verb🔗ShareSoplarTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The scout was responsible for winding the bugle to signal morning wake-up. "El explorador era responsable de soplar la corneta para señalar el despertar matutino.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDejar sin alientoTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The boxer was winded during round two."El boxeador quedó sin aliento durante el segundo asalto."The boxer was winded during round two."El boxeador quedó sin aliento durante el segundo asalto.physiologybodysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer eructar a un bebéTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After feeding her baby, Sarah gently wound his back to help him release the air bubbles. "Después de alimentar a su bebé, Sarah le dio palmaditas suaves en la espalda para ayudarlo a eructar.familybodyphysiologyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirarTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The captain had to wind the sailboat to catch the favorable wind. "El capitán tuvo que virar el velero para aprovechar el viento favorable.nauticalsailingvehicleoceandirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExponer al viento, ventilarTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "El granjero estaba ventilando el grano para quitar la paja.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOler, rastrearTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."Los sabuesos olieron la presa."The hounds winded the game."Los sabuesos olieron la presa.sensationanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDescansar, dar respiroTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."After the long climb uphill, the rider was winding her horse before continuing the trail ride. "Después de la larga subida, la jinete le dio respiro a su caballo antes de continuar la cabalgata.animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrientarTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer carefully wound the windmill so its blades caught the breeze. "El granjero orientó cuidadosamente el molino de viento para que sus aspas atraparan la brisa.nauticalsailingweatherenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, devanarTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"Enrollar hilo en una bobina o en una madeja.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar cuerdaTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."Por favor, dale cuerda a ese despertador anticuado."Please wind that old-fashioned alarm clock."Por favor, dale cuerda a ese despertador anticuado.timemachineenergyutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, enroscar, envolverTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The gardener was winding the hose around the metal post to keep it from getting tangled. "El jardinero estaba enrollando la manguera alrededor del poste de metal para evitar que se enredara.wayactionnatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSerpentear, zigzaguearTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."Las enredaderas serpentean alrededor de un poste. El río serpentea por la llanura.wayactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareControlar, dominar, dirigirTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and topics to keep the students engaged. "governmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroducir por insinuación, insinuarTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher was winding a suggestion about more homework into the conversation, hoping the students would agree. "El profesor estaba insinuando una sugerencia sobre más deberes en la conversación, esperando que los estudiantes estuvieran de acuerdo.communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, envolverTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"Enrollar una cuerda con hilo."to wind a rope with twine"Enrollar una cuerda con hilo.wayactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, levantarTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The construction crew is winding the heavy steel beam up to the top of the building. "El equipo de construcción está levantando la pesada viga de acero hasta la cima del edificio.actionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirarTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The tugboat is winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it can head out to sea. "El remolcador está virando el gran carguero en el puerto para que pueda dirigirse al mar.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnroscamiento, vueltaSomething wound around something else."The winding of yarn around the spool kept the threads organized and untangled. "El enroscamiento del hilo alrededor de la bobina mantuvo los hilos organizados y desenredados.waystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnrollamiento, sinuosidadThe manner in which something is wound."The neatness of the yarn's winding directly affected how easily she could knit with it. "La limpieza del enrollamiento del hilo afectó directamente la facilidad con la que podía tejer con él.wayactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVuelta, giroOne complete turn of something wound."After many winding, the old clock finally chimed. "Después de muchas vueltas, el viejo reloj finalmente sonó.actionwaypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCurvas, sinuosidades(especially in the plural) Curving or bending movement, twists and turns."The winding paths in the park were fun to walk along. "Era divertido caminar por las sinuosidades de los senderos del parque.waygeographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBobinadoA length of wire wound around the core of an electrical transformer."The transformer's primary winding carries the initial electrical current from the power source. "El bobinado primario del transformador transporta la corriente eléctrica inicial de la fuente de alimentación.technologyelectronicselectricdevicemachinephysicsparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnrollado(bowmaking) Lapping."The bow maker