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• Sustantivo que designa un trozo largo y delgado de madera o material similar, frecuentemente usado como apoyo, herramienta o parte de algo.

A noun referring to a long, thin piece of wood, or any similar object, often used for support, as a tool, or as a part of something.

1. A1formal

   A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been broken from a tree or bush.

   Palo, rama

   • The children collected sticks to build a campfire.
   • He poked the fire with a long stick.
   • She found a stick to draw in the sand.

   Sinónimosbranchsprigswitchtwig

2. Walking aidA2formal

   A long piece of wood or metal used to support someone while walking.

   bastón

   • The old man leaned on his walking stick.
   • She uses a stick to help her balance on uneven ground.
   • He carved a sturdy stick for hiking.

   Sinónimosalpenstockcanecrookstaffwalking stick

3. Long thin objectA2informal

   A long, thin piece of something, such as candy, gum, or glue.

   Barra o palo fino y alargado

   • He bought a stick of gum from the store.
   • She used a glue stick for the craft project.
   • The child enjoyed a stick of candy.

   Sinónimosbarbatoncanepolerodshaftstaffstaveswitchwand

4. Sports equipmentB1formal

   A long piece of wood or composite used in sports like hockey or lacrosse to hit a ball or puck.

   Palo deportivo

   • The hockey player broke his stick during the game.
   • She passed the ball with her lacrosse stick.
   • He bought a new stick for the upcoming season.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de pegar, adherir o fijar algo a otra cosa, o de quedar clavado o atascado en un lugar; también puede significar continuar firme o perseverar en algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

verbo irregular

1. Adhere or attachA2formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   Pegar o adherir

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   Sinónimosadhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in placeB1informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   permanecer en un lugar

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   Sinónimosabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antónimosdepartgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continueB1informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   persistir, seguir adelante

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   Sinónimoscarry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antónimosabandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or placeA2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   poner/clavar rápidamente

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   Sinónimosbungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

Variantes phrasalstick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with