hash

S2 W2

BrE /hæʃ/ AmE /hæʃ/

noun / verb en → es

1 FOOD [uncountable] B1

a dish made from cooked potatoes, onions, and other vegetables or meat, often served as a main meal or side dish

ensalada de patatas y verduras / revuelto

Collocations hash browns

  • She made a hash of potatoes and onions for lunch.

    Ella hizo una ensalada de patatas y cebolla para el almuerzo.

2 COMPUTER [uncountable] C1

a code or number that is produced by a computer program when information, such as text or numbers, is put into it; the process of producing this code or number

código hash / función hash

Collocations hash function

  • The program uses a hash to store data.

    El programa utiliza un código hash para almacenar datos.

3 MARK [countable] B1

a mark or symbol used in writing, such as the # sign on a telephone keypad; to write this mark or symbol

número de teléfono / símbolo

  • hash something
  • She wrote a hash next to her name.

    Ella escribió un símbolo # junto a su nombre.

4 CONFUSE [transitive] B1

to make a mess of something; to do badly or incorrectly

hacer un desastre de algo / estropear

  • hash something up
  • He really hashed the project up.

    Realmente estropeó el proyecto.

5 DISCUSS [transitive] B2

to discuss or talk about something in detail; to deal with a topic thoroughly

tratar / discutir

  • hash out
  • We need to hash this issue out.

    Necesitamos discutir este asunto a fondo.

6 COMBINE [transitive] C1

to mix or combine things together, especially in cooking

mezclar / combinar

  • hash something up
  • She hashed the ingredients together.

    Ella mezcló los ingredientes juntos.

7 PUNISH [transitive] C1

to punish or criticize someone severely for something they have done wrong

castigar / reprender

  • hash somebody up
  • The boss will hash him up for the mistake.

    El jefe lo castigará por el error.

8 MIX [transitive] C1

to mix or blend things together, especially in cooking

mezclar / combinar

  • hash something up
  • She hashed the vegetables together.

    Ella mezcló las verduras juntas.