noun🔗ShareAro, cercoA circular band of metal used to bind a barrel."The cooper tightened the hoops around the wooden barrel to prevent it from leaking. "El tonelero apretó los aros alrededor del barril de madera para evitar que gotease.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAros, anillosA ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop."the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese"El aro de queso, o cilindro en el que se prensa la cuajada para hacer queso.thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAros, anillosA circular band of metal, wood, or similar material used for forming part of a framework such as an awning or tent."The circus tent was supported by large metal hoops. "La carpa del circo estaba sostenida por grandes aros de metal.materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArosA circle, or combination of circles, of thin whalebone, metal, or other elastic material, used for expanding the skirts of ladies' dresses; (hence, by extension) a hoop petticoat or hoop skirt."The museum display showed a large dress from the 1800s, its wide skirt supported by several layers of hoops. "La exhibición del museo mostraba un vestido grande de la década de 1800, con su falda ancha sostenida por varias capas de aros.stylewearmaterialappearancehistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn recipiente de un cuarto de galónA quart pot; so called because originally bound with hoops, like a barrel. Also, a portion of the contents measured by the distance between the hoops."The tavern owner measured out a hoops of ale for the thirsty traveler, roughly a quart's worth. "El dueño de la taberna midió un recipiente de un cuarto de galón de cerveza para el viajero sediento, aproximadamente un cuarto.utensildrinkamountitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFanegaAn old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks."The recipe called for two hoops of dried beans. "La receta pedía dos fanegas de frijoles secos.amountunithistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAro, canastaThe rim part of a basketball net."The basketball bounced off the hoops with a loud clang. "El balón de baloncesto rebotó en el aro con un fuerte golpe.sportpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaloncesto(in plural, metonym) The game of basketball."My son practices hoops after school every day to improve his basketball skills. "Mi hijo practica baloncesto todos los días después de la escuela para mejorar sus habilidades en el baloncesto.sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAro pendientesA hoop earring."She wore small silver hoops to the office. "Llevaba pequeños aros plateados a la oficina.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJinete(metonym) A jockey; from a common pattern on the blouse.""The announcer mentioned that hoops had a tough ride on Saturday, but was expected to win today's race." "El locutor mencionó que el jinete tuvo una carrera difícil el sábado, pero se esperaba que ganara la carrera de hoy.sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRayas, aros(usually in the plural) A horizontal stripe on the jersey"The soccer team's new jerseys have blue and white hoops around the middle. "Las nuevas camisetas del equipo de fútbol tienen rayas azules y blancas alrededor del centro.sportwearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRequisitos, condiciones(usually in the plural) A requirement that must be met in order to proceed."To get the grant money, the students had to jump through a lot of hoops, including writing multiple essays and attending several workshops. "Para obtener el dinero de la subvención, los estudiantes tuvieron que cumplir muchos requisitos, incluyendo escribir múltiples ensayos y asistir a varios talleres.achievementbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArojar, poner arosTo bind or fasten using a hoop."to hoop a barrel or puncheon"Arojar un barril o un punzón.actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRodear, cercarTo clasp; to encircle; to surround."The crowd hoops the winning team after the final buzzer. "La multitud rodea al equipo ganador después de la chicharra final.actionstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGrito, alaridoA shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough."The classroom was filled with hoops and coughs as the children battled a nasty cold. "El aula se llenó de gritos y tos mientras los niños luchaban contra un resfriado desagradable.soundmedicinediseaseexclamationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbubillaThe hoopoe."While birdwatching in the park, I was excited to spot a hoopoe with its distinctive crown of feathers. "Mientras observaba aves en el parque, me emocioné al ver una abubilla con su distintiva corona de plumas.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGritar, chillarTo utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout."The children hooped excitedly as they chased their dog through the park. "Los niños gritaron emocionados mientras perseguían a su perro por el parque.soundlanguagecommunicationexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareToser con tos ferinaTo whoop, as in whooping cough."The child began to hoops suddenly in the classroom, alarming the teacher, who suspected the onset of whooping cough. "El niño comenzó a toser con tos ferina repentinamente en el aula, alarmando a la maestra, que sospechó el inicio de la tos ferina.medicinediseasebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading