Meanings (ES + gloss)
braza
A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
abrazadera
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
tensor • tirante
The state of being braced or tight; tension.
pareja
A pair, a couple; originally used of dogs, and later of animals generally (e.g., a brace of conies) and then other things, but rarely human persons. (In British use (as plural), this is a particularly common reference to game birds.)
"Are you a prime shot?" said Richard. / Ripton nodded knowingly, and answered, "Pretty good." / "Then we'll have a dozen brace apiece to-day," said Richard.
A brace of brethren, both bishops, both eminent for learning and religion, now appeared in the church; […]
tirantes
Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
doblete
Two goals scored by one player in a game.
Coordinate term: hat trick
The Manchester United midfielder’s late brace against Cyprus at the weekend was welcome, but will become no more than a footnote of his Scotland career. His brace here to down the…
Phrases
Word forms
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aferrarse • afianzarse • agarrarse • asirse • prepararse
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
All hands, brace for impact!
Brace yourself!
aferrar
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
A sturdy lance in his right hand he braced.
He braced himself against the crowd.
amarrar
To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.
The women of China[…], by bracing and binding them [their feet] from their infancy, have very little feet.
some who spurs had first braced on