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Compound Forms:
an | a |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| an acquired taste n | (like for [sth] over time) | un gusto adquirido nm + adj |
| | Oysters are definitely an acquired taste. |
| | Definitivamente, las ostras son un gusto adquirido. |
| an Aladdin's cave of [sth] n | UK, figurative (collection of precious things) (figurado) | la cueva de Aladino expr |
| | | colección de tesoros nf + loc adj |
| an arm and a leg n | slang, figurative (high price, high cost) (figurado) | un ojo de la cara loc nom m |
| | No, the price is too high - he wants an arm and a leg for that old car. |
| | No, el precio es demasiado elevado. Quiere un ojo de la cara por ese coche viejo. |
| | (AR, UY, coloquial) | un huevo art + nm |
| | | un riñón art + nm |
| | No, el precio es demasiado elevado. Pide un huevo por ese coche viejo. |
| an awful lot n | informal (many, much) | un montón de nm + prep |
| | | demasiado adj |
| an awful lot of expr | informal (large quantity) (coloquial) | montones de nmpl + prep |
| | | un montón de loc nom m |
| | | una gran cantidad de loc nom f |
| | (MX, coloquial) | un chingo de loc nom m |
| | There are an awful lot of violets growing among the rhubarb. |
| | Hay montones de violetas creciendo entre el ruibarbo. |
| an awful lot expr | informal (greatly) | un montón expr |
| | | muchísimo expr |
| an awful lot expr | informal (very often, at great length) | un montón expr |
| | | muchísimo expr |
an eye for an eye,
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n | figurative (revenge) (venganza) | ojo por ojo expr |
| | He destroyed his rival's creation, saying it was an eye for an eye. |
| | Él destruyó la creación de su rival, argumentando que fue ojo por ojo. |
an eye for an eye,
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth n | figurative (justice) (justicia) | ojo por ojo expr |
| | | ojo por ojo, diente por diente expr |
| | (formal) | ley del Talión loc nom f |
| | For murder, I believe an eye for an eye is fair punishment. |
an analog of [sth],
an analog to [sth] (US),
an analogue of [sth],
an analogue to [sth] (UK) n | ([sth] comparable) | una analogía de art + nf + prep |
| an apology for [sth] n | (poor example) | remedo nm |
| | | chiste nm |
| | Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel. |
| | Francamente este lugar es un remedo de hotel. |
| | Francamente este lugar es un chiste de hotel. |
| as an afterthought expr | (do, add [sth]: afterwards, later) | aditamento nm |
| | | añadidura nf |
| | | acotación nf |
| | | adicional adj mf |
| as an alternative to [sth] prep | (instead of) | como alternativa a loc adv |
| | Soy milk can be used as an alternative to cows' milk for some recipes. |
| | La leche de soja se puede utilizar como alternativa a la leche de vaca en algunas recetas. |
| an assault on the senses n | (overwhelming noise, color, smells) | asalto a los sentidos loc nom m |
| | A walk through the market is an assault on the senses; there is so much noise and activity. |
| at an angle adv | (diagonally, obliquely) | en diagonal loc adv |
| | | en ángulo loc adv |
| | | inclinado adj |
| | He hung the picture up without a spirit level so it was at an angle. |
| | Colgó el cuadro sin nivelarlo y por eso quedó en diagonal. |
| at an early hour adv | (early in the morning) | temprano adv |
| | | a hora temprana loc adv |
| | My grandmother had the custom of rising at an early hour. |
| | Mi abuela solía levantarse temprano. |
| at an end adj | (finished, over) | terminado/a, concluido adj |
| | Economists think the recession is at an end. |
| | Los economistas creen que la recesión está terminada. |
| at an impasse adj | figurative (at a standstill, at a dead end) (figurado) | en punto muerto loc adv |
| | (figurado) | en un callejón sin salida loc adv |
