dash in Spanish
dash in Spanish is raya, guion largo, carrerita — dash means to run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
dash in Spanish
raya
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
guion largo
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
raya
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
carrerita
A short run, flight.
gota
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
pizca
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
lanzarse
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
arrojar
(transitive) To throw violently.
lanzar
(transitive) To throw violently.
salpicar
(ambitransitive, sometimes, figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
romper
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
romperse
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
frustrar
(transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
hacer rápidamente
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.
What does "dash" mean?
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verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
"When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover."
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verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
"The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park."
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noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.
"The recipe needs only a dash of salt at the end."
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dash in a sentence
- When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover.
- She dashed to the station to catch the last train.
- The bad weather dashed our plans for a picnic in the park.
- Months of poor results dashed any chance the team had of promotion.
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What is "dash" in Spanish?
"dash" in Spanish is raya, guion largo, carrerita. dash means: To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
How do you use "dash" in a sentence?
Example: "When the rain started, we dashed into the nearest shop for cover." In Spanish, "dash" is raya, guion largo, carrerita.
Are there other ways to say "dash" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "dash": raya, guion largo, carrerita, gota, pizca, lanzarse.
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