block
block
blɑk
blaak
British pronunciation
/blɒk/

Definición y significado de "block"en inglés

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
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The children built a tower using wooden blocks.
Los niños construyeron una torre usando bloques de madera.
The mason placed the concrete block into the wall structure.
El albañil colocó el bloque de hormigón en la estructura del muro.
02

manzana, cuadra

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets
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We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other.
Vivimos en el mismo barrio, a solo unas casas de distancia.
The grocery store is located on the next block.
La tienda de comestibles está ubicada en la siguiente manzana.
03

edificio, bloque de apartamentos

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing
example
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The new apartment block offers luxurious amenities and a great view.
El nuevo bloque de apartamentos ofrece lujosas comodidades y una gran vista.
They moved into a modern block designed for young professionals.
Se mudaron a un bloque moderno 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
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The project was divided into several blocks to make it more manageable.
El proyecto se dividió en varios bloques para hacerlo más manejable.
The course is taught in three blocks, each focusing on different aspects of the subject.
El curso se imparte en tres bloques, cada uno centrado en diferentes aspectos de la materia.
05

bloqueo, intercepción

the act of obstructing, stopping, or deflecting the movement or action of someone or something, often used in sports and martial arts contexts
example
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The defender 's block prevented the opposing team from scoring.
El bloqueo del defensor impidió que el equipo contrario anotara.
She executed a perfect block during the volleyball game.
Ella ejecutó un bloqueo perfecto durante el partido de voleibol.
06

bloqueo, obstrucción

an obstruction or impediment in a pipe or tube that prevents the normal flow of liquid, gas, or other substances
example
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The plumber removed the block from the kitchen sink drain.
El fontanero quitó el bloqueo del desagüe del fregadero de la cocina.
There was a block in the shower pipe causing the water to back up.
Había un bloqueo en la tubería de la ducha que hacía que el agua retrocediera.
07

polea, móvil

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
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The sailors used a block to hoist the sails.
Los marineros usaron una polea para izar las velas.
They installed a block to lift construction materials.
Instalaron un polipasto para levantar materiales de construcción.
08

tarima, plataforma

a platform or stand from which an auctioneer conducts sales, presenting items for bidders to consider and place bids on
example
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The auctioneer stepped up to the block and began the bidding.
El subastador se acercó al bloque y comenzó la licitación.
She was nervous as she approached the block to present her item for auction.
Estaba nerviosa cuando se acercaba al bloque para presentar su artículo en la subasta.
09

bloqueo mental, bloqueo

a sudden inability to remember or think of something you usually can, often due to emotional stress or tension
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example
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She experienced a mental block during the exam and could n't recall the answers.
Ella experimentó un bloqueo mental durante el examen y no pudo recordar las respuestas.
Despite his preparation, he hit a block when it was time to give his speech.
A pesar de su preparación, se topó con un bloqueo cuando llegó el momento de dar su discurso.
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
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Each block on the hard drive can store a fixed amount of data.
Cada bloque en el disco duro puede almacenar una cantidad fija de datos.
The integrity of the data block was verified before proceeding with the operation.
La integridad del bloque de datos se verificó antes de proceder con la operación.
11

el bloque, la colchoneta de gimnasia

the firm, trapezoid or rectangular mat used in gymnastics for stepping and vaulting practice
example
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The gymnast used the block to practice her beam routine.
La gimnasta usó el bloque para practicar su rutina de viga.
He adjusted the block to perfect his bars routine.
Ajustó el bloque para perfeccionar su rutina en las barras.
to block
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bloquear

to stop the flow or movement of something through somewhere
Transitive: to block a passage
to block definition and meaning
example
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To prevent flooding, they had to block the drain with sandbags.
Para evitar inundaciones, tuvieron que bloquear el drenaje con sacos de arena.
The ice block blocked the stream, creating a temporary dam.
El bloque de hielo bloqueó el arroyo, creando una presa temporal.
02