| | | estancado/a adj |
| | We can't agree on the terms of the contract; we're really at an impasse. |
| | No podemos ponernos de acuerdo en los términos del contrato, estamos realmente en punto muerto. |
be an instant success,
be an overnight success v expr | (be immediately popular) | ser un éxito inmediato loc verb |
| | | ser un éxito de la noche a la mañana loc verb |
| | The TV show proved to be an instant success. |
| | El programa fue un éxito inmediato. |
| before an audience adv | (in front of people) | en público loc adv |
| | | ante un público, ante el público loc adv |
| | I hate speaking before an audience; I get stage fright and stammer over my words. |
| | Detesto hablar en público; me da pánico escénico y tartamudeo. |
| bend an ear v expr | figurative (listen) | prestar el oído expr |
bend an elbow,
bend your elbow,
lift your elbow v expr | figurative, informal (drink alcohol) | empinar el codo expr |
not blink,
not blink an eye v expr | figurative, informal (not be shocked or disapprove) | ni pestañear, ni siquiera pestañear loc verb |
| | | no inmutarse loc verb |
| | You can say the most outrageous things to Jeff and he doesn't blink an eye. |
| | Puedes decirle las cosas más indignantes a Jeff y ni siquiera pestañea. |
| | Puedes decirle las cosas más indignantes a Jeff y no se inmuta. |
not blink at [sth],
not blink an eye at [sth] v expr | figurative, informal (not react to) | ni pestañear con, ni siquiera pestañear con loc verb + prep |
| | | no inmutarse con loc verb + prep |
| | Joshua is so rich, he doesn't blink at paying $800 for a wristwatch. |
| | Joshua es tan rico que ni pestañea con la idea de gastar $800 en un reloj. |
| bring [sth] to an end⇒ vtr | (conclude, finish) | terminar⇒, concluir⇒ vtr |
| | | acabar⇒ vtr |
| | The conference was brought to an end in the late afternoon. |
| | Terminaron la conferencia pasada la tarde. |
| | | poner fin a loc verb |
| | Pusieron fin a la conferencia pasada la tarde. |
| | | llevar a término loc verb |
| | | llevar a su fin loc verb |
| | La conferencia fue llevada a su término pasada la tarde. |
| cast an eye over [sth] v expr | (survey appraisingly) | echarle un vistazo a algo, echarle un ojo a algo loc verb + prep |
| champion an idea v expr | (support a project, plan) | impulsar un proyecto loc verb |
| | Mary championed the idea of increasing recycling at her company. |
| | María impulsó el proyecto de aumentar el reciclaje en su compañía. |
| come to an agreement v expr | (decide mutually) | llegar a un acuerdo loc verb |
| | The two men came to an agreement over the price of the secondhand car. |
| | Los dos hombres llegaron a un acuerdo por el precio del coche usado. |
| come to an agreement with [sb] v expr | (resolve a dispute) | llegar a un acuerdo loc verb |
| | It was a long hard battle but we finally came to an agreement with each other. |
| | Finalmente llegamos a un acuerdo sobre como resolver nuestras diferencias. |
| | | llegar a un entendimiento con loc verb |
| come to an agreement with [sb] v expr | (agree to terms) | llegar a un acuerdo con loc verb |
| | I came to an agreement with my ex-wife that I would watch the kids on the weekends. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Llegué a un acuerdo con mi marido: yo compro y él paga. |
| | | acordar⇒ vtr |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Acordamos en que nos veríamos al menos una vez al año. |
| come to an arrangement v expr | (compromise, agree on [sth]) | llegar a un acuerdo loc verb |
| come to an end v expr | (conclude) | llegar a su fin loc verb |
| | | tocar a su fin loc verb |
| | All good things must come to an end. |
| | Todo lo bueno llega a su fin. |
| | | terminarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | acabarse⇒ v prnl |
| | Todo lo bueno se termina. |
