
chemical element

cobble /ˈkɑb.l̩/ /ˈkɒb.əl/ v
empedrar
to use cobblestones for paving
ensamblar
to assemble in an improvised manner
zapatero
to make shoes

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ n
zapatero zapatera remendona remendón zapatera remendona zapatero remendón
person who repairs, and sometimes makes, 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
bonito negro cobia esmedregal pejepalo
Rachycentron canadum

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
cobra
venomous snake

cobuild v
cofabricar

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
coca
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ n
cocaína
the narcotic

cocaine addict n
cocainómana cocainómano

cocaine paste n
pasta de cocaína

cocainism n
cocainomanía
cocaine addiction

coccus [ˈkʰɑkəs] 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 /ˌkɑt͡ʃɪˈni(ə)l/ /ˌkɒtʃɪˈniː(ə)l/ n
cochinilla
insect
cochinilla grana
dye

cochinita pibil n
cochinita pibil puerco pibil

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ n
cóclea caracol

cochlear /ˈkoʊ.kli.ɚ/ /ˈkɑk.li.ɚ/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ adj
coclear

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
ave macho
any male bird
carajo chupa-chups cimbrel cipote manubrio minga

cock tease /ˈkɑkˌtiːz/ /ˈkɒkˌtiːz/ n
calientabraguetas calientahuevos calientapollas
One who sexually arouses

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
quiquiriquí cocorocó cocoricó
imitating the 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 /ˈkɒkətraɪs/ /ˈkɒkətrɪs/ n
cocatriz
legendary creature

cockblock n
cortarrollos
one who cockblocks

cockblock v
cortar el rollo
to make or attempt to make another's intended goal of sexual intercourse impossible.

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ n
escarabajo sanjuanero melolonta abejorro jorge sanjuanero
beetle of genus Melolontha

cocked /kɑkt/ /kɒkt/ adj
pedo
drunk

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɑkɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkɹəl/ n
gallito gallo
young male chicken

cockfight n
pelea de gallos
contest

cockfighting n
pelea de gallos
gambling blood sport

cockfighting pit n
palenque reñidero

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
cabina carlinga
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
cucaracha
type of insect

cockscomb n
cresta
fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocksucker n
chupapijas chupapollas mamón chupavergas
a fellator
chupapollas chupavergas mamón
an objectionable person

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ 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 fork /ˌkɑkˌteɪl ˈfɔɹk/ /ˌkɒkteɪl ˈfɔːk/ n
tenedor para sándwich
small fork used for eating dishes served as appetizers, and for picking up small snacks

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

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
engreído arrogante bravucón chulo creído pedante
overly confident

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
cacao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree
cup/mug of this drink
colour
chocolate cacao
hot drink

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/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] n
coco
fruit of coco palm
edible flesh of coconut fruit
shelled seed

coconut crab n
cangrejo de los cocoteros
Birgus latro

coconut heart /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt hɑɹt/ n
manzana de coco
coconut heart

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
any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical

cocoyam n
macal malanga ocumo otoe quequisque rascadera
new cocoyam, Xanthosoma
malanga
old cocoyam, Colocasia esculenta

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
bacalao abadejo
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 /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ v
cocinar a fuego lento
to cook slowly in hot water
mimar consentir malcriar
to treat gently or with great care

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
clave código
cryptographic system
código
textual designation
set of rules for converting information
instructions for a computer
system of principles, rules or regulations

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
codificar criptografiar encriptar
cryptography: to encode
programar
write software programs

code monkey n
picacódigo
a computer programmer

code name n
nombre en clave
name used to clandestinely identify something

code of honour n
código de honor
set of moral rules

code-switching n
alternancia de código
phenomenon or practice 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 /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ n
codeína
addictive alkaloid narcotic

coder n
programador
programmer

codex /ˈkoʊdɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ n
códice
early book

codicil /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
codicilo
addition made to a will

codify /ˈ koʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kɑd.ɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kəʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ v
codificar
to reduce to a code

codirect v
codirigir
to direct with another person

codirector n
codirector codirectora
someone who directs something together with one or more other people

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
codón
sequence of three nucleotides

codriver n
copiloto
navigator in rally racing

coeditor n
coeditor coeditora corredactor corredactora
one of two or more people serving together as editors of a work or project

coeducation n
coeducación
education of both male and female students in the same institution

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] adj
coeficiente
cooperating

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [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
any lobe-finned fish in the order Coelacanthiformes

coelenterate /sɪˈlɛn.tə.ɹət/ /sɪˈlɛn.tɚ.ɪt/ 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

coendou n
puercoespín arborícola

coenobium /siˈnoʊ.bi.ə/ /siˈnoʊ.bi.əm/ /siːˈnəʊ.bɪ.ə/ /siːˈnəʊ.bɪ.əm/ n
cenobio
colony of algae which acts as a single organism
colony of unicellular organisms which acts as a single organism

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 /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
coerción
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person

coercive /kəʊˈɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
coercitivo
displaying a tendency to coerce

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
coetáneo coevo contemporáneo
of the same age

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ n
coetáneo coevo contemporáneo
somebody 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/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
café
of a pale brown colour

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
café
colour
café cafeto
plant
café feca tinto
beverage
café grano de café
beans

coffee bean n
grano de café
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea

coffee extract n
extracto de café
concentrated liquid

coffee grinder n
molinillo de café molino de café
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans

coffee pot n
cafetera
pot for coffee

coffee table n
mesa ratona
type of table

coffeemaker n
cafetera máquina de café coffee maker
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
arcas
supply or store of money
casetón
architecture: ornamental sunken panel
cofre
strongbox

cofferdam n
ataguía
temporary watertight structure

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 caja mortuoria
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/ /ˌkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ n
cofundador cofundadora
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ /kɔɡ/ 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 /ˈkoʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkəʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
convincente persuasivo
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence
inteligible lógico
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
irrebatible irrefutable
forcefully persuasive

cogitabund /ˈkɑd͡ʒɪtəˌbʌnd/ /ˈkɒd͡ʒɪtəˌbʌnd/ adj
cogitabundo meditabundo
deep in thought

cogitate /ˈkoʊd͡ʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkɑd͡ʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/ v
cogitar
to meditate, to ponder, to think deeply

cogitation /ˌkoʊd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑː.d͡ʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒː.d͡ʒəˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkəʊd͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
cogitación
process of cogitating

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ n
coñac
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
cognado
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language
familiar emparentado
kindred by birth

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ n
cognado
word derived from the same roots as a given word

cognitariat n
cognitariado
sociological group

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ /kɔɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ n
cognición
process of knowing

cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] 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

cognitive science n
ciencia cognitiva
multidisciplinary study of mind and behavior

cognitively /ˈkɒɡ.nə.tɪv.li/ adv
cognitivamente
relating to thinking

cognizant /ˈkɒnɪzənt/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
consciente
aware

cognomen /kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/ n
cognomen
nickname

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑn.jəˈʃɛn.ti/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
experto
someone possessing specialized knowledge in a particular field

cohabit /koʊˈhæbɪt/ v
cohabitar convivir
live together as if married

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cohabitación amancebamiento arreglo
act of living together

coheir n
coheredero
one of several heirs

coheiress n
coheredera
one of several heiresses

cohen n
cohen
a descendant of Aaron

cohere /koʊˈhɪɚ/ /kəʊˈhɪə/ v
cohesionar
to stick together
ser coherente
to be consistent as part of a group

coherence n
coherencia
quality of cohering; of being coherent
logical arrangements of parts
having the same wavelength and phase

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ adj
coherente
orderly, logical and consistent
of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase
sticking together

coherently adv
coherentemente
in a coherent manner

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] n
cohesión
the state of cohering, or of sticking together
the various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʉˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʊˈhiː.sɪv/ [kəʉˈhɪi.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

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ n
bobina bobinado
coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow
espiral hélice
something wound

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
enrollar
wind into loops

coilgun /ˈkɔɪl.ɡʌn/ n
cañón de Gauss cañón de bobina
any device that uses electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ n
moneda
(currency) a piece of currency
one of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
acuñar
to create coins

coin purse n
monedera
small bag or pouch for coins

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
coincidir
to occupy exactly the same space
to occur at the same time
to correspond

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ 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/ /ˈkɔɪɚ/ n
coir
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitarche /ˌkəʊɪˈtɑː(ɹ)ki/ n
coitarquia
first coitus

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /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 /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coque
coal product
coca coque
short for cocaine

col /kɒl/ n
collado
dip between mountain peaks

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
cola
drink

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ n
colador escurridor coladero
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
frío
having a low temperature
unfriendly
of the weather

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] n
frío biruji rasca
low temperature
resfriado constipación gripa gripe
illness

cold as ice adj
frígido gélido
very cold

cold calling n
llamada en frío puerta fría
unsolicited sales call

cold chain n
cadena de frío

cold chisel n
cincel

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 drop n
gota fría
Cold drop

cold front n
frente frío
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
fusión fría
nuclear fusion near room temperature

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 /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
guerra fría
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
ola de frío

cold weapon /koʊld ˈwɛpən/ /kəʊld ˈwɛp(ə)n/ n
arma blanca
weapon that does not use explosives or fire

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 /ˈkoʊldnəs/ /ˈkəʊldnəs/ n
frialdad displicencia
limited enthusiasm or affection
frialdad frío
the sensation
frío
the relative lack of heat

cole /koʊl/ /kɔʊl/ /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 /kəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
colitis
inflammation of the colon

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
colaborar
to cooperate treasonably
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] n
colaboración
act of collaborating

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
colaborador
person who works with others towards a common goal

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ n
collage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ n
colágeno
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collagenic adj
colágeno
relating to or composed of collagen

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ n
colapso desplome
act of collapsing

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
colapsar
to cause to collapse
to fold compactly
derrumbarse colapsarse desplomarse
to fall down suddenly; to cave in
derrumbarse desplomarse
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown

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 flycatcher n
papamoscas acollarado
Ficedula albicollis

collared peccary n
chancho rosillo chácharo coyámel 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
colateral
thinner blood vessel
prenda
security or guarantee

collateral damage n
daño colateral
collateral damage

collation /kəˈleɪʃən/ n
colación
bringing together
light meal

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ n
colega compañero
fellow member of a profession

collect /ˈkɑlɛkt/ /ˈkɑlɪkt/ /ˈkɒlɛkt/ /ˈkɒlɪkt/ n
colecta
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
cobrar recaudar recolectar
to get from someone
coleccionar
to accumulate items for a hobby
colegir
to infer, conclude, form a conclusion
reunir recoger juntar
to gather together

collecting /kəˈlɛktɪŋ/ n
coleccionismo
hobby

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
colección
set of items
colección conjunto
multiple related objects
colecta recaudación
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes
conjunto
recogida recolección
activity of collecting

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ adj
colectivo
in grammar

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ n
colectivo
group
in grammar

collective agreement n
contrato colectivo de trabajo
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collective memory n
memoria colectiva
shared pool of information

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
A 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
coleccionista
person or thing that collects
colector
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor
colector recaudador
person who is employed to collect payments

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
colegio
escuela de artes aplicadas escuela de ciencias aplicadas escuela técnica
postsecondary institution that does not award bachelor's degrees
escuela universitaria
institution of higher education teaching undergraduates
escuela universitaria colegio
institution of higher education
facultad
non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university
specialized division of a university
universidad
academic institution

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 /kəˈlaɪd/ 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

collinearity n
colinealidad
the condition of being collinear

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
colisión
instance of colliding

colloblast n
coloblasto
a kind of cell found in the tentacles of ctenophores

collocation /ˌkɑl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
colocación

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
coloide
stable system of two phases

colloidal adj
coloidal coloide coloideo
of or pertaining to a colloid

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
coloquial familiar
of oral communication language

colloquialism /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ n
coloquialismo vulgarismo
colloquial expression

colloquially /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əli/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəli/ adv
coloquialmente
in a colloquial manner

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
coloquio
formal conference
coloquio conversación
conversation, dialogue

collude /kəˈluːd/ v
coludir conspirar
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 /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
dos puntos
punctuation mark

colon /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
colon
the last part of the digestive system

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 /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ n
colonialismo
policy of authority over people or territories

colonialist adj
colonialista
or or pertaining to colonialism

colonialist n
colonialista
one who supports or advocates colonialism

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
colono colona
member of a colony
colono colona colonizador
founder of a colony

colonization n
colonización
process of establishing a colony

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
colonizar
to begin a new 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 /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ n
colonia
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ n
colofón
end note about author and manuscript

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ adj
en color
conveying color

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ 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)/ v
colorear
draw using crayons
colorear colorar teñir
give something color
ponerse colorado
become red through increased blood flow

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

colorcast n
dominante de color
tint of color affecting another color in a photograph

colorectal adj
colorrectal
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
coloreado

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
colorado florido
(euphemistic) profane
de color
interesting, multifaceted
de color lleno lleno de color
possessing prominent and varied colors

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.
colorismo pigmentocracia
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 /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ n
coloso
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
calostro
a form of milk

colour wheel n
rueda del color
a circular colour chart where related colours are adjacent and complimentary colours opposite.

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/ /kɒlt/ /kəʊlt/ [kɔʊlt] n
potro potranco
young male horse

coltan /ˈkoʊlˌtæn/ n
coltán coltan
ore yielding niobium and tantalum

colter /ˈkoʊltɚ/ /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
columbario
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns
palomar
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
aguileña colombina
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

columbite n
columbita
mineral

columella /ˌkɒləˈmɛlə/ 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
vertical line of entries in a table
a vertical body of text
column of troops
newspaper column
upright supporting structure
something having similar form or structure to the things mentioned above
chemistry : object to separate components

columnist /ˈkɑ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.nɪst/ n
columnista articulista
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

comarca n
comarca
a traditional region or local administrative division found in parts of Spain, Portugal, Panama, Nicaragua, and Brazil

comatose /ˈkoʊ.məˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɑm.əˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɒm.əˌtəʊs/ /ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ 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/ /kəʊm/ v
peinar
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb
to separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers
peinar peinarse
to groom the hair with a toothed implement

comb one's hair v
peinarse el pelo
to straighten one's hair with a comb

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
batalla combate acción
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
combatir
to fight; to struggle for victory

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
combatiente
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/ /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
combativo
given to fighting

combinable adj
combinable
able to be combined

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
combinación
combat sports
act of combining
one or more elements selected without regard of the order
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock

combination pliers n
alicates universales alicates pinza universal
a type of pliers

combinatorics /ˌkɑm.bɪn.əˈtɔɹ.ɪks/ 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 /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ adj
combustible
capable of burning

combustible /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ n
combustible
material capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ n
combustión oxidación
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
combustión quemado
the act or process of burning
reacción química combustión
similar process where two chemicals are combined
revuelta tumulto vorágine
violent agitation, commotion

combustion chamber n
cámara de combustión
space in a heat engine

combustion engine n
motor de combustión
engine that uses the combustion of fuel to create work

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
correrse venirse acabar
to orgasm
venir
to move nearer

come about v
ceñir
nautical
ocurrir suceder
to come about

come across v
pasarse (+ a)
change sides; to cross over to work for the opposition
quedar
give an appearance or impression
toparse
find, usually by accident

come after v
suceder
to succeed, to be the successor of
venir por
to pursue

come again interjection
mande 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 clean v
confesar
to confess

come down with v
contraer ponerse malo de
to show symptoms of an illness

come full circle v
cerrar el círculo
complete a cycle of transition, returning to where one started

come in handy v
ser útil
to prove to be useful or helpful

come into force v
entrar en vigor
become valid or active

come of age v
alcanzar la mayoría de edad
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult
madurar
mature, or become fully developed

come off it interjection
qué va venga
expression of disbelief

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
por favor qué va ¡venga ya!
expression of disbelief
¡andando! ¡vamos! ¡órale!
hurry up

come on to v
insinuarse ligar pinchar tirar la onda tirar los tejos
make a romantic or sexual advance to

come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ v
pronunciarse en favor/en contra
express opinion
revelarse salir a la luz
to be discovered, be revealed
salir
to exit
salir resular
to be published, be issued

come out of the closet v
salida del armario salida del clóset salida del placard
self-disclosure of sexual orientation
salir del armario salir del clóset salir del placard salir del ropero
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
ascender sumar
to total, to amount to
volver en sí
recover consciousness after fainting

come to a head v
culminar llegar a un punto crítico
to rapidly reach a turning point or climax

come to an end v
tocar a su fin
to cease

come to life v
cobrar vida
become alive

come to light v
salir a la luz saltar a la palestra
become known

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 to think of it adv
ahora que lo pienso
now that I think about it

come together /tə-/ /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

come up v
suceder
to emerge, become known

come up with v
idear ingeniarse inventar inventarse
to invent, create

come what may adv
pase lo que pase venga lo que venga
idiomatic

come-on /ˈkʌmˌɑn/ /ˈkʌmˌɒn/ /ˈkʌmˌɔn/ n
insinuación proposición
sexual or romantic proposal
reclamo
inducement

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
remontada
sports: overcoming a substantial disadvantage

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
cómico comediante 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
contendiente el que llega la que llega
who arrives
delantera delantero puntera puntero
in a race
in some contest

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 that is justly deserved

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] n
comodidad confort
contentment, ease
consuelo
consolation

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] v
confortar
to provide comfort

comfort zone n
zona de confort
circumstances in which a person feels relaxed
range of environmental factors

comfortability /ˌkʌmfətəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌkʌmfɚtəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌkəmfɚɾəˈbɪləɾi] n
confortabilidad
synonym of comfortableness

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] adj
confortable cómodo
providing physical comfort and ease
cómodo
amply sufficient
cómodo confortable
in a state of comfort

comfortably /ˈkʌmf(ə)təbli/ /ˈkʌmftɚbli/ /ˈkʌmfɚtəbli/ adv
cómodamente
in a comfortable manner

comforting /ˈkʌm.fə.tɪŋ/ /ˈkʌm.fɚ.tɪŋ/ adj
consolador reconfortante
giving comfort

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
consuelda
perennial herb

comfy /ˈkʌm.fi/ [kʰʌmpfi] [ˈkʰʌɱ.fi] adj
confortable cómodo
comfortable

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ adj
cómico
being funny

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
comediante cómico
comedian
cómic tebeo historieta
cartoon story

comic book n
cómic
book or magazine

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
alivio cómico 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

comics /ˈkɑmɪks/ /ˈkɒmɪks/ n
tebeo
artistic medium

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
venida
act of arriving; an arrival

coming and going n
idas y venidas ir y venir vaivén
plural sense: activities of a person or group

coming out of someone's ears v
salirle por las orejas

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.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
comitología
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ n
coma vírgula
punctuation mark ','

comma category n
categoría coma

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
comando
computing: directive to a computer program
comando dominio mando
the right or authority to order, control or dispose of
dominio mando
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery
orden mandato
order

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
ordenar mandar
to order

command post n
puesto de mando
headquarters of unit or commanding officer

commandant /-dɑnt/ /kɒmənˈdænt/ /kɒmənˈdɑːnt/ /ˈkɒməndænt/ /ˈkɒməndɑːnt/ n
comandante
a commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division

commandeer /kɒmənˈdɪə(ɹ)/ v
arrebatar usurpar
to take arbitrarily or by force
reclutar
to force into military service
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

commander in chief n
comandante en jefe
supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country

commandery /kəˈmænd(ə)ɹi/ /kəˈmɑːnd(ə)ɹi/ n
comandancia
division of a manor under the control of a knightly commander

commanding officer n
comandante
officer in command of a military unit

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /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

commedia dell'arte /kəˈmeɪdiə dɛl ˈɑː(ɹ)teɪ/ n
comedia del arte
form of Italian theatre

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

commend /kəˈmɛnd/ v
alabar elogiar loar
to praise
congratular felicitar recompensar
to congratulate or reward
encomendar
to entrust

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ /ˈkɒməndəbəl/ /ˈkɒmɛndəbəl/ adj
alabable encomiable loable meritorio
worthy of commendation

commendably /kəˈmɛndəbli/ adv
loablemente
in a commendable manner

commendation /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ n
comendación encomio recomendación
act of commending; praise

commensal /kəˈmɛnsəl/ adj
comensal
of a form of symbiosis

commensal /kəˈmɛnsəl/ n
comensal
organism partaking in a commensal relationship

commensalism /kəˈmɛnsəˌlɪzm̩/ n
comensalismo
sharing of the same environment

commensurate /kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ adj
conmensurado adecuado proporcional
proportionate; of a similar measurable standard

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] n
comentario
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
comentar
to remark
programming: to insert comments

comment out v
comentar
disable a section of source code

commentary /ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
comentario
A series of comments or annotations
comentarios
An oral description of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ n
comentarista comentador comentadora
person who comments

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /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

commercial law n
derecho mercantil

commercialization /kəˌmɜːrʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
comercialización
the act of commercializing

commercially adv
comercialmente
in a commercial manner

commie /ˈkɑ.mi/ /ˈkɒm.i/ /ˈkɔm.i/ n
bolche chairo comunistoide comuñanga rojillo rojo
communist (pejorative)

commiseration n
conmiseración
act of commiserating

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
cargo destino
official authority
comisión
body of officials
fee charged
the act of committing
comisión encargo
the thing to be done as agent for another
misión cometido
mission

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
encargar
send to do something
order a work of art
poner en servicio
put into active service

commission agent n
comisionista

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ n
comisionado
member of a commission
notaria notario
someone commissioned to perform certain duties

commissioning n
certificación
process

commissure /ˈkɑm.əˌʃʊɹ/ /ˈkɒm.ɪs.jʊə/ n
comisura
point where the upper and lower lips or eyelids join

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 /kəˈmɪts tu ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ v
aprender de memoria decorar memorizar
to learn by heart

commitment /kəˈmɪtmənt/ 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 /kəˈmɪt.ɪd/ [kəˈmɪɾ.əd] [kəˈmɪɾ.ɪd] adj
comprometido
obligated by a pledge to some course of action
empeñado
showing commitment

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
comité comisión
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode /kəˈməʊd/ 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 /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/ /ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/ n
comodoro
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ adj
común
mutual
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
usual
ordinary
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ 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
colédoco 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 ground dove n
tortolita azul
Columbina passerina

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
gaviota
Larus canus

common hepatica n
hepática hierba del hígado
Hepatica nobilis

common house martin n
avión común
Delichon urbicum

common kestrel n
cernícalo vulgar 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 linnet n
pardillo
a common small bird (Linaria cannabina), of Europe, western Asia and north Africa

common marmoset n
tití común
New World monkey

common murre n
arao común
Uria aalge

common name n
nombre común
a name by which an organism 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 pochard n
porrón
Aythya ferina

common purslane n
verdolaga
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
codorniz común
bird in the pheasant family

common redshank n
archibebe común
Tringa totanus

common room n
sala común
a shared room or lounge

common rosefinch n
camachuelo carminoso
Carpodacus erythrinus

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 vencejo
Apus apus

common tern n
charrán común
Sterna hirundo

common thread n
hilo conductor
recurring characteristic or theme

common wheat n
candial

common whitefish n
lavareto farra
Coregonus lavaretus

common whitethroat n
curruca zarcera
Sylvia communis

common yarrow n
milenrama
Achillea millefolium

common-law marriage n
unión de hecho
a marriage based on the duration of cohabitation rather than formal ceremony

commoner /ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/ n
plebeyo comunero
member of the common people

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
comúnmente
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ adj
común común y corriente
ordinary

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
lugar común
something that is ordinary
tópico lugar común cliché clisé perogrullada
platitude or cliché

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
Procomún
procomún
the mutual good of all

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
comunidad estado libre asociado mancomunidad
form of government

commotion /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
conmoción
state of turbulent motion

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ /kəˈmjʉː.nəl/ /ˈkɒm.jə.nəl/ /ˈkɔm.jə.nəl/ adj
comunitario
pertaining to a community

communalization n
comunalización

commune /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ n
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
municipio comuna
local political division in many European countries

communicability n
comunicabilidad
quality of being communicable

communicable adj
comunicable
able to be transmitted between people or species

communicant /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/ n
comulgante
person who receives Communion

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
comulgar
to receive or take part in Holy Communion
comunicar
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell
comunicar compartir
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
comunicación
concept of exchanging information
act or fact of communicating anything
connection between tissues
instance of data transfer
passageway or opening
comunicado comunicación
a message

communicative adj
comunicativo
eager to communicate

communicator n
comunicador comunicadora
one who communicates

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
comunión
a joining together of minds or spirits
form of ecclesiastical unity

communion wafer n
hostia
sacramental bread

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
comunicado
official announcement

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] n
comunismo
ideology/philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ adj
comunista
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ n
comunista
person who follows a communist philosophy

communistic adj
comunista
characteristic of communism

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] n
comuna comunidad
residential or religious collective
comunidad
group sharing a common understanding
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common

community service n
servicio comunitario
voluntary service

community spread n
transmisión comunitaria

commutative adj
conmutativo

commutativity n
conmutatividad
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ n
pendularismo viaje al trabajo
route

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 /kəˈmjuːtɚ/ n
cercanista migrante pendular trabajador pendular viajero diario viajero pendular
a person who regularly travels to and from work and home

commuter rail n
ferrocarril de cercanía
railway

commuting n
conmutaje
travel between home and workplace

comorbidity /ˌkəʊmɔː(ɹ)ˈbɪdɪti/ n
comorbilidad
presence of one or more disorders

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
compacto
closely packed
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space
topological sense

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ n
acuerdo
agreement or contract

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
apelmazar compactar
make more dense

compact disc n
disco compacto CD
optical disc used to store data

compaction n
compactación
process of compacting

compactness n
compacidad
state of being compact

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
compactador
A Material-reducing Machine

companies register n
registro mercantil

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 /kəmˈpæɹəbl̩/ /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
using comparison as a method of study
relative

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
comparativo
grammatical construction
word in comparative form

comparative advantage n
ventaja comparativa
the ability to produce a particular good at a lower relative opportunity cost than another producer

comparative anatomy n
anatomía comparada
the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms

comparative method n
método comparativo
technique for studying the development of languages

comparatively /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/ adv
comparativamente
in a comparative manner
when compared to other entities

comparator n
comparador
computing: application that compares prices
device for comparing a physical property of two objects
electronic device that compares two voltages, currents or streams of data

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
comparar cotejar equiparar 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 /kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ n
compartimiento
part into which an area is subdivided
compartimiento compartimento
chamber
terraza
heraldry: mound beneath the shield

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ 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 /kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/ /kəmˈpæʃənət/ adj
compasivo
having, feeling or showing compassion

compatibility /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [kəmˌpæɾ.əˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
compatibilidad
capability to exist without mutual interference

compatible /kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/ [km̩ˈpæt.ə.bl̩] adj
compatible
capable of easy interaction

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ 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
strongly or irresistibly evoking interest or attention

compendium n
compendio
short, complete summary

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ n
contrapartida compensación
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ n
alargamiento compensatorio
lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
competir
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
autorización competencia potestad incumbencia
legal authority to deal with a matter
competencia
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
the quality or state of being competent for a general role.

competency /ˈkɑm.pə.tən.si/ /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/ n
capacidad competencia cualidades

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ adj
competente
skilled

competently adv
competentemente
in a competent manner

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
competición competencia
action of competing
competición concurso
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
competitivo
economics: capable of competing successfully
biochemistry: inhibiting an enzyme

competitive advantage n
ventaja competitiva
attribute

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
competitividad
state of being competitive

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ n
competidor
participant in a competition
contrincante competidor
person against whom one is competing

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
compilación recopilación
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
that which is compiled

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
compilar
produce executable
assemble from a collection

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
compilador
computer program
a person who compiles

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ n
autocomplacencia suficiencia
feeling of self-satisfaction

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
autocomplaciente
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements

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
achaque afección dolencia mal 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 reclamación
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ /kəmˈpleɪzənt/ 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 complementarse
to provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides
complementar completar
to complete

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
complementario
acting as a complement

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
completo
with everything included
of metric space: such that every Cauchy sequence converges in it
finished; ended; concluded; completed
generic intensifier derived from "complete"

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
cumplir
to make whole or entire
terminar completar
to finish

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
completo terminado
finished

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
completamente
in a complete manner
enteramente totalmente
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 /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
complejo complicado
intricate
complexo
in mathematics
complicado complejo
not simple or straightforward

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
complejo
collection of buildings
in chemistry
psychologically based dislike or fear

complex analysis n
análisis complejo
the branch of mathematics that studies holomorphic functions

complex number n
número complejo
number of the form a + bi

complex sentence n
oración subordinada
sentence containing one independent clause and a dependent clause

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
auditoría contraloría regulación
business: the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with
conformismo
state of being compliant
cumplimiento
act of complying
medical: accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
complaciente sumiso
willing to comply
conforme en orden
compatible with or following guidelines

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkət/ v
complicar
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
complicado
difficult or convoluted

complication n
complicación
(medicine)
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 /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
lisonjero
in the nature of a compliment

compline /ˈkɑmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
completas
last of the canonical hours

compluvium n
compluvio

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
componer
to construct by mental labor; to think up
to make something by merging parts
componerse constar
to comprise
conformar constituir
to make up the whole; to constitute

composed /kəmˈpoʊzd/ /kəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
sereno tranquilo
showing composure

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ 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
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/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
compota
fruit dessert

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
compuesto
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
compuesto
anything made by combining several things
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
complejo
group of buildings for the same purpose

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /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 sentence n
oración coordinada
a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction and/or punctuation.

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 /ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /ˌkɔmpɹɪˈhenʃn̩/ n
comprensión entendimiento
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
completo abarcador abarcativo comprensivo englobante exhaustivo
broadly or completely covering

compress /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ n
compresa
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
comprimir
to press together into a smaller space
to encode digital information into less bits
to condense
comprimirse
to be pressed together

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
(computing) the process by which data is compressed

compression sock n
calcetines de compresión
type of sock

compressor n
compresor
device that produces pressure
computing: program or algorithm for compressing data

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
comprender
be made up of

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ n
acuerdo arreglo avenencia concesión convenio transigencia
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ v
ceder transigir
to adjust and settle by mutual concessions
comprometerse
to bind by mutual agreement

compromising adj
comprometedor
incriminating

compulsion /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ n
coacción coerción
lawful use of violence
use of power to force a person to act
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 acquisition n
expropiación
government's right to expropriate private land

compulsory education n
enseñanza obligatoria
period of time in a child's life during which the child must receive schooling

compulsory purchase n
expropiación
government's right to expropriate private land

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
compunción remordimiento
pricking of conscience

computation /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
cálculo
the act or process of computing

computational adj
computacional
of or relating to computation

computational linguistics n
lingüística computacional
interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
computar calcular
to reckon or calculate

computed tomography n
tomografía computerizada
form of radiography which uses computer software

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] n
calculador computador
person
computadora ordenador computador
programmable electronic device

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ n
juego de computadora juego de ordenador
electronic game

computer literacy /kəmˌpjutəɹ ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəsi/ /kəmˌpjuːtə ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] n
alfabetización digital alfabetización informática
ability to operate a personal computer

computer network n
red de computadoras

computer program n
programa de ordenador programa informático
software

computer science n
informática computación ciencia de la computación ciencias computacionales
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
informático
one who studies or practises computer science

computer security n
seguridad informática
branch of computer science

computer virus n
virus informático
computer virus

computer vision /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌvɪʒn/ n
visión artificial
science and technology

computerization /kəmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
computarización
the act of computerizing

computerize v
informatizar
equip with a computer or a computer system

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
computación
action of using a computer
informática computación
the study, field of computers and computer programming

computist n
computista

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ n
camarada compañero
fellow socialist or communist
camarada compañero colega correligionario
mate, companion, or associate
camarada compañero compañera
title used in leftist circles
camarada conmilitón
companion in battle, fellow soldier

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 trilero
scam operator, conman

con game n
engañabobos engañifa estafa
malicious breach of trust

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
conativo
of a striving action

concatenate /kənˈkæ.tə.neɪt/ v
concatenar concadenar
link together

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kən.ˌkæt.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
concomitancia
series of links united

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ adj
cóncavo
curved inward

concavity /kəŋkævɪti/ n
concavidad
a concave structure or surface
the state of being concave

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
ocultar esconder
to hide something

concealer n
antiojeras corrector
cosmetic
ocultador
that which conceals

concealment /kənˈsiːlmənt/ n
ocultamiento
The practice of keeping secrets

concede /kənˈsid/ /kənˈsiːd/ [kənˈsɪid] v
conceder ceder
to yield or suffer; to surrender
conceder conferir otorgar
to grant, as a right or privilege

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
concentrar
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore
concentrarse concentrar
approach or meet in a common center
focus one's thought or attention

concentration /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
concentración
proportion of substance in a mixture
chemistry: amount of solute present in a solution
act or process of concentrating
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 /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /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 /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ adj
conceptual
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination

conceptual art n
arte conceptual
genre of art

conceptualize v
conceptualizar
to interpret by forming a concept

conceptually /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.ə.li/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊə.li/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊə.li/ adv
conceptualmente
in a conceptual manner

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 tocar
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 /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
concierto
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
concesión
admission of defeat
grant of land 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 /kɒnt͡ʃ/ /kɒŋk/ n
bocina concha
musical instrument
caracola
marine mollusc
concha caracola
shell of this sea animal

conching n
conchado
refine chocolate

conchology /kɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
conquiliología
study of molluscs

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
conserje
one who attends to the wishes of hotel guests
portero
one who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and 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

conciseness /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ n
concisión
property of being concise

conclave /kɒn.ˈkleɪv/ /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ n
cónclave
group of 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
decision, judgment
outcome
end, final part
of a syllogism

conclusive /kənˈkluːsɪv/ /kəŋˈkluːsɪv/ adj
conclusivo concluyente
pertaining to a conclusion
decisivo
decisive

conclusively adv
conclusivamente
in a conclusive manner

concoct /kənˈkɒkt/ [kʰəŋˈkʰɒkt] v
confeccionar
to prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ [kʰənˈkʰɑkʃɪn] [kʰəŋˈkʰɑkʃɪn] 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

concordance /kənˈkɔɹdəns/ /kənˈkɔːdəns/ n
concordancias
alphabetical index

concordant /kəŋˈkɔː(ɹ)dənt/ adj
concordante concorde
agreeing, correspondent, harmonious

concordat /kənˈkɔːdæt/ n
concordato
agreement

concourse /ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/ n
explanada
a large open space in a building where people can gather

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
concreto específico
particular, perceivable, real
de concreto de hormigón
made of concrete

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
hormigón concreto
building material

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
concretizar
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)
hormigonar
cover with concrete

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

concretize v
concretizar
to make substantial, real, or tangible

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 /kəŋˈkɜː/ /kəŋˈkɝ/ v
acordar concurrir estar de acuerdo
To unite or agree
concurrir
To run together; to meet
reunir
To meet in the same point

concurrence n
concurrencia
agreement

concurrent /kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/ /kəŋˈkɝɹənt/ /kəŋˈkʌɹənt/ adj
concurrente paralelo
contemporáneo
belonging to the same period; contemporary
simultáneo
happening at the same time; simultaneous

concurrently adv
simultaneamente
in a concurrent manner; at the same time

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
choque
violent collision or shock
conmoción cerebral concusión
injury

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ /kənˈdɪm/ v
clausurar condenar
to adjudge as unfit for habitation
condenar
to confer eternal divine punishment upon
to pronounce guilty

condemnation /ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/ n
condenación
act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
condenado

condensate /ˈkɒndənseɪt/ /ˈkɒndənsət/ n
condensado
product of condensation

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
condensación
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid
the act or process

condense /kənˈdɛns/ v
condensar
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state
to concentrate toward the essence
condensarse
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state

condensed milk n
leche condensada
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
condescender
consent

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
condescendiente paternalista
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
condimento
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
condición
logical clause or phrase
requirement or requisite
clause in a contract or agreement
condición situación
health status of a patient

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ v
acondicionar
to undergo the process of acclimation

condition precedent n
condición suspensiva

condition subsequent n
condición resolutoria
condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
condicional
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ n
condicional
grammar: mode/mood

conditional perfect n
condicional anterior
grammatical tense

conditionality n
condicionalidad
state of being subject to conditions

conditionally /kənˈdɪʃənəli/ 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/ /ˈkɒndələns/ n
pésame condolencia
sympathy when someone has died

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ /ˈkɒndələnsəz/ interjection
pésame
funeral expression

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ n
condón preservativo 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 /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ /kənˈdusɪv/ 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
comportarse
reflexively: behave
conducir
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.)
to serve as a medium for conveying
dirigir
music: to direct
dirigir conducir manejar
direct or manage
guiar
lead or guide

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
reciprocal of resistivity

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
conductor
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound
director director de orquesta
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
revisor guarda inspector
person who takes tickets on public transportation

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɑndɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndɪt/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɪt/ n
conducto
pipe or channel for conveying water

condylar /ˈkɑn.də.lɚ/ /ˈkɒn.də.lə/ adj
condíleo
relating to or resembling a condyle

condyle /ˈkɒndaɪl/ /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
cóndilo
prominence on a bone

condyloma n
condiloma
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ n
barquillo cono cucurucho
cono
solid of revolution
surface of revolution
anything shaped like a cone
photosensitive cell in retina
cono estróbilo
fruit of conifers

cone of power n
cono de poder
proverbial energy

confabulate /kənˈfæbjʊleɪt/ v
confabular
to fabricate memories in order to fill gaps in one's memory

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
confite dulce golosina
food item

confectionary n
confitería confites
candies, confection

confectioner n
pastelero pastelera confitero dulcero confitera dulcera
manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confectioner's cream n
crema pastelera
cream used by confectioners

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ n
confitería
business of manufacturing confectionery
dulces
sweet foodstuffs (collectively)

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
confederación
an alliance

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
confederación
union or alliance of states

confederationism n
confederacionismo
advocacy

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfʌɹ/ [kʰə̥ɱˈfɚ] v
conferir
to bestow
conferir consultar debatir
to discuss, consult

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] n
conferencia
a meeting of people

conference interpreting n
interpretación de conferencias

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
confesar
to admit to the truth

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
confesión
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
open admittance

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ n
confesionario confesonario
small room where confession is performed

confessionality n
confesionalidad
degree or quality

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ n
confesante confesor
priest who hears confession

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
confeti
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪˌdænt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ n
confidente
person in whom one can confide

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
confiar
to trust, have faith in

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ n
certeza certeza propia
self-assurance
certidumbre
expression or feeling of certainty
confidencia
information held in secret
quality of trusting

confidence interval n
intervalo de confianza
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fə.dn̩t] [ˈkʰɒɱ.fə.dn̩t] 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

configurable /kənˈfɪ.ɡə.ɹə.bəl/ adj
configurable
capable of being configured

configuration /kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡ.əˈɹæɪ̯.ʃən/ n
configuración
relative disposition

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ 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/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] 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 /ˈkɑnfɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
mermelada
a preserve or candied fruit

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
conflagración
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire

conflate /kɒnˈfleɪt/ /kənˈfleɪt/ v
amalgamar fusionar unir
to fuse into a single entity
asimilar confundir
to fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
conflicto
clash or disagreement
discrepancia conflicto
incompatibility

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
coincidir
overlap with, as in a schedule
discrepar estar reñido
be at odds (with)

conflict of interest n
conflicto de intereses
conflicting interest in position of trust

confluence /kənˈflu.əns/ /ˈkɑnˌflu.əns/ /ˈkɒn.flu.əns/ 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 /kənˈfoː.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔɹ.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ adj
conformista
conforming to established customs etc

conformist /kənˈfoː.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔɹ.mɪst/ /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ n
conformista
someone who conforms

conformity /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ n
conformidad
state of things being similar, or identical

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
confundir
to confuse
empeorar
to make something worse

confounded /kənˈfaʊndɪd/ adj
condenado desgraciado detestable execrable maldito odioso
damned
confundido
confused
defeated

confront /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
enfrentar
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance
to bring someone face to face with something
to come up against; to encounter
to deal with
to engage in confrontation

confrontation /ˌkɑn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fɹənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.fɹənˈtæɪ.ʃən/ n
confrontación enfrentamiento careo
the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confrontational /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ 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
confundir
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody
confundirse confundir
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
mezclar
to mix thoroughly

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
confundido
disoriented
confundido confuso
unable to think clearly or understand
confuso
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
making no sense; illogical

confusedly /kənˈfjuzdli/ /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ /kənˈfjuːzdli/ /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/ adv
confusamente
in a confused manner

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
confuso enredado
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 /kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ v
coagular
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly
congelar
to become congealed, solidify
to change from a liquid to solid state

congee /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
arroz caldo
a type of rice porridge

congener /kənˈd͡ʒiːnə(ɹ)/ /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 /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
atasco congestión
excess of traffic
congestión
accumulation, buildup

conglomeration n
conglomeración
that which consists of many previously separate parts

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ 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 /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
felicidades enhorabuena
expressing approbation

congregant /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/ /ˈkɔŋ.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
Roman Congregation
large gathering of people
religious gathering of people in a place of worship

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
congreso
conference
legislative body

congressman n
congresista
member of congress

congresswoman n
congresista
female member of congress

congruence /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.əns/ n
congruencia
the quality of agreeing or corresponding
number theory, relation indicating two numbers give the same remainder when divided by some number

congruent /kənˈɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/ /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.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 /ˈkɒnɪfə(ɹ)/ n
conífera
plant

coniform adj
coniforme
having the form of a cone

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conjetura suposición especulación hipótesis teoría
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis
conjetura suposición especulación teoría
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven
unproven statement; guess

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /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 /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ 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
conjugated forms of a verb

conjugator n
conjugador
automated process or written aid for giving the conjugation table of verbs

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ n
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
conjunción unión
act of joining or being joined

conjunctiva /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ n
conjuntiva
mucous membrane

conjunctive adj
conjuntivo
conjoining
grammar: relating to a conjunction

conjunctively adv
conjuntivamente
in a conjunctive way

conjunctivitis /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
conjuntivitis
inflammation

conjunctivity n
conjuntividad
the state or quality of being conjunctive

conk out v
caer muerto
to fall fast asleep
morir petar
to stop functioning

conlang /ˈkɑnˌleɪŋ/ /ˈkɑnˌlæŋ/ /ˈkɒnlæŋ/ v
conlanguear
to create a conlang

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
conectar
to join two or more pieces
to join an electrical or telephone line

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adj
conexo

connecting rod n
biela
rod that transmits power or motion

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
conexión
point at which two or more things are joined
conexión complicidad confianza
feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people
conexión ilación ligazón trabazón vinculación
act of connecting
correspondencia
transport: transfer
llamada conexión
established communications or transportation link

connections /kəˈnɛkʃənz/ 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
state of being connected
mathematics: measure of number of ways that points are connected to each other
telecom: ability to make a connection between two or more points in a network

connectome /kəˈnɛktəʊm/ n
conectoma
complete description of nervous system connectivity

connector n
conector
mating pair of devices

conning tower n
torre de mando
structure of submarine

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
ataque de rabia; rabieta
fit of anger or panic
ataque de risa
fit of laughing

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
confabular conspirar
to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing
hacerse el leso
to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame

conniving /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ adj
connivente maniobrero maquinador
that connives

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ 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 /kɒˈnəʊt/ /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
superar
overcome abstract obstacle

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ n
conquistador
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
conquista
act or instance of achieving victory through combat; subjugation of an enemy

conrod n
biela
Abbreviation of connecting rod

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnjəs/ adj
consanguíneo carnal
related by birth

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
consanguinidad
a blood relationship

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ 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

conscientize v
concienciar concientizar
to make aware of an issue

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ 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
quinto recluta colimba conscripto
draftee

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ v
alistar enrolar reclutar
to enrol(l) compulsorily

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
servicio militar obligatorio conscripción reclutamiento forzoso reclutamiento obligatorio
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecrate /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/ v
consagrar
declare holy, or make holy by some procedure

consecration /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
consagración
action of consecrating

consecution /ˌkɒnsɪˈkjuːʃən/ n
consecución
(logic) relation of consequent to antecedent

consecutive /kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
consecutivo
following, in succession, without interruption

consecutive interpreting n
interpretación consecutiva
type of oral translation

consecutively adv
consecutivamente
in a consecutive manner

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ adj
consensual
With consensus

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ n
consenso
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
consentimiento anuencia 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 /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
consecuencia
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ adj
consecuente
as a result

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.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 /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
consecuentemente
as a result or consequence

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
conservación
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting
(biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution

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
conservador conservadora
UK: member of the Conservative party

conservator n
apoderada apoderado
one who conserves, preserves or protects something

conservatory /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ /kənˈsɝ.vəˌtɔ.ɹi/ 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/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
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
observar
look at attentively

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbl̩/ adj
considerable
worth considering
large in amount

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ /kənˈsɪdɹəbli/ 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 /kənˈsaɪnmənt/ 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 /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ n
formación
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
consistir componerse
to be composed (of)

consistency /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 /kənˈsɪstəntli/ 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
sports: type of goal

consolation prize n
premio de consuelo
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

console /ˈkɑn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
consola
video games: device dedicated to playing video games
automotive: storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ 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 /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪ/ n
consomé
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
consonante
Characterized by harmony or agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
consonante
letter
sound

consonant cluster n
grupo consonántico
consonant cluster

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
consorcio
association or partnership
consorte
husband, wife, companion or partner
spouse of a monarch

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
consorcio
association or combination of businesses
similar arrangement among non-commercial institutions
consorcio asociación
association or society

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
conspicuo llamativo
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive
conspicuo llamativo ilustre notorio ostentoso
obvious or easy to notice

conspicuous by one's absence phraseologicalUnit
brillar por su ausencia

conspicuously adv
notablemente obviamente
in a conspicuous manner

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
conspiración contubernio
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ n
conspiracionista conspiranoico conspirólogo
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /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
conspirativo
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ n
fuerza pública policía
police force

constancy /ˈkɑnstənsi/ /ˈkɒnstənsi/ n
constancia
The quality of being constant
An unchanging quality or characteristic of a person or thing

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
constante
unchanged through time
consistently recurring over time
constante perseverante
steady
firme

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
constante
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
that which is permanent or invariable
science: property that does not change

constantly /ˈkɑnstənʔli/ /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
constantemente
in a constant manner

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] n
constelación
any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union
arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it
wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.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 /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
estreñimiento
state of bowels

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ n
circunscripción
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ adj
constituyente
authorized to make a constitution

constituent /kənˈstɪtjuənt/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuənt/ 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 /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ 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 /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
constitucional
in compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution
relating to a legal or political 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

constitutionally /kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən(ə)li/ adv
constitucionalmente
in accordance with a political constitution

constitutive /kənˈstɪt͡ʃuˌtɪv/ adj
constitutivo
that forms a constituent part of something else
very important ; essential

constrain /kənˈstɹeɪn/ v
constreñir limitar obligar restringir
to force; to compel; to oblige

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ /kənˈstɹæɪnt/ 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
something constructed from parts
constructo
concept or model

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 lengua artificial
artificially created language

constructible adj
construible
capable of being constructed
suitable for constructing a building

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
construcción
process of constructing
grammar

construction grammar /kənˈstɹʌkʃən ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /kənˈstɹʌkʃən ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ n
gramática de construcciones

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
carefully considered and meant to be helpful
relating to or causing construction

constructively adv
constructivamente
in a constructive manner

constructivism n
constructivismo
movement in modern art

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ /ˈkɒnstəɹ/ v
comprender entender interpretar
to interpret or explain the meaning of something

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 /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ 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 /kənˈsʌl.tənt/ n
consultor
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ n
consulta
act of consulting

consultative adj
consultivo consultativo
advisory

consumable adj
comestible
that may be eaten
consumible
that is consumed

consumable n
consumible
material or product intended for consumption

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
consumir
eat
use up
destroy completely

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ n
consumidor
person purchasing goods

consumer good n
bien de consumo

consumer price index n
índice de precios al consumo
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumer society n
sociedad de consumo

consumerism n
consumismo
economic theory

consumerist adj
consumista
of or pertaining to consumerism

consumerist n
consumista
a proponent of consumerism

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
consumado
supremely skilled and experienced

consummate /kənˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊmət/ /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 act of consuming something
the amount consumed

consumptive /kənˈsʌmptɪv/ n
tísico
person with pulmonary tuberculosis

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
contacto
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication
someone with whom one is in communication
electrical: a device designed for repetitive connections

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
contactar entrar en contacto con
establish communication with

contact lens n
lente de contacto lentilla pupilente
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contact trace v
rastrear contactos rastrear los contactos
to identify everyone with whom a person carrying an infectious disease has come into contact

contact tracing n
rastreo de contactos
the process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person

contagion /kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ n
contagio
transmission of a contagious disease

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
contagioso
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others
capable of spreading a disease
contagioso infeccioso contagiante
of a disease, easily transmitted to others

contagiousness n
contagiosidad
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
contener
hold inside
include as a part
contener dominar
limit through restraint

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
contenedor
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
abstract data type
recipiente contenedor
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

container deposit n
empeño
deposit on a beverage or other container

container ship n
portacontenedores
cargo vessel

containment /kənˈteɪnmənt/ n
contención
physical system designed to prevent the accidental release of dangerous materials
policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power
contenimiento
state of being contained
state of containing

contaminant n
contaminante
that which contaminates

contaminated adj
contaminado
adulterated; impure

contamination /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtæm.ɪˈnæɪ.ʃən/ [kənˌɾ̃æm.əˈneɪ.ʃən] 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
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study
Holy meditation
The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing

contemplative /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/ /ˈkɒntəmplətɪv/ adj
contemplativo
inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative

contemporaneity n
contemporaneidad
the state or characteristic of being contemporaneous

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tɛm-/ adj
contemporáneo
existing or created in the same period of time

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
contemporáneo contemporario
modern
from the same time period

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
desacato
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority
desgracia deshonra vergüenza
a state of being despised or dishonored
desprecio desdén
a feeling or attitude

contempt of court n
contumacia desacato al tribunal
disrespect of a court of law

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
despreciable bajo desdeñable menospreciable rastrero
deserving contempt

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
contender
strive in opposition
struggle
sostener
strive in debate

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
contendedor contendiente rival
someone who competes

content /kənˈtɛnt/ adj
contento
satisfied

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ n
contenido
that which is contained
the amount of material contained
mathematics: space contained by a polytope
contenido materia
subject matter

content /kənˈtɛnt/ v
contentar
satisfy

content creator n
creador de contenido creadora de contenido
one who creates social media content

content word n
palabra léxica palabra pleremática

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
contienda
contest, strife, struggle

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
belicoso camorrista conflictivo pendenciero provocador
given to struggling
controvertido polémico
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/ [kənˈtʰɛstənt] n
concursante
participant in a contest

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ n
contexto
text in which a word appears
contexto marco
circumstances or settings

contextual adj
contextual
depending on context

contextualize v
contextualizar
place in a context

contiguity /ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ti/ /ˌkɑn.tɪˈɡju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ [ˌkɑn.təˈɡju.ə.ɾi] [ˌkɑn.ɾəˈɡju.ə.ɾi] n
contigüidad
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
cercano adyacente contiguo vecino
adjacent, neighboring
colindante adosado
connecting without a break
contiguo
connected, touching, abutting

contiguous United States pn
Estados Unidos contiguos
United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii and other overseas territories

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
continente
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl̩/ adj
continental
of or relating to a continent or continents
characteristic of the style of continental Europe

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 /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ n
contingencia eventualidad
quality of being contingent; unpredictability
contingencia eventualidad imprevisto
possibility; something which may or may not happen

contingency plan n
plan B
alternative plan

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
contingente
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ n
contingente
a quota of troops
that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number

continually /kənˈtɪnjuəli/ /kənˈtɪnjəli/ adv
continuadamente continuamente
in a continuous manner

continuation /kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃən/ /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /kənˌtɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ [kənˌtɪn.jʉˈæɪ.ʃn̩] n
continuación
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
continuar
intransitive: resume
continuar seguir
transitive: proceed

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
continuo
uninterrupted

continuity /ˌkɑn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ə.ti/ n
continuidad
lack of interruption
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
continuo
without break, cessation, or interruption in time
in mathematical analysis

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 /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)t/ 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 /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ n
contorsionista
acrobat

contour /-tɔː(ɹ)/ /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.tɹəˌbeɪs/ 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 /kənˈtɹækt/ v
contraer
(transitive) gain or acquire (an illness)
(transitive) draw together; shorten; narrow; lessen
contraerse
(intransitive) draw together; shorten; narrow; lessen
contratar
make an agreement or contract

contract bridge n
bridge de contrato
card game

contract law n
derecho de los contratos
The area of law pertaining to the rights and duties that arise from agreements

contraction /kɒn-/ /kənˈtɹækʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈtɹækʃn̩/ n
contracción
shortened form of a word, often with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe or a diacritical mark
(sometimes reversible) contracting or reduction in length, scope, size, or volume
process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme are reduced or lost
shortening of a muscle during its use
strong and often painful shortening of the uterine muscles prior to or during childbirth

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
contratista constructor
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings

contractual n
contractual
of or pertaining to a contract

contracture n
contractura
abnormal contraction of a muscle

contracyclical adj
anticíclico contracíclico
tending to stabilize an unbalanced economy

contradict /kɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ v
contradecir
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)
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
armatoste
object referred to with irony, derision or contempt
artilugio invento
complicated and precarious machine

contrarian /kənˈtɹɛɹi.ən/ n
inconformista alguien a quien le gusta llevar la contraria anticonformista contestatario contreras
person expressing contradicting viewpoints

contrarily adv
contrariamente
in a contrary manner

contrary /kənˈtɹɛəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ adj
contrario
opposed

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
contraste
difference between two objects, people or concepts
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference

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)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
contribuir
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
contribución
the act of contributing
an amount of money given toward something
contribución aporte cotización
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole

contribution base n
base de cotización

contributor /-ju-/ /-juː-/ /-jʊ-/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tə/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jə.tɚ/ /ˈkɒn.tɹɪb.juː-/ n
articulista colaborador
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc
colaborador
a person or thing instrumental in the creation or growth of something
colaborador contribuyente
a person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution
donante
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ adj
arrepentido contrito
sincerely penitent

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
aparato
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task
artefacto artilugio
something overly artful or artificial
artificio artimaña estratagema
elaborate means to accomplish an objective

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
artificial forzado
unnatural, forced
deliberado intencional
created in a deliberate way

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
autodominio control
restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control
contramedida
a security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure
control administración dirección manejo organización
influence or authority over something
control mando
the method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
controlar
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control arm n
brazo oscilante transversal
suspension member

control character n
carácter de control
computing character

control city n
ciudad control
a city listed as a destination on highway signs

control engineering n
ingeniería de control
subfield of engineering

control freak n
controlador controladora
person who is excessively controlling

control group n
patrón de comparación
group of test subjects left untreated

control room n
control de realización
area in a recording studio

control tower n
torre de control
airport control tower

controllable adj
controlable
able to be controlled

controlled /kənˈtɹoʊld/ /kənˈtɹəʊld/ adj
controlado
resulting from a comparison

controlled atmosphere n
atmósfera controlada

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
control mando
video games: hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games
controlador
controlador contralor director administrativo director financiero interventor
the chief accountant of a company or government
controlador controladora
person who controls something

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
controvertido controversial polémico
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ n
controversia polémica
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tjəˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
contumaz
in law, willfully disobedient
insubordinado
contemptuous of authority

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
contumacia
disobedience, resistance to authority

contumelious /ˌkɑn.tjuˈmiː.li.əs/ /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

contuse /kənˈtjuːz/ /kənˈtuz/ v
contundir contusionar
To injure without breaking the skin; to bruise

contusion /kənˈtjuːʒən/ /kənˈtuʒən/ n
contusión
wound in which the skin is not broken

contusive adj
contusivo

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
acertijo adivinanza
difficult question or riddle
dilema enigma interrogante
difficult choice or decision

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
conurbación
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

conure /ˈkɒnjʊə(ɹ)/ 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 /kənˈviːn/ /ˈkɒn.viːn/ v
constituirse
to come together as in one body or for a public purpose
convenir juntarse
to come together, to meet, to unite
convocar citar
to summon judicially to meet or appear
convocar reunir
to cause to assemble, to call together

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
comodidad conveniencia
anything that makes for an easier life
conveniencia comodidad
quality of being suitable, useful or convenient

convenience store n
chino pulpería
a small retail store

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
cómodo conveniente
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

conveniently /kənˈvinjəntli/ /kənˈviːnɪəntli/ adv
convenientemente
in a convenient manner

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vənt/ /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/ /ˌkɒnˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
convención
meeting or a gathering
convención costumbre
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
convención tratado
treaty
convenio convención
agreement, contract or pact

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/ 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 /kənˈvɛnʃnəli/ /kənˈvɛnʃənli/ /kənˈvɛnʃənəli/ adv
convencionalmente
by convention

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
acotar converger
to have a limit
converger parecerse
to approach each other

convergence /kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
convergencia
the act of converging
the process of approaching some limiting value

convergent adj
convergente
that converges or focuses

convergent n
convergente
rational number

conversant /kənˈvɜːsənt/ /kənˈvɝsənt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sænt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sənt/ adj
versado
familiar

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] n
conversación
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

conversational /ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/ adj
conversacional
of, relating to, or in the style of a conversation; informal and chatty

conversationalist /ˌkɑːnvɚˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst/ n
conversador conversadora
one who participates in a conversation

converse /ˈkɑnvɝs/ /ˈkɒnvɜːs/ 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 /-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
conversión
the act of having converted something or someone

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] n
converso
person who has converted religion
person in favour of something he or she previously opposed or disliked

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
convertir
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief
induce (someone) to adopt a particular 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

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ adj
convertible
able to be converted

convertible /kənˈvɜːtɪbl̩/ /kənˈvɝtɪbl̩/ n
descapotable convertible cabriolé
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
marco convertible
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ adj
convexo
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere

convexity n
convexidad
convex line of surface
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
ceder transferir
to transfer legal rights
comunicar expresar
to communicate
transportar trasladar
to carry

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

convincement n
convencimiento

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
convincente
effective as proof or evidence

convincingly adv
convincentemente
in a convincing manner

convivence n
convivencia
coexistence

convoke /kənˈvoʊk/ v
convocar
convene

convoluted /-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/ /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/ /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ [-ɾəd] 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 /kənˈvʌls/ 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 /kuːk/ /kʊk/ n
cocinero cocinera
person who prepares food

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
cocerse
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
cocinar
to prepare food for eating
cocinar cocer
to become ready for eating

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
libro de cocina 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 cocinador olla
appliance or utensil for cooking

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
bombón muñeca
young, attractive woman
galleta
small, flat baked good

cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ 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

cookstove n
cocina económica
a stove used for cooking

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ adj
apacible
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical
estupendo genial
colloquial: of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave in any situation
fresco
having a slightly low temperature
frío
allowing or suggesting heat relief
guay
colloquial: in fashion
guay chévere genial bacán
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
piola
colloquial: all right, acceptable
tranquilo sereno
not showing emotion, calm

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

coolness /ˈkuːlnəs/ n
frescura
the state of being cool, chilly

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/ /kuˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
cooperar
to work together

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ 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/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ 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/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
coordinar
to synchronize
to match

coordinate clause n
proposición principal
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

coordinate system n
sistema de coordenadas
method of representing points in a space

coordinate term n
cohipónimo
a term which shares a hypernym with another

coordinating conjunction n
conjunción coordinante
type of conjunction

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
coordinación
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect
The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully
an equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses
the resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization

coordinator n
conjunción coordinante nexo coordinante
a lexical class of words
coordinador coordinadora
One who coordinates

coot /kuːt/ n
focha común focha
bird

cootie catcher n
adivinador comecocos picopico pío pío sacapiojos
origami shape with hidden messages in the folds

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ n
pitufo madero paco paca picoleto pitufa
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/ n
capa pluvial
ceremonial cloak

cope /kəʊp/ v
afrontar bregar lidiar
to deal effectively with something

cope with v
sobrellevar
come to terms with

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 /ˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ adj
copioso
great in quantity

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
coplanario
geometry: within the same plane

copolymer n
copolímer copolímero
polymer derived from more than one species of monomer

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ adj
cobrizo
having the colour of copper

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ n
cobre
chemical element Cu
colour of copper
paco
slang: a policeman

copperas n
capar rosa
sulphate compound with one of three metals

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

coprocessor n
coprocesador
an additional microprocessor

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 n
coprolito
fossilized excrement

coprophagous adj
coprófago

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/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ n
cópula
grammar: linking kind of word

copulate /ˈkɒp.jʊ.leɪt/ /ˈkɒp.jʊ.lət/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.lət/ 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
copia
result of copying
genetics: result of gene or chromosomal duplication
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality
ejemplar
printed edition of a book or magazine

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
copiar
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
copiar imitar
imitate
recibir
radio term

copy editor n
corrector
editor who prepares text for publication

copy-paste n
copiar y pegar cortapega
action of duplicating by copying and later pasting

copy-paste v
copipegar cortapegar
to copy and paste

copycat n
copiona copión
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ n
copista amanuense
person who makes manual copies of works

copypasta /ˈkɒp.iˌpeɪ.stə/ /ˈkɒp.iˌpæs.tə/ /ˈkɒp.iˌpɑː.stə/ v
pegar
to copy and paste data, usually text

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
derecho de autor derechos de autor derecho de copia
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/ /ˈkəʊkətɹi/ n
coquetería
affectation of amorous tenderness

coquettish adj
coqueto
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

coquina /koʊˈkiː.nə/ /kɑˈkiː.nə/ /kɒˈkiː.nə/ 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/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
coral
substance
colony
color

coral island n
isla de coral
coral island

coral reef n
arrecife de coral
mound or hummock of coral

coral snake n
coralillo víbora de coral
snake

coral vine n
coral
Antigonon leptopus

coralline adj
coralino
of the material coral

corbel /ˈkɔːbəl/ n
ménsula
architecture: a structural member of stone, wood or metal jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
cable
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity
cuerda cordón cable hilo
length of twisted strands

cordectomy n
cordectomía
surgical removal of a cord

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ adj
cordial
radiating warmth and friendliness
hearty

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ n
cordial
concentrated drink

cordially /ˈkɔɹd͡ʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
cordialmente
in a friendly manner

cordless /ˈkɔɹd.lɪs/ n
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/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ n
pana corderoy
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] n
corazón
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
esencia
most important part of a thing
núcleo
one of several parts in a computer processor
núcleo alma esencia

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /koɹ/ /kɔː/ [kʰo̞ɹ] v
descorazonar
To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.

core dump n
volcado de memoria
recorded state of memory

corgi /ˈkɔɹɡi/ /ˈkɔɹɡun/ /ˈkɔːɡi/ /ˈkɔːɡuːn/ n
corgi
short for Welsh corgi

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ n
cilantro coriandro
Coriandrum sativum plant

corium n
corio
material from a nuclear meltdown

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ n
corcho
phellem of the cork oak
bottle stopper

cork oak n
alcornoque sobrero
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
descorche
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ adj
espiral tirabuzón
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 /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
cormorán
seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
cereal grano
grain or seed of a cereal crop
maizal
main cereal crop or staple in a given region
callo
type of callus

corn bunting n
triguero
bird

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 on the cob n
mazorca mazorca de maíz
cooked ears of corn

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 /ˈkɔɹn.kɑb/ /ˈkɔɹn.kɒb/ /ˈkɔːn.kɒb/ n
mazorca coronta marlo olote tusa zuro
core of an ear of corn

corncockle n
neguilla
plant of the genus Agrostemma

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 /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.əl/ adj
corneal
of or pertaining to the cornea

corned beef n
carne en conserva
beef conserved in tins

cornel n
cornejo corno
tree
corno
fruit

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
acorralar
to trap in a difficult position
to drive into a corner
girar virar
automotive: to turn a corner
maniobrar
automotive: to handle while turning

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

corner of the mouth n
comisura labial
side of the mouth where the lips join

corner time n
rincón de pensar
punishment

cornerstone n
piedra angular
base stone
that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central
piedra angular primera piedra
ceremonial stone

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
cono cucurucho
pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream
corneta
musical instrument
cucurucho cartucho
piece of paper twisted to make a container

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /kɔːˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
corneta curva corneta negra corneta renacentista cornetto
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
maizal milpa mieses
a field of corn

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ n
almidón fécula harina de maíz maicena
very fine starch powder derived from maize

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
aciano azulejo
Centaurea cyanus

cornice n
cornisa
horizontal architectural element

corniche /kɔːɹˈniːʃ/ /kɔːˈniːʃ/ /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ n
cornisa
road built on a ledge, especially by water

cornmeal n
harina de maíz
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.njəˈkoʊ.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 /kəˈɹoʊlə/ /kəˈɹɑlə/ /kəˈɹɒlə/ /kəˈɹəʊlə/ n
corola
whorl of a flower

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
corolario
proposition which follows easily

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ n
corona
crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services
luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star

corona glandis penis /kəˈɹəʊnə ˈɡlændɪs ˈpiːnɪs/ n
corona del glande del pene

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
coronal
produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal /kəˈɹoʊnəl/ /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɑɹənəl/ /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 /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n
coronación coronamiento
act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign’s consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coroner /ˈkɑɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹ.ə.nɚ/ /ˈkɹaʊnə(ɹ)/ n
forense
who performs autopsies

coronoid process n
apófisis coronoides
a sharp triangular projection from a bone

coroutine n
corrutina

corpectomy n
corpectomía
surgical removal

corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ /ˈkoɹ.pɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
cabo
military rank
corporal
ecclesiastical: cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
castigo corporal castigo físico
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body

corporate /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈkɔɹ.pəɹ.ət/ /ˈkɔɹ.pɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ /ˈkɔː.pɹət/ adj
corporativo
of, or relating to a corporation
incorporado
formed into a corporation; incorporated

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
corporación
body corporate with legal personality
Italian association
sociedad anónima
company owned by shareholders

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] n
cuerpo
group of people
battlefield formation

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
cadáver cuerpo
dead body

corpulence /ˈkɔː(ɹ)pjʊləns/ n
obesidad
characteristic or state of being corpulent

corpulent /ˈkoɹpjəlɪnt/ /ˈkɔːpjələnt/ /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/ adj
corpulento 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
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/ /kəˈɹɑːl/ n
corral
enclosure for livestock

corral /kəˈɹæl/ /kəˈɹɑːl/ 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 become right that was previously wrong

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 fluid n
corrector líquido
fluid for masking textual errors

correction tape n
cinta correctora típex
opaque tape

corrective /kəˈɹɛktɪv/ 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 /kəˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
correctamente
in a correct manner

correctness n
corrección
freedom from error

correlate /ˈkɑɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɑɹələt/ /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
correlacionar
intransitive: to be related by a correlation

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ 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 escribir
to exchange messages

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ n
correspondencia
postal or other written communications
correspondencia carteo
reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially by letters
noticias correspondencia
newspaper or news stories generally

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ n
corresponsal
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
correspondiente
that have a similar relationship

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
corredor pasillo
airspace
pasillo corredor
narrow hall or passage
tract of land

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.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/ [kəˈɹoʊ̯d] [kɚˈ(ɹ)oʊ̯d] v
corroer
to have corrosive action
to eat away

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
corrosión
The act of corroding
Erosion by chemical action
The gradual destruction or undermining of something

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ adj
corrosivo
destroying texture or substance of a body

corrugate /ˈkɒrʊɡeɪt/ v
corrugar
to fold into parallel folds

corrugated adj
corrugada corrugado
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows

corrugator supercilii /ˈkɔɹ.əˌɡeɪ.tɚ ˌsu.pɚˈsɪl.iˌaɪ/ 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

corrupter n
corrompedor corrompedora
one who corrupts

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corrupción
the act of impairing integrity
corrupción corruptela
seeking bribes
daño de datos
(computing) the destruction of data by manipulation of parts of it, either by deliberate or accidental human action or by imperfections in storage or transmission media

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 /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsɔl/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.sɒl/ n
cortisol

cortisone /ˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ n
cortisona
corticosteroid hormone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
corindón
mineral

coruro n
cururo
South American rodent

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ n
angaria
labor in lieu of taxes
corvea
unpaid labor required by a feudal lord

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ 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/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /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
cosmética
study of such products
cosmético cosméticos
preparations to change or enhance the beauty

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

cosmogonic adj
cosmogónico
of or pertaining to cosmogony

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ 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

cosmopolis /kɒzˈmɒ.pɒ.lɪs/ n
cosmópolis
An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

cosmopolitan /ˌkɑz.məˈpɑl.ɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒz.məˈpɒl.ɪ.tən/ adj
cosmopolita
composed of people from all over the world
at ease in any part of the world
growing in many parts of the world; widely distributed

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ n
cosmopolita
cosmopolitan person

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
cosmos
the universe
herb

cosmozoic adj
cosmozoico
relating to cosmozoa

cosplay /ˈkɑs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɑz.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒs.pleɪ/ /ˈkɒz.pleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
costo
negative consequence or loss
costo costa gasto
amount of money spent for a purpose

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
costar
to incur a charge, a price

cost center n
centro de costos centro de costes

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

costal cartilage n
cartílago costal
bar of hyaline cartilage found at the anterior ends of the ribs

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
costoso caro
expensive

costmary n
hierba de Santa María

costo- /kɑ.stoʊ/ prefix
costo-
relating to the ribs

costocervical /ˌkɑ.stoʊˈsɝ.vək.əl/ adj
costocervical
relating to the ribs and the neck

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ n
disfraz
disguise
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/ [kɔt] [kɔʈ] [kʰat̚] [kʰaʔ] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɑʔ] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] [kʰɔʔ] n
cama plegable catre
camilla catre
portable or temporary bed
cuna pesebre
bed for children

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
cotangente
trigonometric function

cotemporally adv
coetáneamente contemporáneamente simultáneamente
at the same time

cotillion /koʊtɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɑ̃/ /kətɪlˈjɒ̃/ /kəʊtɪlˈjɒ̃/ n
cotillón
bold dance

cottage /ˈkɑtəd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈkɑɾəd͡ʒ] [ˈkɑɾɪd͡ʒ] n
chalet
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
cottage requesón
cheese curd product

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] adj
algodón
made of cotton

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] n
algodón
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
fabric

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] v
llevarse bien
have a good relationship

cotton gin n
almarrá desmotadora desmotadora de algodón
machine used for separating cotton fibers from cotton seeds

cotton mill n
molino de algodón
building housing spinning or weaving machinery

cotton pygmy goose n
gansito asiático
Nettapus coromandelianus

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

cottontail /ˈkɑt.n̩teɪl/ /ˈkɒt.n̩teɪl/ n
conejo de Florida
type of rabbit

cottonwood n
álamo
tree from Populus with fluffy catkins

cotyledon /ˌkɑt.əˈliː.dən/ /ˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/ n
cotiledón
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant

cotyledonous adj
cotiledóneo
of or pertaining to a cotyledon

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ n
sofá sillón
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
grama
species of grass

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] n
loba vieja verde
slang: older woman who seeks younger men
puma león de montaña león bayo mitzli onza bermeja
Puma concolor

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
tos
sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis, and out through the mouth
bout of repeated coughing; medical condition that causes one to cough

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
toser
to push air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound) and out through the mouth
to make a noise like a cough

cough syrup n
jarabe para la tos
liquid used to ease a sore throat

cough up v
expectorar
to expel by coughing

cougher /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
tosedor tosedora
person who coughs

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.loʊm/ /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 consejo
committee that leads or governs

councillor n
concejal edil regidor regidora
member of a city council

councilman n
concejal munícipe
member of a city council

councilmember n
concejal
member of a council

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
abogado
lawyer
consejo
advice
consulta
consultation

counseling n
asesoramiento
assistance

count /kaʊnt/ n
cargo punto
a charge of misconduct
conteo número
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set
cuenta
the act of counting
conde
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
contar
to enumerate or determine number
contar importar
to be of significance; to matter

count angels on pinheads v
discutir sobre el sexo de los ángeles
to spend time on fruitless intellectual matters

count in v
cuenta con
to include

count noun n
nombre contable sustantivo contable
noun used to refer to things that can be counted

count on v
contar
to rely on, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰãʊ̯̃n(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
contable numerable
capable of being counted, having a quantity
numerable
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article

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.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] n
apoyo
favour; support; encouragement
expresión semblante
superficial appearance; show; pretense
rostro faz semblante apariencia expresión
face

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] v
aprobar admitir apoyar favorecer patrocinar permitir
tolerate, support, sanction

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] adv
contra en contra
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] n
contador
object used in counting
one who counts
computing: variable etc. for keeping count
encimera
kitchen surface for food preparation
mostrador taquilla
table or board on which business is transacted

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] v
contraatacar
boxing: to return a blow while receiving one
contradecir
to contradict, oppose

counter- /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ /ˈkæɔn.tə/ /ˌkaʊn.tɚ/ prefix
contra-
in opposition to

counter-attack n
contraataque
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
contraatacar
to 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ n
contrabalanza contraposición
force or influence balancing an opposite one
contrapeso contrabalanza
weight balancing an opposite one

counterbalance /ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns/ v
contrabalancear
to apply weight in order to balance

counterclaim n
reconvención
suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff

countercoup n
contragolpe

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

counterfactual /ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ)ˈfæk.tʃu.əl/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/ adj
contrafactual
contrary to the facts

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
contrahecho falsificado trucho
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
contrahechura
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
contrahacer falsificar
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ n
falsificador
a person who counterfeits

counterintuitive /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv] adj
contraintuitivo
contrary to intuition or common sense

countermand /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/ /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ /ˌkaʊntɚˈmænd/ n
contraorden
an order to the contrary of a previous one

countermarch v
contramarchar
to march back along the same route

countermeasure /ˈkaʊntəmɛʒə/ n
contramedida
action

counteroffer n
contraoferta
offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
contrapartida
either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another
contrapunto
something that resembles something else
homóloga homólogo
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics

counterpoint /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/ n
contrapunto
(music) a melody added to an existing one

counterpower n
contrapoder

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ 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
contrarrevolucionario antirrevolucionario
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
a part or section performing a countermelody against the tenor or main part
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 /ˈkaʊntɪs/ n
condesa
wife of a count or earl

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
incontable innumerable sin número
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
campesino campestre campo provincia provinciano
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] n
campaña campiña campo provincia
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city
país
nation state
region of land
ranchera
country music

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

country house n
casa de campo
residence

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
campesino campesina
country dweller
compatriota paisano paisana
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
campo
a rural landscape
campo campaña campiña provincia
area outside of towns and cities, or such part of a larger area

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
condado
land ruled by a count or countess
administrative region of various countries

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ n
golpe de estado
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /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
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
unos un par de
a small number of

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
acoplar
to join together

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ n
acoplador juntura
device that couples two things together
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

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
coraje valor valentía
quality of a confident character
valor valentía
ability to do frightening things

courageous /kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
valiente
of an action, that requires courage

courageously adv
valientemente
in a courageous manner

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ n
calabacín calabacita zapallo italiano zucchini zapallito zapallito italiano
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkɝ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
mensajero estafeta
person who delivers messages

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ n
curso
intended passage of voyage
curso materia
learning program
curso rumbo derrotero
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
plato
stage of a meal
ruta
itinerary of a race
trayectoria
sports: trajectory of a ball etc.

course /koəs/ /koɹs/ /koːɹs/ /kuːɹs/ /kɔɹs/ /kɔːs/ /kɜːs/ /kʊɹs/ v
correr
Flow
perseguir
Pursue

course of action n
medidas plan de acción procedimiento
set of intended actions

courser /ˈkɜːsə/ n
corredor
bird

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
cancha pista
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games
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 juzgado corte
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
tribunal established for the administration of justice

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
cortejar galantear pololear rondar
to attempt to win over

court jester n
bufón
person who amused a medieval court

court martial n
consejo de guerra corte marcial tribunal militar
court; council of war

court of cassation n
corte de casación
the highest court of appeal

court of law n
tribunal de justicia

court order n
orden judicial
a written command issued by a judge

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
cortés cordial
showing regard for others

courteously adv
cortésmente
in a courteous manner

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ 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

courtly love n
amor cortés

courtroom n
sala
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔɹt.ʃɪp/ /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ n
cortejo
act of wooing a person to enter into a romantic relationship or marriage

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
patio
unroofed walled area

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkuːs.kuːs/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
cuscús alcuzcuz
pasta of North African origin

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] n
primo prima
child of a person’s parent’s brother or sister

cousin-in-law n
prima política
wife of one's cousin
prima política primo político
primo político
husband of one's cousin

couth /kuːθ/ /kuθ/ adj
sofisticado, refinado
marked by or possessing a high degree of sophistication

couverture n
cobertura de chocolate
chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets

covalent /koʊˈveɪ.lənt/ /kəʉˈvæɪ.lənt/ /kəʊˈveɪ.lənt/ 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 /koʊˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /kəʉˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /kəʊˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈkoʊˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ 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
aquelarre
formal group or assembly of witches
gremio
clique

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
acuerdo convenio pacto
agreement to do or not to do
alianza convenio contrato pacto
binding agreement
cláusula
incidental clause

covener n
miembro del aquelarre participante
coven member

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
cobertor colcha sábana
top sheet
cubierto
setting at a restaurant table
escondrijo guarida
hiding
tapa cubierta
lid
tapa cubierta portada
front and back of a book or a magazine

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
apuntar proteger cubrir
protect by shooting
cubrir
copulate (of animals)
provide enough money for
cubrir ocultar esconder abrigar
to conceal or protect
mencionar cubrir
discuss, mention, deal with
versionar
(music) make a cover version

cover crop n
cultivo de cobertura
crops planted between others in order to prevent erosion

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
primera plana
story on a publication's front page
tapadera
fictitious account

cover up v
cohonestar encubrir
to conceal or disguise

cover version n
versión
rerecording of a song

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
cobertura
(genetics) average number of reads representing a given nucleotide
amount by which something or someone is covered

coverall /ˈkʌv.ə.ɹɔːl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɑl/ /ˈkʌv.ɚ.ɔl/ n
mono overol braga
loose-fitting garment

covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adj
cubierto
overlaid or enclosed within something

coverlet /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)lɪt/ n
cobertor
blanket used as a bed covering

coversed sine n
coseno verso
function

coverslip n
cubreobjetos

covert /koʊˈvɜɹt/ /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkəʊvəːt/ /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹ/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
encubierto
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
codiciar desear
to wish for with eagerness
codiciar envidiar

covetousness /ˈkʌvətəsnəs/ n
codicia
desire for the possession of something

covid /ˈkoʊvɪd/ /ˈkɐʉvəd/ /ˈkɒvɪd/ /ˈkəʊvəd/ /ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˈkʌvɪd/ n
covid

covidiot /ˌkoʊˈvɪd.i.ət/ /ˌkɒvˈɪd.i.ət/ n
covidiota pandejo pandeja
person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ 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/ /ɘ kaʊ/ v
intimidar
to intimidate

cow parsley n
esperifollo verde
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow's milk /kaʊ̯z.mɪlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯zˌmɛlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɛɫkʰ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯zˌmɪɫkʰ] 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 /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /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 esquila campano zumba
bell worn by cows

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
encogerse amilanarse
to crouch in fear

cowgirl n
vaquera
A woman who tends free-range cattle

cowgirl position n
postura de la amazona
The woman-on-top position

cowherd n
vaquero
a person who herds cattle

cowhide n
cuero vacuno
hide of a cow

cowl /kaʊl/ n
capucha
monk's hood or robe

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ /ˈkælɪk/ n
remolino mechón
unruly lock of hair

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ n
colega compañera (de trabajo) compañero (de trabajo)
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
boñiga bosta
droppings of cow dung

cowpie n
estiércol de vaca
cow excrement

cowpox n
viruela bovina
a skin disease

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 /ˈkɑksə/ /ˈkɒksə/ n
coxa
basal segment of some arthropods’ limbs

coxcomb n
cresta
pate of a rooster
lechuguino
foolish or conceited person

coxswain /ˈkɑk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/ /ˈkɒkˌsweɪn/ n
timonel timonero
crew member who helms a boat

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
discreto
reluctant to give details about something sensitive
recatado
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest
tímido
bashful, shy

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ n
coyote
canine
smuggler

coypu /ˈkɔɪ.pu/ 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

crab-eating macaque n
macaco cangrejero
Macaca fascicularis

crabapple /ˈkɹæbˌæpəl/ n
manzana silvestre
fruit
manzano silvestre
tree

crabbery n
cangrejal
area with an abundance of crabs

crabby /ˈkɹæb.i/ adj
malgeniado
irritated

crablike adj
acangrejado
having some characteristics of a crab

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
ladilla
slang: pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ n
broma chiste
sharply humorous comment
chasquido
estallido
sharp sound made when solid material breaks
gallo
tone of voice when changed at puberty
grieta
thin space opened in a previously solid material
raja
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)
raja raya
vulgar: space between buttocks
rendija
narrow opening
crack
one who excels

crack /kɹæk/ v
agrietarse
to form cracks
arreventar cascar craquear quebrar
to break apart under pressure
resquebrajar
soltar gallos
of boy's voice: to alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering

crack cocaine n
crack piedra
mixture of baking soda and cocaine smoked in a pipe

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 /ˈkɹækəl/ n
chisporroteo crujido
a fizzing, popping sound

crackle /ˈkɹækəl/ v
crepitar
make a prolonged cracking sound

crackpot /ˈkɹæk.pɒt/ n
chiflado tarambana
crazy person

cracky adj
agrietado
having lots of cracks

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
cuna brezo
oscillating bed for a baby

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
brezar brizar
to rock (a baby to sleep)

cradle cap n
costra láctea
form of seborrheic dermatitis

cradle snatcher n
asaltacunas robacunas
Person who prefers to date people younger than themselves

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
nave
vehicle designed for navigation
oficio
skilled practice of practical occupation
pericia
skill in one's work

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
construir desarrollar
to construct, develop like craftsman
hacer a mano labrar
to make by hand

craft store n
tienda de manualidades

craftily adv
astutamente
in a crafty manner

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 despeñadero peñón
rocky outcrop

craggy /ˈkɹæɡ.i/ 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
chancar
to put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study

cram school n
clases particulares cursos de nivelación
specialised school

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
calambre rampa
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/ /ˈkɹæmpən/ n
crampón taco
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ 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
típula zancudo
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranesbill n
geranio
plant of the genus Geranium

cranial /ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ adj
craneal
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull

cranial base n
base del cráneo

cranial nerve n
nervio craneal par craneal
nerve

craniectomy n
craniectomía
surgical procedure

craniological adj
craneológico
of or pertaining to craniology

craniology n
craneología
the study of the physical characteristics of the human skull

craniopharyngioma n
craneofaringioma
kind of brain tumor

craniosynostosis n
craneosinostosis
medical condition

craniotomy n
craneotomía
surgical procedure

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
cascarrabias maniático
ill-tempered or nasty person
curva
any bend, turn, or winding, as of a passage
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
rotar
act of turning a crankshaft

crank up v
arrancar
to start something mechanical
aumentar subir
to increase power or volume

crankcase n
cárter
crankcase

crankset n
bielado platos y bielas

crankshaft n
cigüeñal
rotating shaft that drives a crank

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
de mal genio mañoso
grouchy, irritable; easily upset

cranny /ˈkɹæni/ n
recoveco
small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
mierda cuernos
expression of worry, disgust

crap /kɹæp/ n
boludez estupidez huevada patrañas pendejada
nonsense
mierda caca
feces
porquería mierda basura
something of poor quality

crapula /ˈkɹapjʊlə/ n
borrachera crápula
sickness

craquelure /kɹæk.əˈljʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈljʊɹ/ /kɹæk.əˈlʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈlʊɹ/ n
craquelado
hairline cracks in painting

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
choque
vehicle accident
crac
sudden large decline of business
error fallo
computer malfunction

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
chocar
to severely damage or destroy by causing to collide with something else
chocar estrellar
to collide, fall or come down violently
colgarse bloquearse crashear fallar petarse
computing: to terminate unexpectedly

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
bruto craso grosero
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive
materialista
materialistic

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
pit left by an explosion

cravat /kɹəˈvat/ /kɹəˈvæt/ n
mascada
wide fabric band

crave /kɹeɪv/ v
anhelar ansiar
to want strongly
implorar
to ask earnestly

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 /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
crol estilo crol
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
arrastrar
arrastrar humillarse humillarse ante
to act in a servile manner
arrastrarse reptar gatear rampar
to move along the ground
estar cuajado estar de cuajado
to teem or swarm
ir a paso de tortuga
to move slowly

crawler n
bebe
child able to creep
rastreador web
software bot
trator oruga
tractor crawler
adulador
abused person

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
cangrejo de río cangrejo
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] n
cera crayola crayón creyón pintura de cera
colored chalk or wax

craze /kɹeɪz/ v
enajenar enloquecer volver loco
to derange the intellect of; to render insane

crazily adv
locamente
in a crazy manner

craziness n
locura
madness

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ adj
loco chalado colgado gagá orate sonado
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 produce a creaking sound with
crujir chirriar rechinar
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
crema de color crema
colour

cream /kɹiːm/ n
crema la flor y la crema
the best part
crema nata
product to apply to the skin
nata crema
oily part of milk

cream /kɹiːm/ v
hacer papilla hacer polvo
to obliterate, to win over someone else quite decisively
mezclar con crema
to cream vegetables

cream of the crop n
flor y nata la crema y nata lo más granado
the best

cream puff n
bocadito de nata petisú
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
crema
having the colour of cream
cremoso
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream
containing cream
of any liquid, having the texture of cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
arruga pliegue raya
mark made by folding

crease /kɹiːs/ v
arrugar
to make a crease in

creasy /ˈkɹisi/ /ˈkɹiːsi/ adj
arrugado con pliegues
Full of creases

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
crear generar
to put into existence

creatine /ˈkɹi.əˌtin/ /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ n
creatina
an amino acid

creatinine /kɹiˈæ.təˌnin/ /kɹiːˈæ.təˌniːn/ n
creatinina
heterocyclic amine

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 /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ 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

creatively /-ɾəv-/ /kɹiˈeɪtɪvli/ adv
creativamente
in a creative manner

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
creatividad
quality or ability to create or invent something

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
creador
one who creates
the deity that created the world

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ n
criatura
living being

credence /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ n
crédito
acceptance of a belief or claim
credential or supporting material for a person or claim

credential /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ adj
credencial
pertaining to authority

credential /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ n
credencial
document of authority

credentialism /kɹəˈdɛn.ʃə.lɪ.zəm/ n
credencialismo titulitis
emphasis on the importance of qualifications

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
credibilidad
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbəl/ 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
crédito académico
measure of amount of studies

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
acreditar
to believe
reconocer
to acknowledge a contribution

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

credit transfer n
transferencia de crédito
method of payment

creditor n
acreedor acreedora
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/ /kɹɪk/ n
arroyo riachuelo
stream of water
caleta
small inlet or bay

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] n
deformación por fluencia lenta fatiga
gradual deformation of material under stress
desgraciado
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person

creep /kɹiːp/ [kʰɹiːp] v
hormigueo
to have a sensation as of insects creeping on the skin
reptar
to grow across a surface rather than upwards

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
animalejo bicho
small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm

creepypasta /ˈkɹiː.piˌpeɪ.stə/ /ˈkɹiː.piˌpæs.tə/ /ˈkɹiː.piˌpɑː.stə/ n
creepypasta

cremaster /kɹiˈmæstəɹ/ /kɹiːˈmastə/ n
cremáster
thin muscle attached to the testicles

cremasteric adj
cremastérico
of or relating to cremasters

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /kɹɪˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
incinerar
burn to ashes
incinerar cremar
incinerate a body

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
cremación incineración
burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
crematorio
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenate /ˈkɹiː.neɪt/ adj
dentado
scalloped

crenellation /ˌkɹɛnəlˈeɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌkɹɛnɪˈleɪʃən/ n
almenaje
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
criollo lengua criolla
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/ /kɹɛp/ n
crepa
very thin pancake
crespón
crinkled fabric

crepuscular /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjə.lɚ/ /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjʊ.lə/ adj
crepuscular
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight
of or relating to twilight

crepuscule /kɹɪˈpʌs.kjul/ /ˈkɹɛp.əˌskjul/ /ˈkɹɛp.ʊˌskjuːl/ n
crepúsculo
twilight

crescendo /kɹəˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹəˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
crescendo
figuratively: gradual increase
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ 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 /ˈkɹiːsɒl/ n
cresol
either of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene

cress /kɹɛs/ n
mastuerzo berro nasturcio
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
cimera
heraldic bearing
cresta
animal’s or bird’s tuft
ridge or top of a wave
cresta cimera
plume or decoration on a helmet
cresta cornisa
summit of a hill or mountain ridge

crested lark n
cogujada
small lark

crested penguin n
pingüino crestado
Penguin

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
abatido alicaído cariacontecido de capa caída
sad because of a recent disappointment
murrio
depressed

cretin /ˈkɹiːtɪn/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
cretino cretina
pejorative: an idiot

cretinism n
cretinismo
disease of severely stunted physical and mental growth

cretinous adj
cretino
very stupid

cretonne n
cretona
strong cotton, linen or rayon fabric

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] n
equipaje equipo grupo
equipo
group of people working on common task
grumete
non-officer nautical personnel
tripulación
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment
tripulante
member of a crew

crew cut n
corte militar
a haircut

crib /kɹɪb/ n
chuleta machete
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination
cuna
a baby’s bed with high sides

crib /kɹɪb/ v
fusilar
to plagiarize or steal

cribellum /kɹɪˈbɛləm/ n
cribelo
spinning organ

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
grillo
insect
críquet cricket
game

cricketer /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪk.ɪtɚ/ n
criquetista
person who plays cricket

cricothyrotomy n
coniotomía cricotirotomía
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crikey /kɹɑɪki/ interjection
caray
exclamation of astonishment

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
crimen delito
specific act committed in violation of the law
criminalidad delincuencia
collective criminal acts
delincuencia crimen
practice or habit of committing crimes

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 against nature n
crimen contra naturaleza
crime against nature

crime of passion n
crimen pasional
crime against a loved one because of jealous rage or heartbreak

crime scene n
escena del crimen lugar de los hechos
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ adj
criminal
being against the law
guilty of breaking the law
of or relating to crime
abhorrent or very undesirable

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ 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

criminalization /ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
criminalización
making a previously legal activity illegal

criminalize v
criminalizar
to treat as a criminal
ilegalizar penalizar prohibir
to make something be a crime

criminally adv
criminalmente
in a criminal manner

criminological adj
criminológico
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
criminólogo criminóloga
person who practices criminology

criminology n
criminología
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimp /kɹɪmp/ v
crimpar ponchar
to fasten by bending metal

crimping tool n
alicates de terminales crimpadora ponchadora tenazas de engastar

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
carmesí carmín
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
carmesí carmín
deep, slightly bluish red

cringe /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
grima
gesture or posture of cringing

cringe /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
contraerse encoger
to cower, recoil, shrink, or tense, as in disgust, embarrassment, or fear

crinoid /ˈkɹɪnɔɪd/ /ˈkɹʌɪnɔɪd/ n
crinoideo
animal of the class Crinoidea

crinoline /ˈkɹɪnəlɪn/ n
crinolina
petticoat

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ adj
lisiado
crippled

cripple /ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/ 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
burbujeante efervescente
lively, sparking, effervescing
crujiente
possessing a degree of firmness and freshness
preciso
brief and to the point

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ adj
crujiente
having a crisp texture

cristate adj
crestado
having a crest

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
criterio
standard for comparison and judgment

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
crítico
person who appraises the works of others

critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] adj
crítico
inclined to find fault
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining
relating to criticism
medicine: involving unstable vital signs
likely to go wrong
crítico clave coyuntural trascendental
extremely important
álgido crítico
pertaining to or indicating a crisis

critical condition n
estado crítico
medical condition

critical point n
punto crítico
in thermodynamics

critical section n
sección crítica
translation

critical thinking n
pensamiento crítico
application of logical principles

critically /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/ /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪk.li] adv
críticamente
in a critical manner, with criticism

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
crítica
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
criticar culpar
to find fault
criticar juzgar
to evaluate

critique /kɹɪˈtik/ /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 sound
espicharla palmar palmarla
slang: to die
matar
slang: to kill

crochet hook n
aguja de gancho
hook for crocheting

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 /ˈkrɒkɹi/ /ˈkɹɑk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɹɒkəɹi/ n
vajilla
crocks or earthenware vessels, especially domestic utensils, collectively
vajilla loza
dishes, plates, and other tableware, usually made of some ceramic material used for serving food on and eating it from

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] 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 /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kxwəˈsɑ̃(t)/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
cruasán croissant medialuna cuerno 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

crono- prefix
crono-

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 /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ n
amiguismo cuatitud dedocracia enchufismo favoritismo influyentismo
favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
cayado
specialized staff used by shepherds
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

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ v
curvar doblar enchuecar torcer
to bend

crooked /ˈkɹʊkɪd/ adj
chueco inclinado torcido
set at an angle
torcido
having one or more bends or angles
figurative: dishonest, illegal

crookedness n
tramposería
state of being crooked

croon /krøn/ /krʏn/ /kɹun/ /kɹuːn/ v
canturrear
(transitive, intransitive) to hum or sing (a song or tune) softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
buche papo
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
cosecha agosto
natural production for a specific year
cultivo
plant grown for any economic purpose
fusta
entire short whip; riding crop
rapado
short haircut

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
rapar
to cut (hair/tail/ears) short
recortar
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)

crop milk n
leche de buche
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
rotación de cultivos
farming practice

crop top n
blusa corta blusa ombliguera camisa ombliguera camiseta corta ombliguera
short T-shirt or blouse that is cut off above the abdomen

crop up v
presentar
to occur

crop-dusting n
aplicación aérea de plaguicidas
application of chemicals onto crops from an aircraft

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
croqueta
food

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ n
báculo báculo pastoral
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ adj
atravesado de través transversal
transverse; lying across the main direction
contrario
opposite, opposed to
enfadado de morros enfurruñado
angry, annoyed

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ n
centro
football kick
cruce
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization
cruz
geometrical figure
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
figuratively: difficult situation
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
cruz aspa sotuer
in heraldry
cruzado
hook thrown over opponent's punch
santiguamiento señal de la cruz cruz
gesture made by Christians

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
atravesar pasar
go from one side of something to the other
centrar
soccer, football: pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side
cruzar
make or form a cross
biology: to cross-fertilize or crossbreed
contradict or frustrate the plans of
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another
marcar
mark with an X
persignarse santiguarse
make the sign of the cross over oneself

cross compiler n
compilador cruzado
compiler

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 one's legs v
cruzar las piernas
place one leg over the other

cross oneself v
santiguarse persignarse santiguar
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 swords v
entrar en liza
idiomatic: to have a dispute with someone

cross the Rubicon v
pasar el Rubicón
to make an irreversible decision

cross the line v
pasar de castaño oscuro extralimitarse pasar de la raya pasar de raya pasarse de rosca propasarse
overstep a boundary

cross-border adj
transfronterizo
taking place across a border

cross-country skiing n
esquí de travesía esquí de fondo
winter sport

cross-dresser /ˈkɹɑsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə/ /ˈkɹɔsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˌkɹɑsˈdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˌkɹɔsˈdɹɛ.sɚ/ n
travesti
person who wears clothing considered appropriate only for the opposite sex

cross-dressing v
transformismo
wearing clothes of the opposite gender

cross-examination n
contrainterrogatorio
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined

cross-eyed adj
bizco estrábico ojituerto virolo

cross-platform adj
multiplataforma
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-reference n
remisión
a reference to another location in the same source

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 /ˈkɹɒsbɪl/ 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

crossbreed /ˈkɹɑːsˌbɹiːd/ v
cruzar
hybridize

crossbreeding n
cruce
process or result of crossbreeding

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
fuego cruzado
lines of fire

crosshatch n
sombreado
pattern of crossing lines

crosshatch v
sombrear
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔːsɪŋ/ n
cruce cruce peatonal vado
place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed
cruce intersección crucero
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
crucero
architecture: volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church

crossing guard n
guardia de cruce escolar
a person who directs vehicular traffic

crossover n
entrecruzamiento
the result of the exchange of genetic material during meiosis

crossroads n
cruce intersección crucero encrucijada
intersection
encrucijada
decisive turning point

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
paso de peatones cruce
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
viento cruzado
crosswind

crosswise adv
al través atravesado transversal
transversely

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
crucigrama palabras cruzadas
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ n
entrepierna
area of a person’s body
horqueta
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.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
grupa
top of the rump of a horse
crup garrotillo
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ n
crupier repartidor de casino repartidora de casino tallador talladora
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table

crouton /ˈkɹuːtɑːn/ /ˈkɹuːtɒn/ n
cuscurro
small piece of bread

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
cacareo
cry of the rooster
corneja cuervo
any bird of the genus Corvus
palanca
bar of iron

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 pie de cabra pata de cabra palanca barreta diablito
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ v
apalancar
to force to move, usually with a crowbar

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
murtilla
fruit

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
multitud amasijo montón
group of things
multitud muchedumbre turba montón vulgo
group of people

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
copa corona
upper part of a tree
corona
representation of such a headdress
royal headdress
anatomy: part of tooth
imperial or regal power
former British coin worth five shillings
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
any currency issued by the crown
splendor, culmination, acme
corona corona circular
geometry: area enclosed between two concentric perimeters
corona cumbre pico
highest part of a hill
corona guirnalda
wreath or band for the head
coronilla corona
topmost part of the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
coronar
to place a crown on the head of
to declare one a winner
to formally declare one a king or emperor

crown cap n
chapa corcholata
type of bottle cap

crown flower n
mudar
large shrub

crown imperial n
corona imperial
a plant of the lily family

crown jewels n
joyas de la corona
jewelry

crown molding n
cornisa molduras de corona
molding between ceiling and wall

crown of thorns /ˌkɹaʊn əv ˈθɔːnz/ n
corona de espinas acantáster púrpura
starfish

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 decisivo
extremely important

crucian carp n
carpín
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
crisol
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted
prueba de fuego
difficult and trying experience

crucified adj
crucificado
that has been subject to crucifixion

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ n
crucifijo
sculptural representation

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ n
crucifixión Crucifixión
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
death of Jesus Christ on the Cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
crucificar
to execute a person by nailing to a cross

crud /kɹʌd/ n
basura desperdicio
dirt, filth or refuse
caca mierda
feces

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ adj
crudo
being in a natural state
lacking concealing elements
en bruto
statistics: in an unanalyzed form
rudimentario
characterized by simplicity

crude oil n
crudo petróleo crudo
unrefined oil

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ adj
cruel
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelly /ˈkɹuːli/ /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
small bottle or container used to hold a condiment
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 /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ n
crucero
class of warships
naval vessel detached from the fleet
patrulla
police patrol vehicle

cruising /ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/ n
cancaneo
search of sexual partner

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
miga cacho migaja
(figurative) small amount
miga migaja
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
soft internal portion of bread

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
empanar
to cover with crumbs

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] n
crumble
dessert

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ [ˈkɹʌmbl̩] [ˈkɹʌmbɪ̈l] v
desmigajar desmenuzar
to render into crumbs
desmigajarse desmoronarse desmenuzarse
to fall apart

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
arrugar
to rumple
to become wrinkled
arrugar arrugarse
colapsar
to collapse

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
crujir ronzar
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound

crunchy /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ adj
crujiente
likely to crunch

crupper /ˈkɹʊpəɹ/ /ˈkɹʊpɚ/ /ˈkɹʌpə/ /ˈkɹʌpɚ/ n
ataharre grupera
strap stopping saddle from slipping

crural /ˈkɹʊəɹəl/ adj
crural
pertaining to the leg

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
cruzada
grand concerted effort
military expedition

crusade bull n
bula de la santa cruzada
bull providing indulgences, etc., for participants in a crusade

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
cruzado
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
aplastamiento
violent collision or compression; crash; destruction; ruin
violent crowding
violent pressure, as of a crowd
enamoramiento flechazo
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
aplastar
to overwhelm by pressure or weight
aplastar arrasar
to overcome completely
aplastar destripar
to press or bruise between two hard bodies
estar enamorado
to feel unrequited love
machacar triturar majar
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding
subyugar
to oppress or burden grievously

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ adj
arrollador
that crushes

crust /kɹʌst/ n
corteza costra
outermost layer of a planet
costra
any solid, hard surface layer
costra corteza
outer layer of bread

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
crustáceo
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ adj
gruñón irritable
grumpy, short-tempered

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ n
muleta
device to assist in motion as a cane
muleta soporte apoyo
something that supports

crux /kɹʌks/ n
busilis
puzzle or difficulty
punto crucial punto esencial
central or essential point

cruzeiro n
cruzeiro
currency

crwth /kɹuːθ/ /kɹuθ/ n
crota
archaic stringed instrument

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
grito
shout or scream
words shouted or screamed
llanto
shedding of tears

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
gritar
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)
llorar
intransitive: to produce tears

cry one's eyes out v
llorar a moco tendido llorar como una Magdalena
to weep for an elongated time

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

cry someone a river v
qué pena me das
to try to obtain the sympathy of another person by complaining or sniveling

cry wolf v
gritar ¡al lobo!
raise a false alarm

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
llorica llorón
person whose feelings are easily hurt
llorona llorón
llorón llorona
baby who cries excessively

crying /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ n
llanto
action of the verb cry

cryo- /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/ /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ prefix
crio-
cold, freezing

cryobiosis n
criobiosis
cryptobiotic response

cryogenic /ˌkɹaɪoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /ˌkɹaɪəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
criogénico
of, relating to, or performed at low temperatures

cryogenics n
criogenia
the science and technology of the production of very low temperatures
the scientific study of low temperature phenomena

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
underground vault

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ adj
críptico
having hidden meaning
involving use of code or cipher
mystified or of an obscure nature

cryptid /ˈkɹɪp.tɪd/ n
críptido

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
cripto-

crypto-Jew n
Criptojudío
crypto-Jew

crypto-Judaism n
criptojudaísmo
crypto-Judaism

cryptobiosis n
criptobiosis
state of life

cryptococcus n
criptococo

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
encrypted text

cryptographer n
criptógrafo
person

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
criptografía
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /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 /ˈkɹɪptoʊˌvaɪɹəs/ /ˈkɹɪptəʊˌvaɪɹəs/ n
virus encriptador
type of malware that is used for extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zoʊˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.toʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zuːˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɹɪp.təʊ.zəʊˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ 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
con claridad meridiana meridiano
completely clear and understood
cristalino
visually clear

crystal magick n
magia de cristales
wiccan ceremonial crystal usage

crystal set n
radio a galena
an early kind of radio receiver

crystal system n
sistema cristalino
symmetry classification

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ 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

crystalloid n
cristaloide
any substance that can be crystallized from solution

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 /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔɹ/ /ˈtiː.nəˌfɔː/ /ˈtɛn.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.əˌfɔː/ n
ctenóforo
any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora

cuadrilla n
cuadrilla
team which supports the matador

cub /kʌb/ n
cachorro leoncillo lobato lobezno osezno
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
terrón cubito pastilla
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
elevar a la tercera potencia elevar al cub
arithmetic: to raise to the third power

cube root n
raíz cúbica
number

cubed adj
al cubo
raised to the third power

cubewano /ˌkjuːbiːˈwʌnoʊ/ 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 capacity n
cilindrada cubicaje
volume

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
Any of various units of length approximating the forearm and hand

cubital adj
cubital
of or pertaining to the cubit or ulna

cuboctahedron n
cuboctaedro
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 6 square faces

cuboid bone n
cuboides hueso cuboides
one of the tarsal bones

cuboideonavicular adj
cuboideonavicular
relating to the cuboid and navicular bones

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ n
cornudo
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ v
poner los cuernos pegar los tarros poner el gorro poner las guampas poner los cachos sanchear
make a cuckold

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ n
cuco cuclillo
the bird

cuckoo clock n
reloj cucú reloj de cuco
clock

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ 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 hacer arrumacos
embrace, lie together snugly
abrazar mecer mecer en brazos
cradle in one's arms

cuddly /ˈkʌdli/ /ˈkʌdl̩i/ /ˈkʌdəli/ adj
abrazable acariciable achuchable
Suitable for cuddling

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ n
mazo
short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon

cue /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] n
cu
name of the letter Q, q
señal
action or event that is a signal to do something
taco
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ v
puño ruedo
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist
vuelta bajo bastilla
the end of a pants leg, folded up
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/ /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ n
coraza
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuirassier n
coracero

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
cocina
characteristic style of preparing food

culantro /kuːˈlæn.tɹoʊ/ /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
culantro
Eryngium foetidum

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
culinario
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

culinary art n
arte culinario cocina culinaria
art of cooking

cull /kʌl/ v
seleccionar
to pick or take someone or something

culminate /ˈkʌl.məˌneɪt/ /ˈkʌl.mɪnˌeɪt/ v
culminar
astronomy: to reach greatest altitude
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc.
to climax

culpable /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ adj
culpable
blameworthy

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] n
culpable
person or thing at fault of problem or crime

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] adj
de culto
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] 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

cultist /ˈkʌltɪst/ n
sectario
member of a cult

cultivable adj
cultivable
capable of being cultivated

cultivar /ˈkʌltɪvɑɹ/ 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 /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ adj
cultural
pertaining to culture

cultural Bolshevism n
bolchevismo cultural
cultural elements that were perceived to be propagating undesirable Bolshevik ideas

cultural Marxism n
marxismo cultural
conspiracy theory that cultural elements that were perceived to be propagating undesirable Marxist ideas by the Frankfurt School

cultural appropriation n
apropiación cultural
exploitative or oppressive cooption of elements of one culture by members of a different 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
cultivo cultura
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity
cultura
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
cultivar
to maintain in an environment suitable for growth

culture shock n
choque cultural
state of anxious confusion

culture war n
batalla cultural guerra cultural
political conflict for cultural dominance

cultured adj
cultivado
artificially developed

culturemaker n
formulador de cultura
one involved in the formulation of culture

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
culebrina
handgun

culvert /ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t/ n
tajea cloaca
channel for draining water

cum /kʌm/ n
corrida
slang: female ejaculatory discharge
leche lefa corrida acabada mecos semen
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
eyacular correrse venirse acabar irse terminar
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbəsəm/ /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
cargante penoso pesado
burdensome or hindering, as if a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous

cumbucket /ˈkəmbʌkɪt/ /ˈkʌmbʌkɪt/ /ˈkʰʌmbʌkɪt/ n
taza de semen vertedero de leche
a low, vile person

cumdump n
pozo de semen
a place to ejaculate

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ n
comino
plant Cuminum cyminum
its seed used as spice

cummerbund /ˈkʌmbɚˌbʌnd/ /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
faja ancha
broad sash

cummingtonite /ˈkʌm.ɪŋ.təˌnaɪt/ n
cummingtonita
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide

cumshaw n
propina
gratuity

cumshot /ˈkʌm.ʃɒt/ n
acabada corrida
portrayal of ejaculation
splodge of semen
acabada corrida lefa lefada mecos
pornography: type of sex act

cumslut /ˈkʌmslət/ /ˈkʌmslʌt/ n
tragador tragadora
a person who badly wants to receive a man's semen

cumulative /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ /ˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪv/ adj
acumulativo cumulativo
incorporating all data up to the present

cumulonimbus /ˌkju.mjə.loʊˈnɪm.bəs/ /ˌkjuː.mjʊ.ləʊˈnɪm.bəs/ n
cumulonimbo
cloud

cumulus /ˈkjuː.mjə.ləs/ n
cúmulo
white, puffy cloud

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
cuneiforme
written in the cuneiform writing system

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
(hueso) cuneiforme
wedge-shaped bone
escritura cuneiforme
ancient writing system

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 /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ n
cunilinguo cunnilingus cunnilinguo
oral stimulation of the vulva

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
astuto ingenioso
skillful
astuto pillo cuco listo
sly
cuco mono
cute

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
astucia ardid cuquería
skill of being sly or deceitful
cuquería habilidad
aptitude

cunningly adv
arteramente astutamente
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ [kʰʌ̃nt] n
cabrón hijo de puta puta
unpleasant or objectionable person
coño concha chocho chocha chucha cuca
genitalia

cuntbucket n
coñota coñoto
a stupid contemptuous person

cuntwhore n
puta de quinta
despised woman

cup /kʌp/ n
copa
trophy
contest
part of bra
taza
unit of measure
taza copa
drinking vessel

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ n
plato del gusto santo de la devoción
something of interest
taza de té
tea in a cup

cup-and-ball n
balero boliche perinola
children's toy

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ n
copero copera
one who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ 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 /ˈkjupəloʊ/ /ˈkjuːpələ/ /ˈkupələ/ 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
contemptible dog

curable adj
curable
capable of being cured

curare /kjʊˈɹɑ.ɹi/ /kjʊˈɹɑː.ɹi/ n
curare
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine

curassow n
hoco mamaco muitú pajuí paujil pavón
birds of the family Cracidae

curate /-ɹɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
cura padre párroco
parish priest
vicario
assistant rector

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊɹeɪt/ v
comisariar
to act as a curator for

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
curativo
possessing the ability to cure

curator /kjʊəˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
curador conservador comisario curadora
person who manages, administers or organizes a collection

curatorship n
comité curaduría
rank or period of being a curator

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsoʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsəʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsaʊ/ /ˌk(j)ʊəɹ.əˈsoʊ/ 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 /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
cura curación remedio
method, device or medication that restores good health
curado
process of preservation

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
curar
to restore to health
to bring (a disease) to an end
to prepare for keeping or use
to undergo a process for preservation or use
salar
to preserve food, typically by salting

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
legrado
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ n
toque de queda
signal indicating this time
time when such restriction begins
evening bell
toque de queda cubrefuego
regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time

curio /ˈkjɔːɹiˌəʊ̯/ /ˈkjɜːɹiˌəʊ̯/ /ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/ n
curiosidad objeto curioso
strange and interesting object

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ 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 /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
curioso
tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate
extraño raro
leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual

curiously /ˈkjɔːɹi.əsli/ /ˈkjɝi.əsli/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əsli/ /ˈkjʊɹi.əsli/ adv
curiosamente
oddly

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curio
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
bucle rizo
curving lock of 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
either of the two characters: “{” and “}”

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌd͡ʒən/ /kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
cascarrabias testarudo
an ill-tempered stubborn person

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
grosella
fruit of the genus Ribes
grosellero grosella
bush
pasa de Corinto
small dried grape

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
moneda divisa
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ adj
actual
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment
actual corriente
existing or occurring at the moment

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ n
corriente
time rate of flow of electric charge
part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction

current account n
cuenta corriente
checking account

current asset n
activo corriente
finance: an organization's fixed assets

current events n
actualidad
news items

currently /kɝəntli/ /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
actualmente ahora hoy
at this moment

curricular adj
curricular
of, relating to, or following a curriculum

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ n
currículo
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
currículum vítae currículo currículum historial hoja de vida resumen
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ n
curri curry
dish
curry cari
sauce or relish

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ 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/ /kɝs/ n
maldición
supernatural detriment
prayer that harm may befall someone
cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune
maldición mala palabra
vulgar epithet

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ 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 /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] adj
maldito
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
en cursiva
having successive letters joined together

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜː sə] [ˈkʰɜ˞ sə˞] n
cursor
part of scientific instruments that indicates position
GUI: indicator of where the next insertation or other edit will take place
database: reference to a row
cursor puntero
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɜːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝːs.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ /ˈkɵːs.ɹi/ adj
superficial rápido
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /kɜːt/ /kɝt/ adj
corto
short or concise

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
acortar
cut short an animal's tail
acortar truncar
shorten or abridge
limitar
limit or restrict

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] n
cortina telón
piece of cloth covering a window
telón cortina
piece of cloth in a theater

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.t͡ʃɚ/ n
curvatura
the shape of something curved
differential geometry: of a Riemannian manifold
mathematics: the extent to which a subspace is curved within a metric space

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] 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/ [ˈkʰɜːv] [ˈkʰɝv] 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
provide cushion
amortiguar proteger suavizar
absorb impact

cusk n
brosmio
cod-like fish

cusp /kʌsp/ n
cúspide
in astrology
in dentistry
point of a curve where it has no tangent
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 natilla
sauce

custodian /kəˈstoʊdiən/ n
custodia custodio depositaria depositario
a person entrusted with the custody or care

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
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 hecho a medida personalizado por encargo
custom-made

customary /ˈkʌs.tə.m(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈkʌs.təˌmɛɹ.i/ adj
acostumbrado consuetudinario
agreeing with, or established by, custom
consuetudinario sólito
holding or held by custom

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
cliente casero parroquiano vecero
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customer base n
cartera de clientes clientela
group of customers that a business serves

customer service n
servicio al cliente
department
servicio al cliente servicio de atención al cliente
act of providing services

customer support n
atención al cliente
provision of service

customizable adj
personalizable
able to be customized

customization n
personalización
act of customizing

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
personalizar
alter according to preferences

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ 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 union n
unión aduanera
a type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff

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
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
corte cortadura
opening resulting from cutting
cupé
fencing: attack made with a chopping motion of the blade

cut /kʌt/ v
atravesar
to intersect dividing into half
colar
to enter a queue in a wrong place
cortar
to divide with a sharp instrument
to cease recording
computing: to remove and place in memory
to divide a pack of playing cards
to cut out fabric to specific lengths and shapes to make clothes
cortar incidir
to perform an incision
faltar
colloquial, not to attend a class
recortar cortar
to reduce
retirar
to separate from prior association
tallar
to form or shape by cutting

cut and cover n
excavado y enterrado
method of building tunnels

cut and paste v
cortar y pegar
to cut and paste

cut down v
bajarle los humos
insult, belittle
talar
bring down a tree

cut in v
recortar rematar
to paint edges and corners

cut off v
cortar
to end abruptly
cortar recortar
to remove via cutting
interrumpir
to interrupt someone talking
separar
to isolate or remove from contact

cut off one's nose to spite one's face /kˈʌt ˈɒf wˈɒnz nˈə͡ʊz tˈuː spˈa͡ɪt wˈɒnz fˈe͡ɪs/ /kˈʌt ˈɔf wˈʌnz nˈo͡ʊz tˈuː spˈa͡ɪt wˈʌnz fˈe͡ɪs/ 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 short v
cortar interrumpir
to interrupt and stop so. from speaking on and on

cut someone some slack v
dar cuartelillo

cut the cheese v
cortar el queso
to flatulate

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/ /ˈkʌɾ-/ n
recorte
space or hole produced by cutting

cutaneous /kjuːˈteɪniəs/ adj
cutáneo dermatológico epidérmico
of, or relating to the skin

cutback n
recorte reducción
reduction

cute /kjuːt/ adj
bonito lindo precioso gracioso chulo pituso
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals
mono
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way

cuteness n
lindura monería
state of being cute

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 /ˈkjuːti ˌpaɪ/ 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 /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
cubertería cubiertos
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
chuleta
slice of meat

cutoff /kəˈtɑf/ /kəˈtɒf/ /kəˈtɔf/ /kəˈtɔːf/ [kəˈɾɑf] [kəˈɾɔːf] n
corte
the point at which something terminates or to which it is limited

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
cortador
person that cuts
cortador cortadora
device that cuts
cúter
single-masted sailing ship type
trineo
sleigh

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ adj
canallesco
very competitive, dog-eat-dog

cutthroat /ˈkʌtθɹoʊt/ n
canalla
unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person
degollador
murderer

cutthroat eel n
anguila branquia baja
fish of the family Synaphobranchidae

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ adj
cortante
that is used for cutting

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
esqueje
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant
recorte
action of the verb to cut

cutting edge n
filo
sharp edge of the blade
vanguardia
forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] n
sepia jibia choco
any of various squidlike mollusks

cuttlefish bone /ˌkʌt(ə)lˌfɪʃ ˈboʊn/ /ˌkʌtl̩fɪʃ ˈbəʊn/ [-ɾ(ə)l-] n
jibión
internal shell of a cuttlefish

cutwater n
tajamar
edge of a ship's stem

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
circo
valley head created through glacial erosion

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
cian
of the colour cyan

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /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

cyanotype /saɪˈænəʊˌtaɪp/ /saɪˈænəˌtaɪp/ n
cianotipia
photographic process
cianotipo
print

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
ciber-
relating to computers

cyberattack n
ciberataque
attack over a computer network

cyberattack v
ciberatacar
to launch a cyberattack

cyberattacker n
ciberatacante
person that makes a cyberattack

cyberbullying n
ciberacoso
bullying online

cybercafé n
ciber ciber café cibercafé
café to access the Internet

cyberharassment n
ciberacoso
cyberharassment, online harassment

cybernaut n
cibernauta
voyager in cyberspace

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

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
ciberseguridad
security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare

cybersex n
cibersexo
virtual sexual encounter

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ /ˈsaɪ.bəˌspeɪs/ n
ciberespacio
world of information

cybersquatter n
ciberokupa
A person who participates in cybersquatting

cybersquatting n
ciberocupación 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.boɹɡ/ /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ [ˈsaɪ.bo̞ɹɡ] n
ciborg
person who is part machine

cycad /ˈsaɪkæd/ /ˈsaɪkəd/ n
cícada
plant of the Cycadophyta

cyclamen n
ciclamen pamporcino artanita ciclamino violeta de los Alpes violeta persa
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] n
ciclo
complete rotation
process that repeats itself
series of works of art

cycle rickshaw n
rickshaw
cycle rickshaw

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ adj
cíclico
characterized by, or moving in cycles

cyclic redundancy check n
comprobación de redundancia cíclica
type of hash function

cyclical /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ /ˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
cíclico
recurring at regular intervals

cyclicality n
ciclicidad
the condition of being cyclic

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
ciclismo
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
ciclista
person who rides a cycle

cyclo- /saɪ.kloʊ/ /saɪ.klə/ /sʌɪ.klə(ʊ)/ prefix
ciclo-
circle

cycloalkane n
cicloalcano
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cycloalkene n
cicloalqueno
any unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cyclocomputer n
ciclocomputador
device that displays trip information

cyclocross /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkɹɒs/ n
ciclocrós
form of bicycle racing

cyclogenesis /ˌsaɪkləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ 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

cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene /ˌsaɪkloʊˌpɛntənoʊˌpɜrhaɪdroʊˌfɛnənθriːn/ /ˌsaɪkləʊˌpɛntənəʊˌpɜːhɪdraʊˌfɛnənθriːn/ n
ciclopentanoperhidrofenantreno
carbon skeleton in steroids

cyclophilin n
ciclofilina
class of proteins

cyclopropene n
ciclopropeno
cycloalkene having three carbon atoms

cyclops /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ n
cíclope
giant of mythology

cyclosilicate n
ciclosilicato
mineral

cyclothymia n
ciclotimia
chronic mental disturbance characterized by mood swings and depression

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.nɪt/ n
pollo (de cisne)
young of a swan

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] n
cilindro
geometry: surface
any cylindrical object
geometry: solid
cavity or chamber
the space in which a piston travels
recording
cilindro bombona garrafa
container

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/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] n
platillo cimbales plato címbalo címbalos platillos
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cymophane /ˈsaɪ.məˌfeɪn/ /ˈsʌɪ.mə(ʊ)ˌfeɪn/ n
cimofana
gemstone mineral

cymotrichous /saɪˈmɑtɹɪkəs/ /saɪˈmɒtɹɪkəs/ adj
cimótrico
having wavy hair

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ adj
cínico
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ 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

cynological adj
cinológico

cynology n
cinología
study of dogs

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
cinofobia
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynosure /-sjʊə/ /-ʃɚ/ /-ʃʊə/ /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪn-/ /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

cyproterone acetate /saɪˌpɹoʊ.təˌɹoʊn ˈæs.əˌteɪt/ n
acetato de ciproterona
antiandrogen and progestin medication

cyst /sɪst/ n
quiste
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ

cysteine /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ n
cisteína
nonessential amino acid

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
cístico
Of or pertaining to the gall bladder or the urinary bladder
quístico
Of or pertaining to a cyst

cystic fibrosis n
fibrosis quística
medical condition

cysticercosis n
cisticercosis
parasitic infestation

cystine /ˈsɪs.tiːn/ n
cistina
a nonessential amino acid

cystitis /sɪsˈtaɪtɪs/ n
cistitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder

cystoscopy n
cistoscopia
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cystotomy n
cistostomía
surgical operation

cytisine /ˈsɪt.əˌsiːn/ n
citisina
polycyclic alkaloid

cyto- prefix
cito-
regarding cells

cytoarchitecture n
citoarquitectura

cytochemistry n
citoquímica
the biochemistry of cells

cytochrome /ˈsaɪtəkɹəʊm/ n
citocromo
hemoprotein compound

cytogenetic /ˌsaɪtoʊd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
citogenético
Of or pertaining to cytogenetics

cytokine n
citocina
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytokine storm n
tormenta de citoquinas
pathology

cytokinesis n
citocinesis
cellular process

cytological adj
citológico
relating to cytology

cytologist /saɪˈtɑːləd͡ʒɪst/ /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

cytopathology n
citopatología
branch of pathology

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
heterocyclic base, 4-aminopyrimidin-2(1H)-one, which pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA

cytoskeleton n
citoesqueleto

cytosol n
citosol
the solution of a cell's cytoplasm

cytosolic adj
citosólico
of or pertaining to the cytosol

cytostatic adj
citostático
tending to inhibit cell growth and multiplication

cytotaxonomic adj
citotaxonómico
relating to cytotaxonomy

cytotoxic adj
citotóxico
Of or relating to cytotoxicity

d'oh /doʊ(ʔ)/ /dəʊ(ʔ)/ interjection
ouh
expression of frustration

d10 n
d10

d12 n
d12

d20 /ˈdaɪˌtwɛnti/ /ˈdiːˌtwɛnti/ n
d20

d4 n
d4

d6 n
d6

d8 n
d8

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ n
chapoteo
act of splashing in soft mud, water, etc.
escarceo
act of participation in an activity in a casual or superficial way

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
aventurarse en
to participate in a casual or superficial way
chapotear
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc.

dabchick n
zampullín chico
type of bird

dace /deɪs/ n
leucisco albur
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdæt͡ʃə/ n
dacha
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdæk.sənd/ /ˈdæksˌhʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.h(a)ʊnd/ /ˈdæʃ.ənd/ /ˈdɑk.sənd/ /ˈdɑksˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːksˌhʊnd/ 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
dáctilo
poetical foot of three syllables

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ adj
dactílico

dactyliform adj
dactyliforme

dactylology /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /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
informal: a father
familiar address of one's own father

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaísmo
cultural movement

dadbod n
fofisano
overweight male body type

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
papi papito
male lover
papá papaíto papito
father

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)lɛɡz/ n
falangio segador
harvestman

dado /ˈdeɪdoʊ/ /ˈdeɪdəʊ/ n
friso
lower portion of interior wall

daemon /ˈdeɪmən/ /ˈdiːmən/ n
demonio
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
narciso
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
estúpido
stupid
loco
crazy, insane
tonto
foolish, silly

dagger /ˈdæɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæɡ.ɚ/ n
daga puñal
obelus
a text character
puñal daga
a stabbing weapon

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)oʊˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɚ.(i.)əˌtaɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.(ɪ.)əʊˌtaɪp/ n
daguerrotipo
type of photograph

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
dalia
any plant of the genus Dahlia

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
rábano blanco
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
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

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
delicado
delicately small and pretty
mañoso
fastidious and fussy when eating

daiquiri /ˈdaɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.kɪ.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈdæ.kɪ.ɹi/ n
daiquiri
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ 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 /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ n
granja establo granja lechera
place, where milk is processed
lechería mantequería
shop selling dairy products
lácteos
products produced from milk
minisúper supercito tiendita
corner-store, superette, mini-mart

dairy cow n
vaca lechera
cow bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk

dairy product n
producto lácteo lacticinio
foodstuff made from milk

dairymaid n
lechera
woman who works in a dairy

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
estrado tarima 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

dalgona /dælˈɡoʊnə/ /dælˈɡəʊnə/ n
dalgona
sugar candy

dalgona coffee n
café dalgona
coffee beverage

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
embalsar represar
block

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ n
daño
cost or expense
daño damno
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ v
dañar
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
resarcimiento de daños
money awarded to a claimant

damaging /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ 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 /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
joder maldición maldita sea mierda
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adj
maldito puto
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] adv
malditamente
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] interjection
diablos maldición maldita sea
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] n
blasfemar maldecir
maldito
use of damn as a swear word

damn /dæm/ [deəm] [dɛəm] [dɛːm] 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
damnación
Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself
maldito
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation

damned /dæmd/ adj
maldito
god-forsaken

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't adj
palos porque bogas, palos porque no bogas
dilemma with bad outcomes

damp /dæmp/ adj
húmedo
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
humedad
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
amortiguar
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
deprimir reducir
depress, lessen
humectar humedecer
make damp

damsel /ˈdæm.zəl/ [ˈdɛəm.zɫ̩] [ˈdɛːm.zɫ̩] 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/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] n
baile danza
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deəns] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns] [ɖɑːns] v
bailar danzar
move rhythmically to music

dance card /ˈdæns ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈdɑːns kɑːd/ n
carné de baile
card on which a woman listed those she had agreed to dance with

dance floor n
pista de baile
an area for dancing

dance pole n
barra americana barra de baile caño de baile tubo de baile
pole used for pole dancing

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
bailarina bailadora
a female person who dances
bailarín bailador
person who dances

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ n
diente de león
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dander /ˈdændə(ɹ)/ n
caspa
dead skin shed by animals

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
caspa
skin flakes

dandy /ˈdæn.di/ n
dandi boquirrubio dandy gomoso lechuguino petimetre
man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance
pijo pitoco pituco popis

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
peligro
exposure to likely harm
instance or cause of likely harm

danger pay n
plus de peligrosidad
extra payment given to someone with hazardous working conditions

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ adj
peligroso
full of danger
peligroso nocivo
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.ɡl̩/ v
pender
hang loosely

dank /deɪŋk/ /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

danseuse n
danzarina

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ adj
apuesto elegante gallardo
stylishly or neatly dressed
atildado pulcro
neat, trim

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 /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ n
desafío reto
a challenge

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
afrontar enfrentar
to brave or face up to
atreverse osar animarse
to have courage
desafiar retar
to defy or challenge

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] adj
temerario
recklessly bold; adventurous

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] n
arriesgado temerario
person who engages in risky behavior

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ adj
atrevido audaz osado
willing to take on risks
osado atrevido audaz denodado
courageous

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ n
audacia atrevimiento 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
anochecer crepúsculo
nightfall
oscuridad
a complete or partial absence of light
ignorance

dark blue n
azul oscuro
a deep, dim blue colour: navy or similar

dark chocolate n
chocolate amargo
type of chocolate

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 night of the soul n
noche oscura del alma
a period of time in which a holy person experiences a seeming withdrawal of God’s previously-felt presence in their lives, and undergoes stark spiritual attacks

dark-skinned adj
moreno
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
oscurecer
to become darker (less bright)
oscurecer obscurecer
to make dark by reducing light

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ adv
misteriosamente
mysteriously; forebodingly, ominously

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
oscuridad
state of being dark
tinieblas
gloom

darkroom n
cuarto oscuro
dark room where photographs are developed
darkened room for sexual activities

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 espantapájaros cizaña forrajera
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

dart /dɑɹt/ /dɑːt/ n
dardo
game
dardo jáculo
sharp-pointed missile weapon
pinza
stitched fold

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
dardos
game

dash /dæʃ/ n
carrerita
short run
gota pizca
small quantity of liquid etc.
raya
Morse code symbol
raya guion largo
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
arrojar lanzar
to throw violently
frustrar
to dishearten
hacer rápidamente
to complete hastily
lanzarse
to run short distance
romper
to destroy
romperse
of hopes or dreams: to ruin
salpicar
to sprinkle

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ n
salpicadero
upturned screen of wood
salpicadero tablero de instrumentos
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft

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 /ˈdee̝tə/ /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdæɪtə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɪɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
datos
information

data cube n
cubo de datos
computing:very large three-dimensional array or table

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
field

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/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
base de datos
software program
base de datos banco de datos
collection of information

database administrator n
administrador de base de datos
person

date /deɪt/ n
dátil
fruit of the date palm
cita
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
pre-arranged social meeting
compañera compañero
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
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
citar salir
to take (someone) on a series of dates
fechar
to note the time of writing or executing

date back v
remontarse

date of birth n
fecha de nacimiento
date and year when something was born

date palm n
datilera palma datilera
Phoenix dactylifera

date rape n
violación por acompañante

dateable adj
datable
that may be ascribed a date or age

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
anticuado obsoleto
out of date
desusado
anachronistic
fechado
marked with a date
pasado de moda
no longer fashionable

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/ /ˈdætəm/ /ˈdɑːtəm/ n
dato
single piece of information

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
brochazo
pintarrajo
crude or amateurish painting

daub /dɑb/ /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
embadurnar untar manchar
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] 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
agobiar
to overwhelm
amedrentar amilanar descorazonar intimidar
to discourage

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
desalentador desolador
intimidatingly impressive
inquietante
discouraging; inspiring fear

dauntless /ˈdɔːntləs/ adj
impertérrito
invulnerable to fear or intimidation

dauphin /doʊˈfæ̃/ /ˈdɔ.fən/ /ˈdɔ.fɪn/ /ˈdɔː.fɪn/ /ˈdəʊ.fæ̃/ n
delfín
eldest son of king of France

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ /ˈdævət/ 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 /deɪ̯/ /dæɪ̯/ n
día
period from midnight to the following midnight
period between sunrise and sunset
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 antevíspera antier
day before yesterday - translation entry

day blindness n
hemeralopía
inability to see in bright light

day in, day out adv
día a día día sí, día también
day in, day out

day laborer n
jornalera jornalero
laborer who is paid one day at a time

day off n
dia libre 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

day-to-day adj
día a día
ordinary or mundane

daybook /ˈdeɪˌbʊk/ n
libro diario
A ledger; an accounting journal

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
amanecer
dawn

daycare /ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ n
guardería
daytime supervision

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] n
ensueño ensoñación fantasía
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
fantasear soñar despierto estar en Babia pensar en la inmortalidad del cangrejo
to have such a series of thoughts

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹimɚ] n
nefelibata pajarona pajarón
one who daydreams

daylight robbery /ˌdeɪlaɪt ˈɹɒb(ə)ɹi/ /ˌdeɪˌlaɪt ˈɹɑb(ə)ɹi/ n
atraco a mano armada atraco a plena luz del día
practice of cheating or of imposing an exorbitant charge for a product or service; an instance of this

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
asombrado atolondrado
stunned
atolondrado aturullado en estado de confusión en estado de shock
in a state of shock or confusion

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
apabullar empaparotar encandilar obnubilar
figuratively
deslumbrar encandilar obnubilar
confuse the sight

de Lesseps pn
de Lesseps

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
de-
intensify
de- des-
reversal, undoing or removing

de-escalate /diːˈɛskəleɪt/ v
desescalar
to decrease in intensity or magnitude

de-escalation /diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/ n
desescalada
a decrease in scope, extension or severity

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 /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ 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 calm n
calma chicha
condition of a flat sea without waves

dead end n
callejón sin salida calle sin salida punto muerto calle ciega
street or path that goes nowhere
punto muerto
position that offers no hope of progress

dead heat n
carrera cabeza con cabeza empate
close race

dead language n
lengua muerta
language with no native speakers

dead letter n
letra muerta papel mojado
law or other measure that is no longer enforced

dead man's switch n
hombre muerto
dead man's switch

dead men tell no tales /dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/ proverb
los muertos no hablan
a dead person can no longer reveal information

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

dead ringer n
sosias
someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another

deadbeat /ˈdɛdbiːt/ n
fracasado holgazán incumplidor
lazy person, depending upon financially independent people for support

deaden /ˈdɛdən/ v
amortecer amortiguar
To render less lively
insonorizar
To make soundproof

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

deadname n
necrónimo
a previous name of a person

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
inexpresivo
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)
inexpresivo socarrón

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
sordas sordos
unable to hear, used as a substantive: deaf people considered as a group
sordo
unable to hear

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
negocio transacción
instance of buying or selling

deal /diːl/ v
asignar
to administer in portions
comerciar
to trade
dedicarse
to have dealings or business
distribuir repartir
to give out as one’s portion or share
lanzar
baseball slang: to pitch
manejar ocuparse
to handle, manage
traficar vender drogas
to sell (illicit drugs)
tratar
to be concerned with

deal with v
tramitar
tratar con
come to terms with successfully
tratar ocuparse
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
concesionario
one who deals in things, e.g. automobiles
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/ [diːn] [dĩːn] n
decano
senior official in college or university
senior member of a group
deán decano
church dignitary

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
amable tierno
loving, affectionate, heartfelt
amiga mía amigo mío compa mío compadre cuate guapo
an ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior
entrañable
estimada señor mío señora mía
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
estimado
formal way of addressing
precioso
precious to or greatly valued by someone
querido
loved; lovable

dear Sir phraseologicalUnit
muy señor mío muy señor nuestro

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
escasez cortedad
scarcity
hambruna
period when food is rare

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 certificate n
certificado de defunción
document

death erection n
erección post mortem
post-mortem priapism

death growl n
voz gutural
harsh, guttural vocal style associated with death metal music

death mask n
máscara mortuoria
plaster or similar cast

death of the author n
muerte del autor

death penalty n
pena de muerte
state punishment of death

death rattle n
estertor
Gurgling sound sometimes made by a dying person

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
struggle that is followed by death

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 /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ 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

deathmatch /ˈdɛθ.mæt͡ʃ/ n
todos contra todos
competitive mode

deauthorize /diːˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ v
desautorizar
revoke permission

debacle /deɪˈbɑ.kəl/ /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dəˈbɑ.kəl/ /dɛˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
debacle desastre
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

deball v
despelotar
remove balls, emasculate

debaptism /diːˈbæptɪzəm/ n
debaptización
a ceremony supposed to cancel a person's earlier baptism

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 /di-/ /də-/ /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 /di-/ /də-/ /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 puterío
debauchery

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ /dɪˈbɛntʃə/ n
bono obligación

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
debilitar
to make feeble; to weaken

debility /dɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
debilidad
state of weakness

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ n
débito
in bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account

debit card n
tarjeta de débito
card taking money directly from the bank account

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
deshuesar
remove the bones from something

debrain v
descerebrar
to remove the brain

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
basura cachureo ñiqueñaque
litter and discarded refuse
escombros restos
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
fragmentos glaciares morrena
large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.
ruina
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 remisión de deuda
forgiveness of debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
deudor deudora
a person or firm that owes money

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
depurar
to search for malfunctioning elements

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ n
depurador
computer program

debugging /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/ n
depuración
the process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system

debunk /diːˈbʊŋk/ /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/ v
desbaratar desacreditar despedazar desprestigiar destrozar hacer añicos
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
debut
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdeɪbjuː/ /ˈdæɪbjʉː/ /ˈdæɪbʉː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debutar
to make one's initial formal appearance
to formally introduce, as to the public

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
década
series of ten things
década decenio
period of ten years

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
decadencia
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
decadente
characterized by moral or cultural decline

decadentism n
decadentismo
decadentism

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
descafeinado
a decaffeinated drink

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ /dɪˈkæfɪneɪtəd/ 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
decagrama
ten-pointed star
decagramo
ten grams

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
decaedro
polyhedron with ten faces

decal /dɪˈkæl/ /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ n
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
decantar transvasar trasvasar
to pour off gently so as not to disturb the sediment; to decant wine

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ n
decantación
act of decanting

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
decantador
vessel for decanting

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ n
decapitación
beheading

decarbonization /diːkɑːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
descarbonización

decarbonize /diːˈkɑːbənaɪz/ v
descarbonizar

decarboxylate /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪt/ v
descarboxilar
to remove one or more carboxy groups

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
decatloniano decatleta decatloniana
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ /dɪˈkæθlɒn/ n
decatlón
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
decadencia desintegración deterioración
deterioration of condition
descomposición podredumbre putrefacción deterioración
process or result of being gradually decomposed

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
deteriorar
to deteriorate

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
deceso fallecimiento óbito defunción
departure, especially departure from this life; death

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
fallecer
to die

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
muerto difunto fallecido
no longer alive

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ n
difunto
dead person

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
engaño
engaño fraude
act or fact of deceiving
fraude
legal: fraudulent representation of a material fact
fraude engaño bellaquería embeleco
act or behavior intended to deceive

deceitful /-fl̩/ /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
deshonesto falso
deliberately misleading or cheating

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
engañar decebir
trick or mislead

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
embustero embaucador impostor mentiroso trapacero
person who lies or deceives

decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ v
desacelerar
to go slower
desacelerar decelerar
reduce the velocity of something

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 /dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
engañoso engañador
misleading, attempting to deceive

deceptive advertising n
publicidad engañosa
exaggerated advertising that attempts to deceive

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /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 /dɪˈsaɪ.dəd/ /dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/ adj
decidido

decidedly /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ adv
resueltamente
in a decided manner

decidua /dɪˈsɪdʒʊə/ n
decidua
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
caducifolio de hoja caduca
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season
caduco deciduo
describing a part that falls off, or is shed
efímero fugaz transitorio
transitory, ephemeral, not lasting

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ n
decigramo
metric measurement

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] n
decil
value
subset

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
decimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal point n
coma decimal punto decimal
the point used in English mathematics

decimalize /ˈdɛsɪməlaɪz/ v
decimalizar
to convert to the decimal system

decimate /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ 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 interpretar
to read illegible or obscure text
descifrar resolver
to find a solution

decipherment n
desciframiento
the analysis of documents written in ancient languages

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ n
decisegundo
a unit of time equal to 10−1 seconds

decision /dɪˈsɪʃən/ /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
decisión
choice or judgement
firmness of conviction

decision making n
toma de decisiones
process of reaching a decision

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ adj
decisionista
of or pertaining to decisionism

decisionist /dɪˈsɪʒənɪst/ n
decisionista
proponent of decisionism

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
decidido
marked by promptness and decision
decisivo
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy

decisively /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ adv
decisivamente
in a decisive manner

deck /dɛk/ n
balcón piso plataforma terraza
any raised flat surface walked on
baraja
pack of playing cards
cubierta
floorlike covering on a ship

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 /ˈdɛkləɹənt/ 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
list of items for various legal purposes

declaration of war n
declaración de guerra
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity

declaration of will n
declaración de voluntad
manifestation of intent aimed at creating a legal effect

declarative /dɪˈklæɹətɪv/ adj
declarativo
serving to declare

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
aclarar explicar
to make clear, explain
declarar
to make a declaration
to announce something formally or officially
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc

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

declination circle n
círculo de declinación

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
decadencia declinación
retroceso decadencia declive
deterioration of condition; weakening or worsening

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
declinar
inflect
rechazar
refuse

declivity /dɪˈklɪvɪti/ n
bajada
downward slope

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
decodificar
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text
traducir
to figure out something difficult to interpret

decoder /dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/ n
descodificador
A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal

decoloniality n
decolonialidad decolonialismo
form of critical theory

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
descomponer
to separate
descomponerse
to decay

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
descomposición
biological process
splitting into constituent parts

deconfigure v
desconfigurar desprogramar
computing: to remove or cancel the configuration of

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

decontextualization /diːkənˌtɛkstʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
descontextualización

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
decorar
to furnish with decorations

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
condecoración decoración
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person
decoración adorno
that which adorns
decoración decorado
act of adorning

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] adj
decorativo
that serves to decorate

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decorador decoradora
one who decorates

decorous /ˈdɛkəɹəs/ adj
decoroso
behaving properly

decorticate /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪt/ v
descortezar
peel or remove the bark, husk or outer layer from something

decorticator /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
descortezador
peeling machine

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
decoro pundonor
appropriate social behavior; propriety

decossackization n
descosaquización

decouple [diːˈkʊpəɫ] [diːˈkʌpəɫ] v
desacoplar
to unlink

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
señuelo carnada
person or object meant to lure something to danger
señuelo carnada cimbel
animal used by hunters to lure game

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
disminución merma
amount by which a quantity decreases or is decreased

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

decrepitude /dəˈkɹɛpɪˌtuːd/ /dɪˈkɹɛpɪtʃuːd/ n
decrepitud
the state of being decrepit

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
descriminalización
making something no longer illegal

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
despenalizar descriminalizar
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
censurar criticar
to denounce as harmful

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
descifrar desencriptar
to convert back to plain text

decubitus /dɪˈkjuː.bɪt.əs/ n
decúbito
posture

decumbent /dɪˈkʊmbənt/ /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ adj
decumbente
having upward pointing tips

decurrent /dɪˈkʊɹənt/ /dɪˈkʌɹənt/ adj
decurrente
pertaining to plant parts that extend downward

decussate /dɪˈkʌseɪt/ adj
decusado
crossed

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈdɛdɪˌkɪt/ 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
dedicar destinar
to set apart for a special use
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

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
entregado dedicado
devoted, loyal, conscientious

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
dedicatoria dedicación
note prefixed to a work of art

dedovshchina /-dəf-/ /dɪdəvˈʃːinə/ n
dedovshchina
bullying in the Soviet/Russian army

deduce /-ˈdjus/ /də-/ /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈdus/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
deducir
to reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning

deducible [dɪˈdjuːsɪbəɫ] adj
deducible
capable of being deduced

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
deducción
process of reasoning
that which is subtracted or removed
sum that can be removed from tax calculations

deductive /dɪˈdʊktɪv/ /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
deductivo
of, pertaining to, or based on deduction

deductive reasoning n
razonamiento deductivo
inference in which the conclusion cannot be false given that the premises are true

deductively /dɪˈdʊktɪvli/ /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/ adv
deductivamente
in a deductive manner

dee /ˈdiː/ n
de
name of the letter D, d

deed /diːd/ n
acta escritura título
legal instrument
acto acción hecho obra
action
hazaña proeza gesta hito hombrada logro
brave or noteworthy action, feat or exploit

deejay /ˈdiːdʒeɪ/ v
pinchar
to play music as a disc jockey

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
considerar
to have or hold as an opinion
considerar concluir
to hold in belief or estimation
estimar

deep /diːp/ adj
ancho fondo
in extent in a direction away from the observer
bajo grave
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
fondo hondo
difficult to awake from
intenso oscuro
of a color, dark and highly saturated
profundo capa profunda penetrante
profundo hondo
having its bottom far down
a long way inward
profound

deep down adv
en el fondo
Fundamentally, in essence

deep fryer n
freidora
vessel for deep frying

deep learning n
aprendizaje profundo
form of machine learning

deep state /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ n
cloacas del estado estado profundo
large group of people believed to have long-lasting political influence

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

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
ahondar profundizar
to make deep or deeper
to make more poignant

deepfake /ˈdipˌfeɪk/ /ˈdiːpfeɪk/ n
ultrafalso
photograph or video created using artificial intelligence

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
a fondo
to a deep extent
profoundly

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
mouse of the genus Peromyscus

deerslaughter n
cervicidio
killing of deer

deface /diːˈfeɪs/ /dɪˈfeɪs/ v
pintarrajear
to damage

defalcate [ˈdɛfəɫkeɪt] v
desfalcar
to misappropriate funds

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 arruinar la reputación
to harm, to diminish the reputation of

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ n
de fábrica 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

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ v
faltar no pagar ponerse en mora

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
derribar derrotar
to reduce, to nothing, the strength of
vencer derrotar
to overcome in battle or contest

defeated /dɪˈfiːtəd/ adj
vencido derrotado
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 /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
defecación
process of removing impurities
defecación deposición evacuación deyección egestión
act or process of voiding excrement

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
defecto falla desperfecto tacha
fault or malfunction

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
desertar pasarse
to abandon; to change one's loyalty

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
defectivo
having only some forms
defectuoso
having one or more defects

defective verb n
verbo defectivo
verb with an incomplete conjugation

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
tránsfuga desertor
one who defects

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
defender
ward off attacks against

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
acusado acusada
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
defensor defensora
someone who defends

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrar
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ 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 desamparado
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack

defensible [dɪˈfen.sɪ.bɫ] [dɪˈfɛn.sɪ.bɫ] adj
defendible
capable of being defended
sostenible
capable of being justified

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj
defensivo
defensivo defensante que defensa
intended for defence; protective

defensively /dɪˈfɛnsɪvli/ adv
defensivamente
in a defensive manner

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ /dɪˈfɝ/ v
diferir
(transitive) to delay
deferir
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
deferencia
great respect

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
deferencial
of or relating to the vas deferens
deferente
showing deference

deferment /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ n
diferimiento
act or instance of deferring

deferral /dɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /dɪˈfɝəl/ [dɪˈfɜːɹəɫ] n
diferimiento
act of deferring

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ n
desafío
the feeling of being defiant

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ adj
contestatario fresco
boldly resisting opposition
desafiante
defying

defibrillation /diːˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
desfibrilación
stopping of the fibrillation of the heart

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
desfibrilador
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
deficiencia déficit
insufficiency
deficiencia insuficiencia

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 /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ n
desfiladero angostura estrecho paso
narrow passage or way, especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains
desfile fila india
single file of soldiers; any single file

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
contaminar ensuciar impurificar profanar
to make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean
desfilar
to march in a single file or line

definable [dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ] adj
definible
able to be defined

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definir
state meaning of
definir aclarar
express the essential nature of
definir delimitar demarcar
demark the limits of
definir describir
describe, explain, make definite and clear
definir determinar definirse
to determine

defined /dɪˈfaɪnd/ /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ adj
definido
having a definition or value

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /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.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ə.nɪt.li/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/ adv
definitivamente indudablemente
without question and beyond doubt

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] 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.ə.tɪv/ /dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv/ [dɪˈfɪn.ə.ɾɪv] adj
autorizado oficial
definite, authoritative and complete
definitivo
explicitly defined
definitivo decisivo
conclusive or decisive

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

deflea /diːˈfliː/ v
espulgar
to rid of fleas

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
desviar
to make deviate
to make a ball unpredictable
desviarse
to deviate

deflection /dəˈflɛkʃən/ /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
deflexión
act of deflecting

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
desflorar desvirgar violar
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 clarear
to clear an area of forest

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
deforestación desmontadura
process of destroying a forest

deform /dəˈfɔɹm/ /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformar
to become changed in shape or misshapen
to change the form of (something), usually thus making it disordered or irregular
desfigurar
to change the look of (something), usually thus making it imperfect or unattractive

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
deformación
act of deforming, or state of being deformed

deformed /dɪˈfɔːmd/ adj
deforme
unusual of shape

deformity /dɪˈfɔɹməti/ /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ n
deformidad
Something which is deformed
The state of being deformed

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /diːˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
desfragmentar
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

defray /dɪˈfɹeɪ/ v
costear
to pay or discharge (a debt, expense etc.); to meet (the cost of something)

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
descongelar
to thaw
descongelar deshelar
to remove frost from
recuperarse
to recover from something tiresome

deft /dɛft/ adj
diestro hábil
skillful

deftly /ˈdɛftli/ adv
hábilmente
in a deft manner

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
difunto
deceased

defunction /dəˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
defunción
death

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
apaciguar calmar
to make something less dangerous
desactivar
to remove the fuse from a bomb

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
desafiar
to provoke to combat or strife
to challenge (someone)
desafiar renunciar
to renounce or dissolve all bonds
desobedecer
to refuse to obey

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ adj
degenerado
having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal
having lost good or desirable qualities

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ n
degenerado depravado
one who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹɪt/ v
degenerar
to cause to lose good or desirable qualities
degenerar degenerarse
to 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 /diˈɡɹeɪd/ /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degradar
to lower in value or social position
to reduce in quality or purity
erosionar
to reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down

degrease v
desengrasar desgrasar
To remove grease from something.

degreaser n
desengrasador
solvent

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
grado
amount, proportion, extent
geometry: unit of measurement of angle
unit of measurement of temperature
algebra: the maximal exponent of a polynomial
graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in
título diploma
academic award

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

dehiscent /dɪˈhɪsənt/ adj
dehiscente
botany: which dehisces

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

dehusk v
desfarfollar
remove the husk

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
deshidratar
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəˈhaɪdɹeɪtəd/ [dəˈhaɪd͡ʒɹeɪdəd] 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.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.saɪd/ n
deicida
killer
deicidio
crucifixion
killing

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ /ˈdeɪktɪk/ adj
deíctico
pertaining to deixis

deification n
deificación
Act of deifying

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
endiosar deificar
to make a god of

deign /deɪn/ v
dignarse
to condescend

deindustrialization n
desindustrialización

deindustrialize v
desindustrializar

deionize v
desionizar
remove ions

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
deísmo
belief

deist /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/ /ˈdiː.ɪst/ n
deísta
person who believes in deism

deistic /deɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
deísta
pertaining to a deity

deity /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tɪ/ /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ [ˈdeɪ̯-] [ˈdeɪ̯.ə.ɾi] [ˈdi.ə.ɾi] n
deidad divinidad dios diosa

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ /ˈdeɪksɪs/ n
deixis deíxis
reference relying on context

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
desanimado abatido desalentado
sad and dispirited

dejection /dəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
abatimiento desaliento desánimo
a state of melancholy or depression

dejudicialization n
desjudicialización

dejudicialize v
desjudicializar
to make no longer judicial

dekulakization n
deskulakización
repression of the kulaks

delative case n
caso delativo
case used to indicate movement from an object

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ n
retraso demora
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
demorar retrasar
to put off until a later time

delayed-onset muscle soreness n
agujeta
pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] adj
delicioso
pleasing to the taste; delicious

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ [dɪˈlɛktəbəɫ] n
delicia
something that is pleasing to the taste

delectation /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪlɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
delectación deleite
great pleasure; delight

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
delegado delegada
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
delegar diputar
to commit a task to someone

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
delegación
a group of delegates

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
borrar
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
deletéreo
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
borrado deleción supresión
the act of deleting
borrado supresión
deleción
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
deliberado a propósito
intentional
prudente
carefully considered

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
deliberar
consider carefully

deliberately /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ adv
concienzudamente deliberadamente
slowly and carefully
deliberadamente
intentionally

deliberation /dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ 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
delicadeza fineza fragilidad
quality of being delicate
fineza
elegance of construction or appearance
manjar exquisitez golosina
something appealing, especially a pleasing food

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
delicado
easily damaged or requiring careful handling

delicately /ˈdɛlɪkətli/ adv
delicadamente
in a delicate manner

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
delicatessen
shop selling prepared foods

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
delicioso rico sabroso gustoso apetitoso
pleasing to taste

deliciously adv
deliciosamente
delicious manner

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ n
delicia gozo delectación deleite placer regocijo
joy, pleasure

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ v
complacer deleitar hacer las delicias de regocijar
to give pleasure to

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ adj
encantado
Greatly pleased
Filled with wonder and delight

delightful [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ] adj
delicioso
pleasant; pleasing

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
delimitar
to mark or fix the limits of
delimitar demarcar
to demarcate

delimitation n
delimitación
the act of delimiting something
lindero límite
a limit or boundary

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
delinear
sketch out, draw or trace an outline

delineator n
delineador
one who, or that which, delineates

delinquency /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ n
delincuencia
a criminal offense

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ adj
delincuente
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation
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 /dɪˈlɪəɹɪ.əs/ /dɪˈlɪɹɪ.əs/ adj
delirante
being in the state of delirium

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ n
delirio
mental state of confusion

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
dar a luz entregar liberar librar parir
entregar
to hand over or surrender
entregar suministrar
to bring or transport something to its destination
liberar
to set free
parir dar a luz
to give birth

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

delivery room n
paritorio
room in a hospital

deliveryman n
recadero repartidor
someone employed to make deliveries

delouse v
despiojar espulgar
to remove lice from

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] 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 muñón
triangular muscle on the human shoulder

delude /dəˈluːd/ /dɪˈljuːd/ /dɪˈluːd/ v
engañar deludir
to deceive

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
diluvio
great flood
diluvio avalancha
an overwhelming amount of something

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
delirio
state of being deluded or misled
delirio idea delirante
that which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief
engaño ilusión
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind

delusion of grandeur n
delirio de grandeza megalomanía
False belief that one is important or powerful

delusional /dɪˈluːʒənəl/ adj
delirando delusivo
suffering from or characterized by delusions

deluxe /diˈlʌks/ /dəˈlʌks/ /dɪˈlʌks/ adj
de lujo
fine in quality

delve /dɛlv/ v
ahondar investigar
to search carefully for information
cavar excavar
to dig in the ground

demagogic adj
demagógico
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ 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 /dəˈmænd/ /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 /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
demandar
law: to issue a summons to court
exigir demandar
to request forcefully

demanding /dəˈmændɪŋ/ /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ adj
exigente
making great demands; difficult to satisfy
requiring much endurance, strength, or patience

demantoid n
demantoide

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
demarcación
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit
strictly defined separation
demarcación frontera
thus fixed limit

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
conducir gestionar
to manage; to conduct; to treat
humillar degradar menospreciar
to debase; to lower; to degrade

demeanor /dɪˈminɚ/ /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
comportamiento conducta proceder
outward way in which a person behaves

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
demencia
progressive decline in cognitive function
demencia locura
madness or insanity

dementia pugilistica n
demencia pugilística
dementia associated with repeated concussions in boxers

demerit /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ n
demérito descalificación sanción
mark for bad conduct

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ /dɪˈmiːn/ n
dominio
lord's chief manor place

demethylation n
desmetilación
removal of one or more methyl groups

demi- prefix
semi-
half

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ 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 fin quiebra
end, downfall, or failure
defunción óbito
death
transferencia
the conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
fusa
music

demitasse /ˈdɛmɪtæs/ n
demitaza
small cup for serving coffee

demiurge /ˈdiː-/ /ˈdɛ.miˌɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.ɜːdʒ/ n
demiurgo
being that created the universe

demo /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ /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 /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ 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 /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
democrático
pertaining to democracy

democratic socialism n
socialismo democrático
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
democráticamente
in a democratic way

democratism n
democratismo
principles or spirit of democracy

democratization n
democratización
the introduction of democracy

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
democratizar
to make democratic

demogeron n
demogeronte
member of a demogerontia

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
demógrafo demógrafa
person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ 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.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.n̩] n
demolición
the action of demolishing or destroying

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demonio
evil spirit

demonetization /diˌmɑn.ə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /diːˌmʊnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /diːˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˈdi.mɑn.ə.taɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ n
desmonetización
process of demonetizing

demonetize /diˈmɑnətaɪz/ /diːˈmʊnətaɪz/ /diːˈmʌnətaɪz/ v
desmonetizar
internet: to demote so that it is no longer eligible to earn money

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
demoníaco
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonization n
satanización demonización
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demonizar
describe or represent as evil

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
demonología
study of demons

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
demostrar manifestar
to show how to use something
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation
evidenciar
manifestar
to participate in a demonstration

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
demostración manifestación
act
event
manifestación demostración
public display of group opinion

demonstrative /dəˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/ 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

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
desmoralizar comer la moral
to destroy morale; to dishearten

demoscene /ˈdɛməʊˌsiːn/ n
demoscene
computing subculture

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradar
To lower the rank or status of
relegar
To relegate

demotic /dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ adj
demótico
of the cursive ancient Egyptian script
of modern vernacular Greek

demotion n
degradación
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status

demountable adj
desmontable
able to be removed from its mount; designed to be dismantled

demulcent /dəˈməlsənt/ /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ adj
demulcente
soothing or softening

demulcent /dəˈməlsənt/ /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ n
demulcente
soothing medication

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
atrasar demorar
intransitive: To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings
objetar
intransitive: To balk; to oppose.

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
modesto reservado
modest, quiet, reserved

demurrage n
estadía sobrestadía
detention of a freight vehicle during delayed loading or unloading

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)/ /diːˈneɪtʃə(ɹ)/ v
desnaturalizar
to subject a protein to conditions altering its original form
to take away a natural characteristic of

denazification n
desnazificación
process of the removal of Nazis

denazify v
desnazificar
to free from Nazi influence

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 descendants of species

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrología
the study of trees

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ/ /ˈdɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡu/ /ˈɖɛŋɡɛ/ n
dengue
disease

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvɚ/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
dengue
disease

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
mentira
assertion of untruth
negación
refusal to believe a problem exists
negation in logic
negativa
refusal to comply with a request

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 /dɪˈnaɪə(ɹ)/ n
negador negadora
person who denies the existence of 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

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
habitante
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in
habitual
one who frequents a place

denominal adj
denominativo

denominal n
denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denominate /dɪˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ 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

denominative n
denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
denominador
number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denotation /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
denotación
primary or explicit meaning

denotative adj
denotativo
that denotes or names

denote /dɪˈnoʊt/ /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
denotar marcar señalar
to indicate, mark
denotar significar
to convey as meaning
revelar
to make overt

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ /dəˈnaʊns/ v
denunciar
to make a formal or public accusation against
to criticize or speak out against

dense /dɛns/ adj
cabeza dura menso
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence
compacto macizo
compact; crowded together
denso
having relatively high density
math: being a well-approximating subset
denso tupido
opaque; allowing little light to pass through
enigmático obscuro
obscure, or difficult to understand
espeso denso
thick; difficult to penetrate

densely /ˈdɛnsli/ adv
densamente
in a dense manner

densimetry n
densimetría
the measurement of density by means of a densimeter

densitometer n
densímetro
device that measure the optical density of a material

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] n
densidad
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume
probability density

dent /dɛnt/ n
abolladura
shallow deformation in the surface

dent /dɛnt/ v
abollar
develop a dent
abollar hacer mella
produce a dent

dental /ˈdɛn.tl̩/ /ˈdɛn.təl/ [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)əɫ] [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)ɫ̩] [ˈdɛn.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.ɫ̩] 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 crown n
corona dental funda dental

dental floss n
hilo dental seda dental
cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth

denticity n
denticidad
number of donor groups from a ligand to the central atom of a coordination compound

denticulated adj
denticulada
heraldry

dentifrice n
dentífrico
any substance for cleaning the teeth

dentil n
dentellón dentículo
a small rectangular block projecting like a tooth from beneath a cornice

dentin n
dentina
material of a tooth

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)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
dentadura
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit
dentadura postiza
artificial replacement of one or more teeth
dentadura postiza placa

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 /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /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

deontological adj
deontológico
of or relating to deontology

deontology /ˌdiːɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
deontología
ethical study of duties, obligations, and rights

deoxygenate /diˈɒksɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
desoxigenar
to remove oxygen from something

deoxygenation /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ n
desoxigenación
the removal of oxygen

deoxyribonucleic /di.ɒk.sɪˌɹaɪ.bəʊ.njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk/ /di.ɔk.siˌɹaɪ.boʊ.nuːˈkleɪ.ɪk/ adj
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 separarse de
to deviate
salir abandonar arrancar escapar
to go away from
salir partir irse
to leave

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
departamento
subdivision of organization
territorial division
sección
part, portion, subdivision

department store n
tienda por departamentos gran almacén tienda departamental grandes almacenes multitienda
store containing many departments

departmental /dɪpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛntəl/ /ˌdiːpɑː(ɹ)tˈmɛntəl/ adj
departamental
of or pertaining to a department

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
partida
death
partida salida
the act of departing

depend /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
atender
serve
confiar
trust
depender
be contingent or conditioned
pender
be pending
hang down

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
fiable firme
able to be depended on

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
dependencia
irresistible need
state of being dependent

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
dependencia
something dependent or subordinate to something else

dependency grammar n
gramática de dependencias

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

dependently adv
dependientemente
in a dependent manner

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
describir representar retratar
to render a representation of something

depiction /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ n
representación
lifelike image

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilar
to remove hair from the body

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
agotado mermado
used up, expended

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ adj
deplorable
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad
deplorable 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 verb: having a passive form with an active meaning

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 /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
depósito
money placed in an account
money given as an initial payment
asset that was left to the care of the other
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material
empeño
security for a borrowed item

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /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

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ adj
depravado
extremely wrong in a moral sense

depravity /dəˈpɹævɪti/ n
depravación
The state or condition of being depraved

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
descontinuar
to declare obsolescent

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪt.ɪd/ /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
anticuado desaprobado en desuso menospreciado obsoleto
obsoleto 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
depresión
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction
geography: low area
psychology: period of unhappiness
reduction in a biological variable
área de baja presión depresión
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure

depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
depresivo
Of or relating to depression
depressed
depresivo deprimente
dispiriting

depressurization n
despresurización
the act, or an instance, of depressurizing

depressurize /diːˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ v
despresurizar
to reduce the air pressure within a chamber

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
intensity of an emotion, situation, etc.

depth of field n
profundidad de campo
distance in focus

depths /dɛpθs/ n
profundidad profundidades
a very remote part

deputinization n
desputinización
the process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ n
diputado
member of parliament
suplente adjunto representante delegado sustituto
representative

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
descarrilar
to come off the tracks

derailleur /ˌdiˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdiˈɹeɪl.jə/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.lɚ/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪl.jə/ n
desviador cambio de marchas descarrilador
mechanism

derailment n
descarrilamiento
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

deranged /dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒd/ adj
desquiciado
insane
trastornado
disturbed or upset, especially mentally

deratization n
desratización
deratization

derby /ˈdɑː.bi/ /ˈdɝ.bi/ n
carrera
any organized race
derbi
horse race

derealization n
desrealización
psychological symptom in which the world appears to be unreal

deregulation n
desregulación
process of removing constraints

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abandonado derelicto
abandoned
derelicto negligente
negligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
paria
outcast

dereliction /dɛɹ.ɪ.ˈlɪk.ʃən/ n
abandono
the act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned
negligencia
willful neglect of one's duty

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
burlarse ridiculizar
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
irrisión
act of treating with contempt

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ /dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ adj
irrisorio
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking
deserving or provoking derision

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
derivación
act of tracing origin or descent
derivación derivada
math: operation of deducing

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
derivada
in analysis: value
chemical derived from another
derivado derivada
something derived

derivatives market n
mercado de derivados
market for financial derivatives

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
derivar
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction
originate (from)
obtain (something) from something else
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

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
dermatitis sarpullido
inflammation of the skin

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatológico
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ 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
derogatorio
legal clause
peyorativo despectivo despreciativo denigrante derogatorio menospreciativo
tending to lessen the value of

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
proeza gesta hazaña hombrada
brave and adventurous actions

derrière /ˌdɛɹiˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
retaguardia trasero
bottom, bum, backside

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
derviche
Sufi ascetic

desalinate /diːˈsælɪneɪt/ v
desalar desalinizar
remove the salt from something

desalination plant n
planta desalinizadora desaladora desalinizadora planta desaladora
plant which converts seawater

desalinize v
desalar desalinizar
to remove salt from

desand v
desarenar
to remove sand from

desanguinate v
desangrar
desanguinate

descale v
descalcificar desincrustar
remove scale from a boiler

descaling n
desincrustación
removal scale from a boiler

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
bajar descender
to pass from a higher to a lower place
descender
to come down as from source or original
to go down upon or along

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
descendiente
one who is the progeny of someone
later evolutionary type

descender /dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/ n
descensor
climbing
typography

descent /diˈsɛnt/ /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
bajada descenso
sloping passage or incline
way down
descenso
drop to a lower status or condition
descenso bajada
instance of descending
origen abolengo ascendencia
lineage or hereditary derivation

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
describir
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
descripción
account in words
señalamiento
set of characteristics

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
descriptivo
of, or relating to description
describing a language

descriptive statistics n
estadística descriptiva
branch of statistics

descriptively /dɪˈskɹɪptɪvli/ adv
descriptivamente
in a descriptive manner

descriptivism n
descriptivismo
describing realistic language forms

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
profanar desecrar
to profane or violate sacredness

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
profanación
act of disrespect towards sacred

deselect /diːsəˈlɛkt/ v
deseleccionar
To not select; to rule out of selection

desensitization n
insensibilización
the act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
desensibilizar insensibilizar
cause to become insensitive

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ adj
desierto
abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ n
desierto deserto disierto
barren area

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
merecido
that which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
abandonar
to abandon
desertar
to leave military service

desert island n
isla desierta
an uninhabited island

desert rose /dɪˈzɜːt ɹəʊz/ /dɪˈzɝt ɹoʊz/ n
rosa del desierto
rosette of gypsum or barite crystals

deserted /dəˈzɜɹtəd/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)tɪd/ [dəˈzɝɾəd] adj
desierto
abandoned

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
desertor
person who leaves a military or naval unit

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
desertificación desertización
process by which a region becomes a desert

desertify v
desertificar
become desert
cause to become desert

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ n
deserción
deserting

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
merecer meritar
to merit

deservedly /dɪˈzɜːvɪdli/ adv
merecidamente
in a manner that is deserved

deserving /dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/ /dɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ adj
digno merecedor
meriting, worthy

desiccant /ˈdɛsɪkənt/ n
desecante
drying agent

desiccate /dɪˈsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkət/ v
desecar
to remove moisture from
disecar
to preserve by drying

desiccated coconut n
coco rallado
desiccated coconut

desiccative adj
desecativo
causing to desiccate

desideratum /-ˈɹeɪ-/ /-ˌzɪ-/ /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ [-ɾəm] n
desiderátum
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
diseño
plan
art of designing
intención voluntad
intention
modelo
pattern

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 denominar
to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate
designar titular
to indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
designación
distinguishing mark or name

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ n
diseñador diseñadora
person who designs

designer drug n
droga de diseño
modified drug

designer stubble n
barba de tres días
a fashionable short growth of male facial hair

desilt v
desenfangar
to remove suspended silt from the water

desiltation n
descolmatación
process of removing silt

desilting n
desazolve desenfangado

desinence /ˈdɛsənəns/ /ˈdɛsɪnəns/ n
desinencia
inflectional word-ending

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] adj
deseable conveniente
suitable to be desired

desirably /dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbli/ adv
deseablemente
in a manner likely to arouse desire

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
deseo
something wished for
strong attraction
deseo gana
feeling of desire

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
desear
want emotionally or sexually
wish for earnestly

desirous /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/ /dɪˈzaɪɹəs/ adj
deseoso
feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ /dɪˈzɪst/ 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
escritorio
on-screen background
the top surface of a desk

desktop computer /ˈdɛsktɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/ 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

desnuda /dɛsˈnudɑ/ /dɛsˈnuːdɑ/ n
desnuda
topless female street performer covered in body paint who poses for photographs in exchange for tips in the pedestrian plaza of New York City’s Times Square

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
desierto desolado
deserted
desierto desolado devastado
barren / lifeless
desolado devastado
hopeless

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ n
desesperación desesperanza desespero
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
desesperar
to despair of
desesperar desesperanzar
to be hopeless

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/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ adj
despreciable bajo desdeñable rastrero
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
desdeñar despreciar
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
a pesar de no obstante pese a maguer malgrado

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/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ n
déspota
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotic /disˈpɒt.ɪk/ /dəˈspɒt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ adj
despótico
of or pertaining to a despot
acting or ruling as a despot

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ 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

destalinization n
desestalinización
process of discrediting and the reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin

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
indigente desprovisto destituido
lacking something, devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
indigencia
extreme state of poverty

destress v
desestresar desestresarse
To reduce the stress in oneself or another person

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 /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ n
destructor
type of warship
destructor destruidor
that who/which destroys

destructible /dɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ adj
destruible destructible
liable to destruction

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
destrucción
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destructivo
causing destruction; damaging

destructively adv
destructivamente
in a destructive manner

destructor n
destructor
cleaning-up commands in object oriented programming

desuetude /-tʃuːd/ /dəˈsuəˌtud/ /dɪˈs(j)uːɪtjuːd/ /ˈdɛswəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ n
desuetud desuso
state when something is no longer observed nor practised; an instance of this

desultory /ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈdɛz.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛz.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
incoherente
jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection

detach /dəˈtæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
desacoplar
to take apart or take off

detachable /diːtætʃəbl̩/ /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
de quita y pon separable
designed to be unfastened

detached /dɪˈtæt͡ʃt/ adj
aislada
of a house: not joined to another house on either side
desinteresado imparcial objetivo
having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
desprendimiento
separation
destacamento
military unit

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ n
destacamento
military: temporary unit
detalle
part small enough to escape casual notice
uncountable: a profusion of details
part considered trivial enough to ignore

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ v
detallar pormenorizar puntualizar
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ adj
detallado circunstanciado detallista detenido minucioso pormenorizado
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 /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ 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 inspector
police officer who looks for evidence
detective investigador privado
person employed to find information

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
detención
custody of a prisoner awaiting trial
punishment given to a student for a minor infraction
mera tenencia
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 /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
deteriorar
grow worse
make worse

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ n
deterioración deterioro
process of making or growing worse

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ n
determinante
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determinate /dɪˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/ adj
determinado
distinct, defined

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ahínco
direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion
determinación
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement
determinación decisión resolución
act of determining, or the state of being determined

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
determinar
to set the limits of
to ascertain definitely

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
determinado denodado
decided or resolute

determinedly adv
determinadamente
in a determined manner

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ 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

deterministic /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ /dɪˌtɝ.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
determinista
of a Turing machine
computing, producing the same output for a given input
determinista determinístico
of or relating to determinism
determinístico determinista
having exactly predictable time evolution

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
disuasión intimidación
act of deterring
art of producing fear of attacking
intimidación
action taken by states or alliances

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ adj
disuasivo disuasorio
serving to deter

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ n
disuasivo
something that deters

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
detestar
to dislike intensely

dethronable adj
destronable

dethrone v
destronar
forcibly remove a monarch

dethronement n
destronamiento
the act of being dethroned

dethroning n
destronamiento

detonation /dɛtəˈneɪʃən/ n
detonación
an explosion

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛtn̩eɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
detonador
device used to detonate an explosive device

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
desvío
diversion or deviation

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /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

detrans adj
detrans

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
detrimento
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
dañino
causing damage or harm

detritivore /-ɾə-/ /-ˈtɹɪ-/ /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
detritívora detritívoro
organism that feeds on detritus

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪ.təs/ n
detrito

detune v
desintonizar
alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
dos
playing card
iguales
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmækɪnə/ n
deus ex máchina
contrived plot resolution

deuteragonist /ˌdju.təˈɹæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /ˌduː.təˈɹæɡ.ə.nɪst/ n
deuteragonista
second actor
second most important character

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ n
deuterio
isotope of hydrogen

deutoxide /djuːˈtɒksaɪd/ n
deutóxido
the chemical compound

devaluation n
depreciación devaluación
depreciation

devalue /diːˈvæljuː/ v
devaluar
lower value of something

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
devastar
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastated adj
devastado
ruined, ravaged
upset and shocked

devastating adj
devastador
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
devastación arrasamiento asolamiento quebranto
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
desarrollar
(chess) to place one's pieces actively
desarrollar desenvolver
to create
to progress through stages
desarrollar revelar
to progress
revelar desarrollar
to bring out photographic images

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
constructor promotor
real estate developer
desarrollador
someone engaged in product creation and improvement
desarrollador desarrolladora
software programmer
revelador
liquid used in chemical film processing

developing /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ adj
en vías de desarrollo
of a country

developing country n
país en vías de desarrollo
poorer country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
desarrollo
something which has developed
desarrollo desenvolvimiento
process of developing

developmentalism n
desarrollismo
economic theory

deverbal adj
deverbal
derived from a verb

deverbal n
deverbal
a word, especially a substantive, that is derived from a verb

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
anormal
of or pertaining to a deviation

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
anormal desconforme desviado
person who deviates

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
desviarse
to go off course from; to change course; to change plans

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
desviación
act of deviating
statistical deviation

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ 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
evil creature
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier)
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
diablo
the devil: the chief devil

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 temerario arriesgado
carefree

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ adj
diabólico
resembling or characteristic of a devil

devilishly adv
diabólicamente
in a devilish manner

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
artero engañoso taimado
cunning or deceiving, not straightforward
falso marrullero
tortuoso
roundabout, circuitous, deviating

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
concebir inventar
use the intellect to plan or design
legar
leave in a will
maquinar tramar
to scheme, to plot

devoicing n
ensordecimiento

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 for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
devoto
vowed; dedicated; consecrated
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
devoto
admirer

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
devoción
the act or state of devoting or being devoted
devoción dedicación
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
devoción fervor
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
veneración
ecclesiastical: a prayer

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
devorar
to rapidly destroy, engulf or lay waste
devorar jambar
to eat greedily

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ adj
devoto
devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties

dew /djuʊ̯/ /djuː/ /du/ /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ 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/ /ˈduˌbɛɹ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.b(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.b(ə.)ɹi/ n
dewberry duberi zarza pajarera
Rubus caesius

dewclaw n
espolón
a vestigial digit, hoof or claw that does not reach the ground

dewdrop n
gota de rocío
a droplet of water formed as dew

dewlap /ˈdju.læp/ /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
papada
sagging flesh on the throat of an elderly human
papada papo
pendulous skin under the neck of an ox, or a similar feature on any other animal

deworm v
desparasitar
to cause to excrete worms

dewormer n
desparasitante
medicine used in deworming an animal

dexamethasone /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.səʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.zəʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/ /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌzoʊn/ n
dexametasona

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 /ˈdɛkst(ə)ɹəsli/ adv
con destreza diestramente
in a dexterious manner

dextrin /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/ n
dextrina
polymers of glucose

dextrocardia /ˌdɛkstɹəˈkɑː(ɹ)diə/ n
dextrocardia
abnormality

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
dextrosa
naturally-occurring form of glucose

dharma /d̪ʱəɾm/ /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
dharma
principle that orders the universe

dhole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
cuón
Asian wild dog

di- /daɪ/ prefix
di-
two, twice, double

diabase /ˈdaɪ.əˌbeɪs/ n
diabasa
a fine-grained igneous rock

diabatic adj
diabático
that involves the gain or loss of heat

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
diabetes
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes insipidus n
diabetes insípida
Disease

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
diabetes mellitus
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
diabético
having diabetes
diabético diabetológico
of diabetes

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
diabético
person suffering from diabetes mellitus

diabetogenic adj
diabetógeno
that produces diabetes

diabetological adj
diabetológico

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

diaconal /daɪˈækənəl/ adj
diaconal
of or pertaining to deacon

diacritical adj
diacrítico
of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic

diacritical mark n
diacrítico signo diacrítico
symbol

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dəm/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
diadema
ornamental headband

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ n
diéresis
diéresis crema
diacritic placed over a vowel letter

diagenesis /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/ n
diagénesis
all the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ 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 /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
diagonal
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices
having a slanted or oblique direction

diagonal /daɪˈæɡnəl/ /daɪˈæɡənəl/ /dɑɪˈæɡ.ə.nəl/ 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/ /ˈdaɪ.æɡ.ən.ə.li/ adv
diagonalmente
in a diagonal manner

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ n
diagrama
graph or chart
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪ.əl/ [ˈdaɪ.əɫ] 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
paseo al llamado viaje al pedido

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ n
dialecto
particular variety of a language

dialect continuum n
continuo dialectal
a range of dialects

dialect levelling n
nivelación lingüística
dialect levelling

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialectal
peculiar to a dialect
dialectal dialéctico
relating to a dialect

dialectical adj
dialéctico
pertaining to dialectics

dialectical materialism n
materialismo dialéctico
branch of philosophy

dialectics /daɪəˈlɛktɪks/ n
dialéctica
systematic method of argument

dialectology n
dialectología
study of dialects

dialog box n
cuadro de diálogo
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ n
diálogo conversación
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ v
dialogar
discuss

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/ [-mɪɾɚ] 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
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond
diamante gema
gemstone

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)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ n
pañal
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaper bag n
pañalera
A bag used for the storage of items and supplies needed to take care of a baby

diaper cake n
tarta de pañales
type of gift

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 cagadera churretera churria currutaca
medical condition

diarrheal adj
diarreico
causing or associated with diarrhea

diarthrosis n
diartrosis
a joint that can move freely in various planes

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ n
diario
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ n
diáspora
dispersion of any group of people

diaspore /ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/ /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 /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ n
diatomea
grouping of minute algae

diatomaceous earth n
diatomita
soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains

diatomite /daɪˈæt.əˌmaɪt/ n
diatomita
A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

diatonic adj
diatónico
diatonic

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
diatriba
bitter denunciation
prolonged discourse

diazepam /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/ /dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam/ /dʌɪˈeɪ.zɪ.pam/ n
diazepam
minor tranquillizer

diazine n
diazina

dibbler n
díbler meridional
Parantechinus apicalis

dibs /dɪbz/ n
primeras
the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else

dicastery n
dicasterio
administrative body of the Vatican

dice /daɪs/ v
cortar en cubos
to cut into small cubes

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
arriesgado dudoso incierto peligroso
of uncertain, risky outcome
peligroso riesgoso
fraught with danger

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] 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
cretino gilipollas pendejo
highly contemptible person
polla verga pija pichula pico bicho
penis
sabueso
detective

dickcheese n
requesón
smegma

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ n
capullo
(slang) glans penis
cara de verga careverga
gilipollas capullo cabeza de pene
(slang) stupid person

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ n
fotopene fotopolla
photograph of a penis

dickslap n
pollazo reatazo vergazo
the act of slapping with the penis

dicotyledon n
dicotiledón
in botany

dicotyledonous adj
dicotiledóneo dicotiledón
of or pertaining to the dicotyledons

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ n
orden
an order or command

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
dictar
to speak in order for someone to write down the words
ordenar
to order, command, control

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
a socio-political power

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
dicción
clarity of word choice

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
diccionario vocabulario
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

dicynodont n
dicinodonto
member of the Dicynodontia

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ /dɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didáctico
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

didactically adv
didácticamente
in didactic manner

didactics /daɪˈdæktɪks/ n
didáctica
art and science of teaching

didgeridoo /ˌdɪd͡ʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo didjeridu diyiridú
Australian musical instrument

die /daɪ/ n
cuña
embossed device used in stamping
dado
polyhedron used in games of chance
matriz troquel
device for cutting into a specified shape

die /daɪ/ v
morir fallecer perecer espichar estirar la pata fenecer
to stop living
morir perecer
to perish, to cease to exist

die out v
extinguirse
to become extinct

diehard adj
empedernido
thorough of in one's beliefs

dieldrin n
dieldrín
cyclodiene insecticide

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk/ n
dieléctrico
physics: nonconducting material

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
diencéfalo
region of the human brain

diene /ˈdaɪ.iːn/ n
dieno
organic compound

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ n
gasóleo gasoil diésel
fuel

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 /ˈdaɪətɹi/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɛɹi/ adj
alimentario dietético
of, or relating to diet

dietary fibre n
fibra alimentaria
substances undigested when eaten by humans, and which therefore help the passage of food and waste through the alimentary tract

dietary supplement n
suplemento dietético
substance taken as a supplement to food to replace nutrients

dietetic /daɪəˈtɛtɪk/ adj
dietético
relating to diet
relating to preparation for those on a restricted diet

dietetics /daɪəˈtɛtɪks/ 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

diffeomorphism n
difeomorfismo
mathematics: differentiable homeomorphism between differentiable manifolds

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
diferir
not to have the same characteristics
to have diverging opinions, disagree

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ n
diferencia
quality of being different
arithmetic: result of a subtraction
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
disagreement or argument about something important

difference engine n
máquina diferencial
computer

difference of two squares n
diferencia de cuadrados
The mathematical identity

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ adj
diferente
unlike most others
diferente distinto
not the same

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
diferencial
relating to differentiation or differential calculus
relating to a difference

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.əˈɹen.ʃi.æɪt/ /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ v
diferenciar
to show or be the distinction
math: to calculate the differential

differentiation /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
diferenciación
in calculus
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development

differently /ˈdɪfəɹəntli/ /ˈdɪfɹəntli/ adv
diferentemente
in a different way

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
difícil
hard, not easy
hard to manage (said of a person, horse, etc.)

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ v
dificultar
make difficult; impede

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
apocado difidente tímido
lacking confidence in oneself
difidente
distrustful

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 /dɪˈfjus/ /dɪˈfjuːs/ adj
difuso
not focused or concentrated

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ n
difusión
in physics, intermingling of molecules

dig /dɪɡ/ n
excavación
archeological investigation

dig /dɪɡ/ v
cavar ahondar excavar
to move hard-packed earth out of the way
caer bien simpatizar
slang: to appreciate, or like
llamar la atención picar el interés
slang: to understand or show interest in

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

dig one's own grave v
cavar su propia tumba
to act in a way expected to backfire

digastric /daɪˈɡæ.stɹɪk/ n
digástrico
a pair of muscles

digest /ˈdaɪd͡ʒəst/ /ˈdaɪd͡ʒɛst/ n
resumen
compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged

digest /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ /dəˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
digerir
to separate food in the alimentary canal
to distribute or arrange methodically

digestibility n
digestibilidad
digestibility

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
asimilación digestión
assimilation and understanding of ideas
descomposición putrefacción
processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms
digestión
process in gastrointestinal tract
result of this process
ability to use this process

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 /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ n
dedo
finger or toe
unit of length
dígito cifra
numeral

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
digital
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values
digital dactilar
having to do or performed with a finger

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 nomad n
nómada digital
someone who earns a living from telecommunication technology

digital press n
prensa digital
high-speed industrial printer

digital television n
televisión digital
broadcasting

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈtælɪs/ n
dedalera digital
genus
digitalina
extract

digitization n
digitalización
conversion of data to 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

digon /ˈdaɪɡən/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɑn/ /ˈdaɪˌɡɒn/ n
dígono
polygon having two edges and two vertices

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹæf/ /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
dígrafo
pair of letters
computing: two-character sequence

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ /dɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
desviarse
to deviate

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
digresión divagación
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

dihydrogen monoxide /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n məˈnɒksaɪd/ /daɪˈhaɪdɹədʒən məˈnɑkˌsaɪd/ n
monóxido de dihidrógeno
water, H₂O

dik-dik n
dicdic
antelope of the genus Madoqua

dilapidate /dəˈlæp.ə.deɪt/ /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
derrochar
to squander or waste
deteriorar
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair
deteriorarse
to fall into ruin or disuse

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
derruido destartalado
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
dilapidación

dilatation /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪləˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
dilatación

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
dilatar
to enlarge; to make bigger
dilatarse
to become wider or larger; to expand

dilation /daɪˈleɪʃən/ n
dilatación

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
consolador dildo
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilema
difficult circumstance
in logic
dilema disyuntiva
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ adj
diletante
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /dɪlɪˈtænti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtænt/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtænt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnt/ /ˌdɪlɪˈtɑnteɪ/ n
diletante

dilettantism n
diletantismo
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
diligencia esmero
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance
esmero

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
diligente
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
diligentemente con esmero
in a diligent manner

dill /dɪl/ n
eneldo aneldo
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
procrastinar
to waste time

dilogy /ˈdɪləd͡ʒi/ n
bilogía
A set of two works of art that are connected

dilophosaur n
dilofosaurio
dinosaur of genus Dilophosaurus

diluent /ˈdɪljuənt/ n
diluyente
That which dilutes

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ v
diluir
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ /dɪˈluʃən/ n
dilución
process of making something dilute

diluvial /daɪˈluːvi.əl/ adj
diluvial
Relating to a flood

diluvian /daɪˈljuːvɪən/ /daɪˈluvɪən/ /dɪˈluvɪən/ 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/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ n
dimensión
measure of spatial extent
in physics
in science fiction
in computing
in geometry
single aspect of a thing
construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

dimer /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ n
dímero
a molecule consisting of two identical halves

dimeric adj
dimérico
of or being a dimer

dimethylmercury n
dimetilmercurio
(CH₃)₂Hg

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
diminuirse disminuirse
To become smaller
disminuir diminuir jibarizar
To make smaller

diminished /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/ adj
disminuido
(music) reduced by a semitone

diminution /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ n
disminución
lessening, decrease or reduction

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutivo
grammar
serving to diminish
diminuto diminutivo
very small

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutivo
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimly /ˈdɪmli/ adv
tenuemente
in a dim manner

dimmer /ˈdɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪmɚ/ 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
small depression or indentation in generic surface
hoyuelo camanance
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
formar hoyuelos
create a dimple in

dimwit /ˈdɪmwɪt/ n
tolo
person who is deficient in intelligence

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 perro muerto
leaving a restaurant without paying after eating

dine and dash v
hacer perro muerto hacer un simpa
to leave 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 bote inflable
inflatable boat
lancha bote de remo
small boat

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ n
gamborimbo tarzanito
piece of feces

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
dingo
wild dog native to Australia

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/ [ˈdɪnɚ] n
almuerzo
midday meal
banquete
a formal meal
cena
main meal of the day

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] v
cenar

dinner table n
mesa de comedor
table on which dinner is served

dinner's ready phraseologicalUnit
¡a la mesa!

dinoflagellate n
dinoflagelado
any of many marine protozoa of the phylum Dinoflagellata

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ n
dinosaurio
prehistoric reptile
old-fashioned person or thing

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
diocesano
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
diócesis
region administered by a bishop

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
diodo
electronic device

diol n
diol
organic compound

diopside /daɪˈɑpsaɪd/ /daɪˈɒpsaɪd/ 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 /ˈdaɪ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
diorita
Igneous rock

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ n
dióxido
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dip /dɪp/ n
badén
lower section of a road or geological feature
dip fondo salsa
sauce for dipping

dip /dɪp/ v
mojar
to lower into a liquid

diphallia /daɪˈfæli.ə/ n
difalia
condition of two penises

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
difteria
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
diptongo
complex vowel sound

diphthongize v
diptongar
to become a diphthong
to change to a diphthong

diploblastic adj
diploblástico
having two embryonic germ layers (the ectoderm and the endoderm)

diplococcus n
diplococo

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 /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ n
diplomático diplomática
person who is accredited to represent a government
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

diplomatically adv
diplomáticamente
in a diplomatic manner

diplomatics n
diplomática
science of authenticating, dating, and interpreting old official documents

diplopia n
diplopia
ophthalmologic condition where one perceives two images

dipped headlight n
luz corta luz de cruce
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
cucharón
vessel
mirlo acuático
bird

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ n
coñón 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

dipyramid n
bipirámide
geometry

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
de mal agüero portentoso
warning of bad consequences
maligno
expressing bad consequences

dire straits n
gran aprieto
difficult position

dire wolf /ˈdaɪ.ɚ wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ n
lobo gigante lobo terrible
extinct canine

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ adj
directo
straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
dirigir
to manage, control, steer

direct action n
acción directa
form of activism

direct current n
corriente continua
electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time

direct debit n
adeudo por domiciliación domiciliación bancaria
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account

direct democracy n
democracia directa

direct object n
complemento directo objeto 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 /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ n
indicaciones instrucciones
instructions

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adj
directiva
that directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/ /dɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ n
directiva
instruction or guideline
authoritative decision
form of legislative act addressed to the EU member states

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /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.
structured listing of files

directory service n
servicio de directorio
software system

directress n
directora
female director

directrix n
directriz
a line used to define a curve or surface

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝd͡ʒ/ n
canto fúnebre
mournful poem or piece of music

dirham n
dírham
unit of currency

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
dirigible
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirigiste /dɪɹəˈʒist/ /dɪɹɪˈʒist/ adj
dirigista
controlled or guided by a central authority, as in an economy

dirndl /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ /ˈdɜːndl̩/ [ˈdɚndɫ̩] [ˈdɪəndəɫ] n
dirndl
traditional Alpine woman’s dress

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
mugre suciedad
stain or spot (on clothes etc)
suciedad mugor
unclean matter
tierra
soil or earth
trapos sucios
previously unknown negative information, kompromat

dirt-poor adj
paupérrimo
very poor

dirtily adv
suciamente
in a dirty manner

dirtiness n
suciedad
state or quality of being dirty

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adj
sucio
covered with or containing dirt
illegal, improper
that makes one dirty
sucio corrupto deshonesto marrullero turbio
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
sucio descolorido turbio
of color: discolored by impurities
sucio guarro verde indecente lascivo lúbrico
morally unclean, obscene or indecent

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] adv
obscenamente
in a dirty manner

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
degradar enturbiar
to debase by distorting the real nature of
ensuciar
to make dirty
ensuciar manchar
to stain or tarnish with dishonor
ensuciarse
to become soiled

dirty bomb n
bomba sucia
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material

dirty laundry n
trapitos sucios trapos sucios
unflattering facts or questionable activities

dirty money n
dinero negro dinero B dinero en B dinero sucio
money illegally gained

dirty old man n
viejo verde
a lecherous man

dirty trick n
putada canallada cerdada jugarreta mala pasada
an unkind trick

dirty war n
guerra sucia
conflict characterized by extrajudicial repression

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
des- dis-
reversal or removal

disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
incapacidad
legal incapacity or incompetency

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ 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
discapacitado minusválido
having a disability
minusválido
para discapacitados
for the use of people with physical disabilities

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 /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /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 fail to agree

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 o 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/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
decepcionar desilusionar defraudar quedar mal
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 /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
decepción
circumstance
desilusión decepción chasco
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
desaprobación
disapproval

disarm /dɪsˈɑɹm/ /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
desarmar
to deprive of arms
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm

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 /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
desmontar desensamblar
to take to pieces

disassembly /dɪsəˈsɛmbli/ n
desmontaje desensamblaje
process of disassembling

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

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
repudiar
to strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
disolver desmantelar
to break up or cause to cease to exist

disbelieve /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ v
descreer
not believe

disbursement n
desembolso
money paid out or spent
the act, instance, or process of disbursing

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ n
pinchadiscos
disc jockey

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
desechar descartar
to throw away, reject

discectomy n
discectomía

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
discernir
discernir sensar
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
discernir sensar vislumbrar
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry
percibir sensar
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
sensar
to perceive differences

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
alta
act of releasing an inpatient from hospital
caudal
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time
descarga
act of releasing an accumulated charge
licenciamiento
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service
secreción
pus or exudate from a wound or orifice

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
completar cumplir
to accomplish or complete, as an obligation
dar de alta
medicine: to release (an inpatient) from hospital
descargar despedir
to expel or let go
descargo
electricity: to release an accumulated charge
to stop using (an auxiliary assumption)
to unload
despedir
military: to release (a member of the armed forces) from service
disparar
to operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling)

disciple /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ n
discípulo
person who learns from another
active follower or adherent

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 /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ n
castigo
punishment
disciplina
controlled behaviour, self-control
category in which a certain activity belongs
enforced compliance or control
state of order
systematic method
ramo disciplina
specific branch or knowledge or learning

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ v
disciplinar
to train someone by instruction and practice

discitis n
discitis
infection

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ n
renunciador
one who disclaims

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
disco
type of music
discoteca
discotheque

disco ball /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɑːl/ /ˈdɪskoʊ ˌbɔːl/ /ˈdɪskəʊ ˌbɔːl/ n
bola de discoteca
mirrored sphere

disco music n
música disco
disco 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
decolorar
(transitive) to change or lose color
decolorarse
(intransitive) to change or lose color

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
confundir desconcertar
befuddle

discomfit /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/ v
desconcertar incomodar
to embarrass greatly

discomfiting /dɪsˈkʌmfətɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] adj
desconcertante
tending to discomfit

discomfort /dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ n
desasosiego
something that disturbs one’s comfort
malestar
mental or bodily distress

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
desconcertar
bring into confusion

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ v
desconectar
to sever or interrupt a connection

disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ adj
desconectado
that is no longer connected

disconnection /ˌdɪs.kəˈnɛk.ʃən/ 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
descatalogar descontinuar retirar
to stop a process

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
discordia
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension
discordia desencuentro
lack of agreement

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
discoteca
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
descuento rebaja
reduction in price

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
acobardar descorazonar desanimar
to dishearten
desalentar disuadir persuadir
to persuade somebody not to do something

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
discurso
formal lengthy exposition of some subject
in social sciences
expression in (spoken or written) words
discurso conversación
verbal exchange or conversation

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /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
find something for the first time
descubrir destapar
expose something previously covered

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 /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ n
descrédito
act or state

discredit /dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/ /dɪsˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ 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 /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
discreto
separate; distinct; individual

discrete variable n
variable discreta
variable

discretely /dɪsˈkɹiːt.li/ adv
discretamente
as a separate independent unit

discreteness n
discreticidad
The state or quality of being discrete, separated or distinct

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 /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌneɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.əˌnæɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /dɪˈskɹɪm.ɪ.nət/ 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

discriminator n
discriminador discriminadora
person who discriminates

discriminatory /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnət(ə)ɹɪ/ /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪnəˌtɔɹi/ /dɪˌskɹɪmɪˈneɪt(ə)rɪ/ adj
discriminador discriminativo discriminatorio
pertaining to discrimination

discursion /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ /dɪˈskɜːʒən/ /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 /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
discutir conversar
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
discusión
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ n
desprecio desdeño desdén
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ /dɪˈsteɪn/ v
despreciar desdeñar
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ adj
desdeñoso displicente
showing contempt or scorn

disdainfully adv
desdeñosamente
in a disdainful manner

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
enfermedad dolencia
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /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
destripar desentrañar
to take or let out the bowels

disembowelment n
destripamiento eventración evisceración
the act of disembowelling

disenamour /dɪsɪˈnæmə(ɹ)/ v
desenamorar
cause to fall out of love

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
desengaño
Freeing from false belief or illusions

disenfranchised adj
proscrito
Not represented

disengage /ˌdɪsɪŋˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ 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/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ n
baldón deshonra
that which brings dishonor
desgracia
condition of being out of favor

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ v
deshonrar
bring shame upon

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] [dɪzˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
vergonzoso deshonroso escandaloso ignominioso
bringing or warranting disgrace

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
frustrado insatisfecho
unhappy, dissatisfied

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ n
disfraz
attire to hide/assume an identity
pantalla tapadera
that which masks what's beneath

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪzˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
disfrazar
to change the appearance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
asco repugnancia desazón repulsa
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
disgustar asquear repugnar dar asco
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ adj
asqueroso repugnante asqueante asquiente despreciable estomagante
repulsive, distasteful

disgustingly adv
asquerosamente
in a disgusting manner

dish /dɪʃ/ n
antena parabólica parabólica
type of antenna
plato
contents of such a vessel
plato platillo
specific type of food
vajilla loza
tableware to be/being washed
vajilla plato
vessel for holding/serving food

dish out v
emplatar
to put (food) on to a dish

dish rack n
escurreplatos escurridor secaplatos
a perforated rack on which washed dishes may be placed in order to dry

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)ˈʃɛvl̩/ v
desordenar
throw into disorder

dishevelled /dɪsˈʃɛvəld/ /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
chascón desgreñado despeinado
uncombed
desaliñado desaseado descuidado desordenado
untidy in appearance

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
deshonesto embustero mentiroso
not honest

dishonestly adv
deshonestamente
in a dishonest manner

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ /dɪzˈɒnəɹ/ v
deshonrar
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishware n
vajilla
crockery

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ 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 /dɪsɪˈljuʒənmənt/ /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

disincentive /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
desincentivo
something that discourages

disincentivize v
desincentivar
to discourage by means of a disincentive

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/ v
desinformación
intentionally false information

disinformative adj
desinformativa desinformativo

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
falso poco sincero
not noble; unbecoming true honor

disinherit /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
desheredar
to exclude from inheritance

disinheritance n
desheredación
act of disinheriting

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
desintegrar
break up into one's parts
disgregar desintegrar
cause to break into parts

disintegration /dɪs.ɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪsˌɪɾ̃.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ [dɪsˌɪn.əˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən] 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

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ adj
imparcial
having no stake in the outcome

disinterestedly /dɪsˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪdli/ adv
desinteresadamente
in a disinterested manner

disinterment n
desenterramiento
act of disinterring

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/ adj
deslavazado sin trabazón
not connected, coherent, or continuous

disjunctive /dɪsˈdʒʊŋktɪv/ /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ /dɪsˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
disyuntivo
grammar, of a personal pronoun: not used in immediate conjunction
not connected, separated

disjunctive syllogism n
silogismo disyuntivo
a form of logical argument

disk /dɪsk/ n
disco
a thin, flat, circular plate
something resembling a disk
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record
disco duro
a computer's hard disk
disco intervertebral
intervertebral disc

disk drive n
lector de discos unidad de disco
computer drive that reads disks

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ n
aversión antipatía disgusto
feeling of distaste

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ v
aversión desagradar no gustar
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
desencajar
to put something out of its usual place
dislocar
to dislodge a bone

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
luxación dislocación
dislocating of a joint

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 /ˈdɪzməl/ adj
deprimente
depressing
miserable mísero triste
disappointingly inadequate
triste
gloomy and bleak

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
desmontar desensamblar
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
expulsar
to give someone a red card
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 /ˌdɪs.oʊ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
desobedecer desacatar
to refuse to obey an order
desobedecer indisciplinarse insubordinarse
to refuse to obey

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ n
desorden
absence of order
desorden desenfreno disturbio
disturbance of civic order or of public order
desorden trastorno
physical or psychical malfunction

disordered /dɪsˈɔɹdɚd/ /dɪsˈɔːdəd/ adj
desordenado
chaotic

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
desordenado
not in order

disorganise v
desorganizar
make less organised

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

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
repudiar renegar
to refuse to own

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
denigrar menospreciar
to dishonor by a comparison

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
descalificativo
insulting

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹɪt/ adj
dispar heterogéneo variado
composed of inherently different elements

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
disparidad
the state of being unequal; difference

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ n
comunicado despacho envío
act of dispatching
despacho envío urgente
message sent quickly

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
despachar
to defeat
to hurry
to send with promptness
despacharse
to destroy quickly and efficiently
privar
to deprive

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
despachador
one who dispatches (something)

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
disipar dispersar
to drive away by scattering

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ [-bəɫ] [dɪsˈpʰɛnsəbɫ̩] adj
prescindible
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced

dispensary /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/ n
dispensario
institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice
office for dispensing drugs
place for dispensing

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
dispensación dispensa
relaxation of a law in a particular case

dispense /dɪˈspɛns/ v
dispensar

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ n
dispensador
object used to dispense other items

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɝs/ v
dispersar
to scatter

displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/ /dɪzˈpleɪs/ 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 /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ n
desplazamiento
physics: vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component
the state of being displaced

displacement current n
corriente de desplazamiento
change of the electric displacement field

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ n
espectáculo exposición
spectacle
expositor caja expositora góndola
a device for visual presentation for sales promotion
monitor
electronic screen

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ v
desplegar
to spread out
mostrar presentar exhibir
to show conspicuously

display window n
escaparate vitrina vidriera
large window at the front of a shop

displeasure /dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ n
desazón
pain, discomfort
disgusto
feeling of being displeased with someone or something

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
desechable
that can be disposed of
desechable de un solo uso de usar y tirar
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired
disponible
available to be used

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.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ɪn/ n
carácter temperamento
Temperamental makeup or habitual mood
inclinación
tendency or inclination

disproportion /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
desproporción
the state of being out of proportion

disproportionate /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.eɪt/ /dɪs.pɹəˈpɔːʃən.ət/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.eɪt/ /ˈdɪs.pɹəˌpɔɹ.ʃən.ət/ adj
desproporcionado
not proportionate
out of proportion

disproportionation n
dismutación
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced

disputable /dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ adj
disputable
of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ n
disputa contencioso
argument, failure to agree

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
descalificación desclasificación
act of disqualifying

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
descalificar desclasificar
make ineligible

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ət/ /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
inquietud
want of quiet

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ət/ /dɪsˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ 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 /dɪˈskwaɪ.ɪ.tjud/ /dɪˈskwaɪ.ɪ.tjuːd/ /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 /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
desatender descuidar
not paying attention or caring about

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /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
desvestir
undress someone or something
desvestirse
undress oneself

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ /dɪzˈɹʊpt/ /dɪzˈɹʌpt/ v
interrumpir
to interrupt or impede something
perturbar desorganizar trastornar
to throw into confusion or disorder

disrupter n
disruptor
someone or something that disrupts

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʊpʃən/ /dɪzˈɹʌpʃən/ n
desarreglo desorden desorganización
disorder
incidente interrupción quebranto ruptura
interruption

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʊptɪv/ /dɪzˈɹʌptɪv/ 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
not satisfied (with the quality of something)
insatisfecho descontento malcontento
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
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
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
disección
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart
examination

dissemble [dɪˈsɛmbəɫ] v
disimular
to disguise or conceal something
to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings
fingir
to feign

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
diseminar
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed

dissemination /dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
difusión diseminación divulgación propagación
act of disseminating

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
desacuerdo disconformidad disensión
disenso disentimiento
disagreement with the ideas of an authority

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /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.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
desmarcar distanciar
(intransitive) to part, stop associating

dissociation /dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
disociación
defence mechanism

dissociative identity disorder n
trastorno de identidad disociativo
mental disorder characterized by personality states

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ adj
disoluto perdulario
dissolute

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/ 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
transitive: to terminate a union of multiple members actively
transitive: to disperse a group
intransitive: 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

distance learning n
educación a distancia enseñanza a distancia
education obtained remotely

distancing /ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/ n
distanciamiento
becoming or making distant

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
distante
emotionally unresponsive
distante remoto a distancia huraño
far off

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
chocante ofensivo
offensive
de mal gusto
having a bad or foul taste
desagradable
unpleasant

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
alambicar destilar
to turn into a vapour and then condense back into a liquid; to undergo or be produced by distillation
destilar alambicar
to heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid; to subject to distillation

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
destilación
separation of a substance
destilado
substance once extracted

distilled water n
agua destilada
water that has been purified by distillation

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
destilería
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ adj
distinto
different from one another
very clear
noticeably different

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
distinción
that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination
specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished

distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
distintivo característico definitorio
characteristic

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
distintamente
in a distinct manner

distingue /dɪstæŋˈɡeɪ/ /dɪsˈtæŋɡeɪ/ adj
distinguido
fashionably distinguished or elegant

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ 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 /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ adj
distinguido
having a dignified appearance or demeanor
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ 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
distracción
something that distracts
the process of being distracted
locura
mental disorder

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
aflicción angustia ansiedad desasosiego sinvivir
(cause of) discomfort
amenaza angustia aprieto apuro peligro
serious danger
estrés
medicine, psychology: state of maladaptive stress
inconforme

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
atribulado temeroso
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

distressing /dɪˈstɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
angustioso
causing distress; upsetting

distributary n
distributario
a stream of water that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel

distribute /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈdɪstɹɪbjuːt/ 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
statistics: set of relative likelihoods
process by which goods 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 /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
perturbar molestar
confuse or irritate

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
estorbo perturbación
something that disturbs
perturbación
interruption of that which is normal or regular
perturbación estorbo disturbio
act of disturbing, being disturbed
perturbación trastorno
(psychology) serious mental imbalance or illness

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ adj
trastornado
showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
inquietante perturbador traumático
causing distress or worry

disulfide /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
disulfuro
functional group

disuse /dɪsˈjuːs/ /dɪsˈjuːz/ n
desuso
disuse

disused /ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ adj
desusado
no longer in use

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
bisílabo bisilábico disilábico disílabo
comprising two syllables

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ n
bisílabo
a word consisting of two syllables

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ n
zanja cuneta foso trinchera acequia surco
trench

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ v
abandonar dejar
to abandon

dithyramb /ˈdɪθ.ɪ.ɹæm/ n
ditirambo
a choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus

ditransitive adj
ditransitivo
having both a direct and indirect object

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] n
ídem
the aforesaid

ditty /ˈdɪti/ n
cancioneta
a short verse or tune

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ n
diuresis
excessive production of urine

diuretic /daɪ(j)əˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
diurético
increasing urination

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /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/ /ˈdaɪ.væn/ n
diván
sofa
council
collection of poems

dive /daɪv/ n
antro bareto
seedy bar
buceo
a swim under water
piscinazo piletazo
deliberate fall after a challenge
zambullida clavado piscinazo
a jump into water

dive /daɪv/ v
bucear
to swim under water
clavado zambullirse
to jump into water
descender
to descend
tirarse a la piscina
sports: imitate a foul

dive bomber n
bombardero en picado
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
buzo saltador saltadora submarinista
someone who dives
piscinera piscinero
sports: player who pretends fouls

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
divergir
to run apart

divergent /daɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /daɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ /dɑɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
divergente
growing further apart; diverging
of a series, not converging

diverse /daɪ.ˈvɝs/ /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɪ.ˈvɝs/ /ˈdaɪ.ˌvɝs/ adj
diferente diverso
different
diverso
various
composed of people with a variety of different demographic characteristics

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /daɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversificación
act of diversifying

diversify /daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /daɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/ /dɪˈvɝ.sə.faɪ/ v
diversificar
to make diverse

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /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/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
diversidad
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ /dɪˈvɝt/ v
desviar
turn aside
distraer
entertain
distraer desviar entretener
distract

diverticular adj
diverticular
of or pertaining to the diverticulum

diverticulitis n
diverticulitis
infection of the diverticulum

diverticulosis n
diverticulosis
pathological condition

diverticulum /ˌdɑɪ.vɜː.ˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/ n
divertículo
small growth off an organ

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divest /daɪˈvɛst/ /dɪˈvɛst/ v
privar
to strip, deprive, or dispossess of something

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
desinversión
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ n
división
act of dividing
divisoria
topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
desunir
separate into two or more parts
dividir
calculate quotient
dividir desunir
split into two or more parts
dividir repartir
divide up; share by dividing

divide and conquer v
divide y conquista divide y vencerás
Divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
dividendo
arithmetic: a number or expression
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
separador
object that separates

divination /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ n
adivinación divinación
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 /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ n
buceo submarinismo
practice of swimming underwater

diving bell spider n
araña de agua
spider

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
divinidad deidad
godhood, state of being God or a god

divinization /ˌdɪvɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
divinización
act or process of making divine

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/ /dɪˈvɪsɪv/ /dɪˈvɪzɪv/ adj
divisivo
having a quality that divides or separates

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ n
divisor
arithmetic: a number or expression

divo /ˈdiːvoʊ/ n
divo
A male diva

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
divorcio
legal dissolution of a marriage

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
divorciar
to legally dissolve a marriage
to end one's own marriage
divorciarse
to obtain a legal divorce

divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adj
divorciado
having had one's marriage legally dissolved
legally dissolved
separated

divorcee /-eɪ/ /dɪvɔɹˈsi/ /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
divorciado divorciada
a person divorced

divorcé /dɪvɔɹˈseɪ/ /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
divorciado
a divorced man

divot /ˈdɪvət/ n
chuleta
piece of turf

divulgation /ˌdaɪvʌlˈɡeɪʃən/ n
divulgación
publication

divulge /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ 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
experiencing a sensation of whirling and being unbalanced
vertiginoso mareador
producing giddiness

djellaba n
chilaba
robe worn by men in North Africa

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ n
do
tonic of the C major scale

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
coger culear joder
slang: have sex with
hacer
perform, execute
have a purpose
cook
have as one's job
referring to an earlier verb (}})
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fare
sí
for emphasis
valer
be reasonable or acceptable
work, suffice

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 one's bit v
arrimar el hombro
to make an individual contribution toward an overall effort

do one's business v
hacer sus necesidades

do one's own thing v
ir por libre
do what one considers best

do the dishes v
fregar lavar la loza lavar los platos
to wash up dishes

do the laundry v
hacer la colada
to wash the laundry

do the math v
echar cuentas 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
¿acepta tarjetas de crédito? ¿aceptan 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 need to use the bathroom phraseologicalUnit
necesitas usar el baño
do you need to use the bathroom

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
habla español hablas español
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)
¿habla inglés? ¿hablas inglés?
do you speak English? (English specifically)

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

do-or-die adj
a matar o morir
desperate effort

dobbin /ˈdɒbɪn/ n
ruco matalón
old broken-down horse

dobra /ˈdɒbɹə/ /ˈdəʊbɹə/ n
dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

docent /ˈdoʊ.sənt/ /ˈdəʊ.sənt/ n
docente
teacher or lecturer in university

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ adj
dócil
yielding to control
accepting instructions

docility n
docilidad
the quality of being docile

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
acedera romaza vinagrera
any plant in genus Rumex
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 banquillo de los acusados
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

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ n
doctor
doctor doctora
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
adulterar
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive
doctorar
award the title of doctor to

doctor bird /ˈdɒktə(r) ˈbɜː(r)d/ /ˈdɒktɚ ˈbɝd/ n
colibrí portacintas piquirrojo
hummingbird

doctor blade n
cuchilla de carga
printing tool

doctoral thesis n
tesis doctoral
dissertation

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
doctorado
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrinal /dɑkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnəl/ /ˈdɒktɹɪnəl/ adj
doctrinal
of or relating to a doctrine

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ n
doctrina
belief
body of beliefs or teachings

docufiction n
docuficción
combination of documentary and fiction

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
documento pliego
original or official paper

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
documentar anotar registrar
to record in documents

documentalist n
documentalista
expert in documents and documentation

documentarian n
documentalista
person whose profession is to create documentary films

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
documental
presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter
documental documentario
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.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

docuseries n
docuserie
a documentary presented as a series

dodder /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ 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

dodecagram n
dodecagrama
Twelve-pointed star

dodecahedron /doʊˌdɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdoʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɛk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ /ˌdəʊ.dɪk.əˈhiː.dɹən/ n
dodecaedro
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodecaphonic adj
dodecafónico
of or pertaining to dodecaphony

dodecaphony n
dodecafonismo
dodecaphony

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
esquivar
esquivar evadir
to avoid by moving out of the way
evadir esquivar capear
to avoid; to sidestep

dodge a bullet /dɔd͡ʒ ə ˈbʊl.ɪt/ v
librarse de una buena
have a narrow escape

dodgeball n
balón prisionero quemados
a sport

dodgy /ˈdɒd͡ʒ.i/ adj
chungo
unsound and unreliable
deshonesto chungo
dishonest
extraño raro
weird

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ n
dodo dronte
Raphus cucullatus

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
ardilla
female squirrel
cabra
female goat
cierva
female deer
coneja
female rabbit
hembra del antílope venada

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?

doff /dɑf/ /dɒf/ /dɔf/ v
quitarse
to remove or take off (something such as clothing)

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
perro
morally reprehensible person
perro cachorro
male canine
perro can
animal
vaca
dull, unattractive girl or woman

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
collar
collar for a dog
necklace

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
canícula
the days between early July and early September
unpleasantly hot days

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 tag n
placa de identificación
disk attached to a dog's collar

dog year n
años de perro años perrunos
dog years

dog's life n
vida de perros

dog-ear /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪə/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
doblez
folded corner of the page of a book or other publication

dog-eared /ˈdɑɡ-/ /ˈdɒɡɪəd/ /ˈdɔɡˌɪ(ə)ɹd/ adj
manoseado
ragged, worn-out; hackneyed, tired

dogal /ˈdoʊd͡ʒəl/ /ˈdoʊʒəl/ adj
dogal
of or pertaining to a doge

dogcatcher n
perrero
catcher of stray dogs

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ n
dogo dux
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogged /ˈdɒɡɪd/ /ˈdɔɡɪd/ adj
perseverante tenaz obstinado
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggedly /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ /ˈdɔɡədli/ adv
obstinadamente tenazmente tercamente
in a way that is stubbornly persistent

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
perrito
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
A4 a cuatro patas postura de perrito
in a position

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
de perrito
position for such intercourse

doggy woggy n
pichicho

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogma
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
dogmático
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatically adv
dogmáticamente
in a dogmatic manner

dogmatism n
dogmatismo
arrogance in stating opinion

dogsbody /ˈdɑɡz.bɑ.di/ /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

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ n
tapete
ornamental piece

dojo /ˈdoʊˌd͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/ [ˈdoʊ̯ˌd͡ʒoʊ̯] [ˈdəʊ̯d͡ʒəʊ̯] n
dojo
(martial arts) training facility

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /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

dole /dol/ /dɔʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
paro
unemployment benefit

doleful /ˈdoʊlfəl/ adj
cabizbajo lúgubre triste
evoking sadness

dolichocephaly n
dolicocefalia
quality or condition of being dolichocephalic

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] n
muñeca muñeco
a toy in the form of a human

doll up v
emperifollar
to dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing

doll's house n
casa de muñecas
miniature house for dolls

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ n
dólar
designation for specific currency

dollar diplomacy n
diplomacia del dólar
US policy

dollarization /dɑlɝɪˈzeɪ̯ʃɪn/ n
dolarización
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency

dollarize v
dolarizar
to undergo dollarization

dolly zoom n
Dolly Zoom
in-camera effect

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɑl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
dolmen
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones

dolomite /ˈdoʊ.ləˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɑl.əˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt/ n
dolomita
mineral

dolorous /ˈdoʊləɹəs/ /ˈdɒləɹəs/ adj
doloroso
solemnly or ponderously sad

dolostone n
dolomía
rock made mainly of dolomite

dolour /ˈdoʊlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ /ˈdəʊlə/ n
dolor
anguish, grief, misery, or sorrow

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] n
delfín
aquatic mammal
duque de Alba
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delfinario

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dɔʊlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
estúpido
a stupid person; a blockhead or dullard

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ 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
(taxonomy) highest-level grouping of organisms
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 /-stək/ /dəˈmes.tɪk/ /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ adj
doméstico
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone
doméstico casero
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur
of or relating to the home
nacional doméstico
internal to a specific country

domestic /-stək/ /dəˈmes.tɪk/ /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ n
empleada empleada doméstica
household servant
malos tratos
domestic dispute, whether verbal or violent

domestic cat n
gato doméstico
domesticated cat

domestic debt n
deuda interna
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor

domestic partnership n
pareja de hecho
legal relationship

domestic policy n
política interna
government's policy

domestic service n
servicio doméstico

domestic violence n
violencia doméstica violencia de género violencia intrafamiliar malos tratos
violence committed in a domestic setting

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
domesticar
(transitive) to adapt to live with humans
to make domestic
to make fit for domestic life
domesticarse domesticar
(intransitive) to adapt to live with humans

domesticated adj
adiestrado amaestrado
selectively bred to live with or around humans

domestication n
domesticación
The act of domesticating the action of taming

domesticity n
domesticidad
affection for the home

domestique /dəˌmɛˈstik/ /ˌdɒ-/ /ˌdə(ʊ)mɛˈstiːk/ n
gregaria gregario
cyclist on a cycle racing team whose role is to assist the team’s designated leaders, even if at the expense of their own individual performance

domicile /ˈdɑ.mɪ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.mɪ.sɪl/ /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/ n
domicilio
home or residence

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominante imperante
predominant, common

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
dominar
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

domineering adj
dominante
overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

dominical /dəʊ-/ /dəˈmɪnək(ə)l/ /dəˈmɪnɪk(ə)l/ adj
dominical
of or pertaining to Sunday

dominion /doʊˈmɪnjən/ /dəˈmɪnjən/ n
dominio
power or the use of power; sovereignty over something
kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence

domino /ˈdɑmɪnoʊ/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/ n
dominó
block used in dominoes

domino effect n
efecto dominó
chain of events
teoría del dominó
theory of encroaching communism

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
dominó
game

domotic adj
domótico
of or pertaining to domotics

domotics n
domótica
technology

domovoy n
domovoi domovói maltor
type of house sprite

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
ponerse vestirse de
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ [doʊ̯n] [dõʊ̯̃(ʔ)t̚] [dõʔ] [dəʊ̯nt̚] v
no
do not

don't change a winning team proverb
equipo ganador no se toca

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
hasta el rabo, todo es toro no echar las campanas al vuelo no vendas la piel del oso antes de cazarlo
one should not depend upon a favorable outcome to one's plans until it is certain to occur

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 let the door hit you on the way out phraseologicalUnit
cierra la puerta al salir
used to indicate that one is glad to see someone leaving

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 faltaría más no faltaba más 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 /doʊˈneɪt/ /dəʊˈneɪt/ /dəˈneɪt/ /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/ [dɐn] [dʊn] adj
acabado
without hope or prospect of completion or success
listo acabado
(of food) ready, fully cooked
terminado hecho
In a state of having completed or finished an activity

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ) kəˌbæb/ /ˌdoʊ.nɚ kɪˈbɑb/ n
kebab
Turkish dish of grilled meat served with pita

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ n
dongle
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ n
burro asno
a fool
a stubborn person
burro asno jumento
a domestic animal
locomotora pequeña motor auxiliar
a small auxiliary engine

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
donante donador
one who donates

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ n
garabato garabateo garrapato monigote
small mindless sketch

doodle /ˈdud(ə)l/ /ˈduːdl̩/ v
garabatear
to draw or scribble aimlessly

doom /duːm/ v
condenar dañar
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/ /doɹ/ /doʊ/ /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 /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ n
timbre
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorbuster n
puertazo

doorjamb n
dintel
upright post on either side of the door

doorkeeper n
portera portero
person in charge of an entryway

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
knocker mounted on a door

doorman n
portero
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ n
felpudo
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ n
umbral
threshold of a doorway

doorstop n
cuña
wedge used to keep a door open
librote mamotreto tocho
large book

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 /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ n
dopamina
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 /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /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

dorayaki n
dorayaki
Japanese confection

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
latente
inactive, asleep, suspended

dormant volcano n
volcán apagado
inactive volcano that may resume activity

dormer-window n
buhardilla
upright window in a roof

dormitive virtue n
virtud dormitiva
rhetoric

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
dormitorio
room for sleeping
dormitorio residencia estudiantil
building or part thereof

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
lirón
rodent
A person who sleeps a great deal

dorsal /ˈdɔɹ.səl/ /ˈdɔː.sl̩/ /ˈdɔː.səl/ 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 /ˈdəʊsɪd͡ʒ/ 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

dossard /ˈdɑsɑɹ/ /ˈdɒsɑː/ n
dorsal
bib attached to the back of a cyclist’s shirt that carries the cyclist’s race number

dossier /-si.ɚ/ /ˈdɑ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɑs.jeɪ/ /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔ.si.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
dosier expediente archivo
collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ 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 /ˌdɑt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɔs ðə ˈtiz/ /ˌdɒt ði ˈaɪz ən ˌkɹɒs ðə ˈtiːz/ /ˌdɔt ðɘ ˈɒez ɘn ˌkɹɔs ðɘ ˈtɘiz/ v
poner los puntos sobre las íes
Take care of every detail

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
chochez senilidad
senility

dotard /ˈdoʊ.tɑɹd/ /ˈdoʊ.tɚd/ /ˈdəʊ.təd/ n
chocho gagá
old person with impaired intellect

dote /dəʊt/ n
amoroso
darling, cutie

dotted /ˈdɑtɪd/ /ˈdɒtɪd/ 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(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
bicapa doblado
folded in two; composed of two layers
doblado encorvado
stooping; bent over
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

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] n
doble
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
doble sosias
a person resembling or standing for another

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] v
acumular doblemente duplicar
to multiply the effect or strength of by two
apretar
to clench
circunnavegar
nautical: to sail around something
doblar
to fold over so as to make two folds
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
doblar torcer
to turn sharply
duplicar
(intransitive) to increase by 100%
to copy
duplicar la velocidad
to go at twice the normal speed
duplicar doblar
(transitive) to multiply by two
emparejar
to join
hacer de doble de ser doble de
to act as substitute
hacer las veces de
to serve two roles

double act n
duetistas dúo cómico
comic pairing

double agent n
agente doble

double articulation n
doble articulación
property of speech

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 cousin n
doble-primo
cousin who is related on both sides of a family

double dagger n
daga doble obelisco doble
the typographical sign ‡

double door n
puertas dobles
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently

double down v
doblar la apuesta
gambling
doblar su apuesta
significantly increase a risk or commitment

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ n
albur doble sentido
phrase with two meanings

double factorial n
doble factorial
mathematics

double fault n
doble falta
missing of both the first serve and second serve

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 or quits n
doble o nada
a bet of the same value as the initial one

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 moral doble rasero doble estándar ley del embudo doble vara de medir
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 whammy /ˌdʌb(ə)l ˈ(h)wæmi/ /ˌdʌbl̩ ˈ(h)wæmi/ n
carambola
series of two events that causes positive effects
dupleta
series of two events that causes adverse effects

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 /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ n
doble ve uve doble
name of the letter W, w

doublespeak n
doble lenguaje
language deliberately constructed to disguise or distort its actual meaning

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
doblete
pair of cognates in a language
doblete pareja
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 /ˈdʌ.bəl.li/ /ˈdʌb.li/ adv
doblemente
in a double manner

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
duda
point of uncertainty, query
duda incertidumbre
disbelief or uncertainty (about something)

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
dudar
to lack confidence in

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/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
rosquilla dona dónut anillo
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doula /ˈduːlə/ n
doula
person assisting a pregnant mother before, during or after childbirth

doum palm n
palmera dum
Hyphaene thebaica

dour /ˈdaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈdaʊə/ /ˈdaʊɚ/ /ˈdur/ /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
despiadado inflexible obstinado rígido terco
unyielding and obstinate
lúgubre melancólico taciturno
expressing gloom or melancholy
severo austero duro rigorista riguroso
stern, harsh and forbidding

douse /daʊs/ v
apagar extinguir
put out; extinguish

dove /dʌv/ n
paloma pichón pichona
bird of the family Columbidae

dove grey n
gris perla
a medium grey colour

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ n
palomar
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ n
cola de milano cola de pato
type of joint where adjoining components are fastened by multiple tenons cut into wedge shapes resembling a dove’s tail, which interlock with mortises having corresponding shapes

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ /ˈdʌvˌteɪl/ v
encajar machihembrar
to combine or fit (things) together well
machihembrar
to unite (components) with a dovetail or similar joint

dovish /ˈdʌvɪʃ/ adj
columbino
peaceful, conciliatory, pacifist

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊəd͡ʒɚ/ n
dama
lady of dignified bearing
viuda
widow

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
desastrado
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
como puta por rastrojo con una mano atrás y otra delante 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 jacket n
plumas plumífero
type of jacket

down payment n
entrada abono inicial adelanto boleto cuota inicial enganche
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 /ˌdaʊn.ɾəˈɚθ/ adj
con los pies en la tierra
practical; realistic

downcast /-kæst/ /ˈdaʊnkɑːst/ /ˈdaʊnˌkæst/ adj
abatido alicaído
of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged

downfall /daʊnˈfɔːl/ /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ n
decadencia decaimiento declive ocaso
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˌdaʊnˈɡɹeɪd/ v
degradar
To place lower in position

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv
cuesta abajo
down a slope

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 /ˌdaʊnˈloʊd.ə.bl̩/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd.ə.bl̩/ 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
río abajo
lower down, in relation to a river or stream

downstream adv
río abajo
Following the path of a river or stream

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

downward /ˈdaʊnwəd/ /ˈdaʊnwɚd/ adv
hacia abajo
toward a lower level

downwards /ˈdaʊnwədz/ /ˈdaʊnwɚdz/ adv
hacia abajo
towards a lower place

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
dote
property or payment given at time of marriage

dowser /ˈdaʊzə/ n
rabdomante zahorí
one who uses the dowser or divining rod

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
doxología
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doxx /dɑks/ /dɒks/ v
doxear doxxear
to publish personal information (of an individual) on the Internet

doxycycline /ˌdɑk.sɪˈsaɪˌklin/ /ˌdɒk.sɪˈsʌɪ.kliːn/ n
doxiciclina

doze /doʊz/ v
dormitar cabecear
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
adormecerse cabecear quedarse dormido quedarse traspuesto querdarse dormido
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ n
decenas
dozens: a large number
docena
twelve

dozy adj
adormecido
sleepy

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ /ˈdɹɑk.mə/ n
dracma
currency

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /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
borrador
early version of a written work
calado
depth of water needed to float ship
cerveza de barril
beer drawn from a cask or keg
conscripción leva reclutamiento
conscription
corriente de aire corriente
current of air coming in
esbozo borrador anteproyecto
preliminary sketch or outline
tiro
action or act of pulling something along
trago
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
trata
order for money to be paid

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
esbozar
to write a first version
reclutar
to conscript a person

draftee n
conscripto recluta
one who is drafted

drafting n
dibujo técnico
act or process

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] n
calada bocanada
puff on cigarette
resistencia
resistance of the air or some other fluid

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] 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 /-ɾɚ/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
dragalina
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting

dragnet n
red de arrastre chinchorro red barredera
net dragged across the bottom
redada
Heightened efforts by law-enforcement personnel to capture suspects.

dragoman n
dragomán truchimán
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] 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

dragoness /ˈdɹæɡənɛs/ n
dragona
a female dragon

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 /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragón
soldier armed with a dragoon musket; cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets
variety of pigeon

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ v
presionar
to force (someone) into doing something through harassment and intimidation

dragée /dɹæˈʒeɪ/ n
gragea
a sweet or confection, originally used to administer drugs, medicine, etc.

