springs Meaning

verb

Esguinzarse, torcerse

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The athlete springs her ankle during the basketball game when she landed awkwardly." "

La atleta se torció el tobillo durante el partido de baloncesto cuando aterrizó torpemente.

noun

Salto

An act of springing: a leap, a jump.

Examples :

"The child's springs were impressive as she leaped over the low wall. "

Los saltos de la niña fueron impresionantes cuando saltó sobre el muro bajo.

action sport

noun

Primavera

The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life, variously reckoned as

Examples :

"Spring is the time of the year most species reproduce."

La primavera es la época del año en que la mayoría de las especies se reproducen.

time weather nature

noun

Comienzos, inicios

The time of something's growth; the early stages of some process.

Examples :

""The springs of his interest in photography began with a simple point-and-shoot camera he received for his birthday." "

Los comienzos de su interés por la fotografía comenzaron con una cámara sencilla de apuntar y disparar que recibió para su cumpleaños.

time process stage

noun

Tez clara

Someone with ivory or peach skin tone and eyes and hair that are not extremely dark, seen as best suited to certain colors of clothing.

Examples :

""The consultant advised Maria, a classic example of springs, to wear brighter, warmer colors like coral and gold." "

El consultor aconsejó a María, un ejemplo clásico de tez clara, que usara colores más brillantes y cálidos como el coral y el dorado.

appearance person color

noun

Resortes, manantiales

Something which springs, springs forth, springs up, or springs back, particularly

Examples :

"The old couch has springs that poke out. "

El viejo sofá tiene resortes que sobresalen.

physics machine part

noun

Erección

An erection of the penis.

body organ sex anatomy physiology

noun

Grieta

A crack which has sprung up in a mast, spar, or a plank or seam.

Examples :

"The old wooden plank on the pier showed several concerning springs after the storm, making us worry about its safety. "

La vieja tabla de madera del muelle mostró varias grietas preocupantes después de la tormenta, lo que nos hizo preocuparnos por su seguridad.

nautical sailing technical

noun

Elasticidad, resorte

Springiness: an attribute or quality of springing, springing up, or springing back, particularly

Examples :

"The old mattress had lost its springs, so it wasn't comfortable anymore. "

El viejo colchón había perdido su elasticidad, por lo que ya no era cómodo.

physics quality material

noun

Fuente, origen

The source from which an action or supply of something springs.

Examples :

"Her happiness springs from helping others. "

Su felicidad proviene de ayudar a los demás.

action

noun

Fuentes, manantiales

Something which causes others or another to spring forth or spring into action, particularly

Examples :

"The teacher's encouragement springs helped the shy student finally participate in class discussions. "

Los manantiales de ánimo del profesor ayudaron al estudiante tímido a participar finalmente en las discusiones de clase.

action

verb

Brotar, surgir

To burst forth.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, a small stream springs from the hillside. "

Después de la fuerte lluvia, un pequeño arroyo brota de la ladera.

action nature

verb

Crecer

(of beards) To grow.

Examples :

""He shaves every morning, but his beard still springs up by the afternoon." "

Se afeita todas las mañanas, pero su barba todavía crece por la tarde.

physiology body appearance

verb

Brotar, surgir

To cause to burst forth.

Examples :

"The water springs from the ground near the old well. "

El agua brota del suelo cerca del pozo antiguo.

action process energy

verb

Rociar, humedecer

To make wet, to moisten.

Examples :

"The gardener gently springs the seedlings with water from a spray bottle. "

El jardinero rocía suavemente las plántulas con agua de una botella con atomizador.

nature environment

verb

Surgir, brotar

(usually with "to" or "up") To rise suddenly, (of tears) to well up.

Examples :

"The documentary made tears spring to their eyes."

El documental hizo que las lágrimas brotaran de sus ojos.

physiology sensation body emotion

verb

Hacerse añicos, estallar

(now usually with "apart" or "open") To burst into pieces, to explode, to shatter.

