noun🔗ShareTecla MayúsA modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously)."The Shift key is used to type capital letters. "La tecla Mayús se utiliza para escribir letras mayúsculas.computingtechnologydevicefunctionmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnagua, combinaciónA type of women's undergarment, a slip."Just last week she bought a new shift at the market."Justo la semana pasada compró una enagua nueva en el mercado.wearitemessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTurnoA change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time."The morning shift at the bakery starts at 5:00 am. "El turno de la mañana en la panadería comienza a las 5:00 am.jobtimeworkorganizationbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCambio, desplazamientoAn act of shifting; a slight movement or change."There was a shift in the political atmosphere."Hubo un cambio en la atmósfera política.actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCambio de marchasThe gear mechanism in a motor vehicle."Does it come with a stick-shift?"¿Viene con cambio de marchas manual?vehiclemachineparttechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesplazamientoA bit shift."The programmer used a bit shift to quickly calculate the total number of students in the school. "El programador usó un desplazamiento de bits para calcular rápidamente el número total de estudiantes en la escuela.computingtechnologyelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCambio defensivoThe infield shift."Teams often use the shift against this lefty."Los equipos a menudo usan el cambio defensivo contra este zurdo.sportessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl beso apasionado(often with the definite article, usually uncountable) The act of kissing passionately."The passionate shift between the two teenagers was quite intense. "El beso apasionado entre los dos adolescentes fue bastante intenso.actionhumansexsensationbodyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecurso, último recursoA contrivance, a device to try when other methods fail."When the usual homework strategies weren't working, my teacher suggested a different shift – a new way to study the material. "Cuando las estrategias habituales para hacer la tarea no funcionaban, mi profesor sugirió un recurso diferente: una nueva forma de estudiar el material.deviceplanpossibilityessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTruco, artimañaA trick, an artifice."The student used a shift to get extra time on the test, claiming a sudden illness. "El estudiante usó un truco para obtener tiempo extra en el examen, alegando una enfermedad repentina.characterwayactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesplazamiento, solapamientoThe extent, or arrangement, of the overlapping of plank, brick, stones, etc., that are placed in courses so as to break joints."The bricklayer carefully adjusted the shift of the bricks to ensure a strong and visually appealing wall. "El albañil ajustó cuidadosamente el desplazamiento de los ladrillos para asegurar una pared fuerte y visualmente atractiva.architecturebuildingessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesplazamiento, fallaA breaking off and dislocation of a seam; a fault."The earthquake caused a shift in the pavement, creating a noticeable crack. "El terremoto causó un desplazamiento en el pavimento, creando una grieta notable.geologymaterialdisasteressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCambio, mutaciónA mutation in which the DNA or RNA from two different sources (such as viruses or bacteria) combine."The scientist observed a shift in the bacteria's genetic material, likely due to a viral infection. "El científico observó una mutación en el material genético de la bacteria, probablemente debido a una infección viral.biologymedicinevirusorganismbiochemistrymicroorganismscienceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCambio de posiciónIn violin-playing, any position of the left hand except that nearest the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist needed to use a higher shift. "Para tocar las notas altas, el violinista necesitaba usar un cambio de posición más alto.musicpositiontechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesplazar, cambiar(sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute."The family shifted their vacation plans from the beach to the mountains. "La familia cambió sus planes de vacaciones de la playa a las montañas.positionactionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar, desplazarTo change in form or character; swap."The family shifted their vacation plans to July because of the early summer heat. "La familia cambió sus planes de vacaciones a julio debido al calor temprano del verano.actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar de posición, desplazarTo change position."His political stance shifted daily."Su postura política cambiaba a diario.positionactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMudarse, trasladarseTo change residence; to leave and live elsewhere."We are shifting to America next month."Nos mudamos a América el próximo mes.propertyfamilyplaceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiarTo change (clothes, especially underwear)."Before the party, Sarah shifted into a new pair of jeans. "Antes de la fiesta, Sarah se cambió a un nuevo par de jeans.wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar (la ropa)To change (someone's) clothes; sometimes specifically, to change underwear."Before the school play, Sarah shifted into her costume. "Antes de la obra escolar, Sarah se cambió a su disfraz.wearbodyappearanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar de marchaTo change gears (in a car)."I crested the hill and shifted into fifth."Coroné la colina y cambié a quinta.vehicletechnicalmachineactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar(typewriters) To move the keys of a typewriter over in order to type capital letters and special characters."To type the word "HELLO," she had to shift the keys to get to the capital letters. "Para escribir la palabra "HELLO", tuvo que cambiar las teclas para obtener las letras mayúsculas.technologywritingmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCambiar(computer keyboards) To switch to a character entry mode for capital letters and special characters."To type a message, I need to shift to capital letters to write the recipient's name. "Para escribir un mensaje, necesito cambiar a mayúsculas para escribir el nombre del destinatario.computingtechnologymachineelectronicsessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesplazarTo manipulate a binary number by moving all of its digits left or right; compare rotate."Shifting 1001 to the left yields 10010; shifting it right yields 100."Desplazar 1001 a la izquierda produce 10010; desplazarlo a la derecha produce 100.computingelectronicstechnologytechnicalmathessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEliminar, quitarTo remove the first value from an array."The teacher shifted the list of student names, removing the first student's name to indicate they were no longer in the class. "El profesor eliminó la lista de nombres de los estudiantes, quitando el nombre del primer estudiante para indicar que ya no estaban en la clase.computingtechnicalfunctionlistessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesplazar, cambiarTo dispose of."How can I shift a grass stain?"¿Cómo puedo quitar una mancha de hierba?businesseconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApresurarse, darse prisaTo hurry."If you shift, you might make the 2:19."Si te das prisa, podrías llegar al tren de las 2:19.actionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcariciarse sexualmenteTo engage in sexual petting."The couple shifted in the back row of the auditorium during the boring lecture. "La pareja se acarició sexualmente en la última fila del auditorio durante la aburrida conferencia.sexactionbodyhumanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecurrir a expedientes, ingeniárselasTo resort to expedients for accomplishing a purpose; to contrive; to manage."To finish the project on time, the team had to shift their focus and use different methods. "Para terminar el proyecto a tiempo, el equipo tuvo que ingeniárselas y utilizar métodos diferentes.actionwayplanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmplear métodos indirectos, evadirTo practice indirect or evasive methods."To avoid conflict with his brother, he shifted his argument, focusing on the need for compromise instead of blame. "Para evitar conflictos con su hermano, evadió su argumento, centrándose en la necesidad de llegar a un acuerdo en lugar de culpar.actionwaycommunicationessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesplazarIn violin-playing, to move the left hand from its original position next to the nut."To play the high notes, the violinist had to shift her left hand further up the neck of the violin. "Para tocar las notas altas, la violinista tuvo que desplazar su mano izquierda más arriba en el mástil del violín.musictechnicalactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
