malta

BrE /ˈmɔːltə/ AmE /ˈmɑːltə/

noun en → es

1 GRAIN [singular] B2

a type of grain used in making beer and spirits, or as animal feed

cereal, grano de cebada maltada

Collocations malt barley

  • The brewery uses only the finest malts.

    La cervecería utiliza solo los mejores maltes.

2 FORTRESS [singular] C1

a fortress or castle, especially one built on a rocky hill

fortaleza, castillo

Collocations Malta Fortress

  • The ancient city of Malta was surrounded by a massive stone wall.

    La antigua ciudad de Malta estaba rodeada por una muralla enorme de piedra.

3 COUNTRY [singular] B1

a small country in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily

isla, país

Collocations Malta Island

  • Malta is a popular tourist destination.

    Malta es un destino turístico muy popular.

4 COOKING [singular] C1

a type of flour made from malted barley, used in cooking and baking

harina de cebada maltada

Collocations malt flour

  • The recipe calls for a cup of malt.

    La receta pide un vaso de harina de cebada maltada.

5 DRINK [singular] C1

a sweet drink made from malted barley, often served cold

bebida a base de malta

Collocations malt drink

  • Children often enjoy malt drinks on hot days.

    Los niños suelen disfrutar de bebidas a base de malta en días calurosos.

6 CHEMISTRY [singular] C1

a substance used in chemistry, made from malted barley or other grains

sustancia química a base de malta

Collocations malt extract

  • The experiment required the use of malt.

    El experimento requería el uso de una sustancia química a base de malta.

7 SPORT [singular] C1

a type of sport played on the island of Malta, similar to basketball but with different rules

deporte

Collocations Malta game

  • The team is training hard for the Malta championship.

    El equipo está entrenando duro para el campeonato de Malta.

8 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

a historical period or event related to the island of Malta

período histórico, evento

Collocations Malta history

  • The museum showcases the rich history of Malta.

    El museo muestra la rica historia de Malta.