noun🔗ShareSacudida, tirónA sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body."The bus came to a sudden stop, and I felt a sharp jerk in my neck. "El autobús se detuvo de repente y sentí un tirón brusco en el cuello.bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTirón, sacudidaA quick, often unpleasant tug or shake."When I yell "OK," give the mooring line a good jerk!"Cuando grite «¡OK!», ¡dale un buen tirón a la amarra!actionsensationthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTonto, idiotaA dull or stupid person.""He's such a jerk; he keeps forgetting to bring his textbook to class, even after being reminded every day." "Es un tonto; sigue olvidando traer su libro de texto a clase, incluso después de que se lo recuerdan todos los días.characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareImbécil, cretinoA person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered or disagreeable."I finally fired him, because he was being a real jerk to his customers, even to some of the staff."Finalmente lo despedí, porque estaba siendo un verdadero imbécil con sus clientes, incluso con algunos del personal.personcharacterattitudemoralqualitybeinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTirónThe rate of change in acceleration with respect to time."The car's jerk was noticeable as it accelerated rapidly. "El tirón del coche fue notable cuando aceleró rápidamente.physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmpleado de fuente de sodaA soda jerk."The soda jerk expertly made a delicious milkshake for the family. "El empleado de la fuente de soda preparó expertamente un delicioso batido para la familia.jobpersonservicefooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArrancadaA lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time."The weightlifter performed a powerful jerk, lifting the barbell high above his head. "El levantador de pesas realizó una arrancada poderosa, levantando la barra por encima de su cabeza.sportactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar un tirón, sacudirTo make a sudden uncontrolled movement."The dog jerked its head back when the loud noise startled it. "El perro dio un tirón a su cabeza hacia atrás cuando el ruido fuerte lo asustó.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar un tirón, sacudirTo give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake."The dog jerked the leash, pulling its owner forward. "El perro dio un tirón a la correa, tirando a su dueño hacia adelante.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, pegarTo beat, to hit."The angry chef jerked the dough hard against the counter to flatten it. "El chef enojado golpeó la masa con fuerza contra la encimera para aplanarla.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacudir, dar un tirónTo throw with a quick and suddenly arrested motion of the hand."to jerk a stone"Sacudir una piedra.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLevantar de un tirón(usually transitive) To lift using a jerk."The student jerked the heavy textbook from the shelf. "El estudiante levantó de un tirón el pesado libro de texto de la estantería.actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespreciar, burlarseTo flout with contempt."The student jerked the teacher's hard work on the lesson plan by openly mocking it in front of the class. "El estudiante despreció el arduo trabajo del maestro en el plan de lecciones al burlarse abiertamente de él frente a la clase.attitudecharacteractionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdobo jamaicano picanteA rich, spicy Jamaican marinade."The chef used a delicious jerk to marinate the chicken for the barbecue. "El chef usó un delicioso adobo jamaicano para marinar el pollo para la barbacoa.foodcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCarne secaMeat cured by jerking; charqui."Jerk chicken is a local favorite."El pollo con carne seca es un favorito local.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecar, curarTo cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun."My grandfather used to jerk venison every fall so we'd have dried meat for the winter. "Mi abuelo solía curar venado cada otoño para que tuviéramos carne seca para el invierno.foodprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