| | | terminar⇒ vtr |
| | | finalizar⇒ vtr |
| | | concluir⇒ vtr |
| come to an end v expr | (be resolved) | resolverse⇒ v prnl |
| | | terminarse⇒, acabarse⇒ v prnl |
| | With some therapy your internal conflict could finally come to an end. |
| | Con un poco de terapia, se resolverán tus conflictos internos. |
| come within an ace of [sth] v expr | informal (almost do [sth]) | faltar un pelo para loc verb |
come within an inch of doing [sth],
be within an inch of doing [sth] v expr | figurative (almost do) | estar a punto de expr |
| | | estar a un pelo de expr |
| conduct an experiment v expr | (test [sth] scientifically) | llevar a cabo un experimento loc verb |
| conduct an inquiry v expr | (hold investigation) | llevar a cabo una instrucción loc verb |
| | | llevar a cabo una investigación loc verb |
| | The committee will conduct an inquiry into the governor's alleged fraud. |
| cost an arm and a leg v expr | figurative, informal (be expensive) (figurado) | costar un ojo de la cara loc verb |
| | (figurado) | costar un riñón loc verb |
| | (figurado) | costar un huevo loc verb |
| | Don't drop my phone; it cost an arm and a leg. |
| decline an invitation v expr | (turn down a request to attend [sth]) | declinar una invitación loc verb |
| | Would it be rude of us to decline their invitation? |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Decliné amablemente su invitación, me excusé diciendo que tenía que levantarme muy temprano al día siguiente. |
| | | rechazar una invitación loc verb |
| | ¿Sería poco amable de mi parte rechazar su invitación? |
dignify [sth] with a reply,
dignify [sth] with a response,
dignify [sth] with an answer v expr | usu negative (respond to unworthy remark) | dignificar algo con un respuesta loc verb |
| | | dignarse a contestar algo loc verb |
| | | dar entidad a algo loc verb |
| | I didn't even bother to dignify his question with a reply. |
| | No me molesté en dignificar su pregunta con una respuesta. |
| dollars an hour npl | (hourly pay rate) | dólares la hora grupo nom |
| | I receive 10 dollars an hour for baby-sitting. |
| | Cobro diez dólares la hora por trabajar de niñera. |
| | | dólares por hora grupo nom |
| | Me pagan 10 dólares por hora por vigilar a los niños. |
draw to a close,
draw to an end v expr | (finish) | finalizar⇒ vi |
| | | llegar a su fin loc verb |
| | As the evening drew to a close, the orchestra played a final waltz. |
| | Cuando finalizaba la velada, la orquesta tocó un vals de cierre. |
eighth,
an eighth,
one eighth,
1/8 n | (fraction: 8th part) | octavo nm |
| | (una de ocho partes) | un octavo loc nom m |
| | (una de ocho partes) | la octava parte loc nom f |
| | (una de ocho partes) | 1/8 expr |
| Note: "an eighth" is used generally; "one eighth" is used to emphasize the precise amount |
| | Cut the pie into eighths. |
| | Corta la tarta en octavos. |
eke out a living,
eke out an existence v expr | (struggle to earn money) | subsistir a duras penas expr |
| | | ganarse la vida a duras penas expr |
| | She ekes out an existence working two part-time jobs. |
| | Subsiste a duras penas con dos trabajos de medio tiempo. |
| | Se gana la vida a duras penas con dos trabajos de medio tiempo. |
| an element of [sth] n | (factor) | factor nm |
| | | elemento nm |
| | There was an element of luck involved when he won the race. |
| | Hubo un factor de suerte para que él ganara la carrera. |
| an enemy of [sth] n | (person: opponent) | enemigo, enemiga nm, nf |
| | This environmentalist is an enemy of the government's policy on nuclear energy. |
| | El ecologista es enemigo de la política sobre energía nuclear del gobierno. |
the engine of [sth],
an engine for [sth] n | figurative (stimulus) (figurado) | motor nm |
| | This latest government policy is likely to prove the engine of the party's destruction. |
| | Está última política del gobierno puede ser el motor de la destrucción del partido. |
| an eternity n | informal, figurative (long time) (figurado) | eternidad nf |
| | School seemed to go on for an eternity. |
| | La escuela parecía durar una eternidad. |
| an exercise in [sth] n | (project, endeavor) | ejercicio de nm + prep |
| | Writing short stories was an exercise in technique for the author. |
| | Escribir cuentos era un ejercicio de técnica para el autor. |
| extend an olive branch v expr | figurative (offer reconciliation) | dar una ofrenda de paz loc verb |
eyeful,
an eyeful n | ([sth/sb] visually striking) | algo digno de ver pron + loc adj |
| | | algo atractivo de ver pron + loc adj |
eyeful,
an eyeful n | (thorough look) | vistazo nm |
| face of an angel n | (sweet and innocent appearance) | cara de ángel loc nom f |
| | She was evil to the core but she had the face of an angel. |
| | Con esa cara de ángel quién podría haber supuesto que era tan malvada. |
| form an opinion v expr | (decide what you think) | tener opinión formada loc verb |
| | I don't think I have enough information to form an opinion yet. |
| | No creo tener suficiente información todavía como para tener una opinión formada. |
| free [sb] from an obligation v expr | (release [sb] from a duty) | librar a alguien de la responsabilidad loc verb |
| | He's been taking care of his elderly parents for years; finally, his siblings have decided to free him from that obligation by taking on more responsibility themselves. |
| free yourself from an obligation v expr | (avoid having to fulfil a duty) | liberarse de una obligación loc verb |
| | Cuando termines el trabajo que prometiste, te habrás liberado de esa pesada obligación. |
| | | librarse de una obligación loc verb |
| gain an understanding of [sth] v expr | (learn about) | llegar a comprender loc verb |
| | | ir comprendiendo loc verb |
| | | darse cuenta de loc verb |
| | After playing he began to gain an understanding of the game. |
| | Luego de participar llegó a comprender cómo era el juego. |
| | (formal) | adquirir conocimiento loc verb |
| | | ganar comprensión loc verb |
| get an earful v expr | figurative, informal (be reprimanded) | recibir una bronca loc verb |
| | | ser reprendido loc verb |
| | Tony got an earful from the boss when he arrived late for work. |
| | Tony recibió una bronca del jefe cuando llegó tarde. |
| give [sb] an earful v expr | figurative, informal (reprimand) | regañar a vtr + prep |
| | | retar a vtr + prep |
| | | sermonear a vtr + prep |
| go to an early grave v expr | (die young) | sufrir una muerte temprana loc verb |
| | | morir joven vi + adj mf |
| | Callum is going to an early grave if he doesn't adopt a healthier lifestyle. |
| | Callum sufrirá una muerte temprana si no adopta un estilo de vida más saludable. |
| half an hour n | (30 minutes) | media hora adj + nf |
| | It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
| | Solo tardo media hora en prepararme por las mañanas. |
half hour,
half an hour n | (30 minutes) | media hora adj + nm |
| | I ran for a good half hour. |
| | It only takes me half an hour to get ready in the morning. |
| | Corrí por media hora. // Sólo me toma media hora prepararme en la mañana. |
a half-inch,
half an inch n | (measurement: half of one inch) | media pulgada adj + nf |
| have an account with [sth/sb] v expr | (bank with) | tener una cuenta en loc verb |
| | I have an account with Lloyds Bank. |
| | Tengo una cuenta en el banco de Londres. |
| have an account with [sth/sb] v expr | (for purchases) | tener cuenta en loc verb |
| | | tener cuenta abierta con loc verb |
| | I have an account with the university bookshop on the High Street. |
| | Tengo cuenta en la librería universitaria. |
| have an ace up your sleeve v expr | figurative, informal (have a secret advantage) | tener un as bajo la manga loc verb |
