noun🔗ShareAstilla, trozoA small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material."The painter removed loose chips of old paint from the wall before applying the new coat. "El pintor retiró las astillas de pintura suelta de la pared antes de aplicar la nueva capa.partmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAstilla, desconchónA damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off."This cup has a chip in it."Esta taza tiene una astilla.materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFichas(games) A token used in place of cash."At the poker game last night, everyone exchanged their money for colorful chips to start playing. "En la partida de póquer de anoche, todos cambiaron su dinero por fichas de colores para empezar a jugar.gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna libra esterlinaA sovereign (the coin)."My grandfather always keeps a few gold chips hidden in his old coin collection. "Mi abuelo siempre guarda unas cuantas libras esterlinas de oro escondidas en su antigua colección de monedas.valuefinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChip, microchipA circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate."The computer technician carefully handled the new chips, knowing they were vital components in the motherboard. "El técnico informático manipuló cuidadosamente los nuevos chips, sabiendo que eran componentes vitales en la placa base.electronicscomputingtechnologydevicetechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChip, microchipA hybrid device mounted in a substrate, containing electronic circuitry and miniaturised mechanical, chemical and/or biochemical devices."The new medical device uses bio-chips to quickly analyze blood samples for diseases. "El nuevo dispositivo médico utiliza biochips para analizar rápidamente muestras de sangre en busca de enfermedades.electronicsdevicetechnologymachinecomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatatas fritas(especially in the plural) A fried strip of potato of square or rectangular cross-section; a french fry."Do you want sauce or mayonnaise on your chips?"¿Quieres salsa o mayonesa en tus patatas fritas?foodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatatas fritas, papas fritas, chips(especially in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, or sometimes another vegetable; a crisp."I like to eat chips with my sandwich for lunch. "Me gusta comer patatas fritas con mi sándwich para el almuerzo.foodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGloboA shot during which the ball travels more predominantly upwards than in a regular shot, as to clear an obstacle."The golfer used his wedge to play a high chips over the sand trap and onto the green. "El golfista usó su cuña para jugar un globo alto sobre la trampa de arena y hacia el green.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePatatas fritasA takeout that hits a rock at an angle."The pool player was frustrated; his chips kept hitting the edge of the pocket and bouncing out. "El jugador de billar estaba frustrado; sus patatas fritas seguían golpeando el borde de la buchaca y rebotando.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrozos de estiércol secoA dried piece of dung, often used as fuel."During the cold winter months, the villagers gathered chips from the fields to burn for warmth in their stoves. "Durante los fríos meses de invierno, los aldeanos recogían trozos de estiércol seco de los campos para quemarlos y calentarse en sus estufas.fuelmaterialsubstanceagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecipiente, canasta(northern) A receptacle, usually for strawberries or other fruit."We picked so many strawberries that we filled three chips with them. "Recogimos tantas fresas que llenamos tres recipientes con ellas.fruitutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVirutas, trozosA small, near-conical piece of food added in baking."My daughter loves to add chocolate chips to her pancake batter before baking it on the griddle. "A mi hija le encanta agregar virutas de chocolate a la masa de sus panqueques antes de hornearlos en la plancha.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMuestra de color, chip de colorA small rectangle of colour printed on coated paper for colour selection and matching. A virtual equivalent in software applications."The paint store had a large selection of color chips to help customers choose the right shade of green for their kitchen. "La tienda de pintura tenía una gran selección de muestras de color para ayudar a los clientes a elegir el tono de verde adecuado para su cocina.colorcomputingtechnologyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAstillaThe triangular piece of wood attached to the log line.""The sailor carefully inspected the log line, making sure all the chips were securely fastened for accurate speed measurement." "El marinero inspeccionó cuidadosamente la línea de registro, asegurándose de que todas las astillas estuvieran bien sujetas para una medición precisa de la velocidad.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVirutas, trenzas de pajaWood or Cuban palm leaf split into slips, or straw plaited in a special manner, for making hats or bonnets."The artisan carefully wove the chips of palm leaf together to form the brim of the sun hat. "El artesano tejió cuidadosamente las virutas de hoja de palma para formar el ala del sombrero para el sol.materialstylewearagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCualquier cosa seca, marchita o sin saborAnything dried up, withered, or without flavour."The vegetables were chips, completely dried out and tasteless after being left in the sun all day. "Las verduras estaban secas, completamente deshidratadas y sin sabor después de haber estado al sol todo el día.foodconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparo rasoA low shot that travels further along the ground than it does in the air."From just off the green, her golf coach told her to use her 7-iron and hit chips that would roll close to the hole. "Desde justo al lado del green, su entrenador de golf le dijo que usara su hierro 7 e hiciera disparos rasos que rodarían cerca del hoyo.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCortar en trozos pequeños, picarTo chop or cut into small pieces."The workers chipped the dead branches into mulch."Los trabajadores cortaron las ramas muertas en trozos para hacer mantillo.foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAstillar, romper en pedazosTo break small pieces from."Be careful not to chip the paint."Ten cuidado de no astillar la pintura.actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePicar la pelotaTo play a shot hitting the ball predominantly upwards rather than forwards. In association football specifically, when the shot is a shot on goal, the opposing goalkeeper may be the direct object of the verb, rather than the ball."The striker saw the goalkeeper rushing out and cleverly chipped him, sending the ball floating over his head into the net. "El delantero vio al portero salir corriendo y astutamente le picó la pelota, enviándola flotando por encima de su cabeza hacia la red.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChipearTo upgrade an engine management system, usually to increase power."He plans to chip his car's engine to get better performance on the track. "Planea chipear el motor de su coche para obtener un mejor rendimiento en la pista.technologyvehicleelectronicsmachinetechnicalenergyfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAstillarse, desconcharseTo become chipped."This varnish chips easily."Este barniz se astilla fácilmente.appearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApostar(often with "in") To ante (up).""Everyone needs to chip in five dollars for pizza." "Todos deben apostar cinco dólares para la pizza.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMicrochiparTo fit (an animal) with a microchip."The veterinarian chips dogs and cats so they can be easily identified if they get lost. "El veterinario microchipa a perros y gatos para que puedan ser identificados fácilmente si se pierden.animaltechnologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContribuir, participar(often with "in") to contribute.""Everyone in the class chips in a dollar to buy a thank-you gift for the teacher." "Todos en la clase aportan un dólar para comprar un regalo de agradecimiento para el profesor.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBurlarse de, mofarse de(also, to chip at) To make fun of."My older brother always chips at me about my messy room. "Mi hermano mayor siempre se burla de mí por mi habitación desordenada.attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCarpinteroA carpenter."The chips worked carefully on the new cabinets, ensuring each joint was perfect. "El carpintero trabajó cuidadosamente en los nuevos gabinetes, asegurándose de que cada unión fuera perfecta.personjobworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
