Spanish–English dictionary

agrimensor

A person occupied with surveying: the process of determining positions on the earth's surface.

agrio

Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.

agro

A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.

agronomía

The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

agronómico

Of or pertaining to agronomy.

agrotractor

(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

agrupación

(phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together: a consonant cluster.

agrupamiento

(phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together: a consonant cluster.

agrupar

(intransitive) To join together to form a group.

agruparse

To collect (animals, people, objects, data points, etc) into clusters (noun sense 1).

agrura

(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

agruras

(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

agua

Any significant accumulation of water, usually covering the Earth or another planet, such as an ocean, a river, a lake or a bay.

agua cloacal

A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

agua de Colonia

Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

agua de Florida

Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

agua de lluvia

Water (for a house, etc.) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.

agua de mar

The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

agua llovediza

Water (for a house, etc.) sourced from rain which has not joined a spring, stream or river, pond, lake or sea.

agua marina

The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

agua marítima

The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.

agua negra

Waste from domestic toilets; water containing fecal matter. [from 20th c.]

agua pasada

(idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.

agua salada

The saltwater of a sea or ocean.

agua subterránea

Water that exists beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers.

aguacatado

(slang, derogatory) Socially conventional; boring.

aguacate

The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.

aguacero

A sudden heavy rainstorm.

aguacha

Light rain.

aguachento

Soaked with moisture or other liquid.

aguachinoso

Wet, soggy or soaked with water.

aguachirle

(by extension) Any disgusting or distasteful liquid.

aguacil

An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

aguado

Lacking in taste or flavor.

aguafiestas

Like a spoilsport.

aguaitar

(intransitive, informal) To wait or delay.

aguaje

A depression in which water collects, especially one where wild animals come to drink.

aguamala

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

aguamanil

A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle. Originally used for carrying water

aguamiel

(alcohol) An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water.

aguanieve

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Northeast US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

aguanoso

Wet, soggy or soaked with water.

aguantado

carried, supported.

aguantar

(transitive) To endure without yielding; to withstand. [from mid-12th c.]

aguante

The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.

aguar

(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

aguardantemente

In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]

aguardar

(intransitive, obsolete) To wait in expectation. [mid-12th–mid-17th c.]

aguardentoso

(of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.

aguardiente

(colloquial, uncountable) Any alcoholic beverage (especially beer or hard liquor).

aguardientoso

(of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.

aguarrás

A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.

aguas

Used to warn someone to proceed with caution.

aguas arriba

In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver.

aguas menores

(childish, euphemistic) Urine; urination.

aguas residuales

A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

aguasal

Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

aguatocha

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

aguatocho

A small door in large mechanical structures and vehicles such as aircraft and spacecraft often provided for access for maintenance.

aguaucle

An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.

aguautle

An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.

aguaviva

An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

aguazoso

Wet, soggy or soaked with water.

agudez

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

agudeza

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

agudizar

To make more acute, intense, or effective.

agudo

Intense; sensitive; sharp.

Águeda

A en given name.

agüerar

(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.

agüero

A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.

aguerrido

Unfeeling; pitiless; callous.

aguija

A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water.

aguijada

A stick designed to goad cows, steers, and similar animals in order to prompt them to move in a desired direction, now usually electrified to administer a stimulating shock to the animal.

aguijadera

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

aguijar

To prod with a goad.

aguijón

A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

aguijonear

(transitive) To prick with a goad.

águila pescadora

A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

águila ratonera

Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

aguileña

Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

aguileño

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles; resembling that of an eagle.

aguililla

A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

aguilón

(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

aguinaldo

(historical) A bonus or gift given by an employer to an employee, by a master/mistress to his/her servants, or by a householder to delivery persons at Christmas time, traditionally on Boxing Day.

agüite

A state of depression.

aguizgar

(transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.

agüizote

(countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.

aguja

An umbelliferous plant (Scandix pecten-veneris).

aguja de bitácora

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

aguja de marear

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

agujerear

(intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

agujero

(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.

agujeta

(medicine) The pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.

agujetas

Muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness.

agujón

Any of certain species of slender fish, principally of the family Belonidae, many usually found in shallow marine habitats.

agur

(colloquial) Goodbye.

agusanado

Having grubs in it.

Agustín

A en given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

aguzadera

A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

aguzado

Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

aguzar

(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

ah

(nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.

ahajar

(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

ahechadura(s)

Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.

ahechar

(transitive, agriculture, literal) To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.

ahembrado

(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.

aherrumbrar

(transitive) To cause to oxidize.

aherrumbrarse

(transitive) To cause to oxidize.

ahí

(location) In or at a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) that is perceived to be away from, or at a relative distance from, the speaker (compare here).

ahí nos vidrios

(slang) see you later; an expression used at parting.

ahijada

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

ahijado

A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

ahijar

To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.

ahincado

Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

ahincamiento

The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

ahincanza

The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

ahínco

Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.

ahinojar

(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

ahinos

(slang) see you later; an expression used at parting.

ahistórico

Lacking historical perspective or context.

ahíto

(informal, idiomatic) Frustrated, annoyed, or tired, to the limit of one's endurance, especially by something that one has experienced for too long. [with with or (British English) of]

ahogador

A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.

ahogar

(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.

ahogarse

(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).

ahogo

The act of coughing when a person finds it difficult to breathe.

ahondar

(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

ahora

At this moment, at present, now.

ahora bien

(sentential) Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.

ahora mismo

Immediately; now; right away.

ahorcado

(uncountable, games) A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual drawing of a stick figure hanging from the gallows.

ahorcador

One who operates the choke of an engine during ignition.

ahorcajarse

(transitive) To be astride something, to stand over or sit on with legs on either side, especially to sit on a horse.

ahorcar

(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.

ahormar

(ambitransitive, ergative, idiomatic) To reach a state of functioning more smoothly through use or wear; to cause (something, or someone, new) to undergo this change.

ahormarse

(intransitive) To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

ahorrador

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

ahorrar

(transitive) To put into a bank.

ahorrarse

(idiomatic) To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.

ahorrativo

Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.

ahorro

A reduction in cost or expenditure.

ahorros

(figurative) A saving; a reserve of money.

ahorroso

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

ahoyar

(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.

ahuautle

An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.

ahuciarse

To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might [with that (+ clause); or (informal) with clause; or with so or (negative) not].

ahuecado

(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.

ahueve

(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

ahuizote

(countable, slang) Someone or something that is annoying or frustrating, or disappointing; an obstacle to progress or enjoyment.

ahumado

Of food, treated with smoke, often for flavor or as a method of preservation.

ahúmar

(transitive) To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.