noun🔗ShareVicios, malas costumbresA bad habit."Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue."La gula es un vicio, no una virtud.charactertendencymoralmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVicios, delitosAny of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs."The city's strict laws prohibit many vices, including gambling and prostitution. "Las estrictas leyes de la ciudad prohíben muchos vicios, incluyendo el juego y la prostitución.lawmoralsocietygovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViciosA defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness."The horse's vices, including biting and kicking, made it too dangerous for inexperienced riders. "Los vicios del caballo, incluyendo morder y dar patadas, lo hacían demasiado peligroso para jinetes inexpertos.animalcharacterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTornillo de bancoA mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise)."The carpenter secured the wood in one of the vices before sawing it. "El carpintero aseguró la madera en uno de los tornillos de banco antes de serrarla.machinetechnicalutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerramienta para meter el plomo en los montantesA tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements."The stained-glass artist carefully pulled the lead through the vices, shaping it into the perfect came for the window panel. "El artista de vidrieras tiró cuidadosamente del plomo a través de la herramienta, dándole la forma perfecta para el montante del panel de la ventana.utensilmachinearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTornillo de banco, tenazaA grip or grasp."The strong vices held the heavy crate securely in place. "Los fuertes tornillos de banco sujetaban la pesada caja de forma segura en su lugar.devicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscalera de caracolA winding or spiral staircase."The old lighthouse had vices leading to the top, allowing visitors to climb and enjoy the view. "El antiguo faro tenía escaleras de caracol que conducían a la cima, lo que permitía a los visitantes subir y disfrutar de la vista.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSustituto, suplenteOne who acts in place of a superior."Because the president was traveling, the vice president oversaw the meeting. "Debido a que el presidente estaba de viaje, el vicepresidente supervisó la reunión.jobpositiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
