dart

BrE /dɑːt/ AmE /dɑrt/

noun / verb en → es

1 OBJECT [uncountable] B2

a small, pointed missile that is thrown or shot from a special bow called a 'dartboard'

dardo

Collocations dart board · throw darts

  • He threw a dart at the bullseye.

    Él lanzó un dardo al centro del tablero.

2 MOVE QUICKLY [intransitive] B1

to move suddenly and quickly in one direction, especially to escape from somewhere or attack someone

saltar, correr rápidamente

Collocations dart across the room · dart out of sight

  • The cat darted under the table.

    El gato saltó debajo de la mesa.

3 EYE MOVEMENT [intransitive] B2

to move your eyes suddenly and quickly to look at something or someone

mirar rápidamente, echar un vistazo

Collocations dart a glance · dart one's eyes

  • She darted her eyes around the room.

    Ella echó un vistazo rápido por toda la habitación.

4 DECISION [intransitive] C1

to make a quick decision or choice, often without thinking carefully about it

decidir rápidamente, tomar una decisión

Collocations dart to a conclusion · dart into action

  • He darted to the decision that he would leave.

    Él decidió rápidamente que se iría.