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1 vestido de gala
Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.* * *Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
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2 vestido de veinticinco alfileres
• dressed to the nines• dressed up to the ninesDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > vestido de veinticinco alfileres
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3 de veinticinco alfileres
• dressed in style• dressed to kill• dressed to the ninesDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > de veinticinco alfileres
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4 muy bien vestido
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5 de punta en blanco
dressed up to the nines* * *(adj.) = dressed (up) to the nines, spic(k)-and-spanEx. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. ' Spick and Span' is a comedy that examines how individuals cope with death in a society that likes to sweep things under the rug.* * *(adj.) = dressed (up) to the nines, spic(k)-and-spanEx: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
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6 de tiros largos
figurado all dressed up* * *Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.* * *Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
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7 estar de veinticinco alfileres
• be all dolled up• be all dressed up• be dressed to kill• be dressed to the nines• be dressed to the teeth• be dressed up to the nines• be in full figDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > estar de veinticinco alfileres
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8 relucir
v.to shine (also figurative).sacar algo a relucir to bring something up, to mention something* * *1 (brillar) to shine, gleam, glitter2 figurado (destacar) to excel, stand out, shine\sacar a relucir algo to bring up somethingsalir a relucir to come to light* * *verbto glitter, gleam, shine* * *VI (=brillar) to shine; [joyas] to glitter, sparkle* * *salir a relucir — to come to the surface, come out
* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, sparkle, glisten.Ex. In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.Ex. Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex. The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex. His talks sparkle with Southern humor and a distinct voice known to mention rednecks, the evil of institutions, and racial reconciliation.Ex. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.----* no ser oro todo lo que reluce = not + it's cracked up to be.* No todo lo que reluce es oro = All that glitters is not gold, Not all that is gold glitters.* sacar Algo a relucir = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* sacar a relucir = bring to + the surface, bring to + light, bring to + the fore, bring to + the fore.* sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.* sacar a relucir las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* sacar a relucir lo peor de = bring out + the worst in.* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público = air + dirty linen in public.* * *salir a relucir — to come to the surface, come out
* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, sparkle, glisten.Ex: In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.
Ex: Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex: The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex: A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex: His talks sparkle with Southern humor and a distinct voice known to mention rednecks, the evil of institutions, and racial reconciliation.Ex: Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.* no ser oro todo lo que reluce = not + it's cracked up to be.* No todo lo que reluce es oro = All that glitters is not gold, Not all that is gold glitters.* sacar Algo a relucir = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* sacar a relucir = bring to + the surface, bring to + light, bring to + the fore, bring to + the fore.* sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.* sacar a relucir las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* sacar a relucir lo peor de = bring out + the worst in.* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros = wash + dirty linen in front of others.* sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público = air + dirty linen in public.* * *relucir [I5 ]vi«sol» to shine; «estrellas» to twinkle, glitter; «plata/zapatos» to shine, gleamusando este producto todo relucirá en su hogar this product will bring a shine o sparkle to everything in your homesacar a relucir to bring upno saques a relucir ese tema ahora don't bring that subject up nowsalir a relucir to come to the surface, come out* * *
relucir ( conjugate relucir) verbo intransitivo [ sol] to shine;
[ estrellas] to twinkle, glitter;
[plata/zapatos] to shine, gleam;◊ salir/sacar a relucir to come to the surface/to bring up
relucir verbo intransitivo
1 (el pelo, un zapato, el sol) to shine
2 (joyas, oro) to glitter
3 (el suelo, un coche) to sparkle, gleam
4 (una persona) to glow, stand out
♦ Locuciones: sacar a relucir, to bring up o to bring into the open
salir a relucir, to come out o to come into the open: en la conversación salió a relucir su relación con Paco, her relationship with Paco came out into the open during the conversation
' relucir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sacar
- trapo
English:
dig up
- dredge up
- gleam
- glitter
- shine
* * *relucir vi1. [resplandecer] to shine;sacar algo a relucir to bring sth up, to mention sth;sacar a relucir los trapos sucios to wash one's dirty linen in public;el año pasado salió a relucir que tenía una amante it came to light last year that he had a mistress;el problema de la inflación salió a relucir en el debate the problem of inflation came up in the course of the debate2. [destacar] to stand out;no reluce precisamente por su simpatía he isn't exactly famous for his friendly personality* * *v/i sparkle, glitter;sacar a relucir fam bring up;salir a relucir fam come out* * *relucir {45} vi1) : to glitter, to shine2)salir a relucir : to come to the surface3)sacar a relucir : to bring up, to mention* * * -
9 brillar
v.1 to shine (also figurative).brillar por su ausencia to be conspicuous by its/one's absenceEl alumbrado luce The lighting shines.2 to shine on.Nos brilló una gran luz A great light shone on us.* * *1 (luz, sol, luna, pelo, zapatos) to shine3 figurado to be outstanding* * *verb1) to shine2) sparkle3) glitter* * *VI1) (=relucir) [luz, sol] to shine; [estrella, ojos] to shine, sparkle; [metal, superficie, pelo] [gen] to shine; [por estar mojado, grasiento] to glisten; [joyas, lentejuelas] to sparkle, glitterle brillaban los ojos de alegría — her eyes shone o sparkled with happiness
¡cómo te brillan los zapatos! — what shiny shoes!
