vice
BrE /vɪs/ AmE /vɪs/
noun / adjective en → es
a position or job that is second in importance to another, especially one that you can take if the person who has the main position cannot do their work
vicepresidencia, viceministro/a
- the vice-president of a company or country
Collocations vice president · vice minister
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She is the vice president of the company.
Ella es la vicepresidenta de la empresa.
a tool with a handle and jaws that can be tightened to hold or cut things, especially metal
arpón, alicates
- a vice
Collocations metalworking vice · woodworking vice
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He uses a vice to hold the metal while he cuts it.
Él usa un arpón para sujetar el metal mientras lo corta.
used before words such as president, minister, or chairman to show that the person is second in importance to the main person with this job
vice-
- a vice-president
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The company's vice-chairman will be in charge.
El vicepresidente del consejo de la empresa estará a cargo.
a criticism or attack on someone, especially when it is made in public and is intended to hurt them
ataque, crítica
- take a vice at somebody
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He took a vice at the mayor during his speech.
Durante su discurso, él hizo una crítica al alcalde.
the use of violence or force to get what you want
violencia, fuerza bruta
- use vice
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The police are investigating a case of vice.
La policía está investigando un caso de violencia.
a bad habit or way of behaving that is difficult to stop, especially one involving drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs
vicio, mal hábito
- have a vice
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He has a vice for gambling.
Él tiene un vicio por el juego.
sexual activities that are considered to be morally wrong or illegal, such as prostitution or pornography
actividades sexuales ilícitas
- engage in vice
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The city has strict laws against vice.
La ciudad tiene leyes estrictas contra actividades sexuales ilícitas.
a sport that involves fighting, such as boxing or wrestling
lucha libre, deporte de combate
- engage in vice
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He is a professional vice fighter.
Él es un luchador profesional.