Vara
Definition
(noun) Long, slender stick, usually used as a tool or support
Examples
“Cortaron una vara de bambú para construir el cercado.”
“Me prestó una vara.”
He lent me a stick.
“La vara del toldo se partió al medio.”
The tent pole snapped in half.
“Puse la vara junto a la puerta, por si llovía.”
I left the pole by the door, just in case it rained.
“Con esa vara, Marta apuntó la ventana sin tocarla.”
With that stick, Marta pointed at the window without touching it.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Jato, Picar, Bronca, Chuleta, and Frikismo. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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