noun🔗ShareGusanoA generally tubular invertebrate of the annelid phylum; an earthworm."The farmer carefully dug up the worm that had wriggled into his garden. "El granjero desenterró cuidadosamente el gusano que se había metido en su jardín.animalbiologyorganismnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusanoMore loosely, any of various tubular invertebrates resembling annelids but not closely related to them, such as velvet worms, acorn worms, flatworms, or roundworms."The biology teacher showed the class a picture of a worm, specifically a type of flatworm, to illustrate the diverse range of invertebrate animals. "El profesor de biología mostró a la clase una imagen de un gusano, específicamente un tipo de gusano plano, para ilustrar la diversa gama de animales invertebrados.animalorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusano, dragón marinoA type of wingless "dragon", especially a gigantic sea serpent."The old sea captain's tales spoke of a fearsome worm, a gigantic sea serpent, that lurked in the deep ocean. "Los cuentos del viejo capitán de mar hablaban de un gusano temible, una gigantesca serpiente marina, que acechaba en las profundidades del océano.mythologyanimalliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusano, dragónEither a mythical "dragon" (especially wingless), a gigantic sea serpent, or a creature that resembles a Mongolian death worm."The old story spoke of a fearsome worm, a gigantic sea serpent, guarding the treasure. "La vieja historia hablaba de un dragón temible, una serpiente marina gigantesca, que custodiaba el tesoro.mythologyanimalsupernaturalorganismliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusano, persona despreciableA contemptible or devious being."That coworker is a real worm; he's always spreading rumors about everyone. "Ese compañero de trabajo es un verdadero gusano; siempre está difundiendo rumores sobre todos.characterpersonbeingnegativeinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusanoA self-replicating program that propagates through a network."The student's computer became infected with a worm, spreading malware to other computers in the school network. "La computadora del estudiante se infectó con un gusano, propagando malware a otras computadoras en la red escolar.computinginternettechnologyvirusmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRepresentación gráfica de las carreras totales anotadas en una entradaA graphical representation of the total runs scored in an innings."The team's batting worm showed they scored a total of 150 runs in the first inning. "El diagrama de carreras del equipo mostró que anotaron un total de 150 carreras en la primera entrada.sportstatisticsgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRoscaAnything helical, especially the thread of a screw."The screw's sharp worm pushed the wood together tightly. "La rosca afilada del tornillo empujó la madera con fuerza.machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusanoAny creeping or crawling animal, such as a snake, snail, or caterpillar."The garden worm wiggled its way through the soil. "El gusano del jardín se movía por la tierra.animalbiologynatureorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemordimiento, tormentoAn internal tormentor; something that gnaws or afflicts one’s mind with remorse."The constant worry about failing the exam was a worm of guilt eating at her conscience. "La constante preocupación por suspender el examen era un remordimiento que carcomía su conciencia.mindguiltsoulsufferingcharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusanoA strip of linked tiles sharing parallel edges in a tiling."The mosaic artist carefully arranged the tiny glass worms to create a beautiful design. "El artista del mosaico dispuso cuidadosamente los diminutos gusanos de vidrio para crear un hermoso diseño.structuremathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGusanoThe lytta."The scientist studied the worm, a type of beetle larva, in her lab. "La científica estudió el gusano, un tipo de larva de escarabajo, en su laboratorio.animalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl gusano(preceded by definite article) A dance, or dance move, in which the dancer lies on the floor and undulates the body horizontally thereby moving forwards."The worm is a popular dance move that students often practice during their after-school dance club. "El gusano es un movimiento de baile popular que los estudiantes suelen practicar durante su club de baile después de la escuela.danceentertainmentculturebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrastrarseTo make (one's way) with a crawling motion."We wormed our way through the underbrush."Nos arrastramos por la maleza.actionwayorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArrastrarse, serpentearTo move with one's body dragging the ground."The tired puppy wormed its way across the grass, its paws dragging against the ground. "El cachorro cansado se arrastró por la hierba, arrastrando sus patas contra el suelo.bodyactionanimalbiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntrigar, manipularTo work one's way by artful or devious means."To get a better grade in class, Sarah wormed her way into the teacher's good graces by offering to help with extra projects. "Para obtener una mejor calificación en clase, Sarah se ganó el favor del profesor ofreciéndose a ayudar con proyectos adicionales.actioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInsinuarse, meterseTo work (one's way or oneself) (into) gradually or slowly; to insinuate."He wormed his way into the organization"Se metió en la organización.actionprocesswayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMinar, socavarTo effect, remove, drive, draw, or the like, by slow and secret means; often followed by out."The politician quietly wormed his way out of the embarrassing situation. "El político salió discretamente de la embarazosa situación.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacar, sonsacar(in “worm out of”) To drag out of, to get information that someone is reluctant or unwilling to give (through artful or devious means or by pleading or asking repeatedly)."The detective wormed out the truth about the missing jewelry from the suspect through persistent questioning. "El detective sonsacó la verdad sobre las joyas desaparecidas al sospechoso a través de un interrogatorio persistente.actioncommunicationlanguagewordattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRellenarTo fill in the contlines of (a rope) before parcelling and serving."Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve the other way."Rellenar y embalar con la mecha; girar y servir al otro lado.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesparasitarTo deworm (an animal)."The vet needs to worm the puppy to get rid of the parasites. "El veterinario necesita desparasitar al cachorro para deshacerse de los parásitos.medicineanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCortar la lenguaTo cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of (a dog, etc.) for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw, and formerly supposed to guard against canine madness."The veterinarian wormed the dog to check for a potential chewing problem. "El veterinario cortó la lengua del perro para verificar un posible problema de masticación.animalmedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLimpiar con un sacatrapos, extraerTo clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm."The mechanic had to worm the jammed cartridge out of the rifle. "El mecánico tuvo que extraer el cartucho atascado del rifle con un sacatrapos.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading