noun🔗SharePunta de la orejaThe tip of the external ear."The doctor examined the tips of the child's ears for signs of infection. "El médico examinó las puntas de las orejas del niño en busca de signos de infección.anatomypartbodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuntas, auricularesA small earpiece or earplug."I changed the tips on my earbuds so they would fit my ears better. "Cambié las puntas de mis auriculares para que se ajustaran mejor a mis oídos.devicetechnologysoundelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuntas, almohadillasThe part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal."The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."La forma de la boquilla impide el uso de puntas de repuesto.electronicspartsounddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarcaje de orejaThe removal of the tip of a cat's ear, done to indicate that the cat has been fixed."a cat with an eartip"un gato con marcaje de orejaanimalmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunta, extremoThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil."The tips of my colored pencils are worn down from drawing all day. "Las puntas de mis lápices de colores están desgastadas de dibujar todo el día.partpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePunta, extremoA piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration."a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."Una punta para un paraguas, un zapato, un quemador de gas, etc.materialpartitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareExtremoThe end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held."The violinist carefully cleaned the rosin dust from the tips of her bow after the concert. "La violinista limpió cuidadosamente el polvo de resina de los extremos de su arco después del concierto.musicpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrozos de carne(chiefly in the plural) A small piece of meat."chicken tips over rice, pork tips, marinated alligator tips"Trozos de pollo sobre arroz, trozos de cerdo, trozos de caimán marinadosfoodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRefuerzo, forroA piece of stiffened lining pasted on the inside of a hat crown."The old fedora had worn-out tips, so the sweat stained the crown. "El viejo fedora tenía los forros desgastados, por lo que el sudor manchó la corona.wearstylematerialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePincelA thin, boarded brush made of camel's hair, used by gilders in lifting gold leaf."The gilder carefully lifted the delicate gold leaf with her tips, placing it perfectly onto the picture frame. "El dorador levantó cuidadosamente la delicada hoja de oro con su pincel, colocándola perfectamente sobre el marco del cuadro.artmaterialutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar una propina, cubrir la puntaTo provide with a tip; to cover the tip of."She tips her paint brush into the red paint before starting the landscape. "Ella moja su pincel en la pintura roja antes de comenzar el paisaje.actionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDerribo(skittles) The knocking over of a skittle."The bowler watched, disappointed, as the ball only caused tips – just a few skittles wobbling and falling. "El jugador de bolos observó, decepcionado, cómo la bola solo causaba derribos: solo unas pocas bolas tambaleándose y cayendo.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInclinación, vuelcoAn act of tipping up or tilting."The tips of his skis pointed towards the sky as he fell backward. "Las puntas de sus esquís apuntaban hacia el cielo cuando cayó hacia atrás.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVertedero, basureroAn area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump.""The local council operates several tips where residents can dispose of garden waste and old furniture." "El ayuntamiento local opera varios vertederos donde los residentes pueden deshacerse de los residuos del jardín y los muebles viejos.environmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDesechos de canteraRubbish thrown from a quarry."The old quarry was scarred with unsightly tips of shale and unusable stone. "La antigua cantera estaba marcada con antiestéticos desechos de esquisto y piedra inservible.geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCentro de reciclaje(by extension) A recycling centre.""My dad took the old newspapers and glass bottles to the tips this morning." "Mi padre llevó los periódicos viejos y las botellas de vidrio al centro de reciclaje esta mañana.environmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn desastre, un caosA very untidy place."Her bedroom was such a tips; clothes and books were scattered everywhere. "Su dormitorio era un desastre; la ropa y los libros estaban esparcidos por todas partes.placeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTocar con los dedosThe act of deflecting with one's fingers, especially the fingertips"The basketball player practiced quick tips of the ball to maintain control while dribbling around the cones. "El jugador de baloncesto practicó toques rápidos de la pelota para mantener el control mientras regateaba alrededor de los conos.actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVagón basculanteA tram for expeditiously transferring coal."The mine used several tips to quickly move coal from the digging site to the train loading area. "La mina usó varios vagones basculantes para mover rápidamente el carbón del sitio de excavación al área de carga del tren.vehiclemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVolcar, derribar(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn."The strong wind tips over the trash cans on garbage day. "El viento fuerte vuelca los botes de basura el día de la basura.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInclinar, volcar(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced."The strong wind tipped the bicycle over. "El fuerte viento volcó la bicicleta.positionphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBeberTo drink."He tips back his head and finishes the last of his juice. "Él inclina la cabeza hacia atrás y termina el último poco de su jugo.drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerter, volcarTo dump (refuse)."He tips the leftover food from his plate into the trash can. "Él vierte la comida sobrante de su plato en el bote de basura.environmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerterTo pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor."After a long day of work, he went to the park to relax and tip his forty of beer into the grass as an offering to the setting sun. "Después de un largo día de trabajo, fue al parque a relajarse y verter su cerveza en el césped como ofrenda al sol poniente.drinkritualcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar con los dedos, rozarTo deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips."He skillfully tips the soccer ball away from his opponent using just his fingertips. "Él toca hábilmente el balón de fútbol para alejarlo de su oponente usando solo las yemas de los dedos.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGolpe ligero, toqueA light blow or tap."The baby brushed the dog's nose with gentle tips of her fingers. "El bebé rozó la nariz del perro con suaves toques de sus dedos.actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear ligeramente, tocarTo hit quickly and lightly; to tap."The bird tips its beak against the window, trying to get inside. "El pájaro golpea ligeramente su pico contra la ventana, tratando de entrar.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePropinaA gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation."After the delicious meal, we left generous tips for the friendly waiter. "Después de la deliciosa comida, dejamos generosas propinas al amable camarero.servicebusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar propinaTo give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service."In some cities waiters must be tipped."En algunas ciudades hay que dar propina a los camareros.servicebusinessjobeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar, pasarTo give, pass."The teacher tipped her students the correct answer to the math problem. "La maestra les dio a sus alumnos la respuesta correcta al problema de matemáticas.communicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConsejo, información privilegiadaA piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc."My uncle, who works at the stock exchange, sometimes gives me tips on which companies to invest in. "Mi tío, que trabaja en la bolsa, a veces me da consejos sobre en qué empresas invertir.businesssportinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareConsejoA piece of advice."My mom gave me some helpful tips for studying for the exam. "Mi madre me dio algunos consejos útiles para estudiar para el examen.communicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar una pista, informarTo give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.""My friend tipped me off about the surprise quiz, so I studied extra hard." "Mi amigo me dio una pista sobre el cuestionario sorpresa, así que estudié mucho más.communicationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHábitos, costumbresA kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour."My little brother is on his "monster trucks" tips again; he's been roaring around the house and making engine noises all day. "Mi hermanito está de nuevo con sus "hábitos de camiones monstruo"; ha estado rugiendo por toda la casa y haciendo ruidos de motor todo el día.tendencyattitudecharacterwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁmbito, campoA particular arena or sphere of interest; a front."The student excelled on all tips of his academic portfolio, from research to presentations. "El estudiante sobresalió en todos los ámbitos de su portafolio académico, desde la investigación hasta las presentaciones.areabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
