noun🔗ShareTalónThe rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg."My grandmother tripped on the curb because her heel hurt. "Mi abuela tropezó con la acera porque le dolía el talón.bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTacónThe part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel."My new running shoes have a thick heel to provide good support for my ankles. "Mis nuevas zapatillas para correr tienen un tacón grueso para proporcionar un buen soporte a mis tobillos.wearbodypartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot."My new socks have a worn heel, so I need to buy a new pair. "Mis calcetines nuevos tienen el talón desgastado, así que necesito comprar un par nuevo.bodywearpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase de la palmaThe part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist."My grandmother held the teacup by its heel to avoid burning her fingers. "Mi abuela sostenía la taza de té por la base de la palma para no quemarse los dedos.anatomybodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZapatos de tacón alto(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe."My sister wore a pair of elegant heels to the dance recital. "Mi hermana usó un par de zapatos de tacón alto elegantes para el recital de baile.wearstyleappearanceitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe back, upper part of the stock."The carpenter carefully sanded the heel of the wooden chair leg. "El carpintero lijó cuidadosamente el talón de la pata de la silla de madera.bodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe last or lowest part of anything."the heel of a mast"el talón de un mástilpartpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorteza, talónA crust end-piece of a loaf of bread."The baker carefully placed the heel of the loaf of bread on the bottom shelf. "El panadero colocó cuidadosamente la corteza del pan en el estante inferior.foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise."My grandmother used the heel of the bread roll to scoop up the soup. "Mi abuela usó el talón del panecillo para recoger la sopa.foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePersona despreciable, ruinA contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person."The new student was a real heel; he constantly interrupted the teacher and made fun of others' answers. "El nuevo estudiante era un verdadero ruin; constantemente interrumpía al profesor y se burlaba de las respuestas de los demás.personcharactermoralattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLuchador heel, villanoA headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully."The wrestling heel boasted about his victory, acting like a bully to intimidate the other competitors. "El luchador heel se jactó de su victoria, actuando como un villano para intimidar a los otros competidores.entertainmentsportcharactermediastylepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl talónThe cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game."I put the heel of cards aside to play later. "Aparto el talón de cartas para jugar más tarde.gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónAnything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob."The ceramic pot had a small, rounded heel that made it easy to grip. "La olla de cerámica tenía un pequeño talón redondeado que facilitaba el agarre.bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase, extremo inferiorThe lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the wooden rafter before attaching it to the post. "El carpintero midió cuidadosamente la base de la viga de madera antes de fijarla al poste.architecturepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalón(specifically) The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the rafter to ensure the roof's slope was correct. "El carpintero midió cuidadosamente el talón de la viga para asegurar que la pendiente del techo fuera correcta.architecturetechnicalbuildingpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGola invertida(workman slang) A cyma reversa."The carpenter used a heel to create the decorative molding. "El carpintero usó una gola invertida para crear la moldura decorativa.architecturetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe short side of an angled cut."The heel of the triangular piece of wood was only an inch wide. "El talón de la pieza triangular de madera solo tenía una pulgada de ancho.parttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónThe part of a club head's face nearest the shaft."The golfer carefully examined the heel of the golf club before hitting the ball. "El golfista examinó cuidadosamente el talón del palo de golf antes de golpear la bola.sporttechnicalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl extremo inferior del filo de un hachaThe lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end)."The carpenter carefully sharpened the heel of the axe before chopping wood. "El carpintero afiló cuidadosamente el extremo inferior del filo del hacha antes de cortar la madera.technicalutensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalónIn a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder."The carding machine's heel is worn smooth from years of use. "El talón de la máquina de cardado está desgastado por años de uso.machinetechnicalindustrypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePerseguir, seguir de cercaTo follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely."She called to her dog to heel."Ella llamó a su perro para que la siguiera de cerca.actionpositionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTaconearTo add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot)."My dad heeled my work boots because the heels were worn down. "Mi padre taconó mis botas de trabajo porque los tacones estaban desgastados.appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePatear con el talónTo kick with the heel."The soccer player heeled the ball towards the goal. "El jugador de fútbol pateó el balón con el talón hacia la portería.bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUsar los talonesTo perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc."The dancers heeled their way across the stage, moving with grace and precision. "Los bailarines usaron los talones para cruzar el escenario, moviéndose con gracia y precisión.actionsportdancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspolearTo arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting."The farmer heeled the rooster, preparing it for the upcoming cockfight. "El granjero espoleó al gallo, preparándolo para la próxima pelea de gallos.animalsportweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear (la bola) con el talón del paloTo hit (the ball) with the heel of the club."The golfer heeled the ball towards the green. "El golfista golpeó la bola con el talón del palo hacia el green.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtraparTo make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up."Before the game started, the football player had to heel the ball. "Antes de que comenzara el juego, el jugador de fútbol tuvo que atrapar el balón.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscora, inclinaciónThe act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant."The heel of the ladder caused it to lean against the wall, making it unsafe to climb. "La escora de la escalera hizo que se apoyara contra la pared, lo que la hacía insegura para subir.positionnauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInclinarse, ladearseTo incline to one side; to tilt."The old house's roof was beginning to heel to the east, leaning noticeably towards the street. "El techo de la casa vieja comenzaba a ladearse hacia el este, inclinándose notablemente hacia la calle.nauticalsailingpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCurar, sanarTo make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure."This bandage will heal your cut."Esta venda curará tu corte.medicinebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSanar, curarseTo become better or healthy again."Bandages allow cuts to heal."Las vendas permiten que las heridas sanen.medicinephysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCurar, sanarTo reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt."to heal dissensions"Curar las disensiones.moralguiltreligionphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOcultar, encubrirTo hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons)."The secret club members heeled their meeting place from the curious eyes of the schoolyard. "Los miembros del club secreto ocultaron su lugar de reunión de los ojos curiosos del patio de la escuela.grouporganizationritualreligionsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcolchar(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc)."The gardener heeled in the young tomato plants to protect their roots from the frost. "El jardinero acolchó las jóvenes plantas de tomate para proteger sus raíces de las heladas.agricultureplantactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