bloquear

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media
Transitive: to block a person or account
to block definition and meaning
example
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She blocked her ex-boyfriend on social media to avoid further communication.
Ella bloqueó a su exnovio en las redes sociales para evitar una mayor comunicación.
He decided to block the spam account that kept sending him unwanted messages.
Decidió bloquear la cuenta de spam que seguía enviándole mensajes no deseados.
03

bloquear, impedir

to hinder the occurrence of an action or to impede someone from doing something
Transitive: to block an action
example
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The heavy rain blocked our plans for a picnic in the park.
La fuerte lluvia bloqueó nuestros planes para un picnic en el parque.
The firewall blocked the unauthorized access attempts to the company's database.
El cortafuegos bloqueó los intentos de acceso no autorizados a la base de datos de la empresa.
04

bloquear, restringir

to restrict or prevent access to a particular communication or service
Transitive: to block communication
example
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The firewall blocked incoming traffic from suspicious IP addresses to protect the network from cyberattacks.
El cortafuegos bloqueó el tráfico entrante de direcciones IP sospechosas para proteger la red de ciberataques.
The telecom provider blocked outgoing calls to international numbers to prevent fraudulent activities.
El proveedor de telecomunicaciones bloqueó las llamadas salientes a números internacionales para prevenir actividades fraudulentas.
05

dar forma, modelar

to shape or form something, typically using a solid piece of material as a base or mold
Transitive: to block a solid material
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To create the pottery, the artisan blocked the clay into a rough shape before refining it on the wheel.
Para crear la cerámica, el artesano bloqueó la arcilla en una forma tosca antes de refinarla en el torno.
The shoemaker blocked the leather to give it the desired shape for the shoe.
El zapatero moldeó el cuero para darle la forma deseada para el zapato.
06

bloquear, restringir

to prevent or restrict access to financial resources or property
Transitive: to block financial resources or transactions
example
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The government decided to block the conversion of local currency into foreign currency to stabilize the exchange rate.
El gobierno decidió bloquear la conversión de la moneda local a divisas extranjeras para estabilizar el tipo de cambio.
In response to market volatility, the brokerage firm decided to block trading of certain stocks.
En respuesta a la volatilidad del mercado, la firma de corretaje decidió bloquear el comercio de ciertas acciones.
07

bloquear

to encounter a state of mental obstacle or inhibition that impedes the flow of thoughts, ideas, or creativity
Intransitive
example
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The writer blocked for weeks, unable to progress with the novel's plot.
El escritor bloqueado durante semanas, incapaz de avanzar con la trama de la novela.
The musician blocked during the performance, forgetting the lyrics to the song.
El músico se bloqueó durante la actuación, olvidando la letra de la canción.
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
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In basketball, the defender blocked the opponent's shot with a well-timed jump.
En el baloncesto, el defensor bloqueó el tiro del oponente con un salto bien calculado.
The goalkeeper blocked the striker's attempt to score a goal with a diving save.
El portero bloqueó el intento del delantero de marcar un gol con una parada en picado.
09

grabar, 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
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The bookbinder carefully blocked the title of the novel onto the spine of the hardcover.
El encuadernador grabó cuidadosamente el título de la novela en el lomo de la tapa dura.
The embosser blocked the publisher's logo onto the cover of the limited edition books.
El grabador grabó el logotipo del editor en la portada de los libros de edición limitada.
10

bloquear, obstruir

to obstruct or impede the movement or passage of something or someone by creating a barrier or hindrance
Transitive: to block a passage or road
example
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The fallen tree blocked the road, preventing cars from passing through.
El árbol caído bloqueó el camino, impidiendo que los coches pasaran.
The landslide blocked the highway, halting traffic in both directions.
El deslizamiento de tierra bloqueó la autopista, deteniendo el tráfico en ambas direcciones.
11

bloquear, obstruir

to obstruct or conceal something from being seen or observed
Transitive: to block a view
example
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The large billboard blocked the scenic view of the countryside from the highway.
El gran cartel bloqueó la vista escénica del campo desde la autopista.
The tall trees along the street blocked the sunlight from reaching the sidewalk.
Los árboles altos a lo largo de la calle bloqueaban la luz del sol para llegar a la acera.
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