noun🔗ShareCaricia, carantoñaAn act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface)."She gave the cat a stroke."Ella le dio una caricia al gato.bodyactionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA blow or hit."a stroke on the chin"Un golpe en la barbilla.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA single movement with a tool."The artist made a smooth stroke of the paintbrush across the canvas. "El artista dio un golpe suave de pincel sobre el lienzo.actionutensilartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMovimiento, brazadaOne of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished."The swimmer took several powerful strokes to reach the other side of the pool. "El nadador dio varias brazadas poderosas para llegar al otro lado de la piscina.actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpe, esfuerzoA powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort."a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy"Un golpe de genialidad; un golpe de suerte en los negocios; un golpe maestro de política.actionachievementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrazoA line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:"The artist carefully made a bold stroke of blue paint on the canvas. "El artista hizo cuidadosamente un trazo audaz de pintura azul sobre el lienzo.writingartmarkstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrazado, pinceladaA streak made with a brush."The artist used a bold stroke of blue paint to highlight the mountain peak in the painting. "El artista usó una pincelada audaz de pintura azul para resaltar el pico de la montaña en la pintura.artstylemarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareToqueThe time when a clock strikes."on the stroke of midnight"Al toque de la medianochetimesoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstilo, brazadaA style, a single movement within a style."butterfly stroke"Estilo mariposastyleartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccidente cerebrovascular, derrame cerebralThe loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted."The sudden stroke left the elderly woman unable to speak clearly. "El derrame cerebral repentino dejó a la anciana incapaz de hablar con claridad.medicinediseasebodyphysiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccidente cerebrovascular, ataqueA sudden attack of any disease, especially when fatal; any sudden, severe affliction or calamity."a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death"Un ataque de apoplejía; el ataque de la muerte.diseasedisastermedicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl remero más cercano a la popa de un bote, por el cual se guían los otros remosThe oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided."The stroke oar was used to guide the other rowers in the school's rowing competition. "El remero más cercano a la popa se utilizó para guiar a los otros remeros en la competición de remo de la escuela.nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl patrónThe rower who is nearest the stern of the boat."The stroke on the rowing team is responsible for setting the pace. "El patrón del equipo de remo es responsable de marcar el ritmo.sportnauticalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInfluencia, apoyoBackstage influence."The school principal's stroke ensured the new teacher got the best classroom. "La influencia del director de la escuela aseguró que el nuevo maestro obtuviera el mejor aula.politicsgovernmentorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunto otorgado a un jugadorA point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent."The tennis player received a stroke for the opponent's racket hitting her during the serve. "El jugador de tenis recibió un punto porque la raqueta del oponente la golpeó durante el servicio.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDescarga eléctrica, rayoAn individual discharge of lightning."A flash of lightning may be made up of several strokes. If they are separated by enough time for the eye to distinguish them, the lightning will appear to flicker."Un relámpago puede estar compuesto de varios rayos. Si están separados por suficiente tiempo para que el ojo los distinga, el relámpago parecerá parpadear.natureweatherphysicsdisasterenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccidente cerebrovascular, derrame cerebralThe result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness."The stroke of lightning caused a painful stroke on the tree's trunk. "El rayo causó un derrame cerebral doloroso en el tronco del árbol.medicinebodydiseasesufferingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdición, toqueAn addition or amendment to a written composition; a touch."to give some finishing strokes to an essay"dar algunos toques finales a un ensayowritingliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLatido, palpitarA throb or beat, as of the heart."The rhythmic stroke of her heart quickened as she waited for the results. "El latido rítmico de su corazón se aceleró mientras esperaba los resultados.physiologysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoder, influenciaPower; influence."The teacher's passionate speech had a strong stroke of influence on the students' attitudes toward learning. "El apasionado discurso del profesor tuvo un fuerte poder de influencia en las actitudes de los estudiantes hacia el aprendizaje.politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApetitoAppetite."The young student had a good stroke of appetite for the delicious pizza. "El joven estudiante tenía buen apetito por la deliciosa pizza.physiologysensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaricia, reconocimientoIn transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires."The teacher's encouraging words were a stroke of support for the struggling student. "Las palabras de aliento del profesor fueron una caricia de apoyo para el estudiante con dificultades.mindpersoncommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcariciar, frotarTo move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction."The artist carefully stroked the paintbrush across the canvas. "El artista acarició cuidadosamente el pincel sobre el lienzo.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpearTo hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion."The baseball player stroked the ball beautifully, sending it flying over the fence for a home run. "El jugador de béisbol golpeó la pelota maravillosamente, enviándola volando sobre la valla para un jonrón.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstriar, acanalarTo give a finely fluted surface to."The carpenter carefully stroked the wood to create a smooth, decorative fluted pattern on the bookshelf. "El carpintero estriaba cuidadosamente la madera para crear un patrón estriado suave y decorativo en la estantería.styleartappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemar el bote del patrónTo row the stroke oar of."to stroke a boat"Remar el bote del patrón.nauticalsailingsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading