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sky

/skaɪ/

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noun

Cielo

The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the ground during the day.

Examples :

"That year, a meteor fell from the sky."

Ese año, un meteorito cayó del cielo.

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noun

Cielo

The part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its condition, climate etc.

Examples :

"I lay back under a warm Texas sky."

Me recosté bajo un cálido cielo de Texas.

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noun

Cielo

Examples :

"This mortal has incurred the wrath of the skies."

Este mortal ha incurrido en la ira de los cielos.

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noun

Cielo

(theoretical physics) The set of all lightlike lines (or directions) passing through a given point in space-time.

Examples :

"The sky, in this theoretical physics context, encompasses all the possible paths light could take from my current location in spacetime. "

El cielo, en este contexto de física teórica, abarca todos los posibles caminos que la luz podría tomar desde mi ubicación actual en el espacio-tiempo.

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noun

Fila superior

In an art gallery, the upper rows of pictures that cannot easily be seen.

Examples :

"The sky of the art gallery's display was filled with small, delicate watercolors, but they were too high up to see them clearly. "

La fila superior de la exhibición de la galería de arte estaba llena de pequeñas y delicadas acuarelas, pero estaban demasiado arriba para verlas claramente.

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noun

Nube

Examples :

"The sky was full of fluffy white clouds today. "

El cielo estaba lleno de nubes blancas y esponjosas hoy.

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verb

Elevar la pelota muy alto

To hit, kick or throw (a ball) extremely high.

Examples :

"The baseball player skyed the ball over the fence. "

El jugador de béisbol elevó la pelota por encima de la valla.

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verb

Superar con facilidad

To clear (a hurdle, high jump bar, etc.) by a large margin.

Examples :

"The athlete skyed the bar in the high jump competition, easily clearing it by a large distance. "

El atleta superó la barra en la competición de salto de altura con facilidad, superándola fácilmente por una gran distancia.

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verb

Colgar arriba

To hang (a picture on exhibition) near the top of a wall, where it cannot be well seen.

Examples :

"The art teacher skyed the student's painting near the ceiling, hoping it would be noticed. "

El profesor de arte colgó la pintura del estudiante cerca del techo, esperando que se notara.

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verb

Beber a morro

To drink something from a container without one's lips touching the container.

Examples :

"The child skyed the juice from the carton, avoiding any direct contact with the cardboard. "

El niño bebió el jugo a morro de la caja, evitando cualquier contacto directo con el cartón.

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noun

Azul celeste

A vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

Examples :

"The bright sky painted the classroom a cheerful light blue. "

El cielo azul celeste brillante pintó el aula de un alegre azul claro.

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