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• Describe algo que no tiene escritos, marcas o imágenes; también se usa para expresar una cara sin emoción o falta de comprensión.

Describes something that has no writing, marks, or images; also used to describe an expressionless face or a lack of understanding.

1. Empty or unmarkedA2formal

   Containing no writing, marks, or images.

   blanco, en blanco, vacío

   • She handed in a blank sheet of paper.
   • The screen went blank during the presentation.
   • He stared at the blank page, unable to write.

   Sinónimosbarecleanclearemptyplainunmarkedunusedvirginvoidwhite

   Antónimosdecoratedfilledinscribedmarkedwritten

2. ExpressionlessB1formal

   Showing no emotion, understanding, or reaction.

   inexpresivo

   • His face remained blank during the entire speech.
   • She gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
   • The student's expression was blank after hearing the complex explanation.

   Sinónimosdeadpanemptyexpressionlessimpassiveinexpressivepoker-facedstonyunresponsivevacantwooden

   Antónimosanimatedexpressivereactiveresponsive

3. Without memory or thoughtB1informal

   Unable to remember or think of something.

   En blanco (sin memoria o pensamiento)

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He drew a blank when asked for his phone number.
   • She went completely blank when the interviewer asked about her experience.

   Sinónimosemptyvacantvacuousvoid

• Sustantivo que designa un espacio vacío o sin marcar, una superficie sin texto ni contenido, o un hueco que debe ser rellenado o completado.

A noun referring to an empty space, a void, or a surface that has no marks, writing, or content.

1. Empty spaceA2formal

   An empty area on a document or form where information is to be written.

   Espacio en blanco

   • Please fill in the blanks on the application form.
   • The test had several blanks for the answers.
   • He left a blank where his signature should be.

   Sinónimosblank spaceboxfieldspace

2. Lack of understandingB1informal

   A state of being unable to remember or think of something.

   blanco mental

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the incident.
   • He stared at the question with a complete blank.

   Sinónimosblanknessmental blockvoid

3. AmmunitionB2formal

   A cartridge that contains no bullet, used for training or simulation.

   Munición de fogueo

   • The soldiers used blanks during the training exercise.
   • The gun was loaded with blanks for the movie scene.
   • Blanks can still be dangerous at close range.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de vaciar, confundirse, ser incapaz de recordar algo o ignorar deliberadamente a alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming empty, confused, or failing to remember something, or to ignore someone deliberately.

1. Ignore or disregardB2informal

   To deliberately ignore someone or pretend not to notice them.

   Ignorar a alguien deliberadamente

   • She blanked him when he tried to say hello.
   • He blanked the question and walked away.
   • I tried to catch her eye but she blanked me completely.

   Sinónimosbrush offcold-shouldercutdisregardignoreslightsnub

   Antónimosacknowledgegreetheednoticerecognize

2. Become empty or forgetB2informal

   To suddenly forget something or have your mind go empty.

   quedarse en blanco

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He blanked on the answer to the question.
   • She blanked out the entire conversation.

   Sinónimosdraw a blankforgetfreezespace

   Antónimosrecallremember

Variantes phrasalblank out