verb🔗ShareConectar a tierraTo connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground."The electrician grounded the new appliance to prevent a shock hazard. "El electricista conectó a tierra el nuevo electrodoméstico para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica.electronicstechnicalelectrictechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCastigar, poner en tierraTo punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges."Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"¡Eric, estás castigado hasta nuevo aviso por mentirnos sobre dónde estuviste anoche!familyeducationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProhibir volarTo forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly."Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."Debido al mal tiempo, todos los vuelos fueron prohibidos.nauticalmilitaryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar una educación básica en una materia en particular; instruir en los elementos o primeros principiosTo give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles."Jim was grounded in maths."Jim recibió una educación básica en matemáticas.educationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBatear una bola por el sueloTo hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb)."The batter grounded to shortstop, ending the inning. "El bateador bateó una bola por el suelo al campocorto, terminando la entrada.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoner en el suelo, aterrizarTo place something on the ground."The pilot grounded the plane after noticing engine trouble. "El piloto aterrizó el avión después de notar problemas con el motor.positionplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncallar, vararTo run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed."The ship grounded on the bar."El barco encalló en la barra de arena.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFundamentar, basar, establecerTo found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly."The teacher grounded her lessons in real-world examples to help students understand the concepts better. "La profesora fundamentó sus lecciones en ejemplos del mundo real para ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender mejor los conceptos.theoryphilosophydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImprimar, cubrir con una baseTo cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching, or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament."The artist grounded the canvas with a thin layer of ochre paint before starting the landscape. "El artista imprimó el lienzo con una fina capa de pintura ocre antes de comenzar el paisaje.artmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstabilizar, fundamentarTo improve or focus the mental or emotional state of."I ground myself with meditation."Me estabilizo con la meditación.mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAterrizado(of an airman) Not allowed to fly."After failing his medical exam, the pilot was grounded for three months. "Después de suspender su examen médico, el piloto fue aterrizado durante tres meses.militaryjobvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCastigado, confinado(of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment."Because Sarah didn't do her homework, she is grounded for the weekend. "Debido a que Sarah no hizo su tarea, está castigada para el fin de semana.familyeducationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMaduro, sensato, con los pies en la tierra(of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities."Despite her young age, Maria is very grounded and always thinks carefully before making decisions. "A pesar de su corta edad, María es muy sensata y siempre piensa cuidadosamente antes de tomar decisiones.characterpersonattitudequalitymindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConectado a tierraOf or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed."The metal case of the appliance is grounded for safety, preventing electric shock. "La carcasa metálica del aparato está conectada a tierra por seguridad, lo que evita descargas eléctricas.electricelectronicstechnologyutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
