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mutilating

/ˈmjuːtɪleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmjutɪleɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

Mutilar

To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.

Examples :

"The factory worker was injured when the machine malfunctioned, severely mutilating his hand. "
El trabajador de la fábrica resultó herido cuando la máquina falló, mutilando gravemente su mano.
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Related Words

Illustration defective

defective noun

/dɪˈfɛktɪv/

Defectuoso, imperfecto

"The company recalled the toy car because it contained a known defective that could pose a safety hazard to children. "

La empresa retiró el coche de juguete porque contenía un defecto conocido que podría suponer un peligro para la seguridad de los niños.

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careless adjective

/ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/

Descuidado, despreocupado

"My sister was careless about her deadlines, often turning in assignments late. "

Mi hermana era descuidada con sus plazos, a menudo entregando las tareas tarde.

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scribbling verb

/ˈskrɪblɪŋ/ /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/

Garabatear, escribir a la carrera

"The student was scribbling notes quickly during the fast-paced lecture. "

El estudiante estaba garabateando notas rápidamente durante la conferencia de ritmo rápido.

Illustration textbook

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

Libro de texto, manual

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

Mi profesor de matemáticas recomendó un libro de texto específico para práctica adicional.

Illustration physically

physically adverb

/ˈfɪzɪkli/

Físicamente

"The children physically exhausted themselves playing tag in the park. "

Los niños se agotaron físicamente jugando al pilla-pilla en el parque.

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notably adverb

/ˈnoʊtəbli/ /ˈnɑtəbli/

Notablemente, en particular

"The presentation was excellent, notably for its clear explanations. "

La presentación fue excelente, notablemente por sus claras explicaciones.

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imperfect noun

/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/ /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkt/

Defecto, imperfección

"The student's essay had a few minor imperfections, but overall it was well-written. "

El ensayo del estudiante tenía algunos defectos menores, pero en general estaba bien escrito.

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recognition noun

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

Reconocimiento

"He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned."

La miró durante diez minutos completos antes de que el reconocimiento amaneciera.

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disabling verb

/dɪsˈeɪblɪŋ/ /dɪzˈeɪblɪŋ/

Inhabilitar, incapacitar

"A computer virus was disabling important features of the program. "

Un virus informático estaba inhabilitando funciones importantes del programa.

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otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

De lo contrario, diferente

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

Dijo que no lo hizo, pero la evidencia era de lo contrario.

Illustration severely

severely adverb

/sɪˈvɪrli/ /səˈvɪrli/

Severamente

"The storm severely damaged the school's roof. "

La tormenta dañó severamente el techo de la escuela.

Illustration malfunctioned

malfunctioned verb

/ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃənd/ /mælˈfʌŋkʃənd/

Funcionar mal, fallar

"She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned."

Ella le dijo que la máquina estaba mal construida, pero ambos sabían que la que había fallado era ella.