dirt

• Sustantivo que designa tierra suelta o suelo, así como cualquier sustancia sucia como barro u hollín; también puede referirse a material obsceno o a chismes escandalosos sobre la vida privada de alguien.

A noun referring to loose soil or earth, or any unclean substance such as mud or grime; it can also refer to obscene material or scandalous gossip about someone's private life.

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1. A1formal

   Loose soil or earth found on the ground.

   tierra

   • The children played in the dirt in the backyard.
   • He dug a hole in the dirt to plant the tree.
   • The dirt was rich and dark, perfect for gardening.

   Sinónimosclaydustearthgritgroundloammucksandsodsoil

   Antónimoscleanlinesspurity

2. Unclean substanceA1formal

   Any substance that makes something unclean, such as mud, dust, or grime.

   suciedad

   • There is dirt all over the kitchen floor.
   • She wiped the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.
   • The car was covered in dirt after the long drive.

   Sinónimosdustfilthgrimemuckmudslimesmudgesoot

3. Gossip or scandalB2informal

   Information about someone's private life that is embarrassing or damaging.

   chisme comprometedor

   • The journalist dug up some dirt on the politician.
   • She loves to dish the dirt about her coworkers.
   • The tabloid is full of dirt about celebrities.

   Sinónimosdishgossiphearsayscandaltea