Spanish–English dictionary

tipiar

To determine the blood type of.

típicamente

In a typical or common manner.

típico

Straightforward, ordinary, just another, very basic.

tipificación

Assigning or classification by type.

tiple

(music) The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.

tipo

(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) A fellow, a man; especially an ordinary man, a man on the street. [From 1847]

tipo de letra

In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.

tipografía

In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.

tipógrafo

A person skilled in typography, a typesetter.

tipoi

A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

tipoy

A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

tique

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc.

tiquear

To make a tick or checkmark.

tiquete

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc.

tira

(comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature; more specifically, a single work consisting of a short row of such drawings.

tira cómica

(comics) A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.

tira de papel

A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide, typically a form for writing on or one giving printed information.

tirabuzón

An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

tirachinas

(chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

tirada

(pinball, countable) An opportunity to launch the pinball into play.

tiradero

A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

tirador

(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

tiragomas

(chiefly, American, AU, Philippines) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

tiraje

The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

tiramisú

An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.

tirana

A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tiranicidio

The killing of a tyrant.

tiránico

(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

tiranizar

(transitive) To act aggressively towards.

tirano

(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.

tiranosaurio

Any large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur, of the family Tyrannosauridae, that lived in North America during the Cretaceous period.

tirante

A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.

tirar

(transitive) To discard.

tirar a la basura

(transitive) To discard; to get rid of something one no longer wants.

tirar abajo

(transitive) To throw an object or person from a great height.

tirar basura en

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

tirar de la cadena

(transitive) Particularly, to cleanse a toilet by introducing a large amount of water.

tirar fuerte

(transitive) To draw or pull something heavy.

tirar huevos a

To throw (especially rotten) eggs (noun sense 1.1.1) at (someone or something).

tirarle [ideas] a

(transitive, colloquial) To suggest or introduce (an idea, etc.) to (off or by) someone, in order to gain feedback.

tirarse

(vulgar, slang, usually of a man, ambitransitive) To have sexual intercourse (with).

tirarse a

(transitive, , intransitive, US, vulgar) To have sexual intercourse (with).

tirarse a la piscina

(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.

tirillas

Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

tirios y troyanos

Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

tirita

(Australia, North America, Philippines) An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.

tiriton

A sudden surge of excitement.

Tiro

A city in Lebanon, a major port on the Levantine Sea that was a city-state in Phoenicia in antiquity and the capital of the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Middle Ages.

tiro a la cabeza

A gunshot to the head.

tiro al plato

(uncountable) A form of trapshooting using clay targets to simulate birds in flight.

tiro con arco

(uncountable) The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

tiroides

(anatomy) Of, relating to, or being the thyroid gland.

Tirol

A geographic region in Central Europe including the state of Tyrol in Austria and the regions of South Tyrol and Trentino in Italy.

tirón

(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable.

tironear

(transitive) To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

tiroteo

(countable) an instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon

tirria

Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

tirulato

Thoroughly confused, puzzled

tita

The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

Titán

(Greek god) Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods.

Titania

(astronomy) : The largest satellite of the planet Uranus.

titánico

(comparable) Having great size, or great force, power, or strength.

titanio

A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.

titanita

(mineral) A mixed calcium and titanium neosilicate, CaTiSiO5, once known as sphene.

títere

Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.

titerero

A person who uses a puppet.

titerista

A person who uses a puppet.

titilar

To flash on and off at regular intervals.

titileo

A faint light; a dim glow.

titiritero

A person who uses a puppet.

titubar

(intransitive) In standing or walking, to sway from one side to the other as if about to fall; to stand or walk unsteadily; to reel or totter.

titubeante

Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.

titubear

(intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.

titubeo

An act of hesitating

titulación

(UK) A certificate, diploma, or degree awarded after successful completion of a course, training, or exam.

titular

To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

titularidad

A tenure.

título

A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.

título de grado

The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree.

título de propiedad

(legal) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

título propietario

(legal) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

Tívoli

An ancient city in the province of Rome, Lazio, Italy.

tiza

(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).

tizate

(countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

tiznado

Soiled with smut; blackened, dirty.

tiznajo

A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

tiznar

To defame or sully.

tizne

(uncountable, informal) Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.

tiznón

A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

tizón

(pathology, dated) A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.

tizona

(countable) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.

tlaconete

Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.

tlacuache

Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae in the order Didelphimorphia.

tlameme

(countable) A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.

tlaxcal

A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.

tlayuda

A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.

tlazol

(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.

tlazole

(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.

to

Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.

toa

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

toalla

A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

toalleta

A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

toallita

A small cloth used to wash the face and body.

toba

Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.

tobaja

A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

toballa

A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

toballeta

A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

tobillera

A piece of jewelry/jewellery, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.

tobillo

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

tobogán

An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

toc

An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.

toca

(dated) A piece of cloth used to cover the head; a bandana.

tocable

Capable of being touched; tangible or palpable.

tocadiscos

A device for playing phonograph records.

tocado

A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.

tocamiento

(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.

tocar

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

tocar a

(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

tocar a la trompeta

(intransitive) To play the trumpet.

tocar a rebato

(transitive) To call to arms for defense.

tocar el claxon

(transitive, intransitive) To use a car horn.

tocar la bocina

(transitive, intransitive) To use a car horn.

tocar un solo

(music) To perform a solo.

tocaya

A person with the same name as another.

tocayo

A person with the same name as another.

tocha

(slang) The human nose, especially one that is large.

tocho

(jocular) A large book, which by implication could be used to stop a door.

tocino

Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.

tocóloga

(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

tocólogo

(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

tocón

Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.

tocte

A nut of the walnut tree.

toda

Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer).

toda la vida

(informal, hyperbole) A long period of time.

todas

Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).

todas las semanas

Once every week.

todavía

(idiomatic) Up to the present.

todero

(dated) A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

todo

(intensifier, sometimes, _, childish) Wholly; entirely; completely; totally.

todo derecho

Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

todo el mundo

(collectively) All; everyone.

todo el rato

(set phrase, duration) Always; constantly; for the complete duration.

todo lugar

In or to all locations under discussion.

todo quisqui

Every person.

todólogo

(informal) A person who does small tasks and odd jobs, especially building repairs and the like.

Todopoderoso

God, the supreme being.

todos

Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).

tofu

A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

toga

The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

Togo

A country in West Africa. Official name: Togolese Republic.