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check

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Definición y significado de "check"en inglés

to check

VERBO

detener

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

Transitive: to check something undesirable

Ejemplos

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

Envolvió un vendaje apretado alrededor de su tobillo torcido para controlar la hinchazón.

1.1

contener, frenar

to suddenly realize it is better if something is left unsaid or undone

Transitive: to check oneself

Ejemplos

Tom was about to make a sarcastic comment but checked himself when he noticed his boss in the room.

Tom estaba a punto de hacer un comentario sarcástico pero se contuvo cuando notó a su jefe en la habitación.

1.2

reprimir, controlar

to keep one's reactions or emotions in control

Transitive: to check reactions or emotions

Ejemplos

She couldn't check her tears from flowing at the funeral.

Ella no podía contener sus lágrimas en el funeral.

descubrir

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Transitive: to check sth

Intransitive

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de acción

regular

presente

check

3.ª persona singular

checks

participio presente

checking

pretérito simple

checked

participio pasado

checked

Ejemplos

I'll check the weather forecast to see if it's going to rain tomorrow.

Voy a comprobar el pronóstico del tiempo para ver si va a llover mañana.

2.1

revisar, chequear

to see if one has any new mail, messages, or notifications

Transitive: to check an inbox

Ejemplos

I'll check my email to see if there are any important messages.

Voy a revisar mi correo electrónico para ver si hay mensajes importantes.

2.2

consultar, verificar

to talk to someone to get their approval or information about something

Intransitive: to check with sb

Transitive: to check sth with sb

Ejemplos

He's going to check with his manager before approving the budget

Él va a consultar con su gerente antes de aprobar el presupuesto.

2.3

revisar, verificar

to carefully examine something to find problems, mistakes, or make sure that it is satisfactory

Transitive: to check sth

Ejemplos

Before submitting your essay, make sure to check it for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Antes de entregar tu ensayo, asegúrate de revisarlo en busca de errores ortográficos y gramaticales.

marcar, tildar

to mark an item or option with a cross, circle, etc. in a form, survey, exam paper, etc.

Transitive: to check an item or option

Ejemplos

You can check the boxes next to the items you wish to purchase.

Puedes marcar las casillas junto a los artículos que deseas comprar.

dejar, depositar

to leave one's baggage, coat, etc. in a designated place while visiting a restaurant, bar, etc.

Transitive: to check one's baggage or belongings

Ejemplos

Let's check our bags at the coat check before heading into the theater.

Dejemos nuestras bolsas en el guardarropa antes de entrar al teatro.

4.1

facturar

(of passengers) to give one's baggage to the transport company one is traveling with for secure transportation

Transitive: to check one's luggage

Ejemplos

The airline allows you to check your bags online before arriving at the airport.

La aerolínea te permite facturar tus maletas en línea antes de llegar al aeropuerto.

4.2

facturar, registrar

to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport

Transitive: to check luggage

Ejemplos

The airline attendant checked my bag and issued my boarding pass at the counter.

El auxiliar de vuelo revisó mi maleta y me entregó mi tarjeta de embarque en el mostrador.

mirar, chequear

used to make someone become aware of, pay attention to, or focus on something

Transitive: to check sth

Ejemplos

Hey, check these photos from our trip; they came out great!

Oye, mira estas fotos de nuestro viaje; ¡salieron geniales!

verificar, confirmar

to be confirmed as accurate or true, typically used in negative statements

Intransitive

Ejemplos

His alibi didn't check, so he was considered a suspect in the robbery case.

Su coartada no cuadró, por lo que fue considerado sospechoso en el caso de robo.

poner en jaque, hacer jaque

(in chess) to threaten the opponent's king with capture

Transitive: to check the opponent's king

Ejemplos

The knight's move checked the king's position.

El movimiento del caballo puso en jaque la posición del rey.

pasar, checkear

to pass the action to the next player without making a bet, when there has been no previous bet in the current betting round

Intransitive

Ejemplos

In poker, if you have a weak hand, you can check instead of betting.

