pore

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño orificio o abertura diminuta en una superficie, especialmente en la piel de los animales o en las hojas de las plantas, a través del cual pueden pasar líquidos, gases u otras sustancias.

A noun referring to a small opening or minute hole in a surface, especially in the skin of animals or the leaves of plants, through which fluids, gases, or other substances can pass.

1. Skin openingB1formal

   A tiny opening on the surface of the skin through which sweat and oil are released.

   Poro de la piel

   • Clogged pores can lead to acne breakouts.
   • She uses a face mask to minimize the appearance of her pores.
   • Sweat exits the body through the pores.

   Sinónimosapertureholeopeningorificestoma

2. Small hole in materialB2formal

   A very small hole or opening in a solid material, such as rock, soil, or a filter.

   Porosidad

   • The sponge has many tiny pores that absorb water.
   • Water seeped through the pores in the clay pot.
   • The rock's pores were filled with mineral deposits.

   Sinónimosapertureholeintersticeopeningorificeperforationvent

• Verbo que denota la acción de examinar o leer algo con intensa concentración y atención, a menudo con minuciosidad o estudio detenido.

A verb used to indicate the act of studying or reading something with intense concentration and attention.

1. Study or read carefullyB2formal

   To read, study, or examine something with great attention and concentration.

   examinar o estudiar detenidamente

   • She pored over the ancient manuscripts for hours.
   • He pored through the legal documents to find the clause.
   • The students pored over their textbooks before the exam.

   Sinónimosexamineperusescrutinizestudy

   Antónimosbrowseglancescanskim