noun🔗ShareCrujido, chasquidoA quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound."The twig snapped under her weight. "La ramita se rompió con su peso.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRotura, chasquidoA sudden break."The twig snapped under her weight. "La ramita se rompió bajo su peso.actioneventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMordisco, ataqueAn attempt to seize, bite, attack, or grab."The sudden snap of the dog's jaws surprised the child. "El repentino ataque de las mandíbulas del perro sorprendió al niño.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChasquidoThe act of making a snapping sound by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm."The quick snap of his fingers announced the start of the game. "El rápido chasquido de sus dedos anunció el comienzo del juego.bodyactionsoundhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCierre a presiónA fastening device that makes a snapping sound when used."The dress had a small snap at the front. "El vestido tenía un pequeño cierre a presión en la parte delantera.itemdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFoto, instantáneaA photograph; a snapshot."We took a few snaps of the old church before moving on."Tomamos algunas fotos de la antigua iglesia antes de seguir adelante.mediaentertainmenttechnologycommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRotura, chasquidoThe sudden release of something held under pressure or tension."The snap of the rubber band was loud as it broke. "El chasquido de la banda elástica fue fuerte cuando se rompió.physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGalletaA thin circular cookie or similar baked good."a ginger snap"una galleta de jengibrefoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOla de frío, bajada repentina de temperaturaA brief, sudden period of a certain weather; used primarily in the phrase cold snap."The cold snap made it necessary to wear warmer clothes to school. "La ola de frío hizo necesario usar ropa más abrigada para ir a la escuela.weatherperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstante, momentoA very short period of time (figuratively, the time taken to snap one's fingers), or a task that can be accomplished in such a period."I can fix most vacuum cleaners in a snap."Puedo arreglar la mayoría de las aspiradoras en un instante.timeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJudía verdeA snap bean such as Phaseolus vulgaris."My grandmother's garden produced a plentiful harvest of snap beans this year. "El jardín de mi abuela produjo una abundante cosecha de judías verdes este año.vegetableplantfoodagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl snap, el pase atrásA backward pass or handoff of a football from its position on the ground that puts the ball in play; a hike."The quarterback took the snap and threw a long pass. "El mariscal de campo tomó el snap y lanzó un pase largo.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBroche(somewhat colloquial) A rivet: a scrapbooking embellishment."She used a shiny silver snap to decorate the photo album page. "Ella usó un broche plateado brillante para decorar la página del álbum de fotos.itemartstationeryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMerienda, tentempiéA small meal, a snack; lunch."After school, I had a quick snap of fruit and yogurt. "Después de la escuela, tomé una merienda rápida de fruta y yogur.foodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJuego de cartas, SnapA card game, primarily for children, in which players cry "snap" to claim pairs of matching cards as they are turned up."The children were playing snap during their break at school. "Los niños estaban jugando al Snap durante su recreo en la escuela.gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvaro, tacañoA greedy fellow."The snap at the bakery always gets the best croissants, because he's a real snap for a good deal. "El avaro de la panadería siempre consigue los mejores cruasanes, porque es un verdadero tacaño para un buen trato.characterpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBocado, pedazo, fragmentoThat which is, or may be, snapped up; something bitten off, seized, or obtained by a single quick movement; hence, a bite, morsel, or fragment; a scrap."The hungry child took a snap of bread from the plate. "El niño hambriento tomó un bocado de pan del plato.foodpartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrío, vigor, energíaBriskness; vigour; energy; decision"The team's presentation had a surprising snap, fueled by their recent success. "La presentación del equipo tuvo un brío sorprendente, impulsado por su reciente éxito.energycharacterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOportunidad, ventajaAny circumstance out of which money may be made or an advantage gained. used primarily in the phrase soft snap."The new school program offered a soft snap for teachers, who could earn extra money by leading workshops. "El nuevo programa escolar ofreció una ventaja para los profesores, que podían ganar dinero extra dirigiendo talleres.businessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlgo fácil, pan comidoSomething that is easy or effortless."The quick solution to the math problem was a snap. "La solución rápida al problema de matemáticas fue pan comido.abilityachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscarabajo clicA snapper, or snap beetle."The farmer found a snap beetle hiding under a pile of rocks. "El granjero encontró un escarabajo clic escondido debajo de una pila de rocas.insectanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSacudida, chasquidoJounce (the fourth derivative of the position vector with respect to time), followed by crackle and pop"The sudden snap of the twig under her foot startled the deer. "La repentina sacudida de la ramita bajo su pie asustó al ciervo.physicssoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDisparo rápidoA quick offhand shot with a firearm; a snap shot."The hunter took a quick snap at the deer, but missed. "El cazador hizo un disparo rápido al ciervo, pero falló.weaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNada, bagatelaSomething of no value."not worth a snap"No vale nada.valuethingnothingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn snapA visual message sent through the Snapchat application."My sister sent me a snap of her new haircut. "Mi hermana me envió un snap de su nuevo corte de pelo.communicationmediainternettechnologycomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrecisión, agudezaA crisp or pithy quality; epigrammatic point or force."The teacher's final remark had a sharp snap, leaving everyone in the class speechless. "El comentario final del profesor tuvo una aguda precisión, dejando a todos en la clase sin habla.languagestylequalitywritingwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemachadoraA tool used by riveters."The riveter used the snap to secure the metal plates together. "El remachador usó la remachadora para asegurar las placas de metal juntas.machinetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTenaza de vidrieroA tool used by glass-moulders."The glassblower used the snap to quickly shape the hot glass. "El soplador de vidrio usó la tenaza de vidriero para dar forma rápidamente al vidrio caliente.utensiltechnicalindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCompromiso teatral breveA brief theatrical engagement."The school play was a short snap, lasting only two nights. "La obra escolar fue un breve compromiso teatral, que duró solo dos noches.entertainmentstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChollete, gangaAn easy and profitable place or task; a sinecure."The new student council position was a snap—no real work required. "El nuevo puesto en el consejo estudiantil era un chollete: no requería trabajo real.businessjobeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTramposo, estafadorA cheat or sharper."The student was known as a snap in his class because he always seemed to get answers on tests without studying. "El estudiante era conocido como un tramposo en su clase porque siempre parecía obtener las respuestas en los exámenes sin estudiar.personcharactermoralessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomperse, partirseTo fracture or break apart suddenly."He snapped his stick in anger."