Spanish to English Dictionary (Diccionario Español-Inglés)

Sociability

The tendency to associate with others and enjoy human companionship; friendliness and affability.

Socialism

A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Soffritto

A culinary preparation consisting of finely chopped aromatic vegetables gently sautéed in oil or butter as a flavor base for sauces, soups, and stews.

Solemnity

The state or quality of being serious and dignified.

Solvency

The state of having enough money to pay all one's debts.

Somber

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

Spinning jenny

An early multi-spool spinning wheel invented in 1764 that dramatically reduced the amount of work needed to produce yarn, with a worker being able to work multiple spools at once.

Spoonerism

A spoken slip in which the corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes of two words are switched.

Stand or fall

To succeed or fail entirely depending on a specific condition, test, or principle.

Subcenter

A secondary center of activity, commerce, population, or authority subordinate to a primary metropolitan or central business district.

Subdue

To conquer or bring under control by force.

Subjectivity

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.