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Wall
01
pared, muro
an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place
Example
He noticed a spider crawling up the wall.
Él notó una araña trepando por la pared.
He placed a bookshelf against the wall to store his books.
Colocó una estantería contra la pared para guardar sus libros.
1.1
pared, muro
a layer or membrane that encloses or separates structures within an organism, providing protection and support
Example
The stomach wall contains multiple layers that aid in digestion.
La pared del estómago contiene múltiples capas que ayudan en la digestión.
The cell wall provides structural support to the plant cell.
La pared celular proporciona soporte estructural a la célula vegetal.
1.2
pared
either of the sides of a room, house, or other building, which connects the floor to the ceiling
Example
She hung a beautiful painting on the living room wall.
Ella colgó una hermosa pintura en la pared de la sala de estar.
The contractor suggested repainting the walls to brighten up the space.
El contratista sugirió repintar las paredes para iluminar el espacio.
02
un obstáculo, una barrera
a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution
Example
She felt like she hit a wall in her career, unable to progress any further.
Ella sintió que había chocado contra un obstáculo en su carrera, incapaz de avanzar más.
The negotiations reached a wall, with neither side willing to compromise.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un obstáculo, con ninguno de los lados dispuesto a ceder.
03
muro, pared
anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
04
murallas, defensas
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
05
muro, pared
a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)
06
pared, muro
a layer of material that encloses space
07
pared, muralla
a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)
08
un espectador, un marginado
a person who is staying on the sidelines or not actively participating in the social atmosphere of a party
Example
She felt like a wall at the party, just sitting there while everyone else was mingling.
Do n’t just be a wall, come join us on the dance floor!
to wall
01
amurallar, murar
to surround an area with a protective barrier or structure
Transitive: to wall an area
Example
The garden was walled to protect it from strong winds.
The ancient city was walled for defense against invaders.
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