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 recipe calls for two pounds of flour. "La receta requiere dos libras de harina.massunitamountvaluescienceChat 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 carefully weighed the gold bullion in pounds before offering a price. "El joyero pesó cuidadosamente el lingote de oro en libras antes de ofrecer un precio.massunitamountscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl símbolo # (almohadilla, numeral)The symbol # (octothorpe, hash)"When entering a phone number, you can use the pounds symbol (#) to navigate the menu options. "Al ingresar un número de teléfono, puedes usar el símbolo # para navegar por las opciones del menú.signcommunicationwritingnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibra esterlinaThe unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and its dependencies. It is divided into 100 pence."I need to save up twenty pounds to buy the new video game. "Necesito ahorrar veinte libras esterlinas para comprar el nuevo videojuego.economyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibrasAny of various units of currency used in Egypt and Lebanon, and formerly in the Republic of Ireland, Cyprus and Israel."When visiting Egypt, remember to exchange your dollars for Egyptian pounds. "Cuando visite Egipto, recuerde cambiar sus dólares por libras egipcias.worldeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibrasAny 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 HampshireeconomyfinancebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLibras fuerza (unidad de fuerza/peso)Abbreviation for pound-force, a unit of force/weight. Using this abbreviation to describe pound-force is inaccurate and unscientific."The label on the box incorrectly stated the shipping weight as "50 pounds" instead of "50 lbf" (pound-force). "La etiqueta de la caja indicaba incorrectamente el peso del envío como "50 libras" en lugar de "50 lbf" (libras fuerza).physicsmassunitsciencetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefugio de animalesA place for the detention of stray or wandering animals. An animal shelter."Many lost dogs and cats end up at the city's pounds, hoping to be reunited with their owners. "Muchos perros y gatos perdidos terminan en el refugio de animales de la ciudad, esperando reunirse con sus dueños.animalplacebuildingorganizationChat 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."After being parked illegally for three days, the car was taken to one of the city's pounds. "Después de estar estacionado ilegalmente durante tres días, el coche fue llevado a uno de los depósitos de vehículos de la ciudad.policepropertyvehiclelawplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTramo de canalA section of a canal between two adjacent locks."The narrowboat slowly navigated the series of pounds, rising and falling with each lock. "La embarcación estrecha navegó lentamente por la serie de tramos de canal, subiendo y bajando con cada esclusa.nauticalareastructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRedes de estacadaA kind of fishing net, having a large enclosure with a narrow entrance into which fish are directed by wings spreading outward."The fisherman checked the pounds near the shore, hoping for a large catch guided into the net's enclosure by its long wings. "El pescador revisó las redes de estacada cerca de la orilla, esperando una gran captura guiada hacia el encierro de la red por sus largas alas.fishnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncerrar, acorralarTo confine in, or as in, a pound; to impound."The farmer will pound the stray dogs if they continue to chase his sheep. "El granjero encerrará a los perros callejeros si continúan persiguiendo a sus ovejas.propertylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA hard blow."The boxer absorbed several pounds to the body during the fight, leaving him winded. "El boxeador absorbió varios golpes en el cuerpo durante la pelea, dejándolo sin aliento.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, machacarTo strike hard, usually repeatedly."The carpenter pounds the nail into the wood with a hammer. "El carpintero golpea el clavo en la madera con un martillo.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMachacar, pulverizarTo crush to pieces; to pulverize."The chef uses a mortar and pestle to pound the spices into a fine powder. "El chef usa un mortero y un mazo para machacar las especias hasta obtener un polvo fino.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDevorar, engullirTo eat or drink very quickly."You really pounded that beer!"¡Realmente te bebiste esa cerveza!fooddrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar constantementeTo 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.bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFollar, cogerTo penetrate sexually, with vigour."I was pounding her all night!"¡La estuve follando toda la noche!sexactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear con fuerza, pisar con fuerzaTo advance heavily with measured steps."The elephant pounds across the savanna. "El elefante golpea con fuerza a través de la sabana.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, retumbarTo make a jarring noise, as when running."The engine pounds."El motor retumba.soundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApostar una libra aTo wager a pound on."I'll pound a pound that Maria will win the race. "Apostaré una libra a que María ganará la carrera.betbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
