noun🔗SharePolvoA type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface."The calligraphy teacher used a pounce to smooth the rough paper before starting the lesson. "El profesor de caligrafía usó polvo para alisar el papel áspero antes de comenzar la lección.stationerywritingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolvo de plantilla, polvo para calcarCharcoal dust, or some other coloured powder for making patterns through perforated designs, used by embroiderers, lacemakers, etc."The embroiderer carefully dusted the pounce onto the fabric, tracing the intricate design. "La bordadora espolvoreó cuidadosamente el polvo de plantilla sobre la tela, trazando el intrincado diseño.materialsubstanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEspolvorear con polvoTo sprinkle or rub with pounce powder."to pounce paper, or a pattern"Espolvorear papel o un patrón con polvo.stationerywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtaque repentino, embestidaA sudden leaping attack."The cat waited patiently, and then with a sudden pounce, it caught the toy mouse. "El gato esperó pacientemente, y luego, con un ataque repentino, atrapó al ratón de juguete.actionanimalmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarraThe claw or talon of a bird of prey."The hawk's sharp pounce ripped through the air as it snatched the mouse. "La afilada garra del halcón rasgó el aire mientras atrapaba al ratón.animalbirdanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpe, estampaciónA punch or stamp."The boxer's pounce connected with the opponent's jaw, knocking him out. "El golpe del boxeador conectó con la mandíbula de su oponente, dejándolo fuera de combate.markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTela con ojalesCloth worked in eyelet holes."The intricate pounce design on the tablecloth added a touch of elegance to the dinner party. "El intrincado diseño de tela con ojales en el mantel añadió un toque de elegancia a la cena.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbalanzarse sobreTo leap into the air intending to seize someone or something."She pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself."Ella se abalanzó sobre el joven, porque lo amaba y lo quería para ella.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbalanzarse, lanzarseTo attack suddenly by leaping."I was awakened from a dead sleep by my child pouncing on top of me from out of nowhere."Me desperté de un sueño profundo cuando mi hijo se abalanzó sobre mí de la nada.actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAprovechar, abalanzarseTo eagerly seize an opportunity."I pounced on the chance to get promoted."Aproveché la oportunidad de ser ascendido.actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbalanzarse sobre, lanzarse sobreTo strike or seize with the talons; to pierce, as with the talons."The hawk watched the field intently, ready to pounce on any small movement it detected. "El halcón observaba el campo atentamente, listo para abalanzarse sobre cualquier pequeño movimiento que detectara.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePerforar, agujerearTo stamp holes in; to perforate."The baker used a special tool to pounce the dough, creating small holes to prevent it from puffing up too much while baking. "El panadero usó una herramienta especial para perforar la masa, creando pequeños agujeros para evitar que se inflara demasiado durante el horneado.actionmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
