noun🔗ShareTrincherasA long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground."The plumber dug trenches in the yard to lay new water pipes. "El fontanero cavó trincheras en el jardín para colocar nuevas tuberías de agua.militarywararchaeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrincherasA narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces."During World War I, soldiers lived and fought in muddy trenches for years. "Durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, los soldados vivieron y lucharon en trincheras embarradas durante años.militarywarweaponhistorygeologyplacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrincheraA pit, usually rectangular with smooth walls and floor, excavated during an archaeological investigation."The archaeologists carefully documented the artifacts they found in the trenches. "archaeologygeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGabardinaA trench coat.""She wore trenches to the office as it was raining." "Ella usó una gabardina en la oficina porque estaba lloviendo.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInvadir, infringir(usually followed by upon) To invade, especially with regard to the rights or the exclusive authority of another; to encroach."The new manager began to trenches upon the responsibilities of senior employees, leading to frustration. "El nuevo gerente comenzó a infringir las responsabilidades de los empleados de alto rango, lo que generó frustración.rightactiongovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtravesar, excavar trincheras(infantry) To excavate an elongated pit for protection of soldiers and or equipment, usually perpendicular to the line of sight toward the enemy."The road crew had to trench along the side of the road to lay the new water pipes. "La cuadrilla de la carretera tuvo que excavar trincheras a lo largo del lado de la carretera para colocar las nuevas tuberías de agua.militarywaractionweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExcavar trincherasTo excavate an elongated and often narrow pit."The plumbers had to trench a narrow path across the yard to install the new water pipe. "Los fontaneros tuvieron que excavar una zanja estrecha a través del patio para instalar la nueva tubería de agua.archaeologymilitarygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDirigir, tenderTo have direction; to aim or tend."Her efforts trenches toward getting accepted into her dream university. "Sus esfuerzos se dirigen a ser aceptada en la universidad de sus sueños.directiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCavar, trincharTo cut; to form or shape by cutting; to make by incision, hewing, etc."The construction workers trenches the ground with heavy machinery to lay the new water pipes. "Los trabajadores de la construcción cavan la tierra con maquinaria pesada para colocar las nuevas tuberías de agua.actiontechnicalworkmilitaryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCavar trincherasTo cut furrows or ditches in."to trench land for the purpose of draining it"Cavar trincheras en la tierra con el propósito de drenarla.militaryagriculturegeologywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCavar trincheras, arar profundamenteTo dig or cultivate very deeply, usually by digging parallel contiguous trenches in succession, filling each from the next."to trench a garden for certain crops"Cavar trincheras en un jardín para ciertos cultivos.agricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrimera línea, trincherasThe front line of any field of endeavor, as the line of scrimmage in American football, patrol duty for a policeman.""Working the late shift, the police officer was in the trenches, dealing with emergencies on the streets." "Trabajando en el turno de noche, el oficial de policía estaba en la primera línea, lidiando con emergencias en las calles.militarysportpolicepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading