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magpie

/ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/

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noun

Urraca

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

Examples :

"The magpie perched on the fence post, its iridescent feathers gleaming in the sun. "

La urraca se posó en el poste de la valla, con sus plumas iridiscentes brillando al sol.

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Urraca

A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

Examples :

"The magpie is a common bird in Australian woodlands. "

La urraca es un ave común en los bosques australianos.

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noun

Alguien que muestra una cualidad similar a la de una urraca, como acaparar o robar objetos

Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.

Examples :

"The antique shop owner was a magpie, constantly acquiring and displaying all sorts of unusual items. "

El dueño de la tienda de antigüedades era un acaparador, que constantemente adquiría y exhibía todo tipo de objetos inusuales.

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noun

Aficionado del Newcastle United

A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.

Examples :

"My dad is a lifelong magpie, so he always wears a black and white Newcastle United scarf on match day. "

Mi padre es un aficionado del Newcastle United de toda la vida, por lo que siempre lleva una bufanda blanquinegra del Newcastle United el día del partido.

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El tercer círculo en una diana

The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.

Examples :

"The archer hit the magpie on the target. "

El arquero acertó en el tercer círculo de la diana.

sport mark game

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noun

Medio penique

Examples :

""Back in the old days, that candy bar only cost a magpie." "

En los viejos tiempos, esa barra de caramelo solo costaba medio penique.

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verb

Marcar con parches de blanco y negro o claro y oscuro

To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.

Examples :

"The artist magpied the canvas with patches of black and white paint. "

El artista marcó el lienzo con parches de pintura blanca y negra.

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verb

Robar, acaparar

To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.

Examples :

"My little brother tends to magpie small toys from other kids at the playground, hiding them in his pockets. "

Mi hermano pequeño tiende a robar pequeños juguetes a otros niños en el parque infantil, escondiéndolos en sus bolsillos.

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verb

Chismear, cotillear

To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.

Examples :

""The gossipy women would often magpie about their neighbors' marital problems, spreading rumors throughout the small town." "

Las mujeres chismosas a menudo chismeaban sobre los problemas maritales de sus vecinos, difundiendo rumores por todo el pequeño pueblo.

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