2) (=sobresalir) to shinebrillar por su ausencia —
* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) sol/luz to shine; estrella to shine, sparkle; zapatos/suelo/metal to shine, gleam; diamante to sparkleb) ( destacarse) persona to shine2.brilla por su astucia/inteligencia — she's particularly shrewd/intelligent
brillar vt (Col) to polish* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, flare, glisten.Ex. In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.Ex. Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex. The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex. The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex. Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.----* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) sol/luz to shine; estrella to shine, sparkle; zapatos/suelo/metal to shine, gleam; diamante to sparkleb) ( destacarse) persona to shine2.brilla por su astucia/inteligencia — she's particularly shrewd/intelligent
brillar vt (Col) to polish* * *= glow, gleam, glitter, shimmer, shine, flare, glisten.Ex: In the case of the card catalog complete sequences exist whether or not someone is actually viewing them, while on a CRT (cathode-ray tube) screen they exist only so long as the phosphors continue to glow.
Ex: Tears gleamed in Washington's eyes.Ex: The article 'Job opportunities glitter for librarians who surf the net' describes a range of Internet resources which post details of library and information science job vacancies in the USA and elsewhere.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex: A light box would be provided for this purpose so that the cards could be accurately stacked on top of each other to allow the light from the light box to shine through any holes that the three cards had in common.Ex: The visual manifestation of the recent Hale-Bopp comet reminds us how telling are those rare objects which suddenly flare in the sky.Ex: Whatever the fiord's mood, teeming with rain or with sun glistening on deep water, it will inspire you.* brillar por Uno mismo = shine on + Posesivo + own.* ojos + brillar de rabia = eyes + glint with + rage.* * *brillar [A1 ]vi1 «sol/luz» to shine; «estrella» to shine, sparkle; «zapatos/suelo/metal» to shine, gleam; «diamante» to sparklele brillaba el pelo her hair shoneal verlo le brillaron los ojos de alegría when she saw him her eyes lit up with joypara que su vajilla brille, use … for sparkling dishes, use …te brilla la nariz your nose is shiny2 «inteligencia/cualidad» to shinenunca brilló en sus estudios he never shined ( AmE) o ( BrE) shone as a student, he was never a brilliant student■ brillarvt( Col) to polish* * *
brillar ( conjugate brillar) verbo intransitivo
[ estrella] to shine, sparkle;
[zapatos/suelo/metal] to shine, gleam;
[diamante/ojos] to sparkle
verbo transitivo (Col) to polish
brillar verbo intransitivo
1 (emitir luz) to shine
(emitir destellos) to sparkle
(centellear) to glitter
2 (destacar) to be conspicuous: Juan brilló por su ausencia, Juan was conspicuous by his absence
' brillar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ausencia
English:
beam
- blaze
- flare
- gleam
- glisten
- glow
- shimmer
- shine
- sparkle
- twinkle
- conspicuous
- glare
- glimmer
* * *brillar vi1. [luz, astro, metal, zapatos, pelo] to shine;[ojos, diamante] to sparkle2. [sobresalir] to shine;brilla por su simpatía she's remarkable for her kindness;brillar por su ausencia to be conspicuous by its/one's absence;la higiene brilla por su ausencia there is a notable lack of hygiene;brillar con luz propia to be outstanding* * *v/i figshine* * *brillar vi: to shine, to sparkle* * *brillar vb -
10 embarrancar
v.1 to run aground.2 to bog down.* * *1 MARÍTIMO to run aground2 figurado to get bogged down1 MARÍTIMO to run aground2 figurado to get bogged down* * *1. VT VI1) (Náut) to run aground2) (Aut) to run into a ditch2.See:* * *verbo intransitivo, embarrancarse verbo pronominal (Náut) to run aground; vehículo to get bogged down* * *= beach, run + aground.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.* * *verbo intransitivo, embarrancarse verbo pronominal (Náut) to run aground; vehículo to get bogged down* * *= beach, run + aground.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
