verb🔗ShareDesdeñar, rechazarTo reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn."The student, confident in her own knowledge, was spurning the teacher's advice, believing she already knew the best approach. "La estudiante, confiada en su propio conocimiento, desdeñaba el consejo del profesor, creyendo que ya sabía el mejor enfoque.attitudecharacteractionemotionvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRechazar, despreciarTo reject something by pushing it away with the foot."The child, spurning his vegetables, pushed the plate away with his foot under the table. "El niño, despreciando sus verduras, apartó el plato con el pie debajo de la mesa.attitudeactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesaprovechar, desperdiciarTo waste; fail to make the most of (an opportunity)"He regretted spurning the chance to learn Spanish in high school; now it would be so useful for his job. "Se arrepintió de haber desaprovechado la oportunidad de aprender español en la escuela secundaria; ahora sería muy útil para su trabajo.attitudebusinessvaluemoraleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar coces, dar patadasTo kick or toss up the heels."The playful foal, spurning at the tall grass, kicked its heels up as it ran through the field. "El potro juguetón, dando coces a la hierba alta, levantó los talones mientras corría por el campo.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesdén, rechazoThe act of one who spurns."His spurning of their offer was a surprise to everyone. "Su desdén por su oferta fue una sorpresa para todos.attitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
