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lime

/laɪm/

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noun

Cal

Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Examples :

"The construction workers used lime to make the mortar for the new school walls. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron cal para hacer el mortero para las nuevas paredes de la escuela.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Pegamento, liga

Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

Examples :

"The sticky lime on the jar made it difficult to open. "

La liga pegajosa en el frasco dificultaba la apertura.

substance material

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verb

Encalar

To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

Examples :

"The farmer used lime to treat the soil in his garden. "

El agricultor usó cal para tratar la tierra de su jardín.

agriculture material substance chemistry building science process

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verb

Untar con liga

To smear with birdlime.

Examples :

"The hunter carefully limed the branches to trap the birds. "

El cazador untó cuidadosamente las ramas con liga para atrapar a los pájaros.

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verb

Encalar

To apply limewash.

Examples :

"The house painter will lime the walls before painting them a new color. "

El pintor encalará las paredes antes de pintarlas de un nuevo color.

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noun

Tilo

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

Examples :

"The park bench was shaded by a large, fragrant lime tree. "

El banco del parque estaba a la sombra de un tilo grande y fragante.

plant nature material

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noun

Lima

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

Examples :

"My grandmother's lime pie is always a hit at family gatherings. "

La tarta de lima de mi abuela siempre es un éxito en las reuniones familiares.

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noun

Lima, limonero

Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

Examples :

"My grandmother has a lime in her backyard, and she uses the fruit to make delicious limeade. "

Mi abuela tiene un limonero en su jardín y usa la fruta para hacer una deliciosa limonada.

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noun

Verde lima

A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

Examples :

"The artist painted the grass with a vibrant lime to show how fresh and new it was. "

El artista pintó la hierba con un verde lima vibrante para mostrar lo fresca y nueva que era.

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noun

Una historia de fan fiction que contiene referencias sexuales

A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

Examples :

"The teacher warned the students about the lime in the online forum post about their favorite celebrity. "

El profesor advirtió a los estudiantes sobre la historia de fan fiction que contiene referencias sexuales en la publicación del foro en línea sobre su celebridad favorita.

sex entertainment internet writing literature media

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adjective

De lima

Containing lime or lime juice.

Examples :

"The lemonade was quite lime, with a strong, fresh taste from the squeezed limes. "

La limonada era de lima, con un sabor fuerte y fresco de las limas exprimidas.

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adjective

Con sabor a lima

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

Examples :

"The lemonade had a bright, lime flavor. "

La limonada tenía un sabor brillante a lima.

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adjective

Verde lima

Lime-green.

Examples :

"My sister's new dress is a beautiful lime-green color. "

El nuevo vestido de mi hermana es de un hermoso color verde lima.

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verb

relajarse, pasar el rato

To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Examples :

"The students like to lime at the park after school. "

A los estudiantes les gusta pasar el rato en el parque después de la escuela.

entertainment culture group action society

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noun

Correa

Examples :

"Before taking the dog for a walk, I always attach its lime to its collar to keep it safe. "

Antes de sacar al perro a pasear, siempre le pongo la correa al collar para mantenerlo seguro.