dove

BrE /dəʊv/ AmE /doʊv/

noun en → es

1 BIRD [singular] A2

a bird that is similar to a pigeon but usually smaller and more colorful, often white or light grey

paloma

Collocations white dove

  • The dove is a symbol of peace.

    La paloma es un símbolo de paz.

2 MILITARY [singular] C1

a military aircraft that can be used for bombing or carrying supplies, but is not designed to fight other planes in the air

avión bombardero no combatiente

Collocations dove bomber

  • The military used a dove to drop supplies.

    El ejército utilizó un avión bombardero no combatiente para dejar caer suministros.

3 POLITICS [singular] B2

a political policy or attitude that avoids war and tries to solve problems by talking instead of fighting

política pacifista, política de paz

Collocations dove policy

  • The government's dove policy was criticized by the opposition.

    La política pacifista del gobierno fue criticada por la oposición.

1 VERB [intransitive] C1

(intransitive) to move gently and smoothly through water or air, like a bird flying

moverse suavemente

Collocations dove into the sea

  • She dove gracefully into the pool.

    Ella se movió grácilmente hacia el agua de la piscina.

2 VERB [transitive] C1

(transitive) to jump or dive headfirst into water, especially for fun or exercise

zambullirse en

Collocations dove into the lake

  • He dove into the lake and swam to the other side.

    Él se zambulló en el lago y nadó hasta el otro lado.