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] n
aliviadero
conduit for rainwater
desagüe drenaje
conduit for liquids
sangría tubo abierto
something consuming resources with no gains

drain /dɹeɪn/ /dɹiːn/ [d͡ʒɹeɪn] v
agotar
deplete of energy
desaguar desecar
dry out a wet place
desaguar drenar
cause liquid to flow out of
drenar perder
to lose liquid

drain cleaner n
desatascador
substance

drain pump n
bomba de desagüe
type of pump

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnəd͡ʒ/ n
drenaje
removal of fluid

drainage basin n
cuenca cuenca hidrográfica
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

drainage pipe n
tubo de drenaje
conduit for removal of water

drainage system n
red de drenaje
pattern formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin

drake /dɹeɪk/ n
pato
male duck

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
drama obra teatral
composition

drama queen n
dramática dramático teatrera teatrero
exaggeratedly dramatic person

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
asombroso dramático
striking in appearance or effect
dramático
of or relating to the drama

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

dramaturgic /ˈdɹæm.ə.tɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹæm.əˈtəː.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑ.məˈtɚ.dʒɪk/ /ˌdɹɑː.məˈtəː.dʒɪk/ adj
dramatúrgico
of or relating to the art of dramatic composition for the stage

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ n
dramaturgia
art of dramaturgic composition

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
acomodar colocar cubrir
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery

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

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
¡caramba! ¡caray! ¡joder! ¡jolín!
cry of anger or frustration

drat /dɹæt/ v
maldecir
to damn or curse

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
dama
game piece

draught animal n
animal de carga
animal used to pull heavy objects

draught excluder n
burlete

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/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] n
empate
tie as a result of a game
proyecto
poker: a situation where a player has four out of the five cards for a straight or flush

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ /d͡ʒɹɔ/ [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
confiar
to rely on
deducir inferir
to deduce or infer
dibujar
to produce a picture
empatar
to end a game with neither side winning
extraer sacar
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out
sacar
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand
sacar desenfundar desenvainar
to pull out, unsheath
tirar jalar
to drag, pull

draw a veil over v
correr un tupido velo
to avoid discussing or calling attention to

draw attention v
llamar la atención
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something

draw lots v
sortear echar a suertes

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
detener
to cause to come to a halt
detenerse pararse
to come to a halt
formar
to arrange in order or formation
redactar
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
desventaja pega
a disadvantage
drawback reintegro
a partial refund

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
puente levadizo
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
cajón gaveta
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
dibujante
one who draws something
girador
one who writes a bank draft, check/cheque or promissory note

drawers /dɹɔɹz/ /dɹɔːz/ n
cajones

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ n
dibujar
act of producing a picture
dibujo
graphic art form
dibujo croquis esquema
picture, likeness, diagram or representation
sorteo rifa
action where the outcome is selected by chance using a draw

drawing room n
salón
room where visitors may be entertained

dray /dɹeɪ/ n
carreta carretón
horse-drawn cart

dread /dɹɛd/ n
miedo temor horror terror pavor
great fear in view of impending evil

dread /dɹɛd/ v
temer
to anticipate with fear (that ...)
to fear greatly so./sth.

dreaded /ˈdɹɛ.dəd/ /ˈdɹɛ.dɪd/ adj
temido
Causing fear, dread or terror

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adv
aterrador espantosa espantoso pavorosa
causing dread

dreadlocks /ˈdɹɛdlɒks/ n
rastas trenzas africanas
hair left to grow into long matted strings

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] n
sueño ensueño
imaginary events seen while sleeping
hope or wish

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] 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

dream team /dɹim/ /dɹiːm tiːm/ /dʒɹim/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] n
dream team equipo de ensueño
a team of the best

dreamboat /ˈdɹimˌboʊt/ /ˈdɹiːmbəʊt/ n
bombón
exceptionally good-looking and sexually attractive person, particularly a man

dreamcatcher n
atrapasueños cazador de sueños
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] n
soñador soñadora
one who dreams
visionario visionaria
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic

dreamland n
país de los sueños
imaginary world experienced while dreaming

dreamlike adj
onírico
like something from a dream

dreamworld n
mundo de los sueños
an imaginary world

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
triste aburrido
drab

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ n
draga
dredging machine

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ v
dragar
to make a channel deeper
to bring something to the surface with a dredge
to unearth

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
heces hez
sediment in a liquid
hez
the lowest and most worthless part of something

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
hez escoria mugre
the worst and lowest
poso hez concho depósito
settled sediment

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪdl̩/ n
dreidel
four-sided spinning top

drench /dɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
empapar
to make (someone or something) completely wet by having water or some other liquid fall or thrown on them or it

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ adj
empapado
completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ n
ropa vestimenta
apparel or clothing
vestido traje
item of clothing which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist

dress /dɹɛs/ v
vestir
to put clothes on (oneself or someone, etc.)
vestirse
to put on clothes

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
emperifollarse engalanarse ponerse elegante vestirse de gala
to put on special or fancy clothes

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
aderezo salsa vinagreta
sauce, especially a cold one for salads
curita apósito cura tirita vendaje
material applied to a wound
vestirse
activity of getting dressed

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
bata batín
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
camerino
room in a theatre and television in which performs may change costumes and apply makeup
vestidor
a small room adjoining a domestic bedroom where people may dress or undress in privacy

dressing table n
tocador cómoda
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
gambeta regate
act of kicking or bouncing a ball

dribble /dɹɪ.bl̩/ /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
babear
to let saliva drip from the mouth
gotear
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream
regatear driblar driblear gambetear
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it

dribbler n
driblador dribladora regateador regateadora
Person who performs dribbling

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
derivar
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc
errar ir a la deriva
to move haphazardly without any destination

drift apart v
distanciarse
to lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness

drifter /ˈdɹɪftə/ /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ n
trotamundo vagabundo
person moving from place to place or job to job

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] n
repetición simulacro
activity done as an exercise or practice
taladro taladradora barrena
tool
dril
Old World monkey
cotton fabric

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
averiguar
to investigate closer
entrenar
to practice
perforar taladrar
to make a hole
repetir
to repeat in order to make remember

drill bit n
broca
any cutter used in similar way

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] n
beber
action of drinking
bebida
served beverage
type of beverage
alcoholic beverages in general
copa trago alipús chínguere
served alcoholic beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
beber tomar
consume alcoholic beverages
consume liquid through the mouth

drink like a fish v
beber como una esponja beber como barril sin fondo
drink alcohol heavily

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 bebestible bebible
safe to drink

drinker /ˈdɹɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɚ/ n
bebedor bebedora
one that drinks
regular drinker of alcohol

drinking /ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/ n
escabio
act or session by which drink is consumed

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
pajita pajilla popote 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
aburro
an ineffectual or uninteresting person
goteo
a drop of a liquid
goteo suero
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid

drip /dɹɪp/ v
escurrir
to leak slowly
gotear
to fall one drop at a time
instilar gotear
to let fall in drops

dripping /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ n
chorreo
fat

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
campaña benéfica recolección benéfica
charity event
determinación empuje impulso
motivation to do or achieve
disco drive
computing: mass-storage device
lector
computing: apparatus for reading and writing to or from a storage device
paseo
type of public roadway
pulsión
psychology: desire or interest
viaje de carro viaje de coche
trip made in a motor vehicle

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
conducir
to impel or urge (especially animals) onward by force; to push forward; to compel to move on
to convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle
to compel (to do something)
conducir ir en coche/carro/auto manejar
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle
conducir manejar
to operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
llevar motivar
to motivate; to provide an incentive for
volver conducir
to cause to become

drive away v
ahuyentar correr largar
(idiomatic, transitive) to force someone or something to leave

drive someone crazy v
alocar enloquecer rayarse
cause insanity
enloquecer
cause to be infatuated
enloquecer llevar loco rayarse traer de cabeza volver
annoy

drive someone up the wall v
sacar de sus casillas

drive-in n
autocine autocinema
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 conductora
person who drives some other vehicle
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
conductor conductora chofer
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
conductor manejador
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 force n
fuerza motriz motor
driving force

driving school n
autoescuela escuela de conducir escuela de manejo
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

droit de seigneur n
derecho de pernada

droll /dɹoʊl/ /dɹəʊl/ [dɹoːɫ] adj
extrañamente divertido
oddly humorous; whimsical

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
dromedario
single-humped camel

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
dron zángano
unmanned aircraft
zángano abejón
male bee
timado
drudge
zumbar zumbido
a low-pitched hum or buzz
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
to secrete saliva
hablar disparates hablar tonterías
to talk nonsense

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] n
caída
act of moving downwards under the force of gravity
declive descenso
distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level
gota
small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] v
caer
to fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity
dejar caer
to let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on)
descender caer
to decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc.
esparcir regar
to impart

drop goal n
drop gol de drop
type of goal in rugby

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

drop off v
caer
to fall
disminuir
to lessen, reduce
dormirse
to fall asleep

drop shot n
dejada
a lightly struck shot that lands just in play

drop-ball n
bote neutral
method of restarting play

dropbox /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/ /ˈdɹɒp.bɒks/ n
buzó buzón
physical box

dropdown adj
desplegable
computing: dropping down from above

dropdown list n
desplegable lista desplegable menú desplegable
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 plafón
secondary ceiling

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
cuentagotas gotero
utensil

droppingly adv
a cuentagotas
in drops

dropsy /ˈdrɑp.si/ /ˈdrɒp.si/ n
hidropesía
swelling

dropwort n
filipéndula palometa
perennial herb

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ /dɹəˈsɑfələ/ n
drosófila

dross /dɹɑs/ /dɹɒs/ /dɹɔs/ n
escoria
Residue that forms on the surface of molten metal

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
sequía seca
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /d͡ʒɹoʊv/ n
cañada vía pecuaria
road or track along which cattle are habitually driven
legión
large number of people on the move
manada tropa
number of cattle driven to market or new pastures

droveway n
cabañera cañada

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
ahogar
to deprive of life by immersion in liquid
ahogarse ahogar
to be suffocated in fluid

drown one's sorrows v
ahogar las penas
to drink alcohol heavily to deal with miserable feelings

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
ahogamiento
instance of drowning

drowsiness n
somnolencia adormecimiento duermevela modorra sopor soñolencia

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
soñoliento adormecido somnoliento somnífero soporífero
inclined to drowse

drudge /dɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
currito esclavo lacayo
person who works in a low job

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] n
droga narcótico
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one
fármaco droga
substance used as a medical treatment

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
drogar endrogar
to administer intoxicating drugs

drug addict n
drogadicto toxicómano drogadicta toxicómana drogata pichicatera
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug addiction n
drogadicción drogodependencia
dependency on illegal drugs

drug dealer n
camello transa
person who illegally sells drugs

drug test n
narcotest
a check for the presence of drugs

drug trafficker n
narcotraficante
A person involved in the smuggling, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs

drug trafficking n
narcotráfico
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs

druglord n
capo narcotraficante
person who controls a network of persons involved in the illegal drug trade

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druida
one of an order of Celtic priests

druidic /dɹuːˈɪd.ɪk/ adj
druídico
of or relating to the druids

druidism n
druidismo

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
barril bidón
barrel etc. for liquid
tambor
musical instrument
tambor cilindro
hollow, cylindrical object

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
inculcar recalcar
to review to establish memorization
tamborear
to beat with a rapid succession of strokes

drum and bass n
drum and bass
genre of electronic music

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

drum roll n
redoble de tambor
sound produced by hitting a drum repeatedly

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 bolillo palillo
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ adj
borracho ebrio
elated by emotion
borracho ebrio alcoholizado bebido beodo embriagado
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ n
borracho bebedor bebedora beodo borracha escabiador
habitual drinker
borracho ebrio alcoholizado
one who is drunk
embriaguez escabio
drunken state

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

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
borracho ebrio escabiado escabio
In the state of alcoholic intoxication
escabiador
given to habitual excessive use of alcohol
escabio
characterized by or resulting from drunkenness

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ n
borrachera embriaguez pedo cogorza escabio
state of being drunk

drupe /dɹuːp/ n
drupa
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

drupelet /-lət/ /ˈdɹuplɪt/ /ˈdɹuːplɪt/ n
drupeola
one of the small drupe-like subdivisions which compose the outer layer of certain fruit

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] adj
seco
free from liquid or moisture
maintaining temperance
free of water in any state

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
secar enjugar
to make dry
secarse secar
to become dry

dry cleaner n
tintorería
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning

dry cleaning n
limpieza en seco lavado 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 land n
tierra firme
Land as opposed to sea

dry mouth n
xerostomía
dry mouth

dry socket n
alveolitis seca
inflammation of the alveolar bone

dry-heave n
arcada seca
attempt to vomit that ejects only gas

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
dríada dríade
female tree spirit

drydock n
dique seco
dock that can be drained of water

dryer /ˈdɹaɪə/ /ˈdɹaɪɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪɚ] n
secador secadora
any device that removes humidity
secadora
household appliance for drying clothing

dryland n
secarral

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)u.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ /ˈdʒuː.əl/ adj
doble
double
dual
in grammar
having two components

dual carriageway n
autovía
a type of road

dual citizenship n
doble nacionalidad nacionalidad doble
status of being a citizen of two countries

dualism n
dualismo
the view that the world consists of two fundamental principles
the belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces
dualismo dualidad
the condition of being double

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 /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
dudoso aleatorio ambiguo avieso equívoco torvo
arousing doubt

dubiously adv
dudosamente
in a dubious manner

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /dʒuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdju.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
angustia ansia zozobra
pang or expression of doubt
duda
process of doubting

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnio
chemical element

dubplate /ˈdʌbpleɪt/ /ˈdʌbˌpleɪt/ /ˈdʌbˌpleːt/ n
dubplate
acetate or vinyl record produced in very limited numbers

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
ducal
relating to a duke or duchess

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ n
ducado
historical gold coin

duce /ˈduːtʃeɪ/ n
duce
(fascism) an authoritarian leader, especially Benito Mussolini

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ n
duquesa
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ n
ducado
dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
cero
a batsman's score of zero after getting out
pata ánade
female duck
pato ánade
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
flesh of a duck used as food
lona
cotton fabric

duck /dʌk/ v
agachar esconder
to quickly lower the head or body (intransitive)
eludir esquivar evadir
to try to evade doing something
hundir sumergir
to lower into the water
sumergirse
to quickly lower the head (transitive)

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
pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another

duct tape n
cinta americana cinta plateada tape teipe
multipurpose waterproof tape

duct tape v
pegar con cinta americana
use duct tape

ductal adj
ductal
Relating to a duct

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
ductilidad
ability of material

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] n
chaval huevón tio
colega güey tío compadre flaco mae
colloquial: term of address for a young man
tío tipo bato compay mae
colloquial: man

dudette /d(j)uːˈdɛt/ n
tía
female equivalent of dude

duduk n
duduk
Armenian musical instrument

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ /dʒʉː/ adj
salir de cuentas
of a pregnant woman, due to give birth on the stated date

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ /dʒʉː/ n
mérito
deserved acknowledgement

due process n
debido proceso tutela judicial efectiva
legal concept

due to preposition
debido a a raíz de
caused by

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
duelo
struggle between two parties
combat between two persons

duelist n
duelista

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ n
dúo dueto
a musical composition for two performers

duffel coat n
trenca
hooded coat made from duffel

dufrenite n
dufrenita

dug /dʌɡ/ n
teta
mammary gland on domestic mammal

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
dugongo
Dugong dugon

dugout n
cayuco
canoe

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
obvio
Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ 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/ /ˌdʌlseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
dulce de leche arequipe leche poleada manjar manjar blanco natillas
sweet dairy spread

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/ /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
dulce
generally pleasing, soothing, agreeable
sweet (voice, tone), melodious
sweet to the taste

dulcian n
bajón
A Renaissance bass woodwind instrument

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
dulcémele salterio
musical instrument

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /dʌl/ adj
aburrido desabrido insulso insípido sin gracia soso
boring, not exciting or interesting
cubierto nublado
cloudy, overcast
embotado desafilado romo
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
mate opaco
not shiny
obtuso corto limitado soso
not bright or intelligent
sordo
not clear, muffled

dull /dəl/ /dəɫ/ /dʌl/ v
aliviar alivianar amortiguar moderar
to soften, moderate or blunt
desafilar deslustrar mellar
to render dull
redondear
to become dull

duly /ˈdjuːli/ /ˈdjʉːli/ /ˈduli/ /ˈdʒuːli/ /ˈdʒʉːli/ adv
debidamente
properly

dulzaina n
dulzaina
musical instrument

duma /ˈdumə/ n
duma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
estúpido tonto
extremely stupid
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 boludo gilipollas pendejo tarado tonto
stupid or foolish person

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
estúpido imbécil pendejo tonto
a stupid person
mancuerna pesas
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
dejar boquiabierto dejar pasmado
to confuse and bewilder

dumbfounded adj
estupefacto atónito a cuadros picueto
shocked and speechless

dumbphone n
teléfono de teclas
cell phone that does not have any functionality characteristic of a smartphone

dumbwaiter /ˈdʌmˌweɪtəɹ/ n
montaplatos
small elevator

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
maniquí
something constructed with the size and form of a human
muerto
bridge: the partner of the winning bidder, who shows his or her hand
silencioso
a silent person
tonto
a stupid person

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] n
basurero depósito
basurero vertedero basural tiradero
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ [dɐm̥p] v
arrojar tirar a la basura
to discard, to get rid of
dejar
to end a relationship
echar
volcar en memoria
to copy data from a system to another place or system

dump truck n
volquete camión de volteo dompe
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo

dumper n
camión bañera
vehicle

dumpling /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ n
albóndiga empanadilla ñoqui
food

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ n
contenedor
large trash receptacle

dumpster dive v
buscar en la basura
practice dumper diving

dumpster diving /ˈdʌmpstəˈdaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈdʌmpstɚˈdaɪvɪŋ/ v
recolección urbana
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
pardo
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
pardo
colour

dunce /dʌns/ n
tonto de capirote

dunch /dʌnt͡ʃ/ n
merienda
meal between lunch and dinner

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ /dʒuːn/ 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
mono pantalón de peto braga jardinera mameluco overol
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ 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
hacer un mate machacar
basketball

dunlin n
correlimos playero
Calidris alpina

duo /ˈdju.oʊ/ /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ /ˈdʒuː.əʊ/ n
dúo dupla equipo de dos
twosome, especially musicians

duo- prefix
duo-
two

duodecimal /ˌd(j)uː.əʊ.ˈdɛs.ɪm.əl/ 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/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ n
duodeno
first part of the small intestine

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ n
duopolio
economic condition in which two sellers exert (most of the) control over the market of a commodity

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ n
engañado engrupido incauto
deceived person

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
engañar
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ adj
dúplex
two direction

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ n
dúplex
house

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ adj
duplicado
identical

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ n
duplicado
an identical copy

duplicate /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈd(j)uː.plɪ.ˌkeɪt/ v
duplicar
to make a copy of
duplicar repetir
to do repeatedly; to do again

duplication /d(j)u.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dʒuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
duplicación
duplicating

duplicity /dju-/ /duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ n
duplicidad
intentional deceptiveness

dura mater /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmɑt.ɚ/ /ˌdjʊə.ɹə ˈmeɪ.tə/ n
duramadre
outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
durabilidad
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ adj
duradero durable perdurable
able to resist wear; enduring

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
duración
amount of time

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ /d͡ʒʊˈɹɛs/ n
coacción
constraint by threat

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ n
durián
fruit

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
durante a lo largo de
within a given time interval
for all of a given time interval

durum wheat n
trigo duro
hard variety of wheat

dusk /dʌsk/ n
crepúsculo anochecer 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 /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ n
torbellino de polvo remolino de polvo tolvanera
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

dustcloud n
polvareda
cloud of dust

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ n
plumero
object used for dusting

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
recogedor
flat scoop for assembling dust

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔɹm/ /ˈdʌst.stɔːm/ n
polvareda tormenta de polvo
A storm of dust

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
polvoriento polvoroso
covered with dust

dutiful adj
obediente
accepting of one's obligations

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] 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 /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ n
edredón acolchado cubrelecho plumón
quilt
funda de edredón funda para edredón
duvet cover

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ adj
enano
miniature

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ n
enano
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
something much smaller than the usual of its sort

dwarf cassowary n
casuario menor
Casuarius bennetti

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 /ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ /ˈdwɔːfɪzəm/ n
enanismo
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
habitar morar
live, reside

dwelling /ˈdwɛl.ɪŋ/ n
domicilio residencia casa morada
house or place in which a person lives

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
desaparecer menguar agotarse disminuir
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dyadic /daɪˈæ.dɪk/ [daɪˈæ.ɾɪk] 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

dyed-in-the-wool /ˌdaɪd ɪn ðə ˈwʊl/ adj
acérrimo inveterado
firmly established in a person's beliefs or habits

dyer /ˈdaɪə/ /ˈdaɪɚ/ n
tintorero tintorera
one whose occupation is to dye

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
moribundo
approaching death
approaching death, used as a substantive: those who are currently expiring

dyke /daɪk/ n
dique
barrier to prevent flooding
geology: body of once igneous rock injected into older rocks
tortillera bollo

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ adj
dinámico
not steady; in motion
able to change
powerful

dynamic memory n
memoria dinámica
computer memory

dynamic stochastic general equilibrium n
equilibrio general dinámico estocástico

dynamic system n
sistema dinámico
system

dynamically adv
dinámicamente
of a dynamic nature

dynamicity n
dinamicidad
condition of being dynamic

dynamics n
dinámica
branch of mechanics

dynamism n
dinamismo

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ n
dinamita
class of explosives

dynamite /ˈdaɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɪ.nəˌmaɪt/ v
dinamitar
to blow up with dynamite or other high explosive

dynamiter n
dinamitera dinamitero
person who uses dynamite

dynamize v
dinamizar
make dynamic

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dínamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynamometer /ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
dinamómetro
device used to measure mechanical power

dynast /ˈdaɪnæst/ n
monarca
a ruler or governor, especially a hereditary ruler or someone who founded or is part of a dynasty

dynastic /daɪˈnæstɪk/ /dɪˈnæstɪk/ adj
dinástico
pertaining to a dynasty

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
dinastía
a series of rulers or dynasts from one family

dyne /daɪn/ /dʌɪn/ n
dina
unit of force

dysarthria n
disartria
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
discalculia
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ 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 /dɪs.kaɪˈniʒi.ə/ /dɪs.kaɪˈniʒə/ /dɪs.kəˈniʒi.ə/ /dɪs.kəˈniʒə/ n
discinesia
impairment of voluntary movement

dyslalia /dɪsˈleɪliə/ n
dislalia
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.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 /ˌdɪsmɛnəˈɹiːɪk/ 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

dysplasia /dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
displasia
abnormal development of cells or tissue

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ n
disnea falta de aire falta de aliento
difficult or laboured respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
disprosio
chemical element

dyssynchrony n
asincronía
heart condition
disincronía
neurological condition

dysthymia n
distimia
form of clinical depression
tendency to be depressed

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ n
distopía
vision of a future
medical condition
miserable society

dystrophic adj
distrófico
affected with dystrophy

dystrophin n
distrofina

dystrophy /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ n
distrofia
dystrophy

dysuria n
disuria
condition of experiencing pain while discharging urine

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
escote
low neckline

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
déjà vu
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑ̃/ n
desenlace
the conclusion or resolution of a plot

département n
departamento
administrative unit in various French-speaking countries

détente /deɪˈtɑnt/ /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
detente
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e /eɪ/ /iː/ /ə/ /ɛ/ /ɪ/ /ˈiː/ pronoun
e
name of the letter E, e

e-book n
libro electrónico libro digital ciberlibro 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-scooter n
patinete eléctrico monopatín eléctrico

e-wallet n
cartera digital
electronic data store for e-money

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
p. ej.
initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples

eGovernment n
e-gobierno gobierno electrónico
use of information technologies in government

ea. adv
c/u
each

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
cada cada uno
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
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ /ˈɪɡə/ /ˈɪɡɚ/ 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/ /ˈɪɡəl/ n
águila
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae
representation of an eagle in heraldry

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
búho real
large owl of genus Bubo

eaglet n
aguilucho
an eagle chick

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] n
oreja oído
organ of hearing
espiga
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
espigar
to put forth ears in growing
arar
archaic: to plough

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

ear-piercing adj
chillón horadante penetrante pinchante taladrante traspasante
extremely loud

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
dolor de oído otalgia
pain in the ear

earbone n
huesecillo del oído
any bone in the year

earbud /ˈiɹ.bʌd/ n
pinganillo
small earphone

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 /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adj
precoz temprano
illness: having begun to occur
primero
near the start or beginning
temprano precoz tempranero
at a time in advance of the usual
temprano prematuro
arriving at a time before expected

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ adv
temprano
at a time before expected

early bird n
madrugador madrugón alondra mañanero tempranero
one who wakes early

early retiree n
prejubilada prejubilado
someone who's on early retirement

early retirement n
prejubilación jubilación anticipada
early retirement

early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise proverb
a quien madruga, Dios lo ayuda
Benjamin Franklin quote

earmark n
asignación destino reserva
The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs

earmark v
apartar asignar destinar 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
ganar
transitive: receive (money) for working
gain through applied effort or work
intransitive: receive money for working
granjear merecer
deserve

earnest /ˈɜː.nɪst/ /ˈɝ.nɪst/ adj
atento
intent
serio
important, serious

earnest /ˈɜː.nɪst/ /ˈɝ.nɪst/ n
gravedad seriedad
gravity; serious purpose; earnestness
seriedad
seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to jesting or feigned appearance)
arras señal
pledge

earnest money n
seña señal
money paid

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ n
auricular
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
auriculares audífonos
small speakers worn over the ears

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ n
auricular
receiver of a telephone to hold near to ear
auricular pinganillo
speaker placed inside or held near the ear
patilla
arm of pair of glasses

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/ /ɵːθ/ n
madriguera
fox's lair
tierra
electrical connection
any general rock-based material
one of the four basic elements
one of the five basic elements
tierra suelo
soil
tierra terreno
the ground, land

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
aterrar conectar a tierra poner a tierra
connect electrically to the earth

earth science n
ciencia de la terra geociencia
any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth

earth up v
acollar
cover with soil

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 seísmo temblor sismo
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthshine /ˈɜː(ɹ)θʃaɪn/ n
luz cenicienta
reflected Earthlight

earthworm n
lombriz de tierra gusano de tierra
worm (animal)

earwax n
cerumen cera cera de los oídos cerilla
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig /ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ/ n
tijereta
the insect

earworm /ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm/ /ˈɪəwɜːm/ n
melodía pegadiza melodía pegajosa
tune that keeps replaying in one's head

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 es fácil decirlo es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo que se dice pronto una cosa es predicar, y otra dar trigo
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easily /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ adv
fácilmente
without difficulty

easiness /ˈiːzɪnəs/ n
facilidad
the quality of being easy

east /iːst/ adj
oriental
of or pertaining to the east
from 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 /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ adj
oriental esteño
related to the east

easterner n
oriental
a native or inhabitant of the east

easternize v
orientalizar
to make eastern in character

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
fácil
requiring little skill or effort
fácil entregado ofrecido
consenting readily to sex

easy chair n
tumbona
a comfortable chair

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
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 despacito despacito y buena letra no te apresures
do something gently or slowly

easygoing adj
calmado relajado tener la manga ancha
casual and informal

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
comer
to ingest
eat a meal
reconcomer
colloquial: cause to worry

eat a dick interjection
cómeme la polla
A dismissive remark

eat away v
carcomer
to erode or corrode gradually

eat crow v
tragar sapos
to recognize that one has mistaken

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 tener buen saque
eat large amounts

eat my shorts /ˈiːt maɪ ˈʃɔːɹts/ phraseologicalUnit
cómete mis calzones cómete mis pantalones multiplícate por cero
irreverent rebuke or dismissal

eat one's hat v
que me maten si
to express disbelief about a proposition

eat out /it aʊt/ v
comer fuera
dine at a restaurant; to eat out from home

eat shit interjection
vete a la mierda
expression of discontent or aggravation

eat someone alive v
comer vivo
To bite repeatedly.

eat the rich phraseologicalUnit
cómete a los ricos
expression of contempt towards the rich, capitalism and widespread poverty

eat up v
comerse con patatas
find to be cute
comerse con patatas tragarse
accept or believe entirely

eat up with a spoon v
comulgar con ruedas de molino
to accept something very eagerly

eater /ˈiː.tə/ /ˈiː.tɚ/ n
comedor
one who eats

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ n
comedor
a restaurant or café

eating disorder n
TCA 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

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
alero alar
underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building

ebb /ɛb/ n
bajamar marea baja
reflujo marea
receding movement of the tide

ebonite /ˈɛb.əˌnaɪt/ 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

ebullience /-ˈbəl-/ /-ˈbʌl-/ /ɪˈbʊl.i.əns/ /ɪˈbʊl.jəns/ n
efervescencia vivacidad
quality of enthusiastic or lively expression of feelings and thoughts

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 /ˌɛ.t͡ʃeɪ ˈhoʊ.moʊ/ n
eccehomo

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
excéntrico
deviating from the norm
not at or in the centre
not perfectly circular
having a different center

eccentrically adv
excéntricamente
in an eccentric manner

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] 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 /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ n
escalafón
level or rank
escalón
(military) formation of troops

echelon /ˈeɪ-/ /ˈɛk.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.ə.lɒn/ /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɑn/ v
escalonar
to form troops into an echelon

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
equidna
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinacea /ˌɛkəˈneɪsɪə/ /ˌɛkəˈneɪʃə/ /ˌɛkəˈneɪʃɪə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪsɪə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃɪə/ 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
environment which unilaterally reinforces one's own views, beliefs, or opinions
cámara de eco cámara de resonancia
room

echocardiography n
ecocardiografía
use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart

echograph n
ecógrafo

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

eclampsia /ɪˈklæmp.si.ə/ n
eclampsia
complication of pregnancy

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ adj
disparatado heterogéneo heteróclito
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous
ecléctico
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ n
ecléctico
one who selects by the eclectic method

eclectically adv
eclécticamente
in an eclectic manner

eclecticism n
eclecticismo
arts: based on multiple art styles
philosophy: approach that draws on multiple theories
the quality of being eclectic

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ n
eclipse
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /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/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ 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

ecolabel n
ecoetiqueta

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ecológico
relating to ecology

ecological footprint n
huella ecológica
measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems

ecologically adv
ecológicamente
in an ecological manner

ecologism n
ecologismo
ideology

ecologist /iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
ecólogo ecóloga
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
ecología
branch of biology

ecomusicology n
ecomusicología
study of music, culture, and nature

econometrician n
económetra
expert in econometrics

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
econometría
branch of economics

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
económico
pertaining to an economy
cheap
pertaining to the study of money

economic growth n
crecimiento económico
growth

economic liberalism n
liberalismo económico
belief

economic migrant n
migrante económico
person

economically adv
económicamente
in an economic or profitable manner
from the perspective of economics

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
economía
study

economies of scale n
economía de escala
the characteristics of a production process

economism n
economicismo
Definition

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ n
economista
expert in economics

economize /iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ /iˈkɒnəmaɪz/ v
economizar ahorrar
to use sparingly

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ adv
económico
cheap to run

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.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

ecosystemic adj
ecosistémico
Of, or pertaining to an ecosystem

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
ecotono
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /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 /ˈɛktəsɪs/ n
ectasia
dilatation
éctasis
the lengthening of a syllable from short to long

ecto- /ɛktoʊ-/ prefix
ecto-

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

ectopic adj
ectópico
being out of place, having an abnormal position

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ectoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums
cytology: the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
parapsychology: an immaterial or ethereal substance

ectothermic adj
de sangre fría
of or relating to ectotherm; having an unregulated body temperature

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 /ɪɡˈzi.mə/ /ˈɛk.səm.ə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ /ˈɛks.mə/ /ˈɛɡ.zəm.ə/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪm.ə/ /ˈɛɡz.mə/ 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

eddy current n
corriente de Foucault
an induced electric current

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
edema hidropesía
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ n
arista
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph
borde
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge
borde orilla
boundary line of a surface
filo corte
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument
lado arista
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
ventaja
an advantage

edgeways adv
de canto
with the edge uppermost

edgy /ˈɛd͡ʒi/ adj
provocador
on the edge between acceptable and offensive

edibility n
comestibilidad
suitability for use as food

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] adj
comestible
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption
comible edible
that can be eaten without disgust

edible dormouse n
lirón gris
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
edicto
proclamation of law

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
edificio
building

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] n
edición
a change to the text of a document

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ [ˈɛɾɪʔt̚] 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
edición montaje
an act or instance of something being edited

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] n
edición
literary work
edición tiraje
whole set of copies, print run

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] n
editor
program for modifying text files
editor editora
person who edits
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 in chief n
redactor jefe jefe de redacción
highest ranking editor

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
editorial
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ 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 /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
educar instruir
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪɾɪd/ adj
culto educado
having attained a level of higher education

educatee n
educando
someone who is being educated

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ 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 /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
educativo educacional
Of or pertaining to education

educational institution n
centro educativo
place where people of different ages gain an education

educative adj
educativo
educational

educator /ˈɛdjʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ /ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɚ/ n
educador educadora
person distinguished for his/her educational work

educe /ə-/ /ɪˈdjuːs/ /ɪˈduːs/ v
educir
draw out, bring forth; elicit
to infer, deduce

educology n
educología
the fund of knowledge about the educational process

eek /ik/ /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 pito, pito, gorgorito una, dole, tele, catole
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ n
extraño misterioso
weird

ef /ˈɛf/ n
efe
name of the letter F, f

efface /əˈfeɪs/ /ɪˈfeɪs/ v
borrar
cause to disappear as if by rubbing out
to erase

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
efecto
sound engineering: alteration in sound
result of an action
scientific phenomenon
efectos efectos especiales
special effect in film
pertenencias
belongings
vigencia vigor
state of being binding and enforceable

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /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
actually in effect

effectively /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ adv
efectivamente
in an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect

effectiveness /əˈfɛk.tɪv.nəs/ /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv.nɪs/ n
efectividad eficacia
property
eficacia
capacity or potential

effectually /iːˈfɛkt͡ʃʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktjʊəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛkt͡ʃuːəli/ 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 /ˈɛ.fə.rənt/ /ˈɛ.fɜː.ənt/ adj
eferente
carrying away from

effervescence /ˌɛfə(ɹ)ˈvɛsəns/ n
efervescencia
the escape of gas from solution in a liquid

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ adj
efervescente
fizzy
enthusiastic

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
decadente
decadent
débil
lacking strength

efficacious /ˌef.əˈkæɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.əˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ 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 /ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ n
efigie
dummy or other crude representation
likeness of a person

effluent n
efluente vertido
flow of liquid waste

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
efluvio
gaseous or vaporous emission

efflux /ˈɛflʌks/ 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 /ˈɛf.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈɛf.ɚt.ləs.li/ adv
fácilmente
without effort; without difficulty or struggle

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
descaro desfachatez desvergüenza
insolent and shameless audacity

effusion n
derrame
seeping of fluid into a body cavity
efusión
outpouring of liquid
outpouring of speech or emotion

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
comunicativo efusivo emotivo expansivo
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
approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development
edible egg of a domestic fowl; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food
thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
lanzar huevos a tirar huevos a
to throw (rotten) eggs at (someone or something)
empujar incitar
to encourage, incite, or urge (someone)

egg of Columbus n
huevo de Colón
brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact

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

egg whisk n
batidor de huevos
kitchen utensil

egg-shaped adj
aovado
having the shape of an egg

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/ /ˈɛɡ.nɒɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
licor de huevos ponche de huevo
egg-based beverage

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ n
berenjena
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
cáscara de huevo
object

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ n
ego yo
the self

egocentric adj
egocéntrico ensimismado
egotistical

egocentrism n
egocentrismo
following ones egotistical desires

egodystonic adj
egodistónico

egoism n
egoísmo
tendency to think of self

egoist /ˈiːɡoʊ.ɪst/ n
egoísta
advocate of egoism
self-centered or selfish person

egosyntonic adj
egosintónico

egotist n
egotista
person who believes in their own importance and superiority
person who talks excessively about themselves

egotistical adj
egotista
believing oneself to be better and more important than others
tending to talk excessively about oneself

egregious /əˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒi.əs/ /ɪˈɡɹiː.d͡ʒəs/ adj
flagrante
conspicuous, exceptional, outstanding

egregore /ˈɛɡɹɪɡɔɹ/ n
egrégora
psychic entity influencing thoughts

egress /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
salida

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
garza garceta
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ [ɛː] interjection
cómo qué
used to mean “What?”
no
used as a tag question

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/ /aɪˈdoʊlən/ /aɪˈdəʊlɒn/ /aɪˈdəʊlən/ n
aparición fantasma
a ghost or elusive entity

eidolopoeia n
idolopeya
rhetorical figure

eigenfunction n
autofunción función propia
function

eigenmode n
modo propio
physics

eigenspace n
autoespacio eigenespacio espacio propio suispacio
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/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
ochocientos
cardinal number 800

eight o'clock n
las ocho
the start of the ninth hour

eight thousand n
ocho mil
cardinal number

eight-thousander n
ochomil
a mountain extending more than 8000 metres above sea level

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
decimoctavo
the person or thing in the eighteenth position
dieciochoavo
one of eighteen equal parts of a whole

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
octavo
ordinal form of the number eight

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 /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] 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

eightysomething n
octogenario octogenaria
a person between the ages of 80 and 89

eikonal adj
iconal
physics and maths term

einkorn wheat n
escanda escaña cultivada escaña silvestre
wheat type

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einstenio
element with atomic number 99

eisteddfod /aɪˈstɛðvɒd/ /eɪˈstɛðvɒd/ n
eisteddfod
any of several Welsh festivals

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
tampoco
(after a negative) as well

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
o ... o ya sea...o
introduces the first of two options
o bien

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
cada
each of two

either way adv
en cualquier caso
regardless of what happens

either … or conjunction
bien … bien o … o

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
expeler expulsar
to eject abruptly
eyacular
to eject semen or vaginal fluid
eyacular acabar

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
eyaculación
ejection of semen through the urethra

ejaculatory /ɪ.ˈd͡ʒæ.kjə.lə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
eyaculador
of or pertaining to ejaculation

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
expulsar
to compel to leave

ejection /-t͡ʃən/ /-ɪn/ /iˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
eyección
act of ejecting

ejection seat n
asiento eyectable
seat in an aircraft which can be ejected from the cockpit

ejector /iːˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
eyector
ejector

eke /ik/ /iːk/ v
auger augir incrementar
to add to, augment; to increase; to lengthen

eke out v
complementar suplir
to supplement
ganar a duras penas subsistir a duras penas
to obtain with difficulty

ekistics n
ekística
the scientific study of human settlements, and the planning and design of cities and other communities

ekphrasis /ˈɛkfɹəsɪs/ n
écfrasis
description of an object or artwork

ekranoplan n
ekranoplano
ground-effect vehicle

el /ˈɛl/ [ɛɫ] 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
genus of antelope

elanid kite n
elanio
bird of the Elaninae subfamily

elapse /ɪˈlæps/ v
transcurrir
(of time) to pass or move by

elastane n
elastano
spandex

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ adj
elástico
capable of stretching
made of elastic

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ /əˈlæstɪk/ n
elástico
material

elastic band n
cinta de goma elástico goma gomita liga
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 /ɪˈlæstəmə(ɹ)/ n
elastómero
any polymer having the elastic properties of rubber

elated adj
eufórico exultante jubiloso
extremely happy and excited

elation /iːˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˈleɪʃən/ 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 /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] n
codazo
a hit with the elbow
codo
joint between upper arm and forearm
pipe fitting

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ n
choque de codos
touching of elbows between two people

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
adulto mayor anciano
greater than another in age or seniority

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
anciana anciano
old person
anciano
older member, leader of a community
antepasado
one who lived at an earlier period
mayor
one who is older than another
saúco
Sambucus nigra
Sambucus

elderberry /ˈɛldə(ɹ)ˌbɛɹi/ n
baya del saúco
fruit

eldercare n
cuidado de ancianos
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
anciano entrado en años
old

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
electo
who has been elected

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
elegir
to choose in election

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
elección
choice of a leader or representatives
conscious choice
elección elecciones
process of choosing a new leader or representatives by popular vote

election campaign n
campaña electoral

elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ adj
electivo
of or pertaining to voting or elections
optional or discretionary

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ n
compromisario
member of an electoral college; official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States
elector
person eligible to vote in an election

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ 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 pucherazo
illegal interference with an election

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ n
electorado
collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote
office, or area of dominion, of an Elector

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
electrizante
emotionally thrilling
eléctrico
electrical
eléctrico electrónico
electronic (musical instrument)

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /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 discharge n
descarga eléctrica

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 piano /əˈlɛk.tɹɪk piˈæn.oʊ/ n
piano eléctrica
an instrument

electric shock n
descarga eléctrica electrochoque electroshock 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

electrically adv
eléctricamente
by means of electricity

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
electricista
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
electricidad
form of energy
electric power

electrification n
electrificación
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity
adaptation for electric power

electrify /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ v
electrificar
to adapt for electric power
to cause electricity to pass through
to communicate electricity to
electrizar
to excite suddenly and violently

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 /əˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ v
electrocutar
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock

electrocution /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ n
electrocución
accidental death or suicide by electric shock

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /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 /ɪˈlɛk.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

electromotive force n
fuerza electromotriz
potential energy divided by electric charge

electromyogram n
electromiograma
record produced by an electromyograph

electromyography n
electromiografía
diagnostic technique

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ n
electrón
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron cloud n
nube de electrones
mathematically defined region

electron microscope n
microscopio electrónico
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons

electron volt n
electronvoltio
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
electronegatividad
degree of electron attraction

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
electrónico
operating on behavior of electrons
of or pertaining to the Internet
generated by electronic device
electrónico electrónica
pertaining to electrons

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
cigarrillo electrónico cigarro electrónico
electronic cigarette

electronic game n
juego electrónico
game played on an electronic device

electronic sport n
deporte electrónico esports
electronic sport

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌiː.lɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.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

electropump n
electrobomba

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 /ˌɛləˈd͡ʒaɪæk/ /ˌɛləˈd͡ʒaɪək/ adj
elegíaco
of or relating to an elegy

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ n
elegía
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈɛləmənt/ n
elemento
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
set theory: object in a set
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
law: component of a cause of action
atmospheric forces
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks

elemental n
elemental
fantastic creature

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
elemental básico
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something
relating to a subatomic particle
primaria
relating to an elementary school

elementary function n
función elemental
function

elementary particle n
partícula elemental
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ 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 /ˈɛlə-/ /ˈɛlɪfəntɹi/ n
elefantería
branch of an army that uses elephants

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
elevar levantar subir
raise
subir
increase the intensity of

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
altitud ascenso elevación enaltecimiento exaltación promontorio
alzado
architecture
elevación
act of raising

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] 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 /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
undécimo decimoprimero
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ n
onceavo
one of eleven equal parts of a whole
undécima undécimo
something in the eleventh position

eleventh hour n
casi demasiado tarde última hora 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 /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ v
deducir inferir
to use logic to arrive at truth
obtener sonsacar
to draw out, bring out
provocar educir evocar suscitar
to evoke, educe

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
amalgamar confundir unir
to conflate
omitir
to leave out or omit

eligibility n
elegibilidad
quality of being eligible

eligible /ˈel.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ adj
apto cualificado elegible propio
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.næɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
eliminar
completely destroy
matar
kill

elimination /ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n
eliminación
act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off

eliminator n
eliminador eliminadora
one who, or that which, eliminates

eliminatory adj
eliminatorio
tending to eliminate

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] adj
élite
of high birth or social position

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] n
élite
group with higher status

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ 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 /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /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

ell /ˈɛl/ n
ana alna
measure of cloth

ellipse /iˈlɪps/ /əˈlɪps/ /ɪˈlɪps/ n
elipse
curve

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
elipsis
omission of word or phrase
puntos suspensivos elipsis
typographic mark

ellipsoid /iˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /əˈlɪp.soɪd/ /əˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.soɪd/ /ɪˈlɪp.sɔɪd/ n
elipsoide
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular

elliptic /ɪˈlɪptɪk/ adj
elíptico
relating to an ellipse or its mathematical definition

elliptic curve n
curva elíptica

elliptical /əˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
elíptico
oval

elliptical trainer n
bicicleta elíptica entrenador elíptico
exercise machine

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ n
olmo
tree of genus Ulmus

elongate /iˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /iˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ adj
delgado
slender
elongado
lengthened

elongate /iˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /iˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɑŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ /ɪˈlɔŋ.ɡeɪt/ v
elongar
to make long

elope /ɛˈloʊp/ /ɛˈləʊp/ /ɪˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
arrancarse escaparse fugarse
run away with a paramour

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ 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
sino más
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ conjunction
sino
for otherwise

elucidate /iˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ /əˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/ v
dilucidar elucidar
make clear

elude /iˈluwd/ /ɪˈljuːd/ /ɪˈlyːd/ /ɪˈlʉwd/ v
eludir
to evade, or escape from someone or something

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ adj
ambiguo impreciso indefinible inexacto
difficult to describe
esquivo elusivo escurridizo huidizo inaprensible
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

elven /ˈɛlv(ə)n/ adj
élfico
belonging or relating to, or characteristic of, elves

elver /ˈɛlvə(ɹ)/ n
angula
a young eel

elytron /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ n
élitro
outer covering of insect

em /ˈɛm/ n
cuadratín
typographic unit
eme
name of the letter M, m

em dash n
raya
typographical symbol '—'

emaciate v
demacrar emaciar
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted
demacrarse emaciarse
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ adj
demacrado macilento
thin or haggard

emaciation n
emaciación
the act of making very lean

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
correo electrónico correo
message sent through email an email system
system for transferring messages from one computer to another
dirección de correo electrónico
email address

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
enviar a través del correo electrónico
(transitive) to send (something) through email
enviar un correo electrónico
(intransitive) to send, or compose and send, an email or emails
(transitive) to send an email or emails to

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 /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ n
emancipación
act of setting free from the power of another

emasculate /iˈmæs.kjə.lət/ /iˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjə.leɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.leɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊlˌeɪt/ adj
castrado debilitado emasculado
deprived of virility or vigor

emasculate /iˈmæs.kjə.lət/ /iˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjə.leɪt/ /əˈmæs.kjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.leɪt/ /ɪˈmask.jəl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊl.lət/ /ɪˈmask.jʊlˌeɪt/ v
castrar emascular
to deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate
emascular debilitar feminizar
to deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken

emasculation n
emasculación
castration

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
embalsamar
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embalmer n
embalsamador
one who embalms

embalming n
embalsamamiento
work of an embalmer

embankment n
terraplén
artificial mound of earth and stone

embarcadère n
embarcadero
a pier, a wharf

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ 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 /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
embarcar
to get on a boat
embarcarse
to start

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
abochornar avergonzar humillar sonrojar
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əst/ adj
avergonzado
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ 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(ə)ld/ /ɛmˈbætl̩d/ /ɪm-/ [-ɾ(ə)ld] adj
almenado
having an edge or outline of alternating square indendations and extensions like battlements

embed /əmˈbɛd/ /ɛmˈbɛd/ /ɪmˈbɛd/ /ˈɛm.bɛd/ v
embeber embutir empotrar
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter
incluir incrustar
to include within surrounding content

embedded /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/ /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
empotrado
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into
incrustado
partially buried in concrete or planted in earth

embellish /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
adornar embellecer
to make sound or look better
embellecer
to make more beautiful and attractive

embellishment /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ n
embellecimiento
ornamental addition

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /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 /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
apropiación indebida malversación peculado desfalco
the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

embezzler /əmˈbɛzləɹ/ n
malversador
one who steals money they have been trusted with

embitter v
amargar
to cause (someone or something) to be bitter

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
emblema
representative symbol

emblem book n
libro de emblemas
book containing allegorical illustrations with accompanying explanatory text

emblematic /ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/ adj
emblemático
serving as a symbol

embodiment n
encarnación personificación
entity typifying an abstraction

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
encarnar personificar
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify
incorporar
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ /ɪmˈbəʊldən/ v
envalentonar encorajar
to encourage, inspire

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ n
embolia émbolo
obstruction or occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus
embolismo
insertion of days into the calendar

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 /əmˈbɑs/ /əmˈbɔs/ /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɒs/ v
repujar abollar
to decorate or mark (something) with a design or symbol in relief

embouchure /ˈɑm.bə.ʃɚ/ /ˌɑm.bəˈʃʊɹ/ /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/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ n
abrazo
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
abrazar
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection
to enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.)

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ n
tronera
Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement

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

embroil /əmˈbɹɔɪl/ /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪl/ v
enredar entrometer involucrar
to cause (someone) to be drawn into or involved in a difficult situation or state of contention

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

embryological adj
embriológico
of or pertaining to embryology

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 /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ adj
esmeralda
of a rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ n
esmeralda
gemstone
colour

emerald ash borer n
barrenador esmeralda del fresno
Agrilus planipennis

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
aflorar
emerger aparecer
to become known
to come into view
emerger surgir
to come out of

emergence /iˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɜː.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒ(ə)ns/ n
emergencia
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems
surgimiento
the act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
emergencia urgencia
situation requiring urgent assistance
emergencias urgencias

emergency exit n
salida de emergencia salida de auxilio
exit for evacuation

emergency landing n
aterrizaje forzoso
landing made in an emergency

emergency room n
sala de emergencias sala de urgencias
hospital department

emergency service n
servicio de emergencia turno
public service that deals with emergencies

emerging /iˈmɜːd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
emergente
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising

emeritus /-ˈmɚ-/ /əˈmɛɹətaɪ/ /əˈmɛɹətəs/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtaɪ/ /ɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
emérito emérita
retired, but retaining an honorific version of a previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
esmeril
mineral

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ v
esmerilar
To sand or polish with emery

emesis /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ n
emesis
act of vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
emético
causing nausea and vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
emético
agent

emetin n
emetina

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 /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ n
emir amir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ n
emirato
country ruled by an emir

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ n
emisario emisaria
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
emisión
something that is emitted
act of sending or throwing out

emission allowance n
derecho de emisión

emission spectrum n
espectro de emisión
spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by electron energy state transition

emit /iˈmɪt/ /ɪˈmɪt/ v
emitir
to send out or give off

emitter /iːmɪtə/ /əmɪtə/ n
emisor
that which emits

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
farro trigo almidonero
Triticum dicoccon

emobility n
electromovilidad
the use of electric vehicles

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji emoyi
digital graphic icon

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
emoliente
something which softens or lubricates the skin

emolument /-jə-/ /əˈmɑljəmənt/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈmɒljʊm(ə)nt/ n
emolumento
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
emoticono emoticón
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
emoción afecto
person's internal state of being

emotional /iˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃnəl/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /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 /iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ adv
emocionalmente
in an emotional manner

emotive adj
emotivo
of, or relating to emotion
appealing to one's emotions

empanada /ɛmpəˈnɑːdə/ n
empanada
stuffed pastry

empanadilla n
empanadilla
small empanada

empath /ˈɛm.pæθ/ n
émpata
person with extra-sensory empathic ability

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
capacity to understand another person's point of view

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ n
emperador
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
pingüino emperador
largest penguin

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈeɱfəsəs] [ˈeɱfəsɪs] [ˈɛɱfəsəs] [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
hincapié énfasis
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important
énfasis
prominence given to a syllable or words, whether in speech or in printing
special attention or prominence given to something

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
recalcar subrayar hacer hincapié enfatizar
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
enfático
characterized by emphasis
rotundo tajante
stated with conviction

emphatically /ɛmˈfætɪkli/ adv
enfáticamente
in an emphatic manner

emphysema /ˌɛmfə-/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈzimə/ n
enfisema
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues

emphyteusis n
enfiteusis
right

empire /ˈɛmpaɪ.ə/ /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
imperio
group of states
enterprise under the control of one person
imperio Imperio
political unit ruled by an emperor
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

empirically adv
empíricamente
based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge

empiricist n
empirista
an advocate or supporter of empiricism

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ n
empleo
the state of being employed

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
emplear
to put into use
emplear contratar
to give someone work

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
empleabilidad
state of being employable

employed /ɛmˈplɔɪd/ /ɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
empleado usado
used

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ n
empleado empleada
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ n
empleador empleadora
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /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 de trabajo
category of contract

emporium /ɛmˈpɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ɪm-/ n
emporio
shop that offers a wide variety of goods for sale

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
apoderar dar permiso
to give permission to
facultar inspirar a
to give confidence and/or strength to

empowerment n
empoderamiento
granting of power

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
emperatriz imperatriz
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 /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ adj
vacío
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ 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 /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ n
empiema
collection of pus

empyrean /ɛmˈpɪɹi.ən/ /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
empíreo
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ n
emú
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
emular
to copy or imitate, especially a person
in computing of a program or device: to imitate another program or device

emulative adj
emulador
having a tendency to emulate others

emulator /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ n
emulador
software or hardware that simulates another system
emulador emuladora émulo
person or thing that emulates

emulsifier /əˈmʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
emulgente emulsificador emulsificante
substance that helps an emulsion form

emulsify v
emulsionar
make into an emulsion

emulsion n
emulsión
suspension of one liquid in another

en /ɪn/ /ˈɛn/ n
ene
name of the letter N, n

en dash n
semirraya
typographical symbol –

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en guardia

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
en masa en tromba
in a single body or group

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ adv
al paso
(chess) captured “in passing” by the other player's pawn
de paso
in passing

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ n
al paso
chess move

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn 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

enabler n
alcahuete facilitador sonsacador
one who encourages a bad habit in another
asesor asistente ayudante capacitador facilitador habilitador
one who helps something to happen
autorizador habilitador
one who gives someone else the power to behave in a certain way

enabling act n
ley habilitante
law authorizing a dependent entity to take certain actions

enact /ɪˈnækt/ v
actuar
hacer efecto
to do; to effect
interpretar
to act the part of; to play
promulgar
to make (a bill) into law

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
esmalte
covering on the tooth
esmalte enlozado
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects
esmalte esmaltado
coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
esmaltar
to coat with enamel

enameling n
esmaltado
the art of applying enamel

enamor /ɪˈnamə/ /ɪˈnæmɚ/ 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 /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/ n
campamento
campsite

encapsulation n
encapsulación
act of enclosing in a capsule

encase /ɪŋˈkeɪs/ v
meter recubrir revestir
to enclose in a case

encephalic /ɪnˈsɛfəlɪk/ /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/ [ɪnˈsɛfəɫɪk̚] [ˌɛn.səˈfæ.lɪk̚] [ˌɛn.səˈfæɫ.ɪk̚] adj
encefálico
relating to the encephalon

encephalitis /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
encefalitis
inflammation of the brain

encephalo- prefix
encefalo-
pertaining to the brain

encephalography /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡɹəfi/ n
encefalografía
X-ray examination of brain

encephalomyelitis /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
encefalomielitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

encephalon /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ɛnˈsɛfələn/ /ɪnˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ɪnˈsɛfəlɪn/ [ɛnˈsɛfəln̩] [ɛnˈsɛfəlɔn] [ɪnˈsɛfəɫn̩] [ɪnˈsɛfəɫɑn] n
encéfalo
brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encefalopatía
condition affecting the brain

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
encantar
to attract and delight

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
encantado
under the influence of enchantment

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋ/ adj
encantador hechicero
having the ability to enchant

enchantment /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt.mənt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt.mənt/ n
encantamiento
act of enchantment or feeling of being enchanted

enchantress /-ɹəs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ n
encantadora
attractive woman skilled at using magic

enchilada /ˌɛn.t͡ʃɪˈlɑ.də/ n
enchiladas
Mexican dish

enchondroma n
encondroma
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/ /ɪnˈsɝkl̩/ v
rodear
surround

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɑŋkleɪv/ /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ /ˈɛŋkleɪv/ n
enclave
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
enclítico
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ adj
acotado encerrado
surrounded
encerrado
contained within

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
cercamiento encierro
act of enclosing
something enclosed
clausura
inaccessible part of the monastery
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/ /ɪnˈkoʊ.mɪ.əm/ n
encomio
tribute

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
circundar
encircle
englobar abarcar
include
rodear circundar
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ interjection
¡bis! ¡otra!
please perform again

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ n
bis
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
encontrar
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
alentar recomendar
spur on, recommend
animar alentar estimular promover
mentally support or motivate
motivar recomendar
patrocinar
foster, give help or patronage

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] n
apoyo
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.

encouraging /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
alentador esperanzador halagüeño
giving courage, confidence or hope

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
inmiscuirse
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encroachment /ɛŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ /ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ n
intrusión usurpación
unlawful diminution

encrust /ɪŋˈkɹʌst/ v
incrustar
To cover with a hard crust

encrypt /ɪn.ˈkrɪpt/ v
encriptar cifrar codificar
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encrypted adj
cifrado encriptado
that is in code

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ n
encriptación
process

encumbered adj
lastrado
weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
encíclica
papal letter

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 /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ n
fin final
extreme part
muerte fin
death

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
terminar acabar finir
intransitive: be finished, be terminated
terminar finalizar acabar
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end in itself n
fin en sí mismo
something desired for itself

end lockdown v
desconfinar

end of the world n
fin del mundo
any change that seems catastrophic or devastating
end of the world

end times n
consumación de los siglos
the days leading up to the second coming of the Messiah

end up v
acabar terminar
eventually do
ir a parar terminar
turn out

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 /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪɹɪŋ/ adj
atractivo atrayente encantador enternecedor entrañable simpático
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
afecto cariño ternura
an expression of affection
encariñamiento
act or process of endearing

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ n
empeño empresa persistente
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity
empeño esfuerzo tentativa
a sincere attempt

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ v
empeñarse
to work with purpose
esforzar procurar
attempt through application of effort

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endémico
prevalent in a particular area

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
endemia
disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities
endémismo
individual or species that is endemic

ender /ˈɛndə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛndɚ/ n
finalizador terminador
something ending another thing

endgame /ɛnd.ɡeɪm/ 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 /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ n
endivia escarola
leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
infinito interminable sinfín
having no end

endnote n
nota nota final
annotation placed at the end of a document

endo /ˈɛndəʊ/ n
invertido
a bike trick where the bike is ridden on the front wheel

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/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ adj
endocrino
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrinological adj
endocrinológico
of or pertaining to endocrinology

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endocrinólogo
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
endocrinología
study of the endocrine glands

endocytosis /ˌɛndəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ 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 /ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɪnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
endógeno
produced, originating or growing from within
of a disease, caused by factors within the body

endogenous viral element n
elemento viral endógeno

endometrial /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əl/ adj
endometrial
of or pertaining to the endometrium

endometrioid adj
endometrioide

endometrioma /ˌɛndəmitɹiˈəʊmə/ n
endometrioma
ovarian cyst

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ n
endometriosis
endometrium condition

endometritis n
endometritis
inflammation of the endometrium

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
endometrio
mucous membrane

endomorphism n
endomorfismo
geology
mathematics

endonym n
endónimo
a name used by a group or category of people to refer to themselves or their language

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
endoparásito
indwelling parasite

endoperidium n
endoperidio
inner layer

endoplasmic reticulum n
retículo endoplásmico
network of membranes

endorheic /-də/ /ˌɛndoʊˈɹiɪk/ /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈɹiːɪk/ adj
endorreico
having no outflow to an external body of water such as a river or ocean, and only losing water through evaporation

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorfina
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɛnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
endorsar 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

endothelin /ˌɛn.doʊˈθiː.lɪn/ n
endotelina
a kind of polypeptide

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

endovascular adj
endovascular
within a blood vessel

endow /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
dotar
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
dotar costear financiar
to give property to (someone) as a gift; to provide with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits
ser bendecido ser dotado
to naturally furnish

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ n
dotación dote
something with which a person or thing is endowed

endpoint n
punto extremo
either of two points at the end of a line
punto final
entity at one end of a connection
the stage in a titration at which a change in the colour of an indicator indicates that no more titrant should be added

endurable adj
tolerable
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
resistencia aguante
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
durar
to last
perdurar aguantar
to continue despite obstacles
tolerar condescender consentir
to tolerate something

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
enema
fluid so injected
enema lavativa
injection of fluid into the rectum

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
enemigo
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy
enemigo enemiga
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

enemy of the people n
enemiga del pueblo enemigo del pueblo
a political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ 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 /ˈɛn.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈɛn.ɚ.d͡ʒi/ n
energía
physics
impetus behind activity
capacity to do work

energy drink n
bebida energética bebida energizante
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 /ɛnˈfiːf/ /ɛnˈfɛf/ /ɪnˈfiːf/ /ɪnˈfɛf/ 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 /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
aplicar hacer cumplir hacer respectar
to keep up
imponer
intensificar
(obsolete in English) to intensify
reforzar
(obsolete in English) to strengthen

enforcement /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs.mənt/ n
aplicación ejecución
giving force to; a putting in execution
coerción compulsión
act of enforcing; compulsion

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
enfranquecer
to grant freedom from servitude

engage /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
activar
to enter into an activity
atraer
to engross or hold the attention of someone
contratar
to employ or obtain the services of someone
embragar
to mesh or interlock
trabar batalla
intransitive: to enter into battle
to enter into conflict with an enemy
trabar conversación con
to draw into conversation

engaged /ɛnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
comprometido
agreed to be married
comunicado ocupado
already involved in a telephone call

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
atención
feeling (about human emotional state)
compromiso
appointment
conexión
connection or attachment
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.də/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ v
engendrar concebir dar a luz
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ n
motor
mechanical device
software or hardware system responsible for a specific technical task

engine block n
bloque del motor
casting containing piston cylinders

engine room n
sala de máquinas
compartment on a ship

engine-generator n
grupo electrógeno
generator with engine

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
ingeniero ingeniera
person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; (more generally) a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so
maquinista

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ v
manipular genéticamente
to use genetic engineering to alter or construct (a DNA sequence), or to alter (an organism)

engineeress n
ingeniera
female engineer

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ n
ingeniería
application of science to the needs of humanity
work of an engineer
profession
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

engram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ /ˈɛŋˌɡɹæm/ n
engrama
postulated change in neural tissue

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
grabar burilar
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraver n
tallador grabador
person who engraves

engraving n
grabado
an engraved image
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

engross /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɛŋˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛŋˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɪnˈɡɹəʊs/ /ɪŋˈɡɹəʊs/ v
acaparar alzarse con apandar arramblar
to buy up wholesale
acaparar monopolizar
to monopolize; to concentrate possession
cautivar arrobar captar encantar fascinar hechizar
to engage completely
echar carnes engordar engrosar
to make gross or fat

engrossed /ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/ adj
absorto enfrascado
preoccupied

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛŋˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
absorbente cautivante
absorbing

enhance /ɛnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
aumentar
augment or make something greater
realzar
improve something by adding features

enhanced adj
amplificado
raised up
mejorado
improved

enhancement /ɛnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/ n
mejora
an improvement

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
enigma
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable
riddle, or a difficult problem

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
enigmático
pertaining to an enigma
mysterious

enjambment /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæm.mənt/ /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒæmb.mənt/ n
encabalgamiento
a technique in poetry

enjoin /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
mandar ordenar imponer
to lay on, as a command
prohibir
to prohibit or restrain by judicial order

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /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 /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ adj
agradable
giving pleasure or delight

enjoyment /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪmənt/ n
disfrute gozo holganza regocijo
the condition of enjoying anything

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
agrandar ampliar engrandecer
make larger

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ 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 /ənˈlaɪtən/ /ɛnˈlaɪtən/ /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ v
alumbrar iluminar
to supply with light
ilustrar aclarar
to make clear to the intellect

enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ adj
educado informado
educated or informed
iluminado sabio
exceedingly wise
informado
made aware of something

enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ n
iluminado
introduced to religious mysteries

enlightened absolutism n
despotismo ilustrado

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
iluminación iluminismo ilustración
philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge
iluminado
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened

enlist /ɪnˈlɪst/ v
alistar enlistar
to enter on a list, enroll, register
alistar sentar plaza
to join a cause or organization
conseguir
to secure, obtain
reclutar enlistar
to recruit others

enliven /ɛnˈlaɪvən/ v
avivar amenizar
to make more lively

enmesh /ɛnˈmɛʃ/ v
enmarañar
To involve in such complications
enredar
To involve in difficulties
To mesh; to tangle or interweave

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ n
enemistad
hostile or unfriendly disposition

enneadecagon n
eneadecágono nonadecágono
geometry

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
hastío apatía tedio
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 /-ɾi/ /ɪˈnɔɹmɪti/ /ɪˈnɔːmɪti/ n
enormidad gigantez
great size
enormidad perversidad
extreme wickedness, nefariousness, or cruelty

enormous /iˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnoː.məs/ /ɪˈnɔɹ.məs/ /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ adj
enorme ingente
extremely large

enormously adv
enormemente
to an enormous degree

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
suficientemente bastante
sufficiently

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
bastante suficiente
sufficient

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
basta
stop!

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
bastante
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is enough /iˌnʌf‿ɪz iˈnʌf/ /ə-/ /ɪˌnʌf‿ɪz ɪˈnʌf/ phraseologicalUnit
ya basta ya es suficiente
limit of patience or tolerance has been reached

enquire /ɪŋˈkwaɪə/ /ɪŋˈkwaɪɹ/ v
consultar preguntar
to make an enquiry

enquiry /ɛnˈk-/ /ɪnˈkwaɪə.ɹi/ n
inquirir

enquote v
entrecomillar

enrage /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
enfurecer encolerizar enconar encorajinar ensañar enviscar
to fill with rage

enrapture /ɛnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈɹæpt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
arrobar cautivar embelesar embrujar extasiar transportar
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
enriquecer
to make rich(er)
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize

enriching adj
enriquecedor

enrichment n
enriquecimiento
the process of making enriched uranium
the act of enriching

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /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
escolarización
registration
inscripción
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled
inscriptos
people enrolled

ensaimada n
ensaimada
Mallorcan pastry

ensconce /ɛnˈskɑns/ /ɛnˈskɒns/ v
instalarse
to settle comfortably

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.blə/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/ n
conjunto
a coordinated costume or outfit; a suit

enshrine /ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/ /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
consagra
to protect within an official law or treaty

ensiform /ˈɛnsəˌfɔɹm/ adj
ensiforme
shaped like a sword blade

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] n
pabellón enseña
banner

ensile /ˈɛn.saɪ(ə)l/ v
ensilar
to preserve (forage) in a silo.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ 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 /ɛnˈsnɛ(ə)ɹ/ /ɛnˈsnɛə/ /ɪn-/ v
atrapar
to snare, to catch through a snare or trap
enmarañar enredar
to entangle

enstatite n
enstatita
mineral

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
resultar seguirse
to occur as consequence

ensure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
asegurar garantizar
make sure or certain

entail /ənˈteɪl/ /ɛnˈteɪl/ /ɪnˈteɪl/ v
conllevar
imply or require

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtaŋ.ɡəl/ /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ [ɛnˈtaŋ.ɡl̩] v
enredar
twist or interweave

entanglement /ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ n
enredo
the state of being entangled

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/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
entrar
to go into (a room, etc.)

enter into v
entrar en
to engage in a formal or informal process

enteric /ɛnˈtɛɹɪk/ 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 /ˈɛntəˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
emprendimiento empresa
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one
empresa
company, business, organization, or endeavor
empuje iniciativa
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ [ˌɛɾ̃ɚˈtʰeɪn] v
divertir entretener
to amuse

entertainer /ɛntəˈteɪnə/ n
entretenedor
person who entertains

entertaining adj
divertido
amusing

entertainment /ˌɛn.tə(r)ˈteɪn.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

enthesis /ɪnˈθiː.sɪs/ n
entesis
point at which a tendon, etc., inserts into a bone

enthesopathy n
entesopatía
disease

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
cautivar embebecer embelesar embrujar fascinar hechizar
hold spellbound
esclavizar subyugar
make subservient

enthrone /ɪnˈθɹəʊn/ v
entronizar
put on the throne

enthronement n
entronización
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ /ɪnˈθjuːz/ /ɪnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmar
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ n
entusiasmo
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiast /-æst/ /-əst/ /-θuː-/ /-θïɯ-/ /-θʉː-/ /en-/ /ɪnˈθʉu̯.ziˌəst/ /ɪnˈθʊu.ziˌæst/ /ɪ̞nˈθʊʉ.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 /ɪnˈtaɪs/ v
tentar engolosinar incitar
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

enticing adj
tentador aliciante incitante
alluring

entire /ənˈtaɪə/ /ənˈtaɪɚ/ /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
entero
whole

entirety /-ˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /-ˈtʌɪɹəti/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪti/ n
totalidad enterez integridad
wholeness

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ /ɛnˈtaɪ.təl/ v
intitular
to give a title to a book etc.
intitular titular
to give a title to

entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtl̩d/ adj
condescendiente presuntuoso
convinced of one's own righteousness or the justifiability of one's actions or status

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
derecho potestad
the right to have something
potestad
power, authority to do something

entity /ˈɛn.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 /ɪnˈtuːm/ 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/ /ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
séquito
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entr'acte /ɑ̃.tɹækt/ /ɒnˈtɹækt/ /ɒ̃ˈtɹækt/ /ˈɑnˌtɹækt/ /ˈɑnˌtɹɑkt/ /ˈɒn.tɹækt/ /ˈɒ̃.tɹækt/ n
entreacto
another performance during this interval
interval between two acts

entrail /ˈɛn.tɹeɪl/ /ˈɛn.tɹəl/ n
entraña
an internal organ of an animal

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
entrañas
internal organs

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entrada
place of entering
action of entering, or going in
music: when a musician starts performing

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ɛnˈtɹɑːns/ v
encantar

entrance examination n
examen de selectividad
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entrant /ˈɛntɹənt/ n
entrante
newcomer

entreat /ənˈtɹiːt/ /ɛnˈtɹiːt/ /ɪnˈtɹiːt/ v
compartir invitar
(obsolete in English) to invite; to entertain
conversar negociar
(obsolete in English) to treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a treaty
rogar suplicar
to beseech or supplicate; to prevail upon by prayer or solicitation; to try to persuade

entreaty /ənˈtɹiːti/ /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ n
petición plegaria solicitud
petition, solicitation, prayer

entrecôte /ˈɑntɹəkəʊt/ n
entrecot
a premium cut of beef

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɛnˈtɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
atrincherar
establish financial position
surround with a trench

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
emprendedor
person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur
emprendedor comerciante emprendedor comercial
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entrepreneurial /ˌɑn.tɹə.prəˈnɝ.i.əl/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɔn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ɹi.əl/ adj
emprendedor
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entrepreneurship /ˌɑn.trə.prəˈnɝ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɑn.trə.prəˈnʊɚ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜːʃɪp/ n
emprendedorismo empresarialidad espíritu emprendedor espíritu empresarial
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
elemento
term in a matrix
entrada acceso
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
permission to enter
entrada artículo
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
entrada lema
act of entering
entrada recibidor vestíbulo
room immediately inside the front door
entrada registro
record in a log or in a database

entryless adj
entrada
without entry

entryphone n
telefonillo
an electronic communication system

entryway n
zaguán
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure

entrée /ˈɑntɹeɪ/ /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 /ɪˌnjuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ /ɪˌnuːməˈɹeɪʃən/ n
enumeración
the act of enumerating

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
articular pronunciar vocalizar
To articulate, pronounce

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.ʃɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
enunciación
act of enunciating

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
envolver
to surround or enclose

envelope /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ n
sobre
wrapper for mailing

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
envidiable
arousing or likely to arouse envy

enviably adv
envidiablemente

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ adj
envidioso
feeling or exhibiting envy
receloso
excessively careful

enviously adv
envidiosamente
in an envious manner or to an envious degree

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
ambiente clima
political or social setting, arena or condition
entorno ambiente medio
area around something
entorno medio programa sistema operativo
software or hardware on a computer
medio ambiente medioambiente ecosistema naturaleza
natural world or ecosystem

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
ambiental
pertaining to the environment

environmental protection n
protección del medio ambiente
protecting the environment

environmentalism n
ambientalismo ecologismo
ideology seeking to prevent the degradation of environment

environmentalist n
ambientalista ecologista
one who advocates for the protection of the environment

environmentally adv
ambientalmente
affecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
ecológico ecosostenible
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ v
imaginar visualizar
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ 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

enyay n
eñe
name of the letter Ñ, ñ

enzymatic adj
enzimático
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
enzima
catalytic protein

eon /ˈeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈi.ɑn/ /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
añares añales
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
eón
period of 1,000,000,000 years
eón eternidad
eternity
eón evo
geochronologic unit

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

epact n
epacta
the time by which a solar year exceeds twelve lunar months

eparchy /ˈɛpˌɑɹ.ki/ /ˈɛpˌɑː.ki/ n
eparquía
diocese of a bishop
eparquía prefectura
district of the Roman Empire

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ n
charretera hombrera
ornamentation

epazote /ˌɛpəˈzoʊteɪ/ n
epazote paico
herb

epee /ˈeɪpeɪ/ /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
espada
sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing

ependyma /ɛpˈɛn.dɪm.ə/ n
epéndimo

ependymoma n
ependimoma
tumour

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 /ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹɪn/ n
efedrina
alkaloid drug

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
efímero
lasting for a short period of time

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ n
efemérides
table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year

epi- prefix
epi-

epiblast n
epiblasto
biology: the outer layer of a blastula that, after gastrulation, becomes the ectoderm

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
épico
of, or relating to, an epic
momentously heroic
épico epopéyico
extraordinary

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
epopeya
extended narrative poem

epic fail n
fracaso épico
total failure

epicalyx n
calículo
group of bracts

epicanthus /ˈɛpɪkˌanθəs/ /ˈɛpɪkˌænθəs/ n
brida mongólica epicanto pliegue epicántico
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicaricacy /ˌɛpɪˈkæɹɪkəsi/ n
epicaricacía

epicene /ˈɛp.əˌsin/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌsiːn/ 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 /ˈɛp.əˌsin/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌsiːn/ n
epiceno
epicene word
persona afeminada
effeminate man

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
epicentro
point above earthquake

epiclesis n
epíclesis
prayer invoking the Holy Spirit

epicondyle n
epicóndilo
protuberance above the condyle of a bone

epicranial /ˌɛp.ɪˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl/ adj
epicraneal
overlying the skull

epicure /ˈɛpɪkjʊə/ /ˈɛpɪkjʊɹ/ n
epicúrea epicúreo
epicure; a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink

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

epidemiological adj
epidemiológico
of or pertaining to epidemiology

epidemiologically adv
epidemiológicamente
with regard to epidemiology

epidemiologist n
epidemiólogo epidemióloga
scientist who specializes in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
epidemiología
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ n
epidermis
skin's outer layer in animals

epidermology n
epidermología
micromorphology of the epidermis

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
epidídimo
tube

epididymitis n
epididimitis

epidote /ˈɛp.ɪˌdoʊt/ n
epidota
class of mixed minerals

epidural /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ adj
epidural
situated on or outside the dura mater

epidural /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ n
epidural
anaesthetic

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 /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
epigenética
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ n
epiglotis
cartilaginous organ

epigone /ˈɛpəɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpəɡɑn/ /ˈɛpəɡəʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɪɡɑn/ /ˈɛpɪɡəʊn/ n
epígono
follower, disciple
imitator of artist or style

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 /ˈɛpɪmə(ɹ)/ n
epímero
diastereoisomer

epimerase n
epimerasa
enzyme

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
epinefrina
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ n
epifanía manifestación
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ n
epifenómeno
metal process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system

epiphonema /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/ n
epifonema
exclamation or reflection used at the end of an argument

epiphrasis n
epífrasis
epexegesis

epiphrenic adj
epifrénico
on/above the diaphragm

epiphyte /ˈɛpɪfɑɪt/ 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 /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ n
episodio capítulo
instalment of a drama told in parts
episodio incidente
incident or action connected with a series of events

episodic /ˌɛpɪˈsɑdɪk/ adj
episódico

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
epistaxis
nosebleed

epistemic /-ˈstɛ-/ /ˌɛpəˈstimɪk/ /ˌɛpɪˈstiːmɪk/ adj
epistémico
of or relating to cognition or knowledge, its scope, or how it is acquired

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɑd͡ʒəkəl/ /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
epistemológico
of or pertaining to epistemology or theory of knowledge, as a field of study

epistemologically adv
epistemológicamente
in a manner that pertains to epistemology

epistemologist n
epistemólogo
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of knowledge

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
epistemología gnoseología
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistle /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ /ɪˈpɪsl̩/ n
epístola
letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly
one of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle

epitaph /ˈɛp.ɪˌtæf/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌtɑːf/ n
epitafio
inscription on a gravestone
commemorative poem or other text

epitaxy /ˈɛpətæks.i/ 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 /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ 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/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
epítome
embodiment or encapsulation of
epítome resumen sinopsis
summary

epitope n
epítopo
target of an immune response

epitrachelion /-ˈkiː-/ /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiljən/ n
epitrachelion
vestment

epitrochoid n
epitrocoide
geometric curve

epitrope n
epítrope

eplerenone /ɛˈplɛɹ.əˌnoʊn/ n
eplerenona
aldosterone antagonist

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ n
época
particular period of history
time reference point
geochronologic unit

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
epónimo
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

eponymous /əˈpɑnəməs/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
epónimo
of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or 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 /ˈipɑksaɪd/ n
epóxido
cyclic ether

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
épsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ adj
igual
mathematics: exactly identical
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ v
equivaler igualar
be equal to

equal rights n
igualdad de derechos iguales derechos
concept of equal treatment

equal sign n
signo igual
symbol

equal temperament n
temperamento igual
a tuning system...

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
igualdad
fact of being equal
igualdad paridad
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
mathematics: fact of having the same value

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
igualar
to make equal
igualar empatar
to make the score equal

equalizer n
ecualizador
device for altering audio frequencies

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ /ˈiːkəli/ adv
igualmente
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
ecuanimidad
state of being calm

equanimous /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
ecuánime
Calm and composed; of stable disposition

equate /ɪˈkweɪt/ v
equiparar

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
ecuación
mathematics: assertion

equative /i(ː)ˈkweɪtɪv/ /ˈɛkwətɪv/ n
comparativo de igualdad
grammar: construction

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /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 hipismo hípica
the art or sport of riding horses

equiangular adj
equiángulo
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equidistant /ˌi.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/ /ˌiː.kwɪˈdɪs.tənt/ /ˌɛk.wɪˈdɪs.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 /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /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 /ˈiˌkwaɪn/ /ˈiːˌkwaɪn/ /ˈɛˌkwaɪn/ adj
equino
of or relating to a horse or horses

equinoctial /ˌiː.kwəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wəˈnɑk.ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.wɪˈnɒk.ʃəl/ adj
equinoccial
of, or relating to an equinox

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ n
equinoccio
one of the two times in the year when the length of the day and night are equal, which occurs when the apparent path of the Sun intersects with the equatorial plane of the Earth

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
dotar preparar
to prepare (someone) with a skill
equipar
to supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task
equiparse
gaming: to equip oneself with (an item)
to dress up

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
bagaje furgón tren de equipajes
equipment or supplies, especially military ones
carroza carruaje de lujo
a type of horse-drawn carriage

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
equipamiento
the act of equipping
equipamiento equipo equipación
whatever is used in equipping

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ n
contrapeso
counterbalance

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ v
balancear equilibrar
cause to be or stay in balance

equipollence /ˌiːkwɪˈpɒləns/ /ˌɛkwɪˈpɒləns/ n
equipolencia
sameness of signification of two or more propositions
equipolencia equivalencia
the condition of being equipollent

equitation n
equitación
the art, practice or act of riding a horse

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
acciones
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business
equidad
justice, impartiality and fairness
patrimonio neto
ownership interest in a company

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ n
equivalencia
condition of being equivalent

equivalence principle n
principio de equivalencia

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

equivalent weight n
masa equivalente peso equivalente
equivalent weight

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 /əˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃn̩/ /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ambigüedad equívoca evasivas
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading
equivocidad equívoco
Logical fallacy

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] n
era época período
time period

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
descuajar erradicar
to pull up by the roots
exterminar
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically

eradication n
erradicación desarraigo
act of plucking up by the roots

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
borrar
to remove markings or information
to obliterate information
borrarse
intransitive: to be erased

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
borrador
chalkboard eraser
borrador goma de borrar borra
thing used to erase something written or drawn

eraser pen n
porta-goma
fine eraser

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ n
erbio
chemical element

erbium oxide n
erbia óxido de erbio
oxide of erbium

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
empalmado
having an erect penis

erect /ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
erigir
to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts

erectile /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ adj
eréctil
capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid

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

eremitic /ɛɹəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
eremítico
characteristic of hermit

erg /ɜːɡ/ /ɝɡ/ n
ergio
unit of work or energy

ergative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈɜːɡətɪv/ /ˈɝɡətɪv/ adj
ergativo
with the subjects of transitive constructions having grammatical cases or thematic relations different from those of from intransitive constructions

ergative case n
caso ergativo ergativo
case used to indicate the agent of a verb in ergative-absolutive languages

ergative verb n
ambitransitivo ergativo inacusativo
ambitransitive verb where the patient is the object of the transitive, but becomes the experiencer of the intransitive use

ergativity /ɜː(ɹ)ɡəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ n
ergatividad
linguistics: structuring property of grammar

ergo /ˈɛɚɡoʊ/ /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
por lo tanto por ende por tanto
conjunction: therefore

ergometer n
ergómetro
dynamometer used for muscles

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 /ˈərɡət/ /ˈərˌɡɑt/ /ˈəːɡɒt/ /ˈəːɡət/ n
cornezuelo tizón
deformed grain
any fungus of the genus Claviceps

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, M. richardsonii, M. haidarum
the white fur of this animal
a symbol of purity

erode /ɪˈɹoʊd/ /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
the result of having being eroded
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action

erosive adj
erosivo
causing erosion

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
erótico
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ n
erótica
erotic literature or art

erotically adv
eróticamente
in an erotic manner

eroticism n
erotismo 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 /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ /ɝ/ 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 /ˈɛɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
errante
straying from the proper course or standard

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
fe de erratas errata
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ adj
errático inconstante irregular
unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent
trastornado
deviating from normal opinions or actions

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ n
bloque errático
rock

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
erróneo falso inexacto errado
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
erróneamente
in an erroneous manner

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ n
error
statistics: 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

eruct v
eructar
to burp or belch

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.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 erupcionar
to violently eject
estallar explotar
to spontaneously release pressure or tension

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
erupción
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano
sudden release of pressure or tension

erysipelas /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈsɪp.ɪl.əs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ n
erisipela
acute febrile disease

erythema /ˌɛɹəˈθiːmə/ n
eritema
abnormal redness

erythro- prefix
eritro-
red

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ɪˌɹɪθ.ɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
eritromicina

erythropoiesis n
eritropoyesis
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ 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 /ˈɛs.kəˌleɪ.ʃən/ 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 /ˈɛskəˌloʊp/ /ˈɛskəˌlɒp/ /ˌɛskəˈloʊp/ n
escalope
thin slice of meat

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
escapada andanza aventura correría travesura
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
escape
computing: escape key
programming: ASCII character
fuga escapada escapatorio escape liberación
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
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
escapar eludir
to elude
escapar esconder
to elude observation or recollection
escapar evadir salvar
to avoid capture
escapar fugarse liberarse
to get free

escape character n
carácter de escape

escape pod /əˈskeɪp.pɒd/ n
cápsula de escape
small vehicle used for evacuation

escape room n
escape room
room containing various puzzles and riddles that players must solve in order to escape

escape valve n
válvula de escape
A valve on a boiler so as to let the steam escape

escape velocity n
velocidad de escape
minimum velocity

escapism /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ n
escapismo
inclination to escape

escapologist /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒɪst/ /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
escapista
entertainer

escapology /ˈɛs.kəˌpɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˈɛs.kəˌpɒl.ə.dʒiː/ n
escapismo escapologia
the study or art of escaping from a constriction

escarpment /ɪˈskɑɹp.mənt/ /ɪˈskɑːp.mənt/ n
escarpa escarpadura escarpe
steep descent or declivity

eschar /ˈɛskɑɹ/ /ˈɛskɑː/ n
escara
dry dark scab or scar

eschatocol n
escatocolo

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
escatológico
pertaining to eschatology

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
escatología
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
evitar
avoid, shun

escitalopram /ˌɛs.əˈtæl.əˌpɹæm/ n
escitalopram
SSRI antidepressant

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
acompañante
accompanying person
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 /ˈɛ.skɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛ.skɹəʊ̯/ n
fideicomiso
contractual arrangement

escudo n
escudo
former currency of Portugal
currency of Cape Verde
former currency of Chile

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌt͡ʃən/ n
escudo blasón
coat of arms

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
esker
ridge created under glacier

esophageal /ɪˌsɒfəˈd͡ʒiːəl/ adj
esofágico
pertaining to the esophagus

esophageal cancer n
cáncer de esófago
cancer

esophagitis n
esofagitis
inflammation of the oesophagus

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.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 esparteña
light shoe

esparto n
esparto
species of North African grass

especial /ɛsˈpɛʃəl/ adj
especial
special

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ adv
especialmente máxime
in a special manner
especialmente sobre todo más máxime
particularly

esper /ˈɛsˌpɝ/ n
esper
person

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
espionaje
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
espresso café expreso
strong type of coffee

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ n
acompañante
a gentleman who escorts a lady in public
escudero
a squire
shield bearer

ess /ˈɛs/ n
ese
name of the letter S, s

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ n
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
true nature of something
fragrance
significant feature
inherent nature
esencia extracto
concentrate

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] 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
establecer
To make stable or firm; to confirm
To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate
establecer instaurar
To found; to institute
To form; to set up in business
instaurar nombrar
To appoint, as officers, laws, regulations, etc.; to enact; to ordain

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
establecido
defined, described

established order n
orden establecido

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

estado n
braza estado toesa
Spanish fathom

estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ n
bien inmueble propiedad
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person
estamento
historical: major social class or order of persons
finca
(extensive) area of land under single ownership

estate agent n
agente inmobiliario
one acting for another in sale or lease of real estate

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ n
estima
favourable regard

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
éster
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

esterase n
esterasa
any of a certain class of enzymes

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ n
estimación presupuesto
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
estimar
to calculate roughly

estimation /ˌes.tɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛs.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
valoración
the process of making an estimate

estival /iːˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ɛˈstʌɪv(ə)l/ /ˈiːstɪv(ə)l/ /ˈɛstʌɪv(ə)l/ 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 /əˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
alienar enajenar
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate

estranged adj
separado
having become a stranger

estrangement /ɪsˈtreɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
alejamiento distanciamiento
the act of alienating

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ n
estrógeno
estrogen

estrogenic adj
estrogénico
of, relating to, or acting like estrogen

estrous adj
estral
Of or relating to estrus

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
estuario
place where ocean tides and river water merge
ría
an ocean inlet also fed by fresh river water

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /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. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
etc. &. etcétera y más y otras
and so on

etch /ɛt͡ʃ/ v
grabar
to engrave
to make a lasting impression

etching /ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ n
aguafuerte
art of producing an image

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
eterno eternal
lasting forever

eternally /ɪˈtɜː(ɹ)nəli/ 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 /ɛˈθam.bjʊ.tɒl/ /ɛˈθæm.bjəˌtɔl/ n
etambutol

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
etano
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanol /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ n
etanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ 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.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
etéreo
consisting of ether; hence, exceedingly light or airy; tenuous; spiritlike; characterized by extreme delicacy
pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere

etheromania n
eteromanía
ether addiction

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

ethically adv
éticamente
in an ethical manner

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

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

ethnocentric adj
etnocéntrico
related to ethnocentrism

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
etnocentrismo
tendency

ethnocide n
etnocidio

ethnocultural adj
etnocultural
all senses

ethnographer n
etnógrafo etnógrafa
one who studies ethnography

ethnographic adj
etnográfico
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnography /ɛθˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ɛθˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
etnografía
branch of anthropology

ethnolect /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ n
etnolecto
language variety

ethnolinguistic adj
etnolingüístico
ethnolinguistic

ethnolinguistics n
etnolingüística
field of linguistic anthropology

ethnological adj
etnológico
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
etnólogo etnóloga
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
etnología
branch of anthropology

ethnomusicologist n
etnomusicólogo

ethnomusicology n
etnomusicologia
study of music and culture

ethnonationalism n
etnonacionalismo
type of nationalism

ethnophaulism n
etnofaulismo
ethnic or racial slur, typically caricaturing some identifiable (often physical) feature of the group being derided

ethnopolitical adj
etnopolítico
relating to ethnopolitics

ethnoreligious /ˌɛθnəʊɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
etnoreligioso
Of or pertaining to ethnicity and religion

ethnostate n
etnostato
political unit that is populated by and run in the interest of an ethnic group

ethologist n
etólogo
student of ethology

ethology /iˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /iːˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ɪˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
etología
study of human and animal behaviour

ethopoeia n
etopeya
rhetorical technique of creating an imaginary speech

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ n
ethos
character or fundamental values of a people

ethyl /ˈiːθaɪl/ /ˈiːθɪl/ /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ /ˈɛθɪl/ n
etilo
C₂H₅

ethyl acetate n
acetato de etilo etanoato de etilo
ethyl ester of acetic acid

ethyl alcohol n
alcohol etílico etanol
ethanol

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

etiological /ˌiːtɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
etiológico

etiopathogenic adj
etiopatogénico
of or pertaining to etiopathogenesis

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ n
etiqueta
forms to be observed in social or official life

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /eɪˈtuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtjud/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
estudio
piece of music

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ 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 /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] 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/ /ˈɛt.ɪ.mɒn/ n
étimo
ancestral form or 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

eugenicist /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪst/ n
eugenista
an advocate of or specialist in eugenics

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenesia
social philosophy

euglena /juːˈɡliːnə/ n
euglena
any of several protests, of the genus Euglena

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌrɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzəm/ n
evemerismo
attribution of a historical origin to myths and legends

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
eucarionte eucariota
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eukaryotic adj
eucariótico
having complex cells

eulogy /ˈju.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈjuː.lə.d͡ʒi/ 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.fəˌmɪz.əm/ 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
characterized by euphony

euphonious /juˈfoʊ.ni.əs/ /juːˈfəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
armonioso
demonstrating or possessing euphony; agreeable to the ear; pleasant-sounding

euphonium /juːˈfəʊnɪəm/ n
bombardino eufonio
brass instrument

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ n
eufonía

euphorbia n
euforbio
plant of the genus Euphorbia

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
euforia
an excited state of joy

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ adj
eufórico euforizante
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

euphuism n
eufuismo
style of writing

euploidy n
euploidía
condition

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
eureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /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 /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
europio
chemical element

eusocial adj
eusocial
pertaining to societies in which sterile individuals work for reproductive individuals

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

euthanize /ˈjuː.θən.ˌaɪz/ v
eutanasiar
submit (a person or an animal) to euthanasia

eutrophic /juːˈtɹoʊfɪk/ /juːˈtɹɑfɪk/ /juːˈtɹɒfɪk/ /juːˈtɹəʊfɪk/ adj
eutrófico
rich in nutriets

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evacuar desalojar
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ n
evacuación
act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety
act of emptying
voidance of matter by natural passages of body
withdrawal of troops or civils from a town

evade /ɪˈveɪd/ v
burlar eludir
dar esquinazo evadir soslayar
to avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, elude
evadir
to attempt to escape
to escape or slip away

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
evaluar
to draw conclusions from by examining

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
evaluación
assessment

evangelist /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlɪst/ n
evangelista
itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist
preacher of the gospel
writer of a gospel

evangelization n
evangelización
act of evangelizing

evangelize /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəlaɪz/ v
evangelizar
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
evaporar evaporarse
(transitive or intransitive) 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 fraude de ley
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 /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
constante uniforme
without great variation
igual parejo
equal
llano parejo
flat and level
par
arithmetic: divisible by two

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
aun incluso
emphasising comparative
hasta incluso
implying extreme example

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
tarde
Evening of the day

even /ˈivn̩/ /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 al mejor panadero se le quema el pan
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 aun si
although

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ 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 pn
lucero de la tarde estrella de la tarde
planet Venus seen in the evening

evenly /ˈiːvənli/ adv
divisible exacto
in a manner that leaves no remainder
equitativamente
in a fair manner
uniformemente
so as to make flat

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
accidente
medicine: an episode of severe health conditions
evento acontecimiento suceso
occurrence

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] n
horizonte de sucesos horizonte de eventos
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

eventful adj
memorable
pertaining to high levels of activity

eventual /ə-/ /ɪˈvɛn(t)ʃəl/ /ɪˈvɛn(t)ʃʊəl/ /ɪˈvɛnt͡ʃuəl/ /ɪˈvɛnt͡ʃəl/ adj
eventual
pertaining to events
inevitable
finally resulting

eventuality /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ /ɪˌvɛnt͡ʃuˈælɪti/ n
eventualidad
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃʊ.li/ adv
finalmente al final
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
alguna vez jamás
at any time
siempre
always

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
perennifolio de hoja perenne
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adj
inmarcesible
lasting or enduring forever

evermore /ˌɛvəˈmoə/ /ˌɛvəˈmɔː/ /ˌɛvɚˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛvɚˈmɔɹ/ 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
everybody will eventually find a romantic partner

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
no hay mal que por bien no venga el que no se consuela es porque no quiere
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 little helps proverb
un grano no hace granero, pero ayuda al compañero
even the smallest things are helpful when towards a goal

every man for himself /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi mæn fɔː(ɹ) hɪm.ˈsɛlf/ phraseologicalUnit
cada palo que aguante su vela sálvese quien pueda
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every man is the architect of his own fortune proverb
cada uno tiene lo que se merece
each person is the chief cause of their success or failure

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 /ˈɛviɹbədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
todos todo el mundo
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
común
commonplace, ordinary
de diario
appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions

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
desalojar desahuciar
to expel

eviction n
desahucio desalojo
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] n
prueba
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion
prueba evidencia
anything admitted by a court as proof

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
evidenciar
to provide evidence

evident /ˈɛv.ə.dənt/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dənt/ adj
evidente constatable
obviously true

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
evidentemente
obviously

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
malo malvado
morally corrupt
malo perverso malvado maléfico malévolo
intending to harm

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
mal
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ n
mal de ojo
wicked look conveying dislike or envy believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look

evil-eye v
aojar
to cast an evil eye upon

evildoer /ˈivəlˌduːɚ/ /ˈiːvəlˌduːə/ n
malhechora malhechor
person who performs evil acts

evilness n
maldad
of or relating to evil

evince /iˈvɪns/ /ɛˈvɪns/ /ɪˈvɪns/ v
evidenciar manifestar revelar
to show or demonstrate clearly

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
desentrañar destripar eviscerar
to disembowel

evitable /-ɾə-/ /ˈɛvɪtəb(ə)l/ adj
evitable
possible to avoid

evocation n
evocación
act of calling out

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
evocar rememorar
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /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 /ˌiː.və.ˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən.ɹi/ /ˌɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɛɹ.i/ adj
evolutivo evolucionista 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 /ɪˈvɑlv/ /ɪˈvɒlv/ v
desarrollar
come into being; develop
evolucionar
change genetic composition
evolucionar progresar
move in regular procession through a system

ew /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
guácala puaj puaf
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ n
oveja oveja madre
female sheep

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ /ˈjʊə/ n
aguamanil jofaina pichel
widemouthed pitcher

ex /ˈɛks/ n
equis
name of the letter X, x
ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

ex libris n
exlibris
bookplate

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ 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-senator n
exsenador
former senator

ex-tangential adj
extangencial

ex-voto n
exvoto
an offering

ex-wife n
exesposa exmujer
a former wife

exa- prefix
exa-
SI prefix

exacerbate /ɪkˈsæs-/ /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 /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/ adj
exigente
making great demands; difficult to satisfy

exaction /ɪɡˈzækʃən/ n
exacción
a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice
the act of demanding with authority

exactitude /ɪɡˈzæktɪt(j)uːd/ n
exactitud
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.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
exagerar
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
exagerado
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ 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

examination of conscience n
examen de conciencia

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 /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] n
ejemplo ejemplar
something representative of a group

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
desanimado
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively
exánime inanimado
lifeless; dead

exanthem n
exantema
a widespread rash

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
exasperar
frustrate, vex, annoy

exasperation n
exasperación
the act of exasperating

excardinate v
escardinar

excavate /ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/ 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
exceder sobrepasar pasar
to go beyond the limits of something
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

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
asaz extremadamente sobremanera sumamente
extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
aventajar superar
transitive: to surpass someone or something
distinguirse sobresalir
intransitive: to be much better than others

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ n
excelencia prestancia
the quality of being excellent

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ adj
excelente sobresaliente excelso prominente
of the highest quality

excellently adv
excelentemente
very well

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɔː/ /ɛkˈsɛl.si.ɚ/ /ɪk-/ n
diamante
3-point type

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
salvo que
with the exception that

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
excepto salvo menos exceptuando
with the exception of

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
exceptuar
to exclude

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ n
excepción salvedad
that which is excepted or taken out from others
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion
ofensa
an objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense

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 /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
extracto excerpta excerta fragmento
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ n
deducible franquicia
insurance condition
exceso
state of surpassing limits

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ v
excesivo
Excessive

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
excesivo
exceeding the bounds of something

excessively /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ adv
excesivamente
to an excessive degree
excesivamente demasiado en demasía
in excess

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] n
bolsa
place for conducting trading
intercambio
act of exchanging or trading

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛksˈt͡ʃʰeɪnd͡ʒ] [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] v
cambiar
To replace with a similar item
cambiar intercambiar canjear
To trade or barter

exchange rate n
tipo de cambio tasa de cambio
currency rate (finance)

exchange student n
estudiante de intercambio
student in an exchange scheme

excimer n
excímero
diatomic exciplex

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, especially on luxuries, tobacco, alcohol etc.

excision /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ n
escisión
removal of a tumor etc. but cutting

excitable adj
excitable
easily excited

excitatory adj
excitador
stimulating, exciting or causing excitation; excitative

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
emocionar
to stir the emotions of
estimular
to arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate
excitar
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
emocionado entusiasmado
having great enthusiasm and energy
excitado
being in a state of higher energy

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
entusiasmo
state of being excited

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ adj
emocionante
causing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
exclamar
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
exclamación
loud calling or crying out; outcry

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ n
signo de admiración 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
medicine: to eliminate from diagnostic consideration

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
exclusión
act of excluding or shutting out

exclusionary adj
excluyente
acting to exclude something

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ /ɪkˈsklu.zɪv/ adj
exclusivo
excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions

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 /ˌɛkskluːˈsɪvɪti/ 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 /ɪkˈskoʊɹ.iˌeɪt/ /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
excoriar
to wear off the skin of
fustigar
to strongly denounce or censure

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
excremento
human and animal solid waste

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ /ɪkˈskɹiːt/ 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/ /ɪk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
torturar
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
lacerante atroz insoportable
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing
terrible
Very intense; extreme

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌl.pəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ɪks-/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tə.ɹi/ /ɪksˈkʌl.pə.tɹi/ adj
autoexculpatorio exculpatorio
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
excursión
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
excusa
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
disculpar excusar
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
excusar perdonar
forgive, pardon

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
cómo mande perdóname
request to repeat
disculpe oiga perdón
request for attention
perdona perdone
sorry, as apology
perdón con permiso permiso
request to pass

execrable /ˈɛkskɹəbl/ /ˈɛksəkɹəbl/ /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
execrable
of the poorest quality

execrate /ˈɛksɪkɹeɪt/ /ˈɛɡzɪkɹeɪt/ 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 ajusticiar
to kill as punishment
ejecutar arrancar
to start, launch or run software

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.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
carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ n
asesino a sueldo sicario
a hit man
verdugo verduga carnífice
the person who carries out the execution

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
ejecutivo
designed for execution

executive branch n
poder ejecutivo
branch of government

executor /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ /ˈɛɡzɪˌkjuːtɚ/ n
albacea
someone appointed by a testator to administer a will
ejecutor albacea
one who carries out some task

executrix /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɹɪks/ n
albacea testamentaria
female executor

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ n
exégesis exegesis
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ /ˈɛksɪd͡ʒit/ n
exégeta exegetisa
person skilled in exegesis

exegetic adj
exegético

exemplary /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
ejemplar
of such high quality as to serve as an example
ejemplarizante
deserving honour, respect and admiration

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
ejemplificar
to show or illustrate by example

exempt /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ /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
ejercer
take action, enforce
ejercitar
exert for the sake of training
hacer ejercicio
perform physical activity

exercise bicycle n
bicicleta estática bicicleta fija
exercise machine

exercise book n
cuaderno
booklet for students

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
ejercer aplicar
to make use of
esforzar
to put in vigorous action

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
esfuerzo
the action of exerting

exfoliant n
exfoliador 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 /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
escape
the steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there
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

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
agotar
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents
to use up; to deplete, drain or expend wholly (literally, figuratively)
agotar cansar
to tire out, to wear out, to cause to be without any energy

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
exhausto agotado
drained of resources
very tired

exhaustible /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
agotable
capable of being exhausted

exhausting adj
agotador
Very tiring

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ 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 /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
exhibición
public showing
prueba documental prueba instrumental
article as evidence in court

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
exhibir
display or show (something) for others to see
display publicly
exponer
demonstrate

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 their behaviour to draw attention to themselves

exhibitor n
expositor expositora
who exhibits something

exhilarant adj
estimulante
exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure

exhilarating adj
excitante
refreshingly thrilling

exhilaration n
regocijo
the act of enlivening the spirits

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ /ɪɡˈzɔɹt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːt/ v
exhortar
to urge

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
exhortación
Act or practice of exhorting

exhumation /ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
exhumación
the act of digging up that which has been buried

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ /ɪɡ.ˈzjuːm/ /ɪɡˈz(j)um/ v
exhumar
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exigent /ˈɛk.sɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɛɡ.zɪ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
exigente
demanding; needing great effort
urgente
urgent; needing immediate action

exiguity /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ /ɪɡ-/ n
escasez exigüidad
quality of being meagre or scanty

exiguous /ɛɡˈzɪ.ɡju.əs/ /ɪɡˈzɪ.ɡju.əs/ adj
exiguo
extremely scanty

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /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 /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
desterrar exiliar proscribir trasterrar
to send into exile

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existir
to be

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ n
existencia
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
existente
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential /ˌɛk.sɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ adj
existencial
of, or relating to existence
linguistics: that part of a sentence indicating existence e.g. "there is"
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 /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
salida
way out
passage or opening through which one can go from inside a place to the outside
minor road used to leave a major road
salida partida
action of going out or going away, or leaving

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
salir partir
to go out or go away from a place or situation

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/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ n
éxodo
sudden departure

exogamy n
exogamia
marriage

exogenous /ekˈsɔd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɛkˈsɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
exógeno
Produced or originating outside of an organism.
Having a cause external to the infected organism

exome /ˈɛksoʊm/ n
exoma
complete exon content

exomoon n
exoluna luna extrasolar satélite extrasolar
moon of an extrasolar planet

exon /ˈɛksɑn/ n
exón
region of a gene

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
exculpar
exonerar
to free from accusation or blame

exoneration n
exoneración
the act of freeing a person of blame

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ n
exónimo
name used by foreigners

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 /ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exorbitante
exceeding proper limits

exorcise /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪz/ v
exorcizar
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ n
exorcismo
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exorcist /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/ 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 eksosfero
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exoteric /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪk/ /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪk/ adj
exotérico
capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public
of a doctrine, information, etc.: suitable to be imparted to the public without secrecy or other reservations

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 /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ n
extensión
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ n
dilatación expansión
fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change
expansión
act of expanding

expansion card n
tarjeta de expansión

expansion tank n
vaso de expansión

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ n
expansionismo
tendency to annex territories

expansive /ɪkˈspænsɪv/ adj
expansible
Able to be expanded
expansivo
Talkative and sociable

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ adj
expatriado
living outside of one's own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ n
emigrante expatriado exilado exiliado
expatriado
person living outside own country
person banished from their own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
expatriar
banish
expatriarse
withdraw from one’s country

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
aguardar esperar
esperar vaticinar predecir
to look for, look forward to, anticipate

expectant /ɪkˈspɛktənt/ adj
expectante
marked by expectation

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ 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 /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ adj
anticipado
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expected value n
esperanza esperanza matemática valor esperado
weighted average of outcomes

expectorant n
expectorante
agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs

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
to remove from membership
expulsar expeler
to eject

expendable /ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/ 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/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
gasto
act of expending

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
gasto
a spending or consuming; disbursement; expenditure

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
caro costoso dispendioso
having a high price or cost

expensively adv
costosamente
in an expensive manner

expensiveness /ɛkˈspɛnsɪvnəs/ [-ɪvˌnəs] [-ˈspɪnsɪvˌnəs] [ɪk-] n
carestía
quality of being expensive

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
experiencia
the knowledge thus gathered
activity which one has performed
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge
experiencia vivencia
effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
experimentar vivir
to observe or undergo

experience is the best teacher proverb
la experiencia es la madre de la ciencia
lessons learned from experience are the most lasting

experience points n
punto de experiencia
set of points accumulated by a player character

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
experimentado avezado ducho asendereado
having experience

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
experiencial
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ n
experimento ensayo
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
experimentar
to conduct an experiment

experimental /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪkˌspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
experimental
of or pertaining to an experiment

experimentation n
experimentación
act of experimenting

experimenter n
experimentadora experimentador
person who experiments

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ adj
experto
extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable
pericial
characteristic of an expert

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ n
experto perito conocedor
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expert witness n
testigo pericial
witness with topical expertise

expertise /ˌɛkspəˈtiːz/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːz/ n
pericia competencia experticia expertise
great skill or knowledge

expiation /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ n
expiación
an act of atonement

expiatory adj
expiatorio
of or pertaining to expiation

expiration /ˌɛk.spaɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
expiración
act of expiring

expire /ɛkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
caducar vencer expirar
become invalid

expired adj
caducado vencido
that is no longer valid

expiry date n
fecha de caducidad fecha de vencimiento
date something expires

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
explicar
report
excuse

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
explicación
the act or process of explaining
something that explains

explanatory /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/ 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
explícito
very specific
explícito vulgar
containing material that might be deemed offensive

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
exploit
computing security
hazaña logro proeza
achievement
hazaña proeza empresa gesta heroicidad hombrada
heroic or extraordinary deed

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
explotar aprovechar
use for one’s advantage

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
explotación
act of exploiting

exploiter n
explotador explotadora
one who exploits

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
exploración
act of exploring

exploratory /ɛkˈsplɒɹ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ɛkˈsplɒɹ.ə.tɹi/ /ɛkˈsplɔɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ /ɪkˈ-/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ.ə.tə.ɹi/ adj
exploratorio

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
explorar
to travel somewhere in search of discovery
to examine or investigate something systematically

explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ n
explorador
computing, graphic user interface
person who by expedition seeks new information
explorador exploradora
person who explores

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
explosión
violent release of energy

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ adj
explosivo
with the capability to, or likely to, explode
having the character of an explosion
easily driven to anger

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ n
explosivo
explosive substance

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ɪkˈkspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspənənt/ n
exponente
(in mathematics) the power to which something is raised

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /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

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ adv
exponencialmente
in an exponential manner

exponentiation /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
exponenciación
the process of calculating a power by multiplying together a number of equal factors

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ n
exportación
the act of exporting

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

exportable adj
exportable
able to be exported

exporter n
exportador exportadora
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
exponer
to subject photographic film to light
exponer revelar descubrir exhibir
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
exposición
action of putting something out to public view

expostulate /ɛksˈpɑstjʊleɪt/ /ɛksˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ v
expostular
to protest

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ /ɪkˈspəʉ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
denuncia exposición publicidad
exposición
the condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
exposición
publication of investigative journalism

expound /ɛkˈspaʊnd/ /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 /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
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
expresión frase hecha
colloquialism or idiom

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

expressiveness n
expresividad
the quality of being expressive

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
expresamente
in an expressive or explicit manner

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ 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

expulsive adj
expulsivo
tending to expel or resulting in expulsion

expunge /ɛkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ v
borrar
to erase or strike out

expurgate /ˈɛks.pɚ.ɡeɪt/ v
expurgar
to cleanse, to purge

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ adj
exquisito bonísimo
especially fine

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
actual existente
still alive; not extinct
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 with additional members

extender n
alargador
any of various components designed to extend the length of a device

extensible adj
extensible
capable of being extended

extension /ɛkˈstɛnʃən/ /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
extensión
act of extending or the state of being extended
computing: file extension
computing: optional software component

extension cord n
alargador prolongador alargue extensión
an electrical cord

extension reel n
enrollacables
an extension lead that rolls up

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ adj
extenso
wide

extensively /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv.li/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv.li/ adv
extensamente
to a great extent
extensivamente
in an extensive manner; having great range; having wide breadth and depth

extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ n
extensión
space, area, volume to which something extends

extenuating adj
atenuante

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
exterior
relating to the outside parts or surface

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ n
exterior
The outside part

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
exterminar
to kill all of a population

extermination n
exterminio exterminación
the act of exterminating

exterminator /ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪtə/ /ɪkˈstɝmɪˌneɪtɚ/ n
exterminador exterminadora
someone or something that exterminates

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
externo
outside of something

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
exterioridad
state of being external
externalidad
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction

externalization n
exteriorización
physical thing that typifies an abstract thing

externally adv
externamente
on the surface or the outside

extinct /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
extinto
having died out
no longer erupting
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ 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 /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ n
extinguidor extintor
anything that extinguishes something

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
extirpar
to surgically remove
extirpar descepar
to destroy completely
to pull up by the roots

extirpation n
extirpación
the act of extirpating

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
alabar elogiar ensalzar enaltecer entronizar loar
to praise; to make high

extort /ɪkˈstɔː(ɹ)t/ 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 /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ n
extorsión
the practice of extorting money or other property

extortionate /ɛkˈstɔɹʃənət/ /ɛkˈstɔːʃənət/ adj
extorsivo
of, related to, or typifying extortion

extortionist n
extorsionador extorsionista extorsionadora
someone who extorts

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
demasiado
over-the-top
extra adicional exceso
beyond what is due, usual

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
extremadamente
to an extraordinary degree

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ n
exceso

extra virgin olive oil n
aceite de oliva extra virgen

extra- prefix
extra-
outside, beyond

extraatmospheric adj
extraatmosférico
outside of Earth's atmosphere

extracellular adj
extracelular
occurring or found outside of a cell

extracellular matrix n
matriz extracelular
connective tissues and fibres

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
extracto
solution made by drawing out from a substance
something extracted
extracto fragmento pasaje
portion of a document

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
extraer sacar
to draw out

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ n
extracción
act of extracting
one's origin, lineage or ancestry

extractor hood n
campana campana extractora extractora
kitchen device

extracurricular /ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
extracurricular
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradiegetic adj
extradiegético

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
extraditar
to remove a person from one jurisdiction to another by legal process

extradition n
extradición
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

extrajudicially adv
extrajudicialmente
outside the legal system

extralarge adj
extralargo
very large

extralegal adj
extralegal
occurring outside the law

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
extramatrimonial extramarital
taking place outside marriage

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
ajeno externo irrelevante que no viene a cuento que no viene al caso
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extraordinarily adv
extraordinariamente
in an extraordinary manner

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ adj
extraordinario descomunal
not ordinary

extrapolate /ekˈstɹæp.əˌlæɪt/ /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ /ɪk-/ 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 outside the Solar System
originating in a solar system other than ours

extrasystole n
extrasístole
premature contraction of the heart

extrasystolic adj
extrasistólico
relating to extrasystole

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ adj
extraterrestre alienígena
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ /ˌɛk.stɹə.tɚˈɛs.tɹi.əl/ n
extraterrestre
being originating from outside of the Earth

extratextual adj
extratextual
outside of a text

extravagance /ɪkˈstɹævəɡəns/ 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 /ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/ /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 sumamente harto
to an extreme degree

extremism /ɛkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹi.mɪ.zəm/ /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ n
extremismo
extreme ideas or actions

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ adj
extremista
holding extreme views
of, or relating to extremism

extremist /ɛkˈstɹiːmɪst/ /ɪkˈstɹiːmɪst/ n
extremista
person who holds extreme views

extremity /-ɾi/ /ɛk-/ /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/ /ɪks.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
extrínseco
external, separable from the thing itself, inessential

extroverted /ɛkstɹoʊˈvəɹtɪd/ /ɛkstɹəʊˈvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ adj
extrovertido
psychology: of or related to an extrovert

extrude /ɪk.ˈstruːd/ v
extrudir

extrusion n
extrusión
manufacturing process

extrusive adj
extrusivo
jutting out or extruding

extubate v
extubar
remove a tube from the body

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ /ˈɛɡ.ʒuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ n
exuberancia
The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ adj
exuberante
abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant

exude /ɪkˈsud/ /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ /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 /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ n
exultación
lively joy at success or victory

exuviate /ɛkˈsuː.vɪ.eɪt/ /ɛɡˈzuː.vɪ.eɪt/ /ɪɡˈzjuː.vɪ.eɪt/ v
mudar
to shed or cast off a covering

eyalet n
eyalato
(historical) a former administrative division or province of the Ottoman Empire

eyas /ˈaɪəs/ n
halconcillo
hawk

eye /aɪ/ n
ojo
organ
hole in needle
ability to notice what others might miss
of a potato
mark on an animal resembling an eye
ojo del huracán ojo
of a hurricane

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 movement desensitization and reprocessing n
desensibilización y reprocesamiento por movimientos oculares
form of psychotherapy

eye of the beholder n
ojo del observador
subjective perception and judgement

eye patch n
parche para el ojo
patch worn to cover one eye

eye shadow n
sombra de ojos
makeup around the eyes

eye socket n
cuenca
socket of eye

eye-catching adj
llamativo
that attracts the attention; attention-grabbing

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

eyebrowed thrush n
zorzal rojigrís
Turdus obscurus

eyedrop n
colirio
eye medicine

eyedropper n
cuentagotas gotero
dropper

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
pestaña abéñula
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
ojete ojal
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 /ˈaɪsɔɹ/ /ˈaɪsɔː/ 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 /ˈaɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɛ.ɹi/ /ˈɛə.ɹi/ /ˈɪ.ɹi/ /ˈɪə.ɹi/ 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
inventar
invent and form; forge

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 fantástico
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
fabuloso increíble
mythical or legendary; incredible
fabuloso maravilloso
very good; wonderful

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
fabulosamente estupendamente
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ n
fachada
deceptive outward appearance
face of a building

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ n
cara faz lado
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
cara imagen reputación
public image
cara mueca frente gesto
facial expression
cara rostro faz haz jeta
anatomy: front part of head
cariz
frente superficie
frontal aspect
reputación cara
good reputation; standing in the eyes of others
superficie frente haz lado
surface, especially a front or outer one
técnico
professional wrestling: hedlining wrestler

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
encarar enfrentar
deal with, confront
encarar enfrentarse mirar
position oneself towards

face the music v
aguantar el chaparrón afrontar las consecuencias 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 plantar cara
to confront

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

facelift /ˈfeɪsˌlɪft/ n
lifting
plastic surgery to the face

facemask /ˈfeɪs.mæsk/ /ˈfeɪs.mɑːsk/ n
barras máscara
part of the helmet that covers the face
cuberito para la cara mascarilla
mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose
máscara
covering used to protect the face used for diving
sujetar de la máscara
foul of grasping a facemask during play

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
faceto gracioso
pleasantly humorous, jocular
fisgón socarrón
flippant

facial /ˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ adj
facial
of the face

facial hair n
vello facial
hair on the face of a human

facial mask n
mascarilla mascarilla facial
application to the face

facial nerve n
facial nervio facial
nerve

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /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 or contrivance for doing something

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
facsímil
copy or reproduction

fact /fækt/ n
hecho
an honest observation
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something actual
information about a particular subject
something which has become real

fact checker n
verificador verificadora
one who fact checks

fact of life n
ley de vida

fact-check v
verificación de datos
to verify the veracity of specific information

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] 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.ʃn̩/ /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 /ˈfæk.tɔɪd/ n
factoide
inaccurate statement believed to be true

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ n
factor
influence
mathematical sense
integral part

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ 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

factoring n
factoring
financial transaction

factorize v
factorizar
create a list of factors
divide an expression into listing items

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ n
fábrica planta
manufacturing place

factory farming n
cría intensiva de animales ganadería intensiva
type of intensive agriculture to maximize production and minimize costs

factory mark n
marca de fábrica

factory reset n
restablecimiento de fábrica
full restore of an electronic device

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
hombre orquesta muchacho de los mandados
general servant
todero
person having many responsibilities

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ adj
factual efectivo fáctico
of facts

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
facultativo
not obligate; optional

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
cuerpo docente
scholarly staff at colleges or universities
facultad
division of a university
ability, skill, or power

fad /fæd/ n
moda moda pasajera
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ adj
desabrido insulso insípido soso
tasteless

fade /feɪd/ v
atenuar disminuir
to grow weak, lose strength
deslucir
to cause to fade
desteñir
to lose freshness, brightness
desvanecerse
to vanish

fade out v
desvanecer evanescer
to slowly disappear

fado /ˈfɑːdoʊ/ n
fado
song

faena /fɑˈeɪ.nə/ n
faena
passes

fag /fæɡ/ n
maricón marica mariquita joto puto bujarra
homosexual man

fag hag n
mariliendre
woman who likes gay men

fagboy n
colita mariconcito puñalito
contemptible young gay man

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ n
albóndiga de cerdo albóndiga de puerco
pork meatball
haz
bundle of sticks
huevón
annoying person
leña
piece of firewood

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
mariconería maricada
stereotypical behaviours of a faggot

faglet n
jotito mariconcito
young male homosexual

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ n
fayenza loza
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
desaprobar reprobar suspender
to receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits
fracasar negar no conseguir
not achieve a stated goal
fracasar zozobrar
be unsuccessful
pararse
cease to operate

failed state n
estado fallido
type of state

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ n
defecto falta lacra
defect

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ preposition
a falta de
if not possible

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ n
avería fracaso
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function
fracaso fallo
state or condition opposite of success
fracaso fiasco fracasado
object or person incapable of success

faint /feɪnt/ adj
débil
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness
tenue
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
performed in a weak or feeble manner

faint /feɪnt/ n
deliquio desmayo patatús soponcio
the act of fainting

faint /feɪnt/ v
desmayar
to lose consciousness

faint-hearted adj
apocado medroso pusilánime
lacking courage, timid

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ n
desmayo
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ adj
bello
pretty or attractive
inocente
unblemished and innocent
justo equitativo
just, equitable
pastel
light in color or pale
razonable
adequate, reasonable, decent
viento de popa
nautical: favorable to a ship's course

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ n
feria
celebration
market
feria de muestras feria
professional event, trade fair

fair and square adv
con todas las de la ley justamente
within the applicable rules
en buena lid
fairly and undoubtedly

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

fair use n
uso justo uso legítimo
doctrine in intellectual property law

fair's fair phraseologicalUnit
hay que ser justos lo justo es (lo) justo
fair is fair

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 /ˈfɛəɹ.nəs/ n
equidad imparcialidad
property of being just, equitable

fairway /ˈfɛəweɪ/ /ˈfɛɹweɪ/ n
calle
(golf) the area between the tee and the green
canalizo
(nautical) a navigable channel in a harbour

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ n
hada
mythical being
marica mujercita
(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual

fairy godmother n
benefactor
generous benefactor
hada madrina
benevolent magical female

fairy ring n
anillo de hadas
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
cuento de hadas fábula
folktale
fantasía cuento de hadas
unrealistic story

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ n
hecho consumado
an accomplished fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
fe
feeling that something is true
religious belief system
obligation of loyalty or fidelity
fe confianza
confidence in the intentions or abilities

faith will move mountains proverb
la fe mueve montañas
proverb

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 /feɪ̯k/ adj
falso
not real

fake /feɪ̯k/ n
falsificación
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪ̯k/ v
falsear falsificar
counterfeit, falsify
modify fraudulently to make sth. look better
fingir
make a false display of

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ n
fakir faquir
ascetic mendicant

fakon /ˈfeɪkn̩/ n
tocino calcado
fake bacon

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ n
falafel faláfel
pita with falafel balls inside
single falafel ball
faláfel falafel
Middle Eastern food

falchion /ˈfɑlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔlt͡ʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
bracamante
sword

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.fɔːm/ adj
falciforme
sickle-shaped

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ n
halcón falcón
bird of the genus Falco

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔːk.nə(ɹ)/ n
cetrera cetrero
one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks
halconero halconera
a person who breeds or trains 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 /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
caída
loss of greatness or status
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point
decadencia
a period of decline before the end

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
caer
become or change into
collapse; be overthrown or defeated
die
prostrate oneself
caerse caer
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity
descender caer
come down or descend

fall apart v
deshacerse desintegrarse despedazarse desvencijarse
disintegrate, break into pieces
venirse abajo
be emotionally in crisis

fall armyworm n
cogollero del maíz oruga militar tardía
larva of Spodoptera frugiperda

fall asleep v
dormirse adormecerse quedarse dormido
to pass into sleep

fall at the last hurdle /ˈfɔl æt ðə ˌlæst ˈhɝd(ə)l/ /ˈfɔːl æt ðə ˌlɑːst ˈhɜːdl̩/ v
quedarse a la puerta
to fail near the end of an activity, etc.

fall back v
retirar
to retreat

fall behind v
atrasar
to be late

fall for v
caer comerse
To be fooled by; to walk into a trap or respond to a scam or trick
enamorarse
To fall in love with

fall from grace v
caer en desgracia
to fall from one's current social position to something lower

fall guy n
pagano
a scapegoat

fall ill v
caer enfermo 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
enamorarse quedar prendado
to come to have feelings of intense liking

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
caerse
come out by falling
desavenir desconcertar
cease to be on friendly terms

fall out of love v
desamar desenamorar
cease to be in love

fall over v
caerse
fall from an upright position to a horizontal position

fall pregnant v
embarazarse quedarse embarazada
to become pregnant

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
erróneo
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ n
falacia
false argument

fallacy fallacy /ˌfæləsi ˈfæləsi/ n
argumento desde la falacia
formal fallacy of inferring that if an argument contains a fallacy, its conclusion must be false

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
plan B
a backup plan

fallen /ˈfɑlən/ /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ adj
caído
having dropped by the force of gravity

fallen angel n
ángel caído
angel who was exiled from heaven

fallibilism /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ n
falibilismo
doctrine that knowledge is never certain

fallibility /fæləˈbɪləti/ n
falibilidad
state of being prone to error

fallible /ˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
falible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong

falloff n
caída
A reduction or decline

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
ceniza
particles that fall to the ground
efectos colaterales
negative side effect
lluvia
event of airborne particles falling to the ground

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
barbecho barbechada guamil
ground left unseeded for a year
yermo
uncultivated land

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ v
barbechar
plough land without sowing seeds

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
gamo paleto dama
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] adj
falaz falso
falso
untrue, not factual, wrong
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result
postizo falso
spurious, artificial

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 /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falso amigo
type of word

false imprisonment n
encarcelamiento ilegal
intentional restriction of a person's movement within any area without legal authority

false negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈfɑls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɒls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔːls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
falso negativo
result of a test that shows as absent something that is present

false number 9 n
falso 9

false positive n
falso positivo
result of a test that shows as present something that is absent

false start n
salida en falso salida nula
starting before the signal

false summit n
falso pico
minor peak that appears the principal summit

false trevally n
pagapa pez blanco
Lactarius lactarius

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
falsedad
false statement

falsely adv
falsamente
in a false manner

falseness n
falacia falsedad falsía lo equivocado lo erróneo lo falso
falsehood

falsetto /fɒlˈsɛt.əʊ/ /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ /fɔɫˈsɛɾ.oʊ/ /fɔːlˈsɛt.əʊ/ n
falsete
"false" (singing) voice in any human

falsifiability n
falsabilidad
quality of being falsifiable

falsifiable adj
falsable
able to be proven false
falsificable
capable of being falsified or forged

falsification n
falsificación
the act of making false

falsifier n
falsificador falsificadora
one that falsifies

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsar
to prove to be false
falsificar
to counterfeit, forge
falsificar falsear
to alter so as to be false

falsity /ˈfɑl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɔl.sɪ.ti/ /ˈfɔːl.sɪ.ti/ [ˈfɑl.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈfɒʊ.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈfɔɫ.sɪ.ɾi] n
falsedad
characteristic of being untrue
untrue assertion

falter /ˈfɑl.tɚ/ /ˈfɒl.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔl.tɚ/ /ˈfɔːl.tə(ɹ)/ v
dudar
To hesitate

fame /feɪm/ n
fama
state of being famous

famed /feɪmd/ adj
afamado
having fame

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familiar
of or pertaining to a human family

familial Mediterranean fever n
fiebre mediterránea familiar
inflammatory disorder

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
familiar
known to one

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
familiar espíritu familiar
attendant spirit

familiarity /fəmɪliˈæɹɪti/ /fəmɪˈljæɹɪti/ n
familiaridad
an instance of familiar behaviour
close or habitual acquaintance with someone; recognizability
impertinencia
undue intimacy; impertinence
intimidad familiaridad
the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy

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 /fəˈmɪliəraɪ̯z/ /fəˈmɪljəraɪ̯z/ v
familiarizar
make or become familiar with something or someone

familiarly adv
familiarmente
in a familiar manner

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
familia
immediate family [as a group], 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 instruments having the same basic method of tone production
familiar
(used attributively)

family business n
empresa familiar
business whose owners are all members of the same family

family friend n
amigo de la familia

family home evening n
noche familiar
An evening set apart for activities.

family law n
derecho de familia
area of private law pertaining to family matters and domestic relations

family man n
hombre de familia padre de familia paterfamilias
adult male with a spouse and children to whose well-being he is dedicated

family member n
pariente miembro de la familia
person belonging to a family

family planning n
planificación familiar
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples

family reunification n
reagrupación familiar

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

famine weed n
cicutilla escoba amarga
Parthenium hysterophorus

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
famoso
famoso célebre afamado
well known

famous for being famous adj
famoso por ser famoso
having attained celebrity status for no distinguished reason

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] n
abanico abano
hand-held device
ventilador abanico abano
electrical device
fan aficionado hincha forofo seguidor
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
abanicar abanar
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan
ventilar
to blow air on by means of an electric fan

fan blade n
aspa de ventilador
rotating blade of a 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 /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] 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

fancam n
fancam
footage

fanciful /ˈfænsɪfəl/ adj
fantasioso fantástico imaginativo
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
antojar apetecer gustar provocar tener ganas tincar
would like to
gustar hacer tilín ser atraído por
To be sexually attracted to

fandango /ˈfæn.dæŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
fandango
music and dance

fandom /ˈfændəm/ n
afición
fans taken as a group
afición fanaticada fandom
subculture of fans

fanega n
fanega
Spanish bushel

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ n
bombo y platillo fanfarria
a show of ceremony or celebration
fanfarria
a flourish of trumpets or horns

fang /fæŋ/ n
colmillo
canine tooth

fanlight n
montante
semioval window with a fan-like structure of ribs

fanny pack /ˈfæni pæk/ n
banano mariconera
small pouch worn at the waist

fanslator n
traductor aficionado
person or online group that carries out fanslation

fansub /ˈfænˌsʌb/ n
fansub
subtitles translated by amateurs

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantasear
to indulge in fantasy

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantástico
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
existing in or constructed from fantasy

fantastically adv
fantásticamente
in a fantastic manner
to a fantastic extent

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ n
fantasia fantasía
that which comes from one's imagination

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
extrema extremo
extreme
lejano
remote in space

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
lejos
at a great distance
lejos lejano

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 left-wing political or religious grouping

far point n
punto remoto
eye can focus

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ 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-left adj
ultraizquierdo
very leftist

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ adj
ultraderechista
very right-wing

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ n
faradio
unit of capacitance

farandole n
farandola
a lively chain dance

faraway adj
alejado distante lejano
distant

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
farsa
style of humor
ridiculous or empty show
farsa sainete
situation full of ludicrous incidents

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ n
carrera pasajero
paying passenger
pasaje
money paid for a transport ticket
precio

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ v
viajar
to travel

fare dodger n
polizón
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ n
adiós
a wish of happiness at parting
despedida
an act of departure

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ v
despedirse
bid farewell

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
granja finca
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 /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ n
granjero granjera
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmhand n
gañán bracero labriego peón agrícola trabajador agrícola
farm worker

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ n
alquería
farmer's residence

farrago /fəˈɹeɪɡoʊ/ /fəˈɹɑːɡoʊ/ n
fárrago
confused miscellany

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ n
herrador herradora
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ 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 tirarse un pedo
to emit flatulent gases

fascia /ˈfeɪʃi.ə/ /ˈfeɪʃjə/ /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃi.ə/ /ˈfæʃjə/ /ˈfæʃə/ n
fascia
tissue

fascia lata n
fascia lata
fascia of the thigh muscle

fasciated antshrike n
batará lineado
Cymbilaimus lineatus

fascicle /ˈfæs.ɪ.kəl/ n
fascículo
bundle of skeletal muscle fibers

fasciculation n
fasciculación
involuntary muscle twitch

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 state or condition of being fascinated
the act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft

fascine /fæ-/ /fəˈsin/ /fəˈsiːn/ /fɛˈsiːn/ n
fajina
cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood bound together, used for strengthening purposes; (military fortification) similar bundle of sticks of wood or plastic pipes used for filling in ditches for armoured fighting vehicles to drive over, and for making parapets, raising batteries, and strengthening ramparts

fascine knife n
machete
A large, heavy knife or short sword formerly used as a sidearm and tool by infantry and artillery

fasciotomy n
fasciotomía
the cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

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
process of becoming fascist

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
manera modo
style, or manner, in which to do something
moda
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons
popular trends

fashion designer n
diseñador de moda
someone who designs clothing professionally

fashion house n
casa de moda
company employed in fashion

fashion show n
desfile de moda
event at which fashionable clothes are modelled for an audience

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ adj
a la moda de moda
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
rápido
moving or 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 lane n
carril de alta velocidad
the lane intended or reserved for vehicles moving at faster speeds

fast track n
vía rápida
The quickest or most direct method or path

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
atar abrochar
to attach or connect in a secure manner

fastener /ˈfæsnɚ/ /ˈfæsənɚ/ /ˈfɐːsnɘ/ /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsnə/ /ˈfɑːsənə/ n
cerrador
any device that fastens

faster /ˈfæstɚ/ /ˈfɑːstə/ n
ayunador ayunadora
one who fasts

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ /fəˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
exigente
difficult to please
maniático
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness
quisquilloso cicatero regodeón
excessively particular

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ 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 grueso
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 /ˈfeɪ.təl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fatal
proceeding from fate
causing death
foreboding death

fatalism n
fatalismo
doctrine that all events are subject to fate

fatalist /ˈfeɪtəlɪst/ 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 /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ n
padre
male parent
term of address for a priest

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ v
engendrar
to act as a father
engendrar ocasionar producir
to give rise to

father of the nation n
padre de la nación padre de la patria

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ 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 /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ n
braza
measure of six feet

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ v
abrazar
to encircle (someone or something) with outstretched arms; to measure the circumference or length of something
ahondar comprender profundizar
to deeply understand (someone or something)
sondar sondear
to measure the depth of (water)

fatidic /feɪˈtɪdɪk/ adj
fatídico
Of or pertaining to prophecy

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
fatiga
weariness

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
fatigar acosar
to tire or make weary

fatigues /fəˈtiːɡz/ n
traje de faena
military clothing

fatiloquent /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/ adj
profético
prophetic, speaking of fate

fatphobia n
gordofobia
fear or dislike towards fat people

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ n
gordinflón guatón
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ [ˈfæʔn̩] v
engordar
to cause to be fatter
engordar cebarse
to become fatter

fattouch n
fattush
an Arabic salad

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ adj
graso
containing fat
like fat, greasy

fatty /ˈfæt.i/ /ˈfæɾ.i/ n
gordito guatoncito
fat person

fatty acid n
ácido graso
acid

fatty liver n
esteatosis hepática hígado graso
fatty liver

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfæt͡ʃ.u.əs/ adj
fatuo
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ 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

faucet aerator n
aireador
a device for faucets/taps which mixes air with watter to reduce the flowrate

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] n
culpa
blame; responsibility for a mistake
mistake or error
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 /ˈfɑlti/ /ˈfɔlti/ /ˈfɔːlti/ [ˈfɒːlti] adj
defectuoso imperfecto
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

faun /fɔːn/ n
fauno
a mythical creature

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

favicon /ˈfævɪkɒn/ n
favicono
icon for website

favipiravir n
favipiravir

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
favor
kind or helpful deed
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 preferido predilecto
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
favorito
person who enjoys special regard or favour

favouritism n
favoritismo
unfair favouring

favus /ˈfeɪvəs/ n
favus tiña fávica
infection

fawn /fɔːn/ n
beis marrón claro
colour
cervatillo cervato gabato
young deer

fawn /fɔːn/ v
hacer carantoñas
to wag tail

fawner n
lisonjera lisonjero
one who fawns

fax /fæks/ n
fax
document transmitted by telephone

fax number n
número de fax
fax number

fayalite n
fayalita
iron-rich olivine mineral

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ n
miedo pavor
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
miedo temor
miedo temor pavor pavura
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat
temor respeto
extreme veneration or awe

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
lamentar
to regret
temer tener miedo de
feel fear about (something)

fearful /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪɹfəl/ /ˈfɪɹfʊl/ adj
espantoso temeroso terrible tremendo
miedoso temeroso
frightened, filled with terror

fearless /ˈfɪələs/ /ˈfɪɹləs/ adj
intrépido impávido sin miedo
free from fear

fearlessness /ˈfɪəlɪsnɪs/ n
impavidez intrepidez valor
quality of being fearless

fearsome adj
temible
frightening, especially in appearance

feasibility n
factibilidad
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] adj
factible realizable agible asequible dable ejecutable
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
banquete festín fiesta agasajo comilona convite
large, often ceremonial meal
fiesta
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary

feast /fiːst/ v
banquetear
to partake in a feast

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 duster /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ) ˈdʌstə/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ ˈdʌstɚ/ n
plumero
implement used to remove surface dust

feather in one's cap n
triunfo personal
recognized accomplishment

feather-light adj
ligerísimo
extremely light

featherbed v
consentir mimar ser indulgente tener entre algodones
to pamper, cosset or mollycoddle

feathered adj
emplumado
covered with feathers

featherless adj
implume
having no feathers

feathery /ˈfɛ.ðəɹ.i/ adj
plumoso
covered with feathers

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
artículo reportaje
long, prominent article or item in the media
característica atracción atractivo
important or main item
funcionalidad elemento función
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software
rasgo facciones
one of the physical constituents of the face

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
aparecer figurar
to appear, to make an appearance
incluir ofrecer presentar protagonizar
to star, to contain
priorizar
ascribe the greatest importance

feature film n
largometraje
the main, full-length film in a cinema program

featured /ˈfiːt͡ʃə(ɹ)d/ adj
destacado
displayed with special treatment

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ /ˈfɛbɹaɪl/ 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 /ˈfi.kənd/ /ˈfɛk.ənd/ 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/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ 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

federal district n
distrito federal
type of federal subdivision

federal government n
gobierno federal
general term for a federal government

federal state n
estado federado
non-sovereign state that is part of a federation

federalism n
federalismo
system of government

federalization n
federalización
unification of states

federalize v
federalizar
unite into a federation

federate /ˈfɛdəɹeɪt/ /ˈfɛdəɹət/ 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
deficiente endeble feble
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression
débil endeble feble
deficient in physical strength

feeble-minded adj
pusilánime
unintelligent

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
feed
encapsulated online content
pienso
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals
señal
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
alimentar
to give to a machine for processing
alimentar dar de comer
to give food to eat

feed pump n
bomba alimenticia bomba de alimentación
pump for supplying a steam engine's boiler with water

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
comentario feedback impresión reacción valoración
critical assessment of process or activity
retroalimentación acople retroalimentación acústica
howling noise
retroalimentación realimentación feedback retroacción
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself

feedbag n
morral
a horse's nosebag

feeding /ˈfiːdɪŋ/ n
alimentación
an instance of eating
an instance of giving food

feeding bottle n
biberón mamadera
feeding bottle

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] n
aspecto
mental impression
caricia
act of fondling
idea
vague understanding
tacto
quality
talento
intuitive ability

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
compadecer sentirlo
intransitive: to sympathise
parecer
copulative: to seem
sentir
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
sentir creer
transitive: to think or believe
sentir sentirse
sentir tocar
transitive: to sense by touch
sentirse sentir
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state

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

feeler gauge n
calibre fijo galga
set of thin strips for measuring

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
sentimental
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
corazonada intuición presentimiento
intuition
sensación
sensation
sentimiento emoción
emotion
sentimientos
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being

feet first adv
con los pies por delante

feet of clay n
pies de barro
a hidden weak point

feign /feɪn/ v
fingir aparentar inventar
to make a false show
imaginar inventar
to imagine, to invent, to pretend; to give a mental existence to something

feijoa /feɪˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈhoʊ.ə/ /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ /ˈfiːd͡ʒɐʉ.ɐ/ n
feijoa
shrub

feint /feɪnt/ n
finta amago
movement made to confuse an opponent

feint /feɪnt/ v
fintar fintear
to make a feint or mock attack

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 /fəˈlɪsəti/ /fɪˈlɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] 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
used as a term of address for a male person

fellate /fəˈleɪt/ /ˈfɛleɪt/ v
felar
to perform oral sex on a man

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
felación fellatio
oral stimulation of the penis

fellator n
felador
a person who performs fellatio

fellatrix /fəˈleɪtɹɪks/ n
feladora felatriz
a woman who performs fellatio

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛlə/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
compañero amigo
companion; comrade
congénere
equal in character, power, rank, etc.
tipo hombre muchacho
(informal) male person; used as a familiar term of address to a man

fellow citizen n
conciudadano conciudadana
citizen of one's country or city

fellow man n
semejante prójimo
kindred member of humanity

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ n
beca
A merit-based scholarship
confraternidad
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

fellwalking n
senderismo
walking in the fells

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
criminal delincuente
person who has committed a felony; one who has been tried and convicted of such 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 /fɛlt/ v
fieltrar
cover with felt
make into felt

felt-tip pen n
rotulador marcador plumón
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
animal of feminine sex

female chauvinism n
hembrismo
belief in the innate superiority of women over men

female chauvinist n
hembrista
A female advocate of female chauvinism

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

femboy /ˈfɛmbɔɪ/ n
femboy
male with feminine aesthetics

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 /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ adj
feminazi
relating to a radical or militant feminist

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ n
feminazi feminazista hembrista
intolerant radical feminist

feminazism n
feminazismo
feminazism

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
femenino
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
having the qualities associated with women
of the female sex
femenino de mujeres femenil
belonging to females

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /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 /ˌfɛmɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
feminización
act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized
development of female sex characteristics

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
feminizar
to make (more) feminine
to become (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

femsplainer n
señora

femtogram n
femtogramo
unit of mass

femtosecond n
femtosegundo
unit of time, equal to 10−15 second

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
fémur
segment of insect’s leg

fen /fɛn/ n
turbera
type of wetland

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] n
cerca valla seto barda cerramiento
barrier
perista reducidor
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
cercar
to enclose by building a fence

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
esgrimidora esgrimista esgrimidor
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ n
cerca
material used to make fences
cerca vallado
fences used as barriers or an enclosure
esgrima
sport
receptación
receiving and/or buying of stolen goods

fend /fɛnd/ v
valerse por sí mismo
to take care of or responsibility for oneself

fend for oneself v
buscarse la vida
to take care of oneself without help

fend off v
repeler ahuyentar alejar
to ward off, drive (something) away, defend against

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
aleta
panel of a car
defensa
nautical term
guardabarros
shield on a bicycle
guardafuego
metal framework in front of a fireplace

fender-bender n
raspón toque
minor car accident

fennec /ˈfɛnɪk/ n
fénec
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
hinojo
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fenofibrate /ˌfɛn.oʊˈfaɪˌbɹeɪt/ n
fenofibrato

fentanyl /ˈfɛn.tə.nɑl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɔl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ [ˈfɛnʔ.nɑɫ] [ˈfɛnʔ.nɔɫ] [ˈfɛʔn̩.nɪɫ] n
fentanilo
painkiller

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
alholva fenogreco
plant and vegetable
fenogreco alholva
spice

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ adj
cimarrón ferino feroz fiero montaraz silvestre
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/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
fermentar
to react using fermentation

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ 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 /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] n
helecho helez
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
feroz
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferociously adv
ferozmente
in a ferocious manner

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

ferritin n
ferritina
any of a family of iron-carrying globular protein complexes consisting of 24 protein subunits

ferroelectric adj
ferroeléctrico
physical effect

ferroelectricity n
ferroelectricidad
electric polarization

ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnético
exhibiting ferromagnetism

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 /-ɹuːl/ /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 /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
transbordador ferri
boat

ferryboat /ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ /ˈfɛɹiˌbəʊt/ n
barco ferri ferry transbordador
boat

ferryman n
barquero balsero
man who operates a ferry

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɜːtəl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fértil
capable of reproducing
of one’s imagination, etc.: active, productive, prolific
fértil feraz
of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ 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 /ˈfɜː(ɹ)tɪlaɪz/ v
fertilizar abonar
to make fertile by adding nutrients

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
abono fertilizante abono orgánico
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants
fertilizante abono
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
ferviente
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief

fervently /ˈfɜːvəntli/ /ˈfɝvəntli/ adv
fervientemente fervorosamente
in a fervent manner

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 /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ n
festival fiesta
event or community gathering

festively adv
festivamente
in a festive manner

festivity /fɛˈstɪvəti/ /fɛˈstɪvɪti/ /fɪ-/ n
festividad
experience or expression
festival

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
festón
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon
guirnalda
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots
guirnalda luminosa
cable with light globes attached

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ v
enguirnaldar
to hang ornaments which hang loosely from two tacked spots
festonar festonear
to make festoons

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
feta
a variety of curd cheese

fetal /ˈfitl̩/ adj
fetal
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder n
desórden de espectro alcohólico fetal
disorder

fetch /fɑt͡ʃ/ /fɛt͡ʃ/ v
buscar traer
to retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get
venderse
to obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for

fetching /ˈfɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
atractivo
Attractive; pleasant to regard

fete /feɪt/ /fɛt/ n
feria fiesta
A festival open to the public, the proceeds from which are often given to charity.

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
fétido
foul-smelling

fetidness n
fetidez hediondez hedor
the quality of being fetid

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
fetiche
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers
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
belief that natural objects have supernatural powers

fetishization n
fetichización
process of fetishizing

fetlock n
menudillo
joint of the horse's leg

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
grillos manea pihuela pihuelas
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs
grillos obstáculo pihuela traba
anything that restricts or restrains in any way

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
aherrojar engrillar
to shackle or bind up with fetters
impedir
to restrain or impede

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
feto
an unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal

feud /fjuːd/ n
hostilidad enemistad pelea rivalidad
A state of long-standing mutual hostility
feudo
estate granted to a vassal

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
feudal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] n
feudalismo
social system

feudally adv
feudalmente
in a feudal manner

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/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] determiner
pocas pocos
small number
poco
indefinite, usually small number

few sandwiches short of a picnic phraseologicalUnit
faltarle un hervor
Not sane

fewer /ˈfjuː.ɚ/ 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. y [[sigs.]]
and the following

fianchetto /fɪənˈkɛtəʊ/ /fɪənˈt͡ʃɛtəʊ/ n
fianchetto
chess

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
prometido novio
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ n
prometida novia
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasco fracaso
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fiat money n
moneda fiduciaria
money that is given a legal value

fib /fɪb/ n
patraña mentirijilla milonga trola
a more or less inconsequential lie

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
fibra
long tubular cell found in bodily tissue

fibre cement n
fibrocemento uralita

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ n
fibra de vidrio
glass extruded into fibers
plástico reforzado con fibra de vidrio plástico reforzado con vidrio
composite material

fibrillation /ˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ 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

fibrinolysis n
fibrinolisis fibrinólisis
process wherein a fibrin clot, the product of coagulation, is broken down

fibroblastoma n
fibroblastoma

fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva n
fibrodisplasia osificante progresiva
disease in which fibrous tissue becomes ossified when damaged

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 /ˈfɪb.jəl.ə/ /ˈfɪb.jʊl.ə/ n
fíbula
ancient brooch

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
inconstante voluble 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 /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ adj
ficticio ficcional inventado
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
ficticio inventado
invented

fiddlesticks /ˈfɪdl̩.stɪks/ interjection
jolines jolín ostras
expression of mild dismay or annoyance

fideicommissum n
fideicomiso
benefit

fideism /ˈfaɪ.di.ɪz.əm/ /ˈfi.deɪ.ɪz.əm/ n
fideísmo
doctrine

fideist n
fideísta
subscriber to fideism

fidelity /faɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ /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 /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ v
revolverse
to move around nervously

fidget spinner n
spinner
stress-relieving toy

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ adj
fiduciario
related to trusts and trustees

fiduciary /fə.ˈduːʃ.i.eɹ.i/ /fɪ.ˈdjuːʃ.i.əɹ.i/ n
apoderado curador fiduciaria fiduciario mandatario procurador
trustee

fief /fiːf/ n
feudo
An estate held with feudal obligations

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
feudo
estate controlled by a feudal lord
organization in the control of a dominant individual

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
campo
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
physics: region affected by a particular force
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value
place where a battle is fought
heraldry: background of the shield
geology: region containing a particular mineral
campo agro
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
campo cancha
sports: area reserved for playing a game
campo terreno ámbito
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
cuerpo campo
mathematics (algebra): a commutative ring satisfying the field axioms

field guide n
guía de campo

field hockey n
hockey sobre hierba hockey sobre césped hockey sobre pasto
form of hockey

field hospital n
hospital de campaña
medical unit

field line n
línea de campo
physics

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 fire n
campo de tiro

field of view n
campo de visión
angular extent of what can be seen

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/ /fɛnd/ n
adicto fanático metido
addict, fanatic
demonio diablillo diablo
demon
diablo malvado monstruo
very evil person

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ v
ansiar estar ansioso por estar loco por
be desperate for something

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
diabólico
sinister, evil

fiendishly /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ adv
diabólicamente
in a fiendish manner

fierce /fɜː(ɹ)s/ /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
feroz
resolute or strenuously active
feroz enconado fiero
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage
feroz fiero
threatening in appearance or demeanor

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ adv
fieramente
in a fierce manner

fierceness n
ferocidad
state of being fierce

fiesta /fiˈɛstə/ /fɪˈɛstə/ n
fiesta
festive occasion
religious festival in Spanish-speaking country

fife /ˈfaɪf/ 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
decimoquinta
person or thing in the fifteenth position
quinceavo
one of fifteen equal parts

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
quinto
Ordinal form of the number 5

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 cousin n
prima quinta primo quinto
fifth cousin

fifth wheel /-ˈwil/ /-ˈwiːl/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍil/ /ˌfɪfθ ˈʍiːl/ n
quedarse tocando el violín
anything superfluous or unnecessary
quinta rueda
type of trailer hitch

fifthly adv
en quinto lugar
in the fifth place

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
años cincuenta
The decade of the 1850s, 1950s, etc.

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-fifty adv
en dos mitades
in half

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 /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ 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

fiftysomething n
quincuagenario

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
combate lucha pelea
battle
lucha
conflict of will, strife
occasion of fighting

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
combatir luchar
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against
luchar
to strive for
luchar pelear batirse
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict

fight back /faɪt bæk/ [fʌɪt bæk] v
contraatacar
to counterattack; to resist an attack

fight dirty v
pelear sucio
to use the worst ways

fight fire with fire v
combatir el fuego con fuego
respond to an attack with a counter-attack

fight for one's life v
luchar con la muerte
to be in danger of dying

fight like cat and dog v
llevarse como el perro y el gato

fight-or-flight n
luchar o huir
physiological response to stress or emergency situations

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ [ˈfaɪ̯ɾɚ] n
caza avión de caza
aircraft type
guerrero
warrior
guerrero luchador combatiente
person who fights

fighter plane n
caza avión de caza
military aircraft

fighting fish n
luchador de Siam
Betta splendens

fighting fit /ˌfaɪtɪŋ ˈfɪt/ adj
en plena forma
in top physical condition

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ n
ensueño espejismo ficción quimera
fabrication, fantasy, invention

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ adj
figurado traslaticio figurativo
metaphorical; not literal

figuratively adv
en sentido figurado figuradamente figurativamente
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
cifra
numeral
figura
human figure; shape of human body
drawing
shape
a person, representing a certain consciousness

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
rhetorical figure

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
tight-fitting

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
bajo cifrado
musical notation

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ n
figura decorativa hombre de paja testaferro
someone in a nominal position of leadership
mascarón de proa
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship

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 /fɪˈlɛəɹɪəl/ adj
filarial
of or pertaining to filaria

filch /fɪlt͡ʃ/ v
hurtar
to steal

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
archivo ficha fichero
collection of papers
archivo fichero
computing, aggregation of data
computing, primary menu item
columna
chess: vertical line of squares
fila archivo
column of people
lima
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
archivar
to archive
cursar gestionar
to make a formal request
gestionar
to commit papers
guardar
to store computer data
limar
smooth with a file

file extension n
extensión de archivo
string of characters

file size n
tamaño del archivo
length of a file

filename /ˈfaɪ.əl.neɪm/ n
nombre de archivo
name assigned to a file

filet mignon /-ɒn/ /fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈjɒ̃/ /ˌfiːleɪ ˈmiːnjɒ̃/ n
filete miñón
steak cut of beef

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ /ˈfɪl.jəl/ 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
filicida
person who kills his or her own child
filicidio
killing of one's 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
archivador archivero casillero fichero
piece of office furniture

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] n
relleno
something used to occupy empty spaces

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
empastar
treat (a tooth)
llenar
add contents to, so it is full
occupy fully, take up all of
become full of contents

fill in v
informar
to inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information
reemplazar remplazar substituir
to substitute for somebody or something

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
crecer engordar
to have one's physique expand
rellenar cumplimentar
to complete a form

fill up v
hartarse repletarse
to satisfy hunger
llenar repletar
to make full

filler /ˈfɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪlɚ/ n
coletilla latiguillo muletilla
any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ n
filete
strip of deboned meat or fish

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] 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 potranca
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] n
película film
photographic film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
filmar rodar cinematografiar
to record a motion picture

film director n
director cinematográfico realizador director de cine
a person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
filmación
the action of the verb "to film"

filmmaker n
cineasta
producer or director of films / movies

filmstrip n
filmina
length of film

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtro
collection of subsets
filtro colador
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

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrar
to sort, sift, or isolate
filtrarse
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter

filter bubble n
filtro burbuja

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 guarro obsceno pelado
obscene or offensive
sucio mugriento cochambroso inmundo mugroso
covered with filth; very dirty

filthy rich adj
asquerosamente rico forrado de dinero podrido en plata
very rich

fimbria /ˈfɪm.bɹi.ə/ n
fimbria
anatomy

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 /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] adj
último final
last; ultimate

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] n
final
sports: last round in a contest
test or examination given at the end of a term or class

final clause n
oración final
type of dependent clause

final nail in the coffin n
último clavo en el ataúd
something responsible for a prospective demise

final say n
última palabra
right to make a final decision

finale /fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
final
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalist n
finalista
participant in final

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
finalmente
definitively
finalmente por fin
por fin
ultimately

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ n
finanza
management of money and other assets

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
financiar
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
financiero
related to finances

financial independence n
independencia financiera
status of having enough wealth to live independently for a lifetime

financial institution n
institución financiera
institution

financial law n
derecho financiero

financial market n
mercado financiero
market where financial securities and commodities are bought and sold

financially adv
financieramente
in terms of finance or money

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pinzón
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
hallazgo
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
determinar juzgar
determine, judge
encontrar creer
decide that
encontrar hallar
encounter, locate, discover

find out v
descubrir averiguar salir de dudas
to discover

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n
descubrimiento
result of research or an investigation

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
apuesto bonito
good-looking, attractive
bueno
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
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"
fino delgado
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth
soleado
of weather: sunny and not raining

fine /faɪn/ n
multa
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ 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

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
desmenuzar
to search (something or somewhere) meticulously

fine-tune v
poner a punto
to make small adjustments to something until it is optimal

finesse /fə-/ /fɨ-/ /fɪˈnɛs/ n
fineza
property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
barra control
something similar in function to a finger
barra dedo
finger-shaped pieces of food
dedeo
skill in the use of the fingers
dedo
a fingersbreadth of alcohol
dedo mano
(anatomy) extremity of the hand
muelle en espigón
finger pier

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 picoteo
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 horizontally, as to say no or reject something

fingerboard n
traste
part of musical instrument

fingering n
dedear insertar
sexual act

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
uña
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
huella dactilar huella digital
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
yema del dedo punta del dedo
the end of the finger

finial /ˈfaɪ-/ /ˈfɪn.i.əl/ n
fastigio
ornament, often in the form of a bunch or knot of foliage, on the peak of the gable of a roof, etc.

finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ adj
pedante esquilimoso fastidioso melindroso pejiguero puntilloso
fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
acabado
protective coating
fin meta
end

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
terminar acabar acabarse finalizar terminarse
to come to an end

finish line n
meta
line marking end of a race

finish off v
rematar 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 las últimas pinceladas retoque último toque
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ adj
finito limitado
having an end or limit
personal
grammar: limited by person or number

finite verb n
verbo finito
verb inflected for person and tense

finiteness n
finitud
the state of being finite

finity n
finidad finitud
state or characteristic of being limited

fios de ovos /ˈfiːəʊz di ˈəʊvəʊz/ 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/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] n
disparo tiro fuego
in-flight bullets
estufa horno
heater or stove used in place of real fire
fuego
alchemy: one of the basic elements
elements to start a fire
fuego incendio
oxidation reaction
fuego lumbre
instance of this chemical reaction
incendio fuego
damaging occurrence of fire

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
cocer
to heat pottery, etc.
despedir licenciar echar correr
to terminate the employment of
disparar descargar
intransitive: to shoot
disparar tirar
sport: to shoot, to attempt to score a goal
tirar disparar
transitive: to shoot

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
bomberos cuerpo de bomberos brigada de bomberos
fire department

fire drill n
simulacro 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 escalera 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 exit n
salida de incendios
Emergency exit in case of fire

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 point n
punto de ignición
the lowest temperature at which the vapour of a fuel will continue to burn

fire ship n
brulote
wooden ship

fire station n
estación de bomberos parque de bomberos cuartel 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

firebird n
mosquero cardenal
vermilion flycatcher

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
agitador instigador
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary
tea teda tizón tuerre
torch or other burning stick

firebreak n
cortafuego cortafuegos
area cleared of flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading

firebrick n
ladrillo refractario
a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures

firebug n
chinche de la malva arbórea
Pyrrhocoris apterus
pirómano
pyromaniac or arsonist

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
fiera
an energetic, unpredictable person
petardo piola triquitraque
a firework

firedamp n
grisú
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
bombero bombera
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
assistant on any locomotive

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
chimenea hogar lar
open hearth

fireproof adj
ignífugo

fireside n
alrededor de la chimenea

firestarter n
encendedor
tool used to start a fire
incendiario
person who starts fires

firestorm n
conflagración tormenta ígnea
Fire intensity greatly increased by winds

firestriker n
eslabón
piece of steel used for striking a spark

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /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 /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] n
leña
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ n
fuego artificial
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fuegos artificiales
event or display of fireworks
plural of firework

firing squad n
pelotón de fusilamiento pelotón de ejecución piquete de ejecución
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] adj
firme
solid, rigid (material state)
steadfast, secure (position)
fixed (in opinions)

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] n
empresa firma
business enterprise, however organized
firma
business partnership

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] v
afirmar
to fix securely
afirmar hirmar
to make firm or strong
afirmarse hirmarse
to become firm

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ n
firmamento
vault of the heavens

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/ /fʌrst/ adj
primer primero
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
primeramente para empezar primero
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ 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
collection of first aid supplies

first among equals n
primero entre iguales
leading a group of equals

first and foremost adv
antes que nada sobretodo
primarily; most importantly

first and last n
nombre y apellido
given name and surname

first class adj
de primera clase

first come, first served phraseologicalUnit
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

first leg n
partido de ida ida

first lieutenant n
alférez
rank in the United States

first love n
primer amor
one's first feeling of romantic love

first mate n
primer oficial de cubierta primera oficial de cubierta
nautical: officer next in rank to the captain

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 things first phraseologicalUnit
lo primero es lo primero primero lo primero
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first time /fɜːst taɪm/ /fɝst taɪm/ n
primera vez
first instance of sexual intercourse

first world problem n
problema del primer mundo
complaint or frustration

first-aid box n
botiquín kit de primeros auxilios
box containing first aid and medical supplies

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 excelente
superb, exceptional

firstborn /ˈfɜː(ɹ)st.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈfɜːst.ˌbɔːn] [ˈfɝst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] n
primogénito primogénita
the first child in a family

firstfruit n
primicia primicias
offering of the first of a harvest

firsthand adj
de primera mano
direct, without intermediate stages

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
primeramente
in the first place

firth /fɜːθ/ /fɝθ/ n
ría
arm or inlet of the sea

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
fiscal
pertaining to finance in general

fiscal deficit n
déficit fiscal

fiscal policy n
política fiscal
government policy

fiscal year n
ejercicio
accounting period of one year

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 finger n
palito de pescado
stick of processed fish

fish garth n
cañar
dam or weir

fish in troubled waters v
a río revuelto, ganancia de pescadores
to take advantage from a chaotic situation

fish oil n
aceite de pescado
dietary supplement

fish out of water n
como pez fuera del agua
a person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings

fish tank n
pecera
container designed for holding water and marine life

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 /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ n
pescador pescadora
person catching fish

fisheye lens n
ojo de pez objetivo 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 cat n
gato pescador
Prionailurus viverrinus

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
pescadero pescadera
person who sells fish

fishmonger's n
pescadería
shop that sells fish

fishnet n
medias de rejilla
fishnet stockings

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

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ adj
fisible fisionable físil
capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ n
fisión
process by which a bacterium splits into two
process whereby one item splits to become two

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ 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/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ /ˈfɪʒ.ɚ/ n
fisura grieta
crack or opening

fist /fɪst/ n
manecilla manícula
(printing) the pointing hand symbol
puño
clenched hand

fist /fɪst/ v
apuñalar
to strike with the fist

fistball n
faustball
Sport

fistful /ˈfɪstfʊl/ n
puñado
the amount that can be held in a closed fist

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
trifulca
informal: a fight with the fists

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
fisting
sexual practice of fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ n
fístula
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels
tube, pipe, or a hole

fit /fɪt/ adj
apropiado
suitable, proper
en (buena) forma
in good shape

fit /fɪt/ n
acaloramiento arrebatamiento arrebato arrechucho ramalazo
sudden outburst of emotion
acceso
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
arrebato convulsión
seizure

fit /fɪt/ v
ahormar
to tailor
caber
to conform to in size and shape
hacer juego
to be in harmony
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 /ˈfɪtf(ə)l/ /ˈfɪtf(ʊ)l/ adj
inestable irregular
characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between

fitfully adv
irregularmente
in a fitful manner

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n
aptitud ámbito
cultivation of an attractive and healthy physique
capacidad nivel físico
ability to perform

fitted sheet n
sábana ajustable
sheet with elastic edges

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
cinco
cardinal number

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ 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 senses n
cinco sentidos
sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch

five thousand numeral
cinco mil
5000

fivefold adj
quíntuple

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
localización
determination of location
reparación
an instance of fixing

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
amañar
to make a contest, vote, or gamble unfair
capar
to render an animal infertile
fijar pregar
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
preparar
to prepare
reparar arreglar componer
to mend or repair

fixate v
fijar
to make something fixed

fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/ n
obsesión
state of mind involving obsession

fixed asset n
activo fijo
finance: an organization's fixed assets

fixed capital n
capital fijo

fixed point n
punto fijo
value unchanged by a mapping

fixed price n
precio fijo

fixed route n
ruta fija
form of public transit

fixed star n
estrella fija
distant star

fixedly /ˈfɪks(t)li/ /ˈfɪksɪdli/ adv
fijamente
in a fixed manner

fixer n
amañador amañadora
a person who serves as an agent to arrange for a desired result, perhaps by improper means
fijador
chemical used in photographic development

fixture /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃə/ /ˈfɪks.t͡ʃɚ/ n
encuentro fixture
(sports) A scheduled match
habitual
A regular patron of a place or institution
instalación
(law) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it
soporte
work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
apagar fundir menguar
to decay or die off to nothing

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
fiordo
long, narrow, deep inlet

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
flácido fofo lacio
yielding to the touch

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
flácido blando
soft, floppy
flácido mole
flabby

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
embanderar
to furnish with flags
marcar o señalar con una bandera
to mark with a flag
parar
to signal to
señalar
computing: to signal an event
desfallecer flaquear
weaken
enlosar
lay down flagstones

flag semaphore n
alfabeto semáforo semáforo

flag-bearer n
abanderado
one who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it
abanderado abanderada
one who carries a flag

flagellant n
flagelante
one who practices self-flagellation

flagellate v
flagelar
to whip or scourge

flagellum /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ n
flagelo
long whiplike organelle

flagon /flæɡ(ə)n/ /flæɡən/ n
jarro
large bottle for drinks; bottle with a cap used by travellers

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
asta
pole for flags

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
flagrante sangrante
obvious and offensive

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
buque insignia
the most important one out of a related group
buque insignia buque almirante capitana nave capitana
ship occupied by the fleet's commander

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
laja adoquín
rectangular paving or roofing stone
pizarra
kind of rock

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ n
mayal
tool
mayal de armas
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
agitarse debatirse sacudirse
to wave or swing vigorously
desgranar
to thresh

flair /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ n
talento
natural or innate talent or aptitude

flair bartending n
coctelería acrobática

flak /flæk/ n
criticismo adverso
adverse criticism
fuego antiaéreo
anti-aircraft shell fire
ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells

flake /fleɪk/ n
copo copa escama hojuela
thin chiplike layer
inservible proteo tronera
an unreliable person
lasca
archaeology: thin stone tool

flake /fleɪk/ v
descamar descarapelar
to break or chip

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪ.ənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ adj
churrigueresco extravagante exuberante ostentoso vistoso
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.
flamígero
referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries

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/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ n
lanzallamas
device that projects a flame

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
llameante
On fire with visible flames

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
flamenco
bird

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ adj
inflamable
capable of burning
easily set on fire

flan /flæn/ /flɑn/ n
flan
custard dessert

flanconade n
flanconada
thrust in the side.

flaneur /flæˈnɜː(ɹ)/ /flɑˈnʊɚ/ /flɑːˈnɜː(ɹ)/ n
azotacalles callejero mirón paseante ocioso trotacalles vagante
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flænd͡ʒ/ n
patín pestaña reborde
rib or rim for strengthening
pestaña refuerzo
projecting edge

flank /flæŋk/ n
costado
anatomy: flesh between the last rib and the hip
flanco
edge of military formation
side of something

flank steak n
matambre sobrebarriga

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
franela
soft cloth material

flap /flæp/ n
colgajo
surgical tissue
flap
concerning an aeroplane

flap /flæp/ v
batir
to move (something broad and loose) up and down

flap seat n
bigotera traspuntín
hinged seat

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ n
bengala
type of pyrotechnic

flare-up n
brote
outbreak, outburst or eruption

flash /flæʃ/ n
flash
short for camera flash
flash relámpago destello fogonazo
burst of light

flash /flæʃ/ v
pinchar
to telephone someone, only allowing the phone to ring once

flash drive n
memoria USB lápiz de memoria llave maya lápiz USB pendrive
storage device

flash flood n
crecida
sudden flood

flash in the pan n
flor de un día llamarada de petate
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash point /ˈflæʃ.ˌpɔɪnt/ n
punto de inflamabilidad
temperature

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ 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 /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ n
frasquera licorera disfrazada petaca
container for a small amount of beverage
matraz
laboratory glassware
petaca
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask

flat /flæt/ adj
bemol
lowered by one semitone
chato
of a body part having no projection
descargado muerto
unable to emit power
desinflado plano
of a tyre: deflated
plano llano
having no variations in altitude
sin gas
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution
soso
uninteresting

flat /flæt/ n
bemol
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural
pinchazo
flat tyre/tire

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-earthism n
terraplanismo

flat-headed cat n
gato de cabeza plana
Prionailurus planiceps

flatcar n
vagón plataforma
railroad freight car without sides and roof

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ 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 /ˈflætmeɪt/ n
compañero de piso
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatness /ˈflætnəs/ n
aburrición
state of being bland
matidez
mattness
planaridad
state of being planar
planicidad
state of being flat

flatscreen n
pantalla plana
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
achatar aplanar
to make something flat
achatarse aplanarse
to become flat

flatten the curve v
aplanar la curva
to reduce the rate at which an infection spreads during an epidemic

flattened adj
achatado aplastado
made flat by something

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] n
martillo
hammer

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
adular halagar
to compliment someone
adular lisonjear incensar
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 zalamero lisonjero adulador halagador adulón
one who flatters

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adj
lisonjero lisonjeador
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

flatteringly adv
lisonjeramente
in a flattering manner

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ 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 /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ n
flatulista
a professional farter

flatus /ˈfleɪtəs/ /ˈflætəs/ n
flato
gas generated in the digestive tract
ventosidad
expulsion of such gas through the anus

flatworm n
platelminto gusano plano
worm of Platyhelminthes

flaunt /flɑnt/ /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
lucir ostentar presumir tremolar

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ n
flautista
flute player

flavonoid /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ /ˈflævənɔɪd/ 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

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ v
condimentar saborizar
to add flavoring to something

flavoring n
saborizante
something that gives flavor

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
defecto
defect in a gemstone
desperfecto imperfección pega
defect, fault
falla
crack or breach

flawed adj
defectuoso
having a flaw

flawless /ˈflɑləs/ /ˈflɔləs/ /ˈflɔːləs/ adj
impecable perfecto
without flaws

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ n
filasa lino
the fibers
lino
plant

flax-leaved daphne n
torvisco
plant

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
linaza lina
seed of the flax plant

flaxseed oil n
aceite de linaza
oil of flaxseed used in cooking

flay /fleɪ/ /fliː/ v
desollar despellejar
to strip skin off

flayer /ˈfleɪ.ə/ /ˈfleɪ.ɚ/ n
desollador
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
pulga
parasitic insect

flea market n
mercadillo rastro rastrillo tianguis
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

flea-ridden adj
pulgoso
infested with fleas

fleabag n
pulguienta pulguiento
unkempt mammal

fleck /flɛk/ n
mota
small spot
mota salpicadura

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
inexperto bisoño principiante
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
amateur novato pipiolo principiante
inexperienced person
pollito polluelo volandero volantón
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
desvanecerse
to disappear quickly
fugarse huir
huir
to run away; to escape
to escape from

fleece /fliːs/ n
forro polar polar vellón polar
textile
vellocino vellón lana toisón
hair or wool of a sheep
vellón piel zalea
insulating skin with the wool attached

fleece /fliːs/ v
desplumar esquilmar
to con or trick someone out of money
esquilar
to shear the fleece

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flota parque
group of vessels or vehicles

fleet in being n
flota en potencia
naval fleet

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
edible part of fruit/vegetable
colour
human body entity
pellejo
skin

flesh /flɛʃ/ v
descarnar
to remove the flesh

flesh fly n
moscarda de la carne
carrion-eating fly

fleshpot n
antro de libertinaje antro de placer
place offering entertainment of a sensual or luxurious nature

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
carnoso
of, relating to, or resembling flesh
carnoso cachetudo carnudo carrilludo
having considerable flesh

fletcher /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
flechero
a manufacturer of bows and arrows

fleur de sel n
flor de sal

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
flor de lis
heraldic charge

flex /flɛks/ v
tensar
to tighten one's muscles

flexibility n
flexibilidad
quality of being flexible

flexibilization n
flexibilización
the act or process of making something flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexible
capable or being adapted or molded
easy and compliant
flexible doblegable
easily bent without breaking

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
centellear parpadear titilar
to keep going on and off
parpadear titilar
to burn or shine unsteadily

flight /flaɪt/ n
tramo
set of stairs
vuelo
act of flying
journey made by an aircraft
instance of flying
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
caprichoso necio
given to silly ideas
volador
(of a bird) that flies easily or often

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ n
papel cebolla
Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ 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
lanzar aventar
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl

flint /flɪnt/ n
pedernal
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark
pedernal piedra
small cylinder
sílex pedernal
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck

flintlock mechanism n
llave de chispa

flip /flɪp/ n
alas peinado flip
hairstyle
cambio de sentido
complete change of direction
inversión media vuelta volteo
maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end

flip /flɪp/ v
flipar
to go berserk or crazy
voltear dar vuelta
to throw (as in to turn over)

flip chart n
papelógrafo rotafolio
large pad

flip off v
dar el dedo
to make a rude or obscene gesture

flip out v
enojarse mucho llegar a ser mucho enojado ponerse loco volverse loco
to become very upset

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/ /ˈflɪ.pɛnt.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
aleta pata de rana
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
coqueta coqueto ligona ligón mariposón
one who flirts
coqueteo flirteo
act of flirting

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flirtear coquetear besuquearse galantear ligar 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
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
flotar sobrenadar
to be capable of floating
to be supported by a liquid

floating /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ adj
flotador flotante
that floats

floating market n
mercado flotante
market

floating point adj
coma flotante punto flotante
computing

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
bandada pajarería
group of birds
congregación grey
people served by a particular pastor
multitud
group of people
rebaño manada hato
group of animals, especially sheep or goats

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
azotar
to whip or scourge as punishment
esquilmar explotar
agriculture: to exploit

flog a dead horse v
machacar en hierro frío
to attempt to get more out of something that cannot give more

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
azotamiento
infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping

flood /flʌd/ n
diluvio
large number or quantity
inundación avenida riada
overflow of water

flood /flʌd/ v
inundar
to overflow
to cover as if by a flood

flooded /ˈflʌdɪd/ adj
inundado
filled with 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/ /floɹ/ /floʊ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] n
palabra
right to speak
planta
part of the house assigned to the members of a legislative assembly
suelo piso
bottom part of a room

floorball n
floorball
hockey-like ball game

flooring n
solería
floor

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ n
fracaso

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ v
desplomarse
to fall heavily, because lacking energy
fracasar
to fail completely, not to be successful at all
tirarse

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
a book describing the plants of a country etc.

floral /ˈfloɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
floral
of or pertaining to flowers

floret /fləˈɹɛt/ n
flósculo
small flower

floriculture n
floricultura
the farming of flowers

floriferous adj
florífero
bearing flowers

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /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 /floʊˈteɪʃən/ /fləʊˈteɪʃən/ 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
tambalearse trastabillar
to attempt to move or regain one's balance
titubear trastabillar
to act clumsily or confused

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ n
harina
ground cereal grains or other foodstuff

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ v
enharinar
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
ademanes
dramatic gesture
floreo floritura
ornamentation
ornamento
architecture: decorative embellishment

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
florecer
to thrive or grow well
florecer prosperar
to prosper or fare well

floury /ˈfaʊəɹi/ /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 /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ n
flor
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
florecer
to put forth blooms

flower box n
jardinera
flower container

flower girl n
violetera
participant in a wedding procession

flower head n
cabezuela capítulo
cluster of florets

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 /ˈflaʊəɹi/ adj
bombástico
of a speech or piece of writing
floral
pertaining to flowers
florido
decorated with 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 /flʌkt͡ʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
fluctuación
wavering; unsteadiness
wavelike motion

fludrocortisone /ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ n
fludrocortisona

flue /fljuː/ /fluː/ n
tubo
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin

fluence n
fluencia
A measure of particle flux

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ n
desenvoltura desparpajo
quality of consistently applying skill correctly
fluidez
linguistics: being fluent in a language
quality of smoothness of flow

fluent /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
fluido
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
fluidamente con fluidez con soltura dominar fluido
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
pelusa
light fur etc
pelusa plumón

fluffer /ˈflʌfə/ /ˈflʌfɚ/ n
recalentador
arouses a male pornographic actor through fellatio

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
fofo
light; soft; airy
suave peludo
covered with fluff

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
fluido
of or relating to fluid

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /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 /fljuːk/ /fluk/ /fluːk/ n
chiripa churro
stroke of luck
lóbulo
lobe of whale's tail
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 reprobar raspar sacar nota roja
to fail

flunkey /ˈflʌŋki/ n
lacayo
liveried servant or a footman

fluorapatite /flʊəˈɹæpətaɪt/ n
fluorapatita

fluorescein n
fluoresceína
any of a class of yellow xanthene dyes which are visible when highly diluted

fluorescence /floʊ-/ /flɔ-/ /flʊˈɹɛsəns/ n
fluorescencia
emission of light

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsənt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescente
of or relating to fluorescence

fluoride /ˈflɔɹˌaɪd/ /ˈflɔːˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊəˌɹaɪd/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪd/ n
fluoruro
fluoride

fluorinate v
fluorar
to introduce fluorine

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ n
flúor
chemical element

fluorite /ˈflɔɹˌaɪt/ /ˈflʊɚˌaɪt/ 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 /fluˈɑk.səˌtin/ /fluːˈɒk.sə.tiːn/ n
fluoxetina
SSRI antidepressant drugs

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʊɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
frenesí
sudden activity
ráfaga
brief snowfall

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
alineado plano
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out
rico
wealthy or well off

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
chapeta
suffusion of the face with blood
sonrojo
any tinge of red colour
color flor flux
poker hand

flush toilet n
excusado inodoro retrete taza váter 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/ [-ɾɚ] v
aletear
to flap the wings without flying
ondear
to flap or wave quickly

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
fluvial
of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream

fluvisol n
fluvisol
soil type

flux /flʌks/ n
flujo
rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux)
fundente
chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding

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
bragueta
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants
calesa
type of small, fast carriage
vuelo
act of flying

fly /flaɪ/ v
huir
to flee
volar
to travel through air
volar hacer volar ir volando
to cause to travel through the air

fly agaric n
matamoscas oronja falsa
Amanita muscaria

fly ash /ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ n
cenizas volantes
residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases

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
contaminado corrompido mancillado
tainted
pútrido
sordid, squalid

flyby /ˈflaɪˌbaɪ/ n
sobrevolar
flight past celestial object
sobrevuelo
ceremonial low-level flight

flycatcher n
papamoscas
bird

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ n
octavilla volante circular
piloto
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
volador volante
that can fly

flying boat n
bote volador
fixed-winged seaplane

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 volante platillo volador
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/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] 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/ n
leontina
chain or ribbon

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
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
concentrarse
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention
enfocar
(transitive, optics) to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)
to cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point
enfocar centrar
(intransitive) to concentrate one's attention on something

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
forraje pienso
food for animals

foe /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
rival
hostile

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ n
niebla
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision

fog lamp n
faro antiniebla
a bright red lamp at the rear of a motor car

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ n
carcamal
dull old fellow

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ adj
brumoso
obscured by mist or fog

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
defecto punto débil
a weakness or failing of character
manía
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit
parte débil
(fencing) part of a sword

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
foie gras fuagrás
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
florete
type of sword used in fencing
folio lámina de metal
thin sheet of metal
papel de aluminio
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food

foil /fɔɪl/ v
frustrar
prevent from being accomplished

foist /fɔɪst/ v
endilgar endosar
force another to accept

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] n
doblamiento
act of folding
doblez pliegue dobladura
bend or crease
aprisco cerca corral redil
enclosure for domestic animals
cuna
home, family

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
abandonar pasar
poker: withdraw from betting
ceder
give way on a point or in an argument
derribarse doblarse
fall over
incorporar
stir gently with a folding action
plegar
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
plegar doblar
bend (thin material) over

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 /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /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/ /foʊlk/ /fəʊk/ n
pueblo gente
inhabitants of a region

folk etymology n
etimología popular paretología
false etymology

folk medicine /ˌfoʊk ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊk ˈmɛd(ɪ)s(ɪ)n/ n
medicina tradicional
traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians

folk music n
folk música música folklórica
music originating from a specific region

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /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 /ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/ 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
to subscribe to see content from an account on a social media platform

follow suit v
arrastrar
play a card of the same suit
seguir el ejemplo (de)
follow an example

follow-up n
seguimiento
(medicine) revisiting

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ n
imitador
imitator
seguidor
one who follows
seguidor seguidora
internet: social media consumer
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another
pursuer

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
próximo
about to be specified
siguiente
next in sequence or time

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
capricho
fanciful building

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ /fəˈmɛnt/ v
fomentar
to incite or cause
(medicine) to apply a poultice to

fomite /ˈfoʊmaɪt/ /ˈfəʊmʌɪt/ 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
encariñarse
have affection for
querer tener cariño a
be fond of, have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
acariciar
to fondle

fondness /ˈfɑndnəs/ /ˈfɒndnəs/ n
apego querencia
the quality of being fond

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fondue
dish

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
depósito
a receptacle for oil in a lamp
pila
a receptacle in church for holy water
fuente
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs
tipo de letra tipografía
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs
fuente
a source

fontanelle n
fontanela mollera
soft spot on a baby's head

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fʏːd/ n
alimento comida vianda
foodstuff
comida alimento víveres
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life

food and board n
comida y alojamiento
A place to sleep and eat

food bank n
banco de alimentos
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food bowl n
cuenco
bowl

food chain n
cadena trófica cadena alimentaria
feeding relationship between species

food court n
paseo de comida plazoleta de comida
common area for dining

food fish n
pescado
fish used for food

food literacy n
alfabetización alimentaria
understanding of the impact of food

food poisoning n
intoxicación alimentaria toxiinfección alimentaria
any food-borne disease

food processor n
robot de cocina procesador de alimentos
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/ /fʊu(l)/ n
bufón
jester
bufón loco
tarot card
necio imbécil tonto pendejo bobo
person with poor judgement or little intelligence

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ 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
tonto
resembling or characteristic of a fool
tonto necio imprudente
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise

foolishness /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/ n
tontería sandez
thing or event that is foolish

foolproof /ˈfuːl ˌpɹuːf/ adj
infalible
(plan) infallible
seguro
(device) fail-safe

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ /ˈfuːzˌbɔːl/ n
futbolín futbolito futillo metegol tacataca
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] n
pata pie
part of animal’s body
pie
unit of measure
bottom of anything
projection on equipment
pie pata pinrel queso
part of human body

foot kiss n
besapiés
reverential kiss on the foot

foot-and-mouth disease n
fiebre aftosa glosopeda
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ n
metraje imágenes material
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] n
fútbol balompié futbol pambol balón-pie
association football

football club n
club de fútbol

football match /ˈfʊtbɑl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔl mæt͡ʃ/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl mæt͡ʃ/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ mæt͡ʃ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl mæt͡ʃ] n
partido de fútbol
a game of football

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
futbolista
one who plays football

footballing adj
futbolístico

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
baño de pie
act of washing the feet
pediluvio
small basin or bath designed for washing feet

footbridge n
puente peatonal pasarela
bridge for pedestrians

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ n
pie de página
line of information at the bottom of a page

footer /ˈfʊtə(ɹ)/ v
perder el tiempo
slang: to meddle

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ n
punto de apoyo
a solid grip with the feet

footlocker n
baúl pequeño cofre pequeño
a rectangular trunk

footloose adj
despreocupado libre sin compromiso
tending to travel

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 to be used by people walking

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
huella
ecological impact of a human activity
pasos
profession or lifestyle
pisada huella
the impression of the foot

footrace n
carrera

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
huella paso
mark left by a foot
paso
distance of one footstep
paso peldaño
step, as in a stair

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
reposapiés escabel
a low stool

footwear n
calzado
item of clothing that is worn on the foot

fop /fɑp/ /fɒp/ n
currutaco dandi gomoso petimetre pisaverde boquirrubio
vain man

foppish /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/ adj
alindado gomoso litri peripuesto
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
a hacia
towards
durante
over (a period of time)
para ser
by the standards of
para por
directed at, intended to belong to
in order to obtain or acquire
por para
supporting

for God's sake interjection
pardiez por Dios por el amor de 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 ever and ever adv
por los siglos de los siglos
eternally

for example
por ejemplo verbigracia
as an example

for free
gratis
without paying

for fuck's sake
chingado puta madre
expressing anger, frustration, subtle annoyance

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 loop n
bucle for
section of code

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
por su parte
as one person among other people

for real adj
¿de veras?
genuine, true or natural

for rent
en alquiler
being offered for renting

for sale
en venta se vende a la venta
being offered for purchase

for short
para abreviar para los amigos
As an abbreviated form

for show
para impresionar

for starters adv
en primer lugar para empezar
as an initial point

for sure
por seguro de 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
en nombre de por amor a
because of

for the time being adv
de momento por ahora por el momento hoy por hoy por lo pronto
temporarily; until later

for what it's worth
por si sirve de algo
considering what limited worth this advice may have

for your information
para su información para tu información
used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] n
forraje
fodder for animals

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] v
forrajear

foraminifer /ˌfɒɹəˈmɪnɪfə/ /ˌfɔɹəˈmɪnəfɚ/ n
foraminífero
aquatic amoeboid protist of the subphylum Foraminifera

foray /ˈfɒɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ.æɪ/ n
incursión
incursion

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ v
abstenerse
to keep away from
retenerse
to control oneself when provoked

forbearance /foːˈbeə.ɹən(t)s/ /foːˈbiəɹɘn(t)s/ /fɔɹˈbɛɹ.ən(t)s/ /fɔːˈbɛː.ɹən(t)s/ n
templanza
restraint under provocation

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
prohibir negar vedar vetar
to disallow

forbidden /fəˈbɪdn̩/ /fɚˈbɪdn̩/ 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/ [fo̞ɹs] n
fuerza
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
strength or energy of body or mind
power exerted against will or consent
ability to attack, control, or constrain
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain
law: legal validity
science fiction: binding, metaphysical, and ubiquitous power

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
forzar
to cause to occur, produce through force
obligar forzar
to compel someone to do something

force field n
campo de fuerza
science fiction
campo de fuerzas
physics

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ n
fuerza mayor caso fortuito
(law) unavoidable circumstance

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

forced landing n
aterrizaje forzoso

forceful /ˈfɔɹsfəl/ adj
poderoso enérgico potente
powerful

forcefulness /ˈfɔː(ɹ)sfəlnəs/ n
fortaleza vigor
being forceful

forcemeat n
farsa
chopped meat

forceps /ˈfoɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsəps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
fórceps
instrument used in surgery

forcible adj
forzable
able to be forced
forzado forzoso
done by force
poderoso potente
having force

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
vado
crossing

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
vadear
to cross a stream

fordable /ˈfɔːdəb(ə)l/ adj
vadeable
able to be forded

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ n
antebrazo
part of the arm

forebear /ˈfɔɹˌbɛɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌbɛə/ n
ancestro antepasado
ancestor

forebode /fɔːˈbəʊd/ v
presagiar
to predict a future event; to hint at something that will happen (especially as a literary device)

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 of future condition

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
predecir pronosticar
estimate future conditions

forecaster n
pronosticador
A person who predicts future outcomes based on current and past evidence.

forecastle /ˈfoɹ.kæ.səl/ /ˈfoʊk.səl/ n
castillo de proa
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow

foreclose /ˌfɔɹˈkloʊz/ /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ v
embargar
to repossess
evitar impedir

foreclosure n
ejecución de hipoteca embargo acción hipotecaria
proceeding by a creditor

forecourt n
atrio
open area in front of a building

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 /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ n
frente
part of face above eyebrows

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
extranjero exterior
relating to a different nation
extranjero extraño
located outside one's own country or place
extranjero forastero foráneo
originating from or characteristic of a different country
extraño extranjero
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system

foreign affairs n
asuntos exteriores
department
policy
matters or news

foreign body n
cuerpo extraño
unwanted intruding object

foreign country n
el 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
aggregate of debt to foreigners
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 afuereño foráneo fuereño
person in a foreign land

foreignism n
extranjerismo
a trait, custom, phrase or characteristic typical of a foreign country or language

foreignness /ˈfɔɹən.nəs/ n
ajenidad
quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign

foreknow /ˌfɔɹˈnoʊ/ /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ v
conocer de antemano prever
to have foreknowledge of

foreland n
antepaís
zone where eroded material is deposited

forelock n
copete
front part of a mane
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/ v
nombre de pila nombre nombre propio
name that precedes the surname

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /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 antever pronosticar
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
previsible
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreseeably adv
previsiblemente
in a manner that could be foreseen

foreshadow /fɔːɹˈʃædoʊ/ /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 /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ n
previsión adivinación clarividencia presciencia profecía
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prepucio
fold of skin covering the head of the penis

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
bosque floresta selva foresta
dense collection of trees

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ v
forestar
to cover an area with trees

forest fire n
incendio forestal
fire

forest ranger n
guardabosque

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
prevenir
to prevent

forestation n
silvicultura
act of planting a forest

forested adj
selvático arbolado arborizado boscoso nemoroso
covered in forest

forester n
silvicultora silvicultor
person practicing forestry

forestry /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst.ɹi/ n
ingeniería forestal
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes
silvicultura
science of planting and growing trees
art and practice of planting and growing trees

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
predecir vaticinar pronosticar
to predict the future

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
constantemente sin cesar
(colloquially) constantly or frequently
para siempre
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time
por siempre
(colloquially) for an excessively long time

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] n
eternidad
mythical time in the infinite future
para siempre por siempre

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 /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
prefacio
an introductory section

forex /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/ n
forex
short for foreign exchange

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ n
penalización
penalty
prenda
Something deposited and redeemable

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
abandonar rendir
to give up in defeat
desmerecer desistir 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 /fɔːd͡ʒd/ /fɔːɹdʒd/ adj
falsificado
fake (as documents)
forjado
fabricated by forging

forger n
falsificador falsaria falsario falsificadora
person who creates forgeries, falsifies documents with intent to defraud; counterfeiter
forjador forjadora
person who forges metals

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.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 /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
dejar olvidar
to leave behind
olvidar dejar
to cease remembering
to lose remembrance of
to unintentionally not do

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 /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
perdonar disculpar
transitive, to pardon

forgive and forget v
perdonar y olvidar
pardon without resentment

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/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ adj
olvidado
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

forint /ˈfɒ.ɹɪnt/ /ˈfɔ.ɹɪnt/ n
forinto florín húngaro
unit of currency

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] n
bifurcación
intersection
horca trinche
pronged tool
horquilla tenedor
bicycle or motorcycle fork
tenedor trinche
eating utensil

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] v
bifurcarse
to divide into two or more branches

forkbeard n
brótola de fango
the European forked hake (Phycis blennoides)

forked tongue n
lengua viperina

forkful n
lo que abarca un tenedor
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
carretilla elevadora grúa horquilla montacargas mula pato toro
small industrial vehicle

forklift operator n
carretillera carretillero montacarguista
person who operates a forklift

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ adj
abandonado
abandoned, deserted, left behind
desamparado
miserable
desesperado
unlikely to succeed

forlornly adv
desgraciadamente tristemente
in a forlorn manner

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] n
forma
shape or visible structure
formulario planilla
document to be filled in

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] 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 /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ n
formaldehído
organic compound

formalism /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪzm̩/ /ˈfɔːməlɪz(ə)m/ n
formalismo
strict adherence to a given form of conduct, practice, etc.

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 /ˈfoː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ /ˈfɔːm.li/ adv
formalmente
in a formal manner
in accordance with official procedure
in accordance with rigorous rules

formant /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mənt/ n
formante
band of frequencies

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
antiguo anterior
previous
aquella aquello primera primero
first of aforementioned two items

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/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
antaño antes antiguamente otrora
previously; once
anteriormente otrora
at some time in the past

formic /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
fórmico
of formic acid

formic acid n
ácido fórmico
methanoic acid

formidably adv
formidablemente
in a formidable manner

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
sin forma
without form

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
fórmula
in chemistry
in mathematics
fórmula infantil leche maternizada preparado para lactantes
drink given to babies

formulate /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ 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

formwork n
encofrado
used in construction

formworker n
encofrador

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
fornicar
to engage in fornication

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fornicación
sexual intercourse considered illicit

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
fornicador fornicario
unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse

fornix /ˈfɔː(ɹ).nɪks/ n
fórnix
archlike or vaulted structure or fold
brain part

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
abandonar
to abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something)

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
de vero en verdad veramente
indeed, truthfully, really

forsterite n
forsterita
a magnesium-rich olivine mineral

forsythia n
forsitia
shrub of genus Forsythia

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fortaleza fuerte
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops
fuerte

forte /foɹt/ /fɔːt/ /ˈfoɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfoɹti/ /ˈfoːɹt/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)t/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ /ˈfɔːti/ n
fuerte punto fuerte
strength or talent

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
disponible
available when needed
próximo venturo
approaching or about to take place

forthcomingness n
disponibilidad
the state or quality of being forthcoming (available)
proximidad
the state or quality of being forthcoming (approaching)

forthright /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ adj
directo franco
straightforward; not evasive

forthwith /-ˈwɪθ/ /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ /fɔːθˈwɪð/ /ˈfɔɹθˌwɪθ/ adv
inmediatamente
without delay

forties n
años cuarenta década de 1940
the decade of the 1840s, 1940s etc

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
cuadragésimo cuadragésima
ordinal form of forty

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
cuadragésimo cuadragésima
person or thing
cuarentavo
one of forty equal parts

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fortificación
that which fortifies
the act of fortifying

fortify /ˈfɔɹtəˌfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ [-ɾə-] v
enriquecer
to increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding ingredients
fortalecer fortificar
to increase the defences of (an army, soldiers, etc.); to put (it or them) in a defensive position

fortifying n
fortalecimiento

fortissimo adv
fortísimo
very loud

fortition /fɔɹˈtɪʃən/ n
fortición
phonetics, phonology: a sound change in which a consonant becomes more fortis

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
fortaleza
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt.nɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ n
quincena
period of two weeks

fortnightly adj
bisemanal
occurring once in a fortnight

fortnightly adv
bisemanalmente
once in a fortnight

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
fortaleza
fortified place

fortuitous /-.ə.-/ /-tjʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /-ɾəs/ /foɹˈtu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foɹˈt͡ʃu.ɪ.ɾɪs/ /foːˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɔːˈt͡ʃuː.ɪ.təs/ /fɘˈt͡ʃʉː.ɘ.tɘs/ adj
fortuito
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuitously adv
accidentalmente fortuitamente
in a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally
afortunadamente
in a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by a lucky chance; luckily; fortunately

fortuity n
azar
fortuitous event
state of being fortuitous

fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ adj
afortunada
afortunado
lucky, favored by fortune
coming by good luck or favorable chance
favorable propicio
bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
afortunadamente
in a fortunate manner
dichosamente
it is fortunate that

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ n
fortuna
destiny
lots of riches
a chance
good luck

fortune cookie n
galleta de la fortuna
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
a los osados, ayuda la fortuna la fortuna favorece a los audaces la fortuna favorece a los valientes
luck favors the adventurous

fortune hunter n
cazafortunas
person who eagerly seeks wealth

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ n
adivina adivino vidente
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
cuarenta
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
cuarenta y ocho
48

forty-eighth adj
cuadragésimo octavo
ordinal form of forty-eight

forty-fifth adj
cuadragésimo quinto
ordinal form of forty-five

forty-first adj
cuadragésimo primero
41st

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
cuarenta y cinco
45

forty-four numeral
cuarenta y cuatro
44

forty-nine numeral
cuarenta y nueve
49

forty-ninth adj
cuadragésimo noveno
ordinal form of forty-nine

forty-one numeral
cuarenta y uno
41

forty-second adj
cuadragésimo segundo
ordinal form of forty-two

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-sixth adj
cuadragésimo sexto
ordinal form of forty-six

forty-third adj
cuadragésimo tercero
ordinal form of forty-three

forty-three numeral
cuarenta y tres
43

forty-two numeral
cuarenta y dos
Cardinal number

fortysomething n
cuarentón cuadragenario cuarentañero
A person between 40 and 49 years in age

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
foro
Internet message board
place for discussion
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion

forum non conveniens n
derecho del tribunal de rehusar jurisdicción
doctrine of law

forumer n
forera forero

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
descarado confianzudo fresco
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
a partir de adelante
into the future
adelante avante
at, near or towards the front of something

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
delantero
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊ.wɚd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔɹɚd/ /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

fossick /ˈfɑsɪk/ /ˈfɒsɪk/ v
recabar
to elicit information; to ferret out

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ 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 becoming fixed
the process of conversion into a fossil

fossilize /ˈfɒs.ɪl.aɪz/ /ˈfɒsl̩aɪz/ v
fosilizar
to make into fossil
to become a fossil

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptivo
providing parental care to unrelated children
adoptivo adoptado
receiving such care

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
criar
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child
fomentar
to cultivate and grow something
incentivar promover

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
grosero indecente obsceno
scurrilous; obscene or profane; abusive
inmundo
covered with, or containing, extraneous matter
perro repugnante
hateful; detestable; shameful; wretched

foul /faʊl/ n
falta
offence in sports

foul /faʊl/ v
cometer una falta
to commit a foul
enredar
to entangle
enredarse
to become entangled
ensuciar
to besmirch
to make dirty
obstruer tapar
to clog or obstruct
taparse
to become clogged

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
to start an organization
to begin building
fundar instaurar

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] n
base
cosmetic cream
cimiento
result of the work to begin something
cimiento fundamento
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
that upon which anything is founded
fundación
endowed institution or charity
act of founding

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ n
fundador
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
fracasar zozobrar
to fail
hundir irse a pique zozobrar
to sink

founder effect n
efecto fundador
lessening of genetic variation when the entire population descends from a small number of founders

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ adj
fundador
who or that founds or founded

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ n
fundación
establishment of something

founding father n
padre fundador
man who founded something

founding member n
miembro fundador
member of an organization that was involved in the organization's foundation

foundling n
expósito
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ n
fundición forja fundería
facility that melts metals

fount n
fuente
metaphorical source
something from which water flows

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
fuente
structure from which a fountain issues
fuente chafariz fontana
artificial water feature

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/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
cuatro
digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
cuatro
the cardinal number 4

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ /ˈfɔːɹ ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ 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
4,000

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
(derogatory) person who wears spectacles

four-four time n
compás de cuatro de ocho
four-four time

four-leaf clover /ˈfɔɹˈliːfˈkloʊ.vɚ/ n
trébol de cuatro hojas
clover with four leaves

four-momentum n
cuadrimomento
generalization of momentum

four-stroke engine n
motor de cuatro tiempos
four-stroke engine

four-wheel drive n
cuatro por cuatro todoterreno
vehicle

fourfold v
cuadruplicar

fourgie /ˈfoʊɹd͡ʒi/ n
cuarteto orgia entre cuatro
foursome

fourscore /ˈfɔɹskɔɹ/ /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
ochenta
4×20

foursome n
cuarteto
group of four

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.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
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 estate n
cuarto poder
press

fourth person n
cuarta persona
person distinct from first, second, and third persons

fourthly adv
en cuarto lugar
in the fourth place

foveal /ˈfəʊvɪəl/ adj
foveal
of or pertaining to the fovea

fowl /faʊl/ n
ave
bird of the order Galliformes
birds which are hunted or kept for food

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
zorro
cunning person
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini
zorro zorra raposo rabosa raboso raposa
Vulpes

fox cub n
zorruela zorruelo
young fox

fox in the henhouse n
zamuro cuidando carne
someone untrustworthy placed in a position of trust

foxglove n
digital dedalera
plant of the genus Digitalis

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 /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ n
foyer zaguán
lobby, corridor, or waiting room

fracas /fɹəˈkɑː/ /fɹəˈkɑːz/ /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ /ˈfɹækəs/ n
alboroto altercado gresca tumulto
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
part of a whole
fracción quebrado
arithmetic: ratio

fractional /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/ adj
fraccionario
pertaining to a fraction

fractional calculus n
cálculo fraccional
branch of analysis

fractionator n
fraccionador
apparatus used to separate the components of a mixture by fractionation

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
belicoso conflictivo desobediente fastidioso irritante quisquilloso
irritable, argumentative, quarrelsome
díscolo molestoso problemático quisquilloso revoltoso
given to troublemaking

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ n
fractura
act of breaking, or something broken

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ v
fracturar
break

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ adj
frágil
easily broken or destroyed

fragile X syndrome n
síndrome X frágil
syndrome

fragilely /ˈfɹædʒ.aɪl.li/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒ.ə.li/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒ.əl.li/ adv
frágilmente
in a fragile manner

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
fragilidad
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ n
fragmento
portion or segment of an object

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ 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 perfumado
sweet-smelling

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
delicado débil frágil
mentally fragile
delicado frágil débil
easily broken physically
weak, infirm
frágil
liable to fall from virtue

frailty /ˈfɹeɪ(ə)lti/ n
fragilidad
condition of being frail

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
cuadro
division of a second
cuadro fotograma
piece of photographic film containing an image
esqueleto osamenta
structure of a person's body
estructura armazón
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
lote
chunk of data
marco
rigid, generally rectangular mounting

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
armar levantar la estructura
put together the structural elements
concebir contextualizar
position visually within a fixed boundary
contextualizar encuadrar
establish a context in words
enmarcar
add a decorative border to a picture
hacer la cama incriminar falsamente inculpar falsamente
cause a person to appear guilty

frame rate n
tasa de fotogramas
measurement of how quickly an imaging device can produce frames

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ n
entramado
the arrangement of support beams that represent a buildings general shape and size
infraestructura
a basic conceptual structure
marco

framework directive n
directiva marco
framework directive

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
franco
former currency of France and Belgium
any of several units of currency

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
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
franquicia
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area
legal exemption from jurisdiction

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ v
franquiciar
to confer certain powers on

franchisee n
franquiciado franquiciatario
holder of a franchise

franchisor n
franquiciador franquiciadora franquiciante
one who grants franchises

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ n
francio
chemical element

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ n
francolín
partridge

frangible /ˈfɹæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈfɹænd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
frangible
able to be broken

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ adj
franco
bluntly honest

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ n
olíbano francoincienso franquincienso
frankincense, olibanum

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 or pertaining brothers

fraternal nephew n
sobrino fraternal
brother's son

fraternally adv
fraternalmente
in a fraternal manner

fraternity /fɹəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəti/ 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 fratricide

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
defraudador
one who performs fraud
fraude
an act of deception

fraudster /ˈfɹɑdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔːdstə/ n
estafador
a person who practices fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
fraudulencia
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɑd͡ʒ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.d͡ʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔːdʒ.lənt/ adj
fraudulento
dishonest; based on fraud or deception

fraudulently adv
fraudulentamente
in a fraudulent manner

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
cargado
charged or accompanied with
laden
tenso angustiado
distressed

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
batalla combate riña
noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; loud quarrel

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
desgastar
of a person’s mental strength, etc.: to become exhausted or worn out
deshilacharse
to rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction

frayed /fɹeɪd/ adj
deshilachado
unravelled

freak /fɹiːk/ n
antojo capricho
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind
fenómeno
oddball, especially in physiology
friki fanático
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something

freak out v
asustar
scare someone
rayar trastornarse
react with anger or fear

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 /ˈfɹɛkəld/ adj
pecoso
having freckles

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
pato pecoso
Stictonetta naevosa

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adj
desocupado libre
not in use
despejado obstáculo libre
unobstructed
exento libre
without obligations
libre gratis
unconstrained
not imprisoned
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] adv
gratis
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
librar
to make free, set at liberty

free and clear adj
libre de cargas

free imperial city n
ciudad imperial libre
self-ruling city within the Holy Roman Empire subordinate only to the emperor

free market /ˈfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ n
mercado libre
competitive market where buyers and sellers can operate without restrictions

free of charge adj
gratuito gratis
not requiring any payment - adjective

free port n
puerto franco
port with relaxed customs

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 spirit n
espíritu libre
nonconformist

free throw n
tiro libre
basketball

free time n
ocio tiempo libre tiempo ocio
time when one is not working

free trade /ˈfɹi ˈtreɪd/ /ˌfɹi ˈtreɪd/ n
comercio libre libre comercio
trade free from government interference

free trial n
prueba gratis
type of sales promotion

free will n
libre albedrío
ability to choose one's actions
natural inclination

free world n
mundo libre
collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states

free-diver n
apneísta

free-diving n
apnea
any of various aquatic disciplines

free-throw line n
linea de tiros libres
basketball

freebooting n
piratería
piracy or plundering

freedman n
liberto
man who has been released from slavery

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
libertad
state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
lack of a specific constraint

freedom fighter n
luchador por la libertad
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəm əv əˈsɛmbli/ n
libertad de reunión derecho de reunión
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of association n
libertad de asociación
right

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
libertad contractual
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves

freedom of establishment n
libertad de establecimiento

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 /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
libertad de culto
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the press /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ðə ˈpɹɛs/ 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
trabajador autónomo freelance
one who sells their services to clients with short-term contracts

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ v
trabajar por cuenta propia trabajar por libre
intransitive: to work as a freelance

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ n
autónoma autónomo trabajador independiente trabajadora independiente
who freelances

freeload /ˈfɹiːloʊd/ v
chupar del bote comer la sopa boba
to live off the generosity of others

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
gorrón chupóptero gallofero garronero
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

freely /ˈfɹili/ /ˈfɹiːli/ adv
libremente
in a free manner

freestanding adj
independiente
standing or set apart

freethinker n
librepensador librepensadora
person who has formed his or her opinions using reason and rational enquiry

freethinking n
librepensamiento
free thought

freezable adj
congelable
capable of being frozen

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
cuelgue
(computing) state when the system ceases to respond to inputs
helada
period of cold

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
congelar helar
to lower something's temperature to freezing point
helar congelar
of temperature, to drop below zero
to become solid due to low temperature

freeze-dry v
liofilizar
to cause to sublimate from frozen state

freeze-drying n
liofilización
process of dehydration by sublimation

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
congelador
stand-alone appliance
part of a refrigerator
cámara frigorífica
room

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 cold n
frío que pela
extreme and unpleasant cold

freezing point n
punto de congelación
temperature

freezing rain n
lluvia engelante
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
flete
payment for transportation
flete cargamento carga
goods or items in transport
transporte de mercancías
transportation of goods

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
cargar
to load (a vehicle or vessel) with freight (cargo)

french fries n
patatas fritas papas fritas papas a la francesa papitas fritas patatas a la francesa
deep fried strips of potato

frenchify /ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ v
afrancesar

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ /ˈfɹɛ.nɪt.ɪk/ adj
frenético
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied

frenetically adv
frenéticamente
in a frenetic manner

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ n
frenillo
small fold of tissue

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
frecuencia modulada modulación de la frecuencia
use of a modulating wave

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
frecuente
done or occurring often

frequent /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/ v
frecuentar prodigarse
to visit often

frequentative /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ 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
dulce simple
without salt
fresco
of produce, not from storage
fresco refrescante
refreshing or cool
nuevo fresco
new or clean
fresco descarado faltón grosero maleducado
rude or inappropriate

fresh air n
aire fresco oreo
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
entrelazado
ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines
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
consumir
to gnaw, consume, eat away
inquietarse
to be anxious, to worry
calar
to cut through with a fretsaw

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ adj
gruñón irritable
irritable

fretsaw n
segueta
saw

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

fricassee /fɹɪ.kəˈsiː/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ n
fricasé
meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
fricativo
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
fricativa
consonant

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
fricción
conflict
fricción rozamiento
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact

fridge /fɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
frigo refri
refrigerator

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
frito
cooked by frying

fried chicken n
pollo frito
meat of chicken cut into pieces and deep-fried

fried egg n
huevo frito huevo estrellado
egg that has been shallow fried

fried rice n
arroz frito
form of rice

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] n
aliada aliado
person who provides assistance
amigo amiga
person whose company one enjoys
compadre amiguito fulano mijo
(sarcastic) form of address used to warn someone
conocido conocida
person with whom you are acquainted
novio novia amigo
boyfriend or girlfriend

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] v
amistar hacer amigos
to add as a friend
favorecer
to act as the friend of

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

friendless /ˈfrɛndləs/ /ˈfrɪndləs/ adj
sin amigos
without friends

friendliness /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ n
amigabilidad
the quality of being friendly

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ adj
amistoso amigable
approachable, warm

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ n
amistosa amistoso

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
fuego amigo
fire from allied or friendly forces

friends in high places n
enchufismo tener buenas aldabas

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ 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
modern type of warship
type of sailing warship used for patrolling
type of warship combining sail and steam

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 /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
atemorizar
to disturb with fear

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ /ˈfɹaɪʔn̩d/ adj
atemorizado
afraid, suffering from fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
aterrador alarmante
scary
terrible
awful

frighteningly adv
espantosamente
in a frightening manner

frightful /ˈfɹaɪtfəl/ adj
temible
full of that which causes fright

frigid /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪd/ adj
frígido
very cold
frígido frío
sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman

frill /fɹɪl/ n
perifollo
luxury
volante
pleated material used as decoration

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
marginal contracorriente
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
extremista radical
members of a social group holding unorthodox views
orla fleco
decorative border
periferia
the periphery of a city

fringe /fɹɪnd͡ʒ/ 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
cachear, palpar cachear
to search somebody by feeling their clothes
juguetear
to frolic

frisky /ˈfɹɪski/ adj
entusiasta enérgico juguetón vivaz
playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic

frisson /fɹiˈsoʊn/ /fɹiˈsõʊn/ /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ n
escalofrío
a shiver

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ [ˈfɹɪɾɚ] v
malgastar energías
to waste time

frivolity /fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ /fɹɪˈvɒlɪti/ n
frivolidad
frivolous act

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
frívolo
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner
frívolo banal nimio trivial
of little weight or importance; not worth notice

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/ /fɹɔɡ/ n
nuez
end of a string instrument’s bow
rana
amphibian
franchute gabacho
French person

frog legs n
ancas de rana
hind legs of frog as food

frog's-eye view n
plano contrapicado
point of view from the ground or from within a system

frogman n
hombre rana buzo submarinista
diver

frogmouth n
podargo podárgido
bird of the family Podargidae

frogspawn n
huevas de rana
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ n
juguetear
playful antic
jugueteo
gaiety; merriment

frolic /ˈfɹɑlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
juguetear retozar
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

frolicsome adj
juguetón retozón
given to frolicking

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
de
with the source or provenance of or at
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of
de desde
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at

from A to Z
de pe a pa de la cruz a la fecha
completely

from a mile away
verse a la legua

from dawn to dusk
de sol a sol
from sunset to sunrise

from dusk to dawn
de sol a sol
from sunset to sunrise

from father to son adv
de padre a hijo
passed down from a father to his son

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
de cero desde cero ex novo
from the beginning
desde cero

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 cradle to the grave
de la cuna a la tumba

from the get-go
desde el principio
from the very beginning

from the ground up adv
desde cero
from the beginning

from the start
desde el principio

from time to time
de vez en cuando a veces
occasionally

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
fronda fronde
leaf of a fern

front /fɹʌnt/ n
fachada
intentional and false impression of oneself
frente
facing side
military: area or line of conflict
meteorology: interface between airmasses

front /fɹʌnt/ v
aparentar fingir
assume false or disingenuous appearances

front end n
frontal interfaz
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 wing n
alerón delantero

front-page adj
de primera plana
deserve to be put on the front page

frontal /ˈfɹʌn.l̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/ /ˈfɹʌn.təl/ 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 /ˌfɹʌnˈteɪ.lɪs/ n
frontal músculo frontal
muscle

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ n
frontera
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹɑn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹɒn.tɪsˌpiːs/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpis/ /ˈfɹʌn.tɪsˌpiːs/ n
frontispicio
publishing: illustration

fronton n
frontón
a court used for Basque pelota

frontotemporal /ˌfɹʌntəʊˈtɛmpəɹəl/ adj
frontotemporal

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
escarcha
cover of minute ice crystals
helada escarcha
cold weather that would cause frost

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
escarchar
to become covered with frost
glasear granizar
to coat with icing

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

froth at the mouth /ˈfɹɒθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ /ˈfɹɔθ ət ðə ˈmaʊθ/ v
echar espumarajos por la boca
rage

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
ceño
wrinkling of the forehead

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 helado
having undergone freezing

fructan n
fructano fructosano
polysaccharide composed of fructose residues

fructify /ˈfɹʌktɪfaɪ/ v
fructificar
to bear fruit

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fructosa levulosa
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugal ahorrativo económico
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ n
frugalidad
quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift

frugivore /ˈfɹuːd͡ʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
frugívoro
animal that eats mostly fruit

frugivorous adj
frugívoro
having a diet that consists mostly of fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
fruta fruto
part of plant
food
fruto fruta
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort
figuratively: child of a marriage
marica maricón
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man

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 fruta
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 /-ɾə-/ /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtɹə/ n
frutero frutera verdulera verdulero
one who sells fruit

fruitful /ˈfɹuːtfəl/ adj
fructífero fértil productivo prolífico
productive, yielding benefits
fértil
favorable to the growth

fruiting body n
cuerpo fructífero esporocarpo
fungal structure

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
infructuoso estéril
unproductive; useless

fruity /ˈfɹuːti/ adj
afrutado
containing fruit or fruit flavouring

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ v
frustrar
to disappoint or defeat

frustrating /fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˌfɹʌsˈtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ [ˈf(ɹ)ʌsˌtɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] [ˈf(ɹ)ʌʃˌt͡ʃɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] adj
frustrante
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
frustración
act of frustrating
feeling of annoyance

frustum n
tronco tronco de geometría tronco geométrico
truncated cone or pyramid

fruticose adj
fruticoso
shrubby

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
papas fritas patatas fritas
fried potato
alevín
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
asarse
suffer because of too much heat
freír
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
informal: be executed by the electric chair
freírse freír
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil

fryer n
freidora
A container for frying food

frying pan n
sartén
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ n
fucsia
colour
fucsia cinzolín
plant

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
joder puta ¡mierda!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] n
capullo pendejo
highly contemptible person
polvo
an act of sexual intercourse

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
cagar
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation
chingar follar coger tirar pichar entucar
to insert an object into a specified body part
culear cachar jalar follarse garchar vergar
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar

fuck all /ˌfʌk ˈɔːl/ pronoun
una mierda una puta mierda
nothing at all or very little

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 knows phraseologicalUnit
ni puta idea
it is unclear

fuck like rabbits v
coger como conejos
have copious amounts of sex

fuck me interjection
me cago en ¡joder!

fuck off interjection
vete a la mierda
go away!

fuck off v
ir al infierno ¡que te follen! ¡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
cagar fastidiar joder meter la pata pifiar
to make a mistake, to go wrong
chingar cagar joder tirar
to injure or damage

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
que te jodan jódete vete a la mierda vete a la verga
fuck you

fuckable /ˈfʌkəbl̩/ adj
follable jodible culeable cachable tirable
sexually attractive

fucked /fʌkt/ adj
jodido
in trouble

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adv
jodida jodido
damaged
reprehensible

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
follador folladora
one who fucks

fuckface n
cara de culo caraculo

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
jodido
offensive or worthless
pinche maldito puto
as an intensifier

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
jodidamente
an intensifier

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
chingando cogiendo follando jodiendo
an act of sexual intercourse

fucking hell interjection
hostia joder
an exclamation of great surprise (vulgar)

fucktard n
cojudo menso pendejo retrasado mental tarado
an extraordinarily stupid person

fuckup /ˈfʌkʌp/ n
boludo idiota patán pelotudo tarado
person making mistakes
cagada embarrada quilombo
serious mistake
menzo
ineffective person

fucose n
fucosa
aldohexose present in several glycans

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ interjection
rayos
euphemism for "fuck!"

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ n
ate dulce ganache manjar
a very sweet confection
componenda
a less than perfect decision or solution

fudge /fʌd͡ʒ/ v
manipular
To alter something from its true state

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] 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
fugaz
transient, fleeting or ephemeral
fugitivo
fleeing or running away

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 hipomoclio pivote punto de apoyo
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
cumplir
to carry out
realizar satisfacer
to satisfy emotionally

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
logística
package logistics
satisfacción
being fulfilled

fulgurous /ˈfʊl.ɡə.ɹəs/ /ˈfʊl.ɡɪə.ɹəs/ adj
fulguroso
resembling a lightning flash

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.d͡ʒɪ.nəs/ adj
fuliginoso
pertaining to or resembling soot

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] adj
completo
complete
entero
total, entire
lleno
containing the maximum possible amount
lleno satisfecho
satisfied, in relation to eating

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] v
abatanar
to make cloth denser

full dress n
gala
clothing worn on formal occasions

full employment n
pleno empleo
a policy goal state in which all those wanting employment at the prevailing wages can find it

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 of oneself adj
encantado de haberse conocido
egotistical

full of piss and vinegar adj
de rompe y rasga

full sail adv
a toda vela a todo trapo a velas llenas a velas tendidas

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

fullback n
lateral
(soccer) a player who plays on the left or right side of defence

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
batanero
person
acanaladura
groove
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 /-əneɪt/ /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/ /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ n
fulminato
Any salt or ester of fulminic acid

fulminate /-əneɪt/ /ˈfʊlmɪneɪt/ /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ v
fulminar
To issue as a denunciation
To make a verbal attack
To strike with lightning

fulminic acid n
ácido fulmínico
HCNO

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
echar humo
to express or feel great anger
humear
to emit fumes

fume hood n
campana campana de gases
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken

fumigate /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪt/ v
fumigar
disinfect

fumigation /ˈfjuːmɪɡeɪʃən/ n
fumigación
act

fumigator n
fumigador fumigadora
one who fumigates

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
divertido
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
diversión gracia
enjoyment or amusement

fun fact n
dato curioso ¿sabías que...?

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] n
cargo función
professional or official position
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

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
funcionar fungir marchar
to carry on a function
fungir servir
to have a function

function word n
palabra cenemática palabra gramatical palabra funcional
function word

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ adj
funcional
such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure
operativo funcional
in good working order
útil funcional
useful, serving a purpose

functional beverage n
bebida funcional

functional food n
alimento funcional
health-promoting food

functional group n
grupo funcional
characteristic grouping of elements

functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ n
funcionalismo
architecture
philosophy
psychology
social science

functionality n
funcionalidad
ability

functionary n
funcionario funcionaria
a person employed as an official in a bureaucracy

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

fundamental theorem n
teorema fundamental
fundamental theorem

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 /ˈfʌn.dɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfʌn.dɪˌfɔɹm/ adj
fundiforme

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
financiación financiamiento
money provided as funds

fundraiser /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ n
recaudación de fondos

funds /fʌndz/ [fəndz] n
fondos
financial resources

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ n
funeral entierro
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
funeraria
business providing funeral services
mortuary

funeral march n
marcha fúnebre
slow march often played at funerals

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəɹi/ 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 /ˈfʌndʒɪbl/ /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ adj
fungible
able to be substituted for something of equal value

fungicidal adj
fungicida
having the ability to destroy or control fungus

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
hongo
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funicular n
funicular
rail transit system

funk /fʌŋk/ n
funk
genre of popular music
hedor
foul or unpleasant smell

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
embudo
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ adj
divertido cómico gracioso chistoso
amusing; comical
extraño raro inusual
strange; unusual

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ n
pelaje pelo
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
piel
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing
piel pelaje
coating resembling fur

fur coat n
cuero pelliza
garment made of furry hides

furan /ˈfjʊəɹæn/ n
furano
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

furanic adj
furánico

furcate /fɜːˈkeɪt/ /ˈfɜː.keɪt/ /ˈfɜː.kət/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.kət/ /ˈfɝ.kɪt/ adj
ahorquillado
forked, branched

furcate /fɜːˈkeɪt/ /ˈfɜː.keɪt/ /ˈfɜː.kət/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.kət/ /ˈfɝ.kɪt/ v
ahorquillar
to fork or branch out

furcula n
fúrcula
forked bone in birds

furibund /ˈfjʊə-/ /ˈfjʊɹɪbʌnd/ adj
furibundo
having a propensity to be furious

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
furioso
transported with passion or fury
rushing with impetuosity

furiously /ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/ adv
furiosamente
in a furious manner; angrily

furl /fɜːl/ /fɝl/ v
aferrar recoger
to lower, roll up and secure something

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
ausencia no pagada sabático obligatorio no pagado
period of unpaid time off used by an employer to reduce costs
permiso dispensa licencia
leave of absence

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
amueblar amoblar
to provide with furniture or other equipment
dotar proporcionar suministrar
to supply

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
amoblado
supplied with furniture
equipado
equipped with whatever is needed

furnishing n
mobiliario

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
mueble mobiliario
large movable items

furor /ˈfjɝɚ/ /ˈfjʊərɔː/ /ˈfjʊəɹɚ/ n
furor
uproar

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ [ˈfɝiɚ] [ˈfɝˑiɚ] n
peletero peletera
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
surco
trench cut in the soil
surco arruga
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
fruncir
to pull one's brows together
surcar acanalar
to make one or more cuts or grooves in

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
cabelludo peludo velludo
covered with fur

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
furro
animal character with human-like characteristics
member of the furry fandom

fursona /fɜːˈsəʊnə/ /fɝˈsoʊnə/ /fɵːˈsɐʉnɘ/ [fɵːˈsɐʉnɜ] n
fursona
animal character representing oneself

fursuit n
fursuit
animal outfit in the furry subculture

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ adv
adicionalmente
in addition
lejos
más lejos
comparative of far

further /ˈfɜː.ðə/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚ/ v
asistir exhortar fomentar
to support progress
desarrollar desenvolver

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ)ˌmɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈfɝ.ðɚˌmɔɹ/ adv
además por añadidura a mayor abundamiento es más más otrosí
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ /ˈfɝtɪv/ [-ɾɪv] [ˈfɜːɾɪv] adj
furtivo sigiloso
of a person or animal: sly, stealthy

furtively /ˈfɜːtɪvli/ adv
furtivamente a hurtadillas
in a furtive manner

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ n
furia
strength or violence in action
furor furia rabia
extreme anger

fuse /fjuːz/ n
espoleta
device igniting charge
mecha
cord
fusible
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
fundir
transitive: to melt together

fusebox n
caja de fusibles
compartment containing fuses

fusel oil n
aceite de fusel
byproduct of alcoholic fermentation

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
fuselaje
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusibility n
fusibilidad
ease with which a material will melt

fusible /ˈfjuːzɪbl̩/ adj
fundible fusible
able to be fused

fusiform adj
fusiforme
spindle-shaped

fusil /ˈfjuːzɪl/ n
fusado
heraldic feature
fusil
weapon

fusilier /ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə/ n
fusilero
infantryman

fusillade /ˈfjuːsɪˌleɪd/ n
descarga ráfaga
the simultaneous firing of a number of firearms
ráfaga torrente
a rapid outburst

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /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
jaleo escándalo fandango
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌd͡ʒɪt/ 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
quisquilloso tiquismiquis puntilloso remilgado resabiado
particular about details

fustian /ˈfʌs.tɪ.ən/ /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ /ˈfʌs.t͡ʃən/ n
fustal fustán fustaño
kind of coarse fabric made from cotton and flax; kind of coarse twilled cotton, or cotton and linen, stuff often dyed a drab colour

fustigate v
fustigar
hit someone with a club
harshly criticize someone

fusty /fʌsti/ adj
apolillado desfasado trasnochado viejuno
old-fashioned, refusing to change or update

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /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 futsal futsala
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ [ˈfəɾək] n
nervio arco costilla genol jenol ligazón
curved rib-like timbers

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
futuro venidero
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
futuro
futuro porvenir
the time ahead
something that will happen in moments yet to come

future bass n
future bass
A genre of electronic music

future house n
future house

future perfect n
futuro compuesto
a tense that expresses action completed at some time in the future

future tense n
futuro tiempo futuro
time form of a verb

futures contract n
contrato de futuros
contract traded on a futures exchange

futurism /ˈfjuːt͡ʃəɹɪzəm/ 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
pelusa vello
frizzy mass
bofia chota madero 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

gabapentin /ˈɡæb.əˌpɛn.tɪn/ n
gabapentina

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

gable roof n
techo a dos aguas
single-ridge roof that terminates at gable ends

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ n
artilugio
any device or machine

gadje n
gaché paya payo
non-Romani person

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ 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
amordazar
To restrain someone's speech
tener arcadas
To experience the vomiting reflex

gaga /ˈɡɑːɡɑː/ adj
cucú gc-gc
senile
enamorado
infatuated
loco pirado trastornado
crazy

gaiety /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈɡeɪ.ɪ.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

gain ground v
ganar terreno
to make progress or obtain advantage

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 /ˈɡeɪlə/ /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ adj
gala
festive

gala /ˈɡeɪlə/ /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

galactocentric adj
galactocéntrico

galactocentric orbit n
órbita galactocéntrica

galactorrhea /ɡəˌlæktəˈɹiːə/ n
galactorrea
lactation unassociated with childbirth

galactose /ɡəˈlaktəʊs/ /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/ n
galactosa
the monosaccharide

galacturonic acid n
ácido galacturónico
carboxylic acid

galago /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/ n
gálago
primate

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ n
galangal
any of several plants of the ginger family

galantamine /ɡəˈlæn.təˌmiːn/ n
galantamina

galantine /ɡalənˈtiːn/ /ˈɡaləntiːn/ n
galantina
cold meat dish

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ n
galaxia
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
vendaval
ventarrón ventolera
meteorology: a very strong wind
mirto de Brabante mirto de turbera
Myrica gale

galea n
gálea
Roman helmet

galena /ɡəˈliː.nə/ n
galena
mineral

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
selacofobia
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish

galette /ɡəˈlɛt/ n
torta
a type of flat, round cake

galimatias /-ˈmæti.əs/ /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
galimatías
gobbledygook

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
descaro
impudence or brazenness
doloroso penuria
great misery or physical suffering
agalla
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
exasperar
to exasperate
incomodar
to trouble or bother

gall bladder n
vesícula biliar
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gall-nut ink n
tinta de agallas

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ adj
cortés
honourable
valiente gallardo
brave, valiant

gallantry n
coraje valor militar
courage especially in battle

galleass /ˈɡæli.æs/ n
galeaza
vessel

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ 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

galley proof n
prueba de galera
trial page or proof of continuous text

galley slave n
galeote
slave in a galley

gallicize /ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ v
galicizar
traducir en francés
to translate into French

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
galimatías
Any absurd medley

galling adj
fastidioso irritante 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

gallivant /ˈɡæl.ɪ.vænt/ /ˌɡæl.əˈvænt/ v
paseo
roam about for pleasure

gallnut n
gallarita nuez de agallas
a gall on a tree that resembles a nut

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/ /ˈɡæləs/ /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

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
chanclo bota de goma bota de lluvia 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
estimular galvanizar asustar espabilar
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity
galvanizar
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc

galvanometer /ˌɡæl.vəˈnɑm.ət.ɚ/ /ˌɡæl.vəˈnɒm.ɪt.ə/ n
galvanómetro
device to detect electric current

galvanometric adj
galvanométrico
measured using a galvanometer

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
estratagema
ploy
gambito
chess move
tema
conversation opener

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

gambling /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ n
juego de azar
activity characterised by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance

gambling house n
casa de apuestas
Gambling place

gamboge /-ˈboʊʒ/ /-ˈbəʊʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gomaguta guta gutagamba
tree of the genus Garcinia

game /ɡeɪm/ n
caza venación
wild animals hunted for food
juego
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
partido juego
particular instance of playing a game; match

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 piece n
ficha
hand-held object in board game

game show n
concurso concurso de televisión programa de concursos
a radio or television programme
juego televisado

game theory n
teoría de juegos
mathematical study of strategic situations

gamecock n
gallo de pelea gallo de combate gallo de lidia
fighting cock

gamekeeper n
alimañero guardabosque guardacaza
person employed to maintain the game

gamelan /ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/ n
gamelán
genre of music

gamepad /ˈɡeɪm.pæd/ n
mando
a type of game controller

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ n
jugabilidad
player's gaming experience

gamer /ˈɡeɪmə/ /ˈɡeɪmɚ/ n
jugona jugón videojugador videojugadora
person who plays video games

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
gameto
reproductive cell

gametophyte n
gametofito gametófito
plant which produces gametes

gamey /ˈɡeɪmi/ adj
a caza de caza escabroso
venático
having the smell, taste and texture of game

gamification n
ludificación gamificación
use of gameplay

gamify v
ludificar gamificar
to convert into the form of a game

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ n
gamín
cheeky, street-smart boy
homeless boy; street urchin

gamma /ˈɡæ.mə/ n
gama
gamma
third letter of the Greek alphabet

gamma globulin n
gammaglobulina
fraction of blood serum

gamma ray n
rayo gamma
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
ácido gamma-aminobutírico
amino acid

gammon /ˈɡæmən/ 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 /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
ganso
a male goose
vistazo
(slang) a look

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
grupo mara
(electrics) a number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate
pandilla cuadrilla
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection
pandilla mara banda cuadrilla grupo
a company of persons

gang rape n
violación en grupo
rape by a number of people

ganglial adj
ganglionar
pertaining to a ganglion

ganglion /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ən/ n
ganglio
collection of nerve cell bodies outside the brain

ganglion cyst n
ganglión
swelling

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
gangrena
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋ.stə/ /ˈɡæŋ.stɚ/ n
gánster gángster pandillero alaraco bandido 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
corredor
passageway
pasadizo
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway
portalón
nautical: passage through the side of a ship

gannet /ˈɡænɪt/ n
alcatraz
sea bird

gantry /ˈɡæntɹi/ n
andamio metálico pórtico
framework of steel bars bridging over something

gantry crane n
grúa pórtico

gap /ɡæp/ n
abertura hueco
brecha
opening that implies a breach or defect
brecha hueco
opening allowing passage or entrance
opening made by breaking or parting
hueco
vacant space or time

gap year n
año sabático
yearlong break from study

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
abrirse
to open wide
boquear
to open the mouth wide

gapers' block n
efecto mirón
traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction

garage /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ n
garaje
garaje cochera
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
the door on a garage which a car can come in through

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
basurera basurero
worker
recolector de basura
program

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

garbologist n
basuróloga basurólogo garbóloga garbólogo
one who examines refuse using archaeological techniques

garbology n
basurología garbología
anthropological study of society through refuse

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ n
felpudo
slang: the pubic hair
jardines jardín
gardens with public access
jardín
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
grounds at the front or back of a house

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ 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

garden warbler n
curruca mosquitera
Sylvia borin

gardenburger n
hamburguesa vegetariana
vegetarian imitation hamburger

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ n
jardinero jardinera
one who gardens

gardenia /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/ /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/ n
gardenia
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia

gardening n
jardinería
the care of a garden

garfish n
aguja
fish of family Belonidae

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
fictional winged creature
decorative figure on a building

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
chillón charro colorinche estrafalario estrambótico gárrido
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ 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 chive n
cuchay
plant
used in cooking

garlic mustard n
ajera aliaria
Alliaria petiolata

garlic press n
prensa de ajo
utensil

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ adj
aliáceo
tasting or smelling of garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
prenda prenda de vestir
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 (food)

garniture n
gayadura
something that garnishes

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
buhardilla
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house

garrigue /ɡəˈriːɡ/ n
garriga
vegetation

garrison /ˈɡæ.ɹɪ.sən/ /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ n
guarnición
post
troops

garrison /ˈɡæ.ɹɪ.sən/ /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ɪ.sən/ 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.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ adj
gárrulo
excessively wordy and rambling
gárrulo lenguaz lenguón locuaz
excessively or tiresomely talkative

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
liga jarretera
band around leg

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound
(US) gas in digestion
(uncountable) flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture
gasolina bencina nafta
fuel

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ v
gasear
to kill with poisonous gas
acelerar
give a vehicle more fuel in order to accelerate
echar gasolina llenar el tanque repostar
fill a vehicle's fuel tank

gas chamber n
cámara de gas
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas cylinder n
balón de gas tanque de gas
cylindrical vessel

gas giant n
gigante gaseoso
large planet of gas

gas guzzler n
tragonero
vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ 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

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 turbine n
turbina de gas
gas turbine

gas up v
repostar carburante

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
aferravelas pinillo piníceo tomador
short sailing rope
junta empaquetadura
mechanical seal

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ n
lámpara a gas
lamp which burns piped illuminating gas

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] n
gasolina bencina nafta esencia de petróleo
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
bocanada
A short, sudden intake of breath
calada
A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper)

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
jadear
to breathe laboriously or convulsively

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
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
ácido gástrico jugo 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 adj
gastroesofágico esofagogástrico
of or relating to the stomach and to the esophagus

gastroesophageal reflux n
reflujo reflujo gastroesofágico
pathology: chronic medical condition

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinal
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines

gastronomic adj
gastronómico
of or pertaining to gastronomy

gastronomically adv
gastronómicamente
from the perspective of 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
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

gasworks n
fábrica de gas
factory

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
compuerta
computing: logical pathway
puerta
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall
in an air terminal
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
puerta portón
door-like structure outside

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 /ˈɡeɪt.ki.pɚ/ /ˈɡeɪt.kiː.pə/ n
portero portera
person who guards or monitors passage through a gate

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
entrada portal puerta pórtico salida verja

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
acumular
—to accumulate over time
colegir inferir
to infer or conclude
recoger juntar
to bring together; to collect
recolectar
—to harvest
reunir congregarse
—to congregate

gatherer n
recolector
person who gathers things

gathering /ˈɡæð.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/ n
fiesta
get-together, social function

gattopardism n
gatopardismo

gauche /ɡaʊʃ/ /ɡoʊʃ/ /ɡəʊʃ/ adj
torpe
awkward, bumbling

gaucho /ˈɡaʊt͡ʃoʊ/ n
gaucho
South American cowboy

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
chillón vistoso feúcho hortera llamativo sobrecargado
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ n
medida patrón
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

gauge /ˈɡeɪd͡ʒ/ v
medir
measure

gauge boson n
bosón de gauge
particle

gauge pressure n
presión manométrica presión relativa
the absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ n
gauleiter
an official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
chupado demacrado macilento
haggard, drawn and emaciated
demacrado
bleak, barren}} and desolate

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
guantelete
protective armor for the hands

gaur /ɡaʊə/ /ɡaʊəɹ/ n
gaur
Bos gaurus

gauss /ɡaʊs/ n
gauss
unit of magnetic field strength

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
gasa
thin fabric with open weave
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing
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 /ˈɡeɪ.vi.əl/ n
gavial
crocodilian of genus Gavialis

gawk /ɡɑk/ /ɡɔːk/ n
mentecato
stupid or clumsy person

gawky /ˈɡɔːki/ adj
insignificante
awkward, ungainly

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
aburrido fome penca
lame, uncool (used to express dislike)
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 femenino mariconado marimachado
typical of homosexual appearance
gay homosexual
homosexual

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
gay
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
bar gay bar de ambiente
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay bash v
agredir a un homosexual
physically assault someone believed to be homosexual

gay man n
gay
a male homosexual

gay marriage n
matrimonio gay matrimonio homosexual matrimonio igualitario matrimonio del mismo sexo matrimonio entre personas 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 /ˈɡeɪbi/ n
bebé de gays bebé de un gay bebé gay mariconcito

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑː/ /ˈɡeɪˌdɑɹ/ n
gaydar
supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay

gaze /ɡeɪz/ /ˈɡæɪz/ v
mirar fijamente
to stare at
observar
to stare intently or earnestly

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
gazebo glorieta
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gacela
antelope

gazette /ɡəˈzɛt/ n
gaceta
newspaper

gazetteer n
nomenclátor
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia

gazpacho /ɡəsˈpæt͡ʃəʊ/ /ɡəsˈpɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ n
gazpacho
cold soup of Spanish origin

gcd n
mcd
initialism for greatest common divisor

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
aparejo apero avíos engranaje enseres equipo
equipment or paraphernalia
marcha cambio
motor car transmission
marcha velocidad
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears
merca
(slang) recreational drugs

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
engranar
to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio

gear change n
cambio de marchas
mechanism which changes gears in a car

gear lever n
palanca de cambios cambio de marchas
lever used to change gears

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ 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
salamanquesa geco
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ interjection
vaya
exclamation of surprise or pleasure

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ n
ge
name of the letter G, g

geek /ɡiːk/ n
chiflado flipado friki
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby
computín
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
friki
unfashionable or socially undesirable person

geez /d͡ʒiːz/ interjection
caramba ostras
exclamation of incredulity
¡Jesús!
exclamation denoting surprise or frustration

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
menda
male person
vejestorio viejales
informal: old person, especially male

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡənˌʃaɪn/ n
gegenschein

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] v
gelificarse
become gel
relacionarse
develop a rapport

gel pen n
bolígrafo de gel pluma de gel
pen

gelada /dʒəˈlɑːdə/ n
gelada
primate

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ n
gelatina
edible jelly
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
translucent membrane

gelatinous /dʒəˈlæt.ɪn.əs/ /ˈdʒɛl.ə.tɪn.əs/ adj
gelatinoso
jelly-like

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
caballo castrado (caballo) capón
castrated male horse
capón
castrated male animal

gelid /ˈd͡ʒɛl.əd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
gélido
very cold; icy

gelignite /dʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/ n
gelignita
explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate

gelotology /ˌd͡ʒɛləˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒɛləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
gelotología
study of humour and laughter, and its effects on the body

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
gema piedra preciosa joya alhaja
precious stone

geminal /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnəl/ adj
geminal

gemination /ˌd͡ʒɛm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
geminación
phonetical phenomenon

gemmule /ˈd͡ʒɛmjuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛˌm(j)ul/ n
gémula
small gemma or bud of dormant embryonic cells produced by some freshwater sponges that develops into a new sponge

gemologist n
gemólogo
An expert in gemology

gemology /d͡ʒɛmˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
gemología
art and science of gems

gemstone /ˈd͡ʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
piedra preciosa gema joya alhaja
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 /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ n
género
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
identification as a man, a woman, or something else
division, class, kind
sexo género

gender dysphoria n
disforia de género
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender expression n
expresión de género

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] 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

genderfluid adj
de género fluido
not conforming to fixed gender

genderqueer adj
cuir no binaria no binario queer
having a non-binary gender

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ n
gen gene
unit of heredity

gene expression n
expresión génica
transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA

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

genealogically adv
genealógicamente
from a genealogical perspective
using genealigical methods

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
genealogista
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈælədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ n
genealogía
study and recording of descents
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
record or table of such descent

genearch /ˈdʒiːniˌɑː(ɹ)k/ n
genearca

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ adj
general
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
widespread, common
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
of a person: pre-eminent

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ 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 ledger n
libro mayor
central accounting record

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
gran público
members of the public who have no special role
legos profanos
laypeople

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 /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlisimoʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈliːsɪməʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlɪsɪməʊ/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒen.(ə.)ɹə.lɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/ v
generalizar
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ adv
generalmente
without reference to specific details
generalmente por lo general
popularly or widely
as a rule; usually

generate /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.eɪt/ v
generar
to bring into being
generar producir
to produce as a result of a chemical or physical process
procrear
to procreate, beget

generating function n
función generadora función generatriz
formal power series whose coefficients encode a sequence

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
generación linaje
race, kind, family

generation gap n
brecha generacional
disconnect between generations

generational adj
generacional
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations

generative /d͡ʒəˈnɛɹətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹətɪv/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹətɪv/ adj
generativo
having the power of generating

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
generador generador eléctrico
apparatus: electrical generator

generatrix n
generatriz
a curve that, when rotated about an axis, produces a solid figure

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 /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
generosidad
trait of being willing to donate
good breeding; nobility of stock

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
generoso
large, ample
of noble birth
generoso dadivoso munificente
willing to give and share unsparingly
generoso magnánimo
noble in behaviour, magnanimous

generously adv
generosamente
in a generous manner

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.ə.sɪs/ n
génesis
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪt/ n
jineta gineta
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
genético
relating to genetics or genes
caused by 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
in a manner relating to genes or genetics

geneticist n
genetista
scientist who studies genes

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
genética
branch of biology

genial /-ni.əl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ /ˈd͡ʒinjəl/ adj
campechano
friendly and cheerful

geniculate /dʒɪˈnɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ /dʒɪˈnɪk.jʊl.ɪt/ /d͡ʒəˈnɪk.jəl.ɪt/ /d͡ʒəˈnɪk.jəˌleɪt/ adj
geniculado
bent abruptly

genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ n
genio
a fictional magical being
an unseen being in Muslim theology

genital /ˈd͡ʒɛnətəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtəl/ adj
genital
of, or relating to biological reproduction
of, or relating to the genitalia

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
genitales aparato sexual partes pudendas partes íntimas órganos sexuales
genitals or sex organs

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ adj
genitivo
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ n
caso genitivo genetivo genitivo
inflection pattern

genitive absolute n
genitivo absoluto
independent genitive phrase

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 /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ 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

genocidal /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈsaɪdəl/ adj
genocida
causative of or relating to a genocide

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
genocidio
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genocider n
genocida
one who commits genocide

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ n
genoma
complete genetic information of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.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 /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ n
género
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ /ɡɛns/ n
gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

gentamicin /d͡ʒɛn.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/ n
gentamicina

gentian /ˈd͡ʒɛnt͡ʃən/ n
genciana
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae
The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
gentil
non-Jewish
pagano
heathen, pagan

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ n
gentil
non-Jewish person

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ [ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃l̩] adj
amable
polite and respectful rather than rude
gradual medido
gradual rather than steep or sudden
suave
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
tierno
tender and amiable
tranquilo
docile and easily managed

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
caballero
man of breeding
caballero señor
well-mannered, or charming man
señores caballero
polite form of address to men

gentleman's agreement n
acuerdo de honor pacto de caballeros pacto de honor
usually unwritten agreement not bound by law but by honour

gentlemanliness n
caballerosidad galantería

gentlemanly adv
caballeresco caballeroso galante
in the manner of a gentleman

gentleness /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ n
dulzura suavidad
being gentle

gently /ˈd͡ʒɛntli/ adv
mansamente suave
in a gentle manner

gentoo penguin n
pingüino juanito pingüino papúa pingüino de vincha pingüino gentú
penguin

gentrification /d͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
gentrificación
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify /ˈd͡ʒɛn.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
gentrificar aburguesar
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
arrodillarse doblar la rodilla
to bend the knee, as in servitude, homage, or worship

genuflection n
genuflexión
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
auténtico genuino verdadero legítimo
real, authentic

genuinely adv
auténticamente genuinamente
truthfully, truly

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ 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

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
geocéntrico
having Earth at center

geocentric orbit n
órbita geocéntrica

geocentrism n
geocentrismo
belief that Earth is the center of the universe

geochemist n
geoquímica geoquímico
chemist or geologist who specializes in geochemistry

geochemistry n
geoquímica
branch of chemistry

geochronology n
geocronología

geoclimatic adj
geoclimático

geocorona n
geocorona

geode /ˈdʒiː.əʊd/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.oʊd/ n
geoda
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ adj
geodésico
of or relating to geodesy

geodesic /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdiː.sɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈdɛs.ɪk/ 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 /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ n
geodesia
scientific discipline

geodetics /ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks/ n
geodesia
science

geoduck /ˈɡuiˌdək/ /ˈɡuːɪdʌk/ n
geoduck
P. generosa

geodynamics n
geodinámica
a branch of geophysics

geoeconomics /ˌd͡ʒiː.oʊ.ɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ n
geoeconomía

geoeconomist n
geoeconomista

geofence /ˈdʒiːə-/ /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ /ˈd͡ʒioʊfɛns/ /ˈd͡ʒiːə-/ n
geovalla
virtual perimeter around a geographic area

geogeny n
geogenia
study of the formation of the Earth

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ n
geoglifo
large-scale drawing on the ground

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ n
geógrafo geógrafa
a specialist in geography

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
geográfico
pertaining to geography

geographic information system n
sistema de información geográfica
an electronic system

geographically adv
geográficamente
in a geographical manner

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ n
geografía
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ 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 /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.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 /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ n
geólogo geóloga
person whose occupation specializes in geology

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ 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 /dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tə/ /d͡ʒiˈɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
geómetra
geometry mathematician

geometric /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmɛt.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 /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ n
geometría
branch of mathematics
type of geometry
spatial attributes

geomorphological adj
geomorfológico
pertaining to geomorphology

geomorphology n
geomorfología
the study of landforms

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
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 /d͡ʒiˈɑt.ɹəˌpɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒiˈɒt.ɹəˌpɪz.əm/ n
geotropismo
reduced photograph

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ n
geranio
common name for Pelargoniums
cranesbill

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝbl̩/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ adj
hermano carnal
sharing parents
primo carnal
First cousin

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ adj
relacionado
related to the topic being discussed

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /d͡ʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germano
germanium tetrahydride

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.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 /ˈdʒɜː(ɹ)mɪnəl/ adj
germinal
pertaining or belonging to a germ

germinate /ˈd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)mɪneɪt/ 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

germplasm n
germoplasma
seeds or tissue preserved for any of several purposes

geronto- prefix
geronto-

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
gerontocracia
government by elders

gerontology n
gerontología
branch of science

gerontophilia n
gerontofilia
sexual attraction

geropsychology n
gerontopsiquiatría geropsiquiatría psicogeriatría
branch of psychology

gerrymander /dʒ/ /ɡ/ /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌmændɚ/ n
arreglo de distritos electorales
the act of gerrymandering

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ 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 /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪt/ v
gestar
to carry offspring in the uterus
to develop an idea

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
gestación
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gesticulate /dʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ /dʒɛsˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ /d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
gesticular
to make gestures

gesticulation /dʒɛˌstɪkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
gesticulación
act of gesticulating

gesture /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɝ/ n
gesto ademán
motion of the limbs or body
gesto atención detalle
act or remark

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
agarrar tomar
to take, catch (transportation)
atrapar
to catch out
captar guipar pillar
colloquial: to understand
facer volverse
to cause to become
hacer que
to cause to do
llegar
to arrive at
obtener conseguir coger
to obtain
ponerse
to adopt, assume (a position)
recibir
to receive
ser
colloquial: to be
traer
to fetch
volverse convertirse en
to become

get a grip v
controlarse
to return to a rational handling of reality

get a kick out of v
disfrutar
be delighted by

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 ahead of oneself v
adelantar acontecimientos
to focus excessively on prospective future events

get along v
apañarse arreglárselas componérselas ir tirando valérselas
survive; to do well enough
llevar avenirse
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble

get around v
sortear

get away v
alejarse
to move away (from)
escaparse
to slip from one's control

get away with v
escaquearse escurrir el bulto
avoid doing work
irse de rositas salirse con la suya
to escape punishment for

get back v
recuperar
to retrieve, to have an item returned
regresar
to return to where one came from
vengarse
to do something to hurt or harm someone

get back at v
desquitarse vengarse
to retaliate

get by v
arreglárselas ir tirando subsistir
subsist

get down to brass tacks v
ir al grano
deal with the important details

get down to business v
meterse en harina

get dressed v
vestirse
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes

get drunk v
emborrachar
transitive; to make drunk
emborracharse
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol

get even v
desquitarse
get revenge

get high v
colocarse drogarse pichicatearse
get high

get in v
acceder
to enter
entrar
to secure membership
subir abordar
to board

get in the way v
estorbar interferir interponerse 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 laid v
coger echar un polvo mojar el churro
to have sex

get late v
hacerse tarde
to approach nighttime

get lost interjection
lárgate piérdete vete ándate
Go away!

get lost v
perderse
lose one's way

get married v
casarse
become married to someone

get off v
bajarse
to move from being on top of (something)
bajarse descender
to disembark from
follar venirse
to experience sexual pleasure
irse
to stop touching or interfering with something or someone
librarse
to incur only mild consequences

get off one's chest v
desahogarse desfogarse franquearse quitarse un peso de encima sacarse un peso de encima sacarse una espina
to relieve oneself by talking to someone

get on v
entrar en años envejecer peinar canas
to become old
llevarse bien
to have a good relationship
manos a la obra
to commence an action
montar
to enter (a vehicle)
montar cabalgar
to board or mount
tardar
to become late

get on someone's nerves v
mojar la oreja 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 hopes up v
hacerse esperanzas
to become enthusiastic

get one's knickers in a twist /ˌɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪ.kəz ɪn‿ə ˈtwɪst/ /ˌɡɪt wʌnz ˈnɪ.kɚz ɪn‿ə ˈtwɪst/ v
hacer una montaña de un grano de arena hacerse la picha un lío
to become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter

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
lanzar
to publish something
salir
to leave or escape
to spend free time out of the house

get out of Dodge v
desaparecer largarse de una puta vez salir cagando leches salir de Dodge

get out of here interjection
cómo no
expression of disbelief
vete a bañar vete con la música a otra parte ándate
command to leave

get over v
superar
to forget, and move on
to overcome

get ready v
prepararse arreglarse
to make ready or prepare

get rid of v
deshacerse desembarazarse quitar
remove

get someone's goat /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡoʊt/ /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡəʊt/ v
dar la tabarra emputecer hacer la puñeta sacar la piedra
to annoy or infuriate someone

get something over with v
hacerlo de una vez por todas
put behind oneself

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 know v
conocer
to become acquainted with someone

get to the point v
ir al grano
State directly

get together v
acumular reunir
to accumulate
reunir congregar
to meet

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 up to v
cometer
to do something, especially something that you should not do

get used v
acostumbrarse avezarse
to become accustomed (intransitive)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
mejórate
expressing hope that someone recovers soon

get-together n
quedada

geta n
geta
Japanese raised wooden clogs

getaway n
escapada
vacation or destination

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ n
géiser
boiling spring

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
cadavérico fantasmal
Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid
espantoso horripilante
horrifyingly shocking
horrible horripilante malísimo terrible
extremely bad

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
gazal ghazal
a poetic form

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
pepinillo
small cucumber

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] adj
poblacional
of low quality; cheap; shabby, crude

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] n
gueto judería
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ n
fantasma espíritu espectro sombra alma aparecido
spirit appearing after death
sombra
faint shadowy semblance

ghost bike n
bicicleta blanca bicicleta fantasma

ghost goal n
gol fantasma
apparent goal

ghost ship n
barco fantasma
abandoned, possibly adrift ship that is haunted

ghost shrimp n
caprélido
skeleton shrimp

ghost story n
cuento de fantasmas historia de fantasmas
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
ciudad fantasma despoblado pueblo fantasma
town which has become deserted

ghost train n
tren del terror tren fantasma tren infernal
fairground attraction

ghost word n
fantasma lexicográfico palabra fantasma
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/ /ɡʊəl/ n
gul demonio necrófago
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
ghrelina
peptide hormone that increases appetite

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] adj
gigantesco
giant

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] 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 clam n
almeja gigante taclobo gigante
bivalve

giant coot n
focha gigante
Fulica gigantea

giant fennel n
cañaheja
Ferula communis

giant forest hog n
hilóquero
large pig

giant kettle n
marmita de gigante
pothole

giant otter n
nutria gigante
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant panda n
panda
mammal

giant rhubarb n
nalca pangue
plant

giant squid n
calamar gigante megaluria
any of the very large squid of genus Architeuthis

giant star n
estrella gigante
star that has stopped fusing hydrogen

giant tortoise n
galápago tortuga gigante
a giant tortoise

giardiasis /d͡ʒɑː(ɹ)ˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
giardiasis
disease

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
algarabía farfulla monserga
unintelligible speech or writing
galimatías jerga jerigonza
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
galimatías memeces tonterías

gibbet /ˈd͡ʒɪbɪt/ n
horca patíbulo cadalso
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ n
gibón
small ape

gibbous /ˈɡɪbəs/ adj
gibado
characterized by convexity; protuberant
giboso
phase of moon or planet

gibbous moon n
luna gibosa
lunar phase

giblets /ˈd͡ʒɪbləts/ /ˈɡɪbləts/ n
menudencias menudillos menudos
the organs of poultry

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ adj
frívolo
lightheartedly silly
frívolo veleidoso
unable to concentrate or think seriously; easily excited
mareado vertiginoso
feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down
mareador mareante vertiginoso
causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
arre
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
regalo obsequio
something given to another voluntarily, without charge
talento don
talent or natural ability

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
bolo empleo
performing engagement by a musician or musical group; job or role for a performer
charrete
two-wheeled carriage drawn by a single horse

giga- /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə/ /ˈɡaɪ.ɡə/ /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/ prefix
giga-
SI prefix

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigalitre n
gigalitro
one billion (10⁹; 1,000,000,000) litres

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantesco gigante
very large

gigantism /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/ /d͡ʒəˈɡæntɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪɡəntɪzəm/ n
gigantismo
quality or state of being gigantic
condition

gigawatt n
gigavatio
10⁹ watts

giggity-giggity n
toma, toma
catchphrase

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
reír
laugh

gigolo /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.loʊ/ /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

gild the lily /ˈɡɪld ðə ˈlɪli/ v
rizar el rizo
to add superfluous attributes

gild the pill v
dorar la píldora
to make something unappealing look more attractive

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
dorado
having the color or quality of gold
áureo
made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold

gilder /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ n
doradora dorador
one who gilds

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 /ɡɪlt/ [ɡɪɫt] adj
dorado
golden coloured

gilt-head bream n
dorada
fish

gimbal /ˈd͡ʒɪmbəl/ /ˈɡɪmbəl/ n
cardán
device for suspending something

gimel /ˈɡɪ.məl/ n
guímel
Semitic letter

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
barrena de mano
tool

gimme a five v
chocalas
request for high five

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 /d͡ʒɪn/ n
ginebra gin
alcoholic beverage

gin /d͡ʒɪn/ v
desmotar
to remove the seeds from cotton

gin and tonic n
gin tonic
cocktail made from gin and tonic

gin rummy n
gin rummy
card game

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
jengibre
plant
spice
pelirrojo colorín
person with reddish-brown hair

ginger beer n
gaseosa de jengibre
drink flavoured with ginger

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn.(d͡)ʒəˌbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪn.d͡ʒɚˌbɹɛd/ n
pan de jengibre pan de especias
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(d)ʒəli/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚli/ adv
cautelosamente cuidadosamente delicadamente
in a cautious and delicate manner

gingham /ˈɡɪŋ.əm/ n
guinga
a cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks

gingival /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪvəl/ adj
gingival
relating to the gums

gingivitis /ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
gingivitis
inflammation of the gums

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
ginkgo
tree

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔːməs/ adj
descomunal
very large

ginseng /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɛŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnsɪŋ/ 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

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
atar ligar
to bind with a flexible rope or cord
ceñir encerrar cercar rodear
to encircle with, or as if with a belt

girder /ˈɡɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɝdɚ/ n
viga jácena
main horizontal support in a building

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] n
chica muchacha niña cabra chamaca chiquilla
young female person
mujer chica
woman

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
amiga novia
a female friend
novia polola
a female partner in a romantic relationship

girlish /ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ /ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ adj
niña
like a girl

girlyman n
mariconcito maricón niñita puto
An effeminate man

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
cincha
equipment
A band or strap passed under an animal to hold a saddle in place
cintura
graph theory
circunferencia
the distance measured around an object

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ n
esencia
main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter

git /ɡɪt/ n
bastardo cretino pendejo
A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person

give /ɡɪv/ v
dar donar entregar
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 /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
chupar un huevo importar importar una mierda refanfinflársela sudársela valer
to (not) care

give and take n
toma y daca

give away v
delatar enseñar la pata verle el plumero
to unintentionally reveal a secret, or expose someone
regalar
to make a gift of something

give back v
devolver
to return

give birth v
parir
to become the source of
parir dar a luz
produce new life

give head v
hacer una mamada
slang: to perform oral sex on another person

give in v
ceder caer
to collapse or fall
dar el brazo a torcer entregarse rendir
to relent or yield

give me v
deme
expression of preference

give off /ɡɪv ɒf/ v
emitir desprender
to emit

give one's all v
dar el do de pecho
make the utmost effort

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 a piece of one's mind v
dar cuatro verdades poner de vuelta y media
to rebuke someone

give someone a ring v
dar un telefonazo

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
desesperar
lose hope
desistir
stop, quit, desist
rendirse entregar
surrender
renunciar
relinquish

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 /ˈɡɪv.ən/ n
postulado
condition assumed to be true

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ preposition
dado habida cuenta de ya que
considering, taking into account

given name n
nombre de pila nombre nombre propio
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 cosa aparato chunche coso
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzɚd/ n
molleja
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glabella /ɡləˈbɛlə/ n
entrecejo glabela
anatomy: space

glabrous /ˈɡleɪbɹəs/ /ˈɡlæ-/ adj
glabrescente glabro
bald, hairless

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/ /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ adj
glacial gélido
cold and icy

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/ /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ n
era glacial glaciación
glacial period

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
glaciar helero
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
glaciología
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glacis /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ /ˈɡlæsi/ n
glacis
gentle incline in front of a fortification

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
contento
pleased, happy, satisfied

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
alborozar
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
claro calvero
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

gladiatrix n
gladiadora
gladiator (female)

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 lanza
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
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
secretory structure on the surface of an organ

glanders n
muermo
disease

glandiform adj
glandiforme
resembling glands

glandular /ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.d͡ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlan.ʒʊl.ə/ /ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/ adj
glandular
pertaining to a gland or glands

glans /ɡlænz/ n
glande
structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris
acorn or mast of the oak

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
glande bálano glande del pene
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛɚ/ n
mirada fulminante
angry or fierce stare

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
obvio evidente flagrante garrafal palmario
blatant, obvious
reluciente
reflecting with glare

glasnost n
glásnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] 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

glassblower n
soplador sopladora
person skilled in the art of glassblowing

glassful /ˈɡlæsfəl/ /ˈɡlɑːsfəl/ n
vaso
amount that a glass will hold

glassmaker n
cristalero

glassworks n
cristalería
a factory that produces glass

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ adj
vidrioso
dull, expressionless
vidrioso vítreo
of or like glass

glaucescent adj
glaucescente
somewhat glaucous

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
glaucoma
eye disease

glaucophane n
glaucofana
a blue amphibole mineral

glaucous /ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/ adj
glauco
of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
esmalte vidriado frita
coating on pottery
glaseado glasé
edible coating
veladura barniz
layer of paint

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
barnizar
to apply a thin layer of coating in painting
barnizar velar
to apply a thin layer of coating
vidriar
to apply a thin layer of coating in ceramics

glean /ɡliːn/ v
espigar entresacar
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit
espigar pepenar
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped

gleaner n
espigador espigadora
one who gleans

glee /ɡliː/ n
alegría
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
bicoca ganga pichincha
good fortune
guiñada
enticing glance or look

gleek /ɡliːk/ v
burlarse huevear tomar el pelo
to jest, ridicule, or mock

glen /ɡlɛn/ /ɡlɪn/ n
barranca
secluded and narrow valley

glenohumeral adj
glenohumeral
of or pertaining to the glenoid fossa and the humerus

glial /ˈɡliː.əl/ adj
glial
of or pertaining to glia

glial cell n
célula glial
cell type

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
deslizar
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly
planear
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
planeador
aircraft
planeador planeadora
one who glides

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
luz tenue titileo
faint light

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
atisbo
sudden flash

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
entrever vislumbrar atisbar ojear
see briefly

glint /ɡlɪnt/ n
brillo
short flash of light

glioblast n
glioblasto

glioblastoma n
glioblastoma
fast-growing tumor of the brain

glissando n
glisando
musical term

glisten /ˈɡlɪsən/ v
relucir rielar
to reflect light with a glittering luster

glitch /ɡlɪt͡ʃ/ n
problema tara
problem, bug, imperfection, quirk
tara
video games: bug or exploit

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] n
brillo
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy
escarcha purpurina
shiny, decoractive adornment

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ [ˈɡlɪɾɚ] v
brillar centellear resplandecer
to sparkle with light

glittering /ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ adj
chispeante
brightly sparkling

gloaming /ˈɡloʊ.mɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊ.mɪŋ/ n
crepúsculo
twilight

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ n
presunción
an act or instance of gloating

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
adularse refocilarse regodearse relamer
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global
global mundial
concerning all parts of the world
of a variable, in computing

global cooling n
enfriamiento global
Global declining average temperatures.

global warming n
calentamiento global
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ 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
of or pertaining to globalism

globalist n
globalista
an advocate of globalism

globalize /ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/ /ˈɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪz/ /ˈɡləʊ.bə.laɪz/ v
globalizar
To make something global in scope

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ /ˈɡləʊbəli/ adv
globalmente
over the entire planet

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
globo globo terrestre
planet Earth
globo globo terráqueo
model of Earth

globe daisy n
cepillo colubaria globularia siemprenjuta zurrón
perennial plant

globetrotter /ˈɡləʊbˌtɹɒtə(ɹ)/ n
trotamundos
person who travels often to faraway places

globin /ˈɡloʊ.bɪn/ /ˈɡləʉ.bɪn/ /ˈɡləʊ.bɪn/ n
globina

globule /ˈɡlɑbjul/ /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ n
glóbulo
a small round particle of substance; a drop

globulin /ˈɡlɑbjəlɪn/ /ˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/ n
globulina
protein

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ n
orbe
royal symbol of power

glockenspiel /-spil/ /-spiːl/ /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/ /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/ 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/ /ɡluːm/ n
melancolía
cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness
penumbra
darkness, dimness, or obscurity
tristeza
depressing, despondent, or melancholy atmosphere

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ /ˈɡluːmi/ adj
sombrío lóbrego
imperfectly illuminated
sombrío oscuro lúgubre lóbrego tétrico
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy

glorification n
glorificación
the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified

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 /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /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/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] n
gloria
great beauty or splendour
honour, admiration or distinction
worship or praise

glory hole n
agujero glorioso
sex

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
brillo lustre
surface shine
glosa
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression

gloss over v
encubrir
to cover up a mistake or a crime; to hush up or whitewash

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 /ˌɡlɑs.oʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌɡlɑs.oʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˌɡlɑs.oʊˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌɡlɒs.ə(ʊ).fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌɡlɒs.ə(ʊ).fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌɡlɒs.ə(ʊ)ˌfa.ɹn̩ˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌɡlɒs.ə(ʊ)ˌfa.ɹənˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌɡlɔs.oʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌɡlɔs.oʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˌɡlɔs.oʊˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
glosofaríngeo
pertaining to the tongue and the pharynx

glossy /ˈɡlɑsi/ /ˈɡlɒsi/ /ˈɡlɔsi/ 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 /ˈɡlɑ.tl̩/ /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/ /ˈɡlɔt.l̩/ [ˈɡlɑ.ɾl̩] [ˈɡlɔɾ.l̩] adj
glótico
of or relating to the glottis

glottal stop /ɡlɑtəl stɑp/ /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
oclusiva glotal saltillo
plosive sound articulated with the glottis

glottalize v
glotalizar
to apply glottalization

glottis /ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ 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/ n
resplandeciente resplandor
the state of a glowing object
rubor
the brilliance or warmth of color in an environment or on a person

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
brillar
to radiate some emotional quality like light
to shine brightly and steadily
irradiar
to radiate thermal heat
resplandecer brillar fulgir estar al rojo vivo arder fulgurar
to give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated

glow discharge n
descarga incandescente eléctrica descarga luminiscente

glow plug n
bujía de precalentamiento
plug that heats the combustion chamber

glow stick n
barra luminosa
a single-use tube with glowing chemicals

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
ceño fruncido mirada amenazadora
angry glare or stare

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
mirar con ceño
to look or stare with anger

glowworm n
luciérnaga
beetle larva or female

glucagon /ˈɡlukəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɡluːkəɡɒn/ /ˈɡluːkəɡən/ n
glucagón
peptide hormone

glucagonoma n
glucagonoma
tumour of the pancreas

glucocorticoid n
glucocorticoide
glucocorticoid

glucometer n
glucómetro
glucose meter

glucosamine n
glucosamina
an amino derivative of glucose

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ n
glucosa
simple monosaccharide sugar

glucosidase n
glucosidasa
enzyme

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ n
cola pegamento goma
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ v
pegar encolar
join with glue

glue sniffer n
clefera clefero

glue stick n
goma en barra
solid adhesive tube

gluey adj
pegajoso
viscous and adhesive, as glue

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
vino caliente
type of mulled wine

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
decaido moroso
despondent

glume n
gluma

glumelle n
glumela
inner chaffy scale of flowers

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
gluón gluon
massless gauge boson

gluonic adj
gluónico
mediated by gluons

glut /ɡlʌt/ v
glotonear
to eat gluttonously
saciar
to fill to capacity

glutamate /ˈɡluːtəmeɪt/ 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 surco glúteo
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /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

gluteus maximus n
músculo glúteo mayor
the largest of the muscles of each buttock

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
comilón glotón tragón hambrón piraña
one who eats voraciously

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ adj
codicioso ávido
greedy
glotón goloso
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
glotonería gula
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
glicémico 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 /ˈɡlaɪˌsin/ n
glicina
amino acid

glyco- prefix
glico- gluco-
sugars

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 /ɡlaɪˈfɒseɪt/ /ˈɡlaɪfə-/ /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ n
glifosato
chemical

gnarl /nɑː(ɹ)l/ n
nudo
knot in wood
something resembling a knot in wood

gnarl /nɑː(ɹ)l/ v
anudar enredar
to knot or twist

gnarled /nɑː(ɹ)ld/ adj
nudoso
knotty and misshapen

gnash /næʃ/ v
crujir
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
mosquito
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnathoplasty n
gnatoplastia

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /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 /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ n
enano
dwarf, goblin
gnomo duende pigmeo
legendary being

gnomic adj
enigmático

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ n
estilo
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnomonics /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ n
gnomónica
The science and art of sundials

gnomonist /ˈnəʊmənɪst/ n
gnomonicista
person skilled in gnomonics

gnoscopine n
noscapina

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
gnosis
gnosis

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ n
ñu
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
intento
attempt
go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
con datar salir
to date
desaparecer
to disappear
destruir
to be destroyed
hacer
to make (a specified sound)
hacerse ponerse
to become
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
dar para mucho
be helpful for a significant amount of time
llegar lejos
achieve considerable success

go about v
abordar encarar
to tackle

go abroad v
ir al exterior partir hacia el extranjero viajar al extranjero

go against v
in en contra de
to oppose; resist
ir en contra de
to be contrary to a trend, feeling
to be unfavourable to someone
to violate; breach

go against the grain v
a contracorriente
to defy convention

go ahead /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡu əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡɐʉ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡəʉ əˈhɛd/ /ˌɡəʊ əˈhɛd/ v
adelante siga sigue venga
grant permission (imperative)

go all out v
darlo todo echar el resto ir a saco
put forth all possible effort

go along with v
ir junto con
to abide by something

go away interjection
pírate ¡abe! ¡abid! ¡fuera! ¡largo! ¡vete!

go away v
marcharse salir egresar irse
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 back on v
desdecirse retractarse
fail to keep, renege on

go bad v
estropear
of foods: to spoil or rot

go bankrupt v
quebrar
to become bankrupt

go by v
me llaman ...
to be called, to use as a name
pasar
to pass by without paying attention to

go down v
pasar
happen

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 bad to worse v
ir de mal a peor ir de mal en peor

go from strength to strength v
crecer en fortaleza
continue to get stronger

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
que te jodas vete a la chingada vete al carajo vete y jódete

go fuck your mother /ˈɡəʊ ˈfʌk jə(ɹ) ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
vete a chingar a tu madre ándate a la concha de tu madre
get out!

go great guns v
ir viento en popa

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
enloquecer enloquecerse trastornarse volverse loco
to become mad
¡dale!
in the imperative

go off v
disparar
fire
explotar
become very angry
explode
marcharse
depart; leave
sonar
begin making noise

go on v
coger tomar
travel by
continuar
continue
pasar
happen

go out v
apagarse apagarse
to be turned off or extinguished
apagarse irse salir
salir
to leave, especially a building
salir apagarse
to leave one's abode to go to public places

go out like a light v
quedarse frito
fall asleep quickly

go over v
escrutinizar escudriñar examinar reevaluar
to scrutinise
ir pasar sentar
to create an impression

go overboard v
exagerar exceder sobrepasar los límites
go too far

go past v
rebasar traspasar
surpass a boundary

go pear-shaped /ɡoʊ ˈpɛɚʃeɪpt/ /ɡəʊ ˈpɛəʃeɪpt/ v
irse al tacho
to go awry or wrong

go round in circles v
dar vueltas
To repeatedly do the same thing

go screw yourself interjection
vete y muérete
a slightly politer version of "go fuck yourself"

go steady v
noviar pololear
date one person

go through v
arribar llegar
reach an intended destination
atravesar
to travel from one end to the other
avanzar
progress to the next stage
gastar
wear out (of clothing)
sufrir experimentar padecer
undergo, suffer, experience

go through hell v
pasar carros y carretas 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 bed with the sun v
acostarse con las gallinas

go to hell v
¡vete a la mierda! ¡vete a tomar por culo! ¡vete al infierno!
interjection

go to shit v
ir a la mierda ir al carajo
to become worse

go to the dogs v
al traste irse al diablo
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate

go to war v
ir a la guerra
enter armed conflict

go to waste v
desperdiciar echar a perder

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 up in smoke v
quedar en agua de borrajas
be ruined

go viral v
viralizarse
to be rapidly shared

go with v
combinar ir de la mano con
match, correspond with

go with the flow v
contemporizar 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-ahead n
aprobación luz verde permiso visto bueno
approval

go-back n
remontado vueltas
items to return to shelf

go-cart n
kart
a racing vehicle

go-getter n
buscavida
one who is motivated or inclined to excel

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ n
puya aguijada picana
pointed stick used to prod animals

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
picar la cresta
to incite or provoke

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] n
gol
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
point(s) scored
meta objetivo
result one is attempting to achieve
portería arco gol
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object

goal average n
golaveraje promedio de goles
ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches

goal difference n
diferencia de goles
difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded

goal kick n
saque de meta saque de puerta saque de arco saque de portería
a set piece taken from the goal area after the ball has gone out of play

goal line n
línea de gol
in soccer

goalball n
golbol
ball game

goalkeeper n
guardameta portero arquero golero cancerbero
player that protects a goal

goalscorer n
goleador
person who scores a goal

goaltend v
hacer un tapón ilegal taponar ilegalmente
basketball: interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket

goaltending v
tapón ilegal
basketball: a violation

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] n
cabra chivo
animal
libidinosa libidinoso
lecherous man

goat cheese n
queso de cabra
cheese produced by goat milk

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

goatmilk n
leche de cabra
product

goatskin n
bota odre
a liquid container

gobble /ˈɡɑbl̩/ /ˈɡɒbl̩/ v
engullir embuchar
to eat hastily or greedily
gluglú
to make the sound of a turkey

gobble up v
devorar
to consume rapidly

goblet /ˈɡɒblət/ n
copa cáliz
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblet drum n
derbuque derbuques

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
duende trasgo
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

goblin mode n
modo duende modo goblin
state

goblin shark n
tiburón duende tiburón trasgo
Mitsukurina owstoni

gobo /ˈɡoʊˌboʊ/ /ˈɡəʊbəʊ/ n
gobo
template inserted over a light source to control the shape of the thrown light

gobsmacked /ˈɡɒb.smækt/ adj
estupefacto
Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ n
dios
idol

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ v
deificar endiosar
deify
endiosar idolatrar
idolize

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ n
ahijado ahijada
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ adj
puto
intensifier

goddamn /ˈɡɒd.dæm/ /ˌɡɒdˈdæm/ interjection
rediós ¡hostia! ¡joder! ¡me cago en Dios! ¡su puta madre!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
ahijada
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ 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

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
madrina padrino

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ n
ahijado
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ /ˈɡɒd.wɪt/ n
picopando
Long-billed wading bird

goethite /ˈɡoʊθaɪt/ /ˈɡœtaɪt/ n
goethita goetita
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ n
mandadero
worker

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
anteojos anteojos de protección gafas de aviador gafas de protección
protective eyewear

going concern n
empresa en actividad empresa en funcionamiento empresa en marcha negocio en marcha
working business

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
ir a
will (future tense)

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
bocio coto güecho güegüecho
enlargement of the neck

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
de oro oro
made of gold, golden
dorado
having the colour of gold

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
diana
bullseye
medalla de oro oro
gold medal
moneda de oro
coin
oro
colour
element Au
anything or anyone considered to be very valuable

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
cafiche cazafortunas chapiadora trepador
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 embroidery n
bordado de oro

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

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 where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold

goldcrest n
reyezuelo
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] adj
de oro
relating to a fiftieth anniversary
dorado
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold
advantageous or very favourable
dorado de oro
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.
oro áureo dorado
made of, or relating to, gold

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ n
edad de oro edad dorada siglo de oro época dorada
time of progress and achievement

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ n
águila real
large bird of prey

golden goal n
gol de oro punto de oro
first goal scored during extra time

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
fundamental rule or principle

golden shower n
caña fístula
the flowering plant Cassia fistula
lluvia dorada
the act of a person urinating on another

golden syrup n
sirope dorado
a pale amber-coloured treacle produced as part of the refining of sugar

golden years n
años dorados cumbre
period of flourishment

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ n
porrón
duck

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ n
vara de oro
plant

goldfinch n
jilguero cardelino
any of several passerine birds

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ n
carpa dorada pez de colores pez dorado pez de oro pez rojo
fish

goldilocks /ˈɡəʊldilɒks/ n
ricitos de oro
person with golden hair

goldsmith n
orfebre orebce oribe orive orífice
person who makes things out of gold

goldsmithery n
orfebrería
the work of a goldsmith

golem /ˈɡoʊ.ləm/ /ˈɡɑl.əm/ /ˈɡɒl.əm/ /ˈɡəʊ.ləm/ n
golem
creature

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ 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 cancha de golf
the land where one plays golf

golfer /ˈɡɒlfə(ɹ)/ n
golfista
someone who plays golf

golliwog n
conguito
derogatory: a black person

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
cojones huevos
slang, testicles
gónada
sex gland

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
góndola
narrow boat, especially in Venice
car or basket of an airship
teleférico góndola
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondolero gondolera
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ adj
ido
away, having left

goner /ˈɡɒnə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɔːnɚ/ n
hombre muerto piltrafa
someone doomed, a hopeless case

gonfalon /-lən/ /ˈɡɑːn.fəˌlɑːn/ n
confalón
a standard or ensign

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ n
gong gongo batintín
percussion instrument

goniometer /ˌɡoʊ.niˈɔ.mə.tɚ/ n
goniómetro
device to measure angles

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.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/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] adj
bueno
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste
useful for a particular purpose
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
favourable
beneficial; worthwhile
healthful
of people, competent or talented
pleasant; enjoyable
effective
bueno buena
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
bien bueno
exclamation of satisfaction

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [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 buenas
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good enough to eat adj
para comérselo
supremely beautiful

good evening interjection
buenas noches buenas tardes
greeting said in the evening

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
buena fe
good, honest intentions

good grief interjection
caracoles caramba hostia
expression of surprise or shock

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
cielo santo
exclamation of surprise or shock

good job interjection
buen trabajo
a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
¡buena suerte! ¡suerte!
used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ n
suerte
positive fortune

good manners n
buenos modales cortesía
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
buenos días buenas buen día
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good news n
buenas noticias buenas nuevas
the message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful

good night phraseologicalUnit
buenas noches
a farewell

good old adj
de toda la vida
reliable

good old days n
el año catapum
the past, seen as a time when things were better

good riddance /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
a enemigo que huye, puente de plata adiós Madrid, que te quedas sin gente con viento fresco cruz y raya 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 lo bueno se hace esperar
patience is a virtue

good wine needs no bush proverb
el buen paño, en el arca se vende
something good does not need to be advertised

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 /ˈɡʊdˈlʊk.ɪŋ/ adj
apuesto agraciado atractivo bien parecido de buen ver galano
attractive

good-natured /ɡʊdˈneɪtʃəd/ adj
bonachón
having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition

good-sized adj
de buen tamaño
Of a reasonably large size

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
adiós hasta luego hasta la vista hasta pronto nos vemos hasta siempre
farewell

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
adiós
an utterance of goodbye

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
¡adiós, mundo cruel!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ 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

goods train n
tren de carga
train used for transportation of goods

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
buena voluntad
favorably disposed attitude

goof off /ˌɡuf ˈɑf/ /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/ /ˌɡuːf ˈɒf/ v
holgazanear
engage in idle activity

goofy /ˈɡuːfi/ adj
tonto
silly

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ n
googleada
Internet search performed on the Google search engine

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
googlear guglear
to search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
gúgol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡɑl-/ /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡɒl-/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

goon /ɡoʊ.ɑn/ /ɡuːn/ /ɡəʊ.ɒn/ n
bobo
a fool
maton
a thug

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 wing n
orejas de burro
sail positioning

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
grosella grosella espinosa
fruit
sujetavelas
additional person

gooseneck barnacle n
percebe
Pollicipes pollicipes

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
geómido taltuza topo tuza
a small burrowing rodent

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
coágulo crúor sangre sangre cuajada sangre de la herida
thick blood
cuchilla
triangular piece of land where roads meet
gajo nesga segmento triangular
triangular patch of fabric

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
cornear coger
to pierce with a horn

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
garganta
inside of the throat
garganta desfiladero
deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
atiborrar devorar hartar vorar
to stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
guapísimo
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒət/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɛt/ /ˈɡoɹ.d͡ʒɪt/ /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ /ˌɡoɹˈʒeɪ/ n
gorjal
armour

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ n
gorgona
monster in Greek mythology

gorgonzola n
gorgonzola
Italian cheese

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /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 /ˈɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡɔː.ɹi/ adj
sangriento cruento 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 /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ n
azor
bird of prey principally in the genus Accipiter

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
ansarino ansarón
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
evangelio Buena Nueva
first section of New Testament

gospel music n
góspel
type of music

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
chisme chismorreo habladurías argüende bochinche brete
idle talk
chismoso cotilla chismosa alcahuete argüendera argüendero
person

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
chismear chismorrear cotillear marujear
to talk about someone else's private or personal business

gossipy adj
chismoso cotilla
prone to gossip

got it v
entendido oído cocina
I understand

gotcha /ˈɡɑt͡ʃə/ /ˈɡɒt͡ʃə/ interjection
te agarré te atrapé te tengo
I got you

gotcha /ˈɡɑt͡ʃə/ /ˈɡɒt͡ʃə/ 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 /ɡuˈɑːʃ/ /ɡwɑːʃ/ n
gouache guache
paint
painting

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ /ɡaʊd͡ʒ/ n
gubia
chisel with a curved blade
harina
(mining) soft material lying between the wall of a vein and the solid vein
ranura surco
cut or groove

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
gulasch gulash
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡɔɹd/ /ɡɔːd/ /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɚd/ n
calabaza
fruit
calabaza bangaña
climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae
calabaza calabacino
dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ /ˈɡʊɹ.mɑnd/ /ˈɡʊʁmɑ̃/ 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/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ n
gastrónomo gourmet 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

governance /ˈɡʌvənəns/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəns/ n
gobernanza
the process, or the power, of governing; government or administration; control and monitoring

governess /ˈɡʌvnəs/ /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
institutriz
woman paid to educate children in their own home

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
gobierno
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws
state and its administration
rección
grammar: relationship between a word and its dependents

government bond n
bono gubernamental bono soberano
bond issued by a national government

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ adj
gubernamental
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ n
gobernador gobernadora
chief executive officer of first-level division of a country

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ [ˈɡɐv(ɘ̃)nɜ ˌdʒẽnɹɯ] n
gobernador general
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority
representative of the monarch

governor-general n
gobernador general
commonwealth official
similar official in other countries

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
benedícite gracias
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal
gracia donaire
elegant movement, poise or balance
gracia merced
free and undeserved favour, especially of God

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ n
grace nota de la tolerancia
musical note played to ornament the melody

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
gracioso grácil
showing grace

gracefully /ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ adv
agraciadamente
in a graceful manner

gracefulness n
gallardía graciosidad
the state of being graceful

graciousness n
amenidad afabilidad
The state of being gracious

grackle /ˈɡɹækl̩/ n
Mozambique
zanate chango chinchilín clarinero mariamulata
genus Quiscalus

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
desnivel
slope of a roadway or other passage
grado
degree of malignity of a tumor
nivel
graded area
level of the ground
nota calificación
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol
puntuación
rating

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
motoniveladora
machine

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ n
gradiente
in physics
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline
in vector algebra
in calculus

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
gradual paulatino
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ adv
gradualmente paulatinamente poco a poco
in gradual manner

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ n
graduada graduado
graduado graduada graduados
from a university

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuɪt/ v
graduarse
to be recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree

graduation /ˌɡɹædjuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
graduación
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement
the action or process of graduating
a commencement ceremony

graduation mark n
aforo

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
grafiti
drawings on a surface

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ v
grafitar
create graffiti

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
cereal
crops from which grain is harvested
grano
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
single seed of grain
single particle of a substance
unit of mass notionally based on grain's weight
veta
linear texture of material or surface

grained adj
granado
Having a grain or grains

grains of paradise n
pimienta de Guinea pimienta melegueta granos de Guinea granos de paraiso malagueta
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
gramo
unit of mass

graminivorous /ɡɹæmɪˈnɪvəɹəs/ adj
graminívoro
that eats grasses and seeds

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ 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 ˈnætsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
talibán ortográfico
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the perceived incorrect 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

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
granero
storage facility
fertile, grain-growing region

grand /ɡɹænd/ adj
grande
great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression
of large size or extent
majestuoso
having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other similar things

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 total n
gran total
entire or final sum

grand unification theory n
teoría de gran unificación
theory that unifies fundamental forces

grand vizier n
gran visir
greatest minister of a sultan

grand-quarterly adj
contracuartelado

grandchild n
nieto nieta
child of one’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

grandeur /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d(j)ʊɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn.d͡ʒʊɚ/ n
grandeza
state of being grand or splendid; magnificence

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] n
abuelo
grandfather (from either side)
male forefather

grandfather clock n
reloj de pie
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 /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ adj
grandioso
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
pompous or pretentious

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ n
abuela abuelita
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /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 /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ n
abuelo abuelito yayo
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pæɹənt/ /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.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granito berroqueña
type of rock

granitic adj
granítico berroqueño
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/ /ɡɹɒnt/ n
beca subvención
the thing or property granted; a gift; a boon
patrocinio
informal: application for money

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ v
conceder otorgar
to bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request
otorgar
to give over

grantedly adv
es cierto que la verdad es que lo cierto es que
by admission

granular /ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
granuloso
consisting of, or resembling, grains

granulate v
granular
to segment into tiny grains

granule /ˈɡɹæn.jul/ /ˈɡɹæn.juːl/ /ˈɡɹæn.jəl/ n
gránulo
small particle

granuloma n
granuloma
tumor

granulomatosis n
granulomatosis
pathological condition

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
uva
fruit

grape juice n
jugo de uva
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ 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
grafo
set of vertices connected by edges
gráfico
graph of a function

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
graficar
draw a graph of

graph paper n
papel gráfico
ruled paper

graph theory n
teoría de grafos
study of graphs (networks of nodes and edges)

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
grafema
fundamental unit of a writing system

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

graphological adj
grafológico
relating to graphology

graphologist n
grafóloga grafólogo
graphologist

graphology /ɡɹæˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɡɹæˈfɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
grafología
study of handwriting

graphomania /ˌɡɹæfəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
grafomanía
the compulsion to write

graphometer n
grafómetro
a surveyor's instrument for measuring angles

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ n
grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ n
forcegear forcejear
a close hand-to-hand struggle
arpeo
tool with claws or hooks

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ v
agarrar
to seize and hold firmly

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ n
arpeo granpin
a type of hook

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
alcance
that which is accessible
asimiento
grip
comprensión
understanding

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
asir agarrar
to grip
comprender
to understand

grasp all, lose all proverb
la avaricia rompe el saco
one who wants everything, may lose it all

grasp at straws v
agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] n
hierba césped
lawn
hierba grama pasto
ground cover plant
hierba mota
marijuana

grass jelly n
chanchau jalea de hierba
jellylike dessert

grass mud horse n
caballo de pasto-barro
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship

grass of Parnassus n
hepática blanca
plant of the genus Parnassia

grass snake n
culebra de collar
Natrix natrix

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ n
esposa separada temporalmente
woman whose husband is away

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
saltamontes langosta chapulín
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grasshopper warbler n
buscarla pintoja
Locustella naevia

grassland n
pradera herbazal pastizal
an area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation

grassroots adj
de base
of the grass roots

grassy /ˈɡɹæsi/ /ˈɡɹɑːsi/ adj
herboso
covered with grass

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ n
rejilla
horizontal metal grill

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ 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
agradecido
showing gratitude
complacido
recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure

gratefulness n
agradecimiento
the state of being grateful

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
rallador ralladora
a tool with which one grates

gratinate v
gratinar
to bake so as to form a gratin

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 /ɡɹəˈtju.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtʃuː.ɪ.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 /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
bajo grave
low in pitch, tone
grave apremiante
serious in a negative sense
serio reservado seco solemne sombrío
having a sense of seriousness

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ n
tumba sepultura
excavation for burial

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /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
diacritic mark (ˋ)

grave goods n
ajuar funerario
objects buried with a body

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
sepulturero enterrador
a person employed to dig graves
A necrophore, or burying beetle

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
grava gravilla
small fragments of rock

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ v
rociar con grava salpicar con grava
To apply a layer of gravel to the surface of a road, etc

gravelly /ˈɡɹævəli/ adj
cascajoso
full of, covered with, or similar to gravel or pebbles
rasposo áspero
of a voice: unpleasantly harsh or rasping

gravely /ˈɡɹeɪvli/ 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 /ˈɡɹævɪd/ adj
grávido embarazado encinta
pregnant (now used chiefly of egg-laying animals, or metaphorically)

gravimetric adj
gravimétrico
of or pertaining to measurement by weight

gravitate /ˈɡɹævɪteɪt/ 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 singularity n
singularidad gravitacional
gravitational singularity

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 fox n
zorra gris zorro gris
Urocyon cinereoargenteus

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
apacentar pastear
to feed or supply with grass
pastar
pastar pacer apacentarse
to eat grass from a pasture
picar picotear
to eat small amounts of food periodically throughout the day

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
grasa
animal fat

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
engrasar
put grease or fat on something
engrasar lubricar

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/ /ˈɡɹi.zi/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ adj
grasiento grasoso graso resbaloso
having a slippery surface

greasy pole n
cucaña
event

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ adj
Grande Magno
important title
formidable genial muy bueno
very good
grande
very big, large scale

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ adv
genial
very well

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ interjection
genial bien
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 knot n
correlimos grande
the bird Calidris tenuirostris

great martyr n
megalomártir
a saint who was martyred after suffering great torture

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
Stercorarius 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 one's 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
tataranieta tataranieto
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 flamingo n
flamenco común

greater good n
bien común
benefit of the public

greater rhea n
choique pampeano ñandú ñandú común
Rhea americana

greater scaup n
porrón bastardo
Aythya marila

greater than n
mayor que
the '>' character

greater white-fronted goose n
ganso careto ánsar careto
Anser albifrons

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
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 /ɡɹivz/ 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 angurriento avaro avorazado
having greed; consumed by selfish desires
glotón tragón
prone to overeat

greedyguts n
zampabollos zampón
greedy person

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
verde
environmentally friendly
having green as its colour
of fruit: unripe
inexperienced
sickly

green alder n
aliso verde
Alnus viridis

green alga n
alga verde
organism of Chlorophyta

green belt /ˈɡrin ˌbɛlt/ /ˈɡriːn bɛlt/ n
cinturón verde
area of agricultural land around an urban area that is protected from large-scale building

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
aprobación autorización beneplácito exequátur luz verde permiso
permission
luz verde
green traffic light

green pass n
carné de vacunación certificado de vacunación pasaporte covid pasaporte sanitario pase covid pase sanitario

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
los dientes largos 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

greengage /ˈɡɹiːnɡeɪd͡ʒ/ n
claudia
a plum with greenish-yellow flesh and skin

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 novato bisoño aprendiz novicio
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
invernadero invernáculo estufa
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 efecto invernadero gas de invernadero
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
verdoso
somewhat green in color

greenish warbler n
mosquitero verdoso
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenlight /ˈɡɹiːnlaɪt/ v
dar luz verde a
to approve

greenness /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ n
verde
state of being green (green in color)
verdor
state of being green (environmentally conscious)

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 /ˈɡɹiːnwɒʃ/ n
greenwashing lavado verde lavado verde de imagen
misleading picture of environmental friendliness

greenwashing n
ecoblanqueo lavado verde

greenwashing v
ecoblanqueando lavando verde

greenway n
vía verde
corridor of land for recreational use

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

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
saludos
formal way of saying "hello"

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
gregario
of animals that travel in herds
sociable
of a person who enjoys being in crowds

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
granada
small explosive device

grenade launcher n
lanzagranadas
weapon that shoots grenades

grevillea n
gravilia
any of many Australian shrubs and trees of the genus Grevillea

grey crested tit n
herrerillo crestigrís
Lophophanes dichrous

grey crowned crane n
grulla coronada cuelligrís
Balearica regulorum

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 mullet n
mújol
type of fish

grey partridge n
perdiz pardilla
Perdix perdix

grey tit n
carbonero gris
Melaniparus afer

grey wolf n
lobo
a large grey wolf (Canis lupus

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
cuadrícula
cartography: method of marking off maps
cuadrícula matriz
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle
red
electricity delivery system
rejilla
electronics: electrode of a vacuum tube

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
atasco
on a smaller scale
atasco embotellamiento
traffic congestion
paralización
deadlock

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
pesar pena dolor sufrimiento calamidad duelo
sadness

grievance /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
agravio queja
complaint

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
contristar
to feel very sad about
contristarse
to experience grief

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
grifo
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
buitre leonado
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
grill
cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it
parrilla rejilla
barbecue
rejilla
grating, grid
vehicle front cover

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
asar
to cook food on a grill
gratinar
to cook food under a heat element

grille guard n
mataburros
metal frame

grilled cheese n
emparedado de queso fundido
toasted cheese sandwich

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
rigido
rigid and unrelenting
siniestro
ghastly or sinister
siniestro sombrío
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
mueca
a distortion of the face

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
hacer muecas hacer gestos
to make grimaces

grimalkin /ɡɹɪˈmæl.kɪn/ /ɡɹɪˈmɔːl.kɪn/ n
bruja
old woman

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
mugre
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
sombríamente torvamente
in a grim manner

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ n
grimorio
book of instructions in the use of alchemy or 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/ n
molienda
a specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans
rutina
a tedious task

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
bruñir
to shape with the force of friction
moler
moler triturar
to reduce to 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
trabajo pesado
Repeating the same action in a videogame for experience

grindstone /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstoʊn/ /ˈɡɹaɪn(d)ˌstəʊn/ /ˈɡɹɪnˌstoʊn/ n
muela afiladora esmoladera
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/ n
gimoteo nimiedad queja
complaint; petty concern

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ v
quejarse gimotear
to complain; to whine

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
horripilante macabro repugnante
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome

grison n
grisón huroncito
weasel like mammal (Galictis)

grist /ɡɹɪst/ n
grano molienda
grain that is to be ground in a mill

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
cartílago ternilla
cartilage

grit /ɡɹɪt/ n
agalla temple
strength of mind
arenilla
collection of hard materials
grano
measure of coarseness
avena pelada mote de avena
husked but unground oats

grit /ɡɹɪt/ v
apretar
to clench
crujir
to give a grating sound

grit one's teeth v
apretar los dientes
clench one's teeth together

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
chuchoca polenta sémola de maíz
coarsely ground corn
gofio
hulled oats

gritter n
quitanieves
vehicle

gritty /ˈɡɹɪti/ adj
gravilloso
containing sand or grit

grizzled adj
entrecano rucio
greyed

grizzly bear n
oso gris oso pardo
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
gemido quejido
low mournful uttered sound
gruñido
low guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
gemir gruñir
to make a groan

groaning /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/ adj
gemebundo gemidor

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹɔːt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
granos
hulled grain

groatsworth n
pizca
a small amount

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
abacero abacera abarrotera abarrotero
person selling foodstuffs and household items

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹɪz/ n
abarrote comestibles compras
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
abacería tienda de ultramarinos
shop or store that sells groceries

grog /ɡɹɑɡ/ /ɡɹɒɡ/ n
grog
alcoholic beverage made with rum and water

groggy /ˈɡɹɑ.ɡi/ /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
entender
to have an intuitive understanding
pilotar
to fully understand

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ /ˈɡɹʌm.ɪt/ n
grumete
boy serving on a ship
ojal estrobo ollao reforzado
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
palafrenero almohazador
person who looks after horses

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
acicalar
to attend to one's appearance
almohazar
to care for animals

grooming /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ n
acicaladura
caring for horses
adiestramiento capacitación entrenamiento
act of teaching
arreglo
care for one's appearance
sonsaque
attempting to gain the trust of a child or vulnerable person for sexual purposes

groomsman n
padrino
attendant to a bridegroom

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
groove tonadilla
pronounced, enjoyable rhythm
hendidura ranura acanaladura surco canal estría
long, narrow channel
hábito rutina
fixed routine
pozo
shaft in mining

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ v
ranurar
to cut a furrow into a surface

groovy /ˈɡɹuvi/ adj
genial bacán macanudo
cool, neat, interesting

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
manosear agarrar meter mano sobar
to touch closely and sexually
palpar
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands
palpar buscar a tientas tantear
to search by feeling

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
repulsivo
causing disgust

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
bruto
total earnings or amount
gruesa
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
producto interior bruto producto interno bruto PBI PIB producto bruto interno
economic production of a particular territory

gross income n
ingreso bruto
income prior to expenses

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

grotesquely adv
grotescamente
in a grotesque manner

grotesquerie /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/ n
grotesquería
quality of being grotesque

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
gruta
small cave
artificial cavern-like retreat

grouch /ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ n
gruñón refunfuñón gruñona quejica refunfuñona vinagre
one who is grumpy or irritable

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ 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 fundamento
basis, foundation, groundwork
campo de futbol
football field
fondo
bottom of a body of water
polo a tierra toma de tierra
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential
suelo tierra
surface of the Earth
tierra
electrical point of zero potential

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
castigar
to require a child to remain at home

ground beef n
carne molida
finely chopped beef

ground floor n
planta baja primer piso
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground ivy n
hiedra terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

ground rent n
canon superficiario
rent under a ground lease for a surface estate, paid by a ground lessor to a surface owner

ground zero /-ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˌɡɹaʊnd ˈzɪɚ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
punto cero tierra cero zona cero
point on the land or water surface below, at, or above the detonation of a nuclear bomb

ground-breaking n
rompedor
innovative

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
revolucionario inovador que rompe esquemas rompedor
innovative

grounded /-dəd/ /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ adj
castigado
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor
conectado a tierra
of a conductor connected to earth
detenido en tierra
not allowed to fly

grounding /ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
polo a tierra
electrical engineering: interconnection of metal chassis of a device to earth

groundless adj
infundado sin fundamento
baseless

groundpecker n
carbonero terrestre
bird

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
causa motivo razón causal fundamento
basis or justification for something
terreno
area of land
poso concho hez
sediment at the bottom of a liquid

groundwater n
agua subterránea
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers

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

group velocity n
velocidad de grupo
propagation velocity of a wave envelope

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
mero cherna
fish

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ n
agrupamiento
the action of the verb to group

groupoid n
grupoide
a magma
a set with a partial binary operation...

