noun🔗ShareTalaA cutting-down of timber."The lumber company announced a large fell of trees in the forest this week. "La empresa maderera anunció una gran tala de árboles en el bosque esta semana.environmentagriculturenatureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCosturaThe stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down."The tailor carefully stitched the fell of the kilt to ensure it hung properly. "El sastre cosió cuidadosamente la costura del kilt para asegurar que colgara correctamente.materialwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrilloThe end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft."The weaver carefully trimmed the fell of the tapestry, making sure the final thread secured the design. "El tejedor recortó cuidadosamente el orillo del tapiz, asegurándose de que el hilo final asegurara el diseño.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTalar, derribarTo make something fall; especially to chop down a tree."The lumberjack fell the ancient oak. "El leñador taló el roble antiguo.natureenvironmentagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerribar, matar, destruirTo strike down, kill, destroy."The earthquake fell many buildings in the city. "El terremoto derribó muchos edificios en la ciudad.actiondisasterwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlegar, coserTo stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat."The tailor carefully fell the extra fabric on the dress, making it lie flat and smooth. "El sastre plegó cuidadosamente la tela extra del vestido, haciendo que quedara plano y liso.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePiel, cueroAn animal skin, hide, pelt."The hunter carefully prepared the fell of the deer for tanning. "El cazador preparó cuidadosamente la piel del ciervo para curtirla.animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePielHuman skin (now only as a metaphorical use of previous sense)."The doctor examined the patient's pale fell, searching for signs of illness. "El médico examinó la pálida piel del paciente, buscando signos de enfermedad.bodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCresta rocosa, cadena montañosa(obsolete outside Britain) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains."The hikers climbed over the rugged fell to reach the hidden valley. "Los excursionistas subieron por la escarpada cadena montañosa para llegar al valle escondido.geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCampo salvaje, páramo(obsolete outside Britain) A wild field or upland moor."The children played on the fell, a vast, open area near their village. "Los niños jugaban en el páramo, una vasta zona abierta cerca de su pueblo.environmentgeographynatureareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCruel, feroz, despiadadoOf a strong and cruel nature; eager and unsparing; grim; fierce; ruthless; savage."one fell swoop"de un golpe ferozcharacterinhumannegativemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFuerte, ardiente, penetranteStrong and fiery; biting; keen; sharp; pungent"The chef's criticism of the bland dish was a fell judgment, leaving the cook feeling discouraged. "La crítica del chef al plato insípido fue un juicio fuerte, dejando al cocinero sintiéndose desanimado.sensationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareenorme, inmensoVery large; huge."The construction project required a fell amount of concrete. "El proyecto de construcción requirió una enorme cantidad de hormigón.amountqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAnsioso, ferviente, intensoEager; earnest; intent."The student was very fell about learning to play the piano. "El estudiante estaba muy ansioso por aprender a tocar el piano.attitudecharactermindqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareBruscamente, ferozmenteSharply; fiercely."The wind fell fiercely against the windowpanes. "El viento golpeó ferozmente contra los cristales de las ventanas.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIra, hiel, melancolíaAnger; gall; melancholy."His fell was evident in the way he slammed the door. "Su ira era evidente en la forma en que cerró la puerta de golpe.mindsoulcharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolvo de mineral, finosThe finer portions of ore, which go through the meshes when the ore is sorted by sifting."The gold fell was carefully collected separately from the larger pieces of rock. "El polvo de oro se recogió cuidadosamente por separado de los trozos de roca más grandes.materialgeologysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaer(heading) To be moved downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "La lluvia cayó con fuerza, empapando el suelo.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaerTo move downwards."The rain fell heavily, soaking the ground. "La lluvia cayó con fuerza, empapando el suelo.actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuceder, ocurrir, empeorarTo happen, to change negatively."My grandmother's health fell dramatically last week. "La salud de mi abuela empeoró dramáticamente la semana pasada.outcomeeventnegativedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCorresponder, tocarTo be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance."And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."Y así me corresponde a mí tomar esta importante decisión. La propiedad le correspondió a su hermano; el reino cayó en manos de sus rivales.outcomeeventactionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDisminuir, bajarTo diminish; to lessen or lower."The noise level in the classroom fell after the students settled down. "El nivel de ruido en el aula disminuyó después de que los estudiantes se calmaron.amountvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerribar, talarTo bring forth."to fall lambs"Derribar corderos.biologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParir, dar a luzTo issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals."The mother cat fell several kittens last night. "La gata parió varios gatitos anoche.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaer, decaerTo descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin."After years of success, the company president fell from grace, losing his reputation for honesty. "Después de años de éxito, el presidente de la empresa cayó en desgracia, perdiendo su reputación de honestidad.moralcharactersoulreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaer en, verse atrapadoTo become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before."to fall into error; to fall into difficulties"caer en el error; verse atrapado en dificultadesoutcomeconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMostrar vergüenza o decepciónTo assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face."After the disappointing test results, Sarah's face fell. "Después de los decepcionantes resultados del examen, el rostro de Sarah mostró vergüenza.appearancebodyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuceder, ocurrir, pasarTo happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon)."A great opportunity fell upon me to volunteer at the local animal shelter. "Una gran oportunidad se presentó para que fuera voluntario en el refugio de animales local.eventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzarse, abalanzarseTo begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry."After arguing, they fell to blows."Después de discutir, se lanzaron a los golpes.actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaer, soltar, decirTo be dropped or uttered carelessly."An unguarded expression fell from his lips."Una expresión descuidada cayó de sus labios.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaer, colgar(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity)."An Empire-style dress has a high waistline – directly under the bust – from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."Un vestido estilo imperio tiene una cintura alta, directamente debajo del busto, desde la cual el vestido cae hasta un dobladillo tan bajo como el suelo.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
