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Tick
01
garrapata
any small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of warm-blooded vertebrates
What is a "tick"?
A tick is a small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, known for its parasitic nature and ability to transmit diseases to its hosts. Ticks have flattened bodies and are commonly found in grassy areas, attaching themselves to the skin of animals and humans to feed. They can be carriers of various infectious agents, making them of significant concern for public health.
02
tac, clic
a metallic tapping sound
03
colchón ligero, funda de colchón
a light mattress
04
marca, tacha
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Informal
Example
I'll be back in a tick, just grabbing my keys.
Volveré en un instante, solo estoy buscando mis llaves.
She hesitated for a tick before answering the question.
Ella dudó por un momento antes de responder la pregunta.
to tick
01
tictaquear, marcar
to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine
Intransitive
Example
The metronome ticked rhythmically, helping the musician maintain the tempo.
El metrónomo tictaqueó rítmicamente, ayudando al músico a mantener el tempo.
The bomb timer ticked ominously, heightening the tension in the room.
El temporizador de la bomba tictaqueaba ominosamente, aumentando la tensión en la sala.
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tictaquear, marcar
to signal or announce something using a ticking sound or mark
Transitive: to tick sth
Example
The clock steadily ticked the minutes.
El reloj marcó constantemente los minutos.
03
marcar, tildar
to make a checkmark next to an item or select an option on a list or form
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to tick an item or option
Example
Please tick the box next to your preferred choice on the registration form.
She ticked each item off her shopping list as she found it in the store.
Ella marcó cada artículo de su lista de compras a medida que lo encontraba en la tienda.
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