Lead

/liːd/

Definición y Significado de "lead"

to lead

VERBO

guiar, dirigir

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

conduct

direct

guide

show

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Example

The tour guide led us through the museum.

Dad led the family on a hike in the forest.

1.1

dirigir, encabezar

to play before everyone else

Transitive: to lead a game

Example

The quarterback will lead the team during the final play.

She led the game with her impressive skills on the court.

1.2

comenzar, liderar

to use a particular card as one's first card in a game

Intransitive: to lead with a card

Example

She led with a low card to deceive her opponents.

She led the game by playing a high-ranking card.

conducir a, llevar a

to be the cause of something

Transitive: to lead to a consequence

Example

Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain.

Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs.

2.1

guiar, llevar

to be someone's reason for doing or thinking something

Ditransitive: to lead sb to do sth

Example

His passion for helping others led him to pursue a career in social work.

The need for financial stability led her to accept a job offer.

dirigir

to be the leader or in charge of something

administer

administrate

direct

manage

Transitive: to lead a group or activity

Example

The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide.

The research team was led by a renowned scientist.

3.1

dirigir, encabezar

to perform as the principal musician in a group of musicians

conduct

direct

lead

Transitive: to lead a musical band

Example

She leads the orchestra as the principal violinist.

He leads the jazz band with his mesmerizing saxophone solos.

3.2

aventajar a

to have the advantage over other participants in a competition such as a race, match, or game

Transitive: to lead a competition

Example

The golfer sank a birdie putt to lead the tournament.

With a powerful stroke, he pulled ahead to lead the swimming race.

3.3

ser líder en

to excel and stand out, surpassing all others in a particular field or activity

lead

top

Transitive: to lead a field or activity

Example

The country leads the world in renewable energy production.

The company leads the market in innovative technology.

dirigir, conducir

to go to a specific place or in a certain direction

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Example

Which aisle leads to the dairy section?

The path leads through the forest to a hidden clearing.

4.1

conectar, unir

to join or connect two particular things or places together

Intransitive: to lead somewhere

Transitive: to lead sb somewhere

Example

The bridge leads from the town center to the park.

This road leads directly to the airport.

llevar, dirigir

to experience a particular kind of life

Transitive: to lead a particular kind of life

Example

He leads a busy and hectic life as a CEO.

She prefers to lead a simple and minimalist life.

Lead

SUSTANTIVO

correa, cadena

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

protagonista

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

principal

star

What is a "lead"?

In the context of theater, film, or television, the lead is the main role or the primary character in a production. This character is central to the story and typically has the most significant impact on the plot. The actor playing the lead often carries the most responsibility for driving the narrative and engaging the audience, and their performance is usually a key focus of the production.

Example

The lead captivated audiences with his powerful performance in the title role of the play.

She auditioned for the lead in the school musical and was thrilled to be cast as the lead singer.

liderazgo, dirección

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative

3.1

ventaja, liderazgo

an advantage held by a competitor in a race

3.2

ventaja, liderazgo

(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning

pista, indicio

evidence pointing to a possible solution

lead, entrada

the introductory section of a story

adelanto, compensación

the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)

primer palo, carta de inicio

the first card played by a player at the beginning of a trick, which sets the suit for that trick and determines the order in which other players must play their cards

cable, cordón

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

pica, plomo

thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

adelanto, lead

the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

noticia principal, cabeza de noticia

a news story of major importance

pista, indicio

an indication of potential opportunity

adelanto, ventaja

(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base

Lead

/lɛd/

/led/

Lead

SUSTANTIVO

plomo

a heavy soft metal, used in making bullets, in plumbing and roofing, especially in the past

Example

Historically, lead was commonly used in plumbing systems due to its malleability and corrosion resistance.

The old building's roof was made of lead sheets, a durable material that provided excellent protection against the elements.

grafito, mina

the object inside a pencil that makes a mark when moved on paper

What is "lead"?

Lead refers to the core material found in pencils. Despite the name, it does not contain actual lead but is made of a mixture of graphite and clay. The term "lead" originates from early misconceptions, as the material was thought to be lead. Pencils with different levels of hardness or softness are made by adjusting the ratio of graphite to clay. Softer leads create darker marks, while harder leads make lighter, finer lines.

Example

The lead in mechanical pencils is available in different diameters to suit various writing preferences.

When the lead in my pencil broke, I had to sharpen it to continue writing.