Examples :

"The old toy, brittle from age, springs apart when I try to wind it up. "

El viejo juguete, frágil por la edad, se hace añicos cuando intento darle cuerda.

disaster physics action

verb

Surgir, brotar

To go off.

Examples :

"The alarm clock springs to life at 6:00 AM every morning. "

El despertador surge a las 6:00 AM cada mañana.

action machine

verb

Hacer explotar, detonar

To cause to explode, to set off, to detonate.

Examples :

"The alarm clock springs the trap, jolting me awake every morning. "

El despertador hace explotar la trampa, sacudiéndome para despertarme cada mañana.

military weapon war action

verb

Agrietarse, romperse

(usually perfective) To crack.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair springs if you sit on it too heavily. "

La vieja silla de madera se agrieta si te sientas en ella con demasiado peso.

material physics

verb

Agrietarse, romperse

To have something crack.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair springs a crack when I sit down too heavily. "

La vieja silla de madera se agrieta cuando me siento demasiado pesado.

material physics

verb

Agrietar, resquebrajar

To cause to crack.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair springs a crack whenever I sit on it. "

La vieja silla de madera se agrieta cada vez que me siento en ella.

material action

verb

Surgir, sorprender

To surprise by sudden or deft action.

Examples :

"The teacher sprang a surprise quiz on the class, catching everyone off guard. "

El profesor sorprendió a la clase con un cuestionario sorpresa, tomando a todos desprevenidos.

action

verb

Construir, formar la curva inicial de

(of arches) To build, to form the initial curve of.

Examples :

"They sprung an arch over the lintel."

Construyeron un arco sobre el dintel.

architecture building

verb

Arquearse, curvarse

(of arches, with "from") To extend, to curve.

Examples :

"The arches spring from the front posts."

Las arcadas se curvan desde los postes delanteros.

architecture structure

verb

Virar un buque utilizando un resorte conectado a su cable de anclaje

To turn a vessel using a spring attached to its anchor cable.

Examples :

"The captain springs the boat around, using the anchor cable to point the bow into the wind for a smoother docking. "

El capitán viró el barco, utilizando el cable del ancla para orientar la proa hacia el viento para un atraque más suave.

nautical sailing vehicle

verb

Elevar la línea de flotación de un barco

To raise a vessel's sheer.

Examples :

"The shipyard springs the bow of the new fishing boat, giving it a more elegant curve. "

El astillero eleva la línea de flotación de la proa del nuevo barco pesquero, dándole una curva más elegante.

nautical sailing

verb

Levantar la puntera de una horma

(cobblery) To raise a last's toe.

Examples :

"The cobbler springs the last's toe slightly to ensure a snug fit around the customer's foot. "

El zapatero levanta ligeramente la puntera de la horma para asegurar un ajuste perfecto alrededor del pie del cliente.

technical job work industry

verb

Pagar, soltar

To pay or spend a certain sum, to cough up.

Examples :

""Even though he forgot his wallet, his friend springs for lunch." "

Aunque olvidó su cartera, su amigo paga el almuerzo.

finance economy business

verb

Subir el precio, aumentar el precio

To raise an offered price.

Examples :

""Seeing a lot of interest in the old car, the seller springs the price by $500." "

Al ver mucho interés en el coche viejo, el vendedor sube el precio en 500 dólares.

business finance

verb

Resortar, brotar

To act as a spring: to strongly rebound.

Examples :

"The trampoline springs back with each jump. "

El trampolín resalta con cada salto.

physics action

verb

Equipar con muelles

To equip with springs, especially (of vehicles) to equip with a suspension.

Examples :

"The mechanic springs old trucks to improve their ride quality. "

El mecánico equipa camiones viejos con muelles para mejorar la calidad de su conducción.

vehicle technical

verb

Dar elasticidad, manar

To provide spring or elasticity

Examples :

"The old mattress still springs back a little when you sit on it. "

El viejo colchón todavía da un poco de elasticidad cuando te sientas en él.

physics material

verb

Inspirar, motivar

To inspire, to motivate.

