dash

A noun referring to a small amount of something added, a short fast run, or a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break or pause.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое количество чего-либо добавленного, короткий быстрый бег или знак препинания (—), используемый для обозначения паузы или разрыва.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña cantidad de algo añadido, una carrera corta y rápida, o un signo de puntuación (—) usado para indicar una pausa o una ruptura.frNom désignant une petite quantité d'une substance ajoutée, une course courte et rapide, ou un signe de ponctuation (—) marquant une pause ou une rupture.deEin Substantiv, das eine kleine Menge einer hinzugefügten Substanz, einen kurzen schnellen Lauf oder ein Satzzeichen (—) bezeichnet, das eine Pause oder einen Bruch markiert.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena quantidade de algo adicionado, uma corrida rápida e curta ou o sinal de pontuação (—) usado para indicar pausa ou interrupção.zh名词，指少量添加的东西，也指短距离的快速奔跑，或用于表示停顿或中断的标点符号（——）。arاسم يدل على كمية صغيرة من شيء ما تُضاف، أو جَرْي سريع قصير، أو علامة ترقيم (—) تُستعمل للدلالة على وقفة أو انقطاع.

1. Small amount A2 informal

   A small quantity of something added, especially in cooking.

   • Add a dash of salt to the soup.
   • She put a dash of lemon juice in the tea.
   • The recipe calls for a dash of cinnamon.

   ruЩепоткаesPizca (pequeña cantidad)frUne petite quantité ajoutéedePriseptPitadazh少许arكمية صغيرة

   Synonyms: bitdrophintpinchsmidgensplashsprinkletadtouch

2. Punctuation mark B1 formal

   A horizontal line used in writing to separate parts of a sentence or to indicate a pause.

   • Use an em dash to emphasize a point in your sentence.
   • The author used a dash to indicate a sudden break in thought.
   • In this style guide, a dash is preferred over a hyphen.

   ruТиреesRayafrTiretdeGedankenstrichptTravessãozh破折号arشَرْطَة

   Synonyms: rule

3. Quick run A2 informal

   A short, fast run or sprint.

   • He made a dash for the bus stop.
   • She took a dash to the store before it closed.
   • The children made a dash across the playground.

   ruРывокesCarrera rápidafrCourse rapide, sprintdeSprintptCorrida rápidazh冲刺arاندفاعة سريعة

   Synonyms: boltdartrushsprintspurt

4. Style or flair B2 informal

   A combination of style, energy, and confidence.

   • She dressed with a dash of elegance.
   • His performance had a certain dash that captivated the audience.
   • The party was full of dash and excitement.

   ruШикesEstilo y arrojofrAllure, panachedeSchwungptEstilo ou charmezh风采arأناقة الحضور

   Synonyms: brioflairgustolivelinesspanachespiritstylevervezest

• dashes plural form
• dashes' possessive plural form
• dash's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate moving quickly or suddenly, or to strike or throw something with force.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения быстрого или внезапного движения, или удара или бросания чего-либо с силой.esVerbo que indica un movimiento rápido o repentino, o golpear o lanzar algo con fuerza, a veces con el sentido de romper o hacer añicos.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner un mouvement rapide ou soudain, ou le fait de frapper ou de jeter quelque chose avec force.deVerb, das eine schnelle oder plötzliche Bewegung bezeichnet oder das Schlagen oder kraftvolle Werfen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar movimento rápido ou repentino, ou para bater ou arremessar algo com força.zh表示快速或突然地移动，也可表示用力撞击或投掷某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الحركة السريعة أو المفاجئة، أو الضرب أو الرمي بقوة.

1. Move quickly A2 informal

   To run or move very quickly, often for a short distance.

   • She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
   • He dashed into the store before it closed.
   • The children dashed out of the classroom when the bell rang.

   ruМчатьсяescorrer velozmentefrse précipiterdeSich schnell bewegenptCorrer rápidozh冲arالاندفاع بسرعة

   Synonyms: boltdartflyhurryracerushscurryshootsprinttearzoom

   Antonyms: amblecrawldawdleplodsauntertrudge

2. Destroy or ruin B2 formal

   To destroy or spoil something, especially hopes or expectations.

   • The accident dashed all his hopes of becoming a pilot.
   • Her dreams were dashed by the sudden financial crisis.
   • The rain dashed our plans for a picnic.

   ruРазрушитьesdestruir o arruinarfrAnéantir, briser (espoirs, attentes)deZunichtemachenptDestruirzh破灭arحَطَّمَ

   Synonyms: blightcrushdevastatefrustrateruinshatterspoilthwartwreck

   Antonyms: realizesatisfy

3. Strike forcefully B2 formal

   To hit or throw something with great force.

   • Waves dashed against the rocky shore.
   • He dashed the glass against the wall in anger.
   • The storm dashed debris across the street.

   ruУдарять с силойesGolpear con fuerzafrfracasser, heurter violemmentdeMit Wucht schlagenptGolpear com forçazh猛击arالضرب بقوة

   Synonyms: batterbeatcrashhitknockpoundramslamsmashstrike

• dashed past participle
• dashed past simple
• dashing present participle
• dashes third person singular

Phrasal variants: dash downdash off