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Scale
01
escala
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
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The scale of the forest fire was beyond anything the firefighters had ever encountered.
02
escamas
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
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The scientist carefully examined the reptile 's scales to identify its species.
El científico examinó cuidadosamente las escamas del reptil para identificar su especie.
03
báscula, pesa
a device used to weigh people or objects
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The doctor 's office had a digital scale to measure patients' weight accurately during check-ups.
El consultorio del médico tenía una báscula digital para medir con precisión el peso de los pacientes durante los chequeos.
04
escala
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
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In this composition, the melody moves up and down the scale, creating a sense of tension and release.
En esta composición, la melodía sube y baja la escala, creando una sensación de tensión y liberación.
05
escala, baremo
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
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The pain scale helps doctors assess the severity of a patient's discomfort.
La escala de dolor ayuda a los médicos a evaluar la gravedad de la incomodidad de un paciente.
06
escala, proporción
a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
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When designing a website, it 's important to maintain a consistent scale for fonts and images for a cohesive look.
Al diseñar un sitio web, es importante mantener una escala consistente para las fuentes y las imágenes para lograr un aspecto cohesionado.
07
a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin
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The tree produces overlapping scales around each bud.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
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Engineers read the scale on the pressure gauge.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
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The castle walls feature scale armor for defense.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
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Dry weather causes the skin to produce small scales.
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01
escalar, trepar
to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
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In military training, soldiers are often required to scale walls and structures during tactical exercises.
En el entrenamiento militar, a menudo se requiere que los soldados escalen paredes y estructuras durante los ejercicios tácticos.
02
medir
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
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The tailor scaled the dress pattern to fit the customer's precise measurements.
El sastre escaló el patrón del vestido para que se ajustara a las medidas precisas del cliente.
03
pesar, medir
to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
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The jeweler scaled the gemstones individually to determine their weight and value.
El joyero pesó las piedras preciosas individualmente para determinar su peso y valor.
04
pesar, registrar un peso
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
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Contestants anxiously waited to see if they had scaled their desired weight for their respective categories.
Los concursantes esperaban ansiosamente para ver si habían registrado el peso deseado para sus respectivas categorías.
05
escamar, quitar las escamas
to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
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In traditional recipes, it is often recommended to scale the fish just before cooking to maintain its freshness.
En las recetas tradicionales, a menudo se recomienda escamar el pescado justo antes de cocinarlo para mantener su frescura.
06
escalar, trepar
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
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The adventurer decided to scale the cliff to access the hidden cave at its summit.
El aventurero decidió escalar el acantilado para acceder a la cueva oculta en su cumbre.
07
escalar, trepar
to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
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In ancient warfare, armies devised tactics to scale the city walls and breach the defenses.
En la guerra antigua, los ejércitos idearon tácticas para escalar los muros de la ciudad y romper las defensas.
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