compound in Spanish
compound in Spanish is compuesto, complejo, calcular — compound means a fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
compound in Spanish
compuesto
Composed of elements; not simple.
compuesto
complejo
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
calcular
(intransitive, finance) To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
devengar intereses
(intransitive, finance) To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
agravar
(horse racing, intransitive) Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.
What does "compound" mean?
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noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
"Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine."
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adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
""Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words."
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verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
"Chemists compound the powders with oil to make a smooth ointment."
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verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
"Heavy rain compounded the delays caused by the roadworks."
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compound in a sentence
- Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine.
- Guards checked everyone who entered the compound gates.
- "Football" is another compound noun, made from two smaller words.
- An insect's compound eye is made up of many tiny lenses.
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What is "compound" in Spanish?
"compound" in Spanish is compuesto, complejo, calcular. compound means: A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
How do you use "compound" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers lived in a walled compound near the mine." In Spanish, "compound" is compuesto, complejo, calcular.
Are there other ways to say "compound" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "compound": compuesto, complejo, calcular, devengar intereses, agravar.
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