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Bar
01
bar
a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served
Ejemplos
They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks.
Decidieron encontrarse en el bar local después del trabajo para tomar unas copas.
The bartender prepared a cocktail at the crowded bar.
El bartender preparó un cóctel en el bar lleno de gente.
02
compás
any of the short sections of equal length consisting of musical beats located between two consecutive lines
Dialect
British
British
Ejemplos
The conductor signaled the orchestra to begin playing at the start of the next bar.
El director señaló a la orquesta que comenzara a tocar al inicio del siguiente compás.
The singer counted the beats carefully to ensure she entered at the right bar of the song.
La cantante contó los compases cuidadosamente para asegurarse de entrar en el bar correcto de la canción.
03
pastilla, tableta
a block of solid material such as chocolate or soap
Ejemplos
She washed her hands with a bar of lavender soap.
A bar of chocolate was left on the counter.
04
barra, reja
a solid, rigid piece of metal or wood, typically used for support, obstruction, fastening, or as a tool
Ejemplos
The prison cell had iron bars across the windows for security.
La celda de la prisión tenía rejas de hierro en las ventanas por seguridad.
He used a metal bar to reinforce the door.
Usó una barra de metal para reforzar la puerta.
05
a counter or service area where food or drinks are provided
Ejemplos
She leaned against the bar, waiting for the bartender to notice her.
He ordered a sandwich at the bar instead of taking a table.
06
the action of forbidding or preventing something
Ejemplos
His criminal record was a bar to employment.
The new law removes the bar on public protests.
07
a horizontal obstruction, typically of metal, positioned at the top of a goal structure
Ejemplos
The shot struck the cross bar and bounced out.
He aimed too high, and the ball hit the bar.
08
the collective body of lawyers authorized to practice in a specific jurisdiction
Ejemplos
She was admitted to the bar after passing the state exam.
The bar sets ethical standards for legal practice.
09
a ridge of sand, gravel, or sediment, often submerged, forming along a shore or in a river channel
Ejemplos
The ship ran aground on a sand bar.
A narrow bar separated the lagoon from the open sea.
10
a metric unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals or one million dynes per square centimeter
Ejemplos
The tire pressure should be around 2.2 bar.
Weather reports express atmospheric pressure in bars or millibars.
11
la barra, la barrera
the physical railing or barrier in a courtroom that separates participants from the judge
Ejemplos
The court reporter sat just outside the bar, capturing a verbatim record of the proceedings.
El taquígrafo del tribunal se sentó justo afuera de la barra, capturando un registro literal de los procedimientos.
Attorneys and litigants were required to approach the bar when filing motions or presenting legal arguments.
Se requería que los abogados y los litigantes se acercaran a la barra al presentar mociones o argumentos legales.
12
one of the glowing metal strips that produce heat in an electric fire
Ejemplos
The heater 's middle bar stopped glowing.
She switched on two bars to warm the room quickly.
13
a horizontal rod used as a support for gymnastic exercises
Ejemplos
She performed a flawless routine on the uneven bars.
He practiced pull-ups on the high bar.
14
a narrow band or marking differing in color or texture from the surrounding area
Ejemplos
The bird's wings had white bars across them.
The flag displayed three horizontal bars of color.
15
una tableta rectangular de Xanax, un comprimido rectangular de Xanax
a rectangular Xanax tablet, sometimes misused recreationally
SlangEjemplos
He took a bar to calm his nerves before the party.
Tomó un bar para calmar sus nervios antes de la fiesta.
Some people abuse bars to relax or get high.
Algunas personas abusan de las barras para relajarse o colocarse.
16
verso, lírica
a line or short set of lyrics in rap, often praised for skill, wit, or impact
SlangEjemplos
That verse had some crazy bars.
Ese verso tenía unos bars increíbles.
She dropped bars that shut everyone up.
Ella soltó unos bars que callaron a todos.
to bar
01
bloquear, impedir
to hinder or block movement or access through a passage
Transitive: to bar a passage
Ejemplos
The locked gate barred the entrance to the construction site, prohibiting unauthorized personnel from entering.
La puerta cerrada bloqueaba la entrada al sitio de construcción, prohibiendo la entrada a personal no autorizado.
Heavy snowfall barred the mountain pass, making it impassable for travelers until the roads could be cleared.
Las fuertes nevadas bloquearon el paso de montaña, haciéndolo intransitable para los viajeros hasta que se pudieran despejar los caminos.
02
atrancar, bloquear
to secure or block entry by using a barrier, often made of solid material like metal or wood
Transitive: to bar an entry point
Ejemplos
The homeowner decided to bar the windows for added security.
El propietario decidió atrancar las ventanas para mayor seguridad.
The prison warden will bar the cell doors during lockdown.
El director de la prisión bloqueará las puertas de las celdas durante el cierre.
03
prohibir
to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere
Transitive: to bar sb from an action
Ejemplos
Failure to meet the academic requirements could bar a student from participating in certain school activities.
El incumplimiento de los requisitos académicos podría impedir que un estudiante participe en ciertas actividades escolares.
The company had a policy to bar employees from using personal devices during working hours.
La empresa tenía una política para prohibir a los empleados el uso de dispositivos personales durante las horas de trabajo.
bar
01
excepto, salvo
with the exception of certain things or people
Ejemplos
All the students passed the test, bar Sarah.
Todos los estudiantes aprobaron el examen, excepto Sarah.
He knew everyone at the party, bar a few unfamiliar faces.
Conocía a todos en la fiesta, excepto algunas caras desconocidas.
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