noun🔗ShareArcoA weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows."The hunter carefully aimed the bow and released the arrow. "El cazador apuntó cuidadosamente el arco y soltó la flecha.weaponsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArco, curvaturaA curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow)."The river had a graceful bow in the middle of the park. "El río tenía un arco elegante en medio del parque.naturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArcoA rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments."The violinist carefully tuned her bow before starting to practice. "La violinista afinó cuidadosamente su arco antes de empezar a practicar.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArco, instrumento de cuerdaA stringed instrument (chordophone), consisting of a stick with a single taut cord stretched between the ends, most often played by plucking."My grandfather plays a beautiful bow in the evenings. "Mi abuelo toca un hermoso arco por las tardes.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLazo, moñoA type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping."The gift-wrapping instructions showed how to tie a bow around the present. "Las instrucciones de envoltura de regalos mostraban cómo atar un lazo alrededor del regalo.appearancestylewearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArco, curvaAnything bent or curved, such as a rainbow."The rainbow was a beautiful bow across the sky after the storm. "El arco iris era un hermoso arco en el cielo después de la tormenta.natureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareYugoThe U-shaped piece which goes around the neck of an ox and fastens it to the yoke."The farmer carefully placed the thick wooden bow around the ox's neck before attaching it to the yoke. "El granjero colocó cuidadosamente el grueso yugo de madera alrededor del cuello del buey antes de sujetarlo al yugo.agricultureanimalmachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVarillaEither of the arms of a pair of spectacles, running from the side of the lens to behind the wearer's ear."The glasses' bows were broken, so she couldn't wear them to school. "Las varillas de las gafas estaban rotas, así que no pudo usarlas en la escuela.appearancebodypartwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArcoAny instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters."The tailor used a specialized bow to shape the fur for the new winter hats. "El sastre usó un arco especializado para dar forma a la piel para los nuevos sombreros de invierno.utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn cuadrante antiguoA crude sort of quadrant formerly used for taking the sun's altitude at sea."The captain used the old bow to calculate the sun's height above the horizon. "El capitán usó el cuadrante antiguo para calcular la altura del sol sobre el horizonte.nauticaltechnologyastronomydevicescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArco(saddlery) Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree."The carpenter carefully measured the bow of the saddletree before attaching the leather straps. "El carpintero midió cuidadosamente el arco de la silla antes de colocar las correas de cuero.partvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePaletónThe part of a key that is not inserted into the lock and that is used to turn the key."The key's bow is smooth and easy to turn. "El paletón de la llave es liso y fácil de girar.partmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar con arcoTo play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow."The musician bowed his violin expertly."El músico tocó su violín con arco con maestría.musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoblarse, arquearseTo become bent or curved."The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."El estante se dobló bajo el peso de los libros.actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoblar, curvarTo make something bend or curve."The gardener carefully bowed the tall sunflower stems to keep them from breaking in the wind. "El jardinero dobló cuidadosamente los altos tallos de girasol para evitar que se rompieran con el viento.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDominar, doblegarse, inclinarseTo exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline."The teacher bowed her authority over the class when she spoke firmly about the upcoming test. "La profesora ejerció su autoridad sobre la clase cuando habló con firmeza sobre el próximo examen.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstrenar, debutarTo premiere."Cronenberg’s "Cosmopolis" bows in Cannes this week."“Cosmopolis” de Cronenberg se estrena esta semana en Cannes.entertainmentmediacultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReverencia, inclinaciónA gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence"He made a polite bow as he entered the room."Hizo una reverencia educada al entrar en la habitación.cultureritualtraditionsignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInclinarse, reverenciarTo bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference."That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."Esa cantante siempre se inclina ante su público por alguna razón.cultureritualactiontraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDebut, estrenarseTo debut."The new student will bow to the school on Monday. "El nuevo estudiante se estrenará en la escuela el lunes.entertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInclinarse, someterseTo defer (to something)."I bow to your better judgement in the matter."Me someto a su mejor juicio en este asunto.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIndicar, ordenarTo give a direction, indication, or command to by bowing."The teacher bowed to the class, indicating it was time to start the lesson. "El profesor hizo una reverencia a la clase, indicando que era hora de comenzar la lección.actioncommunicationdirectionsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProaThe front of a boat or ship."The captain steered the boat, keeping the bow pointed towards the harbor entrance. "El capitán dirigió el barco, manteniendo la proa apuntando hacia la entrada del puerto.nauticalpartvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl remero que se sienta en la proa del boteThe rower that sits in the seat closest to the bow of the boat."The bow in the rowboat is responsible for steering the boat. "El remero que está en la proa del bote es responsable de dirigirlo.nauticalsportsailingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRamaA firm branch of a tree."When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall."Cuando la rama se rompa, la cuna caerá.natureplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHorca, patíbuloThe gallows."The prisoner was led to the bow, and the crowd gathered to witness the execution. "El prisionero fue conducido al patíbulo, y la multitud se reunió para presenciar la ejecución.lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading