spare

• Describe algo que sobra, que no se usa en ese momento o que se guarda como reserva.

Describes something that is extra, not currently in use, or kept in reserve.

1. Extra or additionalA2formal

   Kept in reserve for future use; not currently in use.

   de repuesto, adicional

   • I have a spare key hidden under the mat.
   • Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
   • We keep a spare tire in the trunk of the car.

   Sinónimosadditionalauxiliaryexcessextrareservesupplementarysurplus

   Antónimosessentialnecessaryneededrequired

2. Lean or thinB2formal

   Describing a person who is thin and has a lean physique.

   Delgado, enjuto

   • He was a tall, spare man with a quiet demeanor.
   • Her spare frame made her look taller than she was.
   • The athlete had a spare, muscular build.

   Sinónimosgauntlankyleanrawbonedscrawnyskinnyslenderslimthinwiry

   Antónimoschubbycorpulentfatobeseplumpstocky

3. Minimal or frugalB2formal

   Simple, plain, or lacking in ornamentation; not abundant.

   austero, sobrio

   • The room was decorated in a spare, minimalist style.
   • His writing style is spare and direct.
   • They lived a spare life, with few possessions.

   Sinónimosausterebarefrugalleanmeagerplainscantsimplesoberstark

   Antónimoselaboratelavishluxuriousornateplush

• Sustantivo que designa un objeto de repuesto guardado en reserva, como una pieza de repuesto, una rueda de repuesto o una llave extra, que se utiliza como sustituto cuando es necesario.

A noun referring to an extra item kept in reserve, such as a spare part, spare tire, or spare key, used as a replacement when needed.

1. A2formal

   An extra item kept in reserve for use when needed.

   Pieza de repuesto

   • I keep a spare in the trunk of my car.
   • Do you have a spare for this key?
   • He always carries a spare of his glasses.

   Sinónimosbackupduplicateextrareplacementreserve

2. Bowling termB1informal

   The act of knocking down all remaining pins with the second ball in a frame.

   Spare (bolos)

   • She scored a spare in the last frame.
   • He needed a spare to win the game.
   • Getting a spare is better than a split.

• Verbo que denota la acción de no causar daño o castigo a alguien, de privarse de usar o gastar algo, o de dar o ceder tiempo, dinero u otra cosa que sobra o que se puede prescindir.

A verb used to indicate the act of refraining from harming, punishing, or using something, or giving something extra or unused.

1. Refrain from harmingB2formal

   To choose not to harm, punish, or kill someone or something.

   perdonar la vida

   • The king spared the prisoner's life.
   • She spared the spider and let it outside.
   • The storm spared the coastal town from major damage.

   Sinónimosforgivelet offpardonreprieve

   Antónimosattackharmhurtinjurepunish

2. Give or provideB1formal

   To give something that is not needed or to make something available for someone.

   Proporcionar, dar

   • Can you spare a few minutes to help me?
   • He spared some money for charity.
   • I can spare one of my tickets for you.

   Sinónimosaffordcontributedonategivepart withprovide

   Antónimosdenykeepwithhold

3. Save from effort or troubleB2formal

   To prevent someone from having to experience something difficult or unpleasant.

   Ahorrar a alguien algo desagradable

   • She spared him the embarrassment of explaining.
   • I'll spare you the details of the boring meeting.
   • He spared his friend the trouble of carrying the heavy box.

   Sinónimosexcuseexemptlet offrelievesave

   Antónimosafflictburdentrouble