Spanish–English dictionary

Brahman

(Hinduism) The unchanging, infinite, immanent, and transcendent reality which is the Divine Ground of all matter, energy, time, space, being, and everything beyond in this Universe. The nature of Brahman is described as transpersonal, personal and impersonal by different philosophical schools.

braille

A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three or four rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

brainstorming

A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

brama

(uncountable) A condition in which a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile and therefore eager to mate.

bramar

To make a loud, deep, hollow noise like the roar of an angry bull.

bramido

The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.

brandal

(nautical) One of a set of ropes or cables (rigging) attaching a mast to the sides of a vessel or to another anchor point, serving to support the mast sideways; such rigging collectively.

Brandon

A en given name.

brandy

(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.

branquia

(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

brasa

A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

brasas

The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash.

brasero

An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal for a source of light or heat.

brasier

An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

Brasil

A large Portuguese-speaking country in South America. Official name: Federative Republic of Brazil. Capital: Brasília.

brasileña

A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

brasileño

Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

brasilera

A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

brasilero

Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

Bratislava

The region of Slovakia that includes the city of Bratislava.

bratwurst

A small pork sausage, usually served fried.

bravatas

Pompous, officious talk.

bravazo

Of a color, in the range of violet to green.

braveza

(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

bravío

Wild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.

bravo

Affording pleasure to any of the senses, especially that of hearing; delightful. [from 1860s]

bravoso

(slang, dated) Excellent; attractive.

bravucón

Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]

bravuconadas

Pompous, officious talk.

bravuconerías

Pompous, officious talk.

bravura

(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

braza

(obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.

brazada

The amount an arm or arms can hold.

brazal

(sports) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.

brazalete

(sports) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.

brazo

(countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.

brea

A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

brear

(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.

brebaje

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

brebajo

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

brecha

A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence.

brécol

A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

brega

(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).

bregadura

(figurative) Strife, contention, great effort.

bregar

(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

brema

(British) A species in that genus, Abramis brama.

brenca

(countable) A single piece of a given material, elongated and roughly round in cross-section, often twisted with other fibres to form thread.

breque

A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]

brequear

(intransitive) To operate a brake or brakes.

Bretaña

An administrative region of northwest France, including most of the historic region of Brittany. [from 20th c.]

brete

(countable) A difficult situation.

bretear

(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

bretón

Of, from or relating to the region of Brittany, France.

breva

(figurative) Any activity that is easy, not testing or difficult.

breve

Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]

brevedad

(uncountable) The quality of being brief in duration.

brevemente

(manner) In a brief manner, summarily.

breviario

(printing, dated) A size of type between brevier and long primer, standardized as 9-point.

Brexit

(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

brezal

A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.

brezar

(transitive) To rock (a baby to sleep).

Brézhnev

A transliteration of the Ukrainian surname Бре́жнєв (Bréžnjev)

brezo

A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

briago

(pejorative) A chronic or heavy drinker of cheap wine or other alcohol; especially, a drunkard.

bribón

A dishonest person; a rogue, a scoundrel, a trickster.

bricbarca

(watercraft) A vessel, typically with three (or more) masts, with the foremasts (or fore- and mainmasts) square-rigged, and mizzenmast schooner-rigged.

bricolado

Do-it-yourself.

brida

(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridge

(card games) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.

brie

An originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.

brigadier

(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

Brigida

A en given name.

brígido

Full of danger.

brik

A type of plasticized carton for milk, juice and other drinks, originally in the form of a tetrahedron but now primarily in the form of a rectangular cuboid.

brillante

Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.

brillantemente

In a brilliant manner; with brilliance.

brillantilla

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

brillantina

A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork.

brillar

To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.

brillo

The quality of being bright.

brincar

(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

brinco

(mathematics) A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.

brincolín

A large inflatable structure, resembling a castle etc., on which children jump and play as on a trampoline.

brindar

(ambitransitive) To engage in a salutation, often with raising of the drinking vessel, while drinking an alcoholic beverage in honor of someone or something.

brindar por

(ambitransitive) To engage in a salutation, often with raising of the drinking vessel, while drinking an alcoholic beverage in honor of someone or something.

brindis

A drinking toast.

brinza

The narrow leaf of a grass or cereal.

brío

(by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.

brioche

(countable, and, uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.

briofita

(botany) Any plant of the division Bryophyta, defined sensu lato to comprise the mosses, liverworts and hornworts and corresponding to all embryophytes that are not vascular plants.

briofito

(botany) Any plant of the division Bryophyta, defined sensu lato to comprise the mosses, liverworts and hornworts and corresponding to all embryophytes that are not vascular plants.

briosh

(countable, and, uncountable) A type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.

Brioso

The first reindeer of Santa Claus.

briquet

A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.

briqueta

(countable) A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.

brisa

A light, gentle wind.

Brisbane

A large city, the capital city of Queensland, Australia.

Britania

An administrative region of northwest France, including most of the historic region of Brittany. [from 20th c.]

británica

An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman; a British person.

británico

(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

británicos

The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.

britano

(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

britanos

(history) The earlier inhabitants of southern Britain, prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasion and subsequent migrations.

brizar

(transitive) To rock (a baby to sleep).

brizna

The narrow leaf of a grass or cereal.

brocha

An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

brochar

(transitive) To apply with a brush.

broche

A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

broche de oro

A final addition, change, or embellishment that serves to complete something.

brochear

(transitive) To apply with a brush.

brócoli

A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

bróculi

A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

broder

(slang) Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).

bróker

A mediator between a buyer and seller.

broma

A sharply humorous comment; a wisecrack.

broma pesada

A playful trick done for amusement to the detriment of someone else.

bromas

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation.

bromear

(intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation.

Bromista

The fourth reindeer of Santa Claus.

bromuro

(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of bromine and some other element or radical.

bronca

(slang, uncountable, or, countable, plural beefs) A grudge; dislike (of something or someone); lack of faith or trust (in something or someone); a reason for a dislike or grudge. (often + with)

broncas

One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.

bronce

Yellowish-brown.

bronceado

Having a reddish-brown colour.

broncear

(intransitive, of the skin) To change to a bronze or tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

broncearse

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

brónceo

Made of bronze metal.

broncíneo

Made of bronze metal.

bronquial

Of or relating to the bronchia, bronchi or bronchioles.

bronquiolitis

(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.

bronquitis

(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

Brooklyn

A borough of New York City, New York, United States. It is located on the western end of Long Island.

brota

A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

brotar

(intransitive) To form buds.

brote

(chiefly, in the plural) A sprout of any of several other species of bean

broto

A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

broza

Branches and twigs fallen from trees and shrubs.

bruja

(derogatory, UK, Irish, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

brujería

A neopagan religion that was first popularized by books written in 1949, 1954, and 1959 by Englishman Gerald Gardner, involving the worship of a horned male god and a moon goddess, the observance of eight Sabbats, and the performance of various rituals.

brujeril

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of witches; witchlike.

brujesco

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of witches; witchlike.

brujil

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of witches; witchlike.

brujo

A follower of Wicca.

brújula

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

bruma

Very fine solid particles (smoke, dust) or liquid droplets (moisture) suspended in the air, slightly limiting visibility. (Compare fog, mist.)

brumoso

(literary) Foggy or misty; wintry. [from mid 19th c.]

brunch

A meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.

Brunéi

A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan.

bruñido

(video games, RPG) An effect that makes a character or item stronger.

bruñidura

(video games, RPG) An effect that makes a character or item stronger.