noun🔗ShareRáfaga, bocanadaA waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air"Sentence: "Every few minutes, the classroom windows offered whiffs of fresh air from the garden outside." "Cada pocos minutos, las ventanas del aula ofrecían ráfagas de aire fresco del jardín exterior.natureweathersensationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRáfaga, bocanadaAn odour carried briefly through the air""We caught whiffs of freshly baked bread as we walked past the bakery." "Atrapamos ráfagas de pan recién horneado cuando pasamos por la panadería.sensationnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBocanadaA short inhalation or exhalation of breath, especially of smoke from a cigarette or pipe."He took a few quick whiffs of his cigarette before putting it out. "Tomó unas cuantas bocanadas rápidas de su cigarrillo antes de apagarlo.physiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIndicios, atisbosA slight sign of something; a glimpse."The detective caught whiffs of a cover-up in the mayor's initial statement. "El detective captó indicios de un encubrimiento en la declaración inicial del alcalde.signsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoncheA strike (from the batter’s perspective)"The baseball player had two whiffs in a row, striking out and ending the inning. "El jugador de béisbol tuvo dos ponches seguidos, fue eliminado y terminó la entrada.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFallidoAn attempted shot that completely misses the ball."The basketball player had several whiffs during the game, missing the basket entirely on each try. "El jugador de baloncesto tuvo varios fallidos durante el juego, fallando por completo la canasta en cada intento.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl pez: Lepidorhombus boscii o Lepidorhombus whiffiagonisThe megrim, a fish: Lepidorhombus boscii or Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis."The fishmonger displayed a selection of flatfish, including soles, plaice, and several whiffs. "El pescadero exhibió una selección de peces planos, incluyendo lenguados, platijas y varios Lepidorhombus boscii.fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOler, soplarTo waft."The delicious smell from the bakery whiffs down the street, making everyone hungry. "El delicioso olor de la panadería sopla por la calle, haciendo que todos tengan hambre.sensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOler, olfatearTo sniff."The dog whiffs the air, trying to find the source of the delicious smell. "El perro olfatea el aire, tratando de encontrar la fuente del delicioso olor.sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoncharseTo strike out."The batter nervously whiffs, ending the baseball game. "El bateador se poncha nerviosamente, terminando el juego de béisbol.sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallar la pelota por completoTo miss the ball completely."The batter swung hard but whiffs, sending a cloud of dust flying as the ball sailed past. "El bateador bateó con fuerza pero falló la pelota por completo, enviando una nube de polvo mientras la pelota pasaba volando.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallar, errar el golpeTo attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing."Little Timmy whiffs at the baseball and almost falls down after swinging so hard. "El pequeño Timmy falla el lanzamiento de béisbol y casi se cae después de balancearse con tanta fuerza.sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExhalar, consumir, soplarTo throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff."He whiffs out the last of his cigarette smoke before entering the building. "Exhala el último humo de su cigarrillo antes de entrar en el edificio.sensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespedir, llevarse el vientoTo carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away."The fan whiffs the smoke away from the grill. "El ventilador lleva el humo lejos de la parrilla.natureweathersensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApestar, oler malTo have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell."The garbage in the alley whiffs strongly of rotting food. "La basura en el callejón apesta fuertemente a comida podrida.sensationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFallar estrepitosamenteTo fail spectacularly at a task.""Maria really whiffed it on her math test; she didn't even finish half the problems." "María falló estrepitosamente en su examen de matemáticas; ni siquiera terminó la mitad de los problemas.achievementactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePescar con una línea de manoTo fish with a handline."My grandfather whiffs for trout down by the river every summer. "Mi abuelo pesca truchas con una línea de mano junto al río cada verano.fishnauticalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
