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placer

/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

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noun

Colocador, organizador

One who places or arranges something.

Examples :

"The placer of the centerpieces at the wedding reception had a great eye for detail. "

El colocador de los centros de mesa en la recepción de la boda tenía un gran ojo para los detalles.

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noun

Receptor

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

Examples :

"The police suspected the pawn shop owner was a placer, buying jewelry and electronics that were likely stolen. "

La policía sospechaba que el dueño de la casa de empeño era un receptor, comprando joyas y aparatos electrónicos que probablemente eran robados.

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noun

Cordero huérfano

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

Examples :

"After its mother died, the little lamb became a placer, constantly staying near and rubbing against the large rock in the pasture. "

Después de que su madre murió, el corderito se convirtió en un cordero huérfano, que se quedaba constantemente cerca de la gran roca en el pasto y se frotaba contra ella.

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noun

Yacimiento

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

Examples :

"The old prospector spent his days working the placer, hoping to find enough gold to retire. "

El viejo buscador pasaba sus días trabajando en el yacimiento, esperando encontrar suficiente oro para jubilarse.

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noun

Tesoro, lugar de tesoros

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Examples :

"The attic was a placer of forgotten treasures, filled with old toys and photo albums. "

El ático era un tesoro de tesoros olvidados, lleno de juguetes viejos y álbumes de fotos.

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adjective

De placer, aluvial

Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

Examples :

"The old prospector sifted through the placer gold, hoping to find a valuable nugget. "

El viejo buscador tamizó el oro de placer, esperando encontrar una pepita valiosa.

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