noun🔗ShareTalloThe stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts."a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp"Un tallo de trigo, centeno o avena; los tallos de maíz o cáñamo.plantbiologystructurevegetablenaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalloThe petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant."The botanist carefully examined the plant's delicate stalks. "El botánico examinó cuidadosamente los delicados tallos de la planta.plantpartbiologynaturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTallo, astilSomething resembling the stalk of a plant, such as the stem of a quill."The artist carefully selected several goose stalks to use as feather quills for her calligraphy. "El artista seleccionó cuidadosamente varios astiles de ganso para usarlos como plumas de escritura para su caligrafía.plantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTallosAn ornament in the Corinthian capital resembling the stalk of a plant, from which the volutes and helices spring."The architect pointed to the Corinthian capital, explaining that the stalks were stylized representations of acanthus plant stems. "El arquitecto señaló el capitel corintio, explicando que los tallos eran representaciones estilizadas de los tallos de la planta de acanto.architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLarguerosOne of the two upright pieces of a ladder."The painter carefully placed the ladder against the wall, making sure both stalks were firmly on the ground. "El pintor colocó cuidadosamente la escalera contra la pared, asegurándose de que los dos largueros estuvieran firmemente en el suelo.partbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTalloA stem or peduncle, as in certain barnacles and crinoids."The barnacles clung tightly to the rock face, their soft bodies supported by slender, flexible stalks. "Los percebes se aferraban con fuerza a la pared rocosa, sus cuerpos blandos sostenidos por tallos delgados y flexibles.biologyplantanimalorganismanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa porción basal estrecha del abdomen de un insecto himenópteroThe narrow basal portion of the abdomen of a hymenopterous insect."The wasp's thin stalks, connecting its thorax to its abdomen, are clearly visible under the magnifying glass. "Los delgados peciolos de la avispa, que conectan su tórax con su abdomen, son claramente visibles bajo la lupa.insectanatomybiologyorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePedúnculos ocularesThe peduncle of the eyes of decapod crustaceans."The crab retracted its eyes quickly, pulling them back down into its shell along the stalks. "El cangrejo retrajo sus ojos rápidamente, tirando de ellos hacia abajo dentro de su caparazón a lo largo de los pedúnculos oculares.anatomybiologyanimalpartorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNúcleo, almaAn iron bar with projections inserted in a core to strengthen it; a core arbor."The carpenter used the metal stalks to reinforce the wooden core of the table leg. "El carpintero usó los núcleos de metal para reforzar el alma de madera de la pata de la mesa.materialpartmachinetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcoso, acechoA particular episode of trying to follow or contact someone."The celebrity had to get a restraining order due to repeated stalks by an obsessive fan. "La celebridad tuvo que obtener una orden de restricción debido al acoso repetido por parte de un fan obsesivo.policeactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAcechoThe hunting of a wild animal by stealthy approach."The lioness began her stalks, moving silently through the tall grass towards the unsuspecting zebra. "La leona comenzó su acecho, moviéndose silenciosamente a través de la hierba alta hacia la cebra desprevenida.animalactionsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcechar, perseguirTo approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer."The cat stalks the bird, hoping to catch it by surprise. "El gato acecha al pájaro, esperando atraparlo por sorpresa.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcosar, perseguirTo (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp"My ex-girlfriend is stalking me."Mi ex novia me está acosando.actionlawsocietypersonpolicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcechar, rondarTo walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner."The cat stalks the bird in the garden, moving slowly and quietly so it won't fly away. "El gato acecha al pájaro en el jardín, moviéndose lenta y silenciosamente para que no se escape volando.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcechar, seguirTo walk behind something, such as a screen, for the purpose of approaching game; to proceed under cover."The cat stalks behind the couch, getting ready to pounce on the toy mouse. "El gato acecha detrás del sofá, preparándose para abalanzarse sobre el ratón de juguete.actionsportgamemilitaryanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAndar altivoA haughty style of walking."Her stalks across the classroom, head held high and shoulders back, announced that she was in a very bad mood. "Su andar altivo por el aula, con la cabeza alta y los hombros hacia atrás, anunciaba que estaba de muy mal humor.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePavonearse, caminar con altivezTo walk haughtily."After losing the game, the star player stalks off the field, refusing to shake hands. "Después de perder el juego, el jugador estrella se pavonea fuera del campo, negándose a dar la mano.attitudestyleactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
