🇪🇸Spanish to English Lexicon

Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

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Words Starting with "H"

hábil
C1adjective
English Meaning:

Adroit

Having skill or proficiency in a particular area, especially in handling situations or tasks.

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hechizar
C1verb
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Bewitch

To enchantsomeone; to cast a spell over someone, or to entrance them with delight.

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humor mordaz
C1noun
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Biting-Wit

A form of humor characterized by sharpness and incisiveness, often intended to criticize or mock.

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Humor negro
C1noun
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Black Humor

A form of humor that makes light of subjects that are generally considered serious, taboo, or distressing.

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horno ardiente
C1noun
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Blazing-Furnace

A furnace that is burning with intense heat, often used in industrial contexts.

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hacer piña
C1verb
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Circle the wagons

To unite closely in order to defend a group or common interest against external criticism, opposition, or threat.

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Homogeneidad cultural
C1noun
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Cultural Homogeneity

The quality or state of being culturally uniform or similar.

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hacerse la cama
C1verb
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Cut one's own throat

To ruin one's own chances of success through reckless or foolish actions.

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hacer el trabajo sucio
C1verb phrase
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Do someone's dirty work

To perform unpleasant, difficult, or unethical tasks on behalf of someone else who does not want to get involved or ruin their own reputation.

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hígado graso
C1noun
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Foie Gras

A luxury food product made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened.

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horca
C1noun
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Gallows

A structure typically of two upright posts and a crossbeam, used for hanging criminals.

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humor negro
C1noun
English Meaning:

Gallows-humor

Humor that treats serious, frightening, or disastrous situations in a light, sarcastic, or satirical manner.

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