verb🔗ShareEmpalar, ensartarTo pierce (something) with any long, pointed object."The chef was carefully impaling cherry tomatoes on the skewers for the appetizer. "El chef estaba ensartando cuidadosamente los tomates cherry en los pinchos para el aperitivo.actionweaponinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmparejar, unirTo place two coats of arms side by side on the same shield (often those of two spouses upon marriage)."The heraldic artist was impaling the family crests of the bride and groom on the wedding invitation, showing their union through symbols. "El artista heráldico estaba emparejando los escudos de armas familiares de la novia y el novio en la invitación de boda, mostrando su unión a través de símbolos.heraldryfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpalarTo pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake."The construction workers were careful when impaling the sign on the metal post. "Los trabajadores de la construcción tuvieron cuidado al empalar el letrero en el poste de metal.inhumanactionwarsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpalar, ensartarTo enclose or fence with stakes."The gardener was impaling young tomato plants with bamboo stakes to help them grow straight. "El jardinero estaba ensartando plantas jóvenes de tomate con estacas de bambú para ayudarlas a crecer rectas.propertyarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmpalamientoThe act of something being impaled."The chef was concerned about the impaling of the meat skewers, ensuring each piece was securely fixed. "El chef estaba preocupado por el empalamiento de las brochetas de carne, asegurándose de que cada trozo estuviera bien sujeto.actionwarinhumanweaponbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading