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vibrato
[Nomen]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

Vibrato, Vibratoeffekt

Vibrato, Vibratoeffekt

Ex: Vibrato is a fundamental technique for string players, enhancing the richness and expressiveness of their performances.
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virtuoso
[Nomen]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

Virtuose, Virtuosin

Virtuose, Virtuosin

Ex: virtuoso's encore performance brought the crowd to their feet , applauding the masterful display of musical prowess .
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ad hoc
[Adverb]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

ad hoc, zweckgebunden

ad hoc, zweckgebunden

Ex: The rules were ad hoc to suit the unique circumstances of the competition .
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ad infinitum
[Adverb]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

unendlich, endlos

unendlich, endlos

Ex: The loop in the code ad infinitum, causing a system crash .
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to ad lib
[Verb]

‌to say something in a speech or a performance that you have not prepared or practiced

freies Sprechen, improvisieren

freies Sprechen, improvisieren

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ad nauseam
[Adverb]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

bis zum Erbrechen, bis zum Sankt Nimmerlein

bis zum Erbrechen, bis zum Sankt Nimmerlein

Ex: The details were ad nauseam, leading to frustration among the team .
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alma mater
[Nomen]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

Alma Mater, Universität

Alma Mater, Universität

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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alter ego
[Nomen]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

Alter Ego, zweite Persönlichkeit

Alter Ego, zweite Persönlichkeit

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alumnus
[Nomen]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

Alumnus, Ehemaliger Student

Alumnus, Ehemaliger Student

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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a.m.
[Adverb]

between midnight and noon

morgens, vormittags

morgens, vormittags

Ex: The gardening store opens at 8 a.m. on weekends.
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p.m.
[Adverb]

after noon and before midnight

nachmittags, abends

nachmittags, abends

Ex: The restaurant stops serving dinner at 11 p.m.
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bona fide
[Adjektiv]

genuine and not fake

echt, authentisch

echt, authentisch

Ex: The historian bona fide evidence to support his groundbreaking theory .
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platonic
[Adjektiv]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platonisch, freundschaftlich

platonisch, freundschaftlich

Ex: Their friendship was based on platonic affection for each other .
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stoic
[Adjektiv]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

stoisch, unerschütterlich

stoisch, unerschütterlich

Ex: stoic demeanor helped him handle the stressful situation .
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thespian
[Nomen]

a theatrical performer

Theaterdarsteller, Schauspieler

Theaterdarsteller, Schauspieler

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typhoon
[Nomen]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

Taifun

Taifun

Ex: Preparation typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .
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a capella
[Adjektiv]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a cappella, a-cappella

a cappella, a-cappella

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accelerando
[Adverb]

with increasing speed

beschleunigt, immer schneller

beschleunigt, immer schneller

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agitator
[Nomen]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

Agitator, Unruhestifter

Agitator, Unruhestifter

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al dente
[Adjektiv]

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

bissfest, al dente

bissfest, al dente

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allegretto
[Adverb]

in a moderately quick tempo

allegretto, allegretta

allegretto, allegretta

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allegro
[Nomen]

a brisk and lively tempo

Allegro, schnelles Tempo

Allegro, schnelles Tempo

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andante
[Adjektiv]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante, gemächlich

andante, gemächlich

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aria
[Nomen]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

Arie, Gesang

Arie, Gesang

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arpeggio
[Nomen]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

Arpeggio, Arpeggierung

Arpeggio, Arpeggierung

Ex: Jazz improvisation often involves arpeggios to navigate through chord progressions with fluidity and creativity .
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tempo
[Nomen]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

Tempo, Takt

Tempo, Takt

Ex: In classical musictempo changes are often used to add variety to a performance .
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cantata
[Nomen]

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text

Kantate, Gesangswerk

Kantate, Gesangswerk

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cappuccino
[Nomen]

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

Cappuccino, Cappuccin

Cappuccino, Cappuccin

Ex: The café offers a variety cappuccino options , including flavored syrups and alternative milk choices .
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coloratura
[Nomen]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

Koloratur, Koloratur-Sopran

Koloratur, Koloratur-Sopran

Ex: coloratura's performance in the ensemble piece added a shimmering brilliance to the overall sound , her agile voice dancing above the other singers with grace and precision .
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lively with spirit

Allegro mit Geist, Lebhaftigkeit mit Schwung

Allegro mit Geist, Lebhaftigkeit mit Schwung

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contralto
[Nomen]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