carefully applied the winding to the base of the arrow. "El arquero aplicó cuidadosamente el enrollado a la base de la flecha.technicalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSinuso, tortuosoTwisting, turning or sinuous."The winding path through the park led to the school. "El camino sinuoso a través del parque conducía a la escuela.naturegeographyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSerpentino, en espiralSpiral or helical."The phone's charging cable had a winding pattern because it was always twisted and coiled. "El cable de carga del teléfono tenía un patrón en espiral porque siempre estaba retorcido y enrollado.appearancenaturestructurewaygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareSoplarTo blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician was winding the trumpet, preparing to play the opening fanfare. "El músico estaba soplando la trompeta, preparándose para tocar la fanfarria de apertura.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareDejar sin aliento, dejar sin respiraciónTo cause (someone) to become breathless, as by a blow to the abdomen, or by physical exertion, running, etc."The strenuous workout left him winding and gasping for air. "El entrenamiento extenuante lo dejó sin aliento y jadeando en busca de aire.bodyphysiologysensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareHacer eructar al bebéTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."After lunch, the mother gently wound her baby, helping it release the air bubbles in its tummy. "Después del almuerzo, la madre hizo eructar suavemente a su bebé, ayudándole a liberar las burbujas de aire en su barriga.familybodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareVirarTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain skillfully wound the boat to catch the favorable wind. "El capitán del velero viró hábilmente el barco para aprovechar el viento favorable.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareExponer al viento, ventilarTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer was winding the grain to remove the chaff. "El granjero estaba ventilando el grano para quitar la paja.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗SharePercibir por el olfato, olerTo perceive or follow by scent."The dog was winding the scent of the bacon through the kitchen. "El perro estaba oliendo el aroma del tocino por toda la cocina.natureanimalsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareDescansar, respirarTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."After a long run, the dog needed to be winding before it could play fetch again. "Después de una larga carrera, el perro necesitaba descansar antes de poder volver a jugar a buscar.animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareOrientar un molino de vientoTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer spent the morning winding the windmill to catch the breeze and pump water. "El granjero pasó la mañana orientando el molino de viento para atrapar la brisa y bombear agua.energymachinetechnicalweatheragricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollarTo turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something."to wind thread on a spool or into a ball"Enrollar hilo en una bobina o en una bola.actionwayprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareDar cuerdaTo tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock."Every evening, my grandfather enjoys winding his antique clock. "Todas las noches, a mi abuelo le gusta dar cuerda a su reloj antiguo.timemachineenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareEnrollar, enroscarTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The path winding through the park was beautiful, twisting and turning around trees and bushes. "El camino sinuoso a través del parque era hermoso, retorciéndose y girando alrededor de árboles y arbustos.wayactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSerpentear, zigzaguearTo travel in a way that is not straight."Vines wind round a pole. The river winds through the plain."Las enredaderas serpentean alrededor de un poste. El río serpentea por la llanura.waydirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareControlar, dominar, gobernar, regularTo have complete control over; to turn and bend at one's pleasure; to vary or alter or will; to regulate; to govern."The teacher expertly wound the lesson plan, adjusting the pace and difficulty to keep the students engaged. "El profesor controló expertamente el plan de la lección, ajustando el ritmo y la dificultad para mantener a los estudiantes involucrados.governmentabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroducir por insinuación, insinuarTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly winding her way into a discussion about homework, hoping to encourage more participation. "La profesora introdujo sutilmente una discusión sobre la tarea, con la esperanza de fomentar una mayor participación.communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareEnrollar, envolverTo cover or surround with something coiled about."The gardener wound the hose around the metal post. "El jardinero enrolló la manguera alrededor del poste de metal.naturewayappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, levantarTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The crane operator was winding the heavy steel beam upward. "El operador de la grúa estaba levantando la pesada viga de acero hacia arriba.actionmachineutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
🔗ShareVirarTo turn (a ship) around, end for end.""The tugboat began winding the large cargo ship in the harbor so it could dock facing the correct way." "El remolcador comenzó a virar el gran carguero en el puerto para que pudiera atracar mirando en la dirección correcta.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl acto de enrollar, giroThe act or process of winding (turning a boat etc. around)."The winding of the sailboat around the buoy took several minutes. "El giro del velero alrededor de la boya tomó varios minutos.nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
