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to spare
01
conceder
to give someone something that one has enough of
Transitive: to spare sth
Example
He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.
Decidió donar los suministros extra a la caridad local.
She chose to spare her weekend plans to help her friend move.
Ella decidió donar sus planes del fin de semana para ayudar a su amiga a mudarse.
Example
Despite the betrayal, he chose to spare his friend's feelings and kept the secret to himself.
A pesar de la traición, eligió eximir los sentimientos de su amigo y mantuvo el secreto para sí mismo.
The compassionate judge decided to spare the young offender and opted for rehabilitation.
El juez compasivo decidió perdonar al joven delincuente y optó por la rehabilitación.
Example
She spared him the trouble of preparing dinner by cooking a meal herself.
The teacher spared the students from taking an extra exam by offering an alternative assessment.
Example
She spares when it comes to dining out, opting to cook at home to save money.
Ella ahorra cuando se trata de cenar fuera, optando por cocinar en casa para ahorrar dinero.
Despite the temptation, she spares when it comes to impulse purchases, preferring to save for future goals.
A pesar de la tentación, ella economiza cuando se trata de compras por impulso, prefiriendo ahorrar para metas futuras.
spare
01
de repuesto, extra
more than what is needed and not currently in use
Example
He always kept spare batteries in his bag in case his devices ran out of power.
He had a spare key hidden outside in case he ever locked himself out of the house.
Example
He used his spare time to work on his hobby of woodworking.
Utilizó su tiempo libre para trabajar en su pasatiempo de la carpintería.
With a few hours of spare time, they decided to explore the nearby city.
Example
After months of training, he had a spare physique, ideal for competitive running.
Después de meses de entrenamiento, tenía un físico esbelto, ideal para correr competitivamente.
The model 's spare figure was highlighted in the latest fashion magazine.
La figura esbelta del modelo fue destacada en la última revista de moda.
03
escaso, insuficiente
small and insufficient in amount
Example
His spare knowledge of the subject meant he struggled during the discussion.
Su conocimiento escaso del tema significó que tuvo dificultades durante la discusión.
She offered a spare amount of sympathy, barely acknowledging the situation.
Ella ofreció una cantidad escasa de simpatía, apenas reconociendo la situación.
Example
His spare writing style was clear and direct, avoiding unnecessary flourishes.
Su estilo de escritura sobrio era claro y directo, evitando adornos innecesarios.
She wore a spare outfit that was practical and understated, with no extra accessories.
Ella llevaba un atuendo sencillo y sobrio, práctico y sin accesorios adicionales.
Spare
01
repuesto, sustituto
an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup
Example
She always carries a spare in her bag, just in case she loses her primary key.
Ella siempre lleva un repuesto en su bolso, por si pierde su llave principal.
The mechanic replaced the flat tire with a spare from the trunk.
El mecánico reemplazó la llanta pinchada con un repuesto del maletero.
02
spare, repesca
the act of knocking down all ten pins with two consecutive rolls in a single frame of bowling
What is a "spare"?
A spare in bowling is when a player knocks down all 10 pins with two rolls in a frame. This happens if the player does not knock down all the pins with the first roll but manages to knock the remaining pins down with the second roll. A spare earns 10 points plus the number of pins knocked down on the player's next roll. It is a solid outcome, as it helps the player build a good score, though it is not as ideal as a strike. In ten-pin bowling, a spare is marked with a "/" on the scorecard.
Example
She picked up a spare by hitting the pins left standing after her first roll.
After the first ball, there were still a few pins left, but I managed to pick up a spare.
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