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spittle

/ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/

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noun

Saliva, escupitajo

Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.

Examples :

"The sick child coughed, and a small amount of spittle landed on the floor. "

El niño enfermo tosió y una pequeña cantidad de saliva cayó al suelo.

body physiology

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noun

Saliva

Something frothy and white that resembles spit.

Examples :

"After the hard practice, the horse had spittle around its mouth. "

Después de la dura práctica, el caballo tenía saliva alrededor de la boca.

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noun

Escupitajo, baba

Spit-up or drool of an infant.

Examples :

"The baby's shirt was covered in spittle after she finished her bottle. "

La camisa del bebé estaba cubierta de baba después de que terminó su biberón.

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noun

Hospicio, asilo

A charitable house to receive and care for sick people, later distinguished from a hospital as being especially for those of a low class or meagre financial means.

Examples :

"In the 18th century, the poor and destitute with contagious diseases were often sent to the spittle, as the general hospital was reserved for those who could afford better care. "

En el siglo XVIII, los pobres y desamparados con enfermedades contagiosas a menudo eran enviados al hospicio, ya que el hospital general estaba reservado para aquellos que podían permitirse una mejor atención.

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noun

Saliva, escupitajo

A small sort of spade.

Examples :

"The gardener used a small spittle to transplant the delicate seedlings into the larger pot. "

El jardinero usó una pequeña saliva para trasplantar las delicadas plántulas a la maceta más grande.

utensil agriculture

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verb

Cavar o remover con una paleta pequeña

To dig or stir with a small spade.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully spittled around the delicate seedlings, loosening the soil. "

El jardinero cavó cuidadosamente alrededor de las plántulas delicadas, aflojando la tierra.

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