Spanish–English dictionary

gato himalayo

A domestic cat breed similar to (and, in some places, considered a variety of) the Persian breed, but with the colourpoint coat pattern of the Siamese.

gato manglatero

An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to the Americas, of the genus Procyon, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail.

gato montés

(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.

gato persa

(countable) Short for Persian cat

gato romano

(countable) A brindled cat.

gato salvaje

(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.

gatopardo

(cat) A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

gatuno

Resembling a cat; feline.

gaucho

A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

gauss

The unit of magnetic field strength in CGS systems of units, equal to 0.0001 tesla.

gaussiano

(mathematics) Of or pertaining to Carl Friedrich Gauss.

gaveta

An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.

gavial

A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.

gavilán

A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

gavilán pescador

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.

gavilla

(heraldiccharge) A wheatsheaf.

gaviota

A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.

gaviotín

Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sterninae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

gay

(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.

gayadura

Something that garnishes; a decoration, adornment or embellishment

gaydar

(LGBTQ slang) The supposed ability to detect whether or not a person is gay by observing that person's appearance, mannerisms, etc. [from early 1980s]

gayo

A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).

gayumbos

Underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

Gaza

A city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine in the Levant; in full, Gaza City.

gazapo

(informal, childish) A rabbit, especially a juvenile one.

gazebo

A belvedere, either a type of summer-house or a roofed, detached porch-like structure, usually in a yard, park or lawn.

gazmoñería

A hypocritical form of excessive piety, considered to be an affectation merely for public show.

gazmoño

Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.

gaznápiro

(derogatory) A clumsy or uncouth person.

gaznar

To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.

gaznate

The throat or esophagus.

gazpacho

A cold soup of Spanish origin, made with olive oil, vinegar, bread and raw vegetables such as tomatoes, garlic, onion, cucumber and sweet peppers.

gc-gc

(informal) Mentally senile.

ge

The name of the Latin-script letter G/g.

ge'ez

An Ethiopian language which is extinct but still used liturgically.

gebo

A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

geco

Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae of small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

Gedeón

(biblical character) A warrior judge of Israel mentioned in the book of Judges.

Gehena

In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.

géiser

(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.

gelatina

(Commonwealth) A dessert made by boiling gelatine (or a plant-based alternative such as agar or carrageenan), sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set.

gelatinoso

Jelly-like.

gélido

(simile) Very cold.

gelificar

(intransitive) To become a gel.

gelificarse

(intransitive) To become a gel.

gelignita

An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.

gelisuelo

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

gelotología

(psychology, physiology) The study of humour and laughter, and its effects on the body. [from 1964]

gema

A gemstone made from this mineral.

gemela

Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

gemelo

The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

gemelos

A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

gemelos prismáticos

A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

gemido

A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

gemir

To make a groan.

Gemma

A en given name.

gen

(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

gendarme

One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.

gendarmería

A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.

gene

(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

genealógico

Of or relating to genealogy.

generación

(countable, uncommon, possibly, dated) A generation.

generador

Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

generador de perfiles

A mechanical device that cuts complex, irregular shapes by tracing a pattern.

generador eléctrico

Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

general

General; covering or encompassing everything.

generalísimo

(military) A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one who is also a political leader.

generalizado

(idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things.

generalmente

Without reference to specific details.

generar

(transitive) To bring into being; give rise to.

generar basuraleza

(intransitive) To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

generativo

Having the power of generating, propagating, originating, or producing.

generificar

(sociology) To assign a gender to (a person); to perceive as having a gender; to address using terms (pronouns, nouns, adjectives...) that express a certain gender.

generizar

(sociology) To assign a gender to (a person); to perceive as having a gender; to address using terms (pronouns, nouns, adjectives...) that express a certain gender.

género

A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

género cuir

(LGBTQ, sometimes, offensive) Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender identity which is not represented by the gender binary.

género femenino

(grammar) The feminine gender.

género queer

(LGBTQ, sometimes, offensive) Not exclusively male or female; having or pertaining to a gender identity which is not represented by the gender binary.

género vital

A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

géneros

(business, economics) That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.

generosamente

In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.

generosidad

(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

generoso

Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.

Génesis

(religion, book of the bible) The first book in the Hebrew Bible.

genética

(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

genéticamente

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

genetista

A scientist who studies genes.

genia

(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.

genial

Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.

génico

of, relating to, produced by, or being a gene

genio

(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc.

genista

Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

genitales

(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

genitivo

Of a grammatical case: in an inflected language (such as Greek or Latin), expressing that a thing denoted by a word is related to a thing denoted by another word as its origin or possessor; and in an uninflected language (such as English), expressing origin or possession; possessive.

geno

A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.

genocidio

The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genoma

(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism. [from 1930]

genotipo

(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genovés

Of, from or relating to the city of Genoa or surrounding province, Liguria, Italy.

Genoveva

A en given name.

gente

(countable, archaic) A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants.

gente de arriba

(UK, Irish, derogatory) A person of the upper class or with pretensions to it, who usually communicates an air of superiority.

gente de baja estofa

(informal, somewhat, derogatory) The rabble; crowds; people of a low, disreputable or undesirable class or position.

gentecilla

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

gentil

Non-Jewish.

gentilhombre

Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.

gentilmente

In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.

gentío

A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.

gentleman

Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.

gentrificación

(urban studies) The renewal and rebuilding that accompanies the influx of middle class or affluent people into deteriorating areas and often displaces earlier, usually poorer, residents; any example of such a process.

gentualla

(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

gentuza

(archaic) The lower classes of a community; the rabble.

genuflexión

A bent or stooped position.

genuinamente

In a genuine manner; truthfully, truly.

genuinidad

The quality of being genuine; authenticity.

genuino

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

geo-

Earth

geodesia

(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space

geografía

The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geográficamente

In terms of geography.

geográfico

Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).

geolocalizar

to use GPS to provide map coordinates to a person or an object

geóloga

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geología

The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geológico

Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

geólogo

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geómetra

A mathematician who specializes in geometry.

geométricamente

In a geometric manner.

geométrico

Of or relating to geometry.

geómido

A small burrowing rodent native to North and Central America, especially in the family Geomyidae (pocket gophers).

Georgetown

The capital city of Guyana; named for George III of the United Kingdom.

georgiano

Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

geotérmico

Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's interior.

Geppetto

The fictional carpenter who created Pinocchio.

Geraldo

A en given name.

Gerardo

A en given name.

gerbil

A member of one of several species of small, jumping, mouselike rodents of the subfamily Gerbillinae, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

gerbillo

A member of one of several species of small, jumping, mouselike rodents of the subfamily Gerbillinae, native to Africa, India, and Southern Europe.

gerbo

Any of a number of species comprising the family Dipodidae, native to the deserts of Asia and northern Africa, being a small, jumping rodent with a long tufted tail, very small forefeet and very long hind legs.

gerencia

The executives of an organisation, especially senior executives.

gerenciar

(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.

gerente

(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.

gerentear

(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.

germana

A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.

Germania

(historical) An ancient Roman term for a cultural region describing the lands in Central Europe inhabited by Germanic peoples.

germánico

Relating to the Germanic peoples (such as Germans, Scandinavians or Anglo-Saxons).

germanio

A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

germano

A member of the Germanic ethnic group which is the most populous ethnic group in Germany; a person of German descent.

germicida

that kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant

germinación

The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth from a seed or spore; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.