cult

a religious group that is considered strange or dangerous by most people

secta, grupo religioso

Collocations cult leader · join a cult

• She joined a dangerous cult.

  Ella se unió a una secta peligrosa.

the customs and beliefs of a particular group or society, especially when these are very different from the main culture in which you live

cultura, costumbres

Collocations ancient cult · preserve a cult

• The ancient cult of the sun god.

  El antiguo culto al dios del sol.

a person or group that is admired by many people for their work in art, music, literature, etc.

ídolo, celebridad

Collocations pop cult · new wave cult

• He is a cult figure in the art world.

  Es una celebridad en el mundo del arte.

to give your attention to something or someone, especially for a long time

concentrarse en, dedicarse a

• cultivate an interest in something

• She has cultivated a taste for fine wine.

  Ella ha desarrollado un gusto por el vino fino.

to grow plants or raise animals, especially on a large scale and for commercial purposes

cultivar, cultivar

• cultivate crops

• They cultivate rice on a large scale.

  Cultivan arroz en gran escala.

to teach or train someone in a particular skill, subject, or activity

enseñar, educar

• cultivate sb's skills

• She has cultivated her students' musical talents.

  Ella ha desarrollado el talento musical de sus estudiantes.

to make or produce works of art, music, literature, etc., especially in a particular style or period

crear, producir

• cultivate an artistic style

• He cultivates a unique musical style.

  Él crea un estilo musical único.

to develop or encourage social relationships, especially with people who are important or influential

cultivar relaciones sociales

• cultivate a relationship

• She cultivates relationships with important people.

  Ella cultiva relaciones con personas importantes.