Spanish–English dictionary

autenticación de dos factores

(computer security) An identity and access management security method in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves: first the user's password and then a (randomly generated and frequently changing) code generated by an app.

auténticamente

In an authentic manner; genuinely

autenticar

(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

autenticidad

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

auténtico

Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

autentificar

(transitive) To render authentic; to give authority to, by the proof, attestation, or formalities required by law, or sufficient to entitle to credit.

autillo

Any of species Otus scops of small owls.

autista

An autistic person, a person with autism.

autístico

Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

auto

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

auto-

Reflexive, regarding or to oneself.

autobiografía

(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobiográfico

Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobús

(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

autobús de enlace

A transport service (such as a bus or train) that goes back and forth between two or more places.

autobús enlazador

A transport service (such as a bus or train) that goes back and forth between two or more places.

autobusete

A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, Depending on the type of van, it can be bigger or smaller than a pickup truck and SUV, and longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.

autocar

(British, Australia) A long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

autoclave

A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

autocomplacencia

A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

autocomplaciente

Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

autoconfianza

Self-assurance.

autoconsciencia

The state or property of being self-aware; state of being aware of oneself as an individual.

autoconsciente

Aware of oneself as an individual that exists in the real world.

autocontrol

(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

autocracia

(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autócrata

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autóctono

(formal) The earliest inhabitant of an area; an indigenous person.

autocue

A device placed near or on a television camera that displays scrolling text, allowing a person to read a script while appearing to speak spontaneously to the camera.

autodominio

Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.

autoestima

Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.

autoestop

A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

autoestopista

A person or thing that hitchhikes.

autofoto

(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

autofotografiar

(intransitive, informal, mobile phones) To take a selfie.

autogiro

(aircraft) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.

autognosis

Self-knowledge; the understanding of one's character and peculiarities.

autografiar

(transitive) To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book, etc.

autoindulgente

Exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence.

autoinmune

(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autoinmunitario

(pathology, immunology) Of or pertaining to autoimmunity.

autolisis

(pathology, cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.

automáticamente

In an automatic manner.

automático

A car with an automatic transmission; the transmission itself.

automatización

The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automatizado

Made automatic.

automotor

Having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling.

automotora

A place that sells items, especially cars.

automóvil

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

automovilístico

Of, or relating to motor vehicles.

autónoma

Someone who freelances.

autónomamente

In an autonomous or self-governing manner.

autonomía

The time that a battery lasts

autónomo

Of, or relating to a freelance; without employment contract.

autopiloto

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autopista

(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

autopista de peaje

(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

autopsia

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autor

A creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of their works.

autora

The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

autoría

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

autoridad

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autoridades

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autoritario

Having a commanding style.

autoritativo

Arising or originating from a figure of authority.

autorización

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autorizado

Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.

autorizar

(transitive) To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do (something); to permit; to sanction or consent to.

autosexualidad

Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autostop

A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

autostopista

A person or thing that hitchhikes.

autosuperación

The following of a disciplined programme to improve one's physical health, mental health or character.

autovía

(UK, Philippines) A road in which the two directions of traffic are separated by a central barrier or strip of land, known as a central reservation or median.

autovía de peaje

(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

auxiliar

Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]

auxiliar administrativo

One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

auxilio

(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.

auxilio financiero

A rescue, especially a financial rescue.

auyama

The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.

aval

(finance, law) A financial guarantee by a third party to assume the burden of a debt, especially a bill of exchange in the event of default.

avalancha

An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.

avalar

(transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

avalista

A person or company that provides a guarantee.

Ávalon

(Arthurian legend) An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.

avalorar

(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

avaluado demasiadamente

Priced higher than its real worth.

avance

A forward move; improvement or progression.

avance de herencia

(legal) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

avante

(nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).

avanzada

A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

avanzadilla

A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.

avanzado

At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense? )

avanzar

To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten. [form 15th c.]

avanzar furtivamente

(ambitransitive, also, figuratively) In the intransitive sense often followed by up: to (cause something to) advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner.

avaricia

Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

avaricioso

Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avariento

Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avaro

Actuated by avarice; extremely greedy for wealth or material gain; immoderately desirous of accumulating property.

avasallador

Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

avatar

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

ave

(informal) Snowbird (retiree who moves to a warmer climate).

ave de corral

The meat from a domestic fowl.

ave hembra

A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.

ave martillo

A bird from southern Africa, Scopus umbretta, of the family Scopidae and related to the herons.

avecinar

(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

avecinarse

(ambitransitive, figuratively) Used intransitively, followed by to: to draw near (to someone or something); to make advances; to approximate or become almost equal.

avellana

Of a greenish-brown colour. (often used to refer to eye colour)

avellano

(countable) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

avemaría

(Christianity) A prayer, of established or conventional wording, calling for the intercession of the Virgin Mary.

avena

(uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

avena pelada

(usually, in the plural) Husked but unground oats.

avenate

A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

avenencia

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

avenida

The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

avenimiento

A reconciliation of differences.

avenir

(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

aventajar

(transitive) To beat in a contest.

aventar

(transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

aventón

A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

aventura

(archaic, transitive) To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare.

aventura de una noche

(idiomatic) A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

aventurado

(of an, act or product) Full of risks; risky; liable to be in danger; requiring courage; rash.

aventurar

To expose to chance; to take a risk.

aventurarse

(intransitive, with at or on) To dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success.

aventurarse en

(intransitive, figuratively) To participate or have an interest in an activity in a casual or superficial way.

aventurera

One who enjoys adventures.

aventurerismo

(politics) The taking of excessive risks by a government in their political, economic or foreign affairs. [from 20th c.]

aventurero

One who enjoys adventures.

aventurismo

(politics) The taking of excessive risks by a government in their political, economic or foreign affairs. [from 20th c.]

avergonzado

Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

avergonzamiento

A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

avergonzar

(transitive) To make ashamed; to embarrass; to destroy the self-possession of, as by exciting suddenly a consciousness of guilt, mistake, or inferiority; to disconcert; to discomfit. [First attested from around (1150 to 1350).]

avergonzarse

To feel ashamed. (This entry is a translation hub.)

avería

(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.

averiado

(computing, slang) Incorrect, useless, or broken.

averiguar

(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

aversión

(uncountable) Often followed by against, between, for, or to: a (deep) feeling of dislike or repugnance, normally towards a person and less often towards a thing, often without any conscious reasoning; aversion, distaste, hostility; (countable) an instance of this.

averso

Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.

aves acuáticas

Any of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.

avestruz

(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.

avetorillo

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

avetoro

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

avezado

Having experience and skill in a subject.

aviación

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

aviador

A pilot of an aircraft.

aviadora

A pilot of an aircraft.

aviar

Characteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.

aviario

A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse. [from 16th c.]

ávidamente

In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.

avidez

The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.