verb🔗ShareRecortar, podarTo reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess."A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."Un filete de rancho generalmente se recorta de toda la grasa en exceso.actionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar, decorarTo decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree."They traditionally trim the tree on Christmas Eve."Tradicionalmente, adornan el árbol en Nochebuena.festivaltraditioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjustar la inclinación (de una aeronave) usando los compensadores(of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs."The pilot spent a few minutes trimming the aircraft to ensure a smooth and level flight. "El piloto pasó unos minutos ajustando la inclinación de la aeronave con los compensadores para asegurar un vuelo suave y nivelado.technicalvehiclemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjustar la escora, trimar(of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water."The sailors were trimming the ship by adjusting the sails to catch the wind better. "Los marineros estaban trimando el barco ajustando las velas para aprovechar mejor el viento.nauticalsailingvehiclepositionoceandirectionactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAjustar(of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle."The sailor was constantly trimming the sails to catch the most wind. "El marinero estaba constantemente ajustando las velas para atrapar la mayor cantidad de viento.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEquilibrar, fluctuar entre partidosTo balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each."The politician was accused of trimming between the environmental lobby and the business community, never fully committing to either side's agenda. "El político fue acusado de fluctuar entre el grupo ecologista y la comunidad empresarial, sin comprometerse plenamente con la agenda de ninguna de las partes.politicsgovernmentattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecortar, podar, ajustarTo make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust."She is trimming the edges of the poster with scissors to make it look neater. "Ella está recortando los bordes del póster con tijeras para que se vea más ordenado.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRecortar, alisar(of timber) To dress; to make smooth."The carpenter was trimming the rough edges of the wooden table legs to make them smooth. "El carpintero estaba recortando los bordes ásperos de las patas de la mesa de madera para alisarlos.technicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRegañar, amonestarTo rebuke; to reprove."The teacher was trimming the students for talking during the test. "El profesor estaba regañando a los estudiantes por hablar durante el examen.communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear, zurrarTo beat or thrash."The bully was trimming the smaller boy, pushing him against the wall and hitting him. "El matón estaba zurrando al niño más pequeño, empujándolo contra la pared y golpeándolo.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa poda, el recorteThe act of someone who trims."The gardener's careful trimming of the hedges gave the yard a neat and tidy appearance. "La cuidadosa poda de los setos por parte del jardinero le dio al jardín una apariencia limpia y ordenada.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecorte, recortesMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak."He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."Le dio los recortes al perro debajo de la mesa de la cocina.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno, ribeteAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing."The seamstress added delicate lace trimming to the edge of the wedding dress. "La costurera añadió un delicado adorno de encaje al borde del vestido de novia.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno, guarniciónAn accessory or accompaniment."Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"Cena de Navidad con todos los adornos.appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareReprimenda, amonestaciónA reprimand or chastising."to give a boy a trimming"Darle una reprimenda a un chico.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading