grounds
US /ɡrɑʊndz/
UK /ɡrɑʊndz/
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posos, sedimentos
the solid particles, especially of coffee, that remain after the liquid has been drained
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There were coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup.
Había posos de café en el fondo de la taza.
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She threw the tea grounds into the compost bin.
Ella tiró los posos de té al cubo de compost.
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motivos, razones, fundamentos
a reason, cause, or justification for an action or belief
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There are no grounds for complaint.
No hay motivos para quejarse.
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On what grounds do you make such an accusation?
¿Con qué motivos haces tal acusación?
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castigar, prohibir salir
to punish (a child or young person) by forbidding them to go out or have visitors
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My parents grounded me for a week after I broke curfew.
Mis padres me castigaron por una semana después de que rompí el toque de queda.
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She was grounded from using her phone.
Se le prohibió usar su teléfono.
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sensato, realista, con los pies en la tierra
having a good understanding of the practical realities of life
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She's a very grounded person, always calm and sensible.
Es una persona muy sensata, siempre tranquila y razonable.
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Despite his success, he remains humble and grounded.
A pesar de su éxito, sigue siendo humilde y sensato.