rastrero
rastrero(
rrahs
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treh
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roh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (mean)
a. despicable
Hacer trampas para ganar el juego es muy rastrero.Cheating to win the game is so despicable.
b. contemptible
El comportamiento de la muchedumbre durante el discurso del candidato fue verdaderamente rastrero.The crowd's behavior during the candidate's speech was truly contemptible.
2. (dragging)
a. crawling
Me dan asco los animales rastreros como los caracoles, los gusanos y las babosas.I find crawling animals like snails, worms, and slugs revolting.
3. (traveling at a low altitude)
a. low-flying
El pájaro rastrero cazó a su presa después de planear sobre ella.The low-flying bird caught its prey after gliding over it.
4. (botany)
a. creeping
La pared está totalmente cubierta de plantas rastreras.The wall is completely covered with creeping plants.
rastrero
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (despreciable)
a. despicable
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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