noun🔗SharePicoA tool used for digging; a pickaxe."The construction worker used the pick to break up the hard concrete. "El trabajador de la construcción usó el pico para romper el hormigón duro.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGanzúaA tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock."The locksmith used a special pick to open the locked safe. "El cerrajero usó una ganzúa especial para abrir la caja fuerte cerrada.devicepoliceitempropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePeineA comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair."My grandmother used her special pick to style her tight curls. "Mi abuela usaba su peine especial para peinar sus rizos apretados.styleutensilappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElección, selecciónA choice; ability to choose."The student's pick for the project was the most interesting topic. "La elección del estudiante para el proyecto fue el tema más interesante.abilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElección, lo mejorThat which would be picked or chosen first; the best."The pick for the student council president was clearly Emily. "La elección para presidente del consejo estudiantil fue claramente Emily.qualityvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSelección, elecciónA screen."The classroom had a large, white pick on the wall for displaying student artwork. "El aula tenía una gran selección blanca en la pared para exhibir las obras de arte de los estudiantes.electronicsdevicetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBloqueo, pantallaAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate."The basketball player used a clever pick to get open for the shot. "El jugador de baloncesto usó un bloqueo inteligente para quedar libre para el tiro.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIntercepciónAn interception."The quarterback's pick led to a touchdown for the opposing team. "La intercepción del mariscal de campo llevó a un touchdown para el equipo contrario.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtrapada, jugada defensivaA good defensive play by an infielder."The shortstop made a great pick, diving to catch the grounder and stopping the runner from advancing. "El campocorto hizo una gran atrapada, lanzándose para atrapar la roleta e impidiendo que el corredor avanzara.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetiradaA pickoff."The pitcher's pickoff play was successful, preventing the runner from advancing. "La retirada del lanzador tuvo éxito, impidiendo que el corredor avanzara.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePúaA tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum."The guitarist used a plastic pick to play the song. "El guitarrista usó una púa de plástico para tocar la canción.musicutensilentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePicoA pointed hammer used for dressing millstones."The stonemason carefully used the pick to shape the millstone. "El cantero usó cuidadosamente el pico para dar forma a la piedra de molino.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePúa, puntaA pike or spike; the sharp point fixed in the center of a buckler."The knight carefully adjusted the pick on his buckler, ensuring the sharp point was securely in place. "El caballero ajustó cuidadosamente la púa de su broquel, asegurándose de que la punta afilada estuviera bien sujeta.weaponmilitaryitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefecto, manchaA particle of ink or paper embedded in the hollow of a letter, filling up its face, and causing a spot on a printed sheet."The printer produced a letter with a noticeable pick in the "O" of "October". "La impresora produjo una letra con una mancha notable en la "O" de "Octubre".technicalwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCorrecciónThat which is picked in, as with a pointed pencil, to correct an unevenness in a picture."The art student used a tiny pick to correct the uneven line in her drawing. "La estudiante de arte usó una pequeña corrección para arreglar la línea desigual en su dibujo.artmarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl golpe que impulsa la lanzaderaThe blow that drives the shuttle, used in calculating the speed of a loom (in picks per minute); hence, in describing the fineness of a fabric, a weft thread."so many picks to an inch"tantos golpes por pulgadamaterialtechnologyindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecoger, elegirTo grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails."The student carefully picked up the pencil from the floor. "El estudiante recogió cuidadosamente el lápiz del suelo.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCosechar, recolectarTo harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground."The farmer picked the ripe tomatoes from the vine. "El granjero cosechó los tomates maduros de la vid.fruitvegetableplantagriculturefoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecoger, arrancarTo pull apart or away, especially with the fingers; to pluck."She picked flowers in the meadow."Ella recogió flores en el prado.actionplantfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecoger, elegirTo take up; especially, to gather from here and there; to collect; to bring together."to pick rags"Recoger traposactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscoger, recoger, seleccionarTo remove something from somewhere with a pointed instrument, with the fingers, or with the teeth."to pick the teeth; to pick a bone; to pick a goose; to pick a pocket"limpiarse los dientes; roer un hueso; desplumar un ganso; robar carterasactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElegir, seleccionarTo decide upon, from a set of options; to select."I had to pick a shirt from the laundry basket to wear to school today. "Tuve que elegir una camisa de la cesta de la ropa sucia para usarla hoy en la escuela.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBuscar, provocarTo seek (a fight or quarrel) where the opportunity arises."The two brothers often picked fights over who got to use the computer first. "Los dos hermanos a menudo buscaban pelea por quién usaría la computadora primero.attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReconocer el tipo de bolaTo recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released."The batter picked the fastball, recognizing the bowler's hand position as the ball left his grip. "El bateador reconoció la bola rápida, reconociendo la posición de la mano del lanzador cuando la bola salió de su agarre.sporttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRasguear, tocarTo pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument."He picked a tune on his banjo."Él tocó una melodía en su banjo.musicentertainmentsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrir con ganzúaTo open (a lock) with a wire, lock pick, etc."The locksmith used a lock pick to open the safe. "El cerrajero usó una ganzúa para abrir la caja fuerte.policeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePicar, mordisquearTo eat slowly, sparingly, or by morsels; to nibble."The little boy picked at his dinner, only eating small bites. "El niño pequeño picoteaba su cena, comiendo solo pequeños bocados.foodactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscoger, seleccionar, elegirTo do anything fastidiously or carefully, or by attending to small things; to select something with care."I gingerly picked my way between the thorny shrubs."Escogí con cuidado mi camino entre los arbustos espinosos.actionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, hurtarTo steal; to pilfer."The student was accused of picking pockets in the crowded cafeteria. "El estudiante fue acusado de robar carteras en la concurrida cafetería.propertyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar, tirarTo throw; to pitch."The pitcher picked the ball and threw it to home plate. "El lanzador recogió la pelota y la lanzó al plato de home.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePicar, picotearTo peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin."The bird picked at the crumbs on the floor. "El pájaro picoteó las migas en el suelo.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscoger, picarTo separate or open by means of a sharp point or points."to pick matted wool, cotton, oakum, etc."Escoger lana apelmazada, algodón, estopa, etc.actionutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscoger, seleccionarTo screen."The teacher picked the best student answers for the presentation. "El profesor escogió las mejores respuestas de los estudiantes para la presentación.jobworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
