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to tap
01
dar un golpecito a, tocando
to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows
Transitive: to tap an object or surface
Ejemplos
The drummer taps the snare drum softly during the ballad.
El baterista golpea suavemente el tambor durante la balada.
The carpenter is tapping the wood to check for its quality.
El carpintero está golpeando suavemente la madera para comprobar su calidad.
02
explotar, acceder
to make use of or access a resource or source of information
Transitive: to tap into a resource
Ejemplos
I'll tap into my network of contacts to get more information about job opportunities in the industry.
Voy a aprovechar mi red de contactos para obtener más información sobre oportunidades de trabajo en la industria.
She decided to tap into her colleague's expertise in graphic design to enhance the visual appeal of the project.
Decidió aprovechar la experiencia de su colega en diseño gráfico para mejorar el atractivo visual del proyecto.
03
interceptar, pinchar
to secretly intercept or monitor communication on a telephone or telegraph wire to obtain information
Transitive: to tap a communication channel
Ejemplos
The detective had to tap the suspect's phone to gather evidence of illegal activities.
El detective tuvo que interceptar el teléfono del sospechoso para recopilar pruebas de actividades ilegales.
During the investigation, intelligence agencies were suspected of tapping diplomatic communications.
Durante la investigación, se sospechó que las agencias de inteligencia interceptaban las comunicaciones diplomáticas.
04
mendigar, pedir prestado
to ask for or obtain something by begging or borrowing
Ditransitive: to tap sb for sth
Ejemplos
Feeling hungry, he decided to tap his roommate for a quick meal before heading out.
Sintiéndose hambriento, decidió pedirle a su compañero de cuarto una comida rápida antes de salir.
Sarah always knows how to tap her friends for good book recommendations.
Sarah siempre sabe cómo pedir a sus amigos buenas recomendaciones de libros.
05
sangrar, perforar
to extract sap, often from maple trees, by making a hole in the trunk
Transitive: to tap a tree
Ejemplos
The farmer carefully tapped the maple tree to begin the process of production of maple products.
El agricultor perforó cuidadosamente el árbol de arce para comenzar el proceso de producción de productos de arce.
Some farmers tap birch trees to extract birch sap.
Algunos agricultores perforan los abedules para extraer la savia de abedul.
06
caminar con pasos ligeros y rítmicos, taconear
to walk with a series of light, rhythmic, tapping sounds, usually produced by shoes with hard soles or heels hitting the ground
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The old house creaked as the real estate agent tapped from room to room.
La vieja casa crujía mientras el agente inmobiliario golpeaba de habitación en habitación.
With her high heels, she tapped across the polished marble floor of the grand lobby.
Con sus tacones altos, ella golpeó suavemente a través del suelo de mármol pulido del gran vestíbulo.
07
golpear ligeramente, percutir
to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds
Transitive: to tap sth on a surface
Ejemplos
The drummer began to tap the drumsticks on the snare, setting the beat for the rest of the band.
El baterista comenzó a golpear suavemente los palillos en el tambor, marcando el ritmo para el resto de la banda.
To get the cat 's attention, she started to tap her fingers on the tabletop.
Para llamar la atención del gato, empezó a golpear ligeramente sus dedos sobre la mesa.
Tap
01
grifo, llave
an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe
Dialect
British
British
Ejemplos
She turned on the tap and filled the kettle with water.
Ella abrió el grifo y llenó la tetera con agua.
The tap in the kitchen was dripping, wasting water.
El grifo de la cocina goteaba, desperdiciando agua.
02
a light, soft knocking or striking noise
Ejemplos
I heard a tap on the window during the storm.
The tap of the typewriter echoed in the quiet room.
03
a small or gentle contact, often repeated
Ejemplos
Give the paintbrush a light tap to remove excess paint.
She felt a tap on her arm and turned around.
04
clandestine monitoring or listening in on a communication line
Ejemplos
The police had a tap on the suspect's phone.
Intelligence agents set up a tap to monitor communications.
05
a stopper used to control the flow of liquid from a barrel or container
Ejemplos
He knocked the tap into the barrel to serve the wine.
The beer flowed once the tap was removed.
06
a soft hit or strike, usually with the hand or a light object
Ejemplos
He gave the table a tap to get everyone's attention.
A tap on the shoulder signaled it was time to leave.
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