| have an aching for [sth] v expr | figurative (yearn for [sth]) | tener ganas de loc verb |
| have an aching to do [sth] v expr | figurative (yearn to do [sth]) | tener ganas de hacer algo loc verb |
have an ax to grind (US),
have an axe to grind (UK) v expr | figurative (have an agenda) (malicioso) | tener un interés personal loc verb |
| have an edge v expr | figurative (be better) | estar un paso por delante vi + loc adv |
| | | ir un paso por delante vi + loc adv |
| | (ES) | estar un peldaño por encima vi + loc adv |
| | He always uses superior materials in order to have an edge on the competition. |
| | Siempre usa materiales de alta calidad para estar un paso por delante de sus competidores. |
| have an edge on v expr | slang (be mildly drunk) (coloquial) | estar alegre loc verb |
| | | estar achispado loc verb |
| | (CO: coloquial) | estar prendido loc verb |
| have an effect v expr | (make an impact) | impactar⇒ vtr |
| | Advertising takes a lot of money to have an effect. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. El objetivo de la publicidad es impactar. |
| have an eye for [sth] v expr | informal (notice) | tener buen ojo para algo loc verb |
| | The painter has an eye for detail. |
| | El pintor tiene buen ojo para el detalle. |
| have an eye for [sb] v expr | slang (be attracted) | gustarle a alguien loc verb |
| | That guy has an eye for the ladies. |
| | A ese chico sí que le gustan las chicas. |
| have an idea vi | (invent or devise [sth]) | tener una idea loc verb |
| | I have an idea that will surprise you. |
| | ¡Tengo una idea! ¿Por qué no celebramos tu cumpleaños en la playa? |
| have an idea of vi | (have some notion, understanding of) | tener idea de loc verb |
| | Do you have an idea of how many people will be coming to the party? |
| | ¿Tienes idea de cuánta gente va a venir a la fiesta? |
| | | saber⇒ vtr |
| | ¿Sabes cuánta gente va a venir a la fiesta? |
| | | tener noción de loc verb |
| | ¿Tienes noción de cuánta gente va a venir a la fiesta? |
| | | pensar que, imaginar que vtr + conj |
| | ¿Cuánta gente piensas que va a venir a la fiesta? |
| have an impression v expr | (have vague idea) | tener la impresión loc verb |
| | I have an impression of her as a bit irresponsible. |
| | Tengo la impresión de que es un poco irresponsable. |
| have an impression v expr | (suspect) | sospechar⇒ vtr |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Sospecho que algo no va bien entre ellos. |
have an inkling that,
have an inkling [sth] v expr | (suspect, sense) | sospechar⇒ vtr |
| | | presentir⇒, sentir⇒ vtr |
| | We had an inkling that the film might be a success, but we weren't sure. |
| | Sospechábamos que la película iba a ser un éxito, pero no estábamos seguros. |
| have an off day v expr | informal (perform poorly) | no ser su día loc verb |
| | He is normally a great performer, but I think he was having an off-day. |
| | Normalmente es un gran actor, pero creo que hoy no era su día. |
| | | tener un mal día loc verb |
| | Normalmente es un gran actor, pero creo que hoy tenía un mal día. |
| | | tener el día torcido loc verb |
| | Normalmente es un gran actor, pero creo que hoy tenía un día torcido. |
| | (coloquial) | no estar en vena loc verb |
| | Normalmente es un gran actor, pero creo que hoy no estaba en vena. |
| have an opportunity vi | (have a chance to do [sth]) | tener la oportunidad loc verb |
| | I've had the opportunity to travel the world. |
| have an understanding vi | (have an informal agreement) | tener un arreglo loc verb |
| | My wife and I have an understanding: she does the cooking and I do the washing up. |
| | Mi mujer y yo tenemos un arreglo: ella cocina y yo lavo los platos. |
| | | llegar a un acuerdo loc verb |
| | Mi mujer y yo llegamos a un acuerdo: ella cocina y yo lavo los platos. |