Altstimme, Kontralt

Altstimme, Kontralt

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crescendo
[Adjektiv]

(music) gradually increasing in volume

crescendo, steigernd

crescendo, steigernd

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diminuendo
[Adjektiv]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

abnehmend, leiser werdend

abnehmend, leiser werdend

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falsetto
[Nomen]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

Falsetto, Falsett

Falsetto, Falsett

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forte
[Adjektiv]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

forte, kräftig

forte, kräftig

Ex: The brass section's forte entrance in the jazz ensemble brought a burst of excitement and vigor to the piece.
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fortissimo
[Adjektiv]

(chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong

sehr laut, kräftig

sehr laut, kräftig

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glissando
[Adverb]

(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

glissando, glissierend

glissando, glissierend

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grave
[Adjektiv]

serious and solemn in manner or character

ernst, grave

ernst, grave

Ex: In times of war , soldiers often grave expressions , fully aware of the dangers they face .
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incognito
[Adverb]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

inkognito, unter falschem Namen

inkognito, unter falschem Namen

Ex: They dined incognito in a small café to enjoy the evening peacefully.
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larghetto
[Adjektiv]

used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

larghetto, in einem gemäßigt langsamen Tempo

larghetto, in einem gemäßigt langsamen Tempo

Ex: larghetto passage , the music flows gently .
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largo
[Nomen]

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

Largo, Largo-Stück

Largo, Largo-Stück

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lento
[Adjektiv]

(of tempo) slow

langsam, lento

langsam, lento

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maestro
[Nomen]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

Maestro, Meister

Maestro, Meister

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a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

Mezzosopran, Mezzo-sopran

Mezzosopran, Mezzo-sopran

Ex: mezzo-soprano voice lent a warm and velvety quality to the ensemble 's sound .
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mezzo voce
[Nomen]

a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

mezzo voce, halblaut

mezzo voce, halblaut

Ex: The conductor asked the orchestra to mezzo voce during the delicate passage .
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partita
[Nomen]

a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

Partita, Suite

Partita, Suite

Ex: The composerpartita was structured in multiple contrasting sections .
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pianissimo
[Nomen]

(music) low loudness

pianissimo, leiser

pianissimo, leiser

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piano
[Adverb]

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

piano, leise

piano, leise

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pizzicato
[Adjektiv]

(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger

pizzicato, pizzicatoartig

pizzicato, pizzicatoartig

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presto
[Adjektiv]

(of tempo) very fast

schnell, rasch

schnell, rasch

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the main female singer in an opera or opera company

Primadonna, Erstbesetzung

Primadonna, Erstbesetzung

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rubato
[Nomen]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

Rubato, freies Tempo

Rubato, freies Tempo

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sforzando
[Nomen]

(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack

Sforzando, Sforzato

Sforzando, Sforzato

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soprano
[Nomen]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

Sopran, Sopransängerin

Sopran, Sopransängerin

Ex: In the opera , the soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .
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staccato
[Adjektiv]

a style of playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, staccato-artig

staccato, staccato-artig

Ex: The conductor emphasized the staccato passages, creating a sense of urgency in the music.
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caveat
[Nomen]

a warning against certain acts

Vorbehalt, Warnung

Vorbehalt, Warnung

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ego
[Nomen]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

Ego, Selbstwertgefühl

Ego, Selbstwertgefühl

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etc.
[Adverb]

continuing in the same way

usw., und so weiter

usw., und so weiter

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fetus
[Nomen]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

Fötus, Ungeborenes

Fötus, Ungeborenes

Ex: Genetic testing was conducted to check for any abnormalities in fetus.
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gratis
[Adverb]

without costing anything

kostenlos, umsonst

kostenlos, umsonst

Ex: They received the tickets gratis as part of a promotional giveaway.
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hypothesis
[Nomen]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

Hypothese

Hypothese

Ex: After analyzing the data , they either confirmed or refuted their hypothesis.
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i.e.
[Adverb]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

d.h., das heißt

d.h., das heißt

Ex: She’s a top athlete, i.e., she’s won multiple national championships.
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in absentia
[Adverb]

while absent; although absent

in Abwesenheit, in Absentia

in Abwesenheit, in Absentia

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libido
[Nomen]

