springer

BrE /ˈsprɪŋɡə(r)/ AmE /ˈsprɪŋɡər/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [singular] C2

a male rabbit or a horse used for breeding

conejo macho, caballo para cría

Collocations springer rabbit · springer stallion

  • The breeder has several springer rabbits.

    El criador tiene varios conejos machos.

2 JOURNAL [singular] C1

a journal or magazine that publishes articles on a specific topic, especially in the field of science and technology

revista especializada, publicación científica

Collocations springer journal · springer publication

  • The latest issue of the Springer Journal is out.

    La última edición de la revista Springer está disponible.

3 GUN [singular] C1

a type of gun that uses a spring to fire bullets or pellets, often used in hunting and target shooting

arma de muelle, escopeta de muelle

Collocations springer gun · springer rifle

  • He uses a springer for small game hunting.

    Él usa un arma de muelle para cazar pequeños animales.

4 SPORT [singular] C1

a type of horse racing in which horses carry a specific weight and race over a certain distance, often used as a metaphor for competition or challenge

carrera de caballos con peso específico, competencia

Collocations springer race · springer event

  • The springer is a challenging event for both horse and rider.

    El evento de springer es un desafío tanto para el caballo como para el jinete.

5 MACHINE [singular] C1

a machine or device that uses a spring mechanism to perform work, often in manufacturing processes

máquina de muelle, dispositivo mecánico

Collocations springer machine · springer device

  • The factory uses a springer to assemble parts.

    La fábrica usa un dispositivo mecánico para ensamblar piezas.

6 PERSON [singular] C1

a person who participates in a springer event or competition, often used as a metaphor for someone who takes on challenges

participante en un evento de springer, competidor

Collocations springer participant · springer competitor

  • She is a dedicated springer.

    Ella es una participante dedicada en un evento de springer.

7 LITERATURE [singular] C2

a literary work or character that embodies the qualities of a springer, often used in literature to describe someone who faces challenges and overcomes them

obra literaria que representa un desafío, personaje literario

Collocations springer literature · springer character

  • The novel features a springer as its protagonist.

    La novela presenta un personaje literario que representa un desafío como protagonista.

8 MEDIA [singular] C2

a media platform or publication that focuses on a specific topic, often in the field of science and technology

plataforma de medios especializada, publicación en medios

Collocations springer media platform · springer publication

  • The Springer Media Platform covers the latest developments in technology.

    La plataforma de medios Springer cubre los últimos desarrollos en tecnología.