pulse

• Sustantivo que designa el latido rítmico de las arterias producido por el corazón, perceptible al tacto y usado para evaluar la salud; también se refiere a un ritmo o vibración regular, como el de la música o un impulso eléctrico.

A noun referring to the rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, often measured to assess health.

1. HeartbeatB1formalmedical

   The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries caused by the beating of the heart, felt as a beat.

   Pulso (latido del corazón)

   • The nurse checked his pulse to see if it was regular.
   • Her pulse was racing after the long run.
   • A weak pulse can indicate a medical emergency.

   Sinónimosbeatpulsationthrob

2. Physics waveB2formalscientific

   A single, short burst of energy or a wave, such as sound, light, or electricity.

   pulso (onda física)

   • The machine emits a short pulse of laser light.
   • Sound travels in pulses through the air.
   • The radar sends out a pulse and measures the echo.

   Sinónimosblipburstflashimpulse

3. B1formalbritishculinary

   The edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as beans, lentils, and peas.

   Legumbres comestibles

   • Lentils and chickpeas are types of pulses.
   • Pulses are a great source of protein and fiber.
   • She added a variety of pulses to the soup for extra nutrition.

   Sinónimoslegume

• Verbo que denota un latido o pulsación rítmica, así como transmitir o aplicar algo de manera rítmica e intermitente.

A verb used to indicate the act of beating or throbbing rhythmically, or to transmit or apply something in a rhythmic, intermittent manner.

1. Beat rhythmicallyB2formalmedical

   To beat or throb with a regular rhythm, like the heart.

   Latir rítmicamente

   • Blood pulsed through his veins after the workout.
   • The music pulsed through the speakers at the concert.
   • Her heart pulsed rapidly with excitement.

   Sinónimosbeatdrumpalpitatepoundpulsatethrobthump

2. Emit in wavesC1formaltechnical

   To emit or send out something in a rhythmic or intermittent manner.

   emitir en pulsos

   • The lighthouse pulsed a beam of light every ten seconds.
   • The machine pulsed a low-frequency sound to detect objects.
   • The laser pulsed energy at precise intervals.