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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
noun
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
guion largo
noun
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
raya
noun
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
carrerita
noun
A short run, flight.
gota
noun
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
pizca
noun
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
lanzarse
verb
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
arrojar
verb
(transitive) To throw violently.
lanzar
verb
(transitive) To throw violently.
salpicar
verb
(ambitransitive, sometimes, figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
romper
verb
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
romperse
verb
(transitive, of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
frustrar
verb
(transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
hacer rápidamente
verb
(transitive, usually with down or off) To complete hastily.

What does "dash" mean?

  1. verb To run or move quickly, usually for a short distance.
    "She dashed to the station to catch the last train."
  2. verb To destroy or ruin something, especially hopes or plans.
    "The injury dashed his hopes of competing in the final."
  3. noun A short horizontal line used in punctuation, or a small added amount of something.
    "Add a dash of lemon juice to the sauce."

dash in a sentence

  • She dashed to the station to catch the last train.
  • He dashed across the road without looking.
  • The injury dashed his hopes of competing in the final.
  • Add a dash of lemon juice to the sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "She dashed to the station to catch the last train." 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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