Talón in english
Heel
pronunciation: hil part of speech: noun
pronunciation: hil part of speech: noun
In gestures
talón1 = heel.
Example: In this position obeisance, the slave kneels and sits upon their heelswith their back and shoulders straight and head bowed.more:
» con las rodillas mirando hacia dentro y los talones hacia fuera = knock-kneed .
Example: By around 3 years of age, children become the most knock-kneed they will be.» hueso del talón = heel bone .
Example: A bone spur, sometimes called a heel spur, can form where the connective tissue (fascia) connects to your heel bone (calcaneus) = El espolón óseo, a veces denominado espolón calcáneo, se forma en el lugar donde el tejido conjuntivo (la fascia) se une al hueso del talón (el calcáneo).» pisándole los talones a Alguien = in hot pursuit of ; in full cry ; in full pursuit of .
Example: All of a sudden we heard the roar of jet engines and looked up to see two military jets lifting off the runway in hot pursuit of this object. Example: The pack of hounds on leash rushed downhill in full cry after the hare, and from all sides the borzois that were not on leash darted after the hounds and the hare. Example: In the 19th century, the wit and playwright Oscar Wilde memorably mocked fox-hunting as 'the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable'.» pisar los talones a = come on + the heels of ; breathe down + Posesivo + neck .
Example: The move came on the heels of Russia's decision to reinstitute bomber missions over the North Sea after a 17-year hiatus. Example: They have to realize that their kids are grown up and can make their own decisions and don't need their parents breathing down their necks anymore.» talón de Aquiles = Achilles heel ; weak point ; weak spot .
Example: The catalogue is both the heart of the library from the organisational point of view, and its Achilles heel. Example: Both earch engines has their own strong and weak points. Example: They knew my weak spots and closed in for the kill.» talón de Aquiles, el = chink in the armour, the .
Example: The cyber criminals are persistent -- if they can't get through one opening, they will keep trying until they find the chink in the armour.talón2 = chit ; chitty ; stub.
Example: The fact that you can walk up to any of the bars and order the drink or food at will without having to sign a chit or pull out your wallet is a big plus.Example: When this happened they gave him a chitty to get to Manchester on the train, a second-hand suit no money and no thank you.Example: The stub from your checked luggage is your proof of ownership.more:
» talón bancario = bank cheque .
Example: Handwritten interpretation problems in this class include determining delivery point codes from addresses, amounts from bank checks, and drug and dosage from drug prescriptions.