pólvora

Pronúncia: pólβuɾə
    femení
  1. gunpowder, powder.
  2. ésser viu com la pólvora figuradament to be quick on the uptake.
  3. ésser una pólvora figuradament to be fiery tempered, be very excitable.
  4. no ha inventat la pólvora figuradament he won’t set the Thames on fire, he’s as thick as two short planks.
  5. gastar la pólvora en salves figuradament to waste one’s (efforts \ ammunition).
    6. femení plural
  6. [cosmètic] powder sing.