noun🔗ShareVolantes, fruncidosAny 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.appearancestylematerialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisturbio, agitación, conmociónDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"poner la mente en agitaciónsituationconditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRedoble, toque de tamborA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff."The tense atmosphere was broken only by the quiet ruffles of the snare drum, signaling the start of the competition. "La tensa atmósfera solo se rompió por los silenciosos redobles del tambor, que señalaban el inicio de la competición.musicsoundChat 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 on the beach after the storm, we found ruffles attached to a large shell, evidence that a lightning whelk had recently laid its eggs. "Mientras caminábamos por la playa después de la tormenta, encontramos las series conectadas de grandes cápsulas de huevos adheridas a una concha grande, evidencia de que un caracol relámpago había puesto sus huevos recientemente.animalorganismbiologyoceannaturescienceChat 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🔗ShareAgitarse, alborotarseTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The calm surface of the lake ruffles when the wind picks up. "La superficie tranquila del lago se agita cuando el viento aumenta.natureweatheractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrugarse, jugar libremente, ondearTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The wind ruffles the leaves on the trees. "El viento arruga las hojas de los árboles.appearanceactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfadarse, irritarse, pavonearseTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."He always ruffles when he wins at chess, strutting around and boasting about his victory. "Siempre se enfada cuando gana al ajedrez, pavoneándose y jactándose de su victoria.attitudecharacteractionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerizar, arrugarTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The seamstress carefully ruffled the fabric to create a delicate, pleated design on the dress. "La costurera rizaba cuidadosamente la tela para crear un diseño delicado y plisado en el vestido.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErizar, encresparTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The robin ruffles its feathers to stay warm in the cold wind. "El petirrojo eriza sus plumas para mantenerse caliente en el viento frío.animalbirdbiologyanatomyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar, golpearTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer ruffles the snare drum to create a suspenseful roll. "El baterista toca el tambor de caja para crear un redoble lleno de suspense.musicmilitarysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharearrugar, desordenarTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The strong wind ruffles my hair as I walk to school. "El viento fuerte me desordena el pelo mientras camino a la escuela.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading