verb🔗ShareDespalillarTo remove the stem from."to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves"Despalillar cerezas; despalillar hojas de tabacofoodvegetablefruitplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDerivar, originarseTo be caused or derived; to originate."The current crisis stems from the short-sighted politics of the previous government."La crisis actual se deriva de la política miope del gobierno anterior.actionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDescender, provenirTo descend in a family line."The family's strong work ethic stemmed from their grandfather, who built his business from nothing. "La fuerte ética de trabajo de la familia provenía de su abuelo, que construyó su negocio de la nada.familyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDirigir la proa contra, avanzar contraTo direct the stem (of a ship) against; to make headway against."The small sailboat stemmed the incoming tide, slowly pushing its way up the river. "El pequeño velero dirigió su proa contra la marea entrante, abriéndose paso lentamente río arriba.nauticalsailingvehicledirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmbestirTo hit with the stem of a ship; to ram."The pirate ship, out of control in the storm, stemmed the smaller fishing boat, sinking it instantly. "El barco pirata, fuera de control en la tormenta, embistió al pequeño barco pesquero, hundiéndolo instantáneamente.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApisonarTo ram (clay, etc.) into a blasting hole."The miner carefully stemmed the blasting hole with clay before setting off the charge. "El minero apisonó cuidadosamente el agujero de voladura con arcilla antes de detonar la carga.technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDetener, impedirTo stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood)."to stem a tide"Detener una marea.actionmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer la cuña (esquí)To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn."The beginner skier stemmed his skis to slow down before reaching the bottom of the hill. "El esquiador principiante hizo la cuña para frenar antes de llegar al final de la colina.sporttechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCon talloHaving a stem."The stemmed apple was easier for the child to hold. "La manzana con tallo era más fácil de sostener para el niño.plantbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
