Spanish–English dictionary

Sócrates

A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

soda

(uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

soda limonada

(UK, AU, NZ) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.

sodalidad

A fraternity, a society or association.

sodio

The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.990. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

Sodoma

(biblical, Quranic) A city in the Middle East which, according to the Bible and Islamic tradition, but not specifically named in the Qur'an, was destroyed by God (along with Gomorrah) for the sins of its inhabitants.

soez

With a rough texture; not smooth.

soeza

(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

sofá

(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

sófbol

(sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

Sofía

The capital city of Bulgaria.

sofisma

(countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

sofismo

(countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

sofisticación

Enlightenment or education.

sofisticado

Appearing expensive or sophisticated.

sofisticado, refinado

Marked by or possessing a high degree of sophistication; cultured, refined.

sofistiquez

Deceptive logic; sophistry.

soflama

A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

sofocante

That stifles.

sofocar

(transitive) To smother or suffocate someone.

sofocarse

(intransitive) To be smothered or suffocated.

software

(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

software espía

(Internet) Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user. [from 1990s]

sóftwer

(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

soga

(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

soga funambulesca

A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

sogún

The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.

soja

A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

sojuzgar

(transitive) To bring (a country) under control by force.

Sol

The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

solamente

(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.

solamente hacer lo más mínimo

(intransitive, figurative) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

solamente hacer lo mínimo

(intransitive, figurative) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

solanácea

Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

solapa

(graph theory) A connected component of the induced subgraph formed by deleting a set of vertices.

solapado

(by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.

solapar

To extend over and partly cover something.

solape

(graph theory) A connected component of the induced subgraph formed by deleting a set of vertices.

solapo

(graph theory) A connected component of the induced subgraph formed by deleting a set of vertices.

solar

An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]

solariego

(of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

solaz

A brief interval of rest or relief.

solazar

(transitive) To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

soldada

(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

soldadesco

(comparable) Characteristic of or befitting a warrior; having a military bearing; soldierly.

soldadito

A variety of New World birds of the family Icteridae (26 species of icterid bird).

soldado

A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.

soldado de caballería

A soldier in the cavalry.

soldado raso

A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

soldados

Military personnel in uniform.

soldadura

joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination, or

soldadura blanda

A method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them.

soldadura dura

joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination, or

soldadura fuerte

A method of joining metals by using heat and a filler

soldar

To produce metal, especially iron, from ore in a process that involves heating and chemical reduction of metal compounds into purified metal.

soldar [al duro]

(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

soldar [duramente]

(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

soldarse

(intransitive) To become closely and firmly joined; become compacted.

soleado

(of weather) Sunny and not raining.

solearse

(transitive) To expose to the heat and radiation of the sun.

solecismo

(grammar) An error in the use of language.

soledad

(chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.

solemne

Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]

solemnemente

In a solemn manner.

soler

(intransitive) To be familiar with or accustomed to something or someone through repeated experience; to be acclimated to.

solera

The lowest part of anything.

solería

A floor.

soleta

A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.

solicitación

the action or instance of soliciting; petition; proposal

solicitante

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

solicitar

(intransitive) To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" or "at" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

solícito

Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

solicitud

A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

sólidamente

In a solid or firm manner.

solidez

The state or quality of being solid.

solidificar

(transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.

solidificarse

(transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.

sólido

Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.

solio

The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.

solipsismo

Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solista

A person who performs a solo.

solitario

Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.

sólito

Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions. (of a person)

solitud

Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

soliviantar

(transitive, figurative) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.

soliviantarse

To rebel or revolt; to take part in an uprising.

solivianto

(archaic, countable, uncountable) Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.

soliviar

To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

sollozante

That or who sobs.

sollozar

(intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps.

sollozo

A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

solo

By oneself, solitary.

solo se vive una vez

(slang) Acronym of you only live once, i.e. expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment.

solo vives una vez

(slang) Acronym of you only live once, i.e. expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment.

Solón

An ancient Athenian statesman and lawgiver, one of the Seven Sages (c.630-c.560 BC).

solsticio

One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

soltado

That which is released, untied or let go.

soltar

To utter suddenly and unadvisedly; to speak quickly or without thought; to divulge inconsiderately — commonly with out.

soltar gallos

(intransitive, of a pubescent boy's voice) To alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering.

soltar lentamente

(transitive) To move (something) slowly and carefully.

soltar risitas

To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

soltar un hálito retenido

(intransitive) To move interruptedly or with halts, jerks, or steps; said of something obstructed or impeded.

soltera

One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.

soltero

(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

solterón

(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

solterona

(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

soltura

Freedom from effort; leisure, rest.

solución

An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.

solución amortiguadora

(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.

solucionador

One who or that which solves.

solucionar

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

solventar

To cause to perceive or understand; to acquaint; to inform; to convince; to assure; to make certain.

solvente

(finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

solver

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

soma

Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.

somalí

Of, from, or pertaining to Somalia, the Somali people or language.

Somalia

A country in East Africa, in the Horn of Africa. Official name: Federal Republic of Somalia. Capital and largest city: Mogadishu.

sombra

A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.

sombreado

A pattern of crossing lines.

sombrear

To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

sombrerazo

An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

sombrerero

A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.

sombrerete

The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.

sombrerillo

The top of the head of a bird, from the bill to the nape.

sombrero

(headwear) A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.

sombrero de charro

A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.

sombrero mexicano

A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.

sombrilla

A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

sombrío

Causing despair; gloomy and bleak.

sombroso

In shadow; darkened by shadows.

somero

Hasty or superficial.

someter

(transitive) To force to submit.

someterse

(transitive) To force to submit.

someterse a

(transitive) To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).

sommelier

A manservant having charge of wines and liquors.

somnámbulo

A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

somnífero

(pharmaceutical drug) A pill or tablet having a soporific effect.

somnoliento

Drowsy or sleepy.

somorgujador

Someone who works underwater; a frogman.

somorgujar

(intransitive) To swim under water.

son

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

sonado

(colloquial) Insane, mad.

soñador

One who dreams.

soñadora

One who dreams.

sonaja

A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]

sonajero

A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]

sonambulismo

The act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during one's sleep.

sonámbulo

A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

sonar

(transitive) To cause to make a clashing sound.

soñar despierto

(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.