Spanish–English dictionary

recreación

An act or instance of gloating.

recreacional

For, or relating to, recreation.

recrear

(sometimes, proscribed) .

recrearse

To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

recreativo

For, or relating to, recreation.

recreo

(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.

recta

(geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.

rectal

Of, via or related to the rectum.

rectamente

(figurative) In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.

rectangular

Having a shape like a rectangle.

rectángulo

(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

rectificación

The action or process of rectifying.

rectificar

(transitive) To restore (someone or something) to its proper condition; to straighten out, to set right. [from 16th c.]

rectilíneo

In a straight line.

rectitud

Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. [from 15th c.]

recto

(boxing) A short straight punch.

recto anal

(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.

recto intestinal

(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus or cloaca.

rector

(UK, Canada) The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.

rectora

(UK, Canada) The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.

rectoría

(obsolete) The house, lands, tithes, etc. set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.

recua

A cattle drive or the herd being driven by it; thus, a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures.

recubrimiento

(construction) A weatherproof, insulating or decorative covering fixed to the outside of a building.

recubrir

To enclose, as in a case.

recudimiento

A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.

recuelo

(uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

recuerdo

A dose of an antigen designed to strengthen immunity after an earlier immunizing dose.

recular

(idiomatic, transitive) To make (someone) take a less aggressive position.

recuperación

A return to health or well-being; a recovery.

recuperar

(transitive) To retrieve (something); to have (something) returned.

recuperarse

(informal, intransitive) To recover from something tiresome.

recurrencia

Return or reversion to a certain state.

recurrente

Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

recurrir

(intransitive) To have recourse (to), now especially from necessity or frustration.

recursión

The act of recurring.

recursividad

The quality of being recursive.

recurso

(countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.

recursos

The ability and means required to accomplish some task.

recusación

The act of a sentry in halting a person and demanding the countersign, or (by extension) the action of a computer system demanding a password, etc.

recusar

(legal, transitive) To make a formal objection to a juror.

recusarse

(reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

red

The global, decentralized network of computers which communicate with one another using the Internet protocol suite, which now forms a vital part of global communication, content sharing, and information exchange systems.

red barredera

(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water.

red cristalina

(crystallography) A regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points, often decorated with a motif.

red de arrastre

(fishing) A net dragged across the bottom of a body of water.

red informática

(computing, Internet) A computer network: multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information.

redacción

(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

redactar

(transitive) To compose (a document), especially following a standard form; prepare a plan.

redactor

(marketing, advertising) A person who writes advertising copy (the text used in advertisements).

redactora

A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.

redada

(law enforcement) Heightened efforts by law enforcement personnel undertaken in order to capture suspects.

redecilla

A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.

redecir

To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.

rededor

An outlying area; area in proximity to something.

redención

The recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article.

redendija

An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.

redentor

One who redeems; one who provides redemption.

redentorista

A member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (i.e. Jesus Christ), founded in 1732 by Saint Alphonsus Maria of Liguori

redes sociales

(uncountable) Applications or websites allowing users to share content and communicate with one another through the Internet.

redescubrir

(transitive) To discover again; especially something previously lost or forgotten.

redicho

(figuratively) Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

redil

A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.

redimir

(transitive) To recover ownership of something by buying it back.

redimirse

(transitive) To expiate, atone (for).

rediós

An exclamation of surprise.

redirección

(Internet) The automated process of taking a user to a location other than the one selected.

redirigir

(transitive) To give new direction to, change the direction of.

rediseñar

To lay out or plan a new version of something previously laid out or planned.

rediseño

A plan for making changes to the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system so as to better serve the purpose of the original design, or to serve purposes different from those set forth in the original design.

redisponer

(transitive) To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

redistribuir

(transitive) To distribute again.

rédito

Revenue; gross revenue.

redituar

(transitive) To be profitable for.

redoblado

Of twice the quantity.

redobladura

The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.

redoblamiento

An act of folding.

redoblar

(transitive) To multiply by two.

redoblarse

(intransitive) To increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size.

redoble

The uniform beating of a drum with strokes so rapid as scarcely to be distinguished by the ear.

redolente

(figurative) Suggestive or reminiscent.

redoma

(sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.

redondeada

(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

redondeado

(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

redondel

An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

redondeo

In bookbinding, the shaping of the folded and sewed sheets into a convex form at the back.

redondo

Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.

reducción

A reduction of some sort in an existing program or service.

reducción de plantilla

An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized.

reducible

Capable of being reduced.

reducido

Made smaller or less; having undergone reduction.

reducidor

(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.

reducir

(intransitive) To become reduced (to the most central elements or ingredients: to the essence, core, or implication for action).

reducir a la mitad

(transitive) To reduce to half the original amount.

reducir a polvo

(transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

reductasa

(enzyme) An enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate.

reductible

Capable of being reduced.

reducto

A small, temporary, military fortification.

reductor

A valve or movable plate in the flue or other part of a stove, furnace, etc., used to check or regulate the draught of air.

redundancia

The state of being redundant

redundante

(uncomparable) Of, or relating to pleonasm.

reduplicación

(linguistics) The act of, or an instance of, reduplicating.

reduplicar

(intransitive, figurative, by extension) To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it. [with on ‘something’]

reel

(social media, sometimes, capitalized) A chronological collection of pictures or short videos published by a user on an app or website and typically only available for a short period.

reelaborar

(transitive) To say or write something with different wording.

reelección

The fact of being reelected.

reelegir

To elect for a second or subsequent time.

reembolsar

(transitive) To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

reembolso

The return of part of an amount already paid.

reemitir

To broadcast again.

reemplazable

Capable of being replaced.#: The machine uses a replaceable filter.

reemplazar

To supplant, or take the place of something or someone; to substitute.

reemplazo

(countable) A replacement.

reenactuación

The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

reencarnación

A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.

reencarnar[se]

(ambitransitive) To be, or cause to be, reborn, especially in a different body or as a different species.

reenviar

(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

reenvío

The act of setting a new direction.

reescribir

(transitive) To say or write something with different wording.

reesleer

To elect for a second or subsequent time.

reesleír

To elect for a second or subsequent time.

reestablecer

(transitive) To establish again.

reestablecimiento

A return to health or well-being; a recovery.

reestilización

An act of improving, renewing, renovating, or revising something; an improvement, renovation, revamping, or revision. [from mid 19th c.]

reestilizar

(transitive) To improve, renew, renovate, or revise (something). [from early 19th c.]

reestructuración

A reorganization; an alteration of structure.

reestructurar

(finance) To modify the terms of a loan, providing relief to a debtor who would otherwise be forced to default.

reexposición

(music) The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.

refacción

A distinct element of something larger.

refacer

(chiefly, legal) To compensate or reimburse someone for some expense or injury.

refección

(archaic, or, literary) A meal.

refeccionar

(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.

referee

(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

referencia

A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

referenciar

(sometimes, proscribed) To mention, to refer to.

referencias

A tribute given in appreciation of someone's service etc.

referendo

(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

referéndum

(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.

referente a

Regarding, respecting.

réferi

(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

referir

(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

referirse

(intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.

referirse a

(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

refertar

(intransitive) To argue, quarrel or wrangle.

refil

An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.

refill

An additional helping of food or drink at reduced cost.

refinación

The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

refinado

Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:

refinamiento

High-class style; cultivation.

refinar

(transitive) To make small adjustments to (something) until it is optimal.

refinería

A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.