(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire

Libido, Lust

Libido, Lust

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magna cum laude
[Adjektiv]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

mit Auszeichnung, mit hohen Ehren

mit Auszeichnung, mit hohen Ehren

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per capita
[Adverb]

per person

pro Kopf, je Kopf

pro Kopf, je Kopf

Ex: The study examined the energy per capita in different cities .
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per se
[Adverb]

used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

an sich, für sich genommen

an sich, für sich genommen

Ex: The policy is n't per se, but its impact on certain groups needs consideration .
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persona
[Nomen]

(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

Persona

Persona

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postmortem
[Adjektiv]

occurring or done after death

postmortem, nach dem Tod

postmortem, nach dem Tod

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an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

Nachsatz, PS (Postskriptum)

Nachsatz, PS (Postskriptum)

Ex: I included post scriptum in my thank-you note to let her know I had found the lost book .
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proforma
[Nomen]

something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

Proforma, Formalia

Proforma, Formalia

Ex: He signed proforma contract , even though the terms had already been agreed upon .
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quantum
[Nomen]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

Quant, Quantum

Quant, Quantum

Ex: Quantum electrodynamics is a quantum field theory that describes the interactions between electromagnetic fields and charged particles, such as electrons and photons.
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rectum
[Nomen]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

Rektum, Enddarm

Rektum, Enddarm

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scrotum
[Nomen]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

Skrotum, Hodensack

Skrotum, Hodensack

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sputum
[Nomen]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

Sputum, Hustenfäden

Sputum, Hustenfäden

Ex: Effective treatment of pneumonia often involves clearing the lungs sputum to improve breathing .
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status
[Nomen]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

Ex: The company 's status improved after the new investment .
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status quo
[Nomen]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

Status quo, Ist-Zustand

Status quo, Ist-Zustand

Ex: The company ’s policy aims to preserve status quo in terms of employee benefits .
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verbatim
[Adverb]

exactly as spoken or written originally without any changes or additions

wörtlich, buchstäblich

wörtlich, buchstäblich

Ex: The witness recited the verbatim as they occurred on that fateful day .
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vice versa
[Adverb]

with the order or relations reversed

umgekehrt, andersherum

umgekehrt, andersherum

Ex: He prefers to run in the morning and relax in the evening , vice versa works just as well for her .
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aficionado
[Nomen]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

Liebhaber, Enthusiast

Liebhaber, Enthusiast

Ex: He is a aficionado who knows every player 's statistics .
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cabana
[Nomen]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

Hütte, Dachstuhl

Hütte, Dachstuhl

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .
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cantina
[Nomen]

a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

Cantina, Weinstube

Cantina, Weinstube

Ex: He excused himself to cantina, though he was actually just heading to the bathroom .
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chaparral
[Nomen]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

Chaparral, Strauchland

Chaparral, Strauchland

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chicano
[Nomen]

a person of Mexican descent

Chicano, Chicana

Chicano, Chicana

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gringo
[Nomen]

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

Gringo, Ausländer

Gringo, Ausländer

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hasta la vista
[Interjektion]

***until the (next) view : see you later

Bis zum nächsten Mal, Auf Wiedersehen

Bis zum nächsten Mal, Auf Wiedersehen

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used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

Ex: She waved goodbye and said, 'Hasta mañana!'
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incommunicado
[Adjektiv]

without the means or right to communicate

sprachelos, in Kommunikationen eingeschränkt

sprachelos, in Kommunikationen eingeschränkt

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macho
[Adjektiv]

used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner

macho, männlich

macho, männlich

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matador
[Nomen]

the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

Matador, Stierkämpfer

Matador, Stierkämpfer

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mucho
[Adverb]

used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

viel, sehr

viel, sehr

Ex: He runs mucho faster than I do.
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padre
[Nomen]

a chaplain in one of the military services

Militärgeistlicher, Feldgeistlicher

Militärgeistlicher, Feldgeistlicher

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poncho
[Nomen]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

Poncho, Kapote

Poncho, Kapote

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pronto
[Adverb]

without wasting any time; immediately

sofort, gleich

sofort, gleich

Ex: They’ll be here pronto, just waiting on the last couple of things to wrap up.
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Senor
[Nomen]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

Herr, Senor

Herr, Senor

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Senora
[Nomen]

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

Frau, Ehefrau

Frau, Ehefrau

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ma'am
[Nomen]

a woman of refinement

Dame, Fräulein

Dame, Fräulein

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Senorita
[Nomen]

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

Senorita, Frau

Senorita, Frau

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sombrero
[Nomen]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

Sombrero, Breitrandhut

Sombrero, Breitrandhut

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bagel
[Nomen]

(Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust

Bagel, Beigel

Bagel, Beigel

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