English to English Dictionary

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ fɔːr aɪ niːd ə vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ [n/a]

[idiom] The Spanish translation or equivalent expression for the English statement 'I need a vacation' (commonly expressed as 'Necesito unas vacaciones').

/ˈspænɪʃ ˈtɪldə ˈɛrər/

[noun] A mistake in the use, omission, or incorrect placement of the tilde (~) diacritic mark in Spanish, which can alter the meaning of a word, change its grammatical function, or render it ungrammatical.

/spɑːrt/ [spart]

[noun] A sudden burst, dash, or spurt of activity or energy.

/spæzˈmɑːd.ɪ.kəl.i/

[adverb] In a sudden, irregular, or convulsive manner; occurring in fitful, intermittent bursts rather than continuously.

/spɛk/ [speck]

[noun] A tiny spot, mark, or particle of something.

/ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/ [spectacle]

[noun] A visually striking performance, display, or event.

/ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/ [spectacles]

[noun] A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn on the nose and ears to correct or assist defective eyesight.

/spiːtʃ dɪsˈɔːrdər/

[noun] A condition that affects a person's ability to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently, or that causes problems with their voice, such as stuttering, apraxia, or dysarthria.

/ˈspiː.di/ [speedy]

[adjective] Happening, moving, or accomplished with great speed; rapid.

/ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ/ [spellbinding]

[adjective] Holding complete attention as if by magic; intensely captivating, enchanting, or mesmerizing.

/ˈspel.baʊnd/ [spellbound]

[adjective] Having one's attention completely held as if by magic; fascinated or enthralled.

/ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/ [spendthrift]

[noun] A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.

/spɛnt/ [spent]

[adjective] Drained of energy or effectiveness; completely exhausted or fatigued.

/ˈsfɛr.ɪ.kəl/ [spherical]

[adjective] Having the form of a sphere or ball; shaped like a globe.

/ˈspɪl.ɪŋ/ [spilling]

[verb] Present participle of spill; causing or allowing liquid to flow over the edge of its container, typically unintentionally.

/ˈspɪn.ɪt/ [spinnet]

[noun] A variant spelling of spinet, an obsolete small keyboard instrument of the harpsichord family, having a single keyboard and strings placed diagonally.

/ˈspaɪ.rəl/ [spiral]

[noun] A curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.

/ˈspaɪ.rəld/

[verb] (Past tense and past participle of 'spiral') Moved or caused to move in a continuous curve that winds around a central point or axis, either outwards or inwards.