noun🔗ShareGárgolaA grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle."The old building's eaves were decorated with antiques, stone monsters that seemed to leer down at the street below. "Los aleros del edificio antiguo estaban decorados con gárgolas, monstruos de piedra que parecían mirar con desprecio a la calle de abajo.artfigurearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaricaturaA caricature."The political cartoonist's antiques of the president were so exaggerated they were almost unrecognizable. "Las caricaturas del presidente del caricaturista político eran tan exageradas que eran casi irreconocibles.artstylecultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAntojos, gestos ridículos(often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper."My little brother's antiques at the dinner table, like pretending to be a monkey and throwing his peas, always make my parents sigh. "Los gestos ridículos de mi hermano pequeño en la mesa, como fingir ser un mono y tirar sus guisantes, siempre hacen suspirar a mis padres.actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePayaso, bufónA grotesque performer or clown, buffoon."The king hired antiques to entertain the court with silly jokes and clumsy acts. "El rey contrató a payasos para entretener a la corte con chistes tontos y actos torpes.entertainmentpersoncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostura, ademánA pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping"The basketball player struck an antiques before leaping for the rebound, knees bent low and arms spread wide. "El jugador de baloncesto adoptó una postura antes de saltar para el rebote, con las rodillas dobladas y los brazos extendidos.actionsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAntigüedadesIn general, anything very old; specifically:"My grandmother's attic was filled with antiques, like a rocking chair from the 1800s and an old music box. "El ático de mi abuela estaba lleno de antigüedades, como una mecedora de la década de 1800 y una vieja caja de música.ageitemhistorycultureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipo de letra antiguaA style of type of thick and bold face in which all lines are of equal or nearly equal thickness."The textbook used antiques for the chapter titles, giving them a bold and strong look. "El libro de texto usó tipo de letra antigua para los títulos de los capítulos, dándoles un aspecto audaz y fuerte.styletypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBuscar antigüedades, comprar antigüedadesTo search or shop for antiques."On Saturdays, my grandmother loves to antiques at the local flea market, hoping to find a hidden treasure. "Los sábados, a mi abuela le encanta buscar antigüedades en el mercado de pulgas local, con la esperanza de encontrar un tesoro escondido.culturearthistoryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAntiquizarTo make an object appear to be an antique in some way."The furniture maker used special paint and techniques to antique the new wooden chairs, giving them a worn and aged look. "El fabricante de muebles utilizó pintura y técnicas especiales para antiquizar las nuevas sillas de madera, dándoles un aspecto desgastado y envejecido.appearanceartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstamparTo emboss without gilding."The metalworker meticulously antiques the brass plaque, creating a raised design without applying gold. "El metalúrgico estampa meticulosamente la placa de latón, creando un diseño en relieve sin aplicar oro.artstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading