noun🔗ShareGarrapataA tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida."The hiker carefully checked for ticks on his dog after their walk in the woods. "El excursionista revisó cuidadosamente a su perro en busca de garrapatas después de su paseo por el bosque.animalorganisminsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTic-tac, tictacA relatively quiet but sharp sound generally made repeatedly by moving machinery."The steady tick of the clock provided a comforting background for the conversation."El tic-tac constante del reloj proporcionaba un fondo reconfortante para la conversación.soundmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarca, rayaA mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement."At midday, the long bond is up a tick."Al mediodía, el bono largo subió una raya.markunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstanteA jiffy (unit of time defined by basic timer frequency)."The computer's timer showed a tick, meaning one basic time unit had passed. "El temporizador de la computadora mostró un instante, lo que significaba que había pasado una unidad de tiempo básica.timeunittechnicalelectronicscomputingphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegundo, instanteA short period of time, particularly a second."Please come back in just a tick; I need to grab my keys. "Por favor, vuelve en un instante; necesito agarrar mis llaves.timeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIncremento periódico de daño o curación causado por un efecto de estado continuoA periodic increment of damage or healing caused by an ongoing status effect."The game character took a tick of damage every second from the poison. "El personaje del juego recibió un incremento de daño cada segundo por el veneno.gamecomputingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarca de verificación, vistoA mark (✓) made to indicate agreement, correctness or acknowledgement."Indicate that you are willing to receive marketing material by putting a tick in the box"Indique que está dispuesto a recibir material de marketing marcando la casilla.marksignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObservación, registroA bird seen (or heard) by a birdwatcher, for the first time that day, year, trip, etc., and thus added to a list of observed birds."During their nature walk, the students added a new tick to their birdwatching list. "Durante su paseo por la naturaleza, los estudiantes agregaron una nueva observación a su lista de avistamiento de aves.birdsportenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTarabilla comúnThe whinchat."The birdwatcher excitedly pointed out the tick perched on the fence post, noting its distinctive markings. "El observador de aves señaló emocionado la tarabilla común posada en el poste de la valla, observando sus marcas distintivas.animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer tic-tacTo make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock."The old grandfather clock in the hall ticked loudly, keeping perfect time. "El viejo reloj de péndulo en el vestíbulo hacía tic-tac ruidosamente, marcando la hora perfecta.soundtimemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar, señalarTo make a tick or checkmark."The teacher told us to tick the boxes next to the answers we chose. "El profesor nos dijo que marcáramos las casillas junto a las respuestas que elegimos.markwritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFuncionar, marcharTo work or operate, especially mechanically."He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."Desarmó la computadora para ver cómo funcionaba.machinetechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear suavemente, dar golpecitosTo strike gently; to pat."The teacher ticked the student's paper gently to signal they should come forward. "El profesor golpeó suavemente el papel del estudiante para indicar que debía avanzar.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnotar un ave en una listaTo add a bird to a list of birds that have been seen (or heard)."I ticked off the robin I saw in my garden this morning. "Anoté el petirrojo que vi en mi jardín esta mañana.birdlistChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTic-tacTicking."The clock's tick was the only sound in the quiet library. "El tic-tac del reloj era el único sonido en la silenciosa biblioteca.soundtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFunda de colchónA sheet that wraps around a mattress; the cover of a mattress, containing the filling."The old mattress tick was stained and torn, so we decided to buy a new one to protect the mattress. "La funda del colchón viejo estaba manchada y rota, así que decidimos comprar una nueva para proteger el colchón.materialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrédito, confianzaCredit, trust."The shop owner offered Mr. Jones goods on tick because he was a respected member of the community. "El dueño de la tienda ofreció bienes al Sr. Jones a crédito porque era un miembro respetado de la comunidad.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar a créditoTo go on trust, or credit."My friend is ticking me for lunch next week; I'll pay him back later. "Mi amigo me está dando a crédito el almuerzo la semana que viene; le pagaré más tarde.businessfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar, confiarTo give tick; to trust."The small shop owner was willing to tick her regular customers for groceries until payday. "El pequeño tendero estaba dispuesto a confiar en sus clientes habituales para la compra de comestibles hasta el día de pago.attitudevaluemoralcharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabra(place names) A goat."Tickenhall Drive"Paseo TickenhallanimalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading