The doctor explained that the new medication would be available for use in hospitals within a few months. El médico explicó que el nuevo medicamento estaría disponible para su uso en hospitales dentro de unos pocos meses.

2. what something is used for.

The user manual explains the use of each button on the remote control, making it easy to navigate through channels. El manual de usuario explica el uso de cada botón en el mando a distancia, lo que facilita la navegación a través de canales.

3. a particular service.

The hotel offers several uses, including laundry and dry cleaning services, to cater to its guests' needs. El hotel ofrece varios servicios, incluyendo lavandería y limpieza a seco, para atender las necesidades de sus huéspedes.

4. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.

The company's production plan called for an increase in the use of raw materials to meet the growing demand for their products. El plan de producción de la empresa previó un aumento en el uso de materiales brutos para satisfacer la creciente demanda por sus productos.

5. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation.

The therapist helped the patient identify and challenge their use of avoidance when faced with anxiety-inducing situations. El terapeuta ayudó al paciente a identificar y desafiar su uso del rechazo cuando se enfrentaba con situaciones que lo inducían al ansiedad.

6. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.

The politician's use of her position to manipulate public opinion was widely criticized in the media. El uso que el político hizo de su posición para manipular la opinión pública fue ampliamente criticado por los medios.

7. (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property.

The new homeowners were able to exercise their use of the property by hosting a backyard barbecue for friends and family. Los nuevos propietarios de la vivienda pudieron ejercer su uso del inmueble al organizar un pícnic en el jardín para amigos y familiares.

sign sustantivo

1. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened).

The detective searched for signs of forced entry at the crime scene, looking for any clues that might lead them to the perpetrator. El detectives buscó signos de entrada forzada en el escenario del crimen, buscando cualquier indicio que los llevara al autor del delito.

2. a public display of a message.

The city council installed a new sign in front of the town hall to announce the upcoming festival. El consejo municipal instaló un nuevo letrero en frente del ayuntamiento para anunciar el próximo festival.

3. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message.

The deaf artist used a series of subtle signs to convey her emotions in the silent performance, captivating the audience with its beauty and complexity. La artista sorda utilizó una serie de señas sutiles para transmitir sus emociones en la representación silenciosa, cautivando al público con su belleza y complejidad.

4. structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted.

The real estate agent placed a bright yellow sign outside the new development to grab attention from passing drivers. El agente inmobiliario colocó un letrero amarillo brillante fuera del nuevo desarrollo para llamar la atención de los conductores que pasaban.

5. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided.

She was born under the sign of Leo, which is known for its fiery and confident personalities. Ella nació bajo el signo de Leo, que se caracteriza por sus personalidades ardentas y confiadas.

6. (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease.

The doctor examined my skin and pointed out several signs of skin cancer, including unusual moles and discoloration. El médico examinó mi piel y destacó varios signos de cáncer de piel, incluyendo manchas anormales y descoloraciones.

7. having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges).

The physicist studied the properties of the electron's sign, noting its opposite charge in comparison to protons. El físico estudió las propiedades del signo del electrón, observando su carga opuesta en comparación con los protones.

8. an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come.

The shooting star in the night sky was considered a sign of good luck and prosperity by many cultures, believed to foretell a bright future ahead. El cometa que brillaba en el cielo nocturno se consideraba una señal de buena suerte y prosperidad por muchas culturas, creído que predecía un futuro brillante por delante.

9. a gesture that is part of a sign language.

The Deaf instructor taught the class how to form different signs, such as waving goodbye or pointing to an object. El instructor sordo enseñó la clase a formar diferentes señas, como saludar con un gesto de despedida o hacer un gesto para indicar un objeto.

10. a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified.

The linguist studied the signs of the ancient language, trying to decipher their connection to the objects they represented. El lingüista estudió los signos del lenguaje antiguo, tratando de descifrar su conexión con los objetos que representaban.

11. a character indicating a relation between quantities.

The mathematician studied the signs of equality and inequality to better understand the properties of numbers. El matemático estudió las señales de igualdad e igualdad para comprender mejor las propiedades de los números.

spill verbo

1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container.

Spill the milk Traducción de 'Spill the milk'

Splatter water Traducción de 'Splatter water'

2. flow, run or fall out and become lost.

The milk spilled across the floor Traducción de 'The milk spilled across the floor'

The wine spilled onto the table Traducción de 'The wine spilled onto the table'

3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over.

Spill the beans all over the table Traducción de 'Spill the beans all over the table'

4. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities.

Shed tears Traducción de 'Shed tears'

Spill blood Traducción de 'Spill blood'

God shed his grace on thee Traducción de 'God shed his grace on thee'

5. reveal information.

If you don't oblige me, i'll talk! Traducción de 'If you don't oblige me, i'll talk!'

The former employee spilled all the details Traducción de 'The former employee spilled all the details'

6. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail).

milk sustantivo

1. a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings.

As part of her daily routine, Sarah pours a glass of cold milk into her cereal bowl for a quick and healthy breakfast. Como parte de su rutina diaria, Sarah vierte un vaso de leche fría en su tazón de avena para una desayuna rápida y saludable.

2. produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young.

The mother cow carefully tends to her calf, producing rich milk that it drinks eagerly. La vaca madre cuidadosamente atiende a su ternero, produciendo leche rica que bebe con ansia.

3. a river that rises in the Rockies in northwestern Montana and flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River.

The Milk River is known for its crystal-clear waters and scenic valleys, making it a popular destination for rafting enthusiasts. El Río Leche es conocido por sus aguas cristalinas y valles escénicos, lo que lo convierte en un destino popular para entusiastas de rafting.

4. any of several nutritive milklike liquids.

The lactation consultant recommended a high-quality breast milk for the newborn baby to ensure proper nutrition. La consultora de lactancia recomendó un leche materna de alta calidad para el bebé recién nacido para garantizar una nutrición adecuada.