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Stem
01
tallo
the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers
Ejemplos
The gardener trimmed the stem of the rose bush to promote new growth and healthier blooms.
El jardinero podó el tallo del rosal para promover un nuevo crecimiento y flores más saludables.
02
(in linguistics) the base form of a word after removing affixes
Ejemplos
Some verbs change their stem in different tenses.
03
a long, narrow, or cylindrical part of an object or mechanism
Ejemplos
She adjusted the bicycle 's handlebar stem for better posture.
04
a type of turn in skiing made by angling one ski outward while the other remains straight
Ejemplos
The instructor demonstrated a clean stem at the corner.
05
the forwardmost part of a ship or aircraft, forming its leading edge or prow
Ejemplos
Rust had formed along the metal stem of the old vessel.
06
the hollow shaft of a smoking pipe connecting the bowl to the mouthpiece
Ejemplos
The stem was carved from dark cherry wood.
07
zancas, patas
a person's leg, often used playfully or in casual conversation
SlangEjemplos
Those stems will look great after the hike.
Esas piernas se verán geniales después de la caminata.
to stem
Ejemplos
Social inequalities often stem from systemic biases and historical injustices that persist over time.
Las desigualdades sociales a menudo provienen de sesgos sistémicos e injusticias históricas que persisten con el tiempo.
02
detener
to stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
Transitive: to stem an undesirable action or event
Ejemplos
The implementation of strict environmental regulations aims to stem the pollution of rivers.
La implementación de estrictas regulaciones ambientales tiene como objetivo detener la contaminación de los ríos.
03
contener, detener
to restrain, obstruct, or halt the movement or flow of a liquid
Transitive: to stem the flow of a liquid
Ejemplos
The dam was constructed to stem the flow of the river and create a reservoir for irrigation purposes.
La presa fue construida para detener el flujo del río y crear un embalse con fines de riego.
04
descorazonar, quitar el tallo
to extract or cut away the central supporting structure, typically of fruit or tobacco leaves
Transitive: to stem fruit or tobacco leaves
Ejemplos
Tobacco leaves must be carefully stemmed to prepare them for the drying and curing stages in the tobacco industry.
Las hojas de tabaco deben ser cuidadosamente desvenadas para prepararlas para las etapas de secado y curado en la industria tabacalera.
STEM
01
STEM, campos de estudio y carreras que se centran en la ciencia
fields of study and careers that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Ejemplos
STEM careers are in high demand due to technological advancements.
Las carreras STEM están en alta demanda debido a los avances tecnológicos.
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