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
pensamiento de grupo
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

groupuscule /ˈɡɹuːpəˌskjuːl/ n
grupúsculo
small political group

groupwork n
trabajo en equipo
work done in groups

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ n
urogallo tetraónino
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ v
quejarse
to complain or grumble

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
fragüe lechada rejunte
mortar used between tiles
sedimento
dregs
sémola
coarse meal

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
arboleda bosquecillo
small forest

grovel v
humillarse
to abase oneself

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
crecer
(intransitive) to become bigger
(intransitive) to appear or sprout
cultivar
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger

grow up v
crecer
to mature and become an adult
madurar
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ n
crecimiento
growth; increase

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
rugido
deep, rumbling, threatening sound
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
something that grows or has grown

growth hormone n
hormona del crecimiento somatotropina
hormone

growth spurt n
estirón
sudden growth in one's body

groyne /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
escollera espigón
structure to prevent erosion

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
condumio manduca manducatoria morfi papeo
slang: food
larva verme
immature insect

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
agusanado pulgoso
having grubs in it

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ n
rencor manía
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/ /ˈɡɹu.əl.ɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
agotador extenuante penoso
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ adj
espantoso truculento
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

gruff /ɡɹʌf/ adj
ronco
hoarse-voiced
áspero
rough-, surly-natured

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 malhumorado refunfuñón renegón rezongón
unhappy and/or irritable

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
burro ronco
fish of the family Haemulidae
currito
a person who does ordinary and boring work
gruñido
short, snorting sound
machaca
an infantry soldier

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
gruñir
of a person: to make a grunt or grunts
of a pig: to make a grunt or grunts

guacamole /wa.kaˈmo.le/ /ɡwa.kaˈmo.le/ /ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmol.i/ /ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmoʊ.leɪ/ n
guacamole
avocado-based greenish dip

guanaco /ɡwəˈnɑːkəʊ/ n
guanaco
Lama guanicoe

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
guanina
substance obtained from guano

guano /ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/ n
guano
dung from a sea bird or from a bat

guanosine n
guanosina
nucleoside

guanxi /ˈkwanʃi/ /ˈɡwanʃi/ n
cuña
connections; relationships; one's social or business network (China)

guar n
guar
annual legume

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ n
garante
person who gives such a guarantee
garantía
anything that assures a certain outcome
written declaration

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ /ˌɡɛəɹənˈtiː/ 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 /ˈɡæɹəntɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ n
garante guarante
person or company that provides a guarantee

guaranty /ˈɡæɹənti/ n
garantía
assurance or guarantee
something serving as a security for such an undertaking

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
bloque protector tapador
part of machine blocking dangerous parts
guarda guardia guardés
person who or thing that protects something

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
vigilar guardar custodiar
to protect from some offence

guard dog n
perro guardián
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guarded /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/ /ˈɡɑːdɪd/ adj
circunspecto reservado
cautious
reservado
not favourable

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ n
apoderado
law: person responsible for incompetent person
guardián
superior in a Franciscan monastery
guardián guardia
guard or watcher
jefe
final video game enemy
tutor apoderado custodio
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis

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 /ˈɡwɑːvə/ n
guayaba guayabo
fruit
guayabo guayaba
tree or shrub

gubernatorial /ˌɡ(j)u.bɚ.nəˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌɡ(j)uː.bə.nəˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
gubernativo
of or pertaining to a governor

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ n
gobio
Gobio gobio

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ /ˈɡwɛn.ən/ 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
guerrillera guerrillero
irregular soldier

guerrilla warfare n
guerra de guerrillas
fighting using groups of irregular troops

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

guess what phraseologicalUnit
adivina qué
used to dramatize the unsurprising

guesser n
adivina adivino
person who guesses

guessing game n
adivinanzas
game the object of which is for a player or players to guess a word, etc

guesstimate /ˈɡɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɡɛs.təˌmeɪt/ [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈.mɪ̈ʔ(t̚)] [ˈɡɛs.tɪ̈ˌmeɪ̯ʔ(t̚)] n
chute conjetura guestimación
estimate based on insufficient or unreliable data

guesswork n
adivinanza conjeturas suposiciones
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
huésped convidado comensal visita visitante
recipient of hospitality
invitado invitada
invited performer

guest book n
libro de visitas
website feature functioning like a physical guest book

guest worker n
trabajador invitado trabajador extranjero gastarbeiter trabajadora extranjera trabajadora invitada
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
guía líder
someone who guides
señal
sign

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 /ˈɡɪldə/ /ˈɡɪldɚ/ n
florín
unit of currency

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
astucia
astuteness, cunning
engaño trampa
deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty

guillemet /ˈɡɪl.əˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)əˈmeɪ/ /ˌɡiˈmeɪ/ n
comillas angulares comillas bajas comillas españolas comillas latinas
either of the punctuation marks « or »

guillemot /ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/ /ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/ n
arao
seabird

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ n
guillotina
machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation
device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ v
guillotinar
to execute (someone) with a guillotine

guillotining n
guillotinización
execution by guillotine

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
culpa
responsibility for wrongdoing
culpa remordimiento
the regret of having done wrong
culpabilidad
legal

guiltiness n
culpabilidad
state of being guilty

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 pintada
bird

guinea hen weed n
anamu apacin guine mapurite mucura
Petiveria alliacea

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
cobaya conejillo de Indias cuy acure curiel curí
rodent
conejillo de Indias cobaya
experimental subject

guiro /ˈɡwaɪɹəʊ/ /ˈɡwiːɹoʊ/ /ˈɡwɪɹoʊ/ n
güiro
musical instrument made of a hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
apariencia
way of speaking or acting

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
guitarra jarana
musical instrument

guitarist n
guitarrista guitarrero guitarra
person playing or performing on the guitar

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ n
gulag
system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s)

gulch /ɡʌlt͡ʃ/ n
garganta
a narrow v-shaped valley

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ adj
gules
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ /ˈɡulz/ n
gules
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ n
golfo
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
gaviota
seabird

gull-billed tern n
pagaza piconegra
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
esófago gaznate tragaderas
the throat or esophagus

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ n
credulidad tragaderas
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
crédulo ingenuo cándido engañadizo
easily deceived or duped, naive

gully /ˈɡʌli/ n
barranco
a trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside

gulose /ˈɡuˌloʊs/ n
gulosa
aldohexose

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

gulp down v
engullir
to eat very quickly without chewing

gum /ɡʌm/ n
encía
flesh around teeth
chicle
single piece of chewing gum
chicle goma
goma
sticky substance exuded by certain plants

gum arabic n
goma arábiga
substance from acacia trees

gumdrop /ˈɡʌm.dɹɑːp/ /ˈɡʌm.dɹɒp/ n
gominola gomita pastilla de goma
chewy candy

gummy bear n
osito de goma
candy

gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/ n
caletre
common sense, initiative
coraje iniciativa
boldness of enterprise
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
escopeta rifle
a less portable, long weapon
obús
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more
pistola
a portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun /ɡʌn/ v
disparar
speed something up

gun carriage n
cureña
metal frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation

gun down v
balear disparar
kill by firearm

gunboat n
cañonero cañonera
small armed vessel

gung ho /ɡʌŋ.ˈhoʊ/ /ɡʌŋˈ.həʊ/ adj
exageradamente entusiasmado
overly enthusiastic or energetic

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
mugre porquería suciedad cochambre pringue tizne
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunman n
pistolero pistolera
criminal armed with a gun

gunpoint /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ n
punta de pistola

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ n
pólvora polvorín
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 /ɡuːˈt͡ʃiːn/ n
guqin
instrument

gurdwara n
gurdwara templo sijista
a Sikh place of worship

gurgitator /ˈɡɜː.dʒɪ.teɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɝ.d͡ʒə.teɪ.tɚ/ n
comedor competitivo
competitive eater

gurgle /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡl̩/ 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 /ɡəˈɹu/ /ɡʊˈɹuː/ /ˈɡu(ˌ)ɹu/ /ˈɡuːɹuː/ /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
gurú
advisor or mentor
spiritual teacher

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
brotar manar salir a borbotones
to flow forth suddenly
hacer efusión
to make an excessive display of enthusiasm

gusle /ˈɡʊslə/ n
guzla
single-stringed instrument

gusset /ˈɡasət/ /ˈɡʌsɪt/ n
escudete
small piece of cloth inserted in a garment

gussy up v
arreglarse embellecer
dress up

gust /ɡʌst/ n
ramalazo
any rush or outburst
ráfaga racha
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gustatory /ˈɡʌstətəɹi/ /ˈɡʌstətɹi/ /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔɹi/ adj
gustativo
relating to taste

gut /ɡʌt/ n
maría
gut course
panza tripa
abdomen
tripa
alimentary canal
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 bolas cojones huevos pelotas
(slang) courage
tripas tripa
entrails

gutsy /ˈɡʌt.si/ adj
corajudo visceral
marked by courage

gutta-percha /ɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə/ /ɡʌɾəˈpɝtʃə/ n
gutapercha
a latex

gutted /ˈɡʌtɪd/ adj
decepcionado desilusionado destrozado
deeply disappointed
desentrañado desmembrado destripado
with the most important parts destroyed
desentrañado destripado
eviscerated

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ n
acequia
drainage channel
canalón
duct or channel beneath the eaves
cuneta
ditch along the side of road
desagüe
prepared channel in a surface
medianil
space between columns in text

gutter press n
prensa amarilla
tabloid papers

guttural /ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ [ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] adj
gutural
sounding harsh and throaty
phonetics: articulated at the back of the mouth

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
tío tipo 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 /d͡ʒɪm/ n
gimnasio
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gym rat n
fanático de la gimnacia fanático del gimnacio

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
gimnasio
place for indoor sports
gimnasio instituto
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ n
gimnasta
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastic /d͡ʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ adj
gimnástico
pertaining to gymnastics

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gimnasia
a sport
complex intellectual or artistic exercise

gymnophobia n
gimnofobia

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 /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
ginecólogo
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecological adj
ginecológico
pertaining to gynecology

gynecologically adv
ginecológicamente
in a gynecological context

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ginecología
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ n
ginecomastia
development of breasts in males

gynoecium /ɡaɪˈni.si.əm/ /ɡaɪˈniː.si.əm/ n
gineceo
pistils of a flower

gynophore n
ginóforo
stalk of a pistil

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ 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

gyration /dʒaɪ(ə)ˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
giración
act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre

gyre /d͡ʒaɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒaɪ.ɚ/ n
giro giro oceánico
ocean current caused by wind which moves in a circular manner
remolino
swirling vortex

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝˌfælkən/ 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/ [ha(ː)] interjection
ja
a representation of laughter
an exclamation of triumph or discovery

ha-ha /hɑːˈhɑː/ /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ /ˌhɑˈhɑ/ interjection
jajaja

habanera n
habanera
dance performed to a style of music from Cuba

habeas corpus /ˈheɪbiəs ˈkɔːrpəs/ 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 /həˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ n
habilitación
postdoctoral academic qualification required for tenure

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
costumbre hábito
an action done on a regular basis
hábito
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness
addiction
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns
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/ [ˈhæbɪtæʔ] n
hábitat
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives

habitation /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhæb.ɪˈtæɪ.ʃən/ n
asentamiento ocupación poblamiento
the act of inhabitating
casa morada residencia
a place of abode

habitual /-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃwəl/ /həˈbɪ.tʃʊ.əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃ(w)əl/ /həˈbɪ.t͡ʃʊ.əl/ adj
habitual
of or relating to a habit; performed over and over again
regular or usual
engaging in some behaviour as a habit

habitually /həˈbɪtju.əli/ /həˈbɪt͡ʃu.əli/ /həˈbɪt͡ʃəli/ 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
cagatintas chupatintas juntaletras plumilla plumífera plumífero
untalented writer
taxista
taxicab driver
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
almez ramón tala
plant
almeza latón
fruit

hacker /hækə/ /hækəɹ/ n
hacker hácker
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
pelo del lomo
hair on the nape of the neck of animals
rastrillo
instrument with pins

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
manido sobado trillado gastado manoseado traído y llevado
repeated too often

hacksaw n
sierra para metales
saw

had better v
valer más
should; ought to; must

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 [həˈdiːθ] n
hadiz jadiz
collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ n
hadrón
composite particle composed of quarks

haecceity /hiːkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ /hækˈsiː.ə.tiː/ /hɛkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ n
haecceidad hecceidad
essence of a particular thing

haematologist n
hematólogo
scientist who specializes in haematology

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
hematología
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemo- prefix
hemo-
pertaining to blood

haemolacria n
hemolacria
shedding of tears containing blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ 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/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ n
hemorroides almorranas
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnio
chemical element

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ n
empuñadura asidero
handle

hag /hæɡ/ n
bruja
witch, sorceress, enchantress
ugly old woman

hagfish n
mixino pez-bruja
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
macilento consumido demacrado trasojado
looking exhausted and unwell

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
detener en pequeñeces
to stick at small matters
regatear
to argue for a better deal

hagio- prefix
hagio-
pertaining to saints

hagiographer /ˌheɪd͡ʒi-/ /ˌheɪɡi-/ /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡɹəfɚ/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfə/ n
hagiógrafo
someone who writes the biography of a saint

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
hagiografía
study of saints
biography of a saint

haha interjection
jaja

haiku /haɪˈku/ /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
haiku haikú
Japanese poem of a specific form

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] interjection
ave
greeting!

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] n
granizo pedrisco
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] 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 pedrisco
single ball of hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] n
cabello pelo
pigmented filament of keratin on the skin of humans and other mammals
pelo cabello
mass of such filaments on the human head
mass of such filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals

hair conditioner n
acondicionador bálsamo crema de enjuague
cosmetic product

hair extension n
extensión
a length of hair

hair gel n
fijador gomina
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
colero colet colita goma liga
circular piece of elastic

hair-trigger /ˈhɛɚˌtɹɪɡ.ɚ/ /ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪ.ɡɚ/ n
gatillo de pleo
gun mechanism

hairball n
bezoar
wad of fur
peludo tema peludo
intractable issue

hairbrush n
cepillo del pelo
a brush used in hair care

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ n
corte corte de pelo
act of cutting of hair

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 /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ n
horquilla gancho pinche
pin or fastener for the hair

hairpin bend n
herradura horquilla paella
acute curve in a road on a steep incline

hairstyle n
corte corte de pelo
peinado
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ adj
peludo velludo
of a body part other than the head
of a person
peludo velludo lanudo
of an animal

hajduk n
haiduc haiduqe
outlaw, highwayman or freedom fighter in the Balkans

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

hake /heɪk/ n
merluza
fish

halachic adj
halájico
of or pertaining to Halacha; in accordance with Halacha

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ 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 /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ n
alabarda
hand weapon

halberdier n
alabardero
a soldier armed with a halberd

halcyon /ˈhælsi.ən/ /ˈhælʃi.ən/ /ˈhælʃən/ n
alcedón alción
poetic: kingfisher
alcedón martín pescador
bird of genus Halcyon

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
días tranquilos
halcyon days

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
mitad
math: fraction
mitad metad
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided

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
male half-sibling

half marathon n
media maratón
running race

half nephew n
medio sobrino
son of a half sibling

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
una y media
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages

half sister n
hermanastra media hermana
a female half sibling

half volley n
botepronto

half-ass /ˈhæfæs/ adj
chapucero
produced in an incompetent manner

half-assed /ˈhæfæst/ adj
cutre
poorly or incompetently done

half-baked adj
faltarle un hervor
incomplete

half-breed adj
mestizo
having one purebred parent; hybrid; of mixed racial parentage or ancestry

half-breed n
mestiza mestizino 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-light n
media luz penumbra semioscuridad
the soft, greyish light characteristic of dawn or dusk

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-open adj
semiabierto
partially open

half-plane n
semiplano
either half of an infinite plane

half-reaction n
semirreacción
either the oxidation or the reduction component of a redox reaction

half-timbered /ˌhæf ˈtɪmbɚd/ /ˌhɑːf ˈtɪmbəd/ adj
con entramado de madera
constructed using a load-bearing timber frame with the spaces between the timbers filled with bricks, etc.

half-time n
descanso entretiempo
sports: interval between halves

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

halfsleep n
duermevela
state between being awake and being asleep

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
a caballo entre a mediados a mitad de
midway

halibut /ˈhæ.lɪ.bət/ /ˈhɒ.lɪ.bət/ n
fletán halibut hipogloso paltus pez mantequilla
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide /ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈhæl.aɪd/ n
haluro
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʉ.sɪs/ /hæl.ɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
halitosis
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
pasillo
corridor or a hallway
salón vestíbulo
large meeting room

hall of fame n
salón de la fama
hall which honors people of great importance to some field

hall of residence n
colegio mayor
building for university students to live in

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
aleluya
exclamation to praise God
general exclamation of gratitude

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ n
aleluya
shout of Hallelujah
congratulación felicitación
general praise

hallmark /ˈhɔlmɑɹk/ /ˈhɔːlmɑːk/ n
distintivo
a distinct characteristic

halloumi /həˈluːmi/ n
halloumi
traditional cheese from Cyprus

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ n
santa santo
holy person

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
santificar
to sanctify

hallowed /ˈhæloʊd/ /ˈhæləʊd/ 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 /həˈljuːsɪneɪt/ /həˈluːsɪneɪt/ 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.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ n
alucinógeno
that which causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
alucinógeno
producing hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌlusɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /həˌluːsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/ n
alucinógeno
a substance that is a hallucinogen

hallway n
pasillo

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
aureola nimbo halo
luminous disc around the heads of saints
halo
atmospheric phenomenon
anything resembling the phenomenon

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ v
nimbar
encircle with a halo

halo- /ˈhæləʊ/ prefix
halo-
salt

haloalkane n
haloalcano
chemical compound

halogen /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæl.ə.d͡ʒən/ n
halógeno
any element of group 17

halogenate v
halogenar
to treat with, or react with, a halogen or a hydrohalic acid

halogenation n
halogenación
the reaction of a halogen with something

halophyte n
halófita
plant

halotherapy /ˌheɪləʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
haloterapia
therapy which makes use of salt

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
apeadero
minor railway station

halt /hɑlt/ /hɒlt/ /hɔlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
parar
to cause something to stop
to stop either temporarily or permanently

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
cabestro
animal's headgear

haltere /hælˈtɪɹiːz/ /ˈhæltɪə/ /ˈhæltɪɹ/ n
halterio
small knobbed structure

halting adj
entrecortado titubeante vacilante
hesitant or broken

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ n
halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
demediar dimidiar dividir en mitades partir por la mitades
to divide in two equal parts
demediar dimidiar reducir a la mitad
to reduce to half of original

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
corva
region back of the knee joint
jamón
thigh of a hog cured for food
jamón pernil
thigh and buttock of any animal slaughtered for meat
comicastro histriónico
actor with an exaggerating style
radioamador
ham radio operator

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ v
sobreactuar
overact

ham it up v
dramatizar sobreactuar
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ n
hamadríada
a woodnymph

hamartia /həˈmɑː.ti.ə/ /ˌhæˌmɑɹˈtiː.ə/ /ˌhɑːˌmɑɹˈtiː.ə/ n
hamartia
tragic flaw

hamartoma n
hamartoma
benign mass of disorganized tissue

hamate bone n
hueso ganchoso
one of the wrist bones

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburguesa
sandwich

hamiform /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ adj
aganchado

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ n
aldea
village without its own church
aldea caserío aldehuela villar
small village

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ n
martillo
tool
piano part
sports: device
part of a clock
martillo malleus
bone of the middle ear
percutor
part of a firearm

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
martillar
to strike repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
hoz y martillo
symbol of communism

hammer thrower n
martillista
athlete who competes in the hammer throw

hammerhead n
cornudilla
shark

hammerhead shark n
tiburón martillo
shark of the genus Sphyrna

hammerkop n
ave martillo
Scopus umbretta

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ n
hamaca hamaca paraguaya
swinging couch or bed

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ n
cesto canasto cuévano
large basket

hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ /ˈhæm.pɚ/ v
estorbar obstaculizar
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamsa /ˈhæm.sə/ /ˈhɑm.sə/ n
jamsa
Hand of Fatima

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
hámster
rodent species belonging to the Cricetinae

hamza n
jamza
Arabic hamza

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] n
cacho
bunch of bananas
letra
handwriting; style of penmanship
manecilla aguja saeta
index or pointer on a dial, such as on an analogue/analog clock
mano
set of cards held by a player in a card game
part of the fore limb
side; part; direction, either right or left
manotada puñado
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once
obrero mano de obra
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
llevar
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand
pasar dar entregar
to give, pass or transmit with the hand

hand cream n
crema de manos
cream

hand dryer n
secamanos
electric device in a restroom to dry hands

hand fan n
abanico pantalla
hand-held device

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /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 chaqueta
Manual stimulation of another person's penis

hand mixer n
batidora de mano
hand-held mixer

hand net n
salabre
small net

hand over v
entregar devolver abandonar pasar el mando
to relinquish control or possession

hand over fist adv
a porillo a rodo
quickly or in great quantity

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ /ˈhænd ˌsænɪtaɪzɚ/ n
alcohol en gel gel antiséptico gel desinfectante gel sanitizante
liquid

hand tool n
herramienta de mano herramienta manual
tool powered by human muscle

hand towel n
toalla de mano
towel used for drying the hands or face

hand truck n
diablito
box-moving handcart

hand-to-mouth adj
a salto de mata

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
bolso bolsa bulto cartera
small bag carried in the hand

handball n
balonmano handball
team sport
ball in team sport

handball player n
balonmanista jugador de balonmano jugadora de balonmano
person who plays handball

handbell n
campanilla
small bell rung by hand

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)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
manojo poca cantidad puñado
puñado
small number
puñado manojo
amount held in hand

handhold n
agarradera asidero
projection to hold

handicap /ˈhændikæp/ n
minusvalía discapacidad
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

handicapped adj
minusválido discapacitado
having a handicap

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ n
artesanía
trade requiring skill of hand

handiwork /ˈhændiˌwɜːk/ /ˈhændiˌwɝk/ n
hechura
work done by the hands

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ n
pañuelo
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ n
instrumento
instrument for effecting a purpose
mango asa manija manilla tirador
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved
picaporte asa
part of a door

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ v
manejar
to manage, control, or direct
sujetar
to touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s)
tocar
to manage, use, or wield with the hands
tratar encargarse lidiar
to treat, to deal with (in a specified way)

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
manillar manubrio
bar for steering

handless /ˈhændləs/ adj
manco
without a hand

handling /ˈhændlɪŋ/ /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ n
manejo manipulación
touching, controlling, managing with the hands
receptación alcahuetería encubrimiento
criminal offence

handmade /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ /ˌhændˈmeɪd/ adj
hecho a mano
made by hand

handmaid /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ n
azafata
maid that waits at hand

handout /ˈhændaʊt/ n
apunte folleto
a worksheet, leaflet or pamphlet given out for a certain use
limosna donativo
a gift to the poor or needy

handpicked adj
escogido personalmente seleccionado cuidadosamente
selected with great care

handrail n
barandilla pasamano
rail which can be held

hands off interjection
¡saca las manos!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
¡arriba las manos! ¡manos arriba!
surrender!

hands-on /ˌhændz ˈɑn/ /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ /ˌhændz ˈɔn/ /ˌhændz ˈɔʊn/ [ˌhæn‿ˈzɑn] [ˌhæn‿ˈzɒn] [ˌhæn‿ˈzɔn] [ˌhæn‿ˈzɔʊn] [ˌhɛən‿ˈzɑn] adj
activo
involving active participation

handsaw n
serrucho
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handshake n
apretón de manos
grasping of hands by two people

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ adj
guapo apuesto atractivo agraciado buenmozo 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 /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
escritura manuscrita
act or process of writing with the hand
letra
characteristic writing of a particular person

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
a mano cerca
within reach
diestro hábil mañoso
dexterous
práctico hábil
easy to use

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
manitas hacelotodo todólogo
man who does odd tasks

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
ahorcar colgar
to execute by suspension from the neck
to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position
caer colgar
colgar
to place on a hook
computing: to cause (a program or computer) to stop responding
colgar ahorcar
to cause to be suspended
colgarse
computing: to stop responding
colgarse colgar
to be or remain suspended

hang by a thread v
pender de un hilo
to be in a precarious situation

hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɚ] n
ala delta
aircraft

hang gliding /hæŋ ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ] n
ala delta aerodeslizador
flying in a hang glider

hang in the balance v
pender de un hilo
to be in a precarious situation

hang on v
aguantar
persevere
guardar
to keep; to store something for someone

hang out /ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/ v
hanguear pasar el rato 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 /ˈhæŋ.ə/ /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/ [ˈheɪŋ.ɚ] n
percha gancho perchero
clothes hanger

hanger steak n
arrachera
cut of beef steak

hanger-on n
acoplado
Someone who hangs on, or sticks

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
colgante suspendido colgandero colgando
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ n
ahorcamiento
means of execution
public event at which a person is hanged

hanging indentation n
sangrado colgante

hanging parrot n
lorículo

hangman n
ahorcado colgado
game
verdugo ahorcador
executioner

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
padrastro
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangout n
garito
place for hanging out; an informal meeting-place

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
resaca hachazo cruda guayabo caña chaqui
negative effects caused by heavy drinking

hanker /ˈhæŋkə(ɹ)/ v
querer
to want

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ 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 /ˈhæpləs/ /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 /ˈhæp.ə.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 death

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
felicidad
emotion of being happy
agreeable feeling
good luck

happy /ˈhæpi/ adj
feliz afortunado
fortunate, lucky
feliz alegre contento satisfecho
contented, joyous

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 Larry adj
feliz como una perdiz más feliz que una perdiz
etremely happy and carefree

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 /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
feliz cumpleaños feliz cumple
good wishes for a birthday

happy ending n
final feliz
happy end

happy holidays phraseologicalUnit
¡Felices Fiestas! ¡Feliz Navidad!
holiday greeting

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 háptico
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 diatriba despotrique sermón soflama
tirade
arenga soflama
impassioned speech

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ v
arengar
to give a forceful lecture

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
acosar
to annoy (someone) frequently or systematically

harasser n
acosador
one who harasses

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ n
hostigamiento acoso
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
heraldo anunciador anunciante
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /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

harbour porpoise n
marsopa común
a porpoise, Phocoena phocoena

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
duro
resistant to pressure
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
duro difícil
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
severe
fuerte
of drink: strong
incuestionable
unquestionable

hard candy n
caramelo caluga
candy prepared from one or more syrups

hard currency n
moneda fuerte
globally traded currency that serves as a reliable and stable store of value

hard disk n
disco duro
unit and all the disks within it
disco duro disco rígido
recording disk in a drive unit

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
teniente duro de oído
having difficulty hearing

hard sign n
signo duro
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ"

hard time n
mal trago
difficulties

hard water n
agua dura
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals

hard-and-fast adj
estricto rígido
strictly maintained

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
cartoné tapa dura
a book with a solid binding

hardcore /hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ adj
dedicado esforzado
having an extreme dedication to a certain activity
duro
of or pertaining to pornography that depicts penetration
duro pesado violento
faster or more intense than the regular style
duro renuente resistente
resistant to change
explícito obsceno
obscene or explicit
intensísimo
particularly intense

hardcover n
cartoné tapa dura
a book with a rigid binding

harden /ˈhɑɹdn̩/ /ˈhɑːdn̩/ v
endurecer
to make hard(er)
to become hard

hardened /ˈhɑɹd(ə)nd/ /ˈhɑːdn̩d/ adj
aguerrido endurecido
unfeeling; pitiless; callous

hardening n
endurecimiento
process

hardheaded adj
cabezadura porfiado terco
stubborn
pragmático
pragmatic

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
apenas a duras penas
barely, only just

hardness /ˈhɑɹdnəs/ /ˈhɑːdnəs/ n
dureza
quality of being hard

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ /ˈhɑːdˌʃɪp/ n
apuro sufrimientos penalidades
difficulty or trouble

hardtack n
galleta náutica
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
arma de fuego
slang: firearm
fierros
metal implements
hardware soporte físico
material part of a computer

hardware store n
ferretería tienda de bricolaje tlapalería
merchant

hardwood /ˈhɑɹdˌwʊd/ n
madera
madera dura
the wood from any dicotyledonous tree

hardworking adj
trabajador esforzado
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hardy /ˈhɑɹdi/ /ˈhɑːdi/ adj
resistente robusto
inured to fatigue or hardships

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ 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 /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ n
harén
group of women in a polygamous household
the private part of an Arab household
group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male

hark back /ˈhɑɹkˌbæk/ /ˈhɑːkbæk/ /ˌhɑɹk ˈbæk/ /ˌhɑːk ˈbæk/ v
desandar
of hounds: to retrace a course in order to pick up the lost scent of prey
rememorar
to allude, return, or revert to (a subject previously mentioned, etc.); to evoke, or long or pine for (a past era or event)

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
arlequín
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
pato arlequín
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ n
ramera puta golfa
a female prostitute
zorra
female considered promiscuous

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
daño
injury; hurt; damage

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
dañar
cause damage

harmal n
alharma

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

harmlessly /ˈhɑɹmləsli/ /ˈhɑːmləsli/ adv
inofensivamente
in a harmless manner

harmlessness n
inocuidad
the characteristic of being harmless

harmonic /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ adj
armónico
pertaining to harmony

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 /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
armónica harmónica rondín
wind instrument

harmonically adv
armónicamente
in a harmonic manner

harmonicist /ˈhɑː(ɹ).mɒn.ɪ.sɪst/ n
armonicista
someone who plays the harmonica

harmoniously adv
armoniosamente harmoniosamente
in a harmonious manner

harmonize /ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/ v
harmonizar
to be in harmonious agreement

harmonograph n
armonógrafo
mechanical device

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ 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
aparejar arrear
to place a harness on something
aprovechar
to control or put to use

harness saddle n
silla de montar sillopín
part of a harness which supports the weight of poles or shafts attaching a vehicle to a horse or other animal

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
arpa harpa
musical instrument

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ /ˈhɑːp.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 /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ n
arcabuz
obsolete matchlock firearm

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.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
asaetear atormentar
traumatise, frighten
escarificar
drag a harrow over

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
angustioso
causing pain or distress

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ n
escarificación
the process of breaking up earth with a harrow

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
severo duro
severe or cruel
áspero
rough

harsh /hæʃ/ /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/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ n
cosecha
season of gathering the ripened crop
cosecha recolección
process of gathering the ripened crop
yield of harvesting

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ 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
cosecha 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
almohadilla gato libra numeral número
the # symbol
condensado
key generated by a hash function
lío
confused mess
picadillo guiso
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
chocolate
clipped form of hashish

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ n
hachís
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
etiqueta hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hasp /hæsp/ /hɑːsp/ n
aspa
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hasio hassio
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ n
apuro fastidio lío tropiezo
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems
bronca jaleo pelea riña
fight or argument
complicación molestia
action which is not worth the difficulty involved

hassle /ˈhæsl̩/ v
aperrear fastidiar fregar molestar
To trouble, to bother, to annoy
provocar
To pick a fight or start an argument

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
reclinatorio
kneeler

haste /heɪst/ n
prisa premura
speed, swiftness, dispatch

haste makes waste proverb
las prisas no son buenas consejeras
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes

hasten /ˈheɪ.sən/ v
acelerar
to make someone/something speed up
adelantar anticipar precipitar
to cause a scheduled event to happen earlier
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
hat-trick
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 /hæt͡ʃ/ n
escotilla
horizontal door

hatch /hæt͡ʃ/ v
eclosionar
to emerge from an egg

hatchet /ˈhæt͡ʃɪt/ n
hacha
small axe

hatchet man n
sicario
professional killer

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
odiar aborrecer
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
delito de odio
crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
discurso de odio
offensive speech

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
detestable odioso
dislikable
odioso
evoking hatred

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪtɚ/ n
detractor odiador detractora odiadora
one who hates
envidioso
one who expresses hatred by envy

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 /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ n
sombrerero
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

haughtily adv
altaneramente altivamente
in a haughty manner

haughtiness n
altivez soberbia altanería orgullo
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
empujar tirar fuerte
to draw or pull something heavy
llevar
to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move

haulage /hɔːləd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɑlədʒ/ n
el negocio de mudar los bienes entre lugares
Business of transporting goods

haunch /hɑnt͡ʃ/ /hɑːnt͡ʃ/ /hɒnt͡ʃ/ /hɔnt͡ʃ/ /hɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
anca cuadril
area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
acechar perseguir
to stalk
desasosegar espantar inquietar
to make uneasy
frecuentar
to inhabit, or visit frequently

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

haute couture /əʊt kuːˈtjʊə/ n
alta costura
fashion houses or designers

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ 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 haber
to possess
tener tomar
to partake of something

have a ball v
disfrutar como un enano pasarlo bomba pasarlo la mar de bien 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 laugh v
echarse unas risas
UK: to kid around

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 tener un tornillo zafado
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

have a seat v
siéntate siéntese tome asiento
polite directive

have a whale of a time v
disfrutar como un enano pasarlo la mar de bien pasarlo pipa
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 another think coming v
llevarlo claro
be deluded

have bats in one's belfry v
tener pájaros en la cabeza
to be crazy or eccentric

have been around v
cuando tú vas yo vengo de regreso estar curado de espanto estar de vuelta de todo saber mucha gramática parda

have butterflies in one's stomach v
tener mariposas en el estómago

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
antes se llena el cuajo que el ojo
take more food than one can eat

have eyes for v
tener ojos para

have eyes in the back of one's head v
tener ojos en la nuca
perceived ability to see

have fun interjection
diviértete! pásatelo bien
wish someone a good time

have fun v
divertirse pasárselo bien
enjoy oneself

have had it up to here v
estar hasta las narices
To have reached the limit of one's patience

have it in for v
tenérsela jurada a
to be angry at

have it out v
dirimir diferencias habérselas con vérselas con

have it your way phraseologicalUnit
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 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 tubes tied v
ligarse las trompas

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 other fish to fry v
tener otras cosas que hacer
to have more important things to do

have second thoughts v
dudar
to change one's opinion

have sex v
hacer el amor tener sexo
take part in a sexual act

have someone by the balls v
coger por los huevos tener a alguien por los cojones tener a alguien por los huevos tener agarrado por los cojones
to exercise total control over someone

have something on good authority v
saber de buena tinta

have the foggiest v
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
deber
conclusion
tener que
tener que deber haber que
obligation

have-nots n
pobres
the poor or underprivileged

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
asilo refugio
refuge
puerto
harbour

havoc /ˈhævək/ /ˈhævɪk/ n
estrago
devastation

hawfinch n
picogordo
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
azor gavilán rapaz
predatory bird of Accipitridae
halcón azor
advocate of aggressive politics

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

hawking n
cetrería
falconry

hawkish /ˈhɑːkɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːkɪʃ/ adj
falconino
supportive of warlike foreign policy

hawksbill turtle n
tortuga carey tortuga de carey
turtle species

hawsehole n
escobén
nautical: hole for anchor rode

hawser n
cabo
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
espino albar espino blanco majuelo
shrub or tree of the genus Crataegus

hay /heɪ/ n
heno
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay /heɪ/ v
cortar heno heno
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 /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ n
peligro
peril
riesgo
the chance of suffering harm

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ v
arriesgar aventurar peligrar
to chance; to take a risk

hazardous /-dəs/ /ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/ adj
arriesgado
of or involving chance
aventurado
exposes to loss or evil
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
avellano
tree / shrub
color avellana
colour

hazel grouse n
grévol
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ n
avellana
fruit

hazelnut milk n
leche de avellana
milky liquid from hazelnuts

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
novatada
humiliating initiation practices

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
brumoso
thick with haze

hazzan n
jazán
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] 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 shoots, he scores phraseologicalUnit
donde pongo el ojo pongo la bala
Accomplish something

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/ [ˈhiːˌwʊɫf] n
lobo
male wolf

head /ˈhɛd/ adj
cabeza
of, relating to, or intended for the head

head /ˈhɛd/ n
capítulo
clump of seeds, leaves or flowers
copa
leafy top part of a tree
director directora
headmaster, headmistress
giste
foam on carbonated beverages
jefe líder cabeza
leader, chief, mastermind
maceta marote sabiola testa chola coco
part of the body
punta cabeza
topmost or leading part

head /ˈhɛd/ v
cabecear
to strike with the head
dirigirse ir
to move in a specified direction
liderar dirigir encabezar
to be in command of

head honcho n
mandamás
Person in charge

head in the clouds phraseologicalUnit
en Babia
daydreaming
estar en las nubes

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 jefe de familia jefe de hogar
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 /ˌhɛd oʊ.vɚ ˈhilz/ /ˌhɛd əʊ.və ˈhiːlz/ adv
cabeza abajo patas arriba
tumbling upside down
perdidamente
hopelessly, madly (as in head over heels in love)

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-on adj
frontal
from the front

head-to-head /ˌhɛd tu ˈhɛd/ /ˌhɛd tə ˈhɛd/ adv
cabeza a cabeza
head-to-head

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
dolor de cabeza cefalea jaqueca
pain or ache in the head
dolor de cabeza quebradero de cabeza
nuisance or unpleasant problem

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/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ n
cabecera
(computing) the first part of a file or record that describes its contents
cabezazo testarazo
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
encabezado
upper portion of a page layout

headgear /ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/ n
brida
harness that fits on a horse's head
sombrero accesorio para la cabeza prenda para la cabeza
anything worn on the head

headhouse n
mezanine zaguán
portion of a passenger railway terminal not housing the tracks and platforms, comprising ticket counters, baggage facilities, etc.

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
capitaña
unplowed boundary of a field
promontorio
coastal land that juts into the sea

headlight n
faro
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
titular
heading or title of an article

headlong /ˈhɛd.lɑŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɒŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ adj
de cabeza
plunging downwards head foremost

headlong /ˈhɛd.lɑŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɒŋ/ /ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/ adv
de cabeza
in haste, hastily, without deliberation
with the head first or down

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ n
director
the most senior master in a school (male)

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ n
auricular cascos 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 /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ n
cuartel general cuarteles generales
military installation
sede jefatura sede central
center of organisation's activity

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 /ˈhɛdˌseɪl/ /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
vela delantera
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
pañueleta
piece of material worn over the head

headshot n
ficha
portrait
tiro a la cabeza
gunshot to the head

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ n
cabestro
part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head

headstrong adj
desconsiderado díscolo
determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want

headwaiter n
jefe de comedor
main supervisory waiter

headwaters /ˈhɛdˌwɑtɝz/ n
afloramiento cabecera manantial
the set of streams that feed into the beginning of a river

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
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
sanar curar
make better
sanar curar cicatrizar curarse
become better

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
curandero sanador santero
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
curación
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] 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 centre n
centro de atención primaria centro de salud
clinic

health food n
comida saludable
food

health insurance n
seguro de salud
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthful adj
saludable salutífero sano
beneficial to health

healthily adv
saludablemente
in a healthy manner

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
saludable sano
evincing health
saludable sano salubre salutífero
conducive to health
sano salubre
enjoying good health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
montículo
type of data structure
montón pila
montón pila cúmulo
pile

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)/ /hɪɚ/ v
oir aprender escuchar enterarse
To receive information about; to come to learn of
oír
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear

hear of v
oír hablar de
become aware of

hear out v
escuchar atentamente
to listen to someone until that person has finished

hear through the grapevine v
enterarse por radio macuto
learn through rumors

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
oyente
able to hear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ n
audiencia
proceeding
oído audición
sense

hearing aid n
audífono sonotone acústico audiófono
hearing assistance device

hearsay n
habladurías rumores
information that was heard by one person about another
pruebas de oídas testimonio de oídas
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ n
coche fúnebre carroza
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
coraje corazón
emotions or kindness
corazón
an organ
a shape or symbol
centre or core
seat of affections, understanding or will
corazón copa
a suit of cards

heart attack n
ataque cardíaco infarto ataque al corazón infarto agudo de miocardio
acute myocardial infarction

heart disease n
cardiopatía
disease affecting the heart

heart failure n
insuficiencia cardiaca
chronic inability of the heart
paro cardiaco

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 surgeon n
cardiocirujano
surgeon of the heart

heart valve n
válvula cardíaca
valve in the heart

heart-breaking adj
desgarrador desolador devastador
that causes extreme sorrow or grief

heart-warming adj
conmovedor
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache /ˈhɑːteɪk/ n
angustia pena
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] n
inspiración
driving impulse
instante momento suspiro
an instant
latido latido del corazón
one pulsation of the heart
ritmo cardiaco
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ n
corazón destrozado corazón roto desamor
anguish

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ n
rompecorazones
person who causes sorrow

heartbreaking adj
desgarrador desolador devastador
That causes great grief, anguish or distress

heartburn n
pirosis acidez rescoldera agruras ardor de estómago
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑɹtn̩/ /ˈhɑːtn̩/ v
animar alentar
to give heart to, to encourage

heartening adj
alentador
cheerfully encouraging

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
sentido
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ n
crisol solera
part of furnace
fogón hogar lar solera
floor of fireplace
hogar llar patria
home or family life

hearth tax n
fogaje
tax based on the number of hearths

heartland /-lænd/ /-ˌlænd/ /ˈhɑɹtlənd/ /ˈhɑːtlənd/ n
corazón núcleo
interior part of a region, especially when contrasted with coastal parts or when regarded as particularly powerful or significant

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ adj
desalmado cruel
without feeling

heartrending adj
desgarrador desolador devastador
that causes great grief

hearts /hɑɹts/ /hɑːts/ n
corazones
the card suit (♥)

heartsease n
pensamiento silvestre
a common European wild flower

heartstopping adj
de infarto infartante

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
cuerdas tendinosas
cord-like tendons in the heart

heartwood n
duramen cerno
wood

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
balanceado completo contundente corpulento integral llenador
promoting strength, nourishing; rich, abundant
cordial cariñoso de corazón
proceeding from the heart
corpulento
exhibiting strength

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] n
bola rápida
fastball
calor
condition or quality of being hot
thermal energy
calor emoción intensidad vorágine ímpetu
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
canícula onda de calor calor
hot spell
celo estro brama cachondez
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
chota poli tira
slang: the police
eliminatoria
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
empalago
undesirable amount of attention
picante picor
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] v
cachondear calentar estimular excitar
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
calentar caldear calefaccionar calefactar 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 death of the universe pn
muerte térmica del universo
theoretical future state

heat exchanger n
intercambiador de calor
device for transferring heat

heat pump n
bomba de calor
device that transfers thermal energy

heat shield n
escudo térmico

heat shrink n
termocontractil termocontraíble tubo termorretráctil
plastic tube that shrinks when heated

heat sink n
disipador disipador de calor
material capable of absorbing 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
brezal páramo
type of land
brezo brezal
shrub of the family Ericaceae

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
bárbaro
savage
pagano
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
pagano pagana
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
brezo urce
plant

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
calefacción calentamiento
system
calentamiento
act

heatwave n
canícula ola de calor
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ n
ondular
a rhythmical rise and fall

heave in sight v
aparecer
to appear in the distance

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
cielo firmamento
sky
cielo paraíso
paradise and upper-world

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
celestial celeste
pertaining to heaven

heavenly body n
cuerpo celeste
natural celestial body

heavily /ˈhɛvɪli/ adv
pesadamente
in a heavy manner
in a laboured manner

heaviness /ˈhɛvɪnəs/ n
pesadez
weightiness

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ adj
pesado
having great weight
of rate of flow: high
serious

heavy industry n
industria pesada
heavy industry

heavy lifting n
tirar del carro

heavy machinery n
maquinaria pesada
industrial machinery that is large and heavy

heavy metal n
heavy metal rock pesado
type of music
metal pesado
type of metal

heavy water n
agua pesada
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavy-handed adj
drástico draconiano
extreme, unnecessarily forceful
excesivo
excessive, overdone

heavyweight /ˈhɛ.vi.weɪt/ 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

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ n
hecatombe
great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice; great public sacrifice in other religions

heck /hɛk/ interjection
caray
euphemism of hell

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ n
hectárea
unit of surface area

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
agobiante ajetreado febril frenético
very busy with activity and confusion

hecto- prefix
hecto-
hundred

hectogon n
hectágono
geometry

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
intimidar
to dominate or intimidate
tiranizar
to behave like a hector or bully

heddle n
lizo
part of a loom

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ 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 /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ n
erizo
animal

hedgerow n
seto
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ n
hedonismo
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ /ˈhɛdənɪst/ n
hedonista
someone devoted to hedonism

hedonistic /hidəˈnɪstɪk/ /ˈhɛdənɪstɪk/ adj
hedonista
devoted to pleasure

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ interjection
rebuzno
cry

heebie-jeebies /ˈhiː.biːˌdʒiː.biːz/ n
yuyu
a general feeling of anxiety, fear, uneasiness, or nausea

heed /hiːd/ v
importar
to mind
poner atención prestar atención tener en cuenta
to pay attention

heedful adj
atento
taking heed

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
desatento despistado distraído inconsiderado indiligente negligente
unaware, without noticing

heel /hiːl/ n
cuscurro mendrugo
end-piece of a loaf of bread
pie
last or lowest part of anything
tacón taco
part of shoe
talón calcañar calcaño
anatomy: part of the foot

heel /hiːl/ v
poner tacón a poner talón 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/ /hɛɡɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
hegemónico
of or pertaining to hegemony

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ n
hegemonía
domination, influence, or authority over another

hehe /hɛhɛ~hihi/ interjection
jeje
sound of a giggle

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
adefesio bruja
ugly or objectionable woman
vaquilla becerra novilla
young cow

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ n
altura
distance from bottom to top
cima cumbre
highest point
estatura altura
height of a standing person or animal

heighten /ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ [ˈhaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈhaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
elevar
to make higher
realzar
to augment, aggravate, intensify

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
atroz
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ 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
heredero natural heredera forzosa heredero forzoso heredero aparente
someone who will definitely inherit

heir presumptive n
heredero presunto heredera presunta
one who inherits if no one with a higher-ranking claim is born

heiress n
heredera
a woman who stands to inherit

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
patrimonio
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /haɪst/ n
robo atraco
a robbery or burglary

heist /haɪst/ v
robar
to steal, rob or hold up something

helical /ˈhiː.lɪ.kəl/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.kəl/ 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)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ n
helicóptero autogiro
aircraft

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ v
helicopterear

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

heliocentric orbit n
órbita heliocéntrica

heliocentrism n
heliocentrismo
the theory that the sun is the center of the universe

heliographic adj
heliográfico
of or pertaining to heliography

heliometer n
heliómetro
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun

heliopause n
heliopausa
boundary

helioscope n
helioscopio
apparatus for viewing the sun

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 /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ n
heliotropo
synonym of bloodstone

heliotropism n
heliotropismo
the property of some plants of turning under the influence of light

helipad n
helipuerto
helicopter landing place

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
helipuerto
facility for helicopters

heliportable adj
helitransportable
capable of being conducted by helicopter

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ n
helio
chemical element

helium star n
estrella de helio
star which has lost its hydrogen

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
hélice
curve

hell /hɛl/ interjection
carajo! mierda!
hell!

hell /hɛl/ n
infierno
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
infierno
abode for the condemned

hell-bent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
empecinado empeñado
recklessly determined to do or achieve something

hell-for-leather adv
a matacaballo
as fast as possible; recklessly fast

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
eléboro
Any species of genus Helleborus

hellhound /hɛl.haʊnd/ n
cancerbero
dog of hell

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
infernal
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hellishly adv
malvadamente
in a hellish manner

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
aló [[hola|¡Hola!]] [[hay alguien|¿Hay alguien?]]
is anyone there?
hola aló diga dígame bueno oigo
when answering the telephone
hola buenas tardes buenos días qué tal
greeting

helm /hɛlm/ n
timonel
member of a vessel’s crew in charge of steering the vessel
timón
tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; entire steering apparatus of a vessel

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
casco yelmo
protective head covering

helminth /ˈhɛl.mɪnθ/ 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 /ˈhɛlət/ n
ilota
Spartan serf

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
ayuda socorro auxilio
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ n
ayuda socorro auxilio
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
ayudar
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)

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
used to inform the interlocutor that emergency assistance is approaching

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
ayudante ayudador
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ /ˈhɛlp.fʊl/ adj
útil servicial
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
incapaz
unable to act without help; needing help; feeble
indefenso
unable to defend oneself

helpmate n
ayudante compañero
person who supplies help
compañera
wife or spouse

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
borde margen
rim or margin
dobladillo bastilla
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hemangioma n
hemangioma
tumor

hematemesis n
hematemesis
vomiting with blood

hematic adj
hemático
hematic

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ n
hematita
mineral

hematocrit /hɪˈmæt.ək.ɹɪt/ 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

hemeralopic adj
hemerálope

hemerology /hɛməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /hɛməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
hemerología
study of calendars

hemianopsia n
hemianopsia
type of blindness

hemiazygos adj
hemiácigo

hemicellulose n
hemicelulosa
mixture of polysaccharides

hemiparesis n
hemiparesia

hemiplegia n
hemiplejia
total or partial inability to move one side of the body

hemipter n
guagua hemíptero
insect

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
hemisferio
half of the Earth
semiesfera hemisferio
any half-sphere

hemispherectomy n
hemisferectomía
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemispherical adj
hemisférico
having the shape of a 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

hemoderivative n
hemoderivado
substance in blood

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

hemolytic adj
hemolítico
producing hemolysis

hemoptysis n
hemoptisis
expectoration of blood

hemorrhage /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
hemorragia
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhagic adj
hemorrágico
of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ /ˈhɛmɹɔɪd/ n
hemorroide almorrana
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/ /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

hen harrier n
aguilucho pálido
bird

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
beleño hierba loca
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
de ahí
de aquí
from here
por eso de ahí por lo tanto
as a result, therefore

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
en adelante
from now on

henchman /ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/ n
esbirro
an assistant member of a criminal gang
secuaz
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate

hendecagon n
endecágono undecágono
geometry

hendecagonal adj
endecagonal

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 henna hena
dye

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
henoteísmo monolatría
belief or worship

henpeck /ˈhɛnpɛk/ /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ v
acosar fastidiar hostigar importunar joder jorobar
to nag persistently

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
calzonazos planchabragas macabeo mandilón pisado pollerudo
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

henry n
henrio
SI unit for electrical inductance

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ n
hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

heparin /ˈhɛp.ə.ɹɪn/ 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 liver

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

heptadecagon n
heptadecágono
geometry

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 /hɛpˈtæləd͡ʒi/ n
heptología
A set of seven works of art that are connected

heptane n
heptano
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptanonitrile n
heptanonitrilo

heptarchic /hɛpˈtɑː(ɹ)kɪk/ adj
heptárquico
pertaining to a heptarchy

heptathlete /ˈhɛp.tæθ.lit/ n
heptatleta
athlete who competes in the heptathlon

heptathlon /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/ 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
ella le la
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

heraldess /ˈhɛɹ.əldˌɛs/ n
heralda

heraldic adj
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/ /h/ /hɜːb/ n
hierba
slang: marijuana
hierba culinaria hierba
plant used to flavour food
planta medicinal hierba
plant used in medicine

herb paris n
hierba de París uva de raposa uva de zorra
Paris quadrifolia

herbaceous /(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
herbáceo
botany: not woody

herbal tea n
infusión 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 /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ 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
rebaño
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper
a crowd, a mass of people; now usually pejorative
rebaño hato manada
any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company
hato manada rebaño
pastor rebañador
herdsman

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
conducir
intr: to unite or associate in a herd
pastorear
to act as a herdsman

herd behaviour n
comportamiento gregario
the tendency of a group of individuals (a herd) to react coherently without there being any coordination between them

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] n
inmunidad de grupo inmunidad colectiva
form of indirect protection against a disease

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ n
manadero
one who herds

herdsman n
vaquero pastor
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
aquí acá
to this place
in, on, or at this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ interjection
presente
for emphasis

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ n
aquí acá

here and there adv
aquí y allí
in one place and another

here lies phraseologicalUnit
aquí yace
epitaph

here we go again interjection
otro que tal baila
expression of frustration upon something bad repeated

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 title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank

hereditary elliptocytosis n
eliptocitosis hereditaria
inherited blood disorder

herein /hɪəˈɹɪn/ /hɪɹˈɪn/ adv
aquí
within this content or context

hereof adv
acerca de esto de esto
translation

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /ˈhɛɹɪsɪˌɑːk/ n
heresiarca
founder of a heresy

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
herejía
dissension from religious dogma
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ 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 /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/ /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔə/ /ˌhɪətʊˈfɔː/ adv
anteriormente hasta ahora hasta la fecha previamente
up to the present time

heritage /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
acervo
tradition
herencia
property

heritage interpretation n
interpretación del patrimonio mediación
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

hermeneutic n
hermenéutica
particular method of interpretation
hermenéutico
that explains, interprets, illustrates or elucidates

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɪkəl/ adj
hermenéutico
concerning hermeneutics

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
hermenéutica
art and science of text interpretation

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermético
hermetically sealed
isolated
pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus

hermetically adv
herméticamente
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
cerrado herméticamente sellado herméticamente
airtight

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
ermitaño
bird
ermitaño anacoreta
religious recluse; eremite
recluse; someone who lives alone

hermit crab n
cangrejo ermitaño
crustacean

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ n
ermita
dwelling place of hermit

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ n
hernia
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

hernial adj
herniario
of or relating to a hernia

herniate v
herniarse

herniated adj
herniado
having a hernia

herniorrhaphy n
herniorrafía
repair of a hernia by means of sutures

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] n
héroe
person of great bravery
role model
héroe heroína
protagonist

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/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ n
heroína
female hero

heroinist n
heroinómana heroinómano
heroin addict

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ n
heroísmo
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
garza
bird

herpangina n
herpangina

herpes /ˈhɚ.piz/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ).piz/ n
herpes herpe
viral disease

herpes simplex n
herpes simple
viral disease

herpetological adj
herpetológico
of or relating to herpetology, the study of reptiles

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/ /əsɛlf/ /ɚsɛlf/ pronoun
ella misma
(as intensifier) she
ella misma se sí misma
(reflexive object) her

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hercio hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
vacilante irresoluto dubitativo indeciso inseguro titubeante
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
dudar
vacilar dudar titubear hesitar
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
vacilación titubeo dudas hesitación
act of hesitating

hesperidium n
hesperidio
any of several kinds of berries

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

heterocentrism n
heterocentrismo
heterosexism

heterochromia n
heterocromía
heterochromia

heteroclite /ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/ adj
heteróclito
eccentric, abnormal

heterocycle n
heterociclo
organic chemistry: a heterocyclic compound or ring

heterocyclic adj
heterocíclico
of cyclic compounds: containing one or more atoms other than carbon

heterodont /ˈhɛtəɹəʊdɒnt/ /ˈhɛtəɹəˌdɑnt/ /ˈhɛtɹə-/ /ˈhɛtɹəʊdɒnt/ [-ɾəɹə-] [-ɾɹə-] adj
heterodonto
having teeth of different types

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
a heterodox belief, creed, or teaching

heteroflexibility n
heteroflexibilidad
orientational state

heterogeneity n
heterogeneidad
composition of diverse parts

heterogeneous /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
heterogéneo
diverse in kind

heteronationalism n
heteronacionalismo

heteronormative adj
heteronormativo

heteronormativity n
heteronormatividad
heteronormativity

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹə.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
Someone who exhibits heterophobia

heterophobia n
heterofobia
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterophobic adj
heterófobo

heteroscedasticity /hɛtəɹoʊˌskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
heterocedasticidad

heterosexism n
heterosexismo
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
heterosexual
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
heterosexual hetero
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
heterosexualidad
heterosexual orientation

heterotroph /-ˌtɹɒf/ /hɛt(ə)ɹə(ʊ)ˈtɹɒf/ /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 /ˈhɛti/ adj
buga hetero
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
heurístico
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems
in computing, that is not certain to arrive at an optimal solution

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ n
heurística
heuristic method, heuristics

heuristics /hjuˈɹɪstɪks/ n
heurística

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 /hɛksəɪkoʊsɪˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
hexacosicoron
four-dimensional object

hexadecagon n
hexadecágono
geometry

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 /hɛkˈsæləd͡ʒi/ n
hexalogía
set of six works

hexameter n
hexámetro
line in a poem
poetic metre

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
hexano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexapawn /ˈhɛksəpɔːn/ n
hexapeón
A board game played with two sets of three pawns each

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
expression of surprise
eh hola ey hey
informal greeting
oye eh ey hey
protest or reprimand
request for repetition or explanation
oye eh ey hey oigan
exclamation to get attention

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
auge
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
hola
friendly, informal greeting

hi-hat n
charles chaston contratiempo contratiempos hi-hat
drum kit part

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
descanso vacaciones
vacation
hiato
anatomy: opening in an organ
gap in geological strata
syllable break between two vowels
pausa
interruption, break or pause

hibernate /ˈhaɪbə(r)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/ /ˈhʌɪbərˌneɪt/ [ˈhäɪbɚˌneɪt] [ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] [ˈhəɪbɚˌne(ɪ)t] v
hibernar
spend winter time in a dormant or inactive state

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] n
hibernación aletargamiento sueño invernal
(biology) state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression during winter

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
hibisco
flower

hic et nunc adv
aquí y ahora

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ n
contratiempo
minor setback
hipo singulto
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ v
hipar
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ /ˈhɪkʌps/ n
hipo
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
paleto
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
cacharro chisme coso vaina
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled
chupón chupetón chupete mordisco amoroso moretón
bruise-like mark

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ /ˈhɪkɹiː/ adj
jicoria nogal americano
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya

hidalgo /hɪˈdælɡəʊ/ /ɪˈdɑːlɡəʊ/ n
hidalgo
member of the Spanish nobility

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ /ˈhɪdn/ adj
escondido oculto
out of sight; not visually apparent
oculto escondido
that has been hidden

hidden agenda n
agenda oculta
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody

hidden gem n
gema escondida gema oculta
something of value or beauty not immediately apparent

hide /haɪd/ n
piel cuero
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
esconder ocultar disimular
(transitive) put in a place where it will be harder to discover
esconderse esconder
(intransitive) put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find

hide and seek n
escondite escondidas
game

hide in plain sight v
esconderse a simple vista
be unnoticeable by staying visible

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
chocante odioso
hateful; shocking
discordante estridente ruidoso
distressing or offensive to the ear
horrible atemorizante chocante espantoso horrendo odioso
extremely ugly

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
escondrijo escondite guarida
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
escondite zulo
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hie /haɪ/ v
apresurarse darse prisa
to go in haste
to hurry (oneself)

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
jerárquico
Pertaining to a hierarchy
Classified or arranged into successive ranks or grades

hierarchically /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌæk.ɪkli/ /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪk.æli/ /ˈhaɪə(ɹ)ˌɑː(ɹ)k.ɪkli/ adv
jerárquicamente
of or relating to a hierarchy

hierarchization n
jerarquización

hierarchize v
jerarquizar
to arrange in a hierarchy

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
jerarquía
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/ adj
hierático
of or pertaining to priests
of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests
extremely stylized, restrained or formal

hierodeacon n
hierodiácono

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ n
jeroglífico
element of hieroglyphic writing system

hieroglyphic /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/ n
jeroglífico
a writing system

hieromonk n
hieromonje
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ /ˈhaɪɹəˌfænt/ n
hierofante
ancient Greek priest

hierophany /ˌhaɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
hierofanía
physical manifestation of the sacred

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] adj
alto
acoustics: of greater frequency
of great or large quantity
alto elevado
elevated; tall
colocado drogado
slang: stoned

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] n
colocón subidón
period of euphoria

high definition n
alta definición
enhanced picture quality

high fidelity n
alta fidelidad
electronic system

high five /haɪ faɪv/ n
choca las cinco
gesture

high five /haɪ faɪv/ 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 life n
gran vida
extravagant lifestyle

high priest n
sumo sacerdote
high clergyman

high priestess n
sumo sacerdotisa
high priestess

high relief n
altorrelieve
sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] n
bachillerato preparatoria secundaria

high seas n
alta mar
regions of ocean far from shore

high season n
temporada alta
highest demand

high society n
alta sociedad
the socially interacting wealthy fashionable elite of a society

high street n
calle principal
the main street of any town

high tide n
marea alta pleamar
the natural tide at its highest level
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
despótico arrogante autoritario
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others

high-heeled adj
de tacón de tacón alto
having tall heels

high-level adj
de alto nivel
programming: based on commands resembling natural language

high-level language n
lenguaje de alto nivel
user-friendly programming language

high-pitched /ˈhaɪˌpɪt͡ʃt/ /ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt/ adj
agudo atiplado tipludo
having a high pitch

high-speed rail n
alta velocidad ferroviaria
type of rail transport

high-tension adj
alta tensión
having a relatively high voltage

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ n
línea de alta tensión
power transmission line

highborn adj
de alta cuna
of, pertaining to or befitting people of high social standing

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 educación más alta
education at university level or beyond

highfalutin /ˈhaɪ.fəˌlu.tɪn/ /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɪn/ adj
creído pomposo
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical

highland /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ /ˈhaɪ.lɪnd/ n
tierras altas
elevated 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
destacar enfatizar resaltar realzar
to make prominent
enfatizar resaltar
marcar resaltar
to mark with a fluorescent marker
resaltar
to be a highlight of

highlighter n
resaltador subrayador fosforito marcador fluorescente
pen for highlighting

highlights n
resumen
event summary, focussing on important/consequential aspects

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
altamente
extremely, greatly, awfully

hight /haɪt/ v
llamarse

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
autopista carretera
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
bandolero salteador
person who robbed travelers on roads

hijab /hɪˈd͡ʒæb/ /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/ n
hiyab
practice of wearing a headscarf
hiyab velo islámico
headscarf

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
secuestrar
to seize control of a vehicle

hijacker /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒækəɹ/ n
aeropirata secuestrador
someone who hijacks

hijiki n
hijiki iziki
Sargassum fusiforme

hike /haɪk/ n
aumento suba
an abrupt increase
caminata
a long walk

hike /haɪk/ v
caminar
to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ n
excursionista caminante
one who hikes, especially frequently

hikikomori n
hikikomori
phenomenon

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
senderismo
walking

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
descacharrante desopilante hilarante
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] n
colina loma cerro collado alcor
elevated location

hillbilly /ˈhɪlbɪli/ n
chúntaro
someone who is from the hills

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ n
alcor altozano cerrito colina colineta collado
small hill

hillside n
falda
side of a hill

hillwalking n
senderismo de montaña
pastime

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/ [ɪ̈m] pronoun
le
dative / indirect object
le el
lo
accusative / direct object
él
objective after preposition

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ /ɪ̈msɛlf/ pronoun
sí mismo él mismo
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object
él mismo
(emphatic, exclusive) he

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 /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ n
nalgas
slang: buttocks

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
estorbar dificultar impedir obstar
to make difficult to accomplish
estorbar impedir entorpecer
to keep back; to delay or impede

hindlook n
retrospectiva
afterlook

hindrance /ˈhɪndɹəns/ n
obstáculo impedimento traba rémora
something which hinders

hindsight /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ n
conocimiento "a posteriori" noción "a posteriori" perspectiva retrospectiva
after-the-fact realisation or understanding

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
después de la batalla somos todos generales
in hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ n
bisagra gozne charnela quicio
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ 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
buscapié indirecta
tacit suggestion
indicio pista
clue
toque
tiny amount

hint /hɪnt/ v
dar un indicio
express suggestively

hip /hɪp/ n
cadera
joint
escaramujo
the fruit of a rose

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 replacement n
reemplazo de cadera
surgical procedure

hip thrust n
empuje de cadera empujón de cadera
exercise

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ 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 /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ n
hipogrifo
creature

hippology n
hipología
study of horses

hippopotamid n
hipopotámido
any member of the family Hippopotamidae

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhɪ.pə.ˈpɒ.tə.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
hipster gafapasta modernillo
person interested in the latest trends

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡɑː.nə/ n
hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hircine /ˈhɜːsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsɪn/ adj
caprario
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ n
alquiler
the state of being hired, or having a job; employment
empleado
a person who has been hired

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
contratar
to employ
emplear alquilar contratar

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /həːˈsuːt/ /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
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

histochemistry n
histoquímica
the branch of histology dealing with the chemistry of cells and tissues

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ n
histograma
graphical display

histological adj
histológico
pertaining to histology

histologically adv
histológicamente
histologically

histology /hɪsˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
histología
study of microscopic structure

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
histona
water-soluble protein

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
historiador historiadora
person who studies history
writer of history

historic /(h)ɪˈstɑɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔɹɪk/ adj
histórico
having significance in history

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
histórico
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
lingüística diacrónica lingüística histórica
the scientific study of language change

historical materialism n
materialismo histórico

historically adv
históricamente
in a historic manner

historicism n
historicismo
theory that relates events to historical context

historicize v
historizar

historico-grammatical adj
gramático-histórico histórico gramatical histórico-gramatical
pertaining to, using or based on a textual analysis technique that examines historical meanings of words

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
historiógrafo historiógrafa
scholar who studies historiography

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiografía
study of the discipline and practice of history
writing of history

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ n
anamnesis antecedentes historia clínica
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions
historia
aggregate of past events
branch of knowledge that studies the past
record or narrative description of past events
historial registro
computing: record of previous user events

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/ n
acierto
collision of a projectile with the target
acierto resultado
computing, Internet: positive result of a search
golpe
blow, punch
hit imparable jit
(baseball) complete play, when the batter reaches base
éxito hit
success, especially in the entertainment industry

hit /hɪt/ v
acertar
to manage to touch in the right place
chocar dar
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
golpear pegar batir dar
to administer a blow

hit a snag v
encontrar un problema inesperado
to encounter an unexpected problem or delay

hit and run n
ataques relámpago golpe y fuga táctica de ataque y retirada
military technique
delito de fuga
the crime of causing an accident and leaving

hit counter n
contador de visitas
a numerical display on a web page indicating the number of times the page has been accessed

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 on v
ligar echar los perros meter fichas tirar los tejos
to approach somebody seeking love, sex, etc.

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 books v
hincar los codos
study

hit the gas v
acelerar acelerar a fondo
to 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 clavo dar en el blanco clavarla
identify something exactly

hit the wall v
darle una pájara
experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion

hit-or-miss adj
ensayo y error
inconsistent, unpredictable, erratic; sometimes succeeding and sometimes failing

hitch /hɪt͡ʃ/ n
contratiempo inconveniente
problem, delay or source of difficulty

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
echar dedo hacer autostop 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/ adj
citerior
on this side

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
acá aquí
to here

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ /ˌhɪðəˈtuː/ /ˌhɪðɚˈtu/ [ˈhɪðəˌtʰuː] [ˈhɪðɚˌtʰu] [ˌhɪðəˈtʰuː] [ˌhɪðɚˈtʰu] adv
hasta ahora en ese entonces hasta aquí hasta este momento
up to this time

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ n
sicario asesino a sueldo
contract killer

hmm /hm̩/ [m̥m̩˦˨] interjection
hmm
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ interjection
ey
hey

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
prostituta puta
whore

ho, ho, ho interjection
jo, jo, jo
a laugh or chuckle, most associated with Santa Claus

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ n
cencellada escarcha helada blanca
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation (“transformation directly into ice crystals without first turning into liquid water”) to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
tesoro
archeology: cache of valuable objects
tesoro acaparamiento guardado
hidden supply

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
acaparar atesorar amasar
to amass

hoarder /ˈhoɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
acumulador acumulador compulsivo afecto del síndrome de Diógenes
one who hoards

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
cadalso
roofed wooden shield over the battlements
síndrome de acaparador compulsivo síndrome de acumulación compulsiva
anxiety disorder

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] adj
ronco afónico con (la) voz tomada
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoarseness n
ronquera ronquez
having dry harsh voice

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
cano
white or gray with age

hoatzin /ˈwætsiːn/ /ˈwætsɪn/ /ˈwɑːtsiːn/ /ˈwɑːtsɪn/ n
chenchena guacharaca de agua hoacín pava hedionda shansho hoatzín
bird, Opisthocomus hoazin

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
engaño bulo embuste filfa fraude
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hob /hɑb/ /hɒb/ n
encimera de cocina placa de cocción
cooking surface

hobber /ˈhɒbə(ɹ)/ n
dentadora
hobbing machine

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] n
hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ n
atadura manea suelta
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ 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

hobby horse n
caballito de batalla caballo de batalla monotema
topic about which someone loves to talk
caballito caballito de palo
child's toy

hobnail n
tachuela
short nail with a thick head

hobo /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/ /ˈhəʉ.bəʉ/ /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
vagabundo

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ n
corvejón
tarsal jount of a digitigrade quadruped

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ v
empeñarse
leave with a pawnbroker as security

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey
the sport

hockey puck n
disco disco de goma
puck used in hockey

hockey stick n
palo de hockey
instrument used in ice hockey

hodgepodge /ˈhɑd͡ʒˌpɑd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒd͡ʒˌpɒd͡ʒ/ n
batiburrillo gatuperio mezcolanza
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hodiernal /hoʊdiˈɝnəl/ /hɑ-/ /hɒ-/ /həʊdiˈɜːnl̩/ adj
hodierno odierno
of or pertaining to the present day or today

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
azada azadón
agricultural tool

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
cavar azadonar
to use the gardening tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ n
cerdo puerco
animal of the family Suidae
codicioso
greedy person
motaza
large motorcycle

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ /hɔɡ/ v
acaparar chupar racanear
to take more than one's share

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɔɡz-/ n
bocoy
large barrel or cask

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ n
paparruchas sinsentido tonterías
nonsense

hogweed n
branca ursina espondilio pie de oso
umbelliferous plant, Heracleum

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
populacho plebe
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 /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈɒnz ˈə͡ʊn pɛˈtɑːd/ /hˈɔ͡ɪst bˈa͡ɪ wˈʌnz ˈo͡ʊn pɛˈɾɑː͡ɹd/ 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 /ˈhəʊki/ adj
cursi
corny, overly sentimental

hokum /ˈhoʊkəm/ /ˈhəʊkəm/ n
cursilada cursilería
(an instance of) excessively contrived, hackneyed, or sentimental material in a film, etc.

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] n
agarre
grasp
presa
wrestling grip
bodega
cargo area

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
contener
to contain
detener
to detain
mantener
to cause to wait
to maintain, to consider
reservar
to reserve
sostener sujetar
to keep possession
sostener tener
to organise an event or meeting
tener aguantar sostener agarrar sujetar tomar
to grasp

hold a candle v
llegar a la suela del zapato llegar a los talones
be even remotely of the same quality

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 head high v
mantener la cabeza alta mantener la cabeza en alto mantener la frente en alto
act with pride

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 own v
defenderse bien mostrarse a la altura mostrarse capaz
demonstrate oneself to be capable

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 resistir
endure
esperar
to wait for something better
guardar
to save something for later
retener
withhold something
tender

hold the cards v
tener la sartén por el mango
To be in a strong position

hold to account v
llamar a capítulo responsabilizar
require a person to explain or to accept responsibility

hold up v
aguaitar esperar
to wait or delay
cumplir mantener
to fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement
sostener
to support or lift

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
poseedor tenedor titular
a person who possesses something
soporte
a thing that holds

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] n
agujero fallo
security vulnerability
agujero hoyo abolladura depresión hendidura pozo
hollow in some surface
chamizo covacha cuartucho tabuco tugurio zaquizamí
undesirable place
hoyo
portion of a game of golf
hueco abertura brecha rasgadura
a through opening

hole in one n
hoyo en uno
in golf

hole punch n
perforadora máquina perforadora
tool

holey /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊl.li/ /ˈhəʊli/ [ˈhɒʊli] [ˈhɒʊɫ.li] adj
ojoso
containing holes

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ n
día festivo día de fiesta día feriado feriado
day declared free from work by the government
fiesta festividad
day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration 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 vivienda vacacional
second home used for holidays

holiday season n
temporada de vacaciones temporada festiva
period of the late fall and early winter when several holidays occur

holiday-maker n
vacacionista
somebody on holiday

holier-than-thou /ˈhoʊ.li.ɚ ðən ˈðaʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.li.ə ð(ə)n ˈðaʊ/ adj
santurrón gazmoño
hypocritically or self-righteously pious

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
related to holism

holland n
holanda
linen cloth

hollandaise sauce n
salsa holandesa
emulsion of butter

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ n
grito
a yell, shout

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
gritar
to call out one or more words
to yell, shout

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
hueco ahuecado hundido
having an empty space inside
hueco falso
without substance
sordo resonante
echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
depresión hondonada
sunken area
hueco
unfilled space in something solid; a cavity
hueco vacío
feeling of emptiness

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 /ˈhɑlihɑk/ /ˈhɒlihɒk/ n
malva real malva loca malva arbórea malva rósea malvarrosa
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
encina carrasca
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ n
holmio
chemical element

holo- prefix
holo-
whole

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ n
holocausto
offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ 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 /ˈhoʊl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɑl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒl.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhəʊl.əˌnɪm/ 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 /ˈhoʊlstə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ n
pistolera
case for carrying a gun

holus-bolus adv
completamente totalmente
all together, unmodified

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
santo
revered in a religion
santo sagrado
dedicated to a religious purpose

holy shit /ˌhoʊli ˈʃɪt/ /ˌhəʊli ˈʃɪt/ interjection
hostia hostia puta me cago en Dios me cago la leche mierda
expression of surprise or the like

holy synod n
santo sínodo

holy war n
guerra santa
primarily religious war

holy water n
agua bendita
water, sanctified

homage /oʊˈmɑʒ/ /ɒˈmɑːʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ n
homenaje
demonstration of respect

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
a casa
homewards
en casa
at home

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
arco meta portería puerta
goal (sports)
hogar
childhood or parental home
habitat
hogar asilo techo
place of refuge or rest
hogar casa
house or structure in which someone lives
place of the affections
inicio
home directory
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 delivery n
entrega a domicilio reparto a domicilio
service of delivering goods to the customer's home

home directory n
carpeta de usuario
a directory that contains a user's files

home is where the heart is proverb
uno no es de donde nace, sino de donde pace
One's true home is where one feels happiest

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
página de inicio página principal portada
main or first page of a website

home plate n
home
pentagonal rubber object

home run n
cuadrangular jonrón
(baseball) four-base hit

home stretch n
recta final
final stretch of a race
final part of a distance or effort

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ phraseologicalUnit
hogar, dulce hogar
Nice, comfortable home

home teaching n
orientación familiar
a priesthood responsibility

home visit n
visita domiciliaria

home wrecker n
quitaesposas quitamaridos robaesposas rompehogares
one who becomes romantically involved with a married man or woman

homebirth n
parto en casa
childbirth taking place at home, rather than in a hospital

homebirth v
parir en casa
to give birth at home

homebody n
casero
person who likes to stay home

homeboy /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ pronoun
compinche
male from one's youth gang

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
regreso a casa
the act of returning home

homegrown adj
casero de cosecha propia
Grown at home

homeland n
patria terruño
country which one regards as home
tierra natal
one's country of birth

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
sin hogar sin techo desalojado en situación de calle linyera 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

homemaker n
ama de casa amo de casa
person who maintains his or her residence

homeo- prefix
homeo-

homeomorphism n
homeomorfismo
in topology

homeopath n
homeópata
a person who practices homeopathy

homeopathic adj
homeopático
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
homeopatía
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/ /ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
homeostasis
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostatic /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/ 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
morriña añoranza nostalgia
missing one's home or family

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
casal caserío
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
deberes tarea
work that is done at home
tarea
preliminary or preparatory work

homeworld n
mundo natal planeta natal

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ 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 /ˈhɒmɪni/ 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

homoflexibility n
homoflexibilidad
state

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] n
homogeneidad
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.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 /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ n
homógrafo
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homographic adj
homógrafo
spelled identically

homokinetic adj
homocinético
constant-velocity

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 of being in the same group of the periodic table
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes
organic chemistry: relationship of being in the same homologous series

homomorphism n
homomorfismo
notion in mathematics

homonationalism n
homonacionalismo

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ 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] [ˈhəʊməˌfəʊb] n
homófobo homófoba homofóbica homofóbico
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
homofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
homofóbico homófobo
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ n
homófono homófona
words with the same pronunciation

homophonous /həˈmɒfənəs/ adj
homófono
having the same pronunciation

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
homocedasticidad
property of a set of random variables

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ adj
homosexual
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ n
homosexual
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ 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

homothety n
homotecia
scaling transformation

homotopic adj
homotópico
(topology) such that there is a homotopy taking one to the other

homotopy n
homotopía
(topology) continuous deformation of one continuous function to another
(topology) system of groups associated with a topological space
(topology) theory associating a system of groups with each topological space

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
homocigótico
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

homunculus /hoʊˈmʌŋkjələs/ /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
perfeccionar
to refine or master a skill

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
honesto sincero
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
honestamente francamente
in an honest manner
honestamente para ser honesto si me apuras
(speech act) frankly

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
honestidad honradez sinceridad
quality of being honest
monedas del Papa
ornamental plant

honesty is the best policy proverb
honestidad es la mejor política

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
cariño cari cielo tesoro
term of affection
dulzura
something sweet or desirable
miel
sweet substance produced by bees
colour

honey badger n
ratel tejón de miel
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
abeja abeja melífera abeja de miel
honey bee

honey dipper n
cuchara para miel
kitchen tool

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ n
panal
substance made by bees primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells; single sheet made up of two layers of this substance

honeydew /-dʒuː/ /ˈhʌniˌd(j)u/ /ˈhʌnɪdjuː/ n
ligamaza melado mielada mielato rocío de miel
sweet, sticky substance deposited on leaves, etc., by insects feeding on plant sap, or by fungi

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ n
luna de miel
period of time immediately following a marriage
period of unusually good feelings
luna de miel viaje de novios
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
madreselva
plant

hongbao /ˈ(ˌ)hɑŋ-/ /ˈ(ˌ)hʊŋ-/ /ˈhɒŋbaʊ/ /ˈhɔŋˌbaʊ/ /ˌhɒŋˈbaʊ/ /ˌhɔŋˈbaʊ/ n
sobre rojo
decorated paper envelope, traditionally red, containing a gift of money presented during special occasions; the gift of money presented in such an envelope

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ v
tocar el claxon tocar la bocina dar un bocinazo pitar
to use a car horn

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
honor
token of praise or respect
recognition of importance or spiritual value; respect
privilegio
privilege

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
acatar ajustarse respetar
to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with
honrar
think of, respect highly
confer honour on

honor among thieves n
entre bueyes no hay cornadas

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ adj
honorable honroso
worthy of respect

honorary /ˈɑn.əˌrɛr.i/ adj
honorario
given as an honor

honorary consul n
cónsul honoraria cónsul honorario
person representing a country as a local consul

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/ /ˈɑnɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnɹəbli/ adv
honorablemente
in an honourable manner

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
alboroto algazara barullo descalzaperros escandalera jaleo
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] n
birrete
distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree
campana
metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes
campana casco cubierta
enclosure that protects something, especially from above
capota cubierta
soft top of a convertible car or carriage
capucha capirote pasamontaña pasamontañas
covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak
capó cofre bonete capirote

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
buzo sudadera capucha capuchera encapuchado sudadera con capucha
sweatshirt, with an integral hood
encapuchado
young person wearing such a sweatshirt
oso hormiguero

hoodlum /ˈhuːdləm/ /ˈhʊdləm/ n
bandido matón pandillero
a gangster; a hired thug
matón
a rough or violent youth

hoodoo n
chimenea de hadas
spire of rock

hoodwink /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ /ˈhʊdˌwɪŋk/ v
dársela con queso engañar
to deceive using a disguise

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ n
pezuña casco
tip of a toe of ungulates

hoof fungus n
hongo pata de caballo hongo yesca hongo yesquero
Fomes fomentarius

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
gancho
type of boxing punch
catchy musical phrase
gancho garfio
rod bent into a curved shape

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 pillar cacho
to have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
narguile shisha
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

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
hooligan gamberra gamberro vándalo 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
basketball: rim part of a basketball net

hoop earring n
arete
earring that is circular

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
abubilla
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
olé ¡hurra! ¡viva!
elated expression of approval

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] n
chillo grito ululato
derisive cry or shout
pera polla risión
fun event, blast
ululato chillo grito
cry of an owl

hoot /huːt/ /hʉːt/ [hïɯt] v
ulular
To make the cry of an owl

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
salto
a short jump
lúpulo hombrecillo
plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
saltar
jump a short distance

hopak /ˈhoːpæk/ /ˈhəʊpæk/ n
hopak
a Ukrainian national dance

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
esperanzador
inspiring hope

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
ojalá Dios te oiga
it is hoped that

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
desesperado
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessly /ˈhoʊplɪsli/ /ˈhəʊplɪsli/ adv
desesperadamente

hopelessness n
desesperanza
the lack of hope; despair

hophornbeam n
carpe negro falso carpe
Any species of the genus Ostrya

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 /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
rayuela bebeleche luche
child's game

horchata /(h)ɔːɹˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
horchata
sweet beverage

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
horda
wandering troop or gang

horehound n
marrubio
Marrubium vulgare

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ n
horizonte
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ adj
horizontal
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontal dancing /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdæn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɔː.ɹəˈzɑːn.təl ˈdæn.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 /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ n
hormona
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
a plant hormone
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone

hormone therapy n
terapia de hormonas

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ n
bocina claxon corneta fotuto pito
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle
cuerno asta cacho
growth on the heads of certain animals
queratina cuerno
substance
viento trompa
any of several musical wind instruments

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

horndog n
salido
man fixated on sex

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nɪd/ 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

horniness n
calentón
sexual excitement

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
descornado mocho
without horns

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ adj
caliente arrecho cachondo jodontón excitado
sexually aroused
córneo
hard or bony

horologist n
relojero
a person who makes or repairs timekeeping devices

horology n
horología
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/ [-bəɫ] adj
horrible horrendo
causing horror, terrible

horribly /ˈhɑɹəbli/ /ˈhɒɹɪbli/ /ˈhɔɹəbli/ adv
horriblemente
in a horrible way

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
horrendo hórrido
causing horror or dread

horrific /hɑˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɒˈɹɪfɪk/ /hɔˈɹɘfɘk/ /hɔˈɹɪfɪk/ /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 /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ 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 /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ n
aperitivo
appetizer

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] n
caballería
cavalry soldiers
caballete
frame with legs used for support or for holding objects
caballo yegua
members of the species Equus ferus
knight in chess
equina equino
related or similar species
potro caballo
gymnastic equipment
caballo chiva
slang: heroin

horse archer n
arquero a caballo
a cavalryman armed with a bow

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
castaña de Indias
seed
castaño de Indias
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
hipismo hípica carreras de caballos
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horse-drawn adj
hipomóvil de caballos de tracción animal 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
soldier on horseback
jinete 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
plant

horseriding n
equitación
the practice of riding horses for sport or pleasure

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
herradura
metallic shoe of a horse
shape of a horseshoe

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
herrar
to apply horseshoes to a horse

horseshoe bat n
murciélago de herradura
bat of the genus Rhinolophus

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
cola de caballo equisetácea
plant of the order Equisetales

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

hortative /ˈhɔːtətɪv/ adj
hortativo
of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement

horticultural adj
hortícola
of or pertaining to horticulture, connected with gardening

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
horticultura
the science of caring for gardens
jardinería
small scale agriculture

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ /hoʊˈzɑnə/ 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

hose clamp n
abrazadera
device to clamp a hose to a fitting

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
hospicio
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ adj
hospitalario
cordial and generous towards guests

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /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 /ˈhɒspɪtəˌlaɪz/ v
hospitalizar
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
anfitrión hospedador hospedero
person who receives or entertains a guest
anfitrión organizador anfitriona
person or organisation responsible for running an event
huésped hospedador hospedante
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
presentador conductor maestro de ceremonias
moderator
hueste
multitude of people arrayed as an army
hostia
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
albergar alojar animar hospedar
perform the role of a host
alojar
computing: run software for a remote user or process

host rock n
roca encajante

hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
rehén
person given as a pledge or security

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
albergue hostal parador
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostess /ˈhoʊstɪs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
aeromoza azafata
stewardess
anfitriona
female host

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ 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 /ˈhɑ.staɪl.li/ /ˈhɑs.tə.li/ /ˈhɑs.təl.li/ adv
hostilmente
in a hostile manner

hostilities /hɑˈstɪlɪtiz/ /hɒˈstɪlɪtiz/ n
hostilidades
acts of war

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
hostilidad
hostile action, especially a military action
hostilidad enemistad
state of being hostile

hostname n
nombre de equipo
name by which any device attached to a computer network is known

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
bueno sensual candente sabroso
slang: physically very attractive
cable cargado vivo
electrically charged
caliente
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed
caliente muy caliente
having a high temperature
caluroso cálido
of the weather
chueco tranzado
slang: stolen
con calentura febril ardiendo
feverish
de moda demandado
popular, in demand
picante picoso
spicy
radioactivo termonuclear
radioactive
tener calor
feeling the sensation of heat

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.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] n
dogo frankfurter hot dog pan perrito
pancho chévere completo shuco perrito caliente italiano
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 glue gun n
pistola de pegar en caliente
tool

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
olla caliente
communal meal in China

hot potato n
patata caliente
awkward or delicate problem
child's game

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
picante salsa picante
condiment made from chile peppers

hot spot /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/ /ˈhɒtˌspɒt/ n
punto de acceso
location in which Wi-Fi Internet access is available

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
problema
dangerous situation, trouble

hot water bottle n
bolsa de agua caliente guatero
a flexible bottle for heat therapy

hot-air balloon n
globo globo aerostático
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 terreno abonado
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 /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ 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

hottie /ˈhɑ.ti/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ /ˈhɔ.ti/ [ˈhɑ.ɾi] [ˈhɔ.ɾi] n
bellezón bombón pibón
slang: sexually attractive person

houbara bustard n
hubara
Chlamydotis undulata

hound /haʊnd/ n
perro de caza sabueso
dog, hunting dog

hound's tongue n
lengua de perro
Cynoglossum officinale

houndstooth /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ n
pata de gallo
fabric pattern

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
hora
the time
time period of sixty minutes

hour hand n
manecilla
the hand on a clock or watch which indicates the hour

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/ /hʌʊs/ n
casa
human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business
astrology: one of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart
casa vivienda
archetypal structure of a human abode
cámara casa
debating chamber for government politicians
teatro
theatre

house /haʊz/ v
almacenar
keep within a structure or container
alojar hospedar albergar
admit to residence
encajar envolver
contain or enclose mechanical parts

house arrest n
arresto domiciliario arraigo domiciliario
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house lizard n
gecko casero común
lizard

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/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] n
castillo de naipes castillo de cartas
structure made by stacking playing cards
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation

house sparrow n
gorrión común
Passer domesticus

house wine n
vino de la casa
a relatively inexpensive wine sold in restaurants

house-trained adj
entrenado limpio aseado
trained not to excrete indoors

houseboy /ˈhaʊsbɔɪ/ n
mucamo
young male domestic servant, especially in a British colony in former times

housefly n
mosca doméstica mosca común
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
familia hogar agregado familiar núcleo familiar

household appliance n
electrodoméstico
machine

househusband n
amo de casa
husband who remains in the homestead

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ n
ama de casa
someone who manages the home, traditionally female head of household
ama de llaves
someone employed to manage or look after a home

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
siempreviva
Sempervivum

houseshoe n
zapatilla de estar por casa
footwear not appropriate for outdoor use

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
ama de casa
female head of household

housework n
tareas domésticas
domestic household chores

housing /ˈhaʊsɪŋ/ /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
alojamiento
activity of enclosing or providing residence
vivienda
residences

housing estate n
urbanización ensemble gran conjunto
group of buildings

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ /ˈhʌvəl/ n
casucha cuchitril
poor cottage

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
cernerse levitar revolotear cerner volar
to remain stationary or float in the air
colocar el cursor sobre un enlace
to use a mouse or other device to place a cursor over (something on a screen) without clicking, so as to produce a result
dudar hesitar vacilar
to be indecisive or uncertain

hover-fly n
sírfido
insect of the Syrphidae family

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
aerodeslizador
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
sírfido
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ adv
cuán cómo de qué tan cómo
to what degree
cómo
in what manner
in what state
cómo qué
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
como cómo
the manner or way in which

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
cómo estás qué tal cómo está
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
cómo es que ¿por qué?
why

how dare you interjection
cómo se atreve cómo se atreven cómo te atreves
used to express indignation and shock at another person's action

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
encantado encantada ¿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
what quantity
¿cuánto cuesta?
what is the cost/price?

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 qué tal
how's it going? - informal greetings

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
qué tiempo hace ¿cómo está el tiempo?
how's the weather?

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
sin embargo no obstante mas
nevertheless

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ conjunction
de cualquier forma

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 aullar
to utter a sound expressive of pain or distress

howler monkey n
mono aullador araguato carayá manechi 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 /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ n
grivna hryvnia
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
buje maza
central part of a wheel
centro distribuidor vial nudo punto de transbordo
point where many routes meet
concentrador multiplexor
computer networking device

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
algarabía algarada griterío guirigay tiberio tremolina
a confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket

hubcap n
tapacubos copa tapabocinas taparruedas tapón taza
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ [ˈçju̟ːbɹ̠ʷɪs] n
hibris hybris soberbia arrogancia desmesura hubris
excessive pride or arrogance

hubristic /ˌhjuː.ˈbɹɪs.tɪk/ adj
jactancioso prepotente
overly arrogant

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
salmón del Danubio
Hucho hucho

huckleberry /ˈhʌkl̩b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈhʌkl̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
arádano americano
fruit

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ n
chusma
dense and disorderly crowd

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ v
acurrucarse
curl one's legs up to the chest
amontonarse
crowd together

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] n
matiz
character; aspect
matiz tonalidad
the characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color
matiz tono color coloración
color or shade of color; tint; dye

huff /hʌf/ v
resollar resoplar
to breathe heavily

hug /hʌɡ/ n
abrazo
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
abrazar
to embrace
to cling closely together

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] 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/ [hə̃] [hʌ̃] 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
the body or frame of a vessel

hull /hʌl/ v
descascarillar
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ n
aspaviento barullo descalzaperros excitación rebullicio revuelo
clamour, commotion, fuss or uproar

hullabaloo /ˈhʌləbəˌlu/ /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/ [ˈ(ç)ju̟mn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟mən] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmn̩] [ˈ(ç)ju̟ːmən] adj
humano
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human being n
ser 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 resource management n
gestión de recursos humanos
process

human resources n
personal
the personnel employed in an organization
recursos humanos
the personnel department of an organization

human right n
derecho humano
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
derechos humanos DD. HH.
set of 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

human zoo n
zoológico humano
exhibition of aboriginal humans

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
humano
with regard for the health and well-being of another

humanely adv
humanamente
In a humane way

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
humanismo
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture
humanitarianism

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] n
humanista
person who believes in the philosophy of humanism

humanistic adj
humanístico
of or pertaining to humanism

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] adj
humanitario
concerned with people's welfare

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] n
humanitario
person with humanitarian concerns

humanitarian corridor /-də/ /-ˈkɔ.ɹə.dɚ/ /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən ˈkɔ.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən ˈkɒ.ɹɪ.dɔː/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən-/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən-] n
corredor humanitario
type of temporary demilitarized zone intended to allow the safe transit of humanitarian aid into, and/or refugees out of, a crisis-hit region

humanitarianism n
humanitarismo
humanitarian philosophy

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
humanidades letras
language, literature, etc.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] 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

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 /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ adj
humilde modesto
thinking lowly of oneself

humble /ˈhʌmbl̩/ /ˈʌmbl̩/ v
humillar
to make humble or lowly in mind, etc.

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ adv
humildemente
in a humble manner

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
bobería disparate farsa tontería
hoax, prank or jest
embaucador tramposo
fraudster or cheat
embrollo fraude trampa
fraud or sham

humdrum /ˈhʌmdɹʌm/ adj
aburrido soso tedioso
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring

humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ n
humectante
substance that promotes the retention of water

humeral adj
humeral
of the humerus

humeral veil n
humeral paño de hombros velo humeral

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 /hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
humedad
dampness, especially that of the air
amount of water vapour in the air

humidor /ˈhjumədɔɹ/ /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 /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/ 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 /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
enorme gigante
extremely large

humorist n
humorista
writer of humor

humoristic adj
humorístico
pertaining to a humorist

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
humoroso
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ n
humor
wit

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ v
seguir la corriente
to pacify by indulging

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] n
joroba corcova
deformity of the human back
joroba giba
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] 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 /ˈhʌmpbæk/ n
jorobado contrahecho corcovado giboso
humpbacked person

humpback whale n
ballena jorobada yubarta gabarte megáptera xibarte
Megaptera novaeangliae

humuhumunukunukuapuaa /ˌhumuˌhumuˌnukuˌnukuˌaːpuˈaʔa/ n
ballesta de arrecife
either of two species of triggerfish

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
humus
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ n
corazonada intuición pálpito
idea, theory

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ numeral
cien ciento
cardinal number 100

hundred thousand numeral
cien mil
100,000

hundredfold adj
céntuplo
Multiplied by a hundred

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ adj
centésimo centésima
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ n
centésimo
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the hundredth position

hundredweight n
quintal
unit of one hundred pounds

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 hambre
strong desire

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
tener hambre
need food
tener sed
desire

hunger stone /ˈhʌŋɡə ˌstəʊn/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ ˌstoʊn/ n
piedra del hambre
stone in a river visible during a drought, marking the water level as a warning of famine if the water reaches that low level again

hunger strike n
huelga de hambre
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungover /hʌŋˈoʊvɚ/ /hʌŋˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ /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
galán guapetón churro macizo mijito rico mino
an attractive man
pedazo
large piece of something

hunker /ˈhʌŋkə/ /ˈhʌŋkɚ/ v
acurrucarse encuclillarse
To crouch, squat or lie down

hunker down v
atrincherarse agacharse
take shelter; prepare for an eventuality

hunt /hʌnt/ n
caza
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
buscar
to search for something
cazar
to chase down prey

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] n
buscador buscadora
person who searches for something
cazador
person who hunts game
perro de caza
hunting dog

hunter-gatherer n
cazador-recolector
person whose main food source is hunting and gathering

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
caza búsqueda
looking for something
caza cacería cinegética
chasing and killing animals for sport or to use its parts

hunting dog n
perro de caza

hunting ground n
caladero
place to find what one is looking for
coto de caza cazadero
area for hunting

hunting horn n
cuerno de caza
bugle used during a hunt

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
cazadora
female who hunts

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ n
valla
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
obstacle

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ 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/ /ˌhɜː.diˈɡɜː.di/ /ˌhɝː.diˈɡɝː.di/ n
zanfona
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 /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ n
huracán
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ n
prisa apuro afán
rushed action

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ v
apresurarse apurarse darse prisa
to speed up the rate
apresurarse darse prisa apurarse
to do things quickly

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 /ˈhəz-/ /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ n
agricultura
cultivation of crops and raising of livestock

hush /hʊʃ/ /hʌʃ/ n
silencio
silence

hush /hʊʃ/ /hʌʃ/ v
acallar calmar
to soothe
callar
to make quiet
callar callarse
to become quiet

husk /hʌsk/ n
cáscara farfolla
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits
any worthless exterior

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
fornido robusto
ronco afónico aguardentoso aguardientoso enronquecido rauco
hoarse and rough-sounding

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ n
husky
any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs

hussar /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ n
húsar
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ v
apurarse darse prisa
to rush or hurry
engañar engrupir
to con or deceive

hustle and bustle n
ajetreo trajín
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
chapero puto gigoló prostituto
a male prostitute who sells his services to men
chulo
a pimp
timador
one who deceives for personal profit, charlatan, huckster, grifter, scoundrel

hut /hʌt/ n
cabaña chamizo
small wooden shed
choza
primitive dwelling

hutch /hʌt͡ʃ/ n
conejera
cage or coop for small animals

hutia n
hutía jutía
rodent of the family Capromyidae

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 car /ˈhaibɹidkɑː/ n
coche híbrido
hybrid electric vehicle

hybrid warfare n
guerra híbrida
warfare that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare

hybridism n
hibridismo
the state of being hybrid

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 /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ n
hortensia
shrub

hydrargyrum /haɪˈdɹɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪɹəm/ 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
having to do with water
related to hydraulics

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

hydroalcoholic adj
hidroalcohólico
describing a solution in which the solvent is a mixture of water and alcohol

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 in water

hydrocodone /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ n
hidrocodona
narcotic opiate

hydrocortisone /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ n
hidrocortisona

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

hydroelectric adj
hidroeléctrico
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water
relating to the electricity so produced

hydroelectricity n
hidroelectricidad
electricity produced from energy of water

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
alíscafo aliscafo
vessel

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] 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 /haɪˈdɹɑd͡ʒəneɪt/ /haɪˈdɹɒdʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒəneɪt/ 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 /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
hidrografía
Measurement and description of navigable waters

hydrological adj
hidrológico
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 /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
hidrólisis
a chemical process of decomposition

hydrolytic adj
hidrolítico
of hyrolysis

hydromassage n
hidromasaje
massage using water

hydrometric adj
hidrométrico
concering or applying hydrometry

hydrometry n
hidrometría
branch of hydrostatics

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 /haɪdɹəˈfəʊbɪk/ adj
hidrófobo
of, or having, hydrophobia
lacking an affinity for water

hydropiper n
pimienta del agua
a species of knotweed, Persicaria hydropiper

hydroquinone /ˌhaɪdɹəˈkwɪnəʊn/ 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

hydroxocobalamin n
hidroxocobalamina
vitamin

hydroxychloroquine /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwin/ /haɪˌdɹɑk.siˈklɔɹ.ə.kwɪn/ /hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /hʌɪˌdɹɒk.sɪˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwɪn/ n
hidroxicloroquina
quinoline drug

hydroxyl n
hidroxilo oxhidrilo
-OH

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
hiena
mammal

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ n
higiene
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ 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

hymnic /ˈhɪmnɪk/ adj
hímnico
of or relating to hymns

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ /hʌɪˈpælədʒi/ 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

hyperactivate v
hiperactivar
cause/undergo hyperactivation

hyperaldosteronism n
hiperaldosteronismo
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

hyperandrogenism /haɪpəɹanˈdɹɒdʒənɪzəm/ n
hiperandrogenismo

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
hipérbaton hipérbato
grammar

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ n
hipérbola
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ n
hipérbole
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈbɔl.ɪk/ 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

hyperchloremia n
hipercloremia
an abnormally elevated level of the chloride in the blood

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
nonstandard form
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

hyperferremia n
hiperferremia hiperferremias
medical condition

hyperferritinemia n
hiperferritinemia
The presence of an unusually large amount of ferritin in the blood

hyperfocused adj
hiperenfocado

hypergamy /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ 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

hypergraph n
hipergrafo
a generalization of a graph

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 /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ n
hiperenlace hipervínculo
area on a Web page

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ v
hipervincular
to add a hyperlink to a document

hypermasculine /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈmæskjələn/ /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

hypernymous adj
hiperónima hiperónimo

hypernymy n
hiperonimia

hyperon /ˈhaɪpəɹɒn/ n
hiperón
baryon with nonzero strangeness

hyperparasite /-ˈpɛ-/ /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ n
hiperparásita hiperparásito
parasite whose host is a parasite

hyperparathyroidism n
hiperparatiroidismo
abnormal increase in parathyroid gland activity

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
mathematics
notional space in science fiction

hypersphere n
hiperesfera
the points of a hyperspace at the same distance from a given point

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ 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 /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈθɜː(ɹ)miə/ n
hipertermia
medical condition

hyperthymesia /-ʒə/ /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hipertimesia
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hyperthyroidism /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ n
hipertiroidismo
pathological condition resulting from excess thyroid hormones
excessive production of hormones by the thyroid

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
hipertrófico
pertaining to hypertrophy

hypertrophic osteoarthropathy n
osteoartropatía de Bamberger-Marie osteoartropatía hipertrófica
medical condition

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

hyperuricemia n
hiperuricemia
high level of uric acid

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 /ˈhaɪfə/ 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
guionización silabación
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 /hɪpˈnɑ.tɪk/ /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/ [hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚] adj
hipnótico
of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɑ.tɪk/ /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/ [hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚] n
hipnótico
a soporific substance

hypnotism /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ 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
hipnotizado
under hypnosis

hypobromite n
hipobromito
any salt or ester of hypobromous acid

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 /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
hipocondríaco
affected by hypochondria
hipocondríaco hipocondriaco hipocóndrico
related to the hypochondrium

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ 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/ /hɪ-/ 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
hipócrita mocho
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypocycloid n
hipocicloide
locus

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hipodérmico
under the dermis

hypodermis n
hipodermis
anatomy

hypoesthesia n
hipoestesia
partial loss of sensation

hypofrontality n
hipofrontalidad
reduced activation of the PFC

hypofunction n
hipofunción
abnormally low function

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 /ˌhaɪ.pəˈɡlɑs.əl/ /ˌhʌɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.l̩/ /ˌhʌɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈɡlɒs.əl/ adj
hipogloso
of or pertaining to the area under the tongue

hypoglycemia n
hipoglucemia hipoglicemia
low level of blood glucose

hypoglycemic /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ adj
hipoglucemiante
causing hypoglycemia
hipoglucémico
suffering from hypoglycemia

hypokalemia n
hipopotasemia

hypomasculinity n
hipomasculinidad

hyponatremia /ˌhaɪ.poʊˌneɪˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊ.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ n
hiponatremia
A low concentration of sodium in blood

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
hipónimo
more specific word

hyponymy n
hiponimia

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

hyposmia n
hiposmia
reduced ability to smell

hyposmolality n
hipoosmolalidad
medicine: an abnormally low osmolality

hypospadias /ˌhaɪ.pəˈspeɪ.di.əs/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊˈspeɪ.di.əs/ n
hipospadias
birth defect of the male urethra

hyposphere n
hiposfera

hypostyle adj
hipóstila hipóstilo
architecture: having a roof supported on a row of columns

hypotension n
hipotensión
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] 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

hypothecate /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ v
hipotecar
pledge as surety

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ adj
hipotenar
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles

hypothenar eminence n
eminencia hipotenar

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ n
hipotermia
low body temperature

hypothermic adj
hipotérmico
affected by hypothermia

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
hipótesis
tentative conjecture in science
antecedent of a conditional statement
assumption taken to be true

hypothesize /-ə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ v
hipotetizar suponer
to believe or assert

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hipotético
based upon a hypothesis

hypothetically adv
hipotéticamente
in a hypothetical way

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
hipotiroidismo
disease state

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pəˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ n
hipotrocoide
geometric curve

hypovolemia n
hipovolemia
a state of decreased blood volume

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

hypsometric adj
hipsométrico
of or pertaining to hypsometry

hypsometry /hɪpˈsɑm.ə.tɹi/ /hɪpˈsɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
hipsometría
measurement of elevation relative to sea level

hyraceum /haɪˈreɪsiəm/ n
hyraceum piedra de África

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
damán
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
hisopo
herb 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 /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ n
histeria
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysterically adv
histéricamente
in a hysterical manner

hysterics n
histeria histérica
hysteria

hystero- prefix
histero-
of or pertaining to the uterus

hysteroscopy n
histeroscopia
examination of the uterus

háček /ˈhæt͡ʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk/ [ˈhat͡ʃɛk] [ˈhaːt͡ʃek] [ˈhaːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhæt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɐːt͡ʃek] [ˈhɑt͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑət͡ʃɛk] [ˈhɑːt͡ʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːt͡ʃɛk] n
carón háček
háček diacritic

hübnerite n
hubnerita
a mineral, manganese tungsten oxide

i /aɪ/ /i/ /ɪ/ n
i i latina
name of the letter I, i

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
a saber es decir esto es o sea
that is

iBook n
iBook
device

iPhone /ˈaɪˌfoʊ̯n/ n
iPhone
device

iPod n
iPod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ /ˈaɪˌæm/ n
yambo
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
yámbico
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter /aɪˈæmbɪk pɛnˈtæmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
pentámetro yámbico
a poetic meter

iambographer n
yambógrafo
a poet

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
iatrogenia
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ 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 /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofeno
anti-inflammatory drug

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] n
helado hielo
frozen dessert
hielo
water in frozen form
ice hockey: area where game is played
frozen volatile chemical

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] v
congelar
to freeze

ice age n
glaciación
any of several glacial periods

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
cucurucho helado
in a cone
helado nieve sorbete
dessert

ice cream cone n
cucurucho
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
heladora heladera
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
heladería nevería
business

ice cream vendor n
heladero
person who sells ice cream

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 milk n
leche helada
ice cream -like product made of milk

ice over v
congelarse helarse
to become covered in ice

ice pack n
bolsa de gel bolsa de hielo
plastic sac of silicone
compresa de hielo
pack of crushed ice

ice pop n
chupete marciano
flavoured ice in a tube

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
boot 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 /ˈaɪskəʊld/ 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 té frío
cold tea

icehouse n
glacería nevera nevero artificial pozo de la nieve pozo de nieve
a deep cellar or outdoor building used for the storage of ice

icepick n
picahielos punzón de hielo
a pointed tool used for breaking ice

ichneumon /ɪkˈnjuːmən/ n
meloncillo
Herpestes ichneumon

ichor /-kə/ /ˈaɪkɔɹ/ /ˈaɪkɔː/ /ˈɪkə/ /ˈɪkəɹ/ n
icor
fetid, watery discharge from a sore
liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods

ichthyocentaur n
ictiocentauro

ichthyography n
ictiografía
scientific description of fish

ichthyological adj
ictiológico
ichthyological

ichthyologist n
ictiólogo
expert in ichthyology

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ictiología
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyoplankton n
ictioplancton
ichthyoplankton

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ n
ictiosaurio
extinct reptile

ichthyosis /ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
ictiosis
disease which gives the sufferer dry scaly skin

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
carámbano
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
glaseado alcorza lustre
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icing on the cake n
la guinda del pastel
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
icono ícono
religious painting
image
small picture, computer icon

iconoclasm n
iconoclasia iconoclastia
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ n
iconoclasta
one who destroys religious images or icons
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion
one who attacks cherished beliefs

iconoclastic adj
iconoclasta
pertaining to iconoclasm

iconodule n
iconódulo
person who supports the veneration of religious icons

iconography n
iconografía
set of symbolic forms

iconological adj
iconológico
of or pertaining to iconology

iconology /aɪkəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
iconología
the study of icons

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ n
iconostasio
a wall of icons

icosagon n
isodecágono
20-sided polygon

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɒsəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌaɪkɔsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
icosaedro
a polyhedron

icosihenagon n
icosihenágono
geometry

icositetrahedron n
icositetraedro

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
helado
pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice
hielo
covered with ice

id /ɪd/ n
ello
id

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ 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
idea plano
a conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
ideal
being optimal
being perfect
conceptual

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /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
someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality
(philosophy) one who adheres to idealism
unrealistic or impractical visionary

idealistic adj
idealista
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism

idealization n
idealización
act or process of idealizing

idealize v
idealizar
transitive: to regard something as ideal
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
idealmente
preferably

idealogue n
ideólogo
someone who theorizes

ideate /ˈaɪdieɪt/ v
idear
To apprehend in thought

idempotence n
idempotencia
quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on outcome – being idempotent

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ /aɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/ /ɪ.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 /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
idéntico
bearing full likeness
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identically /aɪˈdɛntɪkəli/ adv
idénticamente
in an identical manner

identifiable adj
identificable
capable of being distinguished and named

identification /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identificación
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same
feeling of support, sympathy, understanding or belonging
the state of being identified

identifier n
identificador
formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ /ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identificar
to establish the identity of someone or something
identificarse identificar
to associate oneself with some group

identikit /aɪˈdɛntəkɪt/ /aɪˈdɛntɪkɪt/ n
retrato robot identikit retrato hablado
facial composite

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] n
identidad
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal
the difference or character that marks off an individual or group from the rest
name or persona

identity card n
carnet de identidad DNI credencial cédula de identidad
identity card

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 /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
ideograma
symbol

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
ideológico
of or pertaining to an ideology
based on an ideology

ideologically adv
ideológicamente
in an ideological manner; with respect to ideology

ideologization n
ideologización

ideologize v
ideologizar

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
ideólogo ideóloga
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ n
ideología
doctrine, body of ideas
study of the origin and nature of ideas

ideophone /ˈɪ.di.(j)ə(ʊ).ˌfəʊn/ n
ideófono
sound symbolic word

ides /aɪdz/ n
idus
day in the Roman calendar

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ n
idiotez estupidez
state of being an idiot

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ n
idiolecto
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ n
idioma
language variety
idiotismo modismo idiomatismo
idiomatic expression

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 /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
idiosincrasia
way of behaving or thinking
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify

idiosyncratic /-ˌsɪŋ-/ /ˌɪd.i.əʊ.sɪŋˈkræ.tɪk/ adj
idiosincrático idiosincrásico
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiota
person of low general intelligence

idiot box n
caja boba caja idiota caja tonta
television (pejorative)

idiot light n
chivato
warning light

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk] adj
idiota
having the quality of idiocy
idiótico
pertaining to or resembling an idiot

idioticon /-kɒn/ /-ˌkɑn/ /ˌɪdiˈoʊtək(ə)n/ /ˌɪdɪˈəʊtɪk(ə)n/ [-ɾə-] n
idioticón
dictionary of a specific dialect

idiotize v
idiotizar imbecilizar
make or become stupid

idiotypic adj
idiotípico
Of or pertaining to an idiotype

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ adj
desocupado ocioso
not turned to appropriate use, not occupied, of time with little activity
ocioso
not engaged in any occupation or employment
vagabundo
averse to work or labor

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ v
flojear
to spend in idleness, to waste
vaguear golfear holgazanear
to lose or spend time doing nothing

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 he’ll to do evil

idleness /ˈaɪdəlnəs/ n
inactividad holganza
state of being idle; inactivity
indolencia
state of being indolent

idler n
holgazán comodón flojo remolón zángano
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
partaking in idolatry
engaging in excessive attachment or reverence

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
idolatría
worship of idols

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolatrar
to adore excessively
to make an idol of

idose /ˈaɪˌdoʊs/ n
idosa
aldohexose

idyll /ˈaɪ.dəl/ /ˈaɪ.dɪl/ /ˈɪd.əl/ /ˈɪd.ɪl/ 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 /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ n
idea fija piñón fijo
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
aunque
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 I'm not mistaken phraseologicalUnit
si no estoy equivocado si no me equivoco

if and only if conjunction
si y sólo si
implies and is implied by

if anything /-ni-/ /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 it ain't broke, don't fix it proverb
si funciona, no lo toques
leave something alone

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
si la mirada matara
used to characterize a look of strong hostility

if memory serves phraseologicalUnit
si mal no me acuerdo

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
si mi abuela tuviera ruedas, sería una bicicleta
proverb

if need be adv
si es menester
if necessary

if not adv
si no

if only conjunction
ojalá si si tan siquiera si tan solo
signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
si la montaña no viene a Mahoma
if one cannot get something done by commanding it

if the shoe fits, wear it proverb
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 quien 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 puedes 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/ [ɪfjəˌnowʌɾaɪˈmin] 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 /ɪf ən(d) ˈoʊn.li ɪf/ /ɪf ən(d) ˈəʊn.lɪ ɪf/ conjunction
sii
abbreviation of if and only if

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
iglú
Inuit snow house

igneous /ˈɪɡ.ni.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 /ɪɡˈnɪf.lu.əs/ 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 /ɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/ adj
ignominioso
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ɪɡˈnɑməni/ /ˈɪɡnəməni/ /ˈɪɡnəˌmɪni/ n
ignominia
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignorable adj
ignorable
that can be ignored

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
ignaro
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ 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
ignorante ignaro
characterized by ignorance
inculto

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorar desoír
to deliberately pay no attention to

ignosticism n
ignosticismo
a philosophical position

iguana /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ 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 /ˈɪliəs/ n
íleo
obstruction of the intestines

iliac adj
ilíaco

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
enfermo mareado
in poor health, suffering from a disease
mal mareado
having an urge to vomit

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
malcriado descortés incivil malportado
of or pertaining to having bad manners

ill-omened adj
de mal agüero de mal fario
inauspicious, unlucky

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/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] adj
ilegal
prohibited by established rules
ilegal ilícito
contrary to or forbidden by law

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] n
ilegal inmigrante ilegal sin papeles
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 /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
ilegítimo natural
born to unmarried parents

illiberal adj
iliberal
restrictive to individual choice and freedom
intolerante
narrow-minded

illiberalism n
iliberalismo
principle, state or quality of being illiberal

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ adj
ilícito
lacking licitness
unlawful

illiquid /ɪˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
ilíquido
lacking liquidity

illiquidity /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ n
iliquidez
lack of liquidity

illite n
illita
a non-expanding clay mineral

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ɪˈlɪt͡ʃɹəsi/ n
analfabetismo
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ adj
analfabeto
analfabeto iletrado ágrafo
unable to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ n
analfabeto analfabeta iletrada iletrado
an illiterate person

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
enfermedad
an instance of a disease or poor health
a state of bad health or disease

illogical adj
ilógico
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning

illogically adv
ilógicamente
in an illogical manner

illude /ɪˈljuːd/ /ɪˈluːd/ v
iludir
to delude, fool

illuminate /ɪˈl(j)uməneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
iluminar
to shine light on something

illumination /ɪˌl(j)umɪˈneɪʃən/ /ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃən/ n
iluminación
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated
festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights
ilustración
adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations

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 or sleight of hand

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/ adj
ilusorio
illusory

illustrate /ɪˈlasˌtɹæɪt/ /ɪˈlʌsˌtɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.jəˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.jʊˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.əˌstɹeɪt/ /ˈɪl.əˌstɹæɪt/ v
ilustrar
to add explanatory or decoratory features
to clarify by giving as an example

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
ilustración
picture designed to decorate or eludicate
act of illustrating
ilustración ejemplo estampa instrucción
that which illustrates

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
ilustrador ilustradora
person who draws pictures

illustrious /-ˈləs-/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
ilustre preclaro ínclito
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 /-nəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmadʒɪnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnəbəl/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəbəl/ adj
imaginable concebible
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
imaginario
existing in the imagination
non-real part of a complex number

imaginary number n
número imaginario
number of the form bi

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
imaginación
mental image
construction of false images
imaginación magín
image-making power of the mind

imaginative /-ənətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnətɪv/ adj
imaginativo
having a lively imagination

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
imaginar
(transitive) to form a mental image of something
(transitive) to assume
(intransitive) to use one's imagination

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imán imam
Muslim leader

imamate n
imanato
office or jurisdiction of an imam

imbalance n
desequilibrio desajuste descuadre
property of not being in balance

imbecile /ɪmbəˈsiːl/ /ˈɪmbəsəl/ /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
imbécil
fool
person with limited mental capacity

imbecility n
imbecilidad
quality of imbecile, stupid behaviour

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
beber tomar
drink

imbricate v
imbricar
overlap in a regular pattern

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ n
embrollo
complicated situation, entanglement

imidazole /ˌɪ.məˈdæˌzoʊl/ /ˌɪ.mɪˈdæˌzoʊl/ 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 /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ adj
inmaculada
of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled
inmaculado
having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy

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 /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ adj
inmaduro
childish
inmaturo
not fully formed

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ n
inmadurez
the state of being immature

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ɪˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ adj
inmedible
impossible to measure

immediacy /əˈ-/ /ɪˈmiːdi.əsi/ /ɪˈmiːd͡ʒəsi/ n
inmediatez
the quality of being immediate

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ adj
inmediato
without delay
very close

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
inmediatamente de inmediato enseguida acto seguido sin demora ya
in an immediate manner

immemorial /ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ 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 /ɪˈmɜːs/ /ɪˈmɝs/ v
sumergir
to put under the surface of a liquid
sumergirse
to involve deeply

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
the total submerging of a person in water as an act of baptism

immersion blender n
batidora de brazo licuadora de mano minipimer túrmix
tool

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
inmigrante
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ 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 /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
inminente
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

imminently adv
inminentemente
in an imminent manner

immiserization /ɪˌmɪzəɹaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌmɪzəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
empobrecimiento
process of making miserable or poor

immission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
inmisión
act of immitting

immobile /ɪˈmoʊ.bəl/ /ɪˈmɒ.bɪl/ /ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/ n
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 /ɪˈmɒɹəl/ /ɪˈmɔɹəl/ adj
inmoral
not moral

immoralism /ɪˈmɒɹəˌlɪzəm/ n
inmoralismo
rejection of moral principles

immorality /ɪmɔːˈɹælɪti/ /ɪməˈɹælɪti/ n
inmoralidad
state or quality of being immoral

immorally adv
inmoralmente
in an immoral manner

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
inmortal
not susceptible to death
never to be forgotten

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

immortalization n
inmortalización
act of immortalizing

immovable /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/ adj
inamovible inmovible
incapable of being physically moved

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
inmune
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens
exempt from inclusion
inmunitario inmunológico
of or pertaining to the immune system

immune response n
respuesta inmune respuesta inmunitaria
the body's integrated response to antigens

immune system n
sistema inmunológico sistema inmunitario sistema inmune
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
inviolabilidad inmunidad
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

immunobiological adj
inmunobiológico

immunobiology n
inmunobiología

immunoblot n
inmunotransferencia
blot analysis

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
inmunodeficiencia
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunodepression n
inmunodepresión
deficiency

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
inmunóloga inmunólogo
person who studies immunology

immunology n
inmunología
branch of medicine

immunosuppressant n
inmunosupresor
an immunosuppressive agent

immure /ɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ v
emparedar encerrar
to put or bury within a wall
encerrar
to lock up behind walls

immurement n
emparedamiento
capital punishment by entombing for life

immutable adj
inmutable
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
bribonzuelo diablillo
diablillo
small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature
pícaro
mischievous child

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
impacto
the force or energy of a collision of two objects
a forced impinging
a collision
impacto efecto consecuencia
a significant or strong influence

impact crater n
astroblema cráter de impacto
crater formed from an impact

impact driver n
perforadora
construction tool

impair /ɪmˈpeə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpeː(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɛɹ/ /ɪmˈpɛː(ɹ)/ v
descomponer deteriorar empeorar mermar
have a diminishing effect on

impaired adj
alterado aminorado estropeado
rendered less effective
borracho

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 /ɪmˈpɑɹt/ /ɪmˈpɑːt/ 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

impasse /æmˈpɑːs/ /ɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/ /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ /ˈɪmpɑːs/ n
impasse punto muerto
deadlock or stalemate situation

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 /ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ.mənt/ n
impeachment destitución suspensión desafuero juicio político
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impeccability n
impecabilidad
the property of being impeccable

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
impecablemente
in a perfect or flawless manner

impecunious /ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/ /ˌɪm.pɪˈkjuː.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
impeler impulsar
To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation

impeller n
rodete

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
inminente
about to happen

impenetrability n
impenetrabilidad
the characteristic of being impenetrable

impenetrable /ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/ /ɪmˈpɛnɪtɹəbəl/ n
impenetrable
not penetrable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
imperativo
essential
grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood

imperative mood n
modo imperativo
imperative mood

imperatively adv
imperativamente
in an imperative manner

imperceptible adj
imperceptible
not perceptible

imperceptibly adv
imperceptiblemente
not noticeably

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ adj
imperfecto
not perfect

imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
imperfección
state of being imperfect

imperfective aspect n
imperfecto
feature of a verb

imperfectly adv
imperfectamente
in an imperfect manner

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
imperial
related to an empire
related to the British measurement system

imperial shag n
cormorán imperial
South American bird

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] n
imperialismo
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ adj
imperialista
of or relating to imperialism

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ n
imperialista
advocate of imperialism

imperialistic /ɪmˌpɪəɹi.əlˈɪstɪk/ /ɪmˌpɪɹi.əˈlɪstɪk/ adj
imperialista
of or pertaining to imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ 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

impermanence n
impermanencia
lack of permanence
quality or state of being impermanent

impermeability /ɪmˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ɪmˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
impermeabilidad
the quality of being impermeable

impermeable /ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəbəl/ adj
impermeable
impossible to permeate
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
impersonal
grammar
lacking warmth or emotion
not representing a person

impersonally adv
impersonalmente
in an impersonal manner

impersonate /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ v
imitar copiar hacerse pasar por suplantar
assume the identity of

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nənt/ adj
impertinente maleducado
insolent, ill-mannered

imperturbable /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbəl/ /ˌɪmpɚˈtɝbəbəl/ adj
imperturbable
not easily perturbed

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
impermeable impenetrable
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable
inmune
unaffected or unable to be affected by something
insensible invulnerable
immune to damage or effect

impetigo /ɪmpəˈtaɪɡoʊ/ /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
impétigo
contagious bacterial skin disease

impetuosity n
impetuosidad
The quality of making rash decisions

impetuous /imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ adj
impetuoso violento brusco brutal
characterized by sudden and violent force
impulsivo impetuoso
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions

impetuously adv
impetuosamente
in an impetuous manner

impiety n
impiedad
an impious act
lack of respect for a god or something sacred
the state of being impious

impinge /ɪmˈpɪnd͡ʒ/ v
chocar
to make a physical impact on to collide, to crash (upon)
inmiscuirse interferir
to interfere with
limitar
to have a (negative) effect upon; to limit

impious /ɪmˈpaɪəs/ /ˈɪmpi.əs/ adj
impío
not pious

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
travieso pícaro
mischievous

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
implacable
not able to be placated or appeased
impossible to prevent or stop
implacable tenaz
adamant; immovable

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ n
implante
anything surgically implanted in the body

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ v
hincar implantar
fix firmly or set securely and deeply

implantation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
implantación

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
herramienta instrumento implemento
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ v
implementar
bring about
realize a technical specification or algorithm

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ n
implementación
result of implementing something
puesta en práctica implementación
process of moving an idea from concept to reality

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
implicar
to connect or involve

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
implicación
logical consequence

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ n
implicatura
An implied meaning

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
implícito tácito
implied indirectly

implicit function n
función implícita
function defined as the solution to an implicit equation

implicitly adv
implícitamente
in an implicit or implied manner

implode v
implosionar
to collapse or burst inward violently

implore /ɪmˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪmˈploə/ /ɪmˈploɹ/ /ɪmˈplɔː/ v
implorar
to beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently

implosion /ɪmˈpləʊʒən/ n
implosión
action of imploding

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
implicar
to suggest by a logical inference
implicar acarrear conllevar
to have as a consequence
insinuar dar a entender
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement

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/ [-ʔn̩s] n
importancia relevancia
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] adj
importante
having relevant and crucial value

importantly adv
importantemente
in an important manner

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ n
importador
a person or company who imports goods into a country

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/ v
importunar
to harass with persistent requests
prostituirse
to make improper proposals

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʉz/ /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 /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
imposibilidad
quality of being impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
imposible
not able to be done
never happening
insoportable imposible
very difficult to deal with

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ 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 an assumed identity

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /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 /ɪmˈpɒstjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpɒst͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
impostura
act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating

impotence /ˈɪmpətəns/ n
impotencia
erectile dysfunction
powerlessness

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
confiscar
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate
encerrar
to shut up or place in an inclosure called a pound
retener
to hold back

impoundment n
inmovilización
The act of impounding

impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/ v
empobrecer depauperar
to make 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/ /ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
inconcreto
not precise or exact

impregnable /ɪmˈpɹɛɡ.nəˌb(ə)l/ adj
inexpugnable
too strong to be defeated or overcome
fértil impregnable
capable of being impregnated

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
impregnar
to fill pores or spaces with a substance
preñar fecundar fertilizar inseminar dejar embarazada embarazar
to cause to become pregnant

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ n
fecundación empreñación
act of making pregnant

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ n
impresión
impressed image or copy

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
impresionar
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably
(intransitive) make an impression

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
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

impressively adv
impresionantemente
in an impressive manner

imprimatur /ɪmprɪˈmɑtʊɹ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətɚ/ /ɪmˈprɪmətʊɹ/ /ɪmˈpɹɪmətə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tʊə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑː.tʊə/ n
imprimátur
official license to publish

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
impronta
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something
sello
a distinctive marking, symbol or logo

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
aprisionar encarcelar
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
aprisionamiento encarcelamiento cautiverio cautividad encarcelación
confinement

improbability n
improbabilidad
unlikelihood

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
improbable
not likely to happen
improbable inverosímil
not likely to be true

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 become better
mejorar perfeccionar
to make something 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 /ɪmpɹəvaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪmˌpɹɑvəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɪm-/ 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

imprudence /ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ n
imprudencia
quality or state of being imprudent
imprudent act

imprudent /ɪmˈpɹudənt/ adj
imprudente
not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper

imprudently adv
imprudentemente
without prudence

impudence /ˈɪmpjudəns/ /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
descaro desenvoltura impudencia
quality of being impudent

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ adj
descarado impertinente insolente fresco
not showing due respect

impudicity n
impudicia
lack of modesty or shame

impugn /ɪmˈpjun/ v
arremeter vilipendiar
To assault, attack
impugnar
question the validity of

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
capricho
wish
impulso
sudden force that impels
(physics) integral force over time

impulse response n
respuesta a un impulso respuesta impulsiva
output from a brief input signal

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
impulsivo
(mechanics) acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous
actuated by impulse or by transient feelings
highly reactive; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration
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
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
exemption from punishment

impure /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/ adj
impuro
not pure

impure s n
s impura s líquida
a /s/ followed by another consonant

impurely adv
impuramente
in an impure manner

impurity /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/ /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

imputrescible adj
imputrescible

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
de moda en
in fashion, popular
entrante
incoming

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
dentro adentro
hacia adentro
moving to the interior

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
a hacia para
into, towards
dentro de adentro de
surrounded by
en
indicating language, script, or tone
indicating a state
part, member of
after a period of time
within a certain elapsed time
during a period of time
pertaining to
en dentro de
contained by

in a big way
a lo grande

in a flash
en un santiamén en un segundo
very quickly

in a hurry
apurado
rushed, hurried; short of time

in a jiffy
en un santiamén en un periquete en un pispás
very quickly; without delay

in a minute
¡Va!
very soon

in a nutshell adv
en resumen en pocas palabras
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 and of itself
en sí

in any case
en todo caso de todos modos en cualquier caso de todas formas de todas maneras pase lo que pase
at any rate

in bed
en cama
lying on one's bed
en la cama
in terms of sexual prowess

in between preposition
entre
between

in black and white
en blanco y negro
using shades of gray
negro sobre blanco
explicitly

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 por si
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 check
a raya

in cold blood
a sangre fría
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
en común
shared with others

in conclusion
en conclusión
as a conclusion

in confidence
en confianza
confidentially

in demand adj
codiciado cotizado solicitado
sought-after

in detail adv
en detalle con detenimiento
with all particulars

in diapers
en pañales

in doubt adj
en cuestión
unclear as to what to do

in droves
a patadas a punta pala a mansalva a porrillo a raudales
to excess

in earnest adj
sincero
sincere; determined; truthful

in earnest adv
sinceramente
with considerable commitment, determination, or effect

in effigy
efigie
symbolically

in every sense of the word adv
con todas las letras en toda la extensión de la palabra

in fact
de hecho
actually, in truth

in favor of preposition
a favor de
in support of
en apoyo de
for the benefit of
en favor de
out of preference for

in fine fettle /ɪn ˌfaɪn ˈfɛt(ə)l/ /ɪn ˌfaɪn ˈfɛtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l]
en plenas condiciones
in good condition

in fits and starts
a trancas y barrancas a trompicones

in flagrante delicto /ɪn fləˌɡɹæn.teɪ dɪˈlɪk.təʊ/ adv
in fraganti
in the act of committing a misdeed

in focus
enfocada enfocado
sharp and clearly visible

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 front of preposition
delante de en frente de
at or near the front part of
located before (something else)
delante ante
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 heat
caliente en celo salido verriondo

in hindsight phraseologicalUnit
"a posteriori" a toro pasado en perspectiva en retrospectiva
the phrase "in hindsight"

in honour of preposition
en honor de

in jest /ɪn.dʒɛst/
en broma
as a joke

in kind adv
en especie
with goods or services
recíprocamente
in a reciprocal manner

in layman's terms
en cristiano en lenguaje llano en román paladino en términos de andar por casa en términos simples hablando en plata
phrased simply

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ 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
of a person or persons: enamored
encantado de
very fond (of an idea, etc.)

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.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 un santiamén en cero coma
very soon

in on preposition
parte de
Part of or privy to

in one go adv
de corrido de un tirón de una sentada de una tirada

in one's altitudes
arando borracho mamado pegado los tragos
be drunk

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

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
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
a fin de para a
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
en otras palabras o sea o séase
stated or interpreted another way

in parallel
en paralelo
aligned or connected side by side, instead of in series

in part
en parte parcialmente
to an extent

in particular
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 plain sight
a ojos vistas
very easy to see or notice

in practice
en la práctica
really, in effect

in principle
en principio
with regard to fundamentals
en principio en teoría
according to theory

in private
en privado
privately

in public
en público
in view of other people

in question adj
en cuestión
under consideration or discussion
en tela de juicio
in doubt, under dispute

in reserve
de reserva
set aside for future use

in respect of preposition
en cuanto a
pertaining to

in series
en serie
connected in a chain, instead of in parallel

in shape
en forma
(idiomatic) in a good state of physical fitness

in silence
en silencio
without making a noise

in spite of preposition
a pesar de pese a

in summary
en resumidas cuentas en suma
to summarize

in tatters phraseologicalUnit
hecho jirones

in the act
con las manos en la masa
in the process of doing something

in the arms of Morpheus /-ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /-ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ɪn ði ˈaɹms əv ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ɪn ði ˈaːms əv ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/
en los brazos de Morfeo
asleep, sleeping

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/ /ɪn ðə ˈklɔzɪt/
closetero en el armario en el closet enclosetado
not open about one's sexuality

in the dark
en la inopia en mantillas
without information

in the distance adv
a lo lejos
far away

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 de entrada para empezar primero
to begin with

in the flesh
en carne y hueso en persona
with one's own body and presence

in the flower of one's youth adv
en la flor de la juventud

in the future
en el futuro en lo sucesivo
at a future time

in the heat of the moment
en caliente

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 lead /ˌɪnðəˈliːd/
a la cabeza estar ganando
in first place

in the limelight
en el candelero
focus of attention

in the long run
a la larga a largo plazo
eventually

in the making
en ciernes en proceso en trabajo
in the process of being made

in the near future
en un futuro cercano en un futuro próximo

in the nick of time
en el último momento
at the last possible moment

in the past
antaño antes antiguamente en el pasado
at a past time

in the red
en números rojos
in debt

in the same boat adj
en el mismo barco
in the same situation

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 tras
following

in the world
del mundo
used for emphasis together with a noun

in time
a tiempo
at or before the time assigned
sufficiently early (for something)
al compás
at the same rhythm as (with someone/something)
in rhythm
al paso
music: in the correct tempo
con el pasar del tiempo
as time passes

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 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 unison
al unísono
moving or acting at the same time

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 your face interjection
chúpate esa

in- prefix
in-
reversal of meaning

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 inhabilidad
lack of the ability to do something; incapability

inaccessibility n
inaccesibilidad
quality or state of being inaccessible

inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ adj
inaccesible
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
inexactitud

inaccurate /ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/ adj
inexacto
not accurate

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
inacción
lack of action or activity

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inactivo
not active, temporarily or permanently

inactivity n
inactividad ociosidad
quality of being inactive

inadequate /ɪnˈædəkwɪt/ 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

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
inane
purposeless; pointless
inane absurdo sin sentido
lacking sense or meaning

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

inappropriateness n
improcedente inapropiado
quality

inasmuch as conjunction
en tanto y en cuanto
to the extent that
en tanto supuesto que ya que
since

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 /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/ adj
inaugural
marking a beginning
of inauguration

inaugural /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/ /ɪˈnɔːɡɹəl/ n
discurso inaugural
formal speech

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹət/ v
inaugurar
to dedicate ceremoniously
investir
to induct into office

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
inauguración
formal beginning
investidura toma de posesión
act of inaugurating

inborn /ˈɪn.bɔɹn/ /ˈɪn.bɔːn/ adj
innato
Innate, possessed by an organism at birth

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
buzón de entrada
electronic folder

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ /ˌɪnˈbɹɛd/ adj
endogámico
having an ancestry characterized by inbreeding

inbreeding n
endogamia
breeding between members of small population

incalculable /ɪn.kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ɪnˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] adj
incalculable
very great or numerous
impossible to calculate

incalculably adv
incalculablemente
in an incalculable manner

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.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/ /ɪŋˈkeɪpəbl̩/ 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 /ɪŋˌkɑː(ɹ)səˈɹeɪʃən/ n
encarcelación encarcelamiento
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment

incarnadine /-daɪn/ /-dɪn/ /ɪnˈkɑɹnəˌdiːn/ /ɪnˈkɑːnədiːn/ adj
encarnado
of the blood-red colour of raw flesh
incarnado
of the pale pink or pale red colour of flesh

incarnadine /-daɪn/ /-dɪn/ /ɪnˈkɑɹnəˌdiːn/ /ɪnˈkɑːnədiːn/ v
encarnar
to make flesh-coloured

incarnate /ɪnˈ kɑːneɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːnət/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.neɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.nɪt/ adj
encarnado
given a bodily form

incarnate /ɪnˈ kɑːneɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.neɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.nɪt/ /ˈ ɪnkɑːneɪt/ v
encarnar
to embody in flesh
to represent in a concrete form

incarnation /ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪŋ.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
encarnación
incarnate being or form

incel /ˈɪnˌsɛl/ n
íncel
member of an online subculture unable to find a romantic or sexual partner

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
incienso sahumerio sahumo
perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
incentivo
cash bonus
incentivo aliciente
something that motivates

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/ /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
comienzo inicio encentadura encetadura incepción
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 /ɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pulgada
English unit of length and traditional equivalents
unspecified but very short distance

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
caótico incoherente
chaotic, incoherent
embrional incipiente
started but not fully formed

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
incidente
event or occurrence
event causing interruption or crisis

incidental /ɪnsəˈdɛntəl/ /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] [ɪnsɪˈdɛn.tʰəl] adj
fortuito
occurring by chance
incidental
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence

incidental music n
música incidental
music played as background

incidentally adv
a propósito por cierto
by the way
casualmente
without looking for something/somebody
incidentalmente
in an incidental manner

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ 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 /ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv/ adj
incisivo
quickly proceeding to judgment

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
incisivo diente incisivo
narrow-edged tooth

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
incitar concitar
to rouse, stir up or excite

incitement /ɪnˈsaɪt.mənt/ 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/ /ˈɪn.kləm.ənt/ adj
borrascoso desapacible destemplado inclemente tempestuoso
stormy
inclemente
merciless

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inclinación

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adj
propenso
having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition

inclined plane n
plano inclinado
simple machine

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
incluir
to contain, as part of a whole
to bring into as a part or member

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
incluido inclusive
Such as, among which

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
inclusión
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total
aggregate of stainable substances
defect in precious stone
addition or annex to a group, set or total

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
inclusive
including the extremes as well as the area between
inclusivo
including (almost) everything within its scope

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ /ˌɪnˈkɒɡnitoʊ/ adv
de incógnito
without revealing one's identity

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 /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ 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

income tax n
impuesto sobre la renta
tax levied on income

incoming /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/ adj
entrante
coming in
succeeding to an office

incomparable /ɪŋkəmˈpærəbəl/ /ɪŋkəmˈpɛrəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ adj
incomparable inigualable
beyond comparison

incomparably adv
incomparablemente
in an incomparable manner

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
incompatibilidad
the quality or state of being incompatible

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /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

incomprehensibly adv
incomprensiblemente
in an incomprehensible manner

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ 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

inconsequential /ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ɪnˌkɒn.səˈkwɛn.ʃəl/ adj
intrascendente
having no consequence

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ /ˌɪŋ-/ adj
inconsiderado desconsiderado
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 /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ n
desconveniencia inconveniencia
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenience /ɪnkənˈvinjəns/ /ɪnkənˈviːnɪəns/ /ɪŋk-/ v
importunar incomodar
to bother or discomfort

inconvenient adj
inconveniente incómodo
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚət/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.ət/ v
admitir incorporar
admit as a member of a company
añadir
mix, blend
constituir legalizar
form into a legal company
incorporar
include as a part or ingredient

incorporation /ɪŋ.kɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
incorporación
act of incorporating

incorporeal /ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/ adj
incorpóreo
having no material form or physical substance

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹekt/ /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
incorrecto
erroneous

incorrectly adv
incorrectamente
in an incorrect manner

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɒɹɪdʒɪb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɪd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ adj
empecatado
incurably depraved
incorregible
defective and materially impossible to correct or set aright
determined, unalterable
impervious to correction by punishment or pain

incorruptibility n
incorruptibilidad
being incorruptible

incorruptible adj
incorruptible
incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted

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

incredibility n
inverosimilitud

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] adj
increíble
too implausible to be credible
amazing
increíble maravilloso
marvellous

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/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ adj
incrédulo
Skeptical, disbelieving

incruental /ˌɪŋkɹuːˈɛntəl/ adj
incruento

incubate /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ v
incubar
brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue

incubation /ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ /ɪnkjuːˈbeɪʃən/ n
incubación
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation
sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young

incubator /ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.ɾɚ] 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
incubadora estufa de cultivo
place to maintain the culturing of bacteria at a steady temperature

incubus /ˈɪn.kjə.bəs/ /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
carga cruz
oppressive thing or person; a burden
pesadilla íncubo
a nightmare
íncubo
an evil spirit

inculcate /ɪn.ˈkʌl.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
inculcar
teach by repeated instruction
to induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons

incumbency /ɪŋˈkʌmbənsi/ n
beneficio
benefice, lucrative position or possession
cargo mandato beneficio titularidad
tenure
incumbencia responsabilidad
obligation or duty

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ adj
competente obligatorio
imposed on one as an obligation, especially due to one’s office or position
en funciones de turno en ejercicio
being the current holder of an office or a title

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmb(ə)nt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ /ɪŋ-/ n
titular
current holder of an office or title; holder of an ecclesiastical benefice

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
incunable
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
incurrir
to expose oneself to something inconvenient

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
incurable
unable to be cured

indaba /ɪnˈdɑbə/ /ɪnˈdɑːbə/ n
indaba
tribal conference held by Nguni leaders

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
intentional exposure of one's privates

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
indecisión irresolución
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
incierto
inconclusive or uncertain
indeciso
irresoluto indeciso inseguro titubeante vacilante
not decisive

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
en efecto efectivamente de hecho verdaderamente ciertamente de veras
modal: truly; in fact; actually
verdaderamente de hecho efectivamente realmente
degree: in fact

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
efectivamente en efecto de hecho claro por supuesto de veras
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] adj
incansable infatigable
extremely persistent and untiring

indefensible adj
indefendible
incapable of being justified
not capable of being defended

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
indefinido
(linguistics) designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing
without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite

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 /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪtli/ adv
indefinidamente

indehiscent adj
indehiscente
botany

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
indeleble
difficult to delete, remove or wash away
incapable of being canceled or forgotten

indemnify /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ v
asegurar
To save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to insure
indemnizar
To make restitution or compensation for

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
indemnidad
insurance: principle
indemnización
repayment

indent /ɪnˈdɛnt/ /ˈɪndɛnt/ v
sangrar
typography: to begin a line or lines at a greater or less distance from the margin

indentation /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/ 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

independence day n
día de la independencia
annual celebration

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ 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 /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
independientemente
in an independent manner

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ 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 of items
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

index case n
caso índice paciente cero
first documented patient in a disease epidemic

indexation n
indización

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ 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
a fact that shows that something exists or may happen
símbolo
a mark or another symbol used to represent something

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
indicativo
the indicative mood

indicative mood n
modo indicativo
indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
intermitente indicador direccional luz de giro luz intermitente
turn signal

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
acusar
to accuse of wrongdoing
inculpar
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indiction /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ n
indicción
cycle of fifteen years

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
acusación
accusation
formulación de cargos
criminal accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
indiferencia displicencia
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
indiferente
not caring

indifferently adv
indiferentemente
in an indifferent manner

indigenist adj
indigenista

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
congénito innato
innate, inborn
indígena nativo autóctono
born or engendered in, native to a land or region

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
indigente
poor; destitute

indigent /ɪnˈd(a)ɪd͡ʒənt/ /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/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
indirecto
not direct

indirect object n
complemento indirecto
grammatical term

indirectly /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
indirectamente
in an indirect manner

indiscreet adj
imprudente indiscreto
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscretion /ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ n
indiscreción
Want of discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
indiscriminado desconsiderado
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indiscriminately adv
indiscriminadamente
in an indiscriminate manner

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
indispensable
not dispensable
not subject to exemption
indispensable imprescindible
absolutely necessary

indisposition /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ n
achaque
mild illness

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ adj
indisputable inobjetable
not disputable

indisputably adv
indiscutiblemente
in a manner that is incapable of being disputed

indissolubility n
indisolubilidad

indissoluble /ɪndɪˈsɒljʊbəl/ 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 /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ adj
individual
intended for a single person
relating to a single person or thing

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ 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

individualistic adj
individualista
more interested in the individual than in society as a whole

individuality /ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ n
individualidad
characteristic of being individual

individualization n
individualización
act of individualizing

individually /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əli/ adv
individualmente
separately, independently

indivisibility n
indivisibilidad
indivisible factor or object
state incapable of being divided

indivisible /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ adj
indivisible
incapable of being divided

indoctrinate v
adoctrinar
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
adoctrinamiento indoctrinación
act of indoctrinating

indole /ˈɪndɒl/ /ˈɪndəʊl/ n
indol
organic compound

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ n
indolencia
habitual laziness or sloth

indolent /ˈɪn.də.lənt/ adj
indolente
habitually lazy
medicine: causing little or no physical pain
medicine: healing slowly

indometacin /ˌɪn.doʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/ /ˌɪn.dəʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/ n
indometacina
anti-inflammatory 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

indoors /ɪnˈdɔɹz/ /ɪnˈdɔːz/ adv
dentro
in or into a building

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ n
indri
Indri indri

indubitable /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ adj
indudable
not dubitable

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
inducir
to cause; persuade; force
(physics) To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state)

inducible adj
inducible
Able to be induced

induct /ɪnˈdʌkt/ v
iniciar
to introduce into

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
inducción
generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field
the act of inducting
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells
the derivation of general principles from specific instances

inductive /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ adj
inductivo
logical induction

inductive reasoning n
razonamiento inductivo
the process of making inferences based upon observed patterns

indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
ceder sucumbir
to yield to a temptation
consentir mimar
to satisfy the wishes or whims of

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ n
indulgencia
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ 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
parque industrial polígono industrial
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 /ɪnˈdʌstɹiəlaɪz/ v
industrializar
to develop industry

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
trabajador afanoso industrioso diligente aplicado empeñoso
hard-working and persistent

industriously adv
industriosamente
industrious manner

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
industria
businesses that produce goods
businesses of the same type

inebriate /ɪˈniːbɹieɪt/ /ɪˈniːbɹiət/ v
embriagar
to cause to be drunk; to intoxicate

inebriated /ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ adj
borracho ebrio escabiado escabio
behaving as though affected by alcohol

inebriation /ɪˌniːbɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
ebriedad embriaguez
state or characteristic of drunkenness

inedible adj
incomestible incomible
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

inefficient /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
ineficaz ineficiente
not efficient; not producing the effect intended or desired

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

ineluctable /ɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/ adj
ineludible
impossible to avoid or escape

inenarrable /ɪnɪˈnæɹəb(ə)l/ adj
inenarrable
that cannot be told

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
inepto incapaz
not able to do something

ineptitude n
ineptitud
the quality of being inept

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] n
desigualdad
unfair, not equal, state
inecuación
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another

ineradicable adj
inerradicable
incapable of being eradicated

inerrancy /ɪˈnɛɹənsi/ n
inerrancia
freedom from error

inert /ənˈɝt/ /ɪnˈɜːt/ /ɪnˈɝt/ /ɪˈnɜːt/ /ɪˈnɝt/ 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 /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ n
inercia
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inertness n
inercia
sluggishness
inertia
inercia química
chemically unreactive

inescapable adj
inevitable insoslayable
impossible (unable) to avoid or escape

inescapably adv
inevitablemente
in an inescapable manner

inessive adj
inesivo
of or relating to the inessive case

inessive n
caso inesivo
inessive case

inevitability /ɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n
inevitabilidad
the condition of being inevitable

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
inevitable
impossible to avoid or prevent

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /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 /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
inagotable
impossible to exhaust

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪnˈɛksɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ adj
inexorable
impossible to prevent or stop
unable to be persuaded

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ [ɪnˈɛɡ.zə.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 /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
inexplicable
impossible to explain

inexplicably adv
inexplicablemente
in an inexplicable manner

inexpressible adj
inexpresable
unable to be expressed

inexpressiveness n
inexpresividad
the quality of being inexpressive

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ adj
inexpugnable
impregnable, unconquerable

inextinguishable adj
inapagable inextinguible
incapable of being extinguished

inextricable adj
inextricable
impossible to untie or disentangle

infallibility /ɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪnˌfæləˈbɪləti/ n
infalibilidad
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ adj
infalible
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infallibly adv
infaliblemente
in an infallible manner

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
de mala fama malafamado malfamado
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
filicidio infanticidio
murder of one's child
infanticida
person who has killed a child
infanticidio
murder of an infant

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
infantería
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers
regimiento de infantería tercio
regiment of infantry

infantry fighting vehicle n
vehículo de combate de infantería
an armoured combat vehicle designed to carry infantry

infantryman n
infante
soldier who fights on foot

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ n
infarto
area of dead tissue

infatuate /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætjuˌ(w)eɪt/ /ɪnˈfætʃu(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætʃuˌ(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 alborotar
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion
infectar contagiar
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness

infected adj
infectado
having an infection

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infección
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host
the process of infecting

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.ə.təs/ /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɛlˈɪs.ɪ.təs/ /ˌɪn.fɪˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ adj
aciago impropio inadecuado torpe
inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done
desdichado desgraciado infeliz desventurado infortunado
unhappy or unfortunate

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
argüir inferir
inferir
to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ [ˈɪɱ.fə.ɹəns] [ˈɪɱ.fɚ.əns] [ˈɪɱ.fɹəns] n
inferencia ilación
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
inferior
of lower quality
of lower rank
located below

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ n
inferior
person of lower status

inferior oblique n
oblicuo inferior
muscle

inferior oblique muscle n
músculo 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 /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ adj
infernal
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish
diabolical or fiendish

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 /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)taɪl/ /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ adj
estéril infértil
not fertile

infertility n
esterilidad
inability to conceive - people and animals
infertilidad

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
infestación
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
infibulación

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ n
infiel descreída descreído impía impío
non-believer

infidelity /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ n
infidelidad
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation
lack of religious belief

infield fly rule n
regla de infield fly
baseball

infiltrate /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrar
to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration
infiltrarse
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
filtración
substance
filtración infiltración
act or process of infiltrating
infiltración
entering secretly

infimum /ɪnˈfaɪməm/ /ɪnˈfiːməm/ n
elemento ínfimo ínfimo
element of a set

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
infinito
boundless, endless
figuratively, very large
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude

infinite recursion n
recursividad infinita

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 /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinitivo
uninflected verb form
a mood or mode of verbs

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
infinidad
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit
a number which is very large compared to some characteristic number
infinito
the symbol ∞
infinito infinidad
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value

infirm /ɪnˈfɝm/ adj
enfermizo endeble
weak; feeble
inseguro
insecure

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

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
inflamado
affected by inflammation

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 /ɪnˈflæmətəɹi/ /ɪnˈflæmətɹi/ /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔɹi/ adj
inflamatorio
relating to, causing}} or caused by inflammation

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
inflar
inflar hinchar
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflated adj
aumentado inflado
expanded
hinchado inflado
filled with air
hinchado inflado pomposo
pompous
inflado
at higher cost

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
hinchado hinchamiento inflado
expansion or increase in size
inflación
increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
declinar conjugar
grammar: vary the form of a word
modular
music: change tone or pitch

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
flexión
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function
inflexión
change in pitch or tone of voice
turning away from a straight course
punto de inflexión

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 /ɪnˈflɪk.sɪˌmæb/ n
infliximab

inflorescence /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ n
inflorescencia
flower cluster

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.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 /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
influir influenciar
transitive: to exert an influence upon
intransitive: to exert influence

influence peddling n
tráfico de influencias
type of corruption

influenceable adj
influenciable
Capable of being influenced

influencer /ˈɪnflu.ənsə(ɹ)/ n
influencer
influential person on social media
influente influidor influidora
that which influences

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ 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

infocracy n
infocracia

infodemic n
infodemia
excessive amount of information concerning a problem

infomercial n
publirreportaje anuncio infomercial teletienda
program-length television commercial

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
delatar
to act as an informer, denounce
informar enterar reportar
to communicate knowledge to another/others (transitive)

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

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ n
informante
one who relays confidential information

informatic adj
informático
of or pertaining to information science

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
informática
branch of information science

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
información
communicable knowledge

information overload n
infoxicación sobrecarga informativa
too much information

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 system n
sistema de información
data processing system

information technology n
informática 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

informatisation /ˌɪnfə(ɹ)mataɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
informatización
the process of becoming based on information and information technology

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativo
providing useful or interesting information

informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ adj
informado
instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education

informed consent n
consentimiento informado

informer n
informador informadora
one who informs
person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity

infra- prefix
infra-
below, beneath, inferior

infraorbital /ˌɪn.fɹəˈɔɹ.bət.l̩/ adj
infraorbitario
below the orbit

infrapatellar adj
infrarrotuliano
below the kneecap

infrarealism n
infrarrealismo
literary movement

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarrojo ultrarrojo
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infrarrojo ultrarrojo
radiation of a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

infrasound n
infrasonido
low-frequency sound waves

infraspinatus n
infraespinoso
muscle

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ 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 /ˌɪn.fɹəˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
infratemporal
below the temple or temporal bone

infrequent adj
infrecuente
Not frequent; not happening frequently

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/ v
infringir
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
infracción vulneración
violation

infructescence n
fructificación
fruiting stage
infrutescencia
group of fruit

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 /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ adj
ingenioso
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent
characterized by genius; cleverly done or contrived
witty; original; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious

ingenuity /ˌɪnd͡ʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ingenio
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingenuous /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
ingenuo inocente
naive and trusting

ingest /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
ingerir
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingestion /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ n
ingestión
the action of ingesting

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
lingote
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingrained adj
arraigado enraizado
fixed, established

ingrate /ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ n
ingrata ingrato
an ungrateful person

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
congraciarse
get someone's favor, especially through flattery

ingratitude /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ n
ingratitud
thanklessness

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
ingrediente componente
substance present in a mixture

ingress /ɪŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɪŋɡɹɛs/ 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
vivir habitar morar
to live or reside in some place

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
habitante lugareña lugareño residente
someone or thing who lives in a place

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
habitado
having inhabitants

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ [ˌɪnɦəˈleɪʃn̩] n
inhalación
the act of inhaling

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
aspirar inhalar inspirar
to draw something into the nose or lungs
inhalar alentar
to draw air into the lungs

inhaler n
inhalador
canister containing medicine

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 /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /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 /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ n
herencia
biological attributes passed to offspring
passing of title
programming: mechanism for making parts of superclass available to subclass
herencia legado
that which a person is entitled to inherit

inheritance tax n
impuesto sucesorio impuesto sobre sucesiones y donaciones
tax on the property of the deceased

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
inhibir coartar frustrar
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ 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

inhibitory adj
inhibidor
that inhibits

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
inhóspito
Not offering shelter

inhospitality n
inhospitalidad
lack of hospitality

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
inhumano
cruel and savage, not humane
of or pertaining to inhumanity

inhumanity n
crueldad
inhuman act
lack of compassion

inhumation /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
inhumación entierro
The act of burial

inhume v
inhumar
To bury in a grave

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
hostil
hostile
nocivo
harmful

inimitable /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ adj
inimitable
beyond imitation

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/ [-ɾəs] adj
inicuo pecaminoso
morally objectionable

iniquity /-kwə-/ /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ [-ɾi] 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 /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/ n
sigla
term pronounced letter by letter

initialize v
inicializar
to assign an initial value to a variable

initially /ɪˈnɪʃli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
inicialmente al principio al inicio al comienzo en un principio
at the beginning

initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
iniciación
form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society
inicio iniciación
act of initiating

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
iniciático iniciativo
initial, inaugural

inject /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛkt/ 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.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
inyección
medicine: something injected
act of injecting, or something injected
set theory: one-to-one mapping
computing: insertion of code

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
inyectivo
inverse-deterministic

injector /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
inyector
device used to inject

injunction /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
medidas cautelares requerimiento
an official writ

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
herir
to wound or cause physical harm
lastimar

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ n
herida lesión lastimadura
damage or violation

injury time n
tiempo de descuento descuento tiempo añadido
additional time played straight after each of the two halves

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ n
injusticia
absence of justice
violation of the rights of another

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
tinta
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
entintar
apply ink
firmar
sign a document
tatuar
apply a tattoo

ink-pad n
tampón
piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps

inkhorn /ˈɪŋkˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ 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
dentistry: filling
material placed within another material as decoration.

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ v
incrustar
to place material

inlet /ˈɪnlət/ n
acceso entrada
a passage into something
ensenada
body of water let into a coast

inmate n
preso recluso detenido convicto internado interno
one confined to institution, such as a prison
residente
one who occupies a dwelling-house

inn /ɪn/ n
posada venta fonda mesón
lodging

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
innato
inborn

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
interior
being or occurring inside
relating to the mind or spirit
interior interno
inside or closer to the inside of the body

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ n
interior
inner part

inner child n
niño interior
childlike aspect of a person's psyche

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 /ɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.ɚˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
inervación
special excited 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
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ adj
inocente
not legally responsible for a wrongful act
pure, free from sin, untainted

innocently /ˈɪnəsəntli/ adv
inocentemente
in an innocent manner

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
inocente inofensivo
inoffensive
inocuo
harmless

innominate adj
innominado
having no name; anonymous

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
innovar
to introduce something new

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovación
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovador innovativo novedoso pionero
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things

innovator /ˈɪnəˌveɪtəɹ/ 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/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ 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

inoperable adj
inoperable
surgery: incapable of being successfully operated

inoperative adj
inoperante
not working or functioning

inorganic /ɪnɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɪnɔːˈɡænɪk/ 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

inotropic /ˌaɪ.nəˈtɹoʊ.pɪk/ /ˌiː.nəˈtɹoʊ.pɪk/ /ˌiː.nəˈtɹɑp.ɪk/ /ˌɪn.əˈtɹɒp.ɪk/ /ˌɪn.əˈtɹəʊ.pɪk/ adj
inotrópico
increasing or decreasing the force of muscular contractions

inoxidizable adj
inoxidable
cannot be readily oxidized

inpatient n
paciente
patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [ˈɪnpʊt] n
insumo entrada
data fed into a process

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ [ˈɪmpʊt] [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 /ˈɪŋkwɪlaɪn/ 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 /ɪnˈ kwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈ kwaɪəɹi/ /ɪŋˈ k-/ /ˈ ɪŋk-/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ n
pesquisa indagatoria inquisición

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
curioso inquisitivo
too curious; overly interested; nosy
inquisitivo
eager to acquire knowledge

inquisitor /ɪnˈkwɪzətəɹ/ 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 loco alienado demente chalado chiflado
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanely /ɪnˈseɪnli/ adv
insensatamente
in an insane manner

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
locura insania vesania
state of being insane

insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃ(j)əbəl/ /ɪnˈseɪʃi.əbəl/ adj
insaciable
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
inscribir
to write or cut words onto something

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
dedicatoria
dedication in a book
inscripción
carved text

inscripturated /ɪn.ˈ skɹɪp.t͡ʃəˌɹeɪt.ɪd/ /ɪn.ˈ skɹɪp.t͡ʃʊˌɹeɪt.ɪd/ adj
inscripturado
recorded in scripture

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ adj
inescrutable impenetrable incomprensible insondable
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

inseam /ɪnˈsiːm/ /ˈɪnsiːm/ n
entrecostura entrepierna
The seam of a trouser

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
bicho
colloquial: any small arthropod
insecto
arthropod of class Insecta

insect hotel n
hotel para insectos
man-made structure to house insects

insectarium n
insectario
insectarium

insecticide n
insecticida
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insectívoro
insect-eating animal or plant

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ adj
insectívoro
feeding on insects

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ adj
inseguro
not comfortable in certain situations
not secure

inseminate /ɪnˈsɛmɪneɪt/ v
inseminar
to fill with semen

insemination n
inseminación
introduction of sperm into a female's reproductive system

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
absurdo
senseless; foolish; irrational
inconsciente
having no sensation or consciousness
indiferente
medicine, physiology: not responsive
inhumano
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive

insensible /ɪnˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] 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

inseparability n
inseparabilidad
condition of being inseparable

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 /ˌɪn.ʃɑˈlɑ/ /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
inshalá ojalá si Dios quiere
God willing (Islam)

inshore adj
acostado
close to shore

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
adentro
towards the interior
dentro adentro
within the interior

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
interior
interior or inner part

inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
dentro de
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside joke /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒoʊk/ /ˈɪnsaɪd ˌd͡ʒəʊk/ n
broma privada broma local chiste interno chiste privado
joke understood or meant to be understood by certain people

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
al revés del revés
with the inside turned to be on the outside
como la palma de mi mano de cabo a rabo
of knowledge: thoroughly

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ /ˈɪnsaɪdɚ/ 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
agudeza perspicacia deducción penetración
power of acute observation and deduction
introspección
intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of things
sight of the interior; deep view; introspections

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ /ˈɪn.saɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
perspicaz
possessing insight

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
distintivo
symbol or token of power, status, or office
insignia
a patch or other object that indicates rank or membership

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)

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
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 /ɪnˈsɪstəns/ n
insistencia
state of being insistent
urgent demand

insistently adv
encarecidamente insistentemente
in an insistent manner

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
en la medida en que en tanto en cuanto
to the extent that

insolation /ˌɪnsoʊˈleɪʃən/ n
insolación
sun's radiant energy per unit area
exposure to the rays of the sun

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
plantilla palmilla
inside sole of footwear

insolence /ˈɪn.sə.ləns/ n
insolencia
arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolency n
insolencia
act of insolence
quality of being insolent

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ adj
insolente
insulting in manner or words

insolently adv
insolentemente
in an insolent manner

insoluble adj
insoluble
not soluble; that cannot be dissolved

insolvable /ɪnˈsɒlvəbəl/ adj
insoluble
impossible to solve

insolvency [ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si] n
insolvencia
the condition of being insolvent

insolvent /ɪn.ˈsɑːɫv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒlv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒɫv.ənt/ adj
insolvente
Unable to pay

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ n
insomnio
sleeping disorder

insomniac adj
insomne
suffering from or pertaining to insomnia

insource v
internalizar
to obtain goods or services by insourcing

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
organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n
inspector
person employed to inspect something
police officer ranking below superintendent

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ 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 /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈspaɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
inspirador inspirativo
providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating

instability n
inestabilidad
quality of being unstable
physical state

install /ɪnˈstoːl/ /ɪnˈstɑl/ /ɪnˈstɔl/ /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
instalar
set something up for use
establish or settle in

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
instalación
act of installing
something installed

installer n
instalador
program that installs software and prepares it for use
instalador instaladora
person who installs

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ n
episodio
media: part of a serial
plazo cuota
finance: 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
instancia
in computing

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
instantáneo
quickly prepared

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
instante
period of time
momento
point in time

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
café instantáneo café soluble
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 theory equation

instar /ˈɪnstɑɹ/ /ˈɪnstɑː/ n
estadio
stage in the development of arthropods

instate /ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
instaurar
To install (someone) in office; to establish.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ 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 /ˈinˌstɛp/ n
empeine
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle

instigation n
instigación
act of instigating

instigator /-ɾɚ/ /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
instigador incitador
person who intentionally instigates something

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
inculcar insuflar
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/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ n
instituto
college
organization founded to promote a cause

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ v
instituir
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ n
institución
established organisation

institutional /-ʃnəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃənəl/ 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 /ɪnˈstɹakt/ /ɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruir
teach, give instruction

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
instrucción
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed
single operation of a processor
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information

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/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ n
instrumento
musical device
legal document
person used as a mere tool
measuring device
instrumento herramienta
tool

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ 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

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ adj
insoportable insufrible
not sufferable

insufficiency n
insuficiencia
the lack of sufficiency; a shortage or inadequacy

insufficient /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ adj
insuficiente

insufficiently adv
insuficientemente
not sufficiently

insufflation n
insuflación
action of breathing or blowing into

insula /ˈɪnsjuːlə/ /ˈɪnsʊlə/ n
insula
a block of buildings in a Roman town

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsjəlɚ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ adj
insular
of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands
situated on an island

insularism n
insularismo
insular behavior

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
aislamiento
The act of insulating

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
aislante
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ n
insulina
polypeptide hormone

insulinemia n
insulinemia
any abnormally high level of insulin in the blood

insulinized adj
insulinizado

insulinoma n
insulinoma
a tumour of the pancreas that secretes insulin

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ n
insulto ofensa
something that causes offence
insulto ofensa improperio
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
insultar
to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (someone)

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
afrentoso
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insuperable /ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
insuperable

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
seguro
indemnity
business

insurance broker n
agent de asigurare corredor de seguros
person
corredoruría de seguros
company

insurance company n
aseguradora compañía de seguros
company that provides insurance policies

insurance fraud n
fraude de seguro
receiving insurance policy-based compensation by deceitfully causing an event that, if it were accidental, would lead to a rightful claim for said compensation

insurance policy n
póliza aseguradora
document

insure /ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/ /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
asegurar
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
insurgente
rebellious

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
insurgente
rebel

insurmountable adj
insuperable insalvable
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ n
insurrección
action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; an instance of this

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intacto íntegro
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 /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] adj
intangible
incapable of being perceived

intangible cultural heritage n
patrimonio cultural inmaterial patrimonio cultural intangible
traditions recognized by UNESCO

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] n
entero
a number that is not a fraction

integrable /ˈɪntɪɡɹəbəl/ adj
integrable
able to be integrated

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ adj
entero
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer
integral
math: relating to integration

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ 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 /ˈɪntɪɡɹænd/ n
integrando
function that is to be integrated

integrate /ˈɪn.təˌɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡɹæɪt/ v
integrar
to subject to the operation of integration; to find the integral of
to desegregate, as a school or neighborhood
to indicate the whole of

integrated adj
integrado
composed and coordinated to form a whole

integrated circuit n
circuito integrado
thin chip

integration /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ 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/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹɪti/ 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 /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃwəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃəl/ /ˌɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃʊəl/ adj
intelectual
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive
endowed with intellect

intellectual freedom n
libertad de conciencia

intellectual property n
propiedad intelectual
product of someone's intellect

intellectualization n
intelectualización
act or process of intellectualizing

intellectually adv
intelectualmente
in an intellectual manner

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
inteligencia
capacity of mind
department, agency or unit

intelligence agency n
servicio de inteligencia agencia 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 /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intelligentsia inteligencia inteliguentsia
intellectual elite

intelligibility /ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] [ɪnˌtɛl.ə.d͡ʒə.ˈbɪl.ɪ.ɾi] n
inteligibilidad
intelligible
understandability of speech

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
inteligible
capable of being understood

intelligibly adv
inteligiblemente
in an intelligible manner

intemperance /ɪnˈtɛmpɛɹəns/ n
intemperancia
lack of moderation

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪti/ n
intempestividad
unseasonability; untimeliness

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
intentar
to be intent upon
intentar pretender planear intencionar
to fix the mind upon a goal

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
planeado
planned

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
intenso
under tension
extreme or very high or strong in degree

intensely /ɪnˈtɛnsli/ adv
intensamente
in an intense manner
to an intense degree

intensification n
intensificación
act or process of intensifying

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
arreciar
to become more intense
intensificar
to render more intense

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
intensidad
quality of being intense

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
intensivo
demanding, requiring a great amount
thorough, to a great degree, with intensity
highly concentrated
related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring

intensive care unit n
unidad de cuidados intensivos
hospital ward for critically ill patients

intensively adv
intensivamente
in an intensive way

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ adj
concentrado entregado
firmly fixed or concentrated
inexorable inquebrantable

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
intención
state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence
intención intento propósito
something that is intended

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
intención
course intended to follow
the goal or purpose

intentional /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] adj
intencional deliberado
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily

intentionally adv
intencionalmente
intentional manner, on purpose

intently /ɪnˈtɛntli/ adv
atentamente
in a focused manner

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
enterrar
bury in a grave

inter alia adv
entre otros
among other things

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ [ɪn(ɾ)ɚ] [ɪɾ̃ɚ] prefix
inter-
among, between

interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/ /ɪn.tɚˈækt/ v
interactuar
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ n
interacción
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another
conversation or exchange between people

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ adj
interactivo
responding to the user
acting with each other

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
interactividad
quality of being interactive

intercalary /ɪnˈtɝː.kə.lɛɹ.i/ /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/ /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
intercambio intercambios
act of interchanging
transbordo transbordos
rail transport: connection between two or more lines, services or modes of transport

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
intercambiar reemplazar
to swap
to switch

interchangeability n
intercambiabilidad
the quality of being interchangeable

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ [ɪɾ̃ɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩] adj
intercambiable
freely substitutable

intercity adj
interurbano
between cities

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.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
acto sexual coito relación sexual
sexual intercourse
conversación
communication, conversation

intercultural adj
intercultural
between different cultures

intercuneiform adj
intercuneiforme
between the cuneiform bones

interdenominational adj
interdenominacional
of, relating to, or between different denominations or churches

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 /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ 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
something one is interested in

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
interesar
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
interés tasa de interés tipo tipo de interés
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interested /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ /ˈɪntəɹɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntəɹɪstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/ adj
interesado
having or showing interest

interestedly adv
interesadamente
in an interested manner

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ adj
interesante
arousing or holding the attention

interestingly adv
interesantemente
in an interesting way

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ 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(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
impedir
interferir
be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed

interference /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈfɪəɹəns/ /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɪns/ n
injerencia
interferencia
effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves
distortion on a broadcast signal due to atmospheric or other effects
interferencia injerencia intromisión
act of interfering with something, or something that interferes

interferometer n
interferómetro
instrument

interferometry n
interferometría
the design and use of optical or radio interferometers

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 /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
interior
having to do with the inner part of something
having to do with the inland parts of a country

interior /ɪnˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /ɪnˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ n
interior
the inside of an enclosed structure

interior design n
interiorismo
design of internal space

interior minister n
ministro del Interior

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
interjección
exclamation or filled pause in grammar

interlace /ˈɪn.tɚ.leɪs/ /ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈleɪs/ 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 /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɒk/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈlɒk/ v
bloqueo traba
To fit or clasp together securely

interlocking n
trabazón
arrangement of signal apparatus

interlocutor /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑ.kə.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.ju.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətə/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
interlocutor interlocutora
a person who takes part in dialogue or conversation

interloper /ˌɪntəˈləʊ̯pə/ /ˌɪntɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ /ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈloʊ̯pɚ/ n
entremetido intruso
one who interferes

interlude /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ljuːd/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ)luːd/ n
interludio
entertainment between the acts of a play
short piece put between the parts of a longer composition

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ n
intermediario intermediaria
an agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ adj
intermedio
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ n
intermediario
an intermediary

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ v
intermediar
to mediate, to be an intermediate

intermediation n
intermediación
intervention, interposition

intermembral adj
intermembral

interment /ɪnˈtɜːmənt/ /ɪnˈtɝmənt/ 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 esporádico discontinuo
stopping and starting at intervals

intermittently /ɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.lɪ/ adv
intermitentemente
Stopping or starting at intervals

intermodal adj
intermodal
Relating to more than one mode of transport

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ n
pasante practicante becario interno persona en prácticas
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern /ˈɪntɜːn/ /ˈɪntɝn/ v
pasante
to work as an intern

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ adj
interno
within the body
inside of something
concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation
interno interior
concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state etc.

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

internally /ɪnˈtɜː.nə.li/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nə.li/ adv
interiormente internamente
in an internal manner
internamente
with regard to internal affairs

internally displaced person n
desplazado interno
someone who is forced to flee home but remains within his or her country's borders

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] adj
internacional
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] n
internacional
transnational organization

international airport n
aeropuerto internacional
airport that accepts international flights

international auxiliary language n
lengua auxiliar internacional
language

international community n
comunidad internacional

international law n
derecho internacional
set of rules applied to the relations between nations

international organization n
organismo internacional
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
relaciones Internacionales
study of relationships among countries

international waters n
aguas internacionales
ocean not belonging to any country

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
internauta cibernauta
internaut

internist n
internista
specialist in internal medicine

internode n
entrenudo internodio
a section of the stem between two nodes

internship /ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/ /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

interphobia n
interfobia

interplanetary adj
interplanetario
existing or occurring 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 /ɪnˌtɜː(ɹ)pəˈleɪʃən/ 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
interponerse lanzarse a la pelea meterse en
to intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation
interrumpir
to interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment

interposition n
interposición
the act of interposing, or the state of being interposed

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ 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 [ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt.ə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tə.bl̩] [ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt.ə.bl̩] adj
interpretable
capable of being interpreted

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
apreciación
interpretación
act of interpreting
sense given by an interpreter
the discipline of translating a spoken language

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ n
intérprete
computer program
intérprete truchimán trujamán
one who interprets language

interpupillary adj
interpupilar
between the pupils of the eyes

interracial /ˌɪntəˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
interracial
between or including two or more races

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.ɹɔˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
exclarrogativo interrobang
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/ v
interrogar
to question or quiz

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
interrogación
question put; an inquiry
interrogatorio
act of interrogating or questioning
signo de interrogación
point, mark, or sign

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
interrumpidor
One who or that which interrupts
interruptor
A device for opening and closing an electrical circuit

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interrupción
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted
interrupción paréntesis
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something

intersect /ɪntəˈsɛkt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛkt/ v
intersecar
to cross each other; to cut each other

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ n
cruce
junction of two or more paths, etc
intersección
in geometry
in set theory

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
interseccionalidad transversalidad
sociological methodology

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
intersexual
having an intersex condition

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 /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/ v
entremezclar intercalar interspersar
to mix two things irregularly
intercalar interspersar
to insert something into other things

interspersed adj
entreverado
placed at intervals amongst other things

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌsteɪ̯t] adv
interestatal
of, or relating to two or more states

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌsteɪ̯t] 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

intersubjective adj
intersubjetivo
inter-subjective

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 /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈtwaɪn/ v
entrelazar entretejer
To twine something together
entrelazarse entretejerse
To become twined together

interuniversity adj
interuniversitario
existing or taking place between universities

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
intervalo
period of time
distance in space
music: distance in pitch of notes
section of the real line

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
intervenir
to come between, or to be between, persons or things
intervenir interceder involucrarse meterse
to become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action

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
entrevistar interrogar
to have an interview
entrevistarse ser entrevistado
to be interviewed

interviewee /ˌɪn.tə.vjuːˈiː/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.vjuːˈiː/ 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

intervocalic /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ /ˌɪntəɹvoʊˈkælɪk/ adj
intervocálico
between vowels

interwar adj
periodo de entreguerras
relating to the time between two wars

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
entrelazar entretejer
to combine (things) through weaving

interzonal adj
interzonal
between zones

intestate /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/ adj
abintestato intestado
without a valid will

intestinal /ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/ adj
intestinal
relating to the intestines

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ n
intestino intestinos
subdivision of the alimentary canal
intestino tripa
alimentary canal

intifada /ˌɪntɪˈfɑːdə/ 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 /ˈɪntɪmətli/ adv
íntimamente
in an intimate manner

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
intimidar amedrentar
to make timid or fearful

intimidation /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
intimidación
act of making timid or fearful

intinction /ɪnˈtɪŋkʃən/ n
intinción
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
a dentro de dentro
going inside
en
producing, becoming

intolerable /ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
de juzgado de guardia
extremely offensive
intolerable
not tolerable

intolerably adv
intolerablemente
in an intolerable manner

intolerance /ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
intolerancia
the state of being intolerant
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy

intolerant /ɪnˈtɑləɹənt/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
intolerante
not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas
unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear

intonation /ɪntəˈneɪʃən/ n
entonación
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intoxicant n
embriagante intoxicante
intoxicating agent

intoxicate /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɑksɪkət/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkət/ v
intoxicar emborrachar
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol

intoxicated /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
borracho ebrio alcoholizado bebido embriagado escabio
stupefied by alcohol
escabio grifo
stupefied by any chemical substance

intoxicating adj
embriagante
able to intoxicate

intra- /ˌɪn.tɹə/ prefix
intra-
prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during

intracellular adj
intracelular
within a cell

intractability n
intratabilidad
(of people) the state of being intractable

intractable /ɪnˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/ adj
inmanejable
not tractable
intratable
medicine: difficult to treat
obstinado

intraday adj
intradía
occurring during a single day

intradiegetic adj
intradiegético

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 /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
intransigencia
intransigence

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ adj
intransigente
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ n
intransigente
intransigent person

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
intransitivo
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
verbo intransitivo
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitively adv
intransitivamente
in an intransitive manner

intraosseous adj
intraóseo

intrapreneurship /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ.ʃɪp/ /ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ.ʃɪp/ n
intraemprendimiento
practice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company

intrasexual adj
intrasexual
intrasexual

intraspecific adj
intraespecífico
Occurring among members of the same species

intrathecal adj
intratecal
delivered into the spinal canal

intrauterine /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹaɪn/ /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹɪn/ adj
intrauterino
inside the uterus

intrauterine device n
dispositivo intrauterino DIU
contraceptive device

intravascular adj
intravascular
pertaining to anything inside blood vessels

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenoso endovenoso
inside the veins

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ n
infusión suero
a dose of medicine administered from a drip, down through a hollow needle inserted into a patient's vein

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
intrépido denodado
fearless

intricacy /ɪnˈtɹɪ.kə.si/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kə.si/ n
entresijos laberinto vericuetos
that which is intricate or involved

intricate /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 arouse interest
to plan

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

intrinsic motivation n
motivación intrínseca
The incentive to do something based on the expected enjoyment of the activity itself

intrinsically adv
intrínsecamente
in an intrinsic manner, internally, essentially

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /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 make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
introducción
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
act or process of introducing
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 /ɪntɹoʊˈvəɹt/ /ɪntɹəʊˈvəːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/ 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

intubate /ˈɪntjʊbeɪt/ /ˈɪntəbeɪt/ /ˈɪntʃəbeɪt/ v
intubar
to insert a tube into

intubation n
intubación
introduction of a tube into an organ to keep it open

intuit /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
intuir
to know intuitively

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ n
intuición
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes

intuitionism n
intuicionismo
approach to mathematics which avoids proof by contradiction

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitivo
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

intuitively adv
intuitivamente
by intuition

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 /ɪˈnjɔː/ /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/ adj
inválido
not valid

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ n
inválido
sick person
inválido inválida
person with a handicap or disability

invalidate /ɪnˈvæl.ə.dæɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.əˌdeɪt/ /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
invalidar
to make invalid

invalidity n
invalidez
the state of being invalid; lack of validity

invaluable /ɪnˈvæljuəbl̩/ /ɪnˈvæljəbl̩/ adj
inapreciable inestimable invalorable invaluable valioso
of great value

invariably /ɪnˈvɛ(ə).ɹə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ adv
invariablemente
always

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasión
military action

invasive /-zɪv/ /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
invasivo
of a procedure: involving the entry of an instrument into part of the body
of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies
intrusive on one’s privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.

invasive species n
especie invasora
species that has been introduced to an environment where it is not native and is a nuisance

invective /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/ n
invectiva
something spoken or written, intended to cast shame, disgrace, censure, or reproach on another

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
denostar despotricar lanzar invectivas (contra) vituperar
to complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism against

inveigle /-ˈvi-/ /-ˈviː-/ /ɪnˈveɪɡl̩/ /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/ 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
small self-contained musical composition
invento invención
something invented

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
inventivo
creative, or skilful at inventing

inventiveness n
ingenio creatividad inventiva
quality of being inventive

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
inventor inventora inventriz
one who invents

inventory /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /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 /ɪnˈvɛn.tə.ɹi/ /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
inventora
a female that invents

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ /ˈɪnvɝs/ 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 /ɪnˈvɚ.ʒən/ /ɪnˈvɜː.ʃən/ 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/ /ˈɪn.vət/ /ˈɪn.vɚt/ v
invertir
turn upside down or inside out

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ adj
invertebrado
lacking backbone

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ n
invertebrado
animal without backbone

inverted breve n
breve invertida
a diacritical mark whose appearance is of a breve upside-down, thus similar to a rounded circumflex

invertible adj
invertible
(mathematics) which has an inverse

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
invertir investir
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to spend money, time, and effort into something
to make investments
investir
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power
sitiar
to lay siege to

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
investigar examinar indagar
to examine
investigar indagar pesquisar
to inquire into, study
investigar pesquisar
to conduct an inquiry or examination

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
investigación
the act of investigating

investigator n
investigador investigadora
one who investigates

investiture n
investidura
act of investing

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /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 /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ 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 /ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [ɪnˌvɪn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] n
invencibilidad
state or quality of being invincible

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
invencible
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ n
invencible
someone who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
inviolable
not violable; not to be infringed

inviolate /ɪnˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ /ɪnˈvaɪ.əʊˌleɪt/ adj
inviolado

invisibility n
invisibilidad
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
invisible
unable to be seen

invisible hand n
mano invisible
invisible hand

invisibly adv
invisiblemente
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
invitación
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited
act of inviting

invite /ˈɪnvaɪt/ n
invitación
(informal) invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
invitar convidar
ask for the presence or participation of someone
invitar solicitar
request formally

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
factura albarán
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
facturar
to bill

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v
invocar
conjure up by incantation

involucre /ɪnvəˈluːkə(ɹ)/ n
involucro
conspicuous bract

involuntarily /ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ adv
involuntariamente
in an involuntary manner

involuntary /ɪnˈvɑl.ənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ adj
involuntario
not voluntary or willing
without intention; unintentional

involuntary manslaughter n
homicidio culposo homicidio imprudente
unlawful killing of a human being without intent to do so

involve /ɪnˈvɑlv/ /ɪnˈvɒlv/ v
elevar
to multiply (a number) by itself a given number of times
envolver
to form (something) into a coil or spiral, or into folds
involucrarse
to cause or engage (someone or something) to become connected or implicated, or to participate, in some activity or situation

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 /ˈɑɪ.ə.ˌdɑɪd/ n
yoduro
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
yodo iodo
element

iodize v
yodurar
to treat with iodine

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ 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
iota
Greek letter
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 /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
irascible colérico iracundo mañoso
prone to anger

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ /ˈaɪɹeɪt/ adj
encolerizado
extremely angry

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
ira
great anger

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ v
ira
to anger, fret

iridescence /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.əns/ n
iridiscencia
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iridiscente
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful
iridiscente irisado
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ n
iridio
chemical element

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] 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 /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
férreo
strong, inflexible
férreo hierro
made of iron

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ n
de hierro
symbol of great strength or toughness
hierro
type of golf club
hierro fierro
chemical element Fe

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
planchar
to pass an iron over clothing

iron buff n
amarillo de hierro

iron deficiency n
ferropenia

iron fist n
puño de hierro mano dura ordeno y mando
ruthless control

iron lung n
pulmotor 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 /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /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 /ˈaɪə(ɹ)nˌmʌŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
ferretero quinquillero
retailer in iron goods and hardware

ironwork n
herraje
anything made of iron

ironwort n
té de monte té del puerto
a herb in the genus Sideritis

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironía
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
condition contrary to expectations

irradiance n
irradiancia
physics: Radiant power received by unit area of surface

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

irreducible /ˌɪɹɪˈdjuːsɪbəl/ adj
irreducible
(mathematics, of an integer) unable to be factored into smaller integers

irrefragable /ɪˈɹɛfɹəɡəb(ə)l/ /ˌiɹəˈfɹæɡəb(ə)l/ adj
irrefragrable
which cannot be refuted

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ adj
irrefutable irrebatible
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ adj
irregular
in grammar, applied to words
non-standard

irregular galaxy n
galaxia irregular
galaxy which has no spiral and is not elliptical

irregular verb n
verbo irregular
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation

irregularity /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjəˈlɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˌɹɛ.ɡjʊˈlæ.ɹɪ.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 /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ adj
irrelevante
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irreligion /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/ n
irreligión
state of being irreligious

irreligious /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
irreligioso
having no relation to religion
contrary to religious beliefs and practices
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 /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ adj
irresistible
not able to be resisted

irresistible grace n
gracia eficaz gracia irresistible
Calvinist doctrine

irresistibly adv
irresistiblemente
in an irresistible manner

irresolution /ɪɹɛzəˈluːʃən/ n
irresolución
lack of resolution or decision

irrespective /ɪɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
independiente sin considerar
regardless

irresponsibility n
irresponsabilidad
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] 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

irreverence n
irreverencia
The state or quality of being irreverent.

irreverent adj
irreverente
lacking respect or seriousness

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
irreversible
incapable of being reversed

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /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 /ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ adj
irritable
capable of being irritated
easily exasperated or excited

irritable bowel syndrome n
síndrome del intestino irritable
functional disorder of the large intestine

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ 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 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
¿Tienes una pistola en el bolsillo o es que te alegras de verme?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
¿de veras? ¿en serio?
really

is there a problem phraseologicalUnit
¿algún problema?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
¿hay una talla más pequeña?
is there a smaller size?

ischemia /ɪˈski.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈski.mi.ə/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ n
isquemia
local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply

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 /ˈɪskiəm/ /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
oasis isla
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself

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 /ˈɪn(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

isochrony n
isocronía
state of being isochronous

isoform n
isoforma

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ n
isoglosa
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isogonic adj
isógono
having equal angles

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ n
aislante
something that has been isolated

isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈaɪ.sə.lət/ v
aislar
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation
transitive, chemistry: to separate a substance in pure form from a mixture
transitive, microbiology: to separate a pure strain of bacteria etc. from a mixed culture
transitive: to insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity
transitive: to insulate, or make free of external influence

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj
aislado
in isolation

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
aislamiento
state of being isolated
act of isolating

isolation transformer n
transformador aislador transformador aislante transformador de aislamiento
transformer galvanically isolating from the source

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
physics: atomic nuclei

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 /ˌaɪ.səˈnaɪ.əz.ɪd/ /ˌʌɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪ.əz.ɪd/ n
isoniacida isoniazida

isopleth n
isolínea
line through all points having the same value

isopod /ˈaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˌpɒd/ /ˈaɪ.səˌpɒd/ n
isópodo
crustacean of the order Isopoda

isoprene /ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/ /ˈaɪsəˌpɹin/ n
isopreno
isoprene

isopropoxide n
isopropóxido
univalent anion

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
isósceles
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle or trapezoid

isosyllabic adj
isosilábica isosilábico
of meters with syllables of equal length

isotone n
isótono
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements

isotonic /ˌɑɪ.sə.ˈtɑː.nɪk/ 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

isotopic adj
isotópico
relating to isotopes

isotropic adj
isotrópico
having properties which are equivalent in all directions

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ n
isotropía
The property of being isotropic

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ n
cuestión
contested point in a dispute or debate
descendencia herederos progenie
legal term for offspring
emisión envío
act of sending out
something flowing or sent out
flujo
act of flowing out
incisión
small incision etc. to drain excess bodily fluid
problema preocupación
problem or concern

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ v
crecer emitir lucrar manar natar proceder
to flow out; to proceed from
entregar
to deliver by authority
to deliver for use
extender
to extend into
resultar
to turn out

isthmic adj
ístmico
anatomy: relating to an isthmus

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ n
istmo
strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
ello lo él ella
subject — inanimate thing
le eso la
object

it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings proverb
hasta el rabo, todo es toro
there are more developments yet to come

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 is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God proverb
es más fácil que un camello pase por el ojo de una aguja, que un rico entre en el reino de Dios
proverb

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
así es la vida es lo que hay
this thing has its own nature
es lo que hay
phrase expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances

it never rains but it pours proverb
a perro flaco, todo son pulgas cuando llueve, diluvia las desgracias nunca vienen solas llueve sobre mojado montar un circo y crecerle los enanos si no quieres caldo, taza y media
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 takes two to tango proverb
dos no discuten si uno no quiere
some things need the active cooperation of two parties

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
estuvo delicioso fue delicioso
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a deal phraseologicalUnit
¡trato hecho!

