plug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌɡ/
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enchufe, clavija
a device for making an electrical connection between an appliance and a power supply, consisting of a cable with two or three metal pins that fit into holes in a socket
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Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket.
Asegúrate de que el enchufe esté completamente insertado en la toma.
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This appliance comes with a three-pin plug.
Este aparato viene con un enchufe de tres clavijas.
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trozo de tabaco, tabaco de mascar
a piece of tobacco that is chewed
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He always carried a plug of chewing tobacco in his pocket.
Siempre llevaba un trozo de tabaco de mascar en el bolsillo.
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The old man offered him a plug from his pouch.
El viejo le ofreció un trozo de su bolsa.
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tapar, empastar
to stop a hole or block a passage with a plug or similar object
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She plugged the hole in the boat with some cloth.
Ella tapó el agujero del barco con un poco de tela.
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The dentist had to plug the cavity in his tooth.
El dentista tuvo que empastar la caries de su diente.
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promocionar, publicitar
to promote or publicize (a product, event, or person)
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The band went on tour to plug their new album.
La banda salió de gira para promocionar su nuevo álbum.
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The host took a moment to plug his upcoming book.
El presentador se tomó un momento para promocionar su próximo libro.