shed

• Sustantivo que designa una construcción pequeña y sencilla, generalmente de madera o metal, utilizada para almacenar objetos, herramientas o como taller.

A noun referring to a small, simple building, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage or as a workshop.

1. Small storage buildingA2formal

   A small, simple building used for storing tools, equipment, or garden supplies.

   Cobertizo

   • He keeps his gardening tools in the shed.
   • The old shed at the back of the garden is falling apart.
   • She built a wooden shed to store her bicycle.

   Sinónimoshutlean-tooutbuildingshackshanty

2. Industrial or work buildingB1formalbritish

   A large building used for industrial work, storage, or sheltering animals.

   Nave industrial o cobertizo

   • The workers unloaded the goods into the warehouse shed.
   • The train was stored in a large engine shed overnight.
   • The farm has a cattle shed for the animals during winter.

   Sinónimosbarndepotfactoryplantstorehousewarehouseworkshop

• Verbo que indica el acto de soltar, dejar caer o desprenderse de algo, como lágrimas, piel, hojas o una carga; también implica deshacerse de algo o abandonarlo.

A verb used to indicate the act of casting off, discarding, or getting rid of something, such as tears, skin, leaves, or a burden.

verbo irregular

1. Get rid ofB1formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   Deshacerse de

   • The snake shed its skin.
   • She shed her old habits after moving to a new city.
   • The company shed 200 jobs last year.

   Sinónimoscast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   Antónimosacquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tearsB1formal

   To let tears fall from the eyes, usually due to emotion.

   Derramar lágrimas

   • He shed a tear at the funeral.
   • She shed tears of joy when she heard the news.
   • No one shed a tear for the villain.

   Sinónimosblubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spreadB2formal

   To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, or information.

   Emitir o difundir

   • The lamp shed a soft light across the room.
   • The report sheds new light on the cause of the accident.
   • Flowers shed their fragrance in the garden.

   Sinónimoscastdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   Antónimosabsorbcontainholdretainwithhold