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    Polvo (en. Dust)

    /ˈpol.βo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of small solid particles.
    The dust accumulated on the table.
    El polvo se acumuló sobre la mesa.
    Finely crushed substance.
    Talcum powder is very soft.
    El polvo de talco es muy suave.
    Dry residue that remains after a decomposition process.
    When I opened the old book, a cloud of dust came out.
    Al abrir el libro antiguo, salió una nube de polvo.
    verb
    To cover something with dust or to turn to dust.
    I dust the shelf before cleaning.
    Polvo la estantería antes de limpiar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pulvis', -eris, meaning 'dust' or 'loose earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make dust
    To perform an intimate or sexual act.
    meter polvo
    to be dust
    To be insignificant or worthless.
    ser polvo

    Related Words

    dust cloud
    Cloud of dust that rises.
    polvareda
    dusty
    That has or leaves dust.
    polvoso

    Slang Meanings

    Sexual act.
    That couple is always looking for a place to make dust.
    Esa pareja siempre está buscando un lugar para hacer polvo.
    Something insignificant.
    Don't talk to me about those things, they're just dust.
    No me hables de esas cosas, son solo polvo.