Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Artist-novel

A literary work that focuses on the development of a protagonist who is an artist, tracing their growth from childhood or youth into maturity and artistic realization.

Asleep-at-the-wheel

Failing to remain alert, attentive, or responsive to potential dangers, duties, or responsibilities.

Blue note

A note that is pitched slightly lower than standard tuning for expressive purposes, typically the third, fifth, or seventh scale degree in blues and jazz music.

Cold-cock

To strike someone suddenly and forcefully, usually rendering them unconscious.

Conspicuous

Standing out so as to be clearly visible.

Ghoul

An evil spirit or phantom in folklore that robs graves and feeds on dead bodies.

Knobbly

Having many bumps, lumps, or protuberances; rough and uneven in shape.

Künstlerroman

A novel that examines and depicts the development of an artist from childhood to maturity.

Mulank

In Vedic numerology, the root number derived by summing the digits of a person's birth date, representing core personality traits and life influences.

Nascent

Just beginning to exist or develop; showing potential for future growth and expansion.

Nationalization

The action of bringing a private industry or private assets under state control or ownership.

Nepotism

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.