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
esto es chino para mí esto está como en chino me suena a chino no entiendo ni jota no entiendo ni papa
I don’t understand any of it

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 my fault phraseologicalUnit
no es mi culpa
I did not cause the problem

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
don't blame yourself for the end of our relationship

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
está lloviendo llueve
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 /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
cursivo
having a slant to the right

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
cursiva itálica letra bastardilla
typeface whose letters slant to the right

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
picazón picor comezón escozor prurito
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch
prurito
a desire

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
picar
to feel the need to scratch

itch mite n
arador de la sarna
Sarcoptes scabiei

itchy /ˈɪt͡ʃi/ adj
pruriginoso que pica

item /ˈaɪ.təm/ /ˈɑɪ.təm/ [ˈaɪ̯.ɾm̩] [ˈaɪ̯.ɾəm] [ˈɑɪ.ɾəm] n
artículo ítem elemento insumo producto
distinct physical object
ítem
video games: object that can be picked up for later use

itemize v
desglosar especificar pormenorizar
to state in items

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
iteración
repetition in a computer program
single repetition of the code

iterative /ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ˈɪtəˌɹeɪtɪv/ [ˈɪt.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.(ə.)ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.tɪv] [ˈɪɾ.əˌɹeɪ.ɾɪv] adj
iterativo
(grammar) frequentative
of a procedure that involves repetition

iterative aspect n
frecuentativo
subclass of imperfective verbs

ithyphallic /-θə-/ /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 /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /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 /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ adj
de marfil ebúrneo
made of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ 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 of the genus Hedera

jab /d͡ʒæb/ n
directo
(boxing) a short straight punch
golpe abrupto
quick stab
pinchazo
medical injection
pulla
a verbal annoyance

jab /d͡ʒæb/ v
golpear
to poke or thrust abruptly

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ n
farfulla galimatías
gibberish

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
farfullar
to gabble

jabiru /ˈd͡ʒæbɪ.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
wood
jacarandá jacaranda
tree

jack /d͡ʒæk/ n
asno
male ass (the animal)
boliche
target ball in bowls
clavija
surface mounted connector
gato gata crico
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
pabellón
nautical: small flag at bow of ship
saltador
part of the harpsichord

jack /d͡ʒæk/ v
afanar robar
steal
levantar
use a jack

jack mackerel n
chicharro jurel
fish

jack of all trades n
manitas todólogo comodín hombre del renacimiento hombre orquesta hombre renacentista
one competent in many endeavors

jack of all trades, master of none n
aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta
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 picas sota de picos valet de picos
playing card

jack shit pronoun
una mierda
(vulgar) nothing, anything

jack-ball n
balín boliche
ball used in boules

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/ /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/ n
calabaza calabaza de Halloween
carved pumpkin

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ n
chacal
wild canine
person who behaves in an opportunistic way

jackass n
asno burro
male donkey
burro idiota
foolish or stupid person

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ n
grajilla
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ n
chaqueta americana saco gabán 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
jaca panapén yaca
the fruit

jackhammer n
martillo neumático
portable percussive drill device

jackpot /ˈd͡ʒækpɒt/ n
bote
accumulating money prize pool
bote gordo primer premio
large cash prize

jackrabbit n
liebre grande de Norteamérica
large rabbit

jacks /d͡ʒæks/ n
matatenas payana
a children's game

jacuzzi /d͡ʒəˈkuːzi/ n
bañera de hidromasaje yacusi
hot tub or whirlpool bath with underwater jets that massage the body

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
jade
gem

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ v
jadear
to fatigue, tire, or weary

jaded /ˈd͡ʒeɪdɪd/ adj
agotado
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted
hastiado
Cynically insensitive; made callous by experience

jadeite /ˈd͡ʒeɪˌdaɪt/ n
jadeíta
mineral

jagged /ˈd͡ʒæɡəd/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡɪd/ adj
basto áspero
having a rough quality
mellado dentado
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut

jaggery /ˈdʒæɡəɹi/ /ˈdʒæɡɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡəɹi/ n
panela papelón piloncillo raspadura tapa de dulce
traditional unrefined dark-brown sugar made from palm tree sap; other types of unrefined sugar

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ n
jaguar tigre yaguareté
Panthera onca

jaguarundi n
yaguarundí
wild cat

jai alai /haɪəˈlaɪ/ /ˈhaɪlaɪ/ /ˈhaɪəlaɪ/ n
jai alai pelota vasca
sport

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ n
cárcel prisión penitenciaría penal presidio
place for short-term confinement

jailbait /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
cabrita muchachita
person below the age of consent for sexual activity

jailbird n
presidiario presidiario reincidente reincidente
prisoner or ex-prisoner

jailbreak /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌbɹeɪk/ n
fuga huida de cárcel
escape from prison

jailer /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ n
carcelero carcelera guardiacárcel guardacárcel
one who guards inmates

jalebi n
yalebi

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
cacharro carraca carro destartalado tartana
old, dilapidated car

jalousie /ʒalʊˈziː/ /ˈd͡ʒæləsiː/ /ˈʒalʊziː/ n
celosía
window slats which form a blind or shutter

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ n
aprieto brete
difficult situation
atasco
blockage, congestion
mermelada
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jamb /d͡ʒæm/ n
jamba marco
vertical component that form the side of an opening in a wall

jambalaya /ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ n
jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ n
fiesta grande fiestón
large party
jamboree
rally of Scouts or Guides

jamon n
jamón
Spanish dry-cured ham

jandal /ˈd͡ʒændəl/ n
bamba chancla
flip-flop

jangle /ˈdʒæŋɡl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒæŋɡ(ə)l/ n
ruido metálico
rattling metallic sound

jangle /ˈdʒæŋɡl̩/ /ˈd͡ʒæŋɡ(ə)l/ v
crispar irritar
to irritate or jar (something)
hacer sonar
to cause (something) to make a rattling metallic sound
hacer un ruido metálico
to make a rattling metallic sound

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ n
jenízaro
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
bedel conserje
caretaker
portero portera
doorman

japchae n
japchae
Korean dish

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] n
tarro bote frasco
small, approximately cylindrical container

jarbua terapon n
baraonga jarbúa
Terapon jarbua

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ n
jerga argot
language characteristic of a particular group
jerga tecnicismo
technical terminology unique to a particular subject
jerigonza
incomprehensible speech

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ n
jergón
variety of zircon

jarring [d͡ʒaːrɪŋ] [d͡ʒɑːrɪŋ] adj
discorde
That jars (clashes or disagrees)

jasmine /ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/ n
jazmín
plant of genus Jasminum
perfume

jasmine rice n
arroz jazmín
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ n
jaspe
precious stone

jaspé adj
jaspeado
veined or clouded like imitation jasper

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ n
ictericia
morbid condition

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ adj
amargado resentido
prejudiced, envious
ictérico
affected with jaundice

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːnt/ v
excursión paseo
to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion

jauntily /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɑn.tɪ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɔn.tɪ.li/ adv
animadamente
in an airy, showy, or affected manner

jauntiness n
animación vivacidad
quality of being jaunty

jaunty /ˈdʒɑːn.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːn.ti/ adj
alegre animado
airy, showy, or affected
desenvuelto
ostentatiously self-confident

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ 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 /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
mandíbula quijada
bone of the jaw

jawbone n
mandíbula
bone of the lower jaw

jawline n
mentón
lower edge of the face

jaws of life n
mandíbulas de la vida quijadas de la vida
emergency rescue equipment

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ n
arrendajo urraca grajilla
bird
jota
name of the letter J, j

jaywalk /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɑːk/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɔːk/ v
cruzar la calle sin prudencia
violate pedestrian traffic regulations

jaywalker /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɑkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.wɔkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪwɔːkə/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒæzi/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ adj
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
celoso envidioso
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise
envidioso celoso

jealously adv
celosamente con envidia envidiosamente
jealously

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ n
celos celo
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)
envidia celo
close, zealous vigilance, envy
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
vaqueros bluyín jeans tejanos pantalones de mezclilla bluejeans
denim trousers

jeep /d͡ʒiːp/ n
jeep
vehicle

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ n
burlería
mocking remark

jeer /d͡ʒɪə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪɹ/ v
abuchear burlarse
to scoff or mock

jejunal adj
yeyunal
of or pertaining to the jejunum

jejunum /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/ n
yeyuno
central of the three divisions of the small intestine

jell /d͡ʒɛl/ v
cuajar gelificarse
to gel

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
jalea
sweet gelatinous substance derived from fruit juices and pectin
jalea gelatina
dessert made by boiling gelatin
mermelada confitura
jam

jelly bean n
Jelly Bean
small bean-shaped chewy candy

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
medusa aguamala aguaviva malagua
aquatic animal

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒɛ.pə.dʌɪz/ v
perjudicar poner en peligro
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
peligro riesgo
danger of failure, harm, or loss

jerboa /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
jerbo
small rodent

jeremiad /ˌd͡ʒɛɹ.əˈmaɪ.əd/ n
jeremiada
long speech or prose work

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
cretino culeado imbécil soplagaitas tipejo
unlikable person
espasmo estremecimiento repullo tic
sudden, uncontrolled movement
tirón sacudida tumbo
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake

jerk off v
pajear cascarse
to masturbate

jerkin /ˈd͡ʒɜː.kɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.kɪn/ n
chaleco
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves
jubón

jerky /ˈd͡ʒɝki/ n
charqui
Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ n
bidón
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ n
camiseta elástica
shirt worn by a member of an athletic team
jersey
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ n
broma chiste
joke

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ v
bromear bufonear
to tell a joke

jester /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɚ/ n
bufón
one who jests

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ adj
a chorro a propulsión a reacción
propelled by turbine engines
azabache
colour

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ n
chorro
stream of fluid
azabache
coal
colour

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ v
chorrear
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet engine n
motor de reacción
engine that obtains thrust by ejecting a jet

jet fuel n
avtur combustible de aviación
type of fuel

jet lag n
jet lag
physical condition

jet pack n
mochila propulsora
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 propulsion n
propulsión a chorro
method of propulsion

jet set n
jet set
wealthy people who travel for pleasure

jet ski n
jet ski moto de agua
small motorized water craft

jet stream n
corriente en chorro
air current

jet-black n
negro azabache azabache
the blackest black

jetsam /ˈd͡ʒɛtsəm/ n
desechos echazón
jetsam

jettison /-zn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
desechar expeler
to let go or get rid of
deslastrar
to eject from a boat

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ n
rompeolas dique malecón
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ n
joya
valuable object for ornamentation
anything precious or valuable
joya gema alhaja
gemstone
rubí
bearing for a pivot in watch

jewel box n
estuche
plastic container for optical disc

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ n
joyero
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ n
joyería joyas alhajas
personal ornamentation

jewelry box n
guardajoyas joyero
box

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ n
foque
triangular staysail

jibe /d͡ʒaɪb/ n
cuchufleta puya
facetious or insulting remark

jibe /d͡ʒaɪb/ v
concordar
to accord or agree

jicama /ˈhiː.kə.mə/ /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 /ˈd͡ʒɪɡə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɡɚ/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ n
sierra caladora sierra de vaivén caladora
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
rompecabezas puzle
type of puzzle

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ n
yihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims
personal spiritual struggle

jihadism /d͡ʒɪˈhæd.ɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd.ɪz.əm/ n
yihadismo
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist n
yihadista muyahid
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /d͡ʒɪlt/ v
dejar plantar cortar dar calabazas
to jilt

jimmy /ˈd͡ʒɪmi/ n
palanqueta
a device used to circumvent a locking mechanism

jimsonweed n
estramonio
Datura stramonium
toloache
Any Datura

jingle /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/ n
sintonía
short tune or verse
tintineo retintín
sound

jingle bell /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡ(ə)l ˌbɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩ bɛl/ n
cascabel cascabillo
small, hollow, spherical metal bell with a narrow slit opening or small holes, containing a loose ball or rod as a clapper

jingoism /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(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 /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
jingoísta patriotero
overly patriotic or nationalistic

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ n
genio djinn jinn
spirit

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ n
gafe cenizo ave de mal agüero
a person or thing supposed to bring bad luck
maldición maleficio
a hex; an evil spell

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ v
gafar gafarse traer mala suerte
To bring bad luck to

jitter /ˈd͡ʒɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒɪɾɚ] n
escalofríos temblores
tic nervioso
nervous action; a tic

jittery /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪt.ɹi/ adj
nervioso
nervy

jive /ˈd͡ʒaɪv/ v
bailar menear el bote
dance
engañar mentir
be deceptive

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ n
corrida acabada leche lefa meco
slang: sperm

jizz /ˈd͡ʒɪz/ v
acabar correrse venirse
slang: to ejaculate

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
trabajo curro pega empleo brete camello
economic role for which a person is paid
trabajo 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 de trabajo 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 /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ n
suspensorio coquilla huevera protector genital protector escrotal suspensor
an athletic supporter

jocose /d͡ʒoʊˈkoʊs/ /d͡ʒəˈkoʊs/ /d͡ʒəˈkəʊs/ adj
jocoso
characterised by joking
given to jest

jocular /ˈd͡ʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
jocoso humorístico
humorous, amusing, joking

jocund /ˈd͡ʒoʊkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒɑkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkənd/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkənd/ adj
jocundo
jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ n
trote cochinero
energetic trot

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
hacer jogging
to move in an energetic trot

jogging /ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɒɡ.ɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɡ.ɪŋ/ n
footing jogging
form of exercise

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ n
putero gatero
prostitute's client

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
alegría de vivir
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ v
acompañar
to come together; to meet
juntar
juntar juntarse
to come into the company of
juntar unir aunar pregar
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
unirse
to become a member of

join the club phraseologicalUnit
bienvenido al club
expression of sympathy

joiner /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ n
carpintero ebanista
maker of wooden furniture

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
comunitario en común en conjunto
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ n
articulación
part of the body where bones join
joint with freedom to rotate
bar boliche
business
coyuntura
rigid joint
cárcel trullo
prison
diaclasa
geologic joint
junta juntura
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry
porro canuto bate carruco leño peta
marijuana cigarette

joint custody n
custodia compartida tenencia compartida
arrangement in both parents have the custody of a child

joint tenancy n
comunidad de mano común comunidad germánica mancomunidad

joint venture n
empresa conjunta empresa mixta joint venture
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
sociedad anónima sociedad por acciones
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

jointly adv
al alimón juntamente
together

jojoba /hoʊˈhoʊbə/ /həʊˈhəʊbə/ /həˈhoʊbə/ /həˈhəʊbə/ n
jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ n
broma chiste chascarrillo
amusing story
broma cuchufleta
something said or done for amusement
tomadura de pelo broma
worthless thing or person

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
bromear
do for amusement

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ n
bromista guasón chistoso humorista
person who makes jokes
comodín
playing card

jolt /d͡ʒoʊlt/ /d͡ʒɒlt/ /d͡ʒəʊlt/ v
sacudir
to push or shake
to shock emotionally
traquetear
to shake, move with a series of jerks

jonquil /ˈd͡ʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒŋkwəl/ n
junquillo
Narcissus jonquilla

joss paper n
billete funerario dinero de espíritu dinero fantasma
sheet of paper used as a burnt offering

jostle /ˈd͡ʒɑ.səl/ /ˈd͡ʒɒs.əl/ v
empujar codear
move through by pushing and shoving

jot /d͡ʒɑt/ /d͡ʒɒt/ n
jota pizca
smallest letter or stroke of any writing

jota /ˈhoʊtə/ n
jota
Iberian dance style
Iberian music style

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ n
julio joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ n
bitácora
diary or daily record
gorrón muñón
engineering: part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
periodismo
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ n
diarista
keeper of a personal journal
periodista
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
periodista reportero
reporter

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
periodístico
related to journalism or journalists

journalistically adv
periodísticamente

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
jornada viaje singladura trayecto viajata
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
viajar
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈd͡ʒɜːnimən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnimən/ n
oficial
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ n
justa
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /d͡ʒaʊst/ /d͡ʒuːst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ /d͡ʒʌʊst/ v
justar
engage in mock combat on horseback

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ n
justa
medieval European sport

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ v
justa

jovial /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vəl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
jovial alegre
cheerful and good-humoured

joviality /d͡ʒoʊviˈælɪti/ n
jovialidad
Condition of being jovial

jovially /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.vɪ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.vɪ.ə.li/ adv
jovialmente
in a jovial manner

jowl /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒəʊl/ n
papada
fold of flesh

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ n
alegría gozo regocijo felicidad júbilo
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈd͡ʒɔɪfəl/ adj
alegre gozoso
feeling or causing joy

joyless adj
amargado triste
without joy

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ n
joystick palanca de mando
mechanical control device

jubilantly /ˈd͡ʒuː.bə.lənt.li/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.bɪ.lənt.li/ adv
jubilosamente
with jubilation or triumph

jubilation n
júbilo regocijo

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
jubileo
major anniversary of an event, particularly the 50th anniversary of a coronation or marriage

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ n
convulsión espasmo estremecimiento sacudida
a spasmodic shaking

judder /ˈd͡ʒʌdə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌdɚ/ v
convulsionar estremecer sacudir zarandear
to spasm or shake violently

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
experto
someone with valued opinions
juez experto
someone deciding another's fate
juez jueza
public judicial official
árbitro juez
sports official

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
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
opinar
to form an opinion, infer
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose

judgement day n
día del Juicio Final
final trial of all humankind at the end of the world

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
juicio
act of judging
conclusion or result of judging
(law) act of determining what is conformable to law

judgmental adj
crítico
inclined to pass judgment

judicature /d͡ʒʊˈdɪkət͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪkət͡ʃə/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪˌkeɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
judicatura
court

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
judicial
of or relating to a court of law

judicial police n
policía judicial
police agency

judicialization n
judicialización

judicialize v
judicializar

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
juicioso
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo yudo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
judoka yudoca
practitioner of judo

juego de cañas n
juego de cañas

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
jarra
serving vessel
amount a jug can hold
trullo
slang: jail

juggernaut /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɑt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ n
gigante monstruo
literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path

juggle /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/ v
hacer juegos malabares hacer malabarismos malabarear
manipulate objects artistically

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
malabarista
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
malabarismo
moving of objects in an artful manner

jugular /ˈd͡ʒu.ɡjəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.əl.ɚ/ adj
yugular
relating to the neck or throat

jugular vein n
yugular
vein leading blood down from the head

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ n
zumo jugo
beverage made of juice
liquid from a plant
liquid resembling juice

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ n
licuadora exprimidor exprimidora
device

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ adj
jugoso
containing juice
exciting, interesting

jujitsu /ˌd͡ʒuːˈd͡ʒɪtsuː/ n
ju-jutsu
method of self-defence established in Japan

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ n
azufaifa jínjol
Ziziphus jujuba fruit
jinjolero azufaifo
Ziziphus jujuba tree

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ n
gramola máquina de discos
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

julienne n
juliana
garnish of vegetables

jumble /d͡ʒʌmbəl/ n
jaleo revoltijo revuelo
mixture of often unrelated things

jumble /d͡ʒʌmbəl/ 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 /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] n
salto
instance of propelling oneself into the air

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
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
saltar brincar
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location

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 rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
comba
game or activity

jump scare n
susto repentino
a technique to suddenly scare the audience

jump the gun v
partir en falso
to begin a race too soon
precipitarse
to act without due caution
usar información privilegiada
to trade securities based on yet undisclosed information

jump the queue v
colarse
to move into a queue ahead of others

jump to conclusions v
sacar conclusiones precipitadas
make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence

jumper /ˈd͡ʒʊmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ n
chaleco chomba
woolen sweater or pullover

jumper cable n
cable de arranque
cable for jump-starting

jumping jack n
saltos
exercise

jumping spider n
araña saltarina
spiders of the family Salticidae

jumpsuit n
enterizo mono
similar garment
jumpsuit mono
one-pice clothing for parachutists

jumpy /ˈd͡ʒʌmpi/ adj
nervioso
nervous and excited

junco /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkəʊ/ n
junco
bird of the genus Junco

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ n
juntura
a place where two things meet
unión
the act of joining

juncture /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃɚ/ n
juntura
junction

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.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

jungle gym n
pasamanos
play structure

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] n
enebro junípero
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

juniper berry n
baya de enebro enebrina
female seed cone of a juniper

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ n
basura
rubbish, waste
cachivache cachureo calache chunche chéchere coroto
miscellaneous items of little value
junco
Chinese sailing vessel

junk food n
comida basura comida chatarra
food with little or no nutritional value

junk mail n
correo basura
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited

junket /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ n
francachela
feast or banquet
garbeo vuelta
pleasure trip

junkie /ˈd͡ʒʌŋki/ n
adicto yonqui adicta
enthusiast

junkyard n
basurero
a place where rubbish is placed
cementerio chatarrería
a business that sells used metal or items

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ n
junta junta militar
ruling council of a military dictatorship

juridical act n
acto jurídico
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ 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 /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ /ˌd͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈpɹuːdəns/ n
jurisprudencia
the theoretical study of law

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
jurista jurisconsulto
expert of law

juristic act n
acto jurídico
volitional act intended to bring about legal effects

juror /ˈd͡ʒɚɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɔɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
jurado jurada
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒ(ʊ)ɚ.i/ /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ [ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹ̠i] n
jurado
group in a court of law
group of judges in a competition

jury trial n
juicio por jurado
legal process

jussive adj
yusivo
of or in the jussive mood

jussive n
yusivo
jussive mood

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
justo
factually fair, correct

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
recién acabar de
recently
simplemente
used to reduce the force of an imperative
sólo
only, simply, merely

just about adv
casi mal que bien por poco
approximately

just deserts /dʒʌst dəˈzɚts/ /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/ 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 así no más
without warning

just now adv
ahora mismo
very close to the present moment

just saying adv
ahí lo dejo no digo nada
used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ n
justicia
the civil power dealing with law
a judge of certain courts
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
correctness
justicia justedad justeza
state of being just or fair

justiciability n
justiciabilidad
ability to be evaluated and resolved by the courts

justiciable adj
justiciable
able to be evaluated and resolved by the courts

justifiable adj
justificable
that can be justified

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justificación
reason, explanation, or excuse
text alignment

justified /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
justificado
having a justification

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
absolver
to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin
justificar
arrange lines on a page or computer screen
justificar legitimar
provide an acceptable explanation
give a good, acceptable reason for something

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
justamente con razón
In a just or fair manner

jut /d͡ʒʌt/ v
sobresalir
to stick out

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ 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 /ˈkædɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ n
kadish
Jewish prayer of praise to God

kafir /ˈkɑːfɪə/ /ˈkɑːfɪɹ/ n
cafre
infidel, non-Muslim

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

kairomone /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)məʊn/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmoʊn/ n
cairomona
any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kakɪˈstɒ-/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ /kækɪˈstɑ-/ n
caquistocracia cacocracia
government by the worst citizens

kala namak /ˈkælə næmək/ /ˈkɑːlə nʌmək/ n
sal negra
variety of salt

kale /keɪl/ n
col rizada kale
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp/ /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ n
caleidoscopio
instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen
constantly changing series of colours or other things

kalemia n
potasemia
presence of potassium in the blood

kallikrein /kəˈlɪk.ɹi.ɪn/ /ˌkæl.əˈkɹiː.ɪn/ n
calicreína
a protease

kamacite n
kamacita
mineral

kamichi n
aruco camungo
Anhima cornuta

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ n
kamikaze
suicidal attack
suicidal attacker

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ [ˈkʰɑːnə] n
kana
Japanese syllabaries

kanamycin /ˌkæn.əˈmaɪ.sɪn/ n
kanamicina

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ n
canguro
marsupial

kangaroo rat n
rata canguro
rodent

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ n
kanji kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ n
caolín
clay

kaolinite n
caolinita
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

kapok /ˈkeɪpɒk/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ] n
capoc
silky fibre obtained from seed pods of the silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra)

kapok tree /ˈkeɪpɒk tɹiː/ /ˈkeɪˌpɑk tɹi/ /ˈkɑːpəʊk tɹiː/ [ˈkɑːpəʊʔ-] n
bonga capoc ceiba kapok lupuna pochote

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
kappa
Greek letter

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
karaoke
a form of entertainment

karaoke machine n
máquina de karaoke
machine

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ɾi/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
karate kárate
martial art

karateka n
karateka
practitioner of karate

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

karting n
karting
a sport

karyogram n
cariograma
a graphical representation of a karyotype

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ n
cariotipo
characteristics of chromosomes

kashkaval n
kashkaval

kasseri n
kasseri
cheese

katabasis /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ n
catábasis
all senses

katana /kəˈtɑnə/ [kɪ̈ˈtʰɑnə] n
catana catán katana
type of Japanese longsword

katydid /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/ n
saltamontes
grasshopper

kawaii /kɑːwɑːˈiː/ /kəˈwaɪ(.i)/ /kəˈwaɪ.i/ adj
kawaii
cute, in the context of Japanese culture

kawaiiness n
kawaicidad
cuteness, in the context of Japanese culture

kay /ˈkeɪ/ 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/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ n
kebab
dish

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

keeled /ˈkiːld/ adj
quillado
furnished with a keel

keelson n
sobrequilla
keel beam

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ adj
ardoroso entusiasta fijo
showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness
cortante
of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating
vehemente voraz
fierce, intense, vehement

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] n
torre del homenaje torreón
main tower

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
continuar seguir
to continue
criar
of livestock: to raise; to care for
guardar
to maintain possession of
guardar mantener
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
mantener
supply with necessities and financially support a person
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 it up v
mantener
To maintain or continue a positive streak.

keep mum v
hacer mutis no decir ni pío
to keep silent

keep on v
quedar quedarse
remain in position
seguir
persist or continue

keep one's cards close to one's chest v
no soltar prenda

keep one's lips sealed v
no soltar prenda
keep quiet

keep quiet v
callar
remain silent

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
continuar
continue with
ir al paso mantener el ritmo seguir
To stay even or ahead
mantener conservar
maintain, preserve

keep up appearances v
guardar las formas 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
guardián custodio guardiana
guard, custodian
guardián guardiana
person who keeps something

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
recuerdo
object retained in memory of something or someone

keffiyeh /kəˈfiː(j)ə/ n
pañuelo palestino kufiyya palestina
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ n
kéfir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
barril barrilete cuñete
round container of lesser capacity than a barrel

kelp /kɛlp/ n
quelpo
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelp gull n
gaviota cocinera gaviota dominicana
Larus dominicanus

kelpie n
kelpie australiano
sheepdog

kelt /kɛlt/ n
salmón zancado
recently spawned Atlantic salmon

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ [ˈkʰɛɫvɨn] n
kelvin
SI temperature unit

ken /kɛn/ /kɪn/ v
conocer
to know, perceive or understand

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ 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 /ˈkɛrətɪn/ n
queratina
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratinization /kəˌɹætɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
queratinización
the process in which cells are converted to hair and nails

keratitis n
queratitis
inflammation of the cornea

kerato- prefix
querato-

keratoconus n
queratocono
A degenerative disorder of the eye

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
bordillo
edge between pavement and roadway

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃiːf/ /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃif/ /ˈkɝ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
toca
piece of cloth

kerf /kɜː(ɹ)f/ n
traba
distance between diverging saw teeth

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
descalzaperros disturbio
disorderly outburst

kermes n
quermes
the insect or the dye

kermes oak n
carrasquilla carrasquizo chaparro coscoja
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
grano
single seed of corn or wheat
núcleo
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero
core or essence of an object or system
núcleo almendra
central part of a nut
núcleo granelo
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
núcleo hueso
(US) stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ n
cran cranaje interletraje
adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
queroseno canfín
thin, colorless fuel

kersey /ˈkɜːzi/ /ˈkɝzi/ n
carisea
type of rough woollen cloth

kerygma /kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/ n
kerigma
apostolic proclamation

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
cernícalo
any small falcon of genus Falco
cernícalo común cernícalo
Falco tinnunculus

ketamine /ˈki.təˌmin/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ /ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ n
ketamina
pain-killing drug

ketch /kɛt͡ʃ/ n
queche
sailing vessel

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ n
ketchup kétchup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketene n
queteno
of a class of unsaturated ketones

ketogenic /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ adj
cetogénico
relating to ketogenesis

ketohexose n
cetohexosa
any hexose containing a ketone group

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ 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/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] 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

kettleful n
caldeirada
amount

kevlar /ˈkɛvlɑɹ/ /ˈkɛvlɑː/ n
kevlar

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] adj
clave llave
indispensable

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] n
clave leyenda
small guide explaining symbols or terminology
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
clave tonalidad
scale of musical notes
cuña
object used to maintain the orientation between two others
llave clave
device designed to open and close a lock
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array
tecla
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
part of a piano or musical keyboard
cayo
small island

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] 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 /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ n
teclado
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
component of many instruments

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ 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 /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ n
llavero
chain or ring

keyholder n
llavera llavero
one who holds the key to a building

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ n
ojo (de la cerradura) ojo
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keyhole saw n
serrucho de punta sierra de punta
type of narrow-bladed saw

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 /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ n
palabra clave clave
word used as a key to a code

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ n
khachapuri jachapuri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khachkar /hɑt͡ʃˈkɑɹ/ n
jachkar
Armenian carved memorial stone

khagan n
gran jan jaghan
title of imperial rank

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkæki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ n
caqui
yellowish-brown colour
strong cloth of wool or cotton

khan /kɑːn/ 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

kharja /ˈkɑɹdʒə/ n
jarcha
final refrain of a muwashshah

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ n
jedive
monarch of Egypt

khorovod n
jorovod
a Slavic dance

khutor /ˈkuːtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈxuːtɔː(ɹ)/ n
jútor
a single-homestead rural settlement of Eastern Europe

kibbeh /ˈkɪbi/ n
quibbe quipe
form of dumpling

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibutz
a community

kibitz /ˈkɪbɪts/ v
cotorrear parlotear
chit-chat
meter la nariz
give unwanted advice

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] n
patada puntapié coz
hit or strike with the leg or foot

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] 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
estirar la pata colgar los guayos irse al otro barrio colgar los tenis (literally "hang the football shoes"))
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
pistoletazo de salida
opening sequence of an event
saque saque inicial
opening kick in football

kickabout n
pachanga

kicks-and-giggles n
echarse unas risas

kicksled n
trineo
type of small sled

kickstand n
caballete soporte
folding bar to prop up a mobile phone
pata pata de cabra
levered bar of a bicycle or motorcycle

kid /kɪd/ n
cabrito chivo
young goat
muchacho chaval cabro chango chavalo chavo
young person (colloq.)
niño chaval buqui chamaco chamo chango
child (colloq.)

kid /kɪd/ v
tomar el pelo
make a fool of

kiddo /ˈkɪdoʊ/ n
muchacha muchacho
child
close friend

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ n
rapto secuestro
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ 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

kidney-shaped adj
arriñonado
having a shape like a kidney

kif /kiːf/ /kɪf/ n
quife
Kind of cannabis

kike /kaɪk/ v
judigüelo judihuelo
offensive: Jewish person

kikimora n
kikimora
a female house spirit

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
matar dar matarile
to put to death

kill the goose that lays the golden eggs v
matar a la gallina de los huevos de oro
to seek short term gain at the sacrifice of long term profit

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/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] n
asesino matador victimario
murderer, person who kills
mortal mortífero
something that causes death

killer whale n
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

kilocandela n
kilocandela
kilocandela

kilocycle n
kilociclo
a thousand cycles

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
kilogramo quilogramo
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilogram-metre n
kilográmetro
unit of work

kilohertz n
kilohercio
one thousand hertz

kilojoule n
kilojulio quilojulio
an SI unit of energy

kilolitre n
kilolitro quilolitro
unit of measure

kilometrage n
kilometraje
total distance traveled in kilometers

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /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/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] n
kimono quimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kin /kɪn/ n
parentaje
relatives collectively

kinanthropometry n
cineantropometría

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /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
un cordial saludo
polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] n
jardín de infancia jardín infantil kínder parvulario jardín de niños kindergarten
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 /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
encender
to start (a fire)

kindliness n
amabilidad
the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something

kindling /ˈkɪnd.lɪŋ/ 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 /ˈkaɪndnəs/ /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
amabilidad bondad
being kind

kindred /ˈkɪndɹəd/ /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
etnia
people of same ethnic descent

kinematic /kaɪ.nɪˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
cinemático
of or relating to motion or to kinematics

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
cinemática cine
the branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion

kinesic adj
kinésico
of or pertaining to nonverbal behaviour related to movement

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.d͡ʒɪ/ n
kinesiología
study of body movement
application of such principles

kinesiotherapy n
kinesioterapia

kinesthesia /ˌkaɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
cinestesia kinestesia
sensation or perception of motion

kinesthetic /ˌkɪnɪsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
kinestético
of or relating to kinesthesia

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cinético
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
energía cinética
energy from motion

kinetically adv
cinéticamente
in a kinetic manner

kinetics /kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/ n
cinética
chemistry
physics

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
dama reina
(draughts, checkers) a piece that reached the farthest row forward
rey
a playing card with the image of a king in it
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
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 birds n
rey de las aves
the eagle

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 herrings n
pez remo gigante rey de los arenques
Regalecus glesne

king of kings n
rey de reyes
king who has other kings as subjects

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 cóndor real
Sarcoramphus papa

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
reino
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ n
martín pescador
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kinglet n
régulo
petty king

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
arruga doblez pliegue
tight curl, twist, or bend
desvarío desviación excentricidad rareza
peculiarity in sexual behaviour or taste
impedimento inconveniente pero problema
difficulty or flaw that impedes operation

kink /kɪŋk/ v
arrugar doblar
to form a kink or twist

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌd͡ʒuː/ /ˈkɪŋkəˌʒuː/ n
chosna cuchicuchi cusumbo cusumbí martilla martucha
Potos flavus

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
excéntrico extraño
queer, eccentric
pervertido
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ n
parentesco
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kintsugi /kɪntˈsuːɡi/ n
kintsugi
the art of repairing broken pottery with gold-mixed laquer

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
quiosco
unattended stand
quiosco kiosco
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold

kip /kɪp/ n
siesta
sleep, snooze, nap

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ n
kipá
skullcap

kirmess /ˈkɜː(ɹ)məs/ n
quermés
an outdoor festival and fair

kirsch /kɜː(ɹ)ʃ/ /kɪə(ɹ)ʃ/ n
kirsch
clear brandy

kiskadee n
bienteveo
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kismet /ˈkɪs.mɛt/ /ˈkɪz.mɛt/ n
destino hado sino
fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] n
beso ósculo
a touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] 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

kiss of peace n
beso de paz saludo de paz
greeting in Christianity

kissing disease n
enfermedad del beso
mononucleosis

kissy adj
besucón
Tending to kiss frequently

kit /kɪt/ n
enselle juego
collection of items needed for a specific purpose
juego ensello equipo kit
juego kit
collection of parts sold for the buyer to assemble

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ n
cocina
room

kitchenware n
artículo de cocina menaje vaisella
instruments and utensils found in a kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
cometa papalote volantín barrilete cachirulo pandorga
lightweight toy for flying
deltoide
geometry: a polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite; a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end
milano aguililla
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae

kiteboard n
table de kitesurf
wakeboard used for kiteboarding

kiteboarder n
cometabordero cometatablista
person who participates in kiteboarding

kiteboarding n
cometabordaje tablaje cometa
sport

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 /kɪt͡ʃ/ adj
kitsch
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ n
kitsch cursilería
art of questionable artistic value

kitschy /ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ adj
cursi kitsch kitšilik
having the nature of kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ n
gatito gatita minino
a young cat

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] n
bote pozo vaquita
pool of money
gatito minino gatico
informal: kitten, young cat

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/ /ˈklin.ɛks/ n
clínex kleenex
generic term for a disposable tissue

kleptocracy n
cleptocracia
corrupt and dishonest government

kleptocratic /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/ adj
cleptocrático
pertaining to a kleptocracy

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ 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 /kluːd͡ʒ/ /klʌd͡ʒ/ n
chapuza truco ñapa
construction designed to solve a problem temporarily

knack /næk/ n
aptitud
a readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity
chisme
a petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack
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 /ˈnæpsæk/ n
morral

knave /neɪv/ n
bellaco villano
deceitful fellow
mozo
archaic: any male servant
paje
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
sota
playing card

knead /niːd/ v
amasar mullir
to work and press into a mass

kneading /ˈniːdɪŋ/ n
amasado
the process of kneading

kneading trough n
amasadera artesa
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 sock n
calceta larga
a sock that reaches almost up to the knee

knee-jerk n
reflejo rotuliano
reflex extension of the lower leg due to tap below knee

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ n
rótula
bone

kneeing n
rodillazo
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
arrodillarse ahinojar
to stoop down and rest on the knee

kneel down v
arrodillarse hincarse
to kneel

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ n
baratija
a small ornament of minor value

knickerbockers /ˈnɪkəbɒkəz/ /ˈnɪkɚbɑkɚz/ n
bombacho bombachos
knickerbockers

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
caballero caballera
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages
caballo
chess piece

knight's fee n
caballería

knight-errant n
caballero andante
knight

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
construir elaborar
to combine from various elements
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
labor de punto
knitted fabric
punto
activity and process of knitting

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 back v
desconcertar
stun, surprise
desgasificar romper
press dough to remove air bubbles

knock down v
derribar
hit or knock (something) so that it falls

knock it off v
basta ya
to stop doing something

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
toca madera
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
tocar madera
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock out v
noquear
to render someone unconscious, as by a blow to the head

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
befo zambo
suffering from genu valgum
zambo
having knees abnormally close together

knock-on effect n
efecto llamada efecto secundario
secondary, indirect effect

knockoff n
imitación
imitation of something

knockout /ˈnɑk.oʊt/ /ˈnɒk.aʊt/ adj
despampanante
Stunning; amazing; gorgeous

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
otero
small mound

knot /nɑt/ /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 /nɑt/ /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 /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɒti/ [-ɾi] adj
nudoso
of string or something stringlike: full of, or tied up, in knots

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
conocer entender de saber de
understand (a subject)
estar informado saber
be informed about
saber
be certain or sure about (something)
saber conocer
have knowledge of

know beans about v
estar pez no saber de la misa la media
to know nothing, or almost nothing, about

know inside and out v
conocerlo como si lo hubiera parido
know (something) very thoroughly

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 calamar en un pajar estar más perdido que un pulpo en un garaje

know one's own mind v
saber (alguien) lo que se pesca

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
saber hacer know-how
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
sabelotodo sabiondo cuñado 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 conscientemente con conocimiento de causa sabiamente
knowingly

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
conocimiento
awareness, state of having been informed
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
total of what is known, product of learning
conocimiento sabiduría
conocimientos
familiarity with particular skill, discipline

knowledge is power proverb
el conocimiento es poder
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ adj
entendido erudito instruido sabio
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wɘn/ /ˈnɐʉn/ adj
conocido
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
nudillo
joint of the finger

knuckle under v
doblar el espinazo

knuckleball n
lanzamiento de nudillos
A pitch thrown with the ball gripped on the fingertips and released with no rotation

koala /koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /kə.ˈwɑː.lə/ /kəʊ.ˈɑː.lə/ /ˈkwɑː.lə/ 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/ /ˈkɔːftə/ n
kofta
meatball or meatloaf dish

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
colirrábano colinabo
cabbage variety

koilocyte n
coilocito

koilocytosis /ˌkɔɪ.ləs.aɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
coilocitosis
presence of koilocytes

kola n
cola
tree

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ n
koljós
farming collective

komboskini n
cordón de oración
prayer rope

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ n
kombu
edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine

kombucha /ˌkɑmˈbu.t͡ʃə/ /ˌkɑmˈbu.ʃə/ n
kombucha
fermentation of sweetened tea

kook /kuːk/ n
chiflado
eccentric, strange or crazy person

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
cucaburra
kingfishers

kopek n
copeca cópec kópek
one-hundredth of a ruble

kopi luwak /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)æk/ /ˈkoʊpi ˈlu(w)ɑk/ n
kopi luwak café de civeta
coffee made from eaten berries

koppa n
qoppa
Ancient Greek letter

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /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

krai /kɹaɪ̯/ n
krai
a region or province in Russia

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

króna /ˈkɹəʊ.nə/ n
corona
currency

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
kshatriya
a member of warrior caste

kudo /ˈkjuːdəʊ/ /ˈkuːdəʊ/ n
elogio
compliment or praise

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
elogio
praise, accolades

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ n
kudú
Tragelaphus imberbis or Tragelaphus strepsiceros

kudzu /ˈkʊd.zuː/ n
kuzu
an Asian vine

kukicha n
kukicha
Japanese tea

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ n
kulak
prosperous peasant

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
kumquat quinoto
small orange fruit

kuna n
kuna
former currency of Croatia

kung fu /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
kung-fu
martial art

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
kurgán
prehistoric burial mound

kurta n
kurta
Indian shirt

kurtosis n
curtosis
measure of "tail heaviness"

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
kvas
fermented cereal-based low alcoholic beverage

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ n
gruñón
person who endlessly whines or complains

kyanite n
cianita
blue neosilicate mineral

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ /ˈkjɑt/ /ˈt͡ʃɑt/ n
kyat
unit of currency

kylix /ˈkaɪlɪks/ n
cílica kylix kílix quílice
drinking cup

kyphosis n
cifosis
abnormal curvature of the spine

kyriarchy /ˈkaɪɹiˌɑɹki/ /ˈkaɪɹɪˌɑːki/ /ˈkɪ-/ n
kiriarcado
system of ruling and oppression

kyūjitai n
kyūjitai
traditional form of Japanese kanji

l'esprit de l'escalier /lɛˌspɹi də ˈlɛskɑljeɪ/ /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
put a ticket or sign on
etiquetar rotular tachar
give a label to in order to categorise

labeling n
etiquetado etiquetaje
set of labels

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labelo

labia /ˈleɪ.bi.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

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
labial
pertaining to the lips
articulated by the lips

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ n
labial
consonant articulated by the lips

labialization n
labialización
secondary articulatory feature

labialize v
labializar
make a sound labial

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
lábil
liable to slip, err, fall or apostatize
kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ adj
labiodental
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labium /ˈleɪ.bi.əm/ n
labio labio de la vulva
liplike structure

labor market n
mercado de trabajo
market consisting of workers

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratorio
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research

labored breathing n
jadeo
poor or irregular breathing

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ n
obrero trabajador currito
One who uses bodily strength to earn a wage

laborious /ləˈbɔːɹiəs/ adj
laborioso
requiring much physical effort

laboriously /ləˈbɔɹ.i.əs.li/ /ləˈbɔː.ɹi.əs.lɪ/ adv
laboriosamente
with great expenditure of effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
campesinos trabajadores
workers
parto
giving birth
trabajo
work

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
trabajar
to work

labour force n
mano de obra
people available for employment

labour law n
derecho del trabajo derecho laboral

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ n
laberinto
maze
part of inner ear
laberinto dédalo
anything complicated or confusing

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ adj
laberíntico
physically resembling a labyrinth
twisting, convoluted, baffling

labyrinthitis n
laberintitis
inflammation

lac /læk/ n
laca
a resinous substance

lace /leɪs/ n
encaje blonda
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
envenenar
add something harmful to

lacerate /ˈlæ.sɚ.ət/ /ˈlæ.sɚ.ɛɪt/ v
lacerar
To tear, rip or wound

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 /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
lánguido
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
lacayo
liveried male servant
a fawning, servile follower

lacking /ˈlækɪŋ/ adj
desprovisto falto
missing or not having enough of something

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ adj
aburrido cansado deslucido mediocre
not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
mate pálido
having no shine or lustre; dull

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
lacónico
using as few words as possible

laconically adv
lacónicamente
in a terse manner

laconism n
laconismo
brief expression
laconismo pauciloquio
brevity in expression

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
laca barniz
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lacar laquear
to apply a lacquer to something

lacquerer n
lacador
one who lacquers

lacrimal /ˈlak.ɹɪm.l̩/ /ˈlak.ɹɪm.əl/ /ˈlæk.ɹəm.əl/ adj
lacrimal
of or relating to tears

lacrimal bone n
hueso lagrimal
fragile bone situated near the eye

lacrimal gland n
glándula lagrimal
gland which secretes tear fluid

lacrimal sac n
saco lacrimal
dilated upper end of the nasolacrimal duct

lacrimation n
lacrimación
shedding tears

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse intercross vilorta
sport

lactase n
lactasa
A β-galactosidase enzyme

lactic /ˈlæktɪk/ adj
láctico lácteo
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/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ n
lactosa
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

lactose intolerance n
intolerancia a la lactosa
inability to metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ n
laguna léxica vacío léxico
language gap

lacustrine /-aɪn/ /ləˈkʌstɹɪn/ adj
lacustre
of or relating to lakes

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
chico chaval muchacho
familiar term of address for a young man
chico niño mozalbete mozo
a boy or young man

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] n
carrera
length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment
escalafón
the hierarchy or ranking system within an organization
escalera
climbing tool

laden /ˈleɪdn̩/ /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 phraseologicalUnit
las mujeres primero los õleẹes awẽstäm

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
cucharón cazo
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ v
vertir
serve with a ladle

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] n
ama
mistress of a household
baño de damas
toilets intended for use by women
señora
title for the wife a lord
señora dama
polite term referring to a woman
woman of breeding and authority

lady fern n
helecho hembra
Athyrium filix-femina

lady's thumb n
duraznillo común hierba de santa María hierba pejiguera
Persicaria maculosa

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] n
dama de compañía
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends her 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

ladyfinger n
bizcocho de soletilla soleta
small sponge cake

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 /lænˈjæp/ /ˈlænjæp/ 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 /ˈleɪ.ɪ.saɪz/ /ˈleɪsʌɪz/ v
laicizar
to convert from church-controlled to independent
laicizarse
to convert to lay status

laid-back adj
relajado despreocupado
relaxed and easy-going

laika n
laika
hunting dog from Russia

lain /leɪn/ v
tumbado
situated horizontally

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ n
escondite guarida
of a criminal, hero/superhero etc.
madriguera guarida
of an animal

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈleɪ.ɪ.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

lam /læm/ n
golpiza paliza
To beat or thrash

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] n
borrega borrego
meek person
cordero
young sheep
cordero carne de cordero
flesh of lamb as food

lambaste /læmˈbeɪst/ /læmˈbæst/ v
reprender vituperar
to scold or verbally reprimand

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

lambkin /ˈlæmkɪn/ n
corderillo corderito
a young lamb

lame /leɪm/ adj
cojo
slang: unconvincing
cojo rengo
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs
soso chafa
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant

lame /leɪm/ n
cuchilla de panadero
tool for scoring bread

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
lamento lamentación
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
lamentar
express grief

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/ adj
lamentable
deplorable

lamentation /ˌlæm.ənˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
lamentación

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamia
monster in mythology

lamina /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ [ˈlɛəm.ɪ.nə] n
limbo
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 /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
enmicar plasticar plastificar
To сover in protective plastic

laminate flooring n
laminado tarima flotante sintética
synthetic flooring simulating wood

laminated adj
contrachapado
consisting of many thin layers

lamination /ˌlæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
laminación
process

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ n
quebrantahuesos
bird

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] 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
farol farola poste de luz
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹeɪ/ /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
lamprea
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
pantalla
cover over a lamp

lamé n
lamé
fabric

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
lancero
(military) soldier armed with a lance
lanza
weapon of war
wooden weapon used in jousting or tilting

lanceolate adj
lanceolado
botany, mycology: longer than wide, pointed apex

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lanceta
surgical instrument

lancetfish n
lanzón
deep-sea fish

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] 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/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
aterrar
to arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water
aterrizar alunizar amartizar
to descend to a surface, especially from the air

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

land on one's feet v
caer de pie

land sailing n
carrovelismo

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ n
aterrada recalada
arrival of a ship at the shore
tocar tierra

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
vertedero basural basurero tiradero relleno sanitario
site at which refuse is buried

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ v
depositar enterrar
to dispose of waste

landgrave n
landgrave
renderings of Landgraf

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
aterrizaje
a coming to a surface, as of an airplane
descansillo desembarco muelle rellano
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
rellano descansillo
a platform at the top of a flight of stairs

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
hito
recognizable feature
sobresaliente
major event

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 /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ 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 argayo
natural disaster
goleada
vote won by a wide or overwhelming majority

landslide victory n
ganar por goleada victoria por goleada
overwhelming victory in an election

lane /leɪn/ n
calle
division of racetrack
camino
passageway
carrera
course for ships or aircraft
carril canal
division of roadway

langsat /ˈlæŋ.sæt/ /ˈlɑŋ.sɑt/ n
lanzón
fruit

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
lengua idioma lenguaje
body of words used as a form of communication
lenguaje lengua
the ability to communicate using words
vocabulary of a particular field
lenguaje lengua idioma
nonverbal communication
computer language
particular words used

language assistant n
auxiliar de conversación
assistant teacher of a foreign language

language barrier n
barrera idiomática
barrier to communication

language border n
frontera lingüística

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

language proficiency n
dominio lingüístico
proficiency at a language

language school n
escuela de idiomas
school where foreign languages are taught

langued adj
lampasado
having the tongue visible

languid /ˈlæŋɡwəd/ /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/ adj
lánguido
of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm

languidly adv
lánguidamente
in a languid manner

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
atascarse debilitarse enredarse estancarse periclitar
to be neglected, to make little progress
atrofiar decaer marchitar
to lose strength and become weak
desperecer ir tirando malvivir sufrir
to live in miserable conditions
languidecer
to pine away with longing

languor /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ/ /ˈlæŋɡə/ n
languidez languor
state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling; an instance of this

languorous /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ adj
lánguido
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 /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
lansquenete
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ n
farol farola
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light
linterna
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lantano
metallic element

lanugo /ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/ n
lanugo
soft down or fine hair

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ /ˈlænˌjɑɹd/ /ˈlænˌjɑːd/ /ˈɫænjəd/ n
acollador maroma
short rope used for fastening rigging, etc.
cordel cordón
cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried
dragona
cord with a hook secured to an artillery piece, and pulled to fire the weapon

lap /læp/ n
cubierta delantal
engenieering, A component that overlaps or covers any portion of itself or of an adjacent component
dobladillo
edge; border; hem
regazo
regazo falda
upper legs of a seated person
part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
volado
lower part of a garment that plays loosely
vuelta
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap /læp/ v
doblar
sports, motor racing: to overtake a straggler in a race

lap dance n
baile de regazo
erotic form of entertainment

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
perrito faldero perro faldero
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap

laparoscope n
laparoscopio
thin endoscope

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 jacket or coat

lapidary /ˈlæpəˌdɛɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdəɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdɹi/ adj
lapidario
of a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and refinement of inscriptions on monuments
of or pertaining to gems and precious stones, or the art of working them

lapidary /ˈlæpəˌdɛɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdəɹi/ /ˈlæpɪdɹi/ n
lapidario
field in which such a person works
treatise on (precious) stones

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
lapidación
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ 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/ /ˈlɑː.sɪ.ni/ n
latrocinio hurto
law: unlawful taking of personal property

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
alerce
the wood of the larch
alerce lárice
a coniferous tree

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
manteca manteca de cerdo
fat from the abdomen of a pig

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
mechar
stuff with bacon or pork

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
alacena despensa
cool room used as food storage

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ 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
large in amount, scope or extent
a gran escala en gran escala

large-tailed antshrike n
bataré pintado
a passerine of the antbird family

largely /ˈlaːd͡ʒ.li/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.li/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ.li/ adv
mayormente
for the most part

largesse /lɑɹˈ(d)ʒɛs/ /lɑːˈ(d)ʒɛs/ n
largueza
(uncountable) trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time

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.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ləˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ləˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌlæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌlɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
laringeo
of or pertaining to larynx

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ 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

laryngotracheal adj
laringotraqueal
pertaining to both larynx and trachea

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
laringe
organ involved in breath control, protection of the trachea, and sound production

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ n
lasaña
baked dish

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ adj
lascivo
wanton

lasciviousness n
lascivia
characteristic or state 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

laserdisc n
disco láser
type of videodisc

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

lassie /ˈlæsi/ n
jovencita muchacha
young girl

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈlæsɪˌtud/ n
lasitud
lethargy

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ləsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ /ˈlæs.u/ n
lazo
a long rope with a sliding loop

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ləsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ /ˈlæs.u/ 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 gasp n
último suspiro
a person's last breath before dying

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
tabla de salvación última esperanza última instancia último recurso única forma
only remaining option

last rites n
extremaunción
Catholic sacrament

last straw n
la gota que colma el vaso acabose puntilla
small additional burden

last week adv
la semana pasada
week before this one

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 /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] adj
ultimogénito
born last in a family

lastborn /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] n
benjamín ultimogénito
youngest child of a family

lasting /ˈlastɪŋ/ /ˈleəstɪŋ/ /ˈlæstɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ adj
duradero
persisting for an extended period of time

latch /læt͡ʃ/ n
biestable
flip-flop electronic circuit
cerrojo pestillo
fastening for a door
picaporte

latchkey kid n
niño con llave
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
atrasado
not arriving until after an expected time
difunto
euphemism for "dead"
tarde
near the end of a period of time
near the end of the day
tardío
associated with the end of a period

late /leɪt/ adv
tarde
past a designated time

lateen /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
vela latina
sail

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ n
latencia
delay
delay between a stimulus and the response in an organism

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/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adj
más tarde
more late
posterior
at some time in the future
coming afterward in time

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
más tarde después
afterward in time
posteriormente más tarde
at some unspecified time in the future

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] interjection
hasta luego
see you later

later on adv
más tarde más adelante

lateral /ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/ /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

laterite /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/ n
laterita
red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil

laters /ˈleɪtəz/ /ˈleɪtɚz/ interjection
ahí nos vidrios
slang expression used at parting

latest /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ 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 /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
espuma de jabón
foam of soap and water

lather /ˈlæð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæð.ɚ/ /ˈlɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
enjabonar
to cover with lather

latissimus dorsi n
dorsal ancho
muscle

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
holgura
freedom from restrictions
latitud
angular distance north or south from the equator
imaginary line parallel to the equator
angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic

latitudinal adj
latitudinal
relating to latitude

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 /ˈleɪtɪv/ n
lativo
case

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
letrina retrete
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈteɪ/ /ˈlæ.teɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
latte
caffè latte

latte art n
arte del café con leche arte del latte
art

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt.əɹ/ [ˈlæɾ.ɚ] adj
segundo ésta éste
relating to or being the second of two items
último
close (or closer) to the present time
último esta última este último
near (or nearer) to the end

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
celosía
flat panel constructed with strips of wood or other material
celosía enrejado latis rejilla reticulado
cuadrícula trama
regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points
retículo
partially ordered set

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
loar
to praise, to glorify

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ adj
laudable benemérito elogiable encomiable 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 /ˈlɔːdnəm/ /ˈlɔːdənəm/ n
láudano
the tincture of opium once widely used

laudation /lɔːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
loa
act of lauding

laudatory /ˈlɔːdətɹi/ adj
laudatorio
of or pertaining to praise

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
risa
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
reír
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
be or appear cheerful
express by, or utter with, laughter
affect or influence by means of laughter
reírse reír
make an object of laughter or ridicule

laugh one's head off v
morirse de risa carcajearse desternillarse de risa mearse de risa mondarse partirse
laugh uproariously

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
irrisorio ridículo risible
worthy of derision
ridículo risible
fitted to excite laughter

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/ /ˈlɔntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
plataforma de lanzamiento
the surface from which a launch is made

launcher /ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ n
iniciador
computing: an application that launches another or others

launder /ˈlɑndɚ/ /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔndɚ/ /ˈlɔːndə/ v
hacer la colada lavar
to wash and iron

launderer /ˈlɔːndəɹə(ɹ)/ n
blanqueador
one who engages in the business of laundering

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
lavandería
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ n
colada lavado
laundering; washing
colada ropa sucia
that which needs to be laundered
lavandería cuarto de lavado
place or room where laundering is done

laundry basket n
cesta canasta canasto cesto
container for holding and transporting clothing

laundryman n
lavandero
man in the business of laundering

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ adj
galardonado ganador laureado
one crowned with laurel

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ v
galardonar laurear
to honor with a wreath of laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ n
corona de laurel
crown of laurel
laurel
Laurus nobilis

laurel wreath n
corona de laurel
wreath worn as a symbol of victory

laurestine /ˈlɒɹ.əs.tiːn/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əs.tiːn/ n
durillo
Viburnum tinus

lav /læv/ n
retrete
non-offensive slang for a lavatory

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lava
molten rock

lava dome n
domo de lava domo tapón
Circular mound shaped bulge built up from lava

lavalier /ˌlæv.əˈlɪɹ/ /ˌlɑv-/ n
micrófono de solapa
a kind of microphone

lavash /ləˈvaʃ/ /ləˈvɑːʃ/ n
lavash
a soft, thin flatbread

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
espliego lavanda alhucema cantueso lavándula
plant
lavanda espliego
colour

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ adj
excesivo incontrolado sobrado superabundante
excessive
pródigo dadivoso derrochador exuberante generoso
profuse

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
derrochar despilfarrar prodigar
to expend or bestow with profusion; to squander

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ 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
informal: the police
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 enforcement n
aplicación de la ley cumplimiento de la ley
ensuring obedience to law
fuerzas del orden
various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals

law firm n
bufete de abogados firma de abogados
business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law

law of nations n
derecho de gentes
international law

law of the jungle n
ley de la selva
The survival of the fittest

law school n
facultad de derecho
institution

law-abiding adj
respetuoso de la ley obediente de la ley
obeying the laws

lawless /ˈlɔːləs/ adj
ilegal
not governed by the law

lawlessness n
iniquidad
lack of law and order

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
claro
open space between woods
césped pasto grama zacate
ground covered with grass

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 /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ n
pleito proceso litigio acción causa proceso judicial
case where a court is needed to resolve differences

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
abogado abogada letrado 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
acostar
to place something down in a position of rest
acostarse tirar yacer
to have sex with
poner
to deposit an egg
to install certain building materials
to prepare groundwork, table etc.

lay an egg v
fracasar poner un huevo
to produce a failure or flop
poner
to produce an egg

lay bare v
descubrir revelar
reveal

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 off v
licenciar despedir destituir
to dismiss workers from employment

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 /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /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
laico lego
someone who is not an ordained cleric
lego profano aficionado
someone who is not a professional in a given field

layoff n
despido
dismissal of employees

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ n
diseño esquema estructura
structured arrangement of items
maqueta
process of arranging media content for publishing
plano de replanteo replanteo
map or a drawing of a construction site

layover /ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
escala parada en el camino
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
laico lego
one who is not a cleric

lazaretto /ˌlæzəˈɹɛti/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] n
lazareto
place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis
lazareto malatería
building or ship used to temporarily isolate sick people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases

laze /leɪz/ v
estar a la bartola haraganear holgazanear zanganear
be lazy, waste time

lazily adv
perezosamente
in a lazy manner

laziness n
pereza desidia
quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
perezoso flojo vago haragán locho
unwilling to work

lazy Susan n
bandeja de rotatoria bandeja giratoria estante giratorio tabla giratoria
lazy Susan

lazy ass [ˈleɪ̯.zi.æs] n
huevón
lazy person

lazybones n
holgazán
person who is lazy

lea /leɪ/ /liː/ n
campo
open field, meadow, pasture

leach /liːt͡ʃ/ v
lixiviar
to purge a soluble matter out of something

leaching /ˈliːt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
lixiviación
process by which something is leached

lead /lid/ /liːd/ n
comenzar partir
begin a game of cards or dominoes
conducir
intransitive: tend or reach in a certain direction
conducir llevar
guide or conduct in a certain course
guiar conducir llevar
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
ir a la cabeza ir en cabeza
intransitive: to go first
liderar
intransitive: be more advanced
intransitive: to guide or conduct
liderar conducir
go or be in advance of; precede
liderar ir a la cabeza ir en cabeza
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game
intransitive: be ahead of others
llevar
guide or conduct oneself
ventaja
precedence; advance position

lead /lɛd/ n
balas plomo
bullets
emplomar
to cover, fill, or affect with lead
escandallo sonda
plummet to measure depth of water
interlínea regleta
separator line in print
mina
refill for writing tool
plomo
chemical element

lead astray v
descaminar
to misguide or misdirect

lead by the nose v
armar una cancamusa

lead guitar n
guitarra líder guitarra melódica guitarra solista primera guitarra
electric guitar that plays soloistically

lead oxide n
óxido de plomo
yellow oxide of lead

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ adj
cubierto nublado
dull
plúmbeo plomizo
made of lead
pertaining to or resembling lead

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
líder jefe dirigente caudillo
one having authority

leaderless adj
acéfalo descabezado
without a person providing direction

leadership /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ n
caudillaje liderazgo
jefatura
office of leader
liderazgo
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
principal
providing guidance

leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ n
entrelínea
Vertical space added between lines

leading edge n
borde de ataque
aeronautics: frontmost edge of an airfoil

leaf /liːf/ n
hoja
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin
hoja folio
part of a plant
sheet of a book
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
anything resembling the leaf of a plant
hoja tablero móvil
moveable panel of a bridge or door
tablero hoja
flat section used to extend a table

leaf blower n
soplador de hojas
motorized garden tool

leaf spring n
suspensión de ballesta
leaf spring

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
folleto panfleto
folíolo
component of a compound leaf

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
foliáceo
in the form of leaves (of some material)
frondoso
containing much foliage
covered with leaves

league /liːɡ/ n
alianza liga
a group or association of cooperating members
liga lazo
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
agujero gotera rotura vía
crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape
filtración
divulgation, or disclosure, of information
pérdida fuga
entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture

leak /liːk/ v
filtrar
to reveal secret information
filtrar gotear chorrear perder
(of a container) to allow fluid to escape or enter

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ n
derrame
act of leaking

leaky /ˈliːki/ adj
permeable
having leaks; allows contents to escape

lean /liːn/ adj
ajustado estrecho
having little extra or little to spare
delgado esbelto
being slim, not fleshy
delgado sobreoxigenado
having a low proportion of a desired substance
magro
of meat, having little fat

lean /liːn/ v
apoyarse
to rest or rely upon for support
arrimar apoyarse reclinar
to press against
declinarse
to hang outwards
inclinar
to incline

leap /liːp/ n
bisiesto
intercalary
salto
the act of leaping

leap /liːp/ v
saltar
to jump

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
día bisiesto día intercalar
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
a second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation relative to the absolute standards of time

leap year /ˈliːpˌjɪə/ /ˈliːpˌjɪɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjiːɹ/ /ˈlɛpˌjɪɹ/ n
año bisiesto bisiesto
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
pídola correcalles
game

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
aprender
to acquire knowledge or ability
to make use of a bad experience
to attend educational activity
to gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve
aprender enterarse
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out
estudiar aprender
to be studying

learned /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/ [ˈlɝ.nɚ] n
aprendiz
one that is learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
aprendizaje
action of the verb
conocimiento
accumulated knowledge

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 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 flycatcher /list flaɪˈkætʃ.ɚ/ /liːst flaɪˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛtʃ.ɚ/ n
mosquero mínimo
Empidonax minimus

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
mostela
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ n
cuero piel
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
escay
type of fabric made to imitate the appearance of leather

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
despedida
departure
permiso excedencia
permission to be absent
permiso licencia
absence from work

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
dejar
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
to transfer responsibility or attention
dejar depositar
to give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit
dejar legar
to transfer possession after death
dejar salir de
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
quedar sobrar
salir partir irse
to depart (intransitive)

leave a lot to be desired v
dejar mucho que desear

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 someone high and dry v
dejar tirado

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 dejar tirado
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

leave someone on read /ɹɛd/ v
clavar el visto dejar en visto
read someone's message and not give any response

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ [ˈlɛvn̩] n
levadura polvos de hornear
any agent used to make dough rise

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ [ˈlɛvn̩] v
leudar
to add leavening
to cause to rise by fermentation

lecher /lɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
lascivo libidinoso
a lecherous person

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ adj
lascivo libertino libidinoso licencioso lujurioso
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechery /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.əɹ.i/ n
lujuria
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ n
lecitina
lecithin

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ n
atril
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service
a similar stand to support a lecturer's notes
facistol

lectionary n
leccionario
book or listing that contains a collection of scripture readings

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conferencia clase charla
a spoken lesson

lecture theatre n
auditorio anfiteatro salón de actos
room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹɚ/ n
docente
member of university or college
person who gives lectures

lede /lid/ /liːd/ n
entradilla
introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper or other news article

ledeburite n
ledeburita

ledge /lɛd͡ʒ/ n
cornisa saliente
of rocks
repisa
shelf

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ n
libro mayor libro de contabilidad
collection of accounting entries
registro

ledger line n
línea adicional
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs

lee /liː/ n
socaire
sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ n
sanguijuela hirudíneo sanguja
annelid

leek /liːk/ n
puerro poro porro
vegetable

leery /ˈlɪəɹ.i/ adj
receloso cauteloso desconfiado
Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns

lees n
hez heces
the sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ adj
sotavento
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
deriva
drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction
espacio margen libertad tolerancia
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility

left /ˈlɛft/ adj
de izquierda
pertaining to the political left
izquierda izquierdo
west side of the body when one is facing north

left /ˈlɛft/ adv
a la izquierda
on the left side
a la izquierda izquierdo
towards the left side

left /ˈlɛft/ n
izquierda
the left side
the ensemble of left-wing political parties

left /ˈlɛft/ v
sobrado sobras
remaining

left and right adv
a diestro y siniestro
all over the place

left bank n
margen izquierda
river 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 periphery n
periferia izquierda

left-click v
clicar el botón izquierdo cliquear el botón izquierdo
to press the left button on a mouse

left-handed n
zurdo zocato zoco
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
favoring political, social, and economic equality

left-winger n
izquierdista rojo zurdo
person who belongs to the political left

leftism n
izquierdismo
belief

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ adj
izquierdista
Pertaining to the political left

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ n
izquierdista izquierdoso
a person who holds views associated with the political left

leftover adj
sobrante
remaining as meal is complete

leftover n
remanente resto sobra vestigio
something left behind

leftovers n
migajas resto sobra sobras
food remaining after a meal

lefty loosey, righty tighty phraseologicalUnit
la derecha oprime, la izquierda libera
mnemonic for tightening and loosening screws

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
cateto
side in a triangle
etapa
stage of journey
pata
supporting protrusion of an inanimate object
pernera
part of garment covering the leg
pierna pata
lower limb from groin to ankle

leg warmer n
calentador
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
herencia legado
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will
legado
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
jurídico
relating to the law or to lawyers
legal
allowed or prescribed by law
having its basis in the law

legal certainty n
seguridad jurídica

legal effect n
efecto jurídico
a particular state of the rights in consequence of a defined state of things

legal instrument n
instrumento legal

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

legal vacuum n
laguna jurídica limbo jurídico vacío legal

legalism n
legalismo
focusing on text instead of intent

legality n
legalidad
lawfulness

legalization n
legalización
process of making something legal

legalize /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalizar
make 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

legation n
legación
diplomatic mission

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ n
ligado
slur curve

legend /ˈliːdʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ n
leyenda
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment
leyenda simbología
key to the symbols and color codes on a map

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ adj
legendario
of or pertaining to a legend

legerdemain /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.əɹ.dəˌmeɪn/ /ˌlɛd͡ʒ.ə.dɨˈmeɪn/ n
escamoteo prestidigitación
sleight of hand

legibility n
legibilidad
property of being legible or easily readable

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
legible
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ n
legión
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ n
legionario
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
legislar
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
legislación
the act of legislating
law already enacted by legislature

legislative /lɛˈd͡ʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒˌɪs.lə.tɪv/ [ˈled͡ʒ.ɪ.slə.ɾɪv] [ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ɪˌsleɪ.ɾɪv] 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 /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
legislatura
governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws

legitimacy /ləˈd͡ʒɪtɪməsi/ n
legitimidad
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity

legitimate /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ adj
legítimo
lawful
lawfully begotten
valid
legítimo genuino
genuine

legitimate interest n
interés legítimo

legitimately adv
legítimamente
in a legitimate manner

legitimize /ləˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/ v
legitimar legitimizar
to make legitimate

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ n
legumbre
fruit or seed of leguminous plants

leguminous adj
leguminoso
resembling a legume

legwork /ˈlɛɡ.wəːk/ /ˈlɛɡ.wɚk/ n
trabajo de terreno
work, especially research, that involves significant walking

lehendakari n
lendakari

leiomyoma n
leiomioma
tumor of the smooth muscle

leishmaniasis /laɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
leishmaniasis
any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
ocio
freedom provided
ocio tiempo libre
time free

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
leitmotiv
melodic theme in an opera
recurring theme

lemandarin n
limón mandarina
Citrus × limonia

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ 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 /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ adj
limonado limón
having the colour/color of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ n
limón
taste
colour/color
limón citrón
citrus fruit
limón limonero
tree
maula porquería
defective item

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 shark n
tiburón galano tiburón limón
Negaprion brevirostris

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
still beverage
limonada gaseosa de limón soda limonada
carbonated 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/ /lɪnd/ v
prestar emprestar
to allow to be used temporarily

lend a hand v
echar una mano echar un cable echar un capote 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 /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
duración
duration
longitud largo eslora
distance along the longest dimension

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 /liˈnɪʃən/ /liːˈnɪʃən/ /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
shaped like a biconvex lens
of or pertaining to a lens
relating to a lenticular image

lenticular cloud n
nube lenticular
type of cloud

lenticulostriate adj
lenticuloestriado
relating to the lentiform nucleus and the striatum

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
lenteja
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leonine /ˈliːənaɪ̯n/ adj
leonino
of or like a lion

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
leopardo
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leopard cat n
gato de Bengala gato leopardo
wild cat

leopard seal /ˈlɛpəd siːl/ /ˈlɛpɚd siːl/ n
foca leopardo
Hydrurga leptonyx

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ /ˈlɪə.tɑːd/ n
leotardo
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
leproso leprosa
person who has leprosy

leper colony n
leprosería
isolated community of lepers

lepidolite n
lepidolita
a mica mineral

lepidopterology /ˈlɛpɪˈdɑptɚˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
lepidopterología
scientific study of butterflies and moths

leporine /ˈlɛpəɹaɪn/ /ˈlɛpəɹən/ /ˈlɛpəˌɹaɪn/ adj
lebruno
of, relating to, or resembling a hare or rabbit

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɑn/ /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
duende irlandés
one of a race of Irish elves

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lepra
infectious disease caused by M. leprae

leptokurtic adj
leptocúrtico
having positive excess kurtosis

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
leptón
Greek coin
elementary particle

leptonic adj
leptónico
of or pertaining to leptons

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ adj
lesbiana lésbico
of a woman: preferring women partners
intended for lesbians
lésbico lesbio lesbiano
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ n
lesbiana bollera leñadora
homosexual woman

lesbianism /ˈlɛzbiəˌnɪzəm/ 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/ adv
menos
to a smaller extent or degree

less /lɛs/ determiner
menos
not as much

less than adj
menor que
the character

lessee /lɛˈsiː/ n
inquilino arrendatario
one to whom a lease is given

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
disminuir menguar aminorar menoscabar mermar reducir
to make less
disminuir menguar aminorar mermar
to become 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
Pheoniconais minor

lesser of two evils n
mal menor

lesser sac n
transcavidad de los epiplones
abdominal cavity

lesser spotted eagle n
águila pomerana
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pico menor
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser white-fronted goose n
ánsar careto chico ánsar chico
Anser erythropus

lesser yellowlegs n
archibebe patigualdo chico pitotoy chico
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] n
lección
section of learning or teaching
something learned
section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
arrendador
owner of property that is leased

lest /liːst/ /lɛst/ conjunction
no
for fear that
that [...] not

let /lɛt/ v
alquilar arrendar
to put up for rent
dejar permitir
to allow

let alone conjunction
además de así como sin contar con
as well as
ni qué hablar de por no hablar de y mucho menos
to say nothing of

let alone v
dejar dejar en paz
leave alone

let bygones be bygones /lɛt ˈbaɪɡɒnz biː ˈbaɪɡɒnz/ /lɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ v
borrón y cuenta nueva el pasado, pasado está lo pasado, pisado pelillos a la mar
to disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence

let down v
alargar
to lengthen by undoing and resewing
bajar
to allow to descend
decepcionar fallar
to disappoint

let go v
dejar ir
other than idiom
soltar
to no longer hold on

let him who is without sin cast the first stone phraseologicalUnit
el que esté libre de pecado, que tire la primera piedra.
only those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment on others

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 me see phraseologicalUnit
a ver veamos

let oneself go v
dejarse llevar
relax and enjoy oneself without restraint
descuidarse
cease to care about one's appearance

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 the good times roll v
viva la Pepa
have fun

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
hágase la luz sea la luz
let there be light

let's /lɛts/ v
vamos a + infinitive
let us; forming first-person plural imperative

let's go phraseologicalUnit
apura date prisa
hurry up
dale vamos ¡vamos! ¡venga! ¡ándale!
expression of encouragement, cheer
vamos vámonos
hortative of go

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ n
chasco decepción
disappointment or anticlimax

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
letal
of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹd͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.d͡ʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːd͡ʒək/ adj
letárgico tardo
sluggish, indifferent

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ n
letargo aletargamiento
pathological state of fatigue
letargo sopor aletargamiento atonía
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/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] n
carta letra
written message
letra carácter
a symbol in an alphabet

letter bomb n
carta bomba
explosive device

letter of credence n
carta credencial

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 /-ˈpeɪ-/ /-ˈpæ-/ /ˌlɛtəz ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˌlɛtɚz ˈpætənt/ [ˌlɛɾɚz ˈpæɾənt] n
cédula de privilegio patente de privilegio
type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority

lettuce /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] n
lechuga
an edible plant, Lactuca
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ 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

leucoderm /ˈluːkəˈdɝm/ n
leucodermo
leucoderm

leucoma n
leucoma
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
leucemia
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukemic /luːˈkiːmɪk/ /luːˈkɛmɪk/ adj
leucémico
relating to leukemia

leukocoria n
leucocoria

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
leucocito
a white blood cell

leukoplakia n
leucoplasia
patches of keratosis on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity

leukorrhea n
flores blancas flujo blanco leucorrea
thick, whitish vaginal discharge

leukotriene /ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/ n
leucotrieno
any of several physiologically active lipids

lev /lɛv/ n
lev
currency of Bulgaria

levator palpebrae superioris /lɪˈveɪ.tɚ pælˌpiˌbɹi sʊˌpɪɹ.iˈɔɹ.ɪs/ n
elevador del parpado superior músculo elevador del parpado superior
muscle

levee /ləˈveɪ/ /ləˈvi/ /ˈlɛv.eɪ/ /ˈlɛvi/ n
dique malecón
embankment to prevent inundation

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
al ras nivelado
same height at all places
llano
nivel niveles
being sensible
being unvaried
nivelado
at the same height as some reference

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
nivel
degree or amount
distance relative to a given reference elevation
gaming: discrete segment of a game
tool
gaming: numeric value for something or someone's experience and power
piso planta
floor of a building

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
a situation which offers no advantage to any particular person or side

level up v
avanzar pasar de nivel subir de nivel
gaming

level-headed adj
juicioso
possessing sound judgement

leveller n
desnivel
person or thing
socialista
political

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ n
palanca
rigid piece
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ v
ampliar capital
finance: to increase the share of debt
apalancar
to move with a lever

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
apalancamiento
use of borrowed funds
apalancamiento palanca palanqueo
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
conllevar impulsar
enchufe influencia palanca
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
apalancar aprovechar beneficiar
use, exploit, take full advantage of

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ n
lebrato
a young hare

levetiracetam /lɛvɪtɪˈræsɪtæm/ n
levetiracetam

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
leviatán
Biblical sea monster

levigate /ˈlɛvɪɡeɪt/ /ˈlɛvɪɡət/ v
levigar
to make smooth or polish

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitar
to be suspend in the air

levitation /ˌlɛvɪˈteɪʃən/ n
levitación

levocetirizine n
levocetirizina
antihistamine

levonorgestrel /ˌli.və.nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/ /ˌliː.vəʊ.nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/ n
levonorgestrel

levorotatory adj
levógiro
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left

levorphanol /lɛvˈɔɹ.fəˌnɔl/ n
levorfanol
analgesic drug

levothyroxine /ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑk.sɪn/ /ˌli.voʊ.θaɪˈɹɑkˌsin/ n
levotiroxina

levulinate n
levulinato
salt or ester of levulinic acid

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
multar
to impose a fine
reclutar
to draft into military service

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascivo
lascivious

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ n
lexema
linguistics: unit of vocabulary, set of different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
lexical léxico
of a language's vocabulary

lexicalize v
lexicalizar
to convert to a single lexical unit

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
lexicógrafo lexicógrafa
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexicográfico
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lexicografía
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicological adj
lexicológico
pertaining to lexicology

lexicologically adv
lexicológicamente
In terms of lexicology

lexicology n
lexicología
linguistic discipline

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
léxico
vocabulary of a language
(rare) any dictionary

liabilities n
pasivos

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
responsabilidad
debt

liability insurance n
seguro de responsabilidad civil
insurance against liability

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ [ˈlaɪ̯əbəɫ] [ˈlaɪ̯əbɫ̩] adj
responsable
responsible

liaison /-z(ə)n/ /-zən/ /-ˌsɑn/ /-ˌzɒn/ /laɪ.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɑn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒ̃/ /ˈ laɪ.ə.sən/ 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

liar liar pants on fire phraseologicalUnit
mentiroso mentiroso cara de oso
used to taunt a liar

liar paradox n
paradoja del mentiroso

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ n
libación
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
alcoholic beverage

libecchio n
lebeche
southwest wind

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
difamación
act or crime
libelo calumnia
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
liberal
supporter of a liberal party
one with liberal views, supporting individual liberty
libertaria libertario
Britain: one who favors individual voting rights, human and civil rights and laissez-faire markets

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 /ˈlɪbəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
libertador libertadora
person who frees or liberates

libertarian /ˌlɪb.əˈteː.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.əˈtɛə.ɹjən/ /ˌlɪb.ɚˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ n
libertario libertaria
one who advocates liberty

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 /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] n
libertad
condition of being free

libidinal /lə.ˈbɪ.də.nəl/ 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
sexual urges or drives
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
bibliotecario
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library
bibliotecario bibliotecaria
the manager of 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

libre /-bɹeɪ/ /ˈlibɹə/ /ˈliːbɹə/ [ˈlibʁ] adj
libre
(software) with very few limitations on distribution or improvement

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
legal terms of product usage
freedom to deviate from rules
licencia permisividad
excessive freedom
licencia permiso
legal document giving official permission to do something

license plate n
matrícula placa patente chapa tablilla
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
disoluto licencioso
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct

licentiousness n
licenciosidad libertinaje puterío
Property of being licentious

lich /laɪx/ /litʃ/ /lɪtʃ/ n
liche
undead being

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ n
liquen
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenic adj
liquénico
relating to lichens

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
act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
chupar lamber lamer
to lap, to take in with the tongue
derrotar
colloquial: to defeat decisively
lamer lamber
to stroke with the tongue
vencer
colloquial: to overcome

lick one's wounds v
lamerse las heridas
withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat

licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ n
lengüetazo
an act of licking

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
regaliz alcazuz orozuz
plant
regaliz arrezuz
confection

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ /ˈlɪktɚ/ n
lictor
officer in ancient Rome

lid /lɪd/ n
tapa
top or cover

lidocaine /ˈlaɪ.dəˌkeɪn/ /ˈlɪd.ə(ʊ).keɪn/ n
lidocaína
local anesthetic

lie /laɪ̯/ n
mentira embuste
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
estar ubicado
be situated
yacer estar echado estar acostado estar tumbado
be in horizontal position
mentir embustir embustear
tell an intentional untruth

lie down v
acostarse echarse tenderse yacer
assume a horizontal position

lie in wait v
estar al acecho
to be hiding to ambush

lie like a cheap rug v
mentir como un bellaco

liege /liːd͡ʒ/ /liːʒ/ 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/ /ˈliːn/ /ˈliːən/ 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/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ adj
teniente
military grade

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
lugarteniente
the second-in-command of a group
teniente
lowest commissioned officer rank
person who executes the plans and directives of another
teniente lugarteniente

lieutenant admiral n
almirante de escuadra

lieutenant colonel n
teniente coronel
military rank

lieutenant commander n
teniente comandante
naval officer

lieutenant general n
teniente general
an officer above major general and below general

lieutenant governor n
vicegobernador
second-in-command of a governor

life /laɪf/ n
vida
the state of being alive
a worthwhile existence
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence
one of the player's chances to play
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duration

life annuity n
renta vitalicia

life belt n
salvavidas
buoyant ring

life choice n
elección de vida

life cycle /ˈlaɪf ˌsaɪ.kəl/ n
ciclo de vida
useful life of a product or system; developmental history of an individual or group
ciclo de vida ciclo vital
course of stages through which an organism passes

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 phraseologicalUnit
la vida son dos días
one should make the most of one's life

life jacket n
chaleco salvavidas salvavidas
An article of protective clothing

life member n
miembro vitalicio socio vitalicio

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 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
lifesaver, expert swimmer rescuer

lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/ adj
inánime sin vida exánime
dead

lifelike adj
natural verosímil
Like a living being, resembling life

lifelong adj
vitalicio
extending for the entire duration of life

lifespan n
ciclo de vida ciclo vital
length of time for which an organism lives
vida vida útil
length of time for which something exists

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
estilo de vida forma de vida
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
eternidad toda la vida
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
vida
duration of the life of someone or something

lift /lɪft/ n
ascensor elevador
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people

lift /lɪft/ v
afanar
to steal
levantar
to remove a ban, restriction
levantar subir
to raise or rise

lift a finger v
mover un dedo
to make minimal effort

lift pass n
forfait forfet
ticket conferring access to ski lifts

lifting /ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ n
lifting
facelift

liftoff n
despegue
the point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground

liftshaft n
pozo
shaft for a lift

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
ligamento
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlaɪ.ɡənd/ /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ 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 /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ n
ligadura
typography: character that combines multiple letters
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ n
ligre
animal born to a male lion and a tigress

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
claro luminoso
having light
claro luz
pale in colour
con leche
coffee: served with extra milk or cream
ligero light
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
ligero liviano
of low weight
lacking dignity or solemnity

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
fuego mechero
flame or something used to create fire
luz
electromagnetic waves
spiritual illumination
source of illumination
point of view

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
encender
to set fire to
encender acender
to start (a fire)
iluminar alumbrar aluzar
to illuminate

light at the end of the tunnel n
luz al final del túnel
a better situation after long hardship

light blue n
azul claro celeste
a pale blue colour: sky blue or similar

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ n
bombilla ampolleta foco bombillo bujía lamparita
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light

light industry n
industria ligera
industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery

light pollution n
contaminación lumínica
excess artificial light

light rail n
tren ligero
type of passenger railway

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 up v
iluminar
to bring light to something

light verb n
verbo ligero
thematically incomplete verb

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ n
año luz
astronomical distance

light-emitting diode n
diodo emisor de luz diodo luminoso
rectifying semiconductor device

light-fingered adj
amigo de lo ajeno dedos largos
given to stealing, pickpocketing, thievery, shoplifting

light-sensitive adj
fotosensible
affected by or sensitive to light

lightbar n
barra luminosa
vehicular lighting

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ [ˈlaɪtn̩] [ˈlaɪʔn̩] v
aclarar
to become brighter or clearer
to make brighter or clearer
aligerar
to become light in weight
to make light in weight
aliviar
to alleviate

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] 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 farera torrera
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ n
iluminación alumbrado
equipment, illumination

lighting technician n
luminotécnica luminotécnico

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
ligeramente
in a light manner

lightness /ˈlaɪtnəs/ n
claridad luminosidad
the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
liviandad
the state of having little weight

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] n
rayo relámpago
discharge
relámpago rayo
flash of light

lightning fast adj
fulminante
fast as lightning

lightning never strikes twice in the same place proverb
un rayo no cae dos veces en el mismo lugar

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 /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ adj
semejante similar
similar

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ n
filias gustos predilecciones preferencias
something that a person likes

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ particle
como que
colloquial: mild intensifier
como en plan tipo
colloquial: used to precede paraphrased quotations

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
como
such as
similar to

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
dar like likear poner me gusta
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote
gustar
to find attractive
to enjoy

like a bull in a china shop adj
como un elefante en una cacharrería como elefante en cristalería como un chivo en cristalería
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
to an excessive degree

like father, like son proverb
de tal palo, tal astilla de tal padre, tal hijo
a son takes after 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 su vida dependiera de ello
desperately

like peas and carrots
hacer buenas migas

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 turkeys voting for Christmas /laɪk ˌtɜːkiz ˈvəʊtɪŋ fə ˈkɹɪsməs/ /laɪk ˌtɝkiz ˈvoʊtɪŋ fɚ ˈkɹɪsməs/ [-ɾɪŋ-] phraseologicalUnit
estar cavando su propia sepultura estar cavando su sepultura
of an action: self-defeating or serving to bring about a situation detrimental to the performer

like two peas in a pod
como dos gotas de agua
very similar

like-minded adj
de similar opinión
of similar opinion

likeability n
agradabilidad

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
probabilidad
probability
verosimilitud
mathematical likelihood

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
creíble
plausible; within the realm of credibility
probable
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

liken /ˈlaɪk(ə)n/ /ˈlaɪkən/ v
comparar
to regard or state that (someone or something) is like another person or thing

likeness /ˈlaɪknəs/ n
retrato trasunto
that which closely resembles; a portrait

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
igualmente
the same to you
similarmente
in like manner

liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ n
gusto
like

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /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 ˌbin/ /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ n
pallar
butter bean

limaçon n
caracol de Pascal limaçon limaçon de Pascal
plane curve

limb /lɪm/ n
miembro
miembro extremidad
major appendage of human or animal
rama
branch of a tree

limbate /ˈlɪm.beɪt/ adj
cercado orillado orlado ribeteado
having a distinct edge

limber /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ n
armón
two-wheeled vehicle

limber /ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ v
flexibilizar
to cause to become limber

limbic system n
sistema límbico
Part of the human brain

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmboː/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
limbo
place where the souls of innocent deceased people exist temporarily until they can enter heaven
in-between place, or condition or state, of neglect or oblivion

lime /laɪm/ adj
de lima
containing lime or lime juice

lime /laɪm/ n
cal
inorganic material containing calcium
lima limero
green citrus fruit
limero lima
citrus tree

lime /laɪm/ v
encalar
to treat with lime

lime mortar n
mortero de cal
soft form of mortar

limekiln n
calera calero horno de cal
a furnace used to produce lime from limestone

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
luz de candilejas luz serena
type of stage lighting

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
infatuación limerencia
state of mind

limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ n
quintilla
humorous rhyming verse of five lines

limescale n
sarro
chalky deposit

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ n
caliza
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments
caliza calizo
made of or with limestone

limestone pavement n
lapiaz

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ adj
liminar
pertaining to an entrance or threshold

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
límite
restriction; bound beyond which one may not go
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
limitar
restrict

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
limitación
restriction that limits
act of limiting

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
limitado
with certain limits placed upon it

limited atonement n
expiación definitiva expiación limitada redención particular
Calvinist doctrine

limited liability company n
sociedad de responsabilidad limitada
type of company

limited partnership n
sociedad en comandita sociedad comanditaria
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
flojo
lacking stiffness; flimsy
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

linchpin /ˈlɪnt͡ʃˌpɪn/ n
taco
securing pin

lincomycin n
lincomicina

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tilo
tree

lindgrenite n
lindgrenita
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen

lindworm /ˈlɪndˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
dragón
a draconic creature

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] n
cinta métrica
long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline
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, the main division of an inch or its local equivalent
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
línea hilo
rope, cord, or string
línea rasgo trazo
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
línea renglón verso
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
recta línea
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
segmento línea
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] v
forrar
cover the inside surface of (something)

line graph n
grafo de línea grafo lineal grafo línea grafo representativo
graph L(G)...

line infantry n
infantería de línea

line of credit n
límite de crédito
maximum borrowable amount specified in such an agreement
línea de crédito
financial agreement

line segment n
segmento
part of a line

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
alinear
put in alignment
alinear enfilar
put things in a line
hacer cola hacer fila incorporarse
get into a line

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ 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 preserving vector addition and scalar multiplication

linearly independent adj
linealmente independiente
linear algebra

linebacker n
linebacker
The defensive players who are in position behind the defensive linemen and in front of the safeties and cornerbacks

lined antshrike n
batará dorsicastaño
A passerine bird of the antbird family

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
lino linge
thread or cloth made from flax fiber
linocros
colour
ropa blanca
items

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ n
barco de línea
ship of the line
forro
liner, lining: inside covering (i.e. a jacket liner)
transatlántico
large passenger carrying ship

linesman n
linier
lineman

lineup /ˈlaɪn.ʌp/ n
alineación
sports: collectively, the members of a team

ling /lɪŋ/ n
maruca
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva

lingam n
pene

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
demorar perdurar permanecer persistir
to stay or remain in a place or situation
inquirir
to consider or contemplate
pervivir
to remain alive or existent

lingerie /-ɹi/ /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɑn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈlɔ̃.(d)ʒə.ɹæɪ/ /ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌlɔn.(d)ʒəˈɹæɪ/ n
lencería ropa interior ropa blanca ropa íntima
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 ˈfɹæŋ.kə/ n
lengua franca lengua vehicular lingua franca
common language

lingual /ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
lingual
related to the tongue

linguica /lɪŋˈɡwaɪkə/ n
lingüiça longaniza
Portuguese garlic and paprika seasoned smoke cured pork sausage

linguicide n
lingüicidio
the death of a language

linguicism n
discriminación lingüística
the unfair treatment of an individual or community based on their use of language

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine linguini linguinis lingüinis
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ n
lingüista
one who studies linguistics
a person skilled in languages

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
lingüístico
of or relating to linguistics
lingüístico lingual
of or relating to language

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingüística
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
linimento
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
forro
covering for the inside of something
material used for inside covering

link /lɪŋk/ n
enlace vínculo
computing: connection between buses or systems
enlace vínculo hiperenlace hipervínculo
computing: short for hyperlink
enlace vínculo lazo
connection
eslabón enlace
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
enlazar
connect things

linkage /ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/ 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

linstock n
botafuego
staff for lighting cannons

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
heraldic charge
big cat Panthera leo
person with strength and courage

lion cub n
cachorra de león cachorro de león
young lion

lion dance n
danza del león
Chinese dance

lion tamer n
domador de leones
circus performer who interacts with a lion (or other big cat) as an entertainment

lion's den n
foso de los leones
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
tajada del león parte del león
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ n
leona
female lion

lionfish n
pez león
venomous fish

lip /lɪp/ n
labio labro
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth

lip balm n
bálsamo labial
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth

lip gloss n
brillo de labios brillo labial
a cosmetic product

lip service n
choro hacer brindis al sol labia rollo
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
playback
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

lipo- prefix
lipo-

lipogenesis n
lipogénesis
biochemistry: production of fat

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.poʊ.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
liposucción
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lipothymia n
lipotimia
swoon due to transient cerebral hypoperfusion

lippy /ˈlɪpi/ /ˈlɪpɪ/ adj
bezudo befo bembudo morrudo trompudo
having prominent lips
hocicón respondón
having a tendency to talk back in a cheeky or impertinent manner

lipread /ˈlɪpɹiːd/ /ˈlɪpɹɛd/ v
leer los labios
determine what a person is saying by watching how their lips move

lipreading n
lectura de labios
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
pintalabios lápiz labial lápiz de labios
stick of this make-up
pintalabios lápiz labial lápiz de labios labial
make-up for the lips

liquefaction n
licuefacción
Process of being made liquid

liquefied natural gas n
gas natural licuado
natural gas converted to liquid

liquefy /ˈlɪ.kwɪ.faɪ/ v
licuar
to make into a liquid

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ n
licor
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
líquido
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
líquida
sound
líquido
substance that is liquid

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

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
liquidar
to kill someone
to convert assets into cash
to settle the affairs

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
shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
lira
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc.
basic unit of currency in Turkey

lis pendens n
litispendencia

lisinopril /laɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/ /lɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/ n
lisinopril
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
balbuceo ceceo
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
balbucear
to speak hesitatingly and with a low voice
to speak with imperfect articulation
cecear
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly

lissencephaly /ˌlɪs.ɛnˈsɛf.əl.i/ 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
enumerar listar 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/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
escuchar
to pay attention to a sound
to expect or wait for a sound
to accept advice or obey instruction
oír escuchar
to hear (something)

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ 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
alumbrado aluzado encendido iluminado
Lighted
drogado pasado pedo puesto viajado volado
Intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; stoned

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
letanía
ritual liturgical prayer
prolonged or tedious list

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] n
alfabetismo
ability to read and write
competencia cultura
understanding of something

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ adj
literal
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ adv
literalmente textualmente literal
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ [ˈɫɪɾəɹɛ(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

literary science n
ciencia de la literatura
all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
alfabetizado letrado alfabeto
able to read, having literacy
letrado
knowledgeable in literature and writing

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] 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

literature review n
revisión bibliográfica revisión de literatura
scholarly paper

litharge /ˈlɪθɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/ n
litargirio
lead monoxide

lithiasis /lɪˈθaɪ.əsɪs/ n
litiasis
formation of stone-like deposits

lithic /ˈlɪθɪk/ adj
lítico
stone

lithification n
litificación
compaction and cementation of sediment

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 /ˈlɪθəɡɹæf/ /ˈlɪθəɡɹɑːf/ n
litografía
image produced by lithography

lithographer n
litógrafo litógrafa
a person who makes lithographs

lithographic adj
litográfico
related to lithography

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
litografía
printing method

lithology n
litología
the study of rocks

lithosphere n
litósfera litosfera
the outer layer of the Earth

litigate /ˈlɪtɪɡeɪt/ v
litigar
to go to law

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/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] n
litro
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] n
artolas litera
platform designed to carry a person or a load
basura detritus
discarded items
cama lecho
bedding for animals
camada
animals born in one birth
colchón de hojas
layer of dead leaves and other organic matter
lecho letiera
material for litter tray

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈlɪɾɚ] v
parir
give birth

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adj
menor poco
pequeño
small in size
poco menor
insignificant, trivial

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] adv
poquito
not much

little black dress n
vestidito negro
woman's short black dress

little boy n
chamaquito chiquitin chiquito niño
a diminutive male child

little egret n
garceta común
bird

little finger n
dedo auricular dedo meñique de la mano meñique de la mano
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
chiquita niña chica chiquitina nena
a female child
nenaza
a weak or effeminate person

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] 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 ringed plover n
chorlitejo chico
Charadrius dubius

little stint n
correlimos menudo
Calidris minuta

little toe n
dedo meñique del pie
smallest toe of the foot

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 /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
litúrgico
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgical language n
lengua litúrgica
language

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
liturgia
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

live /laɪv/ adj
cargado
electrically charged
en directo en vivo
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
vivo
having life

live /laɪv/ adv
en directo en vivo
as it happens

live /lɪv/ v
vivir
be alive
spend (one's life), pass, maintain, continue in
vivir morar
have permanent residence

live action /laɪv ˈækʃən/ n
acción real
video that has been produced by filming

live and learn v
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 beyond one's means v
vivir por encima de tus posibilidades

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 stream /ˈlaɪv ˈstɹiːm/ n
directo emisión en directo transmisión en vivo
Internet broadcast

live up v
dar la talla estar a la altura
to fulfil the expectations placed upon one

live-in /ˈlɪvˌɪn/ adj
conviviente interna 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 /ˈlaɪv.li/ adj
animado vivaz pizpireto brioso vigoroso
full of life
burbujeante espumoso
fizzy; foamy

lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ adv
vibrantemente vívidamente
vibrantly, vividly

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ n
hígado
organ of the body
organ as food
hígado rojo hígado
colour

liver spot n
lentigo solar mancha de la edad
blemish

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorio
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɔːɹt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
hepática
bryophyte with a leafy stem

liverwurst /ˈlɪvəwɜːst/ /ˈlɪvɚwɝst/ n
leberwurst paté de higado
liverwurst

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ n
librea
distinctive uniform worn by a group

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ n
ganado
farm animals

livestream v
emitir en directo hacer directo retransmitir en directo transmitir en vivo
broadcast as a live stream

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
lívido
having a dark, bluish appearance

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
viviente vivo

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
estilo de vida
style of life
ganarse la vida trabajo
financial means; a means of maintaining life

living dead n
muertos vivientes zombis
undead

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsl̩/ 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 /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ n
salón sala de estar living sala
room in a private house

living thing n
ser vivo
something living

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

lizardman /ˈlɪz.əd.mæn/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd.mæn/ n
hombres lagarto

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
llama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
he aquí mirad ve vea veamos vean
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
¡que sorpresa! ¡y quién lo iba a decir!
used to express surprise

loach /ˈləʊt͡ʃ/ n
locha
fish of the family Cobitidae

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
carga
burden
the volume of work required to be performed
the electrical current or power delivered by a device
carga cargamento
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
cargar
computing: to read into memory
to fill with munition
to put a load on or in
to insert into an apparatus
cargarse
to receive a load
trucar
to tamper with to produce biased outcome

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
forrado
slang: having wealth

loader /ˈloʊdɚ/ n
pala cargadora cargadora
tractor with a scoop
paleador paleadora
person or device that loads

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
barra
large block of soap
hogaza pan
block of bread
mollera testa
head (slang)
pan
block of food

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
estar a la bartola golfear holgazanear
do nothing

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ n
comodón gandul haragán holgazán
idle person
mocasín
footwear

loam /loʊm/ /lum/ /ləʊm/ /lʊm/ 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 /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
préstamo extranjerismo calco
word taken from another language

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
poco dispuesto reticente
averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
detestar odiar 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 asqueroso detestable execrable
highly offensive; abominable, sickening

lob /lɒb/ v
vaselina
to throw or hit a ball high into the air

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
lobby
group of people who try to lobby
vestíbulo atrio recibidor zaguán
entryway or waiting area; vestibule

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ v
cabildear recabar fari premon hacer lobbying
to attempt to influence

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
cabildero recabador
person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
lóbulo
division of the brain

lobotomization n
lobotomización

lobotomize v
lobotomizar
To perform a lobotomy

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
lobotomía
surgical operation

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
bogavante langosta
crustacean

lobster pot n
nasa
a trap used to catch lobsters

lobsterer n
langostero
someone who catches lobsters

lobular adj
lobular
Of or relating to a lobule

lobule /ˈlɑb.jul/ /ˈlɒb.juːl/ n
lóbulo
small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
local tópico
of a nearby location

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
lugareño vecina vecino
a person who lives near a given place

local anesthetic n
anestésico local
substance

local color n
tipismo
aspects of a location that distinguish it from neighboring communities

local derby n
derbi clásico
a sports match between local rival teams

local time n
hora local
official time in a particular region or time zone

local train n
ferrocarril regional tren regional
train or train service serving all or almost all stations along its route

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
configuración regional
language-related settings
lugar
place where something happens

locality /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ /ləʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ n
localidad vecindario vecindarios
site of certain activity, neighbourhood

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ 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 /ˈləʊkəlaɪz/ v
localizar
to determine where something takes place or is to be found
tropicalizar
to adapt a product for use in a particular country or region

locally /ˈləʊkəli/ adv
localmente
in or from the local area

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /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
lugar ubicación posición
place
ubicación
act of locating

locative case n
caso locativo
case used to indicate place, or the place where

lochia /ˈloʊ.ki.ə/ /ˈlɒ.kɪ.ə/ n
loquios
post-partum vaginal discharge

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
cerradura candado chapa
something used for fastening
esclusa
segment of a canal
llave cerradura
firing mechanism of a gun
bucle mechón mecha rulo
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
bloquearse
to become fastened in place
cerrar con llave acerrojar atrancar candar cerrar con seguro poner seguro
to fasten with a lock

lock down v
cerrar confinar encerrar
to secure; make people stay locked indoors for their safety

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

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ n
encerramiento confinamiento cierre cierre de emergencia enclaustramiento
confinement of people as a security measure

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
cerrado con llave
that has been locked (with a key)

locker /ˈlɑ.kɚ/ /ˈlɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔk.ə(ɹ)/ n
armario casillero locker taquilla
storage compartment

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ /ˈlɒkɪt/ n
medallón guardapelo
chained ornament

lockjaw n
trismo
disease

lockout n
cierre patronal
opposite of a strike

locks /lɑks/ /lɒks/ 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 /ləʊ.kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ 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

loculus n
lóculo
botany: cavity of a compound ovary

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
locus
position on a chromosome
lugar
set of all points given by an equation or condition
lugar sitio
place or locality

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
langosta
type of grasshopper

locutive adj
locutivo

lode /loʊd/ /ləʉd/ /ləʊd/ n
filón veta
vein of metallic ore
montón
rich source of supply

lodestar /ˈloʊd.stɑɹ/ /ˈləʉd.staː(ɹ)/ /ˈləʊd.stɑː(ɹ)/ n
estrella polar
star used as navigation reference

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ n
calamita imán
natural magnet
piedra imán
magnetite

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ n
barraca cabaña
recreational building
caseta
porter's rooms
logia
local chapter of freemasons
local chapter of trade union
madriguera
beaver's shelter

lodge /lɑd͡ʒ/ /lɒd͡ʒ/ v
abatirse encamarse
to flatten to the ground
albergar alojar

lodger /ˈlɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒə/ n
huésped
person who lodges in another's house

lodging /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪŋ/ n
alojamiento hospedaje
place to live or lodge
encamado
condition of a plant that has been flattened

loess /lɛs/ /lɜːs/ /lʌs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ /ˈləʊɪs/ 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
registro
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
tronco leño
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 loguear
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/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ n
logaritmo
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic /ˌlɒɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
logarítmico
relating to logarithms

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ n
cuaderno de bitácora libro de registro
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded

logger /ˈlɑɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
leñador
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees

loggerhead turtle n
caguama
Caretta caretta

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ 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
physical Boolean device

logical /ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəɫ/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ/ adj
lógico
in agreement with the principles of logic
reasonable
of or pertaining to logic

logical connective n
conectiva lógica
logic: truth-valued function

logically adv
lógicamente
in a logical manner

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
lógica lógico
person who studies or teaches logic

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ n
login
user's identification

logion /-ɒn/ /ˈloʊ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˈlɒ-/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion Iesu
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistic /loʊˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ /lɒd͡ʒˈɪs.tɪk/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
logístico
relating to logistics

logistical adj
logístico
relating to logistics

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ 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 /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ n
logotipo logo
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logogram /ˈlɑɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔː.ɡəˌɡɹæm/ 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 /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] n
logorrea
excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder

logotype n
logo logotipo
single type two letters, a ligature
logotipo logo
symbol used by organization, logo

logwood n
campeche palo campeche palo tinta
Haematoxylum campechianum

loin /lɔɪn/ n
lomo
part of the body
lomos
cut of meat

loincloth n
taparrabos
garment

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
entrañas vergüenzas
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ [ˈlɔɪɾɚ] v
holgazanear vagar 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 /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ n
piruleta chupachús pirulí paleta de caramelo chupete chupeta
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 /ˈloʊn.li/ /ˈləʊn.li/ adj
desierto desolado
of place: desolate
solitario
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
solitario huraño
one who lacks or avoids company

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ /ˈləʊnsəm/ adj
solitario
unhappy due to being alone

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adj
largo
having much distance from one point to another
largo luengo
having great duration

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ adv
harto mucho
lejos lueñe
over a great distance

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
anhelar desear
to wait, to aspire

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
COVID-19 persistente
long-term sequelae or symptoms following a COVID-19 infection

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 arm of the law n
brazo de la ley
influence or effectiveness of law enforcement

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 abreviando al grano para abreviar para hacerla corta para no estirarlo demasiado
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story

long time interjection
cuáto tiempo
used as part of greeting of two people who have not been in contact for a long time

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
someone who comes back from a far-off region can tell lies without fear of being contradicted

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-distance relationship n
relación a distancia
romantic relationship between two people who live far apart

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
búho chico
Asio otus

long-haired adj
cabelludo hirsuto intonso 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
patilargo piernilargo 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-sleeved adj
de manga larga
having long sleeves

long-standing adj
de larga data
having existed for a long time

long-tailed adj
colilargo
having a long tail

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
a largo plazo duradero de larga duración prolongado
extending over a relatively long time period

long-term memory n
memoria a largo plazo

long-toed stint n
correlimos chico correlimos dedilargo
Calidris subminuta

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ adj
prolijo
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

longan /ˈlɑŋɡən/ /ˈlɒŋɡən/ /ˈlɔŋɡən/ n
longuián ojo de dragón
fruit

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
arco largo
large bow

longe /lʌnd͡ʒ/ v
varear
work a horse in a circle

longevity /lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ti/ /lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɒŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ti/ [lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ɾi] [lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ɾi] 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 anhelo
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitud
angular distance
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole

longitudinal /lɔŋɡəˈt͡ʃʉːdənəl/ /ˌlɑnd͡ʒəˈtuːdənəl/ /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl/ adj
longitudinal
relating to length, or to longitude
sampling data over time

longitudinal wave n
onda longitudinal
type of wave

longitudinally /lɔŋ.ɡəˈt͡ʃʉːd.ə.nə.li/ /ˌlɑn.d͡ʒəˈtuːd.ə.nə.li/ /ˌlɒŋ.d͡ʒɪˈtjuːd.ɪ.n(ə).li/ /ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuːd.ɪ.n(ə).li/ adv
longitudinalmente
along lines of longitude

longline n
palangre
very long fishing line with multiple hooks

longship n
drakkar
type of Viking vessel

longshoreman n
estibador estibadora
man employed to load and unload ships

longspine snipefish n
trompetero
Macroramphosus scolopax

longsword /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ /ˈlɔŋsɔɹd/ n
espada larga
a kind of sword

lonsdaleite n
lonsdaleita lonsdaleíta
mineral

loofah /ˈluːfə/ n
estropajo lufa
tropical vine

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
aspecto
physical appearance
mirada
facial expression
mirada ojeada vistazo
action of looking

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
buscar mirar
dar
to face
esperar
to expect
mirar
to try to see
parecer
to appear, to seem

look after v
cuidar
to watch, to protect

look alive v
darse vida darse vidilla

look at v
mirar
to observe or watch

look back v
acordarse recordar volver la cabeza
reminisce about the past
mirar hacia atrás ver hacia atrás volver la cabeza volverse hacia atrás
look behind oneself

look before one leaps v
antes que te cases, mira lo que haces
think before taking action

look daggers /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡəz/ /ˌlʊk ˈdæɡɚz/ v
fulminar con la mirada
to stare in a disapproving, severe, or threatening manner

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
tener pensado esperar no ver la hora
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look like v
parecer
seem, appear
parecerse a
be similar in appearance, resemble

look out for number one v
arrimar el ascua a su sardina barrer para casa 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 the part v
parecer estar a la altura
appear suitable for a particular kind of work

look up v
buscar
to obtain information about something from a text source
mejorar
to have better prospects, to improve

look up to v
respetar
To show respect for

look who's talking phraseologicalUnit
mira quién fue a hablar mira quién habla mira quién lo dice y lo dices tú

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
sosia sosias
person physically resembling another person

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
mirador
vantage point with a view of the surrounding area
vigía

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
artículo herramienta utensilio
utensil, tool, article
caña
part of an oar
telar
weaving frame
cerner
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
colimbo
bird of order Gaviiformes

loop /luːp/ n
anillo anillo vial circunvalación ronda vuelta
transportation route that starts and ends at the same point
bucle
quasigroup with an identity element
bucle infinito cinta infinita círculo rizo
endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition
bucle ciclo
programmed sequence of instructions
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
lazo bucle círculo recodo vuelta
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
lazo gaza lazada recodo
length of thread, line or rope
looping rizo
aircraft maneuver

loophole /ˈluphoʊl/ /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
aspillera tronera arquera ballestera barbacana lancera
slit in a castle wall
escapatoria
method of escape

loopy /ˈluː.pi/ adj
zumbado
Idiotic, crazy or drunk

loose /luːs/ adj
golfo libertino ligero promiscuo
promiscuous
indiscreto
indiscreet
relajado
relaxed
suelto
not compact
not packaged
suelto flojo
not fixed tightly

loose /luːs/ v
aflojar
to make less tight
desabrochar desamarrar soltar
to unfasten
desatar soltar liberar
to let loose
soltar
to let go

loose cannon n
bala perdida
unpredictable person

loose change n
cambio
coins kept in one's pocket or bag
chatarra menudo
small sum of money

loose ends n
cabos sueltos flecos
leftover items

loose lips sink ships proverb
por la boca muere el pez
saying too much or releasing confidential information can have dangerous consequences

loosely /ˈluːsli/ adv
vagamente
used to indicate an imprecise use of words

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
aflojar soltar
to make less tight

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ n
botín
slang: money, especially illicitly acquired

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
saquear
to plunder

loot box n
caja de botín caja de recompensas cofre de recompensas
a consumable virtual item that gives a player a random selection of in-game items

looting n
saqueo expoliación
act of looting

lop /lɒp/ v
cortar mochar podar
cut off

lop off v
cortar mochar podar
cut off top or end

lope /loʊp/ /ləʊp/ v
correr a paso largo
to travel an easy pace with long strides

loph /ləʊf/ n
lofo

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
to behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to

lordly /ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/ 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
el Señor señoría
title
señorío esfera
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
erudición sabiduría tradición
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject
leyenda
the backstory created around a fictional universe
leyenda saber popular

lose /luːz/ v
perder
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
(transitive) fail to win
have (somebody of one's kin) die
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
perder bajar (de peso)
shed (weight)
perder fracasar
fail to be the winner

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 perder la virginidad
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse

lose the plot v
perder el norte
to lose sight of the objective

lose the thread v
perder el hilo

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
the death of a person or animal
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

loss-making adj
deficitario
making financial losses

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 cause n
causa perdida
person or thing that is hopeless or futile

lost generation pn
generación perdida

lost soul n
alma en pena alma perdida
a person lacking direction or motivation in life

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
destino
that which happens without human design or forethought
lote
one or more items auctioned or sold as a unit
loteo
distinct portion or plot of land

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
loción
ointment that one rubs on the skin

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ n
lotería
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance
something decided by 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 foot n
pie de loto
foot whose shape has been altered by footbinding

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

lotus-eater n
lotófago
one of the Lotophagi

loud /laʊd/ adj
bullicioso escandaloso estrepitoso ruidoso
noisy
chillón colorinche llamativo vistoso
of a colour, clothing, etc.
fuerte duro sonoro
of a sound

loud and clear adv
alto y claro fuerte 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
caja acústica
encasing

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ n
luis de oro
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ n
estancia
living room
reposera
large comfortable seat
sala de estar
waiting room

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ v
relajarse
to relax

lounger n
tumbona
chair

louse /laʊs/ n
canalla sinvergüenza
worthless person
piojo
an insect of the order Psocodea

louse /laʊs/ v
despiojar
To remove lice

lousy /ˈlaʊ.zi/ adj
infestado plagado
filled with
lamentable fatal malísimo penoso pésimo
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded
piojoso
Infested with lice

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
barra brava gamberro salvaje
troublemaker
zopenca zopenco
bumpkin

louvar n
emperador
Luvarus imperialis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
lumbrera
a ventilating turret or lantern
rejilla
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window
a system of slits for ventilation

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ adj
amable adorable
inspiring love

lovableness n
amabilidad
property that makes someone or something lovable

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ n
apio de monte levístico
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] n
amor
strong affection
amor cariño
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
hacer el amor
euphemistic: sexual activity
cero nada
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
adorar chiflar encantar gustar
be strongly inclined towards doing
amar hacer el amor querer
(euphemistic): to have sex with
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
michelín cartucheras rollo
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 nest n
picadero nidito de amor nido de amor
a place suitable for or used for having sexual intercourse

love seat n
confidente tu-y-yó
A sofa for two people

love song n
canción de amor
song about love

love story n
historia de amor
a story 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
(tortolito tortolita tortolitos tórtola tórtolo tórtolos
affectionate couple (or a person thereof)
inseparable
parrot of the genus Agapornis

loved /lʌvd/ adj
amado
being the object of love

loved one n
alguien cercano ser amado ser querido
very close friend or family member

loveless adj
desamorado
without love

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ n
hermoso
attractive person

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
amante
sexual partner
person who loves something
amante enamorada enamorado
one who loves another person

lovey-dovey adj
acaramelado amartelado

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
cariñoso amoroso querendón
expressing a large amount of love

lovingly adv
amorosamente
in a loving manner

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ adj
abatido cabizbajo de capa caída decaído
depressed, sad
bajo
in a position comparatively close to the ground
despicable
small in height
not high in amount or quantity
quiet; soft; not loud
of pitch

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ adv
bajo
at a lower frequency
close to the ground
with a low voice or sound

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ n
bajón
depressed mood or situation

low Earth orbit n
órbita terrestre baja
satellite orbit around the Earth

low blow n
golpe bajo
an unfair attack
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing

low season n
temporada baja
period of lowest demand

low tide n
bajamar
the time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level
marea baja bajamar
the tide at its lowest level

low-budget adj
de bajo presupuesto económico
Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay

low-hanging fruit n
un mango bajito

low-level adj
de bajo nivel
code or statement corresponding to a single machine instruction

low-quality adj
de baja calidad de baja estofa

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ adj
inferior
more towards the bottom

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ 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 legislature

lower lip n
labio inferior

lower one's guard v
bajar la guardia
to become less guarded

lower third n
rótulo
a graphic overlay

lowering /ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈloʊ.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ n
bajamiento
act of something being lowered

lowermost adj
inferior
lowest

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 fiel
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyalist /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/ n
lealista
a person who is loyal to a cause

loyalize v
fidelizar
make someone loyal to a cause

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 /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ n
losange rombo
rhombus
pastilla
medicated sweet

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ n
lubricante lubrificante
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
lubrificar lubricar
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /ˌluː.bɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
lubricación lubrificación
the application of lubricants

lubricous /ˈluːbɹɪkəs/ 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/ [lɐk] n
suerte
something that happens to someone by chance

luck out v
tener suerte tener un golpe de suerte
to experience great luck

luckily /ˈlʌkəli/ /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
afortunadamente por suerte menos mal por fortuna 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 /ˈl(j)uː.kə/ /ˈluː.kɚ/ n
lucro
money, riches, or wealth

lucubration n
lucubración
the product of such study

ludic /ˈluː.dɪk/ adj
lúdico
of or pertaining to play

ludicrous /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/ /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
ridículo descabellado disparatado irrisorio
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

lug nut n
tuerca de llanta
nut to attach wheel to axle

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ n
luge
sport of racing on luges
racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
equipaje
traveller's containers

luggage cart n
carrito portaequipajes carro de equipaje
vehicle pushed by travellers

luggage rack n
maletero portaequipajes baca parrilla portaequipaje
rack attached to a vehicle

lugger n
lugre
sailing vessel

lugubrious /luːˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /ləˈɡ(j)u.bɹi.əs/ /lʊˈɡ(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ adj
lúgubre triste
gloomy

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
tibio desinteresado indiferente poco entusiasta
not very enthusiastic
tibio templado
temperature

lukewarmly adv
tibiamente
in a lukewarm manner

lull /lʌl/ v
adormecer arrullar
to cause to rest

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
arrullo canción de cuna nana canto de cuna
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ n
lumbago lumbalgia
backache of the lumbar region

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ v
dar lumbago a alguien
to affect (someone) with lumbago

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.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ n
leñador talador
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 /ˌluː.məˈnɛs.əns/ n
luminiscencia
emission

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adj
luminiscente
emitting light by luminescence

luminol /ˈljuːmɪnɒl/ /ˈluːmɪnɒl/ 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
acumulación agrupación amontonamiento cúmulo
group, set, or unit
bulto grumo trozo
grumo chichón bollo bulto hinchazón protuberancia
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group
terrón
small, shaped mass of sugar

lump together v
meter en el mismo saco
to put items together

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ n
lumpenproletariado lumpemproletariado lumpen
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat

lumpsucker n
ciclóptero lumpo
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy /ˈlʌmpi/ adj
grumoso
full of lumps

lunacy /ˈljuː.nə.si/ /ˈluː.nə.si/ n
locura
state of being mad

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
lunar
of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon

lunar calendar n
calendario lunar
a calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of 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/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] n
almuerzo comida yanta
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
almorzar
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
fiambrera lonchera portaviandas tartera
container for transporting meals
paquete
male genitals enclosed in clothing

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ /ˈlʌnʃ.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 /lʌnd͡ʒ/ n
embestida
exercise
sudden movement

lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/ v
lanzarse
to make a sudden movement
varear
to work a horse in a circle around a handler

lungfish n
pez pulmonado
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi

lunisolar calendar n
calendario lunisolar
calendar based on the movement of the Earth and the Moon around the Sun

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
altramuz
a lupine bean
altramuz chocho lupino
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae

lupine /ˈluː.paɪn/ adj
lobuno
having the characteristics of a wolf
wolf-like

lupus /ˈluːpəs/ n
lupus
autoimmune disease

lur /ˈlʊə(ɹ)/ n
lur
blowing horn

lurch /lɝt͡ʃ/ n
bandazo
sudden or unsteady movement

lurch /lɝt͡ʃ/ v
tambalearse
to make a sudden, unsteady movement

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ n
cebo
artificial fishing bait
cebo aliciente curricán
tempting or attractive object

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː(ɹ)/ /lɜː/ /lɝ/ /lʊəɹ/ v
atraer seducir encantar
to entice

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlɔɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
chocante espantoso
shocking, horrifying
lívido pálido
ghastly, pale or wan in appearance

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ n
acecho merodeo mironeo ocultamiento
act of lurking

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
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
merodear urguetear vigilar
to hang out or wait around a location

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
intruso merodeador mirón
someone who lurks

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
exuberante lozano
dense, teeming with life

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcohólica alcohólico
drunkard, sot, alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
alegría
delightful cause of joy, pleasure
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
brillar
to have luster
lustrar
to give 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

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 /ˈljuː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ /ˈluː.θi.ɚ/ n
lutier
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument

lux /lʌks/ n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxate /ˈlʌk.seɪt/ v
dislocar luxar
to dislocate

luxurious /lʌkˈsjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌkˈʃʊɹ.i.əs/ /lʌɡˈzjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ɹɪəs/ /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
lujoso
very fine and comfortable

luxuriously adv
lujosamente
in an expensive or indulgent manner

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
lujo
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
lujo capricho extravagancia
something pleasant but not necessary 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 /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ n
lichi
fruit
tree
litchi

lycée n
liceo
a public secondary school in France

lye /laɪ/ n
lejía
caustic alkaline solution

lymph /lɪmf/ n
linfa
fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph node n
ganglio linfático limfganglio
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

lymphedema n
linfedema
swelling of tissue

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 /lɪnt͡ʃ/ v
linchar
execute without a proper legal trial

lynching /lɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
linchamiento
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lince
wild cat

lyophilize v
liofilizar
freeze-dry

lyre /laɪɹ/ /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 /ˈlɪɹ.ɪsɪst/ 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 /mɑː/ n
mamá
colloquial form of mother

macOS /ˌmækoʊˈɛs/ pn
macOS
Operating System

maca n
maca
herb; extract

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ adj
macabro
representing or personifying death
macabro funesto fúnebre horrendo horroroso lúgubre
ghastly, shocking, terrifying
macabro gótico mórbido
obsessed with death

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ /mækəˈdeɪmjə/ n
macadamia
tree

macadamia nut n
macadamia nuez de arbusto nuez de macadamia
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
macaco
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ n
macarrón
pastry

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.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
macarrón macarone
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /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

machaca n
machaca

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machete
a sword-like tool

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌt͡ʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ 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/ /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/ n
maquinación
act of machinating
maquinación trapisonda
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ n
coche
archaic: vehicle, automobile
máquina
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ 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
working parts of a machine as a group
collective parts of something which allow it to function
maquinaria mecánica
maquinaria máquinas
machines constituting a production apparatus

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ n
maquinista mecánico
constructor of machines and engines
tramoyista
person employed to shift scenery in a theater

machismo /mɑːˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ /məˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/ n
machismo
exaggerated masculinity

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ adj
macho
manly, tough

macho /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ /ˈmɑː.t͡ʃoʊ/ n
macho

macho man n
macho garañón hombrazo macho alfa macho dominante papi chulo

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ n
caballa escombro
edible fish

mackerel sky n
aborregado
sky filled with a regular pattern of altocumulus clouds

macramé /məˈkɹɑːmeɪ/ /məˈkɹɑːmi/ /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

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑz.əm/ n
macrocosmo macrocosmos
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures

macrocyte n
macrocito
unusually large red blood cell

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
macroeconómico
relating to macroeconomics

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.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

macrolide n
macrólido

macromolecule /ˈmækɹəʊˌmɒlɪkjuːl/ n
macromolécula
large molecule

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmeɪkɹɒn/ /ˈmækɹɑn/ /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

macruran n
macruro

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
wanting intensely
loco trastornado zumbado
insane (adj.)

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 disease n
enfermedad de las vacas locas vaca loca
informal: bovine spongiform encephalopathy

mad scientist n
científica loca científico loco
stock character in popular fiction

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ n
cabrona mami
woman who manages a brothel
señora
polite term of address to a woman

madapollam n
madapolán
fabric

madden /ˈmædən/ v
enloquecer
make insane

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] adj
rojo turco
colour

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] n
rojo de alizarina
dye
rubia roja
plant

made in China adj
hecho en China
manufactured in the PRC

made in Japan adj
hecho en Japón
manufactured in Japan

made of sterner stuff adj
hecho de otra pasta

made-to-measure adj
hecho a medida
made to individual specifications

made-up adj
fabricado inventado
invented, fabricated
maquillado
changed by cosmetics

madeleine /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/ /ˈmad(ə)lɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ /ˌmædəˈleɪn/ 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/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
locura
insanity

madras /məˈdɹæs/ /ˈmædɹəs/ n
madrás
fabric

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigal
either musical sense

madwoman n
loca
a woman who is insane

maelstrom /-stɹɒm/ /-ˌstɹəm/ /-ˌztɹɔm/ /-ˌztɹəm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹɔm/ /ˈmeɪlˌstɹəm/ /ˈmælˌstɹəm/ n
vorágine
large and violent whirlpool
chaotic 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 /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ n
cargador
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
depósito polvorín santabárbara
ammunition storehouse
revista magacín
periodical

mage /meɪd͡ʒ/ n
mago hechicero
magician, wizard or sorcerer

magenta /məˈd͡ʒɛntə/ n
magenta
colour

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
gusano cresa larva verme vierme
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter

maggot therapy n
terapia larval
type of biotherapy

maggoty /ˈmæɡəti/ adj
agusanado
infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
mágico

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ 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 /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ v
embrujar

magic carpet n
alfombra mágica alfombra voladora
carpet capable of magical flight

magic lantern n
linterna mágica
early light 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 trick n
truco de magia
act of illusion or magic

magic wand n
varita mágica vara mágica varita de virtudes
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ n
fórmula mágica palabra mágica
word with magical effect
palabra mágica
the word "please", "thank you" or "hello"

magical /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mágico
relating to magic

magically /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkli/ adv
mágicamente
in a magical manner

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
fenómeno
amazingly talented craftsman or scientist
mago
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic
performer of tricks
spiritualist or practitioner of mystic arts
mago hechicero

magister /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstə(ɹ)/ n
magíster
The possessor of a master's degree

magistracy /ˈmæd͡ʒəstɹəsi/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹəsi/ n
magistratura
dignity or office of a magistrate

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ 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/ /ˈmæɡnət/ n
magnate
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.

magnesemia n
magnesemia
the presence of magnesium ions in the blood

magnesian adj
magnésico
containing magnesia

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/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ 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 resonance imaging n
imagen por resonancia magnética
technique

magnetic stirrer n
agitador magnético
laboratory device

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 make magnetic
to attract

magneto /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ n
magneto

magnetoencephalography n
magnetoencefalografía
technique

magnetometer /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ n
magnetómetro
instrument

magnetosphere /mæɡ.ˈni.tə.ˌsfɪr/ n
magnetosfera
region around a planet

magnificence /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
magnificencia
grandeur

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
magnífico macanudo
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnificently /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəntli/ 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
energy of earthquake
apparent brighness of a star
number
size, etc.
norma
of a vector

magnocellular adj
magnocelular
having large cells

magnum opus /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
obra maestra
masterpiece

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
marica urraca pega
Pica pica
urraca picaza
bird of genus Pica

magpie-goose n
ganso overo ganso urraco
Anseranas semipalmata

maguey /məˈɡeɪ/ n
maguey pita
North American agave

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ n
mago
magician

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ n
marajá maharajá
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja

mahi-mahi n
dorado lirio llampuga
large food and game fish

mahjong /mɑˈd͡ʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈd͡ʒɔŋ/ /mɑˈʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈd͡ʒɒŋ/ /mɑːˈʒɒŋ/ n
mahjong
game for four players

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
caoba
wood
tree

mahoosive /məˈhusɪv/ /məˈhuːsɪv/ adj
del carajo
(slang) massive; huge

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ /məˈhaːʋəθ/ /məˈhut/ /məˈhuːt/ n
cornaca mahout
elephant trainer, keeper, and driver

mahr n
acidaque mahr
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures

maid /meɪd/ n
criada chacha sirvienta asesora del hogar asistenta cachifa
female servant or cleaner
doncella señorita
young female

maidan /maɪˈdɑn/ /maɪˈdɑːn/ /ˈmaɪdɑːn/ 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 person'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 /meɪl/ n
correo
postal delivery system
organisation
correo electrónico mail
electronic mail
correo correspondencia
parcels and letters
cota de malla malla
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪl/ v
enviar (por correo)
to send via the post

mailing list n
lista de correo
collection of names and addresses

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, 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
proposición principal
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 plato fuerte

main road n
carretera principal
major road in a town, village etc.

mainframe n
mainframe
large computer

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ n
continente
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
China continental
Communist China understood via its geographical position

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
principalmente
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
palo mayor
mainmast

mainsail /ˈmeɪnseɪl/ /ˈmeɪnsəl/ n
vela mayor
largest sail on a sailing vessel

mainspring n
resorte motor
the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
estay mayor
nautical: stabilizing rope
pilar
chief support

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/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
mantener
to keep up
mantener sostener
to declare or affirm a point of view to be true

maintainability n
mantenibilidad
ease with which something can be maintained

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/ [ˈmẽɪ̃(n)ʔ(ə)nəns] n
mantenimiento
process of keeping an organism alive
mantenimiento manutención
keeping a machine or system in service

maize /meɪz/ n
maíz choclo elote millo jojoto
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestuoso
having splendor or royalty

majestically adv
majestuosamente
in a majestic manner

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
majestad
the quality of being impressive and great

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ adj
mayor
music: of a scale

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
asignatura principal
principal subject or course
comandante
military rank
mayor de edad
person of legal age

major arcana n
arcanos mayores triunfos mayores
Tarot cards

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
mayordomo
head servant

majorette /ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/ n
bastonera batonista cachiporrista palillona
dancer

majoritively adv
mayoritariamente
majoritively

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
mayoría
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes
mayoría de edad

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] n
marca
brand

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] v
cobrar ganar hacer
to earn, to gain (money)
formar
to form
hacer
to construct
to create
to cause to do
to cause to be
to bring into success
to indicate or suggest to be
to interpret
to constitute
obligar
to force to do
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 case for v
abogar por defender
to present an argument in favor of

make a decision v
tomar una decisión
to decide

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
equivocarse errar cometer un error
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) procurar (hacer)
to take care in doing something

make a scene v
dar la nota montar el pollo montar un numerito montar un show

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 hacer un ejemplo de
punish someone as a warning to others

make an exhibition of oneself v
hacer el ridículo
to embarrass oneself in public

make believe v
hacer de cuenta
to pretend

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 flexible v
flexibilizar
to make flexible - translation entry

make friends v
amistar hacer amigos
to create friendships

make fun of v
burlarse mofarse chotearse pitorrearse recochinearse
tease, ridicule

make haste v
darse prisa
to rush

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
no encontrar ni pies ni cabeza a no ver ni pies ni cabeza a sacar lo que el negro del sermón
understand even minimally

make history v
hacer historia
do something that will be widely remembered for a long time

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 no mistake phraseologicalUnit
no te quepa duda
be assured

make off v
huir
to run away; to exit

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 oneself at home v
estar como en (su) casa estar en (su) casa ponerse cómodo
make oneself comfortable as if one were in one's own home

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
apretar besuquearse darse el lote enrollarse liarse
to embrace and kiss passionately
atracar enrollarse
distinguir divisar vislumbrar
to discern
enrollarse
to engage in heavy petting or sexual intercourse
enviar
to send out
hacer parecer
to represent as being true
librar
to draw up; designate as the recipient

make over v
reformar
To renovate

make peace v
hacer las paces
to end hostilities

make sense v
entender
to decipher, understand
ser lógico tener sentido cuadrar encajar
to be coherent

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 darle el gusto a alguien hacerla buena
make someone happy

make someone's hair stand on end v
poner el vello de punta

make sure v
asegurarse de cerciorarse
to verify

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 the rounds v
hacer la ronda
to go from one place to another
ir de acá para allá ir de aquí para allí ir de la Ceca a la Meca
to circulate from one place to another

make up /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ v
compensar
to compensate, to fill in, to catch up
constituir
to constitute, to compose
ensamblar
to assemble, to prepare
fabricar inventar sacarse de la manga
to invent, to imagine, to concoct
maquillar maquillarse
to apply cosmetics
reconciliarse
to make peace, to settle a dispute

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
echar mano de hacer uso de usar 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
an invitation to a guest in the speaker's home to treat the house as if it were theirs

make-up artist n
maquilladora maquillador maquillista
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
fabricante hacedor
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
provisional
made to work or suffice

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ n
apaño improvisación
temporary substitution

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ n
constitución
an item's composition
maquillaje afeite
cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance

makhorka /məˈkɔː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈxɔː(ɹ)kə/ n
majorka mapacho
Nicotiana rustica

makings n
madera

malabsorption n
malabsorción
state of abnormal absorption

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ n
malaquita
mineral

malacologist n
malacóloga malacólogo
person who studies molluscs

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 /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
malestar
bodily feeling

malamute /ˈmæl.ə.mjuːt/ n
malamute de Alaska
dog breed

malanga n
macal yautía
Xanthostoma plant

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑpˌɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpˌɪzəm/ 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

malariology n
malariología

malarkey /məˈlɑɹki/ /məˈlɑːki/ n
majaderías payasadas sandeces tonterías
nonsense; rubbish

malate n
malato
salt or ester of malic acid

maldistribution n
maldistribución
bad or undesirable distribution

male /meɪl/ adj
macho masculino
having an external plug
masculino macho
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it

male /meɪl/ n
hombre macho varón
human of masculine sex or gender
macho
macho masculino
animal of masculine sex

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 fern n
helecho macho
Dryopteris filix-mas

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 /məˈlɛvələns/ n
malevolencia
hostile feeling and attitude

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
malintencionado malévolo
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malfeasance /ˌmælˈfiːzəns/ n
abuso de autoridad
misconduct doing damage
maldad
wrongdoing

malformation n
malformación
(teratology) abnormal developmental feature of offspring
abnormal formation

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
funcionamiento defectuoso malfuncionamiento
faulty functioning

malic acid n
ácido málico
the organic acid

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
malicia
intention to harm

malice murder n
homicidio intencional homicidio premeditado
criminal offence

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
maligno malicioso
of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

maliciously adv
maliciosamente
In a malicious manner

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
maligno
(medicine) tending to produce death
harmful, malevolent, injurious

malinger /məˈlɪŋɡə/ /məˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
hacerse el enfermo
to feign illness

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
centro comercial shopping
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 /ˈmæl.iː.ə.bəl/ [-bɯ] [ˈmaɫiəbəɫ] [ˈmæɫiəbɫ̩] [ˈmɛɫiəbɫ̩] adj
maleable
able to be hammered into thin sheets
liable to change

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/ /məˈli.əl.ɚ/ adj
maleolar
of or relating to the malleolus

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ n
maléolo

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
malnutrición 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/ /mɔlt/ n
malta
sprouted grain used in brewing
malteada
malted milkshake

malt whisky n
whisky de malta
whisky made from malted barley

malthouse n
maltería
plant

maltodextrin n
maltodextrina
type of dextrin

maltose /ˈmɔːltəʊz/ n
maltosa
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltotriose n
maltotriosa
maltooligosaccharide

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
maltrato abuso
cruel or harmful treatment

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ /ˌmælvəˈzi.ə/ n
malvasía
grapevine used to make malmsey

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
malware programa malicioso
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mama's boy n
hijito de mamá mamón nene de mamá pollerudo enmadrado madrero
male overly attached to his mother

mamba /ˈmɑm.bɑ/ n
mamba
venomous snake

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ n
mameluco
a member of a Middle Eastern military regime created and run by freed 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 /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ /məˈmeɪl.jən/ adj
mamífero

mammalogical adj
mamalógico mastozoológico
of, or pertaining to, mammalogy

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

mammographic adj
mamográfico
of, or pertaining to, mammography

mammography n
mamografía
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoplasty n
mamoplastia
plastic surgery of a breast

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ adj
gigantesco
very large

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mamut
elephant-like mammal

mammothrept /ˈmaməθɹɛpt/ n
mocoso
spoilt child

mammy n
mamá
child's name for mother

mamoncillo n
mamoncillo limoncillo
Meliococcus bijugatus

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] interjection
tío
an interjection used to place emphasis upon something or someone

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] n
hombre ser humano humano
human
hombre varón
adult male human
peón
piece in board games

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
encargarse de guarnecer operar reforzar
to take up position in order to operate something
tripular
to supply with staff or crew

man child n
zangolotino
an adult man who is childish or immature

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 hombre parco en 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 /ˌmæn‿ət‿ˈɑː(ɹ)mz/ 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 /ˈmæn-/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwoɹ/ /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /ˌmɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
buque de guerra
powerful armed naval vessel
hombre de guerra
man fighting in a war

mana /ˈma-/ /ˈmæ-/ /ˈmɑ.nə/ /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmʌ.nʌ/ n
maná

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
lograr apañárselas arreglárselas defenderse
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help
lograr conseguir
to succeed at an attempt
manejar
to direct or be in charge

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
manejable gestionable llevadero
capable of being managed

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ n
dirección
the executives of an organisation
gestión administración
administration; the process or practice of managing

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] n
administrador
in computer software
gerente director gestor jefe
person whose job is to manage something
representante
administrator, for a singer or group

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 /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ n
mandato
official command

mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ /ˈmændeɪt/ v
mandar ordenar
authorize

mandatorily adv
obligatoriamente
in a mandatory manner

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
obligatorio necesario
obligatory

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ n
mandíbula
mouthpart of an arthropod
mandíbula quijada
lower jaw

mandibular /manˈdɪb.jʊl.ə/ /mænˈdɪb.jəl.ɚ/ 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

mandrel /ˈmæn.dɹəl/ n
mandril
object used as an aid for shaping a material

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
mandril
Mandrillus sphinx

mane /meɪn/ n
crin melena
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse
melena
longer hair growth around head of male lions

maned wolf n
aguará zorro rojizo
Chrysocyon brachyurus

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
maniobra
a movement, often one performed with difficulty
maniobra ejercicio
a large training exercise of military troops

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
maniobrar
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ n
manga
comic done in Japanese style
comic originated in Japan

mangaka n
mangaka
a professional manga or anime artist

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ n
manganeso
chemical element

mange /meɪnd͡ʒ/ n
sarna roña
skin disease

mangelwurzel n
acelga
root vegetable

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ n
pesebre
trough for animals to eat from

mangina /mænˈd͡ʒaɪnə/ n
planchabragas
a man who identifies as a feminist

mangle /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ n
calandria
a hand-operated device with rollers for wringing laundry

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] 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 /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒi/ 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
hombría
self-concept of a man
hombría masculinidad virilidad
state of being a man
humanidad
state of being human
masculinidad
men as a group
masculinidad virilidad
euphemism of male genitalia
qualities ideally ascribed to manliness

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
maníaco
like a maniac

manic /ˈmænɪk/ adj
maniático
of or pertaining to someone who exhibits mania or craziness

manicole /ˈmænəkəʊl/ /ˈmænəˌkoʊl/ n
manacachilla manacasia manakapí
Prestoea tenuiramosa

manicule n
manecilla manícula
symbol

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
manicura
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
manifiesto
obvious to the understanding, easily apprehensible
manifiesto evidente
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
declaración de carga sobordo
list of passengers or goods
manifiesto declaración proclamación profesión de fe
obsolete: public declaration

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ v
manifestar mostrar revelar
to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestación
the act or process of becoming manifest
medicine: symptoms or observable conditions

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifiesto
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ adj
múltiple
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ n
colector
pipe fitting
variedad
locally Euclidean space

manioc /ˈmeɪ.niˌɑk/ /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
mandioca
tropical plant
yuca
root

maniple /ˈmænəpəl/ /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/ n
manípulo manipulo
division of the Roman army
part of a priest's vestments

manipulate /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪt/ /məˈnɪp.jʊ.leɪt/ v
manipular
influence or manage
move with the hands
handle and move a body part

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
manipulación
devious management
practice of manipulating
skillful use of the hands

manipulative /məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪv/ /məˈnɪp.jə.lə.tɪv/ [məˈnɪp.jə.leɪ.ɾɪv] adj
manipulador
describing a person who manipulates others

manipulator /məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
manipulador
person

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
humanidad género humano raza humana
human race

manky /ˈmæŋki/ adj
asqueroso repugnante
unpleasantly dirty and disgusting

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ n
hombría virilidad varonilidad
similarity to man

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
varonil
having the characteristics of a man
viril
having the qualities of a man such as courage

manna /ˈmænə/ n
maná
food
sugary sap of the manna gum tree

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
actitud manera modos
characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing
manera modo forma
way of performing or effecting; method or style

mannerism /ˈmænəˌɹɪzəm/ n
manierismo
exaggerated or affected 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

manometric adj
manométrico
of or pertaining to manometry, or measured using a manometer

manometry n
manometría

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
finca
landed estate

manor house n
casa solariega
house of the lord of the manor

manosphere n
manosfera

manservant /ˈmænˌsɜː(ɹ)vənt/ n
servidor
male servant

mansion /ˈmæn.t͡ʃən/ /ˈmæn.ʃən/ n
mansión palacete casoplón
large house or building

manslaughter n
homicidio homicidio involuntario
act of killing unlawfully

manslut n
mujeriego puto

mansplain /manˈspleɪn/ /mænˈspleɪn/ v
machoexplicar

mansplainer n
señoro

mansplaining /manˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /mænˈspleɪnɪŋ/ n
machoexplicación

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 /ˈmæntə ɹeɪ/ n
mantarraya manta gigante
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
repisa
shelf

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
mantícora
mythical creature

mantilla /-ˈtiːjə/ /-ˈtɪlə/ /manˈtɪlə/ /mænˈti(j)ə/ n
mantilla
Spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders

mantis /ˈmæntɪs/ 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
camisa
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp
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

mantling n
lambrequín
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ /ˈmʌn.tɹə/ n
mantra
a phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ adj
manual
performed with the hands

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ n
enquiridión instructivo prontuario
handbook or booklet that instructs

manual transmission n
caja manual transmisión manual
type of transmission

manually adv
a mano manualmente
by hand

manubrium /məˈnjuːbɹiəm/ /məˈnubɹiəm/ n
manubrio
broad, upper part of the sternum

manufacture /ˌmanjəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanjʊˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmanəˈfaktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌmænəˈfækt͡ʃɚ/ v
fabricar
to make things
producir
to produce goods

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ n
fabricante
a person or company that manufactures

manufacturing /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/ 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/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
estiércol abono
excrement

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
abonar estercolar
to apply manure
cultivar
to cultivate by manual labor

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ adj
manuscrito
handwritten, or by extension typewritten

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ 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 /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪk(ə)l meɪks‿ə ˈmʌk(ə)l/ /ˌmɛni‿ə ˈmɪkəl meɪks‿ə ˈmʌkəl/ proverb
muchos pocos hacen un mucho
lot of small amounts, put 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 carta 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)/ [mɑɹ] [mɑ˞] v
arruinar dañar perjudicar
to spoil, to damage

marabou /ˈmæɹəbuː/ n
marabú
large wading bird native to Africa

maraca /məˈɹæ.kə/ /məˈɹɑ.kə/ n
maraca
A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
marasmo

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ n
maratón
road race
any extended or sustained activity

marathoner /ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/ n
maratoniano maratonista maratoniana
someone who participates in marathons and other long-distance races

maraud /mɘˈɹoːd/ /məˈɹɔd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
merodear
transitive: to raid and pillage

marauder /məˈɹɔːdə(ɹ)/ n
merodeador
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ n
canica balita bola bola de cristal bola de vidrio boliche
spherical ball
mármol
crystalline limestone

marble cake n
torta marmolada
cake with two or more colours

marbled adj
marmolado
resembling marble

marbled white n
medioluto norteña
butterfly

marc /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
hollejo
refuse matter

marcasite /ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t/ /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/ /ˌmɑɹ.kəˈzit/ n
marcasita margajita
mineral

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
jabato
young wild boar

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
marcha manifestación
political rally or parade
marca
region at a frontier governed by a marquess

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marchar
go to war; make military advances
walk with long, regular strides

march to the beat of a different drum v
marchar al ritmo de un diferente tambor
to do things unconventionally

marchioness /mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/ /ˈmɑɹʃənɪs/ n
marquesa
wife of a marquess

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ n
yegua
female horse

mare's milk n
leche de yegua
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ n
margarina
spread

margarita /ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəɹˈiː.tə/ n
margarita
cocktail with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime

margay n
gato tigre caucel cunaguaro maracayá margay tigrillo
Leopardus wiedii

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ n
margen
typography: edge of the paper that remains blank
finance: yield or profit
permissible difference

margin of error n
margen de error
expression of the lack of precision

marginal /ˈmaː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒɪ.nəl/ adj
adyacente fronterizo
geographically adjacent
baldío
of land that is barely productive
inferior
at the lower extent of a standard
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

marginalization n
marginación
act of marginalizing

marginalize v
marginar
relegate something to margins or to a lower limit

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
margrave
hereditary prince
military officer in charge of German border area

margravine /ˈmɑɹɡɹəvin/ /ˈmɑːɡɹəviːn/ n
margravina
the wife of a margrave

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
caléndula cempasúchil margarita
Calendula
flor maravilla
Tagetes

marijuana /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
cáñamo
the plant Cannabis sativa
marihuana mariguana
the drug

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
marimba
musical instrument

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
puerto deportivo
harbour

marinate /ˈmæɹɪneɪt/ v
marinar
soak in marinade

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ adj
marino marítimo
of or pertaining to the sea

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ n
infante de marina marino
member of a marine corps

marine art n
arte marina

marine artist n
marinista

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

marine mammal n
mamífero marino
mammal living in seawater

marine snow n
nieve marina
sinking organic detritus

marionberry n
marionas marionberi marionberry

marionette /ˌmæɹi.əˈnɛt/ 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 /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌtɑɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.əˌtaɪm/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌtaɪm/ adj
marítimo
bordering on the sea
relating to the sea

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
mejorana almoraduj mayorana
plant
mejorana mayorana
culinary herb

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ n
mancha marca
visible impression, blemish, stain
marca
indication for reference or measurement
nota calificación
academic score
punto
sporting score
marco
units of currency notionally equivalent to a mark of silver
half-pound unit of measure

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ v
anotar apuntar
take note of
calificar
correct
marcar
indicate
put a mark upon
blemish

mark of Cain n
marca de Caín
stigma of shame

markedly /ˈmɑːkɪdli/ adv
marcadamente
in a marked manner

marker /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/ n
marcador
a gene or DNA sequence with a known location

marker pen n
rotulador
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
del mercado
used attributively
feria mercado
gathering for trading
mercado
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
group of potential customers
total sum of trading
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects
mercado plaza
spacious site for trading

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
comercializar poner al mercado
to make available and promote

market capitalization n
capitalización bursátil capitalización de mercado
the total market value of the equity in a publicly traded entity

market economy n
economía de mercado
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market

market force n
fuerzas del mercado

market garden n
huerto
a garden in which vegetables are raised for sale at a market

market price n
precio de mercado
going price

market segmentation n
segmentación de mercados
process

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 value n
valor de mercado
the price at which something is or can be traded

marketable adj
comerciable marquetinero
of or pertaining to marketability

marketing n
marketing mercadotecnia
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

marlin /ˈmɑɹ.lɪn/ n
aguja marlin pez vela picudo
game fish with a pointed upper jaw

marlinspike n
pasador

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
mermelada
citrus jam

marmoreal /mɑɹˈmo.ɹi.əl/ /mɑːˈmɔː.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
marmóreo marmoleado marmoroso
resembling marble or a marble statue

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ /ˈmɑɹməzət/ n
tití
small monkey

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ n
marmota
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ adj
castaño
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ n
quilombola esclava cimarrona esclavo cimarrón
runaway slave
burdeos bordó castaño granate
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
marqués
title of nobility

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ n
marquetería
decorative technique

marquisate /ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/ n
marquesado
territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness

marram /ˈmæɹəm/ n
barrón carrizo
Ammophila arenaria

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ n
boda casamiento
wedding
matrimonio
state of being married
union of two people
unión
joining of two parts
unión matrimonio

marriage agency n
agencia matrimonial
business

marriage certificate n
certificado de matrimonio
document

marriage of convenience n
matrimonio de conveniencia
marriage motivated by some reason other than love

marriage vow n
voto matrimonial
solemn promise

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
casado casada
in a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband

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/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ n
calabaza
kind of vegetable
médula tuétano meollo
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
hueso con tuétano tuétano
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
casar
to unite in wedlock
to take for husband or wife
casar casarse
to take a husband or wife
to be joined in marriage
dar en matrimonio
to give away as wife or husband

marry me phraseologicalUnit
casate conmigo cásate conmigo
marriage proposal from a man to a woman (the shortest form)
marriage proposal from a woman to a man (the shortest form)

marry off v
casar
successfully arrange the marriage of someone

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
pantano marisma ciénaga ciénega
area of low, wet land

marsh buck n
antílope jeroglífico bosbok
Tragelaphus scriptus
sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii

marsh mallow n
malvavisco
Althaea officinalis

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
empaquetar
to gather data
formar
to arrange troops
recopilar
to arrange facts

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmæl.oʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
malvavisco bombón carlotina espumilla marsmelo nubes
confectionery

marshrutka n
marshrutka
share taxi

marshy /ˈmɑɹʃi/ adj
pantanoso cenagoso
of, or resembling a marsh; boggy

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ adj
marsupial
of or pertaining to a marsupial

marsupial /mɑɹ.ˈsu.pi.əl/ /mɑː.ˈsuː.pi.əl/ n
marsupial
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marsupialization n
marsupialización
surgical technique

marsupium n
bolsa marsupial marsupio
pouch of a marsupial

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] 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 artist n
artemarcialista
practitioner of martial arts

martial law n
ley marcial
rule by military authorities

martin /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
avión
bird

martingale n
gamarra
piece of harness

martini /mɑɹˈtini/ /mɑːˈtiːni/ n
martini
cocktail

martlet n
merleta
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] n
mártir
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one willing to be killed for religion
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] v
martirizar
to make someone a martyr

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ n
martirio
condition of a martyr
great suffering

martyrium /mɑɹˈtiɹ.i.əm/ /mɑːˈtɪɹ.i.əm/ n
martirio
tomb or other edifice erected in homage to a martyr

martyrology n
martirologio
Roman Catholicism: a calendar of saints' days, typically with biographical information

marvel of Peru n
maravilla
Mirabilis jalapa

marvellous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
maravilloso
exciting wonder or surprise

marvellously /ˈmɑɹvələsli/ /ˈmɑːvələsli/ adv
maravillosamente
in a marvellous manner

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ /ˈmɑːvləs/ /ˈmɑːvələs/ adj
maravilloso
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
mazapán
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

marzpanate n
marzpanato
the period in Armenian history

mascara /məsˈkɑːɹə/ /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
rímel máscara de pestañas pestañina
eyelash cosmetic

mascaron /ˈmæskəˌɹɒn/ n
mascarón
carved, ornamental face

mascarpone /ˌmæskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊneɪ/ /ˌmɑːskə(ɹ)ˈpəʊni/ n
mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
mascota
something thought to bring good luck
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
masculino
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males
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

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
masculist

mash /mæʃ/ n
amasijo
a mixture of meal or bran and water fed to animals
malta remojada
in brewing
mezcla
a mass of mixed ingredients

mash /mæʃ/ v
hacer puré machacar
convert (something) into a mash

mashable adj
mezclable
(internet informal) Suitable for inclusion in a mashup

mashed /mæʃt/ adj
trompa
intoxicated

mashed potatoes n
puré de patatas puré de papa puré de papas
dish

mashup /ˈmæʃˌʌp/ n
hibriweb web hibrida
Web application that combines data and/or functionality from more than one source
mezcla
derivative work consisting of two or more pieces of media joined together
mezcla mezcladiza
remix created by combining two or more songs from different artists into one piece of music

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
capa
two-color bitmap used to create transparency in an image
mascarada
dramatic performance
máscara
architecture: grotesque head or face
máscara mascarilla careta
cover for the face

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
cubrir
to disguise as something else
enmascarar
to cover, as the face

mask of pregnancy n
máscara del embarazo
melasma

masked /mæskt/ /mɑːskt/ adj
enmascarado
wearing a mask or masks

masked lapwing n
avefría militar
Vanellus miles

masking tape n
cinta de enmascarar cinta adhesiva protectora cinta de carrocero cinta de pintor cinta masking cinta másking
tape made of a thin paper

maskne n
mascné
mask acne

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masoquismo
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ n
masoquista
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

masochistic /ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/ adj
masoquista
deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated

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 /ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/ /ˈmɑːs-/ /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ /ˌmɑːs-/ 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

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ adj
de masa en masa masivo multitudinario
involving a mass of people
másico
involving a mass of things

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ 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
large body of individuals
pharmacy: medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ n
misa
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
religion: Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ v
misar
celebrate Mass

mass extinction n
extinción masiva
sharp decrease in the total number of species

mass grave n
fosa común
a grave containing many corpses

mass hysteria n
histeria colectiva
sociopsychological phenomenon

mass line n
línea de masas
policy

mass media n
medios de comunicación de masas
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass murder n
asesinato masivo
successive killing of many people

mass noun n
de nombre incontable sustancia
noun describing something that cannot be counted

mass number n
número másico número de masa
number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus

mass shooting /mæsˈʃutɪŋ/ [mæsˈʃuɾɪŋ] n
tiroteo masivo
shooting of multiple people

mass surveillance n
vigilancia masiva
surveillance of an entire population or a significant part of it

mass vaccination centre n
vacunatorio vacunódromo
large facilities enabled to vaccinate

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 /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ n
masaje
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
masajear
to perform a massage on somebody

massager n
masajeador
instrument or device designed to massage the body

masses /ˈmæs.ɪz/ n
masas
people, especially a large number

masseter /maˈsiː.tə/ /mæˈsi.tɚ/ /məˈsi.tɚ/ n
masetero
muscle

masseur /məˈsɜː/ /məˈsɝ/ /məˈsʊɹ/ n
masajista
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ /məˈsʊz/ n
masajista
a female masseur

massicot /ˈmæsɪkəʊ/ n
masicote
lead monoxide

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ n
macizo
principal mountain mass

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
masivo
of great size, significance or import; overwhelming

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

mastaba /mæˈstaːbə/ /ˈmæstəbə/ n
mastaba
rectangular tomb structure with a flat top and slightly sloping sides

mastalgia n
mastalgia
intense burning pain

mastectomy /ˌmæˈstɛktəmi/ n
mastectomía
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ n
amo
owner of an animal or slave
amo maestro
someone who has control over something or someone
capitán
captain of a merchant ship
joven amo señorito
courtesy title for a boy
maestro
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices
original of a document or of a recording
maestro máster
expert at something
patrón
someone who employs others
señor amo maese
courtesy title of a man

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ 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
a thesis submitted for a master's degree

masterly /ˈmæ-/ /ˈmæstɚli/ /ˈmɑːstəli/ adj
destrísimo señoril
executed in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill

masterly /ˈmæ-/ /ˈmæstɚli/ /ˈmɑːstəli/ adv
magistralmente
in a masterful manner

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ n
cerebro mente maestra
person responsible for a major operation

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
obra maestra
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

mastery /ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ /ˈmɑːs.t(ə.)ɹi/ n
dominio
act or process of mastering, expertise
maestría

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ n
lentisco mata mata charneca
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
mastín alano dogo
powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dog

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ n
mastitis
inflammation of a breast or udder

mastodon /ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/ /ˈmæstədɑn/ /ˈmæstədən/ n
mastodonte
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut

mastoid process n
apófisis mastoides
projection of the temporal bone

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
masturbar masturbarse
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
masturbación paja
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

masturbator n
masturbador masturbadora onanista
someone who masturbates

masturbatory /ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i/ /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
masturbatorio
pertaining to masturbation

mat /mæt/ [mæʔ(t̚)] n
colchoneta
athletics: protective pad
felpudo alfombrilla
foot wiping device or floor covering
posavasos salvamanteles
protector

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ n
matador
bullfighter

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
igual
attribute equaling or exceeding
partido
sporting event
fósforo cerilla cerillo mixto misto
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
corresponder coincidir igualar
to agree; to equal
emparejar hacer juego
make a successful pairing

match day n
jornada
day with a sporting event

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

matchmaker n
alcahuete casamentera casamentero alcahueta celestina
someone who finds suitable marriage partners

mate /meɪt/ n
colega mano
friend
compañero
other member of a pair
compañero socio
fellow, associate, colleague (in combination)
pareja
of breeding animal: sexual partner

mate /meɪt/ v
aparearse
copulate

mateine n
mateína
alkaloid

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
material
related to matter
worldly
significativo
significant

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ n
material
matter
sample or specimens for study
text

materialism /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ n
materialismo
concern over material possessions
philosophical belief

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
materialista
someone who is materialistic

materialistic /məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
materialista
being overly concerned with possessions
of or concerning philosophical materialism

materialization n
materialización
conversion of something into a physical form

materialize v
materializar
to cause to take physical form or to appear

materials recovery facility n
planta de recuperación de residuos
waste recycling plant

maternal /məˈtɜːnəl/ /məˈtɝnəl/ adj
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 dress n
bata de maternidad

maternity leave n
permiso de maternidad
leave of absence

maternity ward n
sala de maternidad
hospital ward

materno- prefix
materno-

math /mæθ/ n
matemática
short form of mathematics

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
matemático
of, or relating to mathematics

mathematically adv
matemáticamente
according to or using mathematics

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
matemático matemática
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matemáticas matemática
field of study

mathematize v
matematizar
describe in terms of a mathematical equation

maths /mæs/ /mæθs/ /mɛts/ 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 /ˈmeɪtɹiɑɹk/ /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 /məˈtɹɪkjəlɪt/ /məˈtɹɪkjəˌleɪt/ /məˈtɹɪkjʊlɪt/ /məˈtɹɪkjʊˌleɪt/ v
matricularse
transitive; enroll as a member of a body

matrifocal adj
matrifocal

matrifocality n
matrifocalidad
the state or condition of being matrifocal

matrilateral adj
matrilateral

matrilineal /ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/ /ˌmætɹɪ-/ adj
matrilineal
Tracing descent only through female ancestors

matrilineality n
matrilinaje

matrilocal /ˌmæ.tɹəˈloʊ.kəl/ /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈloʊ.kəl/ /ˌmæ.tɹɪˈləʊ.kəl/ adj
matrilocal

matrilocality n
matrilocalidad

matrimonial adj
matrimonial
relating to marriage

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
boda
marriage ceremony

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/, /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ n
matriz
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array
biology: embedding material or tissue
extracellular matrix

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ n
matrona
mature or elderly 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/ [-ɾɚ] n
asunto cuestión
reason for concern
causa
cause
cuestión asunto materia punto tema
situation, condition, subject or affair
materia
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
kind of substance
substancia
neurology: nerve tissue type

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] v
importar
to be important

matter of life and death n
asunto de vida o muerte
Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death

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 /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ adj
maduro
profound; careful
maduro curado
fully developed

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ v
madurar
to become mature; to ripen
to gain experience or wisdom with age
vencer
to reach the date when payment is due

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
madurez
state of being mature, ready or ripe
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin
vencimiento
ready for execution or coming due

matutinal /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /-ˈt͡ʃʊ-/ /məˈt(j)utənl̩/ /məˈtjuːtɪnl̩/ /ˈmæt͡ʃəˌtaɪn(ə)l/ /ˌmætjʊˈtaɪnl̩/ [-ɾə-] adj
matinal matutino mañanero
of, occurring in, or relating to the early morning

matzo /ˈmætsə/ /ˈmætsəʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsoʊ/ /ˈmɑːtsə/ /ˌmɑːˈtsɑː/ n
matzá
thin, unleavened bread

maté /ˈmæteɪ/ /ˈmɑteɪ/ n
mate yerba mate yerba
the beverage maté
yerba mate yerba
shrub that produces the beverage maté

maudlin /ˈmɑːd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
lamentoso lloraduelos llorica llorón
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying
sensiblero llorica llorón
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner

maul /mɔːl/ n
mallo mandarria
heavy, long-handled hammer

maul /mɔːl/ v
maltratar
handle in a rough way

maunch /mɑːnt͡ʃ/ n
manga
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve

maunder /ˈmɔndɚ/ /ˈmɔːndə/ v
divagar
speak in a disorganized manner
holgazanear
walk aimlessly

maundy /ˈmɔːn.di/ n
lavatorio mandato
ceremony of washing the feet of poor persons or inferiors

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausoleo
large tomb

mauve /moʊv/ /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
malva
colour

maven /ˈmeɪv(ə)n/ /ˈmeɪvn̩/ n
entendida entendido
expert in a given field

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
disidente independiente rebelde
showing independence in thoughts or actions
orejano
of cattle: unbranded

maverick /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
cimarrón
unbranded range animal
disidente independiente rebelde
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules
excéntrico
one who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
estómago
stomach
fauces
upper digestive tract

maxilla /mækˈsɪl.ə/ n
maxila
bone of upper jaw

maxillary /makˈsɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈmæk.səˌlɛɹ.i/ 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.səm/ /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
máxima
moral precept

maxima n
máxima

maximal /ˈmæksɪməl/ adj
máximo
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximalism n
maximalismo
tendency toward excess

maximally adv
al máximo máximamente
to a maximal extent

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ 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
ojalá que que
subjunctive
poder
have permission to
poder ser quizás tal vez
possibly, but not certainly

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
que la Fuerza te acompañe
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
quizá tal vez quizás acaso capaz igual
indicating a lack of certainty

mayflower n
espino majuelo
plant that flowers in May

mayfly n
efímera cachipolla
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ /ˈmeɪəm/ n
alboroto disturbio locura manifestación muchedumbre inquieta mutilación criminal
alboroto tumulto
chaos
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

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɛən-] n
mayonesa mahonesa
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ n
alcalde intendente regente síndico alcaldesa presidente municipal
leader of a city

mayoress /meɪəˈɹɛs/ /meɪɚˈɛs/ /mɛəˈɹɛs/ n
alcaldesa
female mayor

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
laberinto
puzzle to get through

maze /ˈmeɪz/ v
desconcertar

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɑv/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔv/ interjection
mazal tov mazel tov
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mazurka /məˈzɜː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ n
mazurca
dance

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
me
reflexive indirect object of a verb
me mí
indirect object of a verb
direct object of a verb
mí
object of a preposition
complement of the copula
yo
subject of a verb with “and”
subject of a verb without “and”

me neither phraseologicalUnit
yo tampoco
me neither

me too phraseologicalUnit
a mí también
that applies to me as well
yo también
I agree

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʌl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʌl.pə/ n
culpa mía mi culpa
my fault, due to my error

mead /miːd/ n
hidromiel aguamiel
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] n
prado vega
field or pasture

meadow pipit n
bisbita pratense
bird

meadowlark n
chirlobirlo pradero
songbird of Sturnella or Leistes

meadowsweet /ˈmɛdoʊˈswit/ /ˈmɛdəʊswiːt/ n
reina de los prados altarcina florón
Filipendula ulmaria

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
deficiente escaso pobre
poor, deficient or inferior

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
enjuto escuálido
Having little flesh; lean; thin.
exiguo
Deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
corvina bocca d'oro
Argyrosomus regius

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] n
comida pitanza
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

mealy /miːli/ adj
harinoso
resembling meal

mean /min/ /miːn/ adj
cruel
powerful; fierce; harsh; damaging
desconsiderado mala gente mala onda malo
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
formidable
accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with
inferior malo
low in quality; inferior
malo malvado cruel
intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise
tacaño mezquino
miserly, stingy
medio
having the mean as its value

mean /min/ /miːn/ n
media
intermediate value
arithmetic mean
the statistical value
medio recurso
method by which something is done

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
decir en serio
to have conviction in what one says
intentar pretender
to intend; plan on doing
producir resultar
to result in; bring about
proponer
to have intentions of some kind
significar querer decir
to convey, indicate
to signify
apiadarse compadecerse
to pity, comfort
lamentarse reclamar
to complain, lament

mean business v
no andarse con chiquitas

mean free path n
camino libre medio
average distance travelled by molecules in a gas or liquid

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
meandro
geography: one of a series of regular curves in a watercourse

meanie n
arpía duende
unkind person

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
sentido significado
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"
significado acepción sentido de la palabra
definition or connotation of a word
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
insensato sin sentido
lacking meaning

meaninglessness n
sinsentido
state of lacking meaning

meanness n
mezquindad

means /minz/ /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
time in between

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
mientras tanto
during the time
mientras tanto entretanto a todas estas a todo esto
at the same time but elsewhere

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
sarampión
disease caused by M. morbillivirus
Similar skin diseases

measly /ˈmizli/ /ˈmiːzli/ adj
miserable mísero
small in amount

measurability n
medibilidad mensurabilidad
susceptibility to measurement

measurable /ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ adj
mensurable medible
able to be measured

measurable set n
conjunto medible

measurable space n
espacio medible
set plus a sigma algebra

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ n
compás medida
musical designation
medición
act or result of measuring
medida
action to achieve some purpose
size ascertained by measuring
standard against which something can be judged, criterion
mathematical function
unspecified portion or quantity
regla
something to take measurements

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
medir
to ascertain the quantity of a unit
to regulate or control
to estimate the unit size
to 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. and act once precisely and properly.

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/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] 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

measuring spoon n
cuchara medidora
utensil to measure small volumes

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

meatal adj
meatal
of, pertaining to or resembling a meatus

meatball n
albóndiga
ball of minced or ground meat

meatgrinder n
máquina de picar carne picadora
device for cutting meat

meatloaf /ˈmit.loʊf/ /ˈmiːt.ləʊf/ n
pastel de carne pan de carne
mixture of ground meat

meatotomy n
meatotomía
splitting modification of the glans penis

meatus /miˈeɪ.təs/ /miˈeɪˌtus/ 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 mecánica
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ adj
mecánico
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical bull n
toro mecánico

mechanical energy n
energía mecánica
mechanical energy

mechanical engineer n
ingeniero mecánico
someone who specializes in mechanical engineering

mechanical engineering n
ingeniería mecánica
subfield of engineering

mechanical pencil n
portaminas lapicero lápiz mecánico
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanically /məˈkænɪkli/ adv
mecánicamente maquinalmente
In a mechanical manner

mechanics n
mecánica
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] 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

meconium n
alhorre meconio
contents of the fetal intestines

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/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
inmiscuirse entrometerse injerirse mangonear
to interfere in affairs

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ /ˈmɛdl̩ɚ/ n
entremetido entrometido metiche
one who meddles or interferes

meddlesome /ˈmɛdəlsəm/ adj
entrometido
inclined to meddle or interfere

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ n
medios
means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information
medios medios de comunicación prensa
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 /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] adj
mediano
having the median as its value
situated in the middle

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] n
mediana
statistics: measure of central tendency

median nerve n
nervio mediano
nerve in the upper limb

median strip n
mediana
area which separates opposing lanes of traffic

mediastinal adj
mediastínico
relating to the mediastinum

mediastinitis n
mediastinitis

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
mediastino
the region in mammals

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
mediar
resolve differences
mediar terciar
intervene between conflicting parties
vehicular
act as communicative agent

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ n
mediación
the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement

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
of the practice of medicine

medical certificate n
certificado médico
statement from a physician

medical examiner n
médico legista
a physician who examines cadavers on behalf of the government

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

medicalization n
medicalización
the act or process of medicalizing

medically /ˈmed.ɪ.kli/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.kli/ adv
médicamente
in a medical manner or context

medicaster /ˈmɛdəˌkæstɚ/ /ˈmɛdɪkastə/ n
medicastro
quack doctor

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
medicar medicinar
administer medication

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
medicación
administration of medicine
medicación medicamento
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient

medicinal /məˈdɪsnəl/ /məˈdɪsənəl/ /mɛˈdɪsɪnəl/ adj
medicinal medicamentoso
tending to cure disease

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ n
medicina
field of study
profession
medicina medicamento fármaco remedio
substance which promotes healing

medicine ball n
balón de gimnasia balón de medicina balón medicinal
sphere

medicine cabinet n
botiquín
cupboard for drugs

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ adj
medieval
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ n
medieval
a medieval thing

medieval studies n
medievalismo
medieval studies

medina /məˈdiːnə/ n
medina
old town of Arab cities

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
mediocre
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] n
mediocridad medianía
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
meditar
to come to a deep rest while still remaining conscious
to contemplate

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
meditación
devotional contemplation

mediterranean sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ n
mar mediterráneo
mostly enclosed sea

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ adj
medio mediano
of intermediate size

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ n
mitad
nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro
médium
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world

medium dead adj
medio muerto
near death

medium long shot n
plano medio largo

medium-term adj
a medio plazo

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
níspero (europeo) níspero
tree Mespilus germanica
níspero níspola
fruit of Mespilus

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
popurrí insiemel misculata mosaico variedad
collection of related songs

medulla /məˈdulə/ /məˈdʌlə/ /mɛdʌlə/ [məˈdɐlə] [məˈdʉɫə] [mɛˈdɐlə] n
médula
the inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones

medulla oblongata /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/ /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə] [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə] 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
manso humilde resignado sumiso
submissive, dispirited
modesto
humble, modest, or self-effacing

meekly /miːk.li/ adv
mansamente
quietly

meeple /ˈmiːpəl/ n
keko
wooden token with a human shape used by a player in a board game

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
suricata suricato
small carnivorous mammal

meet /mit/ /miːt/ adj
adecuado

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
conocer
to get acquainted with
encontrar encontrarse
to come face to face with by accident; to encounter
encontrarse
to converge and finally touch or intersect
encontrarse quedar
to come face to face with someone by arrangement
reunir
to gather for a formal or social discussion; to hold a meeting
satisfacer cumplir con llenar
to satisfy; to comply with

meet one's Waterloo /ˈmit wʌnz ˌwɔtɚˈluː/ /ˈmiːt wʌnz ˌwɔːtə(ɹ)ˈluː/ /ˈwɑ-/ /ˈwɔtɚˌluː/ /ˌwɑ-/ [-ɾɚ-] v
a todo cerdo le llega su san Martín
to be defeated by an encounter with a powerful opponent or a problem that is too difficult

meet one's match v
encontrar la horma de su zapato
be opposed by someone of comparable strength

meet up v
quedar
meet somebody, by arrangement

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ [ˈmiɾɪŋ] n
encuentro
encounter between people
reunión junta mitin
gathering for a purpose
reunión junta mitin mítin

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
multiplication factor one million
very large, great

megabladder n
megavejiga

megabyte /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/ n
megabyte
about a million bytes

megachurch n
megaiglesia
church with an atypically large congregation

megacolon n
megacolon
all senses

megaconstruction n
megaconstrucción
very large construction

megadeath /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ/ n
megamuerte
one million deaths, especially in reference to nuclear warfare

megadiverse /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɜːs/ /ˌmɛɡədaɪˈvɝs/ adj
megadiversos
exhibiting great diversity, especially great biodiversity

megafarm n
macrogranja
large farm

megafauna n
megafauna
large animals

megagon n
megágono
1,000,000-sided polygon

megagram n
megagramo
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megakaryocyte n
megacariocito
large cell found in bone marrow

megalith /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ n
megalito
large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument
prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones

megalithic /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/ adj
megalítico
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalithism n
megalitismo
culture surrounding the building of megaliths

megalitre n
megalitro
1,000,000 litres

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ n
megalomanía
psychopathological condition
obsession

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
megalópolis
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

megrim /ˈmiːɡɹɪm/ n
gallo gallo del norte
Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis

meh /me/ /mɛ/ interjection
bah

meibomian gland n
glándula de Meibomio
gland

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
meiosis
cell division

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
meitnerio
chemical element

melanaemia n
melanemia

melancholia n
melancolía

melancholic adj
melancólico
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholically adv
melancólicamente
in a melancholic manner

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ n
melancolía
Sadness or depression

melange /-ˈlɑndʒ/ /meɪ-/ /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

melasma n
melasma
dark skin discoloration common during pregnancy

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
melatonina
hormone

melisma /məˈlɪzmə/ n
melisma
a passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text

melissopalynology n
melisopalinología
study

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
melifluo
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...)
flowing like honey

mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ /ˈmɛləʊ/ adj
blando mantecoso relajado
of fruit: soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp

melodic /mɪˈlɒdɪk/ [məˈlɑɾɪk] adj
melódico
of, relating to, or having melody

melodically adv
melódicamente
in a melodic manner

melodious /məˈləʊdiəs/ adj
melodioso
having a pleasant melody

melodrama /ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/ n
melodrama
romantic drama

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌmɛl.əʊ.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodramático
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /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

melomaniac /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/ n
melómano melómanos
one with an abnormal fondness of music; person who loves 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
derretir derretirse
transitive: to change something from a solid to a liquid
derretirse fundirse
intransitive: (of a solid) to become a liquid

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ n
charca de deshielo
liquid pools on otherwise solid ice

meltdown n
dilema escándalo explosión
situation being likened to a nuclear meltdown
fusión de núcleo
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor

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 /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ n
membrana
enclosing or separating tissue
mechanical part

membranophone n
membranófono
instrument

membranous /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/ adj
membranoso
pertaining to a membrane

meme /miːm/ n
meme
unit of cultural information
media copied and circulated online

memento /məˈmɛntoʊ/ n
recuerdo
a keepsake

memetics /mɛˈmɛtɪks/ n
memética
study of memes

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ 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 inolvidable
worthy of being remembered

memorably adv
memorablemente
in a memorable manner

memorandum /ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/ n
memorándum memorando
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 /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
conmemorativo
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
conmemoración
service
monumento conmemorativo
structure

memorizable adj
memorizable
that may be memorized

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 foam n
espuma viscoelástica
material

memory leak n
pérdida de memoria
fault in memory allocation

memory of a goldfish n
memoria de pollo
a very poor memory

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 /ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ v
amenazante intimidante
threatening
Suggesting imminent harm

menagerie /mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/ /mɪˈnæʒəɹɪ/ 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/ /mɪnd/ n
remiendo
place or tear repaired in clothing

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
remendar
to repair a tear in clothing
reparar remendar emendar
to repair

mend fences v
limar asperezas

mend one's ways v
tener propósito de enmienda
attempting to remedy one's failings

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
embustero mentiroso mendaz
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ [-ɾi] n
mendacidad
fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty
mentira
a deceit, falsehood, or lie

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/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ n
menhir
single tall standing stone as a monument

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
criado
domestic servant

meningeal /mɪˈnɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌmɛn.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
meníngeo
relating to the meninges

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ n
meningitis
inflammation of the meninges

meningocele n
meningocele
form of spina bifida

meningococcus n
meningococo
Neisseria meningitidis

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ n
meninge
membrane

meniscofemoral adj
meniscofemoral
relating to a meniscus and a femur

meniscus /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/ /mɛ.ˈnɪs.kəs/ n
menisco
the curved surface of liquids
either of two parts of the human knee

menologium n
menología
a monthly list of information, particularly in Christian contexts

menopausal adj
menopáusico
of or pertaining to menopause

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ n
menopausia
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
menorá menora
seven-branch candelabrum

menorrhagia /ˌmɛnɔːˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪə/ 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/ /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/ adj
menstrual
of or having to do with the menses
mensual
occurring once a month

menstrual cup /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl kʌp/ n
copa menstrual
receptacle to collect menstrual fluid

menstrual pad n
compresa toalla sanitaria Modess toallita
pad used to absorb menstrual flow

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹəˌweɪt/ /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪt/ v
menstruar
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
menstruación regla achaque periodo
periodic discharging of the menses

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] adj
mental
relating to the mind

mental calculation n
cálculo mental
arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator

mental disorder n
enfermedad mental trastorno mental
behavioral pattern

mental health n
salud mental
emotional well-being

mental hospital n
manicomio hospital psiquiátrico frenopático
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental illness n
enfermedad mental
property (uncountable)
mental disorder (countable)

mentality /-ɪti/ /mənˈtæləti/ /mɛnˈtæləti/ n
mentalidad
mindset

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
mentalmente
in a mental manner

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ 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/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ n
mentor
wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentorship n
mentoría
state of being a mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
menú
computing: list from which the user may select an operation to be performed
menú carta
details of the food to be served at a banquet
list of dishes offered in a restaurant

menu bar n
barra de menú
rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
miau ñau ñew
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ n
maullido
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
maullar hacer miau miagar
of a cat, to make its cry

mephedrone n
mefedrona
drug

mercantile /-ˌtil/ /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
mercantil
related to the exchange of goods for profit

mercaptan /məˈkapt(ə)n/ n
mercaptano
sulphuric compound

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
mercenario
motivated by private gain

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
mercenario
person employed to fight

mercerize v
mercerizar
to treat cotton with NaOH

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ n
mercancía
goods offered for sale

merchandising /ˈmɜːt͡ʃ(ə)ndaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ/ n
mercadeo merchandising
promotion of goods for sale in a store; promotion of any goods or services for sale

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ n
mercader comerciante
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
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
despiadado inmisericorde
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercilessly /ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ adv
despiadadamente
in a merciless manner

mercurial /-ˈkjɔ-/ /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 /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
mercurio azogue
element

mercury-vapour lamp n
lámpara de vapor de mercurio
a gaseous discharge lamp

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
misericordia
tendency toward forgiveness
misericordia piedad
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
piedad
forgiveness or compassion

mere /mjøː/ /mjɜː/ /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
mero
just, only; no more than

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
solamente sólo meramente puramente
only, just, and nothing more

mereology /ˌmɪəɹiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
mereología
logic: theory dealing with parts in relation to wholes

meretricious /ˌmɛɹəˈtɹɪʃəs/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
meretricio
of, or relating to prostitutes

merganser /məˈɡænsə/ /mɚˈɡænsɚ/ n
serreta serreta grande
diving duck

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
fusionar
(intransitive) to combine into a whole
(transitive) to combine into a whole

mergeable adj
fusionable
Capable of being merged

merger /ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɝ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
fusión
the legal union of two or more corporations
fusión unión
the act or process of merging

mericarp n
mericarpo
an individual carpel of a schizocarp

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ n
meridiano
great circle on the Earth’s surface, passing through the geographic poles

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
merengue
mixture
shell

meristem n
meristemo meristema
zone of active cell division

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
mérito
claim to commendation or a reward
mérito merecimiento
something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward

merit /ˈmɛɹət/ /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 /ˌmɛɹɪˈtoʊɹi.əs/ /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 /ˈmɜːlən/ /ˈmɝl(ə)n/ n
almena merlón
any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sirena
mythological woman with a fish’s tail

mermaiding n
sirenismo

merman n
tritón
legendary creature

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
merónimo
word denoting part of whole

meronymy n
meronimia
system of meronyms

merriment /ˈmɛɹimənt/ /ˈmɛɹimɪnt/ n
alegría júbilo regocijo
state of enjoyable exuberance
juguetoneo
playful fun

merry /ˈmeɪɹi/ /ˈmeɹi/ /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
alegre
jolly and full of high-spirits
festivo
festive and full of fun and laughter

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
feliz Navidad
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ n
carrusel tiovivo calesita caballitos
carousel

merrymaking n
celebración festejo fiesta jolgorio verbena
joyful festivities

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ /ˈmɛ.sə/ n
mesa
flat area of land

mesangial adj
mesangial
of or pertaining to the mesangium

mesangium n
mesangio
a thin layer of the glomerulus

mesenteric adj
mesentérico
relating to mesentery

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
mesenterio entresijo
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

mesmerism /ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm/ n
mesmerismo
mesmerism

meso- prefix
meso-
prefix meaning middle

meso-region n
mesorregión
administrative system

mesocarp n
mesocarpio mesocarpo

mesocenozoic adj
mesocenozoico

mesocolon n
mesocolon
the part of the mesentery that attaches the colon to the abdominal wall

mesoderm n
mesodermo
tissue produced by gastrulation

mesokurtic adj
mesocúrtico

mesolect n
mesolecto
speech between acrolect and basilect

mesolimbic adj
mesolímbico
relating to the middle part of the limbic system

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/ /ˈmɛskiːt/ n
mezquite
Prosopis

mess /mɛs/ n
desorden leonera lío belén cisco cristo
confusion of things

mess around v
boludear
To fiddle idly, to waste time

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

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ v
enviar un mensaje mensajear
to send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
mensajero emisario
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 /ˌmɛsaɪˈænɪk/ adj
mesiánico
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah

messianism n
mesianismo
the belief in a messiah

messmate n
comensal
an associate with whom one shares a mess

messuage /ˈmɛswɪd͡ʒ/ n
mansión parcela
dwelling house or land

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
desordenado
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

mestizo /mɛsˈtiː.zoʊ/ /mɛˈstiː.zoʊ/ n
mestizo mestiza
a person of mixed ancestry

meta- /məˈtæ/ /mɪˈta/ /mɪˈtæ/ prefix
mala
anatomy, zoology: behind
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; reflexive or recursive; about itself or about other things of the same type
geology: analogies and derivatives of metamorphism
pathology: consequent on

meta-analysis n
metanálisis
statistics

metabasis n
metábasis
A change of subject

metabolic /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
metabólico
of or pertaining to metabolism

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] 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

metacarpus n
metacarpo
five bones of the palm

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
metadatos
data that describes data

metafiction n
metaficción
form of self-referential literature

metagame v
metajuego
a game based on exploiting the rules of another game

metagenomics n
metagenómica
study of genomes from environmental samples

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ n
metal
atomic element or material made of such atoms
certain category of rock music

metal detector n
detector de metal
a structure, similar to a doorway
detector de metal detector de metales
a hand-held device

metalhead n
metalera metalero
one who listens to (is a fan of) heavy metal music

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ /mɪˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
metalizado
(of a color) having the appearance of being of polished metal
metálico
made of metal
related to metal

metallic bond n
enlace metálico
chemical bond

metallize v
metalizar
to coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
metaloide semimetal
element

metalloprotein n
metaloproteína
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor

metallurgical /ˌmɛtəˈlɜː(ɹ)dʒɪkəl/ adj
metalúrgico
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
metalúrgicamente
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
metalurgista metalúrgico
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ n
metalurgia
science of metals

metalworker n
metalista obrero metalúrgico
a person who shapes metal

metalworking n
metalistería metalmecánica

metamizole n
metamizol
drug

metamorphic /ˌmɛt.əˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ 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/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹˌfoʊs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹˌfoʊz/ v
metamorfar
to transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance
metamorfosear
to undergo metamorphosis

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /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 /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ n
metáfora
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor
uncountable: figure of speech

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
metafórico
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

metaphysical naturalism n
naturalismo metafísico
the view that there is nothing but natural elements, principles, and relations

metaphysically adv
metafísicamente
concerning metaphysics
in a metaphysical manner

metaphysician n
metafísico
A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
metafísica
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metaplasia n
metaplasia
conversion of one type of tissue into another

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 /məˈtæstəsaɪz/ v
metastatizar
to spread to other sites in the body

metastatic /mɛtəˈstætɪk/ adj
metastático
relating to metastasis

metatarsalgia n
metatarsalgia
foot pain

metatarsus /ˌmɛtəˈtɑː(ɹ)səs/ n
metatarso
part of the foot between the toes and the ankle

metate /mɛˈtɑːteɪ/ n
metate
flat stone for grinding grains

metatextuality n
metatextualidad
form of intertextual discourse

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] n
metátesis
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] n
metaverso
hypothetical future Internet

metazoan n
metazoo
(zoology) animals with differentiated tissues

mete /miːt/ v
extender
To dispense
medir
To measure

mete out v
distribuir
to distribute something in portions

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
metempsicosis
Transmigration of the soul

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] n
meteoro
streak of light

meteor shower n
lluvia de estrellas lluvia de meteoros
Meteors seen on Earth for short time period

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /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
relating to meteorology

meteorologist n
meteorólogo
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
meteorología
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] n
contador metro medidor
measuring instrument
métrica metro
rhythm of poetry

metformin /mɛtˈfɔɹ.mɪn/ /mɛtˈfɔː.mɪn/ n
metformina

meth /mɛθ/ n
meta
methamphetamine

methadone /ˈmɛθ.əd.əʊn/ /ˈmɛθ.əˌdoʊn/ n
metadona
synthetic opioid analgesic

methamidophos n
metamidofós
insecticide

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ n
metanfetamina
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
metano
the compound CH₄

methanogen n
metanógeno
archaebacterium capable of methanogenesis

methanoic acid n
ácido metanoico
formic acid

methanol n
metanol
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ n
metionina
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
method
type of acting
método
process by which a task is completed
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages

methodical adj
metódico
in an organized manner

methodically adv
metódicamente
in a methodical manner

methodological /ˌmeθ.ə.dəˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌmɛθ.ə.dəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌmɛθ.ə.dəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
metodológico
of, pertaining to, or using methodology

methodologist n
metodóloga metodólogo

methodology /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.ɪˈdɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒi/ n
metodología
a collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field
the study of methods used in a field

methotrexate /ˌmiː.θəˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛk.seɪt/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈtɹɛkˌseɪt/ n
metotrexato
antimetabolite and antifolate drug

methyl /ˈmiːθaɪl/ /ˈmiːθɪl/ /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ /ˈmɛθɪl/ 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

methylcellulose n
melcelulosa
powdery substance

methylene n
metileno
divalent radical
group present as a repeating unit
unstable carbene CH₂

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ [ˈmɛɾək] n
meteco
resident alien in ancient Greece

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ adj
minucioso meticuloso
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

meticulously adv
meticulosamente minuciosamente a conciencia
meticulously

meticulousness n
menudencia meticulosidad
state or characteristic of being meticulous

metis /meɪˈtiː/ /meɪˈtiːs/ adj
mestizo
a person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent

metonym /ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm/ 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 /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ n
metonimia
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] n
metro
unit of length

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
métrico
relating to metric system
relating to musical meter

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 tonelada
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical foot n
pie
basic unit of verse

metrics /ˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ v
métrica
study of metrical verse

metrizable adj
metrizable
topology: for which a metric exists

metro station n
estación de metro
railway station for a rapid transit system

metrological adj
metrológico
of or pertaining to metrology

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
metrología
science of measurement

metronidazole /ˌmɛ.tɹəˈnaɪ.dəˌzoʊl/ /ˌmɛ.tɹəˈnʌɪ.də.zəʊl/ n
metronidazol

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
metrónomo
a device used in music

metronomic adj
metronómico
regular, periodic and repetitive, like a metronome

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
metrópolis urbe metrópoli
large, busy city

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
metropolitano
pertaining to a metropolis

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ n
metropolitano
bishop empowered to oversee other bishops

metropolitan France pn
Francia metropolitana
part of France

metropolitan area n
área metropolitana
area of population

metrosexual n
metrosexual
man concerned with personal appearance

mettle /ˈmɛtəl/ n
templanza temple ánimo

mezereon /məˈzɪəriən/ 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 /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ n
entresuelo entrepiso entreplanta mezanine
intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
miasma
noxious atmosphere or influence

miasmatic /ˌmaɪəzˈmætɪk/ adj
miasmático
having the nature of miasma

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ n
mica
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micaceous adj
micáceo
of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica

micellar adj
micelar

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ /məˈsɛl/ n
micela
colloidal aggregate

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
micro-
one millionth
very small

micro-region n
microrregión
administrative system

microaggression /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.əˈɡre.ʃən/ n
microagresión
everyday interaction interpreted as aggression

microarchitecture n
microarquitectura
computing

microarray n
microarreglo micromatriz
two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
microbio
microorganism

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.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 /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ n
microchip
integrated circuit

microclimate n
microclima
local climate region

microcomputer n
microcomputadora
computer designed around a microprocessor

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ n
microcosmo
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
microcosmo microcosmos
smaller system as representative of a larger one

microcyte n
microcito
small red blood cell

microeconomic adj
microeconómico
relating to a microeconomy

microeconomics /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒnɪks/ /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

microhistory n
microhistoria
study of the past on a small scale

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtəɹ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ [maɪˈkɹɑmɪɾɚ] n
micrómetro
instrument

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] n
micrómetro
one millionth of a meter

micrometric adj
micrométrico
related to micrometry

micromobility n
micromovilidad
transportation over short distance

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ n
micrón
micrometer

micronation n
micronación
entity that resembles a nation or a state

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ n
micronova
stellar phenomenon

micronutrient n
micronutriente
essential mineral or vitamin

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ n
microorganismo
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropaleontology n
micropaleontología
the study of microfossils

micropatriology n
micropatriología
social science that studies micronationalism

micropenis /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˈpinɪs/ n
micropene
unusually small penis

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
micrófono
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ v
microfonar microfonear
to put one or more microphones on or in.

microplastic n
microplástico
small particles of plastic

micropolitan /ˌmaɪkɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
micropolitano
less populated than metropolitan but more than rural

microprocessor n
microprocesador
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ n
microscopio
an optical instrument

microscopic /ˌmaɪ.kɹə.ˈskɑpɪk/ adj
microscópico
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope
very small
relating to microscopes

microscopy /maɪˈkɹɑs.kə.pi/ /maɪˈkɹɒs.kə.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

microsleep n
microsueño
brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds

microsome /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.soʊm/ /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.səʊm/ n
microsoma

microstate n
microestado
a very small country
microscopic configuration

microstomia n
microstomía

microsurgery n
microcirugía
surgical procedures that are very small

microtubule n
microtúbulo
microscopic tube in cells

microvascular adj
microvascular
of or pertaining to extremely small blood vessels

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
microonda
electromagnetic wave

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
microondas horno de 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
conchero
archeology: prehistoric pile of bones and shells

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
central
central
medio
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] n
cintura
central part of human body
medio
medio centro
centre, midpoint
part between beginning and end

middle C n
do central
musical note, 261.626 Hz

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
corte de manga peineta
obscene gesture
dedo del corazón dedo de en medio el dedo
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle name n
apellido apodo segundo nombre
figuratively a trait, activity, or action closely associated with or aptly describing a person
segundo nombre
name between given name and surname

middle of nowhere n
en el culo del mundo
remote place

middle school n
escuela media secundaria
school containing both primary and secondary students

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
de mediana edad
of, or relating to middle age

middle-class adj
burgués clase media clasemediero de clase media
between the upper class and working class

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
centrocampista mediocampista
player

midge /mɪd͡ʒ/ n
mosquito jején
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae

midget /ˈmɪd͡ʒɪt/ 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 at night exactly
medianoche madrugada
middle of the night

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
sol de medianoche
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set

midpoint /ˈmɪd.poɪnt/ /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/ n
medianía mitad
point equidistant between two extremes
punto medio
point which divides a line segment

midriff n
vientre abdomen
mid section of the human torso

midshipman n
guardiamarina
officer of the lowest rank

midst /mɪdst/ [mɪdst] [mɪtst] n
centro
place in the middle of something

midsummer n
día de San Juan
Midsummer Day
pleno verano
The middle of summer

midterm /ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ n
parcial
exam

midway /mɪdweɪ/ n
medianía
middle way or manner

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /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

midwinter /ˌmɪdˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ n
pleno invierno
the middle of winter

mien /miːn/ n
apostura
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer
gesto
specific facial expression

miff /mɪf/ v
ofensar
to offend slightly

miffed /mɪft/ adj
indignado irritado
somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed

might /maɪt/ n
fuerza poder
fuerza potencia vis
physical strength
poder potencia potestad
personal power

might /maɪt/ v
puede que
indicator of conditional or possible actions

might makes right proverb
la fuerza hace el derecho
morality cannot question the powerful

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ [ˈmʌɪɾi] adj
poderoso
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ n
migraña jaqueca
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
migrante
person moving from one region or country to another
migratoria migratorio
migratory animal

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
migrar
to relocate periodically from one region 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.ɡɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
migratorio
(of birds, etc) that migrate

migratory bird n
ave migratoria ave de paso ave pasajera pájaro migratorio
migratory bird

mikado /mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ n
micado

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
cálido
warm and pleasant of weather
leve
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous
suave leve
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft

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/ [maɪ̯ɫ] n
milla
measure of length

mileage /ˈmaɪləd͡ʒ/ /ˈmaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
millaje
total distance travelled

milecastle /ˈmaɪlˌkæs(ə)l/ /ˈmaɪlˌkɑːsl̩/ n
castillo miliar
one of a series of small rectangular fortifications, spaced roughly one Roman mile apart, built during the period of the Roman Empire

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ n
hito jalón
important event
hito mojón cipo
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ v
amojonar
to place milestones

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ n
entorno
social setting

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
militancia
quality of being militant

militant /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adj
militante
aggressively active or supportive

militaresque adj
militarizado
relating to military

militarily /mɪl.ɪˈtɛɹ.ə.li/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹə.li/ adv
militarmente
in a military manner

militarism n
militarismo
an ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] 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.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ adj
militar
characteristic of members of the armed forces
relating to war
(North America) relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force
relating to armies or ground forces

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ n
ejército
armed forces

military exercise n
ejercicio militar maniobra militar
war game

military hospital n
hospital militar
hospital that caters to the military

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 tribunal n
tribunal militar
military court

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/ [mɛlk] n
leche
liquid
liquid from a vegetable source
serving

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
ordeñar
to take advantage of situation
to express any liquid
ordeñar muir
to express milk from mammal

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 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
ordeñadora lechera
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
lechero
man who delivers milk early in the morning

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
batido licuado milkshake
milk and ice cream beverage

milksop /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ n
baldragas mariquita
easily frightened, ineffectual, or weak person

milkwoman n
lechera
woman who delivers milk

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
lechoso
resembling milk in color or consistency

milky quartz n
cuarzo lechoso
common form of crystalline quartz

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] n
fábrica
building housing a manufacturing plant
fábrica molino
manufacturing plant
molino
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] v
fresar pulir
shape, polish, etc, using a machine
moler
grind or process using a mill or other machine
vagar
move about in an aimless fashion

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 /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
milhojas
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ adj
milenario
thousand-year-old; thousands of years old

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ n
milénico milenial milenita millennial milénica
person from the generation born in the last two decades of the 20th century

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
milenio
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
molinero molinera
person

millet /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
mijo panizo
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 of mercury n
milímetro de mercurio
unit of pressure

millimetre n
milímetro
unit of measure

millimetric adj
milimétrico
size

millinery /ˈmɪl.nɚˌi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.nɚ.i/ n
boneteria
A shop with women's hats

milling cutter n
fresa
rotary cutting tool

milling machine n
fresadora
machine

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] numeral
millón
cardinal number

million-dollar question n
la pregunta del millón

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ 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

milpa n
milpa
crop-growing system

milquetoast /ˈmɪlktəʊst/ /ˈmɪlkˌtoʊst/ n
timido, retraido
person of meek or timid disposition; person who lacks character or effectiveness

milt /mɪlt/ n
lecha
fish semen

mime /maɪm/ n
mimo
pantomime actor
classical theatrical entertainment
performer of such a farce
mimo pantomima
pantomime

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

mimic /ˈmɪm.ɪk/ v
arremedar
to imitate, especially in order to ridicule

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.zə/ n
mimosa
plant belonging to the genus Mimosa

mimsy /ˈmɪmzi/ 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
carne picada carne molida picadillo
finely chopped meat

mince /mɪns/ v
picar
chop fine

mince words v
no tener pelos en la lengua
to use euphemisms

minced adj
molido picado
finely chopped

mind /maɪnd/ n
concentración
ability to focus the thoughts
cordura
healthy mental state
juicio opinión
judgment, opinion, or view
mente espíritu
ability for rational thought
mente propósito voluntad
desire, inclination, or intention

mind /maɪnd/ v
cuidar
to look after, take care of
importar
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward
tomar en cuenta
to pay attention to, take note of

mind control v
control mental
subverting an individual's control of his or her mind

mind one's own business v
métete en tus asuntos no meterse en lo que no le incumbe no te metas donde no te llaman 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-bending adj
alucinante

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ /ˈmɑɪndˌbɔɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
alucinante asombroso desconcertante
that causes the mind to boggle

minded adj
dispuesto
having inclination for something

minder n
guardaespaldas
bodyguard
niñera niñero
babysitter

mindfulness n
atención plena
paying attention on purpose in the present moment

mindless adj
insensato
showing a lack of forethought or sense

mindset n
mentalidad actitud
a way of thinking

mine /maɪ̯n/ n
mina
excavation from which ore is extracted
military: exploding device

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
mío de mí
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
extraer minar
to remove ore from the ground
minar
to sow mines in

mine-clearing n
desminado
the process of removing and neutralizing mines

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(ɹ)/ n
minero
person who works in a mine

miner's lettuce n
verdolaga de Cuba
plant

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ n
mineral
in geology
as opposed to animal and vegetable
in nutrition

mineral water n
agua mineral agua mineralizada
water containing dissolved minerals

mineralize v
mineralizar
to convert to a mineral, petrify
to impregnate with minerals

mineralogical adj
mineralógico
relating to mineralogy

mineralogist n
mineralogista
expert in mineralogy

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
mineralogía
the study or science of minerals

minerotrophic adj
minerotrófico
pertaining to minerotrophy

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

mini hi-fi system n
minicadena minicomponente

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(i)ət͡ʃʊəɹ/ /ˈmɪnɪtʃə/ n
miniatura
a model of reduced scale

miniature golf n
minigolf
informal form of golf

minibar n
frigobar minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minibus n
microbús minibús
a small bus

minicourse n
cursillo
brief course

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ n
blanca
half note

minimal /ˈmɪn.ə.məl/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ 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 differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment

minimalism n
minimalismo
style of art
style of music

minimalist adj
minimalista
believing in or seeking a minimal state

minimalist n
minimalista
one who believes in or seeks a minimal state

minimap /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/ n
minimapa
small map in a video game

minimarket n
minisupermercado

minimization n
minimización
act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent

minimize /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ v
minimizar
(computing) To cause a window to disappear
To make small as possible

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ adj
mínimo
lowest degree

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ n
mínimo
lowest limit

minimum viable product n
producto mínimo viable
minimum viable product

minimum wage n
salario mínimo SMI salario mínimo interprofesional
lowest rate of pay that an employer can legally pay

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
acólito sicario sicofante
sycophantic follower
lacayo sirviente subalterno súbdito
loyal servant of another more powerful being
miñona glosilla
7-point type

miniseries n
miniserie
series with a small number of episodes

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minifalda
skirt

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ n
ministro
person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church
ministro ministra
politician who heads a ministry

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ v
ministrar
to attend to; to tend

minister without portfolio n
ministro sin cartera
minister without permanent area of responsibility

ministerial /-ˈstɪəɹ-/ /ˌmɪnəˈstɪɹi.əl/ adj
ministerial
related to a governmental minister or ministry

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
ministerio cartera
government department

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ n
tetróxido de plomo
red lead

minivan n
combi monovolumen
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 /ˈmɪnoʊ/ /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
carpa carpita
Phoxinus phoxinus
pececillo
any small fish

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ adj
menor
lesser in importance
musical scale with a minor third

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ n
menor de edad menor
someone below the legal age of majority

minor thing n
insignificancia pequeñez

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ adj
minoritario
of or relating to a minority

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.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 /ˈmaɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmaɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ pn
minotauro
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minstrel /ˈmɪnstɹ(ə)l/ n
juglar ministril
medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment

minstrel show n
minstrel minstrel show
A variety show performed by white people in blackface

minstrelsy n
juglaría

mint /mɪnt/ adj
menta
colour

mint /mɪnt/ n
ceca casa de moneda
money-producing building or institution
dineral fortuna
large amount of money
menta verde
colour
menta hierba buena
plant
menta hierbabuena
herb flavouring

mint /mɪnt/ v
acuñar
to reproduce coins

mint sauce n
salsa de menta
sauce made with mint and vinegar

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 /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ adj
minúscula
written in minuscules
minúsculo
very small, tiny

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ n
minúscula
lower-case letter

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /məˈn(j)ut/ adj
diminuto menudo
very small
minucioso
very careful and exact, giving small details

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
acta
record of meeting
minuto momento
short but unspecified period of time

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
minutar
to write the minutes of

minute hand n
minutero
the hand on a watch or clock which indicates minutes

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/ /məˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ n
detalle mezquindad pequeñez trivialidad
minor detail

minx /mɪŋks/ n
petisuis
flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman

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
a fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it
an awesome and exceptional example of something

miracle worker n
milagrero
a person who performs a (supernatural) miracle

miraculous /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ adj
milagroso
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously /məˈɹækjələsli/ /məˈɹækləsli/ adv
milagrosamente
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
espejismo
an optical phenomenon

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ n
fango barro barrizal cieno fangal lodazal
deep mud

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ v
empantanar
to sink into mud

mirepoix /mɪə(ɹ)ˈpwɑː/ /mɪəɹəˈpwɑː/ n
sofrito
combination of vegetables and herbs

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ n
espejo
smooth reflecting surface

mirror image n
imagen especular
reversed image

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] n
júbilo alegría felicidad
merriment

mis- prefix
mal-
bad or wrong; badly or wrongly

misandric adj
misándrico
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandrist n
misándrica misándrico
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
misandria hembrismo
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ n
misántropo misántropa
one who has a negative view of the entire human race

misanthropic /-zən-/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɑpɪk/ /ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ adj
misantrópico
disliking or hating mankind

misanthropy n
misantropía
negative view of people or mankind

misappropriation n
malversación
the wrongful, fraudulent or corrupt use of other's funds in one's care

misbehave v
comportarse mal portarse mal
act in an inappropriate manner

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
mal comportamiento
conduct that is inappropriate

miscalculate v
calcular mal
incorrectly calculate
juzgar mal
make a gross error in judgement

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
aborto espontáneo aborto natural
natural termination of pregnancy

miscarriage of justice n
error judicial
error which led to an unjust outcome

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛd͡ʒ.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

miscellany /mɪˈsɛl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪ.səl.ə.ni/ /ˈmɪs.əˌleɪ.ni/ n
antología miscelánea
A collection of writings on various subjects, topics
miscelánea
Miscellaneous items

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ n
daño diablura maldad picardía travesura
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
diablura gamberrada travesura
conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance
revoltoso travieso
one who causes mischief
travesura

mischievous /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/ /mɪs.ˈt͡ʃiː.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃə.vəs/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
travieso
naughty
travieso pícaro
causing mischief

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
arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
avaro roñoso tacaño agarrado cicatero codo
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
stingy

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
desdicha desgracia infortunio
cause of misery, misfortune
estrecheces indigencia miseria penuria
poverty
miseria sinvivir
great unhappiness

misery loves company /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi lʌvz ˈkʌmpəni/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ lʌvz ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ proverb
la miseria es mas facil de conllevar cuando uno no es el unico mal de muchos, consuelo de tontos nunca falta un roto para un descosido
misery is easier when one is not the only one

misfire /mɪsˈfaɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ.ɚ/ v
encendido defectuoso fallo de encendido
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪs.fɪt/ n
desajuste desentono
failure to fit well, unsuitability
inadaptado
a badly adjusted person

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪs.fɪt/ v
desencajar desentonar encajar mal sentar mal
to fit badly

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
desgracia infortunio adversidad desventura
an undesirable event such as an accident
infortunio mala suerte gafe
bad luck

misgender /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /mɪsˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ v
malgenerizar
to refer to a person as the wrong gender

mishandle /mɪsˈhændəl/ v
llevar mal
deal with incorrectly

mishap /ˈmɪshæp/ n
percance
accident, mistake, or problem

mishegoss /ˌmɪʃəˈɡɒs/ n
locura
madness, mishegoss

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ n
amasijo fárrago
a collection of miscellany

misinform v
desinformar
give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information

misinterpret v
malentender malinterpretar
to interpret wrongly

misinterpretation n
malinterpretación
instance of misinterpreting

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
desencaminar desviar propiciar equivocarse
lead in a false direction
engañar

misleader n
corruptor
one who leads into error

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
engañoso ilusorio
tending to mislead

mismatch /ˈmɪs.mæt͡ʃ/ n
discrepancia
something that does not match

misname /mɪsˈneɪm/ /ˈmɪsneɪm/ v
mal llamar
name incorrectly

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ n
nombre inapropiado
use of term that is misleading

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
misógino misógina
hater of women

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
misógino
of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misoginia
hatred or contempt for women

misopedia n
misopedia
Hatred or contempt for children

misoprostol /mʌɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈpɹɒs.tɒl/ /ˌmaɪ.soʊˈpɹɑˌstɔl/ n
misoprostol
drug used for the prevention of drug-induced gastric ulcers and the inducement of abortions

misperception /mɪspə(ɹ)ˈsɛpʃən/ n
impresión errónea
incorrect perception

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
extraviar traspapelar
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

mispronounce v
pronunciar mal
to pronounce incorrectly

misread /mɪsˈɹiːd/ /mɪsˈɹɛd/ /ˈmɪs.ɹiːd/ v
malinterpretar
to read wrongly

misrepresent /ˌmɪsˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnt/ v
incurrir en falsedad
to inaccurately portray something

misrepresentation /mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
tergiversación
erroneous statements, or the act of making these

miss /mɪs/ n
fallo
a failure to hit
señorita
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
echar de menos extrañar
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of
evadir evitar
to avoid; to escape
fallar errar marrar
to fail to hit
faltar
to lack something
faltar perder
to fail to attend
no entender
to fail to understand
pasar por alto
to fail to notice, to overlook
perder fallar
to be late for something

miss out v
perder
to miss something that should not be missed

miss the boat v
perder el tren
fail to take advantage of an opportunity

missal n
misal
book containing the prayers and responses needed when celebrating the Roman Catholic Mass throughout the year

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ n
misil
self-propelled, guidable projectile
proyectil misil
air-based weapon

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 /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] n
misión
religious evangelism
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose

missionary /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ n
misionero misionera misionario
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 error ortográfico
misspelt word

misstep /mɪsˈstɛp/ /ˈmɪs.stɛp/ n
desliz marfilada paso en falso tropiezo
error or mistake
paso en falso
step that is wrong

mist /mɪst/ n
bruma neblina
water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
error equivocación fallo desatino
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
confundir entender mal
to take one thing for another
confundir equivocarse

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
equivocadamente erradamente erróneamente por equivocación por error sin querer
by accident

mistelle /mɪˈstɛl/ n
mistela
drink made from alcohol and grape juice

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

mistral /mɪˈstɹɑːl/ n
mistral
strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean

mistreat v
maltratar
treat someone or something roughly or badly

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
ama
dominatrix
amante querida barragana manceba
woman in extramarital relationship
dueña
woman of authority
maestra
female teacher

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 /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n
malentendido confusión qui pro quo
mistake

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ n
mal uso
incorrect, improper or unlawful use

misuse /mɪsˈjuːz/ v
abusar
to abuse or mistreat something or someone

mite /maɪt/ n
ácaro
arachnid

mithridate /ˈmɪθrəˌdeɪt/ /ˈmɪθrɪdeɪt/ n
mitridato
supposed universal antidote against poison

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.təˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitocondrial
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitocondria
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
mitosis
division of a cell nucleus

mitosome /ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm/ n
mitosoma
organelle found within eukaryotes

mitotic adj
mitótico
of or pertaining to mitosis

mitrailleuse /ˈmiːtɹəˌjɜz/ /ˌmiːtɹəˈjɜz/ n
metrallera
rapidly firing breech loading gun with multiple barrels

mitral /ˈmaɪtɹəl/ adj
mitral
pertaining to the mitral valve

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

mitre box n
caja de ingletes
wood working appliance used to guide a handsaw or backsaw for making precise cuts

mitre saw n
ingletadora sierra de inglete sierra ingletadora
power saw that is a bench circular saw that is used to make accurate crosscuts and miters in a workpiece

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 mixturar
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 feelings n
sentimientos encontrados

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 /ˈmɪksə(ɹ)/ n
batidora
machine that mixes or beats ingredients

mixologist n
mixólogo
person who creates cocktails

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ n
mezcla
something produced by mixing
act of mixing

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
palo de mesana
nautical: aftmost mast

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemotécnico nemotécnico
of or relating to mnemonics
mnemónico mnemotécnico nemotécnico
especially of a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.: intended to help in remembering

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ n
mnemotecnia nemotecnia mnemotécnica mnemónico
something used to help in remembering a thing

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemotécnica
study of techniques for improving memory

moa /ˈmoə/ /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
gemir
to make a moan or similar sound
quejar
to complain

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
foso fosa
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
bahorrina chusma gentuza gleba
the lower classes of a community
ganado rebaño
group of animals
tropel turba
unruly group of people

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ v
alrededor amontonarse rodear
to crowd around a person

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
móvil movible
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
móvil
decoration

mobile data n
datos móviles
data transfer over cellular network

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

mobility scooter n
scooter eléctrico scooter para discapacitados scooter para minusválidos scooter para personas con movilidad reducida scooter para personas mayores
electric-powered scooter

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
North American snake
traditional native North American shoe

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
moca
coffee with chocolate

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ n
burla
act of mocking
imitación
imitation
simulacro
practice exam

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
burlar
to taunt
decepcionar
to disappoint someone
imitar remedar
to mimic

mock examination n
falsillo simulacro de examen

mock-up /ˈmɑk.ʌp/ /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ n
maqueta prototipo
scale or full-scale model of something

mocker n
burlona burlón
one who mocks

mockery /ˈmɑkəɹi/ /ˈmɒkəɹi/ n
ludibrio mofa mote pitorreo
action of mocking; ridicule, derision

mocking /ˈmɑkɪŋ/ /ˈmɒkɪŋ/ adj
burlón
derisive or contemptuous

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ n
cenzontle sinsonte chuchube chulinga mulato
songbird of the family Mimidae

mocktail n
cóctel sin alcohol móctel
non-alcoholic cocktail

mod /mɑd/ /mɒd/ n
modificación
video games: an end user-created package containing modifications for a video game

modal /ˈmoʊd.əl/ /ˈməʊd.əl/ adj
modal
requiring immediate computer user interaction

modal verb n
verbo modal

modality n
modalidad
state of being modal

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
moda
statistics: the most frequently occurring value in a distribution
modo
means of accomplishing something

mode of production n
modo de producción
combination of productive forces and social and technical relations of production

mode of transport n
medio de transporte
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] adj
ejemplar modélico
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] n
modelo
person
simplified representation
structural design
style
modelo ejemplo
praiseworthy example
modelo maqueta
miniature

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] v
armar modelar
make a miniature model
modelar
be a model
modelar moldear
create from a substance
modelar mostrar
display
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/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ n
módem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderantism n
moderantismo

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
mediocre moderado
mediocre
moderado
having an intermediate position in politics
moderado comedido
not excessive

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
moderar
to reduce the excessiveness
to act as a moderator
to become less excessive

moderately adv
moderadamente
in a moderate manner

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
moderación
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderator /ˈmɒdəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
moderador moderadora
(Internet) a person who enforces the rules of a forum
someone who moderates

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
moderno
pertaining to the current time and style
pertaining to history from c. 1800 onwards

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 /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ n
modernidad
quality of being modern

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [ˌmɑɾɚ-] n
modernización
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernizar
bring something up to date
modernizarse
become modern

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
modesto humilde
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
modesto moderado módico pequeño
small
pudoroso decente púdico
intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others

modestly adv
modestamente
in a modest manner

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
modestia
the quality of being modest
moderate behaviour; reserve
pudor
pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness

modicum /-də-/ /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
mínimo pizca resquicio ápice
modest, small, or trifling 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
in grammar, to qualify another word or phrase

modius n
modio
Roman unit of measure
moyo

modular smartphone n
teléfono inteligente modular

modulate /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪt/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪt/ v
modular
to regulate
to move from one key to another (intransitive)
to vary the amplitude etc.

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ n
modulación
application of a signal to a carrier

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
módulo
self-contained component of a system
type of algebraic structure, generalization of vector spaces over non-field rings
unit of education

modulus of elasticity n
módulo de elasticidad
measure of resistance to being deformed elastically when a stress is applied

modus operandi /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.di/ /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
modus operandi
person or thing's method of operation

mogul /ˈmoʊɡəl/ /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/ /ˈmɔʊ.ɛl/ n
mohel
person who performs circumcision

moiety /-ɾi/ /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ n
fracción porción
share or portion
grupo
specific segment of a molecule

moissanite /ˈmoi.sə.nɑit/ n
moissanita
Naturally-occurring silicon carbide with various crystalline polymorphs

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
húmedo
characterized by the presence of moisture; slightly wet

moisten /ˈmɔɪsən/ v
humedecer mojar
to make moist
humedecerse mojarse
to become moist

moistness n
humedad
moistness

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ n
humedad
the state of being moist

moisturising cream n
crema hidratante crema humectante
cream that moisturises the skin

moisturize /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃəɹaɪz/ v
humedecer humidificar
to make more humid
to make more moist

moisturizer n
humidificador
that which causes moisture

moisturizing adj
hidratante humectante
that moisturizes

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.keɪ/ /ˌmoʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.keɪ/ /ˌməʊ.d͡ʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ n
mojito
Cuban cocktail

mojo /ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/ n
encanto magia
magic charm or spell

moka pot n
cafetera greca
coffeemaker

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ adj
molar
of or relating to the molar teeth

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
molar muela diente molar
back tooth

molar concentration n
concentración molar
molarity of a solution

molar mass n
masa molar
mass of one mole of the substance

molarity n
molaridad
moles per litre of a solution

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
melaza
thick brownish syrup refined from sugarcane

molave n
molave
tree

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ n
copia moldura reproducción
something that is made in or shaped on a mold
forma moldura patrón
shape or pattern of a mold
forma patrón
general shape or form
molde modelo
frame or model
molde troquel
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
moho
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi
tierra blanda
loose friable soil

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /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/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ n
lunar marca de nacimiento
dark spot on the skin

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
topo
burrowing insectivore
internal spy

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ n
muelle rompeolas
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
mol
unit of amount
mola
hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus

mole /ˈmoʊleɪ/ /ˈmoʊli/ n
mole
sauce

mole cricket n
grillo topo
insect of Gryllotalpidae

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molecular
relating to molecules

molecular formula n
fórmula química
a notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule

molecular genetics n
genética molecular
a field of biology

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 /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ n
molécula
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
topera
A small mound of earth

moleskin n
moleskine
fabric

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
acosar
to abuse
molestar
to annoy intentionally

molinology n
molinología
study of mills

mollify /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ v
aliviar
to ease a burden
apaciguar calmar
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 /ˈmɑli/ /ˈmɒli/ n
chimbolo
fish

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
derretido
melted
incandescente
glowing red-hot

molybdenite n
molibdenita
mineral

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molibdeno
chemical element

mombin n
jocote

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
momento instante ratito
very brief period of time

moment of force n
momento de fuerza
moment of force

moment of silence n
minuto de silencio momento de silencio
period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person
momento de silencio
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

momentous /moʊˈmɛn.təs/ /məʊˈmɛn.təs/ adj
importante crucial memorable
of outstanding importance or great consequence

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ n
cantidad de movimiento ímpetu
product of mass and velocity
impulso ímpetu
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events

momo /ˈməʊməʊ/ n
momo
type of dumpling

monad /ˈmoʊnæd/ /ˈmɒnæd/ n
mónada
mathematics and computing term
something ultimate and indivisible

monadic adj
monádico
of or relating to a monad

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monarca
ruler

monarchic /mɒnˈaː(ɹ)kɪk/ adj
monárquico
of, or relating to monarchy or to be a monarch

monarchism n
monarquismo
advocacy of the monarchistic political system

monarchist n
monárquico monárquica
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
monarquía
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
monasterio
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
monástico frailuno monacal monjil
of or relating to monasteries or monks

monastically adv
monásticamente
in a monastic manner

monatomic adj
monoatómico
consisting of a single atom

mondegreen /ˈmɑndəɡɹiːn/ /ˈmɒndəɡɹiːn/ n
pomporruta
mishearing

monergism n
monergismo
Christian position

monetarist adj
monetarista
of, pertaining to, or advocating monetarism

monetarist n
monetarista
economist who is an advocate of monetarism

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtɹi/ adj
monetario
of or relating to money

monetization /ˌmɒnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
monetización
the conversion of something into money

monetize /ˈmɑnəˌtaɪz/ /ˈmɒnətaɪz/ /ˈmʌnətaɪz/ v
acuñar monetizar
to mint money
monetizar
to convert something into currency
to make a business activity profit-generating
to establish a currency as legal tender

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] n
dinero
currency
dinero pasta plata cobres el vil metal lana
means of exchange and measure of value
efectivo dinero
hard cash

money changer n
cambista
person who will exchange currency

money does not smell proverb
el dinero no huele el dinero no tiene olor

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 tɑks/ /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
logrera logrero prestamista
person who lends money

monger /ˈmɑŋ.ɡəɹ/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡəɹ/ n
mercader
dealer

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ n
mangosta
small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
perro mestizo mil leches perro callejero chucho PP cacri
someone of mixed kind

monic n
mónico
of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one

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 /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ n
monitor
someone who watches over something
monitor pantalla
computer display

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ v
monitorizar monitorear controlar
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
varano
lizard of the genus Varanus

monitoring n
monitorización
Surveillance or continuous or regular observation

monk /mʌŋk/ n
monje
male member of monastic order

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ n
mono mico chango simio
primate

monkey business /-nɪz/ /ˈməŋ-/ /ˈmʌŋki ˌbɪznɪs/ /ˈmʌŋkɪ ˌbɪznɪs/ [-nəs] [-nəz] n
chanchullos juego sucio trapicheos
activity that is morally questionable or even mildly illegal
diabluras monada monería travesuras
activity that is mischievous, stupid, or time-wasting

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ n
araucaria pehuén piñonero pino chileno 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

monkeypox n
viruela del mono viruela del simio viruela símica
viral disease

monkfish n
angelote
shark
rape
fish

monkish adj
frailesco frailuno monacal monjil monástico
pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism
frailuno

mono /ˈmɑnoʊ/ /ˈmɒnəʊ/ adj
mono
having only a single audio channel

mono- /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmɒn.ə/ /ˈmɒn.əʊ/ prefix
mono-
one

monoamine oxidase n
monoamino oxidasa monoaminooxidasa
biochemistry: enzyme that degrades biogenic amines

monoarticular adj
monoarticular

monobob n
trineo individual

monochromator n
monocromador
optical device

monochrome /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ adj
monocromo monocolor monocromático unicolor
having only one colour

monochrome /ˈmɑn.əˌkɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.əˌkɹəʊm/ n
monocromático
black and white image
painting executed in shades of a single colour

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
monóculo
a single lens

monoclinic adj
monoclínico
having three unequal axes

monoclonal /ˌmɑn.əˈkloʊ.nəl/ /ˌmɒn.əˈkləʊ.nəl/ adj
monoclonal
genetically engineered from a single clone

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)

monocrotophos n
monocrotofós
insecticide

monoculture /ˈmɒnoʊˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
monocultivo
cultivation of a single crop at a time
culture or society that lacks diversity

monocyte n
monocito
type of blood leukocyte

monocytic adj
monocítico
of or pertaining to monocytes

monogamous adj
monógamo
being married to one person at a time

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
monogamia
permanent pair bond between two beings

monogastric adj
monogástrico

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
monograma
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monograph n
monografía
scholarly book or treatise

monohydrate n
monohidrato
form of hydrate

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 /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ n
monolito
large, single block of stone

monolithic /ˌmɑ.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
monolítico
having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation
of or resembling a monolith

monologically adv
monológicamente
in a maniacal manner

monologist n
monologuista

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ n
monólogo
drama: long speech by one person

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
monomanía
an excessive interest with a single subject

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

monomorphemic adj
monomorfémico

monomorphism n
monomorfismo
mathematics: injective homomorphism

mononucleosis n
mononucleosis enfermedad del beso mononucleosis infecciosa
infectious mononucleosis, glandular fever

monophobia n
monofobia
fear of being alone

monophonic adj
monofónico
having a single channel

monophosphide n
monofosfuro
phosphide having a single phosphorus atom

monophthongize v
monoptongar
to become monophthongal
to change to a monophthong

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 /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
monopolístico
In the manner of a monopoly

monopolization n
monopolización
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized

monopolize /məˈnɒpəlʌɪz/ v
acaparar monopolizar
dominate
monopolizar
have a monopoly

monopolizer n
monopolizador monopolizadora

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ n
monopolio
situation of exclusive supply
exclusive possession
privilege granting such control
market thus controled
monopolista
holder of such control

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
monopsonio
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ n
monocarril monorraíl monorriel
a train running on a single rail
monorraíl monorriel monocarril
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monorchid n
chiclán
individual with only one testicle within the scrotum

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 /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
monosílabico
using monosyllables
monosílabo
consisting of one syllable

monosyllable n
monosílabo
a word of one syllable

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ n
monoteísmo
belief in one God

monotheist n
monoteísta
a believer in monotheism

monotheistic /ˌmɑnəθiˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θiːˈɪstɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)θɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
monoteísta
believing in a single god

monothematic adj
monotemático
composed of a single traditional name element

monotherapy n
monoterapia

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/ adj
monótono
having a single pitch

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
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 /məˈnɑtni/ /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ n
monotonía
tedium

monotreme /ˈmɒnətɹiːm/ n
monotrema
egg-laying mammal

monotypic /ˌmɒ.nə.ˈtɪ.pɪk/ adj
monotípico
Relating to monotypy

monoxide /məˈnɒksʌɪd/ n
monóxido
oxide containing a single oxygen atom

mons veneris n
monte de Venus
female mons pubis

monsoon /mɑnˈsuːn/ /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
monzón
wind
tropical rainy season

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monstruo
terrifying dangerous creature
monstruo fiera
a prodigy

monster cock n
pollazo pollón vergazo
large dick

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
custodia
ornamental receptacle in which the consecrated host is placed for Eucharistic adoration

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ n
monstruosidad
Monstrous thing, person or act
State of being monstrous

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/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ n
montaje
composite work created by assembling other elements

montane /mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˈmɒnteɪn/ adj
montano
of, inhabiting, or growing in mountain areas

month /mʌnθ/ [mɐn̪θ] [mʌn̪θ] n
mes
period into which a year is divided

month of Sundays /-diz/ /-ˈsən-/ /ˌmʌnθ əv ˈsʌndeɪz/ /ˌmʌnθ əv ˈsʌnˌdeɪz/ n
más largo que el parto de la burra más largo que un día sin pan
very long time

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
mensual
occurring every month

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
mensualmente
occurring every month

montmorillonite n
montmorillonita
a type of smectite clay

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
monumento
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

monumental /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ adj
monumental
in the manner of a monument

monumentality n
monumentalidad
the quality or state of being monumental

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/ /mʉd/ n
humor ánimo estado de ánimo piropiro
mental state
mal genio mal humor
bad mood
ánimos
disposition

mood swing n
cambio de humor
rapid and extreme changing in mood

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
melancólico triste
sulky or depressed
temperamental
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ /ˈmyː.lɑ/ /ˈmʊ.lɑ/ n
pasta plata lana
informal: money

moon /mun/ /muːn/ n
luna satélite
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
mes luna
month

moon /mun/ /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

moonbow n
arco lunar
Meteorological phenomenon

mooncake /ˈmunkeɪk/ /ˈmuːnkeɪk/ n
pastel de luna
Chinese pastry usually eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

mooning n
hacer un calvo
Act of showing one's buttocks

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
luz de la luna lunada
light reflected from the moon

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
pluriemplearse dobletear
to work at a secondary job

moonlighter n
pluriempleado pluriempleada
person who works a second job

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

moonstone n
piedra de luna
translucent gemstone

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] n
brezal pantano turbera
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /moː/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ /mʊə/ [möː(ə̯)~mʊ̈ː(ə̯)] v
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
anclar amarrar
to cast anchor or become fastened

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
discutible punto muerto
subject to discussion
irrelevante
having no practical importance

moot /muːt/ n
plantear proponer sugerir
to bring up as a subject for debate, to propose

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
fregona mopa chascona coleto lampazo mapo
implement for washing floors

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
be depressed

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ n
ciclomotor motocicleta motoneta vespino
two-wheeled vehicle

moppet n
mico
colloquial expression for a child

mora /ˈmɔːɹə/ n
mora
(phonology) unit of syllable weight
merluza canaria mollera moranella
Mora moro

moraceous adj
moráceo móreo
of or pertaining to the genus Moraceae

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ n
morrena morena
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ adj
moral
relating to principles of right and wrong
conforming to a standard of right behavior
capable of right and wrong action
positively affecting the mind, confidence or will

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ n
moraleja
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral code n
código de moral
set of rules prescribing behavior

moral hazard n
riesgo moral
prospect that a party insulated from risk may behave differently from the way it would behave if it were fully exposed to the risk

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 philosophy n
filosofía moral
ethics (synonym)

moral support n
apoyo moral
assistance given to a person or cause

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
disposición entusiasmo ánimo
the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others

moralism /ˈmɒɹəlɪzm/ n
moralismo
Act or practice of moralizing

moralist n
moralista
one driven by perceived morals

moralistic adj
moralista
Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern of the morals of others

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moralidad
recognition of or obedience to the rules of right conduct

morally /ˈmɑɹəli/ /ˈmɒɹəli/ /ˈmɔɹəli/ adv
moralmente
in a moral manner
relating to morals or ethics

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
pantano
tract of soft, wet ground

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ /ˌmɔː.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
moratoria
suspension of an ongoing activity
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments

moratory adj
moratorio
pertaining to delay of payment

moray /məˈɹeɪ/ /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪ/ n
morena
eels of the family Muraenidae

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
morboso
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically
mórbido
of or relating to disease

morbid obesity n
obesidad mórbida
condition of being morbidly obese

morbidity n
enfermo morbido
quality of being unhealthful or diseased

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/ adj
mordaz
biting or caustic

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ n
mordaz mordiente
a substance used to facilitate dye fixing

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
más
comparative of much
word to form a comparative

more Catholic than the Pope adj
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 /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
casi
almost
más o menos
approximately

more than meets the eye adj
tener su intríngulis tener su miga

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
colmenilla morilla cagarria colmena múrgol
genus Morchella

morello n
guinda cereza de Morello
fruit
guindo cerezo de Morello
Prunus cerasus austera tree

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/ /mɔːɡəˈnætɪk/ adj
morganático
designating a marriage between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] 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 /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /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
man's formal suit

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
spiked weapon on staff

morning star pn
lucero del alba estrella del alba lucífero
planet Venus as seen around dawn

morning wood n
erección matutina trempera mañanera
morning erection

morning-after pill n
píldora del día después
type of contraceptive pill

moron /-ɑn/ /mo(ː)ɹɒn/ /ˈmoɹɑn/ /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ [ˈmo̞ɹɑn] n
imbécil baboso débil mental idiota retardado retrasado
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others
morón retrasado retrasada
person of borderline intelligence

morose /mɔɹˈoʊs/ /məˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
malhumorado
sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ n
morfema
smallest linguistic unit

morphemic adj
morfémico
of or relating to morphemics or to a morpheme

morphine /ˈmoː.fiːn/ /ˈmɔɹˌfin/ /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ n
morfina
crystalline alkaloid

morphism n
morfismo
arrow

morphogenesis n
morfogenía
the differentiation of tissues and subsequent growth of structures in an organism

morphogenic adj
morfogénico
of or pertaining to a morphogen, morphogene or to morphogenesis

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfológico
relating to morphology

morphologically adv
morfológicamente
with regard to morphology

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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 /ˌmɒ(ɹ).foʊˌfɒnˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
morfofonología

morphosyntax n
morfosintaxis

morra /ˈmɒɹə/ /ˈmɔːɹə/ n
morra

morrow /ˈmɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈmɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ.oʊ/ n
mañana
morning

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
gota pizca porción
small fragment

mortadella n
mortadela
sausage

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
mortal
susceptible to death
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing

mortal remains n
restos mortales

mortal sin n
pecado mortal
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
mortalidad
condition of being susceptible to death
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
mortero
lightweight indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate
short, heavy, large-bore cannon
mortero almirez pilón
vessel used to grind ingredients
mortero argamasa
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water

mortar and pestle n
mortero
device used for crushing and grinding ingredients into a fine paste or powder

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
hipoteca
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
hipotecar
to borrow against a property

mortify /ˈmoɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
matar
to kill
mortificar
to discipline by suppressing desires
to injure one's dignity

mortise-and-tenon joint n
caja y espiga
joint

morula /ˈmɔːɹələ/ n
mórula
spherical mass of blastomeres

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ n
mosaico
artwork
genetically diverse individual
viral disease
composite picture

mosaicist n
mosaiquista
person who designs or builds mosaics

mosasaur n
mosasaurio mosasáurido
extinct marine reptile in family Mosasauridae

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovio
115th element

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
mezquita
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.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 fern n
helecho de agua
aquatic fern

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/ adj
musgoso
covered in or overgrown with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
más
forming the superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
la mayoría de muchos
majority of

most of all adv
sobre todo
to a greater extent than anything else

most valuable player n
jugador más valioso
Most Valuable Player

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/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ n
polilla mariposa nocturna
insect similar to a butterfly

moth-eaten adj
apolillado
containing moth holes
old and in poor condition

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ n
bola de alcanfor bola de naftalina
small ball

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] 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
source or origin

mother figure /-ɡjɚ/ /ˈmʌðə ˌfɪɡə/ /ˈmʌðɚ ˌfɪɡɚ/ n
figura materna
one who behaves as, is regarded as equivalent to, or represents a mother

mother hen n
gallina
female chicken

mother lode n
veta madre
large or rich vein of precious mineral

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ n
lengua materna lengua nativa lengua natal
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
suegra
spouse's mother

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ n
nácar
pearly layer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
placa base motherboard placa madre
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 /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)ˌfʌkɪŋ/ adj
cojudo estúpido maldito pendejo puto
an intensifier

motherhood /ˈmə-/ /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
maternidad
state of being a mother

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /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 /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ 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 inerte en reposo quieto
at rest, not moving

motivate /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ /ˈmoʊ.ɾəˌveɪt/ /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪt/ v
motivar
to encourage

motivated adj
motivado
enthusiastic; having motivation

motivation n
motivación
willingness of action especially in behavior
something which motivates

motivational adj
motivacional
tending or intended to motivate

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motivo
music: theme or subject
motivo móbil
a cause to commit a crime

motive power n
fuerza motriz
power that enables something to move

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ adj
abigarrado
having many colours; variegated
abigarrado heterogéneo variado variopinto
comprising greatly varied elements

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ n
batiburrillo mezcolanza
incongruous mixture

motocross n
motocross
off-road motorbike racing

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] adj
motor
biology: relating to ability to move

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] n
motor
machine that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy
colloquial: motor car

motor racing n
automovilismo
auto racing

motor scooter n
escúter motoneta vespa
small motorcycle or moped

motor vehicle n
vehículo automóvil
any land-based means of transportation

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ n
lancha lancha motora
boat driven by an engine

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ n
caravana
procession of cars

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] n
motocicleta moto
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorcycle sport n
motociclismo
The sport of racing with motorcycles

motorcycle taxi n
mototaxi
motorcycle which transports passengers in return for payment

motorcyclist n
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
highway designed for high-speed motor-traffic

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
manchado moteado
spotted

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ n
lema
suggestive sentence, phrase or word
lema divisa mote
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
muflón
sheep

mouldboard n
vertedera
curved blade on a plough that serves to turn over the furrow

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
mohoso
covered with mould

moulin /ˈmuːlæn/ n
molino glaciar
cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
muda
process

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
pelechar
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal

mound /maʊnd/ n
montículo
natural elevation
montículo base
baseball term
montículo túmulo
artificial elevation of earth
orbe
part of regalia

mound /maʊnd/ v
amontonar apilar
to pile into mounds

mound royal n
mundo

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] n
caballería
rider in cavalry
caballería montura
horse
soporte montura
a mounting

mount /maʊnt/ [maʊnt] [maʊnʔ] [mãʊ̃(n)ʔ] v
configurar instalar montar
computing: to attach a drive or device
desplegar montar
to begin an assault, campaign etc.
instalar montar
to attach an object to a support
montar
to get on top of an animal to mate
to have sexual intercourse with someone
montar ascender cabalgar escalar subir trepar
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] n
montaña monte
large mass of earth and rock
montón montaña
large amount

mountain bike n
bicicleta de montaña bicimontaña
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain biking n
ciclismo de montaña
off-road cycling using a mountain bike

mountain chickadee n
carbonero montañés
Poecile gambeli

mountain papaya n
papayuela
the fruit

mountain pass n
puerto collado
low point

mountain range n
cordillera sierra
line of mountains

mountain tea n
rabo de gato rabogato
plant
rabogato
infusion

mountain wagtail n
lavandera clara
Motacilla clara

mountain zebra n
cebra de montaña
Equus zebra

mountainboarding n
mountainboarding

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] n
montañero alpinista montañista
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure

mountaineering n
montañismo alpinismo
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊn.tən.əs/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn.əs/ [-ʔn̩-] [ˈmæʊn.tn̩.əs] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̃(n)-] adj
montañoso
having many mountains

mountainside n
ladera
slope of mountain

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
a caballo
on horseback

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /moɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ [ˈmo̞ɹn] v
lamentar estar de luto
express sadness for, grieve over

mournful /ˈmo(ː)ɹnfəl/ /ˈmoənfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/ /ˈmɔːnfəl/ adj
lastimero melancólico
filled with grief or sadness

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ [ˈmo̞ɹnɪŋ] 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/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ 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 /ˈmaʊskɪn/ n
ratoncito
little mouse

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
ratonera
device for killing mice

mousse /muːs/ n
espuma
beauty product
espuma mousse
dessert

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
bigote mostacho
hair on upper lip

moustached /məˈstɑːʃt/ /ˈmʌstæʃt/ adj
bigotudo bigotón
having moustache

moustachioed adj
bigotudo abigotado enmostachado mostachudo
possessing a moustache

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] n
boca
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested
boca desembocadura entrada orificio
an outlet, aperture or orifice
desembocadura
the end of a river out of which water flows

mouthfeel n
textura en boca
texture perceived by mouth

mouthful n
bocado
amount that will fit in a mouth

mouthpart n
pieza bucal
part of the anatomy of insects

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
boquilla
part of a wind or brass instrument
micrófono
part of a telephone
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 se te hace la boca agua
delicious in taste

mouthy adj
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 movimiento
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 hacer mudanza
trasladar
to transfer from one space or position to another

move forward v
adelantar ir adelante
to make progress

move heaven and earth v
mover cielo y tierra mover Roma con Santiago
to go to extreme lengths

move house v
mudarse

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 ˈɡɔʊlpəʊsts/ /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 /maʊ̯/ n
granero hacina
a stack or barn of/for hay, corn, beans

mow /maʊ̯/ v
almacenar amontonar apilar hacinar
to put into mows

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
segar podar
to cut down

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustión
burning of moxa against skin

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
espíritu
spirit, courage, force of character

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

mozzetta n
muceta
short cape

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
mucho
to a great extent

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
mucho
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ phraseologicalUnit
mucho ruido y pocas nueces
a lot of fuss

mucilaginous /ˌmjuːsɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ adj
mucilaginoso
of, pertaining to, or resembling mucus

muck /mʊk/ /mʌk/ n
estiércol
soft manure
porquería
slimy mud

mucocutaneous adj
mucocutáneo
of or pertaining to the mucous membranes and the skin

mucormycosis /mju.kəɹ.maɪˈkoʊ.səs/ n
mucormicosis
fungal infection

mucous membrane n
mucosa membrana 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

mudbrick /ˈmʌd.bɹɪk/ n
adobe ladrillo de barro
brick of mud

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ n
desorden
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ v
confundir embrollar mezclar zarabutear
mix together, to mix up; to confuse
machacar
mash for a cocktail

muddled adj
embotado

muddy /ˈmʌdi/ adj
barroso fangoso lodoso enfangado turbio
covered or splashed with, or full of, mud
pantanoso turbio
of water or some other liquid: containing mud or (by extension) other sediment in suspension

mudflap n
guardabarros
A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a truck to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle

mudflat n
llanura de marea
flat expanse of mud, esp. tidal flat

mudguard n
aleta parafango salvabarros
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudpuppy n
necturo perro de agua
salamander

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ /mʊˈdɹɑː/ 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

mudstone n
fangolita
a fine-grained sedimentary rock

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ n
muesli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ 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
magdalena
muffin panecillo
cupcake-shaped baked good, American muffin

muffle /mʌfl̩/ 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 cake n
mugcake
cake in a mug

mug shot n
ficha policial fotografía de prontuario fotografía policial
photograph taken of the head and shoulders

mugger /ˈmʌɡə/ /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
chorizo
a street robber
cocodrilo de las marismas
the large crocodile Crocodylus 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 /ˈmʌɡwɜːt/ /ˈmʌɡwɝt/ n
altamisa hierba de San Juan
Artemisia vulgaris
artemisa
any of several artemisias

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
muyahid
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /muːˈʒiːk/ /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
mujik muzhik
Russian peasant

mukbang /ˈmuːkbɑŋ/ /ˈmʊkbɑŋ/ /ˈmʌkbɑŋ/ n
meokbang mukbang
online video broadcast

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulato mulata
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ n
mora morera
the fruit
morado
the colour
moral moro
the tree

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ n
capote mantillo
mantillo
shredded matter for covering the soil

mulch /mʌlt͡ʃ/ v
cubrir con capote abonar cubrir con manitllo
to apply mulch

mulct /mʌlkt/ v
multar
impose a fine

mule /mjuːl/ n
mula burro
person paid to smuggle drugs
mulo mula
offspring of male donkey and female horse

mule deer n
ciervo mulo venado bura
species of deer

muleta n
muleta
(bullfighting) red flag

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
acemilero mulero
mule driver

muliebral /mjuːlɪˈiːbɹəl/ adj
femenino mujeril
womanly

muliebrity /-ɾi/ /ˌmjuliˈɛbɹəti/ /ˌmjuːlɪˈɛbɹɪti/ n
feminidad
state or quality of being a woman

mull /mʌl/ v
calentar especiar
to heat and spice something, such as wine
picar
to chop marijuana so that it becomes a smokable form
rumiar
to work over mentally

mull over v
dar vueltas
ponder

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ /ˈmʌ.lə/ n
mulá
a Muslim religious scholar and teacher

mulled wine n
vino caliente
wine with spices served hot

mullein /ˈmʌlɪn/ n
verbasco gordolobo
plants of the genus Verbascum

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
mújol lisa
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
salmonete
fish of the family Mullidae (red mullets)
farru mullet chocopanda cubanita playero
hairstyle

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
multi- pluri-
pertaining to many

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

multibillionaire n
multibillonaria multibillonario
person worth many billions

multicellular adj
pluricelular multicelular
having many cells

multicentric adj
multicéntrico
occurring in multiple centres at the same time

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
multicolor variopinto
having multiple colors

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
multicultural
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
multiculturalismo pluriculturalismo
societal idea

multiculturalist adj
multiculturalista
pertaining to or advocating multiculturalism

multiculturalist n
multiculturalista
an advocate of multiculturalism

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.tɪˈfɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfɛɹ.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

multilateralism n
multilateralismo
tendency of nations to act with others

multilayer adj
multicapa
any system of multiple layers

multilinear form n
forma multilineal función multilineal
multiply linear mapping to a field of scalars

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 /məltiˈmiːdi.ə/ adj
multimedia
(computing) of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into a package
of, or relating to this combined use of media

multimedia /məltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
multimedia
The use of different media to convey information

multimeter n
multímetro tester polimetro
measuring instrument

multimillion adj
multimillonario
having several millions

multimillionaire n
multimillonario archimillonaria archimillonario multimillonaria
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 /ˌmʌl.tiˈpleɪ.əɹ/ [ˌmɐɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ə] [ˌmʌɫtiˈpl̥eɪ̯ɚ] adj
multijugador
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
múltiple
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈml̩tɪpl̩/ /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
múltiplo
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder

multiple fruit n
fruto múltiple
a fruit that develops from the fusion of carpels from more than one flower

multiple inheritance n
herencia múltiple
in programming: inheriting from multiple superclasses

multiple myeloma n
mieloma múltiple
cancer

multiple orgasm n
orgasmo múltiple

multiple sclerosis n
esclerosis múltiple
chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord

multiple-choice question n
examen de opción múltiple examen tipo test test
a question where the answerer has the choice between multiple answers

multiplexer n
multiplexor
device that interleaves several activities

multiplexing n
multiplexación

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
multiplicación
process
calculation

multiplication table n
tabla de multiplicar
in arithmetic

multiplicative /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪv/ adj
multiplicativo
of or pertaining to multiplication

multiplicity n
multiplicidad
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements
a large indeterminate number
mathematics: the number of values for which a given condition holds

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

multipurpose adj
multipropósito multiuso polivalente
having multiple uses

multisport adj
polideportivo

multitactical adj
multitáctico
employing multiple tactics

multitasking n
multitarea
simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (computing)

multitude -t͡ʃ- /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
multitud
great amount or number, often of people
mass of ordinary people; the populace or the masses

multitudinous /ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/ /ˌmʌltɪˈtudənəs/ adj
multitudinario
existing in great numbers; innumerable

multiuser adj
multiusuario

multivariate /ˌmal.tiˈveː.ɹi.æɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvæɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛə.ɹi.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˌmʌl.tiˈvɛː.ɹi.eɪt/ adj
multivariable multivariado
having or involving multiple variables

multiverse /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ n
multiverso
hypothetical group of all possible universes

multiwindow adj
multiventana

mum /mʌm/ n
mamá
mother (informal, familiar)

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
chitón
indicates that something is a secret

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ n
mascujada
quiet vocalization

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mascujar mascullar susurrar
to speak unintelligibly

mumbo jumbo /mʌmbəʊˈdʒʌmbəʊ/ n
garabato
meaningless speech

mummery n
mojiganga
mummer's performance
silly ceremony

mummification n
momificación
the making of a dead body into a mummy to preserve it

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 /ˈmʌnt͡ʃiz/ n
bajón
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis

munchkin /ˈmʌnt͡ʃkɪn/ /ˈmʌnʃkɪn/ n
mico monicaco pitufo
A child

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
banal monótono prosaico rutinario trivial vulgar
ordinary
mundano
tedious
mundano material mundanal profano terrenal
worldly

mung bean /ˈmʊŋ ˌbiːn/ /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 /mjuˈnɪfɪsn̩t/ 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 /ˈmjɝəl/ /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
mural
painting on wall

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
asesinato
an act of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
aniquilar aplastar 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 matadora victimaria victimario
person who commits murder

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ n
asesina
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ adj
asesino homicida
likely to commit murder

muriatic acid n
ácido muriático
hydrochloric acid

murine /ˈmjʊəɹaɪn/ adj
ratonero murino
characteristic of mice

murky /ˈmɜː(ɹ)ki/ adj
turbio
hard to see through

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 /ˈmʌɹi/ n
morado
red colour

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ 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 /ˈmʌ.skjəl.ɚ/ /ˈmʌ.skjʊl.ə/ adj
muscular
of or relating to muscles
musculoso
having strength
having large, well-developed 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

museologist n
museóloga museólogo

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] n
museo
building or institution

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ interjection
andando vamos
directive given to start moving

mush /mʊʃ/ n
cardo jeta
slang: the face
che güey tronco tío
slang: form of address to a man

mush /mʌʃ/ n
gachas
food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk, porridge
champi
slang: magic mushrooms

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ n
seta hongo
fruiting body of a fungus

mushroom cloud n
nube de hongo
mushroom-shaped cloud

mushy /ˈmʊ.ʃi/ /ˈmʌ.ʃi/ adj
blando pastoso
resembling or having the consistency of mush; semi-liquid, pasty, or granular
sensiblero ñoño
overly sappy, corny, or cheesy

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 /ˈmjuzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪɚz/ /ˈmjuːzɪk tə ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɪəz/ n
música para los oídos
spoken expression or sound which is pleasing

music video n
videoclip
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musical
of or relating to music
gifted or skilled in 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

musicalise v
musicar
to set to music

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

musicological adj
musicológico
of or pertaining to musicology

musicologist n
musicólogo
one who studies musicology

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ 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
Arctic mammal

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ n
mosquete
firearm

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ 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)/ /ˈmʌst/ n
mosto
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
deber de
said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true
deber tener que
be required to

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
mostaza
condiment
plant
colour

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

mustard seed n
grano de mostaza semilla de mostaza
small, round seed of the mustard plant

mustelid n
mustélido
any species of family Mustelidae

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
exhibición
show; display
modelo
something shown for imitation
muestra
any assemblage or display
revista
assembling or review of troops

musty /ˈmʌstɪ/ adj
mohoso
having an odour or taste of mould; (generally) having a stale or unfresh odour or taste

mutability /ˌmjutəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌmjuɾəˈbɪləɾi] n
mutabilidad
quality or state of being mutable

mutable /ˈmjuːtəbəl/ [ˈmjuːtəbl̩] adj
mutable
changeable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtəd͡ʒn̩/ n
mutágeno
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutagenic adj
mutagénico
capable of causing mutation

mutagenicity n
mutagenicidad
mutagenic condition or degree of mutagenic capacity

mutant /ˈmjutn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ adj
mutante
mutant: mutating, that has mutated

mutant /ˈmjutn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
mutante
something that has mutated

mutarotation n
mutarrotación
a dynamic change in the rotation of polarized light

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ 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
plañidera
hired mourner, undertaker's assistant

mute /mjuːt/ v
callar enmudecer
silence, make quiet
silenciar quitar el sonido
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 /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lət/ /ˈmjuː.tɪ.lɪt/ /ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ 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/ /ˈmjut.ni/ n
motín sedición
organized rebellion

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ v
amotinarse
commit mutiny

mutism /ˈmjuːtɪzəm/ n
mutismo
psychological disorder

mutt /mʌt/ n
chucho quiltro
mongrel dog

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
balbucear
speak incoherently
murmurar mascullar
speak under one's breath

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] 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 aid n
apoyo mutuo
evolutionary or socioeconomic cooperation

mutual assured destruction n
destrucción mutua asegurada
threat

mutual fund n
fondo mutuo
finance: form of collective investment

mutual masturbation n
masturbación mutua
activity in which persons simultaneously masturbate one another
activity in which persons simultaneously masturbate themselves

mutualism /ˈmju.t͡ʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualismo
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutuality n
mutualidad
the property of being mutual

mutually /-lɪ/ /-tʃwə-/ /ˈmjut͡ʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
mutuamente
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

mutually intelligible adj
mutuamente inteligible
of a speech variety, able to be understood by speakers of another variety

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
boca
open end of a gun
bozal mordaza
device to stop an animal from biting
hocico
part of animal's head

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
amordazar
to apply a muzzle
atar censurar limitar
to restrain from speaking or acting

muzzle brake n
freno de boca
device on a firearm

muzzleloader n
cañón de avancarga
type of firearm

muzzling v
embozamiento
present participle of muzzle

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /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 mis huevos 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 ha estropeado se me ha estropeado el coche
my car has broken down

my condom broke phraseologicalUnit
se me ha roto el preservativo
indicates that the condom of the speaker broke

my foot interjection
sí, ¿cómo no?
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my name is phraseologicalUnit
me llamo mi nombre es ...
a way to identify oneself

my pleasure interjection
de nada no hay de qué
a polite reaction to receiving thanks

myasthenialike adj
miasteniforme

mycelium /maɪˈsi.li.əm/ n
micelio
vegetative part of a fungus

myco- /maɪ.koʊ/ /maɪ.kə/ /mʌɪ.kə(ʊ)/ prefix
mico-

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 /maɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /maɪˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ 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

mycotrophic adj
microtrófico
obtaining one's nutrients through symbiosis with fungi

myelin /ˈmaɪəlɪn/ n
mielina
white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins

myelin sheath n
capa de mielina vaina de mielina
envelope of myelin

myelo- prefix
mielo-

myelodysplasia n
mielodisplasia

myeloma n
mieloma
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myelopathy n
mielopatía
disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged

myiasis /maɪ.ˈaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
miasis
infestation of a living vertebrate with maggots

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ n
mainá
the Asian members of starling family

myo- prefix
mio-
of or relating to muscle

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

myometrium /ˌmaɪəʊˈmiːtɹiəm/ n
miometrio
smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus

myopathic adj
miopático
pertaining to myopathy

myopathy n
miopatía
any of several diseases of muscle

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
miopía
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
miope
unable to see distant objects unaided

myosin /ˈmaɪ.oʊsɪn/ n
miosina
motor protein

myositis n
miositis
inflammation of the muscles

myostatin /ˈmaɪəʊˌstætɪn/ n
miostatina
a protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ n
miríada
ten thousand
vast diversity or number

myringotomy n
miringotomía

myrobalan /mʌɪˈɹɒbələn/ n
mirobálano
fruit from a tree of the genus Terminalia

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 /ˈmɜːtl̩/ /ˈmɝtl̩/ [ˈmɝtɫ̩] [ˈmɝɾɫ̩] n
mirto arrayán murta
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
me
me, reflexive form of me
mismo
in apposition with I; personally

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ adj
misterioso
of unknown origin

mysteriously adv
misteriosamente
in a mysterious manner

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
misterio arcano
something secret or unexplainable

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
místico mística
someone who practices mysticism

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl̩/ /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj
místico
relating to mystics or mysticism

mysticism /ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/ n
misticismo
beliefs and ideas of mystics
doctrine of direct communication of divine truth
transcendental union of soul with the divinity

mystification n
mistificación
act of being mystified

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
legendary

mythologically adv
mitológicamente
in a mythological fashion

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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 /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/ n
mitómano
someone who suffers from mythomania

mythomaniacal adj
mitómano
afflicted with mythomania

myxoma n
mixoma
tumor of primitive connective tissue

myxomatosis /ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
mixomatosis
rabbit disease

mâche n
canónigos lechuga de campo
Valerianella locusta

ménage à trois /məˌnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /məˌnɑːʒeɪ ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmeɪnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ /ˌmɛnɑːʒ 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

nabobship n
nababía
rank or condition of a nabob

nacelle /nəˈsɛl/ n
góndola
part between the rotor and tower of a wind turbine
separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ 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 rocinante
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] [nɑː] [nẽː] interjection
nah
no

naiad /ˈnaɪæd/ /ˈnaɪəd/ /ˈneɪæd/ /ˈneɪəd/ n
náyade
female deity
aquatic larva

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] n
clavo punta
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials
uña garra
on fingers and toes

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] 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 laca de uñas
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
quitaesmalte
solvent used to remove nail polish

nail scissors n
tijeras de uñas
small scissors

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ adj
ingenuo cándido
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement
naif naíf
(art) simple, childlike style

naively /naɪˈivli/ adv
ingenuamente
in a naive manner

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
desabrigado
unprotected
desnudo bichi calancho calato chingo chulón
bare, not covered by clothing

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
soso
lacking vigor or decisiveness
ñoño
insipid and sentimental

namby-pamby n
ñoño
one who is insipid, sentimental}} or weak

name /neɪm/ n
fama renombre reputación nombre
reputation
nombre denominación
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing
ñame
yam

name /neɪm/ v
elegir escoger
to mention, specify
especificar precisar
to identify, define, specify
nombrar denominar
to give a name to

name after v
llamar en honor a
to give someone the same name

name brand n
marca
trademark

name day n
onomástica santo día del santo
feast day of a saint

name-calling n
insultar
abusive or insulting language

nameless adj
sin nombre innominado
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
a saber específicamente nombradamente
specifically

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
tocayo tocaya homónimo colombroño homónima
person with the same name as another

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
espacio de nombres
conceptual space

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
niñera nana
child's nurse

nanny state n
estado paternalista
over-paternalistic government

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanocandela n
nanocandela

nanocellulose n
nanocelulosa
cellulose in the form of nanosized fibrils

nanocoulomb n
nanocoulomb

nanocrystal n
nanocristal
nanometer sized crystal

nanofarad n
nanofaradio
electrical unit

nanogram n
nanogramo

nanomachine n
nanomáquina

nanometre /ˈnænəˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
nanómetro
subunit of length

nanometric adj
nanométrico

nanoparticle n
nanopartícula
microscopic particle

nanori n
nanori
Japanese kanji readings for names

nanorobotics n
nanorrobótica
the science and technology of designing and manufacturing nanoscale machines, especially robotic machines

nanoscopic adj
nanoscópico
having a scale expressed in nanometers

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 echarse echarse la siesta echarse una siesta hacer siesta sestear
to have a nap

napa cabbage n
col china repollo chino
type of Chinese cabbage

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑlm/ /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
napalm
flammable substance

nape /neɪp/ n
nuca cogote colodrillo tolano
back part of the neck

napha water n
agua de azahar
perfume

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
narciso narcisista
person full of egoism

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɪˈsɪs.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

narcoanalysis n
narcoanálisis
psychotherapy which uses drugs to induce a sleeplike state

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ n
narcolepsia
sleeping disorder

narcology n
narcología
study of drug abuse

narcostate n
narcoestado

narcoterrorism n
narcoterrorismo
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking

narcotherapy n
narcoterapia
narcotic therapy

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ n
estupefaciente
class of drugs
narcótico
numbing drug

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
narrar contar
to relate a story

narration /nɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnæˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌnæˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnəˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩] n
narración
act of recounting or relating

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
narrativo
of or relating to narration
telling a story

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
narración
which is narrated
narrativa
systematic recitation of an event

narratology n
narratología
the study of narrative structure

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
narrador
in story
in film and television

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ adj
estrecho angosto
having small width

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ v
angostar estrechar
to reduce in width or extent
estrecharse
to get narrower

narrow-minded adj
carca
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced
estrecho de miras cerrado cuadriculado mente cuadriculada
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas

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 /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ n
narval
Arctic cetacean

nary /ˈnɛəɹi/ adj
ninguno

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ 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
partition in the nose

nasality /neɪˈzælɪtiː/ n
nasalidad
state or quality of being nasal

nasalization n
nasalización
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasalize v
nasalizar
allow air to flow through the nose during the articulation of a speech sound

nasalness n
nasalidad
quality of being nasal

nascent /ˈneɪ.sənt/ /ˈnæs.ənt/ adj
naciente nasciente
emerging; just coming into existence

naso- /neɪ.zoʊ/ /neɪ.zə(ʊ)/ /neɪ.zə/ prefix
naso-

nasociliary /ˌneɪ.zoʊˈsɪl.iˌɛɹ.i/ /ˌneɪ.zə(ʊ)ˈsɪl.i.ə.ɹi/ adj
nasociliar

nasogenian adj
nasogeniano

nasopharynx n
nasofaringe
nasal part of the pharynx

nasosinusal adj
nasosinusal
relating to the nasal sinus

nasturtium /nasˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ /nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ /nəsˈtɝʃəm/ n
berro nasturcio
capuchina
plant of the genus Tropaeolum
plant of the genus Nasturtium

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæs.ti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ adj
grosero obsceno
indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd
menospreciable
contemptible of a person
peligroso
grave or dangerous
sucio
dirty, filthy

nata de coco n
nata de coco
jelly made by coconut water

natal /ˈneɪtəl/ adj
natal
Of or relating to birth

natch /næt͡ʃ/ adv
naturalmente por supuesto
naturally

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ n
estado nación
sovereign state
nación
community of people
sindicato nación
association of students

nation-state n
estado-nación
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ adj
nacional
pertaining to a nation or country

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ n
ciudadano
subject

national anthem n
himno nacional himno
national song of a country

national average n
media nacional
term used in comparisons

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 income n
renta nacional

national interest n
razón de Estado
goal

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

nationalisation n
nacionalización
making private assets public

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
nacionalismo
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ adj
nacionalista
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ n
nacionalista
advocate of nationalism

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.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
indígena originario
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
natal nativo
belonging to one by birth
nativo oriundo
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ n
indígena nativo
person who is native to a place

native speaker n
hablante nativo nativo
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativity /neɪˈtɪvɪti/ /nəˈtɪvɪti/ n
nacimiento navidad
birth

nativity scene n
belén pesebre nacimiento portal pasito
nativity scene

natremia n
natremia
presence of sodium ions in the blood

natriuresis /ˌneɪ.tɹiː.jʊˈɹiː.sɪs/ /ˌneɪ.tɹɪ.jʊ(ə)ˈɹiː.sɪs/ /ˌnæt.ɹɪ.jʊ(ə)ˈɹiː.sɪs/ n
natriurético
high levels of sodium in urine

natrolite n
natrolita
mineral

natto n
natto
Japanese food product

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
natural
of or relating to nature
without additives
musically not sharp or flat
as expected
without adjustment

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ n
becuadro
musical note, symbol

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 history n
historia natural
study of the origins and evolution of all living things

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 law n
derecho natural
universal legal or moral principles

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
person who advocates philosophical naturalism
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 /ˈnæt͡ʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ /ˈnæt͡ʃɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturalizar
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
naturalmente
in a natural manner
surely

naturalness n
naturalidad
state or quality of being natural

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] n
naturaleza
essential characteristics
naturaleza natura
the natural world and its order

nature reserve n
reserva natural
area managed to conserve natural features

naturism /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
naturismo
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturist /ˈneɪt͡ʃəɹɪst/ 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 /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
obsceno picante
risqué, sexually suggestive
travieso cachondo maleducado
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly

naumachia n
naumaquia
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome

nauplius /ˈnɑ-/ /ˈnɔ.pli.əs/ /ˈnɔː.plɪ.əs/ n
nauplio
crustacean larva

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
asco repulsión
strong dislike or disgust
náusea
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit
náuseas

nauseating adj
nauseabundo
causing nausea
causing disgust, revulsion or loathing

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɑːʒəs/ /ˈnɔːsɪəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːʒəs/ adj
nauseabundo
afflicted with nausea
causing nausea

nautical /ˈnoː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɑ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ [ˈnoː.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɑ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔː.tɪ.kl̩] adj
náutico
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen

nautical mile n
milla náutica
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /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 /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ n
ombligo
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
ensimismamiento ombliguismo
excessive focus on oneself

navigable /ˈnævɪɡəbəl/ 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
traffic or travel by vessel
navegación náutica
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship

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 armada
sea force
department

navy blue n
azul marino
a dark blue color

naïf /nɑːˈiːf/ n
ingenuo
one who is naive

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /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)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] adj
casi
almost
cercano
physically close
próximo

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] adv
cerca
at or towards a position close in space or time

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
cerca de
in close proximity to

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] 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 /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adj
cercano próximo
adjacent

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ 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 /ˈniːt/ adj
bien hecho
colloquial: good, excellent, desirable
well-executed or delivered; clever, skilful, precise
derecho
undiluted, particularly of alcoholic drinks
pulcro limpio
tidy, free from dirt
puro
chemistry: with no solvent or cosolvent

neat /ˈniːt/ 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 /ˈnɛs.ə.sə.ɹɪ.li/ /ˈnɛs.ə.sɛɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.ə.li/ /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ adv
necesariamente
of necessity

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
necesario
such as must be
necesario menester preciso
needed, required

necessary condition n
condición necesaria
logical statement

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
part of a shirt, dress etc.
cuello gollete
tapered part of a bottle
cuello mástil
extension of stringed instrument
cuello pescuezo
part of body connecting the head and the trunk

neck and neck phraseologicalUnit
cabeza a cabeza
very close in progress

neckbrace n
collarín minerva
orthopedic device used to support the neck

neckerchief /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃiːf/ /ˈnɛkə(ɹ)tʃɪf/ n
pañuelo fular
type of scarf

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
collar
jewelry

neckline /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/ n
escote escotadura
line

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
corbata
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

necro- /ˈnɛk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
necro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
necrocracia
government that still operates under the rule of a former, dead leader

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
necrología
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ 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/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
necrofilia
pathological attraction to dead bodies
pathological fascination with death

necrophobia n
necrofobia
fear of death or corpses

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ n
necrópolis
cemetery

necrosis n
necrosis
localized death of cells or tissue

necrotic adj
necrótico
of or pertaining to necrosis

necrotizing adj
necrotizante

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
néctar
drink of the gods
sweet liquid secreted by flowers
any delicious drink

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ n
nectarina
fruit

nectary n
nectario
gland that secretes nectar

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] n
necesidad
lack of means of subsistence
necesidad necesidades
something required

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
necesitar
to have an absolute requirement for
to be obliged to
to want strongly

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ n
aguja
implement for sewing etc.
indicating device
sensor phonograph stylus
aguja acícula
leaf of conifer

needle furze n
gatiña
Genista anglica

needle in a haystack n
aguja en un pajar
idiomatic

needlefish n
agujón
slender fish

needlenose pliers n
alicate de boca semirredonda
a variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions

needless /ˈniːdləs/ 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

negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ v
negar
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict

negation /nəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
negación
act of negating something
negation in logic

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negación negativo
linguistics: denying a proposition
negativo
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
mathematics: less than zero
inherently damaging
pessimistic

negative /-ɾɪv/ /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
A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude

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
omit to notice; slight; disregard
descuidar negligir
fail to care for
failure due to carelessness

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
descuidado abandonado
suffering from neglect

neglectful adj
negligente
tending to neglect

negligence /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/ n
negligencia
failure to exercise a standard of care (law)

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
negligente
culpable due to negligence

negligently adv
negligentemente
in a negligent manner

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ 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/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
negociar
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
negociación
process of achieving agreement

negotiator /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪ.tə/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ n
negociador negociadora
one who negotiates

negotiatory adj
negociador

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
negra
black female

negritude /ˈnɛɡɹɪtjuːd/ n
negritud

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ adj
negrata
offensive: relating to the black ethnicity

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ n
negro negra
black person

negus /ˈniːɡəs/ n
negus
king of Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

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 vecindad cercanía
area near one's home

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ /ˈneɪbɹɪŋ/ adj
vecino contiguo limítrofe
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
prójimo prójima
fellow human
vecino vecina
a person living on adjacent or nearby land

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
tampoco
similarly not

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
ni
not either (used with nor): neither X nor Y
ninguno ningún
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈneɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈni.ðɚ/ /ˈniː.ðə(ɹ)/ pronoun
ninguno
not either one
tampoco

neither fish nor fowl /ˌnaɪðə ˈfɪʃ nɔː ˈfaʊl/ /ˌnaɪðɚ ˈfɪʃ nɔɹ ˈfaʊl/ /ˌni-/ /ˌniː-/ adj
ni chicha ni limonada ni de aquí ni de allá
not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; not having the advantages of the various options

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring adj
ni carne ni pescado ni chicha ni limonada sin pies ni cabeza
not easily categorized; not rightly belonging or fitting well in a given group or situation; not having the advantages of the various options

neither here nor there adj
no venir a cuento no venir al caso
having no influence or significance on the issue at hand

neither … nor conjunction
ni ... ni
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas

nejayote n
nejayote

nekton n
necton
organisms in the ocean

nematode /ˈnɛm.ə.təʊd/ /ˈnɛm.əˌtoʊd/ n
nematodo gusano redondo
small invertebrate animal

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
ganso de Hawái barnacla nené
Branta sandvicensis

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
neo-
contemporary
new

neo-Luddite n
neoludita
One who opposes technology

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
neonazi
person who believes in a Nazi ideology

neo-Nazism n
neonazismo
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neo-slavery n
neoesclavitud
modern slavery

neo-testamentary /ˌnioʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌniːəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [-ɾə-] adj
neotestamentario
of or pertaining to the New Testament of the Bible

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

neography /niːˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
sistema de escritura construido.
constructed writing system

neoimperialism /ˌniːəʊ.ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ n
neoimperialismo
Contemporary imperialism

neoliberal adj
neoliberal
in accordance with neoliberalism

neoliberal n
neoliberal
person who subscribes to neoliberalism

neoliberalism n
neoliberalismo
political ideology

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ n
neologismo
recently coined word

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
neón
element

neon light n
luz de neón
light from a neon lamp

neon sign n
neón
an illuminated sign constructed from fluorescent lights

neonatal adj
neonatal
of or pertaining to the time immediately after birth

neopaganism n
neopaganismo
modern or revived form of paganism

neophilia /niːəˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
neofilia
love of new things

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
neofobia
fear of new things

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
neófito
early Christian convert
beginner
novice (recent convert)
planta neófita
recently introduced plant species

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ 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

nephelinic adj
nefelinico

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ n
sobrino
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephew-in-law n
sobrino político

nephology /nɪˈfɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 /ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/ 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

nepotism baby n
hija de hijo de nepobebé
person whose success is attributed to their parent's influence

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunio
chemical element

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
empollón mateo cerebrito friki matado norio
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ n
nereida
mythological being

nerf /nɜːf/ /nɝf/ v
nerfear
to arbitrarily limit or reduce one's capacity

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
coraje
courage, boldness
descaro frescura
audacity
nervio
bundle of neurons
colloquial: neuron
stamina
nervios
mental agitation caused by a negative emotion

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 /ˈnɑvəs/ /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
friolento friolero
delicate, weak, poor-spirited, susc. to cold

nest /nɛst/ n
cueva nido
hideout
jerarquía nido
nido
bird-built structure
place for depositing eggs
snug residence
parental home
retreat

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

nestle /ˈnɛsəl/ v
acomodarse acurrucarse
to press oneself against another affectionately
to settle oneself comfortably and snugly

net /nɛt/ adj
líquido neto
remaining after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ n
red
mesh of string, cord or rope
interconnecting system
anything that has the appearance of a net
device for trapping something
red malla
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
figurative: trap

net curtain n
visillo
thin curtain

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
de abajo inferior
lower
subterráneo
beneath the earth's surface

netizen n
internauta cibernauta
member of Internet community

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
ortiga
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
irritar picar provocar

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ n
red
multiple computers and other devices connected together
interconnected group or system
fabric or structure of fibrous elements
directory of people

network card n
tarjeta de red
computer card

networkability n
capacidad de red capacidad de trabajar en red

networking /ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ 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/ /ˈnɝəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neural
of or relating to the nerves

neural network n
red neuronal red neural
in artificial intelligence
in anatomy

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)ʉːɹɐʉ/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
relating to nerves or the nervous system

neuro-oncology n
neurooncología
study of brain neoplasms

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

neurodiverse /-dəˈvɝs/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝs/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːs/ adj
neurodiverso
of a person: exhibiting neurodiversity; of a group: made up of neurodivergent people
of or pertaining to neurodivergent people or groups

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
neurodiversidad
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

neuroglia n
neuroglia
cytology: glial cell

neurohypophysis n
neurohipófisis
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neuroimmunology n
neuroinmunología

neurolinguistics n
neurolingüística
science

neurological adj
neurológico
dealing with the study of the brain

neurologically adv
neurológicamente
with regard to neurology

neurologist n
neurólogo neuróloga
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
neurología
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuroma n
neuroma
tumor composed of nerve cells

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ 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

neuropathologist n
neuropatólogo

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

neuroscientist n
neurocientífica neurocientífico
scientist whose specialty is neuroscience

neurosis n
neurosis
mental disorder

neurosurgeon n
neurocirujano neurocirujana
brain surgeon

neurosurgery n
neurocirugía
surgical discipline focused on treating the nervous systems
surgery of the brain

neurosyphilis n
neurosífilis
syphilis infection affecting the nervous system

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurótico
overanxious

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ n
neurótica neurótico
person who has a neurosis

neurotmesis n
neurotmesis

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

neurotropic adj
neurotrópico neurótropo
of or pertaining to neurotropism

neurotypical adj
neurotípico
having normal way of processing information

neurovascular adj
neurovascular
of or pertaining to nerves and blood vessels

neurula n
néurula
zoology: an embryo of vertebrates in the state when the primitive band is first developed

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ 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 /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
castrar capar
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] adj
neutral neutro
not taking sides in a conflict
physics: possessing no charge
neutro
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
neither beneficial nor harmful

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] n
neutral
person who takes no side in a dispute
nonaligned state
punto muerto punto neutral
position of gears

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralidad
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutralization n
neutralización
neutralization

neutralize v
neutralizar
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ n
neutrino neutrina
An elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ 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

neutronic adj
neutrónico
pertaining to neutrons

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrófilo
easily stained by neutral dyes

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
nunca jamás
at no time

never again adv
más nunca nunca más
at no time in the future

never ever adv
nunca jamás
emphatic never

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
no importa
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
no importa da igual es igual no le hace qué más da ya no
it is not important
no se preocupe no te preocupes
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)

never say die interjection
nunca te rindas
do not despair

never say never phraseologicalUnit
no digas nunca jamás nunca digas de este agua no beberé nunca digas nunca
never say never

neverending adj
de nunca acabar interminable
having no end

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
no obstante sin embargo a pesar de esto con todo con todo y eso pese a ello
in spite of what preceded

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
nuevo
recently made or created
distinguishing something established more recently
additional, recently discovered
current or later
inexperienced, unaccustomed
recently arrived or appeared
in original condition, pristine
strange, unfamiliar
of recent origin
refreshed, reinvigorated
newborn

new moon n
luna nueva novilunio
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun

new normal /ˌn(j)u ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˌnjuː ˈnɔːml̩/ n
nueva normalidad
current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain

new religious movement n
nuevo movimiento religioso
religious community or spiritual group

new wine in an old bottle n
vino nuevo en odres viejo

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ /ˈnuːbi/ n
principiante novato usuario nuevo
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
neonato recién nacido
recently born

newborn n
neonato recién nacido
recently born baby

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] n
recién llegado recién llegada
one who has recently arrived in a community

newel /ˈnju.əl/ /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 /ˈnjuːliˌwɛd/ n
desposado recién casado esposado recién casada
a recently married person

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ n
novedad
novelty

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
noticias
new information of interest
noticias informativos noticiero telediario
reports of current events

news agency n
agencia de noticias agencia de información
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

news ticker n
cintillo noticioso
device, used primarily in the 20th century

newsagent n
estanco
retail business

newscast n
telediario informativo noticiario noticiero
broadcast of news

newscaster n
conductor presentador de informativos presentador de noticias
one who delivers the news

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
boletín informativo boletín de noticias
publication

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ n
papel de periódico
paper on which newspapers are printed
periódico diario rotativo
publication

newspeak /ˈn(j)uːspiːk/ n
neolengua
use of ambiguous words to deceive listeners

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 entrante
nearest date, time, space or order
próximo siguiente
following in a sequence

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
allegado deudo ser querido
spouse, close friend, close relative
allegado pariente más cercano pariente más próximo
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance

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 /ˈnɛksus/ /ˈnɛksuːs/ /ˈnɛksəs/ n
centro
centre or focus of something
conexión nexo
form or state of connection
cuña enchufe junta vinculación vínculo
connected group

nib /nɪb/ n
pico
bill of a bird
plumín
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
mordisquear
to bite lightly
mordisquear picotear comiscar
to eat with small bites

nibling /ˈnɪblɪŋ/ n
sobrino
gender-neutral term for child of one's sibling or sibling-in-law

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ adj
amable agradable simpático bueno
pleasant
bonito lindo bello
attractive
bueno rico
having a pleasant taste or aroma

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
bien espléndidamente
pleasantly

niche /niʃ/ /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ /nɪʃ/ n
hornacina nicho
cavity, hollow, or recess
nicho hornacina
ecological function of an organism
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 motejar
to give a nickname to

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nicotina
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nicotine gum n
chicle de nicotina goma de mascar de nicotina
form of chewing gum that slowly releases nicotine into the body

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
plant of the genus Nigella

nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ n
negrito negro
ethnic slur

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
malicioso
withholding

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
negro negrata gorila mayate mona mono
black person (derogatory)

nigger in the woodpile n
gato encerrado

nigh /naɪ/ adj
cerca cabe
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
cercano
almost; nearly

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ n
noche
period between sunset and sunrise
night spent away from home
quality of sleep obtained during a night
oscuridad noche
darkness
tarde noche
evening or night spent at a particular activity

night blindness n
ceguera nocturna
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night heron n
martinete
species of heron

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ n
trasnochador noctámbulo ave nocturna noctívago
one who is awake at night

night school n
escuela nocturna
school with classes held predominantly in the evening

night shift n
el turno nocturno
period

night vision n
visión nocturna
ability to see in the dark

night watch n
imaginaria
guards on such a watch
watch kept during the night

night watchman state n
estado vigilante nocturno
Translations

nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ n
gorro de dormir
warm cap worn at night

nightclothes n
ropa para dormir
clothing worn while sleeping

nightclub n
club nocturno discoteca
establishment that is open late at night

nightcrawler n
carnada cebo
large earthworm used as bait
lombriz
Lumbricus terrestris

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ n
anochecer
the close of the day; the coming of night

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ n
camisón
sleeping garment worn by women

nighthawk /ˈnaɪthɑk/ /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/ n
chotacabras
New World nightjar

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
ruiseñor
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtd͡ʒɑː/ 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 /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] n
pesadilla mal sueño
dream
pesadilla suplicio tormento
experience

nightmarish adj
apesadillado pesadillesco
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/ n
solanácea
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
mesita de noche mesilla de noche mesa de noche mesita de luz velador nochero
small table placed beside the head of a bed

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] n
nihilismo
doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life
rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, moral principles, legal rules, etc.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ n
nihilista
person who accepts nihilism

nihilistic adj
nihilista
of or relating to nihilism

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
nihonio

nikud n
nikúd
system of diacritics for Hebrew

nil /nɪl/ n
cero nada
nothing

nilgai /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/ n
nilgó
large antelope of northern India

nilpotent /nɪlˈpəʊtənt/ adj
nilpotente
(algebra)

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
despierto hábil
quick-witted and alert
diestro
adept at taking or grasping
ágil
quick and light in movement or action

nimbleness /ˈnɪm.bəl.nɪs/ n
agilidad
the quality of being nimble

nimbus /ˈnɪm.bəs/ n
nimbo
rain cloud
circle of light; halo

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ n
bendito bobo ceporro gilipollas imbécil lila
foolish or silly person

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] n
nueve
the digit or figure 9

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
nueve
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
novecientos novecientas
cardinal number 900

nine lives n
siete vidas
durability; near immunity to damage

nine o'clock n
las nueve
the start of the tenth hour

nine thousand numeral
nueve mil
9000

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
armadillo of species Dasypus novemcinctus

ninesome n
noneto
group of nine

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
diecinueve
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimonoveno
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 /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ 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
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 /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ n
pezón teta
projection of mammary gland

nipplewort n
hierba de las mamas
Lapsana communis

nipponize v
niponizar
to convert to Katakana or to enable to work with the Japanese script
to make or become Japanese
traducir a japonés
to translate into Japanese

niqab /nɪˈkæb/ /nɪˈkɑːb/ n
niqab nicab
veil which covers the face

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /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 buscarle tres pies 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/ [ˈnaɪ̯ˌtʰɹeɪ̯t] n
nitrato
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitric /ˈnaɪtɹɪk/ 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

nitrocellulose n
algodón pólvora fulmicotón nitrocelulosa piroxilina
the chemical nitrocellulose

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] n
nitrógeno
chemical element

nitrogen dioxide n
dióxido de nitrógeno
the binary compound NO₂

nitroglycerine n
nitroglicerina
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate

nitrous /ˈnaɪtɹəs/ adj
nitroso
of or relating to nitrogen

nitrous oxide n
óxido nitroso
nitrous oxide

nitty-gritty /ˈnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ /ˌnɪtiˈɡɹɪti/ [-ɾi-] n
meollo
core or essence of something

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
process

nizatidine /naɪˈzæt.ɪ.diːn/ n
nizatidina

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
ninguno no ningún nada ninguna
not any
prohibido se prohíbe
used to show an activity is forbidden

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ n
no
a negating expression
a vote not in favor

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ 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 phraseologicalUnit
sin comentarios
"official" refusal to relay any further information

no doubt adv
sin duda
without a doubt

no entry phraseologicalUnit
acceso prohibido entrada prohibida no entre prohibida la entrada
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 etc.

no hard feelings phraseologicalUnit
sin resentimientos
no resentment

no holds barred adj
todo vale

no idea interjection
ni idea
indicates complete ambivalence about something
ni idea no sé
I don't know

no kidding interjection
de verdad en serio no es broma no me digas ¡No me digas!
response to obvious statement
¿en serio?
exclamation of amazement

no laughing matter n
bromas las justas no es cosa de risa

no less adv
nada menos! ni mas ni menos que se dice pronto
furthermore, not to mention

no longer adv
ya no
not any more

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
no importa qué
whatever
sí o sí
under any circumstances, whatever happens

no offense phraseologicalUnit
sin ánimo de ofender
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ 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
de nada no hay de qué
no thanks or apology is necessary
no hay problema
it does not pose a problem

no rose without a thorn proverb
no hay miel sin hiel no hay rosa sin espina

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 cuando el río suena, agua lleva
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
no fumar 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 absence 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
ni hablar de ninguna manera qué va
absolutely not
no me digas
indicates astonished disbelief

no way Jose /- həʊˌzeɪ/ /nəʊ ˈweɪ həʊˌseɪ/ adv
ni de broma ni de coña ni de guasa ni harto de vino

no worries interjection
descuida no se preocupe(n) no te preocupes
it does not bother me
ningún problema

no, thanks interjection
no, gracias
(polite refusal of an offer)

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/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ 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
stock character

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.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
andoba cero absoluto don nadie pelagatos último mono
unimportant person

nobody's determiner
de nadie
belonging to nobody (possessive form of nobody)

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
nadie es perfecto
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocardiosis n
nocardiosis
infectious disease

nocebo /noʊˈsi.boʊ/ /nəʊˈsiː.bəʊ/ n
nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful

nociception n
nocicepción
physiological process underlying the sensation of pain

noctilucent adj
noctilucente
(meteorology) glowing at night

noctule /ˈnɑkt͡ʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
nóctulo
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ adj
nocturno
taking place at night
nocturno noctámbulo trasnochador
primarily active during the night

nocturnal emission n
emisión nocturna polución nocturna
ejaculation or orgasm while asleep

nocturne /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/ /ˈnɑktɚn/ /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 /ˈnəʊdəl/ adj
nodal
Relating to a node

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ n
nodo
vertex of a graph of a network
computer attached to a network
astronomy: where the orbit of a planet intersects the ecliptic
physics: point along a standing wave
nudo
knot, knob, protuberance or swelling

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 /ˈnɑɡn̩/ /ˈnɑɡɪn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
chaveta
head

noise /nɔɪz/ n
ruido
level of variation in gene expression
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
technical: unwanted part of a signal
ruido barullo estrépito
various sounds, usually unwanted

noise cancellation n
cancelación de ruido

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
Manorina melanocephala

nolle prosequi /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwi/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnɑli ˈpɹɑsɪkwi/ /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnəʊlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ n
abandono de proceso sobreseimiento

nom de Web /nɒm də ˈwɛb/ n
alias apodo seudónimo
pseudonym used on the World Wide Web

noma /ˈnəʊmə/ 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 Greek nomarchy

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
nomenclatura
set of names or terms

nominal /ˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ [ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩] [ˈnɒm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
nominal
of or relating to a name or names
of or relating to a noun
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

nominate /ˈnɑ.mə.neɪt/ /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
nominar postular
to name someone for a particular role or position

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
nominación
an act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominativo
being in the nominative case

nominative absolute n
nominativo absoluto
element of a sentence

nominative case n
nominativo caso nominativo
case used to indicate the subject

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
nominado nominada
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position

non sequitur /ˌnɑnˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/ /ˌnɒnˈsɛk.wɪ.tə/ n
incongruencia
invalid argument

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
in- des- no
not

non-aggression principle n
principio de no agresión

non-binary /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɚˌi/ /ˌnɔnˈbaɪ.nɛɹˌi/ adj
no binarie
not binary
no binario no binarie no binaria
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-disclosure agreement n
acuerdo de confidencialidad
contract not to disclose certain information

non-empty adj
no vacío
containing at least one element

non-finite verb n
verbo no finito
verb form that lacks a subject

non-governmental organization n
organización no gubernamental
organization with no government participation

non-native speaker n
hablante no nativo
someone who has another native tongue than the language being used

non-negative adj
no negativo

non-negotiable adj
innegociable
not subject to negotiation

non-refoulement /ˌnɑnɹəˌfulˈmɑn/ /ˌnɒnɹəˈfuːlmɒ̃/ n
principio de no devolución
principle that a person should not be returned to an area where they would face mistreatment

non-smoker n
no fumador no fumadora
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

non-venomous adj
atóxico
not producing venom

non-violent adj
no violento

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

nonalcoholic adj
sin alcohol
containing at most trace amounts of alcohol

nonbeliever n
atea ateo no creyente
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion

nonce /nɑns/ /nɒns/ n
nonce
value constructed so as to be unique to a particular message in a stream
violeta
sex offender, especially one who is guilty of sexual offences against children

nonce word n
hápax palabro expresión "ad hoc"
word invented for the occasion
ideíca

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 failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law

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
not any thing
ninguno nadie
not any person

none of someone's business n
no es asunto tuyo
matter that someone is not entitled to be involved in

none of your beeswax phraseologicalUnit
eso a ti te importa un bledo
A riposte to badgering questioning

nonet /nɒˈnɛt/ n
noneto
composition

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
no obstante sin embargo

nonexistence n
inexistencia
The state of not existing

nonexistent adj
inexistente
not existent

nonfiction n
no ficción
written works intended to give facts

nonideologue n
no ideólogo

nonillion numeral
nonillón
1054
quintillón
1030

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

nonogram /ˈnɑːnəɡɹæm/ /ˈnɒnəɡɹæm/ n
nonograma
puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled

nonpareil /nɒm-/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/ /ˈnɒm-/ /ˈnɒnpəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈnɒnpɹ(ə)l/ /ˌnɑnpəˈɹɛl/ adj
sin par incomparable sin paralelo
unequalled, unrivalled

nonpareil /nɒm-/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/ /ˈnɒm-/ /ˈnɒnpəɹ(ə)l/ /ˈnɒnpɹ(ə)l/ /ˌnɑnpəˈɹɛl/ n
nompareille
size of type standardized at 6-point; slug of this size

nonpartisan adj
apartidista

nonpayment n
impago
failure to pay

nonplace n
no-lugar
that which is not a place

nonplus /nɒnˈplʌs/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌs/ v
confundir desconcertar perplejar
to bewilder or perplex (someone)

nonplussed /nɒnˈplʌst/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌst/ adj
perplejo
unsure how to act or respond

nonprofit adj
sin ánimo de lucro
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
organización sin ánimo de lucro
non-profit organization

nonrefundable adj
a fondo perdido

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ adj
sin sentido
resulting from the substitution of a nucleotide in a sense codon, causing it to become a stop codon

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ n
bulo infundios mentira paparruchas trola
untrue statement
disparate tontería sinsentido pamplinas contrasentido desbarro
meaningless words

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug n
AINE antiinflamatorio no esteroideo
group of drugs

nonstick adj
antiadherente
resistant to sticking

nonuplet n
nonilliza nonillizo
one of nine babies born at the same birth

nonviolence n
abstención de la violencia
philosophy that rejects violence

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
noob novato
newbie

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ n
fideo tallarín noodle
string or flat strip of pasta or other dough

noogie /ˈnʊɡi/ n
cocacho coscorrón
knuckle rub on head

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ n
rincón
small corner formed by two walls
rincón recoveco
hidden or secluded spot

nookie /ˈnʊki/ n
polvo
sexual intercourse

noon /nuːn/ n
mediodía
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
dogal
adjustable loop or rope

nopalery /ˈnoʊpəˌlɛri/ /ˈnəʊp(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈnəʊp(ə)lɹi/ n
nopalar
plantation of nopal used as food for the cochineal insect

nope /noʊp/ [noʊp̚] particle
nel no po nop
informal "no"

nor /noɹ/ /nɔː/ conjunction
ni
nor

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
noradrenalina
the compound norepinephrine

nordic /ˈnɔɹ.dɪk/ /ˈnɔː.dɪk/ adj
nórdico
of or relating to cross-country skiing

norepinephrine /ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ 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 /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ adj
normal
usual, ordinary
according to norms or rules
pertaining to a school to teach teachers how to teach
normal bien sano
healthy; not sick or ill

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ 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

normal time n
tiempo normal
standard period of play

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalidad
state of being normal

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] n
normalidad
state of being normal

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] n
normalización
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔɹ.mə.laɪz/ /ˈnɔː.mə.laɪz/ v
normalizar
to make normal

normally /ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈnɔːmə.li/ adv
normalmente de costumbre
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
in the expected or customary manner

normative /ˈnoː.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔɹ.mə.tɪv/ /ˈnɔː.mə.tɪv/ [ˈnɔɹ.mə.ɾɪv] adj
normativo
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard

normativity n
normatividad
state of being normative

normativization n
normativización

normativize v
normativizar
To make normative

norovirus /ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/ n
norovirus
genus of Norwalk virus

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
norteño
part of a corridor used by northbound traffic
norteño nortino
of or pertaining to the north

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] 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 n
nordeste noreste
compass point

northeastern /ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/ /ˌnɔːˈθiː.stn̩/ adj
del nordeste al nordeste nordeste
northeastern

northeastward adv
al nordeste hacia el nordeste
towards the northeast

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /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 cardinal n
cardenal rojo

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 pike /ˈnɔɹðɚn paɪk/ /ˈnɔːðən paɪk/ n
lucio
Esox lucius

northern pintail n
ánade rabudo pato rabo de gallo
Anas acuta

northern shoveler n
cuchara común
Spatula clypeata

northern viscacha n
vizcacha norteña
South American animal

northern wheatear n
collalba gris
Oenanthe oenanthe

northern wild rice n
arroz indígena
Zizania palustris

northerner n
norteño norteña
person from the north of a region

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ n
noroeste
compass point

northwestern /nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/ /nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ adj
noroeste

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] n
hocico morro
snout, nose of an animal
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

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
epistaxis hemorragia nasal
haemorrhage from the nose

nosebleed section n
gallinero
seats high in the back

noseclip n
pinza para la nariz
device that holds a person's nostrils closed

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ n
desplome de precio desplome de valor
a rapid fall in price or value
salto
a headfirst fall or jump

nosedive /ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ v
desplomarse el precio desplomarse el valor
to perform a rapid fall in price or value
sumergirse
to dive down in a steep angle

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
ramillete
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosey parker n
metiche metomentodo
prying person

nosocomial /ˌnoʊ-/ /ˌnɑ.səˈkoʊ.mi.əl/ /ˌnɒ.sə(ʊ)ˈkəʊ.mi.əl/ /ˌnəʊ-/ adj
nosocomial
of, relating to, or happening in a hospital

nosology n
nosología
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ n
nostalgia añoranza
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostálgico
pertaining to nostalgia

nostalgic n
nostálgico nostálgica
person who displays nostalgia

nostrification n
convalidación
granting recognition to a degree from a foreign university

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /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
narigudo narigón narizotas
having a large nose

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] adv
no
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑʔt] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɞʔt] conjunction
no
And not

not all heroes wear capes proverb
no todos los héroes llevan capa

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
en absoluto para nada
not

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] 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 one's first rodeo phraseologicalUnit
haber sido cocinero antes que fraile
not the first time one has been in a situation

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 the end of the world phraseologicalUnit
hundirse el mundo no es el fin del mundo
it's not the end of the world

not to mention conjunction
para no hablar de por no decir por no hablar de sin mencionar
much less

not win for losing v
haberle mirado un tuerto no ganar para disgustos no levantar cabeza

not yet adv
todavía no aún no
not for the moment, though expected later

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ adj
notable destacable
worthy of notice; remarkable

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ n
notable prócer
person or thing of distinction

notably adv
notablemente
in a notable manner

notarize v
protocolizar
to witness of the authenticity of a document

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ n
notario
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
notario fedatario
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
anotación
specific note or piece of information written in such a notation

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
categoría nivel
level or degree
entalladura escotadura muesca ranura tarja
V-shaped cut
entalladura talladura
indentation
paso
mountain pass
tarja
such a cut, used for keeping a record

notch /nɑt͡ʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ v
entallar mellar
to cut a notch
tarjar
to record by notches

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
nota
musical sound
memorandum
short informal letter
marginal comment or explanation
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone
tecla
key of the piano or organ

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
anotar
to record in writing
to annotate
denotar
to denote, designate
notar tener en cuenta
to notice with care

note value n
valor de la nota
musical notation

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
cuaderno
empty book able to be used for notes
portátil computador 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/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
nada ninguna cosa
not any thing

nothing to sneeze at n
no ser 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/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] n
comunicación notificación
formal notification or warning
notar
act of observing

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
darse cuenta advertir fijarse reparar reparar en
percatarse coscarse
to become aware of

notice period n
plazo de preaviso
period between receipt of the letter of dismissal and last working day

noticeable /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ adj
notable
worthy of note; significant

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
infamia mala fama notoriedad
condition of being infamous

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ adj
notorio afamado de mala fama
generally or widely known for something negative

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
no obstante
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
nuégado turrón francés turrón
a confection of egg white, a sweetener, and (usually) nuts

nought /nɔːt/ n
cero
zero

noumenal adj
nouménico
of or pertaining to the noumenon

noumenon /ˈnaʊmənɒn/ /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
noúmeno
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
sustantivo substantivo nombre nombre sustantivo nombre substantivo
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun clause n
oración completiva oración sustantiva
subordinate clause

noun numeral n
nombre numeral
a noun that represents a number

noun phrase n
sintagma nominal grupo nominal
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourish /ˈnɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
nutrir
to feed and cause to grow

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹɪtʃ/ /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/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] adj
novedoso
new, original, especially in an interesting way

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] n
novela romance
work of prose fiction

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ n
novelista
author of novels

novelize v
novelar
to adapt to fiction

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ 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 /ˈnɑvɪs/ /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
novicio novicia
new member of a religious order

novichok n
novichok
nerve agent

now /naʊ/ adv
ahora bien
(word to introduce a point)
ahora ya
at the present time
ahorita bueno entonces

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 or never adv
ahora o nunca
now or never

now that conjunction
ahora que
since

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
actualmente ahora
at the present time
hoy en día hoy día hogaño
in the current era

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
a ninguna parte a ningún lado a ningún lugar
to no place
en ninguna parte en ningún lado en ningún lugar en ningún sitio por ningún lado
in no place

nowise /ˈnoʊwaɪz/ /ˈnəʊwaɪz/ adv
de ninguna manera de ningún modo en absoluto
in no manner

noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
nocivo daniño
harmful

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
boquilla inyector
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
matiz detalle pormenor
minor distinction

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ v
matizar detallar

nuanced adj
detallado matizado
having nuances

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
núbil en edad de merecer
marriageable

nubuck n
nabuk
type of brushed leather

nucellus n
nucela
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
nuclear
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy
involving 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 atómica 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 fisión
atom-splitting nuclear reaction

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 war n
guerra nuclear
war fought using nuclear weapons

nuclear weapon n
arma nuclear
a weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion

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 /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
ácido nucleico
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleoid /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnu-/ 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 /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ 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 /ˈn(j)u(ː)kliəˌtaɪd/ n
nucleótido
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ n
núcleo
core, central part of something
cytology: large organelle found in cells
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom
linguistics: centre of a syllable

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

nude /n(j)uːd/ n
nude desnudo
image depicting a human in a state of undress

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ n
empujoncito pequeño empujón
a gentle push

nudibranch /ˈn(j)uːdɪˌbɹæŋk/ n
nudibranquio
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 beach n
playa nudista
beach where nudity is allowed

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /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 /ˈn(j)uːɡətɔɹi/ adj
ineficaz
ineffective, invalid
insignificante
trivial, trifling

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
pepita
small chunk or clump

nuisance /ˈnjuː.səns/ /ˈnuː.səns/ n
estorbo inconveniente pepla
person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience
molestia engorro incomodidad molienda
minor annoyance or inconvenience

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ n
arma nuclear
(colloquial) nuclear weapon

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
aniquilar destruir
(colloquial) to destroy or erase completely
atomizar freír
(colloquial) to use a nuclear weapon on a target
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
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 used to describe quantity
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
mathematics: number
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
numeral
performance
informal: telephone number
issue of a periodical publication
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
número cantidad serie
quantity

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
numerar
label with numbers; assign numbers to

number line n
recta real
line that graphically represents the real numbers

number one n
águas menores
urine or urination euphemism

number theory n
teoría de números
branch of pure mathematics

numbness n
entumecimiento
absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation

numerable adj
numerable
able to be counted

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ n
cifra número
non-word symbol that represents a number
letra numeral numeral
word or symbol representing a number

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ n
numerador
number or expression written above the line in a fraction
person who counts

numeric keypad n
teclado numérico

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
numérico
of or pertaining to numbers

numerical analysis n
análisis numérico
study of algorithms

numeronym /ˈnjuːməɹəʊˌnɪm/ /ˈnuməɹəˌnɪm/ n
numerónimo
number-based word

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnjuːmɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ /ˈnumɹəs/ adj
numeroso
Indefinitely large numerically

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adj
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 /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ n
numismático numismática
one who collects coins and/or currencies

numskull n
cabeza hueca hueca cabeza
mentally dull or stupid person

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ n
nun
Semitic letter

nun /nʌn/ n
monja religiosa
member of a Christian religious community of women

nunation /nʌˈneɪʃn̩/ /nʌˈneɪʃən/ n
nunación
suffix in Arabic

nunc pro tunc adv
con efecto retroactivo
a retroactive act of the court

nunchaku /nən-/ /nʌnˈtʃækuː/ /nʌnˈtʃɑːkuː/ /nʌnˈt͡ʃɑku/ n
chaco nunchaku
weapon consisting of two sticks joined by a chain or cord

nuncheon n
merienda
afternoon snack

nuncio /-siˌoʊ/ /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ n
nuncio
title used for Catholic clerics

nunlike adj
monástico monacal monjil

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ n
convento
residence for nuns

nuptial /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
nupcial
pertaining to wedding and marriage

nuptials /ˈnʌp.t͡ʃ(ʊ)əlz/ /ˈnʌp.ʃəlz/ 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 /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ n
casa cuna
place where the pre-school children of working parents are supervised during the day
criadero
place where nursing or the raising of children is carried out
semillero criadero vivero
place where young plants are cultivated for transplanting

nursery school n
parvulario guardería
a school for pre-school children

nursing /ˈnɜːsɪŋ/ /ˈnɝsɪŋ/ n
enfermería
caring for patients

nursing home n
asilo cotolengo
place of residence

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ n
alimento
that which nourishes; food; diet
crianza cuidado desarollamiento levantamiento ternura
act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; training

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ v
nutrir criar
to nourish or nurse

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
ceja
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing
chalado chiflado cabra loca como una cabra loco
slang: insane person
cojón huevo
slang: testicle
nuez
hard-shelled fruit
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
bird of the genus Nucifraga

nuthatch n
sita
passerine bird from the family Sittidae

nutlet n
núcula
small nut

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
caño túnel
soccer/football sense
nuez moscada moscada
spice

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

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
nutritivo alimenticio alimentador alimentoso nutriente
providing nutrients

nuts /nʌts/ adj
loco chaveta majareta sonado tarambana tocado
insane

nutshell /ˈnʌt.ʃɛl/ n
cáscara de nuez
the shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut

nux vomica n
nuez vómica
fruit of the strychnine tree
strychnine tree

nuzzle /ˈnʌzl̩/ /ˈnʌzəl/ [ˈnʌzɫ̩] v
frotar la nariz
touch with the nose

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛ.mɪ.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ /nɪkˈθɛməɹɑn/ n
nictémero
one day and one night

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

nymphaeum n
ninfeo

nymphet n
nínfula
A sexually attractive girl or young woman

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
ninfomanía
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
ninfomaníaco ninfómana
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
ninfómana
woman with excessive sexual desire

nystagmus /nɪˈstæɡməs/ n
nistagmo
rapid involuntary eye movement

née /neɪ/ adj
de soltera
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
camisón de encaje picardías
nightgown

névé /neɪˈveɪ/ n
helero nevero
The firn or snowfield at the head of a glacier

o /ˈoʊ/ /ˈəʊ/ n
o
name of the letter O, o

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
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
imbécil
imbecile

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ n
roble
wood
roble encina carrasca
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus

oak titmouse n
cabonero sencillo herrerillo unicolor
Baeolophus inornatus

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ n
estopa
fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope which are used to caulk, etc.

