noun🔗ShareEstar de pieThe act of standing."The long stand in line at the grocery store was tiring. "Estar de pie en la larga fila en la tienda de comestibles fue agotador.actionpositionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosición defensiva, defensaA defensive position or effort."The Commander says we will make our stand here."El comandante dice que haremos nuestra defensa aquí.militarywarpositionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePostura, posiciónA resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition."They took a firm stand against copyright infringement."Tomaron una postura firme contra la infracción de los derechos de autor.attitudepositionactionpoliticscharactervaluemoralstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareActuación, funciónA period of performance in a given location or venue."They have a four-game stand at home against the Yankees. They spent the summer touring giving 4 one-night stands a week."Tienen una función de cuatro juegos en casa contra los Yankees. Pasaron el verano de gira dando 4 funciones de una noche a la semana.entertainmentstagemusicworkjobperiodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoporte, baseA device to hold something upright or aloft."He set the music upon the stand and began to play. an umbrella stand; a hat-stand"Puso la música sobre el soporte y comenzó a tocar.deviceutensilitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTribuna de los testigosThe platform on which a witness testifies in court; the witness stand or witness box."She took the stand and quietly answered questions."Ella subió a la tribuna de los testigos y respondió tranquilamente a las preguntas.lawgovernmentpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArboleda, arboledoA particular grove or other group of trees or shrubs."This stand of pines is older than the one next to it."Esta arboleda de pinos es más antigua que la de al lado.natureplantgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRodal, masa forestalA contiguous group of trees sufficiently uniform in age-class distribution, composition, and structure, and growing on a site of sufficiently uniform quality, to be a distinguishable unit."The forest stand near the school is a good place for birdwatching. "El rodal cerca de la escuela es un buen lugar para observar aves.environmentbiologyagriculturenatureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParada, inmovilidadA standstill, a motionless state, as of someone confused, or a hunting dog who has found game."The dog's stand lasted for several minutes, as it watched the rabbit freeze in the tall grass. "La parada del perro duró varios minutos, mientras observaba al conejo congelarse en la hierba alta.positionactionanimalgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuesto, quioscoA small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand."The school's new lunch stand is brightly painted and has many tables. "El nuevo puesto de almuerzo de la escuela está pintado con colores brillantes y tiene muchas mesas.buildingarchitectureplacebusinesscommerceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLugar, puestoA designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait."a taxi stand"una parada de taxisplacepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUbicación, puestoThe situation of a shop, store, hotel, etc."a good, bad, or convenient stand for business"Una buena, mala o conveniente ubicación para los negocios.businesspropertyplacesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGradasGrandstand. (often in the plural)"The school's new auditorium has several impressive stand-ins for the main stage during performances. "El nuevo auditorio de la escuela tiene varias gradas impresionantes para el escenario principal durante las actuaciones.architecturebuildingsportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAsociación, sociedadA partnership."The new business venture is a strong stand between the two families. "La nueva empresa es una fuerte asociación entre las dos familias.businessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSoporte, puesto(plural often stand) A single set, as of arms."The army's new stand of rifles was delivered today. "El nuevo soporte de rifles del ejército fue entregado hoy.militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRango, puesto, posiciónRank; post; station; standing."My brother's stand in the family is as a responsible caregiver. "El puesto de mi hermano en la familia es el de cuidador responsable.positionjoborganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConfusión, apuroA state of perplexity or embarrassment."to be at a stand what to do"Estar en un apuro sin saber qué hacer.attitudeemotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁrbol joven, plantónA young tree, usually reserved when other trees are cut; also, a tree growing or standing upon its own root, in distinction from one produced from a scion set in a stock, either of the same or another kind of tree."The orchard owner carefully marked the young stands to protect them from the pruning crew. "El dueño del huerto marcó cuidadosamente los plantones para protegerlos del equipo de poda.plantnatureagriculturebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePesoA weight of from two hundred and fifty to three hundred pounds, used in weighing pitch."The blacksmith used a stand to weigh the pitch for the new roof. "El herrero usó un peso para pesar la brea para el nuevo techo.massamountunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLugar, posiciónA location or position where one may stand."The park bench is a good stand for watching the children play. "El banco del parque es un buen lugar para ver jugar a los niños.placepositionareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstar de pie, situarse(heading) To position or be positioned physically."The teacher stood at the front of the classroom. "El profesor estaba de pie al frente del aula.positionbodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePosicionarse, estar de acuerdo(heading) To position or be positioned mentally."Before the presentation, Sarah stood mentally, visualizing her talk to the class. "Antes de la presentación, Sarah se posicionó mentalmente, visualizando su discurso a la clase.mindattitudepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePosicionarse, estar(heading) To position or be positioned socially."My sister stands high in her class, as she always gets good grades. "Mi hermana se posiciona alto en su clase, ya que siempre obtiene buenas notas.societypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDirigir, navegarOf a ship or its captain, to steer, sail (in a specified direction, for a specified destination etc.)."The captain stood the ship towards the harbor entrance. "El capitán dirigió el barco hacia la entrada del puerto.nauticalsailingdirectionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePermanecer, resistirTo remain without ruin or injury."The old house stood for generations, weathering many storms without ruin. "La vieja casa permaneció durante generaciones, resistiendo muchas tormentas sin derrumbarse.conditionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlantarse, no pedir más cartasTo stop asking for more cards; to keep one's hand as it has been dealt so far."After looking at her hand, Sarah stood, deciding not to ask for more cookies. "Después de mirar su mano, Sarah se plantó, decidiendo no pedir más galletas.gamebetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
