noun🔗ShareLiteraA platform mounted on two shafts, or a more elaborate construction, designed to be carried by two (or more) people to transport one (in luxury models sometimes more) third person(s) or (occasionally in the elaborate version) a cargo, such as a religious idol."The litter carried the elderly woman to the temple festival. "La litera transportó a la anciana al festival del templo.vehiclehistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCamada(collective) The offspring of a mammal born in one birth."Our cat had a litter of five kittens. "Nuestra gata tuvo una camada de cinco gatitos.animalbiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCama, lechoMaterial used as bedding for animals."sleep in the litter"dormir en la camaanimalmaterialagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBasura, desperdiciosCollectively, items discarded on the ground."drop litter"Tirar basuraenvironmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArena, lechoAbsorbent material used in an animal's litter tray"My cat uses a special litter to keep the bathroom clean. "Mi gato usa arena especial para mantener limpio el baño.animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHojarasca, mantilloLayer of fallen leaves and similar organic matter in a forest floor."The children enjoyed playing in the soft litter of fallen leaves in the park. "A los niños les gustaba jugar en la suave hojarasca de hojas caídas en el parque.environmentnaturebiologyecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcolchado, mantilloA covering of straw for plants."The farmer spread a thick layer of straw litter over the young seedlings to protect them from the frost. "El agricultor extendió una capa gruesa de mantillo de paja sobre las plántulas jóvenes para protegerlas de las heladas.agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirar basura, ensuciarTo drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles)."By tossing the bottle out the window, he was littering."Al tirar la botella por la ventana, estaba ensuciando.environmentactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTirar basura, ensuciarTo scatter carelessly about."The children littered the playground with empty wrappers after their picnic. "Los niños ensuciaron el patio de recreo con envoltorios vacíos después de su picnic.environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsparcir, tirar basuraTo strew (a place) with scattered articles."The children littered the park with candy wrappers. "Los niños tiraron envoltorios de caramelos en el parque.environmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParirTo give birth to, used of animals."The cat littered a few kittens last night. "La gata parió unos gatitos anoche.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParir, tener una camadaTo produce a litter of young."The dog is expected to litter next spring. "Se espera que la perra tenga una camada la próxima primavera.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con paja, poner camaTo supply (cattle etc.) with litter; to cover with litter, as the floor of a stall."The farmer will litter the cow stalls with fresh straw to keep the animals warm and clean. "El granjero cubrirá los establos de las vacas con paja fresca para mantener a los animales calientes y limpios.animalagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar paja, dormir en pajaTo be supplied with litter as bedding; to sleep or make one's bed in litter."The dog was allowed to litter its bed with straw. "Se le permitió al perro echar paja en su cama con paja.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