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

oar blade n
pala
flanged portion of an oar

oarlock n
horquilla
device to hold oars in place

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oasis
spring surrounded by fertile area
quiet or peaceful place

oat /oʊt/ /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 /ˈoʊtmil/ /ˈɒtmiːl/ /ˈəʊtmiːl/ n
avena
breakfast cereal
harina de avena
meal

oats /ˈoʊts/ /ˈəʊts/ n
avena
seeds of an oat plant

obduracy /-djʊ-/ /ˈɑbdʊɹəsi/ /ˈɒb.dʊ.ɹə.si/ n
obstinación
The state of being obdurate, intractable, or stubbornly inflexible

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
obediencia
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
obediente
willing to comply with commands

obediently adv
obedientemente
in an obedient manner

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ n
obelisco
tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point

obelus /ˈɑbələs/ /ˈɑbəˌlaɪ/ /ˈɒbləs/ /ˈɒbɪlaɪ/ /ˈɒbɪləs/ n
obelo
symbol used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ /əˈbiːs/ adj
obeso
extremely overweight

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] n
obesidad sobrepeso
act or state of being obese

obesogenic /əʊbiːsəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
obesógeno
causing obesity

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
obedecer
to do as ordered by
to do as one is told

obfuscate /ˈɑbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɑbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfəskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
ofuscar
alter code
make confusing

obiter dictum /ˌəʊbɪtə ˈdɪktəm/ n
opinión accesoria
statement not essential to the disposition of the case

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ n
esquela obituario necrología
brief notice of a person’s death, especially one published in a newspaper
obituario
brief biography of a person who has recently died

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
objeto
object-oriented programming: instantiation of a class or structure
the goal, end or purpose of something
person or thing to which an emotion is directed
objeto complemento
in grammar
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 /ɒbˌd͡ʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
cosificación objetificación

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ n
objeción
statement expressing opposition
act of objecting
protesta objeción
official protest raised in a court of law

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 /əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪvli/ adv
objetivamente
in an impartial, objective manner

objectivism /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ n
objetivismo
doctrine that holds that reality is objective

objectivity /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ 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/ /ɑːˈbleɪʃən/ /ɒˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
oblación
the offering to a deity

obligated adj
obligado
having an obligation

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
obligación
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone
obligación compromiso
social, legal, or moral requirement
obligación compromiso deber
legal agreement
obligación deber
course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience

obligatoriness n
obligatoriedad
quality of being obligatory

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ /ˈɑblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
obligatorio
binding

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
obligar
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means

obligee n
acreedor acreedora
beneficiary of an obligation

obliging /əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ 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 /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
obliterar borrar aniquilar arrasar destruir remover
to destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace

obliteration n
obliteración
the cancellation, erasure or deletion of something
the total destruction of something

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ n
nada
a state of nothingness
olvido
olvido desmemoria
state of forgetfulness or distraction
olvido oscuridad
state of being completely forgotten

oblivious /əˈblɪviːəs/ adj
desprevenido inconsciente
unaware
olvidadizo
failing to remember

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ adj
oblongo
longer than wide
roughly rectangular or elliptical

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/ n
abuso insulto vulgaridad
abusive language

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
desagradable odioso detestable repugnante
extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ [ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃn̩] 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

obruption n
obrupción

obscene /əbˈsin/ /əbˈsiːn/ adj
obsceno
offensive to current standards of decency or morality
procaz
lewd or lustful

obscenely adv
obscenamente
in an obscene manner

obscenity n
obscenidad
something that is obscene

obscurantism n
oscurantismo obscurantismo
deliberate obscurity or vagueness

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
obscuro
dark, faint or indistinct

obscure /əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/ /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ v
esconder ocultar
to hide, put out of sight

obscurity /əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/ /əbˈskjɝɪti/ /əbˈskjʊəɹɪti/ /əbˈskjʊɹɪti/ n
oscuridad
darkness; the absence of light

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
obsequioso servil apatronado
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders
obsequioso sumiso
fawning, subservient

observable /əbˈzɜː.və.bəl/ /əbˈzɝ.və.bəl/ [əbˈzɜː.və.bɫ̩] [əbˈzɝ.və.bɫ̩] adj
observable
able to be observed

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
observación anotación registro
recording an event; the record of such noting
observación comentario
remark or comment
observación observancia vigilancia
act of observing or being observed
parecer juicio
judgement

observation deck n
plataforma de observación
area of a tall building

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
observatorio
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
observar
to notice, to watch
seguir tomar en cuenta
to follow

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
observador
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsess /əbˈsɛs/ v
obsesionar
to dominate the thoughts of someone
obsesionarse
to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
obcecado obsesionado obseso
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
in an obsessive manner

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ adj
obsidiano
poetic: black

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.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/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
obsoleto desusado
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ n
obstáculo óbice estorbo traba
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstetric /əbˈstɛtɹɪk/ adj
obstétrico
relating to obstetrics

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
obstetra tocóloga tocólogo
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics /ɑbˈstɛ.trɪks/ /əbˈstɛ.trɪks/ n
obstetricia
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ n
obstinación porfía terquedad testarudez
state of stubbornness

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɑb.stə.nɪt/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nɪt/ adj
obstinado obcecado porfiado
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstinately /ˈɑbstɪnətli/ /ˈɒbstɪnətli/ adv
obstinadamente
in an obstinate manner

obstreperosity n
escandaloso
state of being obstreperous

obstreperous /ɑːbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ /ɒbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
estrepitoso
stubbornly defiant

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
entorpecer estorbar impedir
To impede, retard, or interfere with
esconder ocultar
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight
obstruir atorar entorpecer estorbar
To block or fill (a passage)

obstruction /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ n
obstrucción
the act of obstructing
that which obstructs or impedes

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
obtener coger

obtainable adj
obtenible
capable of being obtained

obtrude /ɒbˈtɹuːd/ /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
imponer imponerse sobresalir

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
obtuso
intellectually dull
geometry: larger than 90° but less than 180°
obtuso romo
botany, zoology: blunt

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

obtuse-angled adj
obtusángulo
of a triangle

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 /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
obviar
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ adj
obvio evidente
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ adv
obviamente
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

obviousness /-nəs/ /-ɪəs-/ /ˈɑ(b)viəsnɪs/ /ˈɒ(b)viəsnɪs/ n
obviedad
characteristic of being obvious

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
ocarina
musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
ocasión
favorable opportunity

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
ocasionar
give occasion to

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ adj
ocasional esporádico
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /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 /ɑkˈsɪp.ət.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.əl/ adj
occipital
of or pertaining to the occiput or occipital bone

occipital /ɑkˈsɪp.ət.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.l̩/ /ɒkˈsɪp.ɪt.əl/ n
occipital
occipital bone

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ n
lóbulo occipital
division of cerebrum

occipitalis /ɑkˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.lɪs/ n
músculo occipital occipital
muscle

occipito- /ɑkˌsɪp.ət.oʊ/ /ɒkˌsɪp.ɪt.əʊ/ prefix
occipito-

occipitofrontal adj
occipitofrontal
of or pertaining to the occipitofrontalis muscle

occipitofrontalis /ɑkˌsɪp.ət.oʊ.fɹʌnˈteɪ.lɪs/ /ɒkˌsɪp.ɪt.əʊˌfɹʌnˈtal.ɪs/ /ɒkˌsɪp.ɪt.əʊˌfɹʌnˈteɪ.lɪs/ /ɒkˌsɪp.ɪt.əʊˌfɹʌnˈtɑː.lɪs/ n
músculo occipitofrontal occipitofrontal
muscle

occipitotemporal adj
occipitotemporal
of or pertaining to the occiput and temporal lobe

occiput /ˈɑk.səp.ət/ /ˈɑk.səˌpʌt/ /ˈɒk.sɪ.pʌt/ n
occipucio colodrillo

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

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ n
ocupante
person who occupies an office or a position
owner or tenant
person sitting in a vehicle

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ 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
hold attention of
to fill (space)
to fill (time)

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
ocurrir acaecer
take place
ocurrir tincar
meet or come to the mind
presentar ocurrir
present itself

occurrence /əˈkɐɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɜːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɝ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkɵːɹ.ən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹ.ən(t)s/ /ɜː/ 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 /ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/ /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ adj
oceánico
of or relating to the ocean

oceanic whitetip shark n
tiburón oceánico tiburón oceánico de puntas blancas
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
oceanógrafo oceanógrafa
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanographic /ˌoʊʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
oceanográfico
relating to oceanography

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografía oceanología
oceanic exploration and study

oceanologist n
oceanóloga oceanólogo
one who studies oceans

ocellus /əʊˈsɛləs/ n
ocelo
simple eye consisting of a single lens

ocelot /ˈɑsəlɑt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ocelote cunaguaro gato onza manigordo tigrecillo tigrillo
feline carnivore

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑ.kɹə.si/ /ɒkˈlɒk.ɹə.si/ /ɔkˈlɔ.kɹə.si/ 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

octadecagon n
octodecágono
geometry

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ n
octágono octógono
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
octagonal octógono
shaped like an octagon

octagram /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɹæm/ [ˈɑk.tə.ɡɹæm] [ˈɒk.tə.ɡɹæm] n
octagrama
Eight-pointed star

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 eight works of art that are connected

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
octano
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
octanaje índice de octano
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octathlon /ɒkˈtæθlɒn/ n
octatlón
event in which contestants compete in eight different sports

octave /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ n
octava
interval

octet /ɒkˈtɛt/ n
octeto
group of eight musicians performing together
group of eight

octile n
octil
subset
value

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
mil cuatrillones
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027
octillón
a trillion quintillion, 1048

octonion n
octonión
nonassociative extension of a quaternion

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ 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/ /ˈɑ.kjʊ.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.lə/ adj
ocular
of or relating to the eye

ocularly /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ.li/ /ˈɑ.kjʊ.lɚ.li/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə.li/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.lə.li/ adv
ocularmente
by means of the eye

oculo- /ɑk.jəl.oʊ/ /ɒk.jʊl.əʊ/ prefix
oculo-
eye

oculomotor /ˈɒk.jʊl.ə(ʊ)ˌməʊ.tə/ /ˌɑk.jəl.əˈmoʊ.tɚ/ adj
oculomotor
relating to eye movement

oculus /ˈɑk.jə.ləs/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.ləs/ n
óculo
circular window or opening

odalisque /oʊdlˈisk/ /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈɒd(ə)lɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
odalisca
a female harem slave

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
aproximadamente y pico
about
desemparejado desparejado guacho suelto
not having a mate
extraño raro
strange
impar
indivisible by two
ocasional
casual, irregular
sobrante
left over after others have been grouped

odd job v
chapuza
temporary job

odd number n
número impar

oddity /ˈɒdɪti/ n
rareza
strangeness

oddly /ˈɑdli/ /ˈɒdli/ adv
anómalamente curiosamente extrañamente inexplicablemente sorprendentemente
strangely

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 /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
oda
a short poetical composition

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
odioso
arousing strong dislike

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ n
odómetro cuentakilómetros
instrument in a vehicle

odontalgic adj
odontálgico
pertaining to odontalgia

odontalgic n
odontálgico
toothache remedy

odontological adj
odontológico
pertaining to odontology

odontology n
odontología
study of teeth

odonym n
odónimo

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
olor
any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorous adj
odorífero
having distinctive odour

odour of sanctity n
olor de santidad
sweet smell emitted by corpses of saints

odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒd.ə.si/ /ˈɒd.ɪ.si/ /ˈɔd.ɪ.si/ n
odisea
extended adventurous voyage
intellectual or spiritual quest

oeillade /əːˈjɑːd/ n
mirada lujuriosa
glance, ogle

oeno- prefix
eno-
forms terms relating to wine

oenological adj
enológico
of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist n
enólogo
an expert in the science of oenology

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
enología
scientific study of wines

oenophile /ˈiː.nəʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈiː.nəˌfaɪl/ n
enófilo
wine-lover

oesophagectomy n
esofaguectomía
removal of all or part of the esophagus

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ n
esófago
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ /ˈɛstɹəs/ n
estro
a female animal's readiness to mate

oeuvre /ˈuːvɹə/ /ˈəːvɹə/ /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
obra
work of art
obra literatura producción
complete body of works

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
de
introducing an epithet
containing, comprising or made from
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
objective genitive: connecting action noun with object
possessive genitive: belonging to
linking class with example of class
indicative of age
subjective genitive: connecting action noun with subject
de acerca de en cuanto a
introducing topic or subject matter
menos
(to tell the time) before, to, e.g. a quarter of three (2:45)

of age
mayor de edad
old enough to be considered an adult

of all time
de todos los tiempos
ever

of choice
de cabecera
preferred above others

of color adj
de color
of a race other than white

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
por supuesto claro naturalmente desde luego por descontado
naturally

of late
recientemente últimamente
recently

of one's word
de palabra
that keeps promises and tells the truth

of the same stripe
de la misma cuerda

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
apagado
inoperative, disabled
apagado cerrado

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-road adj
todoterreno
designed for driving on a rugged terrain

off-roader n
vehículo todoterreno
vehicle designed for driving offroad

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
desperdicios despojos menudencia
rejected parts of an animal
menudencia 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/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
insulto ofensa
act of offending against manners

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
ofensiva ofensivo
relating to attack, offense
ofensivo
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring
causing offense

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
ofensiva
an attack

offensively adv
ofensivamente
in an offensive manner

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ n
oferta ofrecimiento
proposal
something put forth

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
ofrecer
propose
ofrendar
to present something as a gesture of worship
presentar ofrecer
place at disposal

offering /ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ n
ofrecimiento
act of offering
that which has been offered; a sacrifice

offertory /ˈɑfəɹˌtɔɹi/ /ˈɒfət(ə)ɹi/ n
ofertorio
the offering of sacremental bread and wine to God during a church service

offhand /ˌɔfˈhænd/ adj
a vuelapluma espontáneo indiferente irreflexivo
without planning or thinking ahead
descuidado insensato
careless
displicente frío
curt, unfriendly

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
oficina despacho
major governmental division
oficina despacho sede
room(s) or building used for non-manual work
oficio
ceremonial religious duty or rite

office boy n
ordenanza
boy or junior clerk employed in a professional office

office hours n
horario de oficina
times when office workers are at their desks
tutorías
prearranged time when a person is available

office worker n
oficinista
Someone who works in an office

officeholder n
funcionario
person who holds an office

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /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
of or pertaining to an office or public trust
derived from the proper office

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
funcionario
office holder invested with powers and authorities

official gazette /əˈfɪʃəl ɡəˈzɛt/ n
boletín oficial diario oficial gaceta oficial
periodical publication to publish notices

official language n
lengua oficial idioma oficial
language

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
oficialmente
in an official manner

officiate /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ v
oficiar
to perform the functions of some office

officious adj
inoportuno entrometido oficioso
offensively intrusive or interfering

offline /ɑfˈlaɪn/ /ɒfˈlaɪn/ /ɔfˈlaɪn/ adj
fuera de línea offline
of a system, not connected to a larger network

offload /ˈɑfloʊd/ /ˈɒf.ləʊd/ /ˌɑfˈloʊd/ /ˌɒfˈləʊd/ v
descargar desembarcar
to unload
librarse
to get rid of things

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ɔfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ /ˈɔf.sɛt/ n
ajuste compensación descuento reducción
compensating equivalent
desplazamiento
difference in memory addresses

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ɔfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ /ˈɔf.sɛt/ v
compensar subsanar
to compensate for something

offset printing n
ófset
offset printing

offshoot n
derivado rama ramal ramificación
vástago
that which shoots off from a main stem

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
alejándose de la costa
moving away from the shore
alta mar mar adentro mar afuera ultramar
located in the sea away from the coast
deslocalizada deslocalizado
located in another country

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adv
alejado de la costa
away from the shore
lejos de la costa
at some distance from the shore

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ v
deslocalizar
to use foreign labor to substitute for local labor

offshoring n
deslocalización

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ adj
fuera de juego
in an illegal position ahead of the ball

offside /ɒfˈsaɪd/ n
fuera de juego
offside play

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
descendencia prole linaje progenitura
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
descendiente sucesor vástago sucesora
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)
progenie
plural or collective offspring, animal's or plant's progeny

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ adv
frecuentemente a menudo seguido con frecuencia
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɑf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɑf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.tənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
frecuentemente
frequently
reiteradamente repetidamente
repeatedly

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
oganesón
chemical element

oghamic adj
ogámico
in, of, or pertaining to Ogham

ogive /ˈoʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈoʊɡaɪv/ /ˈəʊd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈəʊɡaɪv/ n
ojiva
nose of a bullet, missle, or rocket

ogonek /ɒˈɡɒnɛk/ /ɔˈɡɔnɛk/ /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
colita ogonek
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
ogro
brutish giant

ogress /-əs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈoʊɡɹɛs/ /ˈəʊɡɹɛs/ n
orca
female ogre

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
oh ai
expression of surprise

oh my God interjection
Dios mío ay Dios mío madre mía oh, Dios mío
excitement or shock

oh no /(ˈ)əʊ ˈnəʊ/ 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
cognate translations of oidium — otherwise see powdery mildew

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] n
aceite vegetal
oil produced from plants
aceite óleo
liquid fat
petróleo aceite
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
aceitar engrasar
lubricate with oil
engrasar petróleo
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 mill n
almazara
mill for crushing oil-bearing seeds

oil of wintergreen n
aceite de Gaultheria procumbens
aromatic oil

oil palm n
palma aceitera
tree that produces palm oil

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 spill n
derrame de petróleo marea negra
oil spill

oil tanker n
petrolero carrotanque
a ship that transports oil (petroleum)

oil well n
pozo petrolífero pozo petrolero
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 oleoso
covered with or containing oil

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
gruñir
to oink

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] n
pomada ungüento
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
okapi ocapi
Okapia johnstoni

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
gombo quingombó abelmosco bamia molondrón ocra
edible capsules of A. esculentus
quingombó chaucha turca chimbombó guingambó molondrón okra
A. esculentus

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
okroshka
cold raw vegetable soup

olallieberry n
olalia olallieberry oleyliberi zarza de olallie zarza olalia
hybrid berry

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] adj
antiguo viejo ex-
former
de antiguo
having existed or lived for the specified time
gastado usado viejo
(of an item) used, not new
viejo anciano añejo longevo 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 /ˌoʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ /ˌəʊld əz‿ðə ˈhɪlz/ 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 abuelo Cebolleta carca pollavieja pureta vejestorio
pejorative: elderly person

old gold n
oro viejo
a brownish gold colour

old hand n
perro viejo veterano
experienced person at certain activity

old maid n
culo sucio
card game

old man n
viejo
elderly man
father (slang)

old school n
vieja escuela
a style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era

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
bruja
person who is always complaining
vieja viejecita anciana señora mayor viejita
elderly woman

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
a la antigua a la antigua usanza carca de antigua estampa pasadista
preferring the customs of earlier times
anticuado pasado de moda chapado a la antigua démodé rancio trasnochado
outdated or no longer in vogue

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
tato
single-word translations

older sister n
hermana mayor
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

oldness /əʊldnəs/ n
vejez
state of being old

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
empalagoso
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave
oleaginoso
oily, greasy

oleander /ˈoʊliændɚ/ /ˌoʊliˈændɚ/ /ˌəʊliˈændə(ɹ)/ 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/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
olfativo olfatorio
concerning the sense of smell

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ n
oligarca
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligárquico
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ 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

oligodendroglioma n
oligodendroglioma

oligolecty /ɒˌlɪɡə(ʊ)-/ /əˌlɪɡə-/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛkti/ /ˌɒlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈlɛkti/ n
oligolectia
preference of an insect pollinator for pollinating only a few plant species

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 /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ n
oligopolio
economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity

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 /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ adj
verde aceituna
colour

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ n
aceituna oliva
fruit
aceitunado verde oliva
colour
olivo
wood

olive grove n
olivar
cluster of olive trees

olive oil n
aceite de oliva
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivo acebuche
tree that produces olives

olive-backed pipit n
bisbita de Hodgson
Anthus hodgsoni

olivine /ˈɑl.əˌvin/ /ˈɒl.ɪˌviːn/ n
olivino
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals

olla podrida /ˌɑlə pəˈdɹidə/ /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/ /ˌɔ(l)jə pəˈdɹidə/ n
olla podrida
Spanish stew of seasoned meat and vegetables

olotera n
desgranadora olotera

olé /oʊˈleɪ/ interjection
olé
Expression

om nom nom interjection
ñam ñam ñam
sound made while relishing food

omasum n
omaso
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombre /ˈɒm.bə/ /ˈɒm.bɹeɪ/ n
hombre

ombrotrophic adj
ombrotrófico
pertaining to ombrotrophy

ombrotrophy n
ombrotrofía
state or condition

ombudsman /ɒmˈbʊdzmən/ /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
defensor del pueblo mediador
official who investigates complaints

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmiːɡə/ /ˈəʊmɪɡə/ /ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/ n
omega
letter of the Greek alphabet

omegaverse n
omegaverso
fiction genre

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /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

omental adj
omental
of or pertaining to an omentum

omentum n
epiplón omento
fold of the peritoneum

omeprazole /oʊˈmɛp.ɹəˌzoʊl/ /əʊˈmɛp.ɹə.zəʊl/ n
omeprazol

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
ómicron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɑmɪnəs/ /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
ominoso agorero
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/ /əˈmɪʃən/ n
omisión
the act of omitting
something deleted or left out
something not done or neglected
the act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
omitir dejarse en el tintero
to leave out or exclude

ommatidium /ɑməˈtɪdɪəm/ /ɒməˈtɪdɪəm/ n
omatidio
substructure of the eye

omni- prefix
omni-
all

omnibenevolent adj
omnibenevolente todobenevolente
all-loving or infinitely good

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪbəs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ n
antología semanal
broadcast programme
autobús ómnibus
vehicle
compilación
anthology of previously released material

omnificence n
omnificencia
state

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ n
omnipotencia
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
omnipotente todopoderoso
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
omnipresencia
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
omnipresente
being everywhere

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪsiəns/ 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 or gods

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
omnívoro
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous /ɑmˈnɪ.vɝ.əs/ adj
omnívoro
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

omo- /oʊ.moʊ/ /əʊ.məʊ/ prefix
omo-
relating to the shoulder

omohyoid /əʊ.məʊˈhʌɪ.ɔɪd/ /ˌoʊ.moʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ n
omohioideo
omohyoid muscle

omohyoidean adj
omohioideo
relating to the omohyoid

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
encendido conectado
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
en
used to indicate means or medium
sobre acerca de
dealing with the subject of
sobre en
covering
positioned at the upper surface of
touching; hanging from

on a dime
por el canto de un duro
within a very short distance

on a roll
sembrado
having a streak of good luck or good progress or success

on account of preposition
a causa de por mor de
because of, owing to

on air
al aire
en antena en el aire
broadcasting or transmitting

on all fours adv
a cuatro patas a veinte uñas en cuatro
on hands and knees

on an empty stomach
en ayunas

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 bajo demanda por encargo
when needed or required

on duty
de guardia
actively engaged...

on end
de canto
upright, erect, endways

on fire
a tope en fuego en racha
rapidly achieving good results
en fuego en llamas
being burned by fire

on foot
a pie
walking, jogging, running

on hand
a mano
available

on it
en ello

on loan adv
prestado
loaned or lent

on notice
sobre aviso

on offer
en barata en oferta
for sale at a reduced price

on one's high horse
darse aires darse ínfulas espetarse subirse a la parra
self-righteous

on one's last legs
acabársele la candela con la candela en la mano 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 pain of /ɑn ˈpeɪn əv/ /ɒn ˈpeɪn əv/
so pena de
subject to the punishment or (generally) circumstance of

on paper
sobre el papel
in theory

on pins and needles
en ascuas en vilo

on purpose
a propósito adrede intencionadamente a conciencia intencionalmente queriendo
purposely, with intention

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 alert
sobre aviso
very attentive, or vigilant

on the bias
al bies
describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally

on the brink of /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/ 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
a vuelapluma al vuelo sobre la marcha
spontaneously or extemporaneously
al vuelo
while in the air

on the horns of a dilemma /-dɪˈlɛmə/ /ɑn‿ðə ˈhɔɹnz‿əv‿ə daɪˈlɛmə/ /ɒn‿ðə ˈhɔːnz‿əv‿ə daɪˈlɛmə/
entre la espada y la pared

on the house
por cuenta de la casa
free service

on the line
en juego
at risk

on the lookout
ojo avizor
intent on finding something

on the loose
liberado libre suelto
not in captivity

on the nose
en punto
exact

on the one hand
por un lado
from one point of view

on the other hand
por otra parte por otro lado por contra
from another point of view

on the right foot
con buen pie

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 run
a la fuga estar prófugo
fleeing

on the safe side
curarse en salud
on the safe side

on the same wavelength
en la misma onda
in rapport

on the shelf
quedarse para vestir santos
unmarried

on the sly adv
de extranjis
slyly, in an inconspicuous manner, so as not to be seen; secretly; stealthily

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
honesto
legitimate

on the verge of
a punto de al borde de
almost at the beginning of an object

on the warpath
en pie de guerra
very angry or upset

on the way
en camino en ruta en el camino
coming

on the whole
en general
for the most part

on time
a tiempo
punctually

on tiptoe
de puntillas de puntitas en puntas de pie
moving carefully

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 /-ɡə/ /ˈɑnəd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɒnəd͡ʒə/ /ˈɔː-/ n
onagro
Asiatic wild ass or hemione
military engine

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
onanismo
masturbation

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
otrora anteriormente antiguamente
formerly
una vez
one and only one time

once /wɒn(t)s/ /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.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
érase una vez había una vez era una vez
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

onchocerciasis /ɒŋkəsɜːˈkaɪəsɪs/ n
oncocercosis

oncilla /ɒnˈsiː.ə/ n
cunaguaro gato manchado leopardo tigre tigrillo tigrina
Leopardus tigrinus

oncogene /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ n
oncogén
gene

oncohematological adj
oncohematológico

oncohematology n
oncohematología

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪk/ adj
oncológico
of or pertaining to oncology

oncologist /ɒnˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
oncólogo
one who specialises in oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oncología
branch of medicine

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] determiner
un
of a period of time
un uno
a single, unspecified thing
único
sole, only

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] n
uno un
digit or figure

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
uno un
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] pronoun
alguien uno
uno se
indefinite personal pronoun
uno una
impersonal 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 good turn deserves another proverb
es de bien nacidos ser agradecidos favor con favor se paga
one act of kindness should be paid back by another act of kindness

one hair of a woman can draw more than a hundred pair of oxen proverb
dos tetas tiran más que dos carretas tiran más dos tetas que dos carretas un pelo de concha tira más que una yunta de bueyes
women have great influence on their male partners

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 golondrina no hace verano
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one thousand and one n
mil uno
the figure 1,001

one too many n
unas copas de más
(idiomatic) one or more servings too many of alcohol

one way or another adv
de un modo u otro por h o por b
somehow, but certainly

one's /wʌnz/ determiner
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
quedarle dos telediarios 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 /ˌwʌnɑɹmd/ /ˌwʌnɑːmd/ adj
manco
having only one arm

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-man band n
hombre orquesta
musician who plays several musical instruments

one-night stand n
amante de una noche
either of the two partners
aventura 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-stop shop n
tienda uniparada ventanilla única
the only place or institution one needs

one-third n
un tercio

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

oneiromancy /-ɹə-/ /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əʊˈnaɪɹəʊ-/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ n
oniromancia
divination by the interpretation of dreams

oneness n
unidad
state of being undivided

onerous /ˈoʊnəɹəs/ /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ /ˈəʊnəɹəs/ adj
oneroso
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sí mismo uno mismo
a person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
mono
adult jumpsuit
baby garment

ongoing adj
actual
presently or currently happening; being in progress
continuo
continuing, permanent

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
oniomanía
abnormal impulse to buy things

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ n
cebolla
Allium cepa
bulb

onion dome n
cúpula acebollada
onion-shaped dome

onion ring n
aro de cebolla
food

onionskin n
papel cebolla
paper

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ adj
en línea
connected to the Internet

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
único
alone in a category
singularly superior; the best
único hijo único
without sibling

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
solamente solo únicamente
no more than
solamente sólo solo
without others or anything further; exclusively
solo apenas
as recently as

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ 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

onomasiological adj
onomasiológico

onomasiology n
onomasiología
branch of lexicology

onomastic /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪk/ adj
onomástico
of, or relating to onomastics

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɑː.nəˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomástica
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ n
onomatopeya
property of a word that sounds like what it represents
word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ 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
arremetida
(archaic) attack, assault
ataque
(phonology) initial portion of a syllable

onside adj
a favor
(football) not in an offside position

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
acometida arremetida ataque embestida
fierce attack
asalto
avalancha
large quantity of people or things resembling an attack

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɑn.tə/ /ˈɑn.tʊ/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ /ˈɔn.tu/ /ˈɔn.tə/ /ˈɔn.tʊ/ preposition
sobre
upon; on top of

ontogenesis n
ontogenia
development of an individual organism

ontogenetic adj
ontogénico
of or relating to ontogenesis

ontological adj
ontológico
of, or relating to, ontology

ontologically adv
ontológicamente
ontological manner

ontologist n
ontologista
scholar or theorist of ontology

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ontología
study of being
system model in computer science

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
carga de la prueba
burden of proof
culpa
blame
estigma
stigma
obligación
legal obligation

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
a partir de ahora de frente en adelante hacia adelante para adelante
In a forward direction

onycholysis n
onicólisis

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
onicomicosis tiña de las uñas
fungal infection of nail

onychophagia n
onicofagia
compulsive biting of one's nails

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)ɑləd͡ʒi/ /əʊˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
oología
study of birds' eggs

oolong tea n
té de oolong té oolong
type of tea

oomph /umf/ /ʊmf/ n
garra marcha

oontz interjection
chunda chunda

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
ooforectomía ovarectomía
surgical removal of ovaries

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
oh oh
used sarcastically to acknowledge a major mistake
ups ops
acknowledging a minor mistake

oosphere /ˈəʊ.əs.fɪə(ɹ)/ 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

opalescent /oʊpəˈlɛsənt/ adj
opalescente
exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
opaco
hindering light to pass through

opaquely adv
opacamente
in an opaque manner

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ 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 /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ n
open
sports event

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ 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 city n
ciudad abierta
city which has abandoned defensive efforts

open day n
jornada de puertas abiertas
casual event where an institution is open for inspection by anyone interested

open fire v
abrir fuego
to begin firing at something or someone

open fracture n
fractura abierta

open goal n
gol a puerta vacía
undefended goal

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 relationship n
relación abierta
the relationship with possible additional relationships

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 source n
código abierto
practice

open water n
aguas abiertas
unobstructed water surface

open world /ˌoʊp(ə)n ˈwɜɹld/ /ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈwɜːld/ n
mundo abierto
gameworld that the player may traverse freely

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-mid adj
semiabierto
open-mid

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

open-plan kitchen n
cocina abierta cocina americana
room design

opener /ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ /ˈəʉ.pən.ə/ /ˈəʉp.nə/ /ˈəʊ.pən.ə/ n
abridor
device that opens something
primer acto
first act in a variety show

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ n
abertura
a gap permitting passage through
apertura
first few moves in a game
estreno
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe

opening credits n
cabecera intro
credits shown at the beginning of a film, TV program, etc.

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
abiertamente con luz y taquígrafos sin tapujos
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ n
ópera
theatrical work
score
company

opera glasses n
gemelos de teatro
small binoculars

opera house n
teatro de ópera

opera singer n
cantante de ópera
someone who sings opera professionally

operate /ˈɑpəɹeɪt/ /ˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
controlar especular manipular
to deal in stocks
controlar influir manipular
to produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power
obrar operar trabajar
to perform a work or labour
operar
medicine: to perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner
operar trabajar
to produce a physical effect

operatic /ˌɑ.pəˈɹæ.tɪk/ adj
operístico
of or relating to opera

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 table n
mesa de operaciones
table on which a patient lies during a surgical operation

operating theatre n
quirófano
room in a hospital used for performing surgery

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
operación
surgical procedure
military campaign
method by which a device performs its function
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values
a planned undertaking

operational adj
operacional
determined by means of practical measures
operativo
functioning and ready for use

operative /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/ /ˈɒpɹətɪv/ adj
operatorio
based upon a surgical operation
effectual
functional

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
operador
one who operates
mathematical operator

operculum /oʊˈpɝ.kjə.ləm/ /əʊˈpɜː.kjʊ.ləm/ n
opérculo
(zoology) covering flap in animals

operetta /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ 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 /ɑfˈθæl.mɪk/ /ɑpˈθæl.mɪk/ /ɒfˈθal.mɪk/ /ɒpˈθal.mɪk/ adj
oftálmico
of or pertaining to the eyes

ophthalmological adj
oftalmológico
pertaining to ophthalmology

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
oftalmólogo oftalmóloga
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒfθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθælˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɒpθə(l)ˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 have or express an opinion
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 apreciación concepto consideración juicio
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinionated /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/ /əˈpɪn.jə.næɪ.tɪd/ [əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.ɾɪd] adj
dogmático ergotista obstinado pedante respondón sabiondo
obstinately holding to one's opinion

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ n
opio anfión
drug from opium poppy

opium poppy n
adormidera
Papaver somniferum

opopanax /əˈpɑpənæks/ /əˈpɒpənaks/ n
opopanaco opopanax opoponaco opoponax
gum from the root of Opopanax chironium or what is equal

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ n
zarigüeya tlacuache carachupa chucha comadreja faro
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ n
adversario
one who opposes another in words
contrincante oponente
one who opposes another physically
oponente
oponente antagonista
one who opposes another
opositor
one who objects to a policy, etc.

opportune adj
oportuno apropiado
suitable

opportunely /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn.li/ /ˈɒp.ə.tʃuːn.li/ /ˌɑ.pɚˈtjun.li/ /ˌɑ.pɚˈtun.li/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuːn.li/ adv
tempestivamente
in a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time

opportunism n
oportunismo pancismo
the taking of opportunities

opportunist /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ n
oportunista vela güira aprovechado aprovechón encajoso pancista
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunistic /ˌɑ.pɚˌt(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌt͡ʃ(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
oportunista
said of people who will take advantage of situations

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] n
oportunidad
favorable circumstance or occasion
chance for advancement, progress or profit

opportunity cost n
coste de oportunidad
cost of something in terms of an opportunity forgone

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ [ʔəpʰoʊːz̥] 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/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
opuesto
of complementary or mutually exclusive things
facing the other way
located directly across from

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
antónimo contrario
antonym
contrario opuesto
contrary thing
opuesto
opponent

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
enfrente
across from

opposite sex n
sexo opuesto
the other gender to which one is referring

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
oposición
politics: party or movement opposed to government
astronomy
chess

oppositionist n
opositora opositor
a person who opposes; especially a member of an official opposition

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

oppressively adv
opresivamente
in an oppressive manner

oppressor n
opresor
someone who oppresses others

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.ə/ /əˈpɹoʊ.bɹi.əm/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.ə/ /əˈpɹəʊ.bɹɪ.əm/ n
oprobio oprobrio
disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behaviour

oprichnina n
opríchnina
period of Russian history

opsonin /ˈɒpsənɪn/ n
opsonina
an antibody

opsonize v
opsonizar

opt /ɑpt/ /ɒpt/ /ɔpt/ v
optar
to choose

opt-in adj
de adhesión
The property of having to choose explicitly to join or permit something

opt-out adj
de exclusión
the act of opting out of something

optative /ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ /ˈɒptətɪv/ n
optativo
optative

optic /ˈɑp.tɪk/ /ˈɒp.tɪk/ 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
second cranial nerve

optic neuritis n
neuritis óptica
optic neuritis

optical character recognition n
reconocimiento óptico de caracteres
electronic identification and digital encoding of characters

optical disc n
disco óptico
data storage medium

optical illusion n
ilusión óptica
image that is visually deceptive or misleading

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

optimizer n
optimizador

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 /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
opcional
not compulsory

optionally adv
opcionalmente
in an optional manner

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 /ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ n
opulencia
wealth

opulent /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ adj
opulento
rich

opuscule /oʊˈpəs.kjul/ /əˈpʌs.kjuːl/ n
opúsculo
small or petty work

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
oro
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
o u
conjunction

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ n
oro
gold or yellow tincture

or bust /ɔɹ ˈbʌst/ /ɔː ˈbʌst/ /ɚ 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 /ˈɒɹəkəl/ /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 /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
oral
spoken
relating to the mouth

oral candidiasis n
algodoncillo candidiasis bucal sapito

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
de viva voz oralmente
spoken
oralmente
by mouth

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ adj
naranja anaranjado
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ 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 tree n
naranjo

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

orangelo n
chironja
fruit

orangish adj
anaranjado
relatively orange in color

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ n
orangután pongo
arboreal anthropoid ape

orate /ɒɹˈeɪt/ /ɔˈɹeɪt/ /ɔːˈɹeɪt/ /əˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɔɹ.eɪt/ v
disertar perorar pontificar
to speak formally; to give a speech
vituperar amonestar arengar sermonear
to speak passionately; to preach

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ n
orador oradora
someone who orates or delivers an oration

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
oratorio
private chapel
oratoria
art of public speaking

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ n
orbe
spherical body

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔɹˈbɪk.jə.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
esférico orbicular
circular or spherical in shape

orbicularis oculi /ɔɹˌbɪk.jəˌlɛɹ.ɪs ˈɑk.jəˌlaɪ/ /ɔːˌbɪk.jʊˈlɑː.ɹɪs ˈɒk.jʊ.li/ /ɔːˌbɪk.jʊˈlɑː.ɹɪs ˈɒk.jʊ.lʌɪ/ n
músculo orbicular de los párpados orbicular de los párpados
muscle

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ n
órbita
path of one object around another
sphere of influence

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ v
orbitar
circle another object

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ adj
orbital orbitario
of or relating to the eye socket
of or relating to an orbit

orbital /ɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ɔː.bɪt.əl/ 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 /ˈoɹkə/ /ˈɔːkə/ n
orca

orchard /ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
huerta
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees
árbol
the trees in an orchard

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ n
orchestra orquesta
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
orquesta
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchestra pit n
foso de orquesta
sunken area in front of a stage

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orquestal
relating to an orchestra

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
orquestar
to arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect
to compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance
to arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra

orchestration n
orquestación
arrangement of music for 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

orchil n
orcina urchilla

orchitis n
orquitis
painful inflammation of one or both testes

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ /ɔːˈdeɪn/ v
ordenar
admit into the ministry of a religion

ordeal /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ 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(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] 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(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
ordenar arreglar
to set in (any) order
to set in (a good) order
ordenar mandar
to issue a command
pedir ordenar
to request some product or service

order of magnitude n
orden de magnitud
class of scale

order of the day n
orden del día
business to be done by a body on a particular day

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 /ˈoː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔɹ.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
ordinal
indicating position in a numerical sequence

ordinal number n
adjetivo ordinal ordinal
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence
número ordinal ordinal
arithmetic: number used to denote position in a sequence

ordinance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ n
ordenanza
a local law or regulation

ordinariate n
ordinariato
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary

ordinarily /ɔɹdɪˈnɛɹɪli/ /ɔːdɪˈnæɹɪli/ adv
de ordinario ordinariamente
usually or as a general rule

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
del montón
having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane
ordinario
normal, routine

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
pieza
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
ecuación diferencial ordinaria
equation

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ adj
ordenado
arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ n
ordenada
y coordinate; second of two coordinates

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ v
alinear
to align a series of objects
ordenar
to ordain a priest or consecrate a bishop

ordinate axis n
eje de ordenadas

ordination n
ordenación
ceremony

ordnance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ n
artillería
artillery

ordoliberalism /-bəɹəl/ /-bɹəl/ /-də-/ /ˌɔɹdoʊˈlɪbəɹəlɪzəm/ /ˌɔːdəʊˈlɪbɹəlɪz(ə)m/ n
ordoliberalismo
political philosophy

ordure /-d͡ʒə/ /ˈɔɹd͡ʒʊɹ/ /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

oread /ˈɔːɹi.æd/ n
oréade
mythology: minor mountain deity

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ n
orégano
leaves used to flavour food
plant

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
publicación oficial órgano
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication
órgano
musical instrument
part of an organism
body of an organization
species of cactus

organ donation n
donación de órganos
donating one's organ

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
pertaining to, or derived from living organisms
orgánico biológico ecológico
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

organically adv
orgánicamente
from, or using organic matter

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ n
organismo
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things
organismo ser vivo
living thing

organist n
organista
musician who plays the organ

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /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 hampa
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 /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
organoléptico

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

organostannane n
organostanano

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasmo
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasmic adj
orgásmico
of or relating to orgasms

orgasmically adv
orgásticamente
in an orgasmic way

orgiastic /ˌɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒiˈæstɪk/ adj
orgiástico
relating to an orgy

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
amenazante peligroso
threatening, dangerous
aumentada excesiva
swollen, augmented, excessive
orgulloso
proud, haughty

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ n
orgía
sexual group activity
excessive activity

orient /ˈɒɹ.ɪˌɛnt/ /ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪˌɛnt/ v
orientar
to familiarize (oneself or someone) with a situation or circumstance
to direct towards or point at a particular direction

oriental dance n
danza oriental
form of dance

oriental pratincole n
canastera oriental
Glareola maldivarum

orientalism n
orientalismo
the tendency to represent eastern subjects

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 place using a map and compass

orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ /ˈɔɹəfɪs/ n
orificio
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

oriflamme /ˈɒɹɪflæm/ n
oriflama

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] n
origami papiroflexia
the Japanese art of paper folding

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
origen
beginning of something
ancestry
source of a river, information, goods, etc.
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect

origin of coordinates n
origen de coordenadas

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ adj
original
first in a series
newly created
pioneering
fresh, different
relating to the origin or beginning
having as its origin

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ 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 /əˌɹɪd͡ʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
originalidad
the quality of being original or novel
something original

originally /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəli/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəli/ adv
originalmente
creatively
originalmente originariamente
as it was in the beginning

originate /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ v
originar
to give origin to, cause
originarse
to take first existence, have origin

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ n
bolsero oropéndola turpial
any of the various colourful passerine birds

orisha /ˈɒɹɪʃɑː/ n
oricha orisha
deity in Yoruba religion

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ /ˈɒɹɪzən/ n
oración
A prayer

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔɹnəˌmɛnt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəˌmɛnt/ n
ornamento
element of decoration
ornamento musical ornamento
musical flourish

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ adj
ornamental
serving to ornament

ornery /ˈɔːnəɹi/ /ˈɔːnɹi/ /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

ornithologically adv
ornitológicamente
in terms of ornithology

ornithologist n
ornitólogo ornitóloga
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
ornitología
scientific study of birds

ornithomimid n
ornitomímido

ornithophobia /ˌɔɹnɪθəˈfoʊbiə/ /ˌɔːnɪθəˈfəʊbɪə/ 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

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
orogénico

orogeny /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/ /əˈɹɒdʒɪni/ n
orogenia
the process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust

orographic adj
orográfico
Of or pertaining to the physical features of mountains, or to orography

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
orografía
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains
the orographic features of a region

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ n
huérfano huérfana
person whose (parent or) parents have died

orphan drug n
medicamento huérfano

orphan work n
obra huérfana
copyright-protected work for which rightsholders are positively indeterminate or uncontactable

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 /ˈɔɹpəmənt/ /ˈɔːpɪmənt/ n
oropimente
arsenic trisulphide

orrery /ˈɑɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɔɹ.ə.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 /ˌɔː(ɹ)θəˈdɒntɪst/ n
ortodoncista
orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /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 /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
ortodoxia
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ɔɹˈθoʊ.ə.pi/ /ɔː.ˈθəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔɹ.θoʊˌɛ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊ.ɨ.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌiː.pi/ /ˈɔː.θəʊˌɛ.pi/ n
ortoepía
customary pronunciation
study of pronunciation

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
independiente
software: 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

orthographically adv
ortográficamente
in an orthographical manner

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ n
ortografía
correct spelling according to established usage
aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words
method of representing a language or the sounds of 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 /ˌɔɹθəˈpidɪks/ /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ n
ortopedia
medicine: a branch of medicine

orthopedist n
ortopedista ortopédico
orthopedic surgeon

orthopyroxene /-θə-/ /ˌɔɹθoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
ortopiroxeno
a pyroxene with orthorhombic crystals

orthorexia n
ortorexia
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic /ɔː(ɹ)θəˈɹɒmbɪk/ adj
ortorrómbico rómbico
having three unequal axes at right angles

orthosilicate n
nesosilicato
mineral

orthostatic adj
ortostático
relating to upright posture

orthosympathetic adj
ortosimpático
of or pertaining to the sympathetic component

orthotopic adj
ortotópico
in the normal position

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔɹ.tə.lən/ /ˈɔː.təl.æn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
hortelano papafigo
a small bird eaten as a delicacy

oryx /ˈoʊɹ.ɪks/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪks/ n
órice
antelope

os /ɑs/ /ɒs/ n
hueso

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/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
osciloscopio
electronic measuring instrument

osculum n
ósculo
main opening in a sponge

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ n
mimbre
twig
mimbre mimbrera mimbrera blanca
plant

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ n
osmio
chemical element

osmobiosis n
osmobiosis
form of cryptobiosis

osmometer n
osmómetro
measuring device

osmometric adj
osmométrico

osmoregulation n
osmorregulación
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ n
ósmosis osmosis
movement of molecules

osmotic /ɑsˈmɑtɪk/ /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/ /ɒsˈmɒtɪk/ /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ 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 /ˈɒsi.əs/ adj
óseo
relating to bone

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
huesecillo
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle

ossicone /ˈɒsɪkəʊn/ n
osicono
horn-like protuberance

ossification n
osificación
process by which bone is formed

ossified adj
anquilosado
of ideas or attitudes, inflexible, old-fashioned

ossify /ˈɑ.sə.faɪ/ /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
osificar
to transform into bone

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
osobuco ossobuco
Italian meat dish

ossuary /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ n
osario
a place where the dead are buried

osteitis n
osteítis
inflammation of bone

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
ostensible

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ostensiblemente
ostensibly

ostensive definition n
definición ostensiva
process of binding the meaning to the defined term

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
ostentoso
of ostentation
intended to attract notice

osteo- /ɑstioʊ̯/ prefix
osteo-
bone

osteoarchaeology n
osteoarqueologia osteoarqueología

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

osteological adj
osteológico
of or relating to osteology

osteologist n
osteólogo
specialist in osteology

osteomyelitis n
osteomielitis
pathology: an infection of the bone

osteonectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

osteopathic adj
osteopático
of or pertaining to osteopathy or osteopathic medicine

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

osteopetrosis n
osteopetrosis
hereditary disorder

osteophyte /ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪəfʌɪt/ n
osteofito
abnormal growth of bone

osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
osteoporosis
bone disease

osteoprotegerin /ˌɑ.sti.oʊ.pɹəˈtɛd͡ʒ.əɹ.ɪn/ n
osteoprotegerina

osteosarcoma n
osteosarcoma
bone cancer

osteosarcopenia /ˌɒs.ti.əʊˌsɑː(ɹ).kəˈpiː.ni.ə/ n
osteosarcopenia
gradual age-related loss of bone tissue and associated muscle

osteotomy n
osteotomía
surgery: the surgical procedure of cutting a bone

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 /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
aislar excluir marginar
to exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence

ostracod n
ostracod
member of Ostracoda

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
avestruz
large flightless bird

ostrich politics n
política de avestruz
evasive style of politics

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ [o̞ʊ̯ˈtʰɑkʰu] [əʊ̯ˈtʰɑːkʰuː] n
otaku
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
otro
not the one previously referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] determiner
otro otra
not the one referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] n
otra otro
an other one

other side of the coin n
reverso de la medalla
opposite aspect

other than preposition
además aparte fuera
except; besides

other woman n
otra
woman who is romantically involved with a man already in a committed relationship

othering /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ /ˈʌðɹɪŋ/ n
alteridad otredad
process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different

otherkin n
otherkin
a person who claims or believes that their soul, essence, or identity is non-human

otherness n
otredad
the quality of being different or distinct

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
demás otros
other people
otros
those remaining after something has been excluded

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adj
contrario
other than supposed

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
de lo contrario si no
under different circumstances
de otra manera otramente
differently, in another way
por lo demás aparte de esto fuera de eso por otra parte
in all other respects

otic /ˈoʊ.tɪk/ /ˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˈəʊ.tɪk/ adj
ótico
related to the ear

otiose /ˈoʊ.ti.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈoʊ.ʃi.əs/ /ˈəʊ.ti.əʊs/ /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 /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
otorrinolaringología
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
otolito
small particle in the inner ear

otological adj
otológico
of or pertaining to otology

otologist /əʊˈtɒlədʒɪst/ n
otólogo
doctor specializing in otology

otology /oʊˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ n
otología
the branch of medicine that deals with the ear

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ 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/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] n
nutria lutria
mammal

otter civet n
civeta nutria pescadora
Cynogale bennettii

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
uy ay
expression of one's own physical pain

oud /uːd/ n
laúd árabe ud
Arabic plucked string instrument

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
deber
indicating advisability or prudence
indicating desirability
indicating duty or obligation
indicating likelihood or probability

ouguiya /uːˈɡiːjə/ n
uguiya
currency

ounce /aʊns/ n
onza
3495 g
large wild feline

our /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
nuestro nuestra nuestras nuestros
belonging to us

ouroboric /ɔɹəˈbɔɹɪk/ adj
recursivo
self-referring, self-reflexive, self-consuming; recursive
urobórico
relating to Ouroboros

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ /ˌuːrəˈbɒrəs/ n
uróboros
a serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
lo nuestro
that which belongs to us

ourselves /aʊəˈsɛlvz/ /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ /ɑɹˈsɛlvz/ /ɑːˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
nos nosotros
reflexive: us
nosotros mismos
emphatic: we

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
expulsar deponer
to expel; to remove

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
afuera fuera
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/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ interjection
fuera
a demand that someone leave

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
fuera
away from the inside

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ v
sacar del armario sacar del clóset
to reveal to be gay, transgender, etc

out loud adv
de viva voz
en voz alta
aloud, audibly, not silently

out of /ˈaʊt əv/ /ˈaʊtə/ adv
de
expressing a fraction or a ratio
por
with the motivation of
sin
not having anymore

out of breath
sin aliento
breathing with difficulty

out of character
fuera de carácter
inconsistent with personality etc.

out of context adv
fuera del contexto
without context that is needed for understanding

out of date
desactualizado desfasado vencido
too old to be used

out of focus
desenfocada desenfocado
not in focus

out of hand adj
de las manos fuera de control
not under control, out of control

out of nowhere
de la nada
unexpectedly or unexplicably

out of one's league
quedarle grande (algo a alguien)
in a situation which one is poorly prepared to handle

out of one's mind /aʊt əv wʌnz maɪnd/
como las maracas de Machín como una cabra fuera de la mente de uno
insane

out of practice
desentrenada desentrenado
(of a person) diminished in proficiency, especially in exercising a skill, due to disuse or a lack of recent experience

out of reach
a desmano a trasmano
beyond the distance of an outstretched hand or arm

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 salir de Guatemala y meterse en Guatepeor salir de Málaga y entrar en Malagón 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 thin air adv
de la nada
from non-existent resource

out of this world adj
fuera de este mundo
wonderful

out of tune
desafinado fuera de tono
not in correct musical pitch

out of turn
fuera de turno
when it is not one's turn

out of wedlock
fuera del matrimonio
of parents not legally married

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

outage /ˈaʊt.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
apagón
suspension of operation

outboast v
jactarse más que alguien pavonearse más que alguien
To boast better than another, to make greater claims about oneself than another makes or is able to make

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ n
buzón de salida
electronic folder

outbreak /ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ n
brote irrupción
an eruption, sudden appearance

outburst /ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/ /ˌaʊtˈbɜːst/ /ˌaʊtˈbɝst/ n
arranque arrebato arrechucho
a sudden expression of emotion

outcast /aʊtˈkæst/ /aʊtˈkɑːst/ /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
paria apestado leproso marginado proscrito
someone excluded from a society or system, a pariah, a leper

outclass /aʊtˈklæs/ /aʊtˈklɑːs/ 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 pasar
to go beyond

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ adv
al aire libre a la intemperie al fresco
in the open air

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ n
aire libre intemperie
environment outside of enclosed structures

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ [ˈaʊɾɚ] adj
externo exterior
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/ [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
espacio exterior espacio cósmico
region

outerwear n
abrigo prenda exterior ropa exterior
clothing worn over one's underwear

outfield n
jardín
baseball

outfield player n
jugador de campo jugadora de campo

outfielder n
jardinero
a player that plays in the outfield

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
tenida atuendo conjunto
set of clothing

outfitter n
abastecedor
person or shop

outgoing /aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/ 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 /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ n
forajido
a fugitive from the law

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ v
ilegalizar
to declare illegal

outlay /aʊtˈleɪ/ /ˈaʊtleɪ/ n
gasto
the spending of money, or an expenditure

outlay /aʊtˈleɪ/ /ˈaʊtleɪ/ v
gastar
to spend, or distribute money

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ /ˈaʊtlɪt/ n
al-bolsillo minorista de marca
shop
desahogo
release of desires
río que nace en un lago
river
salida
vent

outlier /ˈaʊtˌlaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌʊtˌlaɪɚ/ n
cerro testigo
part of formation separate from the rest

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
contorno
outer shape of an object or figure
line marking the boundary of an object 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
perspectivas
expectation for the future
punto de vista visión
attitude, point of view
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
aldea colonia comunidad finca
An outlying settlement
fortificación presidio puesto
A military post
posteros
The troops themselves

outpouring n
derramamiento efusión
sudden flowing of a large amount of something

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
producción
production; quantity produced, created, or completed
salida
data sent out of the computer

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
producir
produce or create

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
atrocidad
atropello desafuero ultraje
offensive, immoral or indecent act
indignación cólera rabia
anger

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ 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
divulgar
to reach further than
exceder sobrepasar

outrigger /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡə/ /ˈaʊtˌɹɪɡɚ/ n
batanga
(nautical) a projecting structure on a boat
tangón
(nautical) beam that provides support for a mast

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adj
con todas las letras
unqualified and unreserved

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
abiertamente
openly
de plano por completo
wholly
indiscutiblemente rotundamente
blatantly; inexcusably; unambiguously
inmediatamente
at once

outré /uˈtɹeɪ/ adj
extravagante
very unconventional

outsell /ɑʊtˈsɛl/ v
vender más que
to sell more than

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
inicio
initial stage of something

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ adv
afuera
fuera
outdoors
fuera afuera
in or to the outside

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ n
exterior
outer surface
the space beyond some limit or boundary

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊt.saɪd/ 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
persona de fuera marginado outsider
one who is not part of a community or organization

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
afueras
periphery

outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ /ˈaʊtskɝts/ n
alrededores afueras extrarradio
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart /aʊtˈsmɑː(ɹ)t/ v
burlar
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ v
externalizar tercerizar
transfer of business to a third party

outsourcing /ˈaʊtˌsɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/ n
externalización tercerización
transfer business

outspoken adj
abierto audaz franco opinado valiente
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal

outstanding adj
excelente excepcional descollante destacado distinguido excelso
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 /ˌaʊtˈstɹɪp/ v
sobrepasar
to exceed, excel or surpass

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adj
exterior externo
outer; located towards the outside

outwardly /ˈaʊtwədli/ /ˈaʊtwɚdli/ adv
exteriormente
externally or on 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

ovate /ˈoʊ.veɪt/ /ˈəʉ.væɪt/ /ˈəʊ.veɪt/ adj
aovada
botany, of leaves: broadest near the base

ovation /oʊˈveɪ.ʃən/ /əʉˈvæɪ.ʃn̩/ [oʊˈveɪ.ʃn̩] [ə(ʊ)ˈveɪ.ʃn̩] n
ovación
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ 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)/ adv
excesivamente
to an excessive degree

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
cambio
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
sobre
physical positioning: on top of; above
physical positioning: across or spanning
physical positioning: in such a way as to cover
sobre entre
math: divided by

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 sobre mi cuerpo muerto
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/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)/ /ˈo̝vər/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
sobre- super-
above or higher
excessively

over-the-counter adj
sin receta
pharmacy: not requiring a prescription

overabundance n
sobreabundancia superabundancia

overaccumulation n
sobreacumulación

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adj
completo general total
all-encompassing

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ adv
sobretodo completamente totalmente
generally

overall /ˈoʊvɚɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚɔl/ /ˈəʊvəɹɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈɔl/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɔːl/ n
overol mono braga
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ˈoʊvəɹɔːlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
buzo mono sobretodo
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them
mono mono de trabajo overol overoles
peto mamelucos overol zaragüellos
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overbearing adj
oprimente prepotente subyugante
overly bossy or domineering

overbite /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈbaɪt/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)baɪt/ n
sobremordida
malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones

overcareful adj
prolijo
excessively careful

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
abrigo
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
vencer superar
to surmount, get the better of

overconfident /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ adj
confiado
too confident

overcook /oʊ.vɚ.kʊk/ v
recocer
cook for too long

overcriminalization n
sobrecriminalización
excessive criminalizing

overcrowded adj
abarrotado atestado hacinado superpoblado
Containing too many occupants

overdo /ˌoʊvɚˈdu/ /ˌəʊvəˈduː/ v
cocer demasiado
to cook too much
pasarse
to do too much of something

overdose /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdəʊs/ n
sobredosis
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdose /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdəʊs/ v
sobredosificar
to dose excessively

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 /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
sobrestimar
to judge too highly

overexertion n
sobresfuerzo
the action of excessively exerting

overexploitation n
sobreexplotación
excessive and damaging exploitation

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
aliviadero escape
outlet
desbordamiento
spillage

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
desbordarse
to flow over the brim or edge
rebosar colmar
to fill beyond the limits of
rebosar desbordar

overflow hole n
perforación de rebalse
hole that prevents overflowing

overflow pool n
piscina desbordante
type of swimming pool

overfly v
sobrevolar
fly over something

overgrazing n
sobrepastoreo
excessive grazing to an extent that the land is damaged

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
adelantar pasar
to pass, overtake, or travel past
revisar modernizar renovar repasar
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely

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
sobrecargado
system of overhead wires used to power electric transport, such as streetcars, trains, or buses

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 recalentar
to heat excessively

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈd͡ʒɔɪd/ adj
eufórico exultante muy feliz
very happy

overkill /ˈoʊ.vɚˌkɪl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌkɪl/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌkɪl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɪl/ n
excesivo matar moscas a cañonazos
unnecessary excess

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 /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ n
sobrecarga
excessive load

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ v
sobrecargar
to load excessively

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ n
mirador
vista or point

overlook /ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌlʊk/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈlʊk/ v
otear
to inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly
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

overlooked adj
desestimado
missed out in selection, unnoticed

overlord /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ n
señor feudal
anyone with overarching power or authority in given domain

overly adv
demasiadamente excesivamente
to an excessive degree

overlying adj
suprayacente

overmanner adv
sobremanera

overmortality n
sobremortalidad
excessive mortality

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adj
nocturno
during a single night

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ adv
de la noche a la mañana de un día para otro
in a very short amount of time

overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ n
pernocta pernoctación
overnight stay

overpass /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpæs/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɑːs/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pæs/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)pɑːs/ 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

overpopulated /ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd/ adj
sobrepoblado
having a higher population than can be sustained

overpopulation /ˈoʊvɚ-/ /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ n
sobrepoblación superpoblación
excessive number of occupants in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
dominar vencer
subdue someone by superior force
realzar
render imperceptible by means of greater strength

overpressure n
sobrepresión
excess or markedly elevated pressure

overpriced adj
sobre-tasado
priced higher than what it is really worth

overproduction n
sobreproducción superproducción
the production of more of a commodity than can be used or sold

overprotect v
hiperproteger sobreproteger
Protect to an excessive degree

overprotection /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
sobreprotección
act of overprotecting

overrate /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪt/ v
sobreestimar sobrevalorar
to esteem too highly

overrated adj
sobreestimado sobrevalorado sobrevaluado
rated too highly

overreach /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌɹit͡ʃ/ /ˈəʊvə(ˌ)ɹiːt͡ʃ/ /ˌoʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹit͡ʃ/ /ˌəʊvəˈɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
pasarse de frenada
to do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability

overreact /ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈækt/ /ˌəʊvəɹiˈækt/ v
sobrerreaccionar
react too much or too intensely

overrepresent v
sobrerrepresentar

overrepresentation n
sobrerrepresentación
the condition of being overrepresented

overrepresented adj
sobrerrepresentado
represented to an excessive degree

overripe adj
pasado sobremaduro
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad

overrun /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹʌn/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈɹʌn/ v
exceder invadir rebasar

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
ultramar
across a sea

overseas Chinese n
tusán

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
eclipsar deslucir opacar
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant
ensombrecer asombrar
to cast a shadow over something

overshoot /ˈoʊ.vɚˌshut/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈshut/ n
sobrecarga
when the population of a species exceeds its environment's carrying capacity

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ n
inadvertencia
omission
vigilancia
supervision

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
quedarse dormido
to sleep for longer than planned

overstate /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ v
exagerar
to exaggerate; to state or claim too much

oversteer n
sobreviraje

oversteer v
sobrevirar

overstimulation n
sobreestimulación
excessive stimulation

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ /ˈoʊvɚt/ /ˈəʊvə(ː)t/ adj
al aire libre descubierto explícito
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
adelantar rebasar sobrepasar
to pass a more slowly moving object
alcanzar
to catch up with, but not pass
sorprender
to occur unexpectedly take by surprise; surprise and overcome
superar
economics: to become greater than something else

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 /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ adv
a destajo
exceeding regular working hours

overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ n
alargue prórroga tiempo extra
extra period in sports
hora extra overtime pago overtime tiempo de más
pay for overtime work
hora extra overtime tiempo de más
worktime

overtly adv
abiertamente
openly

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
sobretono difónico
harmonic

overtrust /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɹʌst/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɹʌst/ n
sobreconfianza

overtrust /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɹʌst/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɹʌst/ v
sobreconfiar

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ n
obertura
musical introduction

overturn /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌtɜː(ɹ)n/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/ v
casar
legal: to reverse, overrule
derrocar
to overthrow
volcar
to turn over, capsize

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ n
sobreuso sobreutilización
excessive use

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ v
desperdiciar sobreutilizar usar
To use too much of

overvaluation n
sobrevaloración
an instance of overvaluing

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 /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ 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 /-ˈ wɛlm/ /ˌo.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊ.vɚ.ˈ ʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊ.və.ˈ ʍɛlm/ v
abrumar agobiar
agobiar
overpower emotionally

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ adj
aplastante agobiante abrumador apabullante arrollador avasallador
overpowering

overwinter /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwɪn.tɚ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɪn.tə/ v
invernar
to keep or preserve for the winter
invernar hibernar
to spend the winter (in a particular place)

overwork /ˈoʊvɚˌwɝk/ /ˈəʊvəˌwɜːk/ n
sobretrabajo
excessive work

overwrite /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪt/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪt/ v
sobrescribir
destroy old data

overwrought /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ adj
nerviosisimo rabioso sobrexitado
in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ n
oviducto
duct through which an ovum passes

ovine /ˈoʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈəʊvaɪn/ adj
ovino ovejuno
of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a sheep

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovíparo
egg laying

oviposit v
ovipositar
oviposit

ovipositor /oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ /əʊvɪˈpɒzɪtə/ n
ovipositor
tubular organ for laying eggs

ovoid adj
oval
shaped like an oval

ovoid n
ovoide
something oval in shape

ovolactovegetarianism /ˌoʊvoʊˌlæktoʊˌvɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹiənˌɪzəm/ n
ovolactovegetarianismo

ovoviviparity n
ovoviviparidad
condition of being ovoviviparous

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovovivíparo
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body

ovulate /ˈɒvjʊleɪt/ /ˈɒvjʊlət/ v
ovular
produce eggs or ova

ovulation /ɑvjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɒvjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ovulación
release of an ovum from the ovary

ovule /ˈɒvjuːl/ 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
to be under an obligation
deber adeudar estar en deuda
to be in debt

owie /ˈaʊ(w)iː/ n
ayayay coco
minor injury

owing to preposition
por mor de
because of

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ n
lechuza búho tecolote anteojo autillo caburé
bird

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ adj
propio
belonging to (determiner)

own /oʊn/ /uŋ/ /əʊn/ v
admitir reconocer
acknowledge responsibility for
poseer
have rightful possession of

own goal /ˈoʊn.ɡoʊl/ n
autogol gol en propia puerta gol en propia meta gol en contra
goal scored by player against their own team

own up v
confesar
to confess

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
propietario dueño poseedor
one who owns

owneress n
dueña
a female owner

ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ /ˈəʊnəʃɪp/ n
propiedad
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
buey
an adult castrated male of cattle
novillo toro buey
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 /ɑkˈsælɪk/ /ɒkˈsælɪk/ adj
oxálico
of or pertaining to 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 /ɒksɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
oxidación
combination of a substance with oxygen
chemical reaction

oxidative /ˈɑk.səˌdeɪ.tɪv/ adj
oxidativo
Relating to oxidation

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
óxido
binary compound of oxygen

oxidizable adj
oxidable
capable of being oxidised

oxidize /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ v
oxidar
to combine with oxygen

oxidizer n
comburente
oxidizing agent

oxidizing agent n
comburente agente oxidante
any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ [-ɾɚ] n
oxímetro
device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

oxonium n
oxonio
univalent oxygen cation

oxpecker n
picabueyes
Buphagus

oxtail n
rabo de toro
meat from the tail of a cow

oxychloride n
oxicloruro
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ n
oxígeno
chemical element
molecular oxygen
atom of oxygen

oxygen therapy n
oxigenoterapia
therapeutic administration of oxygen

oxygenate /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ 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 /ɑksɪˈmɔɹɑn/ /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

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ 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

oyster plant n
barba cabruna salsifí
Tragopogon porrifolius

oyster sauce n
salsa de ostras
sauce from oysters

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkæt͡ʃə/ n
ostrero
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ 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

ozonic adj
ozónico
of or pertaining to ozone

p-adic adj
p-ádico

p. n
p. pp.
page

p.m. /piːˈɛm/ adv
PM p. m.
after noon

pa /pɑː/ n
abuelito abuelo
grandfather
papá
father

pabulum /ˈpabjələm/ /ˈpabjʊləm/ /ˈpæbjələm/ /ˈpæbjʊləm/ n
pábulo
food or fodder

paca /ˈpækə/ n
paca boruga conejo pintado guagua guanta guartinaja
rodent of genus Cuniculus

pacarana n
pacarana
rodent

pace /peɪs/ n
galope trote
way of stepping: gait of a horse
paso
step: distance covered
step: step
ritmo paso
speed

pace /ˈpeɪsiː/ /ˈpætʃeɪ/ /ˈpɑːtʃeɪ/ 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 /ˈpæk.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 /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ n
chupete chupón bobo chupo consuelo chupa
for a baby
pacificador
one who pacifies

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ n
pacifismo
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ n
pacifista
one who loves, supports, or favours peace

pacify /ˈpæsəfaɪ/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
apaciguar pacificar
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] n
baraja
full set of playing cards
jauría manada
group of dogs
paquete
bundle to be carried

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] v
empaquetar
to make a pack

pack one's bags v
liar el hato liar el petate

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ n
embalaje
act of packing
paquete
something which is packed
computing: piece of software that it can be installed with a package manager
male genitalia
package holiday
paquete bulto
something resembling a package

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
empacar empaquetar
to pack

packaging n
enpaquetamiento envoltura
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
empaquetado
put into a package
repleto
filled with a large number or large quantity

packed like sardines /pækt laɪk sɑɹˈdinz/ /pækt laɪk sɑːˈdiːnz/ adj
apretadas como sardinas apretados como sardinas como sardinas en lata
densely packed

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
embalador
person packing things

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ 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
packaging facility for manufactured goods

packsaddle n
albarda
saddle for carrying goods

pact /pækt/ n
pacto
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pact of silence n
pacto del olvido

pad /pæd/ n
almohadilla
flattened mass of anything soft
soft or small cushion
bloc
block of paper

pad printing n
tampografía
printing process

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
pala canalete
double-bladed oar used for kayaking
paleta
remo canalete
two-handed, single-bladed oar

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
remar bogar
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument

paddle steamer n
vapor de ruedas
steam-powered vessel propelled by paddle wheel(s)

paddle wheel n
rueda de paletas
wheel fitted with paddles

paddleboarding n
paddleboard tabla remo
aquatic sport

paddlefish n
pez espátula
fish of the family Polyodontidae

paddock /-dɪk/ /ˈpædək/ n
dehesa potrero
small enclosure or field of grassland
paddock
area at a racing circuit where the racing vehicles are parked and worked on before and between races

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
arroz con cáscara arroz en cáscara
rice unmilled
arrozal
wet land where rice grows

paddy wagon n
lechera
a police van for transporting prisoners

padel /pəˈdɛl/ n
pádel
racquet sport

pademelon /ˈpædəmɛlən/ n
pademelón
species of Thylogale

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
candado
type of lock

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
candar asegurar
to lock using a padlock

paella /paɪˈ(j)eɪ.(j)ə/ /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ /pɑːˈɛ.(j)ə/ n
paella
savory Valencian 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 /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
página
one side of a leaf of a book
one of the pieces of paper bound together within a book or document
computing: contiguous block of memory
record
paje
serving boy

page numbering n
numeración de páginas
The process of applying a sequence of numbers (or letters) to the pages of a book or other document

pageant /ˈpæd͡ʒənt/ n
cabalgata comparsa muestra
public display
ceremonia espectáculo exhibición
spectacular ceremony

pageantry /ˈpæd͡ʒəntɹi/ n
aparato boato esplendor fasto fausto pompa
A colourful show or display

pageboy n
page pagecito
boy that is a page

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
busca mensáfono buscapersonas bíper
device

pagination /ˌpæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
paginación
act of creating pages

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagoda
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

pain /peɪn/ n
dolor
ache or bodily suffering
fastidio molestia
pena
suffering as punishment
pena dolor
suffering or anguish, especially mental

pain /peɪn/ v
apenar
to render uneasy in mind, to grieve
castigar condenar
to inflict suffering upon as a penalty
doler apenar
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish

pain in the ass n
coñazo grano en el culo patada en las bolas patada en los huevos
something that causes discomfort

pain threshold n
umbral de dolor

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
adolorido dolorido
suffering with pain
doloroso
causing 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
to apply paint to
to practise the art of painting pictures
to apply in the manner of paint
to create an image

paint oneself into a corner /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntu ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈpeɪnt wʌnsɛlf ɪntʊ ə ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
meterse en la boca del lobo meterse en un berenjenal meterse en un jardín
to create a predicament or problem for oneself

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
adelgazador de pinturas diluyente thinner
solvent

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pincel
thin brush

painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ adj
pintado
painted

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
pintor pintora
artist
pintor pintora barnizador barnizadora
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush

painter's tape n
cinta de pintor
masking tape intended to protect areas from paint

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
pintado pintura
the action of applying paint
pintura
artistic application of paint
pintura cuadro
an illustration or artwork using paint

painting by numbers n
pintura por números
art, recreation

paintress n
pintora
female painter

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
par
two similar or identical things
kinematics: two elements, which permit only certain kind of relative motion
poker hand
pareja par
two people in a relationship

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
emparejar
to group into sets of two

pair of compasses n
compás
tool used to draw circles

pairwise disjoint adj
disjuntos por pares mutuamente disjuntos
such that any two distinct sets are disjoint

paiza n
paiza
a tablet of authority in medieval Mongolia

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pijama pijamas
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palacio
large, lavish residence

palace coup n
golpe de palacio

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ n
defensor paladín
defender or advocate of a noble cause
paladín
heroic champion

palaeoclimatology n
paleoclimatología
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palanquín
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
apetecible sabroso
pleasing to the taste
regular
tolerable, acceptable

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate
pertaining to the palate

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ n
palatal
(phonetics) palatal consonant

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
palatalización
instance
state

palatalize /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ v
palatalizar
to pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ n
paladar
roof of the mouth
ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors

palatial /pəˈleɪʃəl/ adj
palacial palaciego
of or relating to a palace

palatine bone n
hueso palatino palatino
either of a pair of bones that are situated behind and between the maxillae, in humans are of extremely irregular form, and make up parts of the eye socket, the nasal cavity, and the hard palate

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
parla
unnecessary talk, chatter

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
pálido
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
palo
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
palidecer
to become pale

pale in comparison v
no compararse con
appear unimportant

pale thrush n
zorzal pálido
Turdus pallidus

palely /peɪl.li/ adv
pálidamente
in a pale manner

paleness n
palidez
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color

paleoanthropology n
paleoantropología
study of ancient human remains

paleobiology n
paleobiología
branch of study

paleobotany n
paleobotánica
branch of paleontology

paleoburrow n
paleomadriguera paleotoca
burrow formed by an animal of the ancient past

paleoclimate n
paleoclima
the climate of the Earth at a specified point in geologic time

paleoecology n
paleoecología

paleoethnobotany n
arqueobotánica
the study of plant remains from archaeological sites

paleographer n
paleógrafo
a person skilled in paleography

paleographic adj
paleográfico
of or pertaining to paleography

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
paleografía
study of old forms of writing
ancient scripts or 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

paleopathological adj
paleopatológico
relating to paleopathology

paleozoology n
paleozoología
branch of zoology dealing with fossils

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/ /ˈpælˌtoʊ/ n
gabán paletó sobretodo abrigo
A loose outer jacket, overcoat

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
paleta
board
paleta gama de colores
range of colors

palfrey /ˈpɔːl.fɹi/ n
palafrén
small horse

palfreyman n
palafrenero

palilalia /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ n
palilalia
tic comprising the repetition or echoing of one's own spoken words

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 /ˌpælɪnd͡ʒɪˈniːsɪk/ adj
palingenésico
pertaining to palingenesis

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsiz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsəs/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsiːz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
palingenesia palingénesis
apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species
spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul

palinspastic /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ adj
palinspástico
showing previous locations of geological features

palisade /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ n
palizada empalizada
wall of wooden stakes

pall /pɑl/ /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
jerga
A straw bed

pallet jack n
patín hidráulico transpaleta transpalé
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpælieɪt/ /ˈpæliət/ v
disimular paliar cohonestar encubrir
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/ /ˈpæli.ətɪv/ 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 /ˈpælə/ /ˈpælɚ/ n
palidez
paleness; want of color; pallidity

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] n
palma palma de la mano
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] v
agarrar con la palma mover con la palma

palm fat n
grasa de palma manteca de palma
edible plant fat

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
palma palmera
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

palmolein n
oleína de palma
liquid fraction of palm oil

palomino /pæləˈmiːnoʊ/ /pæləˈmiːnəʊ/ n
caballo palomino
horse

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
palpable
capable of being touched
obvious

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
palpar
to examine by feeling

palpebral /pælˈpi.bɹəl/ /ˈpal.pɪb.ɹəl/ adj
palpebral
relating to the eyelids

palpitation n
palpitación
abnormal beating of the heart

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
parálisis
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part

palter /ˈpɒltə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɔːltə(ɹ)/ v
insincero mentir
to talk insincerely

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ adj
insignificante ridículo
trashy, trivial, of little value
miserable irrisorio
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling

palustral /pəˈlʌstɹəl/ adj
palustre
Pertaining to or living in marshes; marshy

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
mimar consentir malacostumbrar regalonear tener entre algodones
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pamphlet /-flət/ /ˈpæmflɪt/ /ˈpænflət/ /ˈpænflɪt/ n
folleto panfleto
small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover
panfleto
such a work containing political material or discussing matters of controversy

pampiniform adj
pampiniforme
in the form of tendrils

pan /pæn/ n
sartén
flat vessel used for cooking

pan- prefix
pan-
a combining form meaning "all"

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabismo
movement

pan-European adj
paneuropeo
for most or all of Europe

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
panacea curalotodo
remedy believed to cure all disease

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ /pəˈnɑːʃ/ n
garbo gracia
flamboyant style or action
penacho
ornamental helmet plume

panarchism n
panarquismo
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ n
panqueque tortita hot cake panqueca crep hojuela
thin batter cake

pancake ice n
hielo panqueque
the ice that forms on water covered in slush

pancake tortoise n
tortuga de las rocas tortuga panqueque
Malacochersus tornieri

panchromatic adj
pancromático
sensitive to all visible colours

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /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

pancreatitis n
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas

pancytopenia /ˌpænsaɪtəˈpiːnɪə/ n
pancitopenia
deficiency in all three cell lines

panda /ˈpændə/ n
panda oso panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandeísmo
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiːɪst/ n
pandeísta
one who believes in pandeism

pandeistic /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
pandeísta
pertaining to pandeism

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ adj
pandémico
epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ n
pandemia
disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population

pandemonism n
pandemonismo

pandiculation n
estiramiento
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy

paneer /pəˈniːɹ/ n
Queso indio

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒaɪɹɪk/ /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
panegírico
formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something

panegyrical adj
panegírico
lavish with praise

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
entrepaño
panel
rectangular section of a surface
panel tertulia
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
viñeta
single frame in a comic strip

panela n
panela piloncillo
unrefined sugar product

panelist n
panelista tertuliano
member of a panel

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteísmo
a doctrine that the universe is within God

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊneɪ/ /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
pan dulce panetone panettone panetón
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

panforte n
panforte
dense flat cake

panga /ˈpaŋɡə/ n
panga
type of knife
fish

pangolin /pæŋˈɡoʊlɪn/ /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ n
pangolín
mammal

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ /ˈpæŋ.ɡɹæm/ n
pangrama frase holoalfabética
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
pordiosear
beg for money

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
pánico
overwhelming fear or fright; an instance of this

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
alarmarse aterrarse empanicarse entrar en pánico espantarse paniquearse
to feel panic
aterrar espantar
to cause (someone) to feel panic; to frighten (someone) into acting hastily

panic attack n
ataque de pánico
sudden period of intense anxiety

panic buying n
compras de pánico
buying of commodities earlier than normal

panicky /ˈpænɪki/ adj
aterrado aterrorizado paniqueado
in a state of panic

panicle n
panoja panícula
a compound raceme

panini n
panini panino
a sandwich

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ /pæŋˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
pancracio
ancient Greek martial art

panniculitis n
paniculitis
inflammation

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.jɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ n
alforja
large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ n
panoplia
complete set of armour
collection or display of weaponry

panopticon n
panóptico
type of prison

panorama /ˌpæn.əˈɹaː.mə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹɑː.mə/ [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɑː.mə] [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɛəm.ə] n
panorama
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area
figurative: comprehensive survey

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ adj
panorámico
with a wide view

panpipes n
flauta de Pan zampoña
musical instrument

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ n
pampsiquismo
doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexuality /ˌpæn.sɛk.sjuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpæn.sɛk.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/ n
pansexualidad
sexual orientation

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ 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)
jadear
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner
palpitar
of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
panteísmo
belief that the universe is divine

pantheist /ˈpænθiː.ɪst/ n
panteísta
person who believes in pantheism

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
panteísta
pertaining to pantheism

pantheon n
panteón
a temple dedicated to all the gods
all the gods of a particular religion

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
pantera negra pantera
big cat with black fur

panties n
bragas panty
underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹaf/ /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
pantógrafo
rail transport: device that collects electric current from overhead lines
mechanical drawing aid

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] n
despensa
storage room

pants /pænts/ n
calzoncillo braga
undergarment covering the genitals
pantalón pantalones
garment covering the body from the waist downwards

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
pantimedias panti media

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 /ˈpeɪ.pə.si/ 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/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ n
papaya fruta bomba lechosa mamón
fruit
papayo
tree

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
de papel papel
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] n
artículo científico papel académico
academic paper
artículo papel
written document shorter than a book
papel
sheet material
open hand in the game of rock paper scissors

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 cut n
corte de papel
wound caused by piece of paper

paper jam n
atasco de papel
malfunction in a printer or photocopier

paper mill n
papelera fábrica de celulosa fábrica de papel
factory

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
papel moneda
cash in the form of banknotes

paper mulberry n
mahute
tree

paper over v
disipar empapelar
to superficially hide or disguise (a problem or a defect) without addressing it; to provide a veneer of normality or success

paper tiger n
tigre de papel
paper tiger

paper towel n
servilleta de papel
paper used in kitchens

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ 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 used for this purpose
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/ /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 /pəˈpɪl.ə/ n
papila
nipple-like protuberance

papillary adj
papilar
having the properties of a papilla

papilloma n
papiloma
epithelial tumour

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ n
papista
slur: Roman Catholic

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
broad form of fettuccine

pappus n
papus vilano

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pæˈpɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ n
pimentón páprika paprika
ground 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 ˈɛksəlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɒ̃s/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɒ̃s/ adj
por antonomasia por excelencia
being a quintessential example of a general type

para- prefix
para-
above, beyond

para-fascism /ˌpæɹəˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ /ˌpɛɹəˈfæʃˌɪzəm/ n
parafascismo
social order giving off impressions of being dynamically fascist and populist, but trying to abstain from its most radical practices

parabenzoquinone n
parabenzoquinona
isomer of quinone

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ n
parábola
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
parábola
a conic section

parabolic adj
parabólico
of or pertaining to a parabola or paraboloid
of or pertaining to a parable

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
paracaídas
device designed to control the fall of an object or person

parachuting n
paracaidismo
sport

parachutist n
paracaidista
parachute user

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
paráclito
advocate

paraclinical adj
paraclínico

paracosm /ˈpæɹəˌkɒz(ə)m/ n
paracosmos
detailed imaginary world

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
desfile
(fig.) a similarly orderly or ostentatious display
desfile parada
public procession

parade ground n
parada
an area of firm ground where soldiers are inspected and perform close-order drills

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
paradigma
way of viewing reality
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element
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

paradigmatic /ˌpæɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.daɪ.ˈmæ.tɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ).ˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
paradigmático
of or pertaining to a paradigm

paradisaic adj
paradisíaco
relating to paradise

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.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

paradisiacal /pæɹədɪˈsaɪəkəl/ adj
paradisíaco
resembling paradise

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ 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
the addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word

paragogic adj
paragógico

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɑn/ /ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/ n
gran paragon
20-point type
modelo dechado
model or pattern
parangón
comparison; competition

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
párrafo
passage in text

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ n
perico periquito
various species of small parrots

paralanguage n
paralenguaje
non-verbal elements of speech

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralingüístico
of or pertaining to paralanguage or paralinguistics

paralinguistics /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
paralingüística
paralinguistics

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
paralipsis
figure of speech

parallactic adj
paraláctico
pertaining to parallax

parallax /ˈpæɹ.əˌlæks/ n
paralaje
shift

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
paralelo
equally distant from one another at all points
computing: processing multiple tasks at the same time
having the same overall direction

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ n
paralelo
line of latitude

parallel import n
importación paralela
import without permission of the intellectual property owner

parallel park v
aparcar en paralelo estacionar en paralelo
to park in line with other vehicles

parallel parking n
aparcamiento en línea
action of parking a vehicle with side parallel to curb

parallel universe n
universo paralelo
universe that exists separately alongside another universe

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
paralelepípedo
solid figure

parallelism /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ n
paralelismo
state or condition of being parallel

parallelization n
paralelización
act of making parallel

parallelize v
paralelizar
make 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
paralítico paralítica
person suffering from paralysis

paralyze /ˈparəlʌɪz/ v
paralizar
to afflict with paralysis

paralyzed adj
paralizado
(of a person or part of the body) partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled

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 /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ n
paramédico paramédica
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ [pəˈɹæm.ə.ɾɚ] n
parámetro
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parametric /pæɹ.əˈmet.ɹɪk/ /pæɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ [pæɹ.əˈmet͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [pæɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈmɛt͡ʃ.ɹɪk] adj
paramétrico

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitar
relating to a paramilitary

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
organización/grupo/ejército paramilitar
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion
paramilitar
a member of a paramilitary group

paramount /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/ /ˈpæɹəˌmaʊnt/ /ˈpɛ-/ adj
sumo supremo
highest, supreme

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/ /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
amante amor prohibido
illicit lover

paranasal adj
paranasal

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.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 personality disorder n
trastorno paranoide de la personalidad
personality disorder

paranoid schizophrenia n
esquizofrenia paranoide
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

paranormal adj
paranormal
cannot be explained by scientific methods

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
parapeto
a fortification consisting of a wall
a low retaining wall

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
parafernalia
miscellaneous items

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
parafilia
sexual deviation

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ n
paráfrasis
restatement of a text

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ v
parafrasear
to compose a paraphrase

paraphyletic adj
parafilético
Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor

paraplegia n
paraplejia paraplejía
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
parapléjico
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəpəˈlid͡ʒɪk/ /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/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parásito
(biology) organism that exists by stealing resources from another organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitic /pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/ /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adj
parasitario parasítico
pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite
parasitario parásito
drawing upon another organism for sustenance

parasiticide /ˌpæɹəˈsɪtɪsaɪd/ 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 /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ 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

parathyroid adj
paratiroideo
pertaining to the parathyroid glands or their extracts

parathyroid gland n
paratiroide
any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck

paratransit n
paratransporte paratránsito
auxiliary transit service for the disabled

paratrooper n
paracaidista paracaidista militar
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

paratyphoid fever n
paratifus
acute infectious intestinal disease

paraumbilical adj
paraumbilical
beyond the umbilicus

parbake v
precocer
bake partially for freezing

parboil v
sancochar
partially boil

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
hatajo
indiscriminate number, collection, group
paquete encomienda
package wrapped for shipment
parcela
division of land bought and sold as a unit

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] v
embalar
to wrap into a package
parcelar
to divide and distribute by portions

parcel tape n
cinta adhesiva cinta adhesiva de embalaje cinta de embalaje cinta de embalar cinta de empaquetado
A tape for closing boxes

parch /pɑɹt͡ʃ/ /pɑːtʃ/ v
agostar
to dry to extremity
sed
to make thirsty
torrefacer
to burn the surface of; to scorch

parched /pɑɹt͡ʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
reseco
dry
sediento
thirsty

parchment /ˈpɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
pergamino
material
document

parchment paper n
papel del horno papel sulfurizado
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
perdón ah cómo eh mande
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] n
indulto
releasing order
perdón
forgiveness for an offence

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
indultar
to grant an official pardon
perdonar
to forgive

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
discúlpeme
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
perdona mi francés perdona mis garabatos
to excuse the speaker’s frankness of expression or profanity

pare /pɛə(ɹ)/ /pɛɹ/ v
pelar mondar
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife

pareidolia /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.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 /pəˌɹiːmiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
paremiología
the study of proverbs

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/ n
parénquima
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ n
padre madre origen progenitor
padre progenitor madre
person from whom one is descended

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

parental leave n
permiso por paternidad
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby

parenteral adj
parenteral
administered by some means that avoids the gastrointestinal tract

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
paréntesis
either of a pair of brackets ( )

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
poner entre paréntesis
place in parentheses

parenthetically /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ adv
como ladillo entre paréntesis
incidentally

parenting /ˈpɛəɹəntɪŋ/ n
crianza
process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood

pareo /ˈpɑː(ɹ)i.əʊ/ n
pareo
wraparound garment

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
paria
member of the untouchable castes in Indian society

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/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ n
feligreses parroquia
members of the parish
parroquia
civil subdivision of a county
parroquia congregación
part of a diocese

parish church n
iglesia parroquial
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parish priest n
párroco
main priest serving a parish

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/ /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/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] n
coto
an enclosed parcel of land stocked with animals for hunting
parque
ground for recreation
ground for preservation of game, etc.

park /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
estacionar aparcar parquear
bring to a halt

park the bus v
meter el autobús meter el bus meter el camión

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 to park vehicles

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

parking space n
estacionamiento
space in which a vehicle can be parked

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
athletic discipline

parkway /ˈpɑɹkˌweɪ/ n
ruta verde
A path, carriage-way, or road through a park or a landscaped right of way

parlance /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ /ˈpɑː.ləns/ n
jerga sociolecto
A certain way of speaking (or using words)

parley /ˈpɑɹli/ /ˈpɑːleɪ/ /ˈpɑːlɪ/ n
coloquio convesacion
conference, especially one between enemies

parley /ˈpɑɹli/ /ˈpɑːleɪ/ /ˈpɑːlɪ/ v
parlamentar
discuss

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ n
parlamento
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian /ˌpɑː(ɹ)ləmənˈtɛəɹiən/ n
parlamentario parlamentaria
member of parliament

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
parlamentario
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

parlor /ˈpaːlɔː/ /ˈpɑɹlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
sala sala de estar
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːməˌzən/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn/ n
parmesano
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
parroquial
pertaining to a parish
provinciano
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns

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/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ n
parodia
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
parodiar
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] n
libertad condicional
law: a release of (a prisoner)

parole /pəˈɹoʊl/ [p(ʰ)ə.ˈɹəʊɫ] [pʰə.ˈɹʷoʊɫ] [pʰɹ̩.ˈoʊɫ] v
ser puesto en libertad condicional
to release

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ /pæɹənɵˈmeɪʒə/ n
paronomasia agnominación
a pun or play on words

paronym n
parónimo
word that sounds like another word

parosmia /-ˈɹɑs-/ /-ˈɹɒs-/ /pəˈɹɑz.mi.ə/ /pəˈɹɒz.mɪ.ə/ n
parosmia
distorted sense of smell

parotid gland n
parótida
salivary gland

parotitis n
parotiditis
inflammation of one or both parotid glands

parousia n
parusía
Second Coming of Christ

paroxysm /ˈpæ.ɹək.ˌsɪ.zəm/ n
paroxismo
random or sudden outburst
sudden recurrence of a disease

paroxysmal /pæɹ.əkˈsɪz.məl/ adj
paroxístico
of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ adj
grave
paroxytone

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ n
palabra llana
paroxytone

parricide /ˈpæ.ɹɪ.saɪd/ n
parricida
someone who kills a relative
parricidio
killing of a relative

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ n
papagayo loro cotorra
kind of bird

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ v
hablar como un papagayo hablar por boca de ganso
to repeat exactly without showing understanding

parrot crossbill n
piquituerto lorito
Loxia pytyopsittacus

parry /ˈpæɹi/ n
parada guardia
a defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] n
análisis procesamiento
act of parsing
análisis resultado
result of parsing

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑɹz/ /pɑːz/ [pʰɑːz] v
analizar descomponer
(linguistics) to resolve into elements
procesar
(computing) to split data into pieces

parsec /ˈpɑɹ.sɛk/ /ˈpɑː.sɛk/ n
pársec parsec
parallax second

parseltongue pn
pársel
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑɹ.sɚ/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).sə/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
escrutador
computer program

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /pɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
parsimonioso
exhibiting parsimony
using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈpɑː.sə.ˌməʊ.ni/ n
parsimonia
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
perejil
plant Petroselinum crispum
leaves of this plant used in cooking

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ n
chirivía
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

parson /ˈpɑɹsən/ /ˈpɑːs(ə)n/ n
cura párroco párroco
cleric having full control of a parish
pastor
protestant minister

parson's nose n
chunchucuyo rabadilla del pollo
tail of a cooked fowl

parsonage n
casa del cura casa parroquial casa rectoral rectoría
house provided by the church as residence of a priest.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
carrera partido partidura raya retiro
hair dividing line
pago
section of land; an area of a country or other territory; region
papel
position or role, especially in a play
parte categoría
group inside a larger group
parte pedazo porción trozo
fraction of a whole

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
crenchar
to cut hair with a parting; shed
partir apartar
to become divided in two or separated; shed
partir repartir
to divide in two
partir separar
to leave the company of
raya

part and parcel n
parte parte integral parte integrante
essential piece

part of speech n
categoría gramatical parte de la oración clase de palabra categoría morfosintáctica
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
existing in part
biased

partial derivative n
derivada parcial
derivative with respect to one variable

partial differential equation n
ecuación en derivadas parciales
equation

partial indulgence n
indulgencia parcial
kind of indulgence

partiality /pɐːʃiˈɛlɘti/ /pɐːˈʃɛlɘti/ /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ /pɑɹˈʃæləti/ /pɑɹˈʃælɪti/ /pɑːʃiˈalɪti/ /pɑːˈʃaləti/ /pɑːˈʃalɪti/ n
parcialidad
preference

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
parcialmente parte
to a partial degree

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ n
participante partícipe
one who participates

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
participar
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
participación colaboración constribución
act of participating

participator n
participante
one who participates

participatory democracy n
democracia participativa
Political system

participial adj
participial
of or relating to a participle

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ n
participio
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
partícula
body with very small size
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech
physical object making up the constituent parts of an atom

particle accelerator n
acelerador de partículas
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds

particle physics n
física de partículas

particular /pəˈtɪk.jə.lə/ /pəˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ /pɚˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ adj
particular
specific; discrete; concrete

particularity /pɑɹ-/ /pɑː-/ /pə(ɹ)ˌtɪkjəˈlɛɹəti/ /pəˌtɪkjʊˈlæɹɪti/ [-ɾi] n
particularidad
distinctive characteristic or quality

particularly /pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjələli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ adv
particularmente
especially

particulate /pɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /pɑɹˈtɪk.jəˌleɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪk.jʊˌleɪt/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊ.lɪt/ /pəˈtɪk.jʊˌleɪt/ /pɚˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /pɚˈtɪk.jəˌleɪt/ adj
particulado
consisting of particles

particulate matter n
material particulado
solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
crencha carrera raya del cabello raya del pelo
line dividing hair

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ n
partidario
adherent to a party
partisana
type of spear

partisanship n
partidismo
an inclination to be partisan

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ n
parte
part of something that has been divided
partición
section of a hard disk separately formatted
collection of non-empty, disjoint subsets of a set
division of a territory

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ v
partir
to divide something 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 /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] n
compañero
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
either member of a pair in a card game or sports team (1.4)
compañero pareja compañera
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner
dancing partner
socio compañero
a member of a business or law partnership

partnership /ˈpɑɹtnɚʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ n
asociación colaboración
state of being associated with a partner
sociedad compañía
association of two or more people to conduct a business

partocracy n
partidocracia partitocracia
government by political parties

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
perdiz
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

parturition /ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/ /ˌpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃəˈɹɪʃən/ n
nacimiento parto
act of giving birth

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] n
fiesta carrete guateque pachanga reventón sarao
social gathering
parte contratante parte
law: particular side in a contract or legal action
partido
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] v
divertirse fiestar
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
fiestera fiestero marchosa marchoso balarrasa
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party horn n
matasuegras
tube to create a sound

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

paruresis n
paruresis

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ adj
advenedizo
being a parvenu; also, like or having the characteristics of a parvenu

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ n
advenedizo
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

pascal /pæsˈkæl/ /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskl̩/ /ˈpæskəl/ [pʰæsˈkʰæɫ] [pʰæˈskæɫ] 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

pashalik n
bajalato

paskha n
paska
Easter dessert

paso doble n
paso-doble pasodoble
Spanish ballroom dance

pasque flower n
pulsatilla
flower of Pulsatilla

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] n
paso pasaje
opening, road, or track, available for passing

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
fallecer
to die
pasar
to move or be moved from one place to another
to go by, over, or through
to advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or effectiveness
sports: to move the ball or puck to a teammate
game: to decline to play in one's turn
to be tolerated
medicine: to eliminate (something) from the body by natural processes; to go through the intestines
to change from one state to another
to continue
to go from one person to another
to go past
to move beyond the range of the senses or of knowledge
pasar aprobar
to go through any inspection or test successfully
suceder ocurrir pasar
to happen

pass away v
fallecer dejarnos
to die (euphemistic)

pass down v
heredar pasar
to hand over

pass off as v
pasar como pasar por
to misrepresent as

pass on v
pasar
to convey or communicate

pass oneself off as v
hacerse pasar por
to pretend to be

pass out v
distribuir
to distribute
graduarse
to graduate

pass the buck v
pasar la bola
to transfer responsibility or blame from oneself

pass through v
atravesar
to go through

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

passed pawn n
peón pasado
pawn that has passed beyond enemy pawns

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
pasajero
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger car n
coche de pasajeros vagón de pasajeros
railroad car designed to carry passengers
turismo
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 /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ n
transeúnte paseante viandante
a person who is passing by

passerine /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /ˈpæsəɹaɪn/ /ˈpæsəˌɹaɪn/ 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
surpassingly, greatly

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
aprobación
law: act of approving a bill etc.
fallecimiento muerte
death, dying; the end
pase
sports: act of passing
paso
fact of going past; movement from one place or state to another

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
pasión
any great emotion
object of passionate love or strong interest
fervor, determination
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus
suffering of Jesus

passion fruit n
maracuyá chinola calala granadilla parcha parchita
edible fruit
pasionaria
plant

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /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
non-smoker that suffers the consequences of tobacco due to inhalation by nearby smokers

passive voice n
voz pasiva
grammatical term

passive-aggressive adj
pasivo-agresivo
obstructionism via taking no action

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 for foreign travel

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
contraseña palabra clave
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
pasado
period of time that has already happened
pretérito pasado
(grammar) past tense

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
grammatical form

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pasta
dough

paste /peɪst/ n
budín paté
soft mixture of pounded foods
engrudo cola
an adhesive paste
masa
soft mixture used in making pastry
pasta
a soft mixture
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof

paste /peɪst/ v
pegar
to insert a piece of text
pegar engrudar
to cause to stick, adhere

pastellist n
pastelista
an artist who works in pastels

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ /ˈpæstɜːn/ n
cuartilla
area on a horse's leg

pasteurisation n
pasteurización pasterización
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/ /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 n
paste
pie

pastiera n
pastiera
Neapolitan Easter tart

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ n
pastilla
small, usually round and somewhat flat, granular piece of material
pastilla gomita
often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
pasatiempo
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pastor
a minister or priest
pastor pastora

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.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 /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ n
pasto pradera
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ v
pastar
to herd animals into a pasture

pastureland n
pastizal
land for grazing

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ adj
opaco pálido
pale, lacking colour
pastoso pegajoso
like paste, sticky

pasty /ˈpæsti/ /ˈpɑːsti/ n
empanada
A type of seasoned meat and vegetable pie

pat /pæt/ [pʰæt] [pʰæt̚] [pʰæˀt̚] v
palmadita
to tap gently

pat down v
cachear palpar
to frisk

pataca n
pataca
monetary unit of Macau

patagium /pætəˈd͡ʒaɪəm/ /pəˈteɪd͡ʒi.əm/ n
patagio
thin membrane that extends between the limbs and body of gliding mammals

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ n
parche
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
parche remiendo
piece of cloth used to repair a garment

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ 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 /pəˈt͡ʃuli/ 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

patchwork quilt n
colcha de parches
decorative quilt

patchy /ˈpæt͡ʃi/ adj
hecho a retales
Full of, or covered with, patches

pate /peɪt/ n
corona
top of the head
vivaracho
wit, cleverness

paten /ˈpætən/ n
patena
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] adj
patente
explicit and obvious

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] n
patente
declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] v
patentar
to (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period

patent leather n
charol patente
glossy leather

patent medicine n
especialidad farmacéutica específico

patent troll /ˈpætənt ˌtɹoʊl/ /ˈpætənt ˌtɹəʊl/ n
trol de patentes
company, person, etc., that owns and enforces patents in an aggressive and opportunistic manner

patentable adj
patentable
Able to be protected by a patent; for which a patent can be granted

patented adj
patentado patentowany
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 or sister-in-law of someone'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 /-ˌnɑstɚ/ /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
padrenuestro paternóster
Lord's prayer

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] n
camino
a course taken
camino mixtilínea
graph theory: a sequence of vertices from one vertex to another
camino sendero
ruta
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure
sendero senda
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
patético penoso
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion
arousing scorn or contempt

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ n
patógeno
any organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
patogenia patogénesis
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
patógeno patogénico
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 /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ n
patología
branch of medicine
abnormality
medical specialty

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
via ruta
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
paciencia
quality of being patient
solitario
game that can be played by one person

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/ /ˈpæ.tɪ.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
pátina
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects

patine /pəˈtiːn/ 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 /pæˈtwɑ/ /pæˈtwɑz/ /ˈpætwɑː/ /ˈpætwɑːz/ n
dialecto
regional dialect of a language

patolli n
patole
board game

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ n
patriarca
male leader
highest bishop

patriarchal adj
patriarcal
relating to patriarchy

patriarchy /ˈpejt͡ʃɹiɑɹki/ /ˈpeɪ̯tɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpætɹɪɑːkɪ/ /ˈpɛjtɹɪjɑːkɪj/ n
patriarcado
social system
dominance of men in social or cultural systems
power structure

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
patricio
member of Roman aristocracy

patriciate n
patriciado
aristocracy or nobility

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
parricidio
murder of one's father

patrilateral /ˌpætɹɪˈlæt(ə)ɹəl/ adj
patrilateral

patrilineal /patɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/ adj
patrilineal

patrilineality n
patrilinaje

patrimony /ˈpat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈpæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
patrimonio
inheritance from one's ancestor

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ n
patriota repúblico
person who loves, supports and defends his country

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriótico patriota
inspired by patriotism

patriotically adv
patrióticamente
in a patriotic manner

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 patrulla
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
mecenas auspiciador patrocinador
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.
patrón
one who protects or supports

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
santo patrón santo patrono patrono
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpætɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
clientela
customers collectively; clientele; business
patrocinio
the act of providing approval and support

patronize /ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ /ˈpætɹənaɪz/ v
frecuentar
to make oneself a customer of a business
hablar con tono paternalista menospreciar sermonear
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority
patrocinar
to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, support

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ n
patronímico
patronymic (noun)

patsy /ˈpætsi/ n
cabeza de turco
a person who is taken advantage of

patter /ˈpæt.ə/ /ˈpæt.ɚ/ n
pisada
soft repeated sound
parloteo rollo
glib and rapid speech

patter /ˈpæt.ə/ /ˈpæt.ɚ/ v
golpetear
to make irregularly repeated sounds
parlotear
to speak glibly and rapidly

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ n
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
patrón

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ v
estampar estructurar perfilar
apply a pattern

patty /ˈpæti/ n
empanadilla hamburguesa tortita
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/ /ˈpɔsɪti/ n
escasez paucidad penuria poquedad
fewness in number; a small number

pauldron /ˈpɔl.dɹən/ n
hombrera
plate armor that protects the shoulders

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
barriga panza guata
large, protruding belly
panza
first stomach of ruminant; rumen

paunchy /pˈɔːnt͡ʃi/ 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
descanso receso
to take a temporary rest or break
interrumpir parar pausar suspender
to interrupt something

pave /peɪv/ v
pavimentar adoquinar
(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
pavimento asfalto
surface of road

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
pabellón
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc
ornate tent
pavillón
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place

paving stone n
adoquín
stone used for paving

pavis /ˈpɑv.ɪs/ n
pavés
large shield

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
pata garra zarpa
soft foot of an animal

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
manosear sobar
to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way

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 /ˈpɑːpɑː/ /ˈpɔːpɔː/ n
banano de montaña chirimoyo de la Florida
Asimina
papaya
fruit
papayo
Any of several trees

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] n
paga pago
money given in return for work

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
pagar comprar
to give money in exchange for goods or services
pagar valer la pena redituar salir a cuenta
to be profitable
prestar
to give (e.g. attention)
calafatear
to cover with a waterproof substance

pay attention v
prestar atención atender estar atento estar pendiente pescar poner la atención
to be attentive

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
devolver
to repay
vengarse desquitarse hacer pagar
to exact revenge

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ n
brecha salarial
difference in salaries between one group and another

pay off v
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
recompensar rendir frutos salir a cuenta valer la pena
to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit
sobornar
to bribe, especially to deter oversight

pay office n
pagaduría

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 the price v
pagarlo caro
to incur the negative consequences of one's decision

pay-as-you-go n
prepago
payment method

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ n
pago
a payment
recompensa retribución
a reward
soborno
a bribe

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 pagadora
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 verifón

payphone n
teléfono público
a public telephone

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
nómina plantilla planilla
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each

payslip n
nómina
document of employee's wage or salary

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
guisante arveja ervilla
plant
bola rápida
in baseball

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

peace of mind n
paz del espíritu
absence of mental stress

peace pipe n
calumet
pipe

peace treaty n
tratado de paz
an agreement to end fighting or conflict

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ adj
apacible pacífico
characterized by peace
pacifista
in favour of peace

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
pacífico apacible
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil
inclined to peace; peaceable
tranquilo plácido
motionless and calm; placid

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

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ n
pacificador pacificadora
someone who restores peace, especially by settling disputes

peacetime /ˈpiːstaɪm/ n
tiempo de paz
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
melocotón durazno
fruit
melocotón melocotonero duraznero durazno
tree
perita en dulce
pleasing person/thing

peach blossom n
flor de durazno flor de melocotón
flower

peach palm n
chonta chontaduro manaco pifá pijguao pijibay
Bactris gasipaes

peachfuzz n
vellos
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male
vellosidad
fuzz on the skin of a peach

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
pavo real pavorreal
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
pavo real pavo pavorreal
pheasant of the genera Pavo or Afropavo

peak /piːk/ n
cima
mountain top
pico
highest value reached

peak /piːk/ v
culminar
to reach a peak

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
campanada campaneo repique repiqueteo tañido
the sound of ringing bells
estruendo
loud sound

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
cacahuete maní cacahuate
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ n
crema de cacahuate crema de maní manteca de maní mantequilla de maní
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
leche de cacahuates leche de maní
milky liquid from peanuts

peanuts /ˈpinəts/ /ˈpiˌnʌts/ /ˈpiːˌnʌts/ n
calderilla cuatro cuartos cuatro duros
insignificant amount of money

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] n
pera
fruit
peral pera
tree

pear tree /ˌpɛə ˈtɹiː/ /ˌpɛɚ ˈtɹi/ n
peral
tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
piriforme en forma de pera
shaped like a pear

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] n
perla
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks
figuratively: something precious
perla parisienne
5-point type

pearl barley n
cebada perlada mote
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 penile papules n
pápulas perladas (del glande)
small protuberances that may form on the ridge of the glans of the human penis

pearly whites n
blanquitos
idiom for "teeth"

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
campesino
member of the agriculture low class
country person
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person
montañero peón

peasantry /ˈpɛzəntɹi/ n
campesinado
impoverished rural farm workers

peashooter /ˈpiˌʃutəɹ/ /ˈpiːˌʃuːtə(ɹ)/ [-ɾəɹ] n
cerbatana
toy weapon

peat /piːt/ n
turba
soil

peat bog n
turbal turbero
bog composed of peat

peaty /ˈpiːtiː/ adj
turboso

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
canto rodado guijarro canto pelado china
stone

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ v
empedrar
To pave with pebbles

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
pacana nuez encarcelada nuez pecana nuez de la isla pecana pecán
nut
pacana pacano pecán
tree

pecan pie n
tarta de nueces pecanas tarta de pecán
pie made from corn syrup and pecans

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
pecadillo
small sin or flaw

peccaminous /pəˈkæmɪnəs/ adj
pecaminoso
sinful

peccary /ˈpɛk.ə.ɹi/ n
pecarí saíno
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos

peck /pɛk/ n
picada
act of striking with a beak
pico
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 /pɛkˈtoɹəl/ /ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/ 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 /pəˈkjul.jɚ/ /pəˈkjuːl.jə/ adj
específico
common or usual for a particular place or circumstance
peculiar raro
out of the ordinary

peculiarity /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/ n
peculiaridad
that which is peculiar
the quality or state of being peculiar

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
pecuniario monetario
of or relating to money

pedagogical adj
pedagógico
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogically adv
pedagógicamente
in a pedagogical manner

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ n
pedagogo pedagoga
teacher

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɑd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡi/ 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

pedal stroke n
pedalada
a push on the pedals

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
hidropedal velomar pedalo 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
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

peddle /ˈpɛdəl/ v
traficar
to sell illegal narcotics

peddler n
buhonero vendedor ambulante
itinerant seller of small goods

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pederasta
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
pederastico
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederastia
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ /ˈpɛdɪsˌtuːl/ n
pedestal peana
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
banal común pedestre prosaico vulgar
ordinary
peatonal peatón
of or intended for pedestrians

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
peatón viandante
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrian crossing n
paso de cebra paso de peatones
place for pedestrians to cross a street

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 /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ n
pediatra
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pediatrics /ˌpidiˈætɹɪks/ /ˌpiːdɪˈætɹɪks/ n
pediatría
branch of medicine

pedicab /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ n
bicitaxi pedicab tricitaxi velotaxi
vehicle

pedicel /ˈpɛd.əˌsɛl/ /ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ n
pedicelo
stalk of an individual flower
slender stalk of a fungus
stalk-like body part

pediculosis n
pediculosis

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ 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

pedological adj
pedológico
pertaining to pedology

pedology n
pedología
soil science
paidología
study of children's behaviour

pedometer /pɪˈdɑmətɚ/ /pɪˈdɒmətə/ n
cuentapasos podómetro odómetro
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
pedófilo pedófila
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
botany: axis or supporting stalk of inflorescence
bundle of neurons connecting parts of brain

peduncular adj
peduncular
of or pertaining to a peduncle

pedunculate adj
pedunculado
having a peduncle

pee /ˈpiː/ n
pis pipí chis pichí
pe
name of the letter P, p

pee /ˈpiː/ v
mear hacer pipí hacer pis hacer chichí hacer chis

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/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] n
cáscara
skin of a fruit
pala panadero
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
pelar mondar
to remove skin

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
peladora
kitchen utensil

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] n
pío
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird
susurro
feeble utterance or complaint
vistazo
a look

peep /pip/ /piːp/ [pʰip] 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 /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ n
par
someone or something of equal level
par noble
noble

peer /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪə/ v
escrutar
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer group n
grupo de pares

peer pressure n
presión de los pares presión social
inducement 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 malhumorado quejicoso
constantly complaining

peewah /ˈpiwɑ/ /ˈpiːwɑː/ n
pejibaye
edible fruit of this plant

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] n
clavija
pin on a musical instrument
clavija tarugo
a cylindrical object
colgador perchero
a protrusion used to hang things on
gancho
an event that triggers news coverage (journalism)

peg /pɛɡ/ [pʰɛɡ] v
fijar
To fix a price or value
tachar
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to

peg-leg n
pata de palo
wooden leg

pegasus n
pegaso
winged horse

pegbox n
voluta
part of a stringed instrument

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ adj
peyorativo despectivo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ n
peyorativo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pejoratively adv
despectivamente
pejorative manner

pelagic /pəˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ /pɛˈlæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
pelágico
living in the open sea

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pelícano
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pelite n
pelita
A sedimentary rock containing very fine particles

pellagra /pɛˈlaɡɹə/ /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pelagra
disease

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ n
balín
A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns
egagrópila
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls

pellitory of Spain n
pelitre
Anacyclus pyrethrum

pellucid /pəˈlusɪd/ /pɛ-/ /pɪˈl(j)uːsɪd/ adj
cristalino diáfano transparente
allowing the passage of light
diáfano
easily understood

pelmeni n
pelmeni
Russian dumplings

peloton /ˈpɛlətɒn/ /ˌpɛləˈtɑn/ n
pelotón
group of riders formed during a cycling road race; especially, the main group of riders

pelt /pɛlt/ n
piel
(humorous, informal) human skin, especially when bare
piel pelleja
skin of an animal with the hair or wool on

pelt /pɛlt/ v
bombardear
to bombard (someone or something) with missiles

peltmonger n
peletero peletera
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

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

pelvic thrust n
arrimón empuje pélvico

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
pelvis
bone

pemphigoid n
penfigoide
any of a group of rare autoimmune blistering skin diseases

pemphigus n
pénfigo
autoimmune skin disease

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
corral
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
pluma bolígrafo boli esfero lapicera lapicero
writing tool
pluma cálamo
writer, or their style
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/ /ˈpɛn.əl.aɪz/ v
infligir un castigo
to impose a handicap on
penalizar
to subject to a penalty

penally adv
penalmente
according to a penal code

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
castigo
punishment for violating rules of procedure
pena
legal sentence

penalty arc n
medialuna semicírculo

penalty kick n
penalti penal tiro penal
soccer: 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 /ˈpɒnʃɒn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ [ˈpɑ̃ʃɑ̃] n
gusto inclinación
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ n
lápiz
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ n
estuche cartuchera plumier estuche escolar portatodo
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil holder n
lapicero portalápices
a small opened container for stationery such as pencils

pencil pusher n
chupatintas tinterillo cagatintas plumífero
one who does office work

pencil sharpener n
sacapuntas tajador afilador afila maquineta maquinilla
device used to sharpen pencils

pencil skirt /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/ n
falda de tubo falda lápiz pollera tubo
very narrow skirt

pencil stub n
cabo de lápiz
tiny pencil

pencil-thin /ˌpɛns(ə)l ˈθɪn/ adj
cuerpo palillo
tall and thin
fino
somewhat cylindrical and slender like a pencil

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
pendiente
begun but not completed
pendiente esperando
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation

penduline tit n
pájaro moscón
bird

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
péndulo
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
reloj de péndulo
clock that uses a pendulum

penetrate /ˈpɛnətɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrar
enter into
insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
penetración
act of penetrating

penfish n
pez pluma pluma
Calamus

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
pingüino
flightless sea bird

penicillamine /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ə.miːn/ n
penicilamina
breakdown product of penicillin

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ n
penicilina
antibiotic

penile /ˈpiː.naɪ.əl/ /ˈpiː.nəl/ adj
fálico peneal peneano peniano
having to do with the penis

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ n
península
piece of land projecting into water

peninsular /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə(ɹ)/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.ləɹ/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə(ɹ)/ adj
peninsular
of or connected with a peninsula

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] n
pene miembro polla carajo chota garompa

penis envy n
envidia del pene
unconscious desire

penis pump n
bomba de pene
tubelike device placed over the penis

penitence n
penitencia
condition of being penitent

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ n
penitente
one under the direction of a confessor

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
penitenciaría
prison

penknife n
navaja cortaplumas

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
gallardete
flag on ship to represent special condition

penniless /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ adj
miserable
utterly without money

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛni/ /ˈpɪni/ 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 /pɛnɪjˈɹojəl/ /pɛ̝nɪˈɹɔɪ̯əl/ n
poleo
Mentha pulegium

penology n
penología
study of punishment and prevention of crime

pension /pɑnˈsjoʊn/ /pɑ̃ˈsjɔ̃/ /ˈpɒ̃sjɒ̃/ n
pensión
boarding house

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ n
pensión jubilación
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ 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- /pɛntæ-/ /pɛntə-/ prefix
penta-
five

pentachoron n
pentatopo pentácoro pentácoron
four-dimensional object

pentacle /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ n
pentáculo

pentacontagon n
pentacontágono
50-sided polygon

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ n
pentadecágono
15-sided polygon

pentaerythritol tetranitrate n
pent pentrita tetranitrato de pentaeritritol
explosive

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /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 /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ 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

pentaprism n
pentaprisma
five-sided prism

pentaquark /-kwɑɹk/ /-kwɑːk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
pentaquark
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks

pentarchy n
pentarquía

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ n
pentatleta
An athlete who competes in the pentathlon

pentathlon n
pentatlón
modern pentathlon
ancient pentathlon

pentatonic adj
pentatónico
based on five notes

penteconter n
pentecontero
fifty-oared galley

penthouse /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ n
apéndice
an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building
ático
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building

pentimento /ˌpɛntəˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntəˈmɛntoʊ/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛnti/ /ˌpɛntɪˈmɛntəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] [-ɾə-] n
pentimento
presence of traces of a previous work in an artistic or literary work

pentose n
pentosa
saccharide containing five carbon atoms

pentoxide n
pentóxido
oxide containing five oxygen atoms

pentoxifylline n
pentoxifilina
xanthine derivative used to treat vascular dementia and intermittent claudication

pentyl n
pentilo
univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₅H11

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
penúltimo anteúltimo
next-to-last in a sequence

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
penúltimo anteúltimo
before the last

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ n
penumbra
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse

penury /ˈpɛnjəɹi/ /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ n
pauperismo pobreza pobrisimo
poverty, destitution

peon /pjuːn/ /pɪˈuːn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈpeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
peón
peasant or serf

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
peonía
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] n
familia
a person's ancestors, relatives or family
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

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] v
poblar
to inhabit, to occupy
poblar con
to fill with people
poblarse
to become populous

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 /ˈpiːpəlz/ adj
popular
of, from, or controlled by the common people

people's house n
casa del pueblo
leisure and cultural centre

people's party n
partido popular partido del pueblo
political party

people's republic n
república popular
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɑk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
arenga
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm

pepita n
pepita
edible seed

peplum /ˈpɛpləm/ n
péplum
film genre

pepo /ˈpi.poʊ/ /ˈpiː.pəʊ/ n
pepónide
kind of fruit

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
pimentero pimienta
plant
pimienta pimiento
spice
pimiento chile
fruit of the capsicum

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

pepper tree n
huingán molle
South American trees

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
piperita menta piperita
herb

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
hierba de la pimienta lepidium
plant in the genus Lepidium

peppery /ˈpɛpəɹi/ adj
irascible
having a fiery temperament

peptic /ˈpɛptɪk/ adj
péptico
of, pertaining to digestion

peptic ulcer n
úlcera péptica
ulcer

peptide /ˈpɛptaɪd/ n
péptido
class of organic compounds

peptide bond n
enlace peptídico
amine bond

peptidic adj
peptídico
pertaining peptides

peptone n
peptona
water-soluble product of partial protein hydrolysis

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
por
for each
según
in accordance with

per bend adv
tronchado
heraldry: partitioned diagonally (\): party per bend

per bend sinister adv
tajado
heraldry: partitioned diagonally (/): party per bend sinister

per capita adj
por cabeza
per person

per curiam phraseologicalUnit
por el tribunal entero
opinion

per fess adv
cortado
heraldry: partitioned horizontally: party per fess

per pale adv
partido
heraldry: partitioned vertically: party per pale

per procurationem adv
por poder
by the agency of

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ 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/ /pəˈkɑːl/ n
percal
textile

perceivable adj
perceptible
capable of being perceived

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
percibir entender
to become aware of

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ n
por ciento
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɚsɛnt(e)ɪd͡ʒ/ n
porcentaje
part of a whole
share of the profits

percentage point n
punto porcentual
unit of the difference of two percentages

percentile /pəɹˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pəˈsɛn.taɪl/ /pɚˈsɛn.taɪl/ n
percentil
any of the ninety-nine points

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
perceptible
able to be perceived

perceptibly adv
perceptiblemente
in a perceptible manner

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /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/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ n
perca
fish of the genus Perca
fish in the taxonomic family Percidae
alcándara percha
rod used by bird

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ v
emperchar
to place something on a perch
empercharse
to rest on a perch, to roost

perchance /pɜː(ɹ)ˈtʃɑːns/ /pɝˈtʃʰɛəns/ adv
por ventura
perhaps, by chance

perchlorate /pə(ɹ)ˈklɔːɹeɪt/ n
perclorato
salt

perchloric acid n
ácido perclórico
HClO₄

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ 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
infierno
hell
perdición
absolute ruin
eternal damnation

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ v
peregrinar
to travel from place to place

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
halcón peregrino
Falco peregrinus

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
autoritario dictatorial imperioso
imperious, dictatorial
irrefutable inapelable irrebatible
law: precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
perentorio
positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
perenne
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time
of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ n
planta perenne
plant active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ n
perestroika
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɛkt/ /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝ.fɪkt/ adj
perfecto
fitting its definition precisely
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose
without fault or mistake
excellent and delightful in all respects
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action
music: interval or any compound interval of a unison, octave, or fourths and fifths that are not tritones.

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ 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 to identify or re-create a note

perfect storm n
tormenta perfecta
situation

perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/ n
perfección
being perfect

perfectionism n
perfeccionismo
an aversion for anything less than perfection

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ adj
perfeccionista
inclined or related to perfectionism

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ n
perfeccionista
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective /pə(ɹ)ˈfɛktɪv/ adj
perfectivo
related to the perfect tense or perfective aspect

perfective aspect n
perfecto
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɑɹfɪk(t)lɪ/ /ˈpɜːfɪk(t)li/ /ˈpɝfɪk(t)li/ adv
perfectamente
with perfection
wholly, completely

perfectoid adj
perfectoide
mathematical concept

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 /ˈpəːfəreɪt/ 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
forzosamente por fuerza
necessarily

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ [pʰəˈfɔːm] v
efectuar llevar a cabo realizar ejecutar hacer
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 ejecución prestación realización rendimiento
that which is performed or accomplished
desempeño prestación rendimiento
amount of useful work accomplished
ejecución actuación cumplimiento desempeño
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment
representación espectáculo actuación exhibición número prestación
live show or concert

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
intérprete ejecutor artista ejecutora
performer

performing arts n
artes escénicas
arts involving performance

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
aroma
pleasant smell
perfume
substance providing a pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
perfumar
to apply perfume to

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ /ˈpəːfjʊmə/ n
perfumista
person who makes or sells perfume

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ adj
rutinario superficial perfunctorio
performed out of routine, with little care

perfusion /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ n
perfusión
act of perfusing

pergola /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ /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 /ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ n
pericardio
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /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 /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəʊ/ n
peridoto
form of olivine

peridotite /pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəˌtaɪt/ n
peridotita
rock

perigee /ˈpɛɹ.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒiː/ 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 /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ n
perihelio
point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun

perihilar adj
perihiliar

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪl/ n
peligro riesgo
a situation of serious danger
something that causes, contains, or presents danger

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
peligroso
dangerous, full of peril

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] n
perímetro
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object

perimuscular adj
perimuscular
around a muscle or muscles

perinatal adj
perinatal
of or pertaining to the time around birth

perineal adj
perineal
perineal

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ n
perineo periné

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
y punto
Interjection

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ n
hora
division of school day
periodo
chemistry: row in the periodic table
período
geochronologic unit
length of time during which something repeats
division of sports match
período periodo
a length of time
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
punto
punctation mark “.”

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periódico
having repeated cycles

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
tabla periódica tabla periódica de los elementos clasificación periódica
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodically adv
periódicamente
in a regular, periodic manner

periodization n
periodización
process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods

periodontal adj
periodontal
of or relating to periodontics
surrounding a tooth

periodontitis n
periodontitis piorrea
disease of periodontium

perioperative adj
perioperatorio
relating to operation

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
errante andariego errabundo itinerante peripatético
walking about; itinerant
peripatético
Having to do with Aristotle's philosophy or school of thought

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtaɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈteɪə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
peripecia
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ 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
grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution
expressed in more words than are necessary

periphrastically /pɛɹɪˈfɹæstɪkli/ adv
perifrásticamente
with circumlocution or periphrasis

periphyton n
perifitón

peripubescent /ˌpɛɹipjʊˈbɛsənt/ adj
peripúber
in or of the early onset of puberty

perirenal adj
perirrenal
around the kidney

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ n
periscopio
viewing device

periscopic adj
periscópico
relating to periscopes

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
perecer
to die, to pass away
to decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing

perishable adj
perecedero caduco efímero
liable to perish

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ n
peristalsis
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peritoneal /ˌpɛrətəˈni.əl/ /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəl/ adj
peritoneal
of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum

peritoneal dialysis n
diálisis peritoneal
treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney disease

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹ.ɪt.əˈniː.əm/ n
peritoneo
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum

perivascular adj
perivascular
around or surrounding a blood vessel

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹ.ɪˌwɪŋ.kəl/ n
vinca
plant
bigarro
mollusc

perjure /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
perjurar
knowingly make a false statement of witness

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
perjurador perjuradora
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ n
perjurio
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perk /pɜːk/ /pɝk/ n
ventaja
perquisite

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
vivaz
lively

perlite n
perlita
perlite

perlocution /pɜləʊkjuʃən/ /pɜɹləkjuʃən/ n
perlocución
effect of utterance

perlèche n
queilitis angular
angular cheilitis

permaban v
bloquear permanentemente
to ban permanently

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
permafrost pergelisol pergelisuelo permacongelamiento 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

permanent residency n
residencia permanente
visa status

permanent resident n
residente permanente
person with permanent residency

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ adv
permanentemente continuamente constantemente
in a permanent manner

permanganate n
permanganato
salt of permanganic acid

permeable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ 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)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
por mil
per thousand

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permiso
in computing
act of permitting
permiso beneplácito venia
authorisation

permissive adj
permisivo 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 /ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌpɜː.mjʉˈtæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɜː.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌpɝ.mjʊˈteɪ.ʃn̩] n
permutación
one-to-one mapping
ordering of a set of distinct elements

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ /pɚˈnɪʃəs/ adj
pernicioso
causing much harm
causing death or injury

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
punctilloso puntilloso
paying undue attention to minor details
puntilloso
requiring attention to minor details

pernoctation /pɜɹˌnɑk-/ /ˌpɜɹnɑkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɜːnɒkˈteɪʃn̩/ n
pernoctación
action of abiding through the night at a location; 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.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /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.ˌtɹeɪt/ v
perpetrar
to be guilty of, or responsible for; to commit

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
perpetrador
one who perpetrates

perpetual /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ adj
perpetuo
lasting forever

perpetual check n
jaque continuo

perpetually /pəˈpɛtjʊəli/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəli/ adv
perpetuamente
seeming to never end

perpetuate /-t͡ʃəwət/ /-ˈpɛtjueɪt/ /pəˈpɛtjʊət/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊeɪt/ /pəˈpɛt͡ʃʊət/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ v
perpetuar
to make perpetual
to prolong the existence of (something) by repetition

perpetuity /ˌpɜː(ɹ)pɪˈtjuːɪti/ /ˌpɝpəˈtuːɪti/ 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

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ n
perplejidad
state or quality of being perplexed

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
beneficios obvenciones
benefit beyond salary
privilegio
privilege
propina
gratuity

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
perada
Beverage from pears

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
perseguir
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
persecución
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ n
perseverancia
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

perseverance of the saints n
perseverancia de los santos
Calvinist doctrine

persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/ v
perseverar
persist steadfastly

persevering adj
perseverante
tending to persevere

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
caqui
fruit
tree

persist /pəˈsɪst/ /pɚˈsɪst/ v
persistir
continue to exist

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
persistencia perseverancia
property of being persistent

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
persistente
refusing to give up

persistently adv
persistentemente
in a persistent manner

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] n
cuerpo persona
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind
individuo
persona
individual
grammar: linguistic category
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
persona humano
specifically a human being

persona /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /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 /ˈpɜː.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɜːs.nəl/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nəl/ /ˈpɝs.nəl/ adj
personal
of or pertaining to a particular person
grammar: denoting person

personal computer n
ordenador personal computador personal computadora personal
small computer for use by one person at a time

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 mobility device n
vehículo de movilidad personal

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

personal training n
entrenamiento personal
athletic training

personal union n
unión hipostática
union of Christ's human and divine natures in one person
unión personal
union of states under the same monarch

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] n
personalidad
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people
celebrity
charisma

personality disorder n
trastorno de la personalidad trastorno de personalidad
class of mental disorders

personalization /-lɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
personalización
act of personalizing

personalize /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.lɑɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.lɑɪz/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.laɪz/ /ˈpɝs.nə.laɪz/ v
personalizar
to adapt to an individual

personally /ˈpɜː.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɜːs.nə.li/ /ˈpɝ.sə.nə.li/ /ˈpɝs.nə.li/ adv
personalmente
concerning oneself
in a personal manner
in person

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
personificación
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea
artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human
personificación prosopopeya
literary device

personify /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ v
personificar
to be an example of
to create a representation in the form of a character

personnel /-el/ /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɜːsˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɝsˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ /pɵːsˈnɛl/ n
personal
members of an organization

personocracy n
personocracia

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ n
perspectiva
view, vista or outlook
appearance of depth in objects
choice of a single point of view
technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface

perspectivist n
perspectivo

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
clarividente
able to physically see clearly
perspicaz
showing keen insight

perspicaciously adv
perspicazmente
with sharp of sight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ n
perspicacia
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspicuous /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ /pɚˈspɪkjuːəs/ adj
perspicuo
clearly expressed

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
sudor
process of perspiring

persuadable adj
persuasible persuasor
able to be persuaded

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
persuadir
to successfully convince (someone) to agree to

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
persuasión
the act of persuading

persuasive /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ adj
persuasivo convincente persuasor persuasorio
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 /ˈpətɪnənt/ 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 /pəˈɹuk/ /pəˈɹuːk/ n
peluca
wig

perusal /pəˈɹuːzl̩/ n
escrutinio lectura atenta lectura cuidadosa
studying something carefully

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
examinar
to examine or consider with care
hojear leer a la rápida leer por encima ojear ver por encima
look over casually

pervade /pəˈveɪd/ /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
permear
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
penetrante determinante dominante ubicua ubicuo
manifested throughout

pervasiveness n
omnipresencia
the state or quality of being present in all parts of a particular thing or place

perversity /pə(ɹ)ˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
perversidad
the quality of being perverse

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ n
pervertido
sexually perverted person

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ v
pervertir

pervy adj
pervertido rarito
like a sexual pervert

peryton n
peritio
mythical creature

pescetarian /ˌpɛskəˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskəˈtɛɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛsɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛsɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
pescetariana pescetariano

peseta /pəˈseɪtə/ n
peseta
currency

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ [ˈpɛso] n
peso
currency

pessary /ˈpɛsəɹi/ n
pesario
vaginal suppository

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ 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
epidemia peste pestilencia
plague
moscardón
annoying person

pest control n
control de plagas
pest control service
regulation or management of another species defined as a pest

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ [ˈpʰɛstɚ] v
atosigar 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 /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ n
pestilencia
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
maja mano macilla maneta palo
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] n
mascota animal de compañía animal doméstico
an animal kept as a companion

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] v
acariciar
fondle (an animal)
fondle (another person) amorously

pet carrier n
transportín

pet peeve n
molestia favorita
something that is personally annoying; a personal dislike

pet shop n
pajarería 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 /ˈpɛtəsəs/ 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 /ˌpitɚ‿ˈaʊt/ /ˌpiːtɚ‿ˈaʊt/ [-ɾɚ-] v
debilitarse disminuirse extinguirse flaquear flojear
to diminish to nothing

petiole /ˈpɛti.oʊl/ /ˈpɛti.əʊl/ n
pecíolo peciolo
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 /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ n
petición
legal: formal request for judicial action
compilation of signatures
petición solicitud
formal, written request made to an official person

petitioner n
peticionario accionante
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
damero petrel
Procellariiformes

petrichor /ˈpɛt.ɹɪ.kə, -ˌkɔː/ /ˈpɛt.ɹɪˌkɔɹ, -kɚ/ 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
to produce rigidity akin to stone

petrochemical adj
petroquímico
of or pertaining to the such compounds, or the industry that produces them

petrochemistry n
petroquímica
the branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ n
petrodólar
money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
petroglifo
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petrography n
petrografía
the branch of petrology

petroleum jelly n
petrolato vaselina
pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

petrology /pəˈtɹɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /pɪˈtɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
petrología litología
the study of rock

petrous adj
petroso
anatomy: of the dense portion of the temporal bone

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkət/ /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
enaguas combinación fondo fustán peticote sayuela
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɔːɡɚ/ n
abogadillo buscapleitos leguleyo picapleitos rábula soplacausas
An unscrupulous lawyer

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] adj
mezquino minucioso de pitiminí detallista melindroso quisquilloso
of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns

petty bourgeoisie n
pequeña burguesía
social class

petty cash n
caja menor
cash available for trivial expenses, esp. at a business

petty crime n
delito
minor criminal act
delito menor
minor crime collectively

petty theft n
hurto
theft of property of low value

petunia /pəˈtuːnjə/ n
petunia
flower

pew /pjuː/ interjection
uf
expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor

pew /pjuː/ n
banco de iglesia
long bench in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ [ˈpjuɾɚ] n
peltre
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
peyote
cactus

phablet /ˈfæblɪt/ n
tabléfono
electronic handheld device

phago- /faɡ.ə(ʊ)/ /fæɡ.oʊ/ /fæɡ.ə/ prefix
fago-
eating, feeding

phagocyte /ˈfeɪɡəsaɪt/ n
fagocito
cell of the immune system

phagocytic adj
fagocítico
of or pertaining to phagocytes or phagocytosis

phagocytize v
fagocitar
destroy by phagosytosis

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪ.ɡoʊ.saɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌfeɪ.ɡəʊ.saɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ n
fagocitosis

phagosome n
fagosoma
membrane-bound vacuole within a cell containing foreign material

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ n
falange
ancient Greek military unit
finger or toe bone

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ n
falaropo
wading bird in the family Scolopacidae

phaleristics n
falerística
the study of orders, fraternity, and award items

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fálico

phallicism n
falismo
phallus-worship

phallocentric /ˌfalə(ʊ)ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
falocéntrico
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

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

phantosmia n
fantosmia

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ n
faraón
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharaohess n
faraona
female pharaoh

pharaonic /ˌfɛəɹeɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
faraónico
of or pertaining to a pharaoh
impressively large or luxurious

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /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

pharmacodynamic adj
farmacodinámico
of or pertaining to pharmacodynamics

pharmacodynamics n
farmacodinamia farmacodinámica
branch of pharmacology

pharmacokinetics /ˌfɑː(ɹ)məkəʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ n
farmacocinética
branch of pharmacology

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
farmacológico
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
farmacólogo farmacóloga
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪd͡ʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
farmacovigilancia
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
farmacia
science of medicinal substances
farmacia droguería botica
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed

pharyngeal /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
faríngeo
of or pertaining to the pharynx
of pharyngeal sounds

pharyngealization n
faringealización
act or process of pharyngealizing

pharyngealize /fæˈɹɪnd͡ʒiːəˌlaɪz/ v
faringealizar
to constrict the pharynx while articulating another sound

pharyngitis n
faringitis
inflammation of the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ n
faringe
part of the 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

phase space n
espacio fásico espacio de fases
topological space of states of a system

phase velocity n
velocidad de fase
propagation velocity of a pure sine wave

phasic /ˈfeɪzɪk/ adj
fásico
of or relating to phase

phasmid /ˈfæz.mɪd/ n
fásmido
an insect

phasor n
fasor
A plotted line that represents the amplitude and phase of a sinusoidally varying quantity such as an alternating current.
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 /ˌfiː.noʊˈbɑɹ.bəˌtɔl/ /ˌfiː.nə(ʊ)ˈbɑː.bɪt.əl/ /ˌfɛn.ə(ʊ)ˈbɑː.bɪt.əl/ n
fenobarbital
barbiturate sedative

phenol /ˈfinɑl/ /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnɒl/ /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 /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæl.i.ɪn/ /ˌfi.nl̩ˈθæˌlin/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θa.liːn/ /ˌfiː.nɒlˈ(f)θeɪ.liːn/ n
fenolftaleína

phenomenal /fə-/ /fɪˈnɑmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɒmɪnəl/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnəl/ adj
fenomenal
remarkable

phenomenally adv
fenomenalmente
in a phenomenal manner

phenomenological adj
fenomenológico
of or relating to phenomenology

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
fenomenología
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ n
fenómeno
observable fact or occurrence
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event

phenothiazine n
fenotiazina

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ n
fenotipo
appearance of organism

phenotypic /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ adj
fenotípico
of, or relating to a phenotype

phenyl /ˈfi(ː).n(ə)l/ /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/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] interjection
fíu menos mal
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise
puaj
Used to show disgust

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
fi
Greek letter

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.dɚ.ɚ/ 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 /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ 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 /ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlhə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ adj
filarmónico
appreciative of the performance of music

philia /ˈfil.jə/ /ˈfiː.li.ə/ /ˈfɪl.i.ə/ /ˈfɪl.jə/ n
filia
psychological disorder

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ adj
filisteo
lacking in appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture

philogyny n
filoginia
love or respect for women

philological adj
filológico
philological

philologically adv
filológicamente
in a philological manner

philologist n
filólogo filóloga
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
filología
philology

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

philosopheme /fɪˈlɒsəfiːm/ n
filosofema
a philosophical statement, theorem or axiom

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

philosophize /fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪz/ v
filosofar
ponder or reason out philosophically

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
filosofía
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
view regarding fundamental principles
general principle
the pursuit of wisdom

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 /ˈfɪl.tɹəm/ n
surco nasolabial
shallow vertical groove

phimosis /faɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /fʌɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
fimosis
contraction of the foreskin

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
phishing
malicious act

phlebitis /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ n
flebitis
inflammation of vein

phlebotomist n
flebotomista
medical worker

phlebotomy /fləˈbɒtəmi/ /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ n
flebotomía
the opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ n
flema
calmness, composure
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flemático
not easily excited to action
generating, causing, or full of phlegm

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfloʊ.ɛm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.ɛm/ n
floema
vascular tissue

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstɒn/ /flə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɪstən/ n
flogisto
hypothetical fiery principle

phlogopite n
flogopita
a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite

phlogosis n
flogosis
phlogosis

phlox /flɒks/ /flɔks/ n
flox
plant of genus Phlox

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ n
pho phở
Vietnamese soup

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ n
fobia
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phobophobia n
fobofobia
fear of fear

phocine /ˈfəʊsiːn/ /ˈfəʊsʌɪn/ adj
fócido
pertaining to seals

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
focomelia
phocomelia

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
fénix fénice
mythological bird

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

phonemic /fəʊˈniːmɪk/ /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
fonémico
relating to phonemes
relating to a difference between sounds that can change the meaning of words in a language

phonendoscope n
fonendoscopio
a form of stethoscope used in auscultation

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
fonético
linguistics: relating to phones
relating to sounds of spoken language

phonetically adv
fonéticamente
in the way it sounds

phonetician /ˌfoʊ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɑ.nəˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɒn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfɔn.ɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊ.nɪˈtɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
fonetista
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonética
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic /ˈfoʊ.nɪk/ /ˈfɑn.ɪk/ /ˈfɒn.ɪk/ adj
fónico
phonic

phono- /fəˈnɒ-/ /ˈfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˈfoʊnə-/ /ˌfoʊnoʊ-/ /ˌfoʊnə-/ prefix
fono-
relating to sound

phono-semantic compound n
carácter radical-fonético
a type of Chinese character

phonograph /ˈfoʊnəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/ n
fonógrafo
device that records or plays sound from cylinder records

phonological /ˌfoʊ̯nəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɑnəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌfəʊ̯nəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fonológico
of or relating to phonology

phonologically adv
fonológicamente
in acoordance with phonology

phonologist /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ n
fonólogo
person who specializes in phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
fonología fonologia
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonometer n
fonómetro
instrument

phonotactics /ˈfoʊnoʊˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfoʊnəˌtæktɪks/ /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)ˌtaktɪks/ n
fonotaxis
branch of phonology

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
falso falaz fraudulento mendaz
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
falso farsante
a person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold
farsante
fingidor
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own

phony as a three-dollar bill adj
más falso que Judas más falso que un duro de madera más falso que un duro sevillano

phorbol n
forbol

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

phosphene n
fosfeno
sensation of lights

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 /ˌfɑs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ 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 /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ n
fósforo
element

phosphorylate v
fosforilar
to cause phosphorylation
fosforilarse
to undergo phosphorylation

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/ [ˈfŏʊɾoʊ] [ˈfəʊtʰəʊ] v
instantánea
to take a photograph

photo album n
álbum de fotos álbum fotográfico
book with a collection of photographs placed inside

photo booth n
fotomatón
a coin-operated kiosk used to take photographs

photo shoot n
sesión de fotos 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 fotocopiadora
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ n
fotocopia
copy made using a photocopier

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
fotocopiar
to make a copy using a photocopier

photodiode n
fotodiodo
semiconductor

photodisintegration /ˈfoʊ.toʊ.dɪs.ɪn.tɪˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾoʊ.də-/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾoʊ.dɪ.sɪɾ̃.əˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾə.də-/ /ˈfoʊ.ɾə.dɪ-/ [-sɪn.əˌɡɹeɪ.ʃən] 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

photoelectricity n
fotoelectricidad
electricity produced by the photoelectric effect

photoemission n
fotoemisión
ejection of electrons

photoemitter n
fotoemisor
material

photofluorography n
fotofluorografía
photographic recording of fluoroscope image

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogénico
looking good when photographed
producing or emitting light

photogenicity n
fotogenia
photogenicity

photogrammetry n
fotogrametría
both

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] n
fotografía foto
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfŏʊ.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
fotografiar tomar una foto
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
fotógrafo fotógrafa
one who takes photographs

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ [ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk] adj
fotográfico
of or pertaining to photographs
of or pertaining to photography

photographically adv
fotográficamente
using photography

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ 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 /fəˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /fəˈtɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈfoʊtoʊˌmitɚ/ /ˈfəʊtəʊˌmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
fotómetro
measuring instrument

photomultiplier n
fotomultiplicador
device that uses a photocathode

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
fotón
quantum of light

photonics /foʊˈtɑnɪks/ n
fotónica
science and technology of generating and controlling photons

photonovel n
fotonovela

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/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] n
fotosíntesis
biological process

photosynthetic adj
fotosintético
of or relating to photosynthesis

phototoxic adj
fototóxico
causing damage to the skin when exposed to light

phototoxicity n
fototoxicidad
adverse effect

phototube n
fototubo
gas-filled electron tube

phototypesetting n
fotocomposición
typesetting method

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaico
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrasal verb n
locución verbal
idiomatic phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
frase expresión
short written or spoken expression
frase sintagma
music: small section of music in a larger piece
sintagma
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
expresar formular frasear
express by means of words

phrase book n
libro de frases
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseological /ˌfɹeɪziəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
fraseológico
of or pertaining to phraseology

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /fɹeɪzˈɑləd͡ʒi/ n
fraseología
group of specialized words and expressions
study of set or fixed expressions
the style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech

phreatic /fɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
erupción freática
Eruption / explosion caused by contact between groundwater and high-temperature material
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

phrenological adj
frenológico
of, or relating to phrenology

phrenology n
frenología
the science or discredited pseudo-science of phrenology

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ /ˈ(f)θælɪt/ n
ftalato
salt or ester

phthalic /ˈ(f)θælɪk/ adj
ftálico
of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid

phthalic acid n
ácido ftálico
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 mobile phone

phugoid /ˈfjuˌɡɔɪd/ /ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/ n
fugoide
motion of an aircraft, missile, or other flying object continuously oscillating in a vertical plane

phycology n
ficología
study of algae

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ n
amuleto
small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm
filacteria
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla

phyllite /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/ n
filita
type of rock

phyllo /ˈfaɪloʊ/ /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / /ˈfiːləʊ/ n
masa filo pasta filo
type of dough

phylloquinone n
filoquinona

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 /ˌfaɪləd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/ n
filogenia
study of organism relationships

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑd͡ʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒd͡ʒəni/ 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 /faɪˈseɪlɪs/ /ˈfaɪsəlɪs/ /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; corporeal
having to do with the material world; tangible
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
universal statement about the operation of nature

physical quantity n
grandeza física magnitud física
physical property

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
físicamente
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
doctora médica
a female medical doctor
médico facultativo
medical doctor

physician, heal thyself proverb
médico, cúrate a ti mismo

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ 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

physiognomic adj
fisiognómico
of or relating to physiognomy

physiography n
fisiografía
subfield of geography

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ 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

phytic acid n
ácido fítico
compound

phyto- /faɪtoʊ/ /faɪtəʊ/ prefix
fito-
Pertaining to or derived from plants

phytochemical n
fitoquímico
any chemical substance characteristic of plants

phytochemistry n
fitoquímica
the scientific study of the chemicals found in plants

phytoclimatic adj
fitoclimático

phytomining /ˈfaɪtoʊˌmaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈfaɪtəʊˌmaɪnɪŋ/ [-ɾoʊ-] n
fitominería
planting and harvesting of vegetation that selectively concentrates specific metals from the environment into their tissues, for the purpose of commercial exploitation of the extracted metal

phytopathogen n
fitopatógeno

phytophagous adj
fitófago
feeding on plants

phytoplankton /ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ n
fitoplancton
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis

phytosanitary adj
fitosanitario
concerning the health of plants

phytosociology n
fitosociología
the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities

phytosterol n
fitoesterol

phytotherapy n
fitoterapia
medical use of plant extracts

phytotomy n
fitotomía
study of the internal structures of plants

phytotoxic adj
fitotóxico

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 /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianista
person who plays the piano

pianistic adj
pianístico
pertaining to piano playing

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈɑnoʊ/ /piˈɑːnəʊ/ adv
piano
music: softly

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /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/ n
pica
disorder

picador /ˈpɪkədɔː(ɹ)/ n
picador
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador

picanha n
picaña
cut of beef

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ adj
picaresco
of or pertaining to rogues

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
novela picaresca
picaresque novel

picaroon /ˌpɪkəˈɹuːn/ v
piratear
to behave as a pirate

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
flautín
flautín píccolo
small, high-pitched transverse flute

piceous /paɪˈsiː.əs/ /ˈpaɪ-/ /ˈpɪ.si.əs/ /ˈpɪ.sɪ.əs/ adj
piceo
of or pertaining to pitch; having a quality like pitch
resembling pitch in colour

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] n
ganzúa
tool to open a lock
pico
pickaxe

pick /pɪk/ [pʰɪk] v
coger
hurgar
to grasp and pull with fingers
recoger
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
captar
to learn, to grasp; to begin to understand
to receive (a signal)
coger asir
to lift; to grasp and raise
descolgar contestar
to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone
ligotear meter fichas tirar los tejos tirar los trastos
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes
mejorar remontar repuntar
to improve, increase, or speed up
pepenar
reanudar retomar
to restart or resume
recoger buscar
to collect a passenger
recoger recolectar
to collect an object, especially in passing

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 partidillo pitén

pick-up line n
piropo
short introduction intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
pico
heavy iron tool

picket /ˈpɪkɪt/ n
piquete
protester outside a workplace during a strike

picket line /ˈpɪkɪt laɪn/ /ˈpɪkɪt ˌlaɪn/ n
piquete
boundary created by workers participating in a strike

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
encurtido
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish
pepinillo
preserved cucumber
vinagreta
brine used for preserving food

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
conservar escabechar encurtir
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

pickling /ˈpɪk.lɪŋ/ n
decapado
process by which the oxide scale on steel or other metallic objects is chemically removed by strong acids

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
quisquilloso puntilloso resabiado
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

pictograph n
pictografía
A type of graph

pictographically adv
pictográficamente
in a pictographic manner

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ 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

picture dictionary n
diccionario visual
dictionary with pictures

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pintoresco
resembling a picture or painting

piddly /ˈpɪd.li/ /ˈpɪd.əl.i/ adj
de chichinabo
small, of no consequence

pidgin /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ n
pidgin
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ 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/ /ˌpaɪˈaɪd/ adj
los ojos como platos ojiplático
with one's eyes wide open and staring in an expressionless manner

piebald /ˈpaɪ.bɑld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ adj
moteado
spotted or blotched

piece /piːs/ n
pedazo trozo
pieza
artistic creation
small coin
single item belonging to a class of similar items
pieza de artillería pieza
artillery gun
pieza ficha
chess: figure other than pawn; similar counter in other games
pieza trozo pedazo
part of a larger whole

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
pan comido coser y cantar bicoca papa 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

pied /paɪd/ adj
albinegro
black and white colored

pied avocet n
avoceta
Recurvirostra avosetta

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 /pɪ(ə)ɹ/ /pɪɹ/ 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 /pɜː(ɹ)s/ /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
agujerear perforar
create a hole for jewelry
perforar
puncture

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ adj
punzante
appearing to look deeply into; penetrating

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
pirsin
the jewelry itself
pirsin perforación
hole for jewelry

pietism /ˈpʌɪətɪz(ə)m/ n
pietismo
movement in the Lutheran church

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
piedad
reverence and devotion to God

piezoelectric adj
piezoeléctrico
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectricity /piˌeɪzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /pʌɪˌiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /ˌpiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ n
piezoelectricidad
capacity of crystal to generate electricity

piezomagnetism n
piezomagnetismo
magnetism

piezometer n
piezómetro
instrument used to measure pressure

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
jerga chamullo chapurreo cháchara 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
cerdo puerco cochino chancho marrano chon
mammal of genus Sus
chota milico tira
derogatory slang for police officer

pig Latin n
jeringoso
wordplay

pig farmer n
porquera porquero
a farmer with a pig herd

pig in a poke n
dar gato por liebre comprar a ciegas
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig iron n
arrabio hierro colado
type of crude iron

pig out v
ahitarse apiparse empacharse ponerse las botas
eat voraciously or ravenously

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ 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 guandú quinchoncho
Cajanus cajan plant
edible seed

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 cerdito gorrino
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
leather made from the skin of a pig

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
either of two braids or ponytails
coleta trenza
braided plait of hair

pikachurin n
pikachurina
polysaccharide

pike /paɪk/ n
lucio
fish of the genus Esox
pica
long spear

pikeman n
piquero
soldier

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
conjunto
large building, or mass of buildings
montón pila
heap
pila
galvanic pile
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

pile /paɪl/ v
apilar
to lay or throw into a pile

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 /ˈpɪliəs/ n
píleo
the cap of a mushroom
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece
small cloud

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
ratear sisar
to steal in small quantities

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ n
peregrino colonista
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
peregrinación peregrinaje
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ v
peregrinar
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] n
frisado
ball of fibres formed on the surface of a textile fabric by rubbing
píldora pastilla comprimido tableta
small object for swallowing
píldora pastilla píldora anticonceptiva pastilla anticonceptiva
contraceptive pill

pill bug n
bicho bola bicho bolita cochinilla
terrestrial crustacean

pill popper n
pastillera pastillero
one who takes pills

pill to swallow n
trago amargo
something to accept

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
pillaje saqueo
the act of pillaging

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ 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
fortín
gun emplacement
pastillero
box for pills

pillion /ˈpɪljən/ n
asiento de pasajero asiento trasero
second saddle on a motorcycle
de paquete
person riding in the pillion
grupera

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
picota
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
poner en la picota
subject someone to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /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 muerdealmohadas

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
proxeneta chulo rufián alcahuete cabrón cafiche
prostitution solicitor

pimp /pɪmp/ v
encafichar proxenentizar putear
to act as procurer of prostitutes
tunear
to excessively customize

pimp up v
tunear
informal: to decorate, prettify

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
murajes
plant of genus Anagallis

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
proxenetismo lenocinio alcahuetería celestinazgo rufianería
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
grano espinilla
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin
pendejo
annoying person

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] n
alfiler aguja
needle without an eye, used for fastening
clavado clavada
in chess
conector pin
electricity: any of the individual connecting elements of a multi-pole electrical connector
insignia pin
US: accessory attached with a pin; lapel pin

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] v
clavar
in chess
to fasten/attach with a pin

pin one's hopes on v
poner su ilusión en
to place all one's trust in

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ /pæ̃sˈneɪ/ n
quevedos
type of eyeglasses

pincer attack n
movimiento de doble embolsamiento movimiento de pinza
attack from multiple sides

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
pinzas tenazas
front claws
tenaza tenazas pinzas
gripping tool

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ n
aprieto
difficult situation
pellizco repizco
action of squeezing a small amount of skin
pizca
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ v
afanar chorizar pellizcar
to steal
pellizcar repizcar
to squeeze a small amount of skin

pinchbeck n
similor
an alloy of copper and zinc

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ(ə)n/ /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/ n
acerico
flowering plant in the genus Leucospermum
acerico alfiletero agujero
device designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it

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
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
añorar
to grieve or mourn for

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

pine weevil n
gorgojo del pino
species of weevil

pineal /ˈpɪnɪəl/ adj
pineal
pertaining to pineal gland

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
glándula pineal epífisis
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ n
piña ananás
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

ping /pɪŋ/ n
ping
a packet which a remote host is expected to echo

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ n
piñón
gear in a gear drive train

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] adj
rosado rosa
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] n
clavel
flower
rosa rosado
pale red colour

pink jersey n
maillot rosa
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pink slime n
baba rosa baba rosada viscosidad rosada
meat by-product

pink-footed goose n
ánsar piquicorto
Anser brachyrhynchus

pinkish /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ adj
arosado rosadizo
somewhat pink

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ n
pabellón auricular aurícula pinna
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
cumbre pináculo
highest point
pico
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain
pináculo
architecture: an upright member
pináculo ápice
figuratively: all-time high

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 /ˈpɪn.tə/ n
mal de pinto pinta

pinwheel n
molinete molinillo rehilete ventolera
fake flower for children

pinworm n
oxiuro pidulle
worms

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ n
pionero
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc
one who goes before
soldier

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
piadoso
of or pertaining to piety

piously adv
piadosamente
in a pious manner

pip /pɪp/ n
pipa
seed
punto
dot, symbol on domino, die, etc.

pipe /paɪp/ n
banda ancha
data backbone or broadband Internet access
caramillo flauta
type of wind instrument
chimenea
geology: vertical conduit through the Earth's crust
coditos codos
type of pasta
encaje orla ribete
textiles: decorative edging
fierro
slang: penis
pleca
tubería
computing: mechanism that enables one program to communicate with another
tubo de órgano
organ pipe
tubo caño tubería
rigid tube

pipe cutter n
cortatubos
tool used by plumbers to cut pipe

pipe dream n
quimera castillo en el aire entelequia sueño guajiro
near impossibility

pipe wrench n
llave grifa llave stillson llave stilson
adjustable wrench

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 /piːˈkɑːnt/ /ˈpiːkwənt/ /ˈpiːkənt/ /ˈpiːˌkɑːnt/ adj
picante
favorably stimulating to the palate

pique /pik/ /piːk/ n
pique resentimiento
enmity, ill feeling; a feeling of animosity or a dispute

pique /pik/ /piːk/ v
azuzar encorajinar picar
to excite (someone) to action; to stimulate (an emotion or feeling, especially curiosity or interest)
encender picar
to wound the pride of (someone)
picarse
to take pride in

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
falsificación piratería
unauthorized duplication
piratería
robbery at sea
piratería secuestro
hijacking

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ n
piraña
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
barco pirata
armed ship
pirata bucanero
one who plunders at sea
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
piratear
appropriate by piracy

pirate ship /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ n
barco pirata
ship manned by pirates

pisciculture /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
piscicultura
rearing of fish

piscine /ˈpaɪsaɪn/ /ˈpaɪsin/ /ˈpɪsaɪn/ /ˈpɪsin/ /ˈpɪskaɪn/ /ˈpɪsɪn/ adj
íctico
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fish; ichthyic

pisiform bone n
pisiforme
os pisiforme

piss /pɪs/ n
pis meada pipí orina meado
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
mear empapar de meado

piss off v
joder cagarse asquear cabrear emputar mosquear
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
borracho
drunk
disgustado enojado
annoyed, angry

pissed off adj
cabreado arrecho emputado encabronado puteado
annoyed, upset, angry

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ n
alfóncigo pistachero
tree
pistacho alfóncigo alfónsigo
fruit

pistachio green adj
verde pistacho

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ n
pista
(fencing) the field of play of a fencing match

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 /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] n
fosa hoyo
hole in the ground
foso excavación
archaeology: excavation hole
pit
service area at a motor racetrack
hueso
the stone of a drupaceous fruit
hueso pepita semilla
seed or stone inside a fruit

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
agujerear
to make pits in
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
venomous snake

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
pita pan de pita
bread pouch used for making sandwiches

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ n
pez
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
pez brea
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
campo
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played
declive
angle at which an object sits
lanzamiento
act of pitching a baseball
paso distancia
distance between evenly spaced objects
tiro
throw, toss or cast from the hand
tono
level or degree
tono altura altura tonal
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
armar plantar
to assemble or erect (a tent)
echar lanzar
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate
to throw
promover
to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell

pitch accent n
acento musical acento tonal
phonology

pitch-black adj
negro como la pez muy oscuro
of the blackest black

pitched battle n
batalla campal
pitched battle

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
activo soplanucas
lanzador lanzadora
the player who throws the ball to the batter
jarra
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ n
horca bieldo
farm tool with tines

piteous adj
lamentable
pitiful

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
trampa
trapping pit
trampa asechanza obstáculo
potential problem, hazard, or danger

pith /pɪθ/ n
médula medula meollo núcleo
essential or vital part of something
médula pulpa medula
soft, spongy substance inside plant parts

pithouse n
casa en zanja casa excavada
primitive building

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
conciso aforístico compendioso cortante incisivo jugoso
Concise and meaningful

pitiable /ˈpɪti.əbəl/ adj
lastimero lastimoso
that deserves, evokes or can be given pity

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adj
lamentable
lastimero lastimoso
so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ adj
despiadado
having no pity

pitot tube n
tubo de Pitot
pressure measuring instrument

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ [ˈpʰɪʔn̩s] n
miseria
a small amount

pitter n
descarozador
Device

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛɹi/ /pɪˈt͡ʃuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
pituitario
of or pertaining to the pituitary gland

pituitary gland n
glándula pituitaria
an endocrine gland, about the size of a pea, that sits in a small, bony cavity at the base of the brain whose secretions control the other endocrine glands and influence growth, metabolism and maturation

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ n
lástima pena
something regrettable
piedad lástima compasión
feeling of sympathy

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
compadecer tener lástima

pityriasis /ˌpɪtəˈɹaɪəsɪs/ n
pitiriasis
any of several varieties of skin diseases

pivot /ˈpɪv.ət/ n
pivote perno
that on which something turns

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
crucial pivotal
being of crucial importance; central, key
pivotal
of, relating to, or being a pivot

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ n
píxel pixel
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, visibly made of discrete pixels

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] adj
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizza cutter n
cortador de pizza cortapizzas
wheel-bladed knife

pizzamaker n
pizzero
person who makes pizzas

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzería
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃s/ n
obra maestra
masterpiece

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ n
piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ /ˈplæk.ɚd/ n
cartel letrero pancarta
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
aplacar
to calm

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] n
asiento lugar
area one occupies, particularly for sitting
casa
house or home
lugar posición
numeric: the column counting a certain quantity
lugar posición puesto
the position of a contestant in a competition
lugar puesto
the position as a member of a team
lugar sitio
location, position
plaza lugar
open space, courtyard, market square

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] v
apostar
to arrange for, make (a bet)
clasificarse colocarse
passive: to rank at (a certain position)
to earn a given spot in a competition
colocar contratar
to recruit or match an appropriate person for a job
entonar
to sing (a note) with the correct pitch
poner colocar situar
to put in a specific location
situar
to remember where and when something or someone was previously encountered

place mat n
individual salvamanteles
protective table mat

place of articulation n
punto de articulación
point of contact

place of worship n
lugar de culto
place where people can practise their faith

place setting n
cubierto
items arranged for a person at a dining table

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ 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 /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ n
topónimo

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
placenta
anatomy: placenta
botany

placental adj
placentario
pertaining 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 /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
plagio
copying of someone's ideas
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized

plagiarist /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪst/ n
plagiador plagiario
one who plagiarizes

plagiarize /ˈpleɪd͡ʒi.əɹaɪz/ /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹaɪz/ v
plagiar fusilar
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plagioclase /ˈpleɪ.d͡ʒi.əˌkleɪs/ /ˈpleɪ.d͡ʒi.əˌkleɪz/ /ˈpleɪ.d͡ʒɪ.əˌkleɪz/ /ˈplæd͡ʒ.i.əˌkleɪs/ /ˈplæd͡ʒ.i.əˌkleɪz/ n
plagioclasa
group of feldspar minerals

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] n
peste plaga
specific disease "the Plague"
plaga
a nuisance
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] v
asaetear atormentar molestar plagar
to harass

plaice /pleɪs/ n
solla platija
Pleuronectes platessa

plaid /plad/ /pled/ /plæd/ n
cuadrillé cuadros escoceses
pattern
tela escocesa
material

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] adj
con caracteres normales libre de caracteres especiales sin caracteres especiales
computing: containing no non-printing characters
desabrido natural
unseasoned
sencillo
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] n
llanura planicie
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain and simple /ˈpleɪn ən(d) sɪmp(ə)l/ adv
simple y llanamente
without any doubt

plain as day adj
con claridad meridiana de cajón

plain leaf warbler n
mosquitero sencillo
Phylloscopus neglectus

plain-winged antshrike n
batará alillano
bird

plainclothes adj
de civil de paisano
wearing civilian clothes

plainsong n
canto llano
monophonic chant

plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ n
querellante demandante
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plaintive /ˈpleɪntɪv/ adj
melancólico morriñoso nostálgico triste
Sorrowful, mournful or melancholic

plait /pleɪt/ /plæt/ n
pliegue
flat fold

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] n
plan proyecto
set of intended actions
plano
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
pensar pretender
to intend
planear
to create a plan for
to design

planar /ˈpleɪnə/ /ˈpleɪnɚ/ adj
plano
of or pertaining to a plane

planarian n
planaria
flatworm

planche /plɑːnt͡ʃ/ n
plancha
position where the gymnast is horizontal and face-down

planchet n
cospel
coion blank

plandemic n
plandemia
planned pandemic

plane /pleɪn/ adj
plano
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
plano
geometry: 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

plane joint n
articulación artrodial articulación deslizante articulación plana

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 /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ n
planetario
museum which displays images of space

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
planetario
of or relating to planets

planetary nebula n
nebulosa planetaria
nebulosity

planetary science n
planetología ciencias planetarias
branch of astronomy

planetocentric orbit n
órbita planetocéntrica

planetology n
planetología ciencias planetarias
the study of planets

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
consternado plañidero quejumbroso triste
having a loud mournful sound

planimeter n
planímetro
measuring device

planimetric adj
planimétrico

plank /plæŋk/ n
artículo
political issue
plancha
physical exercise
tablón
long, broad and thick piece of timber

plank /plæŋk/ v
entablar
to cover something with planking

planking n
entablado entarimado
series of planks
planking
practice of lying face down with arms to the sides

planktology /plæŋkˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
planctología
study of plankton

plankton /ˈplæŋk.tən/ n
plancton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planktonic /plaŋkˈtɒnɪk/ /plæŋkˈtɑnɪk/ adj
planctónico
of or pertaining to plankton

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/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] n
fabricación
object placed to incriminate
planta
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
planta mata
organism capable of photosynthesis
planta vegetal
organism of the kingdom Plantae

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] v
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
plantar sembrar
to place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow

plant pot n
plantera

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] 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/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] adj
plantígrado
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] n
plantígrado
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ [pʰl̥æk] 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

plasma lamp n
lámpara de plasma
a clear glass container, filled with a mixture of various gases at low pressure

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

plasmon /ˈplazmɒn/ n
plasmón
quanta of waves

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ n
ungüento
healing paste
yeso enlucido escayola revoque estuco
mixture for coating
yeso escayola
cast

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ v
estucar
to cover with plaster

plaster cast n
yeso
healing aid

plaster of Paris n
yeso blanco
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] adj
maleable
biology: capable of adapting to varying conditions
plástico de plástico
made of plastic
plástico maleable
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] 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

plasticity /ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈplɑːs.tɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈplæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ti] [ˈpʰlæs.tɪs.ɪ.ɾi] n
plasticidad
quality of being plastic
property of a solid body

plasticizer /ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə/ n
plastificador
substance added for pliability in plastics

plastid n
plasto plastidio plástido
any of various organelles

plastiglomerate n
plastiglomerado
type of rock

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] n
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 lámina
flat metallic object
placa matrícula
vehicle license plate
plato
flat dish
contents of a plate
course at a meal

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] 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
high, level expanse

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ v
estancarse
level off

platelet n
plaqueta trombocito
particle found in the blood of mammals

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
andén plataforma
travel: raised structure for passengers
plataforma
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
stage for speeches and performances
figurative: place or opportunity to express one's opinion
programa
politics: political stance on a broad set of issues
zapatos de plataforma
high shoe type

platform edge n
borde del andén
special zone at the edge of the metro platform

platform game n
videojuego de plataformas
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platform shoe n
zapato de plataforma
type of footwear

plating /ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ n
baño
thin coating of metal
emplatado
presentation of food

platiniferous adj
platinífero
yielding or containing platinum

platinous adj
platinoso
containing divalent platinum

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platino
metal

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ n
obviedad trivialidad
triteness
tópico perogrullada lugar común
often-quoted saying

platonic /pləˈtɑnɪk/ /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
fuente
tray for serving food
plato
part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests

platykurtic /ˌplatɪˈkəːtɪk/ /ˌplædiˈkəɹdɪk/ adj
platicúrtico
having negative excess kurtosis

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
ornitorrinco
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

plausibility n
plausibilidad
believability

plausible /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ adj
plausible
worthy of being applauded
plausible probable
likely, acceptable

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] n
juego
individual's performance in a sport
playful activity
jugada
action carried out when it is one's turn to play
major move by a business
obra teatral
literary composition intended to be represented
theatrical performance
reproducción
instance of watching or listening to digital media

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
actuar jugar tocar
act in a performance
embaucar engañar engrupir hacer tonto
manipulate or deceive someone
fingir hacerse el/la simular
feign, pretend
jugar a jugar
participate in (a sport or game)
jugar tocar
act in a manner such that one has fun
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 reproducir poner
use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording

play God v
jugar a ser Dios
make life-and-death decisions

play along v
seguir la corriente

play by ear v
tocar de memoria tocar de oído
play music guided by one's musical ear

play dead v
hacerse el muerto
to act as though defeated

play dirty v
jugar sucio
to act dishonestly

play dumb v
hacerse el longuis hacerse el sueco
to pretend to be slow-witted

play hard to get v
hacerse del rogar hacerse el difícil hacerse la difícil
to be coy; to feign lack of romantic interest in a certain person, so as to force that person to be more overt in expressing interest

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

play the fool v
hacer el canelo
behave in a foolish manner
hacerse el sueco hacerse el tonto
pretend ignorance

play to the gallery v
hacer (algo) de cara a la galería hacer brindis al sol posturear

play tricks v
jugar malas pasadas
figuratively: to deceive

play truant v
hacer pellas colgar clase hacer novillos fumarse una clase
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 gameplay
property of being playable

playable adj
jugable
of a game, able to be played and enjoyed
jugable reproducible
able to be played

playback n
reproducción
replaying of recorded sound or moving images

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
golfo mujeriego
man who devotes himself to pleasure

playdough n
plastilina
children's modeling clay

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
actor jugador
dramatic actor
bandarra frescales golferas golfo mujeriego
person "playing the field"
instrumentista jugador
one who plays a musical instrument
jugador
gambler
video games: gamer, gamester
jugador jugadora
one who plays any game or sport
reproductor jugador
software application
reproductor lector
electronic device

player piano n
pianola
music

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
divertido
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome
juguetón
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
campo libre
space to do what one pleases
parque infantil espacio de recreación zona de juegos
large open space to play on, usually for children
parque infantil juegos infantiles área de juego infantil
small area for children
patio patio de colegio patio de recreo patio escolar
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play

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/ /ˈpɫæɪ̯ˌɫɪst/ n
lista de reproducción playlist
computing

playoff n
eliminatoria playoff
series game

playpen n
corralito parque para bebés
enclosure for children to play in

playthrough n
partida
playing a game from start to finish

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
dramaturgo dramaturga
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplæzə/ /ˈplɑːzə/ n
plaza
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
alegato
law: defendant's answer to plaintiff’s declaration
that which is presented in defense or justification
justificación
excuse
petición alegato ruego
appeal, petition, entreaty
súplica

plea bargain n
colaboración premiada conformidad con la acusación conformidad del acusado delación premiada
an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one

pleaching /ˈplit͡ʃɪŋ/ /ˈpliːtʃɪŋ/ n
entrelazado plicho
technique of interweaving living and dead branches through a hedge for stock control

plead /pliːd/ /plɛd/ v
rogar
to beg

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
agradable placentero
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

pleasantly /ˈplɛzəntli/ adv
agradablemente
in a pleasant manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
por favor favor de porfa
interjection to make a polite request

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
gustar agradar complacer placer dar gusto
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
dilo otra vez por favor repita por favor
please say that again

please sit down phraseologicalUnit
sentaos, por favor 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 /ˈplɛʒəɹəbəl/ 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
alforza lorza 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
plebeyo mandado
common person

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ adj
plebeyo barriobajero
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ n
plebeyo
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ n
plebiscito
direct popular vote on an issue of public importance

plebs /plɛbz/ n
plebe
The common people

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plectro púa
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ n
brindis
drinking toast
compromiso promesa solemne
solemn promise
iniciada iniciado
person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a fraternity
juramento manda
promise to abstain from drinking alcohol
prenda
delivery of personal property to secure the payment of a debt

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ v
empeñar hipotecar pignorar
to deposit something as a security; to pawn
prometer comprometerse
to make a solemn promise

pleiad n
pléyade
group of people

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ /ˈplɛnəɹi/ adj
plenario
fully attended

plenary indulgence n
indulgencia plenaria
kind of indulgence

plenary session n
pleno sesión plenaria
plenary session

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /plɛn.ɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃi.ɛɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃi.əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
plenipotenciario
person invested with supreme authority

plenitude /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/ n
compleción plenitud
fullness, completeness
plenitud totalidad
abundance, plenty

plentiful /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/ adj
abundante
yelding abundance

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
abundancia
a more-than-adequate amount

plenum /ˈpliːnəm/ /ˈplɛnəm/ n
pleno
a legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present

pleochroism n
pleocroísmo
optical phenomenon

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ n
pleonasmo
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleonastic /ˌpliː.əˈnæs.tɪk/ adj
pleonástico redundante
of, or relating to pleonasm

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
pléroma
the region of light above the world

plesiosaur /ˈpliːsiəsɔːɹ/ n
plesiosaurio
extinct marine reptile

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
plétora
excess, abundance

pleura /ˈplʊə.ɹə/ /ˈplʊɹ.ə/ n
pleura
serous membrane that covers the lungs and thorax

pleural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɹ.əl/ adj
pleural
relating to the pleura

pleural cavity n
cavidad pleural
body cavity

pleurisy /ˈpljʊəɹɪsi/ /ˈplʊəɹɪsi/ n
pleuresía
inflammation of lung pleura

plexiglass n
plexiglás
polymethyl methacrylate

pleximeter n
plexímetro
instrument

plexus /ˈplɛk.səs/ n
plexo
anatomic network

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
plegable flexible maleable moldeable plegadizo
easily bent or formed

pliant /ˈplaɪənt/ adj
flexible
Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking
manejable
Easily influenced for good or evil

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
alicates alicate
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plight /plaɪt/ n
aprieto tribulación
unfortunate situation

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
fundato
bottom course of stones supporting a wall
zócalo
base for column, pedestal or statue

pliosaurid n
pliosáurido
Translations

plod /plɒd/ v
caminar pesadamente
to walk slowly

plonk /plɑŋk/ /plɒŋk/ n
vino peleón
cheap or inferior wine

plop /plɒp/ v
dejar caer
Heavy landing

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊzɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊzɪv/ n
oclusiva
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
argumento intriga trama hilo argumental
course of a story
complot conspiración
secret plan to achieve an end
diagrama gráfica
graph or diagram
parcela lote solar plano
area of land used for building on or planting on

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
conspirar tramar
intransitive: to conceive
tramar
transitive: to conceive
trazar
to trace out a graph or diagram

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 labrar
use a plough
arar labrar barbechar
use a plough on soil to prepare for planting

ploughing n
arada
breaking of the ground into furrows

plover /ˈploʊvɚ/ /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 /plɔɪ/ n
estrategia truco táctica
strategy, tactic

pluck /plʌk/ n
perseverancia
nerve, fortitude, persistence

pluck /plʌk/ v
desplumar
to remove feathers from a bird
herir
music: to gently play a single string

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
osado valiente
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
enchufe
electric connecting device
tapón
hole filler

plug /plʌɡ/ v
promocionar
to blatantly mention
tapar
to stop with a plug

plug in v
enchufar
connect an electrical device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡ.ɪn/ n
extensión
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ adj
escogido selecto
choice

plum /plʌm/ n
ciruela color ciruela
colour
ciruela pruna
fruit of Prunus domestica
ciruelo
tree
huevos
slang: testicle
pelotudo
fool, idiot

plum blossom n
flor de ciruelo
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ n
plumaje
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumb /plʌm/ n
plomada
mass attached to a line to indicate vertical direction
plomada sonda
nautical: mass attached to a line to indicate depth

plumb bob n
peso de la plomada
metal weight

plumbago /pləmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
belesa
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ n
fontanero plomero gasfitero gásfiter tubero
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage
plomero
one who works in lead

plumber wrench n
llave sueca
pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes

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 /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ n
plomada
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ 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
first bud, or growing point, of a plant embryo

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
botín saqueo
loot attained by plundering
saqueo
instance of plundering

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ 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 /plʌnd͡ʒ/ 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 /plʌnd͡ʒ/ v
precipitar
(figuratively, transitive) to cast or throw into some thing, state, condition or action
sumergir
to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse
sumergirse
(intransitive) to dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself
zambullir
zambullirse
(figuratively, intransitive) to fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ n
desatascador chupón destupidor sopapa
device for removing blockages by suction

pluot /ˈpluːɒt/ n
ciruela Damasco ciruela albaricoque ciruela chabacano pluot pluoto plúot
plum-apricot

pluperfect /pluˈpɝ.fɪkt/ /pluːˈpɜː.fɪkt/ n
pluscuamperfecto
verb in this tense

pluperfect tense n
pluscuamperfecto
tense

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ adj
plural
more than one

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ n
plural
word in plural form
the plural number

plurale tantum /ˌplɝ.ə.leɪ -/ /ˌplʊɚ.ə.leɪ ˈtæn.təm/ 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 /plʊˈɹæləti/ n
pluralidad
the state of being plural

pluricellular adj
pluricelular
consisting of multiple cells

plurinational adj
plurinacional
of different nationalities

pluripotency n
pluripotencia
the state of being pluripotent

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ adj
positivo
positive, involving advantage
positivo más
being positive rather than negative or zero
physics: electrically positive

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ 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

plutophobia n
plutofobia

pluvious /ˈpluː.vi.əs/ adj
pluvioso
of or pertaining to condition of heavy rain

ply /plaɪ/ n
capa
layer of material
hebra hilo cordón
strand making up rope or yarn

plywood n
contrachapado madera contrachapada triplay
construction material

plz n
porfis
short for please

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
neumático
powered by, or filled with compressed air
of or relating to air or other gases
of or relating to pneumatics

pneumo- /(p)njuːməʊ/ /numoʊ/ prefix
neumo-
relating to the lungs

pneumococcus n
neumococo
Streptococcus pneumoniae

pneumoconiosis n
neumoconiosis
disease of the lungs

pneumocyte n
neumocito

pneumological adj
neumológico
relating to pulmonology

pneumology /n(j)ʊˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
neumología
the study of the respiratory system and organs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ n
neumonía pulmonía
inflammation of the lungs

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis /njuːˌmɒ.nəʊ.ʌl.tɹə.maɪ.kɹəʊˈskɒ.pɪkˌsɪ.lɪ.kəʊ.vɒl.keɪ.nəʊ.kəʊ.niˈəʊ.sɪs/ /nuˌmɑ.noʊ.ʌl.tɹə.maɪ.kɹoʊˈskɑ.pɪkˌsɪ.lɪ.koʊ.vɑl.keɪ.noʊ.koʊ.niˈoʊ.sɪs/ n
neumoconiosis
disease of the lungs

pneumothorax n
neumotórax
presence of air inside the pleural cavity

poach /ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ 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.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
cazador furtivo furtivo furtivista pescador furtivo leñador 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 /ˈpɒtʃəd/ /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ n
porrón
duck

pock /pɑk/ /pɒk/ n
vejiga
pus filled swelling

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ n
bolsa bolsillo
enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another
bolsillo bolsa
bag stitched to an item of clothing
tronera
billiards: net into which balls are struck

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ v
embolsar
to put into a pocket

pocket money n
calderilla
small amount of cash
paga mesada mensualidad
money given to a child

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

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
cápsula de escape
small vehicle
manada
group of whales or similar mammals
vaina
seed case

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ n
pódcast podcast
type of audio programme

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
podólogo podiatra podóloga
specialist in foot care

podiatry /pəˈdaɪətɹi/ n
podología
podiatry, care of the feet

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ n
podio
platform
sports: steepled platform

podstakannik /ˌpɒdstəˈkænɪk/ n
podstakannik
tea glass holder

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] n
poema poesía
piece of poetic writing
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry
poema poesía oda
literary piece written in verse

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] n
poeta poetisa
person who writes poems

poetaster /pəʊɪtæstə(ɹ)/ n
poetastro poetucho
unskilled poet

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ n
poetisa
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /pəʉˈet.ɪk/ /pəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ 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/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] 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

pogo stick n
palo saltarín pogo
toy used for hopping

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 /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] adj
agudo claro elocuente penetrante
neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
conmovedor
evoking strong mental sensation
penetrante agudo incisivo
incisive; penetrating
picante pungente punzante
piquant; pungent
puntiagudo punzo-cortante
sharp-pointed; keen

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.t(i)ə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ n
flor de Pascua nochebuena
plant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
fondo
a focus of conversation or consideration
momento punto
particular moment in an event or occurrence
punta
sharp tip
punto
geometry: zero-dimensional object
location or place
unit of scoring in a game or competition
typography: unit of size
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.)
distinguishing quality
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter
opinion which adds to the discussion
something tiny

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 departure n
punto de partida

point of inflection n
punto de inflexión
point on a curve

point of interest n
punto de interés
location that is worth visiting

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
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
indicar apuntar 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
a quemarropa a bocajarro
in a direct manner, without hesitation
bocajarro quemarropa

point-to-point /ˌpɔɪnt(t)əˈpɔɪnt/ adj
punto a punto
employing a simple network topology with a dedicated link between two endpoints

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
aguja
needle of a timepiece or measuring device
apuntador puntero
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
braco perro de muestra
hunting dog
puntero
anything that points or is used for pointing
teacher's pointer

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

poison sumac n
zumaque venenoso
Toxicodendron vernix

poisoned chalice /ˈpɔɪzn̩d ˈtʃælɪs/ /ˈpɔɪzənd ˈtʃælɪs/ n
regalo envenenado
something initially regarded as advantageous but which is later recognized to be disadvantageous or harmful

poisoning n
envenenamiento
state of being poisoned
envenenar envenenamiento
administration of a poison

poisonous /ˈpɔɪznəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
venenoso ponzoñoso tóxico
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
atizar
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning
hurgar
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick

poke around v
curiosear
To search for something

poke fun v
burlarse chotearse 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)/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯lɚ] [ˈpʰəʊ̯lə(ɹ)] adj
polar
relating to a geographic pole
of a certain coordinate system
having a dipole
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

polar night n
noche polar
period of darkness

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 /ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpəʉ.lə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈpəʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/ v
polarizar
to cause a group to be divided into extremes
to cause to have a polarization

polder /ˈpɒldə/ /ˈpəʊldə/ n
pólder
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] n
palo vara garrocha
long and slender object for construction or support
polo
extreme of an axis
magnetic point
contact on an electrical device
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole dance n
baile en barra barra americana baile de barra baile del caño baile del tubo
dancing centred around a pole

pole position n
pole primera posición
top qualifying position
primera posición
first place

pole star /ˈpoʊl ˌstɑɹ/ /ˈpəʊl stɑː/ n
estrella polar
star visible to the naked eye which was, is, or will be nearest a celestial pole of a planet

pole vault n
salto con pértiga salto con garrocha
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

pole vaulter n
garrochista pertiguista
athlete who competes in the pole vault

polearm n
arma de hasta
close-combat weapon

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polémico
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈliːmɪk/ /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polémica
argument or controversy

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ n
polemología
study of human conflict and war

polenta /pəˈlɛntə/ n
polenta
starchy accompaniment to a meal

poles apart adj
polos opuestos
totally opposite

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
policía
local or general law enforcement agency

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 department n
departamento de policía
police force, especially a local or regional branch of a national police force

police dog n
perro policía perro policial
trained dog for police work

police force n
cuerpo de policía fuerzas de orden público fuerzas de seguridad fuerzas del orden fuerzas policiales
police organization, constabulary

police officer n
policía agente de policía agente pitufo

police procedural n
policíaco
sub-genre of crime fiction

police state n
estado policial
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
comisaría comisaría de policía
building of police force

policewoman n
policía agente agente de policía
a female police officer

policing n
patrullaje
patrolling by the police
vigilancia
monitoring or regulation

policlinic n
policlínico
outpatient clinic, especially of a hospital

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ n
política
principle of conduct
póliza
law: insurance document

policy rate n
interés oficial

policymaker n
formulador formulador de políticas responsable de las políticas responsable político
one involved in the formulation of policies

poliomyelitis /ˈpəʊlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
poliomielitis
infection by the poliovirus

poliorcetics /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˌpoʊliˌɔɹˈsɛtɪks/ /ˌpɒ-/ /ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪks/ [-ɾɪks] n
poliorcética
art of siege warfare

poliovirus n
poliovirus
human enterovirus

polis /ˈpoʊ.lɪs/ /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
polis
a city or city-state

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ n
abrillantador pulimento betún pulidor
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
pulir
to refine; improve imperfections from
pulir acicalar
make a surface smooth or shiny

polish off v
dar buena cuenta de
To finish completely, especially a food

polisher n
pulidora
machine

politburo /-ˌbjɔː-/ /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊɹoʊ/ /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
buró político politburó
governing council and chief policymaking body of a Marxist-Leninist political system

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
cortés educado
well-mannered

politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ adv
cortésmente educadamente
in a polite manner

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
cortesía educación
act of being polite

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] 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 asylum n
asilo político
protection by a sovereign state

political correctness n
corrección política
being politically correct

political party n
partido partido político
political organization

political prisoner n
preso político
person

political science n
ciencia política politología
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
políticamente incorrecto
not politically correct

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
político política
one engaged in politics

politicianese n
politiqués
political jargon, language used by politicians

politicide n
politicidio
political killing

politicization /pə.ˌlɪt.ɪ.sɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
politización
The state of being or process of becoming politicized

politicize /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ v
politizar
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politicking n
politiqueo
act of engaging in politics

politico-economic adj
político-económico

politicophobia n
politicofobia

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
política
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.ti/ n
estado
politically organized unit
régimen
organizational structure and governance

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
polca
dance
music for this dance

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ /ˈpəʊ.kə ˌdɒt/ n
lunares lunar
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
sondeo encuesta
a survey of a particular group

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /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 /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
polinizar
to apply pollen to

pollination /ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən/ n
polinización
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

pollinator /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
polinizador
agent

polling station n
mesa electoral colegio electoral
place where voters go to cast their ballot

pollinium n
polinio
coherent mass of pollen

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
abadejo carbonero
food fish related to cod
gado

pollster n
encuestador
person who conducts polls

pollutant /pəˈl(j)uːtənt/ n
contaminante
something that pollutes

pollute /pəˈljuːt/ /pəˈluːt/ v
contaminar
to make something harmful

polluter n
contaminadora contaminador
subject that pollutes

polluting adj
contaminante
tending to pollute; causing pollution

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ n
contaminación polución
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] n
polo
ball game

polo player n
polista
player of polo

polo shirt /ˈpoʊloʊ ˌʃɝt/ /ˈpəʊləʊ ˌʃɜːt/ n
chemise chomba polo poloché
casual, usually short-sleeved, shirt with a protruding collar

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonio
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist
disruptive ghost

poltroon /polˈtɹun/ /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ /pɔlˈtɹun/ n
blanco blandengue cobarde gallina mandria pendejo
an ignoble or arrant coward

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /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 /ˌpoʊliˌklɔrəˌneɪtəd ˈbaɪfənɪl/ /ˌpɒlɪˌklɔːrɪneɪtɪd ˈbaɪfənɪl/ n
policlorobifenilo
PCB

polychromatic /ˌpɑlikɹəˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɒlikɹəʊˈmætɪk/ adj
policromo
showing a variety of colours

polycondensation n
policondensación
condensation reaction leading to the formation of a polymer

polycotyledonous adj
policotiledóneo

polycyclic adj
policíclico
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule

polycystic /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ /ˈpɒlɪˌsɪstɪk/ /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ adj
poliquístico
having many cysts

polycystic ovary syndrome n
síndrome de ovario poliquístico
syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries

polycythemia /ˌpɒlɪsaɪˈθiːmɪə/ n
policitemia
bone marrow disorder

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

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
polígamo
of, relating to, or practicing polygamy

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ n
poligamia
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polygene n
poligen
group of nonallelic genes

polygenic adj
poligénico
(genetics)

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
poligloto polígloto
containing, or made up of, several languages
poligloto polígloto multilingüe plurilingüe
of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ n
políglota
políglota poliglota
one who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /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 /ˈpɒliɡɹæf/ /ˈpɒliɡɹɑːf/ n
polígrafo

polygraphic adj
poligráfico

polygyny /pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
poliginia
plurality of wives at the same time

polyhedral adj
poliédrico
(geometry) having multiple planar faces or facets

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
poliedro
geometry: solid figure

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /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
technique in molecular biology for creating multiple copies of DNA from a sample

polymerize /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/ /ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ v
polimerizar
to convert a monomer to a polymer

polymethyl methyacrylate n
plexiglás
tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer

polymorphemic adj
polimorfémico

polymorphic /ˌpɑliˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
polimorfo polimórfico
relating to polymorphism

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
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
polymorfismo

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

polyneuropathy n
polineuropatía
medicine: any of several diseases involving several peripheral nerves

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ adj
polinómico polinomial
in algebra

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ n
polinomio
algebraic expression

polynuclear adj
polinuclear
having multiple nuclei

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ /ˌpɑlənˈjɑ/ n
polinia
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp /ˈpɑlɪp/ /ˈpɒlɪp/ n
pólipo
coelenterate
growth

polypeptide n
polipéptido
organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds

polypeptidic adj
polipeptídico
pertaining to a polypeptide

polypharmacy n
polimedicación

polyphenol n
polifenol
any of a large class of organic compounds

polyphonic /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ 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 in which words from the same root are used together, or a word is repeated in a different inflection or case

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
políptico
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together

polysaccharide n
polisacárido
complex carbohydrate

polysemous /pəˈlɪs.ə.məs/ /pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/ /ˌpɑːl.iˈsiː.məs/ /ˌpɒl.ɪˈsiː.məs/ adj
polisémico polisemántico
having multiple meanings

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /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 /pɒlɪˈsɪndɪtɒn/ 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 multiple gods

polytheist /pɒlɪˈθiːɪst/ n
politeísta
believer in polytheism

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

polytropic adj
politrópico

polyurethane n
poliuretano
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links

polyuria n
poliuria

pomace /-əs/ /ˈpɒmɪs/ /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
hollejo
pulp created during oil or juice extraction

pomade /poʊˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmeɪd/ /pəˈmɑːd/ n
brillantilla pomada de pelo
thick waxy substance used to style hair

pomander /poʊˈmæn.dɚ/ /pəˈmæn.də/ /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɑ.mən.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ /ˈpɒ.mən.də/ /ˈpəʊ.mæn.də/ n
pomander
mixture of aromatic substances

pome /ˈpəʊm/ n
pomo
type of fruit

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ n
granada granado
fruit of the Punica granatum
granado granada
Punica granatum shrub or small tree

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ n
pomelo pampelmusa
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ /ˈpɒ.məl/ n
borrén
upper front brow of a saddle
pomo
round handle or knob

pommel horse n
caballete
gymnastic apparatus

pomological adj
pomológico
pertaining to pomology

pomology n
pomologia
study of fruit in general and of the cultivation of fruit

pomp /ˈpɑːmp/ /ˈpɒmp/ n
pompa boato
show of magnificence

pompano /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/ n
palometa pámpano
carangid

pompon n
pompón
puff or ball as for decoration for cheerleading

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pomposo altisonante altísono campanudo grandilocuente hinchado
affectedly grand

pompously adv
pomposamente
in a pompous manner

poncho /ˈpɑn.t͡ʃoʊ/ /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/ n
poncho
simple garment of cloth

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
charco
the Atlantic Ocean
estanque charca laguna
small lake

ponder /ˈpɑn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
considerar meditar cavilar discurrir
to think deeply
ponderar
to consider carefully

ponderous /ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
abrumador agobiante aplastante dogmático grave torpe
dull or boring
beocio conformista grosero pesado torpe
clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight

pong /pɒŋ/ /pɔŋ/ n
tufo
bad smell

poniard /ˈpɒnjɑːd/ /ˈpɒnjəd/ n
puñal
dagger

pons /ˈpoʊnz/ /ˈpɑnz/ /ˈpɒnz/ /ˈpəʊnz/ n
pons puente troncoencefálico
part of the brain

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pontífice papa

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.kət/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ n
pontificado
state of a pontifex

pontificate /pɒnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ə.keɪt/ /pɔnˈtɪf.ɪ.keɪt/ v
pontificar
preside as a bishop
sentar cátedra
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner

pontoon /pɒnˈtuːn/ n
pontón
buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage

pontoon bridge n
puente de barcas
a temporary bridge built over floating pontoons

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 /puːt͡ʃ/ n
pichicho
slang: dog

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
caniche
any of various breeds of poodle

poof /puːf/ /pʊf/ [puːɸ] interjection
puf
deflating object or a magical disappearance

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] n
balsa pileta poza
body of water
charco
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle
billar
cue sport played on a pool table

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [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 /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ adj
pobre
with few or no possessions or money
used to express pity
pobre cutre
of low quality

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
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
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 /ˈpɒpʌp/ n
ventana emergente
advertisement that pops up when one accesses an Internet page

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [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 /ˈpɑpənˌd͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ/ n
gomoso pisaverde
vain, gaudy person

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ n
álamo chopo
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ n
corva
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
poplíteo
area behind the knee

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ adj
borboteante burbujeante entusiástico
having a popping or busting sound

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
amapola adormidera ababol
plant of the genus Papaver

poppy straw n
paja de adormidera
dried flowers

poppycock n
sin sentido tonteria
nonsense

poppyhead n
cabeza de adormidera
head of a poppy

poppyseed n
semilla de amapola semillas de amapola
the seed of the poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkəl/ /ˈpɒpsɪkəl/ n
polo helado paleta
serving of frozen juice on a stick

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ n
populacho pueblo
common people

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
popular
liked by many people
of or pertaining to the common people

popular assembly n
asamblea popular
localized citizen gathering

popular culture n
cultura popular cultura pop
prevailing vernacular culture

popular front n
frente popular

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 /ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ v
popularizar
to make popular

popularity /ˌpɑp.jəˈlɛəɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popularidad
the quality or state of being popular

popularization n
popularización difusión vulgarización
the act of making something popular to the general public

popularizer n
popularizador
one who popularizes something

popularly adv
popularmente
in a popular manner

populate /ˈpɑ.pjəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ /ˈpɔp.jəˌlæɪt/ v
poblar
to supply with inhabitants

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ 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

population pyramid n
pirámide de población
graphical illustration of the distribution of a population by age groups and sex

populational adj
poblacional
of or pertaining to population

populism n
populismo
a political doctrine or philosophy

populist /ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/ /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lɪst/ /ˈpɔp.jʉ.lɪst/ n
populista
person who advocates populism

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
populoso poblado
having a large population

porbeagle n
tiburón cailón cailón
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ n
porcelana
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain
porcelana loza
hard white translucent ceramic

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹt͡ʃ/ /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 /pɔːɹˈt͡ʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
boleto
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ n
puercoespín puerco espín
large rodent

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
poro
a tiny opening in the skin

porgy /ˈpɔːɡi/ 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 loin n
lomo de cerdo
cut of pig 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 /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
pornógrafa pornógrafo
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ 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 /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈfəʊbɪk/ 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 /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
marsopa
cetacean

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
gachas papilla puches
breakfast cereal dish

porron n
porrón
glass container for wine

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
a babor
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel
babor
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
portar
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform
puerto
dock or harbour
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
opening where a connection is made

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
versión portada
computing: program adapted to work on a different platform; act of adapting
vino de Oporto
fortified wine

port city n
ciudad portuaria puerto
city built around a port

port wine n
vino de Oporto oporto
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portability n
portabilidad
the ability of a program to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ [ˈpʰɔɹɾɪ̈bl̩] adj
portable
running on multiple systems
portátil portable
able to be carried or moved

portable art n
arte mueble
portable prehistoric art

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ [ˈpʰɔːɹɾɫ̩] n
portada portal
entry point
portal
website
grandiose entrance
vena porta
vein

portal vein n
vena porta
particular vein

portapotty n
baño portal

portcullis /pɔɹtˈkʌl.ɪs/ /pɔːtˈkʌl.ɪs/ n
rastrillo
gate in the form of a grating

porte cochère /ˌpɔɹt koʊˈʃɛɚ/ /ˌpɔːt kə(ʊ)ˈʃɛə/ n
puerta cochera
porch, or roof without walls over a driveway, next to the entrance of a building in or under which a vehicle can stop to allow passengers to embark or disembark without being affected by bad weather

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
presagiar
to serve as a warning or omen
significar
to signify

portentous /pɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛntəs/ adj
portentoso
ominous; portending evil

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
mozo porteador cargador changador changarín faquín
person who carries luggage
portero
person in control of a building entrance

portfolio /-oʊl.joʊ/ /-əʊl.jəʊ/ /poɹt-/ /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
carpeta de trabajos
collection of assets
cartera
post
cartera de inversiones cartera
investments
portafolio portafolios
showcase

porthole /ˈpɔː(ɹ)t.həʊl/ n
ventanilla tronera
circular window

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
pórtico
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
porción
allocated amount

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ /ˌpɔːɹtmænˈtoʊ/ 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.

portraitist n
retratista
one who makes portraits

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ 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
formular plantear
ask, set (a test or quiz)
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/ /pəʊʃ/ adj
cheto fresa pijo pituco
associated with the upper classes
de postín elitista pijo
stylish, elegant, exclusive
esnob snob
snobbish

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
postulado
postulate

posit /ˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
postular
to postulate
proponer
to suggest

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ n
posición
place, location
postura
posture
puesto
post of employment

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ adj
positivo
legal: formally laid down
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons
characterised by constructiveness
characterised by features which support a hypothesis
favorable, desirable
grammar: describing the primary sense
optimistic
photography: of a visual image true to the original

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ n
positivo
grammar: degree of comparison
photography: a positive image
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 /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.li/ /ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.li/ 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 /ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɒz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɔz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ [ˌpɑ.zɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] [ˌpɔz.ɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] n
positividad
condition of being positive

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positrón
positron

positronic /pɒz.ɪˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
positrónico

positronium n
positronio
exotic atom

posology /pə-/ /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
posología
study of the dosages of drugs

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
banda cuadrilla armada
A criminal gang
panda
A group of associates
posse comitatus
A group of people summoned to help law enforcement

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
poseer
to have (something) as, or as if as, an owner
of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person’s body or mind)

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
poseso endiablado poseído
controlled by evil spirits

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
posesiones
a territory under the rule of another country
posesión
the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon
something that is owned
posesión civil tenencia
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own
posesión posesión natural
control or occupancy without legal ownership

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
posesivo
grammar: indicating possession
pertaining to possession
posesivo celoso
unwilling to yield possession of

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 [pʰəˈzɛsə(ɹ)] n
posesor poseedor
One who possesses

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
posibilidad
quality of being possible
a thing possible; that which may take place or come into being
option or choice, usually used in context with future events

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ 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

possum /ˈpɒsəm/ n
pósum
any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
estaca poste
poste
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground
correo
method of delivering mail

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
fijar colgar
to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner
postear
to send to an electronic forum
enviar (por correo)
to send mail
postear
(Internet) to publish a message

post horn n
cornamusa corneta de posta
horn formerly used by postmen

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ n
correos oficina de correos casa de correos
place

post office box n
apartado de correos 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-apocalyptic adj
postapocalíptico

post-it note n
pósit
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side

post-production n
posproducción postproducción
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film

post-traumatic stress disorder n
trastorno por estrés postraumático trastorno de estrés postraumático
condition that develops following some stressful situation

post-tropical adj
postropical

post-truth /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/ n
posverdad
post-truth

postage /ˈpoʊstɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪd͡ʒ/ 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)/ /ˌpəʊstælˈviːələ(ɹ)/ /ˌpəʊstˈælvi.ələ(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
tarjeta postal postal
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
código postal
sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
cartel póster
picture intended to be attached to a wall
advertisement

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ adj
posterior
following in order or time
posterior trasero
located towards the rear

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ n
trasero
buttocks

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

posthitis /pɑsˈθaɪ.tɪs/ /pɒsˈθʌɪ.tɪs/ n
postitis

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.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
póstumamente post mortem
after death

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ /pɔˈstiʃ/ n
postizo
any item of false hair worn on the head or face

postil /ˈpɒstəl/ /ˈpɒstɪl/ n
sermonario
collection of homilies

postilion /poʊˈstɪljən/ /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ /pəˈstɪljən/ n
postillón
rider mounted on leading horse

postimpressionism n
postimpresionismo
genre of painting

postindustrial adj
posindustrial postindustrial
describing a type of economy

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 postoperatorio
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation

postpartum depression n
depresión postparto
parent’s depression after childbirth

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
después de comer posprandial
after a meal

postprocess v
postprocesar
to process after other processes have been completed
to subject to postprocessing

postromantic adj
posromántico
relating to post-romanticism

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
posdata
addendum to a letter

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
P. D. posdata post scriptum
something written afterward

poststructuralism n
postestructuralismo
extension of structuralism

postsurgical adj
postquirúrgico
relating to the period following surgery

posttonic adj
postónico
immediately following a stressed syllable

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 /ˈpɑst͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
postural
relating to posture

posture /ˈpɑst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
postura
position of body

posturing n
postureo
assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
olla marmita pote
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
marihuana
marijuana

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ v
meter
cause a ball to fall into a pocket

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 /ˈpoʊtəbəl/ /ˈpɑt-/ /ˈpɒt-/ /ˈpəʊtəbəl/ adj
potable bebedizo
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɑt.æʃ/ /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
potasa lejía
pot ash: the water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap and glass and as a fertilizer

potassic adj
potásico
containing potassium

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/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] n
patata papa
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato crisp n
patatas fritas
thin fried slice of potato

potato masher n
pisapatatas aplastapatatas
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato salad n
ensalada de patatas ensalada de patata
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

potbellied pig n
cerdo vietnamita
small Vietnamese domesticated pig

potbelly n
panza
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen

poteen /-tjiːn/ /-t͡ʃiːn/ /pəˈtiːn/ /ˈpɒ.tiːn/ n
poitín
illegally produced Irish whiskey

potency /ˈpəʊtənsi/ n
potencia
ability or capacity to perform

potent /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ [-n̩ʔ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯ʔn̩t] adj
potente
powerfully effective

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
potentado capo líder líder máximo podestá
a powerful leader

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potencial posible
existing in possibility

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /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
fumanchero fumeta marihuanero motero porreta
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 /ˈpɑtˌlæt͡ʃ/ /ˈpɒtlætʃ/ n
comelata
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share

potluck /-ˌlək/ /ˈpɑtˌlʌk/ /ˌpɑtˈlʌk/ /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 /ˈpɑtɚ/ /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
alfarería
practise or craft of making pottery
workshop where pottery is made
cerámica loza
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
bolsa marsupial marsupio
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young
bolsa saquito
small bag
cebador petaca valija

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
cataplasma
soft, moist mass applied topically to a part of the body

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ n
ave de corral
domestic fowl
pollería
fowl meat

pounce /paʊns/ n
arena secante
powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry

pounce /paʊns/ v
abalanzarse
aprovechar
To eagerly seize an opportunity
atacar
To attack suddenly
brincar
To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something

pound /paʊnd/ n
libra
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)
unit of currency
corralón depósito depósito municipal
place for detention of automobiles
perrera
place for the detention of stray animals

pound /paʊnd/ v
pilar
to strike hard repeatedly
pulverizar
crush to pieces

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

pound the pavement v
patearse las calles

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
diluviar
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream
escanciar verter
verter echar
to cause to flow in a stream

pour oil on troubled waters v
apaciguar los ánimos templar gaitas
calm, appease or quieten

pour one's heart out v
desahogarse
to express one's innermost thoughts or feelings

pour out v
verter
distribute or spread (something), as if it were a liquid

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

poutine /puˈtin/ /puːˈtiːn/ /puːˈtɪn/ [pʉuˈtɪin] n
poutine
dish consisting of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy; any of a number of variations on the basic poutine dish

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
faneca
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
pobreza
deficiency of elements
pobreza pauperismo
quality or state of being poor

poverty-stricken adj
carenciado desposeído indigente pauperizado paupérrimo
very poor

pow /paʊ/ [pəʉ] interjection
pum
sound of an explosion
zas
sound of a violent impact

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
polvo
fine particles of any dry substance

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
empolvarse ponerse polvos
to use powder on the hair or skin
espolvorear
to sprinkle with powder
hacerse polvo pulverizarse
to be reduced to powder
pulverizar reducir a polvo triturar
to reduce to fine particles

powder flask n
frasco de pólvora polvorera
small flask

powder keg n
polvorín
barrel of gun powder
volatile situation

powder metallurgy n
pulvimetalurgia
producing metal components by compacting and sintering powdered metals

powder puff n
almohadilla aplicador borla cisne
ball or pad of soft material used to apply powder

powdered /ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdɚd/ adj
en polvo
which has been made into a powder

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
azúcar glas azúcar flor
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

powdery mildew n
oídio
type of mildew

power /paə/ /paː/ /pɑː/ /ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊɹ/ [ˈpʰaʊ̯.ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] n
corriente electricidad
electricity, electricity supply
poder
poder potencia
capability or influence
control, particularly legal or political
potencia
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
influential nation, company etc.
potencia poder
maths: product of equal factors
physical force or strength
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis

power /paə/ /paː/ /pɑː/ /ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊɹ/ [ˈpʰaʊ̯.ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] v
alimentar
to provide power for
potenciar
to enable or provide the impetus for

power behind the throne n
poder detrás del trono
someone who has great covert influence

power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely proverb
el poder corrompe, el poder absoluto corrompe absolutamente
the corrupting influence of power is total when one's power is total

power cut n
apagón corte de electricidad
interruption in the supply of power

power forward n
ala-pívot
a basketball player

power inverter n
inversor
a device that converts DC electricity into AC

power line n
línea eléctrica
electrical wire

power loom n
telar mecánico
mechanized loom

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ n
poder
authorisation

power saw n
sierra eléctrica
type of saw

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 regleta
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 /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
poderoso
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerfully /ˈpaʊəf(ə)li/ /ˈpaʊɚf(ə)li/ adv
poderosamente
in a powerful manner

powerless /ˈpaʊələs/ /ˈpaʊɚləs/ 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/ /pəˈzoʊˌleɪ/ /pəˈzəʊleɪ/ n
pozole
a hominy soup

pp. n
pp.
pages

practicability n
factibilidad viabilidad
being practicable

practicable /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ adj
factible realizable alcanzable asequible practicable
capable of being accomplished; feasible

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
práctico
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis
being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation
having skills or knowledge that are practical

practical joke n
broma pesada
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else

practicality n
factibilidad practicidad sentido práctico
state of being practical or feasible

practically /ˈpɹæktɪk(ə)li/ adv
prácticamente
In practice, in effect
almost completely

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
costumbre
customary action, habit, or behaviour
práctica
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession
repetition of an activity to improve skill
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory

practice makes perfect proverb
la práctica hace al maestro la práctica hace la perfección
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
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
adoración
worship
alabanza
elogio alabanza enaltecimiento loa
commendation; favorable representation in words

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
alabar elogiar loar enaltecer ensalzar
to give praise to

praise to the skies /ˌpɹeɪz tə ðə ˈskaɪz/ v
deshacerse en elogios hacerse lenguas de poner por las nubes
to praise or laud (someone or something) excessively

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
alabable digno de alabanza encomiable loable
meriting praise

prajna /ˈpɹɑːd͡ʒnə/ /ˈpɹʌd͡ʒnə/ n
pregnia
(Buddhism) wisdom; understanding; insight

praline /pɹɑˈlin/ /ˈpɹeɪ.liːn/ /ˈpɹeɪˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑ.lin/ /ˈpɹɑˌlin/ /ˈpɹɑː.liːn/ /ˈpɹɔ.lin/ n
bombón
confection

pram /pɹæm/ 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/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
gamba camarón langostino
large shrimp

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
orar rezar
to petition a higher being
orar rezar rogar
to talk to God
rogar orar
to beg humbly for aid

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ n
oración rezo
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
the act of praying

prayer /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
orador oradora orante
one who prays

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- /pɹi/ /pɹiː/ /pɹɪ/ prefix
pre-
before

pre-Christian adj
precristiano
before the arrival of Christianity

pre-Columbian adj
precolombino
before Christopher Columbus

pre-Roman adj
prerromano
pre-Roman

pre-Soviet adj
presoviético
prior to the formation of the Soviet Union

pre-cooked adj
precocinada precocinado
cooked in advance

pre-ejaculate n
líquido preseminal
pre-ejaculate

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predicar
give a sermon
advise or recommend earnestly
proclaim by public discourse

preach to the choir v
hablar a Noé de lluvia
speaking to those who already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
predicador
one who preaches

preamble /ˈpɹiˌæmbəl/ /ˈpɹiːˌambəl/ n
preámbulo
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiˌæntəpəˈnʌltəmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
trasantepenúltimo
three before the end; fourth to last

prebend n
prebenda
stipend paid to a canon

prebendary /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/ n
prebendado
honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church

prebiotic /pɹiːbaɪˈɒtɪk/ n
prebiótico
food substance

preburner n
prequemador

precampaign n
precampaña

precariat n
precariado
sociological group

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ adj
precario
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precariously adv
precariamente
in a precarious manner

precariousness n
precariedad
state of being uncertain

precarity /pɹəˈkɛəɹɪti/ /pɹəˈkɛɹɪti/ n
precaridad
condition of existence

precarization n
precarización
process

precaution /pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔ.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔː.ʃən/ /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ /pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃən/ [pɹiːˈkɑ.ʃn̩] [pɹɪˈkɑ.ʃn̩] n
precaución

precautionary adj
precautorio preventivo
of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution

precede /pɹiːˈsiːd/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ /pɹɪˈsiːd/ v
preceder anteceder
go before, go in front of

precedence /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹiːsɪd(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
prioridad precedencia
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
precedente
past act used as example
leading case which is cited to justify a judgment

precentral adj
precentral
anterior to a centre

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
precepto
rule or principle governing personal conduct

precession n
precesión
physics term
astronomical term

precession of the equinoxes n
precesión de los equinoccios

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
distrito policial
police district
recinto
enclosed space

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ 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 despeñadero
very steep cliff

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
arrojar precipitar tirar abajo
to throw an object or person from a great height
condensar precipitar
to come out of a liquid solution into solid form

precipitately adv
precipitadamente
In a precipitate manner

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
precipitación
weather: water falling from the atmosphere
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid

precipitous /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/ adj
de cabeza
headlong
escarpado
steep, like a precipice
precipitado
hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate

precipitously adv
precipitadamente
abruptly

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
preciso concreto
exact

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ v
concretar detallar especificar pormenorizar precisar
to specify

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
precisamente
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩] n
precisión exactitud
the state of being precise or exact; exactness

preclude /pɹiːˈkluːd/ /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
excluir descartar precluir
rule out

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
precoz
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precociously adv
precozmente
in a precocious manner

precociousness n
precocidad
condition of being precocious

precocity /pɹəˈkɒsɪti/ 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

precordial adj
precordial
of or pertaining to the precordium

precum v
preeyacular
pre-ejaculate

precuneus n
precuña
division of the medial surface of the parietal lobe

precursor /pɹɪˈkɜɹ.səɹ/ /pɹɪˈkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ /ˈpɹiːˌkɜː.sə(ɹ)/ n
precursor
chemical compound
forerunner, predecessor

predate /pɹəˈdeɪt/ /pɹɪˈdeɪt/ v
depredar predar
prey

predate /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/ /ˌpɹiːˈdeɪt/ v
adelantar
move a date, event
anteceder preceder
exist before

predation n
predación
the action of attacking or plundering
the preying of one animal on others

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ n
predador depredador
animal or organism that hunts

predatory /ˈpɹɛdəˌtoɹi/ adj
depredador
relating to predators

predawn n
el período antes del amanecer
period before the rising of the sun

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
predecesor
model or type which precedes
predecesor antecesor
one who precedes

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
predestinación
religious doctrine

predestine /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/ /pɹiˈdɛstɪn/ v
predestinar
to determine the future of something in advance

predetermine /ˌpɹiː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ /ˌpɹiːdɪˈtɝ.mɪn/ v
predeterminar
to determine in advance

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
aprieto apuro
an unfortunate or trying position or condition
predicamento
a definite class, state or condition

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ 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

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪˌkeɪt/ v
predicar
to announce or assert publicly

predicative adjective n
atributo adjetival
adjective that follows noun

predicative case n
predicativo
case marking a predicative nominative

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
predecir
to state, or make something known in advance

predictability /pɹəˌdɪktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
previsibilidad
The characteristic of being predictable

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
predecible
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ n
predicción
a statement about the future

predictive /pɹɪˈdɪk.tɪv/ 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

predominant /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
predominante
common or widespread; prevalent
significant or important; dominant

predominantly /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ 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/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ n
prefacio
introduction before the main text
prayer before the canon of the Mass

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ v
introducir
to introduce a text

prefatory adj
introductorio prefatorio
introductory

prefectural adj
prefectural
of, pertaining to or at the level of a prefecture

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ 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 /pɹəˈfɜːɹəˌbli/ /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
preferiblemente
in preference

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
preferencia
selection

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ adj
preferente
relating to preference

preferred /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/ adj
preferido

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 /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
prefijo
morpheme at the beginning of a word
telecommunications: set of digits placed before a telephone number
computing: initial segment of a string of characters

prefixation n
prefijación
addition of a prefix

prefrontal adj
prefrontal
of, pertaining to or situated in the anterior part of the frontal lobe

prefrontal cortex n
corteza prefrontal
the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain

pregabalin n
pregabalina
anticonvulsant drug

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ n
embarazo
period of time
embarazo gravidez
condition

pregnancy test n
prueba de embarazo test de embarazo
a piece of test equipment

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
embarazado preñado encinto en estado grávido
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
era before written records
history of events leaving up to something

prehnite n
prehnita
mineral

preimage n
antiimagen contraimagen imagen inversa
set of all elements that map into a given subset of the codomain of a function

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
perjudicar
to have a negative impact
prejuiciar
to cause prejudice

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

preliminarily adv
preliminarmente
in a preliminary manner

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminar
in preparation for the main matter

prelude /ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/ /ˈpɹiːluːd/ /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ n
preludio
short piece of music
preludio antesala
introductory event

premarital adj
premarital prematrimonial
before one’s marriage

premature /ˈpɹɛ.mə.tjə/ /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ /ˌpɹi.məˈt͡ʃʊɹ/ /ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/ adj
prematuro
taking place earlier than anticipated
occurring before a state of readiness or maturity

premature birth n
nacimiento prematuro
childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation

premature ejaculation n
eyaculación precoz
premature ejaculation

prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ /ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ 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

premeditatedly adv
premeditadamente
in a premeditated manner

premenstrual syndrome n
síndrome premenstrual
malaise experienced before menstruation

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/ /ˈpɹɛ.mi.ɛː/ /ˈpɹɛm.jə/ /ˈpɹɛm.jɛː/ adj
primero principal
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
estreno
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
estrenar
(intransitive) of a film or play, to play for the first time
(transitive) to present a film or play for the first time

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ n
premisa
proposition antecedently supposed or proved
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced

premises /ˈpɹɛmɪsɪz/ n
local lugar propiedad sitio
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ adj
premium

premium /ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ n
bonificación premio prima 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 /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ n
presentimiento premonición
strong intuition

premonitory /pɹəˈmɑnɪˌtɔɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtəɹi/ /pɹɪˈmɒnɪtɹi/ adj
premonitorio
serving as warning

premontane adj
premontano

prenatal adj
prenatal
being or happening before birth

prenuptial agreement n
capitulaciones matrimoniales acuerdo prenupcial
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preoccupied adj
ensimismado obsesionado
concerned with something else, distracted

prep school /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ n
preparatoria
US: school that prepares for university

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
prepago
paid for in advance

prepandemic adj
prepandémico
before a pandemic

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
preparación preparado
substance
preparación preparativo
act of preparing

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
preparar acondicionar
to make ready for a specific future purpose
preparar hacer
to make ready for eating or drinking
prepararse preparar
to make oneself ready

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
preparado
ready, willing

preparedness /pɹɪˈpɛə(ɹɪ)dnɪs/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnɪs/ n
preparación
state of being prepared

prepend /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ v
anteponer
to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix

preponderance /pɹəˈpɑndəɹəns/ /pɹəˈpɑndɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndɹəns/ n
preponderancia
superiority of influence, power, etc.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
preposición
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

prepositional adj
preposicional
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition
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 /pɹə-/ /pɹəˈpɑstəɹəs/ /pɹəˈpɑstɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ /pɹɪˈpɒstɹəs/ adj
insensato absurdo ridículo prepóstero
absurd, or contrary to common sense

preprocess v
preprocesar
to process in advance

prepubescent adj
preadolescente prepúber
before the age at which a person begins puberty

preputial adj
prepucial
preputial

prequel /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ n
precuela protosecuela
in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
requisito condición previa requisito previo
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

prerogative /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ adj
prerrogativa
having a hereditary or official right or privilege

prerogative /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /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 /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ n
intuición presentimiento
intuition; presentiment
presagio
warning; omen

presage /pɹɪˈseɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ v
predecir
to make a prediction
presagiar
to predict or foretell something
presentir
to have a presentiment of

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 /ˈpɹɛsbɪtɚ/ /ˈpɹɛzbɪtə/ /ˈpɹɛzbɪtɚ/ n
presbítero
elder, priest, pastor, or minister in various Christian churches

preschool adj
preescolar
relating to years before primary school

preschooler n
párvulo
a child who is educated at preschool

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɪns/ n
presciencia
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge

prescient /ˈpɹiːʃ(i)ənt/ /ˈpɹiːʃiənt/ /ˈpɹɛsiənt/ /ˈpɹɛʃ(i)ənt/ adj
presciente
exhibiting or possessing prescience

prescribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˌpɹiːˈskɹaɪb/ v
prescribir ordenar
to specify as a required procedure or ritual
prescribir recetar
to order a drug or medical device

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
recetado recetario
available with prescription

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
medicamentos medicinas remedios recetados
prescribed medicine
prescripción
the act of establishing a law or regulation in writing; an instance of this
the act or practice of laying down norms of language usage; an instance of this
prescripción extintiva prescripción liberatoria
extinctive or liberative prescription
receta
plan of treatment or planned treatment
receta prescripción
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescription bottle n
frasco recetado
a container for medications

prescription drug n
medicamento con receta
licensed medicine

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
normativismo prescriptivismo
prescribing idealistic language norms

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ n
presencia
fact or condition of being present

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
presente actual
pertaining to the current time
in the immediate vicinity

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
presente actual ahora
current time

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
presentar
to give a gift or presentation to (someone)
to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit
presentar mostrar
to bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally

present participle n
participio presente
verb form that indicates an ongoing action

present tense n
presente
form of language

present-day adj
actual hodierno
in existence now

presentable /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ adj
presentable
able to be presented

presentation /pɹisɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presentación ponencia
something presented to an audience

presenteeism n
presentismo
being at work when sick

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
presentador presentadora
someone who presents a broadcast programme

presentiment /prɪˈzɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
presentimiento corazonada
a premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen

presentism n
presentismo
(philosophical) presentism

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
preservación
the act of preserving

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ adj
preservativo
tending to preserve

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ n
conservante
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
coto dominio terreno
activity with restricted access
mermelada
sweet spread
reserva reserva natural
nature preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
conservar
to keep; to maintain the condition of
preservar
to protect

preside /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
presidir
to act as a president or chairperson

presidency /ˈpɹɛzɪdənsi/ n
presidencia
office or role of president
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ 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
presiding

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ n
presídium
executive committee

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 /ˈpɹɛzi/ n
regalo
slang; a present

pressing /ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
acuciante
acuciante apremiante
needing urgent attention

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
presión
physics: amount of force divided by area
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind
presión opresión
a pressing; force applied to a surface
mental strain

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

pressure switch n
presostato

pressure washer n
hidrolavadora hidrolimpiadora hidrojet karcher máquina de lavado a presión

pressurization n
presurización
the act or process of increasing pressure within a volume of space

pressurize /ˈpɹɛʃəɹaɪz/ v
presurizar
to put pressure on

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ n
prestidigitación
deceitful cleverness
sleight of hand

prestidigitator n
prestidigitador
who performs feats of prestidigitation

prestige /pɹəˈstiːd͡ʒ/ /pɹəˈstiːʒ/ /pɹɛsˈtiːd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɹɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
prestigio prestancia
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹə-/ /pɹɛˈstid͡ʒəs/ /pɹɛˈstɪd͡ʒəs/ adj
prestigioso
of high prestige

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈʒuːməbli/ adv
presumiblemente probablemente presuntamente
able to be sensibly presumed

presumed adj
presunto supuesto
appearing to be the most probable

presumptive /pɹɪˈzʌmptɪv/ adj
presuntivo
based on presumption

presumptuous /pɹiˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.ʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
presuntuoso
going beyond what is proper

presuppose /ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/ v
presuponer
to assume some truth without proof

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ adj
de mentirijillas
imaginary

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
fingir
to allege falsely

pretender /pɹɪˈtɛndəɹ/ n
embustero falso grupiento hipócrita impostor mentiroso
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold
pretendiente
claimant to a throne

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

pretentiously /pɹiːˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹəˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ adv
pretenciosamente
in a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ adj
pretérito
showing an action at a determined moment in the past

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ n
pretérito
preterite tense; simple past

preterition n
preterición
the act of passing by, disregarding or omitting

pretermit /pɹiːtəˈmɪt/ /ˌpɹidəɹˈmɪt/ 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

pretonic adj
protónico
immediately preceding a stressed syllable

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
embellecer
make pretty or prettier

prettily adv
bellamente hermosamente lindamente
in a pretty manner

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adj
guapo bonito lindo
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive
ingenioso listo
cunning, clever, skilful

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] adv
bastante bien
somewhat

pretty much adv
más o menos
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

pretty penny /ˌpɹɪti ˈpɛni/ [-ɾi-] n
salir más caro que un hijo tonto
considerable amount of money

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ [ˈpʰɹɛʔt͡sɫ̩] 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

prevailing /pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
prevaleciente
predominant

prevalence /pɹɪˈveɪləns/ /ˈpɹɛvələns/ n
predominancia predominio preponderancia prevalencia
wide extension
prevalencia
number of cases compared to a total population

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ adj
dominante mayoritario
widespread, preferred
prevalente predominante
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 /pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/ adj
preventivo
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to
slowing the development of an illness

preventively adv
preventivamente
in a preventive way

preverb n
preverbo
word class

prevesical adj
prevesical
in front of a bladder

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ n
preestreno
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
previsualización vista preliminar vista previa
computing facility

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ v
previsualizar
computing: to see something in advance

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ adj
anterior previo
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
anteriormente previamente con anterioridad
at an earlier time

prevocalic /pɹi.voʊˈkæl.ɪk/ /pɹiː.vəʊˈkæl.ɪk/ adj
prevocálico
preceding a vowel

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
botín
booty, anything taken by force
presa
that which may be seized by animals

prez n
presi
president

prezygapophysis /ˌpɹiːzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
prezigapófisis

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ 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 /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ adj
inestimable
so precious as not to be sold at any price

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
aguja astilla pincho
small pointed object
conchasumadre culeado gilipollas
an annoying person
pija macana reata pichula picha
(slang) a penis
pinchazo piquete punzada
feeling of being pierced or punctured

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
pinchar
to pierce

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ n
espina aguijón púa
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn

prickly adj
difícil espinoso peliagudo
difficult, hairy
espinoso con espinas espinudo
covered with sharp points
irritable malhumorado
easily irritated

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
nopal higuera de pala higo chumbo higuera de tuna tuna
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia
tuna higo chumbo higo de pala higo de tuna
cactus fruit

prickteaser n
calientapollas
Showstopper

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] n
cachondez toriondez verriondez
lust; sexual desire; especially, an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast
manada
company of lions
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
soberbia orgullo
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] 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/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] n
sacerdote cura párroco padre
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ n
sacerdotisa
woman with religious duties

priesthood /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ n
sacerdocio
clergy
role or office
authority

prig /pɹɪɡ/ n
meapilas
a person showing exaggerated conformity

prim /pɹɪm/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪm] adj
cartuchón mojigato santurrón
prudish

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
divo
person who considers themselves important
prima donna
opera singer

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ /ˈpɹɪ.mə.si/ n
primacía
the state or condition of being prime or first

primal /ˈpɹaɪməl/ adj
primer
Being the first in time, or history

primaquine /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.kwɪn/ /ˈpɹɪm.ə.kwɪn/ n
primaquina

primarily /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ /ˈpɹaɪmɛɹəli/ adv
primariamente
of a primary or central nature

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ adj
primario
that which is placed ahead of others
first in a group or series

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ 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
principal primario primordial
first in importance, degree, or rank

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
cebar
to prepare a mechanism
to serve as priming for the charge of a gun
imprimar
to apply a coat of primer paint to

prime meridian n
meridiano cero
reference line

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ n
primer ministro primera ministra presidente del 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/ n
cebador iniciador partidor
biology: molecule required for replication of DNA
ignitor
device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
abecé cartilla
introductory textbook
cartilla silabario abecé
children's book introducing basic literacy

primeval /ˌpɹaɪˈmi.vəl/ adj
originario primario
primary; original
primevo primigenio
belonging to the first ages
primevo primitivo
primitive

primigravida /-və-/ /ˌpɹaɪməˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹaɪmɪˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹiː-/ n
primigesta primigrávida
woman who is pregnant for the first time, or who has been pregnant once

primipara /pɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpɹə/ n
primípara
woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitivo

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ n
primitivo
linguistics: 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 /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/ n
primavera
plant of the genus Primula
Primula acaulis

primum mobile /-leɪ/ /ˌpriː-/ /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈmoʊbəˌli/ /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈməʊbɪli/ n
primer móvil
prime mover or first cause

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ n
príncipe conde
male ruler or head of a principality
príncipe infante
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

prince consort n
príncipe consorte
husband of queen

prince regent /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹid͡ʒ(ə)nt/ /ˌpɹɪns ˈɹiːd͡ʒ(ə)nt/ n
príncipe regente
prince who rules a country as a regent

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ adj
principesco regio
relating to a prince
befitting to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ n
princesa
female monarch, or wife of a ruler
princesa infanta
female member of royal family

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ adj
principal
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
capital
money originally invested or loaned
director jefe de estudios principal de escuela directora
chief administrator of a school
principal comitente
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
rector rectora
chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
principado
region

principate n
principado
early period of the Roman Empire

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
principio
moral rule or aspect
fundamental assumption
rule to solve a problem
rule of nature

principle of legality n
principio de legalidad

principled /ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ 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 /ˈpɹɪntɪd/ 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/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] n
impresor
one who makes prints
impresor impresora
operator of a printing press
impresora
computing: device used to print text or images

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
impresión
the process or business of producing printed material
tirada
all the copies of a publication that have been printed in one batch

printing house n
imprenta
company chiefly devoted to printing

printing ink n
negro de imprenta tinta de imprenta
ink used for printing

printing press n
imprenta
machine for printing

printout n
impresión listado
A hard copy

prion /ˈpɹaɪən/ /ˈpɹiːɒn/ n
prion
misfolded protein

prion /ˈpɹʌɪən/ n
pato-petrel
petrel from the genus Pachyptila

prionic adj
priónico
pertaining to a prion

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/ adj
previo
of that which comes before, in advance

prior /ˈpɹaɪ.ə/ /ˈpɹaɪ.ɚ/ n
antecedentes
a previous criminal offense on someone's record
prior
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot

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
to rank as having priority
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance

prioritized adj
antecedente anterior precedente
quality or state of being prior or antecedent in time, or of preceding something else
prioritario
Precedence; superior rank

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ 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 /ˈpɹaɪ.əɹ.i/ /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/ n
priorato priorazgo
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] n
prisma
block used to split or reflect light
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
prismático
of or pertaining to a prism

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] n
prisión cárcel penitenciaría chirona trullo talego
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison cell n
calabozo celda
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
carcelero
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ n
preso
preso prisionero
person incarcerated in a prison
figurative: any person held against his or her will

prisoner of conscience n
preso de conciencia
person

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ n
prisionero de guerra prisionera de guerra
combatant or soldier captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict

prisoner swap n
canje de prisioneros intercambio de prisioneros

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ adj
caballero
well-behaved, well-mannered
finolis remilgado repipi
excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
prístino
pertaining to the earliest state of something
prístino virgen
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ n
intimidad privacidad
state of being secluded

privacy policy n
política de privacidad
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ adj
privado
not accessible by the public
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ n
soldado raso cabo
soldier

private bank n
banca privada

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 life n
vida privada
aspect of one's life that are personal

private message n
mensaje privado
communication to an individual social media user

private property n
propiedad privada
belongings owned by individuals

private school /ˈpɹaɪvət ˈskul/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪt ˈskuːl/ n
escuela privada
fee-charging school

privateer /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪ.vəˈtɪɚ/ n
buque corsario
privately owned warship
corsario
officer or crew of a privateer ship

privately /ˈpɹaɪvətli/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪtli/ adv
privadamente
in a private manner

privative /ˈprɪvətɪv/ adj
privativo
indicating the absence of something

privatization n
privatización
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatizar
to release government control to private industry

privatizer n
privatizador privatizadora
one who, or that which, privatizes

privet /ˈpɹɪv.ɪt/ n
aligustre alheña ligustro
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ n
privilegio
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒd/ adj
privilegiado
having special privileges

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ adj
cómplice
with knowledge of; party to; let in on

privy council n
consejo privado
body of advisors to a sovereign

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
botín
something captured
premio
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
that which may be won by chance

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
apreciar
to consider something highly valuable

prizewinning adj
premiado
Having won at least one prize

pro /pɹoʊ/ /pɹəʊ/ n
experto perito
someone who is very good at something

pro memoria n
pro memoria

pro-Russian adj
prorruso
supportive of Russian or Russians

pro-US adj
proamericano proestadounidense

pro-life adj
antiabortista provida
opposed to abortion
provida
believing that life should be protected

pro-lifer n
provida
person with pro-life views

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
proactivo precavida preventiva
acting in advance

proactively /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv.li/ adv
propositivamente
in a proactive manner

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
probabilidad
mathematical probability
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 /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
probablemente seguramente sin duda seguro
in all likelihood

probate court n
tribunal testamentario
court or tribunal that administers estates and proves wills

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
libertad condicional
type of sentence
periodo de prueba
period of conditional employment or engagement

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sonda
sciences: electrode or other small device
radioactively labeled molecule
sonda espacial
spacecraft
sonda tienta
any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc
sondeo
investigation or inquiry

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
sondar
to insert a probe into
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 /ˈpɹoʊbəti/ /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ [-ɾi] n
probidad
integrity

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problema bronca embrollo lío
puzzling circumstance
problema dificultad lío
difficulty
problema ejercicio
schoolwork exercise

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ adj
problemático

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ n
problemática
problem in a particular field of study

proboscis /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbɒs(k)ɪs/ n
probóscide
elongated tube

proboscis monkey n
násico
Nasalis larvatus, a reddish-brown arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, endemic to Borneo

procedural /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
procedimental
related to procedure

procedural law n
derecho procesal ley de procedimientos
area of law

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ 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 /pɹəˈsid/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
continuar
go forward
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

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
ingresos
revenue

procerus /pɹoʊˈsɪɹ.əs/ /pɹəʊˈsɛə.ɹəs/ n
músculo piramidal de la nariz piramidal de la nariz
muscle

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
apéndice
successive physiological responses to keep or restore health
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

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
procesar tratar
to perform a particular process

processed cheese n
queso procesado
any of several types of natural cheese

processing /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/ /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 /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
procesador
microprocessor
device which processes

processual adj
procesal
of, or relating to a process

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ /pɹəʉˈklæɪm/ /pɹəʊˈkleɪm/ v
proclamar
to announce or declare
to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly

proclamation /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ n
proclamación
a statement which is proclaimed

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] n
proclítico
clitic which joins with the following word

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
inclinación propensión afición gusto predilección 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 /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
dejar para después
put off; delay something
procrastinar hacer desidia
put off; to delay taking action

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /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 /ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ v
procrear reproducirse
to beget

procreation n
procreación
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

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 (examination)

procurement /pɹoʊˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ /pɹəˈkjʊəɹ.mənt/ n
abastecimiento adquisición consecución
departamento de compras
purchasing department of a company

procuress /pɹəˈkjʊəɹɪs/ n
alcahueta
a middlewoman
alcahueta celestina
a female procurer
cobertera trotaconventos

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ n
aguijada garrocha picana
device used to goad livestock into moving

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
aguijar
to encourage
aguijar aguijonear
to prick with a goad

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ [ˈpʰɹɑɾɪɡɫ̩] adj
pródigo
wastefully extravagant
lavish

prodigal son n
hijo pródigo
one who returns

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪd͡ʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒi/ n
agüero augurio auspicio presagio
extraordinary thing seen as an omen
fenómeno genio niño prodigio
extremely talented person, especially a child
prodigio cosa extraña maravilla milagro portento
amazing or marvelous thing

prodrome /ˈpɹoʊˌdɹoʊm/ n
pródromo
medicine: early sign or symptom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ n
cosecha
harvested agricultural goods collectively
producción producto
that which is produced

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
producir
to make or manufacture
realizar producir
to sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc)

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ n
productor productora
in economics

producer price index n
índice de precios al productor
statistical estimate

producible adj
producible
able to be produced

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ n
producto
amount created by a process
commodity for sale
multiplication result
result of chemical reaction
any tangible output
consequence of efforts

product placement n
emplazamiento de producto publicidad por emplazamiento
a form of advertising

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
producción
the total amount produced
the act of being produced
producción elaboración
the act of producing

productive /pɹəˈdʌk.təv/ /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ adj
productivo
capable of producing something
yielding good or useful results; constructive

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɑdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
productividad
state of being productive

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
blasfemo
taking the name of God in vain
profano
Not sacred or holy
Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity
sacrílego
unclean; impure; polluted; unholy

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
profanar
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt

profanely adv
profanamente
in a profane manner

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
gremio
practitioners of a profession collectively
profesión
occupation
declaration of faith, belief or opinion
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 lucha libre profesional
entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling

professionalism /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ 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

professorship n
cátedra
the office of a professor

proffer /ˈpɹɑfɚ/ /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/ v
ofrecer
to offer for acceptance

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
aptitud competencia 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

profiler n
generador de perfiles
mechanical device
perfilador
person who creates a profile for something or some

profiling n
expediente expediente criminal
forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
beneficio ganancia
benefit
total income or cash flow minus expenditures

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
beneficiarse
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

profitability /pɹɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
rentabilidad
The quality or state of being profitable

profitable /ˈpɹɑ.fɪ.tə.bl̩/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/ adj
lucrativo rentable ventajoso provechoso remunerativo
producing profit

profiteer /ˌpɹɒfɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
especulador especuladora
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk

profiterole n
profiterol
choux pastry with filling

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ n
derroche
careless wastefulness

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
disoluto
inclined to waste resources or behave extravagantly
inmoral
immoral; abandoned to vice

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
profundo
intellectually deep
descending below the surface
characterized by intensity

profoundly /pɹəˈfaʊndli/ adv
profundamente
in a profound manner

profundity /pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ n
profundidad
state of being profound
deep intellect or insight

profuse /pɹəˈfjuːs/ adj
profuso
In great quantity or abundance

profusion /pɹoʊˈfjuʒən/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/ /pɹəˈfjuʒən/ n
profusión
abundance

progenitor /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
progenitor
any of a person's direct ancestors

progeny /ˈpɹɑd͡ʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒəni/ n
descendiente
offspring

progeria n
progeria
genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aging are manifested at an early age

progesterone /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛstəˌɹoʊn/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛstəɹəʊn/ n
progesterona
the steroid hormone

prognathism n
prognatismo
abnormal projection of jaws

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
pronóstico
forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge

prognostic /pɹɑɡˈnɑs.tɪk/ /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪk/ /pɹɔɡˈnɔs.tɪk/ /pɹəɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
pronóstico
of or pertaining to prognosis

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/ v
pronosticar
predict, foretell

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /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/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programar
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer

program trading n
negociación de alta frecuencia transacciones de alta frecuencia
programmed trading

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 /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
progreso avance
advancement to a more developed state
movement onwards or forwards

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ v
progresar

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
progresión
evolution
mathematical sequence
moving from one thing to another

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
progresista progresivo
favouring or promoting progress; advanced
progresivo
gradually advancing in extent; increasing
increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases
promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas or methods

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ 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 /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪvli/ adv
progresivamente
in a progressive manner

progressivism n
progresismo
political ideology

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
prohibir
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
prohibición
law that prohibits something
act of prohibiting

prohormone n
prohormona

proinflammatory /ˌpɹoʊ.ɪnˈflæm.əˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˌpɹəʊ.ɪnˈflæm.ə.tɹi/ adj
proinflamatorio
producing or promoting inflammation

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] n
proyecto
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
proyectar
to cast (image, shadow)
to extend (a protrusion or appendage) outward
to extend beyond a surface
to make plans for; forecast

project management n
gestión de proyectos
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

project manager n
director de proyecto directora de proyecto
one who manages projects

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ n
proyectil
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projection /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ n
protuberancia
something which projects
proyección
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
display of an image by a projector
forecast or prognosis obtained by extrapolation
mathematics: transformation extracting a fragment of an object
photography: image cast by a translucent object

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
proyector
optical device

prokaryote /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.ət/ /pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
procarionte procariota
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prokaryotic adj
procariótico
of cells, lacking a nucleus

prolactin n
prolactina
hormone

prolactinemia n
prolactinemia

prolapse n
prolapso
a moving out of place

prolapse v
prolapsar
to move out of place

prolepsis /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ n
prolepsis
grammatical construction

proletarian adj
proletario
relating to proletariat

proletarian n
proletario proletaria
member of the proletariat

proletarianization /-ˌnaɪ-/ /ˈpɹoʊ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ.ləˌtɛ.ɹi.ə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˌtɛː.ɹɪ.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
proletarización
act or process of making somebody or something proletarian

proletarianize v
proletarizar
to turn into proletariat

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ n
proletariado
lowest class of society; lower classes of society generally
lowest class of citizens in Ancient Rome and elsewhere
wage-earners collectively

proliferate /pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ v
proliferar
to increase in number or spread

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ n
proliferación
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

prolific /pɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.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

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
prolijidad
An excess of words

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/ /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ n
prólogo
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
prolongar
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue
to extend in space or length

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
prolongado
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

promastigote n
promastigote

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
paseo
place to walk

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /pɹɑməˈnɑd/ /pɹɒməˈneɪd/ /pɹɒməˈnɑːd/ /ˈpɹɒməneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ v
pasear
to walk

promethazine /pɹoʊˈmɛθ.əˌzin/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈmɛθ.ə.ziːn/ n
prometazina

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
promecio prometio
chemical element

prominence /ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/ n
prominencia
being prominent
relative height
protuberancia
gaseous projection of the Sun
protuberancia prominencia
bulge

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
prominente
likely to attract attention
prominente sobresaliente
projecting, protuberant

prominently /ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnəntli/ adv
prominentemente
in a prominent manner

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ n
promiscuidad
state or quality of being promiscuous

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ 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
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

promoter n
promotor
A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst
one who promotes

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ n
ascenso promoción
advancement in position
promoción
event intended to increase the reach or image of a product or brand
promoción divulgación propagación
dissemination of positive information

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
apuntar
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing
causar
to cause or lead to
incitar
to lead someone toward what they should say or do

prompter n
apuntador apuntadora
person in a theater

prompter's box n
concha
the raised box where the prompter sits

promptly /ˈpɹɑmptli/ /ˈpɹɒmptli/ adv
inmediatamente rápidamente
in a prompt manner

promptness /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ n
presteza prontitud
the habit or characteristic of doing things without delay
puntualidad
the habit of adhering to a designated time

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

promyelocyte n
promielocito
granulocyte

promyelocytic adj
promielocítico
of or pertaining to the promyelocyte

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

prone position n
decúbito prono
body position with the person lying with the chest down

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ /pɹɔŋ/ n
punta diente prolongación
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronged adj
furcado
having prongs

pronghorn n
berrendo
North American mammal

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ n
pronoia
imperial grant
belief that people conspire to do one good

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ adj
pronominal
of a pronoun

pronominal verb n
verbo pronominal
a form of verb that has an attached pronoun in some languages (e.g. French, Spanish)

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronombre
type of word

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
pronunciar
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate
to produce the components of speech

pronounceable adj
pronunciable
able to be pronounced

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ [ˈpʰɹɑnoʊ̯] [ˈpʰɹɑntʰoʊ̯] adv
pronto
quickly

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.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
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
prueba demostración demonstración
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth

proofing /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ n
levantamiento
step in creating baked goods

proofreader n
corrector corrector de pruebas
person who proofreads

prop /pɹɑp/ /pɹɒp/ /pɹɔp/ 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 /ˌpɹɑp ˈʌp/ /ˌpɹɒp ˈʌp/ /ˌpɹɔp ˈap/ [ˌpɹɔ‿ˈpap] v
apuntalar
to support with a prop

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ /ˌpɹɑpəˈduːtik/ adj
propedéutico
preparatory or introductory

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
propaganda
concerted set of messages

propaganda of the deed [ˌpɹɒ.pəˈɡæ̝ˑn.də əʋ ˌðə ˈdiːd] n
propaganda por el acto propaganda por el hecho
a provocative act of political violence intended to inspire imitators and foment an anarchist revolt

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
propagandista panfletario
person who disseminates propaganda

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
propagar
to cause to continue or multiply by generation
to cause to spread to extend

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 /pɹoʊpəˈɹɑksɪtoʊn/ /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ adj
esdrújulo proparoxítono
proparoxytone

proparoxytone /pɹoʊpəˈɹɑksɪtoʊn/ /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ n
esdrújula
a proparoxytone word

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
impulsar propulsar
to make to arrive to a certain situation or result
propulsar
to cause to move in a certain direction

propellant n
propulsor

propellent adj
propulsor
capable of propelling

propeller n
hélice propulsor
mechanical device used to propel

propene n
propileno

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
propensión inclinación
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
adecuado
fit, suitable
conveniente preciso
following the established standards of behavior or manners
propio

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/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ adv
como es debido como corresponde como toca
in a proper manner

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] n
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 cualidad
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
propiedad posesión bien inmueble
something owned
propiedad posesión bienes finca heredad predio
piece of real estate

property law n
derecho de bienes
area of law concerned with property rights

property master n
atrecista utilera utilero
person responsible for props

property rights n
derecho de propiedad
property rights

property tax n
impuesto predial impuesto real
tax based on the value of property

propfan n
propfan propfán
modified turbofan

prophase n
profase
the first stage of mitosis

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ n
profecía
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetizar
to predict
to speak as a prophet

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ 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

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

propitiator n
pacificador
one who pacifies

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
propicio
favorable; benevolent

propolis /ˈpɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ 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

proportional representation n
representación proporcional
voting principle

proportionality /pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti/ /pɹəpɔɹʃɪnˈælɪti/ n
proporcionalidad
the property of being proportional

proportionally /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənəli/ adv
proporcionalmente
in proportion

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
propuesta
that which is proposed

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
pedir la mano pedir matrimonio proponer matrimonio
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

propranolol /pɹoʊˈpɹæn.əˌlɔl/ /pɹəʊˈpɹan.ə.lɒl/ n
propranolol
beta blocker

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɛ.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/ adj
de propiedad
relating to property or ownership
particular privado
privately owned
privativo
created or manufactured exclusively by the IPR owner

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
propietario
owner

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
aptitud
fitness; the quality of being appropriate
propiedad
correctness in behaviour and morals

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/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/ 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/ /pɹəˈʒuː.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
acusación fiscalía
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings
procesamiento
the institution of legal proceedings against a person

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
acusador fiscal
prosecuting attorney
fiscal
a person instituting criminal prosecution

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ n
prosélito neófito
one who has converted to a religion

proselytism n
proselitismo
proselytizing or being a proselyte

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.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 /pɹəˈsɒdɪk/ /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosódico
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ n
prosodia
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopagnosia
disorder of face perception

prosopography n
prosopografía
a study of the individuals in a group of people within a specific context and their relationships

prosopopesis n
prosopopesis
change of personality

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
expectativa
act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation
expectativa perspectiva
potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable
panorama vista
picturesque or panoramic view; landscape, sketch of landscape
perspectiva
region which the eye overlooks at one time

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
prospectar
to determine which minerals or metals are present in a location

prospective /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ adj
prospectivo
following the same population

prospectus /pɹəsˈpɛktəs/ n
prospecto
document which describes an institution, publication or business

prosper /ˈpɹɑspɚ/ /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 /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ n
próstata
prostate gland

prostate cancer n
cáncer de próstata
cancer of the prostate gland

prostate gland n
glándula prostática
prostate

prostatectomy n
prostatectomía
surgical removal of prostate

prostatic adj
prostático
relating to the prostate gland

prostatitis n
prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ 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/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ n
prostituta prostituto
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ 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
reflexive: to perform sexual activity for money

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ n
prostitución
having sex for profit

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ adj
postrado
lying flat, facedown

prostyle n
próstilo
building

prosumer /pɹəʊˈsjuːmə/ n
prosumidor
person in postindustrial society

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protactinio
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ n
protagonista
main character
leading person in a contest
advocate

protean /pɹoʊˈtiː.ən/ /pɹəʊˈtiː.ən/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
proteico
exceedingly variable

protease /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ n
proteasa
enzyme

proteasome n
proteasoma

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
proteger defensar
to keep safe

protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adj
protegido
defended
In programming

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
protección
process of keeping something safe

protection money n
protección renta
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ n
proteccionismo
a policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protectionist adj
proteccionista
of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof

protectionist n
proteccionista
someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government

protective /pɹoʊtɛktɪv/ /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
protector
serving, intended or wishing to protect

protective /pɹoʊtɛktɪv/ /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
a protected autonomous state
government by a protector

protectress /pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/ n
protectora
female protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ 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 protesta
collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration
protesta
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
objetar oponerse
mostly US: to object to
proclamar
to affirm
protestar protesta
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ /ˈpɹoʊtɛstəɹ/ n
manifestante protestante
person who protests

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɒθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɔθəsɪs/ 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 /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
protocolo
computing
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour

protocollary adj
protocolario
of or pertaining to protocol

protodynastic adj
protodinástico

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
protologismo
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common

protomartyr n
protomártir
any of the first Christian martyrs

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

protonosphere n
protonosfera protonósfera

protoplanet n
protoplaneta
astronomical object

protoplanetary adj
protoplanetario
of or pertaining to a protoplanet

protoplast /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌplæst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tə(ʊ)ˌplast/ n
protoplasto
contents of a plant cell

protostar /ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)stɑː/ n
protoestrella
protostar

protostome n
protostomado protóstomo
animal in which the mouth is derived from the embryonic blastophore

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
prototipo
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

prototypical /-əkəl/ /ˌpɹoʊtoʊ-/ /ˌpɹoʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/ /ˌpɹəʊtəʊ-/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈtɪpɪkəl/ adj
prototípico
relating to or being a prototype

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/ adj
protozoario
pertaining to a protozoan

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊ.təˈzoʊ.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/ n
protozoario protozoo
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes

protozoic adj
protozoario
relating to the protozoa

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
diferir
to put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer
extender
to extend; to protrude
prolongar
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

protracted adj
prolongado duradero eterno
lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ n
transportador
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
sobresalir protruir protuberante sobresaliente
to extend from

protrusion /pɹəˈtɹuːʒən/ n
protrusión protuberancia

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
protuberancia
Something that protrudes

protuberantial adj
protuberancial
relating to a protuberance

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
orgulloso
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious
orgulloso soberbio
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied

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
probar demostrar
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for
probar testear
to put to the test, to make trial of
validar
to ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.

proven /ˈpɹoːvən/ /ˈpɹuvən/ /ˈpɹuːvən/ /ˈpɹəʊvən/ adj
comprobado demostrado probado
having been proved

provenance /ˈpɹoʊ.və.nɑns/ /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.ˌnɒns/ n
procedencia proveniencia
place or source of origin
in arts: the history of ownership of a work of art
in archaeology: the place and time of origin of some artifact

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /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
siempre y cuando con tal que
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 /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /pɹəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ /pɹəˈvɑɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
proveedor suministrador
provider

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ n
provincia
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ /pɹəˈvɪnt͡ʃəl/ adj
paleto 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
agente provocador
undercover agent who incites suspected persons to partake in or commit criminal acts
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

provocatively adv
provocativamente
in a provocative manner

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provocar
to cause to become angry
to bring about a reaction

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɑvəst/ /ˈpɹɒvɒst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
preboste
military prison keeper
highest position in a monastery below an abbot

prow /pɹaʊ/ /pɹoʊ/ n
proa
fore part of a vessel; bow

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
capacidad destreza habilidad
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity
proeza
distinguished bravery or courage

prowl /pɹaʊl/ /pɹoʊl/ v
acechar merodear
to rove about in a stealthy manner as in search for prey or booty
aguaitar

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ adj
proximal
Closer to the point of attachment

proximate cause n
causa inmediata
event without which an injury would not have occurred

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ti/ [pɹɑkˈsɪm.ɪ.ɾi] n
proximidad cercanía
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ n
apoderado
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
poder mandato
authority to act for another, especially when written

proxy server n
servidor proxy
hardware server

proxy war n
guerra subsidiaria
war where two powers use third parties

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 pacato cartuchón gazmoño santurrón
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹʉːn/ v
ciruela pasa
dried plum
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 inquire into something that does not concern one; to be nosy
husmear
to peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public
hacer palanca
to use leverage to open, raise, or widen

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ n
resumen
concise statement

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ n
salmo
sacred song
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament

psalmody /ˈsæ.mə.di/ /ˈsæl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑ.mə.di/ /ˈsɑl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ n
salmodia
singing of psalms

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ n
salterio

psaltery /ˈsɑl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɒl.tɹi/ /ˈsɔl.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔːl-/ n
salterio
instrument

psammoma n
psamoma
brain tumor

psephology /sɪ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
psefología
the predictive or statistical study of elections

pseudarthrosis n
pseudoartrosis
bony, flexible structure resembling a joint

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

pseudodemocracy n
pseudodemocracia
a government that holds elections but restricts civil liberties

pseudoephedrine /sjuː.dəʊˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /su.doʊ.ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ n
pseudoefedrina seudoefedrina
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudogene n
pseudogén seudogén
segment of DNA

pseudogout n
pseudogota
medical condition

pseudomembranous adj
pseudomembranoso
characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ n
seudónimo pseudónimo
fictitious name (more literally, a false name)

pseudopod /ˈsuː.də(ʊ)ˌpɒd/ /ˈsuː.dəˌpɑd/ n
seudópodo
temporary projection

pseudoscience n
pseudociencia
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
pseudocientífico
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

pseudoscientist n
seudocientífico
practitioner of pseudoscience

pshaw /ˈpʃɔː/ /ˈʃɔː/ interjection
bah
indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
psi
Greek letter

psicose n
psicosa
monosaccharide epimer of fructose

psilocybin /ˌsaɪ-/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈsaɪ.bɪn/ /ˌsʌɪ.lə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪ.bɪn/ n
psilocibina
hallucinogenic alkaloid

psionic /saɪˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
psiónico
of or relating to psionics

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] n
psitacosis
infection

psoas /ˈsoʊ.æs/ /ˈsoʊ.əs/ /ˈsəʊ.əs/ n
psoas
muscle

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ n
psoriasis
skin disease

psoriatic adj
psoriásico
of, pertaining to or suffering from psoriasis

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ n
psique psiquis
the human soul, mind, or spirit

psyched /saɪkt/ adj
asustado
frightened
emocionado mentalizado
thrilled

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psicodélico
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 /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ n
psicópata
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psycho- /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ 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

psychodynamic adj
psicodinámico
of or pertaining to psychodynamics

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ 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 /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
psicológico
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
guerra psicológica
mentally manipulative approach to warfare

psychologically adv
psicológicamente
in a psychological manner

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psicólogo sicólogo psicóloga sicóloga
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
psicología sicología
study of the human mind
the study of human or animal behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometrics n
psicometría
design of psychological tests to measure intelligence

psychometry n
psicometría
paranormal ability

psychonaut n
psiconauta

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ n
psicópata sicópata
person with a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy
popularly: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts
person who has no moral conscience

psychopathic /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ /ˈsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/ adj
psicopático
relating to a psychopath

psychopathography /ˌsaɪ̯koʊ̯pəˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌsaɪ̯kəʊ̯pəˈθɒɡɹəfi/ n
psicopatografía
biography

psychopathologist n
psicopatólogo
one who studies psychopathology

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
psicopatología
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psicopatía sicopatía
personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse

psychopharmacological adj
psicofarmacológico
of or pertaining to psychopharmacology

psychopharmacologist n
psicofarmacologa
person involved in psychopharmacology

psychopolitics n
psicopolítica
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psicopompo
entity who assists souls

psychosexual adj
psicosexual
of or relating to the psychological aspects of sexuality

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psicosis sicosis
mental disorder

psychosocial /ˌsaɪ̯.koʊ̯ˈsoʊ̯.ʃəl/ /ˌsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯ˈsəʊ̯.ʃəl/ 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

psychotherapeutic adj
psicoterapéutico
of or pertaining to psychotherapy

psychotherapist n
psicoterapeuta
who practices psychotherapy

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
psicoterapia
treatment of those with mental illness

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psicótico
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

psychoticism n
psühhootilisus
personality pattern

psychotraumatology n
psicotraumatología
study of psychological trauma

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/ /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktɪl/ n
pterodáctilo
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
pterosaurio
extinct flying reptile

pterygium n
pterigión

pterygo- /tɛ.ɹɪɡ.ə(ʊ)/ /tɛɹ.əɡ.oʊ/ prefix
pterigo-

pterygoid /ˈtɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɔɪd/ /ˈtɛɹ.əˌɡɔɪd/ adj
pterigoideo pterigoides

pterygopalatine /ˌtɛ.ɹɪɡ.ə(ʊ)ˈpal.ə.tʌɪn/ /ˌtɛɹ.əɡ.oʊˈpæl.əˌtaɪn/ adj
pterigopalatino
of or pertaining to the pterygoid process and the palatine bone

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ n
ptomaína tomaína
any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
bar pub taberna
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 /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ n
pubertad
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubescent /pjʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/ adj
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
pendejo vello púbico
singular
vello púbico pelo púbico vello pubiano
collectively

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
able to be seen by or known to everybody
provided (by the government) for the community

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
público
people in general

public address system n
megafonía
an electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations

public credit n
crédito público

public defender n
abogado de oficio
attorney

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
dominio público
realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents

public enemy n
enemigo público enemiga pública
public enemy

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 health n
salud pública
science

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

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
relaciones públicas RRPP
profession

public sector n
sector público
government and entities

public service n
servicio público
service provided to the general public by government or other official body

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 baño público
public toilet

public transport n
transporte público
form of transport

public utility n
empresa de utilidad pública
organization that maintains infrastructure for a public service

publican /ˈpʌblək(ə)n/ /ˈpʌblɪk(ə)n/ n
publicano
tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
publicación
an issue of printed or other matter
act of publishing
communication of information

publicist n
publicista
a journalist who focusses on politics

publicity n
publicidad
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publicity stunt n
ardid publicitario golpe publicitario truco publicitario
staged event for publicity

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
públicamente
in an open and public manner

publification n
publificación
making public

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
publicar
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)
publicar divulgar
to announce to the public

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
editor editorial
one who publishes, especially books

publishing house n
editorial
company that produces books

puce /pjuːs/ n
granate
colour

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ n
pucela
virgin

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ n
arruga
A fold or wrinkle

pucker /ˈpʌkə(ɹ)/ v
arrugar
to pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold

puddening n
baderna
fibres of old rope packed between spars, or used as a fender

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/ /ˈpjuːdər/ n
pudor
appropriate sense of modesty or shame

pudu /puːˈduː/ /ˈpuːduː/ n
pudú
South American deer

puerile /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ adj
pueril
characteristic of, or pertaining to, a boy or boys

puerpera /pjuˈɜː.pə.ɹə/ /pjuˈɝ.pəɹ.ə/ n
puérpara
woman undergoing puerperium

puerperal /pjuˈɜːpəɹəl/ /pjuˈɝpəɹəl/ /ˈpwɛɹpəɹəl/ adj
puerperal
Of or pertaining to or associated with childbirth

puerperium /ˌpju.əˈpɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌpju.ɚˈpɪɹ.i.əm/ n
puerperio
period of time following childbirth

puff /pʌf/ n
bocanada
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air
bocanada vaharada
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth
calada
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe
resuello
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself

puff pastry n
hojaldre
light, flaky pastry

puff up v
hincharse
to become proud
to swell due to injury
inflar
to inflate with air

puffadder n
víbora bufadora
Bitis arietans

puffball n
cuesco de lobo pedo de lobo
fungi

puffed rice n
arroz hinchado
breakfast cereal
rice

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
frailecillo
Fratercula arctica

puffy /ˈpʌfi/ adj
expresivo
exaggeratedly eloquent speaking or writing
inflado
inflated

pug /pʌɡ/ n
carlino doguillo
small dog

pug-nosed adj
chato
having a pug nose

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).d͡ʒəlɪst/ /ˈpjuː.d͡ʒəlɪst/ n
boxeador boxeadora
one who fights with their fists; a boxer

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
pugnaz belicoso
aggressive, belligerent

puke /pjuːk/ n
basca mierda
person
vomitivo
drug
vómito
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
vomitar potar devolver
to vomit

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ n
tirón
act of pulling

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ v
halar jalar
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force
ligar
slang: persuade (a person) to have sex with one
tirar jalar
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one
tirón
to strain a muscle or ligament or tendon

pull an all-nighter v
trasnochar pasar la noche en claro
work throughout the night

pull down v
demoler
demolish

pull effect n
efecto llamada

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
sacar
to remove something from a container

pull out all the stops v
poner toda la carne en el asador
reserve nothing

pull out of one's ass v
sacar del culo
fabricate a claim with no factual basis or evidence

pull out of the fire v
salvar los muebles

pull over v
hacer orillar
come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder
parar
cause someone/something to pull over

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 quedarse con alguien
to tease someone

pull the trigger v
apretar el gatillo
to fire

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
dominada barbilla ejercicio de tracción
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back

pulled /pʊld/ adj
mechado
of fine pieces of cooked meat torn from the bone.

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
polla
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
polea roldana
one of simple machines

pullover /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ n
pulóver
sweater

pulmonary adj
pulmonar
related to lungs

pulmonary alveolus n
alvéolo pulmonar
small air sac in the lungs

pulmonary embolism n
tromboembolismo pulmonar
embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery

pulmonary tuberculosis n
tuberculosis
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulmonologist /ˌpʊlməˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
neumólogo neumóloga
a physician who specializes in pulmonology

pulmonology /ˌpʊlməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
neumología
the branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ n
pulpa
center of a fruit
pulpa de celulosa
mass of which paper is produced
pulpa dental pulpa dentaria
center of a tooth

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 /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ n
púlpito cátedra
raised platform in church

pulpy adj
folletinesco
having the characteristics of pulp fiction
pulposo
having the characteristics of pulp, soft, squishy

pulque /ˈpʊl.keɪ/ /ˈpʊl.ki/ n
pulque
Mexican alcoholic drink

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/ [pəls] n
pulso
normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them
beat or tactus of a piece of music or verse
beat or throb; repeated sequence of such beats or throbs

pulse oximeter n
pulsioxímetro oxímetro de pulso
device used to monitor oxygen

pulse oximetry n
pulsioximetría
method of monitoring of the oxygenation of hemoglobin

pulsejet n
pulsorreactor
type of engine

pulsometer n
pulsímetro
vacuum pump or hydrotrope

pulverise v
pulverizar
to render into dust or powder

pulverulent /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ adj
pulverulento
consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder

pulvinar n
pulvinar
prominence on the thalamus

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ n
pumita piedra pómez
pumice

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
golpear
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

pump /pʌmp/ n
bomba
device for moving liquid or gas
slang: heart
bomba surtidor
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel
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

pump up v
entusiasmar
to excite a person or group to a frenzy
inflar
to inflate by means of a pump

pumping iron n
culturismo
weightlifting

pumpjack n
bomba de varilla
drive for a submerged pump

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ n
calabaza calabazera
plant
zapallo auyama ayote
fruit of this 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 /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ n
puñetazo puñete
a hit or a strike with one's fist
perforadora sacabocado
mechanism for punching holes in paper
ponche
beverage

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ 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 /ˈpʌntʃˌlaɪn/ n
broche
final, concluding statement
remate
final part of a joke

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] n
saco de boxeo
tough bag punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts
person serving as an object of abuse

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
puntilloso
precise
strictly attentive to detail

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈpʌŋtjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋt͡ʃuəl/ 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.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
puntuación
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
signo de puntuación
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ n
pinchazo
hole, cut or tear

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ v
perforar
to pierce

pundit /ˈpan.dɪt/ /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
comentarista experto
a self-professed expert
pandit pandito
a Hindu scholar

pungency /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/ n
fetidez hediondez hedor peste tufarada tufo
foul odor
rango
state of being pungent

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ adj
acre
having a strong odour
punzante
having a sharp and stiff point

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
castigar maltratar
to treat harshly and unfairly
castigar punir
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct

punishable adj
punible
appropriate for punishment

punisher n
castigador
one who punishes

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
castigo
act of punishing
penalty for wrongdoing
castigo penitencia
penitencia
suffering imposed as retribution

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ adj
punitivo
punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
punk
punk rocker

punnet /ˈpʌnət/ /ˈpʌnɪt/ n
canastilla
small receptacle

punt /pʌnt/ n
batea
narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole
picada
indentation in the base of a wine bottle

punt /pʌnt/ v
especular
make a highly speculative investment or other commitment

punt gun n
escopeta de barco
large shotgun

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ adj
flojo gualtrapas tirillas
of inferior size

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
crisálida
insect

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ n
alumno alumna pupilo
learner
pupila
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
marioneta fantoche títere
person or country controlled by another
marioneta títere fantoche
movable model of a person or animal

puppet government n
gobierno títere
government which is de facto controlled by a foreign power

puppet show n
espectáculo de títeres
theatrical performance with puppets

puppet state n
estado títere
state governed by a puppet government

puppeteer n
titiritero marionetista muñequero
person who uses a puppet

puppetry /ˈpʌp.ɪ.tɹi/ n
arte del titiritero
art of making and performing with puppets

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] n
perrito cachorro
young dog

puppy dog eyes n
cara de cordero degollado ojos de cachorro
facial expression

puppyish adj
cachorril
With the qualities of a puppy

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ n
compra adquisición
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something for money

purchase /ˈpɜː(ɹ).t͡ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.t͡ʃəs/ v
comprar
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price

purchase order n
orden de compra
commercial document

purchasing power n
poder adquisitivo
amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency

purchasing power parity n
paridad del poder adquisitivo
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
puro
free of flaws or imperfections
free of foreign material or pollutants

pure mathematics n
matemáticas puras
area of mathematics

pure science n
ciencia pura

purebred adj
de pura cepa
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

puree /pjʊəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
puré
food that has been ground into a thick liquid

puree /pjʊəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ v
machacar pasar
to crush or grind food into a puree

purgative adj
purgativo
capable of purging

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ n
purga
the act of purging

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ v
exonerar relevar
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation
purgar
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities

purification /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fundición limpia purificación
act of purifying

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ 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 /ˈpjɔːɹɪtən/ /ˈpjɝɪtən/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪtən/ /ˈpjʊɹɪtən/ adj
puritano
having very strict moral standards

puritanism n
puritanismo
strict and austere religious conduct

purity /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/ /ˈpjɝɪti/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
pureza
the state of being pure

purity ring n
anillo de castidad
type of ring

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
correa
longitudinal structural member of a roof

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
hurtar robar
to take the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ adj
morado púrpura
colour

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ n
púrpura lila violeta
colour

purple dye murex n
púrpura
sea snail

purple emperor n
tornasolada
butterfly

purple heron /ˈpɜː(ɹ)pəl ˈhɛɹən/ /ˈpɝpəl ˈhɛɹən/ n
garza imperial
Ardea purpurea

purple martin n
golondrina purpúrea
bird

purple yam n
ñampí
Dioscorea alata

purplish adj
amoratado cárdeno purpúreo púrpura
somewhat purple in colour/color

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ n
propósito
import

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ /ˈpɜːpət/ v
pretender
to intend

purported /pəɹˈpoʊɹ.tɪd/ /pəɹˈpɔɹ.tɪd/ adj
presunto supuesto
Supposed

purportedly /pə(ɹ)ˈpɔː(ɹ).təd.li/ adv
supuestamente
as appears or is said to be true

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
decisión determinación resolución
determination
objeto tema
subject of discourse
propósito
end for which something is done, is made or exists
propósito intención objetivo
intention
propósito objeto razón
reason for doing something

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
proponerse
have set as one's purpose; intend

purposefully /ˈpɜː.pəs.fə.li/ /ˈpɝ.pəs.fə.li/ adv
intencionadamente
in a purposeful manner

purposely /ˈpɜːpəsli/ /ˈpɝpəsli/ adv
a propósito aposta intencionadamente
on purpose; intentionally

purposive /ˈpəːpəsɪv/ /ˈpɚpəsɪv/ adj
intencional
expressing purpose (grammar)

purpura /ˈpɜːpjʊɹə/ n
púrpura
pathological condition

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 marrullar
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
bolsa
quantity of money
bolsa bolso bulto cartera
small bag for carrying personal items
bolsa monedero
small bag for carrying money

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ v
fruncir
press (the lips) together

purslane /ˈpɜːslən/ /ˈpɝslən/ n
verdolaga
a plant of the family Portulacaceae

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ adj
de acuerdo a
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ /pɚˈsu.ənt/ adv
arreglo según
accordingly, consequently

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
perseguir
to follow urgently
perseguir apuntar a
to aim for
seguir
to travel down a particular way or course of action

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
persecución
act of pursuing

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ /ˈpjʊəɹələnt/ adj
purulento
consisting of pus

purvey /pəˈveɪ/ /pəːˈveɪ/ /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
empujar
to apply a force to something so that it moves away
pujar
intransitive: to tense the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents

push one's luck v
arriesgarse tanto va el cántaro a la fuente que al final se rompe

push someone's buttons v
buscarle las cosquillas

push the boat out v
echar la casa por la ventana tirar la casa por la ventana

push up daisies v
criar malvas
idiomatic: to be dead

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
lagartija flexión de brazos flexión flexión de codos planchas
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

push-up bar n
barra de flexión

pushbike /ˈpʊʃbaɪk/ /ˈpʊʃˌbaɪk/ n
bicicleta cicla
pedal bicycle, as distinguished from a motorized bicycle

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ n
camello
drug dealer

pushing up daisies adj
estar criando malvas
dead

pushover /ˈpʊʃəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
influenciable
Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change his/her mind or comply

pushrim n
aro de empuje
manual wheelchair component

pusillanimity n
pusilanimidad
being timid

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
pusilánime
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʌsi/ adj
purulento
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ n
cagado cagón mamón maricón mujersita niñita
informal: coward
chingar coger culear follar fornicar pescar
vulgar: sexual intercourse with a woman
chiquita gatita lolita nenita
affectionate term for a girl or woman
coño concha chucha cuca bollo choro
slang: female genitalia
cuchito gata minino
informal: affectionate term for a cat
peludito
anything soft and furry

pussy magnet n
imán de chochetes
something that attracts women

pussy willow n
sauce blanco
willow or sallow when their catkins are still young

pussyman n
macho machorro
colloquial: great lover

pussywhipped /ˈpʊsiˌ(h)wɪpt/ adj
calzonazos macabeo mandilón planchabragas pollerudo
submissive to or dominated by one's wife or other female partner

pustule /ˈpʌstjuːl/ /ˈpʌst͡ʃuːl/ /ˈpʌst͡ʃəl/ n
pústula
a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis
a pimple filled with pus

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
poner colocar situar
to place something somewhere

put all one's eggs in one basket v
jugárselo todo a una carta
to rely on a single source

put an end to v
poner coto
terminate

put away v
guardar
to place out of the way

put down v
inscribir
add a name to a list
menospreciar
belittle or demean
pagar un depósito
pay a deposit

put down roots v
echar raíces enraizar
to become settled

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 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
coger peso engordar subir de peso
to become heavier

put one's finger on v
señalar
identify

put one's foot in one's mouth v
meter la pata mear fuera del tiesto
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
to consent to sex
extinguir
to extinguish (fire)
sacar
to place outside or eject

put someone in their place v
poner a alguien en su lugar
to humble or rebuke

put someone out of their misery v
eutanizar
informal: to euthanize

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 poner la venda antes de la herida
to put things in the wrong order

put the make on v
insinuarse
pursue with romantic interest

put through v
poner
to connect (telephoning)

put to bed v
acostar
help someone go to bed

put to good use v
dar buen uso
make good use of something

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
to 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/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] adj
putativo presunto supuesto
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putrefy /ˈpjutɹəfaɪ/ v
pudrirse

putrescent adj
putrefacto
becoming putrid

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
putrescible
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable

putrid /ˈpju.tɹəd/ /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/ adj
putrefacto
rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction

putsch /pʊt͡ʃ/ n
alzamiento golpe militarada pronunciamiento putsch
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
acertijo
riddle
puzle rompecabezas
game for one person
rompecabezas enigma
anything difficult to understand or make sense of

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
a member of various African peoples
pigmeo enano

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

pygmy tyrant n
cimerillo

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 piramidal estafa de pirámide
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

pyranic adj
piránico
In chemistry

pyranose n
piranosa
cyclic hemiacetal

pyrargyrite n
pirargirita
a mineral, silver sulfantimonide

pyrazine n
pirazina
diazine

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
pira
funeral pile

pyridine n
piridina
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pyridoxine /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/ n
piridoxina
derivative of pyridine

pyriform /ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈpɪɹ.əˌfɔɹm/ adj
piriforme
pear-shaped

pyrimidine /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ /pɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ n
pirimidina
diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ n
pirita
mineral iron disulfide

pyro /ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ/ n
piro piromaníaco
a pyromaniac

pyro- /ˈpaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ/ prefix
piro-
relating to fire

pyroballogy /ˌpaɪ.ɹoʊˈbæ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌpaɪ.ɹəʊˈbæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
pirobalística
study of artillery

pyrochlore n
pirocloro
mineral

pyroclastic adj
piroclástico
composed of volcanic rock fragments

pyroclastic flow /ˈpaɪ.ɹəʊ.klæ.stɪk fləʊ/ n
flujo piroclástico
pyroclastic flow

pyrogen n
pirógeno
substance that produces fever

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 /paɪˈɹɑləsɪs/ /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɑɪˈɹɔlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
pirólisis
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
piromanía
disorder

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ 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

pyrotechnician n
pirotécnico
a person who designs or organises pyrotechnics

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pirotecnia
art and technology of fireworks

pyrotechnist n
pirotécnico
person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑk.sin/ /paɪˈɹɒk.siːn/ n
piroxeno
mineral

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
pirrol
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pyruvate /paɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ /pʌɪˈɹuː.veɪt/ n
piruvato
any salt or ester of pyruvic acid

pyruvic acid /paɪˌruː.vɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ /pʌɪˌruː.vɪk ˈas.ɪd/ n
ácido pirúvico

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
pitón
constricting snake

pyx /pɪks/ n
píxide píxide litúrgico
container used to hold the host

pâte brisée /pat bʁi.ze/ /pɑt bʁi.ze/ n
pasta quebrada
form of shortcrust pastry

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
paté pasta de carne
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

pétanque /pəˈtæŋk/ /pəˈtɑːŋk/ /pəˈtɒŋk/ n
petanca
form of boules

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
cadí
judge in Islam

qafiz n
cahíz
Traditional Arab unit of volume or its various medieval equivalents

qibla /ˈkɪblə/ [ˈqibla] n
alquibla
direction of praying

qigong /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ /tʃiˈɡʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈkʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ n
chi kung qigong
system of breathing control

quack /kwæk/ n
cua cuac
sound made by a duck
charlatán
charlatan
curandero
doctor
curandero matasanos
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 cuatri
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle

quadrangular adj
cuadrangular
in the shape of a quadrangle

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹənt/ n
cuadrante
fourth of a circle
measuring device
region of the Cartesian plane
section

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ 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

quadratic formula n
fórmula cuadrática
the formula for finding roots of the quadratic equation

quadrature /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹəˌt͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹəˌtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
cuadratura
astronomy
mathematics
squaring

quadrature amplitude modulation n
modulación de amplitud en cuadratura
method of sending information

quadravigesimal /ˌkwɒdˈɹɑvaɪd͡ʒɛsɪməl/ n
cuadravigesimal
number system with base twenty-four

quadricipital adj
cuadricipital
Of or pertaining to the quadriceps.

quadricycle n
cuadriciclo ligero
four-wheeled motorcycle

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹai.ɡə/ /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ /kwəˈdɹiː.ɡə/ n
cuadriga
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses

quadrigeminal adj
cuadrigémino
having four parts

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ adj
cuadrilátero
having four sides

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ n
cuadrilátero
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
cuatrilingüe tetralingüe
able to speak four languages
written in four languages

quadrille /kwɒdˈɹɪl/ n
cuadrilla
dance

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ numeral
cuatrillón
mil billones cuatrillón
a thousand trillion (1,000,000,000,000,000); a billiard

quadriplegia /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒə/ /ˌkwɒdɹɪˈpliːd͡ʒə/ n
tetraplejia tetraplejía
paralysis of all four limbs

quadriplegic /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈp(ə)lid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌkwɒd.ɹɪˈp(ə)liː.dʒɪk/ n
cuadripléjico tetrapléjico
one who suffers from quadriplegia

quadripole n
cuadripolo
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals

quadroon adj
cuarterón cuarterona
three fourths Caucasian and one fourth African in descent

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
cuadrúpedo tetrápodo
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ adj
cuádruple
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹu.pəl/ /kwɑˈdɹʌp.əl/ /kwɒˈdɹuː.pəl/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.pəl/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹʊ.pəl/ v
cuadruplicar
to multiply by four

quaff /kwæf/ /kwɑf/ /kwɑːf/ /kwɒf/ /kwɔf/ v
libar

quaffable adj
abocado
easy to drink

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
apuro dilema tembladeral
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation
ciénaga pantano barrizal cenagal lamedal tremedal
swampy ground

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ n
codorniz
any of several small game birds

quaint /kweɪnt/ [kʰweɪ̯nt] adj
curioso
interestingly strange
fastidioso
fastidious
pintoresco
having old-fashioned charm

qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
salvedad
added clause or condition; a limitation
titulación
certificate, diploma, degree

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
calificado clasificado
meeting requirements

qualified immunity n
inmunidad cualificada
a doctrine protecting some government officials from suit

qualify /ˈkwæl.ɪ.faɪ/ /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
cualificar clasificar
to compete successfully in some stage of a competition and become eligible for the next stage

qualitative /ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ /ˈkwɔl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈkwɑ.ləˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɔl.ɪ.ɾə.ɾɪv] adj
cualitativo
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] adj
de calidad calidad
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] n
calidad
level of excellence
degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws
cualidad calidad
something that differentiates

quality of life n
calidad de vida
general well-being of individuals and societies

qualm /kwæm/ /kwɑlm/ /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ /kwɔm/ /kwɔːm/ n
escrupulo naúsea
escrúpulo
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule

quandary /kwɒnˈdɛə.ɹɪ/ /ˈkwɑn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɑn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɒn.dɹi/ /ˈkwɔn-/ /ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/ /ˈkwɔn.dɹi/ n
dilema disyuntiva
a dilemma
indecisión
a state of not knowing what to decide

quantifiable /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ.ə.blə/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ.ə.blə/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ.ə.blə] adj
cuantificable
capable of being quantified

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ n
cuantificador
a logical operator

quantify /ˈkwɑn.təˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈkwɔn.tɪˌfɑɪ/ [ˈkwɑn.ɾəˌfaɪ] v
cuantificar cifrar
to assign a quantity to

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
cuantil
quantile in statistics

quantitative /ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.tɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ [ˈkwɑn.təˌteɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkwɑn.əˌteɪ.ɾɪv] adj
cuantitativo
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

quantitative easing n
expansión cuantitativa
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] n
cantidad
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
considerable measure or amount
specific measured amount
cantidad cuantía
indefinite amount of something

quantity of motion n
cantidad de movimiento

quantity surveyor n
aparejador

quantization n
cuantificación
process of approximating a continuous signal
cuantificación cuantización
in physics

quantize v
cuantizar
to limit the number of possible values

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] adj
cuántico
involving quanta

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] n
cantidad
quantity
cuanto
indivisible unit of a given quantity

quantum dot n
punto cuántico
fluorescent nanoparticle

quantum electrodynamics n
electrodinámica cuántica
quantum electrodynamics

quantum entanglement n
entrelazamiento cuántico
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum field theory n
teoría cuántica de campos
theory of quantum fields

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

quantum state n
estado cuántico

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ n
cuarentena
a period, instance, or state of isolation to prevent the spread of disease
(figurative) any rigorously enforced isolation
a place used for quarantining
isolation of suspected files

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
cuarentenar
to enter into or remain in quarantine

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 /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
pelea riña
pelea riña discusión brega pelotera rencilla
dispute or heated argument
problema queja
basis or ground of dispute or objection

quarrel /ˈkwɑ-/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
discutir disputar pelearse quejarse
reñir
to argue strongly, contend, squabble

quarrelsome adj
rijoso
given to quarreling

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ n
cantera
site for mining stone
presa
animal which is hunted

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ n
cuarta cuarto de galón
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ n
barrio cuartel cuadra
section of a town
cora cuarto
coin worth 25 cents
cuarto cuartel
one of four equal parts
trimestre
period of three months

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ v
cuartear
to divide into quarters; to divide by four

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/ /ˈkɔɹtɚz/ n
acuartelamiento
housing, barracks

quartet /kwɔː(ɹ)ˈtɛt/ n
cuarteto
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
musical composition for four musicians
group of four

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
cuartil
any of the three points

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ n
cuarzo
mineral

quartziferous adj
cuarcífero
containing quartz

quartzite /ˈk(w)ɔɹtˌsaɪt/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtˌsaɪt/ n
cuarzita
metamorphic rock

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
cuásar quásar
An extragalactic object

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ /kwɔʃ/ v
anular
to void or suppress (a subpoena, decision)
aplastar derrotar
to defeat forcibly

quasi /kwɑːsi/ /kwɑːzi/ /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ adj
cuasi
showing likeness

quasiparticle n
cuasipartícula
entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle

quaternion /-ən/ /kwɑˈtɜɹniɑn/ /kwə-/ /kwəˈtɜːni.ən/ n
cuaternión
a four-dimensional hypercomplex number

quatorze n
cuarta

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
cuarteto
a stanza of four lines

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
corchea
(music) an eighth note
temblor

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ v
temblar

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ n
muelle embarcadero
structure for loading and unloading vessels

quayside /ˈkiːsaɪd/ n
andén
an area alongside a quay

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
cúbit
quantum bit

queasy /ˈkwiː.zi/ adj
nauseabundo nauseoso
experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness

quebracho /kɪˈbɹɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ n
quebracho
South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood

quecto- /ˈkwɛk.toʊ/ prefix
quecto-
SI prefix

queef /kwiːf/ n
pedo vaginal
an emission of air from the vagina

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] n
gata
adult female cat
loca reinona
slang: male homosexual
reina
powerful or forceful female person
reina dama
female monarch
chess piece
reproductive female animal in a hive
wife of a king
playing card

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] v
coronar
chess: to convert a pawn into a queen

queen bee n
abeja reina
reproductive female bee

queen consort n
reina consorte
wife of a reigning king

queen dowager n
reina viuda
widow of a king

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

queen regnant n
reina reinante
female monarch

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
extraño raro
weird, odd, different
maricón joto marica julay soplanucas trucha
slang: homosexual
queer torcido
pertaining to non-normative sexuality
trucha
slightly unwell

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adv
muy
slang: very

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
apagar
to extinguish or put out
saciar matar
to satisfy thirst
templar
to cool rapidly by immersion

quenching /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/ n
templado
rapid cooling of hot metal object

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
metate molino de mano molino portátil
mill

querulant n
querulante
one who has obsessive feelings

querulous /ˈkwiːɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ adj
quejicoso quejoso quejumbroso
often complaining

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
consulta
computing: set of instructions passed to a database
consulta pregunta interrogante
question or inquiry

query /ˈkwɛ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
consultar
computing: search database
cuestionar
question
preguntar
ask a question

query language n
lenguaje de consulta
computer language

quesadilla /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiː(l)jə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiːə/ [ˌkʰeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə] [ˌkʰeɪ̯səˈdiːl(j)ə] n
quesadilla
Mexican dish

quest /kwɛst/ n
búsqueda esfuerzo
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ n
cuestión asunto moción tema
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote
cuestión asunto tema tópico
subject or topic
cuestión duda
doubt or challenge
duda incógnita interrogante
pregunta cuestión
sentence, phrase or word

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
interrogar cuestionar consultar preguntar
ask questions of
poner en tela de juicio dudar cuestionar
raise doubts about

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ n
signo de interrogación
punctuation mark

questionability n
cuestionabilidad

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
cuestionable dudoso controvertible sospechoso
of dubious respectability or morality

questionably adv
cuestionablemente
in a questionable manner

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ n
cuestionario encuesta
form containing a list of questions

quethe /kwiːð/ v
declarar far
to say or declare

quetzal /kɛtˈsɑl/ /ˈkɛt.səl/ n
quetzal
quetzal bird
monetary unit

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
cola fila línea
line of people
cola pila
data structure
coleta
hairstyle
fila lista lista de espera
waiting list

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
hacer cola hacer fila
put oneself at the end of a queue
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/ [kʰw̥ɪk] adj
rápido
moving with speed
occurring in a short time

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] n
carne viva
sensitive flesh

quick as a flash adv
a toda leche como un rayo en volandas
extremely quickly

quick-tempered adj
calentón
easily or quickly angered or frustrated

quicken /ˈkwɪk(ə)n/ v
agilizar
to make (something) quicker

quicklime n
cal cal viva
calcium oxide

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
rápido con prontitud rápidamente deprisa con celeridad con presteza
rapidly, fast

quickness /ˈkwɪknəs/ 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
minucia
trifle
peculiaridad
eccentricity
quiddidad quididad esencia
essence

quiescent /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ /kwɪˈɛsənt/ [kwaɪ̯ˈɛsn̩t] [kwiˈɛsn̩t] adj
quiescente
Inactive, at rest, quiet

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
poco
not busy
silencioso callado reservado
not talking
tranquilo quieto calmo detenido
having little motion
tranquilo silencioso quieto silente callado calmo
with little sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
silencio
absence of sound
tranquilidad calma
absence of movement

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
callar
to become quiet or calm
callar calmar
to cause (someone or something) to become quiet

quiet down v
acallar
make someone or something become quieter
callar
become quieter

quietism n
quietismo
form of mysticism

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adv
despacio mansamente
in a quiet manner

quietness n
quietud tranquilidad
absence of sound
tranquilidad quietud
absence of disturbance

quiff /kwɪf/ [kʰw̥ɪf] n
copete tupé
hairstyle

quill /kwɪl/ [kʰw̥ɪl] n
cálamo
lower shaft of a feather
pluma
pen made of feather
any pen
púa
needle-like structure that grows on the skin

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] n
edredón acolchado colcha cubrelecho plumón
bed covering

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] v
acolchar
to construct a quilt
to construct something else with quilting technique

quince /kwɪns/ n
membrillo membrillero
tree
fruit

quince cheese n
dulce de membrillo carne de membrillo
confection

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ /ˌkɪnsənˈjɛɹə/ n
quinceañera fiesta de quince fiesta de quince años quinceaños
fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ n
quincunce
arrangement of five units
quincuncio
angle of five-twelfths of a circle

quinidine /ˈkwɪn.ɪ.diːn/ n
quinidina
isomer of quinine

quinine /kwɪˈniːn/ /ˈkwaɪ.naɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.aɪn/ /ˈkwɪn.iːn/ n
quinina
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quinoa /kiˈnoʊ.ə/ /kiːˈnəʊ.ə/ /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ n
quinoa quinua quínoa
Chenopodium quinoa

quinoline n
quinoleína quinolina
any of a class of hetercyclic compounds

quinolone /ˈkwɪnələʊn/ /ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn/ n
quinolona

quinone /ˈkwɪnəʊn/ n
quinona
compound

quinoprotein n
quinoproteína
class of protein

quinquennium /kwɪnˈkwɛnɪəm/ /kwɪŋˈkwɛniəm/ /kwɪŋˈkwɛnɪəm/ n
lustro
period of five years

quintal /ˈkwɪnl/ /ˈkwɪntl/ /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
quintal quintal métrico
metric quintal of 100 kg

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ n
quintaesencia
most perfect example of its type

quintessential /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/ adj
quintaesencial
of the nature of a quintessence

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
quinteto
any group of five
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians

quintile n
quintil
value

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ numeral
quintillón
a million quadrillion, 1030
trillón
a billion billion, 1018

quintuple /-ˈtjuː-/ /-ˈtu-/ /kwɪnˈtʃuːpəl/ /kwɪnˈtʌpəl/ n
quíntuple
a fivefold amount

quintuple /-ˈtjuː-/ /-ˈtu-/ /kwɪnˈtʃuːpəl/ /kwɪnˈtʌpəl/ v
quintuplicar
multiply by five

quintuplet /kwɪnˈtjuːplət/ /kwɪnˈtuplət/ /kwɪnˈtʌplət/ 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/ [kʰw̥ɪp] v
ironizar
to make a quip

quipu /ˈki.pu/ n
quipu
recording device of knotted cords

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ n
idiosincrasia manía peculiaridad
idiosyncrasy

quirky /ˈkwɜːki/ adj
idiosincrático peculiar
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
colaboracionista traidor
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
dejar abandonar salir
to leave
dejar parar
to give up, stop doing something
dimitir dejarlo renunciar
to resign

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
bastante
to a moderate extent
bastante considerablemente
to the greatest extent; completely
completamente
in a fully justified sense; truly

quite a bit /ˌkwaɪt ə ˈbɪt/ /ˌkwɑɪt ə ˈbɪt/ [ˌkwɑɪ.ɾə ˈbɪt] adv
considerablemente
considerably

quite a few determiner
bastante
indefinite and somewhat large number

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ n
aljaba carcaj goldre
arrow container
temblar temblor
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
temblar
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kiːˈzɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ adj
quijotesco aquijotado
Resembling or characteristic of Don Quixote

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] n
cuestionario examen prueba
competition in the answering of questions
examen parcial
a school examination of less importance

quiz /kwɪz/ [kʰw̥ɪz] v
engañar
hoax
examinar interrogar probar
interrogate

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
como queríamos demostrar

quondam /ˈkwɒndəm/ adj
antaño antiguo otrora
former

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ n
cuórum quorum
minimum number present for official business

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

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
citación cita
a statement attributed to someone
comillas
a quotation mark
cotización
a price set for a financial security or commodity
presupuesto
a summary of work to be done with a set price

quote /kwəʊt/ v
citar
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else
cotizar
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price

quote unquote /kwəʊt ɒnkwəʊt/ /kwəʊt ʌnkwəʊt/ adj
entre comillas
Emphasize the following word or phrase for irony

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/ /ˌɹæˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabínico
Relating to rabbis
Formulated or enacted by rabbis

rabbinical /ɹəˈbɪnəkəl/ adj
rabínico
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
conejo
mammal

rabbit hole n
jardín madriguera de conejo
time-consuming tangent or detour
madriguera
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow

rabbit hutch n
conejera
a cage in which rabbits are kept

rabbit's foot n
pata de conejo
rabbit's foot - a good luck charm

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
populacho gentuza chusma gentecilla gentualla gleba
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people
turba
a disorderly crowd

rabble rouser n
agitador
someone or something that tends to inspire mobs

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
rabioso
affected with rabies
furious; raging; extremely violent

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
rabia hidrofobia
viral disease

rabona n
rabona

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
mapache oso lavador gato manglatero zorra manglera
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor

raccoon dog n
perro mapache
Nyctereutes procyonoides

raccoon eyes n
ojera ojeras

race /ɹeɪs/ n
carrera
contest
raza carrera concurso corriente raíz
raza
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage
a large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of physical characteristics
a breed or strain of domesticated animal
a group of sentient beings distinguished by common characteristics
a population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics

race /ɹeɪs/ v
correr
to take part in a race
embalarse acelerarse
to move or drive at high speed

race car n
automóvil de carreras coche de carreras
car that goes at very fast speeds

race condition n
condición de carrera

race to the bottom n
carrera hacia el abismo

racemate /ˈɹeɪsɪmeɪt/ /ˈɹæsɪmeɪt/ n
mezcla racémica
racemic mixture

raceme /ɹeɪˈsim/ /ɹəˈsim/ /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
racimo
type of inflorescence

racemic /ɹəˈsiːmɪk/ 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

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ n
circuito
a course over which races are run

rachis /ˈɹeɪkɪs/ n
raquis
central shaft of a feather
main shaft of a compound leaf or head of grain
spinal column

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
racial
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racially adv
racialmente
relating to race

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
racismo
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ adj
racista
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ n
racista
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
estante repisa
series of shelves
perchero
frame for hanging objects
potro
torture device

rack /ɹæk/ v
desliar
brewing: to clarify by draining or siphoning from the dregs

rack one's brain v
devanarse los sesos romperse la cabeza
struggle to think of something

rack railway n
ferrocarril de cremallera
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
raqueta
implement
estruendo
loud noise
fraude
fraud

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtɝ/ n
narrador
storyteller

racy /ˈɹeɪsi/ adj
sexy
lively and entertaining and typically slightly risque

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] n
radar
method of detecting distant objects

radar gun n
pistola de velocidad radar de control de velocidad
hand-held (or mounted) device that emits a radar beam and uses the Doppler effect to measure the velocity of moving objects (especially traffic)

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 /ˈɹeɪdiən/ n
radián
unit

radiance /ˈɹeɪdi.əns/ n
brillo fulgor resplandor
the quality of being radiant, shining, bright or splendid

radiant /ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ adj
radiante
beaming with vivacity and happiness
radiating light and/or heat

radiant /ˈɹeɪ.di.ənt/ n
punto radiante
the apparent origin of a meteor shower

radiate /ˈɹeɪdi.ət/ /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
irradiar
to emit rays or waves

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
radiación
radioactive energy
process of radiating waves or particles
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface
transfer of energy via radiation

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.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

radical feminism n
feminismo radical

radicalism n
radicalismo

radicalization n
radicalización
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radicalizar
to make radical

radically adv
radicalmente
in a radical manner, fundamentally

radicand n
radicando
number or expression whose square root or other root is being considered

radicchio /ɹəˈdi.kjoʊ/ n
radicchio
cultivar of chicory

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 cassette player n
gabacha radiocasete radiograbadora
device combining radio and cassette player

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
radioteatro
acoustic performance

radio silence /ˈɹeɪ.di.oʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əʊ ˌsaɪ.ləns/ n
silencio de radio
period of time when all radio transmissions cease

radio station n
estación de radio emisora de radio estación radial radio radioemisora
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
radiotelescopio
astronomical device

radio wave n
onda radioeléctrica onda de radio
electromagnetic radiation

radio- prefix
radio-
radiation
radio (broadcasting)

radio-controlled car n
coche teledirigido
radio-controlled car

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

radiocarbon dating n
datación por radiocarbono
radiocarbon dating

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 adj
radiológico
pertaining to radiation, radioactivity or nuclear weapons

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 specialty of medical imaging

radiolysis n
radiolisis
dissociation due to radiation

radiometer n
radiómetro
device that measures radiant energy

radiometric adj
radiométrico
referring to the science of radiometry

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/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ n
rábano rabanito
plant Raphanus sativus var. sativus
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
line segment
length of this line segment
bone (human)

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ n
base
mathematics: number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radón
chemical element

raffia /ˈɹæfiə/ n
rafia
fibrous material

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 jácena
one of a series of sloped beams

rafting /ˈɹæftɪŋ/ /ˈɹɑːftɪŋ/ n
descenso de ríos
sport

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
andrajo harapo trapo
mean or tattered attire
diarrucho papelote papelucho pasquín periodicucho
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper
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 /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
rabia furor
a violent anger

ragged /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
ajado andrajoso
rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken
harapiento andrajoso astroso desarrapado haraposo trapajoso
wearing tattered clothes

raggedy /ˈɹæɡɪdi/ adj
andrajoso desarrapado desharrapado harapiento hilachento zarrapastroso
wearing ragged clothes

raging /ˈɹeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
furia furioso
volatile, very unpredictable

ragman n
ropavejero
collector of refuse

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ /ˈɹæɡuː/ 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
incursión
military: quick hostile or predatory incursion
redada invasión asedio ataque
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

raider /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
asaltante
one who engages in a raid

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] 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

railcar n
automotor coche motor
powered single railway vehicle with driver's cab at both ends
ferrobús buscarril
self-propelled railway vehicle similar to a bus

railgun /ˈɹeɪl.ɡʌn/ [ˈɹeɪ.jəɫ.ɡʌn] [ˈɹeɪɫ.ɡʌn] n
arma de riel cañón de riel
electromagnetic gun

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ n
barandilla
fence or barrier

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ /ˈɹeɪɹoʊd/ n
ferrocarril riel

railroad car n
vagón coche
railway 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
transport system using these rails
ferrocarril vía férrea riel vía
track, consisting of parallel rails

railway gun n
cañón ferroviario
large mobile artillery gun on railway

railway station n
estación estación de ferrocarril
place where trains stop

railwayman n
ferroviario ferroviaria
man who works on a railway

railwaywoman n
ferroviaria
woman who works on a railway

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 udómetro
device used to measure rainfall

rain or shine adv
llueva o truene llueva, truene o relampaguee
regardless of the circumstances

rain shower n
chubasco
short period of rain

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
irisado multicolor policromático
multicoloured

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
abanico
assortment, varied multitude
arco iris arco de la vieja arcoíris
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow trout n
trucha arcoiris
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
forro
slang: condom
impermeable chubasquero capa
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 bosque hidrofítico bosque tropical
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
alzar
criar
to bring up, to grow
juntar
to collect
levantar alzar
to cause to rise

raise Cain v
armar la de san Quintín
to cause trouble

raise someone's hackles v
levantar ampollas

raise the alarm v
dar la voz de alarma

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
pasa
dried grape

raisin bread n
pan de pasas
raisin bread

raison d'être /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ /ˌɹɛzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
razón de ser
reason for being

rajah /ˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˈɹɑː.ʒə/ n
rajá
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
rastrillo
garden tool
calavera
person who is stylish but habituated to hedonistic and immoral conduct

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
rastrillar rasurar
to act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake

rale /ɹeɪl/ /ɹæl/ /ɹɑl/ /ɹɑːl/ n
crepitante
abnormal sound made by lungs and heard with a stethoscope

rally /ˈɹæli/ n
mitin
public gathering for a cause
rally
motor racing: event

rally /ˈɹæli/ v
ensamblar reorganizar unir
to come into orderly arrangement
recobrarse recuperarse volver en sí
to collect one's vital powers or forces
recuperarse repuntar
to recover strength after a decline in prices
reunir reagrupar
to collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion

ram /ɹæm/ n
carnero morueco ariete ramiro
male sheep
nave ariete nave de abordaje
warship that sinks other ships by ramming them
pistón hidráulico
piston powered by hydraulic pressure

ram /ɹæm/ v
arietar topar
strike (something) hard
embestir
intentionally collide with (a ship)

rambade n
arrumbada
nautical

ramble /ˈɹæmbəl/ n
divagar
a rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction

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/ adj
divagación
long and digressing of a speech

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ n
perorata
meandering talk

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/ adj
chillón estrepitoso
boisterous, energetic, noisy, and difficult to control

rambutan [ɹamˈbjʉːtən] [ɹæmˈbuːtən] n
rambután mamón chino
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.ə.faɪ/ /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 /ˈɹæmpeɪd͡ʒ/ n
tumulto
a course of violent, frenzied action

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪd͡ʒ/ v
arrasar
to move about wildly or violently

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
desenfrenado
desenfrenado galopante
unrestrained

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
baluarte
defensive structure; bulwark
baluarte defensa
protection against intrusion
baluarte muralla terraplén
defensive ridge of earth
muro
steep bank of a river or gorge

rampion /ˈɹæmpɪən/ n
rapónchigo
Campanula rapunculus

ramraid n
alunizaje

ramrod /ˈɹæmɹɒd/ n
baqueta
device used with early firearms

ramsons n
ajo de oso
Allium ursinum

ranch /ɹænt͡ʃ/ /ɹɑːntʃ/ n
rancho
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock
large plot of land

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
al azar
apropos of nothing
aleatorio
all outcomes being unpredictable
aleatorio azaroso
cualquiera
undistinguished, average
pseudoaleatorio
computing: pseudorandom

random /ˈɹændəm/ n
fulano
unimportant person
rondón
obsolete: speed, full speed; impetuosity, force

random access memory n
memoria RAM memoria de acceso aleatorio
computer memory in which each byte of memory may be directly accessed

random number /ˈɹæn.dəm ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
número aleatorio
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

random sample n
muestra aleatoria
sample

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

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
abanico gama escala
selection, array
alcance
maximum reach of capability
amplitud rango
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation
autonomía alcance
distance a vehicle (car, byke, lorry, aircraft) can travel without refueling
campo de tiro
area for practicing shooting
cordillera sierra
line of mountains, buildings etc.
dehesa
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land
distancia rango
distance to the object
estufa hornillo
large stove with many hotplates
extensión
music: scale of tones
intervalo
math: set of values of a function
rango
aggregate of individuals in one rank or degree

ranger /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
alimañero guardacaza guardaparque montaraz
keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region

rani /ˈɹɑː.niː/ n
raní
wife of a rajah

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
rancio
having a very strong and bad odor
repugnante
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
columna
row of people or things organized in a grid pattern
fila
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
grado
hierarchical level in an organization
rango
position based on a shared property

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
clasificar
to have a ranking

rank and file n
soldado raso
enlisted soldiers

ranker n
chusquero
a common soldier

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ adj
clasificación
having a specified rank
superior
superior in rank

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ n
clasificación ranking
placement in a list

ransack /ˈɹænsæk/ 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
despotricar
to speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger
echar pestes vilipendiar
to criticise by ranting

rap /ɹæp/ v
rapear
to speak lyrics in the style of rap music

rap music n
rap
music form

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
codicioso
avaricious
rapaz
which subsists off live prey
given to take by force

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, cultivation of rape, rape cultivation
rape culture

rapeseed n
colza canola
rapeseed plant

rapeseed oil n
aceite de colza
vegetable oil

raphe /ˈɹeɪ.fi/ n
rafe

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
rápido
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
rabión
section of river

rapid transit n
tránsito 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

rapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
rapero rapera
performer of rap music, or one who raps

rapport /ɹæˈpoʊɹ/ /ɹæˈpɔɹ/ /ɹəˈpoʊɹ/ /ɹəˈpɔɹ/ n
afinidad compenetración
relationship of mutual trust and respect

rapporteur /ˌɹæ.pɔɹˈtɜɹ/ /ˌɹæ.pɔːˈtɜː/ n
ponente
a person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an issue or a situation, and report back to that body

rapprochement /-ˈmɑ̃/ /ɹæ-/ /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ n
acercamiento reconciliación
reestablishment of cordial relations

rapscallion /ɹæpˈskæljən/ n
gamberro
rascal

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
absorto embelesado
very interested; fascinated

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
arrebatamiento
gathering up of believers in end times

rara avis /-ˈæviːs/ /-ˈævɪs/ /-ˈɑːviːs/ /-ˈɑːvɪs/ /ˌɹɑɹi ˈeɪvis/ /ˌɹɑɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɑːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɑːɹiː ˈeɪviːs/ /ˌɹɑːɹə ˈeɪvɪs/ /ˌɹɛː-/ /ˌɹɛːɹaɪ-/ /ˌɹɛːɹiː-/ n
mirlo blanco pájaro raro
rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [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

rarefaction n
rarefacción
reduction in the density of a material

rarefied adj
enrarecido rarificado

rarefy /ˈɹɛəɹəˌfaɪ/ v
rarificar
to make rare etc.

rarely /ɹeə.liː/ /ɹeəɹliː/ /ˈɹɛəɹli/ /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
raramente rara vez poco frecuentemente
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
rareza
rare object
rareza raridad
measure of the scarcity of an object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
bribón pícaro
dishonest person
canalla pillo
cheeky person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
precipitado adelantado arrojado impulsivo inconsiderado
acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
erupción
outbreak or surge in problems
sarpullido eflorescencia urticaria
area of inflamed and irritated skin characterized by reddened spots; illness characterized by a type of rash

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
magra
a strip of bacon

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ n
escofina
coarse file

rasp /ɹæsp/ /ɹɑːsp/ v
escofinar raspar
to use a rasp

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ n
frambuesa
colour
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
bribón canalla villano
scoundrel or villain
chivato
informer or snitch
traitor
rata
rodent

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 /ˌɹætəˈfiːə/ n
ratafía
liqueur

ratatouille /ɹæt.əˈtuː.i/ /ɹæt.əˈtwiː/ n
ratatouille pisto
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratchet /ˈɹæt͡ʃɪt/ n
matraca
mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl
matraca trinquete
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel

ratchet wrench n
carraca matraca
A type of wrench

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
impuesto
the price of a(n individual) thing; cost
proporción
tasa
the proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another
velocidad
the relative speed of change or progress

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
calificar
assign a particular rank or level

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæð.ɚ/ /ˈɹɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
al contrario más bien
on the contrary
bastante algo
somewhat, fairly
más bien
more precisely
preferiblemente
preferably

rather than conjunction
antes que
to indicate that the following alternative is less preferred

rather than preposition
en vez de
instead of, in preference to

ratification n
ratificación
act or process of ratifying, or the state of being ratified
formal declaration of agreement to a treaty etc

ratify /ˈɹætəfaɪ/ /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificar
give formal consent to

rating /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɹeɪɾɪŋ] n
calificación
evaluation of status
calificación calificaión
position on a scale
calificación evaluación
mark that refers to the ability of something

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/ n
razón ratio relación cociente
number representing comparison
relación
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient

ratiocination /ɹætiˌɑsiˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹætɪˌɒsɪˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹæʃi-/ n
razonamiento
activity or process of reasoning

ratiocinative /ˌɹæʃ.ɪˈɑ.səˌneɪ.tɪv/ adj
raciocinativo
Pertaining to or characterized by ratiocination

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
ración
portion allocated

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
racionar dosificar
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 /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/ /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ 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

rationing n
racionamento
controlled distribution of scarce resources

ratite /ˈɹætaɪt/ n
ratite
bird

ratline /ˈɹætlɪn/ n
flechaste
net like ropework of the shrouds

rattail /ˈɹæt.teɪl/ n
cola de rata
hair
cola de rata granadero
fish

rattan /ɹəˈtan/ /ɹəˈtæn/ /ˈɹatan/ n
ratán
material
climbing palm

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] n
matraca
sound
sonajero cascabel sonaja
baby’s toy

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] v
enervar inquietar
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve
traquetear
to create a sound by shaking

rattle off v
citar de carrerilla decir de carrerilla declamar de carrerilla enumerar de carrerilla recitar de carrerilla
list or recite quickly

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ n
serpiente de cascabel cascabel
venomous snake

rattletrap n
tartana
unreliable mechanical device

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ n
estrago
grievous damage or havoc

ravage /ˈɹævɪd͡ʒ/ v
estragar
to devastate, destroy or lay waste to something

ravages n
estragos
harsh damages

rave /ɹeɪv/ v
delirar desvariar devanear disparatar
to speak or write incoherently

ravelin n
revellín
fortification outside a castle

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
cuervo
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
famélico
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ n
barranco cañada
a deep narrow valley

ravioli n
raviole
pasta

ravishing adj
bellísimo
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
bruto
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis
crudo
uncooked
en carne viva
chafed, exposed of a wound

raw material n
materia prima
material in its unprocessed, natural state

rax /ɹæks/ v
alargar
to hand or pass something
desperezarse estirarse
to stretch after sleep

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
inspiración musa
inspiring person
rayo de luz
column of light

ray of sunshine n
la alegría de la huerta
person or thing that brings happiness

raze /ɹeɪz/ v
abatir aniquilar arrasar demoler
to demolish
rasurar
to scrape as if with a razor

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ n
navaja máquina de afeitar
shaving knife
razuradora cuchilla gillete gillette maquinilla de afeitar
shaving instrument

razor blade n
hoja de afeitar 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 /ræzəl dæzəl/ n
espectáculo llamativo
glamour

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
re-
again

re-edit n
reedición
another edit

re-edit v
reeditar
edit again

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
reponer
to lay again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
alcance
ability to reach or touch
alcance influencia
tramo
extended portion of land or water

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
alcanzar
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch
to touch by virtue of extent
to give by stretching out, to hand over
llegar alcanzar
to arrive at by effort
tender
to stretch out the hand

reach out v
pedir ayuda
to ask for help

reachable adj
accesible alcanzable asequible disponible ejecutable factible
within easy reach

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reaccionar
to act upon each other (in chemistry)
to return an impulse or impression
to act in response

reactant n
reactivo
participant at the start of a chemical reaction

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
reacción
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
reaccionario involucionista
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ n
reaccionario
such a person

reactionaryism n
involucionismo
Advocacy of reactionary

reactivate v
reactivar
to activate again

reactive /ɹiːˈæktɪv/ adj
reactivo
(in chemistry) able to react

reactive power n
potencia reactiva
imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
reactor
device which uses atomic energy to produce heat
structure used to contain chemical or other reactions

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ n
lectura
a reading or an act of reading

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
decir poner
to consist of certain text
entenderse interpertase leerse
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
estudiar leer
to make a study of
leer
to look at and interpret letters or other information
to speak aloud words or other information that is written
to interpret or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc. from

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 /ˌɹiːdəˈbɪlɪti/ n
legibilidad
property of being capable of being read; legibility

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
lector
any device that reads something
lector lectora
person who reads a publication
person who recites literary works, usually to an audience

readership n
lectores lectoría
collected readers of a publication

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
fácilmente en seguida pronto
showing readiness

readiness /ˈɹɛd.i.nəs/ n
preparación
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹidiŋ/ /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ [ˈɹiɾiŋ] [ˈɹiːɾɪŋ] n
lectura
process of interpreting written language

reading comprehension n
comprensión lectora
reading comprehension

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

reading room n
sala de lectura
space set aside 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 /ɹiːædmɪʃən/ n
readmisión
a second or subsequent admission

readmit v
readmitir
to admit again

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ adj
inclinado predispuesto
inclined, apt to happen
listo
listo preparado
prepared for immediate action or use

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ v
alistar preparar
to make prepared for action

ready, aim, fire interjection
listos, apunten, fuego
sequence of commands

reaffirm /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/ v
reafirmar
affirm again

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ n
reactivo
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ɹiɯ/ /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
real
true, genuine, not merely nominal
real auténtico

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ 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 /ˈɹiːl ˈtaɪm/ /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

real-time /ˈɹiːltaɪm/ /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
en tiempo real
computer term

realgar /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑɹ/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡə/ /ɹiˈæl.ɡɚ/ n
rejalgar
mineral

realignment /ˌɹiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/ n
realineación
act of realigning

realism /ˈɹi.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/ /ˌɹɪəˈlɪstɪk/ 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 /ɹiˈæləti/ /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 reality show
a reality television program

reality television n
telerrealidad
television genre

realizable /ˌɹi.əˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ /ˌɹɪəˈlaɪz.ə.bl̩/ adj
realizable
capable of being realized or achieved

realization /-laɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹiə-/ /ˌɹiəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
comprensión realización

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
comprender darse cuenta realizar caer en la cuenta percatarse
to become aware of
realizar
to make real

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] adv
de veras
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much
verdaderamente realmente ¿de veras? ¿en serio?
actually

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
¿de veras? ¿de verdad?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
esfera
sphere of influence
reino
territory or state

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] n
agente inmobiliario bróker fideicomisario
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
resma
bundle of paper

ream /ɹiːm/ v
escariar
to enlarge a hole

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
escariador troquel
tool for boring
exprimidor
cooking appliance

reanimation n
reanimación
act of reanimating

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ n
mies
bundle of grain

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
cosechar segar
to cut with a sickle or other implement
recoger cosechar
to receive as a reward

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
cosechar lo que se siembra recoger lo que se siembra
to receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one’s exertions or intentions

reaper /ˈɹiːpɚ/ n
segador cosechador cosechadora
one who reaps

reappear v
reaparecer
to appear again

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
trasero
being behind, or in the hindmost part

rear /ɹiɹ/ /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
posterior
the back or hindmost part
retaguardia
the part of an army or fleet which comes last

rear /ɹiɹ/ /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 one's head v
hacer acto de presencia
to appear and cause problems

rear-end v
chocar por detrás
of a vehicle, to strike (another vehicle) from behind

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

rearm v
rearmar
to replace or restore the weapons or arms

rearrange /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
reacomodar reorganizar
to change the order or arrangement

rearrangement n
reorganización
chemistry: rearrangement reaction

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
causa razón
that which causes: a cause
razón
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
razonar
to deduce by being rational

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] adj
módico
not expensive; fairly priced
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/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bli/ adv
justamente razonablemente
fairly
razonablemente
in accordance with reason
not extremely

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
razonamiento
deduction of inferences or interpretations

reassemble v
reconstruir
to assemble again

reassertion n
reafirmación
the act of reasserting; a second or subsequent assertion

reassure /ɹiəˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ɹiəˈʃʊɹ/ v
reasegurar
to reinsure
tranquilizar
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
reconfortante tranquilizador
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence

reave /ɹiːv/ v
robar
to plunder, pillage, rob, pirate, or remove

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
rebelde
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
rebelarse
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ n
rebelión
defiance
rebelión insurrección
armed resistance

rebellious /ɹəˈbɛliəs/ /ɹəˈbɛljəs/ adj
rebelde contestatario levantisco
showing rebellion

rebelliousness n
rebeldía
the state of being rebellious

rebind /ɹiːˈbaɪnd/ v
reencuadernar
to bind again

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ n
renacimiento
spiritual renewal
reincarnation
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/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ n
rebote
recoil of an object bouncing off another
in basketball
the strike of the ball
recuperación restablecimiento
return to health

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹi.baʊnd/ v
rebotar
to bound or spring back from a force

rebounder n
reboteador
in basketball

rebracketing n
nirucción

rebroadcast v
reemitir repetir volver a emitir
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
rechazo
refusal

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ v
rechazar recusar
refuse

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
reconstruir
to build again

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ n
reprimenda regañina regaño reprensión reprobación reproche
harsh criticism

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
regañar reprobar reprochar reprender retar
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
jeroglífico acertijo
arrangement of pictures, etc., representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
refutar
deny the truth of something

rebuttal /ɹɪˈbʌtəl/ n
zasca
act of refuting something by making a contrary argument

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
recalcitrante contumaz
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority
recalcitrante, contumaz
hard to deal with or operate

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] n
retirada
product recall

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
recordar evocar
to remember, recollect

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
retractarse
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
recapitular
to summarize or repeat in concise form

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
reexposición
music: third major part of a movement in sonata form

recapture n
recaptura
act of capturing again

recapture v
recapturar
to capture something for a second time

recede /ɹɪˈsiːd/ v
alejarse
move back, move away

receipt /ɹiːˈsiːp/ /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
recepción
act of receiving
receta
obsolete: recipe
recibo resguardo ticket tíquet
written acknowledgement

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
recibir
to take what is offered, accept from another
to take possession of
telecommunications: to detect a signal
to act as a host for guests

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ n
destinatario receptor
person who receives
receptor
electronic device
telephone handset

receivership n
sindicatura
trusteeship in bankruptcy

recension /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ [-ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃn̩] [ɹ̠ʷɪ̈ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃə̃n] 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
recentralización
the action of recentralizing

recentralize v
recentralizar
to centralize again

receptacle /ɹi-/ /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
act of receiving
recibimiento recepción
social engagement

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ n
recepcionista secretaria
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ adj
receptivo
ready to receive something, especially new concepts or ideas
capable of receiving something

receptivity n
receptividad
the state of being receptive

receptor /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.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 /ɹiˈsɛs/ /ɹəˈsɛs/ /ɹɪˈsɛs/ /ˈɹiˌsɛs/ /ˈɹiːsɛs/ n
receso
temporary stoppage of an activity
recreo receso
time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
recesión
period of reduced economic activity

recessive /ɹɪˈsɛsɪv/ adj
recesivo
in genetics

recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ /ˈɹiːtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ 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

recidivistic adj
reincidente
being a recidivist

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /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/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.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
al revés
done, given, felt, or owed in return
recíproco mutuo
done by each of two people towards the other

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 /ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ n
considerando
a formal explanation of the reasons on which the transaction is founded
recitación recital
the act of reciting
recital
a vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ n
recitación
act of reciting

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ n
recitativo
dialogue in an opera etc.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
recitar declamar
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 irresponsablemente temerariamente
in a reckless manner
precipitadamente
with contempt of others

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
calcular
to make an enumeration or computation; to engage in numbering or computing
calcular contar censar
to count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate
concluir estimar suponer tantear
colloquial: 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

reckon with v
arreglar las cuentas con
To settle accounts with or to settle claims with
encargarse de ocuparse de
To deal with
tener en cuenta
To take into account

reckoning /ˈɹɛkn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛkənɪŋ/ n
cálculo estimación
the action of calculating or estimating something

reclaim /ɹiːˈkleɪm/ /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ /ˈɹiːkleɪm/ v
reclamar
to claim something back, repossess

recline /ɹəˈklaɪn/ /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

recognizable adj
reconocible
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
reconocer
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter
to acknowledge as something
to acknowledge the existence or legality of

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
reconocido
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ n
retroceso
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil /ɹɪˈkɔɪl/ /ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ v
echarse atrás recular
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment

recollect /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 /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /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 /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
conciliar reconciliar
to make things compatible or consistent
reconciliar avenir
to restore a friendly relationship (transitive)

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
reconciliación
re-establishment of friendly relations

recondite /ɹiˈkɑnˌdaɪt/ /ɹəˈkɑnˌdaɪt/ /ɹɪˈkɒndaɪt/ /ˈɹɛk(ə)nˌdaɪt/ /ˈɹɛkənˌdaɪt/ adj
recóndito
difficult to grasp or understand

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
reconocimiento
act of gathering information

reconnect /ˌɹiː.kəˈnɛkt/ v
reconectar
connect again or differently

reconquest n
reconquista
act or process of conquering again

reconsider v
reconsiderar
to consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconsideration n
reconsideración
the act of reconsidering or something reconsidered

reconstruct /ˌɹiːkənˈstɹʌkt/ v
reconstruir
to construct again

reconstructed language n
lengua reconstruida
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages

reconstruction n
reconstrucción
something reconstructed or restored
attempt to understand
reconstrucción restauración
act of restoring

recontextualize v
recontextualizar

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ n
disco de vinilo vinilo
phonograph record
registro
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
récord
most extreme known value of some achievement

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
grabar
make an audio or video recording of
(intransitive) make audio or video recording
registrar anotar
make a record of

record label n
discográfica disquera
record company
sello discográfico
label in the centre of a phonograph record

record player n
tocadiscos gramófono gramola
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records

recorder n
escribiente grabador grabadora registrador
someone who records
grabadora
recording device
juez municipal
judge
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/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ n
recuperación
return to normal health
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost
return to former status
recuperación repunte
economics: renewed growth after a slump

recovery boiler n
caldera de recuperación
boiler for recovering soda

recreate /ɹiːkɹɪˈeɪt/ v
recrear
create anew

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
recrearse
to enjoy or entertain oneself

recreation /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

recriminalize v
recriminalizar
to make something be a crime

recriminate /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
recriminar
to accuse in return

recrudescence /ˌɹikɹuˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹiːkɹuːˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹɛ-/ n
recrudecimiento recrudescencia
acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ n
contratado
hired worker
recluta
newly enlisted soldier
reemplazo
supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ v
reclutar
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees
To prompt to intervene in a body region
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 /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / n
reclutamiento
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal /ˈrɛk.təl/ adj
rectal
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ n
rectángulo
quadrilateral

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ adj
rectangular
having a shape like a rectangle

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
rectificar subsanar
to correct or amend something

rectilinear /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪniɚ/ /ˌɹɛktɪˈlɪnɪə/ adj
rectilíneo
in a straight line

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tjuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ n
derechura rectitud
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

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 /rɪˈkəːrɪŋ/ adj
periódico
math:having a set of digits that is repeated indefinitely
recurrente
happening frequently

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ n
recurrencia
in mathematics
recursión

recursive /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
iteractivo recurrente
mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
recursivo
computing: of a program or function that calls itself
drawing upon itself

recurve /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)v/ v
recurva
of a hurricane

recusation n
recusación
recusal

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
recusar
to reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.)

recyclable adj
reciclable
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
reciclar
to break down and reuse component materials
reusar
to reuse as a whole

recycle bin n
papelera de reciclaje
(computing) in Microsoft Windows, a storage location for deleted files

recycling n
reciclaje
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] adj
rojo
left-wing, socialist or communist
rojo colorado rubicundo rubro rufo rúbeo
having red as its colour
rojo pelirrojo colorín
of hair: orange-brown

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] n
rojo
colour
socialist, communist
tinto
red wine

red alga n
alga roja
Member of the phylum Rhodophyta

red bandfish n
cinta
Cepola macrophthalma

red blood cell n
eritrocito glóbulo rojo hematíe
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red cabbage n
col lombarda col morada
a variety of cabbage having red leaves

red card n
tarjeta roja
sports: card

red carpet n
alfombra roja
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP

red crossbill n
piquituerto común
Loxia curvirostra

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 flag n
bandera roja
a cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong

red giant n
gigante roja
large red star

red herring n
arenque ahumado
smoke-cured herring
pista falsa
misleading clue

red kite n
milano real
Milvus milvus

red light n
luz roja
a warning light, especially as a traffic signal

red light camera n
fotorrojo
traffic enforcement camera

red line n
línea roja
a boundary or limit which should not be crossed

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 pill v
rojopastillar
To enable a person to overcome illusion and perceive harsher reality

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 supergiant n
supergigante roja
type of star

red tape n
burocracia cinta roja expedienteo formalismos formulismos gestión
excessive bureaucracy

red tide n
marea roja
algal bloom

red valerian n
centranto
Centranthus ruber

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-collared widowbird n
obispo acollarado
species of bird

red-crested pochard n
branta roja pato colorado
Netta rufina

red-crowned crane n
grulla de Manchuria grulla de coronilla roja grulla japonesa
Grus japonensis

red-flanked bluetail n
ruiseñor coliazul
Tarsiger cyanurus

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
ratonero de cola roja gavilán colirrojo guaraguao
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-throated thrush n
zorzal papirrojo
Turdus ruficollis

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 leaving the remainder

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
enrojecer
to become red
to make red

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rojizo rubescente
resembling the colour red
quite red; red to a certain extent

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
canjear
to convert into cash
liberar libertar
to set free by force
redimir
to restore the reputation, honour of ...
to clear, release from debt or blame
to save from a state of sin
redimir rescatar
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum
redimirse
to expiate, atone for
rescatar
to save, rescue, recover

redeemable adj
amortizable reembolsable
(finance) capable of being paid off or repurchased

redeemer n
redentor
one who redeems

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
amortización redención
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article
redención
salvation from sin
the act of redeeming or something redeemed

redesign /ˌɹiː.dɪˈzaɪn/ n
rediseño
a plan for making changes to the structure and functions of an artifact

redesign /ˌɹiː.dɪˈzaɪn/ 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
redireccionar redirigir
substitute an address or pointer to a new location
redirigir
redirigir reenviar reorientar
to give new direction to

redirection /ɹiːdaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
redirección
automated process
reenvío
setting a new direction

rediscover v
redescubrir
to discover again

rediscovery n
redescubrimiento
act of rediscovering

redistribute /ˌɹi.dɪˈstɹɪb.jut/ /ˌɹiː.dɪˈstɹɪb.juːt/ /ˌɹiːˈdɪs.tɹɪb.juːt/ v
redistribuir
distribute again

redistribution /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
redistribución
act of changing the distribution of resources

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ n
paleto
uneducated, unsophisticated person

redness n
rojez
quality of being red
red discoloration

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
rehacer
to do again

redolent /ˈɹed.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.ə.lənt/ /ˈɹɛd.əʊ.lənt/ adj
aromático
fragrant or aromatic
redolente
suggestive or reminiscent

redoubt /ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
reducto
fortification

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ /ˈɹɛdɒks/ n
redox rédox
chemical reaction

redraw v
redibujar
to draw again

redress /ɹiˈdɹɛs/ /ɹəˈdɹɛs/ /ɹɪˈdɹɛs/ n
compensación
A setting right, as of injury, oppression, or wrong

redressable adj
reparable
capable of being redressed

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
colirrojo abanico
ground-feeding bird

redstem filaree n
agujón alfilerillo relojito
flowering plant

reduce /ɹɪˈd(j)us/ /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
reducir
to bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something
reducir disminuir mermar rebajar

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
able to be factored into polynomials of lower degree
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 /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
redundancia
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components
redundancia superabundancia
state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
redundante
needlessly wordy
redundante superfluo
superfluous

redundantly adv
redundantemente
in a redundant manner

reduplication /-plɪ-/ /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹəˌd(j)u.plə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪ-/ /ɹɪ.djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
reduplicación
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redux /ɹiˈdʌks/ /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
music: part of mouthpiece
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
arrecife
rocks at or near surface of the water
filón
large vein of auriferous quartz

reef /ɹiːf/ v
tomar rizos
sailing

reefer /ˈɹiːfə/ /ˈɹiːfɚ/ n
porro bate canuto carruco leño petardo
marijuana cigarette

reek /riːk/ n
emanación vaho vapor
vapor
hedor peste fetidez
unpleasant smell

reek /riːk/ 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
enrollar
to wind on a reel
titubear
to walk shakily or unsteadily

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 of a game

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
arbitrar
to act as a judge of a game or contest

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹənt͡s/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
referencia
measurement one can compare to
computing: object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere
academic writing: identification of a source
academic writing: source
information about a person

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹəns//ˈɹɛfɹənt͡s/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ v
referenciar
to refer to

reference work n
obra de referencia
compendium of information

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
referéndum plebiscito referendo
direct popular vote

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ n
derivación remisión
act or process of transferring

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ n
recambio
a filling after the first

refill /ˌɹiːˈfɪl/ v
rellenar
to fill up again

refillable adj
recargable
capable of being refilled

refinance v
refinanciar
renew the terms of a loan

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 /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ n
refinería
building used to produce refined products

reflation /ɹiːˈfleɪʃən/ 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.
reflexionar cavilar discurrir recapacitar
to think seriously; to ponder or consider

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
reflejo
something that is reflected
reflexión reflejo
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected

reflective /ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ adj
reflectante reflexivo
That reflects, or redirects back to the source
reflexivo
Pondering, especially thinking back on the past

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
in mathematics

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 /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ n
reforma
amendment

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ v
reformar
to put into a new and improved form or condition
to return to a good state

reform school n
reformatorio
institution for juveniles

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
refractar
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
not affected by great heat
medicine: difficult to heal
obstinate; strongly opposed

refractory period n
periodo refractario período refractario
recovery phase after orgasm

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
estribillo
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
abstenerse
to abstain (from)
abstenerse retenerse
to keep oneself from action

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
refrescar
to renew or revitalize
computing: to cause to refresh a display
computing: to perform periodic energizing

refreshing /ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/ adj
refrescante
refreshing

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ n
refrescamiento
the action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour
refrigerio
light snack or drink

refried beans n
frijoles refritos
bean paste eaten in Central America and Southern US

refrigerant n
refrigerante
substance undergoing phase change

refrigerate /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəɹeɪt/ v
refrigerar
keep cool in refrigerator

refrigeration n
refrigeración
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
frigorífico nevera refrigerador heladera refrigeradora frío
appliance

refry v
refreír
to fry again

refuel /ɹiːˈfjuːl/ /ɹiːˈfjuːəl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːl/ /ˈɹiːfjuːəl/ v
llenar el tanque repostar
to refill with fuel

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ n
refugio
place providing safety, protection or shelter
state of safety, protection or shelter

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ 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 /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ n
refugiado refugiada
person seeking political asylum
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster

refulgence /ɹəˈfʊl.d͡ʒənts/ /ɹəˈfʌl.d͡ʒənts/ /ɹɪˈfʌl.d͡ʒənts/ n
refulgencia
the quality of being refulgent

refulgent /ɹəˈfʌld͡ʒənt/ 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 /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
basura desechos
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
refusar
(intransitive) decline a request or demand
rehusar
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refusenik /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈfjuznɪk/ /ɹɪˈfjuːznɪk/ n
refusenik refyuznik
one of the citizens of the former Soviet Union who was refused permission to emigrate

refutation n
refutación
an act of refuting

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
negar rechazar rehusar
to deny the truth or correctness of (something)
refutar rebatir negar la mayor
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain /ɹiːˈɡeɪn/ /ˈɹiːɡeɪn/ 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 /ɹəˈɡeɪl/ /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
concernir tratar
to have to do with
considerar
to consider, look upon in a given way
contemplar
to look at; to observe

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
en cuanto a en lo tocante a
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.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

regasification n
regasificación
evaporation

regasification plant n
planta regasificadora regasificadora

regasify v
regasificar
reevaporate

regatta /ɹɪˈɡætə/ /ɹɪˈɡɑtə/ n
regata
boat race

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
regencia
system of government

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ n
regente
one who rules in place of the monarch

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
reggae
music genre

reggaeton /rɛɡeɪˈtɒn/ /rɛɡeɪˈtəʊn/ n
reggaeton reguetón
Latin American musical genre

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ n
regicida
one who kills a king
regicidio
the killing of a king

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ n
régimen
form of government
mode of rule or management
period of rule

regime change n
cambio del régimen
overthrow of a government

regimen /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.mən/ n
régimen
any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation
grammar: object

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ n
regimiento
army unit

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [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 /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ 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
political tendency
affection

regionally /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəli/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəli/ adv
regionalmente

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ n
registro
computing: part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers
book of such entries
formal recording
linguistics: style of a language used in a particular context
music: range of a voice or instrument
entry in such a book

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.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 /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
registrado
having had one's name added to an official list

registered trademark n
marca registrada
officially registered trademark

registrar /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
registrador
official keeper of records

registration n
inscripción registro matriculación registración
the act of signing up or registering for something
recepción
the location where guests register
registro
(printing) alignment

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 /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ n
regresión
statistics: analytic method
regresión retroceso
return to a previous state

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
arrepentimiento pesar
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
lamentar pena
feel sorry about some past thing
to feel sorry about anything

regretful adj
arrepentido
full of regret

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 /ɹiːˈɡɹuːp/ /ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ v
reagrupar
group or categorize again (transitive)
reagruparse
pause and get organized again (intransitive)

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] adj
regular
having a constant pattern
grammar
having expected characteristics
demonstrating consistent set of rules
of a polygon: having all sides and corresponding angles equal
of a polyhedron: whose faces are all congruent regular polygons

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] 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 /ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
comúnmente
normally, ordinarily
regularmente
with constant frequency

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
regular
adjust

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
reglamento
law or administrative rule
EU: self-effecting legislative act
regulación
mechanism controlling DNA transcription
physiological process maintaining homœostasis

regulator /ˈɹɛɡ.ju.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt.ə/ n
regulador
device that controls or limits something
type of gene

regulatory /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ /ˈɹɛɡjələˌtoʊɹi/ /ˈɹɛɡjələˌtɔːɹi/ adj
regulador regulatorio
of or pertaining to regulation

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ n
regurgitar
to cough up from gut to feed young chicks
to throw up
repetir textualmente
to repeat verbatim

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ n
centro de rehabilitación
An institution for rehabilitation
rehabilitación
An act of rehabilitation

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ v
rehabilitar
rehabilitate

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
rehabilitar
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.
to restore the reputation or image of
to return to good health after illness

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] 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 /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ n
ensayo
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [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 /ˈɹeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
cosificar
to regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
reinado
the period during which a monarch rules
reinado gobierno
the exercise of sovereign power

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 /ˌɹiːɪmˈbɜː(ɹ)s/ 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 /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ 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

reindustrialize v
reindustrializar
to reintroduce industry to

reinette n
reineta
any of various kinds of apple

reinfer v
reargüir

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
reforzar
to strengthen by addition
to emphasize or review

reinforced concrete n
hormigón armado
building material

reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ 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

reinstallation n
reinstalación
the act or process of reinstalling

reinstate /ɹiː.ɪnˈsteɪt/ v
reinstaurar
to restore to a former position or rank

reintegration n
reintegración
process of reintegrating

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 /ˌɹiːɪnˌvɛnt ðə ˈ(h)wiːl/ v
descubrir el agua tibia
do work unnecessarily

reinvigorate v
revigorizar
to give new energy or strength

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 /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
artículo defectuoso
something that is rejected
marginada marginado
slang: an unpopular person

reject /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiː.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
rechazar desestimar inadmitir
to refuse to accept

rejection /ɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
rechazo
act of rejecting

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
regocijar
make happy
regocijarse alegrarse
be happy

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
rejuvenecer remozar
render young again

rejuvenation n
rejuvenecimiento
the process of rendering young again

rejuvenator n
rejuvenecedor
substance sprayed on

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ n
recaída recidiva reincidencia
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ v
recaer
(medicine) To recur; to worsen
recaer reincidir
To fall back again

relatable /ɹɪˈleɪtˌə.bl̩/ adj
relacionable
possible to relate

relate /ɹiˈleɪt/ /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
identificarse
to identify with, understand
relacionar
to give an association
to make a connection from something to something else
relacionarse
to have a connection
relatar
to tell in a descriptive manner

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
emparentado relacionado
being a relative of
relacionado emparentado
standing in relation or connection
relatado
narrated; told

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
pariente
member of one's family
relaciones sexuales relación
sexual relations
relación
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
way in which two things may be associated

relational adj
relacional
relating to, using, or being a method of organizing data in a database

relational adjective n
adjetivo de relación adjetivo relacional
adjective derived from a proper noun

relational database n
base de datos relacional
relational database

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] n
relación
connection or association
relación noviazgo
romantic or sexual involvement

relationship anarchy n
anarquía relacional
practice of forming relationships unbound by societal rules or categories

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativo
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
pariente familiar deudo parentela parienta
someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family

relative atomic mass n
peso atómico
ratio

relative clause n
cláusula relativa oración de relativo
type of subordinate clause

relative pitch n
oído relativo
the ability to identify or create a given note by comparing it with a reference note and discerning the interval between those two notes

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/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] 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 /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] n
relatividad
the state of being relative to something else
principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers

relaunch n
relanzamiento
act of launching again

relaunch v
relanzar
to launch again

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
estar de relax relajarse
to relieve (something) from stress
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 aflojar
to make something loose
relajar reposar
to calm down

relaxant /ɹɪˈlæksənt/ n
relajante
A drug that promotes relaxation

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/ 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/ v
relevar
to place (people or horses) in relays

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
descargado soltado
that which is released or let go
lanzamiento
product made recently available
liberación
biochemistry
event of setting free
remisión de deuda
law: giving up of a claim; debt release
versión
software: distribution of a computer software product

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
emanar
to discharge
liberar
to free or liberate
publicar lanzar
to make available to the public
soltar liberar
to let go (of)

release notes n
nota de entrega
notes on a product release

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ v
relegar
to exile

relegation n
descenso
sports: moving from one division to a lower one
act of being relegated

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ v
ceder
become less severe, give in
slacken, abate

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
furioso implacable
unrelenting or unyielding in severity
incansable inexorable
unremitting, steady and persistent

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ 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
confianza
The act of relying on someone or something; trust
dependencia
The condition of being reliant or dependent
dependiente
A person or thing which relies on another

reliant adj
dependiente
having reliance on somebody or something

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
reliquia
part of a body or an object of religious significance
reliquia vestigio
that which remains

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
alivio desahogo
removal of stress or discomfort
asistencia auxilio ayuda humanitaria
humanitarian aid or assistance
relevo
person who takes over a shift
relieve
difference of elevations on a surface
type of artwork

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
aliviar
to ease from mental distress
to give relief from physical pain
relevar
military: to free someone from their post

religiological adj
religiológico

religiologist n
religióloga religiólogo

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ n
religión
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɑsəti/ /ɹɪˌlɪd͡ʒɪˈɒsɪti/ n
religiosidad
quality of being religious

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ 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.
renunciar abandonar
to give up, abandon
soltar
to let go, physically release

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
relicario
container for religious relics

relish /ˈɹɛl.ɪʃ/ 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 /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
actualizar recargar
to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen
recargar
to load (something) again

relocate /ˌɹiloʊ̯ˈkeɪ̯t/ /ˌɹiˈloʊ̯keɪ̯t/ /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˌɹiːləˈkeɪt/ v
recolocar reubicar trasladar
to change one's domicile or place of business
trasladar
to move (something) from one place to another

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
mudanza reubicación traslado
moving to another place

relook v
remirar
To look again

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

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
resto restos
That which is left; relic; remainder

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
continuar permanecer
to continue in a state of being
permanecer restar
to continue unchanged
quedar restar sobrar
to be left over after a portion is removed
quedarse sobrar
to stay behind while others withdraw

remain to be seen v
estar por ver quedar por ver
be as yet unknown

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ n
resto
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor
mathematics: number left over after a simple subtraction
resto residuo remanente resquicio restante sobras
what remains after some has been removed
saldo
items left unsold and subject to reduction in price

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 or noticing; notice or observation
observación
expression, in speech or writing, of something remarked or noticed; a mention of something

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ v
observar aclarar acotar apuntar comentar

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
notable remarcable destacable
worthy of being remarked

remarkably /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbli/ adv
extraordinariamente
in a remarkable manner

remaster v
remasterizar
to create a new master copy by enhancing sound or picture quality of an older recording

remastered adj
remasterizado
that has been produced by remastering

rematch /ɹiːˈmætʃ/ /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ n
revancha
second contest between the same opponents, a return game

remdesivir /ɹɛmˈdiː.zɪˌvɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛmˈdɛs.ɪˌvɪə(ɹ)/ n
remdesivir
antiviral drug

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/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
darse recuerdos
to convey greetings
recordar acordarse
to recall from one's memory
retener memorizar
to memorize

remembrance /ɹɪ.ˈmɛm.bɹəns/ n
memoria recuerdo
state of being remembered
act of remembering
recordatorio remembranza
that which serves to keep in or bring to mind
recuerdo
something remembered

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
recordar
cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ n
aviso recordatorio
something that reminds

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs/ v
añorar rememorar
to recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically

reminiscence /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/ n
reminiscencia

remiss /ɹəˈmɪs/ adj
descuidado flojo
not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless
remiso
failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
remisión
pardon of a sin

remit n
competencia negociado
terms of reference; set of responsibilities

remit v
remitir
to forgive, pardon
to refer for deliberation, judgment, etc.
to transmit or send

remittance n
remesa
Money which is sent to someone.

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
remix remezcla
rearrangement of an older piece of music

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ n
partida restante remesa restante
unsold end of piece goods
resto residuo despojo reliquia restante retazo
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group
retazo
remaining fabric at the end of the bolt

remodel v
remodelar
to change appearance of

remonstrate /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ v
quejarse
intransitive - to object or protest

remora /ɹiˈmɔɹə/ /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ /ˈɹɛməɹə/ n
rémora
elongate fish from the family Echeneidae
delay; hindrance, obstacle

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
remordimiento compunción
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ adj
arrepentido remordiente
feeling or filled with remorse
compungido
expressing or caused by remorse

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] adj
remoto
at a distance
distant or otherwise unaccessible

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] n
control remoto mando a distancia control mando
remote control

remote control n
control remoto
doing something from a distance
telemando mando a distancia control remoto control mando
device used to operate an appliance from a short distance

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

remote-controlled adj
teledirigido
operated by remote control

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ adv
remotamente
at a distance, far away

remoteness n
lejanía
quality of being remote

removable adj
de quita y pon extraíble
able to be removed

removal /ɹəˈmʉː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmu.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmuː.vəl/ /ɹɪˈmʉː.vəl/ n
eliminación remoción
the process of moving, or the fact of being removed
mudanza
the relocation of a business etc

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
quitar remover detraer
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌmjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹɪˌnuː.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
contraprestación remuneración
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered
salario sueldo
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument

renaissance /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ n
renacimiento
rebirth or revival

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
renal nefrítico
pertaining to the kidneys

renal corpuscle n
corpúsculo renal
blood-filtering structure

rename /ɹiːˈneɪm/ v
renombrar
to give a new name to

rend /ɹɛnd/ v
desgarrar rasgar
to part or tear off forcibly
desgarrarse romperse
to be rent or torn
rasgar romper desgajar destrozar
to separate into parts with force

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
dar devolver
to give; to give back
entregar
to capture and turn over to another country secretly
enyesar revocar
cover a wall with a layer of plaster
infundir licuar
convert animal fat into liquid form or into a usable byproduct
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
volver
to cause to become

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndeɪ̯ˌvu/ /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndeɪ̯ˌvuː/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ n
cita encuentro
meeting or date

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
renegada renegado rebelde
outlaw or rebel
renegado renegada
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.

renege /ɹiː-/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈniːɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɛɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ v
faltar a la palabra faltar a su palabra
break a promise or commitment

renegotiate v
renegociar
to negotiate new terms

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
recomenzar reiniciar
to begin again; to recommence
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
renovar reanudar
to make new again

renewable adj
renovable
able to be renewed
sustainable

renewable energy n
energía renovable
energy collected from renewable resources

renewal n
renovación
act of renewing

reniform /-nɪ-/ /ˈɹiː-/ /ˈɹɛnəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈɹɛnɪfɔːm/ adj
arriñonado reniforme
synonym of kidney-shaped

renin /ˈɹi.nɪn/ /ˈɹiː.nɪn/ /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
renina
enzyme

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
cuajo
An enzyme

rennin /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
quimosina rennina
enzyme

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
renovar
to restore to freshness or vigor
renovar remozar
to renew; to revamp

renovation /ˈɹɛnəveɪʃən/ n
reforma
act or process of renovating

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
renombre fama distinción nombradía
Fame or wide recognition

renowned /ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ 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

rent-seeking /ɹɛnt siːkɪŋ/ n
búsqueda de renta
attempt to profit by manipulating the economic or political environment, for example, by seeking governmental action that restricts entry into a market

rental car n
coche de alquiler
rented car

rentcharge n
censo consignativo
periodic payment

rentier /ɹɑ̃ˈtjeɪ/ /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
rentista
individual who receives capital income

reopen /ɹiːˈəʊpən/ v
reabrir
(transitive) to open again
reabrirse
(intransitive) to open again

reopen old wounds v
renovar la herida

reopening n
reapertura
act of opening again

reorganization n
reorganización
act or process

reorganize v
reorganizar
to organize again

reorientation n
reorientación
the act of reorienting

repaint /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpeɪnt/ v
repintar
to paint again

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
reparación
act of repairing something
result of repairing something

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparar arreglar
to restore to good working order

repairer n
reparador reparadora
person who repairs

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
renewing or restoring
reparación reparación de guerra
payment to compensate for transgressions

repast /-ˈpæst/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈpæst/ /ɹɪˈpɑːst/ n
condumio pitanza refacción refección
(archaic or literary) meal

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.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 /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ n
repetición
pattern of nucleic acids

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
repetir
do or say again

repeat offender n
reincidente
repeat offender

repeat oneself v
repetirse repetirse como el ajo

repeatable /ɹɪˈpiːt.ə.bl/ 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

repeater n
repetidor repetidora
a student repeating a course or class

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
repechaje repesca
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
repeler
physics: to force away

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ adj
impermeable
resistant or impervious to something
repelente
tending or able to repel
repulsivo
repulsive, inspiring aversion

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
feeling of regret or remorse
condition of being penitent

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ adj
arrepentido
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
consecuencia
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
repertorio
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed
set of skills possessed by a person; collection of items

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] n
repetición
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

repetitive adj
repetitivo recurrente reiterativo
happening many times in a similar way

rephrase v
reformular reelaborar reescribir
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
reemplazar sustituir
to supply or substitute an equivalent for

replaceable adj
sustituible reemplazable
capable of being replaced

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
reemplazo
act of replacing
sustituto substituto reemplazo suplente
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ n
partido de desempate
replayed match
repetición
the replaying of something

replay /ɹiːˈpleɪ/ /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ v
repetir
To play again

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
rellenar reponer
to refill

replenishment n
reposición
act of replenishing

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
repleto
abounding

replevin /ɹɪˈplɛvɪn/ n
acción reivindicatoria reivindicación
legal action

replevy /ɹɪˈplɛvi/ v
reivindicar
to return goods to their rightful owner by replevin

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

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
repetir
to repeat something back
responder
to give a written or spoken response

repolarize v
repolarizar

repoliticize v
repolitizar

repopulate v
repoblar
to reintroduce a species

repopulation n
repoblación
act of repopulating

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
informe reporte
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
informar
to relate details of
notificar
to notify formally
presentarse
to appear or present oneself
rendir cuentas ser responsable
to be accountable

report card n
boletín de calificaciones boletín de notas
grades

reportage /ɹɪˈpɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ 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

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
supuestamente
according to reports or rumors

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
reportero reportera
journalist

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ n
reposo
rest
period between eruptions of a volcano
tranquilidad quietud reposo
quietness

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ v
reposar
to lie at rest

repository /rɪˈpɒ.zɪ.tə.rɪ/ 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

repost n
repostear
the act of posting again, the material thus posted

reprehensible adj
reprehensible
blameworthy
deserving of reprehension

represent /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
representar
to stand in the place of, act on behalf of
to serve as a sign or symbol of
to portray by pictorial or plastic art

representable adj
representable
capable of being represented

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
representación
that which represents something else
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality
people who speak on behalf of another in court
theatrical performance

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ adj
representativo representante
typical

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ n
representante
one who speaks for another
one that is taken as typical of its class
company agent
member of the House of Representatives

representative democracy n
democracia representativa
representative democracy

representatively adv
representativamente
in a representative manner

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
alivio
relief from pain
indulto
cancellation of a punishment

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ n
reprensión reprimenda admonición amonestación bronca latigazo
severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ 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 /ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ n
represalia
retaliation

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
reproche
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism
vergüenza
disgrace or shame

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
avergonzar echar en cara algo
to disgrace, or bring shame upon someone
reprochar
to criticize or rebuke someone

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
anatematizado excomulgado maldito manchado mancillado reprobado
rejected by God
arrojado censurado condenado culpado desdichado desterrado
rejected
infame inmoral inmundo
immoral

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈdus/ /ˌɹi.pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ v
procrear proliferar reproducirse
to generate offspring
reproducir
to produce an image or copy of something
to produce again, to recreate

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 /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ 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

reproof /ɹɪˈpɹuːf/ n
reprobación
act or instance of reproving; a rebuke

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
reptil
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptilelike adj
reptil
like a reptile

reptilianness /ɹɛpˈtɪl.i.ən.nɪs/ n
reptilianidad
embodiment of reptile characteristics

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ 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

republiqueta n
republiqueta

republish /ɹiˈpʌb.lɪʃ/ v
republicar
to publish once again; to print and distribute copies of a work that has previously been printed and distributed

repudiate /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
desconocer repudiar
to refuse to have anything to do with
repudiar negar rechazar renegar
to reject the truth of, deny

repudiation n
rechazo repudio
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 /ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/ 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 /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ n
reputación
reputation, especially a good reputation

requel n
recuela
a movie revisits the same subject matter as an earlier one but not a sequal or prequal

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
demanda
formal message requesting something
petición solicitud
act of requesting

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
demandar pedir solicitar solicitud
pedir solicitar
to express the need or desire for

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ 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
descanse en paz que descanse en paz que en paz descanse
may he/she rest in peace

requinto n
requinto
higher-pitched instrument

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
necesitar requerir
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwɑɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
requisito
engineering: constraint
requisito exigencia
necessity

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
necesario
essential; required

requisition /ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ v
requisar
to demand something

reread /ɹiːˈɹiːd/ /ɹiːˈɹɛd/ /ˈɹiːɹiːd/ v
releer
to read again

rereading n
relectura
second or subsequent reading

reroute /ɹiˈɹaʊt/ /ɹiˈɹut/ /ɹiːˈɹuːt/ /ɹiːˈɹʉːt/ v
cambiar el itinerario
to change the route taken by something

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ n
reposición
television program shown after its initial presentation

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ v
reemitir repetir reponer volver a emitir
run (a television program) again

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

reschedule /riːˈʃɛɖjuːl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ɹiˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ɹiˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiːˈskɛdjuːl/ /ɹiːˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ɹiːˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ɹiːˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
reprogramar
to schedule again

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

rescuer n
rescatista
person who rescues

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ n
investigación
inquiry or examination
piece of research

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
investigar indagar
to examine with continued care
pesquisar documentarse
to make an investigation into

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ n
investigador investigadora
one who researches

resection n
resección
surgical excision

resee v
rever
to see again

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
revender
To sell again

reseller n
revendedor
company or individual

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
parecido semejanza
that which resembles
parecido semejanza similitud
comparison
parecido semejanza similitud similaridad
state of resembling
posibilidad verosimilitud
probability

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
parecerse semejar asemejar
to be like or similar to something else

resend /ɹiːˈsɛnd/ /ˈɹiːsɛnd/ v
devolver
send back
enviar mandar
forward something received (especially a message)
reenviar
send again

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
indignarse resentir resentirse
to feel resentment

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adj
resentido
inclined to resent

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ n
resentimiento rencor animadversión animosidad indignación tirria
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
reserva
tract of land
limiting qualification
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
finance: funds kept on hand
tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservar
to book in advance
to keep back; to retain
to keep in store for future or special use

reserve team n
equipo filial filial

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
reservado
set aside for a particular person or purpose
slow to reveal emotion or opinions

reservist n
reservista
a soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /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/ n
reseteo restablecimiento
an act of resetting to the initial state

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
resetear restablecer restaurar
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 /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
residual
concerning a residue

residual-current device n
interruptor diferencial
a device that breaks an electric circuit

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/ v
dimitir renunciar
quit a job or position
renunciar resignarse
to give up

resign oneself v
resignarse
give up

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
dimisión renuncia
act of resigning
renuncia
declaration that one resigns
resignación
state of uncomplaining acceptance

resile /ɹiˈzaɪl/ /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
retroceder
to start back; recoil

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
resiliencia
mental ability
resiliencia elasticidad
physical property of material

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ 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 /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
resistir
to withstand actions or effects of
to attempt to counter actions or effects of

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
resistencia
shortened form of electrical resistance
underground organization struggling for liberation
force that tends to oppose motion
resistencia oposición
act of resisting

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ adj
resistente
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug
that which makes resistance

resistant /ɹəˈzɪstənt/ 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
electric component

resize v
redimensionar reescalar
alter the size of something

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ /ˌɹɛ.zəˈl(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

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
resolución
will power

resolve /ɹiːˈzɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
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
resolver solventar
to find a solution to

resolving power n
poder de resolución
measure

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
resonancia
condition of being resonant

resonant /ˈɹɛzənənt/ adj
resonante
resounding, echoing

resonate /ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ /ˈɹɛz.əˌneɪt/ 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 /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ n
estación turística complejo vacacional resort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
recurso refugio
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ v
recurrir
to have recourse out of necessity or frustration

resort /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
reacomodar realinear reordenar
to repeat a sorting process

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ adj
resonante retumbante sonoro
having a deep, reverberating sound

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ n
capacidad fortaleza recurso
personal capacity
recurso medio
something that one uses to achieve an objective

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ v
abastecer dotar surtir
To supply with resources

resourcefulness n
ingenio inventiva
the ability to cope with situations

resow v
resembrar

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
respeto
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit
polite greetings
particular aspect of something

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respetar
to have respect for
to abide by an agreement
to have regard for the rights of others

respectability /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/ n
respetabilidad
quality of being respectable

respectable [ɹɪ.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 /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ adv
respectivamente
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
respiración
breathing

respirator n
respirador
device to allow breathing

respiratory /ɹɪˈspaɪ.ɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ɹɪˈspɪ.ɹə.tɹi/ /ɹɪˈspɪ.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ɹɪˈspʌɪ.ɹə.tɹi/ /ɹɪˈspʌɪ.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pə.ɹə.tɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pə.ɹət.ə.ɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pəɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈɹɛs.pɹə.tɹi/ /ˈɹɛs.pɹəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
respiratorio
relating to respiration

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 aparato respiratorio
system of organs

respite /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
descanso pausa respiro
brief interval of rest or relief

respite /ˈɹɛ.spɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ v
atrasar postergar
(transitive) To delay or postpone

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
responder
to say something in return
to act in return
to correspond

response /ɹɪˈspɑns/ /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
respuesta
a reaction to a stimulus or provocation
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] 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/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] adj
de responsabilidad
involving a degree of personal accountability
responsable
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
able to be trusted

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] n
responsable

responsibly adv
responsablemente
in a responsible manner

responsive /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ adj
empático
susceptible to the feelings of others
sensible
able to receive and respond to external stimuli

rest /ɹɛst/ n
brazo descanso
object designed to be used to support something else
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
puente mecánico
stick used to support the cue in snooker
reposo
physics: absence of motion
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility
reposo descanso
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
repose afforded by death
resto demás sobra
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
descansar reposar
intransitive: take repose
desistir
US legal

rest area n
área de descanso área de servicio
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 in power phraseologicalUnit
descanse en poder
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
dormirse en los laureles dormir en los laureles
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
reinicio
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
reiniciar
In computing, to reboot
To start again

restate v
reiterar repetir
to state again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
restaurante restorán
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

resting bitch face n
cara de pocos amigos
unpleasant look

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

restless legs syndrome n
síndrome de las piernas inquietas
a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations, usually in the legs

restlessness /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ 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
restablecer restaurar
to reestablish, or bring back into existence
restaurar
to bring back to a previous condition or state

restorer n
restaurador
one who restores

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
reprimir
to control or keep in check
restringir
to restrict or limit
retener
to deprive of liberty

restrained /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnd/ adj
reprimido
held back, limited, kept in check or under control

restraining order n
orden de alejamiento
order forbidding contacting and close proximity to the protected party

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
autocontrol autodominio moderación reserva
control or caution; reserve
limitación restricción
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
restringir limitar
to restrain within bounds

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
restricción
act or state
regulation or limitation
degradation of DNA

restrictive /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ adj
restrictivo
confining; limiting

restrictive covenant n
pacto restrictivo
agreement

restroom n
baño aseos servicio
public room containing a toilet

restructure /ɹiːˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ v
reestructurar
to change the organization of

restructuring n
reestructuración
alteration of structure

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
resolución
resultado
that which results
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect
sports: final score in a game

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
resultar
to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence
to come out

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/ v
continuar reanudar retomar
(transitive) start something again that has been stopped or paused
reanudarse
(intransitive) start again after interruption or pause
resumir
to summarize

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
resucitar
to raise from dead

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
resurrección
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitate /ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ v
resucitar
restore consciousness

resuscitation n
reanimación resucitación
the act of resuscitating

resveratrol n
resveratrol
phenolic substance

retable n
retablo
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
minorista retail venta al detalle venta al por menor
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retail price n
PVP precio de venta al público
price that customers pay for goods in stores

retailer n
minorista
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈteɪn/ /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
retener detentar
to keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something)

retainer /ɹəˈteɪn.ɚ/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
criado
paid servant
retenedor
dentistry: device

retaining wall n
muro de contención
structure

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
recuperar
take back
retomar
film again
recapture
take again

retaliate /ɹɪˈtæl.i.eɪt/ v
represaliar tomar represalias
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /-ʃɪn/ /ɹi-/ /ɹiˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ 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
retrasada retrasado
a person with mental retardation
a stupid person, or one who is slow to learn

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
retrasado
stupid, irrational
having mental retardation
retrasado retardado
delayed in development

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
arcada
an unsuccessful effort to vomit

retch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
tener arcadas
to make an effort to vomit

retching n
arcada
the act of retching

retell /ɹiˈtɛl/ v
contar de nuevo redecir
to tell again

retention /ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ 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/ /ˈɹiːθɪŋk/ v
reflexionar repensar
think again about a problem

reticence /-ɾə-/ /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/ n
reticencia
avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much
hesitancy or reluctance

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
reticente
reserved

reticulocyte n
reticulocito
immature red blood cell, having a reticular network of RNA

reticulum n
redecilla retículo
zoology: second stomach of a ruminant

retie v
reatar
to tie again

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.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

retinopathy /ˌɹɛtɪnˈɑːpəθi/ n
retinopatía

retinosis n
retinosis

retinue /ɹɪˈtɪnjuː/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
servidumbre
group of servants
séquito
comitatus

retire /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ v
jubilar
to stop working on permanent basis

retired /ɹɪˈtaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈtaɪəɹd/ adj
jubilado
having left employment

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
jubilado pensionista jubileta
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

retirement village n
residencia residencia de ancianos residencia de mayores
residential complex designed for senior citizens

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
réplica
sharp or witty reply
retorta
flask used for distillation

retrace one's steps v
hacer memoria
To remind oneself of places one has been to

retract /-ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɹækt/ /ɹɪˈtɹækt/ v
retraer
to draw back; to draw up
to pull (something) back or back inside
retractar
to take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written)

retrain /ɹiːˈtɹeɪn/ /ˈɹiːtɹeɪn/ v
capacitar
to train again

retransmit v
reenviar
to transmit again

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ n
retirada
act of pulling back or withdrawing
retiro
period of meditation, prayer, or study
quiet place affording privacy

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
retirarse
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ n
castigo retribución
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrieval /ɹɪˈtɹiːvəl/ n
recuperación
act of retrieving

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
recuperar
to regain or get back something

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪ-/ 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

retrocomputing n
retroinformática

retroduodenal adj
retroduodenal
behind the duodenum

retrofit /ˈɹɛtɹoʊˌfɪt/ /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌfɪt/ /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈfɪt/ /ˌɹɛtɹəʊˈfɪt/ n
corrección retroactiva
act of supplying a device, structure, etc., with new components or parts that were not previously available or installed

retrofit /ˈɹɛtɹoʊˌfɪt/ /ˈɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌfɪt/ /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈfɪt/ /ˌɹɛtɹəʊˈfɪt/ v
modernizar
(transitive) to supply (a device, structure, etc.) with new components or parts that were not previously available or installed

retrograde amnesia n
amnesia retrógrada
loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode

retromandibular adj
retromandibular

retron n
retrón

retronym n
retrónimo
A new coinage for an old concept

retroperitoneal adj
retroperitoneal
located behind the peritoneum

retropropulsion n
retropropulsión
backward propulsion, especially by rockets

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

retroviral adj
retroviral
of or pertaining to a retrovirus

retrovirus n
retrovirus
any of a group of viruses which insert a copy of their RNA genome into the DNA of a host cell

retsina /ɹɛtˈsiːnə/ n
retsina
Greek wine

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
regreso retorno vuelta
vuelta regreso retorno
act of returning

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
devolver retornar
to give something back to its original holder or owner
regresar
to turn back, retreat
volver
to go back in thought, narration, or argument
volver regresar
to come or go back

return on investment n
retorno de la inversión
benefit gained by an investor from an investment

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

reunify v
reunificar

reunion /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ /ɹɪˈjuːnjən/ n
reunión
the process or act
planned event

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ 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/ /ɹiːˈvæmp/ /ˈɹiˌvæmp/ /ˈɹiːvæmp/ n
reestilización
act of improving, renewing, renovating, or revising something

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvæmp/ /ˈɹiˌvæmp/ /ˈɹiːvæmp/ v
modernizar reestilizar repotenciar
to improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something)

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanchismo
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchista
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanchista
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
revelar
to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction
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 /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ 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
aparecido aparición espectro fantasma resucitada resucitado
supernatural being
renacida renacido vuelta a nacer vuelto a nacer
someone reborn

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ 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 /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
recaudación
all income for some treasury by taxation e.a.
renta
total income from a given source
retorno
income from an investment
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
idolatrar
to venerate someone or something as an idol
reverenciar
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹəns/ n
veneración reverencia
veneration; profound awe and respect

reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
reverendo
member of the Christian clergy

reverent /ˈɹev.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹev.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛv.ɹənt/ 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/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ adj
al revés en sentido contrario
having the order of its constituents moved backwards
marcha atrás reverso
causing movement in the opposite direction
reverso
of points: to be in the non-default position

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ n
marcha atrás reversa retroceso riversa
gear

reverse dictionary n
diccionario inverso
a dictionary in which entries are sorted alphabetically by their last letter, then second-to-last, and so on

reverse engineering n
ingeniería inversa
analysis of computer system
ingeniería inversa retroingeniería
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one

reverse osmosis n
ósmosis inversa
technique

reverse transcriptase n
transcriptasa inversa
polymerase that catalyzes the formation of DNA from an RNA template

reverse transcription n
transcripción inversa
process of creating double-stranded DNA from a single-stranded RNA template

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
reversible
able to be reversed

revert /ɹiˈvɝt/ /ɹɪˈvɜːt/ /ɹɪˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːˌvɜːt/ 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 reseña
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
repaso repasos revisiones revisión
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact
reseña
survey of the available items or material
reseña crítica repaso revisión revista
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

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
reseñar
to write a review
revisar
to look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
revisar repasar
to look broadly over

reviewer n
crítico recensor reseñador reseñante reseñista
critic

revile /ɹəˈvaɪl/ n
reprochar
reproach

revile /ɹəˈvaɪl/ 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/ /rəˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
revisión
act of revising
changed edition

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
revisionismo
advocacy of a revision of some view
form of Marxism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
revisionista
of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
revisionista
proponent of revisionism

revisit /ɹiːˈvɪzɪt/ v
revisitar
to reconsider or re-experience something

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 /ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/ 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 /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ 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 /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ n
giro vuelta
traversal of one body through an orbit around another body
revolución
political upheaval
removal and replacement of a government
turning of an object around an axis
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline

revolutionarily adv
revolucionariamente

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
revolucionario
of or pertaining to a revolution in government
something that signifies great change

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
revolucionario revolucionaria
a revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolutionize /ˌɹev.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnɑɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)u.ʃəˌnaɪz/ /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃəˌnaɪz/ v
revolucionar
to radically or significantly change, as in a revolution

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ 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
politics

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
revista
form of theatrical entertainment

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
recompensa
something of value given in return for an act
prize promised for a certain deed or catch
result of an action

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
recompensar premiar
give a reward to

rewarding adj
gratificante
giving satisfaction

rewatch /ɹiːˈwɒtʃ/ /ˈɹiːwɒtʃ/ v
remirar
to watch again

reweigh v
repesar
to weigh again

rewild v
resilvestrar asilvestrar
to return an area to a wilder state

rewilding n
resilvestración
large-scale conservation

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
rebobinar
to wind again

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
reescribir
write again, differently
write again, without changing

rhabdomancy /ˈɹæb.dəˌmæn.si/ n
rabdomancia
divination with wands and rods

rhabdomyolysis /ˌɹæb.doʊ.maɪˈɑl.əs.ɪs/ /ˌɹæb.də.mʌɪˈɒl.ɪs.ɪs/ /ˌɹæb.dəʊ.mʌɪˈɒl.ɪs.ɪs/ 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 /ˈɹæpsədi/ n
rapsodia
instrumental composition of irregular form
ancient Greek epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
ñandú
flightless bird

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
rema
part of a sentence

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
renio
chemical element

rheology /ɹiːˈɒlədʒi/ n
reología
physics of the deformation and flow of matter

rheostat /ˈɹiːəstæt/ n
reostato reóstato
resistor with adjustable resistance

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
retórica
art of using language for persuasion
meaningless language

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retórico
part of or similar to rhetoric

rhetorical question n
pregunta retórica
question posed for dramatic or persuasive effect

rhetorically adv
retóricamente
in a rhetorical manner

rheum /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ n
legaña
nose discharge

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
reumático
referring to rheumatism

rheumatic fever n
fiebre reumática
inflammation of joints and heart

rheumatism /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.əm/ /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz/ n
artritis reumatoide
reumatismo
any painful disorder of muscles, tendons, joints, bones and nerves

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 /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ n
rinitis
inflammation

rhino- /ɹaɪˈnɒ-/ /ˌɹaɪnoʊ-/ prefix
rino-
of or relating to the nose

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ n
rinoceronte
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinology n
rinología
study of the nose

rhinophore n
rinóforo
head structure

rhinoplasty n
rinoplastia
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose

rhinorrhea n
rinorrea
medical symptom

rhinovirus n
rinovirus
virus

rhizo- prefix
rizo-

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
rizoma
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rhizosphere n
rizosfera
soil region influenced by plant roots

rhizotonic adj
rizotónico
stem-stressed

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
ro rho
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 /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɑmbɪˌkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbɪˌkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
rombicosidodecaedro
Archimedean solid

rhombicuboctahedron n
rombicuboctaedro
polyhedron with 8 triangular and 18 square faces

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
Inability to pronounce the letter R; derhotacization

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
put words together
transitive, to rhyme with
reciprocal

rhyolite /ˈɹaɪ.oʊˌlaɪt/ /ˈɹaɪ.əˌlaɪt/ n
riolita
igneous rock

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] n
ritmo
ritmo cadencia
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time
flow, repetition or regularity
tempo or speed of a beat, song, or repeated event

rhythm guitar n
guitarra rítmica
guitar that provides rhythm

rhythm section n
sección de ritmo
section of a band maintaining the rhythm

rhythmic /ˈɹɪð.mək/ /ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ adj
rítmico
of or relating to rhythm
with regular, repetitive motion or sound
rítmico cadencioso acompasado
characterized by rhythm

rhythmic gymnastics n
gimnasia rítmica
a discipline of gymnastics

rhythmically adv
rítmicamente
in a rhythmical manner

rhyton /ˈɹʌɪtɒn/ n
ritón
a drinking vessel

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
shaping and supporting member in an aircraft wing
botany: prominent vein in a leaf
costilla cuaderna
nautical: part of a ship’s framework
costillar
cut of meat

rib cage n
caja torácica
part of skeleton

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
obsceno vulgar
coarse, lewd, vulgar

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ n
vulgar
individual who is filthy or vulgar

ribaldry n
procacidad procacidades
humorous language or behaviour

ribat n
rábida
a Sufi 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 /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
croac
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
cinta
inked ribbon
cinta lazo galón moño
long, narrow strip of material

ribbon cable n
cable cinta
cable with many parallel wires one next to the other

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 /ˈɹaɪbəʊz/ 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
plants

rice cake n
galleta de arroz
torta de arroz
food item made from puffed rice

rice cooker n
arrocera olla arrocera vaporera de arroz
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice flour n
harina de arroz
flour made of 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
fresa hijo de papá pituco riquillo
child or young adult from a wealthy family

riches /ɹɪt͡ʃɪz/ n
riqueza
money, goods, wealth, treasure

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
ricino
poison

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
raquitismo
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
enclenque
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickroll /ˈɹɪkɹəʊl/ /ˈɹɪkˌɹoʊl/ v
rickrollear
to mislead (someone) into following a seemingly innocuous hyperlink, or sometimes a QR code, that leads to a YouTube video of Rick Astley’s song “Never Gonna Give You Up”; to surprise or trick (someone) into hearing this song; to cause (someone) to unexpectedly engage with this song through an indirect method

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ n
rickshaw
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ n
rebote
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ v
rebotar
to rebound

ricotta /ɹəˈkɑtə/ /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
agujerear
to fill with holes like a riddle
cribar harnear
to put something through a riddle or sieve
plagar
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
atracción
amusement
autoestop aventón jalón rait
lift (in a vehicle)
medio de transporte
viaje
instance of riding

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
cabalgar montar
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.
conducir pasear en coche
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
llevar
to transport someone in a vehicle
montar cabalgar
to mount someone to have sex with them

ride out v
aguantar el tirón
to tackle a situation and survive

ride roughshod over /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɑd ˌoʊvɚ/ /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɒd ˌəʊvə/ v
pasar a llevar pisotear
to treat someone roughly

ridealong n
acompañada
accompanying a police, paramedic, or fireman service unit

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] n
jinete
one who rides

ridge /ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
cordillera sierra
chain of mountains
cresta arista
line along which two sloping surfaces meet
cumbrera caballete
highest point on a roof
dorsal dorsal oceánica
elevation on ocean bottom

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
ridiculizar
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ 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

rifleman n
fusilero
soldier

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 manipulado
pre-arranged

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ n
aparejo jarcia
tackle of a sailing vessel

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adj
correcto
appropriate, fit for purpose
correcto justo
complying with justice, correct
de la derecha de derecha de derechas
politics: conservative
derecho diestra
of direction, opposite of left
derecho justo recto
straight, not bent
derecho recto correcto justo
perpendicular recto
of an angle, 90 degrees
sano
healthy, sane, competent

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
a la derecha
towards the right side
a la derecha a la diestra
on the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
en fin
changing the subject in a discussion
vale
yes, that is correct; I agree
verdad ¿cierto? ¿no? ¿vale? ¿verdad?
checking agreement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] n
derecha
right-wing politicians and parties
right, not left, side
right hand
derecho
legal or moral entitlement

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ʔ] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] v
corregir
to correct

right angle n
ángulo recto
angle of 90 degrees

right as rain adj
como nuevo
very good; healthy
más razón que un santo
correct; factually accurate

right away adv
inmediatamente al tiro enseguida sin demora
very soon

right bank n
margen derecha
river bank to the right when facing downstream

right hand n
mano derecha

right identity n
elemento neutro por la derecha
element that produces an identity mapping when applied on the right

right now adv
ahora mismo ahorita
at this precise moment

right of first refusal n
derecho de tanteo
contractual provision

right of way n
derecho de paso derecho de vía
legal right of passage
preferencia prioridad
right to proceed first in traffic
servidumbre de paso
strip of land or alignment where portions of an infrastructure and their associated structures and facilities is located

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 a trabajar derecho al trabajo
the fundamental human right to have employment
derecho al trabajo
prohibition of closed shops

right triangle n
triángulo rectángulo
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right whale n
ballena franca
any of certain baleen whales of the family Balaenidae

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-hand man n
mano derecha
trusted assistant

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
person who belongs to the political right

righteous /ˈɹaɪti.əs/ /ˈɹaɪtjəs/ /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəs/ adj
beato inmaculado santo
moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious
bienhechor correcto justo
justified morally
inmaculado inocente
free from sin or guilt

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
beatitud gracia pureza santidad
theology: state of being right with God
buena obra rectitud
righteous act, or righteous quality
moralidad rectitud
quality or state of being righteous

rightful /ˈɹaɪtfəl/ 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 /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd/ adj
rígido

rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ n
rigidez
The quality or state of being rigid

rigidly /ˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪd.li/ adv
rígidamente
in a rigid manner

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ n
embrollo
long and complicated procedure

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 /ɹaɪl/ v
encolerizar irritar sacar de quicio
to anger, annoy
sacar de quicio
to incite

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
any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
corteza
tree bark
cáscara
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese

rinderpest n
peste bovina
disease

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
anilla aro
bird band
anilla rosca
piece of food in the shape of a ring
anillo
circumscribing object
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
anillo anilla
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
anillo sortija alianza
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
banda red
group of people (for illicit purposes)
pista
arena where circus acts take place
ring cuadrilátero
place where some sports take place
tañido
resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it
toque
telephone call
anillo
algebra: an algebraic structure
anillo anillo de conjuntos
family of sets...

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
llamar telefonear
to telephone (someone)
resonar
to resound, reverberate, echo
sonar
(intr.) to produce a resonant sound
to appear to be
(tr.) to produce a sound by ringing
sonar tañer
(tr.) to make something produce a resonant sound

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 theory n
teoría de anillos
branch of mathematics

ring-billed gull n
gaviota de Delaware
Larus delawarensis

ring-necked duck n
porrón acollarado
Aythya collaris

ringed kingfisher n
martín gigante neotropical martín pescador de collar
South American bird

ringed plover n
chorlitejo grande
Charadrius hiaticula

ringgit /ˈɹɪŋɡɪt/ n
ringgit
currency

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
cabecilla
leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group
person who starts and leads a disturbance, a conspiracy, or a criminal gang

ringmaster n
maestro de ceremonias
the person who manages the performers in a circus ring

ringtail n
cacomixtle norteño
Bassariscus astutus

ringtone n
tono de llamada ringtone
sound made by a telephone when ringing

ringwoodite n
ringwoodita
cubic form of olivine

ringworm n
tiña tinea
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 motín disturbios alboroto algarada
tumultuous disturbance of public peace

riot police n
antidisturbios
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

riot police officer n
antidisturbios
a member of a riot police

rip /ɹɪp/ v
rasgar
to divide or separate the parts of

rip off v
arrancar
to pull off by ripping
estafar sablear
(idiom) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
estafar sablear timar tomar el pelo
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle
plagiar
(idiom) to copy, especially illegally

rip-off n
estafa fraude garrotazo sablazo
unfair price or rate

riparian /ɹɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
ribereño
of or pertaining to a riverbank

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
madurado maduro
advanced to the state of fitness for use
maduro
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

ripeness n
madurez sazón
characteristic of being 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
arrancado extirpado
pulled away from forcefully
desgarrado rasgado
torn, either partly or into separate pieces
marcado
having extremely low body fat content

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
aumento alza incremento
increase (in a quantity, price, etc)
subida
action of moving upwards

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
aumentar incrementar
of a quantity, etc: to increase
levantarse subir
to move upwards
resucitar
to be resurrected
salir subir
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
subir

rise through the ranks v
escalar puestos

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
conducto vertical
conduct
contrahuella
part of a step
cuerpo
main body of a bow

risible /ˈɹaɪzɪbəl/ /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
risible
pertaining to laughter
provoking laughter

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
ascendente creciente
going up

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ n
alzamiento levantamiento rebelión
rebellion
ascensión ascenso crecimiento elevación
act of rise

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
riesgo
possible, usually negative, outcome
business etc.: potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event
likelihood of a negative outcome
riesgo peligro

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
arriesgar
to incur risk to something
arriesgar poner en riesgo

risk management n
gestión de riesgos
process of dealing with risk

risk premium n
prima de riesgo

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 /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ n
ritual
repeated set of actions

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
rival
competitor with the same objective

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
rivalidad
competition

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
calle
typography: visually undesirable effect of white space running down a page
río
large stream which drains a landmass
any large flow of a liquid

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ n
dios fluvial
river-being

riverbank n
benque orilla
sloped side of a river

riverbed /ˈɹɪv.əˌbed/ /ˈɹɪv.əˌbɛd/ /ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbɛd/ [ˈɹɪv.ɚˌbeː] n
cauce lecho
a river bottom

riverboat n
barco fluvial
watercraft

riverine /ˈɹɪvəɹaɪn/ /ˈɹɪvɚ.aɪn/ /ˈɹɪvɚ.ɪn/ adj
fluvial ribereño
of or pertaining to rivers

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

riveter n
remachadora
tool, rivet gun

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 /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
rutilo leucisco
Rutilus rutilus
bacha calilla calillón changa chicharra chusta
slang: butt of a marijuana cigarette

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
camino
a path in life
camino carretera calle ruta
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 compactador compactadora
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt

road sign n
señal de tráfico señal de tránsito
sign for traffic control or driver information

road to Damascus n
camino a Damasco
important point of change or reversal

road trip n
viaje en carretera viaje por carretera
recreational or impromptu excursion

roadblock n
barrera
An obstacle or impediment
barrera vial
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadhouse /ˈɹoʊdˌhaʊs/ /ˈɹəʊdˌhaʊs/ n
motel ventorrillo
establishment

roadie /ɹəʊdi/ n
plomo
crew for travelling stage production

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ n
correcaminos
fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx

roadside /ˈɹoʊdsaɪd/ /ˈɹəʊdsaɪd/ n
arcén
area on either side of a road

roadside bomb n
bomba caminera
explosive device

roadside hawk n
gavilán pollero
Buteo magnirostris

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ n
rada
partly sheltered anchorage outside a harbour

roadster /ˈɹəʊdstə(ɹ)/ n
turismo

roadway n
calzada
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles
carretera
way used as road

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
bramido
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine
bramido rugido
deep cry of the bull
long, loud, deep shout
rugido
cry of the lion

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
bramar
rugir
to make loud, deep cry of emotion
rugir bramar
of animals, to make a loud deep noise

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
asado
having been cooked by roasting

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
brindis cómico vejamen
comical event
carne asada

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
asar
to cook by surrounding with hot embers, etc.
asar rostir
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire
planchar
to banter, severely criticize

roast beef n
rosbif
Beef cooked by roasting

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
asado
cooked by roasting

roasting pan n
asadera
pan for roasting

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
atracar robar
to steal from, using violence
privar quitar
to deprive of

rob blind v
robar a ciegas

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ n
ladrón ladrona
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbɹi/ n
robo
act or practice of robbing

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
toga bata hábito
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ n
mirlo
petirrojo
Erithacus rubecula

robolution n
robolución
design of revolutionary forms of robot

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
person who does not seem to have any emotions
machine to perform complex tasks

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ /ɹəˈbɒt.ɪk/ [ɹoʊˈbɑɾɪk] adj
robótico
of, relating to, or resembling a robot

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ [ɹoʊˈbɑɾɪks] n
robótica
the science and technology of robots

robotization n
robotización
the automation of a system or process by use of robotic devices

robotize v
robotizar
to automate by making use of robots

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ adj
robusto
evincing strength

rocambolesque adj
rocambolesco
fantastic

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ n
peña roca
large stone or boulder
piedra
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
piedra piedra preciosa
precious stone or gem
roca peñasco
mass of projecting rock
roca piedra
natural mineral aggregate
rock
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ v
acunar 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 /ˈɹɑk ən(d) ˈɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɒk ən(d) ˈɹəʊl/ n
rocanrol
style of music

rock climber n
escalador escaladora
one who rock climbs

rock climbing n
escalada
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 fierro durísimo
of penis
como peña como piedra
hard like rock
durísimo
of muscles
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 de Guinea
speckled pigeon, Columba guinea
paloma roquera aliblanca
white-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa albipennis
paloma roquera alirrufa
chestnut-quilled rock pigeon, Petrophassa rufipennis

rock samphire pn
hinojo marino perejil marino
Crithmum maritimum

rocker /ˈɹɑ.kɚ/ /ˈɹɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɔk.ə(ɹ)/ n
roquero rockera rockero roquera
Someone passionate about rock music
musician who plays rock music

rockery /ˈɹɑk.ɚ.i/ /ˈɹɒk.ə.ɹi/ n
jardín de rocas rocalla
section of a garden made from decorative rocks

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ n
cohete
vehicle
rocket-propelled firework
military: non-guided missile
motor de cohete cohete
rocket engine

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

rocking horse n
caballito caballito balancín
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing

rockrose n
jara
Helianthum

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] adj
rocoso pedroso
abounding in, or full of, rocks

rocky planet n
planeta rocoso planeta telúrico planeta terrestre
planet composed of primarily of metal and/or rock

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
barra
barra rodillo
straight round stick, shaft, or bar
bastón
part of the retina of the eye
caña
fishing rod or pole
vara
stick or bundle used for punishment
verga
slang: penis

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
roedor
mammal of the order Rodentia

rodeo /ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ n
jaripeo rodeo
sport

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
huevas
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /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 /ˈɹɑd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒə/ interjection
recibido
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
canalla granuja
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person
vago
a vagrant

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
enfurecer molestar
to annoy
enturbiar
render turbid

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] 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
person who serves as an example

roleplay /ˈrol.pleɪ/ /ˈrəʊl.pleɪ/ v
rolear
To act as a character as part of a fantasy, especially with a group.

roleplaying game n
juego de rol
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] n
balanceo
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
redobladura redoblamiento redoble
the uniform beating of a drum
retumbo
a heavy, reverberatory sound
rodeador rodeadora
that which rolls; a roller
rodeo ruedo
the act of rolling
rodillo
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
a heavy cylinder used to break clods
registro
an official or public document
rollo
a scroll
a cylindrical twist of tobacco
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form
rollo rosca
that which is rolled up

roll /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹ̠ʷoɫ] [ɹ̠ʷɒʊɫ] v
allanar
to press or level with a roller
enroscar rodar
to wrap round on itself
envolver embrollar
to bind or involve by winding
redoblar
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum
reflejar reflexionar
to turn over in one's mind
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
to (cause to) film
rodar rodear
to cause something to revolve by turning over and over
trinar gorjear
to utter with a trill

roll cage n
jaula de seguridad jaula antivuelcos
a protective frame in a vehicle

roll call n
pase de lista
reading of a list of names and responses

roll container n
contenedor rodante
cage on wheels

roll on v
delatar
to snitch or tattle (on a person or group), to reveal a secret under pressure,...
pasar transcurrir
to pass; to go on; to elapse.

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
roll one's sleeves up
arremangarse ponerse las pilas
prepare to work

rollator n
rolator rulador
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 shutter n
persiana
shutter consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together

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 /ˈɹol.ɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ/ adj
rolar
moving by turning over repeatedly

rolling paper n
papel de fumar
paper for rolling cigarettes

rolling pin n
rodillo uslero bolillo hataca
food preparation utensil

rolling resistance n
resistencia a la rodadura
force

rolling stone n
bala perdida perdedor perdedora trotamundos vagabunda vagabundo
person who moves around and never settles down

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
tentetieso tentempié dominguillo mono porfiado muñeco porfiado porfiado
toy that rights itself when pushed over

romaji /-mɑː-/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.d͡ʒiː/ n
romaji
romanization of Japanese

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ /ˈɹoʊˌmæns/ /ˈɹəʊˌmæns/ n
romance
intimate relationship, love affair

romanize v
latinizar romanizar
to put letters or words into the Latin alphabet

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] adj
romántico
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] n
romántico romántica
person with romantic character

romantic orientation n
orientación romántica
romantic orientation

romantically adv
románticamente
in a romantic way

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ 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 /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ n
retozo revolcón
period of boisterous play

romp /ɹɑmp/ /ɹɒmp/ v
retozar
to play roughly or energetically

rondel n
daga rondel
long thin medieval dagger

rondo /ˈɹɒn.dəʊ/ n
rondo
soccer: training game
rondó
musical composition

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
coro alto
carved screen

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ n
techo tejado
the cover at the top of a building
the upper part of a cavity

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ v
techar
to cover or furnish with a roof

roof rack n
baca
rack attached to the top of a car

roof tile n
teja
tile covering a roof

roofer /ˈɹuːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹuːfɚ/ /ˈɹʊfɚ/ n
techador techadora rufero
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

rooftop /ɹufˌtɑp/ /ɹuːfˌtɒp/ /ɹʊfˌtɑp/ n
tejado
top surface of a roof

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
grajo graja
bird
baluarte bastión
fortification
torre roque
chesspiece

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
bisoño novato novicio
novice
novato
inexperienced recruit in military or police

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
cabida
sufficient space to do something
espacio lugar cabida
space
habitación cuarto pieza sala recámara
division in a building

room and board n
alojamiento y comida interna interno
place for lodging with daily meals

room temperature n
temperatura ambiente
normal temperature

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ n
compañero de cuarto
a person with whom one shares a room

roomy /ˈɹuːmi/ /ˈɹʊmi/ 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
lexema raíz
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
raíces raíz
of a tooth
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
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
primary source
analysis: zero of a function
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
rootear
get root access
hozar
to turn up or dig with the snout - as pigs
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

root rot n
seca
plant fungal disease

rootball n
cepellón raigambre
roots and associated soil

rooting n
enraizamiento
The process of forming roots.

rootlet n
raicilla
the smallest roots

rootstock n
base cimiento fundamento
basis to develop
cepa pie
a healthy plant used as the base for grafting

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
cuerda soga
thick, strong string
a length of this string

rope bridge n
puente de cuerda
bridge made of rope

ropemaker n
cordelero redero
maker of ropes

rorqual /ˈɹɔɹkwəl/ /ˈɹɔːkwəl/ n
rorcual
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosacea /ɹoʊˈzeɪ.ʃiə/ n
rosácea
chronic condition

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
rosario
Catholic prayer beads
devotion

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] adj
rosa rosado
color

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] n
alcachofa roseta
nozzle
rosa rosal
flower
rosal rosa
shrub

rose garden n
rosal rosaleda
garden planted in roses

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 /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ n
escaramujo
the fruit of a rose plant

roselle /ɹoʊˈzɛl/ /ɹəʊˈzɛl/ n
jamaica
Hibiscus sabdariffa

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ n
romero
shrub

rosewater n
agua de rosas
a liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ n
colofonia
solid form of resin

rostral adj
rostral
relating to the rostrum

rostrum /ˈɹɑstɹəm/ /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ /ˈɹɔs-/ n
espolón
projecting prow of a rowed warship
púlpito
dais, pulpit, or similar platform

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ adj
halagüeño
optimistic

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
rosado
wine

rosé wine n
vino rosado
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ n
podre putrefacción
process of becoming rotten

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
pudrir podrir
(intransitive) to suffer decomposition
pudrir pudrirse

rota /ˈɹoʊ.tə/ /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
isometry

rotational adj
rotacional
of, pertaining to or caused by rotation

rotator cuff n
manguito rotador
set of four smaller muscles in the shoulder

rotavirus /ˈɹəʊtəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
rotavirus
any of a group of wheel-shaped viruses

rotaxane n
rotaxano
molecular complex shaped like a dumbbell threaded through a ring

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
de memoria de memorieta
process of committing to memory
rutina
mechanical routine

rotgut n
matarratas
raw or poor-quality alcoholic liquor

roti /ˈroːʈiː/ /ˈɹoʊti/ /ˈɹɐʉtəi̯/ /ˈɹɔtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʉtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʊti/ [ˈɹɔʊɾɪi̯] n
roti
unleavened flatbread

rotisserie /ɹəʊˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəʊˈtɪs.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪs.ɹi/ n
rosticería rostisería

rotor /ˈɹoʊ.ɾə/ /ˈɹoʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
rotor
a rotating part of a mechanical device

rotoscope n
rotoscopio
animation technique

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] adj
malo putrefacto
cruel, mean or immoral
podrido carcomido estropeado
decayed, gone bad

rotten borough /-ˈbɜ-/ /ˌɹɑtn̩ ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˌɹɒtn̩ ˈbʌɹə/ [ˌɹɑʔn̩-] n
burgo podrido
parliamentary borough represented in Parliament although the number of voters had diminished so greatly they were largely controlled by the main landowner; parliamentary constituency or electoral district in a similar situation

rottenness n
podredumbre
the quality of being rotten

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
aproximado aproximativo casi
approximate
complicado duro
violent
difícil
difficult
rudo tosco
crude, unrefined
turbulento
turbulent
áspero rugoso
not smooth

rough around the edges adj
tosco
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 /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 /ɹuːˈlɛt/ n
ruleta
game of chance
locus

rouleur /ɹuˈlɝ/ /ɹuːˈlɜː/ n
rodador rodadora
cyclist who performs well on flat and undulating roads

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
redondeado redondeada redondo
of a number that has been rounded off
redondo
complete, not lacking
of corners that lack sharp angles
plump
redondo circular
circular or cylindrical
redondo esférico
spherical

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
asalto
segment of a sport event
etapa ronda
circular or repetitious route
mano
card games: moment from the deal until the players are finished with the cards
ronda
serving

round angle n
ángulo completo
an angle of 360 degrees

round bracket n
paréntesis
parenthesis, bracket

round of 16 n
octavos octavos de final

round of 32 n
dieciseisavos dieciseisavos de final

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

round robin n
liguilla
part of a tournament

round table n
mesa redonda
conference

round trip n
ida y vuelta rondal viaje ronda
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
redondear
to round up a number

round window n
ventana redonda
membrane-covered opening in the ear

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ n
desvío
detour
rotonda glorieta redoma
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
tiovivo
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed

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

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
despertar
to wake
despertar incitar
to cause, excite

rousong /ɹəʊˈsɒŋ/ /ʒəʊˈsʊŋ/ n
rousong
meat floss

roustabout n
jornalero
an unskilled laborer

rout /ɹaʊt/ [ɹʌʊt] n
goleada
act of completely defeating an army, etc., causing it to retreat in a disorganized manner; convincing defeat

route /ɹaʊt/ /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
recorrido trayecto
ruta itinerario
course or way traveled

route of administration n
vía de administración
path by which a drug is taken into the body

route one football n
patapum parriba

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ n
enrutador direccionador router ruteador
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet
device that directs packets of information

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ n
fresadora
power tool

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 /ɹuːˈtiːnli/ adv
rutinariamente
in a routine manner

routineness n
cotidiano rutinario
state of routine

routing /ˈɹaʊtɪŋ/ /ˈɹutɪŋ/ /ˈɹuːtɪŋ/ n
enrutamiento
a method of finding paths from origins to destinations in a network such as the Internet

routinize v
rutinizar
to make routine

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
deambular vagar
to wander about at random

rover /ˈɹoʊvɚ/ /ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/ n
astromóvil
a vehicle for exploring extraterrestrial bodies
trotamundos vagabundo
one who roves

row /ɹaʊ/ n
barullo bulla
continual loud noise
pelea riña cisco gresca pelotera pifostio
noisy argument

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
remado remo
exercise

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
fila línea hilera pista renglón
line of objects
registro
in a table

row /ɹaʊ/ v
pelear discutir reñir
intransitive: argue noisily

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
remar bogar
transitive:propel over water using oars

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
azarollo serbal de los cazadores
Sorbus aucuparia
sorbus

rowboat /ˈɹəʊbəʊt/ 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
rowhouse

rowing /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ n
remo boga
the sport

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
horquilla
support for an oar

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
real
of or relating to a monarch or his family

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
real
nautical: a sail

royal antelope n
antílope enano antílope real
species of antelope

royal burgh /-ˈbɝɡ/ /ˌɹɔɪ(ə)l ˈbɝoʊ/ /ˌɹɔɪəl ˈbʌɹə/ n
burgo real
type of Scottish burgh founded by, or subsequently granted, a royal charter

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

royal pain n
más pesado que una vaca en brazos
someone angering

royal road n
camino real
easy way

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/ [ɹɐb] n
frotación frotamiento frote
act of rubbing

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
frotar
to rub something against (a second thing)
frotar restregar
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area

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/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] adj
cheque sin fondos
not covered by funds

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] n
goma
synthetic materials with the same properties
tires
goma caucho
condom
goma caucho hule
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree

rubber duck n
pato de goma
toy shaped like a duck

rubber stamp n
lacayo sello de goma
person or body approving things without power to change them
timbre de goma
piece of rubber to make an imprint

rubber tree n
hevea 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 /ˈrʌbəˌnɛkə/ /ˈrʌbɚˌnɛkɚ/ n
cotilla mirona mirón
someone who cranes their neck to see something

rubbernecking /ˈɹʊbɚˌnɛkɪŋ/ n
cotilleo
unseemly act of observation
curiosear
slowing down to see the scene of an accident

rubbery /ˈɹʌbəɹi/ 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
rúbrica matriz de evaluación
printed set of scoring criteria

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ 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
rubicundo
reddish

ruddy shelduck n
tarro canelo
duck

ruddy turnstone n
vuelvepiedras común
Arenaria interpres

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
descortés grosero rudo soez
bad-mannered

rudely /ˈɹuːdli/ 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/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ adj
rudimentario
rudimentario rudimental
of or relating to rudiments
rudimentario rudimental elemental
basic; minimal

rue /ɹuː/ n
ruda
any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta

rueful adj
sentir lastima o compasion
inspiring pity or compassion

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
combatiente
Philomachus pugnax
lechuguilla
circular frill or ruffle on a garment

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
rufián
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
form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby ball n
balon de rugby
spheroidal ball designed for the sport of rugby

rugby league n
rugby a 13 rugby league
version of rugby football

rugby player n
rugbista rugbier
one who plays rugby

rugby union n
rugby a 15 rugby union
form of rugby

rugged /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
a lo natural al lote despelotado
not neat or regular
barboso peluda peludo velludo
rough with bristles
difícil turbulento
stormy, turbulent
duro rudo tosco violento
violent, rude
escabroso filudo
broken into sharp points
rasposo
harsh, austere
robusto bravo fuerte vigoroso
vigorous, robust

rugose /ɹʊˈɡəʊs/ /ˌɹuːˈɡoʊs/ adj
rugoso
having wrinkles, creases, or ridges

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] n
ruina
remains of destroyed construction
something which leads to serious troubles
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
arruinar desbaratar
to cause the economical ruin of
arruinar estropear ruinar
to destroy
dar al traste
to spoil

ruination /ˌɹuː.ɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ruina
act of ruining
state of being ruined

ruinous /ˈɹuː.ɪnəs/ adj
ruinoso
destructive

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regla
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
gobernar mandar
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over
molar
slang: to excel

rule nisi /ɹuːl ˈnaɪsaɪ/ n
fallo final tentativo
legal procedure

rule of law n
Estado de derecho 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 reject from list of possibilities
to make something impossible

rule the roost v
manejar el cotarro

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] n
gobernante soberano
person who rules or governs
regla
measuring or drawing device

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 romo
distilled spirit

rumba /ˈɹʊmbə/ /ˈɹʌmbə/ v
rumbear
to dance rumba

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

rumble strip n
banda rugosa banda sonora vibradores
pattern in a road's surface

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.ɪd͡ʒ/ 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
rumor voz
statement or claim from no known reliable source

rumour has it phraseologicalUnit
corre el rumor de que dicen las malas lenguas
there is a rumor that...

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
grupa ancas
the hindquarters of an animal
trasero asentaderas nalgas posaderas
the buttocks

rump state n
estado remanente estado residual
state that is the remnant of a previous, larger one

rumpus n
revuelo
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
carrera
line of unravelled stitches
point scored in baseball, cricket or similar games
correr
act of running
galopar
fast gallop
partida
video games: playthrough, session of play

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
correr
to move quickly on two feet
to move quickly
to compete in a race
to move or spread quickly
correr fluir afluir
to flow
ejecutar arrancar
to execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program
postularse
to be a candidate in an election

run a red light v
pasarse la luz roja
drive through traffic light

run after v
perseguir
follow quickly

run aground v
encallar
to cause a vessel to run aground
encallar varar zabordar
to be immobilized by shallow water

run along v
partir salir
to leave

run amok v
correr a ciegas enloquecerse
run amok

run around like a chicken with its head cut off v
ir como pollo sin cabeza
To act in a haphazard or aimless way

run away v
escapar arrancar
to leave home
huir
to flee by running

run down v
atropellar
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them
dejar negro despellejar morder pelar trasquilar
to criticise

run in the family v
ser cosa de familia
to be observed in several generations

run into v
chocar tropezar
to cause to collide with
to collide with
encontrarse con toparse con
to encounter or meet

run off v
echar
to chase someone away

run out v
agotar quedarse sin
to use up
expirar extinguir vencer
to expire, to come to an end

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
empalar
impale a person
recorrer repasar
go through hastily
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 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
escalón
a position in a hierarchy
peldaño
ladder step
travesaño
crosspiece between chair legs

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
rúnico
of, pertaining to, or written using runes

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
corredor corredora
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
finalista princesa subcampeona subcampeón suplente
the person who finishes in any position after the first

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ adv
consecutivo
consecutively

running /ˈɹʌniŋ/ n
administración control dirección manejo organización
the action of the verb to run
footing jogging
sport

running board n
estribo
step under the car door

running gear n
tren de conducción
wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis

running in n
rodaje
operation of a new engine for testing

running joke n
broma recurrente chiste recurrente
running joke

running text n
texto corrido
body of text

runny nose n
nariz mocosa
condition of discharge of mucus from the nose

runoff n
escorrentía
portion of precipitation or irrigation which does not infiltrate
segunda vuelta
politics: second or further round of an indecisive election

runology n
runología
study of runes

runt /ˈɹʌnt/ n
benjamín
smallest child in the family
the smallest or the weakest animal of a litter or a pack
enano
undersized or stunted plant, animal or person

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
pasarela
walkway extending from a stage
pista de despegue pista de aterrizaje pista
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ɹʊ-/ /ˈɹupi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
rupia
monetary currency

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
rotura
burst or split

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ v
romper
to burst, break through, or split, as under pressure

rural /ˈɹɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈɹɝ.əl/ /ˈɹʊ.ɹəl/ /ˈɹʊə.ɹəl/ 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 junco
plant
acometida
sudden forward motion
prisa
haste
subidón
pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant
tromba
rapid, noisy flow

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
apurarse correr
to 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
bermeja bermejo color teja ocre
color
reineta
apple

rust /ɹʌst/ n
herrumbre roya
plant disease
herrumbre óxido moho orín
result of oxidation
marrón rojizo
colour

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 oxidado
affected by rust
herrumbroso rojizo
of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown
olvidado oxidado
lacking recent experience, out of practice

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
encelar estar en brama estar en celo
to be in the annual rut
surcar
make a furrow

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
nabo sueco
plant
nabo sueco colinabo
edible root

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/ /ˈɹuːθ.lɪs.li/ adv
cruelmente despiadamente inhumanamente sádicamente
in a ruthless manner

rutilant /-tə-/ /ˈɹutələnt/ /ˈɹuːtɪl(ə)nt/ [-ɾə-] adj
rutilante
shining or glowing with a red colour or light

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

ryegrass n
margallo raigrás
species of grasses

röntgen /ˈɹɜːnt.ɡən/ n
roentgen
unit of exposure to ionizing radiation

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ n
rösti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

sabbatical adj
sabático
relating to the Sabbath
relating to an extended period of leave

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/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ adj
sable
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ /ˈseɪbɫ/ n
marta
fur
marta cibelina cebellina
animal
sable
heraldic colour

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
zueco zuecos
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ n
sabotaje
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ v
sabotear
deliberately destruct to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(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-rattling n
ruido de sables
display of military power as an implied threat

sabre-toothed tiger n
diente de sable
prehistoric cat

sabretache /-b(ɹ)ə-/ /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌtæʃ/ /ˈsæ-/ n
portapliegos
hanging cavalry pouch

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 /-ɹiːn/ /-ɹən/ /-ɹɪn/ /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ /ˈsækɹɪn/ adj
empalagoso cursi dulzón meloso pasteloso sensiblero
excessively sweet, especially if romantic or sentimental to the point of ridiculousness
sacarino
of or relating to sugar

saccharometer n
sacarímetro
hydrometer

sack /sæk/ n
botín
booty obtained by pillage
costal saco
amount that can be put in a sack; traditional units based on this amount
despedido
informal: dismissal from employment
saco bolsa costal
bag for commodities or items
saqueo
the plunder and pillaging of a city

sack /sæk/ v
correr despedir
informal: to remove from a job or position
ensacar
to put in a sack or sacks
saquear
to plunder

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/ /ˈsækɹəl/ adj
sacral
sacred
sacro
(anatomy) of the sacrum

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

sacramentary n
sacramentario
ancient book containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /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/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ n
sacrificio
something sacrificed
something offered to a god

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
sacrificar ofrendar
to offer as a gift to a deity

sacrificer n
sacrificador sacrificadora
someone who sacrifices

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹə.fɪʃ.əl/ /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
sacrificial
relating to sacrifice

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
sacrilegio
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlid͡ʒəs/ /sæk.ɹəˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ adj
sacrílego
committing sacrilege

sacrilegiously adv
sacrílegamente
in a sacrilegious manner

sacristan /ˈsækɹɪstən/ n
sacristán
person who maintains the sacristy

sacristy n
sacristía
room in a church

sacro- prefix
sacro-
of or relating to the sacrum

sacroiliac /ˌsækɹoʊˈɪliˌæk/ adj
sacroilíaco
relating to the sacrum and ilium

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 /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ n
collado silla
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills
puente
part of a guitar which supports the strings
silla silla de montar
seat for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal
sillín asiento silla
immovable seat of a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ v
ensillar
(transitive) to put a saddle on (an animal)

saddle blanket n
acolchado faldón sudadero
blanket under saddle

saddle horse n
caballo de silla
a horse that has been specially trained for riding

saddle point n
punto de silla
geometry

saddle tree n
arzón
The base of a saddle

saddlebag /ˈsædəlˌbæɡ/ n
alforja
covered pouch
cartucheras culo caído
butt sag

saddlecloth n
caparazón

saddler /ˈsadlə/ /ˈsædlɚ/ n
sillero albardonero guarnicionera guarnicionero
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ 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

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ /ˈsædɪst/ n
sádico
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
sádico
of a person

sadly /ˈsædli/ adv
tristemente con alma en pena luctuosamente
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
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
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 /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ n
salvaguardia
a safe-conduct, especially in time of war
something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ 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 glass n
vidrio templado
type of glass

safety pin n
imperdible alfiler gancho seguro
pin in the form of a clasp

safety razor n
maquinilla de afeitar rastrillo
type of razor

safety reflector n
reflector
type of reflector

safety valve /ˈseɪfti ˌvælv/ /ˈseɪftɪ ˌvælv/ n
válvula de seguridad válvula de alivio de presión válvula de alivio válvula de escape
valve set to open at a pressure below that at which a container holding a gas, vapour, etc., would burst, thus reducing the pressure

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
alazor
plant

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
azafrán
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ n
azafrán
spice
colour
plant
dye

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ v
azafranar
to add saffron to

saffron milk cap n
níscalo mízcalo robellón
edible mushroom

sag /sæɡ/ n
flecha
difference in elevation

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/ /səˈɡæsɪti/ n
sagacidad sagaz
quality of being sage

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ adj
sabio
wise

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ n
sabio
wise person
salvia
Salvia officinalis

sage grouse n
urogallo de las artemisas
Centrocercus urophasianus

saggar /ˈsæɡ.ə/ /ˈsæɡ.ɚ/ n
gaceta refractaria
ceramic container

sagittal /səˈd͡ʒɪt.əl/ /ˈsad͡ʒ.ɪ.təl/ /ˈsæd͡ʒ.ə.təl/ /ˈsæd͡ʒ.ə.ɾəl/ /ˈsæd͡ʒ.ɪ.təl/ adj
sagital
in a plane parallel to the median plane

sagittal suture n
sutura sagital
joint between the two parietal bones of the skull

sago n
sagú
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms and used as a food thickener
any of the palms from which sago is extracted

saguaro /səˈwɑɹoʊ/ /səˈɡwɑɹoʊ/ n
saguaro
large cactus

said /seɪd/ adj
dicho
mentioned earlier

said and done adj
dicho y hecho
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
saiga
antelope

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] n
aspa
the blade of a windmill
vela
a piece of fabric attached to a boat

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] 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
sailfish

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
navegación navegación a vela
motion across water
náutica
skill to operate a vessel

sailing ship n
embarcación a vela
type of ship

sailmaker n
velero
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ n
marinero marinera
worker on a ship, seaman, seawoman

sailoress n
marinera
female sailor

sainfoin /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ /ˈsænfɔɪn/ n
esparceta pipirigallo
perennial herbs

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] n
santo santa
person proclaimed as saint
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities

saintess n
santa
female saint

sainthood n
santidad
state of being a saint

sake /ˈseɪk/ n
bien gracia
benefit
causa gracia
cause, interest or account
gracia
contention, strife; guilt
gracia motivo razón
purpose or end; reason

saker /ˈseɪkə/ /ˈseɪkɚ/ n
halcón sacre
falcon

sakura /səˈkʊəɹə/ /ˈsækʊɹə/ /ˈsɑːkʊɹə/ n
sakura
Japanese cherry tree

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ n
sake
Japanese rice wine

salaam alaikum /səˈlɑːm əˌleɪkʊm/ interjection
salam
peace be upon you (Muslim greeting)

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/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ n
ensalada
food

salad bowl n
ensaladera
bowl for salad

salad burnet n
pimpinela minor
Sanguisorba minor

salad spinner n
centrifugador centrifugadora centrifugadora de lechuga escurridor escurridor de lechugas
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamandra
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salami
sausage

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ n
salario sueldo
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ v
salariar

salat /səˈlɑːt/ n
salat
Islamic prayer

salbutamol /salˈbjuː.tə.mɒl/ /sælˈbju.təˌmɔl/ n
salbutamol
short-acting bronchodilator

sale /seɪl/ n
liquidación rebaja
sale of goods at reduced prices
venta
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
vendible
suitable for sale

salep /ˈsæləp/ n
salep

sales pitch n
argumentario charla promocional
presentation to persuade a customer

salesman n
vendedor
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
vendedor vendedora
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 /səˈlaɪvəɹi/ /ˈsælɪvəɹi/ /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 producing saliva

sallet /ˈsælɪt/ n
celada
type of light spherical helmet

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ n
zargatillo
Salix caprea

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ adj
salmón asalmonado
colour

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
salmón
fish
colour

salmon shark n
cailón salmonero tiburón salmón
shark species

salmonberry n
salmonberry
fruit

salo n
salo
non-rendered pig fat

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ n
salón sala
large room

salpingectomy /sæl.pənˈd͡ʒɛk.tə.mi/ n
salpingectomía

salsa /ˈsæl.sə/ /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
salsa mexicana salsa picante
spicy tomato sauce

salsatheque n
salsateca
discotheque that only plays salsa music

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] adj
salado sal
salty
salinero
related to salt deposits, excavation, processing or use
salino sal
saline

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] n
sal
sodium chloride
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
salar
to add salt to

salt and pepper adj
entrecano pelicano
mixed black and white

salt cellar n
salero

salt cod n
bacalao
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt flat n
salinera
flat expanse of ground with abundant salt

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ n
lago salado lago salino
body of water with a high concentration of salts

salt lick n
salegar
block of salt

salt marsh n
marisma salina saladar salina schorre
marsh of saline water

salt of the earth n
sal de la tierra
a decent, dependable person

salt pan n
salar salinera
A man-made pond where salty water is evaporated

salt shaker n
salero

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

saltwater crocodile n
cocodrilo marino cocodrilo de agua salada
Crocodylus porosus

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
atrevido escabroso picante saleroso
of language: coarse, provocative
resentir
bitter
salado
tasting of salt
containing salt

salubrious /səˈl(j)uː.bɹi.əs/ /səˈlu.bɹi.əs/ adj
salubre
promoting health

salubrity n
salubridad
The quality of being salubrious

salutary /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ /ˈsæljətɛɹi/ adj
bueno saludable salutífero
promoting good health and physical well-being
saludable revulsivo
effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ n
saludo venia

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ n
material recuperado
anything that has been put to good use that would otherwise have been wasted
rescate salvamento
the rescue of a ship or its cargo from a hazardous situation

salvage /ˈsælvɪd͡ʒ/ v
rescatar
to rescue

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
salvación
the process of being saved (religion)

salve /sæ(l)v/ /sælv/ /sɑːv/ n
ungüento pomada bálsamo
ointment, cream or balm

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
salva andanada
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery

samana /sɑːˌmɑːnɑː/ /səˌmɑːnə/ n
sramana
Indian ascetic

samara /səˈmɛrə/ /səˈmɛərə/ /ˈsæmərə/ n
sámara
winged indehiscent fruit

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/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ n
sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

same /seɪm/ adj
mismo
not different as regards self; identical
similar, alike

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

sameness /ˈseɪmnəs/ n
mismidad
quality of being the same

samosa n
samosa
Indian snack

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan /ˈsæm.pæn/ n
junco
Chinese boat

samphire /ˈsæm.faɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæm.fə(ɹ)/ n
salicornia
marsh samphire

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] n
muestra
business
statistics
muestra ejemplar
part taken for inspection
muestra sample
music
prueba
cooking

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] v
muestrear samplear
to take or to test a sample or samples of
muestrear samplear mostrear
music: to reuse a portion of an existing recording

sample space n
espacio muestral
set of all possible outcomes...

sampling n
muestreo
process or technique of obtaining a representative sample

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samurái
feudal Japanese warrior

san n
san
letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet

sanation n
cura sanación
act of healing or curing

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ n
sanatorio
institution that treats chronic diseases and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence

sanctification /saŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
santificación
the process of making holy

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
santificar
to make holy
to endorse
to purify

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
mojigato chupacirios gazmoño meapilas pechoño santulón
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanctimoniousness n
beatería fariseísmo gazmoñería mojigatería moralina santurronería

sanctimony /ˈsæŋk.təˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.təˌməʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsæŋk.tɪˌməʊ.ni/ n
gazmoñería santurronería beatería
a hypocritical form of excessive piety

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
aprobación autorización decreto
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
sanción decreto
penalty or coercive measure

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
aprobar autorizar ratificar
to give authorization or approval to
sancionar
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law

sanctity /ˈsæŋktɪti/ n
santidad
condition

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ n
sanctuario santuario
consecrated area

sanctuary city n
ciudad santuario
sanctuary city

sanctum sanctorum n
sanctasanctórum
Holy of Holies
person's sanctuary

sand /sænd/ n
arena
finely ground rock
light beige colour
playa arena
beach or other expanse of sand

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 /ˈsændəl/ n
sandalia caite chala chancleta cutara huarache
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
sándalo
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum

sandarac /ˈsændəɹæk/ n
sandáraca
resin from Tetraclinis articulata

sandbag n
saco de arena
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
banco de arena
ridge of sand

sandbar n
sirte
ridge of sand

sandboarding n
sandboard sandboarding
activity resembling snowboarding but performed on sand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
arenero
arenero salvadera
box with sand for children
zona de pruebas
computing: isolated program execution area
wiki sandbox

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 /ˈsændi/ /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

sandpit /ˈsænd.pɪt/ n
arenero
children's play area

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
arenisca
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
tormenta de arena
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] 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

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
sangre fría
composure, self-possession or imperturbability

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangría
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguinary /ˈsæŋɡwɪnəɹi/ /ˈsæŋɡwɪnɛɹi/ adj
sanguinario
eager for bloodshed

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
rojo sanguíneo
having the colour of blood; red
sanguíneo
characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood
warm; ardent

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ n
sanguíneo
blood red colour

sanguinolent /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ adj
sangriento sanguinolento
containing or tinged with blood

sanitary /ˈsænɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsænɪtɛɹi/ adj
sanitario
of health

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
higiene saneamiento

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ /ˈsænɪtaɪz/ v
desinfectar sanear
to free from microorganisms

sanity /ˈsæ.nə.ɾi/ /ˈsæ.nɪ.ɾi/ /ˈsæn.əˌti/ /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ n
cordura
the condition of being sane
sensatez
reasonable and rational behaviour

sans serif /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/ /ˈsænz ˈsɛɹɪf/ adj
palo seco paloseco
without serifs

santol n
santol
fruit

saola /ˈsaʊlə/ /ˈsaʊˌlɑː/ n
buey de vu quang saola
ruminant

sap /sæp/ n
albura
sapwood of a tree
savia
juice of plant
simplón
slang: saphead

sap /sæp/ v
socavar zapar
undermine

sapiential /seɪ.piˈɛnt͡ʃəl/ adj
sapiencial
containing or conferring wisdom

sapiosexual adj
sapiosexual
sexually attracted to intelligence

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
joven jovencito muchacho pimpollo
youth
pimpollo plantón virgulto
young tree

sapodilla /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/ n
chicozapote níspero
fruit
tree

saponify v
saponificar
to convert into soap

saponin /ˈsæpənɪn/ n
saponina
steroid glycoside

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ n
zapador
historical or traditional term for "combat engineer"

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
esmeralda gorgiazul
type of hummingbird
zafiro
gem
corundum

sapphism /ˈsæ.fɪzm̩/ n
safismo
lesbianism

sappy /ˈsæpi/ adj
cursi
excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy

saprolite n
saprolito
a chemically weathered rock

saprophyte /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ n
saprofito saprofita
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

sarabande n
zarabanda
a 16th century Spanish dance

sarafan n
sarafán
a traditional long, trapeze-shaped Russian pinafore worn by women and girls.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ n
sarcasmo
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ adj
sarcástico
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcastically /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkli/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkæstɪkəli/ adv
sarcásticamente
in a sarcastic manner

sarcocarp /ˈsɑː(ɹ)kəkɑː(ɹ)p/ n
fruto carnoso
fruit which is fleshy
sarcocarpio
fleshy part of a stone fruit

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/ /ˈsɑɹ.kəˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ /ˈsɑː.kəˌmɪə/ n
sarcómero
contractile unit of myofibril in striated muscle

sarcopenia n
sarcopenia
gradual age-related loss of skeletal muscle

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarcófago
stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardina
fish

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
sardónico
scornfully mocking
ironically humorous

sardonically adv
sardónicamente
in a sardonic manner

sardonyx /sɑː(ɹ)ˈdɒnɪks/ 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 /ˈsɑːɹən/ /ˈsɑːɹɪn/ n
sarín
nerve gas

sarmentose n
sarmentosa
monosaccharide

sarong /səˈɹɑŋ/ /səˈɹɒŋ/ /səˈɹɔŋ/ 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 /səˈʃiːmi/ /ˈsæʃɪmi/ n
sashimi
dish of slices of raw fish or meat

sasquatch /ˈsæskwæt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈsæskwɒt͡ʃ/ 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
animado vigoroso vivaz vivo
lively, vigorous
insolente descarado fresco
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy
provocativo
somewhat sexy and provocative

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ /səˈtænɪk/ adj
satánico
relating to Satan
evil

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /sɑːˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ /ˈsɑː.teɪ/ n
satay
dish

satchel /ˈsæt͡ʃəl/ 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 /ˈseɪʃɪeɪt/ v
saciar
satisfy
satisfy to excess

satiety /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
saciedad
state of being perfectly satiated

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
satén raso
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
sátira
literary technique

satirical /səˈtɪɹɪkəl/ adj
satírico
of or pertaining to satire

satirically adv
satíricamente
in a satiric manner

satirize /ˈsatɪrʌɪz/ 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 /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹɪli/ 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 /ˈsætɪsfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
satisfactorio
that satisfies

sativa /səˈti va/ /səˈti və/ n
sátiva
Cannabis sativa

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ n
sátrapa
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapía
territory governed by a satrap

saturate /ˈsæt͡ʃəˌɹeɪt/ v
empapar
to cause to become penetrated or soaked
saturar
to fill thoroughly or to excess
(chemistry) to cause a substance to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold

saturation n
saturación
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
chemistry: state of a saturated solution
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 /-nɪn/ /-ˌnin/ /ˈsætənaɪn/ /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/ [-ɾɚ-] adj
saturnina saturnino soturna soturno
of a person: having a tendency to be cold, bitter, gloomy, etc.

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ n
sátiro
Greek mythology
Lecher

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ n
satiriasis
uncontrollable sexual desire

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
salsa
liquid condiment

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ v
salsear
apply sauce

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
cacerola cazo
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
platillo mancerina
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 /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
sauna
sauna room or house
act of using a sauna

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /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 /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
chorizo embutido
salchicha
sausage-shaped thing
salchicha embutido
small, uncooked
salchicha embutido salchichón
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing

sausage party /ˈsɔ.sɪdʒ ˌpɑɹ.ti/ n
campo de nabos

sausagefest n
campo de nabos
an event populated almost entirely by men

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /sɑˈteɪ/ /sɔˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
rehogar
to cook (food) using a small amount of fat in an open pan over a relatively high heat

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ adj
salvaje
wild, not cultivated
barbaric, not civilized
brutal, vicious or merciless

savagely adv
salvajemente
in a savage manner

savagery /ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ n
salvajada salvajería salvajismo
act of cruelty

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
sabana
tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ n
parada
block that prevents an opponent from scoring

save /seɪv/ v
ahorrar
to accumulate money
to economize
guardar ahorrar reservar
to store for future use
guardar salvar grabar archivar
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
parar
to sports: to catch or deflect a shot at goal
redimir salvar
Christianity: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
salvar rescatar
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone

save something for a rainy day v
guardar algo por si vienen mal dadas

save up v
ahorrar
accumulate money for a specific purpose

savin n
sabina
Juniperus sabina

saving /ˈseɪv.ɪŋ/ n
ahorro
reduction in cost
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
apetitoso sabroso
tasty, attractive to the palate
de sal salado
salty or non-sweet

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
ajedrea
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
saborear
to appreciate, enjoy or relish something

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
sabio
well-informed and perceptive

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] n
sierra
tool
proverbio refrán dicho
saying or proverb

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
serrar aserrar
cut with a saw

saw set n
trabador triscador
device to adjust the divergence of saw's teeth

sawbones n
matasanos

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ n
serrín aserrín
dust created by sawing

sawfish n
pez sierra sierra
ray with saw-shaped snout

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 /ˈsɔːʃɑː(ɹ)k/ n
tiburón sierra
any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ə/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
aserrador
one who saws timber

saxifrage /ˈsæk.sə.frɪd͡ʒ/ n
saxifraga saxífraga
plant

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
saxofón saxófono
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

saxophonist /ˌsæk.ˈsɑ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsæk.ˈsɒ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsæk.ˈsɔ.fə.nɪst/ n
saxofonista
person who plays or practices with the saxophone

say /seɪ/ v
decir
to pronounce
to communicate verbally or in writing
to recite
decir poner
to indicate in a written form
digamos
imperative: let's say
se dice
to have a common expression

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

sayable adj
decible

saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ 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 /ˈskeɪ.biz/ n
sarna
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ n
andamio
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on
cadalso patíbulo horca
platform for executions

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ v
andamiar
set up scaffolding

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ n
andamio andamiaje
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
escalabilidad
property of being scalable

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] 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

scalar product n
producto escalar producto punto
product of two vectors

scald /skɑld/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ n
escaldadura quemadura
burn with hot liquid

scald /skɑld/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
escaldar
to heat almost to boiling
escaldar quemar
to burn with hot fluid

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] n
escala
sequence for measurement
ratio of distances
gama escala
series of notes
escama
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
flake of skin
platillo
dish of a balance

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
agrandar reducir
to change size of
escalar
to climb
escamar
remove the scales of

scale model n
maqueta
three-dimensional copy or representation of something

scalene /skeɪˈlin/ /ˈskeɪ.liːn/ /ˈskeɪˌlin/ adj
escaleno
having sides unequal in length

scales /skeɪlz/ n
balanza
balanza báscula peso
device for weighing goods for sale

scalesia n
escalesia lechoso
tree found in the Galápagos

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ n
venera vieira concha de peregrino callo de hacha
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
timo estafa chanchullo engañifa engaño petardo
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
estafar timar
to defraud or embezzle

scammer /ˈskæmɚ/ n
defraudador estafador
swindler, cheat

scamper /ˈskæmpə/ /ˈskæmpɚ/ v
apresurar corretear
to run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner

scan /skæn/ v
escandir
to read or mark so as to show a specific metre
escanear
create an image of something with the use of a scanner
escrutar
to examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
escándalo
incident that brings disgrace

scandalizable /ˌskændəˈlaɪzəbəl/ adj
escandalizable
able to be scandalized

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
escáner
device which scans documents
optical device
device that uses radiation to produce images
radio receiver
explorador

scant /skænt/ adj
escaso magro
not plentiful, scarcely sufficient

scant /skænt/ determiner
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 blamed 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
devotional object

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
cicatriz
permanent negative mark on the mind
cicatriz alforza chirlo costurón
permanent mark on the skin

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ v
afectar marcar
to affect deeply in a traumatic manner
cicatrizar
to form a scar
cicatrizarse
to mark the skin permanently

scarab /ˈskæɹəb/ /ˈskɛɹəb/ n
escarabeo
symbol

scarce /skɑːɹs/ /ˈskeɪs/ /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
escaso
something rare, in low supply

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
apenas difícilmente
almost not, by a small margin

scarcity /ˈskɛəsɪti/ /ˈskɛɹsɪti/ n
carestía
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage
escasez
the condition of something being scarce or deficient

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ n
susto
minor fright

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
asustar atemorizar espantar
to frighten

scare off v
ahuyentar espantar
to deter
espantar
to cause something to flee by frightening it

scare quote n
cita de miedo
quotation mark used to provoke reaction

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ n
espantajo
tall, thin, awkward person
espantapájaros
effigy fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] adj
asustado
afraid, frightened

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
bufanda
long garment worn around the neck

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
escarlata
colour

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
escarlata escarlatina
cloth

scarlet eggplant n
berenjena africana berenjena etíope
species of fruiting plant

scarlet fever n
escarlatina
streptococcal infection

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
espantoso asustador aterrador temible
causing fear or anxiety

scathe /skeɪð/ /skeɪθ/ n
daño herida infortunio
damage; harm; hurt; injury

scathe /skeɪð/ v
herir
to harm or injure (someone or something) physically

scathing /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ adj
acerbo acre inmisericorde
harshly or bitterly critical
hiriente
harmful or painful

scatology n
escatología
study or analysis of faeces

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
desviar
physics: to deflect
dispersar
to cause to separate
to disperse
esparcir
to distribute loosely

scatterbrain n
chorlito alocado atolondrado pajarón
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scattered /ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/ adj
desperdigado disperso esparsido
Randomly distributed

scaup /skɔːp/ n
porrón

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
carroñear
to feed on carrion or refuse

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(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

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
escenario
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work

scene /siːn/ n
escena
the location of an event that attracts attention
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others
subdivision of an act
escenario
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ 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 /ˈsiːnək/ /ˈsiːnɪk/ adj
escénico
having beautiful scenery

scent /sɛnt/ n
fragancia
perfume
olfato
sense of smell
olor
olor esencia
distinctive odour or smell

scent /sɛnt/ v
oler
to detect the scent of

scepticist n
escepticista
A skeptic.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ n
cetro
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ n
regodeo epicaricacía alegría de mal ajeno alegría maligna regodeo morboso satisfacción malévola
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ n
horario itinerario programación
a procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
programar adiar agendar
to plan an activity at a specific date or time

scheelite n
scheelita
mineral

schematic /skiːˈmætɪk/ /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
esquemático
relating to a schema
sketchy, incomplete

schematically adv
esquemáticamente
in the manner of a schematic

schematization n
esquematización
arrangement into a scheme

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
esquematizar
organize according to a scheme

scheme /skiːm/ n
ardid artimaña estratagema intriga maquinación treta
secret, devious plan
esquema
chart or diagram
orderly combination of related parts
proyecto régimen
systematic plan of future action

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 /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
chelín
old currency of Austria

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ n
cisma
split, division, separation, discord
division within a religious body
split within Christianity

schismatic /skɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /sɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /ʃɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ [skɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [sɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ʃɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
cismático
religion: of or pertaining to a schism

schismatic /skɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /sɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ /ʃɪzˈmæt.ɪk/ [skɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [sɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ʃɪzˈmæɾ.ɪk] n
cismático cismática
religion: person involved in a schism

schist /ʃɪst/ n
esquisto
crystalline foliated rock

schistosome /ˈskɪ.stəˌsoʊm/ /ˈʃɪ.stə(ʊ)ˌsəʊm/ /ˈʃɪ.stəˌsoʊm/ n
esquistosoma
any worm of the genus Schistosoma

schistosomiasis n
esquistosomiasis
various diseases

schizoaffective adj
esquizoafectivo
combining symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder

schizocarp n
esquizocarpo
dry fruit

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ adj
esquizoide
characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
trastorno esquizoide de la personalidad
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.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

schizotypal personality disorder n
trastorno esquizotípico de la personalidad
personality disorder

schizotypic adj
esquizotípico
schizotypal

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
schlager
style

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ n
gafe
a chronically unlucky person

schnauzer /ˈʃnaʊzɚ/ n
schnauzer
breed of dog

schnitzel /ˈʃnɪt.s(ə)l/ n
milanesa
a meat dish

schnozzle n
hocico napia tocha
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
erudito estudioso sabio docto especialista
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge
erudito sabio docto
learned person

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
beca
study allowance
erudición sabiduría
knowledge

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ adj
escolar
of or relating to school, academic
escolástico
of or relating to scholasticism

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ n
escolástico
philosophy: member of scholasticism

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
escolasticismo escolástica
school of philosophy

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ n
escuela colegio
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
an art movement
facultad escuela
a department/institute at a college or university
facultad universidad escuela
college or university
banco cardumen
a group of fish

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ 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 hard knocks n
gramática parda
source of education by adverse experience

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.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ 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 /ˈskuːlɪŋ/ 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/ v
schwa
indeterminate central vowel

schwannoma /ʃwɒˈnəʊmə/ n
neurilemoma schwannoma
nerve sheath tumour

sciarid n
mosca sciárida sciárida
gnat of the family Sciaridae

sciatic /saɪˈætɪk/ 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 /ˈsaɪ.əns/ 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

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ 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
using science or methods of science
from a scientific perspective
in a scientific manner
with regard to science

scientificity n
cientificidad
quality or state of being scientific

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ n
científico científica
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 /ˈsɪn.təˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪn.tɪˌleɪt/ v
destellar
to twinkle

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
descendiente
descendant
heredero
heir to a throne
hijuelo púa vástago
(detached) shoot or twig

scission /ˈsɪ.ʒən/ n
escisión
the act of division

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

scissor lift n
elevador de tijera grúa de tijera

scissoring n
tribadismo tijera tijereta
sex act

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
tijeras tijera
tool used for cutting

sclera /ˈsklɛəɹə/ /ˈsklɪəɹə/ 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 /skləˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
esclerosis
abnormal hardening of body tissues

scobs /skɒbz/ 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
devorar zampar
to eat food quickly

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] v
reñir regañar retar
rebuke

scolding /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/ n
bronca rapapolvo regaño sermón
succession of critical remarks

scoliosis n
escoliosis
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ n
aplique
light fixture on a wall

scone /skoʊn/ /skɑn/ /skɒn/ /skəʊn/ n
scone
pastry

scoop /skuːp/ n
cucharada cucharazo
amount held by a scoop
cucharón funderelele sacabolas de helado
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
primicia
news learned and reported before anyone else

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
escúter vespa
electric scooter for disabled
monopatín patineta patín del diablo
foot-propelled vehicle
patinete eléctrico
electric version of the kick scooter
scooter escúter
type of motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
alcance ámbito
scope of an identifier
ámbito alcance
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain

scops owl n
autillo
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹt͡ʃ/ /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

scorched rice n
cocolón corroncha cucayo pegao socarrat

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
marcador
number of points accrued
partitura partitura general
sheet music showing all parts
puntaje puntuación tantos
number of points earned
veintena
twenty

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
anotar puntuar
to earn points in a game
mojar
to obtain a sexual favor

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
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody
escarnecer
to scoff or express contempt
rechazar
to reject, turn down

scorned /skɔɹnd/ /skɔːnd/ adj
despreciado rechazado
hated, despised, or avoided

scornful /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ adj
despreciativo
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /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/ adj
desgravado
free of scot; free of tax

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
de rositas impune
without consequences or penalties

scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ n
corte rasmillo
a surface cut

scoter /ˈskoʊ.tɚ/ /ˈskəʊ.tə/ n
negreta negrón
bird

scotobiology n
escotobiología
the study of the effects of darkness on living organisms, and on biological processes

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
canalla villano bribón bellaco bandido barrabás
villain

scoundrelly adj
canallesco vil

scour /skaʊɹ/ /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
fregar restregar refregar
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
purgar
to clear the digestive tract
batir peinar rastrillar
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ /skɝd͡ʒ/ n
azote flagelo
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble
flagelo azote
a whip often of leather

scourge /skɔɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ /skɝd͡ʒ/ v
azotar flagelar
to strike with a scourge

scouring pad n
estropajo salvaúñas
pad with sponge-like and abrasive side

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] n
explorador
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings
scout
member of the scout movement

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 torcer el gesto
to wrinkle the brows

scram /skɹæm/ v
largarse irse marcharse retirarse
to leave in a hurry

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
arrebatiña arrebato rebatiña
a rush or hurry

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
gatear
to move hurriedly to a location using all limbs against a surface
revolver
to mix food ingredients in a mix to be cooked into a loose mass

scrambled adj
revuelto
beaten and cooked

scrambled egg n
huevos pericos huevos picados huevos revueltos
dish

scrap /skɹæp/ n
chatarra
discarded objects
resto
small piece, fragment
restos sobras
leftover food

scrap /skɹæp/ v
descartar desechar quitar
to discard
desguazar achatarrar
to dispose at the scrapyard

scrapbook n
álbum de recortes
book with personal/family contents

scrape /skɹeɪp/ n
abrasión rasponazo
injury
aprieto apuro
awkward set of circumstances
pelea piñada
fight

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
arañarse rasparse
injure by scraping
raspar
draw an object along while exerting pressure

scraper /ˈskɹeɪpə/ /ˈskɹeɪpɚ/ n
rascador raspador rasqueta
an instrument by which anything is scraped

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
prurito lumbar
A degenerative prion disease

scraping n
monda mondadura peladura
material removed when something has been scraped

scrapyard n
cementerio chatarrería
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ n
arañazo rayadura
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
arañar
dig or scrape with claws or fingernails with the intention to injure
arañar rasguñar rayar
mark a surface with a sharp object
rascar
rub a surface with a sharp object
raspar
rub the skin with rough material

scratch paper n
papel borrador
paper used for preliminary work, considered ephemeral

scratching post n
rascador
wooden post that a cat scratches

scrawl /skɹɑːl/ /skɹɔːl/ n
garrapateo
irregular handwriting

scrawl /skɹɑːl/ /skɹɔːl/ v
garrapatear
to write hastily or illegibly
to write in an irregular or illegible manner

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ adj
enclenque flacucho canijo endeble enjuto escuchimizado
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
chillona chillón gritona gritón
one who screams

screaming hairy armadillo n
piche llorón pichi peludo quirquincho chico
species of armadillo

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
talud
loose stony debris on a slope

screech /skɹiːt͡ʃ/ [skɹit͡ʃ] [skɹiːt͡ʃ] n
chirrido
high-pitched strident or piercing sound

screech /skɹiːt͡ʃ/ [skɹit͡ʃ] [skɹiːt͡ʃ] v
chirriar estridular rechinar
make a screech

screech owl n
autillo
Megascops

screed /skɹid/ /skɹiːd/ n
catilinaria diatriba filípica
speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism
losa contrapiso
smooth, flat layer of concrete, plaster, or similar material

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] n
bloqueo pantalla
basketball: offensive tactic
criba
mining: stone classification device
malla tamiz
material woven from fine wires
pantalla
viewing area of electronic output device
movie viewing area
pantalla biombo mampara
physical divider

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] v
filtrar
to remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing; to hide the facts
filtrar tamizar
to filter by passing through a screen

screen door n
puerta mosquitera
A light door of mesh

screen printing n
serigrafía
printing method

screencast n
emisión de pantalla
digital recording

screening /ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ n
cribado
process of checking or filtering
cribado cribaje
medicine: method to identify a disease in a non-symptomatic population

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
guion script
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
protector de pantalla salvapantallas
computer program

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ n
captura de pantalla pantallazo
image of computer screen output

screenwriter n
guionista
one who writes for the screen

screw /skɹuː/ n
hélice tornillo
ship’s propeller
tornillo tirafondo
fastener

screw /skɹuː/ v
atornillar enroscar
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw
follar culear joder coger
to have sexual intercourse with
joder
to cheat or treat unfairly

screw around /skɹuː əˈɹaʊnd/ v
boludear
to waste time

screw the pooch v
embarrarla meter la pata meterla hasta el corvejón regarla
to fail

screw this interjection
a la mierda al diabo esto

screw thread n
rosca filete
helical ridge or groove

screw up v
cagarla errar marrar meter la pata
colloquial: to blunder
chingar
colloquial: to make a mess of; to ruin

screw you n
que te jodan vete al diablo
a slightly politer version of "fuck you"

screwdriver n
desarmador vodka con naranja
drink
destornillador atornillador desarmador
tool

screwed adj
apañado cagado en el horno jodido
beset with unfortunate circumstances
del orto
slang: intoxicated

screwing n
casquete folleteo
sexual intercourse

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ n
garabateo garabato garrapato
hastily done writing

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
garabatear borrajear borronear escarabajear garrapatear
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
garabatear garrapatear
to doodle

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
escriba
writer and doctor of the law
escriba amanuense escribano
one who writes; a draughtsman
punta de trazar
steel drawing implement

scribe /skɹaɪb/ v
escribir
to write
grabar
to record

scrimshaw /-ˌʃɑ/ /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ /ˈskɹɪmˌʃɔ/ n
scrimshaw
manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials

script /skɹɪpt/ n
escrito
writing; written document
escritura
a system of writing
guion libreto
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
guion script
(computing) procedure or program

script /skɹɪpt/ v
guionar
to make or write a script

script supervisor n
continuista
member of a film crew

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
scriptorium
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts

scriptural /ˈ skɹɪp.t͡ʃəɹəl/ /ˈ skɹɪp.t͡ʃʊɹəl/ /ˈ skɹɪp.ʃɹəl/ adj
bíblico escritural
biblical

scripture /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/ n
escritura
any sacred writing or book

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ n
amanuense escribano
professional writer
escribana escribano

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ n
escrófula
form of tuberculosis

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
rollo
roll of paper or parchment

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
desplazarse
to change one's view of data on a computer's display

scroll bar n
barra de desplazamiento
graphical widget

scrotal adj
escrotal
scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ n
escroto
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrounge /skɹaʊnd͡ʒ/ v
bolsear garronear gorronear sablear
To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean
gorronear bolsear cafichear comer la sopa boba
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another

scrounger n
gorrona gorrón gorronera gorronero 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
restregar estregar fregar 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 /ˈskɹaf.i/ /ˈskɹʌf.i/ adj
desaliñado zarrapastroso
untidy in appearance

scrunch /skɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
arrugar
crumple

scrunchie /ˈskɹʌnt͡ʃi/ n
coletero
small elasticated ring of fabric

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
escrúpulo
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right
small unit of mass

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ v
escrupulizar vacilar
to hesitate or be reluctant to act due to considerations of conscience

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
escrutinio escudriñamiento escudriño
intense study

scry /skɹaɪ/ v
agorar augurar vaticinar
predict the future using crystal balls or other objects

scuba diver n
escafandrera escafandrero submarinista
a person who swims underwater using scuba-diving equipment

scuba diving /ˈskuːbə ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ 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

scull /skʌl/ v
singar
to propel a boat with a scull or sculls

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ n
trascocina
room, next to a kitchen

sculpin /ˈskʌlpɪn/ n
carrasco espinoso cavilat coto
small fish of the family Cottidae

sculpt /skʌlpt/ 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)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ n
escultura
work of art created by sculpting
art of sculpting

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ v
esculpir
to fashion into 3D figure
to represent in sculpture

scum /skʌm/ n
canalla escoria gentuza
person or persons considered to be reprehensible
escoria
layer of impurities

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
imbornal
nautical: drainage hole

scurry /ˈskɜɹ.i/ /ˈskʌɹ.i/ v
corretear
to run away with quick light steps

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ n
escorbuto
deficiency of vitamin C

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
espadilla
knife-shaped tool used to separate woody fiber from flax or hemp

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] n
escotilla
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] 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

scythebill n
picoguadaña

sea /seɪ/ /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 /ˈsiːˌt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
cambio profundo cambio radical
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 lettuce n
lechuga de mar luche verde
seaweed of genus Ulva

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 /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ n
león marino
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
monstruo marino
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea oats n
araña
Uniola paniculata

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 snake n
serpiente de mar serpiente marina
a sea living snake of the Pacific

sea stack /ˈsi ˌstæk/ /ˈsiː ˌstæk/ n
farallón
pillar of rock that rises from the ocean

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

seabed n
fondo del mar
floor or bottom of the sea or ocean

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

seabream n
dorada
any of several species of marine fish

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

seal /siːl/ n
foca
pinniped
empaquetadura cierre empaque junta zapatilla
something designed to prevent leaking
sello
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance
sello precinto
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened
sello sellador
tight closure

seal /siːl/ v
acordonar aislar cerrar
to prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something)
aislar confinar encerrar
to place in a sealed container
hermetizar precintar 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)

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

seamster n
costurero
person who sews clothes

seamstress /ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/ /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
costurera
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
hidroavión
an aircraft

seaquake n
maremoto

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ n
fiador
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /sɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪɚ/ v
chamuscar
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
búsqueda
an attempt to find something

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
buscar inspeccionar registrar cachear allanar requisar
to look throughout (a place) for something
buscar sondear buscando
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly

search engine n
motor de búsqueda buscador
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 /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ/ 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
costero litoral
related to a seaside

seaside n
costa litoral
the area by and around the sea

seaside resort n
balneario
coastal holiday resort

season /ˈsiː.zən/ n
estación temporada
quarter of a year
temporada estación
a group of episodes
temporada período época estación
part of year with something special

season /ˈsiː.zən/ v
aclimatar acostumbrar habituar
to make fit for any use by time or habit
curar desecar
to prepare by drying or hardening
madurar
to become mature
secarse
to become dry and hard
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 /ˈsiːzənəl/ adj
estacional
of, related to}} or reliant on a season

seasonal affective disorder n
trastorno afectivo estacional
Depression associated with lack of natural light in winter

seasonality n
estacionalidad
variation with seasons

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
aguerrido avezado curtido
experienced

seasoning n
aliño
cooking ingredient
secado
air drying of wood

seat /siːt/ n
asiento
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting
horizontal portion of a chair
membership in a representative body
piece of furniture
asiento seato
place in which to sit
sede asiento
location of a governing body

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 /səˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ 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

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
secesionar
To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
secesión
The act of seceding

secessionism n
secesionismo

secessionist n
secesionista
one who supports secession

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
segundo segunda
second (numeral)
that comes after the first

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ n
momento segundo
short, indeterminate amount of time
segundo
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
unit of angular measure

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
segunda
second gear

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
apoyar secundar
to assist, support, back
secundar
to agree as a second person

second coming n
segunda venida
the return of Jesus Christ

second cousin n
prima segunda primo segundo
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second derivative n
derivada de segundo orden derivada segunda

second fiddle n
subordinado
sidekick or subordinate; the role of such a person

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ n
segundero
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed

second leg n
partido de regreso partido de vuelta vuelta

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-growth forest n
renoval bosque secundario
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing

second-guess /ˈsɛk.(ə)ndˌɡɛs/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)ntˌɡɛs/ /ˈsɛk.ən(t)ˌɡɛs/ /ˈsɛk.əndˌɡɛs/ /ˈsɛk.ɪndˌɡɛs/ v
criticar cuestionar evaluar reconsiderar
to vet or evaluate

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 segundón
of mediocre quality

secondarily adv
secundariamente segundariamente
of lesser importance

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ adj
secundario
succeeding first
suplente
acting by deputation

secondary school n
escuela secundaria secundaria

secondhand /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
de segunda mano segunda mano
not new; previously owned and used by another

secondly /ˈsɛk.(ə)ndli/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)ntli/ /ˈsɛkəndli/ adv
en segundo lugar
in the second place

secondment /səˈkɒn(d)mənt/ n
comisión de servicio
temporary transfer

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
secretismo
habit of keeping secrets
secreto sigilo
concealment

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
tradition
person who buys a present

secret agent n
agente secreta agente secreto
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

secret society n
sociedad secreta
organization

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
secretaría
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] n
escribanía secretario
type of desk
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

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
serpentario
member of bird family

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
secretar
(transitive) produce by secretion
secretear

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ n
secreción
act of secreting
secreción segregación
secreted substance

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ adj
reservado
having an inclination to secrecy

secretiveness n
secretismo
The state or characteristic of being secretive

secretly /ˈsiː.kɹət.li/ /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adv
secretamente en secreto
in a secret manner

sect /sɛkt/ n
secta culto
religious movement

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
sectario
bigoted
dogmatic or partisan
of, or relating to a sect
parochial or narrow-minded

sectarianism /sɛkˈtɛɹ.i.ən.ɪz.əm/ n
sectarismo
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ n
pelotón
(military) 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

sectional /ˈsɛkʃənəl/ n
parcial seccional
(music) rehearsal of part of an orchestra or band

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
sector
a field of economic activity
section
zone

sectoral adj
sectorial
pertaining to a sector

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ 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 /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ n
seglar
secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules

secularism /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/ n
laicidad secularismo
neutrality towards all religions

secularity n
secularidad
state of being secular

secularization n
secularización
transformation of values from religious to non-religious

secularize v
secularizar laicizar
to make secular

secularly adv
secularmente
in a secular fashion

secure /səˈkjɔɹ/ /səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɝ/ /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ adj
seguro
free from the danger of theft; safe
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

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
titulización
process of securitizing assets

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] n
garantía prenda respaldo
something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation
prenda
finance: property temporarily relinquished
seguridad
organization or department responsible for providing security
seguridad confianza
condition of not being threatened
seguridad garantía
something that secures
título valor
finance: tradeable financial asset

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 provide security

security service n
servicio de seguridad
government organisation

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
sedán berlina
style of automobile

sedate /səˈdeɪt/ /sɪˈdeɪt/ v
sedar
to calm or put to sleep using a sedative drug
tranquilizar
to make tranquil

sedation n
sedación
act

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
sedante sedativo
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
sedante sedativo
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ adj
sedentario
not moving much; sitting around
not moving, not migratory

sedevacantism /ˌsɛdɪˈveɪkəntɪzəm/ n
sedevacantismo
belief that actual pope is not a true and legitimated one

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 /ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
sedimentario
composed of 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 /səˈdɪʃəs/ adj
sedicioso
of, related to, or involved in sedition

seditiously adv
sediciosamente
in a seditious manner

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
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductively adv
seductoramente
in a seductive manner

seductress n
seductora seductriz
woman who seduces

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ n
sede
diocese

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
ver
perceive with the eyes
ver entender
understand

see Naples and die proverb
ver Nápoles y después morir
nothing in life tops seeing Naples

see also phraseologicalUnit
véase
a suggestion that other topics of study are related to a current topic

see double v
ver doble
to experience double vision

see fit /ˌsiː ˈfɪt/ 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 red v
enfadarse
to become angry

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
acabar
to do something until it is finished
bastar
to constitute ample supply
calar descubrir penetrar
to recognize someone's true motives
ver a través
perceive visually through something transparent

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
nos vemos nos veremos
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
hasta luego hasta la próxima 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
semen
semen
semilla simiente
any small seed-like fruit
collective: amount of seeds that cannot be readily counted
offspring, descendants, progeny

seed /siːd/ v
sembrar
to plant or sow seeds

seed library n
biblioteca de semillas

seed pit n
güito hueso tito
single, central seed

seedbed n
almáciga almácigo semillero
ground prepared for planting of seeds
semillero
figuratively: place conducive to development and attainment

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
pimpollo
young plant grown from seed

seedy /ˈsiːdi/ adj
con resaca resacoso
suffering effects of hangover
de mala muerte desacreditado indecente mala fama mugriento
disreputable; run-down
desgreñado desorganizado despelotado
untidy; unkempt
endeble
infirm; gone to seed
semilloso
full of seeds

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
pedir
to ask for

seeker /ˈsikɚ/ /ˈsiːkə/ 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

seep /siːp/ v
filtrar rezumar
to ooze through pores

seepage n
filtración
process
water

seer /sɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈsiːə(ɹ)/ n
testigo
someone who sees something; an eyewitness
vidente adivino adivina
someone who foretells the future

seeress n
adivina
a female seer

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ n
balanceo
movement
balancín subibaja
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
arderse
of a person: to be in an agitated or angry mental state
hervir
of a liquid or other substance, or a container: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot

seething /ˈsiː.ðɪŋ/ 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

segmental adj
segmental
of, relating to, or constructed from segments

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
segregar
to separate

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
segregación
setting apart or separation
sociology

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 /ˈsaɪsəm/ /ˈsaɪzəm/ n
seísmo sismo
shaking of the earth

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
sísmico
related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth

seismicity n
sismicidad
factor of how seismic a region is

seismological adj
sismológico
Relating to seismology

seismologist n
sismólogo
person who practices seismology

seismology /saɪs.ˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
sismología
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior

seismometer n
sismómetro
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves

seitan /ˈseɪtæn/ /ˈseɪtɑːn/ /ˈseɪtən/ n
seitán
wheat gluten

seize /siːz/ v
agarrar apresar aferrar apoderarse de
to deliberately take hold of, grab
aprovechar tomar
to take advantage of
conveler
to have a seizure

seize the day v
aprovecha el día
enjoy the present

seize up v
agarrotarse
muscles stiffen
agarrotarse trabarse
machine stop working

seizure /ˈsi.ʒɚ/ /ˈsizjʊɚ/ /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪi.ʒə(ɹ)] n
apropiación
act of taking possession, as by force or right of law
convulsión
sudden attack or convulsion

sekere n
chekeré
musical instrument

selcouth /sɛlˈkuːθ/ 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
específico 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

selectively adv
selectivamente
in a selective manner

selectivity n
selectividad
the quality of being selective

selen- /sɛliːn/ /sɪliːn/ 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
selenita
gypsum
selenito
from selenous acid

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ n
selenio
chemical element

seleno- prefix
seleno-

selenocentric adj
selenocéntrico
having the moon at the center

selenocentric orbit n
órbita selenocéntrica

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 /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ n
uno mismo
individual person as the object of own reflective consciousness

self- /sɛlf/ prefix
auto-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-aggrandizement n
autobombo autoengrandecimiento
behavior which increases one's own wealth or power, or which is intended to create an appearance of importance

self-archiving n
autoarchivo

self-assurance n
seguridad de sí mismo
state or quality of being confident in oneself

self-assured adj
seguro de si mismo
confident on one's abilities

self-awareness n
autoconsciencia autognosis
state of being self-aware

self-care n
autocuidado
care given to oneself

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 desparpajo desenvoltura
state of being self-confident

self-confident adj
seguro de sí mismo seguro
confident in one's abilities

self-confinement n
autoconfinamiento

self-conscious adj
autoconsciente
aware of oneself as an individual being
cohibido inseguro
uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour; socially ill at ease

self-consciousness n
autoconsciente
awareness of the self as an entity
inseguridad timidez
shyness

self-contained /ˈsɛlf.kənˌteɪnd/ adj
independiente autárquico autónomo
not requiring external or additional support

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
autocontrol autodominio
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-critical /sɛlfˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
autocrítico
capable of criticizing oneself

self-criticism n
autocrítica
criticism of oneself

self-cultivation n
autocultivación
practice

self-deception n
autoengaño
fooling oneself

self-defense n
autodefensa defensa personal
means of defending oneself from attack
legítima defensa defensa propia
law: the right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force

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
autoderisorio autoirónico autoparódico
disapproval of self

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 /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
autodeterminación
political independence of a people

self-diffusion n
autodifusión

self-discipline n
autodisciplina
control of oneself

self-educated v
autodidacta
having learned without the direction of a teacher

self-employed adj
autónomo
working for oneself

self-employment n
autoempleo
working for oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ n
autoestima
confidence in one's own worth

self-evident adj
evidente autoevidente lógico
obviously true

self-flagellation n
autoflagelación
the practice of whipping oneself as penance for sins

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-govern v
autogobernarse

self-government n
autogobierno
governance of a region by its own populace

self-harm n
autolesión autoagresión
deliberate injuring of one's body

self-hatred n
auto-odio
hatred of oneself

self-help n
autoayuda
bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others

self-image n
autoimagen
way a person views themselves

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-incriminate v
autoinculparse
incriminate oneself

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-management n
autogestión
joint control by workers and management

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-praise n
autobombo autoelogio
praise of oneself

self-proclaimed adj
autodeclarado autonombrado autoproclamado

self-propelled adj
autopropulsado
having its own means of propulsion

self-raising flour n
harina con levadura harina con polvos de hornear harina leudante
a type of flour that contains an agent, such as baking powder, which makes baked goods expand and rise when cooked

self-reference v
autorreferencia
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
autorreferencial autorreferente
that refers to itself or oneself

self-referentiality n
autorreferencialidad
quality of being self-referential

self-reflection v
autorreflexión
the act

self-regulated adj
autoregulado
regulated by oneself or itself

self-regulation n
autorregulación
the regulation of one's own behavior

self-reliance n
independencia
independence

self-reliant adj
autosuficiente
reliant upon oneself

self-respect n
autorrespeto
knowledge of one's own worth

self-righteous adj
creído farisaico mojigato santurrón
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-sacrifice n
autosacrificio abnegación
giving up of one's own benefit

self-sealing adj
autosellante
with self-activating seals

self-service n
autoservicio
the practice of serving oneself

self-study v
autoaprendizaje autoestudio
study without the aid of a formal education institution

self-styled adj
sedicente autoproclamado

self-sufficiency n
autosuficiencia
condition of being self-sufficient

self-sufficient adj
autosuficiente
able to provide for oneself independently of others

self-will n
voluntad propia
the quality of being willful and ignoring opposition

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 /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] 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 /ˈsɛl.fɪʃ.nəs/ 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
buscar intentar
to promote a particular viewpoint
salir venderse
to be sold
vender
to agree to transfer goods or provide services for payment

sell ice to Eskimos v
llevar naranjas a Valencia
persuade people to accept something they don't need

sell like hot cakes v
vender como churros vender como rosquillas
sell quickly

sell off v
liquidar rematar
sell assets for the purpose of getting rid of them quickly

sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage v
venderse por un plato de lentejas

sell one's body v
ganar con su cuerpo vender su cuerpo

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

sellout n
vendido
a person who compromises his or her principles

selvage /ˈsɛlvɪd͡ʒ/ n
orillo
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /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

semantic shift n
cambio léxico-semántico
linguistics

semantically adv
semánticamente
in the manner of or referring to semantics

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
semántica
science of the meaning of words
study of the relationship between words and their meanings

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ n
semáforo
visual system for transmitting information

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ v
semáforo
to signal using, or as if using, a semaphore

semasiological adj
semasiológico
of or pertaining to semasiology

semasiology /sɪmeɪsiˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌsiːmeɪsɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
semasiología

semelfactive adj
semelfactivo

semelfactive n
aspecto semelfactivo
semelfactive aspect

semelfactive aspect n
aspecto semelfactivo
grammar aspect

sememe n
semema
smallest unit of linguistical meaning

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
semen
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
semestre
half of school year

semi- /sɛmaɪ/ /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

semi-trailing adj
semitirado

semiarid adj
semiárido
25 to 50 cm rainfall annually

semiautonomous adj
semiautónomo
partially, but not fully, autonomous

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
semioscuro

semidarkness n
penumbra semioscuridad
partial or near darkness, dimness, twilight.

semifactorial n
semifactorial
mathematics

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 /ˈsɛmɪnəl/ adj
germinal
creative or having the power to originate
influyente
highly influential
seminal
of or relating to seed or semen

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəl ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
glándula seminal vesícula seminal
seminal vesicle

seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ n
seminario
meeting held for the exchange of useful information
class held for advanced studies

seminarist n
seminarista
student at a seminary

seminary /ˈsɛmənɛɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnəɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnɹi/ n
seminario
theological school

seminiferous adj
seminífero
containing, bearing, or producing semen

seminoma n
seminoma
form of testicular cancer

seminomadic adj
seminómado
partly nomadic

semiologist /ˌsimaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌsɛmaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
semiólogo
one who studies semiology

semiology n
semiología
semiotics

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
semiótico
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics

semiotician n
semiótico
linguist specialized in semiotics

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
semiótica
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
correlimos semipalmeado
Calidris pusilla

semipermeable /ˌsɛmaɪ-/ /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
semipermeable
permeable to some things and not to others

semipornographic adj
semipornográfico
partly pornographic

semiprime n
biprimo semiprimo
number that is the product of two primes

semiquaver n
semicorchea
music

semirigid adj
semirrígido

semirural adj
semirural
transcending urbanity and province

semis /ˈsɛmɪs/ n
semis
small bronze coin

semispinalis n
semiespinoso
transversospinalis muscle

semisum n
semisuma

semitendinosus n
(músculo) semitendinoso
muscle in the thigh

semitendinous adj
semitendinoso
relating to the semitendinosus muscle

semitone /ˈsɛmitoʊn/ 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

semolina pudding n
pudín de sémola
dessert

sempiternal /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
sempiterno
seemingly everlasting or eternal

senarius n
senario
verse having six metric feet

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /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 out v
emitir
dispatch, issue

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 /səˈnɛsəns/ /sɪˈnɛsəns/ n
senectud senescencia
biology: the state or process of aging

seneschal /ˈsɛnəʃəl/ n
senescal
steward in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate

seneschalship n
senescalía
office of a seneschal

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
senil
of, or relating to old age
senil chocheante chocho gagá
exhibiting the deterioration in mind

senility /səˈnɪlɪti/ n
senilidad
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ adj
alto cargo experimentado
higher in rank
anciano
older

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə(r)/ 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/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
sensación sentido
conscious awareness
sentido
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
sound judgement
natural ability
meaning or reason
math: direction of a vector
math: direction of rotation
significado sentido acepción significación
semantics term

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
dar sentido
to comprehend
sentir
use biological senses
sentir percibir sensar
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 senséi
martial arts instructor

sensibility /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
sensibilidad

sensible /ˈsɛns.ə.bəl/ /ˈsɛns.ɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɛn̥səbɫ̩] [ˈsɛn̥sɪbl̩] adj
práctico
characterized more by usefulness than by fashionableness
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/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ adj
sensible
accurate
having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses
sensible sensitivo
responsive to stimuli
sensible susceptible
easily offended

sensitively adv
sensiblemente
in a sensitive manner

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
sensibilidad
(electronics) degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal
(photography) degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli
(statistics) probability of a true positive being correctly identified
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

sensorimotor adj
sensoriomotor sensoriomotora
of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sensory /ˈsɛn.sə.ɹi/ adj
sensorial sensorio
of the senses or sensation

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ /ˈsɛnʃuːəl/ 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

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] n
condena sentencia
judicial order for punishment
oración frase
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
sentencia condena
(dated) decision or judgement of a court
sentencia condena pena punición
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] v
condenar sentenciar
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
conciso lacónico sucinto
using as few words as possible
sentencioso
tending to use aphorisms or maxims

sententiously adv
sentenciosamente
in a sententious manner

sentience /ˈsɛn.ti.əns/ /ˈsɛn.ʃi.əns/ /ˈsɛn.ʃəns/ n
conciencia sensibilidad
state or quality of being sentient

sentient /ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i.)ənt/ adj
con sentidos sensible
experiencing sensation, perceiving, thinking, or feeling
consciente
able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties

sentiment /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
sentimiento
a general thought

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimental cursi sensiblero sentimentaloide
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/ n
centinela
guard

sentry-box n
garita
booth for a sentry

sepal /ˈsiːp(ə)l/ /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
sépalo
part of calyx

separable adj
separable
able to be separated

separable polynomial n
polinomio separable
polynomial that has distinct roots

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ adj
separado
apart from; not connected to
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ /ˈsɛpˌɹeɪt/ v
separar
to divide itself
separar apartar
to disunite, disconnect
separar disgregar
to cause to be separate

separate the wheat from the chaff v
apartar el grano de la paja separar el trigo de la paja separar la paja del trigo
to select only that which is of value

separately /ˈsɛpəɹətli/ /ˈsɛpɹətli/ adv
separadamente
in a separate manner

separation /ˌsep.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
separación
act of disuniting two or more things
an interval, gap or space that separates things
the place at which a division occurs

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
colour

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 /ˈsɛp.tl̩/ /ˈsɛp.təl/ adj
septal
of or pertaining to the septum

septennium /sɛpˈtɛniəm/ /sɛpˈtɛnɪəm/ n
septenio
period of seven years

septet /sɛpˈtɛt/ n
septeto
group of seven

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ adj
séptico
of or pertaining to sepsis
causing sepsis

septic shock n
choque séptico

septic tank n
fosa séptica
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage

septicemia n
septicemia
disease caused by pathogens in the blood

septillion numeral
cuatrillón
a trillion trillion, 1024
septillón
a billion quintillion, 1042

septomarginal adj
septomarginal
relating to the margin of a septum

septum /ˈsɛp.təm/ n
tabique
(anatomy) wall separating two cavities

septuplicate /sɛpˈt(j)uːplɪkeɪt/ /sɛpˈt(j)uːplɪkət/ v
septuplicar
multiply by seven

sepulchral /səˈpʊlkɹəl/ /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
sepulcral
hollow and deep
suggestive of grave

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ n
sepulcro
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
secuela
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequela /-ˈkwi-/ /-ˈkwɛ-/ /sɪˈkwiːliː/ /sɪˈkwiːlə/ /sɪˈkwɛliː/ /sɪˈkwɛlə/ n
secuela
condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ n
secuencia
series of shots that depict a single action or style
series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated
poetic, music composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings
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 /səˈkwɛs.tə/ /səˈkwɛs.tɚ/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
separar
to separate from all external influence

sequestrum n
secuestro
a fragment of bone or other dead tissue

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
cequí sequí
Italian/Turkish coin
lentejuela
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ /sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
secuoya secoya
tree

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ /ˈsɛɹæk/ n
serac
sharp tower of ice

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ /səˈɹæɡliːoʊ/ n
serrallo
palace

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
serafín
high order of angels

sere /sɪ(ə)ɹ/ /sɪə/ adj
marchito seco
without moisture

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
serenata
love song
instrumental composition

serendipitous /ˌsɛ.ɹənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ /ˌsɛ.ɹɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/ adj
fortuitamente
by unexpected good fortune

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.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 /səˈɹɛnɪti/ n
excelencia
title given to a prince or other dignitary
serenidad tranquilidad sosiego
state
sosiego tranquilidad
lack of agitation

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
siervo
semifree peasant

serfdom n
servidumbre
state of being a serf
feudal system

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ n
sargento
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
sargento mayor
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ 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

serial number n
número de serie
unique number assigned to unit

serialize /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiəlaɪz/ v
serializar
convert an object into a byte sequence that can be converted back

sericulture /ˈsɛɹəˌkəlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃ ɚ/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ-/ n
sericicultura
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
serie
a number of things that follow on one after the other
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
serie de televisión serie
television or radio program

series finale n
conclusión de la serie
the final episode of a television series

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ n
remate serifa gracia patín
short line in a font

serin /ˈsɛɹɪn/ 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 /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.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 /ˈsiɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
en serio
speech-act
en serio seriamente
in a serious or literal manner

seriousness /ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/ 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

serological adj
serológico
of or pertaining to serology

serology n
serología
science that studies the reaction between antigens and antibodies in serum

serophobia n
serofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of seropositives

seropositive adj
seropositivo
testing positive for a given pathogen

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ n
serotonina
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serous adj
seroso
containing, secreting, or resembling serum

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
serpentón
musical instrument
serpiente sierpe
snake

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ adj
serpentino
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ n
serpentina
mineral
serpentín
early form of cannon

serpentinite n
serpentinita
metamorphic rock

serrated adj
aserruchado dentado serrado
saw-like

serratus n
(músculo) serrato
muscle

serum /ˈsiɹəm/ /ˈsiːɹəm/ /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹəm/ n
suero
yellowish fluid obtained from blood
sérum serum
skincare product

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
serval
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] n
criada criado sirviente
servidor
one who serves another, providing help in some manner
sirviente criado mozo empleado doméstico
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
servicio
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
cerner cernir operar
military: to work or operate
cumplir servir
to spend time (of punishment)
desempeñar fungir servir
to perform duties
servir
to work for
to bring food to
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)
servir funcionar
to be of use
sevir servir
to be a servant

serve cunt v
servir concha servir coño
to act in a powerfully and unapologetically feminine manner; to slay

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
saque
sports: act of initially serving the ball
servicio
practice of providing services as economic activity
the military
act of being of assistance to someone
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
servir
to serve

service lift n
ascensor de servicio ascensor para personal ascensor para trabajadores
a lift used by staff
montacargas
a lift designed to carry goods

service of process n
diligencia de emplazamiento
delivery of information providing notice
effective notification of a lawsuit

service provider n
proveedor de servicios
company providing a service

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

serviceberry n
guillomo
Amelanchier

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsəɹˌvaɪl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)ˌvaɪl/ adj
servil
of or pertaining to a slave
slavish or submissive

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /sɚ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɜː.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɝ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
servilismo
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ n
porción
portion of food
servicio
the act of serving

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servidumbre
the state of being a slave
qualified beneficial interest

servomechanism n
servomecanismo
system

servomotor n
servomotor

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛz-/ n
ajonjolí sésamo
seed
sésamo ajonjolí
plant

sesame oil n
aceite de sésamo
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sesquilingualism n
sesquilingüismo
the condition of being sesquilingual; the ability to speak one language fluently, and a second language only to a limited extent

sesquioxide n
sesquióxido
oxide

sessile /ˈsɛsaɪl/ /ˈsɛsɪl/ adj
sésil
botany
zoology

sessile oak n
roble albar roble del invierno
deciduous tree

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ 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

sestina n
sextina
A highly structured poem

set /sɛt/ adj
listo
ready, prepared

set /sɛt/ n
aparato
device for receiving broadcast radio waves
decorado juego plató
serie
series of, a group of
conjunto
set theory: collection of objects
escenario plató
scenery for a film or play
grupo
group of people, usually meeting socially
juego batería
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
juego conjunto
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
set
in tennis

set /sɛt/ v
ajustar
to adjust
ambientar presentar
to introduce
asignar
to devise and assign work
configurar
to fit (someone) up in a situation
determinar establecer
to determine
poner
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
poner colocar dejar
to put something down
solidificarse
to solidify

set aside v
apartar

set down v
posar
to place on a surface

set fire v
incendiar pegar fuego prender fuego
to light using fire

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 menu n
menú del día

set off v
partir
To leave; begin a journey or trip

set on v
azuzar
to encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone

set on fire v
encender alumbrar incendiar pegar fuego prender fuego
cause to begin to burn
encender calentar
arouse passionate feelings in

set phrase n
frase hecha colocación
idiomatic expression

set sail v
zarpar hacerse a la mar
to embark on a voyage by boat

set someone's teeth on edge v
dar dentera
to cause unpleasant sensation in one's teeth

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 to music v
musicar
to adapt a literary work

set up adj
listo preparado
in a position to function

set up v
causar
to cause to happen
construir
to arrange for an outcome
disponer montar
to ready something for use
fortalecer
to gel or harden

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
ajustes configuración
placement of a control

setting pole n
pértiga
pole for pushing out boats

settle /ˈsɛtl̩/ /ˈsɛtəl/ v
dirimir resolver
to determine
establecerse asentarse avecindarse
to fix one's dwelling
liquidar pagar saldar
to pay a bill

settle down v
calmarse
to become quiet
establecerse instalarse sentar cabeza
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 /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ n
acuerdo
(law) disposition of property
asentamiento
community of people living together; populated place
asentamiento poblado
newly established colony
finiquito
(finance) delivery and payment
(law) resolution

settlement agreement n
avenencia transacción
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ n
colono colonizador colona colonizadora
someone who settles in a new location

settling /ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/ n
concho decantación
sedimento
dregs

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ n
instalador
computing: an installer

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] n
siete
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
siete
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
siete pecados capitales
the seven cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
setecientos setecientas
cardinal number 700

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 /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
séptimo sétimo
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh heaven n
séptimo cielo
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventies n
años 70
the decade of the 1970s

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
septuagésimo
ordinal form of the number seventy

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
septuagésimo
the person or thing in the seventieth position
setentavo
one of seventy equal parts of a whole

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 /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ 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 varias
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severance pay n
finiquito
money paid to employee as compensation

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ adj
austero severo
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 /səˈvɛɹəti/ n
gravedad seriedad severidad
degree of something undesirable; badness
severidad
state of being severe

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
coser
(transitive) use a needle
(intransitive) use a needle

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
aguas residuales
suspension of water and waste

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
alcantarilla alcantarillado cloaca albañal
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage

sewer /ˈsoʊɚ/ /ˈsəʊə/ n
costurera costurero cosedor cosedora
person who sews clothing

sewerage /ˈsuː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuːə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
alcantarillado
sewer system

sewing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
costura
action of the verb to sew

sewing machine n
máquina de coser
device

sex /sɛks/ n
sexo género
reproductive/sexual/gender category (female or male)
sexo sexual relación
act of sexual intercourse

sex /sɛks/ v
sexar
to determine the sex of

sex appeal n
atracción sexual sexapil
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 hormona sexual
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 offender n
delincuente sexual
somebody who has committed a crime of a sexual nature

sex ratio n
razón de sexo

sex reassignment surgery n
cirugía de reasignación de sexo
surgical procedure that changes a person's sex characteristics so that they conform to a standard

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 who embodies sexual ideals

sex tourism n
turismo sexual
travel for sex

sex toy n
juguete sexual
sex aid

sex work n
trabajo sexual
job in which sex is involved

sex worker n
trabajador sexual trabajadora sexual
person who supplies sexual services for money

sexagenarian /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹɪən/ /ˌsɛksəd͡ʒɪˈnɛɹiən/ adj
sexagenario
Of or related to people between 60 and 69 years of age

sexagesimal /ˌsɛk.sə.ˈdʒɛ.sɪ.məl/ adj
sexagésimo
related to the number sixty

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sexismo
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
sexista
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other

sexologist n
sexólogo sexóloga
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sexología
study of sex and sexuality

sext /sɛkst/ v
sextear
to send a sext

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ n
sextante
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sexteto
any group of six people
composition for six voices or instruments

sextillion /sɛksˈtɪljən/ numeral
mil trillones
a trillion billion, 1021
sextillón
a million quintillion, 1036

sexting /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ v
sexteo sexting
sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs between cell phones

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
sacristán
church official

sextuple /-stjʊpəl/ /-ˈstju-/ /-ˈstu-/ /-ˈtu-/ /sɛksˈtʌpəl/ /sɛkˈstʃuːpəl/ /sɛkˈstʌpəl/ /ˈsɛkstʃʊpəl/ n
sextete
a team that wins 6 titles in the same year or season

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexual
of or relating to having sex
of or relating to sexuality
of or relating to the sex of an organism

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/ /ˌsɛkʃuəl ˈhæɹəsmənt/ n
acoso sexual
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
coito relación sexual cópula
sexual interaction

sexual maturity n
madurez sexual

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 relations n
relaciones sexuales
act of sexual intercourse
sexual activities between individuals

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 individuals due to physical attraction

sexuality /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexualidad
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
sexual identity

sexualization n
sexualización
act or process of sexualizing

sexualize v
sexualizar
to make sexual

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 /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ adj
sexy sexi
having sexual appeal
slang: very attractive or appealing

sexy prime n
número primo sexy
number

señorita /sɛn.jə.ˈɹiː.tə/ n
señorita
courtesy title for an unmarried woman in a Hispanophone country

sgraffito /skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /skɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ n
esgrafiado
technique where the top layer is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer

sgraffito /skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /skɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ /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 /ʃəˈbɹæk/ 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 /ˈʃækəl/ n
grillete
a U-shaped piece of metal
grillete grillos
restraint fit over an appendage

shad /ʃæd/ n
sábalo alosa
fishes of the herring family

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
matiz tono umbral
variety of color
persiana
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
sombra
darkness where light is blocked

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
matizar
to alter slightly
oscurecer
to darken or to lightly colour
sombrear
to shield from light

shader /ˈʃeɪdɚ/ n
sombreador
computer graphics

shadoof n
cigoñal cigüeñal
device used to gather water

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
sombra
dark image projected onto a surface

shadow government n
gobierno en la sombra
government-in-waiting that is prepared to take control

shadowy /ˈʃæd.oʊ.i/ /ˈʃæd.əʊ.i/ adj
sombrío sombreado sombroso umbroso umbrío
of or pertaining to shadow

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
sórdido turbio
not trustworthy; unfit to be seen or known
umbroso
abounding in shades
umbrío
causing shade

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
astil asta
long narrow body of spear or arrow
barra caña cañón eje mango
barra eje palier vara
any long, thin object
ducto
ventilation or heating conduit
haz rayo
beam or ray of light
pozo
long passage sunk into the earth
pozo hueco
vertical passage housing a lift
raquis
main axis of a feather
tronco
the shaft of the penis

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
cormorán cormorán moñudo
sea bird
polvo
act of sex
sexual partner

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
joder
to have sex with

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
desgreñado desmelenado chascón despeinado greñudo
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
sah sha
king of Persia

shahada /ʃɑˈhɑdə/ n
shahada
Islamic declaration of belief

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
batido
milkshake
sacudida
act of shaking

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
agitar sacudir
transitive: to disturb emotionally
sacudir agitar
transitive: to cause to move

shake hands v
darse la mano
grasp another person's hands

shake like a leaf v
temblar como un flan
to tremble

shake off v
sacudir
to remove by shaking

shake one's head v
negar con la cabeza
move one's head from side to side

shake up v
reformar reorganizar
to reorganize or reform

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
tembloroso
shaking

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
cáscara vaina
shell, husk, cod, pod
esquisto pizarra
sedimentary rock

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
chalote chalota ajo chalote cebolla escalonia
vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
poco profundo superficial
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide
superficial
extending not far downward
concerned mainly with superficial matters
superficial desinteresante
lacking interest or substance

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
bajo bajofondo
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

shalom /ʃɑːˈloʊm/ /ʃəˈləʊm/ 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 /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
chamán chamana curandera curandero shamana shamán
spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ n
chamanismo
range of traditional beliefs

shamateurism /ˈʃamət(j)əɹɪzm/ n
amateurismo marrón
shamateurism

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 acholo
uncomfortable or painful feeling
vergüenza pena
something to regret
vergüenzas
that which is shameful and private, especially body parts

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 shameful manner

shameless adj
desvergonzado impúdico descarado caradura
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

shampoo bowl n
lavacabezas

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

shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ v
emborrachar
to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship

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
saloma
a sailor's work song

shantytown n
villa miseria
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties

shanzhai /ʃɑːnˈd͡ʒaɪ/ n
falsificación 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

shapely adj
curvilíneo exuberante torneado
having a pleasing shape

shaper /ˈʃeɪpə(ɹ)/ n
limadora
A machine tool

shapeshifter /ˈʃeɪp.ʃɪf.tɚ/ /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
cambiante
creature capable of changing its appearance

shaping n
moldeamiento
method of positive reinforcement

sharashka n
sharashka
a Soviet gulag R&D lab

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
casco añicos esquirla
piece of glass or pottery

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ n
acción
financial instrument
compartición
computing: configuration enabling sharing of resources
participación
portion of something

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
compartir
to have in common
compartir dar
to give
dividir compartir
to divide and distribute

share taxi n
taxi colectivo 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 /ʃeːd/ /ʃɛɹd/ /ʃɛːd/ adj
compartido
used by multiple agents

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ 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

sharing economy n
economía colaborativa economía compartida
system of economic exchange

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
afilado agudo filoso
able to cut easily
agrio
having an intense, acrid flavour
offensive, critical, or acrimonious
agudo
musically higher-pitched than desired
forming a small angle
intense and sudden (of pain)
observant, alert, acute
certero
exact, precise, accurate, keen
filoso afilado
pointed, able to pierce easily
listo
intelligent
listo puntiagudo sostenido
sostenido
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adv
desafinado
in a higher pitch than is correct or desirable
en punto clavado
exactly

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
sostenido
note that is sharp in a particular key
sign for a sharp note on the staff

sharp as a tack adj
más listo que el hambre
very intelligent

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
correlimos acuminado
Calidris acuminata

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
afilar aguzar
to make sharp

sharpener /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/ 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
to remove hair from one's face
afeitar rasurar rapar
to remove hair from
lonchear
to slice thin

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
máquina de afeitar afeitadora maquinilla 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 /ʃəˈwɑɹmə/ n
shawarma
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /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
diabla demonia femenina
female devil

she-wolf n
loba
female wolf

shea /ʃeɪ/ /ʃi.ə/ /ʃi/ /ʃɪə/ n
karité
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ [ˈʃeɪ̯ ˌbʌɾɚ] n
manteca de karité
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
atada atado
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
fibrilla
haz
mathematical construct
haz atada atado mies
bundle of grain or straw

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ n
cizalla
a cutting tool similar to scissors
cizallado
the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
cizallar cortar
to cut
cizallar 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

shearer n
esquilador
person employed to remove the wool from sheep

shears /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ /ʃɪɹz/ n
cizalla cizallas
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

shearwater n
pardela
seabird

sheath /ʃiːθ/ /ʃiθ/ n
cubierta exterior envoltura exterior funda exterior vaina externa
insulating outer cover of an electrical cable
envoltura
long case

sheathe /ʃið/ /ʃiːð/ v
envainar
to put (something) 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 carnero
animal
papanatas pusilánime
one who behaves shyly

sheep liver fluke n
duela del hígado
parasitic flatworm

sheep milk n
leche de oveja
liquid

sheepcote n
ovil
small building for sheltering sheep

sheepdog n
perro pastor
dog used for herding sheep

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
redil aprisco majada
enclosure

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
borregada
the sheeple, one of the sheeple

sheepskin n
badana carnero zalea
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/ /ʃik/ 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 /ˈʃɛkəl/ n
siclo
ancient unit of weight
séquel
currency unit in Israel

shelduck n
tarro
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
estante anaquel entrepaño balda
structure
estantería estante
capacity
arrecife bajío banco cordón
reef, shoal, sandbar

shelf life n
duración vigencia
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
caparazón
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
casquete
casing of an artillery projectile
concha
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
cáscara
covering of a nut
cáscara concha
hard covering of an egg
terminal
computing: general-purpose environment
vaina
pod

shell /ʃɛl/ v
descascarar desvainar
to remove the outer covering or shell of something

shell company n
empresa fantasma
company without activity created for tax purposes

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

shell shock n
neurosis de guerra
psychiatric condition characterized by fatigue caused by battle

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
goma laca
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ v
lacar laquear
to coat with shellac

shellbead n
cuenta de concha
jewellery

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫfɪʃ] n
marisco
aquatic food that has a shell

shelling /ˈʃɛlɪŋ/ n
bombardeo
artillery bombardment

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
hogar
institution
refugio abrigo amparo asilo abrigadero
a refuge or other protection

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
albergar cobijar guarecer
transitive, to provide cover
guarecerse refugiarse
intransitive, to take cover

sheltered /ˈʃɛltəd/ /ˈʃɛltɚd/ adj
abrigado protegido resguardado
protected from wind etc.

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
cajonear dar carpetazo engavetar
to set aside, quit, or halt

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
travelo
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person

shenanigans /-ɡənz/ /ˌʃəˈnæ.nə.ɡɪnz/ /ˌʃɪˈnæn.ɪɡ.(ə)nz/ n
artimaña travesuras
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ n
pastor ovejero
a person who tends sheep

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ v
pastorear
watch over; guide

shepherd's pie n
pastel de carne pastel de papa
a kind of meat pie

shepherd's purse n
bolsa del pastor
Capsella bursa-pastoris

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɜːbɪt/ /ˈʃɝbət/ /ˈʃɝbɚt/ /ˈʃɝbɪt/ n
polvo acidulado
powder
sorbete
frozen fruit juice
sweet drink prepared from fruits or flower petals

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
cherife sheriff alguacil
all meanings

sherry /ˈʃɛɹi/ n
jerez
fortified wine
variety of sherry

sherrylike adj
ajerezado
resembling sherry

sheth n
telera
bar connecting the beam to the sole

shh /ʃ̩ː/ 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, pronunciation, or custom, distinguishing members of a group, especially as a test

shield /ʃiːld/ n
escudo
anything that protects or defends
heraldry
sci fi: a field of energy that protects or defends
transportation: a sign or symbol identifying a highway route.
escudo chimal
armor

shield /ʃiːld/ v
proteger blindar
to protect, to defend

shield volcano n
volcán en escudo
type of volcano with shallow-sloping sides and a flattened dome

shieldmaiden n
doncella escudera
Norse female virgin who had chosen to fight in battle

shift /ʃɪft/ n
cambio
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle
cambio deslizamiento desplazamiento desviación
act of shifting
mayús tecla mayús tecla mayúsculas tecla shift
button on a keyboard
turno
change of workers

shift /ʃɪft/ v
cambiar
to change gears
to change, swap
mover
to move from one place to another
moverse
to change position

shift key n
mayús tecla mayús
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard
tecla de mayúsculas
key on a typewriter

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ 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
compinche palero
an accomplice at a confidence trick
hombre de paja testaferro
a person paid to endorse a product favourably

shill /ʃɪl/ v
andar en chanchullos prevaricar trapichear trapisondar
to promote or endorse in return for payment
celar disimular encubrir enterrar ocultar tapar
to put under cover, to sheal

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
chelín
currency
former coin

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ v
cabrillear titilar
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shin /ʃɪn/ n
espinilla canilla tibia
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/ /ʃaːɪn/ n
brillo
brightness from a source of light
brightness from reflected light

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
alumbrar
ergative: to create light with a flashlight, lamp, torch, etc.
brillar lucir
to emit light
brillar sobresalir
to distinguish oneself

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
tablilla teja
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
célebre espléndido famoso ilustre renombrado reputado
having exceptional merit
lustroso lúcido
having a high polish or sheen

shiny /ˈʃaɪ.ni/ adj
brillante
emitting light
refulgente reluciente
reflecting light

shiny cowbird n
chamón común tordo renegrido
shiny cowbird

ship /ʃɪp/ n
nave barco buque
large water craft

ship /ʃɪp/ v
enviar
to send a parcel or container

ship in a bottle /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɑtəl/ /ˌʃɪp ɪn ə ˈbɒtl̩/ [-ɾəl] n
barco en una botella
ornament consisting of a model ship inside a glass bottle

shipment /ˈʃɪpmənt/ n
cargamento encargo envío
load of goods
envío transporte
the act of transporting goods

shipowner n
armador
someone who owns a ship

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ n
envío transporte
transportation of goods
gastos de envío gastos de transporte
cost of sending goods

shipping company n
naviera
company

shipshape /ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/ /ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ adj
bien orientado ordenado
meticulously neat and tidy

shipworm /ˈʃɪpwɜːm/ /ˈʃɪpwɝm/ n
broma
any of several wormlike marine molluscs of the family Teredinidae

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
naufragio
event where a ship sinks or runs aground
pecio ruina de nave
ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
naufragar
wreck a vessel

shipwrecked adj
naufragado náufrago
stranded as a result of a shipwreck

shipyard n
astillero atarazana
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃaɪə/ n
condado
administrative area or district subdivided into hundreds or wapentakes and jointly governed by an ealdorman and a sheriff; present-day area corresponding to such a historical district; administrative area or district in other countries

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
escaquearse evadir correr ponerse al socaire remolonear
avoid a duty

shirker n
candongo embuscado
Someone who shirks
remolón
Someone who is lazy

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
camisa
article of clothing

shirtfront n
peto
the front part of a shirt

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ /ˌʃɪʃkəˈbæb/ n
pincho
roasted meat

shit /ʃɪt/ adj
mierda
of poor quality
mierdada
despicable

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
hostia joder
to show surprise
¡carajo! ¡mierda! ¡puta!
expression of worry, failure

shit /ʃɪt/ n
mierda babosadas gilipollez huevonadas pendejada
nonsense, bullshit
mierda basura maricadas porquería
rubbish
mierda excremento caca deposición excreción hez
solid excretory product
mierda malparido
nasty, despicable person

shit /ʃɪt/ v
cagar
to defecate
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus
cagarse
vulgar: to be stricken with fear

shit a brick v
cagarse de miedo
To react strongly in fear

shit ass n
cabrón

shit factory n
cagón cagóncito
humorous: infant

shit happens phraseologicalUnit
cosas que van y vienen

shit oneself v
acojonarse cagarse
vulgar slang: be very scared

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
descerebrado subnormal tonto
Very stupid

shit-stirrer n
follonero jodedor liante
one who enjoys creating trouble for others

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
cabeza de mierda cagón
stupid or contemptible person

shithole /ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ 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/ [ˈʃɪɾi] adj
de mierda mierdoso
very bad, miserable

shive /ʃaɪv/ n
agramiza cañamiza
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ n
calofrío escalofrío espeluzno estremecimiento estremezón repeluzno
the act or result of shivering
calofrío escalofrío tiritón
a bodily response to cold

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
tiritar temblar de frío
to tremble or shake

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
bajo bajío banco de arena
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ n
choque
life-threatening medical emergency
sudden, heavy impact
something surprising
conmoción estupor impresión
a sudden mental or emotional disturbance

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ v
conmocionar shockear
to cause to be emotionally shocked

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, confused

shocker /ˈʃɑkɚ/ /ˈʃɒkə/ n
soqueador
a device for giving electric shocks

shocking /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adj
aberrante
unusually obscene or lewd
chocante espantoso
inspiring shock; startling
horrible
extremely bad

shod /ʃɑd/ /ʃɒd/ adj
calzado
wearing shoes

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
burdo chapucero flojo mal hecho
of poor quality

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
zapata zapato
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)
zapato
protective covering for the foot

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
descalzo
without shoes

shoemaker n
zapatero zapatera
a person who makes shoes

shoeshiner n
lustrabotas
person who shines shoes

shofar /ˈʃaʊ̯fɔʁ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɑɹ/ /ˈʃoʊ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃɔɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəɪ̯fɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ̯fə/ /ˈʃɛɪ̯fɚ/ n
shofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogi /ˈʃoʊɡiː/ n
shogi
variant of chess

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
sogún shōgun
supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan

shogunate n
shogunato
shogunate, bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ v
ahuyentar correr
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
miércoles rayos
expressing disdain

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
retoño vástago pimpollo vástiga
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant
sesión fotográfica
photography session

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
brotar
to sprout - of a plant
disparar tirar
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
tirar disparar
to hit with a shot

shoot down v
abatir 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
pegarse un tiro en el pie tirar piedras contra el propio tejado
to act against one's own interest
tirar piedras al propio tejado

shoot the breeze v
darle a la sinhueso pegar la hebra
to chat idly or waste time talking

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
tirador tiradora
person

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
tiro
the sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon
tiroteo
instance of shooting

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

shootout /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ n
tiroteo balacera
decisive battle

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
taller
place for crafting or manufacturing
tienda almacén comercio negocio
establishment that sells goods

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
ir de compras
to visit shops

shop floor n
taller
area of a factory

shop window n
escaparate vitrina vidriera
large window at the front of a shop

shopkeeper /ˈʃɒpkiːpɚ/ n
tendero comerciante tendera
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplifting n
hurto
action of the verb to shoplift

shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʃɑː.pəɾ/ /ˈʃɒp.ə/ /ˈʃɔp.ə/ n
comprador compradora
a person who shops

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
compras
things bought
compras shopping
activity of buying

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 /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ 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 /ˈʃɔɹ‿ʌp/ /ˈʃɔːɹ‿ʌp/ v
reforzar apuntalar
to reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure)

shorebird n
limícola
long-legged bird

shoreline n
orilla
the divide between land and water

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
bajo petiso
of a person, of comparatively small height
corto breve
having a small distance between ends or edges
having little duration

short circuit n
cortocircuito corto
unintentional connection

short corner n
gilicórner
soccer: short corner kick

short film n
cortometraje corto
motion picture

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 twentieth century /-ɪθ-/ /ˈʃoɹt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.(t)ʃ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈʃɔːt ˌtwɛn.(t)ɪ.əθ ˈsɛn.t͡ʃ(ʊ).ɹi/ pn
corto siglo veinte
period between 1914 and 1991

short-billed dowitcher n
agujeta gris
Limnodromus griseus

short-haired bumblebee n
abejorro de pelo corto
Bombus subterraneus

short-legged adj
paticorto
having short legs

short-lived /ʃɔɹtˈlaɪvd/ /ʃɔɹtˈlɪvd/ adj
de corta duración efímero
not existent for very long

short-sighted adj
cortoplacista
lacking foresight

short-sightedness n
cortoplacismo estrechez de miras falta de visión
the propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains

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
supletorio
of a short duration of time

short-term memory n
memoria a corto plazo

short-toed snake eagle n
culebrera europea
Circaetus gallicus

shortage /ˈʃɔː(ɹ)tɪd͡ʒ/ n
escasez falta carestía
lack or deficiency

shortchange /ʃɔɹtˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
sisar
to defraud (someone) by giving them less change than they should be given after a transaction

shortcoming /ˈʃoːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔɹtˌkʌmɪŋ/ /ˈʃɔːtˌkʌmɪŋ/ [ˈʃɑɹtˌkʌmɪŋ] n
defecto
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
pasta quebrada
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] n
acceso directo
a file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it
atajo
method
atajo acceso directo
path

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
abreviar acortar reducir
to make shorter
acortarse
to become shorter

shortening n
acortamiento
reduction in length

shortfall n
déficit
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
en breve pronto
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: defensive player between second and third baseman

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 caballito tequilazo trago
measure of alcohol
disparo tiro
result of launching a projectile
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal

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 /ʃuːld/ /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ /ʃʊld/ v
deber
expressing obligation
expressing likelihood
expressing opinion
si
if; in case of

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ n
arcén berma acotamiento banquina espaldón hombrillo
a verge to the side of a road
hombro
joint between arm and torso
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
empellón empujón
rough push

shove /ʃʌv/ v
empujar empellar
push roughly

shove it up your ass v
a tomar por culo métetelo por el culo
exclamation of contempt (vulgar)

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ n
pala
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
palear traspalar
to move materials with a shovel

shoveler n
cuchara común pato cucharo
certain ducks with spoon-like bills

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
demostración
demonstration
espectáculo festival show
entertainment
exposición
exhibition
programa
broadcast program(me)

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
demostrar
to indicate (a fact) to be true
mostrar enseñar
to display

show jumping n
salto ecuestre
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles

show off v
pavonearse alardear chulear desfilar hacer alarde lucir
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

show one's true colors v
mostrar su verdadera cara mostrar sus verdaderas cartas mostrarse tal cual es vérsele las costuras
to reveal how one really is

show trial n
farsa judicial
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
aparecer
to appear

show, don't tell /ʃəʊ dəʊnt tɛl/ proverb
mostrar, no contar
Advice

show-off n
exhibicionista fanfarrón fantasma mandaparte postureador presumido
one who shows off

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
show business
entertainment industry

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vitrina
a setting for displaying something favorably
vitrina escaparate expositor
a case for displaying merchandise or valuable items

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ v
mostrar
to display, demonstrate, show, or present

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
instance of using of this device
ducha regadera
device for bathing

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
colmar
to bestow liberally
duchar rociar
to spray with
ducharse bañarse
to bathe using a shower

shower cap n
gorro de ducha
waterproof headgear worn in shower

shower curtain n
cortina de ducha
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
gel de ducha gel de baño
gel shower soap

shower tray n
plato de ducha

showerhead n
alcachofa de la ducha
perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ n
función tanda
occasion

showmanship n
espectacularidad
strong performance

showy /ˈʃoʊ.i/ /ˈʃəʊ.i/ adj
aparatoso de relumbrón fardón jactancioso ostentoso
for show

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
metralla shrapnel
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
triturar trocear
to cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips

shredded adj
rallado
cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
desfibradora ralladora trituradora
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
arpía bruja
woman
musaraña
mouselike animal

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
astuto
streetwise
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
camarón gamba langostino
decapod 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
achicarse contraerse encogerse
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller
correr rehuir zafar
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty
encoger contraer jibarizar mermar
transitive: to cause something to shrink
rehuir
to move back because of fear or disgust

shrinkflation n
reduflación

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
arrugar enrugar
draw into wrinkles
arrugarse
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 /ˈʃɹʌbəɹi/ 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.

shrug off v
ignorar
to disregard

shrunk /ˈʃɹʌŋk/ v
encogido
past participle of shrink

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
numerito truco
gimmick

shuck /ʃʌk/ v
descascar
to extract shellfish from shells

shudder /ˈʃʌd.ə/ /ˈʃʌd.ɚ/ [ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ] n
escalofrío
shivering tremor

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ n
barajar
act of shuffling cards

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
arrastrar arrastrar los pies
to walk without picking up one's feet
barajar mezclar barajear
to put in a random order

shumai n
shaomai
a traditional steamed Chinese pork dumpling served in dim sum

shun /ʃʌn/ v
evitar
to avoid, ostracize

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʌt/ v
cerrar
(transitive) to close

shut down v
apagar
to turn off or stop
to close, terminate, or end

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
cállate callad cierra la boca cállanse cállate la boca cállese
"Stop talking."

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] v
callar
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise
callarse cerrar la boca
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise
cerrar
close (a building) so that no one can enter
clausurar cerrar
terminate (a business)
encerrar
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave
encerrar guardar resguardar
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place

shutdown n
apagado
action of closing

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ n
contraventana postigo
protective panels over windows
obturador
part of a camera

shutter speed n
velocidad de obturación
time during which the shutter of a camera remains open

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ n
lanzadera
the sliding thread holder in a sewing machine
weaving tool
lanzadera bus de cortesía
transport service

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ v
transportar
to transport by shuttle

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
volante
a lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
reservado
reserved
tímido
easily frightened
cautious
vergonzoso
embarrassed

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
lanzar
to fling

shy away from v
escurrir el bulto
avoid out of fear or caution

shyly adv
tímidamente
in a shy manner

shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/ n
timidez
quality of being shy

si /siː/ 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

siblicide /ˈsɪblɪsaɪd/ n
cainismo
killing of a sibling, especially as observed among certain species of animals

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
hermano hermana
person who shares same parents

sibyl /ˈsɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɪ.bɫ̩] n
sibila
a pagan female oracle

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic
thus, thus written

sic /sɪk/ v
azuzar
incite an attack by
echarle los perros largarle los perros
set upon

sice /ˈsaɪs/ n
sena
number six in a game of dice

sick /sɪk/ adj
harto
tired (of), annoyed (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
dulzón empalagoso
overly sweet
débil triste
weak, faint
enfermizo
appearing ill
enfermizo enclenque valetudinario achacoso calamitoso enteco
frequently ill

sickly sweet adj
empalagoso
too sweet

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
enfermedad dolencia
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ n
bando lado
group having a particular allegiance in a war
equipo selección
set of opponents in a game
lado
bounding straight edge of an object
flat surface of an object
portion of the human torso generally covered by the arms
lado parte
left or right half
region in a specified position with respect to something
one possible aspect of a concept
página lado
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-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 patilla
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

sideline /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ n
banda
(sports) area beyond sideline
línea de banda línea de cal
(sports) side boundary of a playing field

sidelock n
mecha de lado
sidelock

sidereal /saɪˈdɪə.ɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ /sɪˈdɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
sidéreo
of or relating to the stars

siderite n
siderita
a mineral, iron(II) carbonate
siderito
an iron meteorite

sides reversed is phraseologicalUnit
se ve revés
Used to form palindromes

sidesplitting adj
descacharrante descuajaringante desternillante para cagarse de (la) risa para morirse de (la) risa para partirse de (la) risa
exceptionally funny

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
acera banqueta vereda andén escarpa
paved footpath

sidewalk cafe n
terraza
an outdoor portion of a restaurant

siding /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/ n
via muerta
side track

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ n
asedio sitio
military blockade of settlement

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
arma de asedio
large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
siemens
derived unit of electrical conductance

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
siesta
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
criba
process that filters out unwanted pieces of input
tamiz colador cedazo criba harnero
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids

sieve /sɪv/ v
cribar cernir colar
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve

sievert /ˈsiː.vət/ /ˈsiː.vɚt/ 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

sigh of relief n
suspiro de alivio
a release of stress

sight /saɪt/ n
espectáculo lugar de interés panorama
something worth seeing
mira visor
device used in aiming a firearm
vista
something seen

sight /saɪt/ v
apuntar
take aim at
avistar ver
see, get sight of, visually register

sight translation n
traducción a la vista
act of translating a written text out loud

sighthound n
lebrel

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 /ˈsɪd͡ʒəl/ /ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/ 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
S-shaped, sigma-shaped
relating to the sigmoid colon

sign /saɪn/ n
lengua de señas lengua de signos
sign language in general
presagio signo
omen
seña signo
meaningful gesture
señal letrero aviso placa señalización
flat object bearing a message
signo
math: positive or negative polarity
signo muestra
a fact that shows that something exists or may happen
símbolo
a mark or another symbol used to represent something
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols

sign /saɪn/ v
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
hablar a señas señar signar
intransitive: 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 /ˈsaɪnɪd͡ʒ/ n
señalización rotulación señalética
signs taken collectively

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
señal
sign made to give notice

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
señalar
to indicate

signal crayfish n
cangrejo señal
Pacifastacus leniusculus

signalling n
señalización

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
signatario firmante signataria
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
firma
person’s autograph name
firma pliego

signer n
firmante signatario
one who signs
señante
one who uses sign language

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
significación significado calado
extent to which something matters
significado
meaning

significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.ɡənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ adj
significativo
signifying something; carrying meaning
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance
significativo importante
having noticeable effect

significant other n
media naranja novia novio
romantic partner, regardless of marital status

significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adv
significativamente
in a significant manner: notably

signifier /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪə/ /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɚ/ n
significante
(linguistics) the sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign

signify /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
representar señalar significar suponer
significar
to mean, to betoken

signing bonus n
prima de fichaje

signpost n
letrero
post bearing a sign that gives information on directions

signpost v
señalizar
install signposts

silage /ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
ensilado ensilaje
fodder stored in a silo

silane /ˈsɪleɪn/ /ˈsʌɪleɪn/ n
silano

silcrow n
párrafo signo de sección
a section sign

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ interjection
cállate
be silent

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ n
silencio
lack of any sound

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ v
hacer callar acallar
to suppress criticism
silenciar
to make something silent

silence is golden proverb
el silencio es oro por la boca muere el pez
proverb

silencer n
silenciador
attachment
something that silences another thing

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
callado silencioso
silencioso
not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence
undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms
silencioso callar
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet

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.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /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 /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

silken /ˈsɪlkən/ 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
dintel
horizontal member bearing the upright portion of a frame
lámina
layer of igneous rock

sillimanite n
silimanita
mineral

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
absurdo bobo insensato necio simple tonto
apayasado bobo
playful, giggly
bobo tonto niñito
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
infantil
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors
semiaturdido
semiconscious
simple tontito
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ n
serpiente de verano
period when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting bizarre stories

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ /ˈsaɪləʊ/ 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
plata
metal
coins
plata labrada
items made of silver or other white metal
plateado plata
color/colour
platería
cutlery/silverware

silver bullet n
bala de plata
bullet made of silver
panacea la purga de Benito solución milagrosa
solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results

silver fox n
zorro plateado
melanistic fox

silver goal n
gol de plata
first goal scored during the first half of extra time

silver lining n
lado positivo
a good aspect of a mostly bad event

silver maple n
arce plateado
Acer saccharinum

silver medal n
medalla de plata
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver screen n
gran pantalla séptimo arte
by extension, movies

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
Lepisma saccharina

silvering n
plateado
the process of coating a surface with silver

silverside n
pejerrey tinícalo
fish of the families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae

silversmith n
platera platero
person who makes articles out of silver

silverware /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ n
cubiertos servicio
(US) knives, forks and spoons

silvery /ˈsɪlvəɹi/ /ˈsɪlvɹi/ adj
argentado argénteo argentino
clear and musical in tone
plateado argénteo argentino
resembling silver

silvery gibbon n
gibón ceniciento

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
batará crestado
Sakesphorus cristatus

silviculture n
silvicultura
forestry

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ adj
simiesco
resembling an ape
símico
of or pertaining to apes

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

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] n
semejanza similitud similaridad
closeness of appearance

similarly /ˈsɪmələli/ /ˈsɪməlɚli/ adv
igualmente asimismo de la misma manera 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
a fuego lento calentar 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/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ n
simonía
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
simún
hot, dry wind

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ n
sonrisa afectada
frivolous smile

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
sonreírse afectadamente
To smile in a frivolous manner

simple /ˈsɪmpl̩/ /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
simple sencillo
uncomplicated
simple-minded

simple /ˈsɪmpl̩/ /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 pendulum n
péndulo simple

simple present n
presente
present tense

simple sentence n
oración simple
sentence containing one independent clause and no dependent clause

simple-minded adj
simplón
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 /ˈsɪmplɛks/ 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 /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
simplificación
act of simplifying

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
simplificar
to make simpler

simplism n
simplismo
trait of oversimplifying things by ignoring complexity and complications

simplistic /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/ adj
simplista
overly simple

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
simplemente
merely, solely
simplemente sencillamente
in a simple manner

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
simulacro
image or representation

simulate /ˈsɪm.jə.lət/ /ˈsɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊ.lɪt/ /ˈsɪm.jʊˌleɪt/ v
simular
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulated adj
simulado
made to imitate

simulation /ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
simulación
something which simulates
process of simulating
assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true
simulación piscinazo
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul

simulator n
simulador
machine or system

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
simultaneidad
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
simultáneo
occurring at the same time

simultaneous interpreting n
interpretación simultánea
type of oral translation

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ 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 /sɪns/ adv
desde entonces
from a specified time in the past

since /sɪns/ conjunction
desde que desde
from the time that
ya que porque dado que visto que supuesto que
because

since /sɪns/ preposition
desde
from (time)

since when adv
¿desde cuándo?
from what time

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ 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 /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
condición sine qua non
prerequisite

sine wave n
onda senoidal
waveform

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ n
sinecura canonjía bicoca enchufe prebenda
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment

sinewy /ˈsɪnjuːi/ adj
correoso
tough; having strong sinews
fibroso
possessing physical strength

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
pecaminoso
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
cantar
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice
slang: to confess under interrogation

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 /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
cantante cantor
person who sings (male or generic term)
cantante cantora
female 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

singing ground n
cantadero

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
solo único
not accompanied by anything else
not divided in parts
soltero
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
sencillo
popular song
45 RPM vinyl record
soltero soltera
one who is not married

single bed n
cama individual
bed for one person

single file adv
fila india
line or queue one person wide

single file n
fila india

single mother n
madre soltera
a woman raising a child on her own

single out /ˌsɪŋɡl̩ ˈaʊt/ /ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈaʊt/ v
seleccionar singularizar
to select (someone or something) from a group and highlight them or treat them differently

single room n
habitación individual
a hotel room with one single bed

single-platform adj
monoplataforma

single-tasking adj
monotarea

single-use adj
de un solo uso de usar y tirar desechable
designed to be used one time

single-user adj
monousuario

singlehood n
soltería
The state of being single

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
camiseta interior musculosa undershirt

singleton n
conjunto unitario
math: set

singly even adj
par solamente
divisible by 2 but not 4

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ adj
singular
grammar: referring to only one thing
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse
being out of the ordinary
being the only one of a kind
being only one of larger population
linear algebra: of transformation
único
distinguished by superiority

singular /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /ˈsɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ 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
izquierdo siniestro
heraldic "left"
siniestro
evil
of the left

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ n
desagüe
wastewater drain
fregadero lavamanos
basin

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
hundir
cause (ship, etc) to sink
hundir hundirse
descend into liquid, etc
hundir sumergir sumergirse
submerge

sink in v
asimilar
to become completely known, felt, or understood

sinkhole n
cenote dolina torca
geology: hole formed in soluble rock
desagüe
depressed area in which water collects

sinking /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/ n
hundimiento naufragio
The instance of a ship foundering and disappearing underwater.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
pecador pecadora
person who has sinned

sinoatrial adj
sinoatrial
relating to the venous sinus and right atrium

sinoatrial node n
nodo seno-auricular nodo sinoatrial nodo sinoauricular nódulo sinusal
a group of cells

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
property of being sinuous

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
sinuoso
having curves in alternate directions; meandering

sinus /ˈsaɪ.nəs/ n
seno
pouch or cavity in a bone or other 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
bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ v
sifonear
transfer by means of a siphon

siphonophore n
sifonóforo
hydrozoan of the order Siphonophorae

sippy cup n
vaso infantil
spill-proof cup for toddlers

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /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 /ˈsɝlɔɪn/ n
solomillo palomilla
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
siroco
wind

sirvente n
sirventés
satirical song

sisal /ˈsaɪsəl/ n
cabuya
plant

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
afeminado
an effeminate boy or man
calzonazos
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person

sissyphobia n
plumafobia plumofobia
negative attitude towards men who act in a feminine way

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
hermana
any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt
senior nurse
hermana hermano
attributively: of an entity that has a special relationship with another
hermana sor
woman or girl having the same parents
a nun; a female member of a religious community

sister city n
ciudad hermana
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ n
cuñada
wife's sister
brother's wife
husband's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife

sistergirl n
flaquita mijita nenita
informal term of address for a female

sisterhood n
sororidad
feminism: the idea of universal experience amongst women

sisterly /ˈsɪstəli/ adj
sororal
of or characteristic of a sister or sisters

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
sistro
instrument

sit /sɪt/ v
asentarse
of an object: occupy a given position permanently
encajar
of an agreement or arrangement, to be accepted
estar sentado sentar
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported
pertenecer
to be a member of a deliberative body

sit back v
relajarse
to relax, to not exert oneself

sit down v
sentarse
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit on one's hands v
cruzarse de brazos mano sobre mano
to remain idle when action is needed

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
place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
region where chemical reactions take place
sitio sitio web
a website
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 /ˈsɪt.ju.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt.ju.ət/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.eɪt/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.u.ət/ v
situar
place on or into a physical location

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
situado
located in a specific place

situation /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt͡ʃ.uˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ n
localización ubicación
location
localización ubicación situación
position vis-à-vis surroundings
nivel puesto
position of employment
situación estado
one's status with regard to circumstances
state of affairs

situation comedy n
comedia de situación
episodic comedy radio or television program

six /sɪks/ n
seis
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
seis
cardinal number

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ 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

six-pack n
pack de seis paquete de seis
set of six beverage cans
tableta de chocolate tableta
highly developed set of abdominal muscles

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/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
sexto sexta
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] n
sexto
person or thing in sixth place
one of six equal parts of a whole

sixth sense n
sexto sentido
extrasensory perception

sixthly adv
en sexto lugar
in the sixth place

sixties n
años sesenta sesentas
decade of the 1960s

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
sex position

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
sesenta y nueve
cardinal number

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

sixtysomething n
sexagenaria sexagenario
a person between the ages of 60 and 69

size /saɪz/ n
talla tamaño
a specific set of dimensions for clothing
tamaño talla
dimensions or magnitude of a thing
cola
wallpaper paste
cola sellador
thin, weak glue intended to be painted upon

size /saɪz/ v
formar por tamaño ordenar por tamaño
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
chisporrotear chirriar
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface

ska /skɑː/ n
ska
style of Jamaican dance music originating in the late 1950s

skald /skæld/ /skɔːld/ n
escaldo
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
andar en skate
to skateboard
patinar
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates

skateboard n
monopatín patineta skate
sports/recreation platform on wheels

skateboarder n
monopatinador skater
someone who skateboards

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 /skiːt/ n
tiro al plato
form of trapshooting

skeezer n
zorra
(slang) a woman of lax morals

skein /skeɪn/ n
enredo
figuratively: tangle
madeja lina
quantity of yarn

skeletal /skə.ˈliː.təl/ /ˈskel.ə.təl/ /ˈskɛl.ə.təl/ /ˈskɛl.ɪ.təl/ [skə.ˈliː.tl̩] [ˈskel.ə.ɾəl] [ˈskə.ˈliː.ɾəl] [ˈskɛl.ə.ɾl̩] [ˈskɛl.ə.ɾəl] [ˈskɛl.ɪ.tl̩] adj
esquelético
of, or relating to the skeleton
haggard

skeletal muscle n
músculo esquelético
muscle of vertebrates

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ n
esqueleto
very thin person
central core of something
esqueleto osamenta
system that provides support to an organism
estructura esqueleto
frame that provides support to a building

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 doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ adj
escéptico
having, or expressing doubt
related to skepticism

skeptically adv
escépticamente
in a skeptical manner

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
escepticismo
general disposition to doubt

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ n
esbozo bosquejo boceto croquis
rough design or draft
esbozo bosquejo esquicio
quick freehand drawing
sketch
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ v
esbozar bosquejar pergeñar
to make a basic drawing

sketchy /ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ adj
dudoso
Of questionable or doubtful quality

skew /skju/ /skjuː/ adj
oblicuo asimétrico
neither parallel nor at right angles to a certain line

skewed adj
distorsionado sesgado
biased, distorted

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ n
brocheta pincho anticucho chuzo fierrito
pin used to secure food during cooking

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ 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
move on skis

ski mask n
balaclava
A warm cap shielding the neck and head

ski resort n
estación de esquí
resort for skiers

ski skin n
piel de foca

skid /skɪd/ n
derrapada derrape patinazo resbalón
out of control sliding motion
patín de aterrizaje
ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on an aircraft
tarima
basic form of platform

skid /skɪd/ v
derrapar patinar resbalar
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
palomino raspa raya de zebra

skid row /ˌskɪd ˈɹoʊ/ /ˌskɪd ˈɹəʊ/ n
barrios bajos
especially dilapidated section of a city

skidmark n
frenada palomino

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ 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 /ˈski.ɪŋ/ 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/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] adj
hábil ducho habilidoso mañoso
possessing skill, skilled

skim /skɪm/ adj
descremado
having lowered fat content

skim /skɪm/ v
desnatar
remove cream
scrape off; remove (something) from a surface
hojear leer por encima
read quickly, skipping some detail
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

skimmer n
espumadera
spoon
rayador pico tijera
bird of genus Rynchops

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 layer 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
outer protective layer of fruit

skin /skɪn/ v
despellejar desollar
to remove the skin of

skin and bones n
escuchimizado hueso y pellejo 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

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
calvo
someone with a shaved head

skink /skɪŋk/ n
escinco eslizón
lizard

skinless adj
sin piel
not having skin

skinner n
desollador
someone who skins animals

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
flaco delgado
thin

skinny /ˈskɪni/ n
flaco
A skinny person

skip /skɪp/ v
saltar
move by hopping on alternate feet
saltarse
not to attend
saltear
omit or disregard intermediate items or stages

skipjack n
bonito listado rayado
Katsuwonus pelamis

skipper /ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
capitan
captain of sports team
entrenador
coach, director, leader
patrón
master of a ship
hespérido
butterfly of the family Hesperiidae

skipping rope n
comba
rope for play or exercise

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ n
escaramuza berrinche
minor dispute
escaramuza enfrentamiento refriega
brief battle between small groups

skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ /ˈskɝmɪʃ/ v
escaramuzar
to engage in a minor battle or dispute

skirmisher n
escaramuzador hostigador
soldier

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ n
falda pollera enaguas saya
article of clothing
part of dress that hangs below waist

skirting board n
rodapié zócalo
panel between floor and interior wall

skit n
sketch
comedy

skitter /ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtɚ/ [ˈskɪɾɚ] v
apresurar
to move hurriedly

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] adj
caprichoso voluble
fickle
temeroso tímido
easily scared

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
calavera
death's-head, skull
cráneo calavera
bones of the head: cranium and mandible

skull and crossbones /-ˈkɹɑs-/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɒsbəʊnz/ /ˌskʌl n̩ ˈkɹɔsboʊnz/ n
calavera
depiction of a human skull and two crossed femurs

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 given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen
cielos cielo
the abode of God or the gods, etc.
firmamento cielo
part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time

sky blue adj
celeste
light blue

sky blue n
celeste azul cielo cerúleo
colour

sky burial n
entierro celestial
funeral practice

sky lantern n
linterna voladora
paper ornament

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
window dome or opening in the roof

skyline /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/ n
panorama urbano perfil de la ciudad
silhouette against city or buildings

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
rascacielos torre
tall building

slab /slæb/ n
losa adoquín baldosa laja
paving stone
lámina plancha tabla
flat piece of material

slack /slæk/ adj
flojo
weak
flojo holgado suelto
not tense

slack /slæk/ n
carboncillo carbonilla cisco
small coal, coal dust
charco
tidal marsh or periodically filling shallow
flojera soltura
the part of anything that hangs loose

slack /slæk/ v
aflojarse estar a la bartola relajarse
to refuse to exert effort
flojear haraganear
to procrastinate

slack off v
decaer disminuir menguar
to decrease in intensity
holgazanear
to be deliberately unproductive in one's work or study

slacken /ˈslæ.kən/ v
aflojar
(transitive) to make slack, less taut, or less intense
(intransitive) to gradually decrease in intensity

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ n
vago 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
aflojar apagar saciar
apagar
(obsolete in English) to become less energetic
disminuir
(obsolete in English) to become less intense

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ n
eslalon
sports

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ /ˈslɔ.ləm/ v
eslalon
to race in a slalom

slam /slæm/ v
azotar
to strike forcefully with some implement
azotar dar un portazo
to shut with sudden force and noise
azotar dejar caer
to put with force and loud noise
calumniar derramar ponzoña
to speak badly of

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ n
calumnia
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
calumniar difamar dejar negro pelar
utter a slanderous statement about

slanderer n
calumniador
One who slanders

slanderous adj
calumnioso difamador
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] n
jerga argot
jerga argot germanía
unconventional language

slanging match n
zapatiesta
noisy argument

slant /ˈslænt/ /ˈslɑːnt/ n
inclinación
slope or incline

slanted adj
oblicuo
placed at an angle

slap /slæp/ adv
justo
exactly

slap /slæp/ n
bofetada cachetada
A blow dealt with the open hand
The sound of such a blow.

slap /slæp/ v
abofetear cachetear
to give a slap
aventar
To place, to put carelessly
golpear
to cause something to strike soundly

slap in the face n
bofetada cachetada mojicón pasagonzalo soplamocos torta
slap in the face or on the cheek

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
puta
prostitute
puta zorra ramera
female of loose morals

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
barra oblicua barra diagonal slash
typography: / symbol

slash and burn n
roza y quema artigaje
technique

slasher n
slasher
horror movie

slate /sleɪt/ n
pizarra
rock
pizarrón
sheet of slate for writing on

slate /sleɪt/ v
criticar duramente vapulear vituperar
criticise harshly
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/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
escabechina
a decisive defeat
matanza
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
matanza carnicería masacre
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
masacrar
to massacre people in large numbers
masacrar carnear matar
to kill in a particularly brutal manner
matar
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals)

slave /sleɪv/ n
esclavo
person forced to work for another
person forced to perform sexual acts; (nonconsensual) sex slave
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 away v
esclavizarse
to work hard

slave-driver n
esclavista negrera negrero
overseer of slaves
negrera negrero
employer who demands excessive work

slave-girl n
esclava
female slave

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ n
negrera negrero esclavista
a person engaged in the slave trade

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ n
esclavitud
institution or practice of owning human beings
condition of servitude endured by a slave
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated

slaw /slɔː/ n
curtida
coleslaw

slay /sleɪ/ v
matar asesinar
to kill, murder

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ n
asesino asesina
one who slays

sleaze /sliːz/ n
corrupción cutrez las corruptelas los chanchullos sordidez

sleazebag n
canalla caradura sinvergüenza
morally reprehensible, disreputable, or sleazy person

sleazy /ˈsliː.zi/ adj
chungo cutre gacho sórdido
marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate
corroncho corrupto cutre escandaloso gacho groncho
vulgar
raunchy; tastelessly sexual

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ n
trineo
sleigh or sled

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ n
almádena mandarria
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
liso
not rough or harsh
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
legaña lagaña chele chelito
substance found in the corner of the eyes, sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep
sueño
state of reduced consciousness
informal: act or instance of sleeping

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 /sliːp ɪn/ v
dormir hasta tarde habérsele pegado a uno las sábanas
to sleep late

sleep like a log /-ˈlɑɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɒɡ/ /ˈsliːp ˈla͡ɪk ə ˈlɔɡ/ 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 mode n
modo de suspensión
state of a computer system

sleep of the just /ˈslip əv ðə ˈdʒʌst/ /ˈsliːp əv ðə ˈdʒʌst/ n
el sueño de los justos
deep and worry-free sleep

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 /ˌslip ˈɹʌf/ /ˌsliːp ˈɹʌf/ v
dormir al raso dormir al sereno
to sleep outdoors

sleep talk v
hablar dormido hablar en sueños
to talk whilst asleep

sleep tight interjection
buenas noches duerma bien
good night

sleep with v
acostarse con
have sex with

sleeper n
dormilón
someone who sleeps
pijama con los pies
type of pajamas that covers the whole body

sleeper agent n
agente durmiente
spy placed in a target country or organisation to act as a potential asset

sleeper hold n
mataleón

sleepiness n
sueño tuto

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ n
durmiendo
state or act of being asleep

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ n
saco de dormir
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
coche cama coche dormitorio vagón litera
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping pill n
somnífero pastilla para dormir
a pill having a soporific effect

sleeping sickness n
enfermedad del sueño
infectious disease

sleepless /ˈsliːpləs/ adj
insomne (noche) en vela
absence of sleep

sleepover n
pijamada fiesta de pijamas
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 adormecido cansado sueño
feeling the need for sleep

sleepyhead n
dormilón dormilona modorro
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
aguanieve
precipitation of rain–snow mixture
perdigón de hielo
ice pellets

sleeve /sliːv/ n
funda
mechanical covering or lining
manga
part of a garment that covers the arm

sleeve /sliːv/ v
enfundar
to fit and attach a sleeve to an item

sleight of hand n
escamoteo juego de manos
performance
escamoteo prestidigitación
skill

sleiveen /ˈsliːviːn/ n
bribón caballero de industria estafador petardista pícaro ratero
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 /sluːθ/ n
detective
detective
sabueso
bloodhound

slew /sljuː/ /sluː/ /slɪu/ n
montón
a large amount

slice /slaɪs/ n
corte sección
a section of image taken of an internal organ
rebanada rodaja
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
rebanar
to cut into slices

sliced bread n
pan de molde pan rebanado
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
corrimiento corrimiento de tierra
rubble, earth and stones moving down
deslizamiento
act of sliding
diapositiva
transparent image for projecting
portaobjeto portaobjetos
microscope slide
slide
slide for playing slide guitar
tobogán resbaladilla deslizadero resbaladero
item of play equipment

slide /slaɪd/ v
deslizar
to cause to move in continuous contact with a surface
resbalar
to lose balance
to move in continuous contact with a surface

slide rule n
regla de cálculo
analog calculator

slide tackle n
barrida entrada
soccer tackle

slideshow n
diaporama pase de diapositivas
presentation

sliding /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ adj
corredizo
able to slide

sliding door n
puerta corredera puerta correriza
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] adj
insignificante leve ligero
small in amount, insignificant

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥ɐɪʔ] 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
limo légamo cieno lama
mud
moco baba
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ n
baboso
person regarded as slimy or otherwise undesirable

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
tramposo
underhanded
viscoso baboso empalagoso gelatinoso pegajoso
like slime; glutinous

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
cabestrillo
bandage
eslinga
rope or chain arrangement
honda
instrument for throwing

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
arrojar lanzar tirar
to throw

slinger /ˈslɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪŋ.ɚ/ n
hondero
someone who slings or who uses a sling

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
tirachinas honda tirador tiragomas gomera jebe
Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles

slip /slɪp/ n
combinación subveste
women’s undergarment
descuido desliz equivocación error patinazo
error
resbalón
act of slipping
papeleta papelito pedazo de papel tira de papel trozo de papel
small piece of paper

slip /slɪp/ v
resbalar deslizar
to lose one's traction
tropezar
to err

slip away v
escabullirse esfumarse dar esquinazo escaquearse
to leave a place without being noticed

slip back to old ways v
volver a las andadas

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 through someone's fingers v
escaparse entre los dedos

slip through the cracks v
colarse por las rendijas
to escape notice

slip-up /ˈslɪpʌp/ n
desinteligencia desliz despiste gazapatón marfilada metedura de pata
a (small) error or mistake

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ n
pantufla zapatilla
low shoe slipped on and off easily
zapatilla pantufla babucha zapatilla de estar por casa
low shoe usually worn indoors

slipperiness n
resbalosidad
property of being slippery

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ adj
escurridizo
evasive; difficult to pin down
resbaladizo escurridizo resbaloso
of a surface

slippery jack n
babosillo boleto anillado
mushroom in genus Suillus

slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/ /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ adj
burdo chapucero descuidado pastrano
done poorly or too quickly

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
raja rayita
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina
ranura rendija fisura tajo
narrow cut or opening; a slot

slither /ˈslɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪð.ɚ/ v
deslizarse deslizar
reptar
to move smoothly from side to side

sliver /ˈslɪv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈslɪv.ɚ/ n
astilla tira
long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment
cebo lengüeta
bait made of pieces of small fish
edificio rascacielos
New York: narrow high-rise apartment building

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovitz
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

slob /slɒb/ n
vago
lazy, slovenly person

slobber /ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ 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

slog /slɑɡ/ /slɒɡ/ v
pencar
to work slowly and deliberately at a tedious task

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ n
eslogan lema consigna
catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised

sloop /sluːp/ n
balandra chalupa
single-masted sailboat

slop /slɒp/ n
bazofia tichate
scraps which are fed to pigs

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
chuequito ojo chueco
offensive: person of East Asian descent
desnivel inclinación
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward
inclinación cuesta
mathematics
pendiente
math: slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point
angle of a roof surface
pendiente cuesta
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward

sloppy /ˈslɑ.pi/ /ˈslɒp.i/ adj
descuidado chapucero desaliñado desaseado desprolijo
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful
empapado
very wet; covered in or composed of slop

slot /slɑt/ /slɒt/ n
ranura
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture

slot machine n
tragaperras tragamonedas máquina tragamonedas
gambling machine

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
pereza
laziness
perezoso pereza caimansote cúcula
mammal

sloth bear n
oso perezoso
Melursus ursinus

slouch hat n
chambergo
broad-brimmed felt hat

slough /slaʊ/ /sluː/ n
agüite
state of depression

slovenly /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
dejado
having an untidy appearance; unkempt
descuidado
careless or negligent; sloppy
sucio

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
enlentecer frenar lentificar ralentizar
to reduce the speed of
lentificarse ralentizarse
to become slow

slow cooker n
olla de cocción lenta
kitchen appliance

slow down v
desacelerar decelerar
to reduce speed

slow motion n
cámara lenta ralentí
film stretched in time

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
despacio lentamente
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 culebrilla de cristal enánago
Anguis fragilis

sludge /slʌd͡ʒ/ n
costra
small pieces of ice
fango
residual material from a process
lodo
sediment of minerals in a steam boiler
lodo sedimento
generic term for separated solids

slug /slʌɡ/ n
babosa limaco limaza
gastropod

sluggard n
remolón
lazy or idle person

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ adj
aburrido desganado haragán huevón inútil perezoso
habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
estúpido lento pendejo tarado
characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple
inerte apagado desganado
having no power to move oneself or itself; inert
lento calmado calmo
slow; having little motion

sluggishness n
pachorra
the property of being sluggish

sluice /sljuːs/ /sluːs/ n
esclusa compuerta presa
passage for water

sluice /sljuːs/ /sluːs/ v
embalsar
to emit by flood gates
lavar en agua corriente
to wash in water running through a sluice

slum /slʌm/ n
barrio asentamiento barriada bruja barriada de emergencia barrio bajo barrio de chabolas
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ n
adormecimiento adormilamiento
a very light state of sleep

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ v
dormitar adormecer adormilar
to be in a very light state of sleep
estar aletargado
to be inactive or negligent

slump /slʌmp/ n
bajón
helpless collapse

slump /slʌmp/ v
desfallecer desplomarse
to collapse heavily

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
insulto denigración
insult or slight
legato ligadura ligadura de expresión
symbol indicating a legato passage

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
arrastrar las palabras mascullar
to articulate poorly

slurp /slɜːp/ /slɝp/ v
sorber
eat or drink noisily

slurry /ˈslɝ.i/ /ˈslʌ.ɹi/ n
licuame licuamen
any flowable suspension of small particles in liquid
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 fangasa nieve a medio derretir nieve semiderretida
half-melted snow

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ n
cambollana dejada golfa mujerzuela puta ramera
criada sirvienta
a maid
descarada
bold, outspoken woman
guarra guarro
untidy person
perra
a female dog
puta zorra furcia putona golfa pendona
sexually promiscuous woman

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/ [smoːɫ] 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
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
size of type

small screen n
pequeña pantalla pantalla chica
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 (que ...) no es sorpresa
unsurprising occurrence

small-minded adj
mezquino
selfish; not mindful of the big picture

smallness n
pequeñez menudencia
state of being small

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
viruela
disease

smarmy /ˈsmɑɹ.mi/ /ˈsmɑː.mi/ adj
zalamero
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
elegante
good-looking
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
creido pretencioso
a show off
diablillo; sabihondo
a wise guy
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

smartass n
inteligentón

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/ n
smash
in tennis

smash /smæʃ/ v
destrozar estrellar
to break violently
golpear machucar
hit extremely hard

smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ adj
excelente maravilloso
wonderful

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ [ˈsmæ.ɾɚ] v
chapurrar chapurrear
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge
charlar parlotear
intransitive: talk superficially

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɚɪŋ/ n
chapurreo nociones rudimentos
superficial knowledge

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ n
mancha
mark

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə(ɹ)/ /smɪɚ/ v
cubrir untar
to spread (a surface) with a substance
difamar embarrar manchar
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations
untar aplicar embadurnar manchar
to spread (a substance)

smear campaign n
campaña de desprestigio
negative propaganda

smectic adj
esmético
of 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
olfato
sense of smell
olor
sensation

smell /smɛl/ v
oler
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"
oler husmear
sense with nose

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
haber gato encerrado oler a gato encerrado olerse la tostada
to sense something suspicious

smell fishy v
dar mala espina 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

smelter n
fundidor
person employed to do smelting

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 /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ n
sonrisa
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
sonreír
to have a smile on one's face

smile from ear to ear n
sonrisa de oreja a oreja
large smile

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ adj
sonriente
cheerful and happy

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
emoticono
representation of a smiling face

smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ adj
sonriente
that smiles or has a smile

smirch /smɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ 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/ /ˌsmɪðəˈɹinz/ n
añicos pedazos trozos
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/ /smɔɡ/ n
esmog neblumo niebla contaminante
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
humo
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material
pito
colloquial: cigarette

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
ahumar fumar
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke
fumar humear
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
humear fumar
to give off smoke

smoke explosion n
explosión de humo
smoke explosion

smoke like a chimney v
fumar como un carretero fumar como chino en quiebra
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

smoked salmon n
salmón ahumado
edible salmon that is cured by smoking

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 fumar
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 /smuːt͡ʃ/ n
beso
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːt͡ʃ/ v
besar
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
apacible tranquilo
placid, calm
constante
motion: unbroken
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
sofisticado
suave; sophisticated
suave
beverage: having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent

smooth /smuːð/ v
alisar
make smooth

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
suave como el culito de un bebé
very smooth

smooth sailing n
camino de rosas
easily, without problems

smooth snake n
culebra lisa europea
Coronella austriaca

smooth talk n
palabritas mansas

smooth talker n
hablista

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
alisar
make smooth

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ n
smoothie batido batido de fruta
drink

smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/ adv
suavemente
in a smooth manner

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡæs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəs(ˌ)bɔːd/ /ˈsmɜːɡəʊs(ˌ)bʊəd/ /ˈʃmɔɹ-/ n
tapas
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
ahogar sofocar asfixiar
to suffocate
reprimir
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
sofocar apagar extinguir
to extinguish or deaden

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ n
borrón chafarrinada chafarrinón tiznajo tiznón
a blemish; a smear
palo fumigador
dense smoke, such as used for fumigation

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ v
desenfocar difuminar macular
to obscure by blurring

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
petulante engreído creído 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)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(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
indecente obsceno
obscene
tiznado
blackened, dirty

snack /snæk/ n
antojito aperitivo botana pasaboca pasapalo pincho
piscolabis refrigerio tentempié bala fría bocado botana
an item of food eaten between meals
refrigerio tentempié bocado piscolabis aperitivo bala fría
a light meal

snack /snæk/ v
mecatear merendar picar
to eat between meals

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
lonchería
small restaurant serving light meals

snack food /ˈsnækfuːd/ n
aperitivo canapé
food consumed as a snack between meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
pega
problem or difficulty
árbol muerto en pie
a dead tree that remains standing

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] n
caracol
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell
gandul haragán holgazán tortuga
sluggard

snail mail n
correo ordinario correo postal
postal mail

snail's pace n
a paso de tortuga
a very slow pace

snailfish n
pez baboso
marine fish

snake /sneɪk/ n
serpiente culebra víbora sierpe
legless reptile
víbora
treacherous person

snake /sneɪk/ v
culebrear hacer culebra serpentear
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
encantador de serpientes
snake charmer

snake eagle n
culebrera
bird of prey

snakelet n
viborezno
a baby snake

snaky /ˈsneɪki/ adj
serpentino
resembling or relating to snakes

snap /snæp/ n
chasquido de dedos
act of producing sound with fingers
chasquido crujido
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
foto fotografía instantánea
informal: photograph
instante un abrir y cerrar de ojos
very short period of time, or task

snap /snæp/ v
chasquear
to snap one's fingers
enloquecer trastornar
to suffer a mental breakdown
increpar
to speak abruptly or sharply
quebrar romper
to break apart suddenly or at once

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
elección anticipada
election called before the regularly scheduled time

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

snappy /ˈsnæpi/ adj
iracundo irascible irritable
irritable

snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ n
instantánea
A photograph

snare /snɛə/ /snɛəɹ/ /snɛɹ/ n
asechanza
mental trap
caja
music: type of drum
lazo
trap

snare drum n
caja caja clara redoblante tarola
tubular drum

snarky /ˈsnɑɹ.ki/ /ˈsnɑː.ki/ adj
mordaz sarcástico
sarcastic and irreverent

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ n
enredo maraña
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle
gruñido
act of snarling

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ v
enredar
to entangle
gruñir
To growl

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ n
arrancada arranque
competitive weightlifting event

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
agarrar
to grasp quickly
arrebatar
to grasp and remove
to steal

sneak /sniːk/ n
pillo
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
delatar
to inform an authority about another's misdemeanours
escabullir esconder
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner
moverse con sigilo
to creep

sneak in v
colarse
to enter without being noticed

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
deportivas
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers
pillo
one who sneaks

sneakily adv
sigilosamente
in a sneaky manner

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
escurridizo
difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
marrullero
dishonest; deceitful

sneeze /sniːz/ n
estornudo
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniːz/ v
estornudar
expel air as a reflex

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
risita
stifled laugh

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
reír disimuladamente
to emit a snicker

snide /snaɪd/ adj
socarrón
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
esnifar
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose
husmear sorber
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/ [ˈsnɪpɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] n
snippet
a textfile containing a relatively small amount of code
trozo pedazo retazo
a tiny piece or part

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ n
ladrona ladrón
thief
soplón chivato delator sapo
informer, one who betrays his group

snitch /snɪt͡ʃ/ v
afanar robar hurtar mangar
steal
chivatear chivar delatar
inform on

snitches get stitches proverb
los soplones obtienen suturas
people who snitch or tattle will in return receive repercussions

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ n
moco
nasal mucus; snot

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ v
gimotear lloriquear
to whine or complain, whilst crying

snob /snɑb/ /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 /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ adj
esnobista fresa pijo
having the property of being a snob

snobbishness n
esnobismo
state or quality

snocross n
snocross
sport in which snowmobiles are raced at high speed

snog /snɒɡ/ v
chapar morrearse
slang: kiss passionately

snood /snuːd/ n
cintillo redecilla
band or ribbon for keeping the hair in place
moco de pavo
flap of skin on the beak of a turkey

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ 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
estirado presuntuoso
pompous

snooze /snuːz/ n
fastidio lata
Something boring
siesta
A period of sleep; a nap

snooze /snuːz/ 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
bufido resoplar resoplido
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
moco
mucus
mocoso
contemptible child

snotty adj
carácter impertinente temperamento
ill-tempered, impertinent
mocoso
dirtied with snot

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
boquilla
nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc.
hocico morro
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast
hocico probóscide trompa
anterior prolongation of head of weevil and other insects
anterior prolongation of the head of gastropod
narices narizota
nose of a man (in contempt)

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] n
nevada nieves
collective precipitation
nieve
precipitation
TV noise
nieve coca farlopa
cocaine

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] 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 cone n
cepillado esnobol frío-frío granizada granizado minuta
crushed ice with flavoring

snow globe n
bola de nieve domo de nieve
decorative object

snow goose n
ánsar nival ganso blanco ganso nival
Chen caerulescens

snow leopard n
leopardo de las nieves irbis onza gatopardo
a large feline mammal, Panthera uncia

snow pea n
tirabeque
cultivar of pea

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

snowcone n
granizado
a frozen dessert

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ n
cúmulo de nieve
bank of snow

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
campanilla
flower of the genus Leucojum
copo de nieve ampo
crystal

snowmaking n
innivación

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
muñeco de nieve
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
motonieve
vehicle

snowplow n
cuña
in skiing or skating
quitanieves
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 egret n
garza chica
Egretta thula

snowy owl n
búho nival gran búho blanco
large white owl

snowy plover n
chorlitejo blanco chorlitejo nevado

snub /snʌb/ n
desaire
deliberate affront or slight

snub /snʌb/ 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 /ˈsnʌ.ɡəl/ v
acurrucarse
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adj
así
in a particular manner
así que
with the result that
entonces pues pos
interjection used to introduce a new topic
tan
very
to a particular extent

so be it phraseologicalUnit
así sea
indication of acceptance

so far adv
hasta ahora hasta la fecha hasta aquí hasta este momento por ahora por el momento
until now; previously; yet

so far so good proverb
hasta ahora todo bien
up to this point, all is OK

so long interjection
hasta la vista hasta luego hasta pronto nos vemos
informal: goodbye

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 como quien dice digamos para entendernos por así decirlo se entiende
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
a mí qué entonces qué? y y qué y qué importa ¿y qué más da?
reply of indifference

so-and-so n
fulano fulana
placeholder name
tal por cual
name used to take the place of an epithet

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
llamado
so named, but wrongly so
so named

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
más o menos así así ni fu ni fa pasable templado
neither good nor bad

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adv
así así mas o menos
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
empapar remojar
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation
empapar remojar embeber
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it
esponjar
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed
remojar empapar
saturar
to penetrate or permeate by saturation

soaked to the skin adj
calado hasta los huesos mojado hasta la médula

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
jabón sopín
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
enjabonar
apply soap in washing

soap bubble n
pompa de jabón
sphere of soap water

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
folletinesco
resembling a soap opera
jabonoso
full of soap
saponáceo
resembling soap

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
elevarse
to mount upward on wings
planar
to fly by means of a glider
planear
to fly aloft with little effort

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

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ adj
sollozante
that or who sobs

sobbing /ˈsɑbɪŋ/ /ˈsɒbɪŋ/ n
sollozo
action of the verb "to sob"

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
apagado
dull
sobrio
moderate
subdued; solemn; grave
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
sobrio sereno
not drunk

sober as a judge adj
más fresco que una lechuga
completely sober

sober up v
desemborrachar desembriagar desemborracharse desembriagarse
to become sober

sobremesa n
sobremesa
time spent at the table after eating

sobriety /səˈbɹaɪ.ɪti/ n
austeridad
quality or state of being sober
sobriedad
quality or state of not being intoxicated

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.kɛt/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
sobrenombre
familiar name for a person or thing

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fútbol balompié futbol pambol balón-pie
game

soccer ball n
balón de fútbol pelota de fútbol
ball that is designed for use in the sport of soccer

sociable /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ adj
gregario sociable comerciable
tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ adj
social
relating to society
extroverted or outgoing

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 distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
distanciamiento social
practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases

social engineering n
ingeniería social
efforts to influence attitudes and social behaviors on a large scale
practice of tricking a user
use of numerical data

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 redes sociales
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social mobility n
movilidad social
degree to which social status can change

social movement n
movimiento social

social network n
red social
network of personal or business contacts

social policy n
política social
guidelines that deal with communal issues

social psychology n
psicología social
study

social science n
ciencias sociales ciencia social
branch of science

social security n
seguridad social
system

social status n
estatus social
honor or prestige attached to one's position in society

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

socialism with a human face n
socialismo con rostro humano
political program of reforming state socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
socialista
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
socialista
one who supports or advocates socialism

socialist party n
partido socialista
political party which advocates socialist ideals

socialite /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ n
socialite
person of prominence and influence

socialization n
sociabilización socialización
sociology: the process of learning one’s culture

socialize v
sociabilizar socializar
to interact with others
socializar
to take into collective or governmental ownership
to instruct, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society

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 /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
sociolecto
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
sociolingüístico
pertaining to sociolinguistics

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolingüística
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
sociológico
of or pertaining to sociology

sociologically adv
sociológicamente
sociologically

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.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ n
sociópata
person with antisocial personality disorder

sock puppet n
marioneta de calcetín títere de mano
simple puppet made from a sock
usuario títere
second account created by a user in an online community

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
cuenca glena
hollow in a bone
enchufe toma toma corriente
mechanical opening
zócalo
computing interprocess communication channel

sod all n
nada de nada
nothing

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
bebida refresco gaseosa agua casera chesco
sweet, carbonated drink
soda
carbonated water
soda sosa
sodium carbonate

soda pop n
bebida refresco gaseosa
sweetened, carbonated beverage

soda water n
soda agua de Seltz
water with carbon dioxide

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
empapado
soaked

sodic adj
sódico
of, relating to, or containing sodium

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ 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 pump n
bomba de sodio
transport of sodium ions across membranes

sodium thiosulfate n
tiosulfato de sodio
inorganic compound used in iodometry, photographic processing, gold extraction, etc.

sodomise /ˈsɒdəmaɪz/ v
sodomizar

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
sodomía
anal sex
sex held to be unnatural

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
sofá sillón
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 /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
blando mole muelle
easily giving way under pressure
suave blando
of cloth or similar material: smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh
suave ligero tenue

soft drink n
bebida de fantasia gaseosa
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft landing n
aterrizaje suave
landing that does not result in the destruction of the payload and/or the vehicle

soft mutation n
lenición
word-initial consonant alteration

soft palate n
velo del paladar
tissue

soft power n
poder blando
political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc.

soft serve n
helado suave
frozen dessert

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ n
signo blando signo suave
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft spot /sɑft spɑt/ /sɒft spɒt/ /sɔft spɑt/ /sɔft spɔt/ /sɔːft spɒt/ n
debilidad
sentimental fondness or affection
punto débil
point of vulnerability

soft water n
agua blanda
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals

soft-boiled adj
pasado por agua
of an egg

softball n
sófbol
game

softcore pornography n
porno blando porno suave
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit

soften /ˈsɑf(t)ən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔf(t)ən/ v
ablandar
(intransitive) To become soft or softer
ablandar suavizar
(transitive) To make something soft or softer
suavizar
(transitive) To make less harsh

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 /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/ n
suavidad molicie
the quality of being soft

softtail n
colasuave
bird

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /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 /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] n
suelo
mixture of sand and organic material
tierra suelo
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants
country or territory

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] v
ensuciar
to make dirty

soil fertility n
fertilidad del suelo
ability of a soil to sustain plant growth

soil oneself v
ensuciarse hacerse encima
to defecate on oneself accidentally

soil science n
ciencia del suelo
scientific study of soil

soiled /ˈsɔɪld/ /ˈsɔɪəld/ adj
sucio
dirty

soillike adj
térreo
resembling or characteristic of soil

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
velada
formal evening party

sojourn /soʊˈd͡ʒɝn/ /ˈsoʊd͡ʒɚn/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɒd͡ʒɜːn/ /ˈsəʊd͡ʒɜːn/ n
estada estadía
short stay somewhere

sol /soʊl/ /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ /səʊl/ n
sol
in a movable-do system: the fifth step in a scale

sol /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ n
sol
type of colloid in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid

sol-fa v
solfear
to sing a sol-fa

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ n
consuelo
source of comfort
consuelo solaz
consolation

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
consolar solazar
to give solace to

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 constant n
constante solar
amount of incoming solar radiation per unit area

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 /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ 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
fulguración solar 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 solar panel fotovoltaico 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 storm /ˈsoʊlɚ stɔɹm/ /ˈsəʊlə stɔːm/ n
tormenta solar
astronomy

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 /ˌsɒləsˈtæld͡ʒə/ n
solastalgia
form of homesickness

sold out adj
agotado
completely sold

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
estaño para soldar estaño
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ v
soldar
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊdəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊld(ə)ɹɪŋ/ n
soldadura blanda
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
soldador
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
campión
a term of affection for a young boy
soldado
member of an army
soldado milico militar

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ v
militar
to serve as a soldier

soldier on v
seguir en la brecha
continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
único solo
only

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
lenguado
fish
planta planta del pie
bottom of the foot
suela planta
bottom of a shoe or boot

sole proprietorship n
empresa individual
business

solecism /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] n
solecismo
error in the use of language

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
exclusivamente solamente únicamente
exclusively

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
solemne
characterized by or performed with appropriate or great ceremony or formality
deeply serious and sombre

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 /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ n
solenoide
coil of wire

soleus /səʊˈliː.əs/ /səˈliː.əs/ /ˈsoʊ.li.əs/ n
sóleo
muscle

solfège /sɒlˈfeɪʒ/ /sɒlˈfɛʒ/ n
solfeo solfa
method of sight singing

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
cortejar
to woo; to court
solicitar
to persistently endeavor
to make a petition
to persuade or incite

solicitation /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ n
solicitación
instance of soliciting

solicitor /səˈlɪstə/ /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
abogado notario

solicitude /səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/ n
solicitud
anxiety

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ adj
continuo junto
typography: written as one word
masivo
large, massive
sólido
in the solid state
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
lacking errors or inconsistencies
sólido macizo
lacking holes or hollows

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ n
sólido
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
sólido cuerpo
geometry: three-dimensional object

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] 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 /ˈsɑlɪdəs/ /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 /ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ /ˈsɒl.ɪˌtɛə(ɹ)/ adj
solitario
living alone or being alone; solitary

solitaire /ˈsɑ.ləˌtɚ/ /ˈsɒl.ɪˌtɛə(ɹ)/ 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
ir por la cuenta propia de uno ir por su cuenta
to perform something in the absence of anyone else
solar
to independently tackle a challenge
tocar un solo
to perform a solo

soloist n
solista
a person who performs a solo

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.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
(chemistry) the amount of a substance that will dissolve in a given amount of a solvent

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
soluble
able to be dissolved

solute /ˈsɒljuːt/ 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
liquid mixture
answer to a problem (mathematics)

solvable adj
soluble
soluble solucionable
capable of being solved

solvation n
solvatación
An association, or a reaction, of a solute with a solvent

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
resolver solucionar 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 /soʊmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sɑmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ n
sombrero mexicano sombrero de charro
hat

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
unos
approximately, roughly

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
algunos algunas
unspecified quantity or number of

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
algo
indefinite amount, part
alguno
certain number
unos unas
indefinite quantity or number

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
alguien
some unspecified person

someday adv
algún día
sometime; at some time in the future

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
de alguna manera de algún modo de alguna forma
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
alguien alguno
some person

someone's pronoun
alguien

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
voltereta salto mortal
the act of going head over heels

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] 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 en algún momento
at an indefinite but stated time in the past or 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.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
a alguna parte
to some place
en alguna parte en algún lugar en algún sitio
in some place

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ n
alguna parte
some unspecified 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/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
sumiller escanciador
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulate /sɑmˈnæm.bjuˌleɪt/ /sɑmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ /sɒmˈnæm.bjʊ.leɪt/ /səmˈnæm.bjəˌleɪt/ v
ser sonámbulo pasearse dormido
to walk while sleeping

somnambulism /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪzəm/ n
sonambulismo
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
sonámbulo
a sleepwalker

somniloquous adj
somnílocuo
talking while asleep

somnolent /ˈsɑːmnələnt/ /ˈsɒmnələnt/ adj
somnoliento
drowsy

son /sɒn/ /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 hideputa hijoputa hijueputa hijo de perra hijo de la chingada
objectionable person
hijueputa
objectionable thing

son of a whore n
hijo de puta
objectionable person

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ n
yerno
son-in-law

sonar /ˈsoʊ.nɑːɹ/ n
sónar
device

sonata /soʊˈneɪtə/ /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 /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
canción
music with words
sound of another animal
de balde por poco dinero
inexpensive deal

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 /ˈsɑŋɡ.stɹɪs/ n
cantante cantora
a female singer

sonic /ˈsɒnɪk/ 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/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ n
soneto
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

sonneteer n
sonetista

sonnetist n
sonetista

sonny /ˈsʌni/ n
fulano mijo
pejorative form of address
hijito hijo mijito mijo
a familiar form of address for a boy

sonogram /ˈsɑnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
ecograma
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 /sun/ /suːn/ adv
pronto en breve
within a short time

sooner or later adv
tarde o temprano a la corta o a la larga
set phrase; eventually

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
hollín tizne
fine black or dull brown particles

sooth /suːθ/ n
verdad
truth

soothe /suːð/ v
aliviar
to ease or relieve pain
aliviarse descansar
to bring comfort or relief
calmar serenar
to calm or placate

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
tranquilizador tranquilizante
Freeing from fear or anxiety

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə(ɹ)/ n
adivino adivina
one who predicts the future

sooty /ˈsʊti/ /ˈsʌti/ adj
fuliginoso
of, relating to, or producing soot
holliniento hollinoso tiznado
soiled with soot

sooty-headed bulbul n
bulbul ventridorado
Pycnonotus goiavier

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
complejo complicado elaborado sofisticado
complicated, especially of technology
de mundo sofisticado
having obtained worldly experience
erudito
refinado sofisticado elegante
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual

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
sofrológico
of or relating to sophrology

sophrology n
sofrología
technique to reduce stress and promote well-being

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
somnífero soporífico
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
somnífero
sleep inducing agent

soppy /ˈsɒpi/ adj
muy sentimental sensiblero sentimentaloide
sentimental

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
soprano
pitch
person or instrument

soprano saxophone n
saxofón soprano
saxophone smaller than alto

sora n
polluela sora
Porzana carolina

sorb /sɔɹb/ n
serba
fruit

sorbic acid n
ácido sórbico
sorbic acid

sorbitol /ˈsɔɹ.bɪˌtɔl/ /ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl/ n
sorbitol

sorbose n
sorbosa
ketohexose used in the production of ascorbic acid

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
hechicero brujo mago sortílego
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorceress n
bruja hechicera
female wizard

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
brujería magia
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 /səˈɹɔːɹəl/ adj
sororal
of or pertaining to a sister
related through someone's sister

sororal nephew n
sobrino sororal
sister’s son

sororal niece n
sobrina
sister’s daughter

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/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ n
vinagrera acedera común
plant
alazán
colour

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ n
tristeza pesar aflicción dolor pena acíbar
unhappiness

sorrowful /ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɑɹəfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹɐʉfɘl/ /ˈsɔɹɘfɘl/ /ˈsɔɹəfəl/ adj
triste
full of sorrow

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ adj
apenado
grieved, saddened
discúlpame disculpa disculpe
lamentar pesaroso sentir
repentant, apologetic
pobre
poor, regrettable

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
lo siento perdón discúlpame perdóname
expression of regret or sorrow
¿ah? ¿cómo? ¿eh? ¿mande? ¿perdón?
request to repeat

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
disculpas por el retraso lamento llegar tarde
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
disculpa, no aceptamos tarjetas de crédito disculpe, no aceptamos tarjetas de crédito
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
ordenación
act of sorting
tipo clase calaña género jaez laya
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
clasificar ordenar
separate according to certain criteria
ordenar surtir
arrange in order

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ [ˈsɔɹɾəv] [ˈsɔːt əv] [ˈsɔːʔ əv] [ˈsətəv] adv
algo así de alguna forma de cierta manera en cierto sentido más o menos
in a way etc.

sort out v
discernir
to clarify

sortie /ˈsɔɹti/ /ˈsɔːti/ [-ɾi] n
salida

sorus /ˈsɔːɹəs/ n
soro
Cluster of sporangia under fern

sot /sɒt/ n
bebedor borracho tomador
drunkard

soteriological /səʊtɪəɹɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
soteriológico
pertaining to soteriology

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
soteriología
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/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] n
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
ánimo

soul patch n
barbilla de labio inferior barbillita
narrow beard

soulish /ˈsoʊlɪʃ/ adj
anímico
Christianity: of the human soul

soulless /soʊl.ləs/ /səʊl.ləs/ [soʊɫ.ləs] 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
sólido
complete, solid, or secure

sound /saʊnd/ n
sonido
sensation perceived by the ear
vibration capable of causing this
estrecho seno
long narrow inlet
sonda
long, thin probe for sounding or dilating body cavities or canals

sound /saʊnd/ v
sonar
to convey an impression by one's sound
to produce a sound
sondear
to probe

sound box n
caja de resonancia boca de sonido
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound card n
tarjeta de sonido placa de sonido
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds

sound change n
cambio fonético
language change that affects pronunciation

sound effect n
efecto de sonido 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

sounding /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/ n
sondeo sonda
test made with a probe

soundless /saʊndləs/ adj
insonoro
without sound

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
profundo
in a thorough manner

soundness n
completitud
the property of logical theory

soundproof adj
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
dale me apunto parece un buen plan suena bien vale
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
retocar trucar
modify higher performance than the specifications

souped-up /ˈsupt ʌp/ /ˈsuːpt ʌp/ adj
dopado
of a racehorse: injected with a substance to make it run faster
trucado
modified for higher performance

soupspoon n
cuchara sopera cuchara de sopa
spoon for eating soup

souq /suːk/ /suːq/ n
zoco
a street market in the Arabic-speaking countries

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
agrio
tasting or smelling rancid
peevish or bad-tempered
agrio acedo
made rancid by fermentation, etc.
agrio ácido
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ n
acidez
the sensation of a sour taste

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ v
agriar
to make sour

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
acid grapes

sour milk n
leche agria
sour milk

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ n
fuente fontana
spring etc.
fuente origen
the person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired
(electronics) terminal
informant
origen fuente

source code n
código fuente
human-readable instructions in a programming language

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ n
masa madre
dough

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
guanábana
fruit
guanábano yaca
tree

sousaphone n
susáfono
brass instrument

soutane n
sotana
a long gown

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
austral del sur meridional sureño
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
al sur
towards the south
hacer aguas
in an adverse direction or trend

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
sur sud
compass point

southeast n
sudeste sureste sueste
compass point

southeastern adj
del sudeste al sudeste
southeastern

southeastward adj
al sudeste
towards the southeast

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ adj
meridional austral 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/ n
suroeste sudoeste
compass point

southwestern adj
suroeste

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ 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
coin

sovereign state n
estado soberano
completely independent state

sovereigntist n
soberanista
supporter of sovereignism

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] n
soberanía
of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities
of a person: the liberty to decide one’s actions and thoughts
of a ruler (especially a monarch): supreme authority or dominion over something

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/ n
cerda puerca marrana
female pig

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
sembrar
disperse seeds

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ n
cerraja
thistle

sower /ˈsəʊə(ɹ)/ n
sembrador sembradora
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 /ˈspɐː/ /ˈspɑ/ /ˈspɑː/ /ˈspɔː/ n
spa balneario
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 bar n
barra espaciadora
key

space debris n
basura espacial
objects in orbit without useful purpose

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 invader n
invasor espacial
alien
human

space law n
derecho espacial
body of law

space probe n
sonda espacial
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit

space race n
carrera espacial
competition between nations in the field of space exploration

space shuttle n
transbordador espacial
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between 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 /ˈspeɪsˌmæn/ 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 /sped/ /speɪd/ n
pala azada
garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
mulato negro
black person
pica
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
picas pica
suit of playing cards

spadix /ˈspeɪdɪks/ n
espádice
fleshy spike

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] n
espagueti
type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings

spaghetti squash n
alcayota
a variety of winter squash

spaghetti western n
spaghetti western
motion picture set in the American Old West, but produced by an Italian-based company

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
espaguetización
gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes

spagyric /spəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ adj
espagírico

spallation /spɑːleɪʃən/ /spɔːleɪʃən/ /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
espalación
physics: nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons
fragmentación astillado estallido explosión reventón
fragmentation due to stress or impact

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
correo basura correo no deseado
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
lapso
small space or a brief portion of time
luz
spread between supports
palmo cuarta
Any of various units of length approximating the full width of an open hand

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 /ˈspeɪŋɡəl/ /ˈspæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈspæŋɡəl/ n
lentejuela
small, flat piece of sparkling metallic or metal-like material with a hole which is sewn on to a garment, etc., for decoration

spangled kookaburra n
cucaburra escamosa
Dacelo tyro

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ /ˈspænəl/ n
perro de aguas
dog breed

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 llave fija
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ [spɑɹ] [spɑ˞] n
larguero
aeronautics: beam-like structural member
poste
thick pole
tranca
bar to fasten door
espato
any crystal with readily discernible faces

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ adj
de repuesto de reserva
held in reserve
frugal económico
scanty, not abundant or plentiful

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛɚ/ v
ahorrar
to reserve from occupation, use or duty
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
lorza michelín
fat around midsection
rueda de repuesto rueda de recambio
extra tyre

sparingly adv
parsimoniosamente
in a sparing manner

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
chispa centella
burst of electrical discharge
chispa centella pavesa chiribita
particle of glowing matter

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ v
chispear chisporrotear
to give off sparks

spark arrestor n
apagachispas matachispas

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 /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
centelleante
of an object
gaseoso efervescente espumoso
of a beverage

sparkling wine n
espumoso vino espumoso
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ n
gorrión
gorrión pasérido
bird of the family Passeridae
pájaro
generically, any small, nondescript bird

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
disperso
having widely spaced intervals

sparsely adv
escasamente
in a scattered or sparse manner

sparsity n
escasez
the property of being sparse

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ 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
guardabarros carenado
automotive: piece of bodywork
polaina
covering worn over a shoe
altercado rifirrafe
quarrel

spat /spæt/ v
altercar malentender
to quarrel

spate /speɪt/ n
aluvión riada
a river flood; an overflow or inundation
avalancha
a sudden rush or increase

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
espacial
pertaining to space

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
rociar salpicar
to splash with small droplets
salpicar
to distribute by sprinkling; to sprinkle around

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ n
espátula
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting
palette knife

spavin /ˈspævɪn/ n
esparaván

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ n
freza
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism

spawn /spɑn/ /spɑɒn/ /spɔn/ /spɔːn/ v
desovar
to produce or deposit (eggs) in water
to deposit (numerous) eggs in water
engendrar
to bring forth in general

spawning ground /ˈspɑːˌninɡ ɡɹaʊndz/ n
zona de desove
water zone for fish

spay /speɪ/ v
esterilizar
remove the ovaries

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
jerga
jargon/terminology

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
decir mediar palabra
to utter
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

speak for oneself v
habla por si mismo hablan por si mismas
to have obvious meaning
habla por ti
expressing disagreement

speak in tongues v
hablar en lenguas
speak in a language unknown to the speaker

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
hablando del rey de Roma habla del rey de Roma, y 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 /ˌspik ˈʌp/ /ˌspiːk ˈʌp/ v
hablar más alto y más claro
to talk more loudly or plainly

speak volumes v
decir mucho
to convey significant information beyond what is explicit

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
altavoz altoparlante bafle bocina
loudspeaker
hablante parlante
one who speaks
locutor
linguistics: producer of a given utterance
orador oradora
one who makes a speech to an audience

speaking in tongues n
glosolalia
speaking in tongues; glossolalia

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
arpón
sharp tool used by fishermen to retrieve fish
lanza venablo
long stick with a sharp tip

spearhead /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /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 /ˈspiɹ.hɛd/ /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ v
acaudillar encabezar
to drive or campaign ardently

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
ierbabuena
Mentha spicata

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ adj
especial
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ 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
to mention specially; to particularize
especializar especializarse
to apply to some specialty or limited object

specialized adj
especializado
specifically adapted to a specific field

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 /-iːz/ /-ɪz/ /ˈspiːsiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
especie
rank in a taxonomic classification
group of plants or animals having similar appearance

speciesism /ˈspiːsiːˌzɪzəm/ /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
especismo

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
específico
explicit or definite
being a remedy for a particular disease
intended for, or applying to a particular thing

specific activity n
actividad específica

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 /spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk.li/ 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 /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
especificar detallar
state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
ejemplar
sample
espécimen
example

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
de pretexto falso fingido pretextado
with appearance intended to generate a favorable response
especioso
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious

speck /spɛk/ n
mota
tiny spot

speckled /ˈspɛkəld/ adj
manchado
irregularly marked
moteado punteado
marked with dots

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
espectáculo
something exciting or extraordinary
espectáculo papelón
an embarrassing situation

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

spectacularly adv
espectacularmente
in a spectacular manner

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
espectador
observer

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
espectro
ghostly apparition
imagen
mental image

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
espectral
pertaining to a spectre
ghostly

spectrometer n
espectrómetro
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances

spectrometric adj
espectrométrico
of or pertaining to spectrometry

spectrometry n
espectrometría
measurement of the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation

spectroscope n
espectroscopio
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ n
espectro
range of colors
range
linear algebra: set of scalar values
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation

speculation /ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
especulación
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
process of thinking or meditation
act or practice of investing in expectation of making a profit from future price changes
philosophy: act or process of reasoning from premises given or assumed

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ adj
especulativo
characterized by speculation; based on guessing or unfounded opinions

speculative fiction n
ficción especulativa
class of fiction involving fantastic, supernatural or futuristic elements

speculatively adv
especulativamente
in a speculative manner

speculator n
especulador
one who speculates; as in investing

speculum /ˈspɛk.jə.ləm/ /ˈspɛk.jʊ.ləm/ n
espéculo
medical instrument

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ n
discurso habla
an oration, session of speaking
habla discurso
vocal communication

speech act n
acto de habla
act carried out by speech

speech bubble n
bocadillo
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speech therapist n
fonoaudióloga fonoaudiólogo logopeda
clinician specializing in speech therapy

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
mudo sin palabras sin habla atónito perplejo
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speed /spiːd/ n
rapidez velocidad
rapidity
velocidad rapidez
rate of motion

speed bag n
pera de boxeo
air-filled punching bag

speed bump n
resalto badén banda sonora chapa acostado durmiente giba
transverse ridge in the road

speed camera n
radar de tráfico radar radar de velocidad
camera to detect speeding vehicles

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 skater n
patinador de velocidad patinadora de velocidad
person who competes in the sport of speed skating

speed skating n
patinaje de velocidad
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speed up v
acelerar apurar
increase speed (transitive)
acelerar apurarse
increase speed (intransitive)

speed-up n
aceleración acelerón agilización
speed-up

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ n
lancha de carerras
racing boat
lancha lancha motora planeadora
fast boat

speedometer /spiˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spiːˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spiːˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɑ.mɪ.tɚ/ /spɪˈdɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /spɪˈdɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
velocímetro cuentakilómetros
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

speedrun /ˈspiːd.ɹʌn/ n
speedrun
completing a video game as fast as possible

speedup n
acelerón
an amount of decrease in time taken

speedy /ˈspiː.di/ adj
rápido pronto
characterized by rapid or swift motion

speedy delete v
borrado rápido
to delete without a discussion

speleological adj
espeleológico
pertaining to the exploration of caves

speleologist n
espeleólogo
person who studies caves

speleology n
espeleología
scientific study of caves
espeleísmo
recreational activity of exploring caves

speleothem /ˈspiː.li.əˌθɛm/ n
espeleotema
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water

spell /spɛl/ n
encantamiento encanto hechizo
magical effect of such incantation
hechizo conjuro encanto brujería
magical incantation
berrinche pataleta
period of illness, outburst of bad spirits
período rato
indefinite period of time

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

spellbook n
libro de hechizos
book of magic spells

spellbound adj
embobado
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

speller n
corrector ortográfico
spell checker
deletreador deletreadora
person who spells

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 /spiːˈlʌŋk/ /spəˈlʌŋk/ v
hacer espeleología
to explore caves

spelunking n
espeleología
exploring underground caverns

spend /spɛnd/ v
gastar
to pay out
pasar
to consume, to use up (time)

spend time v
pasar tiempo
dedicate time to an activity
tomar tiempo
accompany someone for leisure

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ adj
manirroto pródigo
improvident, profligate, or wasteful

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
manirroto gastador gastadora pródigo
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ n
esperma
semen (fluid)
espermatozoide
cell

sperm whale n
cachalote
Physeter catodon

spermaceti /spɚməˈsiːti/ /spɚməˈsɛti/ /spɚməˈsɪti/ /ˌspɜːməˈsiːti/ n
esperma de ballena espermaceti
wax obtained from the head of sperm whale

spermatic /spəˈmætɪk/ /spɚˈmætɪk/ adj
espermático
of, pertaining to, or resembling sperm

spermatid n
espermátida
haploid cell

spermatocyte n
espermatocito
male gametocyte

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 /ˈspɜː(ɹ)mɪsaɪd/ 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 /ˈsfeɪ.lə.ˌɹaɪt/ /ˈsfæl.ə.ˌɹaɪt/ n
blenda esfalerita
mineral

spheno- /sfi.noʊ/ /sfi.nə/ /sfiː.nə(ʊ)/ prefix
esfeno-
sphenoid bone

sphenoid /ˈsfiː.nɔɪd/ 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 /ˌsfi.noʊˈpæl.əˌtaɪn/ adj
esfenopalatino
relating to the sphenoid and palatine bones

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ 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 /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
esférico
of or relating to a sphere or spheres
shaped like a sphere

spherical geometry n
geometría esférica
branch of geometry

spherical lune n
huso esférico
portion of the surface of a sphere cut off by two vertical planes through the centre of the sphere.

spherical wedge n
cuña esférica
volume of a sphere

spherically adv
esféricamente
in the manner of 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 /ˈsfɪŋk.tə(ɹ)/ n
esfínter

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ n
esfinge
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal
person who keeps his/her thoughts and intentions secret

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
condimento aderezo aliño
any variety of spice
especia
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
condimentar sazonar aderezar aliñar
to add spice or spices to

spice rack n
especiero

spice up v
animar
make something more exotic, fun or extravagant
saborizar
enhance the flavour of something using spice

spicebush n
benjoin
Lindera benzoin

spiciness n
picante picantez
degree to which something is spicy

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ adj
caliente
picante
tangy or pungent
providing a burning sensation due to chilies and other spices
picante sazonado aliñado aromático condimentado
containing spice

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(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 /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ n
telaraña tela de araña
net-like construct of a spider

spiel /spiːl/ /ʃpiːl/ 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.kət/ /ˈspɪ.ɡət/ n
espita grifo llave válvula
the plug of a faucet or cock

spike /spaɪk/ n
clavo pincho
very large nail
clavos tacos
informal: running shoes with spikes in the soles
espiga
ear of grain
botany: kind of inflorescence
pico
sharp peak in a graph
púa punta pincho
anything resembling such a nail in shape

spike /spaɪk/ v
rematar
volleyball

spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈspɪknæɹd/ /ˈspɪknɑːɹd/ /ˈspɪknəɹd/ n
espicanardo
The plant Nardostachys jatamansi
nardo
perfumed ointment

spiky /ˈspaɪ.ki/ adj
chuzo de punta parado pincho
hairstyle

spill /spɪl/ v
derramar verter
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spill the beans /spɪl ðə biːnz/ v
cantar de plano irse de la lengua soltar la sopa
to reveal a secret; to disclose

spillage /ˈspɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
derramamiento
spillage

spillikins n
palillos palitos chinos
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
barrena
flight condition
espín
physics: quantum angular momentum
rosca
rotation of a ball in motion
sesgo positivo
favourable comment or interpretation
vuelta
brief trip
vuelta giro
circular motion

spin /spɪn/ v
dorar la píldora endulzar pintar bonito
to present a bias
girar dar vueltas rotar
to turn around quickly
girar hilar
hilar
to make yarn
pinchar
informal: to play vinyl records

spin doctor n
asesor de imagen
person hired to improve public image

spina bifida /ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/ n
espina bífida
birth defect

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
espinaca
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal /spaɪ.nl̩/ /spaɪ.nəl/ adj
espinal vertebral
related to the spine

spinal cord n
médula espinal
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spinal disc herniation n
hernia discal
medical condition

spinal nerve n
nervio espinal
nerve

spinal tap n
punción lumbar
colloquial terms for lumbar puncture

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
huso
rod in spinning and winding thread
tarrina
computing: a plastic container for packaging optical discs

spindly adj
ahusado
of a spindle
flacucho
slender and of weak appearance

spine /spaɪn/ n
columna vertebral espinazo
backbone
espina
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure
lomo
bound edge of a book

spine board n
tablero tablero imobilizario
rigid carrying surface

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ n
espinela
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spinet /spɪˈnɛt/ /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
espineta
short, compact harpsichord

spinnaker /ˈspɪnəkə/ /ˈspɪnəkɚ/ n
espináker
sail

spinnaker pole n
tangón
spar that supports the spinnaker

spinner /ˈspɪnɚ/ n
girandola
Someone or something who spins

spinner dolphin n
delfín acróbata de hocico largo delfín girador
species of dolphin

spinneret n
hilera
spider organ for web spinning

spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ n
hilatura
process of converting fibres into yarn or thread

spinning jenny n
halidora Jenny
early spinning machine

spinning top n
peonza trompo pirinola peón
a toy

spinning wheel n
rueca hiladora torno de hilar
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinor /spɪnɔɹ/ n
espinor
element of Clifford algebra

spinosaurus n
espinosaurio

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
solterona quedada
unmarried woman

spinsterhood n
solteronería
condition of a spinster

spiny dogfish n
mielga galludo tollo de cacho
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
langosta
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ n
espiráculo
opening used for breathing

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
espiral
geometry
hélice
helix

spiral staircase n
escalera de caracol
type of staircase

spire /spaɪə/ /ˈspaɪ.ə/ /ˈspaɪ.ɚ/ n
aguja chapitel
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
alcohol bebida espirituosa
alcohol
alma espíritu
soul
espíritu
supernatural being
enthusiasm
onda espíritu
manner or style

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 /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ adj
espiritual
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ n
espiritual
folk song

spiritualism /ˈspɪɹɪtjuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ n
espiritualismo
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism

spirituality /ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.tɪ/ /ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.tɪ/ [ˌspɪɹ.ə.t͡ʃuˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] [ˌspɪɹ.ɪ.t͡ʃʉˈæl.ə.ɾɪ] n
espiritualidad
concern for what is unseen and intangible

spiritualize v
espiritualizar

spiritually adv
espiritualmente
in a manner affecting the spirit

spirochete /ˈspaɪ.ɹəˌkit/ n
espiroqueta
any of several coiled bacteria

spirometer /spaɪˈɹɑm.ət.ɚ/ /spʌɪˈɹɒm.ɪt.ə/ n
espirómetro
medical device

spirometry n
espirometría
medical measurement

spirulina /ˌspaɪɹəˈliːnə/ /ˌspɪɹjʊˈliːnə/ /ˌspɪɹəˈliːnə/ n
espirulina
food supplement

spit /spɪt/ n
asador brocheta
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
barra
generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula
escupida
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
espetar
to impale on a spit
escupir esputar
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
sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splash /splæʃ/ v
chapotear salpicar
to hit or agitate liquid

splash page /splæʃ peɪdʒ/ [splaʃ peɪdʒ] n
salpicadero
initial webpage popup

splashdown n
amarizaje
landing in water

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ n
mancha
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ v
estrellar
To cause something to splatter
estrellarse
To splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess
salpicar
To spatter

spleen /spliːn/ n
bazo
organ
esplín
mood

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
espléndido

splendidly adv
espléndidamente
in a splendid manner

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
esplendor
magnificent appearance

splenectomy n
esplenectomía
surgical removal of the spleen

splenetic /spləˈnɛtɪk/ adj
esplénico
related to the spleen
irritable
bad-tempered

splenic /ˈsplinɪk/ /ˈspliːnɪk/ /ˈsplɛnɪk/ 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 petardo
a marijuana cigarette

splint /splɪnt/ n
férula
immobilizing device

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] n
astilla esquirla
fragment of material

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] v
astillar
to cause to break apart into splinters
to come apart into splinters

split /splɪt/ adj
dividido dividida divididas divididos
divided
escindida escindidas escindido escindidos
short exact sequence

split /splɪt/ n
escisión
breach, division
fisura
crack, longitudinal fissure
fragmento
split-off piece
split
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat ("splits")

split /splɪt/ v
dividir partir escindir
divide along a more or less straight line
dividir repartir
share out
partir
leave
separar partir
separate

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

splotchy adj
moteado
marked with large irregular spots

splurge /splɜːd͡ʒ/ /splɝd͡ʒ/ n
derroche ostentación
extravagant indulgence

splurge /splɜːd͡ʒ/ /splɝd͡ʒ/ v
chorrear
to flow or move in rush
derrochar
to spend lavishly or extravagantly

spodumene /ˈspɔdjumin/ n
espodumena
pyroxene mineral, lithium aluminum inosilicate

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
botín expolio
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
despojar expoliar
strip
destripar dañar espoilear hacer espoiler
reveal the ending
echar a perder arruinar dar al traste dañar estropear
ruin
echarse a perder agriar descomponerse
become sour or rancid, to decay
mimar consentir 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 person, usually a child) having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering

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 cortarrollos
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

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ adj
hablado
concerning speech

spokeshave n
doladera
woodworking tool

spokesman n
portavoz vocero
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ n
portavoz
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spoliation /ˌspəʊliˈeɪʃən/ n
despojo expoliación
plundering

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ n
espondeo
word of two syllables

spondylitis n
espondilitis
inflammation of the spine

spondyloarthritis n
espondiloartritis
condition

spondyloarthropathy n
espondiloartropatía
joint disease

spondylodiscitis n
espondilodiscitis
combination of discitis and spodylitis

spondylolisthesis n
espondilolistesis
medicine: displacement of vertebra

spondylosis /ˌspɒndɪˈləʊsɪs/ n
espondilosis
degenerative disease

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
cafiche gorrón
slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others
esponja
piece of porous material used for washing
marine invertebrate

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 /ˈspʌnd͡ʒɚ/ n
cafiche gorrón pedigüeño
one who sponges

spongy /ˈspʌnd͡ʒi/ adj
esponjoso fofo
absorbent, squishy, porous

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /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.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
patrocinar esponsorizar auspiciar
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
proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint
arising from a momentary impulse
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
burla, locura
nonsense
engaño
act of deception, hoax
parodia
light parody

spook /spuːk/ v
asustar aterrorizar espantar sobresaltar
to scare or frighten

spooky action at a distance n
acción fantasmal a distancia

spool /spuːl/ n
bobina carrete
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
dar de comer con cuchara
help somebody to eat using a spoon
masticar
deliver information in as basic a manner as possible

spoonbill n
espátula
bird

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ n
espunerismo espunerismos retruécano
phrase where sounds are transposed

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ n
cucharada
amount a spoon will hold

spoor /spɔɹ/ /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ n
rastro
trail left by an animal

sporadic /spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ adj
esporádico
rare and scattered in occurrence
esporádico guadianesco
exhibiting random behaviour

sporadically adv
esporádicamente a rachas a trompicones discontinuamente intermitentemente
In an occasional, infrequent, or irregular manner

sporangium /spəˈɹænd͡ʒɪəm/ 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
aventura
amorous dalliance
burla juguete
toy
deporte
any athletic activity that uses physical skills
deportista
person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship
espécimen raro
abnormal plant or animal

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
burlarse jugar
mock or tease
llevar lucir mostrar
display, have as feature

sport utility vehicle n
vehículo utilitario deportivo
vehicle

sporting /ˈspo(ː)ɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspoətɪŋ/ /ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ /ˈspɔːtɪŋ/ adj
deportivo
pertaining to sports

sports car n
automóvil deportivo coche deportivo carro deportivo
automobile designed for high speed

sports center n
polideportivo

sports drink n
bebida isotónica bebida deportiva bebida rehidratante
drink whose purpose is to replenish the body's water and energy levels when doing exercise

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
(good) behavior in sports

sportsperson /spoɹtspɝsən/ /spɔətspɜːsən/ /spɔɹtspɝsən/ /spɔːspɜːsən/ /spɔːtspɜːsən/ n
deportista
someone who plays sport, regardless of gender

sportswoman n
deportista
woman who engages in sports

sporty /ˈspo(ː)ɹti/ /ˈspoəti/ /ˈspɔɹti/ /ˈspɔːti/ adj
deportivo
fond of sports

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
corto
a brief advertisement
grano
pimple, pustule
lámpara reflector
bright lamp; spotlight
mancha
a round or irregular patch of a different color
stain
paraje zona
location or area
poquita poquito
small amount

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
avistar detectar divisar localizar ubicar
see, pick out, notice or identify

spot market n
mercado al contado
market

spot-backed antshrike n
batará goteado
bird

spot-winged antshrike n
batará estrellado
Pygiptila stellaris

spotless adj
impecable
exceptionally clean
sin manchas
(zoology) lacking spots; unspotted.

spotlight n
foco de atención
the center of attention; the highlight or most important part
foco proyector
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage

spotlight v
enfocar
illuminate with a spotlight

spotted /ˈspɑtɪ̈d/ /ˈspɒtɨd/ [ˈspɑɾɪ̈d] adj
manchado moteado
discoloured by spots; stained
moteado
characterized by spots

spotted dragonet n
dragoncillo moteado
Callionymus maculatus

spotted flycatcher n
papamoscas gris
bird

spotted nutcracker n
cascanueces común
Nucifraga caryocatactes

spotted redshank n
archibebe oscuro
Tringa erythropus

spotted seal n
foca manchada
seal

spotted whistling duck n
suirirí moteado
Dendrocygna guttata

spotting scope n
catalejo mira larga
compact high-power monocular telescope for observing wildlife or targets

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ n
cónyuge 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 boquilla pitorro
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
chorrear
to gush forth in a stream

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑx-/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːx-/ n
sprachbund
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
esguince torcedura
act or result of spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
torcer esguinzar hacerse una esguince
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 espray spray
pressurized container
aerosol spray difusión
fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid
espray spray bote de spray
commercial product
ramito
small branch of flowers or berries

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
rociar asperjar atomizar pulverizar
to project a liquid in a disperse manner

spray bottle n
pulverizador rociador
canister

spray gun n
soplete
paint sprayer

sprayer /ˈspɹeɪɚ/ n
fumigador fumigadora pulverizador pulverizadora
device or vehicle used for spraying

spread /spɹɛd/ n
alimento untable
food designed to be spread

spread /spɹɛd/ v
desplegar extender
difundir esparcir diseminar divulgar
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
dispersar
to disperse, scatter
extender
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc)
to stretch out, expand
untar esparcir
to smear, distribute in a thin layer

spread like wildfire v
correr como la pólvora
spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably

spread tail n
rueda

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
untable
spreadable

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ n
hoja de cálculo
computer application
document

sprig /spɹɪɡ/ n
muchacho
youth
ramita
small shoot or twig

sprightly /ˈspɹaɪtli/ adj
vigoroso
of a person: full of life and vigour

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
esprín
nautical: line from an end to another vessel or mooring to limit surging
fuente manantial vertiente
water springing from the ground
muelle resorte
device made of flexible material
origen
source of an action or a supply
primavera
season between winter and summer in temperate climates

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 roll n
rollito de primavera rollo de primavera
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake

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
asperjar rociar salpicar
to cause to fall in fine drops
espolvorear rociar salpicar
rociar espolvorear
to cover an object

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
aspersor
irrigation device
rociador rociador automático rociador contra incendios
fire sprinkler

sprinkles /ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ n
mostacilla
small candy or sugar pieces as decoration

sprint /spɹɪnt/ n
esprinte
short race at top speed

sprint /spɹɪnt/ v
esprintar
To run etc at top speed for a short period

sprite /spɹaɪt/ n
duendecillo

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
corona piñón
toothed wheel
diente
tooth of such wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
brote retoño
new growth on a plant
retoño
child

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

spruce up v
acicalarse
to dress smartly, elegantly

sprue /spɹuː/ n
esprúe
malabsorption syndrome

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
agallas
courage; spirit; mettle; determination
churro guaperas guapetón
slang: attractive male
leche lefa mecos
slang: semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
alcurnia
roots
conexión extensión prolongación
any protruding part
espolada espolazo
jab given with the spurs
espolón
appendage near the foot
projection from a mountain or mountain range
espuela
implement for prodding a horse
espuela acicate incentivo
anything that inspires or motivates
puntal
carpentry: brace strengthening a post and some connected part
rastro
track of an animal

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
animar espolear estimular incentivar incitar motivar
to urge or encourage to action
espolear acicatear espolonear
to prod

spur cell n
acantocito
spiny cell

spurge /spɜːd͡ʒ/ /spɝd͡ʒ/ n
euforbio
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ adj
espurio falso mentira
false
espurio ilegítimo
illegitimate

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ n
patada
a kick

spurn /spɜːn/ /spɝn/ v
desdeñar
to reject disdainfully

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
acelerada acelerón
to cause to gush

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ n
sputnik
a Soviet robotic space satellite

sputum n
esputo escupitajo gargajo lapo
matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth

spy /spaɪ/ n
espía chivato
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
avistar
to spot at a distance
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
pichón palomino
baby pigeon or dove

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
disputilla
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
discutir repiquetear
participate in a minor fight or argument

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ n
garcilla cangrejera
Ardeola ralloides

squad /ˈskwɑd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
cuadro conjunto escuadra plantilla
sports team
escuadrón
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers
escuadrón cuadrilla escuadra
small group of people organized for a purpose

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
cuadrilla escuadrón
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights
escuadra escuadrón
navy: detachment of vessels
escuadrón
army: body of cavalry

squalene /ˈskweɪliːn/ /ˈskwɑːliːn/ n
esqualene
triterpene hydrocarbon

squalid /ˈskwɒlɪd/ adj
cochambroso inmundo mugriento mugroso vil
extremely dirty

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.məs/ /ˈskwɑː.məs/ adj
escamoso
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ [ˈskwɒnd.ə] [ˈskʷɑn.dɚ] v
despilfarrar malgastar derrochar desperdiciar farrear malbaratar
to waste

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ adj
cuadrado
shaped like a square
used in the names of units
cuadrado anticuado
socially conventional
perpendicular
forming a right angle

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ n
almohadilla numeral
the # symbol on a telephone
anticuado cabeza cuadrada carca carroza cuadriculado soso
slang: socially conventional person
casilla
cell in a grid
cuadrado
second power
unit of measurement of area
cuadrado cuadro
type of polygon
escuadra cartabón
tool
pie cuadrado
plaza
open space in a town

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ v
alinear
to adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle
cuadrar resolver
to resolve
elevar al cuadrado
math: to multiply by itself

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 number n
número cuadrado
an integer which is the product of some integer with itself

square one n
casilla de salida
the place where one begins

square root n
raíz cuadrada
number

square the circle v
hallar la cuadratura del círculo
to solve a difficult problem

squared adj
al cuadrado elevado al cuadrado
raised to the second power
cuadriculado
covered with a grid of squares

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ adv
cuadradamente en forma de cuadrado
In the shape of a square; at right angles
cuadradamente sólidamente
Firmly and solidly
rectamente
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner

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
cuclilla sentadilla
weightlifting exercise
cuclillas
position
okupa casa okupada edificio okupado okupación
building occupied without permission

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 /skwoːk/ /skwɑk/ /skwɔk/ /skwɔːk/ n
chillido graznido
shrill noise

squawk /skwoːk/ /skwɑk/ /skwɔk/ /skwɔːk/ v
graznar
to make a squawking noise

squeak /skwiːk/ n
chirrido
short, high-pitched sound

squeak /skwiːk/ v
rechinar
emit sound

squeaker n
chillón
one who or that which squeaks
niña rata niño rata
a young user on a voice chat system who has a high-pitched voice

squeaky /ˈskwiːki/ adj
chirriante
producing a high-pitched sound or squeak

squeaky clean adj
como los chorros del oro limpio como una patena
very clean

squeaky wheel gets the grease proverb
al que no habla, Dios no lo oye
the person who complains most receives the attention

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
chirrido chillido rechinar rechinido rechino
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
botonear buchonear chillar chivarse delatar pegar un chivatazo
to rat on someone
chillar
to scream a high-pitched squeal

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adj
aprensivo quisquilloso remilgado
easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseous or nauseated

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ 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
apretujar
to fit into a tight place
exprimir apretar
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once

squelch /ˈskwɛlt͡ʃ/ v
aplastar
to halt, stop, eliminate
chapotear
to make a sucking, splashing noise

squib /skwɪb/ n
cachinflín cachinfín canchinfín

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 /skwɪnt͡ʃ/ 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
bizquear
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions
entrecerrar entornar
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight
mirar de soslayo bizquear
to look or glance sideways

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
escudero
armor-bearer who attended a knight

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
avergonzarse
twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment
escabullirse
to evade a question, an interviewer etc.
retorcerse serpentear
twist one’s body with snakelike motion

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ 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
puñalada
pain inflicted on a person's feelings

stab /stæb/ v
apuñalar acuchillar
to pierce or wound with pointed object
punzar
to cause a sharp painful sensation

stab in the back n
puñalada trapera
act of betrayal

stab in the back v
apuñalar por la espalda 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
acuchillamiento apuñalamiento
in incident in which a person is stabbed

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ [stəˈbɪlɪɾi] n
estabilidad
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilization /ˌsteɪ.bəl.aɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsteɪ.bəl.ɪz.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
estabilización
process of stabilizing

stabilize /ˈsteɪ.bəl.ˌaɪz/ v
estabilizar
to become stable
to make stable

stabilizer n
estabilizador
substance added to something in order to stabilize it

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ adj
estable
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ n
cuadra establo caballeriza
building for horses
establo caballeriza cuadra
building for managing ungulates, normally horses

stable boy n
mozo de cuadra mozo de establo
boy or young man who attends in a stable

stable fly n
mosca de los establos
stable fly

stably adv
establemente
in a stable manner

stack /stæk/ n
pila
computing: data structure
pila montón
a pile of identical objects

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/ /ˈstatˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstædˌhoʊldɚ/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
estatúder
chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] n
bastón báculo
long, straight, thick rod or stick to assist in walking
pentagrama pauta varas
music: horizontal lines on which notes are written
personal plantilla empleado equipo plantel
employees of a business
plana mayor
military: establishment of officers

stag /stæɡ/ n
ciervo
adult male deer
potra potranca potro
colt or filly

stag /stæɡ/ v
rastrear
watch, keep track of

stag beetle n
ciervo volante
any large beetle in Lucanidae

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
calesa diligencia
short for stagecoach
escena escenario
in theatre
etapa
number of an electronic circuit’s block
etapa estadio fase
phase
piso
in geology
platina
place on a microscope

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 /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ 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
tambalear
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion
titubear tambalear titubar
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
vacilar dubir dubitar herer hesitar
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes

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 /sted/ /steɪd/ adj
estable estático fijo sedentario
always fixed in the same location
serio pausado tranquilo
not capricious or impulsive

stain /steɪn/ n
colorante
substance used to soak into a surface and colour it
contraste
reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible
mancha mácula lamparón rodal
discoloured spot or area
mancilla tacha
blemish on one's character or reputation

stain /steɪn/ v
colorear
to treat a microscope specimen with a dye
manchar
to discolour something
mancillar
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation

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/ /stɛɚ/ n
escalera
series of steps
peldaño
single step

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
escalera
stairway

stairlift n
salvaescaleras
motorized platform installed in a stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
escalera
contiguous set of steps

stairway /ˈstɛəweɪ/ /ˈstɛɹweɪ/ 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
hoguera
timber to which a martyr was affixed to be burned
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 /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ n
agente de depósito de garantía
escrow agent
apostador baratero
bet holder
interesado autor interesado económico interviniente partido interesado responsable
person or organisation with a legitimate interest

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ n
estalactita
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ n
estalagmita
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
anquilosado gastado manido manoseado periclitado trillado
no longer new or interesting
viciado duro pasado rancio revenido
having lost its freshness

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ n
ahogado tablas
chess term
estancamiento punto muerto
blocked situation without personal loss

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
tallo
stem or main axis of a plant

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
acechar
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer
acosar
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment

stalker n
acechador acechadora
person who stalks game
acosador acosadora
person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
altar
paganism: altar
anaquel mostrador puesto
bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale
asiento
seat in a theatre
casilla compartimento compartimiento
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
establo
stable; place for cattle
puesto
small open-fronted shop
entrada en pérdida
aeronautics: loss of lift

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
cebar engordar
to fatten
estabular
to put (an animal etc) in a stall
calar
(of an engine) to stop suddenly
entrar en pérdida
to exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ n
cuero mango papasote semental
very virile, sexually-inclined man
semental
male horse kept primarily as a stud
semental padrillo cojudo entero potro
uncastrated male horse

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ adj
corajudo valiente
courageous
robusto
firmly or solidly built

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ n
robusto
one who has a strong build

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
estambre
A flower part that produces pollen

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ n
aguante estamina resistencia
power of sustained exertion

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
tartamudeo

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
tartamudear balbucear balbucir gaguear
to stutter

stammering n
tartamudeo

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

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
erradicar
to get rid of

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

stan /stæn/ v
estanear
to be an obsessive fan (of)

stance /staːns/ /stæns/ /stɑːns/ [stɐːns] [stɛəns] [stɛːns] n
postura
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
postura posición
opinion or point of view

stanch /stæn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ v
estancar
to stop the flow of (blood)
to check or stop, or deter, (an action)

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
puntal
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
atril
device to hold something upright or aloft
posición postura
resolute, unwavering position
postura
defensive position or effort
puesto
small building or booth

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
estar de pie estar parado
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
levantar poner
to place in an upright or standing position
levantarse pararse
to rise to one’s feet
mantener permanecer
to remain motionless
soportar tolerar pasar
to tolerate

stand at attention v
estar en posición de firme estar firme

stand by v
esperar
to wait in expectation of some event
hacer una pausa

stand for v
representar significar
to mean, symbolize or represent

stand in v
suplantar
to substitute for

stand in for v
substituir
replace

stand on ceremony v
cumplir con las formalidades
act in a formal manner

stand one's ground v
mantenerse en sus trece mantenerse firme
to remain resolute
mantenerse firme resistir
to hold a position in battle

stand out v
sobresalir descollar destacar
be extraordinary and different
sobresalir destacar
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings

stand up v
dar plantón plantar
to avoid a prearranged meeting
levantar parar
bring something up and set it into a standing position
ponerse de pie levantarse pararse
rise from a sitting position

stand up for v
romper una lanza por
to speak or act in support or defense of

stand-alone /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ 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/ [ˈsteəndɚd] adj
estándar
falling within an accepted range

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] n
estandarte
a flag or ensign
estándar dechado estándard nivel padrón prototipo
level of quality
patrón norma modelo
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 normal distribution n
distribución normal estándar
probability distribution

standard time n
hora estándar
synchronized clock time in each graphical locations

standard-bearer n
abanderada abanderado portaestandarte
person who carries flag or banner

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
estandarizar
to establish a standard

standardization n
estandarización
process of establishing a standard
normalización estandarización
process of complying with a standard

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
estancado
water
permanente
permanent
vertical
upright

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ n
duración
duration
posición
position in society

standing committee n
comité permanente
parliamentary or congressional committee

standoffish /stænˈdɑ.fɪʃ/ /stænˈdɒf.ɪʃ/ /stænˈdɔ.fɪʃ/ /stænˈdɔː.fɪʃ/ [steənˈdɑ.fɪʃ] adj
antisocial apartadizo arisco hosco huraña huraño
unsociable

standoffishness n
frialdad hurañía reserva
unsociable

standpoint /ˈstændpɔɪnt/ 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 /stəˈpi.di.əs/ n
músculo del estribo
muscle

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piːz/ n
estribo estapedio

staphylococcal adj
estafilocócico
relating to staphylococcus

staphylococcus /ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs/ /ˌstæfɪləˈkɒkəs/ 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 /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
asterisco estrella
asterisk
estrella
quality rating symbol
talented or famous person
estrella artista
actor
estrella astro
a celestial body appearing as a point of light on the clear night sky, whose position is relatively fixed with respect to each other
celebrity
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma
concave polygon

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ v
protagonizar estelarizar
to appear as a featured performer or headliner

star anise n
anís estrella anís estrellado badiana badián
a plant, Illicium verum

star apple n
caimito
the fruit of C. cainito

star cluster n
cúmulo estelar
group of stars

star fruit n
carambola asterisa fruta de estrella
fruit

star seed n
semilla estelar
reincarnation from a different star system

star system n
sistema estelar
group of stars that orbit one another

star-reed n
bejuco de estrella
South American plant

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
estribor
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ n
almidón
substance
carbohydrates
laundry stiffener

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ v
almidonar
apply laundry starch

starchy adj
acartonado almidonado

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
celebridad estelarismo estrellato
fame or celebrity

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛɚ/ 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 /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ n
estrella de mar
various echinoderms

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ n
miraestrellas
one who stargazes
uranoscópido
a perciform fish in the family Uranoscopidae

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 naked adj
en pelotas
completely naked

stark raving mad adj
loco de remate
completely insane

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
estornino
bird

starry /ˈstɑɹ.i/ /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
estrellado
shaped like a star
estrellado astrífero estelífero
having stars visible

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 empiece
beginning of an activity
respingo
sudden involuntary movement
salida comienzo
beginning point of a race

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
arrancar iniciar
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine
comenzar empezar
to begin
to set in motion

start off on the wrong foot v
comenzar con mal pie
begin badly

start over v
empezar empezar de cero recomenzar volver
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] n
cebador
device that initiates a fluorescent lamp
entrada entrante
first course of a meal
motor de arranque cebador estárter
electric motor that starts an internal-combustion engine
titular
player that a team fields at the beginning of a game

starting grid n
parrilla de salida

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
alarmar espantarse sobresaltar
to move or be excited on feeling alarm
evitar impedir
to deter; to cause to deviate

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ adj
sorprendido
surprised and slightly frightened

startling /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹt.lɪŋ/ /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːt.lɪŋ/ adj
alarmante sorprendente
likely to startle

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] 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 be very hungry
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 ya
Immediately, now

statal adj
estatal
relating to a state

state /steɪt/ n
Estado estado
any sovereign polity
estado
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
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 capitalism n
capitalismo de Estado
form of capitalism

state funeral n
funeral de estado
public funeral ceremony

state of alarm n
estado de alarma
soft state of emergency

state of emergency n
estado de emergencia estado de excepción
governmental decree
status quo

state of exception n
estado de excepción
suspension of ordinary laws

state of matter n
estado de la materia
different phases of matter

state of mind n
estado mental estado de ánimo
psychological state

state of siege n
estado de sitio
military state of emergency

state of the art adj
de punta de última tecnología puntero
at the highest level of development

state of the art n
último grito lo último en
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

statehood /ˈsteɪthʊd/ n
condición de estado
property of being a state

stateless adj
apátrida
(law) without a state or nationality

statelessness n
apatridia
property of being stateless

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adj
majestuoso
worthy of respect

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
declaración
declaration or remark
presentation of opinion or position
declaración afirmación
instrucción
computing: instruction in a computer program
resumen
finance: document that summarizes financial activity

stater /steɪtə/ /steɪtɚ/ n
estatero
a coin of ancient Greece

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/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] adj
estática estático
programming: computed, created or allocated before the program starts running
estático
unchanging
having no motion

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] n
nieve
Interference on a broadcast signal

static electricity n
electricidad estática
an electric charge
the electric discharge

statics n
estática
branch of mechanics

statin n
estatina
any of a class of drugs

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
estacionario
not moving
unchanging
inamovible
incapable of being moved

stationary point n
punto estacionario
A point on a curve where the gradient is zero

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
papelería
writing materials

statism /ˈsteɪdɪzm/ /ˈsteɪdɪzəm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzm/ /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
estatismo estatalismo
belief in the supreme legitimacy of the state

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ n
estadista
archaic: a skilled politician

statistic /stəˈtɪstɪk/ n
estadística
single item of a statistical study

statistical /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩] adj
estadístico
of or pertaining to statistics

statistical inference n
inferencia estadística
drawing conclusions from a random sample

statistical process control n
control estadístico de proceso
method

statistically /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kli/ /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kə.li/ [stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kl̩.i] adv
estadísticamente
in a statistical way

statistician /ˌstætɪsˈtɪʃn̩/ n
estadístico
person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
estadística
mathematical discipline

statolith n
estatolito
amyloplast involved in graviperception

stator n
estátor estator
stationary part of a motor

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ n
estatua
three-dimensional work of art

statues /ˈstæt.juːz/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uːz/ /ˈstæt͡ʃuz/ n
uno, dos, tres, calabaza uno, dos, tres, toca la pared

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ n
estatuilla
a small statue

stature /ˈstæt͡ʃ.ə/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
estatura

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] n
estado
situation or state of affairs

status bar n
barra de estado
an information area typically found at the bottom of windows

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ [ˌstæɾəs ˈkwoʊ] n
statu quo estado del asunto
the state of things

statute /ˈstæt͡ʃuːt/ n
estatuto
written law as laid down by the legislature

statute of limitations n
prescripción legal
law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
reglamentario
relating to a statute

statutory deposit n
depósito legal

statutory rape n
estupro
intercourse with a minor

staunch /stɑn(t)ʃ/ /stɑːn(t)ʃ/ /stɔn(t)ʃ/ /stɔːn(t)ʃ/ adj
acérrimo ardiente fiel incondicional leal
dependable, loyal, reliable, trustworthy

staurolite n
estaurolita
mineral

stave /steɪv/ n
duela
narrow strip, a part of a vessel
estrofa
metrical portion; stanza; staff
pentagrama
parallel lines to write music on

stave off v
prevenir atajar evitar impedir obviar
prevent something from happening

stavesacre n
estafisagria abarraz matapiojos
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
estadía estancia
residence, sojourn

stay /steɪ/ v
hospedarse
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 the night v
pernoctar
stay overnight

stay up v
empalmar quedarse despierto reenganchar
remain awake

stead /stɛd/ n
lugar
a place, or spot, in general

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ /ˈstɛdfɑːst/ /ˈstɛdfəst/ adj
firme
fixed or unchanging; steady
firmly loyal or constant; unswerving

steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ n
estabilidad
the degree of stability
firmeza
the state of being steady

steady /ˈstɛdi/ /ˈstɪdi/ /ˈstʌdi/ adj
fijo firme
regular and even
firme
constant in purpose or action
liso
smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions

steak /steɪk/ n
bistec filete 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

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
cautela sigilo
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy

stealthily /ˈstɛlθɪli/ adv
furtivamente a hurtadillas sigilosamente
in a stealthy manner

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
furtivo sigiloso
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stim/ /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 /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
locomotora de vapor
locomotive powered by steam

steam power n
Motor de vapor marino
power from steam

steam turbine n
turbina de vapor
system through which steam is passed

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
barco de vapor
vessel powered by steam

steamed adj
al vapor
having been cooked by exposure to steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
barco de vapor
olla vaporera vaporera
cooking appliance

steamer duck n
pato vapor
bird of the genus Tachyeres

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ adj
humeante
giving off steam

steaming /ˈstiː.mɪŋ/ n
cocción al vapor
method of cooking by immersion in steam

steamroll /ˈstiːmˌɹoʊl/ v
pasar el rodillo
to flatten

steamroller n
apisonadora
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
barco de vapor
vessel propelled by steam

steamy /ˈstiː.mi/ adj
apasionado fogoso tórrido
erotic
humeante
full of steam

stearic acid n
ácido esteárico
fatty acid

stearin /ˈstɪəɹɪn/ n
estearina
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatosis n
esteatosis
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
corcel
stallion

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] adj
acerado
made of steel

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] n
acero
metal produced from iron
chaira
honing steel

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 /ˈstiːljɑːd/ /ˈstiːljɑːɹd/ /ˈstiːljəd/ /ˈstiːljɚd/ /ˈstɪljəɹd/ 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

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ n
carrera con obstáculos
athletics event

steepness n
empinamiento
state or quality of being steep

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ n
buey
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ /stɪɚ/ /stɪɹ/ v
conducir
conducir dirigir
intransitive: to guide the course
conducir dirigir guiar
transitive: to guide the course of
dirigir manejar
to direct the conversation
llevar
to direct a group of animals

steerage n
antecámara
cheapest class of accommodation in a ship

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.ɡəˈnɔ.ɡɹə.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
esteganografía
steganography

stegosaur /ˈstɛɡəsoɹ/ n
estegosaurio
dinosaur in Stegosauria

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ 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
raíz radical
linguistics: main part of a word
roda
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel
tallo radical
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
tallo vástago

stem /stɛm/ v
arrancar dimanar proceder venir
to be caused or derived
descender
to descend in a family line

stem cell n
célula madre
primal undifferentiated cell

stemmatics /stəˈmætɪks/ /stɛmˈætɪks/ n
stemmática
study of multiple surviving versions of the same text

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ n
hedor fetidez
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
plantilla estarcido esténcil
thin sheet; utensil

stenographer /stəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ n
taquígrafa taquígrafo
someone skilled in the transcription of speech

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
estenografía taquigrafía
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand

stenosis /stəˈnoʊ.sɪs/ /stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/ 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
paso
pace
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running
manner of walking
footstep
small space or distance
paso etapa
proceeding; measure; action; act
peldaño escalón
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder

step /stɛp/ v
caminar
pisar
intransitive: to move the foot in walking

step by step adv
paso a paso poco a poco
gradually

step down v
dimitir renunciar
to resign from office

step in v
intervenir tomar cartas en el asunto
To get involved
reemplazar substituir
To act as a replacement or substitute.

step ladder n
escalera de tijeras escalera doble escalerilla
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step machine n
stepper
exercise machine

step on someone's toes v
pisar el pie

step out of line v
salirse del tiesto

step over n
bicicleta
a dribbling move in football

step up v
aumentar redoblar
to increase speed or rate
dar un paso adelante
to assume responsibility

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

stepfamily n
familia reconstituida
a family having stepchildren or stepparents

stepfather n
padrastro
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepfather-in-law n
suegrastro

stepgrandchild n
nieto político proyerno
stepchild of one's own child or child of one's stepchild

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

stepmother-in-law n
suegrastra

stepnephew n
sobrinastro

steppe /stɛp/ n
estepa
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia

steppe eagle n
águila esteparia
Aquila nipalensis

steppic adj
estepario
pertaining to a steppe

stepping motor n
motor de pasos motor paso a paso
electromagnetic actuator

stepping stone /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stoʊn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stɐʉn/ /ˈstɛp.ɪŋ stəʊn/ n
trampolín
something used as a way to progress

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

steradian n
estereorradián
derived unit of solid angle

stere n
estéreo
measure of volume for cut wood equalling one cu-m

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ adj
estereográfico
of a pit of images
estéreo
of sound

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ n
estéreo
device
system

stereochemistry n
estereoquímica
chemistry involving the spatial arrangement of atoms

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ n
estereoisomería
form or isomerism

stereophonic adj
estereofónico
using two channels

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
estereotomia
cutting or dissection of solids

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
estereotipo
extensibility mechanism of UML
printing plate
estereotipo tópico
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image

stereotypical adj
estereotipado gastado manoseado trillado
banal
estereotípico tópico
pertaining to a stereotype

steric adj
estérico
relating to the arrangement of atoms in space

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
estéril
unable to reproduce
germless

sterility n
esterilidad
state of being sterile

sterilizable adj
esterilizable
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
esterilización
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing
process of treating something to kill microorganisms
instance of a sterilization procedure
monetary policy operation used to offset a foreign exchange intervention

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
esterilizar
disable ability to procreate
(biology) to destroy all spores or germs

sterlet n
esturión esterlete
species of sturgeon

sterling /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/ /ˈstɝ.lɪŋ/ n
libra esterlina
the currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound

sterling silver n
plata esterlina
silver alloy

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- /stɜː.nə(ʊ)/ /stɝ.noʊ/ /stɝ.nə/ prefix
esterno-

sternohyoid /ˌstɝ.noʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ 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/ /ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ 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 /ˈstɜː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ 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/ /ˈstɛvɪə/ n
estevia stevia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /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/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.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

stichomythia /stɪkəˈmɪθɪə/ n
esticomitia
technique in drama

stick /stɪk/ n
astilla ramita
twig or small branch
barra
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
bastón palo
cane or walking stick
palanca de cambios
gearstick, stickshift
palanca de mando
control column of an aircraft
palo
long piece of wood
palo de hockey
hockey stick

stick /stɪk/ v
atascarse
to jam
clavar
to press into with a sharp point
pegar
to glue; to adhere (transitive)
pegarse pegar
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
permanecer
to remain loyal or firm
poner
to place, set down quickly

stick insect n
fásmido insecto palo
insects of the order Phasmida

stick one's neck out v
mojarse
putting oneself in a vulnerable position

stick one's nose into v
echar su cuarto a espadas
to interfere

stick one's tongue out /stɪk wʌnz tʌŋ aʊt/ v
sacar la lengua
to push one's tongue out

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
to maintain one's viewpoint when faced with opposition

stick to one's knitting v
no meterse en camisa de once varas
to concentrate on one's own stuff

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ n
pegatina adhesivo calcomanía etiqueta etiqueta adhesiva
adhesive label or decal

stickiness n
adherencia viscosidad
property of sticking or adhering

stickman n
muñeco de palitos
simple drawing of a man

sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me phraseologicalUnit
a palabras necias, oídos sordos
a response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
bochornoso
of weather
escabroso peliagudo
potentially difficult to escape from
exitoso pegajoso popular
that keeps visitors from leaving it
pegajoso adherente adherible
able or likely to stick
predeterminado
persistent across multiple incarnations of a widget

sticky fingers n
amigo de lo ajeno
petty thief

stiff /stɪf/ adj
adolorido dolorido
of muscles, or parts of the body
inflexible rígido
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement
rígido severo
colloquial: harsh, severe
rígido tieso duro inflexible
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
rígido tieso serio
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed

stiff /stɪf/ n
fiambre tieso
slang: cadaver, dead person

stiff peaks n
picos firmes punto de nieve
firm tips

stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ v
atiesar endurecer
atiesarse endurecerse entiesarse
to become stiff
endurecer atiesar entiesar
to make stiff

stiffness n
agujetas
muscular tension
rigidez
rigidity
rigidez inflexibilidad
inflexibility

stifle /ˈstaɪf(ə)l/ /ˈstaɪfl̩/ v
asfixiarse
to die of suffocation
reprimir sofocar
to keep in, hold back, or repress (something)
sofocar
to make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) death by preventing breathing; smother, suffocate

stifling adj
sofocante
that stifles

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
antojo marca de nacimiento
scar or birthmark
estigma
part of the pistil
estigma sambenito
mark of infamy

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

stile /staɪl/ n
montante
steps or short ladder over a fence, wall, or hedge

stiletto /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/ /stɪˈlɛtəʊ/ [stɪˈlɛɾoʊ] n
estilete
stabbing weapon
zapato de tacón de aguja
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adj
quieto
not moving, calm

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
no obstante sin embargo
nevertheless
todavía aún
up to a time, as in the preceding time
to an even greater degree

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] n
instantánea
photography: a non-moving photograph
quietud
period of calm or silence
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 /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
mortinato nacido muerto natimorto
dead at birth
nata muerta nato muerto

stilt /stɪlt/ n
cigüeñuela
bird
esteva mancera
handle of a plough
pilote zanco
pillar
zanco
walking pole

stilt sandpiper n
playero zancón
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
acartonado afectado
stiff and artificially formal
redicho
stiff and artificially pompous

stimulant /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/ n
estimulante
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body
something promoting activity, interest or enthusiasm

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
estimular
to encourage into action
to arouse an organism to functional activity

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
something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response
anything that may have an impact or influence on a system

sting /stɪŋ/ n
picadura
bump on skin after having been stung
puncture (by an insect or arachnid)
punzada
sharp, localised pain in epidermis
trampa
police operation

sting /stɪŋ/ v
picar pinchar
of an insect or arachnid: to puncture with the stinger
pinchar picar
to hurt

stinger /ˈstɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ 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 /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ 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
informal: be greatly inferior
apestar heder oler mal cantar
have a strong bad smell
oler a podrido

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

stinkbug n
chince apestoso
bug of the superfamily Pentatomoidea

stinking /ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/ adj
fétido
having a bad smell

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
hediondo apestoso fétido maloliente
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stinky tofu n
tofu maloliente
form of fermented tofu

stint /stɪnt/ n
tiempo
a period of time spent doing or being something
correlimos
wading bird of the genus Calidris

stint /stɪnt/ v
callarse
to stop speaking or talking
cesar
to stop, cease, desist
escatimar
to be sparing or mean

stipend /-pn̩d/ /-pənd/ /ˈstaɪpɛnd/ /ˈstaɪˌpɛnd/ n
estipendio salario semanada
regular fixed payment made to someone for services provided by them

stipular adj
estipular
of or relating to a stipule

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ 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
agitar arrebatar revolver
to incite to action
remover mezclar revolver
to disturb the contents of
revolver mezclar
to disturb the relative position of the particles of
revolver remover

stir up v
concitar levantar pasiones soliviantar
arouse or excite passion or action
fomentar provocar despertar excitar
to cause (trouble etc)

stir-fry n
salteado sofrito
dish

stir-fry v
sofreír saltear
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ n
estribo
footrest used by riders

stishovite n
stishovita
high-pressure polymorph of quartz

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
puntada punto
single pass of the needle in sewing
punto
single turn of the thread in knitting
punzada
local sharp pain
punzada dolor en el costado
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage

stitchwort n
estrellada
Stellaria holostea

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ 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
acción
finance: capital raised by a company
caldo consomé
broth
estirpe
lineage, ancestry
existencias stock
store of goods for sale
ganado
farm animals
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 option n
opción sobre acciones

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 /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
acopio reservas
supply of something kept for future use

stockpile /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
acaparar acopiar almacenar hacer acopio
to accumulate or build up a supply of (something)

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
cepo picota
device for public humiliation and punishment

stocky adj
rechoncho
solidly built

stodgy /ˈstɒ.d͡ʒi/ adj
aburrido pesado
dull
pesado indigesto
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.li/ /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.li/ /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

stoked adj
avivado
feeling excited

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ n
fogonero atizador
person who stokes

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
estola
ecclesiastical garment
scarf-like garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
robado
that has been stolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
estólido
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

stolon /ˈstəʊlɒn/ n
estolón
botany: runner

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ n
estoma
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ n
estómago
digestive organ
vientre barriga
belly

stomach cancer n
cáncer de estómago
cancer of the stomach

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
gema piedra preciosa
gem stone
hueso
centre of some fruits
piedra
small piece of stone
piedra cálculo
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
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 pine n
pino piñonero pino albar pino doncel
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 /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ adj
colocado emporrado marihuano pacheco trabado
high on drugs

stonefish n
pez piedra
tropical marine fish

stonemason n
cantero mampostero mazonero
one who works in stone

stonemasonry n
mampostería
work or art

stoner /ˈstoʊnɚ/ n
marihuanero motero porrero porreta
a habitual user of cannabis

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
entorpecer rehusarse a cooperar
to refuse to answer or cooperate

stooge /stuːd͡ʒ/ n
confidente
secret informant for police
iluso primo
marioneta
one who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit

stook /stʊk/ n
garbera
pile or bundle

stook /stʊk/ v
garbar
to make stooks

stool /stuːl/ n
heces excremento 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
punto punto final
punctuation symbol

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
parar dejar
not to continue
parar detener
to cause to cease moving
parar discontinuar
to cause to come to an end
parar pararse
to cease moving

stop at nothing v
no detenerse ante nada
take any measures to do something

stop by v
visitar brevemente
to pay a visit briefly

stop sign n
alto pare señal de alto 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

stopgap /ˈstɑpˌɡæp/ /ˈstɒpɡæp/ n
paliativo parche paños calientes remiendo
short-term fix or temporary measure used until something better can be obtained

stopover n
escala paraje
interruption in a journey

stoppage n
bloqueo
something that forms an obstacle to continued activity
parada paro
pause or halt of some activity

stopwatch n
cronómetro
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈstɔː.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
almacenaje
price
almacenamiento
computing
act or state
almacén depósito bodega
place

storax n
estoraque
any member of the genus Styrax

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
depósito almacén bodega
place where items may be kept
provisión existencias provisiones reservas
supply held in storage

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

store brand n
marca blanca
a brand specific to a retail chain

storefront n
fachada fachada de tienda tenchada
The side of a store (or other shop) which faces the street.
fachada tendachada
An e-commerce website offering goods or services to the public.

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 /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
piso planta nivel
floor, level

storge /-d͡ʒi/ /-ˌɡeɪ/ /ˈstɔɹɡi/ /ˈstɔːɡi/ n
storge
natural affection or love, especially of parents for their children

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
cigüeña
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae

storkling /ˈstoːɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstoːɻklɪŋ/ /ˈstɒːɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstɔɹklɪŋ/ /ˈstɔːklɪŋ/ n
cigoniño
young of a stork

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
temporal de viento ventisca ventisquero viento fuerte
tormenta tempestad temporal
disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather
vendaval borrasca temporal
disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale
asalto irrupción
violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
irrumpir
to violently assault (a fortified position or stronghold, a building, etc.) with the aim of gaining control of it

storm cellar n
sótano para tormentas
underground structure

storm cloud n
nubarrón
rain cloud with potential to bring a storm

storm door n
contrapuerta
a secondary door for weatherproofing

storm drain n
agualluvias cloaca desagüe
conduit for rainwater

storm petrel n
paíño
small seabird

storm surge n
marejada ciclónica
unusual rise in sea level

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
tempestuoso borrascoso tormentoso
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔɹ.i/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
historia relato cuento crónica
account of events

story arc /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑːk/ n
arco argumental arco narrativo
narrative line within a fictional plot

storybook n
libro de cuentos
a book containing stories, especially children's stories

storyline n
línea de la narración línea de la trama narrativa
story plot

storyteller n
cuentista narrador
person who relates stories to an audience

storytelling n
narración oral

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ adj
altivo orgulloso
proud, haughty
corpulento robusto
large, bulky, corpulent
fornido robusto vigoroso
lusty, vigorous

stoutness n
corpulencia
a state or quality of being stout

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
estufa calentador
heater
estufa cocina calentador hornillo
device for heating food

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 /ˈstəʊəˌweɪ/ n
polizón polizona
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus /stɹəˈbɪzməs/ n
estrabismo
defect of vision

stracciatella /ˌstɹæt͡ʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑt͡ʃi.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.l̩/ n
montarse
posture

straddle /ˈstɹæd.l̩/ v
a horcajadas ahorcajarse
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something
desparramar
to form a disorderly sprawl

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ /ˈstɹæɡl̩ɚ/ n
rezagado
one who falls behind the rest
vago
a roving vagabond

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
convencional
conventional
derecho
directo
as it should be
franco
direct, truthful, frank
hetero heterosexual hétero
heterosexual
puro
undiluted
recto liso
not crooked or bent

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
derecho todo derecho
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
derecho
something that is not crooked or bent
escalera
five cards in sequence

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
to make straight

straighten out v
aclarar
eliminate confusion
arreglar
correct or rectify
enderezar
make straight
ordenar
tidy, neaten, or organize

straightforward adj
franco sencillo
not deviating; forthright; frank; sincere
fácil
presenting few difficulties, easy

straightforward adv
en derechura francamente sencillamente
In a straightforward manner

strain /stɹeɪn/ n
cepa linaje variedad
race, lineage, pedigree
cepa raza variedad
particular variety of microbe, organism etc.
clase tipo
kind or sort
trazas
hereditary character, quality, or disposition
tensión
act of straining, or the state of being strained
tirón
injury resulting from violent effort
violent effort, excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
colar tamizar
to separate solid from liquid
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
difficult position
estrecho paso
narrow channel of water

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ n
camisa de fuerza
a jacket-like garment

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] n
playa
beach
cadena hebra
genetics: nucleotide chain
hebra
string
pelo
individual length of string-like substance

strand /stɹænd/ [stɹɛənd] v
abandonar
to leave someone in a difficult situation
varar
to run aground

stranded adj
abandonado
of a person
trenzado
of a piece of wire: made by combining or bundling thinner wires
varado
of a vessel

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
desconocido
not yet part of one’s experience
extraño
in quantum mechanics
raro extraño anormal
not normal

strange attractor n
atractor extraño
kind of attractor

strange bird n
bicho raro
an unusual person

strange quark n
quark extraño
strange quark

strangely /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒli/ adv
extrañamente
in a strange manner

strangeness n
extrañez extrañeza
quantum number of subatomic particles
extrañez extrañeza rareza
(countable) result of being strange
(uncountable) quality of being strange

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
desconocido extraño extraña desconocida
person whom one does not know
extranjero forastero extranjera forastera
outsider or foreigner

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 /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lə/ n
estrangulador
someone who strangles

strangler fig n
higuerote
fig tree

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
gurma
disease of horses

strangulation n
estrangulación
act of strangling

strangury /ˈstɹæŋɡjəɹi/ n
estranguria
painful, frequent need to urinate

strap /stɹæp/ n
correa cincha
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 femenino
artificial phallus

strapless adj
palabra de honor
without straps

strappado n
garrucha
form of torture

strapping adj
fornido
having a sturdy muscular physique; robust

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ n
estratagema
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ adj
estratégico
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
estratégicamente
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
estratega
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ 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

stratigraphic /ˌstɹætɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
estratigráfico
relating to the arrangement of stratigraphy or strata

stratigraphy /stɹəˈtɪɡ.ɹəfi/ /ˈstɹæt.əˌɡɹæf.i/ 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

stratospheric /-fɪ-/ /ˌstɹætəˈsfɛɹɪk/ adj
estratosférico
of, relating to, or occurring in the stratosphere

stratotype n
estratotipo
reference stratigraphic section

stratovolcano n
estratovolcán
volcano

stratum /ˈstɹaː.təm/ /ˈstɹeɪ.təm/ /ˈstɹæt.əm/ /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ [ˈstɹeɪ.ɾəm] [ˈstɹæɾ.əm] n
capa
any of the regions of the atmosphere
estrato
layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout

stratus /ˈstɹeɪtəs/ /ˈstɹætəs/ n
estrato
cloud

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ adj
pajizo
of a pale, yellowish beige colour

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
paja
dried stalks considered collectively
a dried stalk of a cereal plant
pajiza pajizo
colour

straw man n
espantapájaros
doll or scarecrow
hombre de paja
person of lesser importance

straw poll n
encuesta sondeo
unofficial survey of opinion

straw-colored adj
pajizo
color of straw

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
callejero
domestic animal at large or lost
vagar
act of wandering or going astray

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
descaminarse descarriarse extraviarse perderse
to wander from company or from proper limits
errar vagabundear callejear divagar
to wander from a direct course

stray bullet n
bala perdida
a bullet that hits an unintended target

stray dog n
perro callejero

streak /stɹiːk/ n
geómetra
species of moth
racha ristra sarta secuencia serie
continuous series of events
raya trazo
irregular line
toque
non-dominant tendency or characteristic
trazo
color of mineral powder

streak /stɹiːk/ v
correr
to run naked in public
rayar
to create streaks
rayarse
to have or obtain streaks

streak-backed antshrike n
batará insigne
Thamnophilus insignis

streaker /ˈstɹikɚ/ n
exhibicionista
one who runs naked through a public place

stream /stɹiːm/ n
arroyo flujo corriente
small river
corriente
sciences: moving water
flujo
computing: source or repository of data
any steady flow or succession of material

stream /stɹiːm/ v
correr fluir
fluir
to flow

streamer /ˈstɹiːmɚ/ n
serpentina
paper

streaming /ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/ n
streaming transmisión
computing

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
arroyuelo
small stream

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ n
línea de corriente
line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid

streamline /ˈstriːmlaɪn/ v
agilizar racionalizar simplificar
to simplify a process
modernizar
to modernise

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] n
calle lleca
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 sign n
placa de calle
sign showing the name of a street

street smarts n
calle gramática parda mundología
practical knowledge concerning human behavior

street sweeper n
barredora
machine used to sweep streets
barrendero barrendera
person employed to sweep streets, etc.

street urchin n
niño callejero niño de la calle gamín
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

street-smart adj
espabilado resabiado
having practical knowledge

streetlight n
farola farol alumbrado público
lamps set along a street

streetwalker /ˈstɹiːtˌwɔːkə(ɹ)/ n
puta callejera
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
fuerte
strongest part of something
fuerza potencia intensidad
intensity of a force or power
fuerza ñeque
quality of being strong
solidez fortaleza
positive attribute

strength training n
entrenamiento de fuerza fortalecimiento muscular
form of exercise

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(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
agotador arduo extenuante
requiring great exertion
esforzado
having great vigour

strep throat n
amigdalitis anginas
throat infection

streptococcal adj
estreptocócico
relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus

streptococcus n
estreptococo streptococcus
bacterium

streptomycin /ˌstɹɛp.tə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪ.sɪn/ /ˌstɹɛp.təˈmaɪ.sn̩/ n
estreptomicina

stress /stɹɛs/ n
estrés
emotional pressure
tensión
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
énfasis
on a point in an argument

stress /stɹɛs/ v
acentuar
to emphasise (a syllable)
enfatizar
to emphasise (words in speaking)
enfatizar recalcar
to emphasise (a point)
estresar
to apply emotional pressure to
tensar tensionar
to apply force to, causing strain

stress ball n
bola antiestrés pelota antiestrés
malleable toy ball

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
estresado
stressed-out

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
estresante estresoso irritante
irritating; causing stress

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
elasticidad
ability to lengthen when pulled
estiramiento estirón
act of stretching
exageración
thought which diverts from logic
tramo trecho
segment of a journey or route

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
dar estirarse
to lengthen when pulled
estirar
to lengthen by pulling
to extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
extenderse
to extend from limit to limit

stretch mark n
estría
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretch the truth v
exagerar
idioms: to exaggerate

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ n
bastidor
frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting
camilla parihuela
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person
ensanchador
device to stretch shoes or gloves
polín viga
piece of timber

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ v
llevar en camilla trasladar en camilla
to carry on a stretcher

stretcher-bearer n
camillero
person who carries people on a stretcher

stretching /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
estiramiento
a form of physical exercise

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
esparcir
to distribute objects or pieces of something

striation n
estriación
action of marking with a stria

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
estricto
governed or governing by exact rules
severe in discipline

strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ adv
estrictamente terminantemente
in a strict manner

stricture /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃəɹ/ 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/ [ˈstɹaɪdˀnt] adj
estridente
loud, piercing

stridulate /stɹɪdjʊˈleɪt/ v
estridular
to make a noise by rubbing body parts as do crickets

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
altercado disensión
violent conflict

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
estrigilo estrígil
grooming tool

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] n
huelga paro
work stoppage
strike
in baseball

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
acuñar
to manufacture by stamping
arriar bajar
nautical: to surrender
golpear pegar
to hit
hacer la huelga parar
to stop working as a form of protest
parecer ocurrirse
to impress, seem, appear
tachar borrar
to delete

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. a relationship

strike while the iron is hot v
batir el hierro cuando está al rojo al hierro caliente batir de repente
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
esquirol rompehuelgas carnero
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker /ˈstɹaɪkə/ /ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ n
huelguista
individual who is on strike

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ adj
llamativo imponente impresionante
of that which makes a strong impression

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
cadena
programming: sequence of characters
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
cuerda cordel mecate
long, thin structure made from twisted threads

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
encordar
put strings on
enhebrar
put on a string

string bean n
vainica
a long, slender variety of green bean

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 /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmə/ /ˌstɹɪŋ ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
desbrozadora
powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc.

stringed instrument n
instrumento de cuerda

stringency n
rigurosidad
a rigorous imposition of standards

stringent /ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/ adj
estricto restrictivo rígido severo
making strict requirements

stringently adv
estrictamente rigurosamente severamente
in a stringent manner

strip /stɹɪp/ n
franja lista tira
long, thin piece of land or material
tira
short for comic strip

strip /stɹɪp/ v
despojar
to take away, to plunder
desvestir sacarse la ropa
to take off clothing
pelar
to remove the insulation from a cable
remover
to remove or take away

strip cartoon n
tira cómica
series of illustrations depicting a humorous narrative

strip down v
desmontar, quitar
to remove inessentials from
desnudar
to remove all of one's clothing

strip poker n
strip poker
variant of poker

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ n
galón
badge
raya lista 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

striped hyena /ˌstɹaɪpt haɪˈiːnə/ n
hiena rayada
Hyaena hyaena

striped skunk n
mofeta listada mofeta rayada
skunk of species Mephitis mephitis

stripper /stɹɪpə/ /stɹɪpɚ/ /ʃkɹɪpə/ n
estriptisera estriptista bailadora exotica cabaretista estriptisero table dancer
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner
separador
chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing
tool used to strip tubing

striptease n
estriptis estriptís striptease
arousing act

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
afanarse esforzarse aplicarse deslomarse echarle ganas luchar
to sincerely try to achieve, to make one's best effort

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 /ˈstroʊɡənɔf/ n
Beef Stroganoff Filete Stroganoff
dish of sautéed pieces of beef

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
apoplejía ACV accidente cerebro vascular derrame ictus
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
brazada
specific combination of movements of the arms and legs which, when repeated, causes the swimmer to advance through the water; manner in which such movements are made
golpe
(golf) single act of striking at the ball with a club; at matchplay, a shot deducted from a player’s score at a hole as a result of a handicapping system
act of hitting
single movement with a tool; impact of a tool on an object
pincelada
streak made with a brush
remada
movement of an oar or paddle through water; manner in which such movements are made
trazo
line or mark made on a surface by an implement for drawing, writing, etc.
line making up a written character; specifically, a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean character
caricia
act of moving one’s hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
acariciar rozar
to move one’s hand or an object along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly

stroke order n
orden de los trazos 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
carriola carrito cochecito silla de paseo sillita de paseo
seat on wheels used to transport babies
paseante
person strolling

stromal adj
estromal
of or relating to a stroma

stromatolite n
estromatolito
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] adj
fuerte
capable of producing great physical force
convincing
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
having a high alcoholic content
highly stimulating to the senses
grammar: irregular
determined, unyielding
fuerte resistente
resistente
capable of withstanding great physical force

strong flour n
harina de fuerza
wheat flour with a high gluten content, which produces bread with high rising, and long lasting properties

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
baluarte reducto refugio
place of domination, or refuge or survival
fortaleza fuerte bastión plaza fuerte
place built to withstand attack

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
fuertemente
in a strong or powerful manner

strongman n
hombre fuerte
forceful or brutal person

strontianite /stɹɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ n
estroncianita
a mineral, strontium carbonate

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
estroncio
chemical element

stroopwafel /ˈstɹoʊpˌwɑfəl/ /ˈstɹuːp-/ /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 /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] 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 /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] v
estructurar
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange

structured adj
estructurado
having structure; organized

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] n
lucha brega forcejeo
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] v
luchar bregar batallar esforzarse con denuedo
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

strum /strʌm/ v
rasguear
play a stringed instrument

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
puta ramera golfa
A prostitute

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] n
puntal pluma riostra tornapunta
beam or rod providing support

strut /stɹət/ /stɹʌt/ [stɹɐt] [stɹʊ̈t] [stɹʌt] v
pavonearse contonearse
to walk haughtily or proudly

strut one's stuff v
lucir palmito taquillar
behave in a showy manner

strychnine /ˈstɹɪk.niːn/ n
estricnina
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid

stub /stʌb/ n
cachito cepa tocón
something cut short, blunted, or stunted
desprendible resguardo talón
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes
esbozo
(wikis) page providing minimal information

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
barba de varios días
short, coarse hair
rastrojo
short stalks left in a field after harvest

stubble field n
rastrojero

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
testarudo terco 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 /ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ /ˈstʌbɚn(n)əs/ n
cabezonería cerrazón terquedad testarudez
state of being stubborn

stucco n
estucado
work made of stucco; stuccowork
estuco
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
atascado
unable to progress
atascado atrapado pegado
trapped and unable to move

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 garañón padrillo
male animal kept for breeding
semental potro galán garañón machorro mango
sexually attractive male
arracada
small round earring
cadena columna poste
vertical post
estoperol tachón
small object protruding from something

studded /ˈstʌdɪd/ adj
tachonado
having studs

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ n
alumno estudiante discente educando
person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution
estudiante
person who studies a subject
estudiante alumno alumna universitario
person enrolled at a university

student body n
alumnado cuerpo estudiantil discipulado estudiantado
student body (body of students or pupils)

student loan n
préstamo estudiantil
loan granted to a student in higher education to help pay for the tuition

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ n
estudio
place where radio or television programs, records or films are made
artist’s or photographer’s workshop

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
estudio
room in a house intended for reading and writing
mental effort to acquire knowledge
artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique
branch of learning or object that is being studied

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
estudiar
to take a course
to acquire knowledge
to revise/review materials
estudiar examinar
to look at minutely

study hall n
hora de estudio
class period
salón de estudios
location

study tour n
viaje de estudios
study trip

stuff /stʌf/ n
bártulos cosas
miscellaneous items; things
cosa coso
word substituted for material of unknown type or name
cosas
substitution for trivial details
materia

stuff /stʌf/ v
atiborrarse darse un hartazgo darse una hartada darse una panzada empapuzarse
to eat in a hearty or greedy manner
disecar
to preserve a dead animal
llenar
to be sated
rellenar
rellenar atiborrar
to fill by crowding into

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 /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ n
relleno
food items used to stuff another

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
brioso
stout; mettlesome; resolute
congestionado mal ventilado taponado
poorly ventilated

stultify /ˈstʌltəfaɪ/ /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ v
ridiculizar
to cause to appear foolish

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
desliz torpeza tropiezo
an error or blunder
traspié tropezón
a fall or trip

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
atrancarse errar tartamudear trabar trastabillar tropezar
to make a mistake or have trouble
caminar torpemente
to walk clumsily
tropezar dar traspiés dar un paso en falso topar dar un mal paso trastabillar
to trip or fall

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: one of the three vertical wooden posts in the wicket
poste
pole supporting a house
tocón tueco
remains of something that has been cut off

stumped adj
perplejo
baffled

stun /stʌn/ v
aturdir adarvar anonadar
to shock or surprise
aturdir anonadar atontar pasmar
to incapacitate
dejar sin sentido

stun gun n
pistola paralizante
weapon intended to immobilize

stunned /stʌnd/ adj
atónito estupefacto pasmado aturdido
unable to act or respond

stunner n
maravilla
anything that is stunning

stunning adj
despampanante
exceptionally beautiful or attractive
extraordinario impresionante
having an effect that stuns

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/ /ˈst͡ʃupəˌfaɪ/ v
entorpecer pasmar embotar
dull the senses or capacity to think

stupendous /stjuˈpɛndəs/ /stuˈpɛndəs/ adj
estupendo
of stunning excellence

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ adj
estupefacto zonzo
To the point of stupor
pasmoso
slang: amazing
tonto estúpido gilí menso pendejo
lacking in intelligence

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
estupidez tontería necedad bobada bobería burricie
property of being stupid
estupidez tontería necedad burrada bobada bobería
act that is stupid

stupidly adv
estúpidamente
in a stupid manner

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ n
estupor
state of reduced consciousness or sensibility

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
robusto sólido fuerte recio
of firm build
sólido recio
solid in structure or person

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ n
esturión
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ n
tartamudeo

stutterer n
tartamudo tartaja tartamuda gago tartajoso
one who stutters

stuttering adj
titubeo
(figuratively) hesitant

stuttering n
tartamudeo disfemia

sty /staɪ/ n
pocilga
enclosure for swine

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
orzuelo
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
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
manner of expression in writing or speech
honorífico tratamiento título
legal or traditional term or formula of words used to address or refer to a person

style /staɪl/ v
estilizar
to create a style for someone

stylesheet /ˈstaɪlʃiːt/ n
hoja de estilo
Internet: a document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
elegante estiloso
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

stylistic /staɪˈlɪstɪk/ /stɪˈlɪstɪk/ adj
estilístico
of or pertaining to style

stylistics n
estilística
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
estilita
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

stylo- /staɪ.loʊ/ /staɪ.lə/ /stʌɪ.lə(ʊ)/ prefix
estilo-
relating to the styloid process

stylobate /ˈstaɪ.lə.beɪt/ n
estilóbato
top step of the crepidoma

styloglossus /ˌstaɪ.loʊˈɡlɑs.əs/ /ˌstaɪ.loʊˈɡlɔs.əs/ n
estilogloso
muscle

stylography n
estilografía
process of drawing or writing using a stylus

stylohyoid /ˌstaɪ.loʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ adj
estilohioideo

styloid /ˈstaɪ.lɔɪd/ adj
estiloideo estiloides
of or pertaining to the styloid process

styloid /ˈstaɪ.lɔɪd/ n
estiloides

stylopharyngeal adj
estilofaríngeo
relating to the stylopharyngeus

stylus /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ n
aguja
phonograph needle
estilete estilo
tool for writing on clay tablets
estilete estilo lápiz digital lápiz óptico
pen for writing on a touch-sensitive screen
punzón
tool for writing Braille

styptic pencil n
barrita astringente
short medicated stick used to stop bleeding

styrofoam n
anime estereofón extrudido extrusionado plumavit poliespán
polymer

suave /sweɪv/ /swɑv/ /swɑːv/ adj
suave
charming, confident and elegant

sub- /sʌb/ 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 /sʌbˈɔltərn/ /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ adj
subalterno
of a lower rank of position

subaltern /sʌbˈɔltərn/ /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ n
subalterno

subaltern studies n
estudios subalternos
study and writing of history with a focus on common people

subarachnoid /ˌsʌb.əˈɹæk.nɔɪd/ adj
subaracnoideo
below the arachnoid mater

subarachnoid space n
espacio subaracnoideo
space between the arachnoid mater and the pia 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

subcampaign n
subcampaña

subchapter n
subcapítulo
subsection of a chapter

subclavian /səbˈkleɪ.vi.ən/ adj
subclavio
beneath the clavicle

subclinical adj
subclínico
without symptoms

subcommander n
subcomandante
a subordinate commander

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/ n
subcomité
committee within a committee

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 /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ 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

subdominant n
subdominante
fourth tone

subduction zone n
zona de subducción
region of the Earth

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ /səbˈdʒuː/ /sʌb-/ v
someter
to bring (a country) under control by force
someter debelar doblegar domeñar
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subdural /sʌbˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈsʌbˌd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ adj
subdural
located beneath the dura mater and above the arachnoid mater

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

subglacial /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃl̩/ /sʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃɪ.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ə)l/ adj
subglacial subglaciar
formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice

subgroup /ˈsʌbˌɡɹuːp/ 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

subjacent /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/ adj
subyacente
underlying

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ adj
sujeto
conditional upon
likely to be affected by something
placed under the power of another

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ n
asignatura materia curso ramo
particular area of study
sujeto
human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined
sujeto súbdito
in grammar
philosophy: being
súbdito
citizen in a monarchy
person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority
actor
tema asunto materia
main topic

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
someter
to cause to undergo

subject matter n
tema
object of thought

subjection n
sumisión
act of bringing under control

subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
subjetivo
based upon subjective feelings or intuition

subjectively adv
subjetivamente
in a subjective manner

subjectivity n
subjetividad
state of being subjective

subjugate /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒuɡət/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbd͡ʒəɡət/ v
sojuzgar
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjunctive /səbˈd͡ʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
subjuntivo
possible, contingent, or hypothetical; not a fact

subjunctive mood n
subjuntivo modo subjuntivo conjuntivo
subjunctive mood

sublet /ˌsʌbˈlɛt/ v
subarrendar
lease or rent

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ /ˈsʌblɪmət/ v
sublimar
to change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently
to modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner
to purify or refine (a substance)
to raise (someone) to a high office or status

sublimation n
sublimación
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ adj
portentoso sublime
of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence
sublime
of a person: dignified, majestic, noble

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
subliminal
of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also, below the threshold where a response can be produced
of an advertisement, a message, etc.: conveyed in a manner that a person is unaware of being influenced by it

subliminal message n
mensaje subliminal
message under normal perception

subliminally /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /sʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nə.li/ adv
subliminalmente
in a subliminal manner

sublimity n
sublimidad
quality or state of being sublime

sublingual /sʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ /ˌsʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˌsʌbˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
sublingual
situated beneath the tongue

submachine gun n
pistola ametralladora
short range machine gun

submandibular /ˌsʌb.manˈdɪb.jʊl.ə/ /ˌsʌb.mænˈdɪb.jəl.ɚ/ 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
submarino
undersea boat
sándwich submarino
sandwich

submariner /sʌbməˈɹiːnɚ/ /sʌbˈmæɹɪnə/ /sʌbˈmæɹɪnɚ/ n
submarinista
member of a submarine crew

submerge /səbˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /səbˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
sumergir
to immerse (intransitive)

submersible adj
sumergible
able to be submerged

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ n
sumisión
the act of yielding
combat sports

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
sumiso
meekly obedient or passive

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ n
sumisa sumiso
person submitting to a partner

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
someter
to yield or give way to another
to win a fight by submission
someter presentar cursar entregar
to enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.

submultiple n
submúltiplo
submultiple

subnet n
subred
portion of a network which shares a network address in which each component is identified by a subnet number

subnormal adj
subnormal
less than normal

suboccipital adj
suboccipital
situated under, or posterior to, the occiput

suborbital adj
suborbital
not reaching orbit
suborbital suborbitario
below the orbit of the eye

suborder n
suborden
taxonomic category

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
subordinado
placed in a lower class, rank, or position

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ v
supeditar
to treat as of less value or importance

subordinate clause n
proposición subordinada
a clause that cannot stand alone

subordinately adv
subordinadamente
in a subordinate manner

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

subquestion n
subpregunta
subquestion

subrogate /ˈsʌbɹəɡeɪt/ v
subrogar
to replace one person with another

subroutine n
subrutina
a section of code

subscapular adj
subescapular
beneath the scapula

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
suscribir
to believe or agree with an idea
suscribirse abonarse
to sign up to receive a publication

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbɚ/ n
suscriptor suscriptora
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscript n
subíndice
a type of lettering form

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
abono suscripción
access to a resource for a period of time

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
posterior subsiguiente
following in time
subsiguiente

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

subside /səbˈsaɪd/ /sʌbˈsaɪd/ v
calmarse
to fall into a state of calm; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate

subsidence /sʌbˈsaɪdəns/ /ˈsʌbsədəns/ /ˈsʌbsɪdəns/ n
debilitamiento
process of becoming less active
subsidencia
sinking of ground

subsidiarity /səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/ n
subsidiariedad
principle

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.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 /ˈsʌbsɪdi/ 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

subspace n
subespacio
subset

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
subespecie
rank in the classification of organisms

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] n
enjundia
substantiality; solidity; firmness
sustancia
essential part
material possessions
drugs
sustancia substancia
physical matter; material

substance abuse n
abuso de sustancias
overindulgence in a drug

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
enjundioso
having good substance; strong; firm
substancial
sustancial
having substance, actually existing
large in size, quantity or value
most important; essential

substantially adv
sustancialmente
in a strong substantial manner; considerably

substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
sustantivo sustancial
of the essence or essential element of a thing

substantivise v
sustantivar substantivar

substation n
subestación
electrical substation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ n
suplente
player who is available to replace another
sustituto substituto
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
sustituir substituir
to use in place of something else

substitution /ˌsʌbstəˈtuʃən/ /ˌsʌbstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
sustitución cambio
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
sustrato
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
sustrato substrato
an underlying layer; a substratum
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts
an indigenous language

substructure n
subestructura
the supporting part of a structure

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
subsumir
to place under another as belonging to it
to consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ n
demora evasiva

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
subterráneo
below ground, under the earth

subtext n
subtexto
implicit meaning of a text

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

subtitling n
subtitulación

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ [ˈsʌɾɫ̩] adj
sutil
hard to grasp
cleverly contrived

subtlety /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ n
sutileza
an instance of being subtle
sutileza delicadeza
quality or act of being subtle

subtly /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/ /ˈsʌt.li/ /ˈsʌt.l̩.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 /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ n
arrabal suburbio afueras extrarradio
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ adj
suburbano
relating to outskirts of a city

suburbicarian adj
suburbicario
describing any of the six dioceses surrounding Rome

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ n
desestabilización
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within
subversión
the act of overthrowing a government, a ruler or a monarch

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] adj
subversivo
intending to subvert

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
contrariar
to overthrow
subvertir
to pervert the mind
to upturn convention by undermining it

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] n
metro
train of underground railway
metro subte
underground railway
paso subterráneo
underground walkway

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
conseguir tener éxito
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful
heredar
To fall heir to; to inherit
suceder
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of
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

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
éxito acierto
achievement of one's aim or goal

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ adj
afortunado exitoso logrado de éxito
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/ /səkˈsɛsɚ/ 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 /səˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ /sʌkˈsɪŋ(k)t.li/ 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.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
súcubo
female demon

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
suculento
botany: having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water
juicy or lush

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
planta suculenta suculenta
a succulent plant

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
ceder rendirse sucumbir
to give up, or give in
morir sucumbir
to die
sucumbir

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
tal así semejante
used to make a comparison with something implied by context
tan qué
used as an intensifier

such /sɛt͡ʃ/ /sɪt͡ʃ/ /sʌt͡ʃ/ pronoun
tal
previously described

such as preposition
como
like

such is life phraseologicalUnit
así es la vida es lo que hay
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

such that conjunction
tal que
which satisfies the condition that

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
apestar dar asco ser un asco
colloquial: term of general disparagement
chupar sorber
(transitive) to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)

suck and blow v
soplar y sorber, no puede ser
perform two incompatible actions

suck cock v
chupar polla
to perform fellatio

suck off v
chupar mamar petear
to give a blowjob

suck up v
absorber
to absorb fluid
dar coba dar jabón pastelear
to adulate or flatter excessively

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
pringado otario
one who is easily fooled
ventosa
organ

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
amamantar
to give suck to
mamar
to nurse; to suck

suckling n
lactante
infant that is still breastfeeding
mamantón
young mammal which isn't weaned yet

suckling pig n
lechón cochinillo
unweaned pig

sucralose n
sucralosa
chlorinated sucrose

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /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/ [ˈsʌdn̩] adj
repentino súbito brusco
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudden death n
muerte súbita
mode of play
muerte súbita muerte repentina
instantaneous death

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
de repente de pronto repentinamente súbitamente
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudoku /su-/ /suː-/ /sə-/ /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈdukoʊ/ /sʊˈduku/ /sʊˈduːku/ /sʊˈdɑku/ /sʊˈdɒku/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuː-/ /ˈsʊdoʊku/ /ˈsʊdukoʊ/ /ˈsʊduku/ /ˈsʊduːku/ /ˈsʊdɑku/ /ˈsʊdɒku/ /ˈsʊdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
espuma
lather, foam

sue /s(j)uː/ v
demandar
to file a legal action

suede /swed/ /sweɪd/ n
gamuza ante
type of leather

suet /ˈs(j)uːɪt/ n
unto
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
empeorar sufrir
become worse
sufrir padecer
feel pain
sufrir penar
undergo hardship

suffer from v
padecer adolecer
have a disease or condition

sufferer n
sufridor
one who suffers

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ adj
sufrido sufriente
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ n
sufrimiento
condition

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
alcanzar
bastar
be enough, sufficient, adequate

sufficiency n
suficiencia
quality or condition of being sufficient

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
suficiente
of competent power or ability

sufficient condition n
condición suficiente
logical statement

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof /-ˈiːvəl-/ /-ˌʌntə-/ /səˈfɪʃ(ə)nt ˌʌntʊ ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ðiː ˈiːvɪl ðɛəˌɹɒv/ /səˈfɪʃənt ˌʌntə ðə ˈdeɪ ɪz ði ˈivəl ðɛˌɹʌv/ proverb
basta a cada día su propio mal cada día trae su afán
there is no need to worry about the future; the present provides enough to worry about

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
suficientemente
in a sufficient manner

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
sufijo
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
sufijar
append (something) to the end of something else

suffixation n
sufijación
addition of a suffix

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ /ˈsʌfəkət/ v
ahogar
(transitive) to kill someone by depriving him of a sufficient oxygen intake
sofocar
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
sufragio
the right to vote

suffragette /ˌsʌf.ɹəˈd͡ʒɛt/ n
sufragista
female supporter of women's right to vote

suffragist n
sufragista
person who promotes suffrage

suffuse /səˈfjuːz/ v
repartir
to spread through or over in the manner of a liquid
to spread through or over something, especially as a liquid, colour or light

sufganiyah n
sufganiá
doughnut

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ interjection
jolines
minced oath

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
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
pluma
slang: effeminacy in a male, often implying homosexuality

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
azucarar endulzar
to make something seem less unpleasant
azucarar endulzar endulcorar
to add sugar to, to sweeten

sugar apple n
anona anón riñón saramuyo
sweetsop

sugar baby n
mantenido
kept

sugar beet n
remolacha azucarera
type of beet

sugar bowl n
azucarero azucarera
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
piece of sugar in the shape of a cube

sugar daddy n
lagartón rabo verde sugar
slang: man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner

sugar glider n
falangérido de azúcar
Petaurus breviceps

sugar mama n
asaltacunas
Older woman who spends money on a younger person for romantic or sexual purposes.

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

sugary /ˈʃʊɡəɹi/ adj
dulce
covered with or containing a large amount of sugar

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
insinuar
to imply but stop short of saying directly
recomendar sugerir
to recommend
sugerir
to ask for without demanding
to make one suppose

suggestible adj
sugerible sugestionable
susceptible to influence

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] n
sugerencia propuesta
something suggested
sugestión
act of suggestion
psychology: something implied

suggestive /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.tɪv/ adj
sugestivo
tending to suggest

suicidal /ˌs(j)uː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.əˈsaɪ.dəl/ /ˌsu.ɪ-/ adj
suicida
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide
pertaining to suicide

suicidal ideation n
ideación suicida
contemplation of suicide or ceasing to exist

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ n
suicida
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself
suicidio autolisis
instance of killing oneself

suicide attack n
atentado suicida ataque suicida
suicide attack

suicide bomber /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɑmər/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd ˈbɒmə/ 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 /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ n
palo naipe
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
traje flux tacuche terno vestido
set of clothes

suit /sjuːt/ /sut/ /suːt/ v
convenir
to agree, accord, be fitted to

suitability /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌsuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ n
idoneidad
quality of being suitable

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
apropiado indicado
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitably adv
apropiadamente
in a suitable manner

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /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 /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ n
pretendiente
wooer

sulcus /ˈsʌl.kəs/ n
surco
groove on the surface of the brain

sulfamethoxazole /ˌsʌl.fə.mɪˈtɒk.sə.zəʊl/ /ˌsʌl.fəˌmɛˈθɑk.səˌzoʊl/ n
sulfametoxazol

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/ /sʌlˈfjʊəɹɪk/ 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
amohinarse enfurruñarse
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sulky adj
mohíno
gloomy

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
hosco huraño
having a brooding ill temper
lento
sluggish
sombrío
dismal

sullenness n
hastío hosquedad murria
state or quality of being sullen

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
ensuciar manchar
to soil or stain
mancillar manchar embarrar enfangar macular
to corrupt or damage

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultán
ruler

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæn.ə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ n
sultana
wife or mistress of a sultan
sultanina
type of raisin

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ n
sultanato sultanía
state ruled by a sultan

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
bochornoso
hot and humid
caliente tórrido
sexually enthralling
tórrido
very hot and dry

sum /sʌm/ n
cantidad suma
quantity of money
suma adición
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation

sum /sʌm/ v
sumar
to add together

sum total n
sumatorio
result of adding a set of figures

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ n
zumaque
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.
sour spice

summarily /səˈmæɹɪli/ /səˈmɛɹɪli/ adv
sumariamente
briefly
in a summary manner

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ v
resumir
to prepare a summary
resumir recapitular
to give a capitulation of salient facts; to recapitulate or review

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
a todo dar apurado
performed speedily
sumario
concise
cutting the procedures of a normal trial

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
resumen sumario
condensed presentation

summation /sʌˈmeɪʃən/ n
sumatorio 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
campamento de verano 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

summertime n
estío verano
the period or season of summer

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
veraniego
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
cumbre
assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance
cumbre cima pico
highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
citar
law: to order someone to appear in court
convocar citar llamar reunir
to call people together
invocar llamar
to call a resource by magic
llamar citar
to ask someone to come

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
citación
notice summoning someone to appear in court
convocatoria
call to do something, especially to come

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
sumo
form of wrestling

sump /sʌmp/ n
cárter
crankcase

sumptuary /-tju-/ /-t͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃʊəɹi/ adj
suntuario
of a law, regulation, etc.: intended to limit or restrain the expenditure of citizens in apparel, food, furniture, etc., or to forbid the use of certain articles
relating to expenditure or expense

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
suntuoso
magnificent, luxurious, splendid

sun /sʌn/ n
ocaso orto puesta de sol salida del sol
sunrise or sunset
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

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 /ˈsʌnbeɪð/ 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 on skin

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ v
quemarse la piel
to receive a sunburn

suncatcher n
atrapaluz cairel suncatcher

sundew n
rocío del sol
group of insectivorous plants

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ 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 /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ n
girasol mirasol tornasol maravilla
flower

sunflower oil n
aceite de girasol
vegetable oil

sunflower seed n
pipa semilla de girasol maravilla pipa de girasol
seed of a sunflower

sunglasses n
gafas de sol anteojos de sol gafas lentes de sol lentes oscuros
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sunk cost n
costo hundido
already incurred costs

sunkissed adj
bronceado
tanned

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
luz del sol luz solar
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlit /ˈsʌnlɪt/ /ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ adj
soleado
illuminated by sunlight

sunlounger n
tumbona
extended deckchair used for sunbathing

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
soleado asoleado
weather, day

sunny side up adj
huevo frito
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
amanecer salida del sol alba albor
time of day
despertar despierto
figurative awakening

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
parasol sombrilla 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

suntan n
bronceado
darkened coloration of the skin

suntan v
broncearse
to obtain a suntan

suona /swoʊˈnɑː/ n
suona
Chinese double-reeded horn

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
súper
better than usual

super cup n
supercopa

super- prefix
sobre- super-

super-Earth n
supertierra
extrasolar planet several times larger than Earth

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 /ˌsuːpəɹˈænjueɪt/ v
anticuar
to show to be obsolete due to age
anticuarse
to become obsolete or antiquated
jubilar
to retire or put out of use due to age
jubilarse
to retire 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/ /suːˈpɜːb/ /səˈpɝb/ adj
excelente excepcional magnífico
of the highest quality; exceptionally good

superbug n
superbacteria
a strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkælɪ̈ˌfɹæd͡ʒɪ̈ˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌælɪ̈ˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpəˌkælɨˌfɹæd͡ʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilisticoexpialidoso
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

supercapacitor n
supercondensador
electronic component

supercargo /ˈsjuːpə-/ /ˈsupɚˌkɑɡoʊ/ /ˈsuːpəˌkɑːɡəʊ/ n
sobrecargo
officer in charge of cargo on board

supercell n
supercelda
severe thunderstorm

supercharger n
supercargador
inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.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

superconductor n
superconductor
a substance

supercontinent n
supercontinente
one of modern landmasses
very large continent in the Earth's past

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
superyó superego
part of the mind

supererogatory /suːpəɹɛˈɹɒɡətəɹi/ adj
supererogatorio
doing more than is required

superessive case n
caso superesivo
case used to indicate location on an object

superfamily n
superfamilia
group of related proteins or other molecules

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
superficial
lacking substance
located on 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 /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.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

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ n
superhéroe
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superheroine n
superheroína
a female superhero

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 /ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪm.ˌpəʊ̯z/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.ɪm.ˌpoʊ̯z/ v
sobreponer superimponer
to place an object over another object

superinfection n
sobreinfección
infection which follows another infection

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
superintendente director supervisor
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
superior
higher in rank or quality
located above

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ n
superior
person of higher rank

superior court n
corte superior

superior oblique n
oblicuo superior
muscle

superior oblique muscle n
musculo oblicuo superior
muscle

superior rectus n
músculo recto superior recto superior
muscle

superior vena cava n
vena cava superior
large vein

superiority /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
superioridad
the state of being superior

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
supremo
exceptionally good

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
superlativo
form of adjective expressing "most"
highest degree of something

supermajority /ˌs(j)upɜɹməˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ n
mayoría calificada mayoría cualificada
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
superhombre
übermensch
supermán
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /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 /sjuːˈpɜː.nəl/ /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ /səˈpɝ.nəl/ /sʊˈpɜː.nəl/ /sʊˈpɝ.nəl/ adj
celestial
pertaining to heaven or to the sky
encantador exquisito inefable paradisiaco sublime
exalted, exquisite, superlative

supernatant adj
flotante sobrenadante
floating on the surface of a liquid

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
sobrenatural
above nature

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ n
supernova
exploding star

supernumerary /ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːm(ə)ɹ(ə)ɹi/ adj
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 pn
principio de superposición
the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input

superpower n
superpoder
fictional extraordinary ability
superpotencia hiperpotencia
sovereign state

superrich n
súper ricos ultra ricos
a very wealthy group of people, considered as a class

superscript n
superíndice
a type of lettering form

supersede /ˌsupɚˈsiːd/ /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

superspreader /ˈs(j)uːpəˌspɹɛdə/ /ˈsupɚˌspɹɛdɚ/ n
supercontagiador supercontagiadora supervector
person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people

superstar /ˈsuːpə(ɹ)ˌstɑː(ɹ)/ n
superestrella superstar
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /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
the social sphere of ideology
nautical: structure above deck

supersymmetry n
supersimetría
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces

supertanker n
superpetrolero
extremely large tanker

supertonic n
supertónica
second note

supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/ /ˈsʉː.pə.vɑɪz/ 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.

supervisory board n
consejo de supervisión consejo de vigilancia
group

superwoman n
supermujer
exceptional woman

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
supino
lying on its back

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
supino
verbal noun

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
cena
dinner at night
food before going to bed

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
cenar cena
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 /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ n
suplementario suplemento
supplementary angle in geometry
suplemento
something added
extension to a document or publication
additional section of a newspaper

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ v
complementar suplementar
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 /sə.ˈpliː.tɪv/ /sʌ.ˈpliː.tɪv/ adj
supletivo
which supplies an etymologically unrelated word with forms, or which is used as one of its forms

suppliant /ˈsʌpliənt/ adj
suplicante
entreating with humility

supplicate /ˈsʌpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
deprecar suplicar

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
proveedor proveedora
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ n
abastecimiento abasto suministro
amount supplied
oferta abasto
act of supplying
provisiones útil
provisions
suplente
somebody, who temporarily fills the place of another

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
abastecer proveer suministrar
to provide, make available for use
proveer equipar municionar
to furnish or equip with
suplir
to act as a substitute

supply and demand n
oferta y demanda
economic model of pricing

supply chain n
cadena de suministro
system of organisations, people, etc.

supply teacher n
profesor suplente profesora suplente
teacher who fills a temporary position

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] n
apoyo
financial or other help
apoyo respaldo
answers and resolution of problems
apoyo soporte
something which supports

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
apoyar respaldar fomentar sostener
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
apoyar sostener apuntalar
to keep from falling
apoyar sostener respaldar
to help, particularly financially
dar soporte
to provide help regarding something sold

supporter /-ɾɚ/ /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
soporte tenante
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

supporting actor n
actor secundario
actor who plays a role that is not the lead but which still represents a major character

supporting actress n
actriz secundaria
actress who plays a role that is not the lead but which still represents a major character

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj
alentador de apoyo
providing support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
suponer
theorize; hypothesize
conclude; believe

supposed /spoʊst/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊst/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
supuesto
presumed to be true, but without proof

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
contener
to restrain an expression
ocultar
to prevent publication
reprimar
to put an end to
suprimir
to hold in place, to keep low

suppurate /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ v
supurar
form or discharge pus

supra- /s(j)uː.pɹə/ /su.pɹə/ 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

supranuclear adj
supranuclear

supraorbital /ˌs(j)uː.pɹəˈɔː.bɪt.l̩/ /ˌs(j)uː.pɹəˈɔː.bɪt.əl/ /ˌsu.pɹɑˈɔɹ.bət.l̩/ /ˌsu.pɹəˈɔɹ.bət.l̩/ adj
supraorbitario
located immediately above the eye sockets

suprarenal adj
suprarrenal
located above the kidney

suprascapular adj
supraescapular
anatomy

supraspinatus n
supraespinoso
muscle

suprastate adj
supraestatal

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 /səˈpɹim/ /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)əˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)ʊˈpɹiːm/ /ˌsuˈpɹim/ adj
supremo
dominant

supreme being n
ser supremo
deity with power over all things

supreme court n
corte suprema tribunal supremo
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

sural nerve n
nervio sural

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ n
recargo sobretasa
sobrecarga
addition of extra charge
philately: overprint
sobreprecio
excessive price

surcharge /ˈsɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ v
recargar sobretasar supertasar
to apply a surcharge

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ adj
seguro
certain in one's knowledge or belief
certain, reliable

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
claro por supuesto
of course

sure thing interjection
dalo por hecho
an affirmative reply; yes; certainly

surefooted adj
con paso firme
walking steadily
que anda seguro
confident

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
seguramente
certainly, undoubtedly
without fail
seguramente sin duda

surety /ˈʃɔːɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊəɹəti/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
fiador
law: one who undertakes such promise
fianza
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

suretyship /ˈʃɔːɹətiːʃɪp/ /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
fianza
agreement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
marea oleaje
waves that break

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
navegar surfear
to browse the Internet
surfear
to ride a wave

surf and turf n
mar y tierra

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
superficie
up-side of a flat object
locus of an equation in a more-than-two-dimensional space

surface tension n
tensión superficial
the effect on the surface of a liquid
a measure of this effect

surface water n
agua superficial
water collecting on the ground or in a body of water

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
tensoactivo surfactante tensioactivo
surface active agent

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
tabla de surf tabla hawaiana
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ v
colmar
to fill to excess

surfer n
internauta
person who surfs the Internet
surfista surfero
person who rides a surfboard

surficial /səɹˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ /səːˈfɪʃl/ adj
superficial
pertaining to the surface

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ n
surf
sport

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ n
aluvión oleada
sudden transient rush or flood
oleada
(nautical) swell of the sea
sobrecarga sobretensión

surge /sɜːd͡ʒ/ /sɝd͡ʒ/ v
dispararse
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ n
cirujano cirujana
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
acantúrido pez cirujano
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ n
cirugía
medical specialty
cirugía operación
procedure involving major incisions
consulta consultorio
any consulting room
doctor's consulting room
quirófano pabellón
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
quirúrgico
of or relating to surgery
precise or very accurate

surgical mask n
mascarilla quirúrgica máscara quirúrgica
specifically, surgical mask
máscara quirúrgica barbijo cubrebocas mascarilla mascarilla quirúrgica tapaboca
mask worn to catch bacteria

surgical procedure n
procedimiento quirúrgico
procedure

surgical technologist n
instrumentador instrumentadora

surgically adv
quirúrgicamente
relating surgery

surjection /sɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ n
función sobreyectiva suryección
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surjective /səˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sɚˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
sobreyectivo
of, relating, or being a surjection

surly /ˈsɜːli/ /ˈsɝli/ adj
amenazante
threatening, menacing, gloomy
arrogante
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious
hosco inamistoso irritado malhumorado
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
suponer conjeturar presumir
to imagine or suspect

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ n
apellido
name that indicates family

surpass /səˈpɑːs/ /sɚˈpæs/ v
sobrepasar superar aventajar pasar
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
sobrepelliz
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ adj
excedente sobrante
being a surplus

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
excedente exceso residuo sobra
excess, overplus
superávit
funds in public treasury greater than ordinary needs

surplus value n
plusvalor plusvalía

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

surprise party n
fiesta sorpresa
type of party

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
sorprendido
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
sorprendente
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ adv
asombrosamente fulminantemente insospechadamente sorprendentemente sorpresivamente
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ adj
surrealista
fantastic and incongruous

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surrealismo
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist n
surrealista
surrealist artist

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
abandonar entregar rendir
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another
rendirse capitular
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɛpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsɛɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹəpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
subrepticio
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
a hurtadillas subrepticiamente
in a surreptitious manner

surrogacy /ˈsɝəɡəsi/ /ˈsʌɹəɡəsi/ n
gestación por sustitución gestación subrogada maternidad subrogada vientre de alquiler
surrogate motherhood

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ n
sustituto
substitute

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ v
subrogar
to replace or substitute something with something else

surrogate mother n
madre de alquiler madre sustituta madre gestante
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
cercar rodear
to enclose to prevent escape
rodear circundar cercar envolver
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
periferia rededor
outlying area

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
entorno
area surrounding someone or something

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ n
vigilancia
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

surveillance camera n
cámara de seguridad cámara de videovigilancia cámara de vigilancia
CCTV camera

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ n
campaña topográfica levantamiento topográfico
operation of finding the contour, dimensions or position as any part of the Earth's surface
encuesta
act of surveying
encuesta supervisión
an examination
sondeo
an examination of the opinions of a group

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ v
avaluar valorar
to determine the status or value of
encuestar
To investigate the opinions or experiences of people by asking questions
informe
inspeccionar
to inspect; to examine
reconocer
to view as from a high place

surveying /səˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ /sɚˈveɪ.ɪŋ/ n
geodesia
science of accurately determining the position of points

surveyor n
agrimensor
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface
perito tasador
person inspecting something

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ n
supervivencia pervivencia
continued existence or life

survival of the fittest n
supervivencia del más apto
natural selection

survivalist n
supervivencialista
person prepared to survive

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /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 vulnerable
likely to be affected by

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
sospechoso
person suspected of something

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
sospechar
believe to be guilty
distrust, have doubts about
have suspicion
sospechar barruntar
imagine or suppose to be true, without proof

suspend /səsˈpɛnd/ v
suspender
to discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event
to create a suspension
to halt temporarily

suspended cymbal n
plato suspendido
cymbal that is suspended horizontally

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
tirante
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
vehicle: system of springs and shock absorbers connected to the wheels in an automobile

suspension bridge n
puente colgante
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ n
sospecha
condition of being suspected
slight indication
sospecha suspicacia
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ adj
sospechoso
arousing suspicion
expressing suspicion
suspicaz desconfiado
distrustful

suspiciously adv
culpablemente
in a manner suggesting guilt
sospechosamente
In a manner suggesting suspicion
to a degree that makes one suspect something

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ /səˈstæɪn/ v
sostener
to maintain something
sustentar sostener
to provide for or nourish something

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
sostenibilidad
ecological sense
ability to sustain something

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

sustentacular adj
sustentacular
serving to support or sustain

sustentaculum /ˌsəstɛnˈtækjələm/ /ˌsʌstɛnˈtakjʊləm/ n
sustentáculo
a supporting structure

susurrus /səˈsəɹ.əs/ /ˈsu.sə.ɹəs/ /ˈsuː.sə.ɹəs/ n
susurro
whispering or rustling sound

sutural adj
sutural
Of or pertaining to a suture

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ n
sutura
seam
thread

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ v
suturar
to sew up or join by means of a suture

svarabhakti /-bʌkti/ /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌsvʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ /ˌswɑɹəˈbɑkti/ /ˌswʌɹəˈbɑːkti/ n
svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /ˈsvɛlt/ adj
esbelto
attractively thin, slender

swab /swɒb/ n
frotis
A sample taken with a swab
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
fanfarroneo
prideful boasting or bragging
pavoneo
bold or arrogant strut

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ v
fanfarronear
to boast or brag noisily
pavonear
to act in a pompous manner

swagman /ˈswæɡmæn/ /ˈswæɡˌmæn/ /ˈswɛɡmɛn/ n
baratillero
person who sells or trades in trinkets or items of low value

swain /sweɪn/ n
zagal
young man or boy, young shepherd, young attendant

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] n
golondrina
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
deglutir tragar
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus
tragar
to put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation
tragar comérselo deglutir
to believe or accept
tragar deglutir
to take in, to consume
tragar deglutir engullir ingurgitar
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach

swallow up v
tragar abismar
completely enclose or envelop

swallowing n
deglución
act of swallowing

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ n
frac
tailcoat
macaón
butterfly

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

swan dive n
salto de ángel
A dive starting with arms outstretched

swan goose n
ánsar cisnal
large migratory goose

swanherd n
cisnero
person who tends, herds, takes care of swans

swanky /ˈswæŋki/ adj
elegante ricachon
posh; elegant; ritzy

swap /swɒp/ n
permuta permuta financiera swap
finance: derivative
trueque canje cambalache
exchange

swap /swɒp/ v
permutar canjear trocar intercambiar cambalachear
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
viruta

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
aglomeración barahúnda masa muchedumbre multitud
a mass of people or animals in turmoil
enjambre nube
large number of insects

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
atestar infestar
to fill a place as a swarm
enjambrar
to move as a swarm

swarm intelligence n
inteligencia de enjambre
collective behaviour

swashbuckler n
capa y espada
a kind of period adventure story

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
esvástica cruz gamada suástica
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swatch /swɑt͡ʃ/ /swɒtʃ/ /swɔt͡ʃ/ n
muestra trozo
a piece, pattern, or sample

sway /sweɪ/ n
balanceo
the act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon
influencia influjo preponderancia
influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side

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
to take an oath
jurar maldecir blasfemar renegar echar ternos
to curse, to use offensive language

swear by v
poner la mano en el fuego por
to wholeheartedly trust

swear like a trooper v
hablar como un carretero

swear word n
palabrota garabato grosería lisura mala palabra ordinariez
impolite or offensive taboo word

swearing-in n
investidura toma de posesión
administration of an oath

sweat /swɛt/ n
sudor transpiración sudoración
fluid that exits the body through pores

sweat /swɛt/ v
sudar
to emit in the manner of sweat
informal: to work hard
sudar transpirar
to emit sweat

sweat buckets v
sudar la gota gorda

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
to worry about petty issues or insignificant matters

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
jersey suéter chompa buzo chaleco chomba
similar garment worn for warmth
sudadera suéter
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise

sweatpants n
pantalón de chándal pantalón sudederos sudadera pantalón
cotton trousers

sweatshirt n
sudadera buzo chompa chándal polerón sudador
loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
sudado
covered in sweat
sudoroso
having a tendency to sweat

sweep /swiːp/ v
barrer
to clean using a broom or brush
barrer peinar
to search methodically

sweep something under the rug v
engavetar esconder los trapos sucios
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
amable benigno tierno
having a helpful disposition
azucarado dulce
containing a sweetening ingredient
chachi
dulce
having a taste of sugar
not having a salty taste
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar
dulce fragante oloroso
having a pleasant smell
dulce gustoso rico sabroso
having a pleasant taste
dulce lindo mono agradable bello encantador
having a pleasing disposition
dulce melodioso
having a pleasant sound
fresco
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adv
dulcemente
in a sweet manner

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
dulce caramelo chuche confite
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 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/ [ˈswiːtn̩] [ˈswiːʔn̩] v
endulzar azucarar edulcorar
to make sweet to the taste

sweetener n
edulcorante
food additive

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] n
corazón
a person very much liked or loved by someone
dulzura
a person who is always very kind

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
abemoladamente dulcemente
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
dulce golosina
sweet delicacy

sweetness /ˈswitnəs/ /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
agradabilidad
pleasant disposition
dulzor dulzura dulcedumbre melosidad
condition of being sweet or sugary

sweets n
caramelos chucherías dulces
confectionery, candy

sweetshop n
caramelería confitería dulcería
shop selling predominantly confectionery

swell /swɛl/ adj
excelente
excellent

swell /swɛl/ n
mar de fondo
series of waves, lasting after the wind has ceased

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 /swɜːv/ /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 alígero apresurado célere ligero
fast; quick; rapid

swift /swɪft/ n
devanadera
reel
vencejo
bird

swiftlet n
salangana
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/ n
natación
act or instance of swimming

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 /-ɡli/ /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ adv
a las mil maravillas a pedir de boca como la seda de maravilla de perlas famosamente
in a very favourable manner

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ n
bañador traje de baño
garment worn for swimming
bañador traje de baño vestido de baño calzonera calzoneta calzoneta de baño

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
estafa timo engañabobos engañifa pufo socaliña
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
estafar timar dársela con queso petardear tangar
to defraud someone
estafar timar petardear 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 /ˈswaɪnˌhɜːd/ 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
balancear mecer
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point
columpiar
to ride on a swing
oscilar balancear

swing by v
pasarse

swing state n
estado bisagra estado pendular
a state which may vote Democratic or Republican

swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ n
intercambio de pareja
sexual practice

swipe /swaɪp/ v
afanar chorizar
to steal or snatch
deslizar
to interact with a touch screen
deslizar pasar
to slide through a reader

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ n
remolino
whirling eddy

swirl /swɜɹl/ /swɜːl/ v
girar rotar
to twist or whirl

swish /swɪʃ/ adj
sofisticado, refinado
sophisticated; fashionable; smooth

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ n
aguja
movable section of railroad track
conmutador switch
networking device
interruptor
device to turn electric current on and off
latigazo
thin rod used as a whip

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ v
cambiar intercambiar
to exchange

switch off v
apagar
turn switch to off position
desconectar
to lose interest

switch on v
encender prender
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switchblade n
navaja automática cuchillo automático
type of folding knife

switchboard n
cuadro de distribución
electronic device
cuadro de distribución tablero
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

switcheroo /ˌswɪt͡ʃəˈɹuː/ n
cambiazo
clever swap

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
eslabón giratorio
piece to permit rotation

swoon /suːn/ /swuːn/ n
desmayo deliquio
a faint

swoop /ˈsuːp/ /ˈswuːp/ n
arrebato precipitación
an act of rushedly doing something
picada picado precipitación
an instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downwards

swoop /ˈsuːp/ /ˈswuːp/ v
abalanzarse
to move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement
abalanzarse lanzarse en picada precipitarse volar en picada
to fly downwards suddenly

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] n
espada gladio
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 /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ n
pez espada albacora
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
esgrima
fighting with a sword

swordsman n
espadachín
a person skilled at using swords

swordsmanship n
esgrima
the skill of using a sword

swordsmith n
espadero
a maker of swords

sworn /swo(ː)ɹn/ /swoən/ /swɔɹn/ /swɔːn/ adj
jurado jurada
Given under oath

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ n
empollón chapona chapón empollona mateo
one who swots

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ /swɔt/ v
empollar
study hard

sybarite /ˈsɪbəɹaɪt/ /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
sibarita
person devoted to luxury and pleasure

sybaritic /ˌsɪbəˈɹɪtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] adj
sibarítico
of or having the qualities of a sybarite

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
plátano
Platanus

sycamore maple n
arce blanco arce sicomoro
Acer pseudoplatanus

syconium n
sicono
collective fleshy fruit

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ n
sicofanta adulador lamebotas pelotillero acomedido arrastrado
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ adj
zalamero
obsequious, flattering, toadying

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 /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] 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 /ˈsɪl.vən/ adj
nemoroso selvático
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/ /sɪmbiˈoʊsɪs/ n
simbiosis
relationship of mutual benefit

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.biˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
simbiótico
biology: living together
having a mutually beneficial relationship

symbiotically adv
simbióticamente
in a symbiotic manner

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 /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɪ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ 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 [sɪmˈbɑləd͡ʒi] [sɪmˈbɒləd͡ʒi] 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

symmetry plane n
plano de simetría

sympathectomy n
simpatectomía
surgical cutting of a nerve in the sympathetic nervous system

sympathetic /ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
amable compasivo comprensivo
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathetic detonation n
detonación simpática
detonation

sympathetic nervous system n
sistema nervioso simpático
sympathetic nervous system

sympathize v
simpatizar
to show sympathy

sympathizer n
simpatizante
supporter

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ n
afinidad
mutual relationship
compasión simpatía
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another
empatía
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy

sympatric /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ adj
simpátrico
occurring in the same territory

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ 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/ [ˈsɪɱ.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
a conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
síntoma
figuratively: indicator of something
something that indicates a disease or disorder

symptomatic /ˌsɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
sintomático
relating to a symptom
showing symptoms

synaeresis /sɪnˈɛɹəsɪs/ n
sinéresis sinieresis

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.zɪ.ə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
sinestesia
neurological or psychological phenomenon
literary or artistic device

synaesthete n
sinestética sinestético
person who experiences synaesthesia

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ n
sinagoga
Jewish place of worship
Jewish congregation

synalepha n
sinalefa
melding of separate vowels into a single syllable

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ n
sinapsis
junction between neurons

synaptic adj
sináptico
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell

synarchy /ˈsɪnəki/ /ˈsɪnɚki/ n
sinarquía
joint rule or sovereignty

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 sincrónico
at the same time

synchronous rotation n
rotación sincrónica
tidal locking

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 /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ n
síncopa síncope
absence of a sound
missed beat or off-beat stress
síncope soponcio
loss of consciousness

syncretic /sɪŋˈkɹɛtɪk/ adj
sincrético
combining disparate elements

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪzm/ n
sincretismo
fusion of different systems or beliefs

syncretize v
sincretizar
to combine or reconcile different elements

syndemic adj
sindémico

syndemic n
sindemia
aggregation of two or more diseases

syndesmosis /ˌsɪn.dɛsˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌsɪn.dɛzˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌsɪn.dɛzˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
sindesmosis

syndic /ˈsɪndɪk/ n
síndica síndico
government official having different duties depending on the country

syndical /ˈsɪndɪkəl/ [ˈsɪndɪkl̩] 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 / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
síndrome
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
sinécdoque
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synergetic adj
sinérgico
synergistic

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ n
sinergia
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts
benefits from combining different groups, people, objects or processes

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
sínodo
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ n
sinónimo
word with same meaning as another
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature

synonymic adj
sinonímico
of, relating to, or being a synonym

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
sinónimo
having a similar meaning
of, or being a synonym
having an identical meaning
genetics: with both forms yielding the same protein

synonymy /sɪˈnɒnəmi/ n
sinonimia
quality of being synonymous

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
sinopsis resumen sumario
brief summary

synoptic adj
sinóptico

synovial membrane n
sinovia

synovitis n
sinovitis
inflammation of the synovium

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
sintáctico
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
sal sintáctica

syntactic sugar n
azúcar sintáctico

syntactically adv
sintácticamente
according to the rules of syntax

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ n
sintagma
semiotic arrangement
syntactic arrangement

syntagmatic adj
sintagmático
of a syntagma

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
sintaxis
formal rules of a computer language
set of rules that govern how words are combined
study of the structure of phrases and sentences

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
deducción
logic: deduction from the general to the particular
síntesis
formation of something complex or coherent

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
sintetizar
To combine things to produce a new, more complex product
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
sintetizador
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

synthetase /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/ /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯z/ n
sintetasa
ligase that synthesizes biological compounds

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
sintético
artificial, not genuine
of, or relating to synthesis
produced by chemical 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 /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ n
jeringa
a device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane
jeringa jeringuilla
hypodermic syringe

syringomyelia n
siringomielia
disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord

syrinx /ˈsɪɹɪŋks/ n
siringe
ornithology: voice organ in birds

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ n
jarabe almíbar sirope
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ 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

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌsɪs.təˈmæɾ.ɪk] adj
sistemático
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure
of, relating to, or being a system

systematically /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk.li/ adv
sistemáticamente
in an organized manner

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.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ 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 /tə-ˈdɑː/ interjection
tachán tarán
behold!

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
lengüeta pestaña
small flap or strip of material attached to something
pestaña
navigational widget in a GUI
cuenta
restaurant bill

tabard /ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d/ n
tabardo
sleeveless jerkin

tabbouleh /təˈbuːleɪ/ /təˈbuːli/ n
tabule
Middle Eastern salad

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
gato atigrado gato romano
cat

tabernacle /ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/ 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 /ˈtæblət͡ʃɜ/ n
tablatura
form of musical notation

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ n
mesa
item of furniture
tabla
grid of data in rows and columns
tablas tabla
collection of arithmetic calculations

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ v
poner sobre la mesa
to put on a table
posponer
tabular
to tabulate
traer a discusión
to propose for discussion

table of contents n
índice de materias tabla de contenidos sumario
organized list summarizing book or document

table salt n
sal de cocina
salt to season food

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/ [-bɫ̩-] 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 tablet
a type of computer

tableware n
vajilla cubertería
cutlery, crockery and glassware

tabloid /ˈtæ.blɔɪd/ n
tabloide
newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ adj
tabú
excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /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

tabulate /-jə-/ /ˈtæbjuːˌleɪt/ /ˈtæbjʊleɪt/ v
tabular

tabulation /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
tabulación tabulador
the act or process of tabulating

tabulator n
tabulador
person who tabulates

tabun n
tabun
toxic nerve gas

tachistoscope n
taquistoscopio
device

tachocline /ta.ko.klaɪn/ n
tacoclina

tachometer /təˈkɒmətɚ/ 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/ /tə-/ n
taquigrafía
the art and practice of rapid writing

tachymeter n
tacómetro taquímetro
surveying instrument

tachymetric adj
taquimétrico
relating to tachymetry

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
state of being taciturn

tack /tæk/ [tak] n
curso de acción
course of action
curso rumbo
nautical: course or heading
hilván
loose seam
tachuela
small nail
virar
nautical: maneuver

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
agregar añadir
to add onto, to tack one thing onto another
sujetar con tachuelas
to nail with tacks
voltejear
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind

tacking n
dando bordadas de bolina
act of changing tack

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] n
aparejo equipo
fishing: angling gear
entrada
sports: attempt to take control over the ball
placaje tacleada
American football, rugby: play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
emprender abordar afrontar atajar
to face or deal with
entrar placar taclear
sports: to attempt to take away a ball
placar taclear
rugby, American football: to bring a ball carrier to the ground

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
pegajoso
slightly sticky
chafa chopo cutre patito
colloquial: of low quality
hortera naco chopo cursi cutre
colloquial: in bad taste
hortera naco ordinario
gaudy, flashy, showy, garish

taco /ˈteɪkoʊ/ /ˈteɪkəʊ/ /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtæɪkəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ [ˈtʰako(ː)] [ˈtʰeɪkoʊ] [ˈtʰä(ː)ko(ː)] [ˈtʰɑkoʊ] n
taco
Mexican snack food

taconite n
taconita
flint-like iron ore

tact /tækt/ n
tacto mano izquierda tiento
sensitive mental touch

tactful /ˈtæktfəl/ 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 /ˈtæktɪks/ n
táctica
military science
táctica estratégico
the employment of forces

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ /ˈtæktəl/ adj
táctil
of, or relating to the sense of touch
tangible

tactility n
tactilidad
condition of being tactile

tactless /ˈtæktləs/ adj
delicado desatinado indiscreto
without tact

tactlessly adv
rudamente sin tacto
in a tactless manner

tad /tæd/ n
tanto
a little bit

tadalafil /təˈdæl.ə.fɪl/ n
tadalafilo
SSRI antidepressant drugs

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
renacuajo ranacuajo
toad or frog larva

taekwondo /-ˈkwɑn-/ /-ˈkwɒn-/ /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ /ˌteɪ-/ n
taekwondo
a martial art

tael /teɪl/ n
tael
any of various related East Asian units of weight

taffeta /ˈtæ.fə.tə/ /ˈtæ.fɪ.tə/ n
tafeta tafetán
woven fabric

taffy /ˈtæ.fi/ n
caramelo de melaza chicloso
soft, chewy candy

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
chapa
type of graffiti
etiqueta marbete
small label
pilla pilla pillarse
game

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

taglierini /ˌtæljəˈɹiːni/ n
tallarines
type of pasta

tahdig /ˈtaː.diɡ/ /ˈtɑ.diɡ/ n
socarrat
crisp rice

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
tahina
sesame paste

tai chi /ˌtaɪˈtʃiː/ n
taichí
form of martial art

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taiga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

taikonaut /ˈtaɪkəˌnɔːt/ n
taikonauta
Chinese astronaut

tail /teɪl/ n
cola
slang for the phallus
typography: lower loop of letters
cola rabo
appendage of an animal
comet tail
rear of an aircraft
nalgas cola
tail-end of a creature

tail between one's legs phraseologicalUnit
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
adaptar entallar
restrict something to particular need
confeccionar
make, repair, or alter clothing

tailor's n
sastrería
tailor's shop

tailor-make v
customizar
to customize or create specifically

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 /teɪlz/ n
cruz ceca águila
side of coin

tailsitter n
posacola
A vertical-takeoff aircraft

tailspin v
entrar en barrena
Of an aircraft: to go into a rapid, uncontrollable descent in a steep spiral
tomber en chute libre
To go into a sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline

tailwind /ˈteɪlwɪnd/ 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 /tæˈd͡ʒiːn/ /tɑˈd͡ʒin/ /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tajín
stew originally from Morocco

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] n
punto de vista
interpretation or view
recompensa
profit
toma
act of taking
film: attempt to record a scene

take /teɪk/ /tæɪk/ [tʰeɪ̯k] v
aguantar soportar
to endure
durar llevar
to last or expend (an amount of time)
llevar tomar
to carry
soportar
to support or carry without failing or breaking
tomar
a photo, film, fingerprints}} etc.
to receive or accept
tomar coger
to grab and move to oneself
to get into one's possession
to choose
to gain a position by force
to ingest medicine
tomar coger prender
to get into one's hands or control
violar tomar
to have sex with

take French leave v
despedirse a la francesa irse a la francesa
idiom: to leave without saying goodbye, especially with reference to ignoring local habits

take a breather v
hacer una pausa
to take a break

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
¿tengo monos en la cara?
used as a rebuke

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 step back v
dar un paso atrás

take a wife v
tomar mujer
(of a man) to marry a woman

take aback /ˌteɪk əˈbæk/ /ˌtæɪk əˈbæk/ [ˌtʰeɪ̯.k‿əˈbæk] [ˌtʰæɪ̯.k‿əˈbæk] 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
aprovechar aprovecharse
profit from a situation
aprovecharse
make use of something

take advantage of v
aprovechar aprovecharse
make use of
aprovecharse
exploit

take after v
parecer
to resemble in appearance or habit

take aim v
apuntar
position oneself and/or one's weapon

take at face value v
al pie de la letra

take attendance v
pasar lista

take away v
quitar
to remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it

take back v
devolver retrovender
to return something to a vendor for a refund
retirar desdecirse retractarse
retract an earlier statement

take care interjection
cuídate cuídese ten cuidado
good-bye

take care v
cuidar ocuparse hacerse cargo
to be in charge of something
tener cuidado
be cautious, careful

take care of v
cuidar
look after
cuidar de encargarse de ocuparse de tener a su cuidado
deal with
encargarse de
kill

take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves proverb
un grano no hace granero, pero ayuda al compañero
if you take care of little things one at a time, they can add up to big things

take control v
tomar las riendas hacerse cargo
to assume control

take down v
anotar apuntar
write a note, usually recording something that is said
bajarse
lower an item of clothing without removing it
derribar
combat sports
descolgar
to remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
desmontar
remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding

take down a notch v
bajarle los humos
To cause self-esteem to decrease

take flight v
alzar el vuelo levantar el vuelo
to become airborne

take for a ride v
vender la burra vender la moto
to deceive someone

take for granted v
dar por descontado menospreciar
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of
dar por sentado dar por supuesto dar por hecho
assume something to be true without verification or proof

take from behind v
poner a cuatro patas poner a veinte uñas poner mirando a Cuenca
sex position

take in /ˈteɪkɪn/ v
acoger hospedar
allow to live in one's home

take into account v
tomar en cuenta

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 lightly v
tomar a la ligera
approach casually

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
desafiar
To attempt to fight or compete
encargarse hacerse cargo
To assume responsibility for

take one's ball and go home v
romper la baraja

take one's business elsewhere v
ir con la música a otra parte

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 out of context v
descontextualizar sacar de contexto
to report out of context

take over v
anexar anexionar anexionarse
to annex a territory
apropiar
to appropriate without permission
asumir
to adopt a further responsibility
reemplazar
to relieve someone temporarily
tomar usurpar adueñarse apoderarse enseñorearse
to assume control

take part v
participar tomar parte terciar
participate or join
tomar parte
share or partake

take place v
tener lugar ocurrir acontecer 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
arraigar echar raíces radicar
to grow roots into soil

take seriously v
tomar en serio
take seriously

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 trouble v
molestarse
make the effort

take the words out of someone's mouth v
quitar las palabras de la boca

take time v
llevar tiempo
to require a long period of time

take to heart v
tomar a pecho tomar a la tremenda
to feel keenly

take to one's heels v
poner pies en polvorosa apretar los talones darse a la fuga salir en carrera
to flee or run away

take to the grave v
llevarse a la tumba
to never reveal a secret to one's death

take to the hills v
echarse al monte poner tierra de por medio
idioms meaning "to run away"

take turns v
alternarse rotarse 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)
agarrar coger
to shorten by hemming
comenzar empezar
to resume
dedicarse a iniciarse en
to begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis
ocupar
to occupy, to consume (space or time)

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
despegue
start of flight
parodia
parody

takeout adj
para llevar
(of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought

takeout n
comida 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
talco polvos de 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
talentoso talento
talented person
talentosos
people of talent collectively

talent scout n
buscatalentos cazatalentos descubretalentos ojeador ojeadora
person

talent show n
concurso de talentos talent show

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ adj
talentoso dotado
endowed with talents

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ n
talismán
magical protective charms

talismanic /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ adj
talismánico
of, relating to, or like, a talisman

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] n
conferencia
lecture
conversación
conversation
negociación
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tak] [täk] [tɑk] v
hablar conversar
to communicate by speech

talk a blue streak v
hablar por los codos
to talk for a long time, rapidly without giving others a chance to speak, or to the point of tedium

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 show n
tertulia
TV or radio programme in which a host converses with guests

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

talk to the hand v
habla a la mano
used to dismiss another person's argument

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
hablador conversador
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkativeness n
locuacidad
the state of being talkative

talking point n
punto central
specific topic raised in a conversation or argument

talking shop n
mentidero

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] adj
alto
of a person
of a building

tall poppy syndrome n
síndrome de alta exposición
tendency to disparage successful people

tall tale /tɔl ˈteɪl/ /tɔːl ˈteɪl/ n
cuento chino patraña
tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated

tallness n
altura estatura
quality of being tall

tallow /ˈtæləʊ/ n
sebo
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
marca
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally /ˈtæli/ v
contar
to count something
tarjar
to record something

tally stick n
palo tallado palo de cómputo
piece of wood with notches or scores

talon /ˈtælən/ n
garra
hooked claw

talose n
talosa
2-epimer of galactose

tamada /ˈtɑmədɑ/ /ˈtɑmədə/ /ˈtɑːmədɑː/ /ˈtɑːmədə/ n
tamada
(chiefly Georgia) toastmaster

tamale /təˈmɑ.li/ 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

tameable adj
domable
able to be tamed

tameness n
insipidez
state or quality of being tame

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
domador amaestrador domadora
one who tames or subdues

tamoxifen /təˈmɑk.sɪf.ən/ /təˈmɒk.sɪ.fɛn/ n
tamoxifeno

tamp /tæmp/ v
apisonar
pack down

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
alterar manipular trucar
alter by making unauthorized changes
hacer trampas
(sports) to discuss future contracts

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] n
tampón
a plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tamponade /tæmpəˈneɪd/ 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 /tæmpəˈneɪd/ v
taponar
To plug or stop with a tampon.

tan /tæn/ adj
bronce tostado
colour
moreno bronceado tostado
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
bronceado moreno tostado
darkening of skin
corteza de roble corteza tánica
bark of tree

tan /tæn/ v
broncearse broncear
to become tan due to exposure to sun
curtir adobar
to turn animal hide into leather

tanager /ˈtænəd͡ʒɚ/ n
tángara
American passerine birds

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ [ˈtɛən.dəm] n
tándem
bicycle

tandoor /tænˈdʊɚ/ /tɑːnˈdʊɚ/ n
horno de barro
cylindrical clay oven

tang /tæŋ/ n
espiga
part of a sword blade
part of small instrument inserted into handle

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ n
tangente
in geometry
in trigonometry

tangent plane n
plano tangente
differential geometry

tangential /tænˈd͡ʒɛn.t͡ʃəl/ adj
tangencial
only indirectly related
referring to a tangent

tangentially /tænˈd͡ʒɛnʃi.əli/ /tænˈd͡ʒɛnʃəli/ adv
tangencialmente
in a tangential manner or direction

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ adj
anaranjado
colour

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ n
mandarina
fruit
naranja
colour

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ adj
tangible palpable
touchable, palpable

tanginess n
agrura
quality of being tangy

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ n
maraña
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
enmarañar
to mix together or intertwine
enmarañarse
to become mixed together or intertwined

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
tango
ballroom dance

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/ [ˈtɛəŋk] n
tanque
muscular and physically imposing person
open container for liquids
tanque carro de combate
armoured fighting vehicle
closed container for fluids

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] 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 /ˈtæŋkɚ/ n
buque cisterna avión cisterna camión cisterna
camión cisterna
tank truck

tankette n
tanqueta
A small tank

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
solárium cama de bronceado
tanning device

tantalite /ˈtæntl̩aɪt/ n
tantalita
mineral

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 /ˈtæntəˌmaʊnt/ adj
equivalente
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ n
berrinche pataleta rabieta corajina cortón perrera
often childish display of bad temper

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ n
tanzanita
trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] n
derivación
connection of a system to the main distribution
espiche tapón
spigot
llave canilla grifo caño
device to dispense liquid
machuelo
device to cut internal threads
toque
act of touching a touch-screen

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] v
chuzar intervenir pinchar
to intercept communication
to place a listening device
cliquear hacer clic pinchar
to operate an electronic device by tapping its touch screen
dar golpecitos
to touch something, often repeatedly
palmear
to submit
taper
to have sexual intercourse (with)

tap dance n
claqué
dance

tap water n
agua del grifo
water from a tap

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
tapas
variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] n
cinta
video or audiocassette tape

tape /teɪ̯p/ [tʰeɪ̯p] v
atar
to bind with adhesive tape
grabar
to record, particularly onto magnetic tape

tape dispenser n
dispensador de cinta
device to hold and dispense tape

tape measure n
cinta métrica metro
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
grabadora magnetofón tocacintas
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
adelgazar
to make thinner or narrower at one end
estrechar
estrecharse
to diminish gradually

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
tapiz
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
tenia lombriz solitaria cestodo céstodo
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

taphonomy /tæˈfɒnəmi/ n
tafonomía
the study of the fate of the remains of organisms after death

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioca
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːɚ/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ /ˈteɪpɪɚ/ n
tapir anta anteburro danta danto sachavaca
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
raíz pivotante
long tapering root

taqueria /ˌtɑkəˈɹiːə/ n
taquería
restaurant specializing in tacos

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] n
alquitrán
coal tar
alquitrán brea
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] v
alquitranar
to coat with tar

tar with the same brush /ˈtaɹ wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ /ˈtaː wɪ‿ðə seɪm ˈbɹʌʃ/ v
meter en el mismo saco
to characterize (someone or something) using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ n
tarántula
spider of the family Theraphosidae
wolf spider of the species Lycosa tarantula

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ n
tara
the empty weight of a container

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ v
tarar
to take into account the weight of a container
to set a zero value on an instrument

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] n
blanco objetivo
butt or mark to shoot at
objetivo blanco
goal or objective

target practice n
puntería tiro al blanco
exercise in which projectiles are fired at a specific target

targeted killing n
asesinato selectivo
intentional killing

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ n
arancel tarifa
duties imposed
tarifa arancel
a schedule of rates, fees or prices

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ v
imponer aranceles poner aranceles
levy a duty

tarmac /ˈtɑː(ɹ)mæk/ n
asfalto
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ [tɝn] n
ibón laguna (de montaña)
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ n
oxidación
oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ v
desdorar deslustrar empañar tiznar
to compromise, damage, soil, or sully
oxidar
to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɑɹoʊ/ /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

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
lona
any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover
lona lona alquitranada lona impermeable
heavy, waterproof sheet of material

tarpon n
sábalo
fish

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ n
estragón
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
demorar
to delay or be tardy

tarsier /ˈtaɹʃi.əɹ/ /ˈtɑ(ɹ)si.ɚ/ 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
open-topped pie or pastry
guarra pelandusca
woman with loose sexual morals
puta
prostitute

tartan /ˈtɑɹtn̩/ /ˈtɑːtn̩/ n
tartán
woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern
tartana
type of vessel

tartar /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈtɑː.tə/ n
tártaro
red compound deposited during wine making

tartare sauce n
salsa tártara
sauce served with fish

tartaric acid n
ácido tartárico
the aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind

tartness n
agudo sinsabor ácido
characteristic of being tart

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
cometido
objective
incumbencia
difficult or tedious undertaking
tarea quehacer
piece of work done as part of one’s duties

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ v
atarear
assign a task to

taskbar n
barra de tareas
bar on a computer desktop

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
borla
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads

taste /teɪst/ n
gusto
gusto gustos
implicit set of preferences
gusto sabor
one of the sensations produced by the tongue
muestra
(figuratively) a small amount of experience

taste /teɪst/ v
probar gustar catar
to sample the flavor of something
saber probar
to have a taste
saborear probar
to experience

taste of one's own medicine n
cucharada de su propia medicina dosis de su propia medicina
harsh treatment

tastebud n
papila gustativa
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
sabroso
exhibiting good taste

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ adj
corriente vulgar
lacking refinement
insípido soso desabrido insaboro
having no flavour

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
de buen gusto
having or showing good taste

tatami /təˈtɑːmi/ n
tatami
straw matting in Japanese houses

tattered /ˈtætəd/ /ˈtætɚd/ adj
andrajoso
ragged and torn

tatters /ˈtætəz/ /ˈtætɚz/ n
jirones
ragged clothing, fabric, paper etc

tattie scone /ˌtæti ˈskoʊn/ /ˌtæti ˈskɔːn/ /ˌtɑ(ː)te ˈskɔn/ n
scone de patata
scone made from mashed, boiled potatoes and flour

tattle /-ɾl̩/ /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ v
charlotear
to chatter
charlotear delatar soplar
to report incriminating information or wrongdoing

tattler /ˈtætlə/ /ˈtætlɚ/ /ˈtætl̩ə/ /ˈtætl̩ɚ/ n
acusete acusica delator
one who tattles
cuentakilómetros velocímetro
device that records mileage, speed etc.

tattletale n
chismoso gacetilla hocicón
one who gossips
soplón acusica correveidile cuentero hocicón
one who tattles

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ n
tatuaje
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle
parada
military display or pageant
retreta
signal

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ v
tatuar
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
tatuador tatuadora
tattoo artist

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ n
tau
the letter }} in the Greek alphabet

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
mofa
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
mofarse
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/ adj
taurino
bull-like

taurine /ˈtɔːɹiːn/ n
taurina
amino-sulfonic acid

taurokathapsia n
taurocatapsia
bull-leaping

tauromachy n
tauromaquia
bullfighting

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
conciso
containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled
fuerte
(oenology) strong; uncompromising
tenso
experiencing anxiety or stress
tenso tirante
under tension

tautness n
tesura
the property of being taut

tautological adj
tautológico
of, relating to, or using tautology

tautologically adv
tautológicamente
in a tautological manner

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tautología
in logic
tautología pleonasmo redundancia
expression that features tautology
uncountable: redundant use of words

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævəɹn/ n
taberna
bar

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
chabacano charro hortera
gaudy

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ adj
pardo leonado beige
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny /ˈtɑ-/ /ˈtɔni/ /ˈtɔːni/ n
león pardo león
light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
cárabo
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
impuesto tasa gabela
money paid to the government

tax /tæks/ v
tributar
to impose and collect a tax

tax authority n
agencia tributaria
government organization responsible for tax collection

tax avoidance n
elusión fiscal
legal exploitation of tax rules

tax collector n
recaudador de impuestos
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax evasion n
evasión de impuestos defraudación evasión fiscal
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 declaración de la renta
declaration of income to the tax authority

tax-deductible adj
desgravable
exempt from payment of income tax

taxable adj
imponible
subject to tax

taxable income n
base imponible
base upon which an income tax system imposes tax

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
régimen fiscal
particular system of taxing people or companies
tasación
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed

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 /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ 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 /ˈtæk.sɑn/ /ˈtæk.sɒn/ n
taxón
taxonomic group

taxonomic adj
taxonómico
of, or relating to taxonomy

taxonomist n
taxonomista
taxon maker

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ n
taxonomía
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms
classification in a hierarchical system

taxpayer n
contribuyente contribuyente de impuestos
person who pays tax

tayberry n
tayberry teyberi
cross between the blackberry and raspberry

tayra /ˈtaɪ.ɹə/ n
humayro irará tayra viejo de monte
Eira barbara

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] n
hoja de té té
dried leaves of tea plant
merienda lonche onces
light afternoon meal
taza de té
cup of this drink
té
drink made from leaves of tea plant
drink made from other plants
cup of drink made from other plants

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 /ˈtiːbæɡ/ n
bolsita de té
sachet of tea

teabag /ˈtiːbæɡ/ 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)

teach to read and write n
alfabetizar

teachable adj
enseñable
capable of being taught

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
maestra docente profesora
female who teaches
profesor maestro docente
person who teaches

teaching /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ n
enseñanza
something taught
enseñanza docencia
the profession of teaching; the activity that a teacher does when he/she teaches

teahouse n
salón de té casa de té
a cafe that sells tea
tetera
a public lavatory particularly as a meeting place for gay men

teak /tiːk/ n
teca
timber
tree

teakettle n
tetera
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] adj
azul petróleo
colour

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] 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
tronquista
person who drives a cargo truck

teamwork n
trabajo en equipo
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
tetera
vessel for tea

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ n
desgarrón rasgón roto
hole or break caused by tearing

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ n
lágrima
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
arrancar
to remove by tearing
demoler
to demolish; to tear down
desgarrar
to become torn
rasgar
to rend

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ v
lagrimear
to produce tears

tear duct /ˈtɪədʌkt/ n
conducto nasolacrimal
tear duct

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
gas lacrimógeno
chemical compound

tear one's hair out v
mesarse los cabellos 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 /ˈtɪədɹɒp/ n
lagrima
shape of a drop of liquid
lágrima
single tear

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ adj
lagrimoso lacrimoso lloroso
accompanied by tears

tearjerker n
dramón lacrimoso lacrimógeno
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ v
alborotar chinchar embromar provocar
to provoke or disturb
cardar peinar
to separate the fibers
molestar burlarse embromar tomar el pelo mofarse pitorrearse
to poke fun at
peinar
to comb
provocar incitar tentar
to entice

teaser /ˈtizɚ/ n
adelanto avance
preview of a product

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ n
cucharadita cucharada de té
unit of measure
cucharilla cucharadita
small spoon

teaspoonful /ˈtiːspuːnfəl/ n
cucharadita
unit of capacity

teat /tiːt/ n
chupete
feeding bottle top
pezón
projection of mammary gland

tech-savvy /ˈtɛkˌsævi/ adj
que domina la tecnología
proficient in the use of technology, especially computers

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
tecnecio
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ adj
técnico
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ n
artillado
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle

technical drawing n
dibujo técnico
art
depiction
act

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 according to the context

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ adv
en realidad
based on precise facts, which however may be contrary to common misbelief or to a traditional name
técnicamente
having or using the skills or talent required for a certain job or profession

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ 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
of or relating to a technocrat or technocracy

technofeudalism n
tecnofeudalismo

technological /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kl̩] [ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kl̩] adj
tecnológico
of, relating to, or involving technology

technological singularity /ˌtɛknəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩ ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛɹɪti/ /ˌtɛknəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl̩ ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlæɹɪti/ n
singularidad tecnológica
technological singularity

technologically adv
tecnológicamente
in a technological manner

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
tecnólogo tecnóloga
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ 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/ /ˈti.d͡ʒəs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
prolijo tedioso
boring, monotonous

tediously adv
tediosamente
in a tedious manner

tediousness n
prolijidad
quality of being tedious

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ n
tedio
boredom or tediousness; ennui

tee /ˈtiː/ n
te
name of the letter T, t

teem /tiːm/ v
bullir hervir rebosar
overflowing with
fructificar
to bring forth young or to produce fruit
proliferar
to be prolific; to abound

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
adolescente puberto
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
tipi
cone-shaped tent

teeter /ˈtitɚ/ /ˈtiːtə/ [ˈtʰiɾɚ] 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 /tiːˈtəʊtəl/ 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

teff /tɛf/ n
teff
grain

tektite n
tectita
a glassy object formed from a meteor hitting the earth

telamon /ˈtɛləmən/ /ˈtɛləməʊn/ n
atlante telamón
male figure as pillar

telangiectasia /tɛˌlæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /ˌtɛlˌæn.d͡ʒi.ɛkˈteɪ.ʒə/ n
telangiectasia
dilatation of the capillaries

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
tele-
over a distance

teleclass n
teleclase

telecommunication n
telecomunicación
science and technology of communication over distance

telecommute v
teletrabajar
work from home

telecommuting n
teletrabajo
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telega /tɪˈleɪɡə/ n
telega
a simple four-wheeled Russian cart without springs

telegenic adj
televisual
having an appearance and exhibiting qualities attractive to television viewers

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
telegrama
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ n
telégrafo
chiefly historical: electrical device

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ v
telegrafiar
to use a telegraph

telegraphic adj
telegráfico
brief or concise, resembling a telegram
of, or relating to the telegraph

telegraphy /təˈlɛɡɹɑːfi/ /təˈlɛɡɹəfi/ n
telegrafía
communication by means of a telegraph

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telequinesia telequinesis
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telemarketer n
telefonista teleoperador teleoperadora
someone who sells products or services by making unsolicited telephone calls

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

telemedicine n
telemedicina
transfer of medical information via telecommunication technologies

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ n
telemetría
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telencephalon /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ n
telencéfalo
the anterior part of the forebrain

telenovela n
telenovela
television soap opera presented as a miniseries

telenursing /ˈtɛlɪˌnɜːsɪŋ/ /ˈtɛlɪˌnɝsɪŋ/ n
teleenfermería
use of telecommunication technology to provide nursing services

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
teleológico
pertaining to teleology

teleology /ˌtiː.liˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
teleología
study of the purpose of occurrences

telepath n
telépata
person with telepathic ability

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
telepático
of, relating to, or using telepathy

telepathically adv
telepáticamente
by means of telepathy

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ n
telepatía
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ n
teléfono
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ 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
guía telefónica directorio telefónico agenda telefónica
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 teleoperador teleoperadora
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

teleport /ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
teletransportar
travel without physically crossing distance

teleportation n
teleportación teletransporte teletransportación
process of moving matter from one point to another

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
telescopio
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/ adj
telescópico
of or relating to a telescope

telescopic sight n
mira visor
aiming device

telescreen n
telepantalla
screen for broadcasting

teleshopping n
teletienda
shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels

telestial /təˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
telestial
of or pertaining to the lowest degree of glory

telethon /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ n
teletón
television event

teletsunami /tɛlətsuˈnɑːmi/ n
teletsunami
tsunami that travels 1000 kilometres

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ n
teletipo
automatically translated electric telegraph

televise /ˈtɛləvaɪz/ v
televisar
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ n
televisión tele
medium
program broadcasting
televisión televisor tele
device for receiving television signals

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

televoting n
televoto
a form of advertising

telicity /tiːˈlɪsɪti/ n
telicidad
presenting an action or event as complete

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
contar decir
darse cuenta distinguir notar
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish
decir
to instruct
to say
decir contar
to pass information

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 the frank honesty of an associated statement

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛlɚ/ n
cajera cajero
bank clerk who receives and pays out money

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ adj
delator
revealing something

telltale /ˈtɛlteɪl/ n
correveidile gacetilla
one who divulges private information
grímpola
nautical: yarn that indicates relative direction of airflow
indicador
something that serves to reveal
soplón acusica soplona
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)
television set

telomerase /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/ n
telomerasa
enzyme in eukaryotic cells

telomere /ˈtiːləmɪɚ/ /ˈtɛləmɪɚ/ n
telómero
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome

telophase n
telofase
final stage of mitosis or meiosis

temerarious /tɛməˈɹɛəɹiəs/ adj
temerario
recklessly bold

temerity /təˈmɛɹ.ə.ti/ /təˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /tɪˈmɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
temeridad
reckless boldness

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ n
tempeh
food made from partially cooked, fermented soybeans

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
temperamento
tendency to be of a certain type of mood
temple
heat treatment

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
templar
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment
templar atemperar temperar
to moderate or control

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ n
temple témpera
painting medium, artistic technique

temperament /ˈtɛm.pə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɚ.ə.mənt/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.mənt/ n
temperamento
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
a tendency to become irritable or angry

temperance /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ n
temperancia templanza
habitual moderation
moderation of passion
one of seven virtues
templanza temperancia
Tarot card

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 /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] n
fiebre
elevated body temperature
temperatura
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics

temperature coefficient n
coeficiente de temperatura
physical coefficient

tempered adj
templado
pertaining to the industrial process for toughening glass, or to such toughened glass

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

tempestuously adv
tempestuosamente
in a tempestuous manner

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ n
patrón
generic model
plantilla
physical object

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
templo
place of worship
pata patilla terminal
sidepiece of spectacles
sien
region of skull

temple garment n
ropa del templo
form of underwear

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.pə.ɹəl/ adj
temporal
of or relating to time
of or relating to the material world

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 /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
temporalmente
for a limited period of time

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
temporal
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ n
provisional temporal
short-term employee

temporomalar adj
temporomalar

temporoparietalis n
músculo temporoparietales temporoparietales
muscle

tempt /tɛmpt/ /tɛmt/ v
tentar
to provoke someone to do wrong

tempt fate v
tentar al diablo tentar a la suerte
To take an extreme risk

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
tentación
act of tempting
condition of being tempted
something attractive, tempting or seductive
pressure applied to one's thinking

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ adj
tentador
attractive, appealing, enticing
seductive, alluring, inviting

tempura /tɛmˈpu.ɹə/ /tɛmˈpɚ.ə/ /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
tempura
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] n
decena
set or group with ten elements
diez
playing card with a value of ten

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
diez
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten million numeral
diez millones
10,000,000

ten o'clock n
las diez
the start of the eleventh hour

ten thousand numeral
diez mil
10,000

tenable /ˈten.ə.bəl/ /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ [ˈten.ə.bl̩] [ˈtɛn.ə.bl̩] 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

tenaciously /təˈneɪʃəsli/ adv
tenazmente
in a tenacious manner

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
tenacidad
tenacidad tesón
quality or state of being tenacious

tenamaste n
tenamaste tenamastle tenamaxtle
stone

tenancy /ˈtɛnənsi/ n
arrendamiento
occupancy of property, etc.

tenancy in common n
comunidad romana proindivisión

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
dueño propietario
law: one who holds property
habitante residente
one who has possession of any place; a dweller; an occupant
inquilino arrendatario
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.

tenant farmer n
inquilino
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
ofrecer
to make a tender of; to offer or tender
tender
to be probable or likely
cuidar de velar por ver por
to look after

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ n
tendencia
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/ adj
tendencioso
tendentious

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
cariñoso
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
dolorido
sensitive or painful
tierno suave
soft and easily chewed

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
esquife
nautical: a boat used for transportation btw a ship and the shore
ténder vagón nodriza
fuel-carrying railroad car
medio de pago
means of payment
oferta propuesta
law: an offer to buy or sell something

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
ofrecer
formal: to offer, give

tenderhearted adj
enamoradizo
compassionate

tenderize v
ablandar
make tender

tenderizer /ˌtɛndəˈɹaɪzɚ/ n
maza
a form of mallet used to beat meat before cooking

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 /ˈtɛn.dən/ n
tendón
band of fibrous tissue

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
zarcillo
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenebrous /ˈtɛn.ə.bɹəs/ /ˈtɛn.ɪ.bɹəs/ adj
tenebroso
dark and gloomy

tenement /ˈtɛnɪmənt/ 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 /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
principio creencia dogma
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold v
decuplar decuplicar
increase to ten times as much

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
teneso
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ n
tenis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis ball n
bola de tenis
ball for tennis

tennis court n
pista de tenis cancha de tenis
surface on which tennis is played

tennis elbow n
codo del tenista
inflammation

tennis player n
tenista
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
raqueta de tenis
tennis bat

tenolysis n
tenolisis
surgical procedure

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 tense
tensarse
become tense

tensegrity n
tensegridad
tensional integrity (of a structure)

tensile /ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/ /ˈtɛn.səl/ /ˈtɛn.sɪl/ 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

tensome n
decena
group of ten

tensor tympani /ˌtɛn.sɚ ˈtɪm.pəˌnaɪ/ 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/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ n
tentáculo
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage
insidious reach or influence

tentacular /tɛnˈtækjuːlɚ/ adj
tentacular
resembling a tentacle or tentacles

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
experimental provisional tanteo tentativo
of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental
indeciso preliminar provisional provisorio tentativo
uncertain

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
décimo
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] n
décimo
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole
décimo décima
something in the tenth position

tenuous /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/ adj
tenue
thin in substance or consistency

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ n
antigüedad
period of time possessed
arrendamiento
tenencia
status of possessing a thing or an office
titularidad
status of having a permanent post

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 blandengue flojo indiferente lacio
uninterested
tibio templado
lukewarm

tepidness n
tibieza
property of being tepid

teqball /ˈtɛkˌbɑl/ /ˈtɛkˌbɔːl/ n
teqbol
A game or sport with a spherical round ball and curved table

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

teratogenic adj
teratogénico
relating to malformations

teratological adj
teratológico
elating to teratology

teratoma /tɛɹəˈtəʊmə/ n
teratoma
type of tumour

terbinafine /tɚˈbɪn.əˌfin/ n
terbinafina
synthetic antifungal drug

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
terbio
chemical element

terbium oxide n
óxido de terbio
oxide of terbium

tercentenary n
tricentenario
300th anniversary

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ n
terceto
three-line stanza in a poem

terebinth n
terebinto
a Mediterranean tree

terebrant /-ɹɪ-/ /ˈtɛɹəbɹənt/ adj
terebrante
of an insect: that bores; specifically, belonging to the Terebrantia suborder of thrips which bore using their ovipositors

tergiversate /tɝˈd͡ʒɪvɝseɪt/ /ˈtɜːd͡ʒɪvəseɪt/ v
tergiversar

teriyaki /ˌte.ɹiˈjɐː.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjæ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹiˈjɑ.ki/ /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈjɑː.ki/ n
teriyaki
a cooking technique

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
plazo
period of time, time limit
término expresión
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
término vocablo
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge
términos
limitation, restriction or regulation

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 /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
terminar acabar

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
fin final terminación
an end in time; a conclusion
final terminación
an end in space; an edge or limit
terminación
the process of terminating or the state of being terminated
ending up of a polypeptid chain
terminación desinencia
(grammar) the last part (or morpheme) of a word

terminological /ˌtɜɹmənəlˈɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
terminológico
of, or relating to terminology

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
terminología
terms used in any business, art, etc

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termita comején termes
insect

terms and conditions n
términos y condiciones
legal restriction on use

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
charrán fumarel gaviotín
bird of the subfamily Sternidae

ternary /ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi/ adj
ternario
Made up of three things

terpene /ˈtɜː(ɹ)piːn/ n
terpeno
organic compound

terra firma /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɜː.mə/ /ˌtɛɹ.ə ˈfɝ.mə/ n
tierra firme
land, as opposed to water or air

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
azotea
roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents
bancal
(agriculture) raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides
terraza terrado
platform that extends outwards from a building

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
aterrazar
to form something into a terrace
terraplenar
to provide with a terrace

terraform /ˈtɛɹəfɔː(ɹ)m/ v
terraformar
transform into one having the characteristics of Earth

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
terraformación
planetary engineering

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ n
terreno
area

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ /ˌtɛɹəˈmɛːɹɪ/ n
terramara
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley

terrapin /-ən/ /ˈtæɹəˌpɪn/ /ˈtɑɹpɪn/ /ˈtɛɚpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/ /ˈtɛɹəˌpɪn/ n
terrapene
any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae

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
enclosure for displaying small animals

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
terrestre
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants
living or growing on land; not aquatic

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ adj
terrible
dreadful; causing alarm or fear
very bad
unpleasant

terribly /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ adv
rematadamente
very; extremely

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
estupendo
extremely good

terrify /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
aterrar
to frighten greatly; to fill with terror

terrifying /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
aterrador aterrorizante terrorífico
frightening or intimidating

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territorial
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial integrity n
integridad territorial
principle that a state’s borders are sacrosanct

territorial waters n
mar territorial
belt of coastal waters

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
territorio
large tract of land
administrative unit
area which an animal defends

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ 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
conciso lacónico
brief, concise, to the point
lacónico brusco
abruptly or brusquely short

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
terciario
of third rank or order

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
terceto encadenado
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

tesgüino n
tejuino tesgüino

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ n
tesla
Unit of measurement of magnetic flux density

tesseract n
teseracto
four-dimensional analogue of a cube

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] n
examen test
academics: examination
prueba probatura
challenge, trial
prueba test
product examination

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
examinar probar
probar examinar testear
to place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions
probar testear
to challenge

test pilot n
piloto de prueba
aviator who flies new and modified aircraft in specific maneuvers

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 /ˈtes.tə.mənt/ /ˈtɛs.tə.mənt/ n
testamento
document containing a person's will
part of the Bible

testamentary adj
testamentario
of or pertaining to a will or testament

testator /tɛsˈteɪ.tɚ/ /ˈtɛˌsteɪ.tɚ/ n
testador testadora
One who makes or has made a legally valid will

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testículo bola cojón huevo pelota cataplines
male sex gland

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ /tɛsˈtɪkjəlɚ/ adj
testicular
pertaining to the testicles

testify /ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/ v
aseverar atestiguar
to make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith
testificar atestiguar
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath

testimonial n
referencias
tribute of someone's service

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
testimonio
statement in court
account of first-hand experience
personal account of conversion
witness; evidence; proof of some fact

testing /ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ n
prueba
the act of conducting a test

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ n
testosterona
steroid hormone

tetanuran n
tetanuro

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ n
tétanos tétano
disease

tetany /ˈtɛtəni/ n
tetania
condition

tetchily /ˈtɛt͡ʃ.ɪ.li/ adv
enojadosamente impetuosamente iracundosamente rabiosamente
in an annoyed or irritated manner

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ n
soga
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether /ˈtɛðɚ/ v
acordonar amarrar
to restrict something with or as if with a tether

tetrachloride n
tetracloruro
compound containing four chlorine atoms in each molecule

tetracontagon n
tessaracontágono tetracontágono
40-sided polygon

tetrad /ˈtɛtɹæd/ n
tétrada

tetradecagon n
tetradecágono
geometry

tetradrachm n
tetradracma
a silver coin in Ancient Greece

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tetraedro
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhaɪ.dɹək.əˈnæb.əˌnɔl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ).kəˈnæb.ɪn.ɒl/ /ˌtɛ.tɹəˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkæn.əb.ɪn.ɒl/ n
tetrahidrocannabinol
THC

tetrahydropyran n
tetrahidropirano
six-membered heterocyclic ether

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹæləd͡ʒi/ n
tetralogía
A series of four related works

tetralogy of Fallot n
tetralogía de Fallot
congenital heart defect

tetrameter n
tetrámetro
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetraplegia n
tetraplejia tetraplejía
paralysis of all four limbs

tetrarch /ˈtɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːk/ n
tetrarca
governor or ruler of quarter of a country

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ n
tetrarquía
government by four people

tetrasyllabic /ˌtɛ.tɹə.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
tetrasílabo

tetratonic adj
tetratónico

tetromino /tɛˈtɹɑːmɪnoʊ/ /tɛˈtɹɒmɪnəʊ/ n
tetrominó
polyomino made up of four squares

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 libro escolar texto manual
formal manual of instruction

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
textil
cloth produced from fabric

texting n
escribir texto mandar texto textar textear

textual /ˈtɛks.tju.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃu.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃəl/ adj
textual
of or pertaining to text

textual criticism n
crítica textual
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

textural adj
textural
of or pertaining to texture

texture /ˈtɛkst͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛkʃt͡ʃɚ/ n
textura
feel or shape of a surface or substance

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/ /ˈtɑːlvɛɡ/ /ˈθɑːlwɛɡ/ n
vaguada
line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
que
Introduces a comparison

thanato- prefix
tanato-
forming compound words indicating "death"

thanatology /ˌθæ.nəˈtɑl.əd͡ʒ.i/ /θan.əˈtɒl.əd͡ʒ.i/ n
tanatología
scientific study of death

thanatophobia n
tanatofobia
fear of death

thane /θeɪn/ n
thane
A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron

thank /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [ðæŋk] [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
agradecer
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone

thank God interjection
gracias a Dios bendito sea 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/ [ˈθeɪŋk 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

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
gracias
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
agradecimiento
grateful feelings
gracias
expression of gratitude

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 /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/ /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ n
acción de gracias
expression of gratitude
short prayer said at meals

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
tan
to a great extent or degree, very
tan así de
to a given extent or degree

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
para que
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")
que
connecting a noun clause

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
aquel ese eso esa aquella aquello
what is being indicated

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
que
which
ésa ése aquél aquélla
that thing

that is adv
es decir o sea
in other words

that one pronoun
esa ese aquél aquélla aquéllas aquéllos
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
ahora bien dicho eso 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 /ˌðætl̩ bi ðə ˈdeɪ/ /ˌðætl̩ biː ðə ˈdeɪ/ 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
Yes!, exactly!
eso es todo listo no hay más y para de contar ya está
There is nothing more to the issue

that's that phraseologicalUnit
así es la vida sanseacabó se acabó la fiesta y aquí paz, y después gloria 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 /θæt͡ʃ/ n
techo de paja
straw for covering roofs or stacks

thaumaturge /ˈθɔ.məˌtɚd͡ʒ/ /ˈθɔːməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒ/ n
taumaturgo taumaturga
performer of thaumaturgy

thaumaturgy /ˈθɔməˌtɝd͡ʒi/ /ˈθɔːmətɜːd͡ʒi/ n
taumaturgia
the working of miracles

thaw /θɔː/ n
deshielo derretimiento descongelación deshelar
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter

thaw /θɔː/ v
derretir descongelar
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid
descongelar derretir
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ adv
cuanto + comp., comp. entre + comp., comp.
the + comparative, the + comparative

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ 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
el la las los lo
article
las los
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”

the Rock /ðə ˈɹɑk/ /ðə ˈɹɒk/ pn
la Roca
nickname of Alcatraz

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
de tal palo, tal astilla
a child is similar to its parents

the ball is in someone's court phraseologicalUnit
la pelota está en el tejado de alguien

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 captain goes down with the ship proverb
el capitán se hunde con su barco
a leader is ultimately responsible for the penalties of a catastrophe

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet proverb
quien quiera peces, que moje el culo
some sacrifices must be made for something to be achieved

the cat's out of the bag phraseologicalUnit
se ha descubierto el pastel
it is too late

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
the superficial trappings of something are unrelated to its true essence

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 day before adv
el día anterior el día antes víspera
on the preceding day

the devil looks after his own phraseologicalUnit
bicho malo nunca muere
bad people often prosper unfairly

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
la suerte está echada
conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner

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 enemy of my enemy is my friend proverb
el enemigo de mi enemigo es mi amigo
it is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat

the eyes are the window to the soul proverb
los ojos son la ventana del alma

the first step is always the hardest proverb
el primer paso es siempre el más difícil todo es ponerse

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
el lobo muere lobo
one cannot change one's own nature

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
carajo coño de una puta vez joder
vulgar: intensifier forming part of a phrasal verb
coño carajo cojones lèche mierda putas
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
others' circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the king is dead, long live the king! phraseologicalUnit
a rey muerto, rey puesto el rey ha muerto, viva el rey

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 left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing phraseologicalUnit
la mano izquierda no sabe lo que hace la derecha
two parts of an organization are unaware of each other's activities

the man n
el hombre
the best person for the job

the more the merrier proverb
cuanto más, mejor
a greater amount of something is better
cuantos más, mejor
it is more fun with more people

the next day adv
al día siguiente

the night before last adv
anteanoche noche de anteayer
during the night before last night

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 pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last proverb
tanto va el cántaro a la fuente que al final se rompe
When you use a thing too much, it ultimately breaks

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 quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog phraseologicalUnit
el veloz murciélago hindu comia feliz cardillo y kiwi
pangram

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 sky is the limit proverb
el cielo es el límite nada es imposible
nothing is out of reach

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 story goes phraseologicalUnit
va de cuento

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
el caso es que 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 someone's oyster /ðə ˈwɜɹld‿ɪz ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ðə ˈwɜːld‿ɪz ˌsʌmwʌnz ˈɔɪstə/ proverb
el mundo es tuyo, te vas a comer el mundo
all opportunities are open to someone

the writing is on the wall phraseologicalUnit
cuando las barbas de tu vecino veas pelar, pon las tuyas a remojar

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] 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
teatral dramático
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

theine /ˈteɪ.iːn/ /ˈθeɪ.iːn/ /ˈθiː.iːn/ n
teína
Caffeine in tea

their /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ determiner
su
belonging to someone of unspecified gender (singular)
su sus
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
suya suyas suyo suyos
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
teísmo
belief in existence of at least one deity
belief in the existence of a personal, present and active creator God

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/ /ðʌm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
ellas ellos les
le
third-person singular pronoun of indeterminate gender
les las los a ellas a ellos
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb

thematic /θɛˈmætɪk/ /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
temático
relating to, or having a theme or a topic
linguistics

thematic vowel n
vocal temática

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 park n
parque temático
amusement park that has one or more specific central themes

theme song n
tema musical
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðəmˈsɛlvz/ /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
ellos mismos ellas mismas
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
después entonces
next in order
entonces
in that case
entonces en aquel entonces
at that time
luego entonces
soon afterward
también
at the same time; on the other hand

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
entonces
that time

thenar /θiːnə/ adj
tenar
relating to the palm or sole

thence /ðɛns/ adv
desde ahí
from there

theo- prefix
teo-
relating to god

theocentric /θiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
teocéntrico
having God as main focus

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ n
teocracia
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theocrat n
teócrata
advocate

theocratic adj
teocrático
pertaining to theocracy

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
teodicea
justification of a deity

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ n
teodolito
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
teogonía
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ n
teólogo teóloga
one who studies theology

theological /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ /θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ adj
teológico
of or relating to theology

theologically adv
teológicamente
in a theological manner

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
teología
study of God, or a god, or gods

theonym n
teónimo
name of a deity

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
teofanía
a visible manifestation of a deity

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
tiorba
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ n
conjetura especulación suposición teoría
mathematical statement that is expected to be true
teorema
proved mathematical statement

theoretic /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
teórico
concerned with theories or hypotheses
existing only in theory

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
teórico
of or relating to theory

theoretically adv
teóricamente en teoría
in theory

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ /ˈθɪɹəst/ n
teórico teórica
someone who constructs theories

theorize /ˈθi.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈθɪə.ɹɑɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.aɪz/ /ˈθɪɹ.ɑɪz/ v
teorizar
formulate theories

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ 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.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
teosofía
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
terapéutico
of, or relating to therapy

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ n
terapeuta
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
terapia
healing power
terapia tratamiento
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
allí allá ahí
in or at that place
hacia allá por allí
to or into that place; thither

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ n
ahí allí
that place

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ pronoun
no pronoun, but use the verb haber for "be" in this sense

there and back phraseologicalUnit
estar allí y volver ir y volver
on or for a round trip journey (literal)

there are phraseologicalUnit
hay
third-person plural present indicative of there be

there are none so blind as those who will not see proverb
no hay peor ciego que el que no quiere ver

there are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
hay más peces en el mar
there are more opportunities available

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 a grain of truth in every joke phraseologicalUnit
entre broma y broma la verdad se asoma
people convey truth in jokes

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 is more than one way to achieve a goal

there's no accounting for taste proverb
para gustos hay colores gustos son gustos 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
if a person does not develop wisdom with age, then their foolishness is all the more obvious and shameful

there's no place like home proverb
mi casa y mi hogar cien doblas val
one feels most comfortable at home

there, there interjection
ya, ya
used to calm somebody

thereabout /ðɛəɹəˈbaʊt/ /ˈðɛəɹəbaʊt/ /ˈðɛɹəˌbaʊt/ /ˌðɛɹəˈbaʊt/ adv
algo por ahí
about or near that place

thereafter /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
tras lo cual tras lo que
after that

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
de ese modo así
by that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
por lo tanto por consiguiente por eso por ende
for that or this reason
por lo tanto por eso por consiguiente por ende
consequently; by consequence

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
la madre del cordero

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
theremín
electronic musical instrument

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
de ella de ello de esta de esto
of this, that, or it

thereon /ðɛəˈɹɒn/ /ðɛˈɹɑn/ /ðɛˈɹɔn/ adv
al respecto
within this content or context

thereto /ˌðɛəˈtuː/ /ˌðɛɚˈtuː/ adv
al respecto
translation

thereupon /ˌðɛəɹəˈpɒn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɔn/ adv
entonces
following that/it

theriac /ˈθɪriˌæk/ /ˈθɪəriˌæk/ /ˈθɪərɪak/ n
teriaca
a supposed universal antidote, distinguished from mithridate

therianthrope /-æn-/ /ˈθiːɹ-/ /ˈθɛɹ.i.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
hombre bestia
any mythical being which is part human, part animal

therianthropy /ˌθɛɹiˈænθɹəpi/ n
teriantropía

thermae n
termas

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
termal
pertaining to heat or temperature
providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm
térmico
caused, brought about by heat

thermal camera n
cámara infrarroja cámara térmica
type of camera

thermal conductivity n
conductividad térmica
measure of the ability to conduct heat

thermal grease n
pasta térmica
fluid used to increase conductance of a thermal interface

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

thermobaric adj
termobárico

thermochemistry n
termoquímica
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

thermocouple n
termocupla termopar
type of transducer

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
termodinámico
relating to the conversion of heat
relating to thermodynamics

