nounverb

hoard

acaparar · tesoro · acumular

To collect and keep a large amount of something, often more than needed, and not want to share it.

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Examples

They hoard old books in the attic.verb

Ellos acaparan libros viejos en el ático.

He found a hoard of gold coins.noun

Él encontró un tesoro de monedas de oro.

The squirrels are hoarding nuts for the winter.verb

Las ardillas están acumulando nueces para el invierno.

Dragons usually protect a massive hoard.noun

Los dragones suelen proteger un tesoro masivo.

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