Él rompió su palo con ira.actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomperse, chasquearTo give forth or produce a sharp cracking noise; to crack."Blazing firewood snaps."La leña ardiente se rompe.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMorder, intentar morderTo attempt to seize with the teeth or bite."A dog snaps at a passenger. A fish snaps at the bait."Un perro muerde a un pasajero. Un pez muerde el cebo.animalactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAprovechar, agarrarTo attempt to seize with eagerness."She snapped at the chance to appear on television."Aprovechó la oportunidad de aparecer en televisión.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHablar bruscamente, soltarTo speak abruptly or sharply."He snapped at me for the slightest mistake."Me soltó por el más mínimo error.communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomperse, chasquearTo give way abruptly and loudly."The twig snapped under the bird's weight. "La ramita se rompió bajo el peso del pájaro.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerrumbarse, venirse abajoTo suffer a mental breakdown, usually while under tension."She should take a break before she snaps."Debería tomarse un descanso antes de derrumbarse.mindconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDestellar, relampaguearTo flash or appear to flash as with light."The camera flash snapped, illuminating the faces of the students in the classroom. "El flash de la cámara destelló, iluminando los rostros de los estudiantes en el aula.appearancephysicsenergyphenomenaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncajar, encastrarTo fit or fasten together with a snapping sound."The puzzle pieces snapped together easily. "Las piezas del rompecabezas encajaron fácilmente.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncajar, ajustarseTo jump to a fixed position relative to another element."The floating toolbar will snap to the edge of the screen when dragged towards it."La barra de herramientas flotante se ajustará al borde de la pantalla cuando se arrastre hacia él.computingtechnologytechnicalpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMorder, arrebatarTo snatch with or as if with the teeth."The hungry dog snapped at the tasty treat. "El perro hambriento mordió el sabroso premio.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomper, partirTo pull apart with a snapping sound; to pop loose."The twig snapped under her weight. "La ramita se rompió bajo su peso.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDecir bruscamente, soltarTo say abruptly or sharply."The teacher snapped at the student, "Pay attention!" "El profesor soltó al estudiante: "¡Presta atención!"communicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReprender, soltarTo speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up."The teacher snapped at the student, "Be quiet!" "El profesor reprendió al estudiante: "¡Cállate!"attitudecommunicationcharacterlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomper, chasquearTo cause something to emit a snapping sound."to snap a fastener"Romper un cierre.soundactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerrar con un brocheTo close something using a snap as a fastener."She snapped the clasp shut on her school bag. "Ella cerró el broche de su mochila escolar.actiondeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareChasquear los dedosTo snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb."The teacher snapped her fingers to get the students' attention. "La profesora chasqueó los dedos para llamar la atención de los estudiantes.bodyactionsoundcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomper, chasquearTo cause to move suddenly and smartly."The little girl snapped her fingers to get her brother's attention. "La niña chasqueó los dedos para llamar la atención de su hermano.actionsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTomar una foto, fotografiarTo take a photograph; to release a camera's shutter (which may make a snapping sound)."He snapped a picture of me with my mouth open and my eyes closed."Me tomó una foto con la boca abierta y los ojos cerrados.mediatechnologyelectronicscommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePasar el balón hacia atrás, snapTo put (a football) in play by a backward pass or handoff from its position on the ground; to hike (a football)."He can snap the ball to a back twenty yards behind him."Puede pasar el balón a un corredor a veinte yardas detrás de él.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRomperse, partirseTo misfire."The gun snapped."El arma se rompió.technicalmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtraparTo catch out sharply (a batsman who has just snicked a bowled ball)."The bowler snapped the batsman out when he snicked the ball. "El lanzador atrapó al bateador cuando hizo un snick a la bola.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRápido, repentino, inesperadoDone, made, performed, etc., quickly and unexpectedly, or without deliberation."a snap judgment or decision a snap political convention"Un juicio o decisión repentina. Una convención política inesperada.actionstylequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Snap!The cry used in a game of snap when winning a hand.""Snap!" cried Emily, winning the card game with her friends. "¡Snap! - gritó Emily, ganando el juego de cartas con sus amigos.gameentertainmentexclamationwordlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Yo también!By extension from the card game, "I've got one the same!", "Me too!"""I lost my favorite pen! Snap!" "“¡Perdí mi bolígrafo favorito! ¡Yo también!”languagecommunicationexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Correcto!Ritual utterance of agreement (after the cry in the card game snap).""Snap!" cried Sarah, as she saw the matching cards. "¡Correcto!gamelanguagecommunicationexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Mierda!, ¡Caray!Used in place of expletive to express surprise, usually in response to a negative statement or news; often used facetiously.""I just ran over your phone with my car." "Oh, snap!""—Acabo de pasar por encima de tu teléfono con mi coche. — ¡Mierda!languagecommunicationexclamationwordlinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡Snap!Ritual utterance used after something is said by two people at exactly the same time.""I said I'd finish the report by Friday, and Dad said the same thing. Snap!" "“Dije que terminaría el informe para el viernes, y papá dijo lo mismo. ¡Snap!”rituallanguagecommunicationtraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
