Spanish–English dictionary

tenuemente

In a dim manner; not clearly.

teo-

(religion) god; deity

Teodora

A en given name, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium.

Teodorico

A en given name.

Teodoro

A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.

Teofania

A en given name.

teóloga

One who studies theology.

teología

(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

teológico

Of or relating to theology.

teólogo

One who studies theology.

teorema

(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.

teoría

(formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

teórica

Someone who constructs theories, especially in the arts or sciences.

teóricamente

in theory though not necessarily in reality.

teórico

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

teorizar

(intransitive) To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

tépalo

(botany) Any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.

tepe

(uncountable) Turf grown and cut specifically for the establishment of lawns.

tequila

An alcoholic liquor distilled from the fermented juice of the Central American century plant Agave tequilana.

terapeuta

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

terapéutico

Of, or relating to therapy.

terapia

Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.

terapia física

The application of physical therapy as a preventive measure.

tercamente

In a way that is stubbornly persistent.

tercera

The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

tercera edad

(uncountable) The state of being old; the latter part of life.

tercerización

The transfer of a business function to an external service provider.

tercerizar

(chiefly, US, business, management, transitive) To transfer the management or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.

tercermundista

Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.

tercero

The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

tercero en discordia

One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

terceto

a three-line stanza in a poem

terciar

(idiomatic, meiosis) To speak to someone, usually and especially in private, often in order to admonish.

terciario

Of third rank or order; subsequent.

tercio

A regiment of infantry.

terciopelado

(also, figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.

terciopelo

A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

terco

Unyielding and obstinate.

terebinto

A Mediterranean tree (Pistacia terebinthus and, possibly, Pistacia palaestina)

Terencio

A en given name.

Teresa

A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.

TERF

(see usage notes) A trans-exclusionary radical feminist; a radical feminist who does not consider trans women to be women, or thinks they should not be included in female spaces or organisations, and who considers trans men to be women; a person whose transphobia is expressed in feminist terms.

terfa

(see usage notes) A trans-exclusionary radical feminist; a radical feminist who does not consider trans women to be women, or thinks they should not be included in female spaces or organisations, and who considers trans men to be women; a person whose transphobia is expressed in feminist terms.

tergiversar

(transitive) To give a false or misleading account of; pervert.

tergiversar (las palabras de)

To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.

terigüela

A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

teriyaki

A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade.

terliz

A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.

terma

A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.

Termagante

(archaic, historical) A fictitious deity with a violent temperament who featured in medieval mystery plays, represented as being worshipped by Muslims or (less commonly) other non-Christians.

termes

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

térmico

Caused or brought about by heat.

terminación

An end in time; a conclusion.

terminado

Finished.

terminador

Something which ends another thing.

terminal

(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.

terminante

Abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious; wanting in the forms of civility; rough in manners or speech.

terminantemente

In a categorical manner.

terminar

(transitive) To discontinue abruptly.

terminator

(science fiction) An intelligent android created to destroy humans.

término

A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.

terminológico

Of, or relating to terminology.

términos

A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.

termita

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

térmite

A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

termo

A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

termodinámica

(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

termómetro

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

termonuclear

Of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures.

termostato

A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

termotanque

A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.

ternario

Made up of three things.

ternera

A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.

ternero

A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.

ternilla

(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

terno

(card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by colour and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

ternura

An expression of affection.

Terón

Theron of Akragas (died 473 BC), a tyrant of Akragas in Sicily.

terpeno

(organic compound) Any of a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber.

Terpsícora

(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

Terpsícore

(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

terquedad

The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

terrado

A platform that extends outwards from a building.

terrafear

(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

terranova

A very large breed of working dog from Newfoundland, with a shaggy, usually black coat, known for its water rescue ability, strength, and gentle disposition.

terrapene

(countable) Any of several small turtles of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae found throughout the world.

terraplén

(geography) A slope of earth, sand, etc.; an embankment.

terraplenar

To provide something with a terrace.

terráqueo

(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

terrateniente

A female landlord.

terraza

(heraldry) A mound (often of grass), shelf (of e.g. wall) or other thing beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.

terrenal

(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

terreno

The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

terreno abonado

(by extension) An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.

terreno baldío

A wasteland; an uninhabited desolate region; a wilderness or desert.

terreno inundable

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

terrestre

(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

terrible

Causing physical or mental agony.

terrícola

(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

terrífico

Frightening or intimidating.

territorial

Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

territorio

(uncountable) A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

terrón

Any object more or less in the form of a cube.

terror

Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

terrorífico

Frightening or intimidating.

terrorismo

(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

terrorista

A person who sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.

terrorizar

To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.

terruño

The country that one regards as home.

terso

Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

tertulia

A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

tertuliar

(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.

tesela

(computing) A rectangular graphic.

Teseo

A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

tesina

A thesis submitted for a master's degree.

tesis

(rhetoric) A proposition or statement supported by arguments.

tesis doctoral

A research paper that a student writes in order to complete the requirements for a doctorate; a dissertation.

tesitura

Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.

tesla

In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity.

tesón

The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

tesonero

Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

tesorera

The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

tesorería

A place where treasure is stored safely.

tesorero

The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

tesoro

A cute person or animal.

test

(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.

testa

(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.

testaférrea

A person acting as the public face of some other, covert group.

testaferro

(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.

testamentaria

(chiefly, legal) A female executor; a woman appointed to execute a will.

testamento

The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.

testar

(usually, transitive) To censor, to black out or remove parts of a document while leaving the remainder.

testarazo

(soccer) The act of hitting the ball with the head.

testarudez

The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

testarudo

An ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions, often an older man.

testear

(transitive) To put to the test, to make trial of.

tester

An electronic measuring instrument that combines multiple functions; a combined voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.

testero

A vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.

testicular

(physiology) Pertaining to one or more testicles; of the testicle(s).

testificar

To make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath.

testigo

(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

testigo ocular

Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

testimoniales

A written recommendation of someone's worth or character

testimonio

(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

testimonio de oídas

(law) Evidence based on the reports of others, which is normally inadmissible because it was not made under oath, rather than on personal knowledge.

testosterona

(steroid hormone) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

tesura

The property of being taut.

teta

(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

tetaje

A breast, one of a woman's breasts

tetamen

A breast, one of a woman's breasts