stroke

• Sustantivo que designa una interrupción súbita del riego sanguíneo cerebral que causa pérdida de sus funciones, o bien una acción de golpear o acariciar, así como una marca o trazo hecho con un instrumento.

A noun referring to a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function, or an act of hitting or caressing.

1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, causing loss of brain function.

   Accidente cerebrovascular

   • He suffered a stroke and was rushed to the hospital.
   • High blood pressure increases the risk of having a stroke.
   • The patient is recovering from a mild stroke.

   Sinónimosapoplexycerebral hemorrhagecerebrovascular accidentcva

2. Gentle touchA2formal

   A gentle movement of the hand over a surface, often to show affection.

   Caricia

   • She gave the cat a gentle stroke.
   • He felt a comforting stroke on his shoulder.
   • A soft stroke of her hair calmed her down.

   Sinónimosbrushcaresspatrubtouch

   Antónimosblowhitpunchslap

3. Swimming or rowing movementB1formalsport

   A single complete movement of the arms and legs in swimming or rowing.

   Brazada (natación) o palada (remo)

   • He took a powerful stroke and moved ahead in the race.
   • The rower's stroke was perfectly synchronized with the team.
   • She practiced her freestyle stroke every morning.

4. Mark made by a brush or penB1formalart

   A single mark made by a brush, pen, or pencil.

   Trazo (de pincel o pluma)

   • The artist added a final stroke to the painting.
   • Each stroke of the calligraphy brush was deliberate.
   • The drawing was completed with a few quick strokes.

   Sinónimosdashlinemarkslashstreak

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de pasar la mano suavemente sobre algo, o para marcar o tachar con una línea.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving one's hand gently over something, or to mark or cancel with a line.

1. Touch gentlyA2formal

   To move your hand gently over something or someone, often as a sign of affection.

   Acariciar suavemente

   • She stroked the cat's fur softly.
   • He stroked her hair to comfort her.
   • The mother stroked her baby's cheek.

   Sinónimoscaressfondlepet

   Antónimoshitjabkickpokepunchslapstrikethump

2. B1formal

   To hit or strike something, especially in sports like tennis or golf.

   Golpear o golpe

   • He stroked the ball into the net.
   • She stroked the shuttlecock with precision.
   • The golfer stroked the ball gently towards the hole.

   Sinónimosclouthitknocksmitestriketap

   Antónimoscaresspat