noun🔗ShareBloqueA substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance."a block of ice"un bloque de hielomaterialsubstanceitemthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTajo, cepoA chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading."Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution."Ana Bolena colocó su cabeza en el tajo y esperó su ejecución.utensilweaponessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManzanaA group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets."The new housing development is on a large block, several acres without any roads cutting through it. "El nuevo desarrollo de viviendas está en una gran manzana, de varias acres de extensión, sin carreteras que la atraviesen.propertyareabuildingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque de pisos, edificio de apartamentosA residential building consisting of flats."a block of flats"un bloque de pisosbuildingpropertyarchitectureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuadra, manzanaThe distance from one street to another in a city that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern."The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north."El lugar que buscas está a dos cuadras al este y una cuadra al norte.areageographyplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, impedimentoInterference or obstruction of cognitive processes."The noise from the construction site was a significant block to concentrating on my homework. "El ruido de la obra fue un impedimento significativo para concentrarme en mi tarea.mindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabezaThe human head."My sister bumped her block on the low doorway. "Mi hermana se golpeó la cabeza con la puerta baja.bodyhumananatomypartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMolde para pelucaA wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn."The wig maker used a block to shape the new wig. "El fabricante de pelucas usó un molde para peluca para dar forma a la nueva peluca.appearancestylewearessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorma, moldeA mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped."The milliner used a special block to shape the new hat. "La sombrerera usó una horma especial para dar forma al nuevo sombrero.utensilwearessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloc, cuadernoA set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end."a block of 100 tickets"Un bloc de 100 entradas.stationeryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueA logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster)."The database file was organized into blocks of data, each containing several pieces of student information. "El archivo de la base de datos se organizó en bloques de datos, cada uno de los cuales contenía varios datos de información estudiantil.computingtechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueA region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop."The computer program used a block of code to calculate each student's grade. "El programa de computadora usó un bloque de código para calcular la calificación de cada estudiante.computingtechnologystructurefunctionlogicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, bloque de datosA fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message."The computer program needs to process the data in 8-bit blocks. "El programa de la computadora necesita procesar los datos en bloques de 8 bits.computingcommunicationtechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoleaA case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship."The sailboat's rigging included several blocks to help the crew hoist the sails efficiently. "El aparejo del velero incluía varias poleas para ayudar a la tripulación a izar las velas de manera eficiente.nauticalsailingtechnologymachineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, unidadA portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions."The protein molecule has a specific block of amino acids that gives it its ability to bind to other molecules. "La molécula de proteína tiene un bloque específico de aminoácidos que le da la capacidad de unirse a otras moléculas.biologybiochemistrycompoundpartstructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, barreraSomething that prevents something from passing."The fallen tree was a block to traffic on the road. "El árbol caído fue un bloqueo para el tráfico en la carretera.actionwayprocesstrafficessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, obstrucciónAn action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck)."The basketball player's block prevented the other player from scoring. "El bloqueo del jugador de baloncesto impidió que el otro jugador anotara.sportactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueoA shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground."The batter hit a powerful shot, but the fielder made a skillful block, preventing the ball from reaching the stands. "El bateador conectó un golpe potente, pero el fildeador hizo un bloqueo hábil, evitando que la pelota llegara a las gradas.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueoA defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court."The volleyball player executed a strong block, preventing the opponent's spike from reaching the court. "El jugador de voleibol ejecutó un bloqueo fuerte, impidiendo que el remate del oponente llegara a la cancha.