noun🔗ShareGarrapataA tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida."After hiking in the forest, we checked ourselves for ticks to make sure none had attached to our skin. "Después de caminar por el bosque, nos revisamos para ver si teníamos garrapatas y asegurarnos de que ninguna se hubiera adherido a nuestra piel.animalinsectbiologynatureorganismChat 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 proporcionó un fondo reconfortante para la conversación.soundmachinetechnicalfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarca, señalA mark on any scale of measurement; a unit of measurement."At midday, the long bond is up a tick."Al mediodía, el bono a largo plazo subió una señal.markunittimenumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn instante, un ticA jiffy (unit of time defined by basic timer frequency)."The game's physics engine updates every few ticks, making movements look smooth and responsive. "El motor de física del juego se actualiza cada pocos instantes, haciendo que los movimientos se vean suaves y receptivos.timetechnicalcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSegundo, instanteA short period of time, particularly a second."The microwave counts down the last few ticks before the popcorn is ready. "El microondas cuenta los últimos segundos antes de que las palomitas de maíz estén listas.timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIncrementos periódicos de daño o curación causados por un efecto de estado continuoA periodic increment of damage or healing caused by an ongoing status effect."The poison's effect caused two points of damage with each of its five ticks. "El efecto del veneno causó dos puntos de daño con cada uno de sus cinco incrementos.gametechnicalcomputingChat 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.markwritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvistamientoA 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.""After spotting a bright blue indigo bunting in the park, Maria excitedly added another two ticks to her year list." "Después de avistar un llamativo escribano índigo azul en el parque, María añadió emocionada dos avistamientos más a su lista del año.birdsportanimalnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTarabilla comúnThe whinchat."The birdwatcher spotted several ticks in the tall grass near the schoolyard. "El observador de aves avistó varias tarabillas comunes en la hierba alta cerca del patio de la escuela.animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer tic-tac, sonarTo 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 time for everyone in the house. "El viejo reloj de pie en el vestíbulo hacía tic-tac ruidosamente, marcando el tiempo para todos en la casa.soundtimemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar, señalarTo make a tick or checkmark."The teacher ticks off each name on the attendance sheet as the students arrive. "El profesor marca cada nombre en la lista de asistencia a medida que los estudiantes llegan.markwritingChat 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.machinetechnicaltechnologyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear suavemente, dar golpecitosTo strike gently; to pat."The mother tickled her son gently on the arm. "La madre le dio golpecitos suaves a su hijo en el brazo.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)."During our birdwatching trip, I was excited to tick a Pileated Woodpecker off my life list when I finally saw one in the forest. "Durante nuestro viaje de observación de aves, me emocioné al anotar un pájaro carpintero pileado en mi lista de vida cuando finalmente vi uno en el bosque.birdsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTic-tacTicking."The old clock's ticks were the only sound in the quiet room. "El tic-tac del viejo reloj era el único sonido en la habitación silenciosa.timesoundChat 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 ticks were stained and torn, so Mom bought new ones to protect the mattresses. "Las viejas fundas de colchón estaban manchadas y rotas, así que mamá compró unas nuevas para proteger los colchones.materialpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCrédito, confianzaCredit, trust."The shopkeeper gave me goods on ticks, promising I'd pay him next week. "El tendero me dio mercancías a crédito, prometiendo que le pagaría la semana que viene.businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar a crédito, anotarTo go on trust, or credit."The local shop ticks groceries to the villagers until payday. "La tienda local da a crédito los comestibles a los aldeanos hasta el día de pago.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar; confiarTo give tick; to trust."The local grocery store ticks her for a few dollars until payday because she's a loyal customer. "La tienda de comestibles local le da crédito por unos pocos dólares hasta el día de pago porque es una clienta fiel.attitudevaluemoralcharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCabra(place names) A goat."Tickenhall Drive"Tickenhall DriveanimalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading