noun🔗ShareBozalA device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap."The teacher used a gag to keep the disruptive student quiet during the presentation. "El profesor usó un bozal para mantener callado al estudiante disruptivo durante la presentación.devicecommunicationpoliceweaponbodyactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMordaza, prohibiciónAn order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject."The principal placed a gag on talking about the teacher's sudden departure until the school board could release an official statement. "El director impuso una prohibición de hablar sobre la repentina partida del maestro hasta que la junta escolar pudiera emitir una declaración oficial.politicsgovernmentmedialawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroma, chisteA joke or other mischievous prank."The teacher told a funny gag about a student who forgot their homework. "El profesor contó una broma divertida sobre un estudiante que olvidó su tarea.entertainmentcommunicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGag, trucoA device or trick used to create a practical effect; a gimmick"The magician used a clever gag to make the rabbit disappear. "El mago usó un truco ingenioso para hacer desaparecer al conejo.entertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArcada, náuseaA convulsion of the upper digestive tract."The strong smell of the rotten milk caused a gag. "El fuerte olor a leche podrida causó una arcada.medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArcada, náuseaA mouthful that makes one retch or choke."The smell of rotten eggs was so strong it gave me a gag. "El olor a huevos podridos era tan fuerte que me dio arcadas.bodysensationphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMeroMycteroperca microlepis, a species of grouper."The fisherman proudly displayed the gag he caught, a large grouper known for its delicious meat. "El pescador exhibió con orgullo el mero que pescó, un mero grande conocido por su deliciosa carne.fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTener arcadas, sentir náuseasTo experience the vomiting reflex."He gagged when he saw the open wound."Tuvo arcadas cuando vio la herida abierta.bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCausar arcadasTo cause to heave with nausea."The strong smell of the fish made her gag. "El fuerte olor a pescado le provocó arcadas.medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmordazarTo restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth."The kidnappers decided to gag their hostage with duct tape so he couldn't call for help. "Los secuestradores decidieron amordazar a su rehén con cinta adhesiva para que no pudiera pedir ayuda.actioncommunicationlawpolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmordazarTo pry or hold open by means of a gag."The doctor used a special tool to gag the patient's mouth, allowing him to examine the throat. "El médico usó una herramienta especial para amordazar la boca del paciente, lo que le permitió examinar la garganta.actionbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSilenciar, amordazarTo restrain someone's speech without using physical means."When the financial irregularities were discovered, the CEO gagged everyone in the accounting department."Cuando se descubrieron las irregularidades financieras, el CEO silenció a todos en el departamento de contabilidad.communicationactionpoliticsgovernmentmediarightlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtragantarse, tener arcadasTo choke; to retch."The spicy food made him gag. "La comida picante le hizo tener arcadas.physiologybodymedicinesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngañar, estafarTo deceive (someone); to con."The salesman tried to gag the customer into buying a much more expensive car than they needed. "El vendedor intentó engañar al cliente para que comprara un coche mucho más caro de lo que necesitaba.actioncharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading