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gag

/ɡæɡ/

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noun

Bozal

A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Mordaza, prohibición

An order or rule forbidding discussion of a case or subject.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Broma, chiste

A joke or other mischievous prank.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Gag, truco

A device or trick used to create a practical effect; a gimmick

Examples :

"The magician used a clever gag to make the rabbit disappear. "

El mago usó un truco ingenioso para hacer desaparecer al conejo.

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noun

Arcada, náusea

A convulsion of the upper digestive tract.

Examples :

"The strong smell of the rotten milk caused a gag. "

El fuerte olor a leche podrida causó una arcada.

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Arcada, náusea

A mouthful that makes one retch or choke.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Mero

Mycteroperca microlepis, a species of grouper.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Tener arcadas, sentir náuseas

To experience the vomiting reflex.

Examples :

"He gagged when he saw the open wound."

Tuvo arcadas cuando vio la herida abierta.

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verb

Causar arcadas

To cause to heave with nausea.

Examples :

"The strong smell of the fish made her gag. "

El fuerte olor a pescado le provocó arcadas.

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verb

Amordazar

To restrain someone's speech by blocking his or her mouth.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Amordazar

To pry or hold open by means of a gag.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Silenciar, amordazar

To restrain someone's speech without using physical means.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Atragantarse, tener arcadas

To choke; to retch.

Examples :

"The spicy food made him gag. "

La comida picante le hizo tener arcadas.

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verb

Engañar, estafar

To deceive (someone); to con.

Examples :

"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.

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