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Pot
01
olla
a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking
Ejemplos
She stirred the soup gently in the large pot on the stove.
Ella removió suavemente la sopa en la gran olla sobre la estufa.
The recipe called for simmering the stew in a heavy-bottomed pot.
La receta pedía cocer a fuego lento el estofado en una olla de fondo grueso.
02
orinal, bacinilla
a portable or fixed plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination
Ejemplos
The elderly man requested assistance in using the bedside pot.
El anciano solicitó ayuda para usar el orinal junto a la cama.
She cleaned the pot thoroughly after each use.
Ella limpiaba el orinal a fondo después de cada uso.
03
hierba, marihuana
a common street name for marijuana, a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for recreational or medicinal purposes
InformalEjemplos
They were caught with a small amount of pot in their possession.
Fueron sorprendidos con una pequeña cantidad de hierba en su poder.
He mentioned that pot is now legal in several states.
Mencionó que la marihuana ahora es legal en varios estados.
04
maceta
a container, made of plastic or clay, that is mainly used to grow plants in
Ejemplos
She repotted the fern into a larger clay pot to give it more room to grow.
Ella trasplantó el helecho a una maceta de arcilla más grande para darle más espacio para crecer.
The balcony was decorated with colorful flowers in various plastic pots.
El balcón estaba decorado con flores coloridas en varios macetas de plástico.
05
olla, puchero
the amount or quantity contained within a pot, often referring to food or beverages that are cooked or prepared in such a container
Ejemplos
She cooked a pot of chili for the family dinner.
Ella cocinó una olla de chili para la cena familiar.
He brewed a pot of coffee to kickstart his morning.
Preparó una olla de café para comenzar su mañana con energía.
06
potenciómetro, resistencia ajustable
a type of resistor with three terminals, including an adjustable center terminal, used to modify voltages in electronic devices such as radios and TV sets
Ejemplos
The technician adjusted the pot to fine-tune the radio frequency.
El técnico ajustó el potenciómetro para afinar la frecuencia de radio.
A faulty pot can cause issues with the volume control on a TV.
Un potenciómetro defectuoso puede causar problemas con el control de volumen en un televisor.
07
panza, barriga
Slang term for a protruding belly or paunch, often resulting from excessive eating or lack of exercise
InformalEjemplos
After months of indulging in rich foods, he noticed a pot starting to form.
Después de meses de deleitarse con comidas ricas, notó que empezaba a formarse una barriga.
Despite his workout routine, he could n't get rid of his pot.
A pesar de su rutina de ejercicios, no pudo deshacerse de su barriga.
08
el bote, el pozo
(poker) the total amount of money or chips wagered by players in a game, awarded to the winner
Ejemplos
He pushed all his chips into the pot, hoping to win the big hand.
Empujó todas sus fichas al bote, con la esperanza de ganar la gran mano.
The pot grew larger with each round of betting.
El bote creció con cada ronda de apuestas.
09
un montón, un botín
a large quantity or amount of something, often used in the context of money or resources
Ejemplos
She received a pot of money after selling her house.
Ella recibió una olla de dinero después de vender su casa.
They gathered a pot of donations for the charity event.
Recogieron un montón de donaciones para el evento benéfico.
10
embolsado, bolsa
the act of successfully hitting a ball into a pocket in pool and snooker
Ejemplos
Her skillful pot of the black ball clinched the victory.
Su hábil tiro de la bola negra aseguró la victoria.
The player ’s third consecutive pot demonstrated his exceptional talent.
El tercer pot consecutivo del jugador demostró su talento excepcional.
to pot
01
plantar en maceta
to place a plant in a container, made of plastic or clay, filled with fertilized soil
Ejemplos
She decided to pot the new herbs and place them on the kitchen windowsill.
Ella decidió enmacetar las nuevas hierbas y colocarlas en el alféizar de la cocina.
The gardener spent the morning potting seedlings in the greenhouse.
El jardinero pasó la mañana trasplantando plántulas en el invernadero.
02
estofar, cocer a fuego lento
to gently cook the food in a liquid or fat until it becomes tender and easily flaked or shredded
Ejemplos
She potted the chicken in a rich broth until it was tender and flavorful.
Ella coció a fuego lento el pollo en un caldo rico hasta que estuvo tierno y sabroso.
The chef expertly potted the beef, ensuring it would be succulent and easy to shred.
El chef envasó la carne de res con maestría, asegurando que quedara jugosa y fácil de desmenuzar.
Árbol Léxico
potable
potage
pottage
pot
