noun🔗ShareVolante, chorreraAny gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration."She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem."A ella le encantaba el vestido con el volante de encaje en el dobladillo.materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisturbio, agitación, conmociónDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"poner la mente en agitaciónactionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRedobleA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff."The drummer played a soft ruffle on the snare drum before the main beat of the song. "El baterista tocó un redoble suave en la caja antes del ritmo principal de la canción.musicsoundmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa serie conectada de grandes cápsulas de huevos, u ootecas, de varias especies de gasterópodos marinos americanos del género FulgurThe connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur."While walking along the beach, the marine biology student carefully collected a ruffle, noting its species and location for her research project. "Mientras caminaba por la playa, la estudiante de biología marina recogió cuidadosamente una serie de cápsulas de huevos, anotando su especie y ubicación para su proyecto de investigación.animaloceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFruncir, rizarTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."Frunce el extremo del puño.materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlborotar, agitarTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."Su repentina andanada de insultos alteró su compostura.natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlborotar, agitarseTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The crowd began to ruffle as the concert was delayed due to the bad weather. "La multitud comenzó a alborotarse cuando el concierto se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.natureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharealborotar, desordenar; jugar libremente; ondearTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The papers on the desk ruffled as the wind blew through the open window. "Los papeles sobre el escritorio se alborotaron cuando el viento sopló por la ventana abierta.appearancenatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrugar, alborotarTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."The student's voice ruffled his teacher's composure, making her lose her train of thought. "La voz del estudiante alteró la compostura de su maestra, haciéndola perder el hilo de sus pensamientos.attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerizar, arrugarTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The wind began to ruffle the surface of the calm lake. "El viento comenzó a arrugar la superficie del lago en calma.appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErizarTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The bird ruffled its feathers against the cold wind. "El pájaro erizó sus plumas contra el viento frío.appearanceanimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRedoblar, tocarTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer began to ruffle the drum to signal the start of the parade. "El baterista comenzó a redoblar el tambor para señalar el inicio del desfile.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharearrugar, desordenarTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The children ruffled their blankets and pillows, making a big mess in the room before bed. "Los niños arrugaron sus mantas y almohadas, haciendo un gran desorden en la habitación antes de acostarse.actionappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading