In a way that shows someone is very shy or easily embarrassed
en: Encogidamente
Beehives
Noun
a special container where people keep bees
Example: Some of the beehives were broken with the rain, so the bees are not able to live there anymore.
en: Colmena
Cantankerous
Adjective
Arguing and complaining a lot
en: Cascarrabias
Celibate
Adjective
Not having sex, especially because you have made a religious promise not to.
Example: Long time ago, my cousin chosed to be celibate.
en: Celibato
Chanting
Verb
-to repeat or sing a word or phrase continuously
-to sing a religious prayer or song to a simple tune
Example: On sundays its easy to hear people chanting at the church.
en: Cantando
Cobbled
Adjective
made of cobbles (= rounded stones used on the surface of an old-fashioned road)
Example: Much of this road is still cobbled with granite setts.
en: Empedrado
Curb
Verb
to control or limit something that is not wanted
Example: You shouldn't curb your classes, itsn't good for your knowledge and attendance.
en: Bordillo
Enamel
Noun
a decorative glass-like substance that is melted onto clay, metal, or glass objects, and then left to cool and become hard, or an object covered with this substance
Example: Teeth have a hard surface layer called enamel
en: Esmalte
Fondly
Adverb
in a way that shows love or great liking
Example: The outcome was not what he fondly expected
en: Afectuosamente
Gathering
Noun
a party or a meeting where many people get together as a group
Example: They were usually gathering behind of the university, just hanging around.
en: Reunion/ Junta
Hamlets
Noun
A small village, usually without a church.
Example: I my grandpa used to own some hamlets, but as money and properties comes, it goes.
en: Aldea
Languished
Verb
To exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time.
Example: I was languished everyday after work.
en: Languidecido/a
Mastiff
Noun
A large, strong dog with short hair
Example: I got a mastiff dog
en: Mastiff
Measles
Noun
An infectious disease that produces small, red spots all over the body
Example: When I was a kid I got measles
en: Sarampión
Misconstrue
Verb
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says
Example: I hope my brother doesnt misconstrue my intentions at his birthday party.