En el póker, si tienes una mano débil, puedes pasar en lugar de apostar.

chequear, bloquear

(in ice hockey) to use one's body or stick to block or hinder an opponent's progress or play

Transitive: to check an opponent's progress

Ejemplos

He used his stick to check the opponent's advance and regain possession of the puck.

Usó su palo para bloquear el avance del oponente y recuperar el control del disco.

frenar bruscamente, detener

to suddenly slow down or stop, usually because of caution, uncertainty, or fear

Intransitive

Transitive: to check speed of something

Ejemplos

The driver had to check the car when a deer suddenly appeared on the road.

El conductor tuvo que revisar el coche cuando un ciervo apareció de repente en la carretera.

verificar, hacer una pausa

(of dogs) to stop momentarily to verify or reacquire a scent during tracking or hunting

Intransitive

Ejemplos

The bloodhound checked at the crossroads, ensuring it was still on the trail of the escaped convict.

El sabueso se detuvo en el cruce, asegurándose de que todavía estaba en el rastro del convicto fugado.

cambiar de presa, desviar su persecución

(of trained hawks) to abandon its original prey and pursue a different target

Intransitive

Ejemplos

The falconer watched in amazement as his hawk suddenly checked and darted after a different bird.

El halconero observó con asombro mientras su halcón cambiaba repentinamente de dirección y se lanzaba tras un pájaro diferente.

aflojar temporalmente, verificar la tensión

to temporarily release tension or pressure on a rope and then secure it once more

Transitive: to check a rope

Ejemplos

The climbing guide demonstrated how to check the rope securely to prevent any dangerous slips during the ascent.

El guía de escalada demostró cómo verificar la cuerda de manera segura para prevenir cualquier resbalón peligroso durante el ascenso.

agrietar, rajarse

to cause cracks to form in a material, particularly wood or timber, due to certain conditions or exposure

Transitive: to check a material

Ejemplos

The intense heat and sunlight began to check the wooden fence, resulting in visible cracks.

El calor intenso y la luz solar comenzaron a agrietar la cerca de madera, lo que resultó en grietas visibles.

14.1

agrietarse, rajarse

to develop cracks or splits, typically due to drying, exposure to extreme conditions, or other factors

Intransitive

Ejemplos

The wooden deck began to check after years of exposure to the sun and rain.

La cubierta de madera comenzó a agrietarse después de años de exposición al sol y la lluvia.

verificar, cuadricular

to create a pattern of small, often square-shaped marks or designs on a fabric or material

Transitive: to check a fabric or material

Ejemplos

She decided to check the tablecloth with a classic gingham pattern.

Ella decidió comprobar el mantel con un patrón de cuadros clásico.

Check

SUSTANTIVO

cheque bancario

‌a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things

Dialect

American

cheque

British

información gramatical

estado de animacidad

inanimado

composición morfológica

simple

contable

forma plural

checks

Ejemplos

He received a check for the sale of his old car.

Recibió un cheque por la venta de su coche viejo.

jaque

a chess move that puts the opponent's king under the threat of a direct attack by the chess pieces of the other player

cuadros, damero

a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard

cuenta

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

Dialect

American

bill

British

Ejemplos

He left the restaurant without paying the check.

Salió del restaurante sin pagar la cuenta.

chequeo, revisión

the act of ascertaining the validity, security, or suitability of something by inspecting it

verificación, confirmación

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

parada, pausa

the state of inactivity following an interruption

freno, control

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

chequeo, obstrucción

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

marca, muesca

a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

verificación, control

an appraisal of the state of affairs

freno, restricción

something that limits or restrains progress or excess

remedy

stay

Ejemplos

The strict rules in place acted as a check on reckless behavior during the event.

Las estrictas reglas vigentes actuaron como un freno al comportamiento imprudente durante el evento.

marca, señal

a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

check

INTERJECCIÓN

Vale, Listo

used to express agreement or to say that something has been dealt with

Ejemplos

Check, I've got everything I need for the trip.

Check, tengo todo lo que necesito para el viaje.

Árbol Léxico

checked

checker

uncheck

check

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Palabras Cercanas

cheats never prosper

cheating

cheaters never win and winners never cheat

Definición y significado de "check"en inglés

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