noun🔗SharePolvoThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust."The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "El libro antiguo estaba cubierto de una fina capa de polvo.substancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolvoA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing."Before her presentation, Sarah applied a light layer of face powder to reduce her shine. "Antes de su presentación, Sarah aplicó una fina capa de polvo facial para reducir el brillo.appearancebodysubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePólvoraAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."The demolition crew carefully loaded the powder into the hole before blasting the rock. "El equipo de demolición cargó cuidadosamente la pólvora en el agujero antes de volar la roca.materialsubstanceweaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulverizar, reducir a polvoTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder."The chef powdered the sugar to make the frosting smooth. "El chef pulverizó el azúcar para que el glaseado quedara suave.materialsubstanceprocesschemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmplvorear, pulverizarTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."The chef powdered the sugar onto the finished cake. "El chef empolvó el pastel terminado con azúcar glas.appearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmplastar, empolvarTo use powder on the hair or skin."Before the school dance, Sarah powdered her nose. "Antes del baile escolar, Sarah se empolvó la nariz.appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulverizar, convertir en polvoTo turn into powder; to become powdery."The old, damp paint on the wall will powder if you try to scrape it off. "La pintura vieja y húmeda de la pared se pulverizará si intentas rasparla.materialsubstancechemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalpimentar, curtirTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat."The cook powdered the roast chicken with salt before putting it in the oven. "El cocinero salpimentó el pollo asado antes de meterlo en el horno.foodagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAzul pálido, azul claroA very pale blue colour."The painter mixed the powder with white to create a very pale blue for the sky in her painting. "El pintor mezcló el azul claro con blanco para crear un azul muy pálido para el cielo en su pintura.coloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNieve polvoFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."A los esquiadores expertos les encanta esquiar en nieve polvo.weathersportnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
