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grasshoppers

/ˈɡræsˌhɑːpərz/ /ˈɡræsˌhɑːpəz/

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Saltamontes, langostas

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about his crops because the field was full of grasshoppers eating the leaves. "

El granjero se preocupaba por sus cultivos porque el campo estaba lleno de saltamontes comiendo las hojas.

insect animal nature biology organism environment

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Un cóctel hecho con crema de menta y opcionalmente crema de cacao

A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.

Examples :

"At the party, my cousin ordered a grasshopper. "

En la fiesta, mi primo pidió un grasshopper.

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Aprendiz, alumno

A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.

Examples :

"The sensei patiently guided his grasshoppers, recognizing the spark of potential in each young martial artist. "

El sensei guio pacientemente a sus alumnos, reconociendo la chispa de potencial en cada joven artista marcial.

education person job

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Las palancas de escape o macillos en los pianos cuadrados o verticales ordinarios de Londres, fabricadas de manera que se puedan sacar y reemplazar con la tecla.

In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

Examples :

"The piano tuner carefully removed the grasshoppers from the old square piano to clean them and ensure the keys worked properly. "

El afinador de pianos retiró cuidadosamente las palancas de escape del viejo piano cuadrado para limpiarlas y asegurar que las teclas funcionaran correctamente.

music machine technical part