noun🔗ShareCaricias, el acto de acariciarAn act of stroking (moving one's hand over a surface)."She gave the cat a stroke."Ella le dio una caricia al gato.sensationactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpeA blow or hit."a stroke on the chin"Un golpe en la barbilla.actionsportwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpesA single movement with a tool."The artist created a beautiful texture on the canvas with short, deliberate strokes of the brush. "El artista creó una hermosa textura en el lienzo con golpes cortos y deliberados del pincel.actionworkwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMovimientos, brazadasOne of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished."The swimmer used long, powerful strokes to propel himself across the pool. "El nadador usó movimientos largos y poderosos para impulsarse a través de la piscina.sportactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsfuerzo, golpeA 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.achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrazoA line drawn with a pen or other writing implement, particularly:"The artist carefully added short, deliberate strokes to the drawing to create texture. "El artista añadió cuidadosamente trazos cortos y deliberados al dibujo para crear textura.markwritingartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePincelada, trazoA streak made with a brush."The artist added a few more strokes of blue paint to the ocean in the picture. "El artista añadió unas cuantas pinceladas más de pintura azul al océano en el cuadro.artstylemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLas campanadasThe time when a clock strikes."on the stroke of midnight"A las campanadas de la medianochetimesoundnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrazo, golpeA style, a single movement within a style."butterfly stroke"Estilo mariposastyleartsportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccidente cerebrovascular, derrame cerebralThe loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted."My grandfather suffered several minor strokes before the major one that left him unable to speak. "Mi abuelo sufrió varios derrames cerebrales menores antes del principal que lo dejó sin poder hablar.medicinediseasephysiologybodyorganChat 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 muertediseasemedicinedisasterChat 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."In the rowing team, the strokes set the pace and rhythm that the rest of the crew must follow. "En el equipo de remo, los remeros más cercanos a la popa marcan el ritmo y el compás que el resto de la tripulación debe seguir.nauticalsailingsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl patrónThe rower who is nearest the stern of the boat."The strokes in the rowing team are responsible for keeping the boat moving smoothly. "El patrón del equipo de remo es responsable de mantener el bote moviéndose suavemente.sportnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInfluencia en bambalinasBackstage influence."Even though his grades weren't the best, his father's strokes with the school board helped him get accepted. "Aunque sus calificaciones no eran las mejores, la influencia de su padre en el consejo escolar le ayudó a ser aceptado.politicsgovernmentorganizationbusinesssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuntosA point awarded to a player in case of interference or obstruction by the opponent."The tennis player earned two strokes because the other player accidentally hit the ball out of bounds. "El jugador de tenis ganó dos puntos porque el otro jugador golpeó accidentalmente la pelota fuera de los límites.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRayoAn 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 formado por varios rayos. Si están separados por suficiente tiempo para que el ojo los distinga, el relámpago parecerá parpadear.weathernatureenergyphysicsphenomenadisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccidentes cerebrovasculares, golpesThe result or effect of a striking; injury or affliction; soreness."The flu left her with painful muscle strokes. "La gripe le dejó con dolorosos golpes musculares.medicinephysiologybodydiseasesensationChat 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 ensayowritinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLatido, palpitaciónA throb or beat, as of the heart."After running up the stairs, I could feel the rapid strokes of my heart in my chest. "Después de subir corriendo las escaleras, pude sentir los rápidos latidos de mi corazón en mi pecho.physiologymedicinesensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoder, influenciaPower; influence."The CEO used his political strokes to get the building permit approved quickly. "El CEO usó su poder político para que el permiso de construcción fuera aprobado rápidamente.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareApetitoAppetite."After a long hike, the children attacked the picnic basket with great strokes. "Después de una larga caminata, los niños atacaron la cesta de picnic con gran apetito.physiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAprobación, reconocimientoIn transactional analysis, a (generally positive) reaction to a person, fulfilling their needs or desires.""The teacher gave her student encouraging strokes for his hard work on the science project, boosting his confidence." "La maestra le dio a su alumno palabras de reconocimiento alentadoras por su arduo trabajo en el proyecto de ciencias, lo que aumentó su confianza.mindpersoncommunicationbeinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrotar, barrerTo move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction."The artist strokes the canvas with a soft brush. "El artista frota el lienzo con un pincel suave.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpearTo hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion."The batter strokes the ball cleanly, sending it flying towards center field. "El bateador golpea la pelota limpiamente, enviándola volando hacia el jardín central.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstriar, acanalarTo give a finely fluted surface to."The craftsman strokes the metal vase with a special tool, creating delicate, raised lines. "El artesano estria el jarrón de metal con una herramienta especial, creando líneas delicadas y en relieve.artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemar el remo de babor deTo row the stroke oar of."to stroke a boat"Remar el remo de babor de un bote.sportnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading