snarl

US /snɑːrl/
UK /snɑːrl/
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1.

maraña, enredo

a tangled mess

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Her hair was a hopeless snarl after the windy walk.
Su cabello era un maraña sin esperanza después del paseo ventoso.
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The fishing line was a complete snarl.
La línea de pesca era un completo maraña.
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2.

maraña, enredo, caos

a complicated or confused state of things

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The traffic was a complete snarl during rush hour.
El tráfico era un completo caos durante la hora punta.
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The negotiations ended in a diplomatic snarl.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un enredo diplomático.
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3.

gruñido, bufido

an aggressive growl with bared teeth

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The dog let out a low snarl as the stranger approached.
El perro soltó un gruñido bajo cuando el extraño se acercó.
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His angry words were accompanied by a menacing snarl.
Sus palabras de enojo fueron acompañadas por un gruñido amenazante.
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1.

gruñir, bufar

to make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

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The guard dog began to snarl at the intruder.
El perro guardián comenzó a gruñir al intruso.
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He would often snarl at anyone who disagreed with him.
A menudo gruñía a cualquiera que no estuviera de acuerdo con él.
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2.

enredar, complicar, confundir

to cause to become tangled or confused

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The strong winds began to snarl the kite strings.
Los fuertes vientos comenzaron a enredar las cuerdas de la cometa.
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The unexpected question threatened to snarl the speaker's presentation.
La pregunta inesperada amenazó con enredar la presentación del orador.
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