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, bloque de sellosA joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape."My grandmother bought a block of stamps to mail letters to her family. "Mi abuela compró un bloque de sellos para enviar cartas a su familia.itemstationerygroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeñoA section of split logs used as fuel."The woodcutter stacked the blocks of firewood neatly beside the shed. "El leñador apiló los leños de leña cuidadosamente junto al cobertizo.fuelmaterialessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAislamientoSolitary confinement."The prisoner was placed in solitary block for a disciplinary infraction. "El prisionero fue puesto en aislamiento por una infracción disciplinaria.lawpolicegovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque de celdasA cellblock."The prisoner was taken to the cellblock after his trial. "El prisionero fue llevado al bloque de celdas después de su juicio.buildingpoliceareastructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa perchaThe perch on which a bird of prey is kept."The hawk was perched on its wooden block in the aviary. "El halcón estaba posado en su percha de madera en el aviario.animalbirdessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque de maderaA piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted."The printer used the wooden block to hold the new letterhead design for the company. "La impresora usó el bloque de madera para sostener el nuevo diseño de membrete de la empresa.materialartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonto, idiotaA blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt."That new student is a real blockhead; he keeps asking the same silly questions in class. "Ese nuevo estudiante es un verdadero tonto; sigue haciendo las mismas preguntas tontas en clase.personcharactermindattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSecciónA section of a railroad where the block system is used."The train engineers carefully monitored the signals in the designated block to avoid collisions. "Los ingenieros del tren monitorearon cuidadosamente las señales en la sección designada para evitar colisiones.systemvehicletechnologytrafficessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa posición de un jugador o bate al proteger el wicketThe position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket."The batter's block was strong, preventing the ball from hitting the wicket. "La posición del bateador fue fuerte, evitando que la pelota golpeara el wicket.sportpositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueA blockhole."The construction crew filled the blockhole with concrete. "El equipo de construcción llenó el agujero del bloque con hormigón.spaceastronomyphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl pliegue de bateoThe popping crease."The block in my shoe hurt, causing a popping crease as I walked. "El pliegue de bateo en mi zapato me dolía, causando un pliegue de bateo mientras caminaba.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, parcelaA discrete group of vines in a vineyard, often distinguished from others by variety, clone, canopy training method, irrigation infrastructure, or some combination thereof."The vineyard's owner carefully managed each block of vines, ensuring the Merlot block received special irrigation due to its unique clone. "El propietario del viñedo gestionó cuidadosamente cada bloque de vides, asegurando que el bloque de Merlot recibiera riego especial debido a su clon único.agricultureplantessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, obstruirTo fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass."The pipe is blocked."La tubería está bloqueada.utilityactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, impedir el pasoTo prevent (something or someone) from passing."The heavy snow blocked the road, preventing cars from passing. "La fuerte nevada bloqueó la carretera, impidiendo el paso de los coches.actionabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, impedirTo prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something)."His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."El jefe bloqueó su plan para hacerse cargo del negocio.actionpossibilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, impedirTo impede an opponent."The defense team blocked the opposing team's running play. "El equipo de defensa bloqueó la jugada de carrera del equipo contrario.sportactiongamemilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspecificar las posiciones y movimientos de los actoresTo specify the positions and movements of the actors."It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly."Fue muy difícil especificar las posiciones y movimientos de los actores en esta escena de manera convincente.entertainmentartstageactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo hit with a block."The baseball player blocked the fastball with his glove. "El jugador de béisbol bloqueó la bola rápida con su guante.actionsportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo play a block shot."The basketball player blocked the opponent's shot. "El jugador de baloncesto bloqueó el tiro del oponente.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone."To avoid unwanted calls from her ex-boyfriend, Sarah blocked his number on her phone. "Para evitar llamadas no deseadas de su ex novio, Sarah bloqueó su número en su teléfono.technologycommunicationinternetessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, obstruirTo wait."When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable."Cuando la expresión de condición es falsa, el hilo se bloquea en la variable de condición.timeactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, dar formaTo stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape."I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard."Bloqueé los mitones mojándolos y sujetándolos con alfileres a un trozo de cartón con forma.materialstylewearessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBocetar, esbozarTo shape or sketch out roughly."The artist blocked out the main shapes of the portrait before adding details. "El artista esbozó las formas principales del retrato antes de añadir los detalles.artstyleplanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading