noun🔗ShareLibraA unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight."The package weighed two pounds. "El paquete pesaba dos libras.massunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibraA unit of mass equal to 12 troy ounces (≈ 373.242 g). Today, this is a common unit of weight when measuring precious metals, and is little used elsewhere."The jeweler weighed the gold necklace in pounds to determine its value. "El joyero pesó el collar de oro en libras para determinar su valor.massunitamountbusinesseconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl símbolo #, la almohadillaThe symbol # (octothorpe, hash)"My teacher asked us to use the pound symbol in our assignment, so I added the pound sign to the end of the title. "Mi profesor nos pidió que usáramos el símbolo de almohadilla en nuestra tarea, así que agregué la almohadilla al final del título.signcommunicationnumbercomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibraThe unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence."My grandmother sent me twenty pounds for my birthday. "Mi abuela me envió veinte libras para mi cumpleaños.nationeconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibraAny of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel."My uncle, who lives in Lebanon, sent me 500 pounds. "Mi tío, que vive en Líbano, me envió 500 libras.economyfinancevalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibraAny of various units of currency formerly used in the United States."the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound"la libra de Rhode Island; la libra de New HampshireeconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibra (abreviatura de libra-fuerza)Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific."The scientist measured the force with a calibrated scale that read in newtons, not pounds. "El científico midió la fuerza con una balanza calibrada que leía en newtons, no en libras.physicsunitmasssciencetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefugio de animales, perreraA place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter."The lost dog was taken to the pound. "El perro perdido fue llevado al refugio de animales.animalbuildingplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDepósito de vehículosA place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc. Short form of impound."The car was towed to the pound because it was parked illegally in the school zone. "El coche fue remolcado al depósito de vehículos porque estaba estacionado ilegalmente en la zona escolar.vehiclepolicelawplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTramo de canalA section of a canal between two adjacent locks."The boatman carefully navigated the canal's pound, passing through the water between the two locks. "El barquero navegó con cuidado por el tramo de canal, pasando por el agua entre las dos esclusas.nauticalareageographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRed de estacadasA kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward."The fishermen used a large pound to catch the fish in the bay. "Los pescadores usaron una gran red de estacadas para atrapar los peces en la bahía.fishnauticalagriculturetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncerrar, confiscarTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The farmer had to pound the stray dog because it was running loose in the field. "El granjero tuvo que confiscar al perro callejero porque corría suelto por el campo.lawpropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA hard blow."The boxer landed a powerful pound to the opponent's jaw. "El boxeador conectó un golpe poderoso a la mandíbula de su oponente.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, machacarTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The angry dog pounded the door repeatedly, trying to get in. "El perro enojado golpeó la puerta repetidamente, tratando de entrar.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMachacar, pulverizarTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef pounded the garlic cloves to a fine powder before adding them to the sauce. "El chef machacó los dientes de ajo hasta obtener un polvo fino antes de agregarlos a la salsa.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragar, engullirTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"¡Realmente te tragaste esa cerveza!fooddrinkactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, machacarTo pitch consistently to a certain location."The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."El lanzador ha estado golpeando la esquina exterior toda la noche.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLatir, palpitar(of a body part, generally heart, blood, or head) To beat strongly or throb."As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."Mientras pasaba de puntillas junto al perro dormido, mi corazón latía con fuerza pero permanecí en silencio.physiologysensationbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFollar, cogerTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"¡La estuve follando toda la noche!sexactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear con fuerza, machacarTo advance heavily with measured steps."The hiker pounded up the steep trail, each step deliberate and strong. "El excursionista golpeó con fuerza el sendero empinado, cada paso deliberado y fuerte.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, martillarTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."El motor golpea.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApostar una libra aTo wager a pound on."My friend decided to pound a pound on the outcome of the school basketball game. "Mi amigo decidió apostar una libra al resultado del partido de baloncesto de la escuela.betgamefinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
