noun🔗ShareGrasaAnimal fat in a melted or soft state"The chef used the greases to make the biscuits extra crispy. "El chef usó la grasa para hacer las galletas extra crujientes.foodsubstancematerialanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrasas(extension) Any oily or fatty matter."The mechanic wiped the greases off his hands after fixing the car engine. "El mecánico se limpió las grasas de las manos después de arreglar el motor del coche.substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLana suciaShorn but not yet cleansed wool"After shearing the sheep, the farm workers collected the greases for further processing into lanolin. "Después de esquilar las ovejas, los trabajadores de la granja recogieron la lana sucia para procesarla en lanolina.materialsubstanceagricultureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrietasInflammation of a horse's heels, also known as scratches or pastern dermatitis."The horse developed greases, which required careful treatment and rest. "El caballo desarrolló grietas, lo que requirió un tratamiento cuidadoso y descanso.animaldiseasemedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngrasar, lubricarTo put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate."He greases the bicycle chain regularly to keep it from rusting and squeaking. "Engrasa la cadena de la bicicleta regularmente para evitar que se oxide y chirríe.technicalmachineutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSobornar, untarTo bribe."He tried to grease the security guard's palm with a twenty-dollar bill to get backstage. "Intentó sobornar al guardia de seguridad con un billete de veinte dólares para entrar al backstage.politicsgovernmentbusinesslawmoralattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngrasar, facilitarTo cause to go easily; to facilitate."Offering the delivery driver a cold drink greases the wheels of a busy day, making him more likely to be quick and efficient. "Ofrecerle una bebida fría al repartidor engrasa las ruedas de un día ajetreado, haciéndolo más propenso a ser rápido y eficiente.actionachievementbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAterrizar suavementeTo perform a landing extraordinarily smoothly."To my amazement, I greased the landing despite the tricky crosswinds."Para mi asombro, aterricé suavemente a pesar de los vientos cruzados difíciles.vehiclenauticalsailingtechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMatar, asesinarTo kill, murder."The informant feared that the mob would find him and grease him for betraying them. "El informante temía que la mafia lo encontrara y lo asesinara por traicionarlos.policemilitaryactioninhumanwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngañar, estafarTo cheat or cozen; to overreach."The used car salesman often greases unsuspecting customers by hiding flaws in the engine. "El vendedor de coches usados a menudo estafa a los clientes desprevenidos ocultando fallos en el motor.moralbusinessactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfectar con la enfermedad de la grasaTo affect (a horse) with grease, the disease."The stable owner worried that the damp conditions would grease his horses, leading to painful and debilitating sores. "El dueño del establo temía que las condiciones húmedas afectaran a sus caballos con la enfermedad de la grasa, lo que provocaría llagas dolorosas y debilitantes.animaldiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
