verb🔗ShareEncerrar, confinarTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The animal control officer pounded the stray dog after finding it running loose in the park. "El oficial de control de animales encerró al perro callejero después de encontrarlo corriendo suelto en el parque.propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpeó, machacóTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The carpenter pounded the nails into the wood to build the birdhouse. "El carpintero golpeó los clavos en la madera para construir la pajarera.actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMachacar, pulverizarTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef pounded the spices with a mortar and pestle until they were a fine powder. "El chef machacó las especias con un mortero y un mazo hasta que se convirtieron en un polvo fino.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTragar, engullirTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"¡Realmente te tragaste esa cerveza!fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar constantemente a una ubicación determinadaTo pitch consistently to a certain location."The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."El lanzador ha estado lanzando constantemente a la esquina exterior toda la noche.sportChat 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.physiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFollar, penetrarTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"¡La estuve follando toda la noche!sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpeó, pisoteóTo advance heavily with measured steps."The elephant pounded across the dusty field. "El elefante golpeó el campo polvoriento.actionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, martillarTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."El motor golpea.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApostar una libra aTo wager a pound on."He pounded a pound on the horse to win. "Apostó una libra al caballo para que ganara.betgamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMachacado, golpeadoHaving undergone pounding."The pounded yam was smooth and ready to be served as part of the traditional meal. "El ñame machacado estaba suave y listo para ser servido como parte de la comida tradicional.actionmaterialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEbrio, borrachoInebriated."After the party, Sarah felt pounded and couldn't focus on her homework. "Después de la fiesta, Sarah se sintió ebria y no pudo concentrarse en su tarea.drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
