slime

BrE /slaɪm/ AmE /slaɪm/

noun en → es

1 SLIMY SUBSTANCE [uncountable] B1

a sticky, slippery substance that is often green or brown and can be found in wet places such as ponds or on plants

babosa, lodo pegajoso

Collocations slime mold

  • The pond was full of green slime.

    El estanque estaba lleno de babosa verde.

2 DISLIKEABLE PERSON [countable] B2

a person who is unpleasant or dishonest, often in a sneaky way

persona desagradable, tramposo

Collocations slime ball

  • He's a real slime.

    Es un auténtico tramposo.

3 VIDEO GAME [countable] C1

a character or creature in video games that is often green and slimy, sometimes with special powers

personaje de juego, criatura virtual

Collocations slime monster

  • The slime in the game can shoot fireballs.

    La babosa en el juego puede disparar bolas de fuego.