Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Social democracy

A political, social, and economic philosophy that supports political democracy and a regulated capitalist economy with a strong welfare state.

Socialism

A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Sociocultural Studies

The academic field that examines the relationship between social and cultural phenomena.

Sociolinguistics

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and the effects of language society on the other hand.

Sodden

Saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.

Soffritto

A culinary preparation consisting of finely chopped aromatic vegetables gently sautéed in oil or butter as a flavor base for sauces, soups, and stews.

Soft-soap

To persuade or influence someone by flattery, smooth talk, or cajolery.

Sole Cause

The only reason or factor responsible for a particular outcome or event.

Solemnity

The state or quality of being serious and dignified.

Solo-stop

An organ stop or instrument register that produces a distinct tone quality specifically designed for playing solo melodies.

Solvency

The state of having enough money to pay all one's debts.

Somatotropin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.