Spanish–English dictionary

torniquete

(medicine) A tightly-compressed bandage used to stop bleeding by stopping the flow of blood through a large artery in a limb.

torniscón

(surfing) A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").

torno

(tools, metalworking, woodworking) A machine tool used to shape a piece of material, or workpiece, by rotating the workpiece against a cutting tool.

toro

A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

toroide

(mathematics) A surface generated by a closed curve (especially a circle) rotating about, but not intersecting or containing, an axis in its own plane.

toronja

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.

toronjo

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and sweet orange.

Toronto

The capital city of Ontario, Canada and largest city Canada.

torontoniano

A native or inhabitant of Toronto.

torpe

Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.

torpedero

(baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

torpedo

(fish) An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.

torpemente

In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.

torpeza

The state or quality of being awkward; clumsiness; unskillfulness.

torque

(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton-metre or N·m; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torques

(historical) A tightly braided necklace or collar, often made of metal, worn by various early European peoples.

torrante

(North America) A wandering homeless person, especially (historical) one illegally travelling by rail or (pejorative) a penniless, unemployed bum.

torre

(electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.

torre de observación

An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

torre del homenaje

(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

torre penetracional

A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

torre petrolera

A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

torrefacer

(transitive) To burn the surface of, to scorch.

torreja

A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

torrencial

Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

torrente

(by extension) A rapid burst.

torrente sanguíneo

The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

torrentera

A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.

torreón

(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

tórrido

(colloquial, figurative) Erotic.

torsión

The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.

torso

The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

torta

A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

torta de queso

(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

tortaqui

(countable) One of several birds of the family Columbidae within the order Columbiformes.

tortera

A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]

torticero

wrong or unjust

tortilla

A molded omelette made with the addition of fried potatoes and often onions.

tortilla francesa

A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

tortilla maicera

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

tortilla triguera

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

tortita

A small cake baked in a usually paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top.

tortol

A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.

tórtola

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

tortolita

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

tortolito

Not experienced; lacking knowledge because lacking experience.

tortolitos

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

tórtolo

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

tórtolos

(metaphorical, usually, in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

tortor

(transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.

tortuga

(informal, by extension) A slow person; a sluggard.

tortuga terrestre

Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

tortuoso

Of a long and winding route.

tortura

The infliction of severe pain or anguish, especially as an interrogation technique or punishment; (usually in the plural) a technique, method, or device which is designed to inflict such anguish.

torturador

Someone who tortures.

torturar

(transitive) To inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture.

torvo

Portending evil; ominous.

tos

A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

toscana

A native or inhabitant of Tuscany, Italy.

toscano

Of, from or relating to Tuscany, Italy.

tosco

The variety of Albanian upon which Standard Albanian is based.

toser

A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.

tósigo

An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

tostado

(of the skin) Tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun.

tostón

A charred substance.

total

Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; collective; combined; added up.

totalidad

The whole; the complete or amount.

totalitario

Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totalitarismo

A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totalmente

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

tótem

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.

touchdown

(American football, Canadian football) A six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession of a team's player in the opponent's end zone.

Toulouse

The capital city of Haute-Garonne department and of the larger Occitania region, France.

tour

A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.

tournée

A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.

toxicidad

The quality or degree of being toxic.

tóxico

Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

toxicología

(sciences, pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.

toza

A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.

tozudo

Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

traba

(countable, sometimes, _, noun adjunct) A concealed difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation.

trabacuenta

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

trabado

(slang) High on drugs, especially cannabis.

trabajado

Having been obtained with effort, despite difficulty and hardship.

trabajador

Of a person, taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly.

trabajador agrícola

Synonym of farmworker.

trabajador autónomo

Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract.

trabajador pendular

(US, UK, Canada) To and from work and home.

trabajadores

(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.

trabajar

(intransitive) To toil, to work.

trabajar el jardín

(intransitive) To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

trabajar en colaboración

To establish a liaison.

trabajar en cooperación

To establish a liaison.

trabajar por cuenta propia

(intransitive) To work as a freelance.

trabajar por libre

(intransitive) To work as a freelance.

trabajar temporáneamente

(transitive, informal) To work as a temporary employee.

trabajo

An economic role for which a person is paid.

trabajo de terreno

Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.

trabajo en equipo

(education, therapy) Work done in groups.

trabajo en negro

The act of, or a period of, working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night, either openly or secretly.

trabajo escolar

Work done for school, including both in class and as homework.

trabajo pesado

(RPG, gaming) Repeatedly performing the same quest or similar in-game activity in order to amass points or wealth.

trabajo podal

Any movement of the feet, especially intricate or complex movement, as in sports or dancing.

trabajoadicto

In the nature or manner of a workaholic.

trabar

(of a wheel) To stop spinning due to excessive braking torque.

trabar batalla

(intransitive) To enter into battle.

trabarse

(intransitive) To become fastened in place.

trabas

(by extension) Not restricted.

trabazón

(uncountable) The act of connecting.

trabocheto

(computing) A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.

trabucar

(transitive) To throw into a state of disorder.

trabuquete

A torture device for dunking suspected witches by means of a chair attached to the end of a long pole.

trácala

(countable, by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.

Tracia

A historical region of Southeast Europe, now divided between Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.

tractar

(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

tracto

(anatomy) A series of connected body organs, such as the digestive tract.

tractocamión

(US) A truck (or lorry) for pulling a semi-trailer or trailer.

tractor

(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor agrario

(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor agrícola

(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.

tractor de oruga

A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

tradición

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

tradicional

(business) Buildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public. (Used to contrast an Internet-based sales operation that lacks customer-oriented store fronts and a "traditional" one for which most capital investment might be in the building infrastructure.) [from mid-1990s]

tradicionalista

In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.

tradicionalmente

In a traditional manner.

traducir

To figure out something difficult to interpret.

traer

(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

traer a colación

(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).

traer a colación y partición

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

traer a discusión

(non-US) To put on the table of a commission or legislative assembly; to propose for formal discussion or consideration, to put on the agenda. [from 17th c.]

traer mala suerte

(transitive) To bring bad luck to.

trafa

(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.

Trafalgar

A headland in the Province of Cádiz in the south-west of Spain.

traficante

One who is illegally a producer and/or trader of goods, especially of alcohol.

traficar

(ambitransitive) To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.

tráfico

Moving pedestrians or vehicles, or the flux or passage thereof.

trafique

Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

tragaderas

The throat or esophagus.

tragadieces

A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music, with push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

tragaldabas

(figuratively) A person with an apparently boundless appetite; an entity or problem which consumes seemingly endless resources.

tragalibros

(figurative) An avid book reader.

tragaluz

(architecture) A window, dome, or opening in the roof or ceiling, to admit natural light.

tragaluz automotriz

(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

tragar

(idiomatic) To believe (something, especially something implausible); to accept (a craze, fad, or notion) as valid.

tragarse

To watch multiple episodes of a television programme in a short period of time.

trágicamente

In a tragic manner.

trago

A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, usually excluding water.

tragón

One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.

traición

The crime of betraying one’s own country.

traición a la patria

The crime of betraying one’s own country.