noun🔗ShareBloquesA substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance."a block of ice"Un bloque de hielo.materialsubstanceitemChat 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.utensilweaponstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManzanas, bloquesA group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets."The large factory occupied three blocks near the river, making it difficult for smaller businesses to find space there. "La gran fábrica ocupaba tres manzanas cerca del río, lo que dificultaba que las empresas más pequeñas encontraran espacio allí.propertyareabuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque de pisos, edificio de apartamentosA residential building consisting of flats."a block of flats"un bloque de pisospropertyarchitecturebuildingChat 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 largas al este y una cuadra corta al norte.areageographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueos, impedimentosInterference or obstruction of cognitive processes."Anxiety about the test created mental blocks, making it hard for her to remember even simple facts. "La ansiedad por el examen creó bloqueos mentales, lo que le dificultó recordar incluso hechos simples.mindphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabezaThe human head."After the long soccer game, the players all used ice blocks to soothe their sore muscles. "Después del largo partido de fútbol, todos los jugadores usaron bloques de hielo para aliviar sus músculos doloridos.bodyanatomyparthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMolde para pelucaA wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn."The hairdresser carefully placed the new wig on the blocks to style it. "El peluquero colocó cuidadosamente la nueva peluca en el molde para peinarla.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHormaA mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped."The milliner used special blocks to shape the elegant hat. "La sombrerera usó hormas especiales para dar forma al elegante sombrero.materialutensilwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, libretaA set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end."a block of 100 tickets"Un bloque de 100 boletos.stationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloquesA logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster)."The large file on the computer was broken down into smaller blocks for easier storage on the hard drive. "El archivo grande en la computadora se dividió en bloques más pequeños para facilitar el almacenamiento en el disco duro.computingtechnologytechnicalChat 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 indentation clearly showed the different blocks of code within the Python program, making it easier to understand each section's purpose. "La indentación mostraba claramente los diferentes bloques de código dentro del programa Python, lo que facilitaba la comprensión del propósito de cada sección.computingtechnologytechnicalfunctionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloquesA fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message."The computer program uses eight-bit blocks to transmit the student's grades. "El programa de la computadora utiliza bloques de ocho bits para transmitir las calificaciones del estudiante.computingcommunicationsignaltechnologyChat 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 sailors used the blocks and tackle to raise the heavy sail on the ship's mast. "Los marineros usaron las poleas y el aparejo para izar la pesada vela en el mástil del barco.nauticalsailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloques, segmentosA portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions."The protein has distinct blocks of amino acids that perform different functions in the cell. "La proteína tiene bloques distintos de aminoácidos que realizan diferentes funciones en la célula.biochemistrybiologychemistrypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloques, obstáculosSomething that prevents something from passing."The fallen tree blocks the road, preventing cars from passing. "El árbol caído bloquea la carretera, impidiendo el paso de los coches.situationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueoAn action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck)."The basketball player made two impressive blocks during the game, preventing the other team from scoring. "El jugador de baloncesto hizo dos bloqueos impresionantes durante el juego, impidiendo que el otro equipo anotara.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, defensaA 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 used a series of careful blocks to defend against the bowler's aggressive deliveries. "El bateador usó una serie de bloqueos cuidadosos para defenderse de los lanzamientos agresivos del lanzador.sportChat 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 team practiced their blocks to stop the other team's spikes at the net. "El equipo de voleibol practicó sus bloqueos para detener los remates del otro equipo en la red.sportChat 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."The stamp collector carefully added several blocks of four to his album, filling in the gaps in his collection. "El coleccionista de sellos añadió cuidadosamente varios bloques de cuatro a su álbum, llenando los huecos de su colección.itemstationerygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeñosA section of split logs used as fuel."We stacked the blocks of wood neatly next to the fireplace, ready for winter. "Apilamos los leños cuidadosamente junto a la chimenea, listos para el invierno.fuelmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAislamientoSolitary confinement."After the fight in the prison yard, John was sent to the blocks for two weeks. "Después de la pelea en el patio de la prisión, John fue enviado al aislamiento durante dos semanas.governmentlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloque, celdaA cellblock."The prisoner was escorted back to his blocks after his visit. "El prisionero fue escoltado de vuelta a su celda después de su visita.buildingpolicegovernmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa perchaThe perch on which a bird of prey is kept."The falconer carefully placed his hawk back on its blocks after the demonstration. "El cetrero colocó cuidadosamente su halcón de nuevo en la percha después de la demostración.animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloquesA piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted."The printer used the blocks to create the new company logo. "La impresora usó los bloques para crear el nuevo logotipo de la empresa.materialmediawritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonto, idiotaA blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt."The teacher called the student a blockhead because he couldn't answer any of the easy questions. "El profesor llamó tonto al estudiante porque no podía responder a ninguna de las preguntas fáciles.personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSecciónA section of a railroad where the block system is used."The signalman controls train traffic by ensuring only one train occupies each of the blocks on the track. "El señalero controla el tráfico ferroviario asegurando que solo un tren ocupe cada una de las secciones de la vía.technicalsystemvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, defensaThe position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket."The batter carefully adjusted his blocks, ensuring his bat protected the wicket from the bowler's delivery. "El bateador ajustó cuidadosamente sus bloqueos, asegurándose de que su bate protegiera el wicket del lanzamiento del lanzador.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBúnkerA blockhole."The construction workers filled the blockhole with concrete. "Los trabajadores de la construcción llenaron el búnker con hormigón.physicsspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePliegue de bateoThe popping crease."The batter edged the ball, and it dribbled just past the blocks, preventing an easy catch for the wicketkeeper. "El bateador rozó la pelota, y esta rodó justo después del pliegue de bateo, impidiendo una captura fácil para el portero.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloques, parcelas (de viñedo)A discrete group of vines in a vineyard, often distinguished from others by variety, clone, canopy training method, irrigation infrastructure, or some combination thereof."The winery divided the vineyard into several blocks, with each block dedicated to a different type of grape like Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. "La bodega dividió el viñedo en varios bloques, dedicando cada bloque a un tipo diferente de uva como Pinot Noir o Chardonnay.agricultureplantareagroupChat 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.actionprocessconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, impedir el pasoTo prevent (something or someone) from passing."The fallen tree blocks the road, preventing cars from passing. "El árbol caído bloquea la carretera, impidiendo el paso de los coches.actionfunctionChat 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.actionprocessabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, impedirTo impede an opponent."The tall player blocks the shorter player from getting the ball. "El jugador alto bloquea al jugador más bajo para que no consiga el balón.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, especificar 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 bloquear esta escena de manera convincente.entertainmentstageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo hit with a block."The basketball player blocks the opponent's shot near the basket. "El jugador de baloncesto bloquea el tiro del oponente cerca de la canasta.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo play a block shot."The defender blocks the basketball player's shot near the basket. "El defensor bloquea el tiro del jugador de baloncesto cerca de la canasta.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquearTo disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone."To avoid distractions, the teacher blocked the student's phone number from calling the classroom. "Para evitar distracciones, el profesor bloqueó el número de teléfono del estudiante para que no pudiera llamar al aula.communicationtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsperar, bloquearTo wait."When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable."Cuando la expresión de condición es falsa, el hilo espera en la variable de condición.timeactionChat 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.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBocetar, esbozarTo shape or sketch out roughly."The artist blocks out the main shapes of the landscape before adding details. "El artista esboza las formas principales del paisaje antes de añadir detalles.artstyleplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading