noun🔗ShareAgitación, ondulaciónAgitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water."The slight fret on the lake's surface indicated a breeze was picking up. "La ligera ondulación en la superficie del lago indicaba que se levantaba una brisa.naturephysicsweatheroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePreocupación, irritación, enfadoAgitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation."He keeps his mind in a continual fret."Él mantiene su mente en un continuo enfado.mindemotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerpes, eccemaHerpes; tetter."The farmer's hands were covered in a painful fret, making it difficult for him to work in the fields. "Las manos del granjero estaban cubiertas de un eccema doloroso, lo que le dificultaba trabajar en los campos.diseasemedicinevirusChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrillas erosionadas(in the plural) The worn sides of riverbanks, where ores or stones containing them accumulate after being washed down from higher ground, which thus indicate to miners the locality of veins of ore."The miners followed the distinctive fret along the riverbank, hoping to find a rich vein of ore. "Los mineros siguieron las orillas erosionadas distintivas a lo largo de la ribera, con la esperanza de encontrar una rica veta de mineral.geologymaterialmineralsciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComer, devorarEspecially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat."The hungry goats fretted the overgrown weeds in the neglected garden. "Las hambrientas cabras devoraron las malas hierbas crecidas en el jardín descuidado.animalfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreocuparse, inquietarse, irritarseTo chafe or irritate; to worry."The tight shoes were fretting my feet all day. "Los zapatos apretados me irritaron los pies todo el día.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreocuparse, inquietarse, irritarseTo make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple."to fret the surface of water"Irritar la superficie del agua.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesperdiciar, malgastarIn the form fret out: to squander, to waste."He needed to save money, but he fretted it out on takeout food and video games. "Necesitaba ahorrar dinero, pero lo malgastó en comida para llevar y videojuegos.economybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRoer, corroerTo gnaw; to consume, to eat away."The constant worry about the upcoming test was fretting away at her concentration. "La preocupación constante por el próximo examen estaba carcomiendo su concentración.mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreocuparse, irritarse, enfadarseTo be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry."The student fretted about the upcoming exam, complaining about how difficult the material seemed. "El estudiante se preocupaba por el próximo examen, quejándose de lo difícil que parecía el material.mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesgastar, rozarTo be worn away; to chafe; to fray."A wristband frets on the edges."Una pulsera se desgasta en los bordes.wearconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreocuparse, inquietarseTo be anxious, to worry."She tends to fret about exams, even when she's well-prepared. "Ella tiende a preocuparse por los exámenes, incluso cuando está bien preparada.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePreocuparse, inquietarse, irritarseTo be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion."Rancour frets in the malignant breast."El rencor se inquieta en el pecho maligno.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFermentar, refermentarTo have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place."The winemaker carefully fretted the grape juice to ensure a more complex flavor profile. "El enólogo fermentó cuidadosamente el jugo de uva para asegurar un perfil de sabor más complejo.drinkfoodprocesschemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGreca, adornoAn ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief."The antique chest had a beautiful fret pattern on its lid. "El cofre antiguo tenía una hermosa greca en su tapa.architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn sotuer entrelazado con una mascleA saltire interlaced with a mascle."The heraldic fret on the family crest was quite intricate. "El sotuer heráldico del escudo familiar era bastante intrincado.heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar, decorarTo decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work."The craftsman carefully fretted the wooden frame of the picture, creating a beautiful, intricate design. "El artesano adornó cuidadosamente el marco de madera de la imagen, creando un diseño intrincado y hermoso.artstylearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDecorar, adornarTo form a pattern on; to variegate."The artist fretted the wooden surface of the box with intricate patterns of carving. "El artista decoró la superficie de madera de la caja con intrincados patrones de tallado.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCalar, recortar con sierra de calarTo cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork."The carpenter carefully fretted the wooden frame, creating intricate designs. "El carpintero caló cuidadosamente el marco de madera, creando diseños intrincados.artstylearchitecturematerialtechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVirola, anilloA ferrule, a ring."The antique walking stick has a silver fret at the bottom to protect the wood from splitting. "El bastón antiguo tiene una virola de plata en la parte inferior para proteger la madera de que se raje.partitemstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrasteOne of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played."To play the song correctly, I need to place my finger on the second fret of the guitar. "Para tocar la canción correctamente, necesito colocar mi dedo en el segundo traste de la guitarra.musicparttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtar, sujetarTo bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring."The gardener fretted the loose soil around the young plant to keep it stable. "El jardinero sujetó la tierra suelta alrededor de la planta joven para mantenerla estable.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrastear, tocarMusical senses."The musician fretted the guitar strings, producing a beautiful melody. "El músico trasteó las cuerdas de la guitarra, produciendo una hermosa melodía.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstrecho, canalA channel, a strait; a fretum."The ship sailed through the narrow fret into the calmer waters of the bay. "El barco navegó a través del estrecho angosto hacia las aguas más tranquilas de la bahía.geographynauticaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstrecho, canalA channel or passage created by the sea."The fishermen used the narrow fret carved by the sea to navigate their small boat. "Los pescadores usaron el estrecho canal tallado por el mar para navegar con su pequeña embarcación.geographyoceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNiebla marinaA fog or mist at sea, or coming inland from the sea."The morning's fog was a light mist, but by afternoon, a thick fret had rolled in from the ocean, obscuring the harbor. "La niebla de la mañana era una ligera bruma, pero por la tarde, una espesa niebla marina había rodado desde el océano, oscureciendo el puerto.weathernauticalenvironmentoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
