noun🔗SharePedoThe product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind."The loud puff startled the little boy in the classroom. "El fuerte pedo asustó al niño en el aula.bodysoundphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaricón, putoA male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate."Some classmates whispered that Mark was a bit of a puff. "Algunos compañeros de clase susurraron que Mark era un poco maricón.personsexcultureattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBocanada, soploA sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth."The little girl let out a puff of air and blew the dandelion seed away. "La niña soltó una bocanada de aire y sopló la semilla de diente de león.physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlientoThe ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself."out of puff"sin alientophysiologyabilitybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBocanadaA small quantity of gas or smoke in the air."puff of smoke"Bocanada de humonatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRáfaga, bocanadaA sudden gust."A puff of wind blew the papers off the teacher's desk. "Una ráfaga de viento voló los papeles del escritorio del profesor.weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaladaAn act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe."He took a long, slow puff from his cigarette before answering my question. "Tomó una calada larga y lenta de su cigarrillo antes de responder a mi pregunta.actionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElogio, alabanza exageradaA flamboyant or alluring statement of praise."The author's book review was mostly a puff, praising everything without mentioning any weaknesses. "La reseña del libro del autor fue en su mayor parte un elogio, alabando todo sin mencionar ninguna debilidad.communicationmedialanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalso postor, testaferroA puffer, one who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; an act or scam of that type."The auctioneer suspected the puff was trying to inflate the price of the antique vase. "El subastador sospechaba que el testaferro estaba tratando de inflar el precio del jarrón antiguo.businessjobeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHongo de tierraA puffball."The children found a large puffball in the park. "Los niños encontraron un hongo de tierra grande en el parque.plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBorlaA powder puff."My sister uses a soft puff to apply her makeup. "Mi hermana usa una borla suave para aplicar su maquillaje.itemwearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCannabis, marihuanaThe drug cannabis."My friend said he'd tried puff, but it didn't really do much for him. "Mi amigo dijo que había probado marihuana, pero que realmente no le hizo mucho.substancemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProfiterol, pastelitoA light cake filled with cream, cream cheese, etc."cream puff"ProfiterolfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVidaLife."The new student's first day at school was a puff of nervous energy. "El primer día de escuela del nuevo estudiante fue una bocanada de energía nerviosa.beingsoulphilosophyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVolante, abullonadoA portion of fabric gathered up so as to be left full in the middle."a sleeve with a puff at the shoulder"Una manga con un volante en el hombro.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHinchazónA region of a chromosome exhibiting a local increase in diameter."The scientist observed a puff on chromosome 15 during the experiment. "El científico observó una hinchazón en el cromosoma 15 durante el experimento.biologybiochemistrypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar bocanadas, humearTo emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs."The old truck puffed out white smoke as it started. "El viejo camión echó humo blanco al arrancar.environmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJadea, resoplaTo pant."The dog puffed after running so fast in the park. "El perro jadeaba después de correr tan rápido en el parque.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnunciar, promocionarTo advertise."The company puffed their new product to attract more customers. "La empresa promocionó su nuevo producto para atraer a más clientes.mediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareResoplar con desprecioTo blow as an expression of scorn."When Mark suggested cleaning the kitchen, Sarah just puffed and rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed by the idea. "Cuando Mark sugirió limpiar la cocina, Sarah solo resopló y puso los ojos en blanco, claramente molesta por la idea.attitudeactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHincharse, inflarseTo swell with air; to be dilated or inflated."The baker watched the dough puff up nicely in the warm oven. "El panadero observó cómo la masa se hinchaba agradablemente en el horno caliente.physiologyappearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRespirar con dificultad, hincharse, presumirTo breathe in a swelling, inflated, or pompous manner; hence, to assume importance."The student puffed out his chest and spoke loudly, trying to impress the teacher with his supposed knowledge. "El estudiante hinchó el pecho y habló en voz alta, tratando de impresionar al profesor con su supuesto conocimiento.appearanceactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEchar bocanadas, soplarTo drive with a puff, or with puffs."The little boy puffed his chest out with pride as he showed his drawing to his mother. "El niño infló el pecho con orgullo mientras le mostraba su dibujo a su madre.actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespreciar, burlarseTo repel with words; to blow at contemptuously."The popular kids tried to puff at the new student, hoping to make her feel unwelcome, but she just smiled and ignored them. "Los niños populares intentaron despreciar a la nueva estudiante, esperando hacerla sentir incómoda, pero ella solo sonrió y los ignoró.attitudecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHinchar, inflarTo cause to swell or dilate; to inflate."a bladder puffed with air"Una vejiga hinchada de aire.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInflar, hincharTo inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, etc.; often with up."After the teacher praised her artwork, Maria could feel herself puff up with pride. "Después de que la maestra elogió su obra de arte, María sintió que se hinchaba de orgullo.attitudecharacteremotionhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareElogiar exageradamente, halagarTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly."The teacher puffed up her student's project, praising its creativity even though it wasn't very original. "La maestra elogió exageradamente el proyecto de su estudiante, alabando su creatividad a pesar de que no era muy original.communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading