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Block
01
bloque, cubo
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
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bloque, cubo
a large solid piece of material that is square or rectangular in shape and has flat sides
Example
The children built a tower using wooden blocks.
The mason placed the concrete block into the wall structure.
02
manzana, cuadra
an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
Dialect
American
American
Example
We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other.
The grocery store is located on the next block.
03
bloque de apartamentos, edificio de apartamentos
a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
Example
The new apartment block offers luxurious amenities and a great view.
They moved into a modern block designed for young professionals.
Se mudaron a un moderno bloque de apartamentos diseñado para jóvenes profesionales.
04
bloque, conjunto
a set or group of related items or quantities that are handled, dealt with, or considered as a single unit
Example
The project was divided into several blocks to make it more manageable.
The course is taught in three blocks, each focusing on different aspects of the subject.
05
bloqueo, taponamiento
the act of obstructing, stopping, or deflecting the movement or action of someone or something, often used in sports and martial arts contexts
Example
The defender's block prevented the opposing team from scoring.
She executed a perfect block during the volleyball game.
06
bloqueo, obstrucción
an obstruction or impediment in a pipe or tube that prevents the normal flow of liquid, gas, or other substances
Example
The plumber removed the block from the kitchen sink drain.
There was a block in the shower pipe causing the water to back up.
07
polea, bloque
a wheel with a groove for a rope, used to lift or move heavy objects by changing the direction of the force applied to the rope
Example
The sailors used a block to hoist the sails.
They installed a block to lift construction materials.
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la plataforma, el estrado
a platform or stand from which an auctioneer conducts sales, presenting items for bidders to consider and place bids on
Example
The auctioneer stepped up to the block and began the bidding.
She was nervous as she approached the block to present her item for auction.
09
bloqueo mental, bloqueo
a sudden inability to remember or think of something you usually can, often due to emotional stress or tension
Example
She experienced a mental block during the exam and could n't recall the answers.
Despite his preparation, he hit a block when it was time to give his speech.
10
bloque, sector
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest unit of data storage that can be accessed or managed
Example
Each block on the hard drive can store a fixed amount of data.
The integrity of the data block was verified before proceeding with the operation.
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bloque, caja de salto
the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice
Example
The gymnast used the block to practice her beam routine.
He adjusted the block to perfect his bars routine.
to block
01
bloquear
to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Transitive: to block a passage
Example
To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
The ice block blocked the stream, creating a temporary dam.
02
bloquear
to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
Transitive: to block a person or account
Example
She blocked her ex-boyfriend on social media to avoid further communication.
He decided to block the spam account that kept sending him unwanted messages.
03
bloquear, impedir
to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something
Transitive: to block an action
Example
The heavy rain blocked our plans for a picnic in the park.
The firewall blocked the unauthorized access attempts to the company's database.
04
bloquear, impedir
to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service
Transitive: to block communication
Example
The firewall blocked incoming traffic from suspicious IP addresses to protect the network from cyberattacks.
The telecom provider blocked outgoing calls to international numbers to prevent fraudulent activities.
05
bloquear, modelar
to shape or form something, typically using a solid piece of material as a base or mold
Transitive: to block a solid material
Example
To create the pottery, the artisan blocked the clay into a rough shape before refining it on the wheel.
The shoemaker blocked the leather to give it the desired shape for the shoe.
06
bloquear, impedir
to prevent or restrict access to financial resources or property
Transitive: to block financial resources or transactions
Example
The government decided to block the conversion of local currency into foreign currency to stabilize the exchange rate.
In response to market volatility, the brokerage firm decided to block trading of certain stocks.
07
bloquear, estancarse
to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity
Intransitive
Example
The writer blocked for weeks, unable to progress with the novel's plot.
The musician blocked during the performance, forgetting the lyrics to the song.
08
bloquear, obstruir
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
Transitive: to block action of an opponent
Example
In basketball, the defender blocked the opponent's shot with a well-timed jump.
The goalkeeper blocked the striker's attempt to score a goal with a diving save.
09
estampar, imprimir
to impress or imprint a title, design, or pattern onto a book cover
Transitive: to block a title or design onto a book cover
Example
The bookbinder carefully blocked the title of the novel onto the spine of the hardcover.
The embosser blocked the publisher's logo onto the cover of the limited edition books.
Example
The fallen tree blocked the road, preventing cars from passing through.
The landslide blocked the highway, halting traffic in both directions.
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bloquear, obstruir
to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed
Transitive: to block a view
Example
The large billboard blocked the scenic view of the countryside from the highway.
The tall trees along the street blocked the sunlight from reaching the sidewalk.
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