noun🔗ShareDeriva, movimiento(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved."The drift of the clouds across the sky was mesmerizing. "La deriva de las nubes por el cielo era fascinante.physicsenvironmentnaturenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeriva, corriente, tendenciaThe act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse."The drift toward popularity of the new band was undeniable; everyone was listening. "La deriva hacia la popularidad de la nueva banda era innegable; todos estaban escuchando.actiontendencywayphysicsnatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVadoA place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side."The children played near the river's drift, where the water was shallow enough to wade across. "Los niños jugaban cerca del vado del río, donde el agua era lo suficientemente poco profunda para vadear.geographyplacewayenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTendencia, intención, objetivoThe tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim."The teacher's drift in the lesson was to encourage critical thinking. "La intención del profesor en la lección era fomentar el pensamiento crítico.tendencyattitudedirectionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl empuje horizontal o la presión de un arco o bóveda sobre los estribosThe horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments."The stone arch's drift put a lot of pressure on the supporting walls. "El empuje del arco de piedra ejerció mucha presión sobre los muros de soporte.architecturebuildingphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerramienta(handiwork) A tool."The carpenter used a special drift to remove the stubborn nail. "El carpintero usó una herramienta especial para quitar el clavo rebelde.utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesvíoA deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles."The artillery shell's drift caused it to land short of the target. "El desvío del proyectil de artillería hizo que cayera antes del objetivo.militaryphysicsweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesviación menorMinor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed."The DVD player had a slight drift, causing the movie to play a little too fast at the beginning. "El reproductor de DVD tenía una ligera desviación, lo que provocó que la película se reprodujera un poco demasiado rápido al principio.mediatechnologyelectronicssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeriva, desplazamientoThe situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene."During the school play, the young actor's drift from the center of the stage became increasingly noticeable as the scene progressed. "Durante la obra escolar, el desplazamiento del joven actor desde el centro del escenario se hizo cada vez más notable a medida que la escena avanzaba.entertainmentartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeriva, galeríaA passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel."The miners used the drift to access the new vein of ore. "Los mineros utilizaron la galería para acceder a la nueva veta de mineral.geologybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeriva, movimientoMovement."The drift of the conversation during the meeting was about the new project. "La deriva de la conversación durante la reunión fue sobre el nuevo proyecto.directionnaturephysicsweathersailingoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDerivaA sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler."The spin bowler's drift caused the ball to curve sideways through the air, making it hard for the batsman to hit. "La deriva del lanzador de spin hizo que la pelota se curvara lateralmente en el aire, lo que dificultó que el bateador la golpeara.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeriva, cambio gradualSlow, cumulative change."genetic drift"deriva genéticaprocesstendencytimehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerivar, flotarTo move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc."The balloon was drifting in the breeze."El globo estaba a la deriva en la brisa.natureweatheroceansailingenvironmentphysicsdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerivar, ir a la derivaTo move haphazardly without any destination."He drifted from town to town, never settling down."Se fue a la deriva de un pueblo a otro, sin establecerse nunca.directionactionnauticalenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviarse, derivarTo deviate gently from the intended direction of travel."This car tends to drift left at high speeds."Este coche tiende a desviarse hacia la izquierda a altas velocidades.directionvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerivar, arrastrarTo drive or carry, as currents do a floating body."The river current drifted the small boat downstream. "La corriente del río arrastró el pequeño bote río abajo.nauticalenvironmentweatheroceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmontonarse, acumularseTo drive into heaps."A current of wind drifts snow or sand"Una corriente de viento amontona nieve o arena.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmontonarse, acumularseTo accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps."Snow or sand drifts."La nieve o la arena se amontonan.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerivar, hacer una deriva, examinar una vetaTo make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect."The geologist carefully drifted along the mineral vein, looking for signs of copper. "El geólogo derivó cuidadosamente a lo largo de la veta mineral, buscando señales de cobre.geologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnsanchar, dar formaTo enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift."The carpenter used a special tool to drift the hole wider for the new hinge. "El carpintero usó una herramienta especial para ensanchar el agujero para la nueva bisagra.technicalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerraparTo oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport)."The car driver expertly drifted around the corner, maintaining control throughout the turn. "El conductor del coche derrapó expertamente en la curva, manteniendo el control durante todo el giro.vehiclesporttechnicalactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading