spawn

• Sustantivo que designa la masa de huevos depositada por peces, anfibios o moluscos, así como la cría o descendencia resultante; también puede referirse a un gran número de organismos jóvenes o, en informática, a la generación de procesos o entidades.

A noun referring to the mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or molluscs.

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1. Fish or amphibian eggsB2formal

   A large mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or mollusks.

   Huevos de peces o anfibios

   • The frog laid its spawn in the pond.
   • Salmon return to the river to release their spawn.
   • The biologist studied the development of the fish spawn.

   Sinónimosclutchroe

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de crear o generar algo, a menudo en gran cantidad, o para producir nuevas entidades en un contexto digital o biológico.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing or generating something, often in large numbers, or to create new entities in a digital or biological context.

1. Produce or generateB2formal

   To cause something new to develop or be created, often in large numbers.

   generar, producir en masa

   • The new policy spawned a wave of innovation in the industry.
   • His speech spawned a heated debate among the audience.
   • The popular game spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs.

   Sinónimosbreedbring forthcausecreateengendergenerateproducetriggeryield

   Antónimosannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateextinguishkillterminate

2. Lay eggs (of aquatic animals)B1formalscientific

   To produce or deposit eggs, as done by fish, amphibians, and other aquatic creatures.

   Desovar

   • Salmon swim upstream to spawn in freshwater rivers.
   • The frogs spawn in the pond every spring.
   • Many fish species spawn during the warmer months.

   Sinónimosdepositlayproduce