noun🔗ShareSoportes, puntalesAn object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports."They stuck a block of wood under it as a prop."Colocaron un bloque de madera debajo como soporte.itemutilitythingbuildingstageentertainmentartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePilaresThe player on either side of the hooker in a scrum."During the rugby scrum, the props pushed hard to support the hooker and win the ball. "Durante el scrum de rugby, los pilares empujaron con fuerza para apoyar al talonador y ganar el balón.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccesoriosOne of the seashells in the game of props."During the beach-themed version of props, Maria hid the seashell props under a beach towel. "Durante la versión de accesorios con temática de playa, María escondió los accesorios de conchas marinas debajo de una toalla de playa.gameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, sostener(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something."Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."Intenta usar una guía telefónica para sostener la mesa a la que le falta una pata.aidbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJugar de pilarTo play rugby in the prop position""My son is learning to prop in his school's rugby team this year." "Mi hijo está aprendiendo a jugar de pilar en el equipo de rugby de su escuela este año.sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElevar las piernas(usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level."After a long day of standing, she props her feet up on the ottoman to relax. "Después de un largo día de pie, ella eleva las piernas sobre la otomana para relajarse.bodyphysiologypositionactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAtrezzo, utileríaAn item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform."They used the trophy as a prop in the movie."Usaron el trofeo como atrezzo en la película.artentertainmentstageitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccesorios, utileríaAn item placed within an advertisement in order to suggest a style of living etc."The expensive watch and leather briefcase in the car advertisement were carefully chosen props to suggest a luxurious lifestyle. "El reloj caro y el maletín de cuero en el anuncio del coche eran accesorios cuidadosamente elegidos para sugerir un estilo de vida lujoso.mediastyleitembusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHéliceThe propeller of an aircraft."Before takeoff, the pilot checked that the props were spinning correctly. "Antes del despegue, el piloto comprobó que las hélices giraban correctamente.vehicletechnicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrancar a mano la héliceTo manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition."The pilot had to props the small plane's engine because the electric starter wasn't working. "El piloto tuvo que arrancar a mano la hélice del pequeño avión porque el arrancador eléctrico no funcionaba.vehiclemachinetechnologynauticalmilitaryenergyfueltechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePropuestaA proposition, especially on an election-day ballot."Our city will vote on several props concerning funding for local schools in the upcoming election. "Nuestra ciudad votará sobre varias propuestas relacionadas con la financiación de las escuelas locales en las próximas elecciones.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePropelentePropellant"The model rocket used compressed air as its props. "El cohete modelo usó aire comprimido como propelente.fuelmachinevehicleenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRespeto, reconocimiento, elogiosRespect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.""Props to Maria for getting the highest score on the test!" "¡Mis elogios a María por obtener la puntuación más alta en el examen!attitudevalueachievementcommunicationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
