noun🔗ShareHerida, lesiónAn injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body."The boy received a deep wound on his knee during a soccer game. "El niño recibió una herida profunda en la rodilla durante un partido de fútbol.medicinebodyanatomyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerida, ofensaA hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc."It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."Tardé mucho tiempo en superar la herida de ese insulto.emotionmindcharacteressentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerida, lesiónAn injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken."The boy received a deep wound on his knee while playing soccer. "El niño recibió una herida profunda en la rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.medicinebodyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerir, lastimarTo hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin."The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued."El oficial de policía hirió al sospechoso durante la pelea que se produjo.medicinebodyactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerir, lastimarTo hurt (a person's feelings)."His boss's criticism really wound him up; he felt terrible all day. "La crítica de su jefe realmente lo hirió; se sintió fatal todo el día.emotionmindhumanessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar (un instrumento de viento)To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound."The musician wound the trumpet and played a beautiful melody. "El músico tocó la trompeta y tocó una hermosa melodía.musicsoundessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHerir, dejar 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.bodyphysiologysensationactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer eructarTo cause a baby to bring up wind by patting its back after being fed."The mother wound her baby after feeding it to help it bring up air. "La madre hizo eructar a su bebé después de alimentarlo para ayudarlo a expulsar el aire.familyhumanphysiologybodyactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirarTo turn a boat or ship around, so that the wind strikes it on the opposite side."The sailboat captain wound the vessel to face the stronger wind. "El capitán del velero viró la embarcación para encarar el viento más fuerte.nauticalsailingvehicleessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExponer al viento, aventarTo expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate."The farmer wound the grain to remove the chaff. "El granjero aventó el grano para quitar la paja.agricultureenvironmentweatheressentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercibir por el olfato, rastrearTo perceive or follow by scent."The hounds winded the game."Los sabuesos rastrearon la presa.sensationanimalnatureessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDescansar, respirarTo rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe."The exhausted marathon runner needed to wound her horse before continuing the journey. "El corredor de maratón exhausto necesitaba hacer descansar a su caballo antes de continuar el viaje.animalphysiologyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrientar un molino de viento para que sus aspas miren al vientoTo turn a windmill so that its sails face into the wind."The farmer wound the windmill to capture the wind's energy and grind wheat. "El granjero orientó el molino de viento para capturar la energía del viento y moler el trigo.sailingnauticalmachineenergyessentialtoeflChat 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 bola.actionprocessessentialtoeflChat 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.timemachineenergyfunctiontechnicalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, envolverTo entwist; to enfold; to encircle."The vine wound itself around the old oak tree. "La vid se enrolló alrededor del viejo roble.actionessentialtoeflChat 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 vides serpentean alrededor de un poste. El río serpentea por la llanura.wayactiondirectionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareControlar, dominar, gobernarTo 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 to fit the students' current understanding. "El profesor adaptó el plan de lecciones para que se ajustara a la comprensión actual de los estudiantes.governmentpoliticsabilityessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroducir por insinuación, insinuarTo introduce by insinuation; to insinuate."The teacher subtly wound doubts about the student's abilities into her comments during the meeting. "El profesor insinuó sutilmente dudas sobre las habilidades del estudiante en sus comentarios durante la reunión.communicationlanguagewordessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnrollar, rodearTo cover or surround with something coiled about."to wind a rope with twine"Enrollar una cuerda con hilo.actionwearessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar cuerda, enrollarTo cause to move by exerting a winding force; to haul or hoist, as by a winch."The construction workers wound the heavy beam up the crane using the winch. "Los trabajadores de la construcción enrollaron la viga pesada en la grúa usando el cabrestante.technologynauticalmachineactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVirarTo turn (a ship) around, end for end."The captain wound the ship, turning it around to face the harbor entrance. "El capitán viró el barco, haciéndolo girar para encarar la entrada del puerto.nauticalsailingessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
