noun🔗ShareDemonios, diablosAn evil creature."In the old story, the villagers believed devils lived in the dark forest, bringing bad luck and fear. "En la vieja historia, los aldeanos creían que los demonios vivían en el bosque oscuro, trayendo mala suerte y miedo.religionmythologysupernaturalcharactersoulbeinginhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl diablo, Satanás(with article) The chief devil; Satan."The priest warned the villagers against worshipping false idols, saying only the Devil's influence leads to sin. "El sacerdote advirtió a los aldeanos contra la adoración de ídolos falsos, diciendo que solo la influencia del Diablo conduce al pecado.religionmythologytheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiablosA fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior."During Halloween, many children dress up as devils to get candy. "Durante Halloween, muchos niños se disfrazan de diablos para conseguir caramelos.mythologyreligioncharactersupernaturalmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDemonios, diablosThe bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel."The devil in me wants to let him suffer."El demonio en mí quiere que sufra.soultheologyreligioncharactermoralmindphilosophysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiablillo, travieso, pícaroA wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child."Those two kids are devils in a toy store."Esos dos niños son unos diablillos en una juguetería.characterpersonattitudefamilyreligionmythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDificultad, problemaA thing that is awkward or difficult to understand or do."That math problem was a devil."Ese problema de matemáticas fue una dificultad.thingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl infierno(with an article, as an intensifier) Hell."She is having a devil of a time fixing it."Está pasando un infierno para arreglarlo.supernaturaltheologyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTipo, hombreA person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.""That poor devil failed his exam again; he must be so disappointed." "Ese pobre tipo volvió a suspender el examen; debe estar muy decepcionado.personcharacterlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemolino de polvoA dust devil."We watched as two small devils danced across the dry, empty field, swirling dust into the air. "Vimos cómo dos pequeños remolinos de polvo bailaban por el campo seco y vacío, arremolinando el polvo en el aire.weatherenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDemonios(Christian Science) An evil or erring entity."According to Mary Baker Eddy, sickness and fear are not God's creations, but rather devils whispering negativity into our minds. "Según Mary Baker Eddy, la enfermedad y el miedo no son creaciones de Dios, sino demonios que susurran negatividad en nuestras mentes.religiontheologysupernaturalsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErial, terreno baldío(in compounds) A barren, unproductive and unused area."devil strip"Franja de erialareaenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlato diabólicoA dish, as a bone with the meat, broiled and excessively peppered; a grill with Cayenne pepper."My grandfather loves to make devils – spicy, broiled chicken wings – whenever we have a family barbecue. "A mi abuelo le encanta preparar platos diabólicos – alitas de pollo picantes y asadas – cada vez que hacemos una barbacoa familiar.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesgarradoraA machine for tearing or cutting rags, cotton, etc."The old textile factory still used devils to break down the fabric scraps for recycling. "La antigua fábrica textil todavía usaba desgarradoras para descomponer los retazos de tela para su reciclaje.machineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDemonio de TasmaniaA Tasmanian devil."The wildlife park had two devils, one named Kevin and the other named Sheila. "El parque de vida silvestre tenía dos demonios de Tasmania, uno llamado Kevin y el otro llamado Sheila.animalnatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCarrera de eliminaciónAn endurance event where riders who fall behind are periodically eliminated."The cycling race, called "devils," was brutal; each lap, the last rider was out until only one remained. "La carrera de ciclismo, llamada "carrera de eliminación", fue brutal; en cada vuelta, el último corredor quedaba fuera hasta que solo quedaba uno.sporteventraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDiabolizarTo make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil."The gossip relentlessly devils her reputation, twisting every action into something malicious. "Los chismes diabolizan implacablemente su reputación, torciendo cada acción en algo malicioso.characterinhumansupernaturalreligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMolestar, fastidiarTo annoy or bother."My little brother often devils me by hiding my things. "Mi hermano pequeño a menudo me molesta escondiendo mis cosas.characteractionattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrabajar como 'diablo'; trabajar para un abogado o escritor sin honorarios ni reconocimientoTo work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.""As a young law student, she devils for a senior partner, hoping to gain experience and build her resume." "Como joven estudiante de derecho, ella trabaja como 'diablo' para un socio senior, con la esperanza de ganar experiencia y construir su currículum.workjobwritinglawliteraturebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAderezar, condimentarTo prepare (food) with spices, making it spicy:"My mom often devils the eggs with mustard and paprika for our picnics. "Mi madre a menudo adereza los huevos con mostaza y pimentón para nuestros picnics.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
