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amorphous
amorphous
[Adjetivo]

lacking a clear or distinct shape or form

amorfo

amorfo

Ex: The jelly on the plate was soft and amorphous. 

La gelatina en el plato era suave y amorfa.

aquiline
aquiline
[Adjetivo]

(of a person's nose) curved like an eagle's beak

aguileño, aquilino

aguileño, aquilino

Ex: The old man's aquiline features made him look like a bird of prey. 

Los rasgos aquilinos del anciano le hacían parecer un ave de rapiña.

asunder
asunder
[Adverbio]

into separate pieces

en pedazos

en pedazos

Ex: The fierce storm split the tree asunder, causing it to fall across the road. 

La feroz tormenta partió el árbol en pedazos, haciéndolo caer sobre la carretera.

brittle
brittle
[Adjetivo]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

quebradizo, frágil

quebradizo, frágil

Ex: Walking on the frozen lake, the brittle ice beneath them groaned and creaked with each movement. 

Caminando sobre el lago congelado, el hielo frágil bajo ellos gemía y crujía con cada movimiento.

concave
concave
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved inward

cóncavo

cóncavo

Ex: She marveled at the concave ceiling of the ancient cathedral, which created an impressive echo. 

Ella se maravilló ante el techo cóncavo de la antigua catedral, que creaba un eco impresionante.

convex
convex
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexo

convexo

Ex: The surface of the shield was convex, designed to deflect arrows and other projectiles. 

La superficie del escudo era convexa, diseñada para desviar flechas y otros proyectiles.

malleable
malleable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

maleable

maleable

Ex: Aluminum foil is malleable and can be folded or crumpled into different forms for cooking or wrapping food. 

El papel de aluminio es maleable y se puede doblar o arrugar en diferentes formas para cocinar o envolver alimentos.

pellucid
pellucid
[Adjetivo]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

translúcido

translúcido

Ex: The pellucid ice in the crystal chandelier refracted light beautifully, creating a dazzling effect in the room. 

El hielo pellúcido en el candelabro de cristal refractaba la luz maravillosamente, creando un efecto deslumbrante en la habitación.

striated
striated
[Adjetivo]

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

estriado, rayado

estriado, rayado

Ex: The scientist studied the striated layers of sediment to understand the area’s geological history. 

El científico estudió las capas estriadas de sedimento para entender la historia geológica del área.

stratified
stratified
[Adjetivo]

formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures

estratificado, en capas distintas

estratificado, en capas distintas

Ex: Ice cores show stratified layers that record ancient climate changes. 

Los núcleos de hielo muestran capas estratificadas que registran cambios climáticos antiguos.

tumid
tumid
[Adjetivo]

enlarged beyond normal size, often due to internal pressure from fluid or gas

hinchado, tumefacto

hinchado, tumefacto

Ex: The riverbanks were lined with tumid pods ready to burst. 

Las orillas del río estaban bordeadas de vainas túmidas listas para estallar.

viscous
viscous
[Adjetivo]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

viscoso

viscoso

Ex: Mechanics recommend using less viscous oils in colder temperatures to maintain engine performance. 

Los mecánicos recomiendan usar aceites menos viscosos en temperaturas más frías para mantener el rendimiento del motor.

crumbly
crumbly
[Adjetivo]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

quebradizo, desmenuzable

quebradizo, desmenuzable

Ex: The soil in the garden was crumbly and dry, indicating a need for water and nutrients. 

La tierra del jardín estaba desmenuzable y seca, lo que indicaba la necesidad de agua y nutrientes.

flimsy
flimsy
[Adjetivo]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

fino

Ex: The flimsy plastic chairs collapsed under the weight of the guests. 

Las sillas de plástico endebles colapsaron bajo el peso de los invitados.

malformed
malformed
[Adjetivo]

having a structure that deviates from the expected or natural form

malformado, deformado

malformado, deformado

Ex: A malformed sentence in the code caused the program to crash. 

Una oración mal formada en el código provocó que el programa se bloqueara.

soggy
soggy
[Adjetivo]

lacking firmness or usual texture due to being soaked through with moisture or water

empapado, encharcado

empapado, encharcado

Ex: After being left outside during the storm, the cardboard boxes became soggy and fell apart. 

Después de ser dejadas afuera durante la tormenta, las cajas de cartón se volvieron empapadas y se desmoronaron.

pliable
pliable
[Adjetivo]

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

flexible, maleable

flexible, maleable

Ex: The dough was pliable, allowing the baker to stretch and shape it into loaves of bread. 

La masa era flexible, lo que permitía al panadero estirarla y darle forma de hogazas.

corrugated
corrugated
[Adjetivo]

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

corrugado, ondulado

corrugado, ondulado

Ex: The flexible hose had a corrugated design, making it easy to bend and maneuver. 

La manguera flexible tenía un diseño corrugado, lo que la hacía fácil de doblar y maniobrar.

rustic
rustic
[Adjetivo]

crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials

rústico, campestre

rústico, campestre

Ex: The rustic fence was made of split rails and bound with rope. 

La valla rústica estaba hecha de rieles partidos y atada con cuerda.

unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

poco manejable

poco manejable

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles, trying to set up the camping shelter. 

Luchó con los postes de la tienda difíciles de manejar, tratando de armar el refugio de campamento.

to bifurcate

to split something into two distinct parts

bifurcarse

bifurcarse

Ex: The organizational restructuring will bifurcate the department into two specialized teams. 

La reestructuración organizativa bifurcará el departamento en dos equipos especializados.

bicameral
bicameral
[Adjetivo]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

bicameral

bicameral

Ex: The constitution outlines a bicameral legislature to ensure checks and balances. 

La constitución establece una legislatura bicameral para garantizar los controles y equilibrios.

bifurcated
bifurcated
[Adjetivo]

split into two distinct paths or components

bifurcado, dividido en dos

bifurcado, dividido en dos

Ex: The legal system is bifurcated, with civil and criminal courts operating independently. 

El sistema legal está bifurcado, con tribunales civiles y penales que operan de forma independiente.

kernel
kernel
[Sustantivo]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

núcleo, esencia

núcleo, esencia

Ex: She found a kernel of hope in his words. 

Ella encontró un grano de esperanza en sus palabras.

acute
acute
[Adjetivo]

having a pointed or narrow tip

puntiagudo, agudo

puntiagudo, agudo

Ex: The mountain's acute peak pierced the skyline. 

El pico agudo de la montaña atravesaba el horizonte.

sodden
sodden
[Adjetivo]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

empapado

empapado

Ex: The abandoned tent sagged under the weight of the sodden canvas, unable to withstand the heavy rain. 

La tienda abandonada se hundía bajo el peso del lienzo empapado, incapaz de soportar la fuerte lluvia.

tortuous
tortuous
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of twists

tortuoso

tortuoso

Ex: The tortuous river twisted through the valley, creating a scenic route. 

El río tortuoso serpenteaba por el valle, creando una ruta escénica.

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