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.""In ancient times, emperors were often carried in ornate litters by their servants." "En la antigüedad, los emperadores a menudo eran transportados en literas ornamentadas por sus sirvientes.vehiclearchitecturestylehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCamadas(collective) The offspring of a mammal born in one birth."The farmer was surprised to see the pig had two litters in one year. "El granjero se sorprendió al ver que la cerda tuvo dos camadas en un año.animalbiologynaturefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCama, lechoMaterial used as bedding for animals."sleep in the litter"Dormir en la cama.animalmaterialChat 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. The litter box is filled with clumping litter. "Mi gato usa arena especial para mantener limpio el baño. La caja de arena está llena de arena aglomerante.animalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHojarasca, camadaLayer of fallen leaves and similar organic matter in a forest floor."The children enjoyed kicking through the thick litters of leaves covering the forest floor. "A los niños les encantó patear la espesa hojarasca de hojas que cubría el suelo del bosque.environmentnaturebiologyplantecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcolchado, mantilloA covering of straw for plants."The gardener spread litters of straw around the tomato plants to protect them from the cold. "El jardinero extendió mantillo de paja alrededor de las plantas de tomate para protegerlas del frío.agricultureplantenvironmentChat 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🔗ShareEsparcir, tirarTo scatter carelessly about."The wind often litters the park with fallen leaves. "El viento a menudo esparce hojas caídas por el parque.environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLlenar, cubrirTo strew (a place) with scattered articles."After the parade, confetti litters the streets. "Después del desfile, el confeti llena las calles.environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParir, dar a luzTo give birth to, used of animals."Our cat, Snowball, litters kittens every spring. "Nuestra gata, Bola de Nieve, pare gatitos cada primavera.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParir una camadaTo produce a litter of young."Our cat litters twice a year, so we often have kittens to give away. "Nuestra gata pare dos veces al año, así que a menudo tenemos gatitos para regalar.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."Every morning, the farmer litters the horse stalls with fresh straw to keep the animals warm and comfortable. "Cada mañana, el granjero cubre los establos de los caballos con paja fresca para mantener a los animales calientes y cómodos.agricultureanimalChat 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 farmer litters the barn with fresh straw for the cows every evening so they have a warm place to sleep. "El granjero echa paja fresca en el establo para las vacas todas las noches para que tengan un lugar cálido donde dormir.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
