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/ˈpɪkˌʌp/ /ˈpɪkʌp/

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noun

Pastilla

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

Examples :

"The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. "

El guitarrista reemplazó la pastilla vieja de su guitarra eléctrica, esperando un sonido más claro.

electronics music sound device technology electric machine technical

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Camioneta

A pickup truck.

Examples :

"My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "

Mi padre condujo su vieja camioneta a la ferretería.

vehicle machine

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Improvisado, de circunstancias

(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.

Examples :

"At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."

En el almuerzo jugamos un partido de hockey improvisado.

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Ligar, conquista

An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist.

Examples :

"He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. "

Tuvo una conquista segura con una chica que vio en la biblioteca, con la esperanza de obtener su número de teléfono.

communication entertainment human sex society style attitude action language

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Conquista, ligue

A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.

Examples :

"The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. "

Las líneas de ligue amistosas del nuevo estudiante en el baile escolar fueron muy efectivas.

sex person human

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Recogida, captura

In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.

Examples :

"The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. "

La rápida recogida de la pelota por el bateador le permitió eliminar al corredor en primera base.

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Un objeto que el jugador puede recoger, confiriendo algún beneficio o efecto; un potenciador

An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.

Examples :

"The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. "

El personaje del juego encontró un potenciador que aumentó sus puntos de salud.

item game technology computing electronics

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Captura, victoria

The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain

Examples :

"The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith"

Los resultados de las elecciones muestran que la candidata del Partido Apple, Jane Doe, ha logrado una captura en el distrito de City West, derrotando al titular del Partido Orange, Joe Smith.

politics government

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Coger el teléfono

The act of answering a telephone.

Examples :

"My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "

La forma en que mi madre cogió el teléfono fue rápida; respondió inmediatamente.

communication technology device electronics

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Toma adicional, repetición

A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.

Examples :

"The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. "

El director necesitaba una toma adicional del profesor sonriendo a la clase para mostrar el ambiente positivo.

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Recogida

The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.

Examples :

"The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. "

La recogida del autobús escolar es a las 8:00 a.m.