noun🔗ShareTorpedoAn electric ray of the genus Torpedo."While snorkeling, we saw a torpedo lying still on the sandy bottom, its mottled skin blending perfectly with the environment. "Mientras buceábamos con esnórquel, vimos un torpedo inmóvil en el fondo arenoso, su piel moteada se mezclaba perfectamente con el entorno.animalfishbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTorpedoA cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon."The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship. "El submarino lanzó un torpedo contra el barco enemigo.weaponnauticalmilitaryvehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSándwich submarinoA submarine sandwich."I ordered a turkey and swiss torpedo from the deli for lunch. "Pedí un sándwich submarino de pavo y suizo de la tienda de delicatessen para el almuerzo.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMina navalA naval mine."During the war, many ships were sunk by torpedoes hidden in the harbor. "Durante la guerra, muchos barcos fueron hundidos por minas navales escondidas en el puerto.nauticalmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMina terrestreAn explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo."The engineers planted a torpedo under the bridge to prevent the enemy from crossing. "Los ingenieros colocaron una mina terrestre debajo del puente para evitar que el enemigo lo cruzara.militaryweapondevicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSicario, asesino a sueldoA professional gunman or assassin."The gangster was known as a skilled torpedo, feared by everyone in the city. "El gángster era conocido como un sicario hábil, temido por todos en la ciudad.personjobpolicemilitaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePetardo de víaA small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it."The train's scheduled arrival triggered the torpedo, making a loud bang that alerted the workers to its approach. "La llegada programada del tren activó el petardo de vía, haciendo un fuerte bang que alertó a los trabajadores de su aproximación.technicaldevicesignalsoundvehicletrafficcommunicationmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePetardoA kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object."The children laughed as they threw torpedoes against the sidewalk, enjoying the small, popping explosions. "Los niños se rieron mientras arrojaban petardos contra la acera, disfrutando de las pequeñas explosiones.entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAutomóvil con carrocería torpedoAn automobile with a torpedo body."My uncle's old car is a torpedo; it has a long, sleek body. "El coche viejo de mi tío es un automóvil con carrocería torpedo; tiene una carrocería larga y elegante.vehiclestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZapatos de tacón de punta(usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.""My grandmother keeps her old torpedoes in a shoe box at the top of the closet; she says they're back in style now." "Mi abuela guarda sus viejos zapatos de tacón de punta en una caja de zapatos en la parte superior del armario; dice que ahora están de moda.appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSenos, pechos grandes(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple."Her torpedoes were a noticeable feature in the tight dress. "Sus senos eran una característica notable en el vestido ajustado.bodyanatomysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePorro, canutoA marijuana cigarette."My friend rolled a torpedo before the party. "Mi amigo se lió un porro antes de la fiesta.substancewordentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorpedearTo send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship."The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship, causing significant damage. "El submarino torpedeó el barco enemigo, causando daños significativos.militarynauticalwarweaponvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorpedearTo sink a ship with one of more torpedoes."The enemy submarine torpedoed the supply ship. "El submarino enemigo torpedeó el barco de suministros.militarynauticalwarvehicleweaponactionoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTorpedear, sabotearTo undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack."The competitor's new marketing campaign torpedoed our sales figures. "La nueva campaña de marketing del competidor torpedeó nuestras cifras de ventas.militaryactionwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