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ 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

thermogenesis n
termogénesis

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

thermometric adj
termométrico
of or pertaining to the measurement of temperature

thermonuclear adj
termonuclear
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures

thermonuclear weapon n
bomba termonuclear
weapon

thermopause n
termopausa
boundary between the thermosphere and the exosphere

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

thermopolium n
termopolio
eating establishment

thermoregulation n
termorregulación
the maintenance of a constant internal temperature of an organism

thermos /ˈθɜː.mɒs/ /ˈθɝ.məs/ n
termo
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
termosfera
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /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 tesoro
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 /ˈθisiz/ /ˈθisɪs/ /ˈθiːsiːz/ /ˈθiːsɪs/ /ˈθɛsɪs/ n
tesis
proposition or statement supported by arguments
tesis doctoral
lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis, especially one submitted as a requirement for a university degree

thesis defense n
defensa doctoral
final step in earning a doctorate

thespian /ˈθɛspi.ən/ adj
actoral
of, or relating to drama and acting

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] n
theta zeta tita
Greek letter

theta wave n
onda theta
electrical activity in the brain

thetic adj
tético
dogmatic
pertaining to a thesis

theurgy /ˈθiːˌɜː.d͡ʒi/ /ˈθiːˌɝ.d͡ʒi/ n
teúrgia
A form of magic

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
elle se
third-person singular, of unknown, irrelevant}} or non-binary gender
ellos ellas elles
third-person plural pronoun
se una uno
one, people, some people

thiamine n
tiamina
vitamin B₁

thiazolidinedione n
tiazolidineadiona

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
tener el cuero duro
not easily offended

thicken /ˈθɪkən/ v
espesar
(transitive) to make more viscous

thickening /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/ n
espesamiento
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous
espesante
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ n
matorral bosquecillo
copse

thickness /ˈθɪknəs/ n
grosor
measure
grosor espesura
property of being thick in dimension
torpeza
informal: property of being stupid

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 /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ n
dedal dedo
cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, used in sewing to push the needle through material
guardacabo
metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing

thimbleful n
dedal
as much as a thimble will hold

thimblerig /ˈθɪmbəlɹɪɡ/ n
trile
sleight-of-hand betting game
trilero
person operating such a game

thimblerigger n
trilera trilero
one who cheats by thimblerigging

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
delgado flaco
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
fino delgado
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
fino flaco delgado enjuto
ralo delgado
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 film n
lámina delgada película delgada película fina
layer of material as a coating

thin out v
dispersar
to become sparse
to make sparse

thin-skinned adj
picajoso picajón
overly sensitive to criticism

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
tu tuya tuyo
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
el tuyo la tuya
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
cosa objeto
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
cosa chingadera coso
placeholder word

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
chisme chirimbolo chunche coso
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] n
pensada pensamiento
an act of thinking

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
creer pensar
consider, judge, regard something as
pensar
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
to ponder, to go over in one's head
pensar creer opinar
be of the opinion that
pensar suponer
guess, reckon

think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ 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

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.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
pensador pensadora
intellectual
one who spends time thinking

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ n
gorra de pensar
metaphorical piece of headgear for solving 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 /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tercero tercera
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
tercera
interval
tercero
person or thing in the third position
tercio tercero
one of three equal parts of a whole

third cousin n
prima tercera primo tercero
third cousin

third degree n
tercer grado

third estate n
tercer estamento
caste of commoners in France prior to 1789
commoners

third party n
tercero
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 rail n
tercer riel
the electrified rail that runs beside or between train tracks to power electric trains

third time's a charm proverb
a la tercera va la vencida la tercera es 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
ambicionar ansiar desear
to desire
tener sed
to be thirsty

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ adj
sediento tener sed
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ 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

thirties n
años treinta
1930s

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/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
treinta
cardinal number

thirty-eight numeral
treinta y ocho
38

thirty-eighth adj
trigésimo octavo
ordinal form of thirty-eight

thirty-fifth adj
trigésimo quinto
35th

thirty-fifth n
trigésimo quinto
35th part

thirty-first adj
trigésimo primero
ordinal form of thirty-one

thirty-five numeral
treinta y cinco
35

thirty-four numeral
treinta y cuatro
34

thirty-fourth adj
trigésimo cuarto
ordinal form of thirty-four

thirty-nine numeral
treinta y nueve
39

thirty-ninth adj
trigésimo noveno
ordinal form of thirty-nine

thirty-one numeral
treinta y uno
31

thirty-second adj
trigésimo segundo
ordinal form of thirty-two

thirty-seven numeral
treinta y siete
37

thirty-seventh adj
trigésimo séptimo
ordinal form of thirty-seven

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
treinta y seis
36

thirty-sixth adj
trigésimo sexto
ordinal form of thirty-six

thirty-third adj
trigésimo tercero
ordinal form of thirty-three

thirty-three numeral
treinta y tres
33

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
treinta y dos
32

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ adv
tanto
to the degree or extent indicated

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ determiner
este
known (thing) just mentioned
known (thing) about to be mentioned
este esta
the (thing) here

this /ðəs/ /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 /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
esta mañana
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
ésta éste
a specified object

this time n
a esta hora
on or near the same date (in the past or in the future)
esta vez
now, today, on this occasion

this year adv
este año 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 /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ 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

thole /θoʊl/ /θəʊl/ n
escálamo tolete
pin for oars

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ n
chancleta chancla hawaiana sandalia bamba calipso
footwear
tanga
undergarment

thoracic /θəˈɹæsɪk/ 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 /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] n
espina
sharp protective spine of a plant
thorn
letter of the Latin alphabet (Þ, þ)

thorn in someone's side n
piedra en el zapato
thorn in someone's side

thornbush n
brezo zarzal
thorny shrub or bush

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ adj
espinoso espinudo
having thorns
espinoso espinudo peliagudo
troublesome

thorough /ˈθɜɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
exhaustivo
utter; complete; absolute
minucioso
detailed

thoroughbred adj
purasangre
bred from pure stock

thoroughbred n
purasangre
thoroughbred horse (breed)

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
canal
waterway
gran rua vía de comunicación vía pública
road open at both ends
pasaje
way through

thoroughly /ˈθɜɹ.ə.li/ /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/ adv
completamente a cabalidad a fondo cabalmente detenidamente
in a thorough or complete manner

thoroughness /ˈθɜɹoʊnəs/ /ˈθʌɹoʊnəs/ /ˈθʌɹənəs/ /ˈθʌɹəʊnəs/ n
detallismo detenimiento minuciosidad
attention to detail
meticulosidad
state of being thorough

thorp /θɔɹp/ /θɔːp/ n
aldea
hamlet, village

thorybism n
toribismo
poltergeist activity

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
aquellas aquéllos esas esos
plural of that

thou /ðaʊ/ /ðuː/ pronoun
tú
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ v
tutear
to address (a person) using the familiar second-person pronoun

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
de todas formas de todas maneras no obstante
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
a pesar de sin embargo
although

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
pensamiento
representation 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/ /ˈθɔːtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
atento cortés detallista
demonstrating kindness or consideration
detallista meticuloso minucioso
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ adv
a las bravas desconsideradamente
done without thinking

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] numeral
mil
cardinal number 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
milésimo
ordinal form of 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ n
milésimo
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole
milésimo milésima
the person or thing in the thousandth position

thrall /θɹɑl/ /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
esclavo
one who is enslaved

thralldom /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ n
esclavitud servidumbre subyugación
a state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
vapulear
to beat mercilessly

thrashing /ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/ n
golpiza jarabe de palo la del pulpo paliza tollina tunda
a beating, especially a severe one

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
argumento tema
hilazón
a sequence of connection
hilo hebra hilaza
long, thin and flexible form of material
subproceso proceso ligero
(computing) a unit of execution
tema tópico
(Internet) a series of messages

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
enroscar
to screw on
ensartar enhebrar enhilar enjaretar
put thread through
pasar
to pass

threadbare /-bɛː/ /ˈθɹɛdbɛə/ /ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ adj
raído
of cloth, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show

threading /ˈθɹɛdɪŋ/ n
depilación con hilo
depilatory method

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ n
amenaza
indication of imminent danger
expression of intent to injure or punish another
amenaza peligro público
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 of

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/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] n
tres
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
tres
cardinal number 3
trío
describing set or group with three components

three days ago adv
trasanteayer trasantier antes de antayer antes de antier
three days ago - translation entry

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ 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 poisons pn
tres venenos
three root kleshas in Buddhism

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-pointer n
triple
basketball: a three-point shot

three-pronged adj
trifurcado
having three prongs

three-quarters /θɹiˈk(w)ɔɹtɚz/ /θɹiːˈkwɔːtəz/ n
tres cuartas tres cuartos
3/4

threefold adj
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 /ˈθɹiːəʊz/ n
treosa
aldotetrose

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
trillar apalear desgranar azotar
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ n
trilladora aventadora beldadora
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 /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] n
límite
income at which income tax becomes due
umbral
bottom-most part of a doorway
point at which an action is triggered
umbral entrada
entrance

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tres veces
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
ahorro economía parquedad parsimonia
characteristic of using a minimum of something

thrift shop n
tienda de segunda mano
shop which sells used goods

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
ahorrador ahorrativo
given to, or evincing, thrift
económico

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
escalofrío
trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion

thrill /θɹɪl/ [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɹ̥ɪɫ] [θɾ̪̊ɪl] [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 /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
thriller suspense
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrips n
tisanóptero
insect of the order Thysanoptera

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
prosperar medrar
to prosper by industry
prosperar medrar crecer
to increase in bulk or stature

thriving /θɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
boyante
flourishing

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
cuello
narrow opening in a vessel
garganta
front part of the neck
tráquea garganta
gullet or windpipe

throatless shear n
cizalla cizalla de palanca

throb /θɹɒb/ n
palpitar
beating, vibration or palpitation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
palpitar
to pound or beat rapidly or violently

throe /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
agonía
severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die

thrombocytopenia n
trombocitopenia
abnormally low platelet count

thrombocytopenic adj
trombocitopénico
having an abnormally low number of platelets in one's blood

thrombocytosis n
trombocitemia trombocitosis
having an abnormally high number of platelets in the bloodstream

thromboembolism n
tromboembolismo
embolism

thrombogenesis n
trombogénesis
the formation of clots

thrombophlebitis n
tromboflebitis
type of phlebitis

thromboplastin n
tromboplastina
enzyme

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
trombosis
formation of thrombi in the blood vessels, causing obstruction of the 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 /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
caterva hervidero montón multitud recua turba
group of things; host or swarm
gentío muchedumbre caterva
group of people

throng /θɹɑŋ/ /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
abarrotar llenar
to crowd into a place, especially to fill it
congregarse reunirse
to congregate

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ n
acelerador
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɑ.tl̩/ /ˈθɹɑ.təl/ /ˈθɹɒt.l̩/ /ˈθɹɔ.təl/ v
estrangular ofocar
to strangle someone
ralentizar
to cut back speed

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
a través de
entering, then later exiting
a través de por
from one side of an opening to the other
mediante a través de
by means of
por a través de
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 /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ adv
de arriba abajo por todo...
everywhere

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ preposition
a lo largo de durante
in every part of; all through

throuple /ˈθɹʌpl̩/ n
trieja
three partners

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] n
lanzamiento
flight of a thrown object

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
arrojar
lanzar tirar arrojar
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air

throw away v
tirar botar desechar echar
discard or dispose of

throw caution to the wind v
liarse la manta a la cabeza ponerse el mundo por montera

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 someone a curve v
pescar en curva
to surprise with something unexpected

throw under the bus v
poner a alguien a los pies de los caballos
betray

throw up v
abandonar dejar parar
to give up, abandon
construir rápidamente y mal
to erect, particularly hastily
echar barrio
to display a gang sign using the hands
lanzar
to produce something new or unexpected
levantar
to cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air

throw-in n
saque de banda lateral saque lateral
throw of the ball back into play

throwback /ˈθɹoʊ.bæk/ /ˈθɹəʊ.bæk/ n
retroceso reversión salto atrás
reversion to an earlier stage of development

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
tordo zorzal mirlo
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae
sapito algodoncillo

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
empuje envión
a lunge forward
estocada
an attack with a sword
impulso empuje envión
force due to propulsion
énfasis
(figurative) primary effort

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 /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ n
macarra matón perdonavidas rufián
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thuja /ˈθu.d͡ʒə/ n
tuya
a tree of the genus Thuja

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulio
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
pulgar dedo gordo
digit

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ n
miniatura
chiefly computing: small picture
uña del pulgar
fingernail on the thumb

thumbnail /ˈθʌm.neɪl/ v
pormenorizar
describe concisely

thumbscrew /ˈθʌmskɹuː/ n
empulgueras
torture instrument

thumbsucking n
chuparse el dedo
the act of sucking one's thumb

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
chincheta chinche tachuela
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

thunder thighs n
patorras

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
pájaro del trueno
mythological bird

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ n
rayo
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thundercloud n
nubarrón
cloud

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
atronador estruendoso tonante tonitronante tonitruante tronitonante
very loud; suggestive of thunder

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ 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

thwack /θwæk/ n
chingadazo
act of hitting hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick

thwack /θwæk/ v
arrimar fajar hostiar
to hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ adj
atravesado
placed or situated across something else
contestatario
having a tendency to oppose

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
bancada
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
frustrar contrariar
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
tu tuyo
possessive determiner

thylacine /ˈθailəsiːn/ 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 /ˈθaɪmɒl/ n
timol
a monoterpene phenol

thymosin n
timosina

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
timo
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyristor n
tiristor
semiconductor diode

thyro- /θaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /θʌɪ.ɹəʊ/ prefix
tiro-
thyroid

thyrocervical /ˌθaɪ.ɹoʊˈsɝ.vɪk.əl/ adj
tirocervical
relating to the thyroid and the neck

thyroglobulin n
tiroglobulina

thyroid /ˈθaɪ.ɹɔɪd/ adj
tiroides
referring to the thyroid gland

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

thyronine n
tironina

thyroxine /θaɪˈrɑksiːn/ /θaɪˈrɑksɪn/ n
tiroxina
the hormone

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ n
tirso
staff

tiara /tiˈæɹə/ /tiˈɑɹə/ /tiˈɑːɹə/ n
tiara diadema
ornamental coronet

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
grado
unit of measurement
marca cotejo palomita
checkmark
segundo
short period of time
tictac
quiet but sharp, repeated sound

tick /tɪk/ v
tictaquear
make a clicking noise

tick bite n
picadura de garrapata

tick-tock interjection
tictac tic tac tic-tac
sound of a ticking clock

tick-tock v
tictaquear
to make clicking sounds

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
billete boleto entrada
admission to entertainment
billete boleto pasaje
pass for transportation
boleto tique tiquete
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/ n
cosquillas
act of tickling

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
locking

tidal range n
carrera de marea

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
maremoto
figurative: sudden, powerful surge
ola de marea tsunami

tiddlywinks /ˈtɪdliˌwɪŋks/ /ˈtɪdlɪ-/ /ˈtɪdəlɪwɪŋks/ n
juego de la pulga pulga pulga saltarina
competitive game in which the objective is to flick as many small discs as possible into a container

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] 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 novedad nueva
news, new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
pulcro ordenado prolijo
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
eliminatoria
sports: a meeting between two players or teams in a competition
empate
sports: tie score
ligadura
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths
vínculo atadura lazo
strong connection between people

tie /taɪ/ v
amarrar asegurar atar ligar
to secure something by tying a string or the like
atar ligar amarrar
to attach or fasten with string

tie clip n
alfiler de corbata
clip to hold tie

tie down strap n
cincha de sujeción cinta de amarre correa de amarre correa de sujeción

tiebreaker /ˈtaɪˌbɹeɪkɚ/ n
desempate
something that is used to pick a winner

tier /ˈtɪə/ /ˈtɪɚ/ n
piso
layer or rank

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
tigre
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger heron n
hocó

tiger mosquito n
mosquito tigre
tiger mosquito

tiger nut n
chufa
edible tuber of chufa

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/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈtʰaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
apretar tensar
to make tighter
endurecer la política monetaria
to make money harder to obtain
tensarse
to become tighter

tighten one's belt v
apretarse el cinturón
be more frugal

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 /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ n
tigresa
female tiger

tiki-taka n
tiki-taka tiqui-taca tiquitaca
style of play

tilapia /təˈlɑːpiə/ /tɪˈlæpiə/ /tɪˈlɑːpiə/ n
tilapia
any fish of the genus Tilapia

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde virgulilla
diacritical mark
character

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ n
azulejo baldosa teja alicatado
sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces
ficha
flat cuboid playing piece used in certain games
tesela
rectangular graphic

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ v
alicatar azulejar tejar embaldosar embaldosinar poner azulejos a
to cover with tiles

tiler n
embaldosador solador
a person who sets tiles

tilery n
tejar tejería
a place where tiles are made

tilework /ˈtaɪl.ˌwɜː(ɹ)k/ /ˈtaɪl.ˌwɜːk/ /ˈtaɪl.ˌwɝk/ n
trabajo de azulejo
the arrangement of tiles on a surface

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
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 /ˈtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
labranza
cultivation of arable land

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
cultivador arado cincel 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

tilt at windmills v
luchar contra molinos de viento
attack imaginary enemies

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
fuera abajo
warning shout used by loggers

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
leño madero
wood that has been cut ready for construction
madera leña
trees considered as a source of wood
polín
viga
beam used to support something such as a roof or a ship

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ n
timbre
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] n
hora hora del día tiempo
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc
hora momento tiempo
division of the day: particular moment or hour
hora tiempo
numerical indication of a particular moment in time
momento tiempo
a personal experience
por veces
ratio of comparison
tiempo
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
person's experiences or biography
youth or young adulthood
tiempo hora
measurement of a quantity of time
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
tiempo época era evo
extended period of time, defined or undefined: age, era, etc.
vez tanda
instance or occurrence

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
cronometrar
to measure time
programar
to choose the time for

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
situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time

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 machine n
máquina del tiempo
device used to travel in time

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 off n
vacaciones
time without work

time signature n
cifra de compás quebrado de compás
numerical sign

time travel n
viaje a través del tiempo viaje en el 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
contrarreloj contra reloj
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-consuming adj
dispendio dispendioso
requiring significant amounts of time

time-lapse /ˈtaɪmˌlæps/ adj
time-lapse
photographic technique

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
tiempo fuera tiempo muerto
in sports

time-share n
multipropiedad
property

timekeeper n
cronometrador
a person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event

timekeeping n
cronometraje
the measurement of time

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
cronograma calendario
schedule of activities
cronología línea de tiempo
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events

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
electronic function

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
por
multiplied by

timesheet n
planilla horaria
a document that allows for the recording of hours worked on various tasks

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
cadencia
the regulation of the pace
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 /ˈtaɪ.məˌlɔl/ /ˈtɪm.ə.lɒl/ n
timolol
beta blocker

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ /ˈtɪmɹəs/ adj
espantadizo timorato tímido
fearful, timid

timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ n
fleo
grass of genus Phleum

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ n
tímpano tímpanos
kettledrums

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] n
estaño
element
lata
airtight container

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] v
enlatar
to place into a tin in order to preserve
estañar
to cover with tin
to coat with solder

tin snips n
cizalla tijeras de hojalatero tijeras cortachapas

tinamou /ˈtɪ.nəˌmuː/ n
tinamú
bird of the family Tinamidae

tinder /ˈtɪn.də/ /ˈtɪn.dɚ/ n
yesca
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
polvorín
potentially dangerous situation
yesquero
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder

tine /taɪn/ n
diente púa
prong

tinfoil n
papel aluminio papel de estaño papel de plata
tinfoil

tinfoil hat n
sombrero de aluminio
tinfoil hat

tinge /tɪnd͡ʒ/ 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 /tɪnd͡ʒ/ v
matizar retocar
to add a small amount of colour

tingling n
hormigueo
a tingling sensation

tinker /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɪŋkɚ/ v
amañar cacharrear
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix or improve it

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
tinnitus acúfenos
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪns(ə)l/ /ˈtɪnsəl/ n
espumillón oropel
very thin decorative strips of a glittering, metallic material, often strung on to thread

tinsmith n
hojalatero hojalatera
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

tint /tɪnt/ n
coloración colorido matiz tinte
pale or faint tinge of any color
coloración colorido tinta
slight coloring
matiz tono
color considered with reference to other similar colors

tint /tɪnt/ v
colorir matizar teñir
to shade, color

tinted adj
coloreado colorido con un tinte polarizado teñido
slightly colored, having tint

tintinnabulation /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjʊˈleɪʃən/ 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 dato
piece of private information

tip /tɪp/ v
inclinar
to cause something to be in a tilted position
verter volcar
cause the contents of a container to be emptied out by tilting it
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
enseñar la pata revelar sus cartas vérsele el plumero
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
billarda tala toña
game in which a wooden piece is struck with a stick
tala toña
wooden piece used in tipcat

tipping point n
momento crítico punto de inflexión
the point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ n
bebistrajo botella chato chiquito copa trago
slang: any alcoholic drink
era
area near the entrance of mines used to load and unload coal
volquete
apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
beber como un cosaco
To drink too much alcohol
empinar el codo copear mojar la canal maestra pimplar soplar tomar
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
achispado irse irse al otro barrio piripi
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] n
punta del pie
tips of one's toes

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
caminar de puntillas
to walk quietly

tirade /taɪˈɹeɪd/ /tɪˈɹeɪd/ /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
catilinaria diatriba invectiva
long, angry or violent speech

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisú
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
aburrirse hartarse
to become bored
cansar cansarse
to become sleepy
fatigar
to make sleepy

tire iron n
desmontable
tool

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] adj
cansado fatigado
in need of rest or sleep

tiredly adv
cansadamente
in a tired manner

tiredness n
cansancio fatiga
state of being tired

tireless adj
incansable infatigable
indefatigable

tirelessly adv
a destajo incansablemente
in a tireless manner

tiresome /ˈtaɪəsəm/ /ˈtaɪɹsəm/ adj
agotador cansador fatigoso
causing fatigue or boredom

tiring /ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
cansado agobiante agotador cansador cansino fatigoso
that tires or tire

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ n
pañuelo clínex pañuelo de papel
sheet of absorbent paper
tejido
aggregation of cells
woven fabric

tissue paper n
papel de seda papel tisú
thin, translucent paper

tissular adj
tisular
of or pertaining to tissue

tit /tɪt/ n
teta
a mammary gland, teat
teta macoca melón
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɝ ˈtæt/ n
ojo por ojo
act of returning exactly what one gets

tit fuck n
cubana rusa
stimulation of a penis by breasts

tit fuck v
cubana paja cubana
stimulate the penis between the breasts

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
titán
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness

titan arum n
aro gigante
Amorphopallus titanum

titan beetle n
escarabajo titán
Titanus giganteus

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 /ˈtɪtɪleɪt/ v
titilar
to excite pleasantly

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titina
protein

titivate /ˈtɪt.ə.veɪt/ /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/ v
adornar afeitar arreglar vestirse de gala
to make small improvements to

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ n
tutela título
right to ownership
título
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
section or division of a subject, as a law, lawbook, etc
certificate of ownership

title deed n
escritura de propiedad título traslativo de dominio
deed by which the title to property is conveyed

title page n
portada
page in a book

titled adj
titulado

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
carbonero
any bird of the family Paridae

titrate /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titrar titular
to ascertain the concentration of a solution

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ /tɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ 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

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ n
punto

titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/ /ˈtɪt͡ʃəlɚ/ adj
titular

titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/ /ˈtɪt͡ʃəlɚ/ n
titular
of a title

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

tl;dr /tiː ˌɛl diː ˈɑː(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
mt;nl
too long didn't read

tlaquimilolli n
tlaquimilolli
a sacred bundle

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ n
tmesis
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
-ar -er -ir
infinitive-marker
para
in order to

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
a
used to indicate the indirect object
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
target or recipient of an action
used to indicate ratios
used to indicated exponentiation
a hacia
in the direction of, and arriving at
menos para
time: preceding
para a

to and fro adv
de ceca en meca de la ceca a la meca palante y patrás
back and forth

to arms
¡a las armas
to arms

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
continuará
story 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 quien tiene boca, se equivoca
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 hasta las trancas
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 preciso
relevant or pertinent, succinct

to the power of preposition
a la elevado a la
indicating an exponent

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
sapa sapo
amphibian similar to a frog
sapo
very unpleasant man

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ n
seta venenosa
an inedible or poisonous mushroom

toady /ˈtoʊ.di/ /ˈtəʊ.di/ n
lameculos pelotillero arrastrado cepillero chupamedias come mierda
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ n
brindis
salutation while drinking alcohol
tostada pan tostado
toasted bread

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ v
brindar brindar por hacer un brindis
to engage in a salutation
tostar torrar
to lightly cook by browning over fire
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
tostadora tostador
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ n
tabaco
any plant of the genus Nicotiana
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant

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

toboggan /təˈbɑːɡ.ən/ /təˈbɒɡ.ən/ n
tobogán
long sled without runners

tobramycin /ˌtoʊ.bɹəˈmaɪ.sn̩/ /ˌtɒb.ɹəˈmaɪ.sɪn/ n
tobramicina

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
tocata
musical piece

tocolytic n
tocolítico

tocsin /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
rebato
an alarm or other signal sounded by a bell

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
hoy
on the current day
hoy hoy día actualmente hoy en día
nowadays

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] n
hoy hoy día
today (noun)

toddle /ˈtɒdəl/ v
tambalearse
walk unsteadily

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ n
niño infante
young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it

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 /tɑf/ /tɒf/ /tɔf/ /tɔːf/ n
concheto gente de arriba pijo ricachón
(Britain, derogatory) A person of the upper class, or with pretensions to it

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 /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/ /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/ n
toga
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome
loose wrap gown

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
junto
into one place
junto juntos
at the same time, in the same place

togetherness n
unión
state or quality

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ n
cabilla
pin, short rod or similar securing a loop in a rope or chain

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
alternar
to switch between alternate states
alternar conmutar
to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever

toggle switch n
conmutador
conmutador interruptor basculante interruptor de conmutación interruptor de palanca
switch actuated by a lever

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ n
esfuerzo

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ v
labrar trabajar
to labour, to work

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ n
aseo arreglo
personal grooming
chiquero muladar
place resembling a filthy toilet
inodoro retrete excusado taza del baño
fixture used for urination and defecation
retrete excusado lavabo inodoro servicio váter
room used for urination and defecation
vestidor
dressing room

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

toise /tɔɪz/ n
braza toesa
former French unit of length

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 cosmético
merely symbolic, for appearance's sake

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
ficha
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money
prenda
something given or shown as evidence of good intentions
recuerdo
keepsake or souvenir
seña
something serving as an expression of something else
símbolo
atomic piece of data

tokenism n
tokenismo
policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures

tolar n
tólar
currency of the Republic of Slovenia

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
aceptable soportable tolerable
tolerable
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ n
tolerancia
ability or practice of tolerating
permitted deviation from standard
ability to endure pain or hardship

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tolerante
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

tolerate /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolerar soportar
To allow without explicit approval

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] n
peaje pontazgo portazgo
fee for using roads and bridges

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] 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
gato
male cat
macho
male of other animals
tamtan
drum type

tomahawk /ˈtɑ.mə.hɑk/ /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ /ˈtɒm.ə.hɔːk/ n
tomahawk
American Indian axe

tomatillo n
tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] 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 /tum/ /tuːm/ n
tumba
small building or vault for the remains of the dead

tombola n
tómbola
lottery

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ n
marimacho chicazo machorra marimacha varonera
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ n
lápida
stone on grave

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
librote mamotreto tocho
large or scholarly book
tomo
one in a series of volumes

tomfoolery /ˈtɑmˌful.ɚ.i/ /ˌtɒmˈfuːlə.ɹi/ [ˈtʰɑmˌɸuɫ.ɚ.i] [ˈtʰɑɱˌfuɫ.ɚ.i] n
payasada
foolish behaviour

tomnoddy /tɑmˈnɑdi/ /tɒmˈnɒdɪ/ n
burro imbécil
a fool or dunce

tomography n
tomografía
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
mañana
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /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 /tʌn/ n
a base de bien a cascoporro a cholón a espuertas a mansalva a patadas
any hyperbolically or oppressively large amount
tonelada
various units of mass notionally equivalent to a tun

tonal /ˈtoʊnəl/ /ˈtəʊnəl/ adj
tonal
of or relating to tones or tonality
employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic

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
desubicado
out of touch
insensible
insensitive and offensive
sin oído musical
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toneme /ˈtəʊniːm/ n
tonema
phoneme in a language that uses different tones for different meanings

toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/ n
tóner
powder used in laser printers and photocopiers
tónico
cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ n
tenaza
tool

tong /tɑŋ/ /tɒŋ/ /tɔŋ/ v
usar tenaza
to grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs
to use tongs

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
pinzas
instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ n
lengua
organ
lengüeta lengua
flap in a shoe

tongue and groove n
machihembrado machimbre
joint, in flooring or panelling

tongue sole n
lengua
A small flat sea fish

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
during today's nighttime
esta noche esta tarde
during today's evening

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ n
amígdala
any of the lymphoid masses
amígdala amígdala palatina
palatine tonsil

tonsil stone n
Tonsilolito
mineralization of debris in the tonsils

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/ /ˈtɒntaɪn/ /ˈtɒnˌtiːn/ n
tontina

too /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
demasiado
more than enough; as too much
también
likewise

too bad phraseologicalUnit
ni modo que lástima qué mal
that's a pity

too bad, so sad phraseologicalUnit
qué pena me das
expression of mocking sympathy

too little, too late n
demasiado poco y demasiado tarde

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 /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ n
herramienta utensilio
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
equipment used in a profession
instrumento herramienta
penis

toolbar n
barra de herramientas
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ n
caja de herramientas 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

toot /tuːt/ /tʊt/ n
pluma pum
a fart
silbato
the noise of a horn or whistle

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ n
diente
anatomy: tooth
saw tooth
gear tooth

tooth and nail adv
a brazo partido a capa y espada con uñas y dientes
viciously

tooth fairy /-ˌfɛɹi/ /ˈtuːθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈtuθ ˌfɛə̯ɹi/ n
ratoncito Pérez hada de los dientes ratón Pérez
figure of modern myth said to give children a small amount of money in exchange for a milk tooth

tooth-billed pigeon n
paloma manumea
Didunculus strigirostris

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
cepillo de dientes escobilla de dientes
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ adj
desdentado edéntulo
Having no teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ 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

toothpickweed n
biznaga
Ammi visnaga

toothpuller n
sacamuelas
person who extracts teeth

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] adj
máximo
informal: best
superior
on the top

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] n
activo camote hombre penetrador mayate
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
cabecera
uppermost part of a visual field
cima parte de más arriba parte superior ápex
uppermost part
cofa
top of a ship's mast
dominador dominadora
BDSM: dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay
tapa cubierta tapadera
lid, cap, cover
top
garment worn to cover the torso

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] v
cubrir
to cover on the top or with a top
despuntar
to cut or remove the top
rematar rendir ser exitoso ser un éxito sobresalir
excel

top brass n
plana mayor
group of people who are the leaders

top dead center n
punto muerto superior
piston position

top hat n
chistera sombrero de copa 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 refill

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ n
topacio
gem

tope /toʊp/ /təʊp/ n
cazón
Galeorhinus galeus

topgallant sail n
juanete
topgallant sail

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
tema
subject; theme

topical /ˈtɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
tópico
medicine: applied to a localized part of the body

topless adj
de topless en topless

topo n
croquis
climbing map

topographer n
topógrafo topógrafa
A person who studies or records topography

topographic adj
topográfico
of, or relating to topography

topographize v
topografiar

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
ordered pair of a set and its topology

topologically adv
topológicamente
in a topological manner

topology /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
topología
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc.
arrangements of computer nodes

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ n
topónimo
word derived from a place name

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
tópico
literary theme

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
guarnición aderezo
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

tops /tɑps/ /tɒps/ adv
como mucho
maximum

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɑp.səl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.səl/ n
gavia
sail above the course sail

topsy-turvily adv
desordenadamente
disorderly, chaotically

topsy-turvy /ˈˌtɑpsiˈtɚvi/ /ˌtɒpsɪˈtəːvi/ adj
al revés
backwards or upside down
caotico desordenado
chaotic, disorderly

topsy-turvy /ˈˌtɑpsiˈtɚvi/ /ˌtɒpsɪˈtəːvi/ adv
caótico desordenadamente patas arriba
not in the natural order of things; in a disorderly manner

toqui /ˈto.ki/ n
toqui
Mapuche war chief

tor /tɔɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
risco
outcrop of rock

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
antorcha
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
incendiar
set fire to

toreador n
torero toreador
a bullfighter

toric /tɔːɹɪk/ adj
tórico

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
tormento
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /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 /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /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 /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torpedo
underwater weapon
torpedo raya eléctrica
fish

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedear
to strike a ship with a torpedo
to sink a ship with one or more torpedoes
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack

torpedo bomber n
torpedero
aircraft

torpid adj
inmóvil
unmoving
torpe
lazy, lethargic, apathetic

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
torpor
being inactive or stuporous
(biology) a state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ n
momento de fuerza par par de fuerzas par de torsión par motor
a rotational or twisting force
torques
a braided necklace or collar

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
asar torrefacer torrefactar
to subject to intense heat

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
torrente
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ adj
torrencial diluviano
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torrid /ˈtɑɹɪd/ /ˈtɒɹɪd/ /ˈtɔɹɪd/ adj
tórrido
very hot and dry

torrid zone n
zona tórrida

torsalo n
tórsalo
Dermatobia hominis

torsion /ˈtor.ʃən/ /ˈtor.ʃɪn/ /ˈtor.ʒən/ /ˈtor.ʒɪn/ /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
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /toɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
delito civile
wrongful act, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury

tortfeasor /ˈtɔɹtˌfiːzɚ/ /ˈtɔːtˌfiːzə/ n
agraviador agresor injuriador
person who commits a tort

torticollis /tɔɹ.təˈkɑ.ləs/ n
tortícolis
medical condition

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔɹˈtijə/ /tɔːˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtijə/ [tɔɹˈtʰijə] 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 /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.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 /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ n
toro
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space
topological space

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
echar un volado lanzar una moneda al aire
toss of a coin before a match
lanzamiento tiro
throw, a lob, of a ball

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
desechar tirar
to discard
lanzar
to throw with an initial upward direction
mezclar revolver
to stir or mix (a salad)

toss a coin v
lanzar una moneda
to flick a coin for making a decision

toss and turn v
dar vueltas en la cama
be unable to settle into a comfortable sleeping position

tostone n
tostón
Mexican dish of fried, sliced plantain

tot /tɑt/ /tɒt/ n
infante
small child

tot up /ˌtɒt ˈʌp/ v
adicionar
to calculate the sum of

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] adj
total
entire
complete

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] n
suma
sum
total montante
amount

total depravity n
depravación total
Calvinist doctrine

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 station n
estación total

total war n
guerra total
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ adj
totalitario
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
totalitarismo
system where state wields absolute control

totality /toʊˈtælɪti/ n
totalidad
state of being total

totalizer n
totalizador
person or object that totals

totally /ˈtoʊt.əl.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 poste totémico
sculpture

totemic /təʊˈtɛmɪk/ adj
totémico
serving as, or relating to, a totem

totipotent adj
totipotente
exhibiting totipotency

toto caelo /ˈtəʊtəʊˈsiːləʊ/ adv
diferir totalmente ser algo completamente distinto ser algo totalmente diferente ser algo totalmente distinto
By diametrical opposition, as far apart as possible

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
bascular dar tumbos tambalearse
move or stand unsteadily

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
tucán
Ramphastid

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
pizca
small amount
tacto toque
sense of perception by physical contact
toque
distinguishing feature
style or technique
toque contacto tacto
toque tacto
act of touching

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
conmover tocar
affect emotionally
tocar
make physical contact with

touch off v
desencadenar
to cause, especially used for unstable situations that may magnify if disturbed

touch on v
tocar
mention briefly

touch screen n
pantalla táctil
input/output device

touch up v
meter mano
fondle or to grope someone, usually in an inappropriate way
retocar
make finishing touches

touch-up n
retoque
a finishing touch

touchable adj
tocable
Capable of being touched

touchdown /ˈtʌt͡ʃ.daʊn/ n
touchdown
football score

touched in the head adj
tocado de la cabeza
slightly mentally deficient

touchily adv
irritablemente
in a touchy manner

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ adj
conmovedor enternecedor
provoking sadness and pity

touchline n
línea de banda línea de cal

touchpad n
panel táctil touchpad
flat surface which is sensitive to touch

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ n
norma
standard of comparison or evaluation
piedra de toque toque
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchy /ˈtʌt͡ʃi/ 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
resistente
rugged or physically hardy
severo
harsh or severe

tough /tʌf/ interjection
ni modo
lack of sympathy

tough nut to crack n
hueso duro de roer
challenging problem to solve

touloulou /tu.lu.lu/ n
touloulou
woman wearing mask and costume

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
bisoñé peluquín peluca de hombre
wig

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊɚ/ n
gira tour
journey through given list of places
tour gira
guided visit
tour recorrido
journey
vuelta
cycling: multistage street and road race

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊɚ/ v
recorrer
to make a circuit
to make a journey

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfɔɹs/ 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 /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ n
turismo
the act of travelling or sightseeing
collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
turista
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist area n
centro turístico
locale dependent on tourism

tourist office n
oficina de turismo
office which provides information for tourists

touristic /tɔː-/ /tɝ-/ /tʊəˈɹɪstɪk/ /tʊɹˈɪstɪk/ 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 /ˈtɔːɹɪsti/ /ˈtʊəɹɪsti/ adj
turístico
catering to tourists

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ n
turmalina
both senses

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
torneo campeonato
series of games
torneo justa
(historical) series of battles

tourniquet /ˈtɔː.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ /ˈtʊɚ.nɪ.kɪt/ n
torniquete
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ n
gancho
someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
presumir
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
cable cabo remolque
cable used in towing
remolcador remolque
something that tows
remolque
act of towing
something that is towed

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
remolcar
pull something using a line

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
grúa remolque
motor vehicle for towing

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
hacia
in the direction of
located near
hacia sobre
in relation to
para
for the purpose of

towboat n
remolcador
boat designed to push barges

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] n
toalla
cloth used for wiping

towel rail n
toallero
rail 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 of Babel n
torre de Babel
situation of confusion due to many languages

tower of silence /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪləns/ n
torre del silencio
low, cylindrical open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate

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 /ˈtoʊhiː/ n
toquí
bird

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] n
ciudad pueblo
settlement

town crier n
pregonero
town crier

town gas n
gas ciudad
manufactured gas supplied to consumers

town hall n
ayuntamiento alcaldía casa consistorial consistorio
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
having a harmful chemical nature

toxic shock syndrome n
síndrome del choque 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 /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ 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 /ˌtɒksəʊplæzˈməʊsɪs/ n
toxoplasmosis
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii

toy /tɔɪ/ n
juguete
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
darle vueltas a una idea
to ponder or consider
jugar (con) juguetear (con)
to play with

toybox n
juguetero
box for storing toys

toyboy n
yogurín
young male pursued by an older person

toymaker n
juguetero
craftsman who makes toys

toyon n
tollón
evergreen shrub

toyshop n
juguetería
shop that sells toys

tra-la-la interjection
tralará

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] n
calcar
act of tracing
tirante
one of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whippletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be drawn
traza
(mathematics) sum of the diagonal elements of a square matrix
traza huella rastro
mark left as a sign of passage

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] v
calcar
to copy onto a sheet of superimposed paper
rastrear
to follow the trail of
trazar
to draw or sketch

trace element n
oligoelemento microelemento
chemical element in an organism’s diet

trace fossil n
icnofósil
a geological record of an organism's activity, rather than the physical remains of the organism itself

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
trazabilidad rastreabilidad
ability to trace a process

tracery /ˈtɹeɪsəɹi/ n
tracería
bars or ribs as an ornamental feature

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ n
tráquea
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

tracheal /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.əl/ adj
traqueal
relating 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 /ˈtɹakʌɪt/ /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ n
traquita
pale igneous rock

tracing paper n
papel de calco
translucent paper

track /tɹæk/ n
huella
mark or impression left by the foot
huella rastro
mark left by something that has passed along
pista
path or course laid out for a race or exercise
circular data storage unit on a side of magnetic or optical disk
a song or other relatively short piece of music, on a record, separated from others by a short silence
sound stored on a record
sendero trilla trillo
beaten path
surco
physical track on a record
trayecto curso trayectoria
course; way
vía
permanent way; the rails

track /tɹæk/ v
rastrear
to follow the tracks of
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

track gauge n
trocha
distance between the rails of a railway

tracker /ˈtɹækɚ/ n
rastreador
computer program that monitors something
rastreador rastreadora
agent noun of track

tracking /ˈtɹækɪŋ/ n
interletrado interletraje
consistent adjustment of space between individual letters

tracking shot n
plano secuencia
a continuously recorded segment containing no edits

trackless adj
destraciada destraciado
not running on tracks

tracksuit n
chándal jogging buzo mono pants sudadera
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
extensión
area
folleto
small booklet
tracto aparato
series of connected body organs
tratado
brief treatise

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
cabezal
truck (or lorry) for pulling a trailer
tractor
farm vehicle

tractor beam n
rayo tractor
device-generated beam used to attract other objects from a distance

tractor driver n
tractorista
one who drives a tractor

tractrix n
tractriz
curve

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
comercio gremio compraventa
buying and selling

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
comerciar mercadear
to engage in trade
intercambiar trocar
to give in exchange

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
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 unionism n
sindicalismo unionismo

trade war n
guerra comercial
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪd ˈwɪnd/ 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/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ 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 /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
tradicional
of or pertaining to tradition
tradicionalista
observant of 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 /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] adv
tradicionalmente
traditional manner

traduce /tɹəˈdjus/ /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ /tɹəˈdʒuːs/ v
calumniar difamar
to malign by making malicious and false or defamatory statements
legar
to pass on; to transmit
traducir
to pass into another form of expression

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
trata
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs
tráfico
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
tráfico circulación tránsito
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ v
traficar

traffic cone n
cono de tráfico
cone-shaped marker

traffic island n
camellón mediana bandejón
stretch of raised concrete

traffic jam n
embotellamiento atasco cola taco trancón caravana
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
semáforo
signalling device

traffic sign n
señal de tráfico
sign for traffic control or driver information

trafficker n
traficante
someone who traffics (in anything)

tragacanth n
adraganta adraganto alquitira tragacanta
milkvetch gum

tragedian /tɹəˈd͡ʒidiən/ n
tragediógrafo
playwright who writes tragedies

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
tragedia
drama or similar work
genre of such works, and the art of producing them
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
trágico
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragically adv
trágicamente
in a tragic manner

tragicomedy /ˌtɹædʒɪˈkɒmədi/ n
tragicomedia
drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy

tragicomic adj
tragicómico
related to tragicomedy

tragus /ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/ n
trago

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
pista rastro
signs of something/someone has passed previously
sendero
route for travel over land

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
arrastrar
drag behind
seguir
follow behind

trailblaze v
asenderear

trailblazer /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zə/ /ˈtɹeɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ /ˈtɹæɪlˌblæɪ.zə/ n
colonizador colono pionero
innovative leader
pionero
one that blazes a trail to guide others

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
avance tráiler
preview of a film
caravana casa rodante rulota
remolque tráiler acoplado
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] n
caravana tren
group of animals, vehicles, or people
cola
that which is drawn along
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground
tren
line of connected cars or carriages
trenecito
sex: an act wherein series of men line up and then penetrate a person

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
adiestrar capacitar enseñar instruir
to teach a task
entrenar
to improve one's fitness
entrenar entrenarse
to practice an ability

train ferry n
ferrobarco
ferry for rail vehicles

train of thought n
tren de pensamiento
flow of thinking

train wreck n
catástrofe desastre
disaster

train-bearer n
caudataria caudatario
attendant who supports the train

trainee /tɹeɪˈni/ [tʃɹeɪˈni] n
practicante
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
entrenador entrenadora amaestrador amaestradora
person who trains another; coach
tenis
running shoe

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
entrenamiento capacitación
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

training wheel /ˈtreɪnɪŋ ˌ(h)wil/ /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ wiːl/ n
llanta de entrenamiento ruedine ruedita
one of a pair of small wheels, each attached to one side of a bicycle’s rear wheel to provide support for new riders

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
rasgo característica carácter
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] adj
traidor
traitorous

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] n
traidor traidora serpiente
one who betrays; a betrayer

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ /ˈtɹeɪtɹəs/ adj
traicionero traidor
characteristic of a traitor

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
trayectoria
path of a body

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] n
tranvía
passenger vehicle

tram-train n
tren-tranvía
design of tram which can operate over standard railway track as well as tram track

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
golfa prostituta puta ramera
promiscuous woman
vagabundo vagabunda
homeless person

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ n
pisoteada pisoteo
the sound of heavy footsteps

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
humillar maltratar pisotear
to treat someone harshly
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

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
cama elástica brincolín
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance
genre of electronic dance music

tranche /tɹænt͡ʃ/ /tɹæːnt͡ʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ /tɹɑ̃nt͡ʃ/ /tɹɑ̃nʃ/ /tɹɑ̃ʃ/ v
tramo
finance

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
travelo travesaño
(colloquial, derogatory) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
tranquilo
free from emotional disturbance
tranquilo apacible
calm; without motion or sound

tranquillity /tɹæŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
tranquilidad
the state of being tranquil

trans /tɹænz/ adj
trans
transgender

trans girl n
chica trans
transgender girl

trans lesbian n
lesbiana trans
trans woman who is a lesbian

trans man n
hombre trans
a transgender or transsexual man

trans person n
persona trans
person

trans woman n
mujer trans
a transgender or transsexual woman

trans- /tɹænz/ prefix
trans- tras-
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of

trans-exclusionary adj
trans-excluyente

transableism n
transcapacidad
desire to acquire a disability

transacetylase n
acetiltransferasa
transacetylase

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ n
transacción
exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
computing: atomic operation
finance: transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account
deal or business agreement

transaminase /tɹænzˈæmɪneɪz/ n
aminotransferasa transaminasa
biochemistry: any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination

transanal adj
transanal

transatlantic adj
transatlántico
spanning or crossing the Atlantic

transbian /ˈtrænzˌbi.jən/ n
transbiana
trans lesbian

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
transceptar
transmit and receive

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
trascender
to pass beyond the limits of something

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ n
transcendencia
the act of surpassing usual limits

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ /ˌtɹænzɛnˈdɛntəl/ adj
trascendental
independent of experience
not algebraic; containing elements that are not algebraic
supernatural

transcendentally adv
transcendentalmente trascendentalmente
in a transcendental manner

transclude v
transcluir
substitute input

transclusion n
transclusión
the inclusion of part of one hypertext document in another one by means of reference rather than copying

transcontinental /ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ /ˌtɹɑːnzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ adj
transcontinental
crossing a continent

transcreation n
transcreación
adaptation

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
desgrabar transcribir
to convert a representation of language into another
transcribir
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols
music: to adapt a composition

transcriber n
transcriptor transcriptora trascriptor trascriptora
person who transcribes
transcriptor trascriptor
device or program that transcribes data

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] n
expediente académico
inventory of courses and grades
transcripción
something which has been transcribed
written version of what was said orally
transcrito
molecule of RNA produced by transcription

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

transducer /trænzˈdjuːsə(ɹ)/ /trænzˈdjuːsɚ/ n
transductor
device

transect /tɹænˈsɛkt/ /tɹɑːnˈsɛkt/ n
transecto
a path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations

transept /ˈtɹænsɛpt/ /ˈtɹɑːnsɛpt/ n
transepto
transversal part of a church

transfected adj
transfectado
Infected with nucleic acid

transfeminism n
transfeminismo

transfeminist n
transfeminista

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ n
calco impreso
design
transferencia
act
genetics

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
calcar imprimir
to convey the impression of something from one surface to another
transferir
to be or become transferred
transferir trasladar
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another

transfer RNA n
ARN de transferencia
short-chain RNA

transfer market n
mercato

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 of players between soccer clubs

transferase n
transferasa
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹanzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹænsfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹɑːnsf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹɑːnzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
transferencia
term used in psychology
the act of conveying or transferring

transfigure /tɹænsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
transfigurar
transform the outward appearance

transfinite /tɹænsˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
transfinito
beyond finite

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ 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/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
transformación
act of transforming

transformative /trɑːnsˈfɔːmətɪv/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænsˈfɔɹmətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] adj
transformativo
that causes transformation

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ 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 /tɹænsˈfjuːz/ v
transfundir
transfuse (all senses)

transfusion n
transfusión
medicine: the transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
transgénero
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles
having a gender identity different from the sex one was assigned at birth

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ n
transgénero transgénera
a transgender person

transgenderism n
transgeneridad transgenerismo
The state of being transgender

transgenerational adj
transgeneracional

transgenic /tɹanzˈdʒɛnɪk/ /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

transhet n
transhet

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
trashumancia
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transidentity n
transidentidad

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ adj
transitorio
passing or disappearing with time; transitory

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ n
transeúnte trotamundo
traveller

transistor n
transistor
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals
small portable radio

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
pasaje tránsito
astronomy: passage of a celestial body
transporte
conveyance of people or goods from one place to another
tránsito
act of passing over, across, or through something

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ v
atravesar
to pass over, across or through something
girar
to revolve an instrument about its horizontal axis so as to reverse its direction
transitar
astronomy: to make a transit

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
transición
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another
gender-related life change

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
of a graph
of a group action
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

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
transitividad
the degree in which a verb can govern objects

transitory /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
transitorio pasajero
lasting only a short time

translatable adj
traducible
capable of being translated into another language

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
traducir trasladar
to change (something) from one form or medium to another
traducir trasladar verter
to change spoken words or written text from one language to another

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ n
traducción
act of translating between languages
result of translating between languages
genetics: process for producing proteins
transmisión
of forces in a gearbox
traslación
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation

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
traduccional
translation of language
traslacional
shifting of coordinate axes

translative case n
translativo
case used to indicate a change in the state of a noun

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] n
traductor traductora
someone who translates
machine translator
language interpreter

translatress n
traductora
A woman who translates

translingual /tɹænzˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
interlingüe
existing in multiple languages

translinguistic adj
translingüístico

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 /tɹænz.ˈlu.sənt/ /tɹænz.ˈluː.sənt/ adj
claro
clear, lucid, or transparent
translúcido
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it

transmarine adj
transmarino
beyond or on the other side of a sea
crossing a sea

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

transmisogyny n
transmisoginia
hatred of transgender women

transmissible adj
transmisible
able to be transmitted

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatía spongiforma transmisible
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ n
caja de cambios
assembly of gears
transmisión
passing of a communicable disease

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
transmitir

transmitter n
transmisor
electronic device
one who or that which transmits something

transmontane /ˌtɹænz.mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹænz.mɒnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹɑːnz.mɒnˈteɪn/ adj
transmontano
of or relating to the other side of the mountains

transmute /tɹænzˈmjuːt/ v
transmutar transmutarse trasladar trasladarse
to convert one thing into another

transnational adj
transnacional
between or beyond national boundaries

transom /ˈtɹæn.səm/ n
travesaño
crosspiece over a door

transom window n
montante
window above a door

transpacific adj
transpacífico
Spanning across the Pacific Ocean

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ n
transparencia
quality of being transparent; transparence
transparent object

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ 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 hates trans people

transphobia n
transfobia
fear or hatred of transgender and transsexual people and/or of transness

transphobic adj
transfóbico tránsfobo
relating to or characteristic of transphobia

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
trasplante
medicine: operation
medicine: organ/tissue transplanted

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹænzˈplɑːnt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹænzplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
trasplantar
resettle or relocate (something)
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ)
uproot and replant (a plant)

transplantation n
trasplante
A surgical operation

transponder n
transpondedor transponder
transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ n
deportado
historical: deported convict
transporte
act of transporting
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight
state of being transported by emotion

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
exiliar
historical: deport to a penal colony
transportar
carry or bear from one place to another

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔː(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 /ˈtɹænzpoʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
matriz traspuesta
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
cambiar de miembro transponer
algebra: to move (a term) to the other side of an equation
transponer reversar
to reverse or change the order of two
transportar
music: to write or perform (a piece) in another key

transposing adj
transpositor
written in a different pitch to how it sounds

transrealism n
transrealismo
literary mode

transregional adj
transregional

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transexual
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /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 /tɹansˈvɜːs/ /tɹanzˈvɜːs/ /tɹænsˈvɝs/ /tɹænzˈvɝs/ /tɹɑːnsˈvɜːs/ /tɹɑːnzˈvɜːs/ /ˈtɹans.vɜːs/ /ˈtɹanz.vɜːs/ /ˈtɹænsˌvɝs/ /ˈtɹænzˌvɝs/ /ˈtɹɑːns.vɜːs/ /ˈtɹɑːnz.vɜːs/ 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/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] n
sifón
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases
trampa
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense
covering over a hole or opening; trapdoor
trampa cepo
device designed to catch or kill animals

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] v
atrapar
to catch in a trap or traps

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ n
escotillón trampa
door set into floor or ceiling

trapeze /tɹəˈpiːz/ n
trapecio
swinging horizontal bar

trapezist n
trapecista
gymnast who performs on a trapeze

trapezite n
trapexita

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
trapecio
polygon with two parallel sides
bone
trapezoide
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides

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
basura
things to be discarded
something of poor quality
basura escoria
people of low social status or class
caneca papelera
container
papelera
computer terminology

trash TV n
telebasura

trauma /ˈtɹaʊ.mə/ /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
trauma
emotional wound
event
traumatismo trauma
serious injury to the body

traumatic /tɹɔːˈmætɪk/ adj
traumático
of, caused by, or causing trauma

traumatic brain injury n
traumatismo craneoencefálico
traumatic injury to the brain

traumatize 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.lɪŋ/ /ˈtɹæv.ə.lɪŋ/ n
cámino dobles pasos
basketball rule violation

traveling expenses n
viáticos

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
viajero
one who travels

traveller's cheque n
cheque de viajero
preprinted cheque for a fixed amount

traveller's palm n
palma del viajero árbol del viajero
Ravenala madagascariensis

travelling salesman n
viajante
itinerant salesperson

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
atravesar
to travel across, often under difficult conditions
recorrer
computing: to visit all parts of; to explore thoroughly

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertino
form of concretionary limestone or calcite

travois /tɹævˈwɑ/ /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ /ˈtɹævwɑ/ /ˈtɹævwɑː/ /ˈtɹævɔɪ/ n
travois
frame used by indigenous peoples (notably the Plains Aboriginals of North America) to drag loads over land

trawl /tɹɑl/ /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 /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ adj
traicionero
unreliable; dangerous
traicionero pérfido
exhibiting treachery

treacherously adv
traidoramente
in a treacherous manner

treachery /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ n
alevosía
the act of violating the confidence of another

treacle /ˈtɹiː.ku/ /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ /ˈtɹiː.kɯ/ n
melaza
molasses or golden syrup

tread /tɹɛd/ n
banda de rodadura banda de rodamiento dibujo
grooves in tire
dibujo
grooves in a sole
pisada
step

tread /tɹɛd/ v
pisar hollar
to step on
zapatear
to beat with one's feet; to trample

tread the boards /ˌtɹɛd ðə ˈboɹdz/ /ˌtɹɛd ðə ˈbɔːdz/ v
pisar las tablas
to work as an theatre actor

treadle /ˈtɹɛdl̩/ n
pedal
pedal or lever

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
andadora caminadora cinta de correr cinta ergométrica máquina de caminar trotadora
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
colaboracionismo colaboración con el enemigo
providing aid and comfort to the enemy
traición
crime of betraying one’s country
act of treachery

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ n
tesoro
collection of valuable things
any single thing one values greatly
term of endearment

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ 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 (real, not a game)

treasure map n
mapa del tesoro
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹɚ/ n
tesorero
tesorero tesorera
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ n
tesorería
place where treasure is stored safely
tesorería erario
place where state or royal money and valuables are stored
tesoro
collection of artistic or literary works

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] n
regalito
a snack food item designed to be given to pets
sorpresa
an unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] 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 care for medicinally or surgically
to discourse, conduct a discussion
to subject to a chemical or other action
to handle a subject in writing or speaking
tratar negociar
to negotiate

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ n
tratado
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
tratamiento trato
medical care for an illness or injury
preserving or giving particular properties
trato tratamiento
process or manner of treating

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
tratado
formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ n
tiple
The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition
triplete
three titles in a given season

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
triplicar
to multiply by three

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.ju.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛb.jə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛb.jəˌʃeɪ/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
fundíbulo trabuquete
trebuchet

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t͡ʃɹiː] n
fuste
the structure or wooden frame used in the construction of a saddle used in horse riding
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

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t͡ʃɹiː] v
enarbolar
to chase up a tree

tree bark n
corteza

tree farm n
vivero
farm for trees

tree fork n
horqueta
bifurcation in the trunk of a tree

tree frog n
rana arborícola
frog of the family Hylidae

tree pit n
alcorque
underground soil area for tree roots

tree ring n
capa anual anillo anual
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree

tree sparrow n
gorrión molinero
Passer montanus

tree trunk n
tronco
the main structural member of a tree

treecreeper n
agateador

treetop n
copa
crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trefoil /ˈtɹiː.fɔɪl/ /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ n
trébol
plant
symbol

trehalose /ˈtɹiːhələʊz/ /ˈtɹiːələʊz/ 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
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary
notable for size, power or excellence

tremolite n
tremolita
amphibole mineral

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
temblor
shake, quiver, or vibration
temblor terremoto
earthquake

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ /ˈtɹɛmjələs/ /ˈtɹɛmjʊləs/ adj
trémulo
trembling or shaking

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ n
trinchera
long, narrow ditch or hole
trinchera zanja
military excavation

trench warfare n
guerra de trincheras
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
moda
a fad
tendencia tónica
inclination in a direction

trend /tɹɛnd/ v
tender

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ adj
de moda
in accordance with the latest trend

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
trepanar
medicine: use a trepan
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
inquietud ansiedad aprensión azoramiento desazón duda
fearful state

treprostinil n
treprostinil
analog of the biological compound prostacyclin

tres n
tres tres cubano
guitar-like instrument

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ n
invasión allanamiento incursión traspaso
law

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
ofender
(obsolete in English) to offend against
ofender pecar
to commit an offence
traspasar violar

tress /tɹɛs/ n
trenza trenzada
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet

tressure /ˈtɹɛsjʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ n
trechor

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
caballete
a horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ n
tríada
grouping of three

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ n
selección sorteo
assessment or sorting according to quality
triaje triage
the process of sorting patients

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
seleccionar
to prioritize

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] adj
trial
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] [t͡ʃɹaɪəl] n
juicio proceso
meeting in a court of law
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 /tɹaɪˈaɪŋ.ɡjʊ.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə/ 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

triathlon /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ /tɹaɪˈæθəˌlɑn/ /tɹaɪˈæθˌlɑn/ n
triatlón
athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running

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/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribología
science and technology of lubrication

triboluminescence n
triboluminiscencia
production of light by friction

triboluminescent adj
triboluminiscente

tribometer n
tribómetro
instrument to measure friction of surfaces

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
tribulación
adversity

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
tribunal
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tribune /tɹɪˈbjuːn/ /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
tribuna
place or an opportunity to speak; platform

tribune of the plebs n
tribuno de la plebe

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ adj
contribuyente
yielding supplies of any kind
tributario
related to the paying of tribute

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
afluente
stream which flows into a larger one
tributario
nation, state etc.

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
tributo homenaje
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
Triceratops

trichloroethylene n
tricloroetileno
solvent

trichlorofluoromethane n
triclorofluorometano
chlorofluorocarbon CFCl₃

trichloromethane n
triclorometano
chloroform

trichotillomania n
tricotilomanía
disorder

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] n
baza
winning sequence in cards
broma
mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank
cuarto
sailor's spell of work at the helm
putero
slang: customer to a prostitute
servicio
slang: act of prostitution
truco
effective, clever or quick way of doing something
magic trick
truco artimaña cancamusa candonga engañifa treta
something designed to fool

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] v
engañar engrupir
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick or treat interjection
truco o trato
a request for candy tied to an unstated light-hearted threat

trick question n
pregunta trampa
misleading question

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
superchería trapisonda triquiñuela
underhanded behavior

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
chorreo
a very thin flow; the act of trickling
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
engañabobos
impish or playful person
trasgo
mythological or literary figure

tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ adj
chungo dificultoso difícil se las trae tener su intríngulis
hard to deal with

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ adj
tricolor tricrómico
having three colors

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ n
tricolor
A flag with three stripes of different colours

tricorn n
tricornio
three-sided hat

tricuspid valve n
válvula tricúspide
heart valve with three cusps

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ n
triciclo
cycle with three wheels

tridecagon n
tridecágono
geometry

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
tridente
three-pronged spear

triduum /ˈtraɪ.dju.əm/ /ˈtɹɪ.dju.əm/ n
triduo
a period of three days

tridymite n
tridimita
mineral

trifecta /tɹaɪˈfɛktə/ n
trifecta
A bet on the first three places of a race in the order

triffid /ˈtɹɪfɪd/ n
trífido
a fictional plant

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
friolera menudencia nadería nimiedad zarandaja
thing of little importance or worth
pizca
insignificant amount
sopa inglesa
dessert

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

triforium /tɹaɪ̯ˈfɔːɹɪəm/ n
triforio
gallery of arches

trifunctional adj
trifuncional
exhibiting 3 functional groups

trigeminal /tɹaɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ɪn.l̩/ adj
trigeminal
of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve

trigeminal nerve n
nervio trigémino
fifth cranial nerve

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ n
desencadenante
pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component
desencadenante detonador detonante
event that initiates others, or incites a response
gatillo
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun
similar device used to activate any mechanism
gatillo disparador

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ v
alterar desencadenar
to spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone)
apretar el gatillo detonar disparar gatillar
to fire a weapon
desencadenar provocar iniciar
to initiate something

trigger point n
punto gatillo
hyperirritable spot

trigger-happy adj
gatillo fácil
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly

triglyceride /tɹaɪˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
triglicérido

trigon /ˈtɹaɪɡɒn/ /ˈtɹaɪɡən/ 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 /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ n
trigonometría
branch of mathematics

trijet n
trirreactor
aircraft powered by three jet engines

trikini /tɹaɪˈkiːni/ n
trikini
trikini

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/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] n
trino
rapid alternation of notes
vibrante
vibrating consonant

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
billón
a million million, 1012
trillón
a million million million, 1018

trillionaire /ˌtɹɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌtɹɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ n
trillonaria trillonario
somebody whose wealth is greater than 1012

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobite
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ n
trilogía
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] n
compensador
the mechanism used to trim an aircraft

trim /tɹɪm/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪm] v
compensar
to adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs
orlar ribetear
to decorate
recortar
to reduce slightly

trimaran n
trimarán
type of boat

trimer n
trímero
molecule

trimester /tɹ(a)ɪˈmɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /tɹaɪˈmɛs.tɚ/ /ˈtɹ(a)ɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tɚ/ n
trimestre
period of three months

trimethoprim /tɹaɪˈmɛθ.əˌpɹɪm/ /tɹʌɪˈmɛθ.ə(ʊ).pɹɪm/ n
trimetoprima

trimethylarsine n
trimetilarsina
organic compound

trimethylation n
trimetilación
(organic chemistry)

trimotor adj
trimotor
that has three motors

trimotor n
trimotor
aircraft with three piston motors

trinitrotoluene n
trinitrotolueno
a highly explosive yellow crystalline substance

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ n
trinidad trío
group or set of three people or things

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ n
baratija chunche 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
group of three musicians
group of three people or things
passage in the middle of minuet

triode n
triodo
thermionic valve

triose n
triosa
sugar containing three carbon atoms

trioxide /trʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
trióxido
oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule

trip /tɹɪp/ n
tropezar
stumble or misstep
viaje
journey
zancadilla
act of tripping someone

trip /tɹɪp/ v
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
tropezar
to fall over or stumble over an object

trip over v
tropezar
to trip or stumble and almost fall, as a result of bumping into someone or something with one's feet

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
menudo
something valueless
tripa entraña
entrails
tripa menudos
stomach lining of animal for food

triphosphate n
trifosfato
any salt or ester containing three phosphate groups

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ n
triptongo
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
triple
three times the quantity
made up of three related elements

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ n
triple
sequence of three elements

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /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 /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ n
terceto
tresillo
(music) group of three notes played in place of two
triate trillizo
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother
triplete tríada trío
group of three
uno del trío
one of a group of three

triplicate /ˈtɹɪp.lɪ.keɪt/ /ˈtɹɪp.lɪ.kət/ v
triplicar
to triple

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

triticale /ˌtɹɪtɪˈkeɪli/ n
triticale
grain crop

tritium /ˈtrɪʃi.əm/ /ˈtɹɪti.əm/ n
tritio
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

tritone /ˈtɹaɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈtɹaɪˌtəʊ̯n/ [ˈt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪˌtʰoʊ̯n] [ˈt̠͡ʃɹ̠̊˔ʷäɪˌtʰoʊ̯n] n
trítono
an interval of three whole tones

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ n
triunfo
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success
ceremony performed in honour of a victory

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
triunfar
to prevail over rivals

triumphal /tɹaɪˈʌmfəl/ 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

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
triunvirato
a ruling group of three

triune adj
triuno
both three and one at the same time

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ n
triunidad
the fact or state of being three in one

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ adj
trivial
common, ordinary
of little significance or value
(mathematics) of being the simplest possible case
(mathematics) self-evident

trivialization n
trivialización
act of trivializing

trivialize v
frivolizar trivializar
make something appear trivial

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
trocar
exchange goods or services without involving money

troat /tɹəʊt/ n
balido
the cry of a deer

trocar /ˈtɹəʊkɑː(ɹ)/ 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 /ˈtɹɑk.li.ə/ /ˈtɹɒk.li.ə/ n
tróclea
structure resembling a pulley

trochlear /ˈtɹɑk.li.ɚ/ /ˈtɹɒk.li.ə/ 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 /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡləʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡlədaɪt/ n
troglodita
reclusive or out-of-date person
anything that lives underground
troglodita cavernícola
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves

trogon /ˈtɹəʊɡɒn/ n
trogón
species of bird

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
troica troika
carriage

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
trol
giant supernatural being; grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges
person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument
person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trolear
(transitive, intransitive) to make or post inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure (someone) into combative argument

trolley bus n
trolebús
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trolling /tɹoʊlɪŋ/ /tɹɒlɪŋ/ /tɹəʊlɪŋ/ n
pesca a la cacea pesca al curricán
fishing technique
troleada troleo trollaje
an instance of trolling - provoking others

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
puta ramera golfa zorra
strumpet
puta zorra golfa ramera
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombón
a musical instrument in the brass family

trombonist /tɹɑmˈboʊ.nɪst/ /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/ n
trombonista
person who plays the trombone

tromino /ˈtɹɑmɪˌnoʊ/ /ˈtɹɒmɪnəʊ/ n
trominó
polyomino made up of three squares

trompe l'oeil /-ˈleɪ/ /ˈtɹɔmp ˈlɔɪ/ /ˈtɹɔ̃p ˈlœj/ n
trampantojo
genre of still life painting

troops /tɹuːps/ n
tropas soldados
military personnel in uniform

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] n
motivo tópico
art, literature: something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature
tropo
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning
music, Roman Catholicism: phrase or verse added to the Mass

trophozoite n
trofozoito
feeing stage in the life cycle of a protozoan

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ /ˈtɹəʊfi/ n
trofeo
object rewarding success

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ n
trópico
either of the two parallels

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
tropical
of or pertaining to the tropics
from or similar to a hot humid climate

tropical cyclone n
ciclón tropical
(broad sense)

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
cyclone

tropicalize /ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz/ /ˈtɹɒpɪkəlaɪz/ v
tropicalizar
modify something for use in the tropics

tropicamide /tɹəʊˈpɪk.ə.mʌɪd/ /tɹəˈpɪk.əˌmaɪd/ n
tropicamida
drug used to produce dilation of the pupil

tropics n
trópicos
region of the Earth

tropism /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪz.əm/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪz.əm/ 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/ /tɹɒt/ n
arpía bruja
ugly old woman
foxtrot
moderately rapid dance
racha
run of luck or fortune
trote
gait of an animal between walk and canter
a gait of a person faster than a walk

trot /tɹɑt/ /tɹɒt/ 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 /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
berenjenal marrón
distressful or dangerous situation
molestia costo
effort
problema dificultad
difficulty
problema pena

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /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 /ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/ /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
problemático prolijo
giving trouble

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
canaleta
a gutter under the eaves of a building
comedero abrevadero
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals
vaguada
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front
valle
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
aplastar
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily

trouper /ˈtɹuːpɚ/ n
hormiguita
a reliable, hard-working, and unselfish performer

trouser leg n
pernera

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
ajuar
bridal clothes

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
trucha
fish

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ v
truchear
Internet. To figuratively slap someone with a slimy, stinky, wet trout; to admonish jocularly.

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
desplantador pala de jardinería
scoop-like gardening tool
paleta de albañil trulla cuchara de albañil
mason's tool

troy ounce n
onza troy
historical unit

truancy n
absentismo ausentismo
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truant /ˈtɹuː.ənt/ /ˈtɹʊənt/ adj
truante
Describing one who is truant, absent without permission

truant /ˈtɹuː.ənt/ /ˈtɹʊənt/ n
absentista novillera novillero
One who is absent without permission

truce /tɹus/ /tɹuːs/ n
tregua
period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] n
camión camioneta
heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods

truck driver n
camionero camionera
person employed to drive a truck

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
truculento
cruel or savage
deadly or destructive

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] adj
auténtico verdadero
Genuine
verdadero
Loyal, faithful
verdadero cierto
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
concurring with a given set of facts
Legitimate

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 /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ n
trufa
tuber

truism n
banalidad cliché lugar común tópico
banality or cliché
truismo perogrullada obviedad
self-evident or obvious truth

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
realmente
very
verdaderamente
honestly, genuinely
in accordance with the facts

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
barrito berrido
elephant noise
trompeta
brass instrument

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 /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ adj
truncado
truncated

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /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 /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ n
porra
short club
a baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer

trundle bed n
cama nido
low bed under a higher bed

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] n
baúl
large suitcase or chest
maletero cajuela joroba maleta maletera valija
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
trompa
extended nasal organ of an elephant
tronco
tree trunk

trunk road n
carretera troncal
important main road

trunks /tɹʌŋks/ n
bermuda

truss /tɹʌs/ n
cercha
framework of beams
faja para hernia
bandage and belt

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] n
confianza
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
consorcio trust
a group of businessmen or traders
crédito fiar
confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit
deber fe fideicomiso obligación

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
confiar fiarse
to place confidence in
creer
to give credence to
esperar
to hope confidently

trust deed n
contrato de fideicomiso escritura fiduciaria
deed conveying property to a trustee

trust territory n
territorio en fideicomiso
territory under the administrative control of a state designated by the United Nations

trust, but verify phraseologicalUnit
confía, pero verifica

trustee /tɹʌsˈtiː/ n
fiduciario fiduciaria
person to whom property is legally committed in trust

trustful adj
confiado
willing to trust

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
integridad
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
fidedigno de confianza de fiar fiable confiable
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
verdad
that which is real
conformity to fact or reality
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
sometimes actual events are stranger than imagined ones

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/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] n
ensayo try
a score in rugby
intento
an attempt
prueba
an act of tasting or sampling

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
esforzarse intentar
to work on something
intentar tratar
to attempt
intentar tratar probar
to make an experiment
juzgar
to put on trial
probar
to taste, sample, etc
to put to test

try on v
probar
to test the look of

try out v
probar ensayar experimentar
to test something

tryhard /ˈtɹaɪˌhɑɹd/ /ˈtɹaɪˌhɑːd/ 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)fæn/ n
triptófano
essential amino acid

tryst /tɹaɪst/ /tɹɪst/ n
cita
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers
convenio
(obsolete) a mutual agreement, a covenant

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ n
zar
an emperor

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ /ˈzɑː(ɹ)dəm/ n
zarato zarismo
the territory ruled by a tsar

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ n
zarina
empress or wife of a tsar

tsarism n
zarismo
system of government

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami maremoto
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tsuris /tsuːɹɪs/ /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/ /tʃuːb/ n
canuto tubo
a pipe
tubo
cylindrical container

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ /tubɚ/ n
tubérculo
fleshy underground stem

tubercle /ˈtuːbɚkəl/ n
tubérculo
characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
round nodule on a bone
wartlike protuberance on the roots of some plants

tubercular adj
tuberculoso
pertaining to tuberculosis

tuberculin n
tuberculina
an antigen used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ n
tuberculosis
infectious disease

tuberose /ˈtjuːbəɹəʊz/ /ˈtubəɹoʊz/ n
nardo
Polianthes tuberosa

tubular /ˈt(j)ubjulɚ/ /ˈt(j)ubjəlɚ/ /ˈtjuːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjuːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjələ(ɹ)/ /ˈtjʉːbjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
tubular
consisting of tubes

tubulin n
tubulina
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuck /tʌk/ v
encajar
fit neatly
hacer dobladillo
push the end of fabric out of sight
meter
resguardar
place somewhere safe or hidden

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
mechón champa haz manojo 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
Aythya fuligula

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
frailecillo coletudo
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
carbonero cresta negra herrerillo bicolor
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ v
halar jalar tirar
to pull with great effort
remolcar
to tow by tugboat
tironear
to pull repeatedly

tug of war /ˈtʌɡ əv ˌwɔː(r)/ n
tira y afloja
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
remolcador
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tughra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tui /ˈtuːi/ /ˈtʉːiː/ n
mielero tui
Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
clases enseñanza
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor
colegiatura
sum of money paid for instruction

tularemia /ˌt(j)uːləˈɹiːmɪə/ n
tularemia
infectious disease

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ n
tulipán
plant

tulle /tjuːl/ /tuːl/ /tʊl/ 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

tumblelog n
tumblr
microblog on Tumblr

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
seguro
movable obstruction in lock
tumbler vaso de lados rectos volatinero
drinking glass without stem

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
estepicursor planta rodadora
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tummy /ˈtʌ.mi/ n
barriga barriguita bola
belly
bidón
childish language for stomach

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.mɚ/ n
tumor
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumoral adj
tumoral
of or pertaining to a tumor

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtuː.mʌlt/ /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/ [ˈtʌmʌlt̰̚] n
alboroto bullicio clamor
noise as made by a crowd
tumulto
riot or uprising

tumultuous /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ /tə-/ adj
tumultuoso
characterized by loud, confused noise
tumultuoso bullicioso tempestuoso
causing or characterized by tumult

tumultuously adv
tumultuosamente
in a tumultuous manner

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ n
túmulo
mound of earth

tun /tʊn/ /tʌn/ n
tonel
a large, oblong cask

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ n
atún
fish
nopal
type of cactus
tuna
fruit of the cactus

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ n
melodía
melody
tonada
song, short musical composition

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tʃuːn/ v
afinar
to adjust a musical instrument
to adjust (e.g. a mechanical or electrical device) so that it functions optimally
to make more precise, intense, or effective
sintonizar
to adjust the frequency on a radio or TV set, so as to receive the desired channel

tune in v
sintonizar
to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio

tune up v
mejorar trucar
adjust engine

tuner /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtuː.nɚ/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ n
afinador
person who tunes a piano or organ
device that shows the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch
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/ /tuːnɪk/ n
túnica
garment

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
diapasón
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tuning key n
clavija
peg or screw to loosen or tighten strings on musical instruments

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
túnel
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel boring machine n
tuneladora
a large machine used to excavate tunnels with a circular cross section

tunnel vision n
visión de túnel
restricted field of vision

tuple /ˈtjuːpəl/ /ˈtuːpəl/ /ˈtʊpəl/ /ˈtʌpəl/ /ˈt͡ʃuːpəl/ n
tupla
in set theory

turban /ˈtɜːbən/ /ˈtɝbən/ n
turbante
man’s head-dress
woman’s hat

turbid /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/ adj
turbio
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear

turbidity n
turbiedad
the state of being turbid

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ n
turbina
rotary machine

turbocharger n
turbo turbocargador
inlet air compressor for an internal combustion engine

turbofan n
turbofán turboventilador
turbojet engine

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
Scophthalmus maximus

turbulence /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ n
turbulencia
disturbance in gas, fluid

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ /ˈtɝbjələnt/ adj
accidentado agitado tempestuoso turbulento
being in disturbance or unrest
violently disturbed or agitated

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
mojón zurullo bojote cerote truño boñiga
piece of solid feces

tureen /t(j)uˈɹin/ /təˈɹin/ /təˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃəˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃʊˈɹiːn/ n
sopera
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ n
césped terreno territorio
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod
gallón tepe
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn
hipódromo carrera de caballos turf
a racetrack; or the sport of horse racing
turba
a piece of peat used as fuel

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ v
encespedar
to create a lawn by laying turfs

turgid /ˈtɚ.d͡ʒɪd/ /ˈtɜː.d͡ʒɪd/ adj
ampuloso
pompous or bombastic
túrgido turgente
distended beyond natural state

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
pavo guajolote guanajo chompipe pisco pípila
bird in the genus Meleagris

turkey vulture n
gallinazo jote zopilote
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turkey-hen n
pava pípila cune cócona guajolota güila
female turkey

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] n
cúrcuma
plant
spice

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
tumulto desorden dificultad turbulencia
a state of great disorder or uncertainty

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
giro
movement about an axis ending up with the same orientation
turno
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
one's chance to make a move in a game

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
cumplir
reach a certain age
doblar
estivescer
of leaves, change color in autumn
girar doblar tornar
change one's direction of travel
girar virar
change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation
move around an axis through itself
metamorfar mutar tornar transformar
change fundamentally
rebelar
rebel
tornear
shape on a lathe or similar tool
volver
become

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
dar la vuelta dar vuelta darse la vuelta girar rotar
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees
voltear
to change to the opposite opinion or position

turn back the clock v
volver el tiempo atrás
return to a previous state

turn down v
disminuir reducir
reduce amount
rechazar
refuse, decline, deny

turn in v
entregar
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities
to submit something

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
apagar
switch off appliance or light
cerrar
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
repugnar
repulse
salir
leave a road

turn on v
abrir encender
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve
encender
(intransitive) to power up
encender prender
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.

turn one's back v
dar la espalda
to forsake, to abandon; to ignore

turn out v
apagar
to extinguish a light or other device
asistir
to attend; show up
desmoldar
to remove from a mould, bowl etc.
hacer producir
to produce; make
resultar
to become apparent or known
to result; end up

turn over a new leaf v
pasar de página
to engage in self-improvement

turn the other cheek v
poner la otra mejilla
accept injury without revenge

turn the tables v
cambiar las tornas dar la vuelta a la tortilla

turn to v
acudir
to consult for advice

turn up v
aparecer
to appear unexpectedly
dar vuelta doblar
reposition
subir
increase volume etc.

turn upside down v
dar la vuelta girar voltear
to rotate top to bottom

turn-off n
antierótico
something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
rajeta tránsfuga veleta renegado chaquetero
traitor

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ n
tornero torneador
person working a lathe

turning /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/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ n
nabo
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip greens n
grelo
leaves of the turnip plant

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ adj
llave en mano
ready to use without further assembly

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ n
llavero
slang: warder

turnout /ˈtɜː(ɹ)naʊt/ n
asistencia concurrencia
number of people who attend or participate in an event

turnover n
cifra de negocios
sales transacted
empanada
pastry
movimiento de mercancías rotación
rate of change or replacement
vuelco
act of overturning something

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ n
autopista de peaje autovía de peaje carretera de peaje
toll road

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
torniquete molinete roleta tornante tornelo
rotating mechanical device

turnstone n
vuelvepiedras
coastal wading bird

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
tocadiscos tornamesa
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console
tornamesa
circular rotating platform

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ n
trementina aguarrás
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turquesa
having a pale greenish-blue colour

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turquesa
colour
gemstone

turret /ˈtɝ.ɪt/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪt/ /ˈtʌɹ.ɪt/ n
torreta
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates

turron /təˈɹɒn/ n
turrón

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] n
tortuga
land or marine reptile with a shell

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] v
dar una vuelta de campana volcar
flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
tórtola
bird in the genus Streptopelia

tush /tʊʃ/ 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
tusac tusoc tussok
tuft or clump of grass or verdure

tute /tut/ n
tute
card game

tutelage /-əd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ 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 /ˈtutɪlɜɹi ˈdeɪəti/ /ˈtʃuːtɪləɹi ˈdiːəti/ 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/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ adj
tutorial
of or pertaining to a tutor; belonging to, or exercised by, a tutor

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ /tʊˈtɔɹijəɫ/ n
cursillo
interactive class taught by a tutor
tutorial cursillo
computing: video that is basically a how-to
tutorial tutoría
self-paced learning exercise

tutu /ˈtutu/ /ˈtuːtuː/ 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/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] n
coño chocho
vulgar slang, vagina
gilí
idiot

tweak /twiːk/ n
retoque
a slight adjustment or modification

tweak /twiːk/ v
retocar
to slightly adjust or modify

tweet /twiːt/ n
piada pío silbada
sound
tuit tuiteo tweet
internet: entry

tweet /twiːt/ v
piar
to make a short high-pitched sound
tuitear twittear
internet: to post an update to Twitter

tweeter /ˈtwitɚ/ /ˈtwiːtə/ n
tuitera tuitero
One who posts tweets on Twitter

tweeze /twiz/ v
pinzar
use tweezers

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
pinzas
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
duodécimo décimo segundo
ordinal form of twelve

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] n
doceavo
one of twelve equal parts of a whole

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
doce
cardinal number 12

twelve o'clock n
las doce
start of the first hour of the day (expressed in the 12-hour system; 12 [[a.m.]])
start of the thirteenth hour of the day (12 [[p.m.]])

twelve-tone technique pn
música dodecafónica
system of musical composition

twenties n
años veinte
the decade of the 1920s

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] adj
vigésimo veinteno
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.(t)i.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] n
veinteavo vigésimo
portion of whole
vigésimo
ordinal object

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
veinte
cardinal number

twenty two numeral
veintidós
22

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
veintiocho
number

twenty-eighth adj
vigésimo octavo vigesimoctavo
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
veintiochoavo
one of twenty-eight equal parts of a whole
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
veintiunavo
portion of a whole
vigésimo primero
ordinal

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 /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ 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 /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ 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 /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
veintitrés
twenty-three

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
veintidós
twenty-two

twentysomething n
veinteañera veinteañero veintitantos
aged between twenty and twenty-nine

twerk /twɛɹk/ /twɜːk/ [tw̥ɜːk] [tʰw̥ɝk] v
perrear sandunguear
to move the body in a suggestive manner

twerp /twɜːp/ /twɝp/ n
pendejo
a person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased
a small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
dos veces doblemente
two times

twig /twɪɡ/ [tʰw̥ɪɡ] n
ramita ramilla vara
a small thin branch

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ n
crepúsculo
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun
evening twilight
penumbra
faint light; dubious medium

twilighty adj
crepuscular
resembling twilight

twill /twɪl/ [twɪɫ] n
sarga
weaving pattern

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] 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
circunvolución torsión
a twist; a convolution
cordel cuerda guita
strong thread
entrelazar
the act of twining

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] n
jovencito efebo pollo
gay slang: young, attractive, slim man

twink /twɪŋk/ [tʰw̥ɪŋk] v
chispear guiñar pestañear
twinkle, sparkle

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/ v
fulgurar refulgir
to be bright with delight
titilar
to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer

twirl /ˈtwɜːl/ /ˈtwɝl/ n
pirueta
Movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette

twirl /ˈtwɜːl/ /ˈtwɝl/ v
girar
to rotate rapidly

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
sacar punta a
to distort or change the truth or meaning
torcer
to turn the ends in opposite directions
torcerse
to injure (a body part) by bending it in the wrong direction

twist drill n
broca

twist the knife v
hacer sangre

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
retorcido
mentally disturbed or unsound
torcido
contorted

twisted pair n
par trenzado
electrical connection

twit /twɪt/ [tʰw̥ɪt] n
gilí
a foolish or annoying person

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ [tʰw̥ɪt͡ʃ] n
acial aciar
(farriery)
tic
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] n
dos
digit or figure

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
dos
numerical value

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/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ 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 wrongs don't make a right proverb
el fin no justifica los medios
a wrongful action is not a morally appropriate way to correct or cancel a previous wrongful action

two's company, three's a crowd proverb
dos son compañía, tres son multitud

two-barred crossbill n
piquituerto aliblanco
Loxia leucoptera

two-bit adj
de poca monta de tres al cuarto
insignificant or worthless

two-cylinder adj
bicilíndrico
having two cylinders

two-dimensional adj
bidimensional
existing in two dimensions
plano superficial
not creating the illusion of depth

two-factor authentication n
autenticación de dos factores verificación en dos pasos
security method

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
ducentésimo
ordinal of 200

two-legged tie n
eliminatoria a doble partido eliminatoria de ida y vuelta

two-piece n
dos piezas
garment consisting of two separate parts

two-seater n
biplaza
vehicle with seats for two people

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ /ˈtuːˌspɪɹɪt/ n
dos espíritus
gender-variant Native American

two-stroke engine n
motor de dos tiempos motor de dos ciclos
two-stroke engine

two-way street n
calle de doble sentido
street in which traffic is allowed to proceed in two directions

two-wheel tractor n
motocultor
tractor with one axle

twofold adj
doble
double

twofold adv
doblemente
in a double degree

twosome /ˈtuːsəm/ n
pareja
a group of two people; two individuals or components

txapela n
chapela
Basque-style berret

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnate
wealthy, powerful business person

tympanites /ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiːz/ n
meteorismo
distended abdomen

type /taɪp/ n
arquetipo
individual considered typical of its class
tipo clase
grouping based on shared characteristics

type /taɪp/ v
identificar el tipo de
to determine blood group
mecanografiar escribir a máquina tipear
to use a typewriter
teclear mecanografiar
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard

type II error n
error de tipo II
accepting the null hypothesis when false

type area n
área de impresión
the useful area of a page of printed material without the margins

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
person

typesetting n
composición tipográfica composición
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 tifo
disease

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
típico
capturing the overall sense of a thing

typically /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl.i/ 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 gazapo dedazo error dactilográfico error de dedo
error

typographer n
tipógrafo
person skilled in typography

typographical adj
tipográfico
pertaining to typography or printing

typographical error n
errata
typing error

typographically adv
tipográficamente
in a typographical manner

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /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 /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ adj
de ordeno y mando tirano tiránico
despotic, oppressive, authoritarian
tirano tiránico
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannically adv
tiránicamente
in a tyrannical manner

tyrannicide /taɪˈɹænɪsaɪd/ n
tiranicidio
killing of a tyrant

tyrannize v
tiranizar
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
office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
tirano
person who abuses their power
person who uses violence to treat others unjustly
tirano tirana
harsh and cruel ruler

tyrant flycatcher n
atrapamoscas
group of birds

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
neumático llanta caucho cubierta goma rueda
wheel covering

tyro /ˈtaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈtaɪɹəʊ/ n
principiante novato
a beginner, a novice

tyrosine n
tirosina
nonessential amino acid

tzitzit n
tzitzit
knots on a tallit

u /a/ /u/ /uː/ /ɜ/ /ʉː/ /ʊ/ /ʌ/ /ˈjuː/ n
u
name of the letter U, u

ubac /ˈju.bæk/ /ˈjuː.bæk/ /ˈu.bæk/ /ˈuː.bæk/ n
umbría
a shady slope i.e. facing away from the sun

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ [ˈjuːbə] [ˈyːbə] [ˈɪuːbə] prefix
mega- super-
slang: super, really, mega-

uberisation n
uberización
utilisation of data platforms to bypass centrally planned corporations

uberize v
uberizar

ubiquitin n
ubiquitina
small polypeptide

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
ubicuo
being everywhere
ubicuo común
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

ubiquity /juˈbɪkwɪti/ n
ubicuidad
omnipresence

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
ubre
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

ufology /ˌjuːɛfˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒi/ n
ufología
the study of UFOs

ugg boot /ʌɡ buːt/ n
botas ugg
boot

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] 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 feúra
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
feo
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ n
callo
ugly person or thing

ugly as sin adj
más feo que Picio más feo que Carracuca 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 [ʌ˨ˈɦʌ˩˧] 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 guitarra hawaiana
small four-stringed guitar

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
úlcera llaga
open sore

ulcerate v
ulcerar
to cause an ulcer
ulcerarse
to become ulcerous

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
ulceroso
having an ulcer

ulexite /juˈlɛkˌsaɪt/ /ˈjuː.lɪkˌsaɪt/ n
ulexita
mineral

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
cúbito ulna
bone of the forearm

ulnar adj
cubital
pertaining to ulna or elbow

ulterior motive n
segunda intención
alternative or hidden reason for doing something

ultima Thule n
última Tule

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
extremo mayor máximo
greatest or maximum
último
most distant
último final
final; last in a series

ultimate frisbee n
ultimate
non-contact competitive team sport

ultimately /ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/ /ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.lɪ/ [ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪɾ.li] 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

ultra-processed adj
ultraprocesado
very heavily processed

ultracentrifuge n
ultracentrifugadora ultracentrífuga

ultracentrifuge v
ultracentrifugar

ultracrepidarian /ˌʌltɹəˌkɹɛpɪˈdɛəɹiən/ adj
todólogo
criticizing things beyond one's knowledge

ultraism n
ultraísmo
Spanish poetic movement

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ adj
ultramarino
beyond the sea

ultramarine /ˌəltɹəməˈɹin/ /ˌʌltɹəməˈɹiːn/ n
azul de ultramar azul ultramarino azul ultramaro
brilliant dark blue or slightly purplish colour
azul ultramarino azul de ultramar
brilliant blue pigment

ultramodern adj
ultramoderno
extremely modern

ultramontane adj
ultramontano
respecting the supremacy of the Pope

ultranationalism n
ultranacionalismo
extreme nationalism

ultraright adj
ultraderecha
extremely right-wing

ultrasonic /ʌltɹəˈsɒnɪk/ adj
ultrasónico
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear

ultrasonography n
ecografía

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 to 10 nanometres

ultraviolet light n
luz ultravioleta
light in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ /ˈʌljəleɪt/ v
ulular
to howl loudly

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness

umbel /ʌmbəl/ 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

umbrage /ˈʌm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
enojo ira
feeling of anger or annoyance
sombra
shadow

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 /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.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- /an/ /ʌn/ 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

unacceptability n
inaceptabilidad
property of being unacceptable

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] 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
incontestable
undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible
inexpugnable
secure against attack; impregnable

unassisted adv
desasistido
without assistance

unassuming /ʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adj
modesto sencillo sin pretensiones
modest with no pretensions or ostentation

unattached /ˌʌnəˈtæt͡ʃt/ adj
libre suelto
not attached

unattractive adj
inatractivo inatrayente
not handsome or beautiful or appealing

unavailability n
indisponibilidad
state of being unavailable

unavailing adj
inútil fútil infructuoso inservible ocioso
fruitless, futile, useless

unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ adj
inevitable
impossible to avoid

unavoidably adv
ineludiblemente inevitablemente
in an unavoidable manner

unaware /ˌʌnəˈweːɹ/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛə/ /ˌʌnəˈwɛɚ/ adj
desprevenido ignorante 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

unbeatable adj
imbatible invencible
that cannot be beaten, defeated or overcome

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
ecuánime factual imparcial objetivo
impartial or without bias or prejudice

unbibium /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ 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
chemical element with atomic number 121

unblemished adj
acendrado inmaculado
lacking blemishes

unblock /ʌnˈblɒk/ v
desbloquear
to enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked)
to remove obstructions

unblushingly adv
desvergonzadamente
shamelessly

unboil v
descocer
to reverse the process of boiling

unbosom /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/ /ˌʌnˈbʊz.əm/ v
confesar
to confess a misdeed
desahogarse
to tell about one's troubles

unbox v
desembalar desempacar desempaquetar
to remove from a box

unboxing n
desembalaje
removal of something from its box
unboxing
automatic conversion of objects back to value types

unbreakable adj
irrompible
difficult or impossible to break

unbreathable adj
irrespirable
not suitable for breathing

unbridgeable adj
inconciliable
unable to be bridged

unbridled adj
desenfrenado desaforado
without restraint or limit

unbuckle v
desabrochar
to unfasten (the buckle of)

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
desabotonar
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ adj
siniestro extraño desconcertante inquietante
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncanny valley n
valle inquietante
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions

unceasing adj
incesante
continuing indefinitely without stopping

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/ adj
incierto
not yet determined; undecided
variable and subject to change
incierto inseguro
not known for certain; questionable

uncertainly /-lɪ/ /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 /ʌnˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
desencadenar
to remove chains from; to free; to liberate

unchastity /ʌnˈtʃastɪti/ n
golferío puterío
quality or state of being unchaste

uncheck /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛk/ v
deseleccionar desmarcar
to remove a checkmark

unchecked /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛkt/ adj
sin tasa
unrestrained

uncial /ˈʌn.si.əl/ /ˈʌn.ʃi.əl/ /ˈʌn.ʃəl/ adj
uncial
of or related to uncial

unclaimed adj
mostrenco
not claimed

unclassifiable /ʌnˈklæsɪfaɪ.əbəl/ adj
inclasificable
incapable of being classified

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ n
tío
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent
form of address to a man by young people or children in some countries

unclear /ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈklɪɚ/ adj
ambiguo equívoco
ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation

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.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ adj
a disgusto incómodo
experiencing discomfort
cohibido incómodo
uneasy or anxious
incómodo
not comfortable

uncomfortably adv
incómodamente
in an uncomfortable manner

uncomment v
descomentar

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ adj
excepcional extraordinario insólito
remarkable; exceptional
extraño infrecuente poco común poco frecuente raro
rare; not readily found; unusual

uncommonly adv
extraordinariamente
to an uncommon degree

uncomparable adj
incomparable
not comparable

uncompromising adj
inquebrantable
inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions

unconcerned adj
despreocupado
indifferent
not worried

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
incondicional
without conditions

unconditional election n
elección incondicional
Calvinist doctrine

unconditional surrender n
rendición incondicional
surrender 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

unconnected adj
sin conexión
not connected or joined

unconquerable adj
inconquistable
not conquerable

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ adj
inescrupuloso
not conscionable; unscrupulous

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
inconsciente desmayado
not awake
subconsciente
without directed thought or awareness

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ n
subconsciencia
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

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

uncontrollably adv
incontrolablemente
in an uncontrollable manner

uncontrolled adj
desaforado descontrolado
not controlled

uncontroversial adj
nada conflictivo no conflictivo no polémico
not controversial

uncooked rice n
arroz crudo
rice that has not been cooked

uncork /ʌnˈkɔː(ɹ)k/ 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
basto chocarrero grosero
unrefined, crude
bruto torpe
clumsy, awkward

uncover /ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈkʌvɚ/ v
destapar
to remove a cover from

uncovered /ʌnˈkʌvəd/ /ʌnˈkʌvɚd/ adj
descubierto destapado sin cubrir
not covered or protected
no asegurado sin asegurar sin seguro
lacking insurance or security

uncreated adj
increado
not having been created

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ n
unción
religious or ceremonial anointing

unctuous /-tjʊəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəwəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/ adj
untuoso
of a liquid, etc.: having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment
of a person: profusely polite, especially in an insincerely earnest and unpleasant manner

unctuousness /ˈʌŋkt͡ʃuəsnəs/ n
untuosidad
the state or characteristic of being unctuous

uncultivated adj
inculto
not cultivated (land)

uncultured adj
inculto
not cultured

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

undeclared work n
trabajo en negro
undeclared work

undefeated adj
invicto
not defeated

undemocratic adj
antidemocrático
not democratic

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
innegable impepinable
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

undeniably adv
incontrovertiblemente indiscutiblemente innegablemente
in an undeniable manner

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
bajo
beneath the surface of
bajo las órdenes de
subordinate to
debajo bajo
at a lower level than

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 own steam /ˌʌndə ˈwʌnz əʊn ˈstiːm/ /ˌʌndɚ ˈwʌnz oʊn ˈstim/
por sus propios medios
at one’s own initiative
of a locomotive or a watercraft: by means of the power of its own engines

under one's thumb
macabeo
under one's thumb

under the influence adv
bajo la influencia del alcohol bajo los efectos del alcohol
intoxicated

under the knife /ˌʌndə ðə ˈnaɪf/ /ˌʌndəɹ ðə ˈnaɪf/
bajo el cuchillo
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the stars
a la intemperie 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 /ʌndɚ.kʊk/ v
cocinar insuficientemente
cook insufficiently

undercooked adj
crudo
insufficiently cooked

undercount v
contar de menos
to count to an insufficient degree

undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvɚ/ adj
clandestino encubierto
Performed or happening in secret
de incógnito incógnito secreto
Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation

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 /ˈʌndə(ɹ)kʌt/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌt/ n
undercut
hairstyle

underdeveloped adj
subdesarrollado
having a low level of economic productivity and technological sophistication

underdevelopment n
subdesarrollo

underdog n
cenicienta maleta tapado
competitor thought unlikely to win
sotanero
somebody at a disadvantage

underemployed adj
subempleado
employed in a job that offers fewer work hours than desired

underemployment n
subempleo
condition of being underemployed

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
subestimar
to perceive as having lower value

underfloor heating n
suelo radiante
heating system that operates from under the floor

undergo /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/ 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 /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ adj
subterráneo
below the ground

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ n
movimiento clandestino organización clandestina
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention

undergrowth n
sotobosque
plants which only reach a low height

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
bajuno solapado
dishonest and sneaky

underlie /ˌan.dəˈlɑɪ/ /ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪ/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈlaɪ/ 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 agazapado implícito
implicit

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
socavar desvirtuar
hinder, sabotage

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adv
abajo
below; in a place beneath
por debajo
on the underside or lower face of

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ n
bajos
the part under or lower

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ preposition
bajo
under the control or power of
under, below, beneath

undernourished adj
desnutrido
insufficiently nourished

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
calzoncillos anatómicos fundillos gayumbos interiores pantaloncillos
type of underwear

underpass n
paso inferior
passage

underperform v
menosdesempeñar menosdesempeñarse
underachieve; to fail to reach standards or expectations

underpin /ˈʌn.dɚˌpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
apuntalar sustentar
To support from below with props or masonry
respaldar sustentar
To give support to

underplay v
minimizarse restarse
to play in an inferior manner

underrate v
subestimar
to underestimate

underrated adj
subestimado
not given enough recognition

underrepresented adj
infrarrepresentado subrepresentado
having little representation

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ n
guion bajo
an underline

underscore /ˌʌn.dəˈskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/ 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

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
comprender entender
to believe
entender
to believe one grasps the meaning of
entender comprender coger
to grasp the meaning of

understandability n
comprensibilidad
The property of being understandable

understandable adj
entendible
capable of being understood

understandably adv
comprensiblemente
in an understandable manner

understander /ˌəndɚˈstændɚ/ n
entendedor entendedora
one who understands

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ adj
comprensivo
showing compassion

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ n
avenimiento
reconciliation of differences
comprensión
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature
ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer
opinion, judgement or outlook
sympathy
compromiso
informal contract, mutual agreement

understate v
subestimar
to state something with less completeness than needed

understeer n
subviraje
the condition in which the front wheels of a car fail to follow the desired curve while cornering

understeer v
subvirar
the action of a car when it does not follow the desired curve while cornering

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
entendido
comprehended

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
entendido
indication of comprehension

understory /ˈʌndəstɔːɹi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstoɹi/ n
sotobosque
(layer of) plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest above the forest floor

understudy /ˈʌndəstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/ n
suplente
performer who understudies

understudy /ˈʌndəstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚstʌdi/ 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)ˌteɪkɚ/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkɚ/ 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

undervalue /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈvælju/ v
subvalorar subvaluar
to underestimate

underwater /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/ /ʌndɚˈˈwɔtɚ/ adj
sumergido
beneath the water surface

underway /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈweɪ/ adv
en curso en marcha en progreso
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
ropa interior calzones chones
clothes worn next to the skin

underwhelm v
decepcionar
fail to impress

underwhelming adj
decepcionante
failing to interest

underworld n
hampa inframundo submundo
part of society engaged in crime or vice
infierno
inframundo más allá
world of the dead

underwrite /ʌndəˈɹaɪt/ /ˈʌndəɹaɪt/ v
suscribir
to assume financial responsibility for something

underwriter n
asegurador financiero aseguradora financiera
An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.
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

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

undethronable adj
indestronable

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
desatar
to unfasten
deshacer revertir
to reverse

undocumented adj
indocumentado
(of a person) not having official documentation to enter, reside in, or work in a country
lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc.

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/ 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/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ adj
ondulado
wavy in appearance or form

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
ondear
transitive: cause to move in a wave
ondear ondular
intransitive: move in wavelike motions

undulated antshrike n
batará ondulado
bird

unduly /ʌnˈdjuːli/ /ʌnˈduːli/ adv
indebidamente
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted

undying adj
eterno imperecedero inmarcesible inmarchitable
permanent; never-ending; infinite

unearth /ʌnˈɜː(ɹ)θ/ v
descubrir revelar
to uncover or find
desenterrar
to dig up

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/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒʊkeɪtɪd/ adj
inculto sin estudios
not educated

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
desempleado parado cesante
having no job

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
desempleo paro
joblessness

unemployment rate n
tasa de desempleo tasa de paro

unending adj
interminable
never reaching an end

unequal /ʌnˈiːkwəl/ adj
desigual
not the same

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ 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

unethical adj
antiético

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
desigual desnivel
not even
desnivel desnivelado
not level or smooth
despatronizado
varying in quality
desuniforme
not uniform

unevenly /ʌnˈivənli/ adv
desigualmente
in an unequal manner

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/ /ʌnˈfɛː(ɹ)/ [ɐnˈfɛə(ɹ)] [ɐnˈfɛː(ɹ)] adj
injusto
not fair

unfair competition n
competencia desleal

unfairness n
injusticia
state of being unfair

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

unfaithfulness n
infidelidad
characteristic of being unfaithful

unfaltering adj
inquebrantable
without faltering

unfasten v
desabrochar
to detach from any connecting agency or link

unfathomable /ʌnˈfæðməbəl/ /ʌnˈfæðəməbəl/ adj
incomprensible
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible
insondable
difficult to penetrate

unfavourable adj
desfavorable no favorable
of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles

unfazed /ʌnˈfeɪzd/ adj
imperturbable impertérrito
undaunted

unfeeling adj
desalmado impasible inconmovible insensible
without emotion or sympathy

unfettered /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ /ˈʌnˈfɛtɚd/ adj
desencadenado
not bound by chains
irrestringido
not restricted

unfilled /ʌnˈfɪld/ adj
desierta
not filled

unfindable adj
inencontrable
not findable

unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
inacabado inconcluso
not finished

unfinished business n
asignatura pendiente
matter that still has to be dealt with

unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ adj
impropio
not fit; not having the correct requirements

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
imperturbable
remaining composed and level-headed at all times

unflinching adj
inquebrantable
remaining committed despite distractions and opposition

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
desplegar
To undo a folding
To turn out; to happen; to develop

unfollow v
dejar de seguir
to cease to subscribe to (a feed of another user's activity)

unforeseeable adj
imprevisible
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
imprevisto
not foreseen
imprevisto inesperado
not expected

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ adj
inolvidable
very difficult or impossible to forget

unforgivable adj
imperdonable
not forgivable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ adj
desafortunado
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
desafortunado desgraciado
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ adv
desafortunadamente infortunadamente por desgracia desgraciadamente lamentablemente
happening through bad luck

unfounded adj
infundado que no tiene ni pies ni cabeza
not based on solid reasons or facts

unfriend /ʌnˈfɹɛnd/ v
desamistarse
to remove from one's friends list

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

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ adj
atroz horrible
(informal) extreme; unreasonable
impío
lacking reverence for God; not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings

ungovernable adj
ingobernable
not governable

ungrammatical adj
agramatical
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
desagradecido ingrato malagradecido
not grateful

ungual adj
ungueal
pertaining to or resembling a nail or claw

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
ungulado
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
ungulado
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
ungulado
that walks on hooves

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ n
ungulado
animal 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 /ʌnˈhɜː(ɹ)d/ adj
inaudito
not heard
no atendido no oído

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 /ʌnˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ 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 /ʌnˈhəʊli/ adj
horroroso
dreadful
impío
not holy; evil

uni /ˈjuː.ni/ n
uni
university

uni- prefix
uni-
one

unibrow n
monoceja uniceja
eyebrows that meet in the middle

unicameral /junɪˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
unicameral
having a single legislative chamber

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlɚ/ adj
unicelular
having a single cell

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
unicornio
mythical beast

unicum n
ejemplar único
Unique example or specimen

unicycle /ˈjun.əˌsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈjun.ɪˌsaɪ.kəl/ 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 /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
uniforme
unvarying
consistent

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /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 /ˌjunɪˈfɔɹmɪti/ /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/ 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] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] adj
unilateral
done by one side only

unilateralism n
unilateralismo
tendency of nations to act on their own

unilaterally adv
unilateralmente
in a unilateral way

unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ adj
inimaginable
unable to be imagined

unimportant /ˌʌnɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpoə.tənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
intrascendente irrelevante 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 /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
deshabitado inhabitado abandonado
not inhabited

uninhibited adj
desinhibido
not inhibited

uninjured adj
ileso incólume indemne
That did not suffer injury

uninstall v
desinstalar
completely remove hardware or software

uninstallation n
desinstalación
process of removing a program

unintelligent /ˌʌnənˈtɛləd͡ʒənt/ adj
ininteligente
not intelligent

unintelligently adv
ininteligentemente
in an unintelligent manner

unintelligibility n
ininteligibilidad
quality or condition fo being unintelligible

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ adj
ininteligible
not intelligible

unintelligibly adv
ininteligiblemente
in an unintelligible manner

unintended /ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛn.dɪd/ adj
involuntario no deseado
not intended; unplanned

unintentional /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ [ˌʌnɪnˈtʰɛnʃn̩ɫ̩] 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

uninterruptible power supply n
sistema de alimentación ininterrumpida

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ 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
computing: certain data structure

union territory n
territorio de la unión
an administrative division of India

unionbusting n
represión sindical
efforst to prevent the formation or expansion of trade unions

unionism n
gremialismo unionismo
trade unionism

unionist n
sindicalista
trade unionist
advocate or supporter of unionism

unionize v
sindicar
To organize workers into a union

unipolar adj
unipolar
having a single pole

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ adj
único señero
one of a kind

uniqueness n
unicidad peculiaridad singularidad
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unisex /ˈjunəˌsɛks/ /ˈjuːnɪsɛks/ adj
epiceno unisex
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender; suitable for any 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
algebra: element of a ring
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 /juːnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
unitario
(government)
(mathematics)
having the quality of oneness

unitary state n
estado unitario
state that is governed as a single unit

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
unir juntar combinar aunar cohesionar
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
unido
joined into a single entity
involving the joint activity of multiple agents

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 /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ n
unidad
state of being one or undivided

unity is strength proverb
la unión hace la fuerza
unity makes us become stronger

univalent /juːˈnɪvələnt/ /ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/ adj
univalente
having an atomic valence of 1

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 /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] n
universalidad
the property of being universal

universally /ˌjunɪˈvɝsəli/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/ adv
universalmente
in a universal manner

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /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
everything under consideration
universo cosmos
the Universe

university /junɪˈvɝsəti/ /junɪˈvɝsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ n
universidad
institution of higher education

university student n
universitaria universitario

unjust /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌst/ 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

unjustifiably adv
injustificablemente
in an unjustifiable manner

unjustified adj
injustificado
unwarranted

unjustly /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ 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

unlap v
desdoblar
motor racing

unlawful adj
ilegal
prohibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law)

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
sin plomo
without lead

unlearn /ʌnˈləːn/ /ʌnˈlɝn/ v
desaprender
to discard the knowledge of

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
desatar
to free from a leash
desencadenar
to release

unleashed adj
suelto
not leashed

unleavened adj
ácimo
without yeast

unleavened bread n
pan ácimo
bread without a raising agent

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
salvo a menos que a no ser que como no
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 /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
ilimitado sin límite
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
descargar
take off or remove the load from

unloading n
descarga
the act

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
desatrancar desbloquear abrir abrir con llave
to undo or open a lock
desbloquear
give access to something

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 /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
soltero
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ /ʌnˈmɑːsk/ 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 inequívoco
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmitigated adj
sin paliativos

unmute v
desilenciar
to restore the sound output, having previously muted it

unnamed /ˌʌnˈneɪmd/ adj
innominado
having no name

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ adj
antinatural contra natura contranatural
not natural

unnecessarily adv
innecesariamente
in an unnecessary way

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
innecesario
not necessary

unneeded adj
innecesario
not needed, not

unnerve /ʌnˈnɜː(ɹ)v/ v
debilitar enervar
deprive of nerve, force or strength
enervar
upset

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ adj
desapercibido inadvertido
not noticed

unobserved adj
inobservado
Not seen or observed

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ adj
discreto
not obtrusive

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 /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ adj
extraoficial oficioso
not official

unordered adj
desordenado
not in any sorted order

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
heterodoxo
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpack /ʌnˈpæk/ v
desempacar desempaquetar deshacer
to remove from a package

unpaint v
despintar
to remove paint from

unpalatable adj
desagradable incomible intragable
unpleasant to the taste

unparalleled adj
señero sin par sin parangón
having no parallel

unpayable adj
impagable
that cannot be paid

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ adj
desagradable desapacible
not pleasant

unpleasantly adv
desagradablemente
in an unpleasant manner

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
desenchufar
disconnect from a supply

unpopular adj
impopular
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
impopularidad
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /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

unprincipled /ʌnˈpɹɪnsɪpəld/ adj
de moral relajada inescrupuloso inmoral sin escrúpulos sinvergüenza ímprobo
lacking moral values

unprofitable /ʌnˈpɹɑf.ɪ.təbl̩/ /ʌnˈpɹɒf.ɪ.təbl̩/ adj
desaventajado
not making a profit

unprofitably adv
desaventajadamente
in an unprofitable manner

unpromising adj
poco atractivo poco prometedor
not promising

unproven adj
no comprobado
not proved

unpublish v
despublicar

unpublished adj
inédito
not published

unpunctual adj
impuntual
not punctual

unqualified adj
incondicional
undescribed
no cualificado
ineligible, not qualified

unquestionable /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bl̩/ adj
incuestionable
undeniable, obvious

unquestionably /ʌnˈkwes.t͡ʃən.ə.blɪ/ /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ adv
indudablemente
without doubt

unquestioningly adv
a pies juntillas 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 /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ 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 /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ adj
no fidedigno sospechoso
not reliable

unreliable narrator /(ˌ)ʌnɹɪˌlaɪəbl nəˈɹeɪtə/ /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /ˌʌnɹəˌlaɪəb(ə)l ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] n
narrador sospechoso narradora sospechoso
narrating character or storyteller who provides questionable information to the audience or reader

unrepeatably adv
irrepetiblemente
in an unrepeatable way

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ adj
no correspondido
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
amor no correspondido
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
inquietud
state of trouble

unrestrained adj
descontrolado desenfrenado
unconstrained
descontrolado sin tasa
not held in check
desmedido libre

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

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ adj
inseguro
not safe

unsafely adv
arriesgadamente peligrosamente
in an unsafe way

unsalted adj
sin sal
not salted

unsatisfactory /ˌʌnsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
insatisfactorio
inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

unsaturated adj
insaturado no saturado
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms
not chromatically pure

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ adj
desagradable
disreputable

unsayable adj
indecible

unscathed adj
incólume ileso indemne
not injured/harmed

unscientific adj
acientífico
not scientific

unscrew v
destornillar desatornillar desenroscar
loosen a screw etc.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
desaprensivo
contemptuous of what is right or honourable
inescrupuloso
without scruples

unseal /ʌnˈsiːl/ v
desellar
to break the seal of (something) in order to open it

unseemly adj
desubicado extemporal extemporáneo impropio inapropiado
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselect v
deseleccionar desmarcar
to cancel a previous selection

unselfish adj
desprendido generoso altruista
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unsettling adj
inquietante
That makes one troubled or uneasy

unshakable adj
inquebrantable
not able to be shaken

unshaven /ʌnˈʃeɪvən/ adj
desafeitado
not having shaved

unshod adj
descalzo
not shod

unshorn adj
no esquilado intonso no cortado
not shorn

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
antiestético
displeasing to the eye

unsingable adj
incantable
impossible to sing

unsociable adj
ermitaño huraño
unfriendly
huraño
not desiring the company of others
morugo
not congenial or compatible

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
inestable
not held in position
irregular
lacking regularity

unsterilizable adj
esterilizable
unable to become sterilized

unstick v
despegar
to free from the condition of being stuck
to leave the ground during takeoff

unstinting /(ˌ)ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ /ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ [-ɾɪŋ] adj
generoso incansable infatigable
generous and tireless with one’s contributions

unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ adj
imparable irrefrenable
unable to be stopped

unstressed /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ adj
átono
not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
darse de baja desuscribirse
to cancel a subscription

unsuccessfully adv
infructuosamente
not successfully; without success

unsugared adj
no azucarado
not sugared

unsuitable adj
inadecuado inapropiado
not suitable

unsullied adj
inmaculado
not sullied

unsustainability n
insostenibilidad
state or condition of being unsustainable

untag v
desetiquetar
To remove a tag from

untameable adj
indomable indómito
cannot be tamed

untamed /ʌnˈteɪmd/ adj
indómito
Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact

untangle /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
desenredar
to remove tangles or knots

untenable adj
inhabitable
unfit for habitation
insostenible
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position

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
desatar
to resolve
desatar desligar desamarrar
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted
desatarse
to become untied or loosed
soltar
to free from fastening or from restraint

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
hasta que hasta
up to the time that

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
antes
before
hasta
up to the time of

until further notice
hasta nuevo aviso

untouchability n
intocabilidad
discrimination

untouchable adj
intocable
not able to be touched

untouchable n
intocable
criminal
paria intocable
member of the lowest caste

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.təˈwɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
adverso desfavorable desventajoso
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous
impropio
unseemly, improper
problemático
unruly, troublesome

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 /ʌnˈtɹuː/ adj
falso incorrecto inexacto
false

untruthful adj
embustero mentiroso
not giving the truth, lying

untune v
destemplar
to 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 /ʌnˈjust/ /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːst/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ adj
no usado/utilizado sin usar/utilizar sin uso
not used

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
inútil

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ adj
inusitado inusual desusado
not usual

unutterable /(ˌ)ʌnˈʌt(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈʌtɹəbl̩/ /ˌʌnˈʌtɚəb(ə)l/ [ˌʌnˈʌɾɚ.ɪ̈bl̩] adj
indecible
incapable of being articulated or expressed

unvaccinated adj
no vacunada no vacunado
not vaccinated

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
descubrir desvelar
develar
to uncover

unveiler n
desvelador
one who unveils something

unveiling n
descubrimiento revelación
The act of unveiling or uncovering
inauguración
A ceremony for the first public showing of something

unverifiable adj
incomprobable
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven

unwary adj
incauto
lacking caution

unwavering /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /(ˌ)ʌnˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvəɹɪŋ/ /ˌənˈweɪvɹɪŋ/ adj
constante firme indefectible inquebrantable
always on course and steady

unwearied /ʌnˈwɪəɹid/ adj
incansable
not wearied

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; reluctant

unwillingly adv
a cara de perro de mala gana
in an unwilling manner

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
desenrollar
to wind off
relajarse
to relax

unwinnable adj
inganable
unable to be won

unwitting adj
ignorante inconsciente
unaware
involuntario
unintentional

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
accidentalmente sin comerlo ni beberlo sin querer
in an unwitting manner

unworkable adj
inviable
not workable

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ adj
indigno
not worthy

unyielding adj
firme indefectible inflexible obstinado
not giving in

unzip v
descomprimir
computing: to decompress a zip file

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adj
acabado terminado
finished
en marcha
functional
en pie
standing
hacia arriba
facing upwards
listo
ready, willing
próximo
next

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
(hacia) arriba
arriba
away from earth’s surface

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
hacia arriba
toward the top

up and down adv
por activa y por pasiva
staunchly, unwaveringly, obstinately

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
estar por la labor
the option or decision of
hasta
as much as, no more than
salvo
mathematics: considering all members of an equivalence class the same

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 corriente
informed of the latest news
actualizado al día
current; recent

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
optimista positivo
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upbreed /ʌpˈbɹiːd/ v
criar
to rear, or bring up; to nurse

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ n
crianza
raising or training
traits

upcoming adj
próximo venidero
of the relatively near future

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
actualización
action of making something up to date

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
actualizar
to make something up to date

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
dar vuelta voltear
to tip or turn over
desafiar refutar
to destroy, invalidate

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
mejora
an improved component or replacement item

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
actualizar
to replace a program with a later version of itself
mejorar
to improve

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
convulsión
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion
surgimiento
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
cuesta arriba
up a slope, towards higher ground
(by extension) with difficulty

uphold /ˌʌpˈhəʊld/ v
confirmar sostener
to support by approval or encouragement
elevar levantar
to hold up
mantener sostener sustentar
to keep erect

upholster /əˈpɐl.stə(ɹ)/ /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
tapizar
fit padding etc. to furniture

upholsterer /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹə/ n
tapicero tapicera
a craftsman who upholsters furniture

upholstery /ʌpˈhəʊlstəɹi/ 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/ /ˈʌp.lɪft/ n
levantamiento
tectonic upheaval

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌp.lɪft/ v
alzar elevar exaltar trascender
to raise something or someone to a higher level

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
subida
file transfer

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
subir colgar
to transfer data

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
en sobre
being directly supported by another
sobre
being above and in contact with another
tras
at a prescribed point in time

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
superior
at a higher level, rank or position

upper /ˈʌpə(ɹ)/ /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 class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ n
clase alta
those people at the top of a social hierarchy

upper house n
cámara alta
part of a legislature

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

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
subidito
presumptuous, above oneself

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
erguido recto vertical
vertical; erect
honrado
of good morals

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adv
verticalmente
in or into an upright position

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ n
montante poste
any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports
piano vertical
an upright piano

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 contrariado enfadado enojado 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/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
al revés
inverted

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
boca abajo bocabajo de cabeza
inverted
patas arriba de cabeza
in great disorder

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ n
ípsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstage /ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/ v
eclipsar ensombrecer hacer sombra opacar
to draw attention away from others

upstairs /ˈʌpˌstɛəz/ /ˈʌpˌstɛɹz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
arriba
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ adj
advenedizo arribista
self-important and presumptuous

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ n
arribista nuevo rico advenediza advenedizo
newly rich or prominent

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ adj
a contracorriente aguas arriba río arriba
in a direction opposite to flow
corriente arriba
Biology : towards the 5' end of a DNA molecule

upstream /ʌpˈstɹiːm/ adv
a contracorriente río arriba
against the flow

uptick /ˈʌptɪk/ n
repunte
an upward change

uptown n
barrio residencial
the residential part of a city

upturn /ˈʌp.tɜːn/ /ˈʌp.tɝn/ n
repunte
an upward turn or trend

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
arriba hacia arriba
to a higher position

urachus n
uraco
urachus

uracil /ˈjʊərəsɪl/ n
uracilo
one of the bases of RNA

uraeus /juˈɹeɪ.əs/ /juˈɹi.əs/ /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ n
uraeus ureo
representation of the sacred asp

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranio
uranium (element)

uranography n
uranografía
celestial cartography

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ adj
urbano
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place

urban legend n
leyenda urbana
dubious 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 /ɜɹˈbeɪn/ /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
cortés urbano
of a person (usually a man): having refined manners

urbanite n
urbanita
someone who lives in a city or similar urban area

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 /ˈɜːtʃən/ /ˈɜːtʃɪn/ /ˈɝt͡ʃən/ /ˈɝt͡ʃɪn/ n
gamina gamín golfillo
mischievous child

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ n
urea
organic compound

urease n
ureasa
enzyme

uremia n
uremia
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

uremic /jʊəˈɹiːmɪk/ adj
urémico
of, relating to, or causing uremia

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtɚ/ 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

urethritis n
uretritis
inflammation of 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
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
instar
to be pressing in argument; to insist
urgir

urgency /ˈɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ n
urgencia apremio perentoriedad premura
quality or condition of being urgent

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ adj
urgente apremiante acuciante
requiring immediate attention

urgently adv
de ahora para ahorita por luego urgentemente
with a sense of urgency

uric /ˈjʊɹɪk/ adj
úrico
pertaining to urine

uric acid n
ácido úrico
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
chata orinal
a vessel specially used for urination
urinario mingitorio
fixture for standing urination

urinary /ˈjʊəɹɪn(ə)ɹi/ 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 /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ n
micción

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /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/ /ˈɝsaɪn/ /ˈɝsɪn/ adj
osuno
of or relating to bears

ursodeoxycholic acid n
ácido ursodesoxicólico
drug

urticaria /ˌɜː.tɪˈkɛə.ɹi.ə/ /ˌɝ.tɪˈkɛɹ.i.ə/ n
urticaria
medical condition

urushiol /ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/ n
urushiol
oil causing allergic rash

us /əs/ /əz/ /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/ /ˈjuːzɪd͡ʒ/ n
uso usanza
habit or accepted practice

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ n
función
function
uso
act of using
utilidad
usefulness

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
acostumbrar soler
rare: to habitually do
usar utilizar
employ, apply

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut /ˌjuz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ /ˌjuːz‿ə ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə tə ˌkɹæk‿ə ˈnʌt/ v
matar moscas a cañonazos
to use disproportionate or significantly excessive force to carry out an action

use one's head v
tener cerebro
to think carefully

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 /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /juːzd/ adj
usado
that is or has or have been used

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
acostumbrado
accustomed to

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] 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 /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ n
utilidad
quality of being useful

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
inútil
without use or possibility to be used
unhelpful, pointless
good-for-nothing, not dependable
inútil negado
unable to do well

uselessly adv
inútilmente
in a useless manner

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
usabilidad facilidad de uso
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
amigable 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 /uˈʃɑŋkə/ /uːˈʃɑːŋkə/ n
ushanka
traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
acomodador acomodadora ujier
person who escorts people to their seats
ujier bedel ordenanza portero de estrados
doorkeeper in a courtroom

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
acomodar
to guide people to their seats
acompañar
to accompany or escort
anunciar preceder
to precede; to act as a forerunner or herald

usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/ /ˈjuːʒəl/ /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
habitual usual
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ adv
usualmente normalmente
most of the time

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
usufructo
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufructuary /-tjʊ-/ /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌkt͡ʃʊˌəɹi/ n
usufructuario
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹɚ/ /ˈjuːʒɹɚ/ n
usurero usurera
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usuress /ˌjuːzjəˈɹɛs/ /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ n
usurera
A female usurer

usurious /juːˈzjuːɹɪəs/ /juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ adj
abusivo usurario
Of or pertaining to usury

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
usurpar
seize power

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ n
usurpación
wrongful seizure

usurper /juˈsɜɹpɚ/ 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 /juˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ /jəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ [juˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] n
conveniencia
something that is useful
proveedor de servicios
business: areal monopoly provider
utilidad
state or condition of being useful

utility knife n
bisturí plástico cúter trincheta
cutting tool

utility model n
modelo de utilidad
an intellectual property right

utility pole n
poste telefónico
tall cylinder

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
descollante extremado sobresaliente sumo
most extreme
extremo
situated at the most distant limit

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] n
máximo máximum
greatest possible capability, extent, or quantity

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ n
utopía
world in perfect harmony

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ adj
utópico
ideal but often impractical; visionary

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
completo total
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
emitir balbucear pronunciar

utterable adj
decible

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
articulación expresión pronunciación
an act of uttering
elocuencia
ability to speak
enunciado discurso
something spoken
habla
manner of speaking

uvea n
úvea
the middle of the three concenctric layers that make up the eye

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ n
úvula campanilla
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlɚ/ adj
uvular
of or relating to the uvula
of a sound, articulated with the uvula

uxorial /ək-/ /ʌkˈsɔ.ɹi.əl/ /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
uxorio
of or pertaining to a wife

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/ /ʌɡˈzɔɹ.i.əs/ adj
calzonazos macabeo mandilón mangoneado pisado pollerudo
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 /veɪˈkeɪt/ /vəˈkeɪt/ /ˈveɪ.keɪt/ v
dejar vacante
desalojar
to move out
evacuar
to leave an area

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vacaciones
holiday, period of leisure time
vacación
the act of vacating something; moving out of something

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
vacacionar
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinal adj
vacunal
relating to vaccines

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vacunar
treat (a person or an animal) with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vacunación
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccinator n
vacunadora vacunador
person or agent that administers vaccines

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ n
vacuna
substance given to stimulate a body’s production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈvæ.sɪ.leɪt/ v
vacilar

vacillation /væsɪˈleɪʃən/ n
vacilación
Changing location by moving back and forth
Indecision in speech or action

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ n
vacuola
large membrane-bound vesicle

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
huero vacuo
lacking meaningful content

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vacío
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /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 exercise n
abdominal hipopresivo
Breathholding and organ lifting

vacuum gauge n
vacuómetro
vacuum gauge

vacuum sealer n
envasadora al vacío máquina de envasado al vacío selladora al vacío

vacuum-clean v
aspirar pasar la aspiradora
to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vade mecum /ˌveɪdi ˈmiːkəm/ /ˌvɑːdi ˈmeɪkəm/ n
vademécum manual
referential book

vagabond /ˈvæ.ɡə.bɑnd/ /ˈvæ.ɡə.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
antojo capricho
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice
extravagancia rareza
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ n
vagina
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈd͡ʒʌɪ.nəl/ /ˈvæd͡ʒ.ən.əl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginal fluid n
emisión de fluido vaginal
liquid discharge from a vagina

vaginally adv
vaginalmente
via the vagina

vaginismus /vad͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginismo
muscular contraction

vaginitis n
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina

vaginoplasty n
vaginoplastia
surgical procedure

vaginosis n
vaginosis
infection of the vagina

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ n
vagabundo vagabunda
person who wanders from place to place
person without settled employment or habitation who supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means

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
tenth 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 /veɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ n
vanagloria
excessive vanity
vain, ostentatious display
vanagloria jactancia
boastful, unwarranted pride

vainly /ˈveɪnli/ adv
vanamente
in vain

vair /veə/ /vɛə/ /vɛɹ/ n
vero
heraldic fur

vale of tears /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪəz/ /ˈveɪl əv ˈtɪɚz/ n
valle de lágrimas
the world as the place where difficulties and the sorrows of life are felt

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
adiós chau hasta la vista hasta luego
word or phrase upon leaving
alocución de despedida
speech
antefirma despedida fórmula de cortesía
word or phrase to end a letter or message
despedida
act

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ n
diátesis
number of arguments that a verb can have
valencia
combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical
one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state

valenki n
válenki
winter felt boots

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ n
aparcacoches
a person employed to clean or park cars
edecán
a man's personal male attendant
galán de noche
a wooden stand on which to hold clothes and accessories in preparation for dressing
mánager
a female performer in professional wrestling

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ adj
valetudinario
of infirm health; sickly

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ n
hipocondríaco
person obsessed with their health

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ adj
valiente
possessing or showing courage or determination

valid /ˈvælɪd/ adj
valedero válido
well grounded or justifiable, pertinent
válido vigente
acceptable, proper or correct

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
validar
to render valid
validar confirmar
to check the validity of

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
convalidación validación
the act of validating something

validity n
validez
the state of being valid, authentic or genuine

valine n
valina
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ 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/ /ˈvælɚ/ n
valor
strength of mind in regard to danger

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ adj
valioso
having a great value

valuation /ˌvæ.ljuːˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
valoración valuación
estimation of something's worth or market value (senses 1, 2)

value /ˈvæl.juː/ n
importancia valor
degree of importance given to something
valor
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
ideal accepted by some individual or group
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvæl.juː/ v
apreciar
to hold dear
valorar cifrar
to estimate the value of

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
in anatomy
device in an internal combustion engine
válvula llave
device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid

valvulopathy n
valvulopatia
disease or disorder of the valves of the heart

vamp /væmp/ n
empeine pala pala vega
top part of shoe or boot

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ɚ/ n
vampiro
mythological creature
bat

vampiress n
vampira vampiresa
female vampire

vampiric adj
vampírico
vampiric

van /væn/ n
furgoneta furgón van
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 /ˈvændəlaɪz/ 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
vainillado
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vainilla
flavor
orchid
natural extract
artificial extract
fruit

vanillery n
vainillal
plantation

vanillin /vəˈnɪlɪn/ n
vainillina
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
anularse
mathematics: to become equal to zero
desaparecer desvanecerse
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed

vanishing point n
punto de fuga
point in perspective drawing

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] n
vanidad
excessive pride
that which is vain

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
vencer
to defeat (someone)

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
mirador
place or position affording a good view; a vantage point
ventaja
advantage

vantage point /ˈvæn.tɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪnt/ /ˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪnt/ n
atalaya mirador posición estratégica
place or position affording a good view

vape /veɪp/ v
vapear vaporear
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vapid /ˈveɪp.ɪd/ /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
bobo memo papanatas pavitonto sin vida soso
lifeless, dull, or banal
insípido insulso soso
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapidity n
insipidez
state or quality of being vapid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ 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

vapor trail n
estela de condensación
contrail

vaporization n
vaporización
conversion of a solid to gas

vaporize v
vaporizar
turn into vapour

vaporizer n
vaporizador
device
heating element device

vaporous /ˈveɪpəɹəs/ /ˈveɪpɹəs/ adj
vaporoso
of or relating to vapour; having the characteristics or consistency of vapour

varactor n
diodo de capacidad variable diodo varicap
solid-state diode

varenyky /vəˈɹɛniːkiː/ n
varenyky varénique
a kind of dumplings

variability /-ɪ.ti/ /ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɛəɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɛɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
variabilidad
degree
state

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.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/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.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 /ˈvɛəɹiəbli/ adv
variablemente
in a variable manner

variadic /vɛəɹiˈædɪk/ /vɛɹiˈædɪk/ adj
variádico
taking a variable number of arguments

variance /ˈveː.ɹi.əns/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əns/ /ˈvɛː.ɹi.əns/ n
varianza
second central moment in probability (statistics)

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ adj
variante
showing deviation or disagreement

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variante
something slightly different

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ n
variación
the act or state of varying
related but distinct thing

varicolored adj
policromo
having a variety of colours

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ adj
varicoso
abnormally swollen

varied thrush n
mirlo de pecho cinchado
Ixoreus naevius

varied tit n
carbonero variado
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
variegado abigarrado
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variety /-ɾi/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
variedad
specific form of a language, neutral to whether that form is an accent, dialect, register, etc., and to its prestige level
specific variation of something
rank in a taxonomic classification below species and (if present) subspecies, and above form

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
type of entertainment featuring a succession of short, unrelated performances by various artistes

variola n
viruela
smallpox

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
diferentes distintos diversos múltiples 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 /ˈvæɹi/ /ˈvɛəɹi/ /ˈvɛɹi/ v
variar
to change something with time or a similar parameter
not to remain constant
to display difference
to act different from usual

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 /ˌvæskjʊˈlaɪtɪs/ n
vasculitis
group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ n
jarrón florero vasija
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasectomía
male sterilization

vaso- /ˌveɪsə(ʊ)/ prefix
vaso-
pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system

vasoconstriction n
vasoconstricción
constriction of a blood vessel

vasoconstrictor n
vasoconstrictor
substance that causes vasoconstriction

vasodilation n
vasodilatación
dilation of the blood vessels

vasodilator n
vasodilatador
agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels

vasospasm n
vasoespasmo
spasm of the blood vessels

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
vasallo
grantee of a fief
servant

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ v
avasallar

vassal state n
estado vasallo
state that is subordinate to another

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
vasto enorme
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

vaticinate /vəˈtɪ.səˌneɪt/ v
vaticinar
to prophesy or presage

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
vodevil
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ n
bóveda
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
salto
act of vaulting
gymnastics event

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ /vɔlt/ /vɔːlt/ v
abovedar
to build as or cover with vault
saltar
to jump

vaulted adj
abovedado
of a ceiling supported by arches

vaunted adj
cacareado
highly or widely boasted about

vav n
vav
Hebrew letter

veal /viːl/ n
ternera carne de ternera
flesh of a calf

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
vector
directed quantity
carrier of a disease-causing agent
programming: kind of array
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion

vector field n
campo vectorial
construction

vector product n
producto cruz producto vectorial
vector with size given by the product of two vectors

vector space n
espacio vectorial
mathematics

vectorial adj
vectorial
of or pertaining to a vector

vectorization n
vectorización
the action of vectorizing

vectorize /ˈvɛktəɹaɪz/ v
vectorizar
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

vee /ˈviː/ n
be chica be corta be pequeña uve ve
name of the letter V, v

veer /vɪ(ə)ɹ/ /vɪə/ v
virar
to change direction or course suddenly
transitive: to turn

veery /ˈvɪəɹi/ n
zorzal
American thrush

veg /vɛd͡ʒ/ v
vegetar
vegetate

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ adj
vegano
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ n
vegano vegana
supporter of veganism

veganaise n
veganesa
imitation mayonnaise

veganism n
veganismo

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] adj
vegetal
of or relating to plants

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] n
vegetal
any plant
vegetal verdura
a person whose brain has been damaged
verdura hortaliza legumbre
a plant raised for some edible part of it
edible part of such a plant

vegetable garden n
huerta huerto
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ 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 /ˈvɛd͡ʒɨtl̩/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒɪ̈tl̩/ adj
vegetal
pertaining to vegetables or plants

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.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 /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ n
vegetariano vegetariana
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
vegetarianismo
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetate /ˈvɛd͡ʒɪteɪt/ 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 /ˈvɛd͡ʒi/ n
vegetariana vegetariano
vegetarian
verdura vegetal
vegetable

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
hamburguesa vegetariana
burger

vehemence /ˈviːhəmən(t)s/ /ˈviːəmən(t)s/ n
vehemencia hervor
An intense concentration, force or power

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ adj
vehemente
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehemently /ˈviː.ə.məntli/ adv
vehementemente
in a vehement manner

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ n
vehículo medio de transporte
conveyance
vehículos
Hinduism: animal or plant on which a Hindu deity sits

vehicle inspection n
ITV
periodic test of roadworthiness for cars

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

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ adj
velar
articulated at the soft palate

velarization /vi.lə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /vi.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ 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 /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ n
veld
open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries

velleity /vɛˈliː.ɪ.ti/ n
veleidad
slight wish with no effort to obtain
veleidad antojo capricho
lowest degree of desire

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 /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
terciopelo
fabric

velvet crab n
nécora

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 /ˌviːnə ˈkeɪvə/ 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 /vɛnd/ n
venta
sale

vendace /ˈvɛndɪs/ n
coregono blanco
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] 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 /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ n
vendedor vendedora
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ n
barniz
covering or disguising appearance
chapa chapa de madera chapeado contrachapado
thin covering of fine wood

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
chapar chapear enchapar
to apply veneer

venerability n
venerabilidad
the qualities of being venerable

venerable /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ /ˈvɛnɹəbl/ adj
venerable
commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
venerar
To revere or hold in awe

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /vɪ-/ adj
venéreo
of a disease: sexually transmitted

venereal disease n
enfermedad venérea
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ n
venganza
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvɛnʒ.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 /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ n
carne de venado carne de ciervo
the meat of a deer

venography /veɪˈnɑː.ɡrəf.i/ /vɪˈnɑː.ɡrəf.i/ /vɪˈnɒ.ɡrəf.i/ n
venografía
diagnostic procedure

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
malicia
(figurative) malice
veneno
an animal toxin intended for offensive use

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
maléfico
malignant; spiteful; hateful
venenoso
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
venoso
of or pertaining to veins

vent /vɛnt/ n
abertura
ano cloaca
the excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates
chimenea
an opening in a volcano from which lava flows
ventilación
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass

vent /vɛnt/ v
desahogar
to express a strong emotion

vent one's spleen v
descargar soltar
to openly express pent-up anger

ventilate /ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ 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 /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
discusión intercambio ventilación
exchange of views during a discussion
ventilación
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air
breathing
replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh

ventilator /ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/ n
respirador
medicine: machine to help breathing
ventilador
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air

ventral /ˈvɛntɹəl/ adj
ventral
(anatomy) on the front side of the human body or the according surface of an animal
related to the abdomen or stomach

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ n
ventrículo
one of two lower chambers of the heart

ventricular adj
ventricular
of or relating to a ventricle

ventriloquism n
ventriloquía
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source

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 capital n
capital riesgo
money invested in an enterprise

venture capitalist n
capitalista de riesgo
investor

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
cancha
sport venue
escena
legal: place in which anything is alleged to have happened
lugar sala
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ n
veracidad
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness

veraison n
envero
A stage in the ripening process of grapes or olives

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
porche galería
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/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] 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
concerned with the words

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] n
verbal

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 /ˈvəːbəlʌɪz/ v
verbalizar
to adapt as a verb
to express

verbally adv
de viva voz verbalmente
in a verbal manner

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adj
literal
of a document: word for word

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
literalmente palabra por palabra textualmente
word for word

verbena /vɜːˈbiːnə/ /vɝˈbinə/ n
verbena
a genus of herbaceous plants

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɝ.bi.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
verborrea palabrería
overabundance of words

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ adj
verboso
containing or using more words than necessary

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
palabrería verbosidad
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
verde
green
verdoso

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
fallo
opinion or judgement
veredicto fallo
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹɪs/ n
cardenillo verdín
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ n
vegetación verdor verdura
greenness, vegetation

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ n
arcén
edge or border

veridical /vəˈɹɪdɪkəl/ adj
auténtico veraz verídico
true

verifiability n
verificabilidad
property of being capable of being verified

verifiable /vɛɹ.ɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/ adj
verificable
able to be verified or confirmed

verification n
verificación
the act of verifying

verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
constatar
verificar
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
to substantiate or prove the truth of something

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.li/ 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 /ˈvɝd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒəs/ 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 /vəˈmɪk.jəl.eɪt/ /vəˈmɪk.jəlˌeɪt/ /vəˈmɪk.jʊl.ət/ /vəˈmɪk.jʊlˌeɪt/ /vɚˈmɪk.jəlˌeɪt/ /vɚˈmɪk.jəlˌət/ /vɜː-/ adj
vermiculado
Decorated with lines like worm tracks.

vermiculite n
vermiculita
mineral

vermiform /ˈvɜː(ɹ)mɪfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj
vermiforme
in the shape of a worm

vermiform appendix n
apéndice apéndice vermiforme
blind tube projecting from the caecum

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ adj
bermejo
having a brilliant red colour
having the color of vermilion dye

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ n
bermellón
pigment
colour

vermilion flycatcher n
aventurilla
small and bright red passerine bird, Pyrocephalus rubinus

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
bicho
bicho alimaña
Any of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance
gentuza sabandija
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ n
vermú vermut
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ adj
vernáculo
pertaining to everyday language

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
dialecto idioma
language unique to a particular group of people
lengua vernácula
spoken language as opposed to literary or liturgical

vernal /ˈvɜːn(ə)l/ /ˈvɝnəl/ adj
primaveral vernal
pertaining to or occurring in 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 /ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪl/ /ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ /ˈvɝ.səˌtaɪl/ [ˈvɜː.səˌtaɪɫ] adj
multiuso multívoco versátil
having varied uses or many functions
universal versátil
gay sexual slang: capable of taking both a top and bottom role
versátil
capable of doing many things competently

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
versatilidad
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
verso
poetic form in general
verso estrofa
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed
verso versículo
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme
versículo verso
a small section of the Bible

versed /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ adj
versado
knowledgeable or skilled

versed sine n
seno verso
function 1 − cos

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
versión
a specific form or variation of something
computing: particular revision
a translation from one language to another
an account or description from a particular point of view

version control n
control de versiones
system

versioning n
versionado
distinguishing items based on version

verso n
dorso reverso
the back side of a flat object

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
contra en vez de
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
sinople (verde)
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
sinople
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ n
vértebra
any of the small bones making up the backbone

vertebral /vɚˈti.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜː.tɪ.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜ˞.tə.bɹəl/ 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 /ˈvɜː.tɛks/ /ˈvɝˌtɛks/ n
vértice
corner of a polygon or polyhedron
point in 3D space
point where the surface of an optical element crosses the optical axis
vértice cumbre
highest point
vértice cúspide
highest surface on skull
vértice nodo
element of a graph

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ adj
vertical
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertically /ˈvɜː.tɪ.k(ə)li/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.k(ə)li/ adv
verticalmente
in a vertical direction or position

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
vertiginoso
Inducing giddiness or vertigo

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
vértigo mareo
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

vervain /ˈvɚveɪn/ /ˈvɜːveɪn/ n
verbena
Verbena or specifically Verbena officinalis

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
denuedo energía fogosidad nervio
enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist musician, or writer, in composing or performing

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
muy bien
to a high degree
verdaderamente
true, truly

very much adv
mucho
extremely

very well interjection
muy bien
interjection

vesicle /ˈviːsɪkəl/ /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
vesícula
cytology: membrane-bound compartment

vesicorectal adj
rectovesical
of or pertaining to the rectum and bladder

vesicular adj
vesicular
of or pertaining to vesicles

vesper bat n
vespertiliónido
bat in Vespertilionidae

vespiary n
avispero
a wasps' nest

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
barco embarcación casco
craft
vaso
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant
vaso vasija receptáculo recinto recipiente
container

vest /vɛst/ n
camiseta de tirantes
chaleco chalequillo
garment worn over 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

vestal virgin n
vestal
servant of Vesta

vested interest n
intereses creados
an exceptionally strong interest in protecting whatever is to one's own advantage
interés personal
a stake, often financial, in a particular outcome

vestibular /vɛˈstɪb.jəl.ɚ/ /vɛˈstɪb.jʊl.ə/ adj
vestibular
anatomy

vestibule /ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ /ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ n
vestíbulo
small entrance hall before main hall or lobby
body cavity

vestibulo- /vɛ.stɪb.jəl.oʊ/ prefix
vestibulo-
vestibular

vestibulocochlear /vɛˌstɪb.jəl.oʊˈkoʊ.kli.ɚ/ /vɛˌstɪb.jəl.oʊˈkɑk.li.ɚ/ /vɛˌstɪb.jʊl.əʊˈkɒk.li.ə/ adj
vestibulococlear
relating to the vestibule and the cochlea

vestige /ˈvɛs.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
huella pisada
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign
vestigio
faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost

vet /vɛt/ n
veterano
short form of veteran

vet /vɛt/ v
examinar
check or investigate particularly

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ n
veza arveja
plant of the genus Vicia

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] adj
retirado veterano
related to former members of armed forces
veterano aguerrido
with long experience

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] n
veterano
person with long experience
old soldier

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ n
veterinario veterinaria
doctor who treats animals

veterinary /-nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛ.tɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛ.tɪn.ɹi/ /ˈvɛt.ə.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪn.ɹi/ adj
veterinario
of or relating to the medical treatment of animals

veterinary medicine n
medicina veterinaria
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetero-testamentary /ˌvɛtəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtəɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌvɛtɹəʊˌtɛstəˈmɛntɹi/ [ˌvɛɾəɹoʊˌtɛstəˈmɛnɾəɹi] adj
veterotestamentario
of or pertaining to the Old Testament of the Bible

vetiver /ˈvɛtəvɚ/ /ˈvɛtɪvə/ /ˈvɛtɪvɚ/ 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
atormentar afligir disgustar
to distress; to cause mental suffering
irritar molestar
to annoy
vejar fastidiar
rare, archaic: to trouble aggressively

vexation /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ 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
debatido discutido
much debated, discussed or disputed
irritado molesto
annoyed, irritated or distressed

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
vexilología
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ /ˈviː.ə/ 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
(biology) able to live and develop

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viaducto
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

vial /ˈvaɪl/ /ˈvaɪəl/ n
frasco
small tube-shaped bottle used to store a chemical

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viático
Eucharist
supplies for journey

vibe /vaɪb/ n
onda rollo vibra
atmosphere or aura

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ adj
vibrante
lively and vigorous
pulsing with energy or activity
vibrating, resonant or resounding

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfəʊn/ 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/ [ˈvaɪ̯bɹeɪ̯ɾɚ] 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 /vaɪˈkɛəɹi.ət/ n
vicariato vicaría
the office or authority of a vicar

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vəˈkɛɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
vicario
on behalf of others

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 presidential adj
vicepresidencial
of or relating to a vice president

vice versa /vaɪs-/ /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsə-/ /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/ /ˈvʌɪsɹɛn/ n
virreina
wife of a viceroy

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
virrey
governor of a country

viceroyalty /vaɪsˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
virreinato virreino
place governed by a viceroy

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
vecinal
of or pertaining to a neighborhood

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
alrededor aproximadamente aproximado
approximate size or amount
cercanías inmediaciones
neighbourhood, or the nearby region
vecindad
proximity, or the state of being near

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
vicioso
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity

vicious circle n
círculo vicioso
situation in which the response to a problem creates another problem

viciously adv
corruptamente
in a vicious manner

viciousness n
saña
the desire to cause harm to others; extreme cruelty

vicissitude [vaɪˈsɪs.ɪˌtuːd] [vɪˈsɪs.ɪˌt(j)uːd] 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
one who is harmed
one who is harmed by a crime
one who is harmed by a disaster or other adverse circumstance
one who is harmed by their own undertakings
víctima sacrificio
a living being slain and offered as a sacrifice

victimism n
victimismo
tendency to play the victim

victimist n
victimista
one who plays the victim

victimization n
victimización
an act that victimizes or exploits someone

victimize /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/ v
victimizar
to make someone a victim or sacrifice

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ adj
victorioso
being the winner

victoriously adv
victoriosamente
in a victorious manner

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ n
victoria triunfo
condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; an instance of this

victual /ˈvɪt(ə)l/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l] n
vitualla vituallas víveres
food supplies; provisions

victual /ˈvɪt(ə)l/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ [-ɾ(ə)l] v
vituallar
to provide (military troops, a place, a ship, etc., or oneself) with a stock of victuals or food

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vicuña
vicuna

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ n
cinta de vídeo videocinta
VHS
vídeo video
television show, movie

video call n
videollamada
kind of telephone call accompanied by video imagery

video camera n
videocámara cámara de vídeo cámara de video
device for recording video

video chat n
video chat videochat
audiovisual conversation

video clip n
video corto vídeo corto

video conference /- ˌkɒnfɹəns/ /ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌkɒnfəɹəns/ n
videoconferencia
conference held by video link

video doorphone n
videoportero

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ n
videojuego juego de video
type of game existing as and controlled by software

video game console n
consola de videojuegos videoconsola
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

video projector n
proyector
device

video surveillance n
videovigilancia
security technology

videocassette n
videocasete cinta de vídeo
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

vieux riche /vjø ʁiʃ/ n
viejo rico
old money

view /vjuː/ n
reproducción visitas visualización
internet: individual viewing of a web page or a video by a user
visión
mental image
visión mirada
way of understanding
vista
range of vision
seeing
something to look at

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

viewport /ˈvjuːpɔː(ɹ)t/ n
ventana gráfica
rectangular region in computer graphics

vigesimal /-sə-/ /vaɪ-/ /vɪˈd͡ʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
vigésimo
to the base twenty

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ n
vigilia
keeping awake
vigilia víspera
eve of a religious festival

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ n
vigilancia
Alert watchfulness
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlənt/ adj
vigilante
watchful

vigilante /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlɑːn.teɪ/ n
justiciero
person who considers it their responsibility to summarily uphold the law

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 borderless picture in a book
small picture on a postage stamp
running ornament used in Gothic architecture
short story

vigorous /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/ /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
vigoroso
physically strong and active

vigorously /ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ adv
vigorosamente
with intense energy

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ n
fuerza energía
strength; efficacy; potency
lozanía vigor
strength or force in animal or force in animal or vegetable nature or action; as, a plant grows with vigor
vigor vivacidad
active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy

vilayet n
valiato
one of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire

vile /vaɪ(ə)l/ adj
vil
morally low

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
acusar
vilipendiar
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ /ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/ v
vilipendiar
to express a disparaging opinion of

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
villa quinta casa de campo
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 /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
aldeano lugareño aldeana
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ n
villano
scoundrel
bad person in a stage or screen play

villancico /ˌviljənˈsikoʊ/ /ˌviljənˈθikoʊ/ /ˌviːjanˈsiːkəʊ/ /ˌviːjanˈθiːkəʊ/ n
villancico
traditional Spanish or Portuguese folk song

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
aliño
sauce

vinasse /vɪˈnæs/ n
vinaza

vincible adj
vencible
capable of being defeated

vindicate /ˈvɪn.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
defender
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition
justificar
to provide justification
reclamar
to claim
vindicar
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justificación vindicación
the act of vindicating
vindicación
justification of a claim or belief

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
any plant of the genus Vitis

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
vinagre
condiment

vinegaroon /ˌvɪnəɡəˈruːn/ n
huiscolote vinagrillo vinagrón
whip scorpion

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ 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.tɪd͡ʒ/ adj
antiguo
of a car, built between 1919 and 1930
clásico
having an enduring appeal; classic
cosecha
relating to a vintage or to wine identified by a specific vintage

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪd͡ʒ/ n
cosecha
wine identified by year and vineyard
vendimia
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking
yield of grapes during one season

vintage car n
coche antiguo
older model of car

vintager n
vendimiador
vintager

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
vinatero
manufacturer of wine

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nl̩/ /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/ n
vinilo
record
substance
univalent radical

vinyl record n
disco disco fonográfico
form of gramophone record

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /vɪˈoʊlə/ /ˈvaɪ.ələ/ /ˈvaɪələ/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
violeta
botany: any of several flowering plants

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
viola
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

violaceous adj
violáceo
violet-colored

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
violar
to rape
violar vulnerar
to break or fail to act by rules

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
violación vulneración
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ n
violencia
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force
widespread fighting

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /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 /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violeta
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ n
violeta
plant
colour

violet carpenter bee n
abejorro carpintero europeo
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ 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

viral load n
carga viral
measure of the severity of a viral infection

vireo n
verderón
any species of genus Vireo

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ adj
virgen
of olive oil
not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations
virgen intacto
of an object, untouched
virgen virginal casto
of a person, in a state of virginity

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ n
virgen doncella doncel señorita
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin forest n
selva virgen
forest free from disturbance

virginal /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪnəl/ adj
virginal virgíneo
being or resembling virgin

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ n
virginidad doncellez
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virgule /ˈvɜː.ɡjuːl/ /ˈvɝ.ɡjul/ n
barra oblicua
typographic character

virial theorem n
teorema de virial
theorem

virile /ˈvɪɹ.əl/ /ˈvɪɹˌaɪl/ adj
viril
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilidad
the state of being virile

virion /ˈvaɪɹiɑn/ /ˈvaɪɹiən/ /ˈvɪɹiɑn/ /ˈvɪɹiɒn/ n
virión
particle of a virus

virological adj
virológico
of or pertaining to virology

virologist n
virólogo viróloga
scientist or doctor specializing in virology

virology /vʌɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
virología
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
virtual
in effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality
simulated in a computer and/or online
of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass

virtual keyboard n
teclado virtual
software that allows a user to enter characters

virtual machine n
máquina virtual

virtual particle n
partícula virtual
virtual particle

virtual reality n
realidad virtual
virtual reality

virtual sex n
sexo virtual
sexual activity

virtualize /ˈvɜː(ɹ)tjuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɜː(ɹ)t͡ʃuəlaɪz/ v
virtualizar

virtually /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəli/ [ˈvɝt͡ʃuəɫi] adv
prácticamente
almost

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ n
virtud
excellence in morals
a good model quality
an exemplary quality
chastity and faithfulness

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
virtuoso
A person with masterly ability, technique or style

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

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ n
virulencia
the state of being virulent

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ n
virus
infectious organism
computer virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viz.əˈvi/ /viːz.æˈviː/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ adv
en relación a
face to face

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ n
visado visa
permit

visa-on-arrival n
visa-en-llegada
a simplified method of issuing visa

viscacha /vɪˈskatʃə/ /vɪˈskɑt͡ʃə/ 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
entrañas 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 /ˈvɪskəʊs/ 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
a woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right

viscounty n
vizcondado

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
viscoso
having a thick, sticky consistency

viscus /ˈvɪskəs/ n
víscera
organ in the abdomen

vise /vaɪs/ n
tornillo de banco morsa
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
visibilidad
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
visible
able to be seen

visibly /ˈvɪz.ə.bli/ /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
a ojos vistas visiblemente
in a visible manner

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] n
visión
something imaginary one thinks one sees
religious or mystical experience
ideal or goal
vista
sense or ability of sight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
idealista
idealistic or utopian
ilusorio
imaginary or illusory
visionario
having vision or foresight
prophetic or revelatory

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
visionario visionaria
someone who has visions
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

visor /ˈvaɪzɚ/ n
visera
part of a helmet
fore piece of a cap

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
vista
distant view or prospect
site offering such a view

visual /ˈvɪzjuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒuːəl/ /ˈvɪʒwəl/ /ˈvɪʒəl/ 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 /ˈvɪzjʊəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒəlaɪz/ /ˈvɪʒʊəlaɪz/ v
visualizar
to form a mental picture
to make visible

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
visualización
computing: a visual representation of data
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

visually /ˈvɪzju.əli/ /ˈvɪʒu.əli/ /ˈvɪʒəli/ adv
visualmente
by means of sight

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ 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 /vaɪˈtæləti/ /vaɪˈtælɪti/ /vɪ-/ n
vitalidad
energy or vigour
the capacity to live and develop

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] n
vitamina
organic compound essential to human health
vitamínico
(attributive use of the noun)

vitamin A n
vitamina A
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

vitamin B n
vitamina B
member of the vitamin B complex

viticulture n
viticultura
agricultural practice of growing grape vines

vitiligo /ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡəʊ/ n
vitiligo
patchy loss of skin pigmentation

vitreous humour n
humor vítreo
clear gel

vitrify /ˈvɪt.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
vitrificar vitrificarse
to be made into glass

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
vitrina
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ n
vitriolo
various metal sulphates

vituperate /-ɹeɪt/ /-ˈtʃuː-/ /-ˌɹeɪt/ /vaɪ-/ /vəˈt(j)upəɹət/ /vəˈt(j)upəˌɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹeɪt/ /vɪˈtjuːpəɹət/ v
vituperar
to criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ /vɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
vivaz
lively and animated
long-lived

vivaciously adv
vivazmente
in a vivacious manner

vivacity /vɪˈvæsɪti/ 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 /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
vivisección
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪk.sən/ n
zorra vulpeja vulpécula
female fox

viz. /vɪz/ adv
a saber concretamente
abbreviation for namely

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ n
visir
high-ranking official

vlog /ˈviːˌlɑɡ/ /ˈviːˌlɒɡ/ /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ n
videobitácora
weblog using video

vlogger n
vloguera vloguero
a contributor to a vlog

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ n
vocabulario léxico
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively
list of words
set of words a person knows

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
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

vocalist /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ n
vocalista
singer

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 /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
profesión
occupation for which a person is suited
vocación
calling

vocational adj
profesional
(of education) that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge
vocacional
of or pertaining to a vocation

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vocativo
grammar: used in address

vocative case n
vocativo caso vocativo
case of address

vociferate /vəʊˈsɪfəɹeɪt/ /vəˈsɪfəɹeɪt/ 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
orden
one who speaks; speaker
palabra voz
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
sonoro
sound made through vibration of the vocal cords
voto voz
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
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 crack n
gallo

voice message n
buzón de voz
message left on a voice mail system

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
doblaje
voice-overed release
pista de doblaje
audio track
sobrevoz voz en off
production technique

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
sonoro
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
mudo
lacking a voice, without vocal sound
sordo
phonetics, of a consonant: spoken without vibration of the vocal cords

voicemail n
buzón de voz
system

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
anular invalidar
to make invalid or worthless
evacuar
(medicine) to empty

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /vwæˈlɑː/ /vwɑːˈlɑː/ /vwʌˈlɑː/ interjection
he ahí he aquí helo ahí helo aquí vualá
behold!

voivode /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ n
vaivoda voivoda voevoda
local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ n
voivodato voivodia
jurisdiction of a voivode

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɑl.əˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] 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

volcanic bomb n
bomba volcánica

volcanically adv
volcánicamente
by means of a volcano

volcanism n
vulcanismo
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ n
volcán
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcano rabbit n
teporingo zacatuche conejo de los volcanes
Romerolagus diazi

volcanogenic adj
vulcanogénico
having a volcanic origin

volcanological adj
vulcanológico
of or pertaining to volcanology

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
vulcanóloga vulcanólogo
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
vulcanología
study of volcanoes

volcanotectonic adj
volcanotectónico

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
topillo campañol rata de agua
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volemic adj
volémico
relating to the volume of blood circulating in the body

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
volición
conscious choice or decision
mental power or ability of choosing

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ n
salva
simultaneous fire
volea voleo
shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
voleibol balonvolea voley
game

volleyball player n
voleibolista
volleyball player

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
voltio
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ n
voltaje tensión
difference in electrostatic potential

volte-face /-ˈfɑːs/ /vɒltˈfæs/ n
media vuelta
reversal of attitude, policy, or principle

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ n
voltímetro
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
locuaz
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious
voluble
easily rolling or turning
twisting and turning like a vine

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ n
volumen
three-dimensional measure of space
strength of sound
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
synonym for quantity
issues of a periodical over a period of one year

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 /ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ adv
voluntariamente
in a voluntary manner

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ adj
voluntario
done, given, or acting of one's own free will

voluntary jurisdiction n
jurisdicción voluntaria

voluntary work n
trabajo voluntario
work done voluntarily

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ n
voluntario
one who voluntarily offers themselves for service
voluntary soldier

volunteering n
voluntariado
act of volunteering

voluntourism n
volunturismo
type of tourism

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ adj
sensual voluptuoso
suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation
voluptuoso
curvaceous and sexually attractive

volute /vəˈluːt/ n
voluta
spiral on Ionic capital

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
vómito
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
vomitar devolver arrojar
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 muñeco vudú
doll fashioned to resemble a person for usually malicious magical intent

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
voraz insaciable
devouring great quantities of food
having a great appetite for anything

voraciously adv
vorazmente
in a voracious manner

voracity n
voracidad
the state of being voracious

vorarephilia n
vorarefilia
sexual fetish

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
remolino
whirlpool
vórtice
anything involving violent or chaotic activity around some centre

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 /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/ n
votación
action of the verb to vote

voting booth n
cabina electoral
small compartment where a voter may register a vote

votive /ˈvoʊ.tɪv/ /ˈvəʊ.tɪv/ adj
votivo
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge

voucher /ˈvaʊt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
vale cupón
a piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services

voussoir /vuˈswɑːr/ n
dovela
wedge-shaped brick or stone

voussoired adj
adovelado
having a voussoir

vow /vaʊ/ n
voto promesa manda
a solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
vocal
sound
vocal letra vocal
letter

vowel harmony n
armonía vocálica sinarmonía vocálica
phonological process

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ n
viaje
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜr/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜː/ n
mirón voyerista
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːˈjɜːɹɪz(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 /ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/ v
vulcanizar
to harden rubber with heat

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
vulgar
having to do with common people
vulgar chabacano ramplón
distasteful, uncouth, obscene

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ adj
vulgariano
having the characteristics of a vulgarian

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ n
vulgar
vulgar individual

vulgarism n
vulgaridad
word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar
vulgarismo
spelling, word, or phrase considered improper or incorrect for formal communication

vulgarity /vʌlˈɡɜɹɪɾi/ n
vulgaridad
offensive or obscene act
quality of being vulgar

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ n
vulnerabilidad
state of being vulnerable
specific weakness
vulnerabilidade vulnerabilidad
computing: type of weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
vulnerable
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
buitre
person
buitre zopilote
bird

vulture fund n
fondo buitre
hedge fund

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulva
collectively the external female sexual organs

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

völva /ˈvoʊlvə/ /ˈvɑlvə/ /ˈvɒlvə/ /ˈvəʊlvə/ /ˈvɜːlvə/ n
völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

w/w adj
p/p
weight for weight

wad /wɑd/ /wɒd/ n
fajo
substantial pile (normally of money)
montón
compact mass

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ [ˈwɑɾ.ɫ̩] v
anadear dar traspiés tambalearse
to walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ n
vadeo
act of wading

wade /wed/ /weɪd/ v
vadear
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wadeable adj
vadeable
able to be waded across

wadi /ˈwɑdi/ n
uadi 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

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] n
gofre waffle wafle
flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] v
divagar
to speak or write (something) at length without any clear aim or point

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 rabear
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

wage theft n
robo de salarios
illegal withholding of wages

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ n
apuesta
a stake; a pledge
the subject of a bet

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ v
apostar
put up as collateral

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ n
carro coche carreta carromato
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
lavandera
various small passerine birds

waif /weɪf/ n
bien mostrenco hallazgo
something found, especially if without an owner

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] n
gemido
loud cry or shriek

wail /weɪl/ [weɪɫ] v
gemir
to make a sound like crying
lamentar llorar
to cry out
llorar
to weep, lament

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
gemidor
one who wails
plañidera
a hired mourner

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
revestimiento
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls

waist /weɪst/ n
cintura
part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist
cintura talle
part of the body

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] n
cinturilla pretina
band of fabric encircling the waist

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
chaleco chalequillo
a sleeveless, collarless garment

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] n
espera retraso
a delay

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
esperar aguardar
delay until some event
ser camarero servir
to serve customers

wait and see v
aguardar dejar pasar
to await the course of events

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 list n
lista de espera
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service

waiting room n
sala de espera
room

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ n
camarera mesera
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
abandonar
to abandon, give up
abandonar dejar de lado
to put aside, avoid
dispensar renunciar a
to relinquish; to give up claim to
proscribir
to outlaw

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
consentimiento exención renuncia
legal document
exención
something that releases a person from a requirement
renuncia descargo exención
the act of waiving

wake /weɪk/ n
velorio
period after death
estela
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft

wake /weɪk/ v
despertar
to make somebody stop sleeping
despertar despertarse recordar
to stop sleeping

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
despertar
to awaken (someone else)
despertar espabilar
to become more aware of a real-life situation.
despertarse recordar
to (become) awake

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
vela vigilia
state of being wakeful

wali /ˈwɑːliː/ n
valí
provincial governor in certain Islamic countries

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
andar andares
manner of walking
paseo
trip made by walking
maintained place on which to walk
trayecto trecho
distance walked

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
caminar andar
to move on the feet
caminar pasear andar
to travel a distance by walking
estar robado
colloquial: to be stolen
pasear acompañar
to take for a walk

walk a tightrope v
andar en la cuerda floja
to undertake a precarious course

walk around v
deambular
to walk with no planned destination

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
comparsa figurante
actor with a small part
exceso

walkabout n
baño de masas
public stroll

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ n
andadera andador
walking frame
caminante
person who walks

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
partida
(software engineering) process of inspecting algorithms and source code
tutorial
(video games) A thorough demonstration that explains the steps involved in winning the game

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ n
pasarela
clearly defined path

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
barrera
impediment to free movement
barrera muro
soccer: line of defenders
muro muralla
structure built for defense surrounding an area
muro muralla pared
defensive rampart
pared
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure
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 /ˈwɑləbi/ /ˈwɒləbi/ n
ualabí
Any of several species of Marsupial

wallcreeper /ˈwɔːlkɹiːpə/ n
treparriscos
Tichodroma muraria

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ n
cartera billetera
case for keeping money

wallflower /ˈwɑl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔl.ˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflaʊ.ə/ n
alhelí
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum genus
fea del baile feo del baile inadaptado
socially awkward person

wallop /ˈwɑ.ləp/ /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
fondo de pantalla
computing: image used to cover a desktop
papel pintado papel tapiz decomural empapelado
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/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ adj
nogal
colour

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
nogal noguera
tree
nogal nuez
wood
nuez nogal
nut

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
morsa
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
vals
a ballroom dance
piece of music

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ v
valsar bailar vals
dance

wampum /ˈwɑmpəm/ /ˈwɒmpəm/ n
chaquira wampum
small cylindrical beads made from polished shells (especially white ones) which have been strung together; one such bead

wand /wɑnd/ /wɒnd/ n
varita
hand-held narrow rod

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
divagar pajarear pajaronear
of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention
errar vagar deambular aventurar descarriarse desviarse
peregrinar
to go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path

wanderer /ˈwɑndəɹɚ/ /ˈwɒndəɹə/ n
vagabundo nómada
one who wanders

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ adj
andariego errabundo errante peripatético
which wanders

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ n
vagar

wandering whistling duck n
suirirí capirotado
Dendrocygna arcuata

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ n
pasión de viajar
strong impulse or longing to travel

wane /weɪn/ n
menguante de la Luna
lunar phase

wane /weɪn/ v
menguar
of the Moon, to become less visible
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

waning moon n
luna menguante
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon

wank /wæŋk/ n
masturbación paja puñeta
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
paja puñeta masturbarse pajearse cascársela chaquetearse
transitive: to masturbate (oneself)
pajear cascar chaquetear paja masturbar hacerse una puñeta
intransitive: to masturbate

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
fantasma
someone who shows off too much
huevón pendejo puñetero gilipollas idiota
idiot
pajero pajillero pajera pajillera pajizo
person who masturbates

wannabe /ˈwɒnəbi/ n
aspirante un quiero y no puedo
someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ n
deseo afán
desire, wish, longing
falta
lack (of)

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
querer desear
to desire

wanted /ˈwɑntɪd/ /ˈwɒntɪd/ adj
buscado
subject to immediate detainment
deseado
desired

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
autoindulgente desenfrenado inmoderado lujurioso
self-indulgent, luxurious, extravagant
caprichoso desaprensivo
capricious, reckless of morals or justice
desenfadado juguetón
playful, carefree
indisciplinado
undisciplined
lascivo libidinoso lujurioso
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free

wapiti n
uapití wapití
the American elk

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
guerra
conflict involving organized use of arms
rhetorical: campaign against something
card game

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
guerrear hacer la guerra
to engage in conflict

war bride n
mujer de militar
woman

war communism /ˈwɔɹ ˈkɒm.jʊˌnɪzm̩/ n
comunismo de guerra
economic policy

war correspondent n
corresponsal de guerra

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ n
crimen de guerra delito de guerra
punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war

war criminal n
criminal de guerra
person guilty of war crimes

war film n
película bélica cinta bélica film bélico filme bélico
film set in wartime

war footing n
en pie de guerra
on a war footing

war hero n
héroe de guerra

war memorial n
memorial a la guerra monumento a los caídos
commemorial monument

war of aggression n
guerra de agresión
military conflict waged without the justification of self-defense, usually for territorial gain and subjugation

war of attrition n
guerra de desgaste
prolonged exhausting war

war of conquest n
guerra de conquista
war of conquest

war of independence n
guerra de independencia
war of independence

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 paint n
potingue
cosmetic makeup

war reparations n
reparaciones de guerra
compensation to cover war damages

war room n
centro de control
command center

war zone n
zona de guerra
region of ongoing war

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ v
trinar
to sing like a bird, especially with trills

warbler /ˈwɔː(ɹ)blə(ɹ)/ n
arañero chipe reinita
bird of the Parulidae family
curruca
bird of the Sylviidae family

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
barrio
Mormonism: subdivision of church
entenado
person under guardianship
guarda
on a lock or key
guardia
action of a watchman
pavellón sala
part of a hospital where patients reside
pupilo
minor looked after by a guardian

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ v
guardar
To keep in safety; to watch; to guard
guardar proteger
To defend; to protect

ward off v
esquivar evitar
to parry, or turn aside
prevenir
to avert or prevent

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 /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ n
armario ropero clóset escaparate alacena empotrado
movable furniture for storing clothes
vestuario
collection of clothing

wardrobe malfunction n
error de induntemaria malfuncionamiento del guardarropa
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ n
mercancía
product

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ n
almacén depósito
a place for storing large amounts of products

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ v
almacenar
store

warehouseman n
almacenero almacenista guardalmacén encargado del almacén
person who manages or works in a warehouse

wares /wɛəz/ /wɛɹz/ n
mercancías
goods for sale

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
guerra

warfarin /ˈwɔɹ.fəɹ.ɪn/ /ˈwɔː.fə.ɹɪn/ n
warfarina
anticoagulant

warhead n
ojiva
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
belicoso
bellicose
beligerante guerrero
belligerent

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
brujo mago hechicero
male magic-user

warlord /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ 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

warm-up n
calentamiento
The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity

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
calor
moderate heat; sensation of being warm
simpatía
friendliness, affection

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
advertir avisar alertar
to make someone aware of impending danger

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
cuidado 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
deformación alabeo curvatura 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
garantía
something that provides assurance or confirmation
orden
judicial writ

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
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
garantía seguro
a guarantee that a certain outcome or obligation will be fulfilled; security

warren /ˈwɒɹən/ /ˈwɔɹən/ n
madriguera
the system of burrows where rabbits live

warrior /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ n
guerrero guerrera
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ n
buque de guerra buque militar
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
verruga
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ n
facóquero
a species of wild pig

wartime n
tiempo de guerra
period of a war

warts and all adj
con todas sus imperfecciones con verrugas y todo
of a description which does not conceal shortcomings or imperfections

warty adj
verrugoso
having warts

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ adj
cauteloso
characterized by caution; guarded; careful
cauteloso precavido
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
enjuague
lotion
lavado
process or an instance of washing or being washed by water

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
lavar
to clean with water
mining: to separate valuable material
lavarse
to clean oneself

wash away v
barrer
to eliminate
to eliminate or destroy by fast-moving water

wash down v
acompañar bajar
to help to swallow by drinking a liquid

wash one's hands of /ˌwɒʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ /ˌwɔʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ v
desentenderse lavarse las manos
to absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for

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 tabla de lavar
board to do laundry

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ n
toallita
cloth used to wash

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ n
lavadora lavarropas lavavajillas
something that washes
lavandera
person who washes for a living
manopla paño toallita
face cloth
arandela zapata
flat disk

washerwoman n
lavandera
woman whose employment is laundering

washhouse n
lavadero
a building used as a laundry

washing /ˈwɑ.ʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃ.ɪŋ/ n
lavado
action of the verb "to wash"

washing machine n
lavadora lavarropas
machine that washes clothes

washing of feet n
lavatorio mandato
ritual washing of feet by clergy

washing powder n
jabón en polvo
powder for washing clothes

washing-up n
lavado de platos
washing of dishes etc.

washing-up liquid n
detergente lavavajillas fairy lavavajillas líquido
liquid soap used to wash dishes

washout /ˈwɑʃ-/ /ˈwɒʃaʊt/ /ˈwɔʃˌaʊt/ n
derrama
act of washing or cleaning the inside of something

washtub n
palangana
tub used for washing clothes

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
avispa
insect

wasp waist n
cintura de avispa
waist like that of a wasp

waste /weɪst/ n
andurrial erial páramo yermo
waste land, desolate region
baldío descampado terreno baldío
large tract of uncultivated land
basura desecho desechos desperdicio
useless by-products, garbage
derroche pérdida
action of wasting, ineffective use
excremento heces
excrement or urine

waste /weɪst/ v
desperdiciar malgastar
to squander

waste breath v
gastar saliva
to speak futilely

waste of time n
pérdida de tiempo desperdicio de tiempo
pointless or unproductive activity

waste time v
estar al pedo 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
derrochador antieconómico
inclined to waste

wasteland /ˈweɪs(t)ˌland/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlænd/ /ˈweɪs(t)ˌlənd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɘnd/ /ˈwæes(t)ˌlɛnd/ n
desierto barbecho baldío barbechera páramo terreno baldío
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/ /wɒt/ n
templo budista
Buddhist temple

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ n
reloj peluco
portable or wearable timepiece

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
mirar
to look at for a period of time
observar mirar
to observe
tener cuidado
to be wary
vigilar
to attend or guard

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

watch paint dry v
mirar las musarañas

watcher /ˈwɑ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.ə/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.ə/ 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 /ˈwɒt͡ʃˌlɪst/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃˌlɪst/ n
lista de seguimiento
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
relojero relojera
person who makes and/or maintains watches

watchman n
guarda centinela vigilante celador encargado guardián
guard

watchtower n
atalaya garita vigía
observation tower

watchword /ˈwɒt͡ʃwɜː(ɹ)d/ n
consigna lema
word used as expressive of a principle
contraseña santo y seña
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] n
agua
liquid H₂O
one of the basic elements
agua botella de vaso
serving of water
aguas menores agua
urine
aguas agua
body of water, or specific part of it
fluido fluidos corporales humor
medical: fluids in the body, especially when causing swelling

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
aguar
dilute
dar agua a abrevar
to provide (animals) with water
hacer agua
colloquial: to urinate
regar aguar
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)

water bear n
oso de agua tardígrado
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] 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
descafeinar suavizar
to make weaker
desleír
to simplify
diluir aguar rebajar
to dilute

water flea n
pulga de agua
crustacean of the order Cladocera

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 meadow n
nava
low-lying area of grassland subject to seasonal flooding

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
contamination of water

water polo n
waterpolo polo acuático
a water sport

water polo player n
jugador de waterpolo jugadora de waterpolo waterpolista
player of water polo

water power n
energía hidráulica
(uncountable) power from water

water purifier n
purificador de agua
a device that purifies water

water rat n
rata acuática
Arvicola amphibius

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 soldier n
pita acuática
Stratiotes aloides

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 tank n
tanque alberca
large container used to store water

water tower n
torre de agua
tank of water

water turbine n
turbina hidráulica
device

water under the bridge n
agua pasada
something in the past that cannot be controlled but must be accepted

water wheel n
rueda hidráulica
wheel propelled by water

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

waterboarding n
submarino
torture technique

waterbomber n
avión apagafuegos

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
acuarela
painting
genre
pigment

watercourse n
corriente de agua curso
channel through which water flows

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
berro berro de agua
Nasturtium officinale
berro berro de agua cresón
Nasturtium microphyllum

watered stock n
acciones diluidas capital inflado
inflated shares of stock

waterer n
abrevadero
device from which animals drink

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
cascada catarata
waterfall-like outpouring
cascada catarata caída de agua

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
sin agua
lacking water

waterline n
línea de flotación
line on the hull of a ship

waterlogged adj
encharcado inundado
soaked with water

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ n
filigrana marca de agua
translucent design impressed on paper

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
sandía patilla melón de agua
fruit
plant

watermill n
molino de agua molinos de agua
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
impermeable
resistant to water
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in

waterproof v
impermeabilizar
to make waterproof or water-resistant

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
dos rombos
time after which adult material may be broadcast
hito momento decisivo punto crucial punto de inflexión
critical point marking a change in course or development
línea divisoria
boundary between adjacent catchment basins

waterspout n
tifón tromba
tornado that occurs over a body of water

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ adj
a toda prueba sin fisuras
impossible to defeat, evade or nullify
estanco hermético
so tightly made that water cannot enter or escape

watertightness n
estanquidad
condition of being watertight

waterway n
hidrovía torrentera
navigable body of water

waterworks /ˈwɔtɚˌwɚks/ /ˈwɔːtəˌwəːks/ [-ɾɚ-] n
llanto
crying or tears, especially in a way that is considered manipulative or over-emotional

watery /ˈwɑtəɹi/ /ˈwɔtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtəɹi/ /ˈwɔːtɹi/ adj
acuoso
wet, soggy or soaked with water
lloroso
discharging water or similar

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ n
vatio watt
derived unit of power

wattage n
vatiaje
An amount or power (especially electric), expressed in watts, kilowatts etc

wattle /ˈwɑtl̩/ /ˈwɒtl̩/ [ˈwɑ.ɾl̩] n
acacia
Australian acacia
barbilla carúncula
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds
mamella
fleshy appendage on the neck of goat
papada
loose hanging skin
zarzo
construction of branches and twigs

wattle and daub n
bahareque
branches and twigs plastered with mud

wattle-eye n
ojicarunculado

wattled crane n
grulla carunculada
Grus carunculata

wattmeter n
vatímetro
device for measuring electric power

wave /weɪv/ n
ola
A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water
oleada onda ola
sudden unusually large amount of something
onda ola
moving disturbance, undulation
moving disturbance in a field
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions

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 ondear
to sway back and forth
flaquear vacilar
to falter; become unsteady; begin to fail or give way
fluctuar oscilar variar
to fluctuate or vary

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
ondado
heraldry: undé, in a wavy line
ondeante ondulante
rising or swelling in waves
ondulado
waved
ondulatorio
undulating
undoso
full of waves

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ adj
cera
made of wax

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ n
cera
preparation containing wax, used as a polish
cera esperma
oily, water-resistant substance

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
crecer
phase of a planet
depilar
remove hair from
encerar bolear
apply wax to
crecer
literary: grow
of the moon: appear larger each night
devenir
to assume specified characteristic

wax apple n
manzana de agua pomarrosa
fruit
yambo
plant

wax museum n
museo de cera
museum featuring statues made of wax

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
camino vía
road, direction, path
forma modo manera
method or manner
medios
means to enter or leave

way in /weɪ ˈɪn/ 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 guía de embarque
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ n
caminante
traveller

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
abordar coger por banda
to accost or intercept unexpectedly

wayward /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ adj
caprichoso desobediente díscolo
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
nosotros nosotras
generic we (the speaker and at least one other person, regardless of whether it's the person being addressed)

weak /wiːk/ adj
débil flojo feble flaco
lacking in force or ability

weak nuclear force n
débil de fuerza
one of the fundamental forces

weak nuclear interaction n
interacción nuclear débil
fundamental interaction

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
debilitar languir
to make weaker
debilitarse languecer languidecer
to become 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 /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ adj
enclenque fuñingue pusilánime
weak, either physically, morally or mentally

weakling /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
enclenque
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution
pusilánime
person of weak character

weakly /ˈwiːkli/ adv
débilmente
with little strength or force

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
cariño debilidad por
special fondness
debilidad flaqueza
condition of being weak
punto débil debilidad
fault

weal /wil/ /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/ [wɛl̪θ] n
riqueza
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money
riqueza prosperidad
riches; valuable material possessions

wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ adj
rico acomodado adinerado próspero
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
deshabituar desengancharse
to cause to quit something to which one is addicted or habituated
destetar
to cease giving milk
to cease to depend on the mother for nourishment

wean off v
deshabituar

weaning n
ablactación destete
process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ 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 /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] n
desgaste
damage
ropa
clothing

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
fatigar
to exhaust physically
llevar vestir tener puesto
to have on (clothes)

wear and tear /ˈwɛəɹ ən ˈtɛəɹ/ n
desgaste
damage or depreciation

wear down v
desgastar
to cause physical or mental fatigue

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
ir con el lirio en la mano
to be transparent or forthright about one's emotions

wear out v
desgastar
to cause to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use
desgastarse
to deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain

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

wearily /ˈwɪəɹɪli/ /ˈwɪɹɪli/ adv
cansadamente
in a weary manner

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 /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
comadreja
any mammal of the family Mustelidae
any mammal of the genus Mustela
comadreja mostela
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 /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ n
tiempo
state of the atmosphere
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ 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 station n
estación meteorológica
station for meteorological observations

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

weatherwoman n
chica del tiempo meteoróloga mujer del tiempo
female weather forecaster

weave /wiːv/ n
armadura
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
tejer
to spin a cocoon or a web
tejer entretejer
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
tejedor tejedora
one who weaves

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
tejido
process of making woven material

web /wɛb/ n
alma
interconnection between flanges
the thinner vertical section of a railway rail between the top and bottom of the rail
membrana
a fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds
red
any interconnected set of persons, places, or things

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 /ˈveɪbə/ /ˈveɪbɚ/ /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webinar n
webinario seminario web
interactive seminar conducted via Internet

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
transitive: to take as one's spouse
intransitive: to take a 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 night /ˈwɛdɪŋ naɪt/ n
noche de bodas
first night of a married couple

wedding planner n
organizador de bodas
person employed by a bride and groom

wedding ring n
alianza anillo de boda anillo de casado
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ n
bandada formada en V
group of birds flying in V formation
cuña
simple machine
geometry: type of five-sided polyhedron
formación en V formación en cuña
flank of cavalry
rebanada triangular
piece of food etc.
zapato de cuña
one of a pair of wedge-heeled shoes

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ 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 pipí pis

wee hours n
madrugada altas horas las tantas
very early morning

wee small hours n
altas horas madrugada
very early morning

wee-wee n
pipí pito pilila boba chochete

wee-wee v
hacer pipí

weeaboo /ˈwiː.ə.buː/ n
otaku

weed /wiːd/ n
alfeñique parásito
informal: puny person
hierba mota grifa
slang: marijuana
mala hierba maleza yuyo hierbajo monte
unwanted plant

weed /wiːd/ v
escardar chapear 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 /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ n
día de entre semana
day of the week, excluding weekends

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ 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 cada semana
once every week
semanalmente todas las semanas
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 and wailing and gnashing of teeth n
llanto y rechinar de dientes
consternation, worry

weeping willow n
sauce llorón
Salix babylonica

weepy /ˈwiːpi/ adj
llorón plañidero
inclined to weep

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
gorgojo
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea
gorgojo picudo
beetle in the family Curculionidae

weft /wɛft/ n
trama
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
levar desancorar
nautical: to raise an anchor
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

weigh-in n
pesaje
the process of determining a competitor's body weight prior to an event

weight /weɪt/ n
pesa peso
object to make something heavier
weight for training muscles
peso
force due to gravity
statistics: multiplier
importance or influence
standardized measuring weight

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

weighting n
ponderación

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 /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
halterofilia levantamiento de pesas
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights
levantamiento de pesas
form of exercise

weighty /ˈweɪti/ adj
de peso
important; serious
importante
rigorous; severe; afflictive
pesado
heavy

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
aliviadero compuerta vertedero
adjustable dam
corral de pesca presa pesquera
fence to catch fish

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwiːə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪɚd/ adj
extraño
having supernatural or preternatural power
raro
having an unusually strange character or behaviour
deviating from the normal; bizarre

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
bicho raro 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

welcome back phraseologicalUnit
bienvenido de nuevo
welcome back

welcome swallow n
golondrina australiana

welcoming adj
acogedor
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ n
gualda
herb
dye

weld /wɛld/ v
soldar
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat
soldar unir
to bind, unite

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
soldador
one who welds
item of equipment

welding /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ n
soldadura
the action or process of welding: joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler

welding machine n
soldadora

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
bienestar
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity
seguridad social
aid, provided by a government, etc.

welfare state n
estado benefactor estado del bienestar
country in which such a system operates
estado de bienestar estado benefactor estado del bienestar
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens

welfare trap n
trampa del desempleo
situation

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adj
bien
in good health

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ adv
bien
accurately; competently
to a significant degree
bien completamente totalmente
completely; fully
bien muy
(slang) very

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
anda mira vaya
exclamation of surprise
bueno
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations
bueno pues
to acknowledge a statement or situation
este pues
used in conversation to fill space

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ n
manantial venero
spring
pocillo
small section of a microtiter plate
pozo aljibe
hole sunk into the ground

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
brotar manar
to issue forth

well done adj
bien hecho
performed well

well done interjection
bravo bien hecho muy bien

well off adj
acomodado adinerado holgado pudiente
being in fortunate circumstances

well, well, well interjection
bueno, bueno, bueno
indicating consideration

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ 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
bien dotado bien servido vergudo
having a large penis
grosero

well-heeled adj
próspero rico
rich; affluent

well-hung adj
bien dotado bien servido vergudo
having a large penis

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
consabido de marras famoso
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
bienintencionado

well-nigh /ˌwɛlˈnaɪ/ adv
casi
almost, nearly

well-read adj
leído
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively

wellness /ˈwel.nɪs/ /ˈwɛl.nɪs/ 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 /ˈwɛli/ 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

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ n
criada
(archaic) woman servant
moza
(archaic) girl or young woman
negra
(US, archaic or historical) black woman
prostituta
(archaic) prostitute

wench /wɛnt͡ʃ/ v
ir de putas
to frequent prostitutes

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
hombre
man

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ n
hombre lobo licántropo lobisón lobisome
wolflike human

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ n
precio de la sangre wergild
reparative payment

west /wɛst/ adj
al oeste
towards the west
occidental
occidental
western

west /wɛst/ n
oeste occidente poniente
compass point

west-southwest n
oesuroeste
compass point

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
occidental oesteño
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
western wéstern
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
húmedo mojado
made of liquid or moisture
mojado
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid

wet /wɛt/ v
mearse orinarse
urinate accidentally in or on
mojar
cover or impregnate with liquid
mojarse
become wet

wet blanket n
aguafiestas sosaina
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet dream n
sueño húmedo sueño mojado
erotic dream

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 ˈbɛd/ 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
carnero castrado
castrated ram
castrón
castrated goat

wetland n
humedal
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas

wetness /ˈwɛt.nəs/ n
humedad
condition of being wet

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
cebollazo 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

whaleling n
ballenato
young 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
Tío Saín bu coco hombre del costal hombre del saco ropavejero
whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction
pesadilla
term of disparagement

wharf /(h)wɔɹf/ /(h)wɔːf/ /hwɔɹf/ n
muelle embarcadero
man-made landing place

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] adv
qué

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
cuál
qué menudo vaya
beginning an exclamation

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
¡qué! ¿cómo? ¿no?
expression of surprise
¿qué?
enquiry to what a person desires

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
lo que qué
fused relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing(s) that
que qué
nonstandard relative pronoun
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...
used to make a suggestion
qué tal... y
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered

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? (request for clarification)

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
qué te parece
used to ask someone if they are willing to do something
¿qué se dice?
used to remind a child to say a polite expression

what does that have to do with the price of tea in China phraseologicalUnit
manzanas traigo 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 does … mean phraseologicalUnit
qué significa …
what does … mean?

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
lo que no mata, engorda lo que no te mata, te hace más fuerte
hardship builds moral character

what for adv
para qué
for what purpose
por qué
for what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
arrieros somos, y en el camino nos encontraremos recoges lo que siembras
donde las dan, las toman todo cae por su propio peso
actions have consequences

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? ¿cuál es la contraseña del Wi-Fi?
what is the Wi-Fi password?

what is worse adv
peor aún peor todavía

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 kind of determiner
que tipo de

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 doctor ordered /ˌʍɑt ðə ˈdɑktɚ ˌɔɹdɚd/ /ˌʍɒt ðə ˈdɒktə ˌɔːdəd/ [ˌwɑt-] n
venir al pelo venir de perlas venir que ni pintado
exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation

what the fuck interjection
qué carajo qué cojones qué coño qué diablos qué leches qué mierda
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 the shit phraseologicalUnit
qué mierda
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
ajo y agua 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 new n
novedades
the latest developments in a particular situation or a person's life

what's new phraseologicalUnit
¿quihubo? ¿qué es de tu vida? ¿qué pasa? ¿qué te cuentas?
informal greeting asking what has happened recently

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
cuál es el problema qué pasa
What’s the matter? What is the problem? What is wrong?
cómo estás qué pasa qué tal
How are you?
qué estás haciendo qué ocurre qué pasa
What’s happening? What are you doing?

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 mengano zutano
A person or entity whose name one does not remember

whataboutism /wət.əˈbaʊt.ɪzəm/ [wə.ɾəˈbaʊ.ɾɪzm̩] n
y tú más
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
chingadera chisme chunche coso vaina
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
cualquier
regardless of the … that; for any … that
cualquier cosa que lo que sea que

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /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 /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
da igual lo que sea no importa

whatever it takes n
cueste lo que cueste todo lo que sea necesario
anything required to achieve an objective

whatever the case may be phraseologicalUnit
sea como fuere
as is appropriate to the circumstances

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
en absoluto
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
trigo
grain

wheat flour /ˈwiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍiːt ˌflaʊə(ɹ)/ 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 /ˈwiːtɪəɹ/ /ˈʍiːtɪəɹ/ n
collalba
birds of genus Oenanthe

wheaten adj
de trigo
made from wheat

wheatfield n
trigal
wheat field

whee /wiː/ /ʍiː/ interjection
hurra ji viva
expression of pleasure or enjoyment

wheedle /ˈwiː.dəl/ /ˈʍiː.dəl/ v
camelar engatusar
cajole

wheek /ʍiːk/ n
chirriado chirrido rechinado
onomatopoeia to symbolize a guinea pig's squeak

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ n
llanta
wheel rim
pez gordo
person with a great deal of power or influence
rueda
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ v
circunvolar volar en círculos
To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air
rodar
To roll along as on wheels

wheel and axle n
torno
simple machine

wheel clamp n
cepo
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 /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ n
carretilla carrucha
small cart

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
silla de ruedas
chair

wheeler-dealer n
chueco
political or commercial schemer

wheelhouse /ˈwil-/ /ˈʍilˌhaʊs/ /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ n
timonera puente de gobierno
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ n
caballito
action or stunt where a bicycle, etc., is ridden while standing only on its rear wheel or wheels

wheelwright n
ruedero
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ n
estertor sibilante sibilancia silbido
piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration

wheeze /wiːz/ /ʍiːz/ v
jadear
breathe hard

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
buccino
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ n
cachorro cadillo caduelo
young of a mammal

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ v
parir
(animals) to give birth

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
cuándo cuando
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
cuando
cuando cuándo
at what time; at which time
during the time that
as soon as, at the time that

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
el cuando cuándo
the time

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /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
si la vida te da limones, haz limonada al mal tiempo, buena cara
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 cuando el gato no está, los ratones bailan
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
de donde desde donde
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
de ahí de donde
conjunction

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
cuando quiera
at any time that
siempre que siempre y cuando
every time that

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
adónde
to what place
de dónde
donde dónde
the place in which
dónde donde
at or in what place
at what place; to what place; from what place
in what situation

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
adonde
to which place or situation
donde dónde
legal: in the situation in which
dónde donde
at or in which place

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
donde dónde
the place in which something happens

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 I sign up phraseologicalUnit
¿dónde hay que firmar?

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 there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /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 /ˈ(h)wɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌ(h)wɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
paradero
location

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
considerando dado que por cuanto siendo que visto que ya que
it being the case that…
mientras que
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ n
considerando
clause

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
mediante el cual por la cual
by which

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
por qué
because of which

wherefrom adv
de donde de dónde
from which

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
donde
of what; of which; of whom

whereon adv
en donde
translation

whereto adv
adónde
to what place; whither

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
adondequiera
in any place, anywhere
donde donde sea dondequiera doquier

wherewithal /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ n
medios
the ability and means to accomplish some task

wherry /ˈwɛɹ.i/ /ˈʍɛɹ.i/ n
chalana
a kind of boat

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ [ˈwɛ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈʍɛ(ʔ)t̚] 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
si si ... o
introducing indirect questions
ya sea
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] n
piedra de afilar piedra de amolar muela
stone used to hone tools

whew /fjuː/ /hwjuː/ [ɸĭ̥ŭ̥] [ʍĭ̥ŭ̥] interjection
uf
an expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ n
suero
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
cuál cuáles
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied
cuál cuáles cual cuales
(relative) designating the one(s) mentioned

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
cuál
(interrogative) what one or ones
que quien
(relative) who, whom, what

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
cualquier

whichever /wɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
cualquiera que el que sea

whicker /ˈ(h)wɪkɚ/ /ˈwɪkə/ v
relinchito
to neigh softly

whiff /(h)wɪf/ n
bocanada
short inhalation or exhalation of breath
bocanadas hálito soplo
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 mientras
uncertain duration of time, a period of time

while away v
pasar el rato vagar

while loop n
bucle mientras bucle while
section of code

while one is at it conjunction
ya que estamos

whim /(h)wɪm/ n
capricho ventolera
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
zarapito
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ n
gimoteo
a low intermittent sob

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ 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/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] n
gimoteo lloriqueo
long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ [ʍäːn] [ʍɑe̯n] [ʍʌɪ̯n] v
gemir
to make a sound resembling such a cry
gimotear lloriquear
to utter a whine
lloriquear gimotear
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine

whinny /ˈwɪni/ n
relinchito

whiny /ˈwaɪni/ adj
quejetas

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
látigo fusta flagelo
rod or rope

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
atosigar
to urge into action
azotar
by extension, to hit with any flexible object
to move very fast
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 una paliza
to defeat
dar velocidad
to throw at high velocity

whiplash /ˈwɪp.ˌlæʃ/ /ˈʍɪp.ˌlæʃ/ n
latigazo
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/ /ˈʍɪpɪŋ/ n
batimiento montaje
cooking technique
fustigamiento
punishment

whipping boy n
chivo expiatorio
someone punished for the errors of others

whippoorwill /ˈwɪp.əˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ /ˈʍɪp.ɚˌwɪl/ n
cuerporruín
bird

whirligig beetle n
girínido
water beetle of Gyrinidae

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
remolino vorágine
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ n
torbellino
violent windstorm of limited extent characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air
tromba
body of objects or events sweeping violently onward

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɝ/ v
zurriar
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
barrido
quick, light sweeping motion
batidora
kitchen utensil
brocha escobilla
bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
batir
in cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream
deslizarse
to move lightly and nimbly

whisker /wɪskə(ɹ)/ /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
rastro
faint trace or hint
rumor
rumor
susurrar
internet: private message in a chat room
susurro
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
susurrar cuchichear
talk in a quiet voice

whispering gallery n
gabinete de secretos

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
chifla chifle chiflido pitada pitido rechifla
sound made by whistling
pitido pito silbato
sound similar to the sound made by whistling
silbato pito chifle
device used to make a whistling sound

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
mojonear
speak without knowledge
poner buena cara
make a show of bravery

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 denunciante revelador de secretos
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistler /ˈwɪslə(ɹ)/ /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
designated for use by Caucasians
pale or pallid
caucásico blanco
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
blanca
street name for cocaine
blanco
color/colour
blanco blanca
Caucasian person
clara albumen
white of the egg; albumen

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 glóbulo blanco
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bream n
breca
European fish

white cabbage n
repollo blanco col blanca
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white chocolate n
chocolate blanco
food made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, having no cocoa solids

white clover n
trébol blanco
Trifolium repens

white coat n
bata
white coat worn in laboratories

white coffee n
cortado
coffee with milk added

white dwarf n
enana blanca
white dwarf star

white elephant n
elefante blanco
mammal

white flag n
bandera blanca
a flag used as a symbol of surrender

white genocide n
genocidio blanco
white supremacist conspiracy theory to eliminate the white race

white gold n
oro blanco
any precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white goods n
línea blanca
appliances

white goosefoot n
quinhuilla cenizo chual
Chenopodium album

white hole n
agujero blanco
singularity

white knight v
caballero blanco
Hero

white lead n
albayalde
lead carbonate or the paint thereof

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 night n
noche toledana noche en blanco
a sleepless night

white noise n
ruido blanco alteración blanca sonido blanco
random signal with flat power spectral density

white oak n
roble blanco
Quercus alba

white pages n
páginas blancas
telephone 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 /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ n
cigüeña blanca
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white supremacist n
supremacista blanco
advocate of white supremacy

white supremacy n
supremacismo blanco supremacía blanca
ideology

white terror n
terror blanco
violence

white vinegar n
vinagre blanco
vinegar that has been distilled

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-blue-white flag n
bandera blanca-azul-blanca
pacifist Russian flag

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 minor 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 /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
pizarra pizarra blanca
large vertical writing area

whitelist n
lista blanca
list of people that are known

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪ̯.tən/ [ˈ(h)waɪ̯tn̩] [ˈ(h)waɪ̯ʔn̩] v
blanquear
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whitener n
blanqueador
any substance used to whiten something

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ /ˈʍaɪtnəs/ n
blancura albura albor
state of being white

whitening /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈhwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ n
blanqueamiento blanqueo
the process of making something white or whiter

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
blanquear blanqueado
politics: campaign to paper over unfavorable elements
lechada
lime and water mixture

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
blanquear encalar
to paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence
encubrir
to cover over errors or bad actions

whitewater rafting n
descenso en aguas blancas
traveling by raft

whither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
adonde adónde
to which place

whiting /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪŋ/ n
merlán plegonero
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
blanquecino blancuzco blanquinoso blanquizco blanquizo
somewhat white

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ /ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ n
panadizo
infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail

whittle /ˈwɪtəl/ /ˈʍɪtəl/ v
tallar
cut or shape wood with a knife
reduce or gradually eliminate something

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
quien quién
who (relative pronoun)
quién quiénes
who? (interrogative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
quién eres quién es usted
who are you?

who goes there phraseologicalUnit
¿quién vive?

who knows phraseologicalUnit
quién sabe
rhetorical question: anything is possible
quién sabe andá a saber vete a saber vete tú a saber
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
quién vigilará a los vigilantes
concern about accountability of those monitoring behavior

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
quién lo hubiera dicho quién lo hubiera pensado ¡nos ha jodido mayo con las flores!
who would have guessed it?

who's calling phraseologicalUnit
¿quién es?
who is calling?

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ /ʍoʊ/ /ʍəʊ/ 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 quien sea
any person or persons that

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] adj
entero
entire
integral
food with no constituents removed

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] 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

wholehearted /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ adj
absoluto incondicional sin reservas
having no reservations; showing unconditional and enthusiastic support

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ 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 /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ 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 /ˈhol.səm/ adj
saludable
promoting good health, and well-being
sano
marked by wholeness; sound and healthy
íntegro
favourable to morals, religion or prosperity; sensible; conducive to good; salutary; promoting virtue or being virtuous

whom /huːm/ pronoun
cual cuyo quien quienes
relative pronoun (object)
quién quiénes
what person; object of a verb (accusative)
quién quiénes cuyo
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)

whoopee /wʊpi/ /ʍupi/ /ʍʊpi/ interjection
yupi
expression of delight

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
cisne cantor
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ n
tosferina coqueluche pertusis tos convulsiva
a contagious disease

whooping crane n
grulla blanca
Grus americana

whoops-a-daisy interjection
ay ay ay
Acknowledging a mistake

whopper /ˈwɑ.pɚ/ /ˈwɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʍɒp.ə(ɹ)/ n
chingo chorro montón
something remarkably large
ponzoña
outrageous lie

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
descomunal enorme friolero gigante morrocotudo
exceptionally great or large

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ n
puta ramera prostituta zorra fulana golfa

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /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/ /ˈhɔɹˌmʌŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
putañero putero
frequent customer of whores

whorey adj
aputada
Of or resembling a slut

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
fusayola tortera
weight attached to a spindle

whortleberry /ˈhɜːtl̩bəɹi/ /ˈwɜːtl̩bəɹi/ /ˈwɝtl̩bɛɹi/ /ˈʍɝtl̩-/ n
arándano
berry of a shrub of genus Vaccinium

whose /huːz/ determiner
cuyo cuya cuyas cuyos
of which (relative)
cuyo quien cuya cuyas cuyos
of whom (relative)
quién de quién
of whom (interrogative)

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
por lo que por que
por qué
for what reason

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ interjection
vaya
exclamation of surprise

why /waɪ/ /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/ adj
vivito y coleando
Alive, lively

wick /wɪk/ n
mecha pabilo pábilo
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
asombroso bacán
slang: awesome
malvado avieso
evil or mischievous

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
muy
slang: very

wickedly /ˈwɪkɪdli/ adv
malvadamente
in a wicked manner

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
maldad malicia perversidad perversión
state of being wicked

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
mimbre
flexible branch or twig

wickerwork n
cestería mimbre
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
amplio
large in scope
ancho amplio
having a large physical extent from side to side
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-angle lens n
objetivo gran angular
short focal length lens

wide-eyed adj
ojiplático
astonished or surprised

widely /ˈwaɪdli/ adv
ampliamente extensamente
separated by a large distance
comúnmente frecuentemente generalmente
commonly, generally

widescreen adj
panorámico
filmed in a greater aspect ratio

widespread /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ adj
extendido amplio común extenso generalizado
affecting a large area

widget /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ n
espátula
small scraping tool
widget
component of a graphical user interface that the user interacts with

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ n
viuda
woman whose spouse has died
single line of type carried over to the next page

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ 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 /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] n
anchura
measurement of something from side to side
state of being wide

wield /wiːld/ v
blandir empuñar
to handle or use a weapon
ejercer regir
to exercise authority or influence
manejar manipular
to handle with skill and ease

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ 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
pregunta capciosa
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

wigwam /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/ n
toldo
a Native American dwelling

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /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

wilayah n
wilaya
province in some Arabic countries

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] adj
salvaje fiero
raucous, unruly, and savage
salvaje montaraz
not domesticated or tamed

wild animal n
animal salvaje animal silvestre fiera
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state

wild asparagus n
palero
species of asparagus

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 leek n
puerro silvestre rampa
Allium tricoccum

wild onion n
cebolla silvestre
plant

wild rice n
arroz salvaje
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
mostajo de perucos serbal silvestre sorbo silvestre
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
fresa salvaje frutilla silvestre
plant

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 /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] n
gato montés gato salvaje
Felis silvestris
gato montés gato silvestre

wildcat strike /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt ˈstɹaɪk/ n
huelga salvaje
labour strike not authorized by the leaders of a trade union

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ n
descampado jungla maleza monte naturaleza páramo
uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state; a tract of such land

wildfire /ˈwaɪldˌfaɪɚ/ n
incendio forestal fuego incontrolado
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/ [wɪɫ] n
voluntad albedrío
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] v
anhelar desear
ir a
indicating future action
legar
to bequeath

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 luces de muerto
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
querés casarte conmigo quieres casarte conmigo
marriage proposal

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
dispuesto listo voluntarioso
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 /ˈwɪli/ n
pilila
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ adv
a tontas y a locas de cualquier manera
seemingly at random
quiérase o no guste o no guste quiera o no quiera sea como sea velis nolis
whether desired or not; without regard for consequences or wishes of those affected

wilt /wɪlt/ n
marchitez
disease

wilt /wɪlt/ v
marchitar
to cause to droop
to cause to fatigue
to droop
to fatigue

wilted adj
chuchurrío marchito
(of plants) drooping due to lack of water

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ adj
astuto listo pillo
sly, cunning

wimp /wɪmp/ n
baldragas gallina pusilánime
someone who lacks confidence

wimpy adj
cagado cagueta cagón cobardón endeble gallina
feeble, indecisive, cowardly

win /wɪn/ v
ganar vencer
transitive: achieve victory in
intransitive: achieve by winning

win out v
imponerse
be victorious

win-win /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/ adj
todos ganan
of a situation that benefits two parties

wince /wɪns/ v
estremecerse hacer muecas
to flinch as if in pain

winch /wɪnt͡ʃ/ n
cabrestante torno
machine

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
viento
movement of air
(music) the woodwind section of an orchestra; occasionally also used to include the brass section
viento pedo flatulencia
flatus

wind /waɪnd/ v
enrollar
to turn coils of something around
serpentear
to travel in a way that is not straight

wind back /waɪnd ˈbæk/ v
rebobinar
to wind towards the beginning

wind direction n
dirección del viento

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ n
parque eólico
collection of wind turbines

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 tunnel n
túnel de viento túnel aerodinámico
test facility

wind turbine n
aerogenerador molino de viento molino eólico
device

wind up /waɪnd ˈʌp/ v
dar cuerda
to tighten by winding or twisting
ir a parar
to end up; to arrive or result
tomar el pelo
to play a prank, to take the mickey or mock

winded adj
sin aliento
short of breath

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fo(ː)l/ /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔl/ /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ n
fruta caída
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
machine
structure

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

window frame n
marco de ventana
framework around a window

window screen n
alambrera anjeo mosquitero rejilla
mesh set in a frame and covering the opening of a window

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
vidrio de ventana
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəˌsɪl/ n
alféizar antepecho repisa
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ 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

windsock n
anemoscopio cono de viento manga de viento
tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed

windstorm /ˈwɪndstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
vendaval
storm with strong violent winds

windsurf /ˈwɪndsɜː(ɹ)f/ 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
flatulento
flatulent
vano
empty and lacking substance
ventoso
accompanied by wind

wine /waɪn/ n
vino
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruits, vegetables or plants

wine /waɪn/ v
beber vino tomar 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 cava
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

wineberry n
uva del Japón
Japanese wineberry

winebibber n
borracha de vino borracho de vino
habitual (or heavy) drinker of alcohol, especially wine

winemaking n
vinificación
process 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
part of an animal
part of an aircraft
faction of a political movement
extension of a ship's bridge
panel of a car which encloses the wheel area
ala alera alero puntera puntero
sports: person in such position
ala aleta
ala flanco
sports: position in many team sports
ala parte sección
extension to a main body

wing /wɪŋ/ v
improvisar
to be extemporaneous

wing nut n
palomilla
nut with wing-like projections

wingback n
carrilero
soccer: player who doubles as a defender and winger

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ adj
alado
having wings

winger /ˈwɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪŋ.ɚ/ n
extremo
offensive player

wingman /ˈwɪŋmæn/ n
alera alero compinche palero
friend that gives support

wingspan n
envergadura
the distance from left wingtip to right

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
guiño
blink of one eye

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
guiñar picar el ojo
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 vencedora
one who has won or often wins

winning streak n
buena racha racha ganadora
an uninterrupted sequence of wins

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
ahechar cribar
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air
separar
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test

winnower n
cribador
a person who winnows

winnowing basket n
vano
basket used to winnow

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ n
borracho borrachín briago catavinos guaino
alcoholic (pejorative)

winsome /ˈwɪn.s(ə)m/ /ˈwɪn.səm/ adj
encantador
charming, engaging, winning

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
invierno
fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [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/ [ˈwɪɾ̃(ə)ɹi] adj
invernal
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ v
enjugar limpiar
remove surface substance
formatear
erase a computer disk

wipe out v
aniquilar exterminar
to destroy or obliterate
borrar
to erase
caer
to crash or fall

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 /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] n
alambre hilo
thin thread of metal
cable
metal conductor that carries electricity

wire cutters n
alicates de corte alicates de corte lateral 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 stripper n
alicates pelacables pelacables peladora de cables pinza pelacables
small device to strip the insulation from electric wires

wire transfer n
transferencia bancaria
electronic transfer of funds

wired /waɪəd/ /waɪɹd/ adj
alámbrico cableado conectado
equipped with wires
enchufado
very excited, hyper; high-strung

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
inalámbrico
not having any wires

wireless telegraph n
telégrafo sin hilos

wireless telegraphy n
telegrafía sin hilos
telegraphy by radio

wiring harness n
arnés
bundle of insulated wires

wiry /ˈwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ adj
fibroso
thin, muscular and flexible

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
sabiduría
element of personal character
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
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

wise man /ˈwʌɪzman/ n
rey mago
magus
sabio
wise man

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
sabiamente
in a wise manner

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
bisonte europeo
European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
deseo gana
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
desear
to hope for an outcome
to bestow a thought

wish list n
lista de deseos
list of desired things

wishbone n
espoleta
bird's bone

wishful thinking n
pensamiento ilusorio el cuento de la lechera 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.iˌwɑ.ʃi/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
aguado bebistrajo
thin or watery
débil indeciso lábil tornadizo vacilante veleta
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 /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ n
glicina glicinia wisteria
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
melancólico
sad and thoughtful
nostálgico
full of longing

wit /wɪt/ n
chiste gracia humor mordacidad
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly
cordura mentalidad
mind; sanity
divertido hilara hilaro imaginativo
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes
intelecto intelectualidad
intellectual ability
inteligencia agudeza ingenio listeza
Ability to think quickly

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ n
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
persecution of persons believed to be using magic
campaign to punish dissident persons

witchcamp n
retiro de brujas
witch's retreat

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ n
brujería
the practice of witches

witchy /ˈwɪt͡ʃi/ adj
brujeril brujesco brujil embrujado
witchlike

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
con
in the company of
against
with
in addition to
expressing manner
in support of
as nourishment
con por
by means of

with a grain of salt adv
coger con pinzas con un grano de sal creer la mitad tomar con pinzas tomar con reservas
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 difficulty /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʊlti/ /wɪð ˈdɪfɪkʌlti/
difícilmente
having difficulty

with flying colors
airoso
(idiom) extremely well

with friends like these who needs enemies /wɪθ fɹɛn(d)z laɪk ðiːz hu niːdz ˈɛnəmiːz/ phraseologicalUnit
con amigos así, ¿para qué quieres enemigos? con amigos así, ¿para qué quiero enemigos?
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 sin tardanza
with no further delay

with open arms
con los brazos abiertos
with enthusiasm, as if embracing

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
con mucho gusto de mil amores
willingly, without argument

with privilege adv
con privilegio
colophon announcement of a book's legal permission or monopoly

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 /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
retirar
to draw or pull (something) aside, away, or back from its original position or situation
to take away or take back (something previously given or permitted)
retirarse
of soldiers: to leave a battle or position where they are stationed
sacar
to extract (money) from a bank account or other financial deposit

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ n
disposición retirada
act of withdrawing
retirada
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them
síndrome de abstinencia
type of metabolic shock

withdrawal symptom n
mono síndrome de abstinencia
symptom associated with the discontinuance of a drug

withdrawn /wɪðˈdɹɔːn/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːn/ adj
huraño retraído
introvert

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
decaer
(intransitive) to become helpless due to emotion
(transitive) to make helpless due to emotion
marchitar
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up
(transitive) to cause to shrivel or dry up

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 /wɪðˈhoʊld/ /wɪðˈhəʊld/ /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
negar rehusar reservar retener
to keep information
retener
to retain
retener negar
to keep an object

withholding /wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ/ /wɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ/ /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/ /wɪθˈhəʊldɪŋ/ n
retención fiscal
deduction of taxes from employees' salary
tax so deducted

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ adv
adentro
inside

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
dentro de
before the specified duration ends
in scope or range of
spatial enclosure

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
sin
not having

without a doubt
sin duda
certainly; doubtlessly

without a hitch
sobre ruedas
without any problems

without exception
sin excepción
exceptionless

without fail
sin falta
certainly

without loss of generality
sin pérdida de generalidad
without loss of generality

without prejudice
sin menoscabo
law: not affecting

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
aguantar
to resist

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ n
prueba testigo
something that serves as evidence
testigo
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court
testimonio
attestation of a fact or event

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ v
presenciar
(transitive) to see or gain knowledge of through experience
probar
(transitive) to take as evidence
testificar
(transitive) to furnish proof of
(intransitive) to preach presenting personal testimony

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
argucia humorada lindeza ocurrencia
witty remark

witty /ˈwɪti/ [ˈwɪɾi] adj
ingenioso
clever; amusingly ingenious
mordaz
full of wit

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ n
asistente
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
mago
person skilled with magic

woad /woʊd/ /wəʊd/ n
glasto yerba pastel
Isatis tinctoria

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ n
bamboleo tambaleo
unsteady motion

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
bambolearse tambalearse
move with an uneven or rocking motion
vacilar
vacillate

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
ay
exclamation of grief

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
pena ay infortunio
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /ˌwoʊ ɪz ˈmi/ /ˌwəʊ ɪz ˈmiː/ interjection
ay de mí pobre de mí
interjection

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ n
wok
large round pan

wok /wɑk/ /wɒk/ v
usar un wok wokiar
to use a wok

woke /woʊk/ /wəʊk/ adj
alerta
alert of what is happening
progre
politically correct

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] n
lobo loba
animal
mujeriego
man who makes amorous advances on many women

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] v
devorar engullir
to devour

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
lobato lobezno lobito cachorro de lobo
young wolf

wolf dog n
perro lobo
wolf and dog hybrid

wolf down v
apretarse embucharse meterse entre pecho y espalda tapiñarse zamparse
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
lobo con piel de oveja lobo disfrazado de cordero un lobo con piel de cordero
someone or something harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant

wolf spider n
araña lobo licósido
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolfberry n
cambrón cambronera escambrón spino cambrón
Lycium

wolfpack /ˈwʊlfpæk/ n
manada
group of wild wolves

wolframite n
wolframita
wolframite

wollastonite n
wollastonita
grey inosilicate mineral

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ n
glotón carcayú
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] n
mujer
adult female person

woman of the world n
mujer del mundo
worldly woman

womanhood /ˈwʊmənhʊd/ n
feminidad
qualities considered typical for a woman

womanish /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ adj
afeminado
characteristic of a woman

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ n
mujeriego donjuán gallinazo cachero del oeste lacho picaflor
habitual seducer of women

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ adj
femenino femenil adamado afeminado ahembrado amujerado
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
cuna
figuratively: place where something is made or formed
útero matriz
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
vombátido wombat
marsupial

wombly adj
uterino
of or pertaining to the womb

women's rights n
derechos de la mujer

womenfolk n
mujerío
women collectively

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
asombro pasmo
sense of awe or astonishment
maravilla
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel
maravilla genio
someone very talented at something, a genius
maravilla milagro
something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable
pensamiento
informal: thought

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
preguntarse ponderar
to ponder about something
sorprenderse maravillarse
to be affected with surprise

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /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 /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ n
país de las maravillas
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wonderment n
maravilla maravillosidad
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 /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ adj
acostumbrado avezado habituado
accustomed or apt

wont /woʊnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ /wʊnt/ /wʌnt/ 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
bosque
woodland
leña
firewood
madera
substance
wood from a particular species

wood /wʊd/ v
forestar
to cover or plant with trees

wood duck n
pato joyuyo
A colorful North American duck, Aix sponsa, that nests in hollow trees.

wood ear n
oreja de Judas
black fungus

wood frog n
rana de bosque

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 sorrel /ˈwʊdˌsɒɹəl/ n
aleluya
Oxalis acetosella

wood warbler n
mosquitero silbador
Phylloscopus sibilatrix

woodblock printing n
impresión xilográfica
technique for printing text, images or patterns

woodchat shrike n
alcaudón
Lanius senator

woodchip n
fragmento de madera trozo de madera
chip of wood

woodchipper n
astilladora trituradora de madera
woodchip making machine

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ 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
arbolado boscoso arborizado enselvado selvoso
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
acartonado
figuratively
de madera
made of wood

wooden leg n
pata de palo
a stick used as a substitute for somebody who has lost a leg

wooden spoon /ˈwʊdən spuːn/ n
cuchara de madera
prize for coming last in a competition
spoon made from wood

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
del bosque forestal silvestre
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ n
bosque floresta arbolado 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 picamaderos pito carpinterito picatroncos
bird in Picinae

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
asperilla
herb

woodshed n
leñera leñero
enclosed structure for storing firewood

woodwind instrument n
instrumento de viento-madera instrumento de viento de madera

woodwork n
carpintería
a woodworking shop or factory
carpintería maderaje maderamen
wood product

woodworm n
carcoma polilla quera
larvae that bore into wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
boscoso
covered in woods
leñoso
non-herbaceous

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ n
trama
set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp
guau
sound a dog makes when barking

woofer /ˈwʊfɚ/ n
bafle de bajos woofer
low-frequency audio speaker

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] 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

woolly rhinoceros n
rinoceronte lanudo

wop /wɒp/ n
bachicha bachiche espagueti italianini tana tano
person of Italian descent

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
palabra vocablo voz
unit of language

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
redactar
to 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 processing /ˈwəːdˌprəʊsɛsŋ/ n
tratamiento de textos
creation, input, editing and formatting of documents and other text using software on a computer

word search n
buscapalabras sopa de letras
a word game

word to the wise adv
a buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan un consejo
idiomatic

word-for-word adj
al pie de la palabra
Using exactly the same words as were originally used

wordiness n
labia verba
the excessive use of words

wordplay n
juego de palabras

wordsmith /ˈwɜːdsmɪθ/ /ˈwɝdˌsmɪθ/ n
liróforo
one who uses words skillfully

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] n
obra trabajo
literary, artistic, or intellectual production
result of a particular manner of production
obras
fortification
trabajo
physics: measure of energy expended in moving an object
thermodynamics: energy in transit between one form or repository and another
trabajo curro laburo
labour, employment, occupation, job
trabajo laburo tajo
place where one is employed
trabajo obra
effort expended on a particular task

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
bordar
to embroider with thread
fermentar
to cause to ferment
funcionar marchar ser eficaz
to function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for
hacer funcionar operar
to set into action
motivar producir
to cause to happen
moverse torcerse
to move in an agitated manner
trabajar laburar
to do a specific task
trabajar tallar
to shape, form, or improve a material

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
batirse el cobre dar el callo trabajar como un condenado
to work very hard; toil

work of art n
obra de arte
product of the fine arts

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
calcular
to calculate
entender
to make sense of
entrenar
to exercise
funcionar
to succeed
resolver
to conclude with the correct solution

work permit n
permiso de trabajo
authorization to work in a foreign country

work someone's ass off v
trabajar duro
to work excessively

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
trabajólico trabajólica
person

workaround /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ n
ajuste arreglo elución solución alternativa
a temporary means of overcoming some obstacle
paliativo

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ n
mesa de trabajo
sturdy table

workbook n
libro de trabajo
book used by a student

workcation n
trabacaciones trabajaciones travacaciones
a vacation that one spends getting work done

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 de todos los países, únanse trabajadores del mundo, uníos trabajadores del mundo, únanse
workers of the world, unite

workers' compensation n
indemnización por accidente laboral
insurance

workers' party n
partido obrero
political party

workforce /ˈwɜːk.foəs/ /ˈwɜːk.fɔːs/ /ˈwɝk.fo(ː)ɹs/ /ˈwɝk.foɹs/ [ˈwɚk.fo̞ɹs] n
mano de obra fuerza de trabajo fuerza laboral población activa
workers employed by an organization

working class n
clase obrera
social class doing physical work

working day n
día laborable día hábil
day of a week in which work is done
jornada
part of a day in which work is done

working dog n
perro de trabajo
type of dog breed

working group n
grupo de trabajo
any more or less formal team working for joint purpose

working language n
lengua de trabajo
language with an official status in an international organization

working memory n
memoria de trabajo
cognitive system with a limited capacity

working title n
título de trabajo título provisional
a temporary name

workmanship /ˈwɜːk.mən.ʃɪp/ n
calidad de artesano
the skill of an artisan or craftsman
calidad de fabricación factura hechura
the quality of something made by an artisan or craftsman

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ 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 curro tajo
place where someone works

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /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 /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɵːɯ̯d̥] n
mundo globo tierra
the Earth
mundo planeta
human collective existence
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
mundo universo
the universe

world cup n
copa del mundo
trophy
mundial
event; competition

world map /wɜːld ˈmæp/ /wɝːld ˈmæp/ n
mapamundi
map of a world

world order n
orden mundial
structure that manages the world's stability

world peace n
paz mundial
ideology of universal global understanding and non-violence

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

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ adj
clase mundial
of a standard that ranks among the best in the world

world-weary /ˈwɜːld ˌwɪəɹi/ /ˈwɝːld ˌwɪ(ə)ɹi/ adj
de hastío hastiado
bored with life
hastiado
tired of the ways of the world

worldliness n
mundo mundología
the quality of being worldly

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
de mucho mundo
versed in the ways of the world
mundano
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual
mundano profano
concerned with the secular rather than sacred

worldview n
cosmovisión visión del mundo forma de ver la vida mundovisión
personal view of the world

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adj
mundial
spanning the world

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adv
mundialmente
throughout the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
alimaña cucaracha rata
contemptible being
filete guirnalda rosca
something helical, especially the thread of a screw
gusano informático gusano
self-replicating program
gusano lombriz
animal

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
desparasitar
to cure of intestinal worms

worm-eaten adj
agusanado gusaniento gusanoso
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormery n
lombricero
self-contained system for producing vermicompost

wormhole n
agujero de gusano
a hole burrowed by a worm
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ n
ajenjo absintio alosna
Artemisia absinthium
amargor amargura mortificación
figurative: that which causes bitterness

wormy adj
agusanado
infested with worms

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ adj
desgastada desgastado
damaged and shabby from too much use

worn out adj
agotado exhausto hecho fosfatina
exhausted from exertion
desgastado deteriorado gastado tronado
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
inquieto preocupado
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
preocupación zozobra
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
comerse la cabeza estar preocupado inquietarse preocuparse
to be troubled
preocupar inquietar
to disturb the peace of mind of

worrying /ˈwɝijˌɪŋ/ /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 /ˈwɜːsn̩/ /ˈwɝsn̩/ v
empeorar desmejorar ir de mal en peor peorar
transitive: make worse
empeorarse desmejorarse
intransitive: get worse

worsening n
empeoramiento
worse situation

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ n
adoración
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object
alabanza culto

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
adorar
to honor and adore, especially as a deity
adorar alabar venerar

worshipper n
adorador devoto fiel
person who worships

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
la peor lo peor
most inferior

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adv
peor
in the worst way

worst comes to worst adv
en el peor de los casos
if a bad situation develops

worst-case scenario adv
en el peor de los casos

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ adj
aniquilado aplastado derrotado deshecho vencido
defeated, overcome

worsted /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
estambre
yarn made from wool
gabardina sarga
fine smooth wool fabric

wort /woɹt/ /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
mosto
liquid extracted from mash

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
que vale la pena
deserving of
valioso
equal in value to

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
valor valía
value

worthily adv
dignamente
in a worthy manner

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
sin valor intrascendente inútil
not having worth and use; without value

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

worthwhileness /-ˈʍaɪl-/ /ˌwɜɹθˈwaɪlnəs/ /ˌwɜːθˈwaɪlnəs/ n
provecho
condition or extent of being worthwhile

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
digno
having worth, merit}} or value
honourable or admirable

would /wuːld/ /wəd/ /wʊd/ /wʊld/ /əd/ v
por favor
used to express a polite request

would like v
gustaría
transitive

would you like to go out with me phraseologicalUnit
te gustaría salir conmigo?
suggestion to date someone

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/ /wyːnd/ n
herida llaga
injury

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
herir lesionar
hurt or injure
herir zaherir
hurt (someone's feelings)

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
herido
suffering from a wound

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
tejido
fabricated by weaving

wow /waʊ/ [waʊ̯] interjection
guau arrea atiza guao hala órale
excitement
guau guao
amazement

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 /ˈɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈɹæŋɡl̩/ n
altercado disputa gresca
angry dispute; noisy quarrel
riña
angry disputation; noisy quarrelling

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ n
chal
garment
wrap
food

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ 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
abrigarse
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather
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

wrap-up /ˈɹæpʌp/ n
resumen
brief final summary

wrapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ n
adaptador
(computing) A construct that serves to mediate access to another object.
bata
a negligée or loose dressing gown
envoltorio envoltura
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection

wrapping /ˈɹæ.pɪŋ/ 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/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ n
castigo
punishment, retribution, or vengeance resulting from anger; an instance of this.
cólera ira furia
great anger; an instance of this

wrathful /ˈɹæθfəl/ /ˈɹɒθfəl/ adj
furioso
possessed of great wrath

wreak /ɹik/ /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
corona guirnalda
ornamental circular band

wreath /ɹiːθ/ v
rodear
to place a wreath around something

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ n
accidente choque desastre siniestro
collision
cacharro trasto guiñapo
ruined object or person

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
arruinar
to ruin
arruinar destruir
to cause severe damage

wrecked /ɹɛkt/ adj
arruinado destruido siniestrado
destroyed in an accident

wrecking ball n
bola de demolición
heavy steel ball used for demolition

wren /ɹɛn/ n
chochín cucarachero ratona
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ 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 /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ n
lucha libre lucha
sport
lucha libre pressing catch
tumbling act

wretch /ɹɛt͡ʃ/ n
desgraciada desgraciado desventurada desventurado
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
retorcer serpentear
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
escurrir exprimir retorcer
to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out
exprimir
to obtain (something) from or out of a person or thing by extortion or other force
retorcer
to hold (someone or something) tightly and press or twist

wring out v
estrujar
to remove liquid by squeezing

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ n
arruga
line or crease in the skin
arruga aspereza
furrow in a smooth surface
imperfección
fault, imperfection or bug

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
arrugar
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles

wrinkle-free adj
arruga
without wrinkles

wrinkled /ˈɹɪŋkl̩d/ adj
arrugado
having many wrinkles

wrinkly /ˈɹɪŋk(ə)li/ adj
arrugado
having wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
muñeca
wrist

wrist pad n
muñequera reposamuñecas
a pad to support the wrist

wrist rest n
reposamuñecas
padded platform

wristband /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ n
correa
a band that supports a wristwatch
muñequera
a strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports

wristlet /-lɪt/ /ˈɹɪs(t)lət/ [ˈɹɪs.lɨʔ̚] n
pulsera
decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ n
reloj de pulsera reloj
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
auto decreto judicial recurso requerimiento judicial
a written order
escrito
that which is written

write /ɹaɪt/ v
escribir
to form letters, etc.
to send a letter to
to be an author
to be the author of
to show (information)
escribir anotar apuntar
record (data)

write down v
apuntar
to set something down in writing

write off v
dar de baja
to reduce an asset's book value to zero
llevar a gasto
to record an expenditure as an expense

write-only adj
de solo escritura
capable of being written but not read

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] 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
escrito escritura
something written
work of an author
escritura
process of representing a language
written letters or symbols

writing desk n
escritorio buró
desk

writing pad n
cuaderno
Collection of blank pages of writing paper

writing system n
sistema de escritura

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
escrito
of, relating or characteristic of writing

writtenness n
escrituridad
quality of being written

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ adj
erróneo equivocado incorrecto falso errado
incorrect
falso incorrecto
improper
malo erróneo
immoral

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ n
crimen mal
something immoral
entuerto
incorrect opinion or position

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ 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 kamikaze
Driver driving in the unpermitted direction

wrongdoer n
malhechor
someone who does wrong

wrongdoing /ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/ n
fechoría
violation of standards

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 /ɹɑθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ /ɹəʊθ/ adj
airado colérico torvo
full of anger

wrought /ɹɑt/ /ɹɔt/ /ɹɔːt/ adj
labrado 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 /ˈwuːduː/ /ˈwʊduː/ n
abdesto
ritual washing after minor impurity

wulfenite n
wulfenita
a mineral, lead molybdate

wurtzite n
wurtzita
zinc iron sulfide mineral

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
wushu
martial art

wuss /wʊs/ n
calzonazos
weak, ineffectual person

wuther /ˈwʌðə/ /ˈwʌðɚ/ v
sacudir
To shake vigorously
soplar con un fuerte rugido
To make a rushing sound; to whizz

wye /ˈwaɪ/ n
i griega ye
name of the letter Y, y

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwiːvə(ɹ)n/ /ˈwɪvə(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 /zɪˈbɛk/ /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
jabeque
transport ship

xenia n
xenía
ancient concept of hospitality

xenocide /ˈziːnəsaɪd/ /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ n
xenocidio
genocide of entire alien species

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ /ˌzɛnəˈɡlɒsi/ 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 /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ n
xenófobo xenófoba
one who fears or hates strangers or foreigners

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ 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

xeric /ˈzɛɹ-/ /ˈzɪə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɪɚ.ɪk/ adj
xérico
very dry

xero- prefix
xero-
dryness

xerography n
xerografía
photocopying process

xerophthalmia n
xeroftalmia
condition

xerophthalmic adj
xeroftálmico
of or pertaining to xerophthalmia

xerosol n
xerosol
A very dry soil

xerox /ˈseɾoks/ /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotocopiar
to make photocopies

xi /ksaɪ/ /ksiː/ /saɪ/ /zaɪ/ /ʃiː/ n
xi
Greek letter

xiphoid /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ adj
xifoide
of or relating to the xiphisternum

xor /ɛksˈo(ɹ)/ /ˈkso(ɹ)/ /ˈkszo(ɹ)/ /ˈzo(ɹ)/ n
o exclusivo
exclusive OR

xylan n
xilano
biochemistry: a polysaccharide consisting of xylose residues

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
xilema
botany: vascular tissue in land plants

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
xileno
di-methyl-benzene

xylitol n
xilitol
an alcohol

xylo- /ˈzaɪ.loʊ/ /ˈzaɪ.ləʊ/ prefix
xilo-
wood

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
xilófono marimba
musical instrument

xylophonist n
xilofonista
xylophone player

xylose n
xilosa
wood sugar

xylulose n
xilulosa
ketopentose

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ n
yate
slick and light ship
any private noncommercial vessel

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ v
ir en yate
to voyage in a yacht

yacht club n
club de yate
yacht club

yahrzeit /ˈjɑɹtsaɪt/ /ˈjɑːtsaɪt/ n
aniversario luctuoso
(Judaism) anniversary of a person's death

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
retirar
to remove from distribution

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.ɔɪ/ /ˈjɑː.ɔɪ/ /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
cotorrear parlotear
slang: to talk, especially excessively
ladrar gañir
of a small dog, to bark

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
patio
land around a house
vara
staff, rod, stick
verga
nautical: any spar carried aloft
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang
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

yardlong bean n
judía de metro
Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis

yardstick /ˈjɑɹdˌstɪk/ /ˈjɑːdˌstɪk/ n
norma vara
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged
vara
measuring rod thirty-six inches long

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
kipá
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
cuento historia
story
hilo hilado hilaza lana
fiber strand for knitting or weaving

yarrow /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ n
milenrama perejil bravío plumajillo
herb 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 /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
bostezo
the action of yawning

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
abrirse
to present a wide opening
bostezar
open the mouth and take a deep breath

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra yupi órale

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
sí seh sipi
yes

yeah, right /jæ ɹaɪt/ /jɛə̯ ɹaɪt/ [jæə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jæə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] [jɛə̯˥˧ (.) ɹaɪt˥˧] [jɛə̯˥˨ ɹaɪt˥˩] interjection
claro sí, cómo no
sarcasm to express disbelief

year /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
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
año grado
a level or grade at school or college

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 primal
one-year-old animal

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adj
anual
happening once every year

yearly /ˈjɪəli/ /ˈjɪəɹli/ /ˈjɪɹli/ adv
anualmente cada año
once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
añorar desear anhelar ansiar desperecerse
to have a strong desire for something or to do something

yearning /ˈjɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈjɝnɪŋ/ n
anhelo
wistful or melancholy longing

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ n
levadura
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
levadura fermento
fungus

yeasty /ˈjiːsti/ adj
levaduroso

yell /jɛl/ v
gritar
shout (verb)

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ adj
amarillo
having yellow as its colour
cobarde
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ n
amarillo amarilla
colour

yellow bugle n
pinillo pinillo oloroso
Ajuga chamaepitys

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /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 vómito negro
illness

yellow jersey /ˌjɛloʊ ˈdʒɝzi/ /ˌjɛləʊ ˈdʒɜːzi/ n
maillot amarillo
yellow jersey or shirt worn by the leader of a stage of a cycling race, which is then awarded to the cyclist who wins the race with the fastest overall time

yellow pages n
páginas amarillas
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations

yellow peril n
peligro amarillo
perceived threat from East Asia

yellow press n
amarillismo prensa amarilla prensa amarillista
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles

yellow rattle n
cresta de gallo gallocresta
Rhinanthus minor

yellow tea n
té amarillo
Chinese drink

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

yellowhammer n
escribano cerillo
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella

yellowish /ˈjɛlɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjɛləʊɪʃ/ 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/ [jɛp̚] [jɛʔ] n
sip
informal "yes"

yerba mansa n
hierba mansa yerba mansa
yerba mansa

yes /jɛs/ interjection
sí
expression of pleasure, joy or great excitement

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
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)/ /ˈjɛsːɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
sí señor
used to express assent, especially to a superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
ayer
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ n
ayer
day before today

yestern n
ayereño
yesterday

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ n
antaño
times gone by
antaño año pasado
last year

yet /jɛt/ adv
algún día aún
at some future time
aún todavía
thus far
todavía aún
not as of the time referenced

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
no obstante sin embargo aún así mas
nevertheless; however

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ n
tejo
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
wood of the yew

yield /jiːld/ n
rendimiento
quantity of something produced
profit from an investment

yield /jiːld/ v
arrojar producir dar presentar
to produce as a result
ceder
to give as required
ceder ceder el paso
to give way
producir arrojar dar generar proporcionar rendir
to produce as return

yiff /jɪf/ n
yiff
furry pornography
yip
sound a fox makes

yiff /jɪf/ v
yiffear
to cybersex, to have cybersex, to sext
to have sex

yikes /jaɪks/ interjection
caray ostras
expression of shock and alarm

yin-yang /ˈjɪn ˈjæŋ/ n
yin-yang
yin and yang

yip /jɪp/ n
aullido quejido
sound a small dog makes

ylang ylang n
aceite de flor de cananga
oil
cananga odorata
tree
flor de cananga
flower

ylide /ˈɪlaɪd/ /ˈɪlɪd/ 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/ /jəʊd/ n
yod
Semitic letter

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yoga mat n
esterilla de yoga

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yogui
yoga practitioner

yogic adj
yóguico
of or pertaining to yoga

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ n
yogur
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yogurt maker n
yogurtera

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
cepo
collar placed on the neck of a conquered person or prisoner to restrain movement
yugada
unit of land area notionally equivalent to the area a team of yoked draft animals can work in a day
yugo
bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose
something which represses or restrains a person
electromagnetic coil that deflects the electron beam in a cathode ray tube
yunta
pair of draught animals yoked together to pull something

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ v
uncir
to be or become connected, linked, or united in a relationship

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
chúntaro paleto palurdo
a person from or living in the countryside, viewed as being unsophisticated and/or naive

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ n
yema
yellow of egg

yonder /ˈjændə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛndə/ adv
acullá de allá
in a distant, indicated place

yonder /ˈjændə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛndə/ 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 /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ determiner
so vosotras
used before epithets for emphasis
usted tú ustedes vos
the individual or group spoken/written to

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
uno se una
one
usted te ti la le lo
object pronoun: the person being addressed
usted tú vos
subject pronoun: the person being addressed
vosotros ustedes vosotras os las les
object pronoun: the group being addressed
vosotros ustedes vosotras usted
subject pronoun: the group being addressed

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ 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 eres lo que comes
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 dip your pen in company ink proverb
donde tengas la olla no metas la polla
one should avoid romantic or sexual relationships in the workplace

you don't know what you're talking about phraseologicalUnit
no sabe de lo que está hablando (formal) no sabes de lo que estás hablando (informal)
what you said is so wrong

you don't say interjection
cómo crees no me digas
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 /ju noʊ/ /juː nəʊ/ interjection
bueno entonces pues sabes
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you know what phraseologicalUnit
sabes qué
used to get attention

you learn something new every day phraseologicalUnit
no te acostarás sin saber una cosa más
Uttered after acquiring new knowledge

you name it pronoun
etcétera
you name it

you never know phraseologicalUnit
nunca se sabe quién quita una nunca sabe uno nunca sabe
phrase used to speculate about a slim chance

you only go around once proverb
solo se vive una vez
a person has only one lifetime

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours proverb
hoy por ti, mañana por mí favor con favor se paga
if you do me a favor then I will do you a favor

you shouldn't have phraseologicalUnit
no era necesario no era preciso no tener por qué
used to express gratitude at unnecessary generosity

you snooze you lose phraseologicalUnit
camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful

you're right phraseologicalUnit
tienes razón usted tiene razón
you're right

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
Fulano Mengano y Zutano Quien-usted-sabe individuo de marras ya sabes quién
known and unmentioned person
Quien-tú-sabes

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

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 /ˈjʌŋ.ɡəst/ /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/ adj
jovencisímo más joven
superlative form of young

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
jovenzuelo
a young person

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
tu su
belonging to you (singular; one owner)
vuestro su
belonging to you (plural; more owners)

your grace pronoun
su merced vuestra merced
you

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
es solo mi opinión
this is just my opinion
podría funcionar diferentemente para ti
it may work differently in your situation

your mom interjection
la madre que te parió
a general-purpose insult

your money or your life phraseologicalUnit
la bolsa o la vida

your mother interjection
puta que te parió su madre tu madre
insult

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 /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
tuyo suyo
possessive pronoun, singular
vuestro suyo
possessive pronoun, plural

yours sincerely adj
atentamente
polite formulaic end to letters

yours truly pronoun
menda servidor servidora
(idiomatic) me or I

yourself /jɔɹˈsɛlf/ /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊəˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
te se ti ti misma ti mismo usted misma
(reflexive) your own self
tú mismo
you, used emphatically

yourselves /jɔɹˈsɛlvz/ /jɔːˈsɛlvz/ /jəˈsɛlvz/ /jɚˈsɛlvz/ /jʊəˈsɛlvz/ /jʊɹˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
mismos se
you (referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned)
sí mismos ustedes mismos vosotros mismos
intensifier

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
joven mozo adolescente mancebo
young man
joven mozo adolescente mancebo moza zagal
young person
juventud
quality or state of being young
young persons, collectively
juventud mocedad adolescencia años mozos
part of life following childhood

youth hostel n
albergue juvenil
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youth movement n
movimiento juvenil

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
joven juvenil
young or seeming young
juvenil
characteristic of young people

youthfulness n
juventud
vitality

yowl n
aullido
loud cry

yowl v
aullar
utter a yowl

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ n
iterbio
chemical element

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
itrio
chemical element

yuan /juˈɑn/ /ˈjuən/ /ˈwæn/ /ˈwɑn/ /ˌjuːˈæn/ n
yuan
basic unit of money in China

yucca /ˈjuːkə/ /ˈjʌkə/ n
yuca
evergreen plant

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
puaj guácala fuchi fuchila puaf
uttered to indicate disgust

yuk it up v
bromear payasear
clown around

yulan n
magnolia yulan
Magnolia denudata

yum /jʌm/ adj
ñam

yum /jʌm/ interjection
ñam
indicating delight at the flavor of food

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
delicioso rico
delicious

yup /jʌp/ [jʌp̚] interjection
síp
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie yupi yuppy
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ n
yurta
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

zaa n
za
letter

zaatar /ˈzɑtɑɹ/ /ˈzɑːtɑː/ n
za'atar zaatar zahatar zatar
herb
seasoning

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
zabaione sabayón
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zakat /zɑ-/ /zəˈkɑt/ /zəˈkɑːt/ n
azaque
almsgiving in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property, which is used for charitable purposes

zander /ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ 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 /zil/ /ziːl/ n
celo fervor ahínco denuedo entusiasmo
fervour or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
fanático
zealous person
zelote zelota
member of the Zealot movement in Judea

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
celoso ferviente
full of zeal; ardent

zealously /ˈzɛləsli/ 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 /ˈzeɪ.bjuː/ /ˈzeɪ.buː/ /ˈziː.bjuː/ /ˈziː.buː/ /ˈzɛ.bjuː/ /ˈzɛ.buː/ n
cebú
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ /ˈzɛdəʊˌɛɹi/ n
cedoaria
Curcuma zedoaria

zee /ˈzeɪː/ /ˈziː/ n
zeta
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ 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
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body
cenit apogeo
highest point or state; peak

zenithal /ˈzi.nɪθəl/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθəl/ adj
cenital
of or pertaining to a zenith

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ n
céfiro
light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze

zepto- prefix
zepto-
10−21

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
cero nulo
informal: virtually none

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
cero
numeric symbol of zero
point of origin on a scale
digit zero
cero nada nula nulo
nothing, or none
cero raíz
value of a function’s independent variables when the value of the function is zero
don nadie cero a la izquierda
person of little importance

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
cero
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
poner a cero
to set to zero

zero gravity n
gravedad cero ingravidez
state of weightlessness

zero tolerance n
cero tolerancia
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules

zero-sum game n
juego de suma cero
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
cero ceroésimo
ordinal number corresponding to zero

zest /zɛst/ n
entusiasmo brío
enthusiasm
ralladura cáscara
outer skin of citrus

zester n
acanalador de fruta
kitchen implement

zestful /ˈzɛs(t)f(ə)l/ /ˈzɛs(t)f(ʊ)l/ 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/ /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ n
zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

zidovudine /zaɪˈdoʊ.vjəˌdin/ /zɪˈdoʊ.vjəˌdin/ /zɪˈdɒv.jʊ.diːn/ /zɪˈdəʊ.vjʊ.diːn/ n
zidovudina

ziggurat /ˈzɪɡəˌɹæt/ /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
brío
zest or vitality
silbido zumbido
a short high-pitched humming sound

zinnia n
zinnia
flower

zip /zɪp/ n
brío
energy, vigor, vim
zumbido
high-pitched sound

zip /zɪp/ v
comprimir
to convert a computer file into a smaller package

zip fastener n
cierre cremallera bragueta zíper cierre relámpago
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
tirolina
pulley suspended on a cable

zippy /ˈzɪpi/ adj
alegre brioso vivaz vivo
energetic and lively

zircon /ˈzɜː(ɹ)kən/ 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 zloty
the currency unit of Poland

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.diˌæk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪˌæk/ 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 /zoʊˈdaɪ.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

zolpidem /ˈzoʊl.pɪˌdɛm/ n
zolpidén
type of sedative

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.oʊ/ /ˈzoʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊ/ prefix
zoo-
pertaining to animals

zooarchaeology n
zooarqueología
the study of relationships between humans and animals over time

zookeeper /ˈzuːkipɚ/ n
guardián de zoológico
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
zoológico
of, or relating to animals
of, or relating to zoology

zoologist /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
zoólogo zoóloga
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /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
enfocar
to change the focal length of a zoom lens
zumbar
to move very fast with a humming noise

zoom in /ˌzuːm ˈɪn/ v
hacer zoom
to focus a zoom lens in order to obtain a larger image

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ n
zoonosis
animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
zoonótico
relating to zoonosis

zoonym n
zoonimo
common name for an animal

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.oʊfiliə/ /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əʊfɪliə/ n
zoofilia
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals

zoophobia n
zoofobia
unusual fear of animals

zoophyte /ˈzuːfaɪt/ /ˈzəʊəfaɪt/ n
zoófito
invertebrate animal which resembles plants

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ n
zooplancton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zootechnician n
zootecnista
one working in zootechnics

zootechnics n
zootecnia
animal husbandry

zorse /zɔɹs/ /zɔːs/ n
cebrallo
offspring of a male zebra and a female horse

zubron /ˈʒuːbɹɔːn/ n
zubrón
hybrid of the wisent and domestic cattle

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
solideo
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy

zugzwang /-swæŋ/ /-swɑŋ/ /-zwɑŋ/ /ˈtsuːktswɑŋ/ /ˈzuːɡ-/ /ˈzʊɡ-/ /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
zugzwang ducegio
lack of choice in what to do

zurna n
zurna
musical instrument

zwitterion /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/ /ˈtswɪtəɹ.aɪən/ /ˈzwɪtəɹ.aɪən/ n
zwitterión
molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge

zygo- /zaɪɡoʊ-/ prefix
cigo-

zygomatic /ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌzɪɡ.ə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk/ /ˌzʌɪ.ɡə(ʊ)ˈmat.ɪk/ adj
cigomático
pertaining to the zygoma

zygomaticofacial /ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.ɪk.oʊˈfeɪ.ʃəl/ 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

zymase n
cimase
enzyme that catalyzes fermentation

zythophile n
birrófilo cervezófilo
person who loves beer

Álava /ˈɑləvə/ pn
Álava
province

Ávila pn
Ávila
city in Spain
province of Spain

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)siɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)ziɚ/ /ˈeɪ(ˌ)zɪɹ/ /ˈiːsə/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
æsir
the principal Norse gods

Île-de-France pn
Isla de Francia
region of France

Úbeda pn
Úbeda
city

à la carte /ˌæ.læˈkɑːt/ /ˌæ.ləˈkɑːt/ /ˌɑ.lɑˈkɑɹt/ /ˌɑ.ləˈkɑɹt/ adj
a la carta
allowing selection from a menu

éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ n
éclair
oblong, chocolate-covered, cream-filled pastry

éclat /eɪˈklɑː/ /eɪˈklɔː/ n
esplendor
brilliant or successful effect

écu /eɪˈkuː/ n
escudo
obsolete French unit of currency

éminence grise /ˌeɪ-/ /ˌɛmɪnɑns ˈɡɹiz/ /ˌɛmɪnɒns ˈɡɹiːz/ n
eminencia gris jefe máximo
secret or unofficial decision-maker

übermensch /ˈuːbərmɛnʃ/ n
superhombre
figure in Nietzschean philosophy

ǃXóõ /ˈkoʊ/ pn
ǃxóõ
language