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bully

/ˈbʊli/

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noun

Acosador, abusón

A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

Examples :

"A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

Un abusón del patio de recreo empujó a una niña del columpio.

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noun

Matón, abusón, bravucón

A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.

Examples :

"The bully in the neighborhood often picked fights with other children. "

El matón del vecindario a menudo buscaba peleas con otros niños.

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noun

Matón, abusón

Examples :

"The company hired a bully to intimidate workers who were demanding better pay. "

La empresa contrató a un matón para intimidar a los trabajadores que exigían una mejor paga.

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noun

Chulo, proxeneta

A sex worker’s minder.

Examples :

"The bully watched over the young sex worker, ensuring she obeyed the rules of the establishment. "

El chulo vigilaba a la joven trabajadora sexual, asegurándose de que obedeciera las reglas del establecimiento.

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noun

Carne enlatada

Bully beef.

Examples :

"During the camping trip, we mostly ate bully because it was easy to pack and wouldn't spoil. "

Durante el viaje de campamento, comimos principalmente carne enlatada porque era fácil de empacar y no se echaba a perder.

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noun

Matón, bravucón

A brisk, dashing fellow.

Examples :

"Mr. Henderson, a brisk bully in the advertising world, always sealed the deal with a firm handshake and a winning smile. "

El Sr. Henderson, un bravucón enérgico en el mundo de la publicidad, siempre cerraba el trato con un apretón de manos firme y una sonrisa ganadora.

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noun

El pequeño scrum en el juego de campo del Eton College

The small scrum in the Eton College field game.

Examples :

"The rugby bully scrummed hard, pushing the other team back. "

El scrum del bully de rugby scrumó con fuerza, empujando al otro equipo hacia atrás.

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noun

Gobio

Various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby.

Examples :

"The aquarium hobbyist carefully studied the bully swimming amongst the rocks, noting its unique markings and behavior. "

El aficionado a los acuarios estudió cuidadosamente el gobio nadando entre las rocas, observando sus marcas y comportamiento únicos.

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noun

Hermano, camarada

An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade

Examples :

"My bully helped me carry the heavy boxes to the truck. "

Mi camarada me ayudó a llevar las cajas pesadas a la camioneta.

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Compañero, amigo

A companion; mate (male or female).

Examples :

"Working alongside his bully, the experienced miner felt confident facing the dangers underground. "

Trabajando junto a su compañero, el minero experimentado se sintió seguro al enfrentarse a los peligros subterráneos.

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Cariño, amor

A darling, sweetheart (male or female).

Examples :

"My younger brother, though small, was a real bully in the family, always the favorite. "

Mi hermano menor, aunque pequeño, era un verdadero cariño en la familia, siempre el favorito.

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noun

Saque inicial

A standoff between two players from the opposing teams, who repeatedly hit each other's hockey sticks and then attempt to acquire the ball, as a method of resuming the game in certain circumstances.

Examples :

"The hockey players engaged in a bully, repeatedly clashing sticks before vying for the puck. "

Los jugadores de hockey participaron en un saque inicial, chocando repetidamente los palos antes de competir por el disco.

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noun

Martillo de minero

A miner's hammer.

Examples :

"The experienced coal miner preferred his trusty bully for splitting stubborn rocks in the narrow seams. "

El experimentado minero de carbón prefería su fiel martillo de minero para partir rocas obstinadas en las vetas estrechas.

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verb

Acosar, intimidar

To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

Examples :

"The older brother frequently bullied his younger sister at school. "

El hermano mayor acosaba frecuentemente a su hermana menor en la escuela.

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verb

Acosar, intimidar

To act aggressively towards.

Examples :

"The older brother often bullied his younger sibling at school. "

El hermano mayor a menudo acosaba a su hermano menor en la escuela.

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adjective

Excelente, estupendo

Examples :

"a bully horse"

Un caballo estupendo.

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adjective

Jovial y fanfarrón

Jovial and blustering.

Examples :

"The bully teacher's booming voice filled the classroom, making the students nervous, even though he was just trying to get them excited about the lesson. "

La voz jovial del profesor llenó el aula, poniendo nerviosos a los estudiantes, aunque solo intentaba entusiasmarlos con la lección.

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interjection

¡Bien hecho!

(often followed by for) Well done!

Examples :

""Bully! You finished your homework early." "

¡Bien hecho! Terminaste tu tarea temprano.

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