starter

• Sustantivo con varios significados, entre ellos un dispositivo para arrancar un motor, una persona que participa al inicio de una competición, un aperitivo servido antes de la comida, o un cultivo iniciador utilizado para comenzar la fermentación.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a device for starting an engine, a participant who begins a competition, an appetizer served before a meal, or a culture used to begin fermentation.

1. Engine starting deviceB1formaltechnical

   An electric motor used to start an internal combustion engine.

   Motor de arranque

   • The car's starter failed, so the engine wouldn't turn over.
   • He replaced the old starter with a new one.
   • A faulty starter can drain the battery quickly.

   Sinónimoscrankself-starterstarting motor

2. Initial player in a team sportB1formalsport

   A contestant who is part of the starting lineup at the beginning of a game.

   jugador titular

   • The coach named him a starter for the championship game.
   • She was a starter on the basketball team for three years.
   • Injuries forced the team to replace two starters.

   Sinónimosregular

   Antónimosreservesubstitute

3. Race officialB1formalsport

   The person who gives the signal to begin a race or competition.

   Juez de salida

   • The starter raised the flag to begin the race.
   • All runners waited for the starter's gun.
   • The starter called the athletes to their marks.

   Antónimosfinisher

4. New participantB2informal

   Any person who is new to an activity or endeavor.

   Principiante

   • He is a starter in the world of photography.
   • The program is designed for starters in the field.
   • As a starter, she learned the basics quickly.

   Sinónimosbeginnerinitiateneophytenewcomernovicerookie

   Antónimosexpertoldtimerprofessionalveteran

5. Appetizer or first courseA2formalculinary

   A small dish served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite.

   Entrante o primer plato

   • We ordered a salad as a starter.
   • The restaurant offers a variety of starters.
   • For starters, they served soup and bread.

   Sinónimosantipastoappetizer

   Antónimosdessertmain

6. Hand toolC1formaltechnical

   A tool with a rotating shaft and parallel handle, used for drilling or turning.

   Berbiquí

   • He used a starter to drill the pilot hole.
   • The carpenter reached for his starter tool.
   • A starter is essential for precise manual drilling.

7. Fermentation cultureB2formalculinary

   A culture of yeast or bacteria used to begin fermentation in making butter, cheese, or dough.

   Cultivo iniciador

   • The baker added a sourdough starter to the flour.
   • Cheese makers use a specific starter for each variety.
   • A yogurt starter contains live cultures.

   Sinónimosculturefermentleaven