Catalan–English dictionary

minoritat

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood. [from 15th c.]

minotaure

(Greek mythology) .

minuciós

Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

minúscul

Very small; tiny.

minúscula

(countable) A lowercase letter.

minusvàlid

Made incapable of use or action.

minvant

Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.

minvar

(intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.

minyona

A female domestic worker attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house, as opposed to a scullery maid.

miocardi

(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.

miocardíac

(cardiology) Relating to the myocardium, the thick muscular wall of the heart.

miocardiopatia

(pathology) The deterioration of the myocardium.

miol

(countable) The cry of a cat.

miolar

(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

miop

One who has myopia.

miopia

The property of being nearsighted, myopia.

miosi

(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

miotomia

(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting or making an incision in a muscle or muscular organ.

mira

(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

mira-sol

A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

miracle

An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

miraculós

By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

miraculosament

In a miraculous manner.

mirada

The action of looking; an attempt to see.

mirada amenaçadora

(by extension) Gloom; dark or threatening aspect.

mirada fixa

A persistent gaze.

mirall

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

mirall de popa

(nautical) The flat or nearly flat stern of a boat or ship.a ship's transom (flat stern)

mirar

To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.

miratge

An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

Míriam

A en given name.

mirlitó

(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.

mirra

A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.

mirtil americà

A shrub growing this fruit.

misàndria

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

misantropia

A negative view or hatred of the human race.

misantròpic

Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

miscel·lània

(countable) An assortment of miscellaneous items.

miserable

In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.

misèria

Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

misogin

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misògina

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogínia

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

missa

(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

missatge

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

missatger

A person who delivers messages.

missatgera

One who brings messages.

míssil

(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

missioner

(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

missionera

(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

missiva

(formal) A written message; a letter, note or memo.

misteri

Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

misteriós

Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.

misteriosament

In a mysterious manner.

místic

Relating to mystics or mysticism.

misto

A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

mite

An invented story, theory, or concept.

mites

An invented story, theory, or concept.

mític

Existing in myth.

mitigació

A reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.

mitigar

(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

míting

A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

mitjà

An instrument or condition to achieve a result. [late 14th c.]

mitja lluna

The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

mitjana

(mathematics) The arithmetic mean.

mitjançant

Using as an instrument; by means of.

mitjancer

An intermediary or middleman.

mitjancera

Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

mitjans

The ability and means required to accomplish some task.

mitjans de comunicació

(often, treated as, _, uncountable) Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.

mitjó

(clothing) A knitted or woven covering for the foot.

mitocondrial

(cytology) Of, or relating to mitochondria.

mitologia

(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

mitològic

Of, or relating to myths or mythology.

mitosi

(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

mitra

A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

mitsvà

(Judaism) Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law.

mix

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.]

mixa

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.]

mixina

Any of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.

mixtura

Something produced by mixing.

mmm

The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

mnemònic

Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

mnemotècnia

Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

moai

One of the large stone statues on Easter Island (Rapa Nui).

mòbil

(biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.

mobiliari

Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary.

mobilització

The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.

moblat

supplied with furniture

moc

(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

mocador

A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

mocador de cap

A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

mocador de paper

A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.

Moçambic

A country in East Africa and Southern Africa. Official name: Republic of Mozambique (since 1990). Capital: Maputo.

moció

(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

moda

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

modalitat

The fact of being modal.

mode

(grammar) A type of the relationship of a verb with reality and intent.

model

The structural design of a complex system.

modelar

(transitive) To create from a substance such as clay.

modèlic

Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

mòdem

(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

moderació

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderador

Someone who moderates.

moderar

(transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.

modernitat

(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.

modernització

The process of modernizing.

modernitzar

(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

modestament

In a modest manner; with humility.

modèstia

The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.

modificació

(computing) A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.

modificador

One who, or that which, modifies.

modificar

(transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.

mòdul

A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.

modulació

(engineering, physics, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by a descriptive word: modification of an electromagnetic wave or other oscillating carrier wave to apply a signal to it; (countable) an instance of this; also, the extent to which such a wave is modified; and the modified wave or signal.

mofar

(transitive) to outwit or outsmart

mofar-se

(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.

mofar-se de

(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

mofeta

Any of various small mammals, of most genera of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

mogol

(now, _, historical) A Mongol or Mongolian, especially a member or follower of the Moghul dynasty.

Moisès

(biblical character) The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.

moix

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.]

moixa

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.]

moixera

Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.

moixera de guilla

Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.

moixet

A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

moixeta

A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

moixó

Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially a European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).

moixoni

Demanding silence.

mol

(rugby) A situation where the player carrying the ball, who must be on his feet, is held by one or more opponents, and one or more of the ball carrier's team mates bind onto the ball carrier.

mola

(US) An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

mola de peix

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

molar

A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

moldau

An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.

moldre

(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

molècula

(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

molestar

(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.

molèstia

A minor annoyance or inconvenience.

molí

The building housing such a grinding apparatus; also, any similar building that houses a similarly material activity (such as weaving, fulling, dying, etc.); the place of business comprising such a building and its outbuildings and grounds.

molí de vent

The building or structure containing such machinery.

molinada

The pulp or pulplike matter remaining from a substance pressed to extract its juice or oil.

Moliner

(countable) An English and Scottish surname originating as an occupation for a miller.

molinera

A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flourmill.

moll

(US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading.

molla

(figuratively) A bit, small amount.

mollera

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.

mòllera fosca

A fish in the cod family (Gadidae), Trisopterus luscus.

molsa

The pulp or pulplike matter remaining from a substance pressed to extract its juice or oil.

mòlt

Crushed, or reduced to small particles.

molt de temps

(placed before a verb, participle, adjective, preposition, or adverb) For a long time.