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Plug
01
enchufe
an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet
Example
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Ella insertó el conector en la toma de corriente para cargar su teléfono.
The lamp 's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
El enchufe de la lámpara estaba deshilachado, así que decidieron reemplazarlo por seguridad.
02
hidrante, conexión de agua
an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
03
tapón, taponar
blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
04
caballo de tiro, caballo viejo
an old or over-worked horse
05
bujía, enchufe
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
06
publicidad, promoción
blatant or sensational promotion
07
pasta, bocado
a wad of something chewable as tobacco
to plug
Example
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
02
disparar, golpear
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Example
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
Durante el enfrentamiento, uno de los soldados disparó al combatiente enemigo con una sola bala.
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
El oficial de policía disparó el neumático del criminal para inmovilizar el vehículo de fuga.
03
solucionar, tapar
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Example
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
El desarrollador de software tapó la laguna de seguridad implementando medidas de cifrado adicionales.
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
Para solucionar la escasez de personal, el gerente tapó los huecos contratando trabajadores temporales.
04
tapar, bloquear
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Example
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
El excursionista tapó sus oídos con bolas de algodón para amortiguar el sonido del viento.
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
Él tapó sus auriculares en sus oídos para escuchar música durante el trayecto.
05
promocionar, dar publicidad a
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalExample
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
La autora apareció en varios programas de entrevistas para promocionar su última novela y discutir sus temas.
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
Durante la conferencia de prensa, el director promocionó la próxima película, destacando su innovadora cinematografía.
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