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beck

/ˈbɛk/

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noun

Arroyo, riachuelo

A stream or small river.

Examples :

"The children splashed and played in the cool water of the shallow beck. "

Los niños chapotearon y jugaron en el agua fresca del arroyo poco profundo.

geography nature environment

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noun

Guiño, señal

A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, especially as a call or command.

Examples :

"The teacher gave a quick beck towards the empty chair, signaling the student to sit down. "

El profesor hizo un rápido guiño hacia la silla vacía, indicando al estudiante que se sentara.

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verb

Asentir, hacer un gesto

To nod or motion with the head.

Examples :

"The teacher, seeing I was lost, beckoned me towards her desk. "

La profesora, al ver que estaba perdido, me hizo un gesto para que fuera hacia su escritorio.

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noun

Cuba, tinaja

Examples :

"The brewery used a large beck to ferment the beer. "

La cervecería usó una cuba grande para fermentar la cerveza.

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noun

Guiño, señal

Anatomical uses.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the patient's back and felt a small lump near the beck of his neck. "

El médico examinó la espalda del paciente y sintió un pequeño bulto cerca de la nuca.

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noun

Guiño, señal

Figurative uses.

Examples :

"The beck of adventure called to him, urging him to leave his safe routine. "

El guiño de la aventura lo llamó, instándolo a dejar su rutina segura.

attitude direction sign

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noun

Guiño

Colloquial uses.

Examples :

"My little brother gave me a beck to the ball, and I caught it easily. "

Mi hermano pequeño me hizo un guiño hacia la pelota, y la atrapé fácilmente.

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