Examples :

"The new teacher's enthusiasm really springs her students to learn more. "

El entusiasmo de la nueva maestra realmente inspira a sus estudiantes a aprender más.

mind emotion attitude

verb

Deformarse, torcerse

To deform owing to excessive pressure, to become warped; to intentionally deform in order to position and then straighten in place.

Examples :

"A piece of timber sometimes springs in seasoning."

Un trozo de madera a veces se tuerce al curarse.

material physics action technical

verb

Madurar, crecer

(now rare) To reach maturity, to be fully grown.

Examples :

""The farmer eagerly awaited the day his young orchard springs, promising a bountiful harvest of fruit." "

El granjero esperaba ansiosamente el día en que su joven huerto madurara, prometiendo una abundante cosecha de fruta.

age biology organism plant

verb

Estar preñada, hincharse de leche

(chiefly of cows) To swell with milk or pregnancy.

Examples :

"The cow visibly springs as her udder fills with milk before milking time. "

La vaca está visiblemente preñada a medida que su ubre se llena de leche antes de la hora del ordeño.

physiology animal agriculture biology

verb

Sonar, hacer sonar

(of rattles) To sound, to play.

Examples :

"The baby's rattle springs happily whenever she shakes it. "

El sonajero del bebé suena alegremente cada vez que lo agita.

sound music entertainment

verb

Pasar la primavera

To spend the springtime somewhere

Examples :

"Every year, my family springs in Florida, enjoying the warm weather and beaches. "

Cada año, mi familia pasa la primavera en Florida, disfrutando del clima cálido y las playas.

time nature place

verb

Apretar, aferrar

To hold tightly, to clasp.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Seeing her daughter after so long, the mother springs to her and embraces her warmly." "

Al ver a su hija después de tanto tiempo, la madre se aferra a ella y la abraza calurosamente.

action

verb

Estirar, tensar

To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.

Examples :

"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."

Las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y Guatemala tradicionalmente han sido estrechas, aunque a veces se han tensado por cuestiones de derechos humanos y civiles/militares.

physics action energy

verb

Dañar, estropear

To damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force.

Examples :

"The gale strained the timbers of the ship."

La tormenta dañó la madera del barco.

action condition

verb

Doblar, curvar

To act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as when bending a beam.

Examples :

"The weight of the books springs the shelf down slightly in the middle. "

El peso de los libros dobla ligeramente el estante en el medio.

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verb

Esforzarse, hacer un esfuerzo

To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.

Examples :

"Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."

Sentado atrás, me esforzaba por oír al orador.

mind body action physiology achievement

verb

Forzar, exceder

To stretch beyond its proper limit; to do violence to, in terms of intent or meaning.

Examples :

"to strain the law in order to convict an accused person"

Forzar la ley para condenar a un acusado.

language word

verb

Colar, filtrar

To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander

Examples :

"She springs the cooked pasta from its water using a colander. "

Ella cuela la pasta cocida del agua usando un colador.

food utensil process

verb

Manar, brotar

To percolate; to be filtered.

Examples :

"water straining through a sandy soil"

Agua manando a través de un suelo arenoso.

process function utility

verb

Provocar, forzar, obligar

To make uneasy or unnatural; to produce with apparent effort; to force; to constrain.

Examples :

"The unexpected pop quiz springs anxiety in many students. "

La prueba sorpresa inesperada provoca ansiedad en muchos estudiantes.

action mind

verb

Instar, presionar

To urge with importunity; to press.

Examples :

"to strain a petition or invitation"

Instar una petición o invitación.

demand action communication

verb

Abrazar, estrechar

Hug somebody; to hold somebody tightly.

Examples :

"When her daughter returned from her first day of school, the mother springs her tightly in a warm welcome hug. "

Cuando su hija regresó de su primer día de escuela, la madre la abrazó fuertemente en un cálido abrazo de bienvenida.

human action person emotion family

verb

Surgir, nacer, engendrar, procrear

To beget, generate (of light), engender, copulate (both of animals and humans), lie with, be born, come into the world.

Examples :

"A man straineth, liveth, then dieth."

Un hombre se esfuerza, vive y luego muere.

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Meanings

Esguinzarse, torcerse

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "The athlete springs her ankle during the basketball game when she landed awkwardly." "

La atleta se torció el tobillo durante el partido de baloncesto cuando aterrizó torpemente.

Salto

Examples :

"The child's springs were impressive as she leaped over the low wall. "

Los saltos de la niña fueron impresionantes cuando saltó sobre el muro bajo.

Primavera

Examples :

"Spring is the time of the year most species reproduce."

La primavera es la época del año en que la mayoría de las especies se reproducen.

Comienzos, inicios

Examples :

""The springs of his interest in photography began with a simple point-and-shoot camera he received for his birthday." "

Los comienzos de su interés por la fotografía comenzaron con una cámara sencilla de apuntar y disparar que recibió para su cumpleaños.

Tez clara

Examples :

""The consultant advised Maria, a classic example of springs, to wear brighter, warmer colors like coral and gold." "

El consultor aconsejó a María, un ejemplo clásico de tez clara, que usara colores más brillantes y cálidos como el coral y el dorado.

Resortes, manantiales

Examples :

"The old couch has springs that poke out. "

El viejo sofá tiene resortes que sobresalen.

Erección

Grieta

Examples :

"The old wooden plank on the pier showed several concerning springs after the storm, making us worry about its safety. "

La vieja tabla de madera del muelle mostró varias grietas preocupantes después de la tormenta, lo que nos hizo preocuparnos por su seguridad.

Elasticidad, resorte

Examples :

"The old mattress had lost its springs, so it wasn't comfortable anymore. "

El viejo colchón había perdido su elasticidad, por lo que ya no era cómodo.

Fuente, origen

Examples :

"Her happiness springs from helping others. "

Su felicidad proviene de ayudar a los demás.

Fuentes, manantiales

Examples :

"The teacher's encouragement springs helped the shy student finally participate in class discussions. "

Los manantiales de ánimo del profesor ayudaron al estudiante tímido a participar finalmente en las discusiones de clase.

Brotar, surgir

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, a small stream springs from the hillside. "

Después de la fuerte lluvia, un pequeño arroyo brota de la ladera.

Crecer

Examples :

""He shaves every morning, but his beard still springs up by the afternoon." "

Se afeita todas las mañanas, pero su barba todavía crece por la tarde.

Brotar, surgir

Examples :

"The water springs from the ground near the old well. "

El agua brota del suelo cerca del pozo antiguo.

Rociar, humedecer

Examples :

"The gardener gently springs the seedlings with water from a spray bottle. "

El jardinero rocía suavemente las plántulas con agua de una botella con atomizador.

Surgir, brotar

Examples :

"The documentary made tears spring to their eyes."

El documental hizo que las lágrimas brotaran de sus ojos.

Hacerse añicos, estallar

Examples :

"The old toy, brittle from age, springs apart when I try to wind it up. "

El viejo juguete, frágil por la edad, se hace añicos cuando intento darle cuerda.

Surgir, brotar

Examples :

"The alarm clock springs to life at 6:00 AM every morning. "

El despertador surge a las 6:00 AM cada mañana.

Hacer explotar, detonar

Examples :

"The alarm clock springs the trap, jolting me awake every morning. "

El despertador hace explotar la trampa, sacudiéndome para despertarme cada mañana.

Agrietarse, romperse

Examples :

"The old wooden chair springs if you sit on it too heavily. "

La vieja silla de madera se agrieta si te sientas en ella con demasiado peso.

Agrietarse, romperse

Examples :