noun🔗ShareLímite, fronteraA boundary or border, especially of the Roman Empire."The old Roman fort marked one point on the limes, the defended border separating the empire from the tribes beyond. "El antiguo fuerte romano marcaba un punto en el limes, la frontera defendida que separaba el imperio de las tribus del otro lado.historyareamilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCalAny inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime)."The construction workers used limes to make the mortar for the brick wall. "Los trabajadores de la construcción usaron cal para hacer el mortero para la pared de ladrillos.materialsubstancegeologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePegamento, ligaAny gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime."The spilled soda acted as limes, sticking the papers together on the table. "La soda derramada actuó como pegamento, pegando los papeles sobre la mesa.substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTiloA deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood."The school's auditorium was made of beautiful limes wood. "El auditorio de la escuela estaba hecho de hermosa madera de tilo.plantmaterialnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimaAny of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon."I bought some limes at the grocery store to make lemonade; they're much tangier than lemons. "Compré limas en la tienda de comestibles para hacer limonada; son mucho más ácidas que los limones.fruitfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLima, limoneroAny of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia."My grandpa grows limes in his backyard, so we always have fresh juice for lemonade. "Mi abuelo cultiva limas en su jardín, así que siempre tenemos jugo fresco para la limonada.fruitplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerde limaA brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree."The kitchen wall was painted in vibrant limes, reminding her of summer cocktails. "La pared de la cocina estaba pintada en un vibrante verde lima, lo que le recordaba a los cócteles de verano.colorfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimes, una historia de fan fiction con referencias sexualesA fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).""The author promised 'limes' instead of 'lemons' in their fan fiction, so readers expected suggestive scenes but no explicit sex." "El autor prometió 'limes' en lugar de 'lemons' en su fan fiction, por lo que los lectores esperaban escenas sugerentes pero no sexo explícito.literaturewritinginternetcommunicationmediasexentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorreaA leash."I used limes to keep my dog close to me while we walked in the busy park. "Usé correas para mantener a mi perro cerca de mí mientras caminábamos por el concurrido parque.animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