Ex: This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.* * *embarrancar [A2 ]vi1 ( Náut) to run aground2 «vehículo» to get bogged down, get stuck in the mudel proyecto de ley está embarrancado the bill has got(ten) bogged down1 ( Náut) to run aground2 «vehículo» to get bogged down, get stuck in the mud* * *♦ vi1. [barco] to run aground2. [en dificultad] to get bogged down* * *v/i MAR run aground* * *embarrancar {72} vi1) : to run aground2) : to get bogged down -
11 encallar
v.1 to run aground (barco).2 to founder (proceso, proyecto).3 to reach a position of no progress, to strand.* * *1 MARÍTIMO to run aground2 figurado to flounder, fail* * *1. VI1) (Náut) to run aground, get stranded (en on)2) [negociación] (=fracasar) to fail; (=estancarse) to get bogged down2.See:* * *verbo intransitivo to run aground* * *= run + aground, beach, strand, bog down, be stranded.Ex. This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. A horror movie came to life when a snowstorm stranded some children traveling alone at an airport.Ex. There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex. They were due to return from a day trip yesterday afternoon, but their boat broke down on the Mokau River and they were stranded upriver.* * *verbo intransitivo to run aground* * *= run + aground, beach, strand, bog down, be stranded.Ex: This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.
Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex: A horror movie came to life when a snowstorm stranded some children traveling alone at an airport.Ex: There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex: They were due to return from a day trip yesterday afternoon, but their boat broke down on the Mokau River and they were stranded upriver.* * *encallar [A1 ]vito run aground* * *
encallar ( conjugate encallar) verbo intransitivo
to run aground
encallar vi Náut to run aground
' encallar' also found in these entries:
English:
aground
- ground
- run
* * *encallar vi1. [barco] to run aground2. [proceso, proyecto] to founder* * *v/i1 MAR run aground2 figgrind to a halt* * *encallar vi1) : to run aground2) : to get stuck -
12 varar
v.1 to run aground (Nautical).2 to beach, to run ashore, to strand.* * *1 MARÍTIMO (encallar) to run aground2 figurado (un negocio) to come to a standstill1 MARÍTIMO (sacar a la playa) to beach* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=llevar a la playa) to beach, run aground2) (=botar) to launch2.VISee:* * *1.verbo transitivo to beach, careen2.varar vi to run aground3.vararse v pron to run aground* * *= beach, run + aground.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Ex. This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.* * *1.verbo transitivo to beach, careen2.varar vi to run aground3.vararse v pron to run aground* * *= beach, run + aground.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
Ex: This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.* * *varar [A1 ]vtto beach, careen■ vararvito run aground■ vararseto run aground* * *
varar
I verbo intransitivo (embarrancar) to run aground
II vtr (sacar del agua una embarcación) to beach
' varar' also found in these entries:
English:
beach
- strand
* * *♦ vtto beach♦ vito run aground* * *I v/t barca beach, run aground* * *varar vt: to beach (a ship), to strandvarar vi: to run aground -
13 pez de colores
* * *(n.) = goldfish, tropical fishEx. This resource book presents 37 behavioral experiments that can be performed with commonly-found classroom animals including hamsters, gerbils, mice, goldfish, guppies, lizards, kittens, and puppies = Este cuaderno de prácticas contiene 37 experimentos conductistas que se pueden realizar con animales que comúnmente se usan en los laboratorios de las escuelas como los hámsters, jerbos, ratones, peces de colores, lebistes, lagartijas, gatitos y cachorros.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.* * ** * *(n.) = goldfish, tropical fishEx: This resource book presents 37 behavioral experiments that can be performed with commonly-found classroom animals including hamsters, gerbils, mice, goldfish, guppies, lizards, kittens, and puppies = Este cuaderno de prácticas contiene 37 experimentos conductistas que se pueden realizar con animales que comúnmente se usan en los laboratorios de las escuelas como los hámsters, jerbos, ratones, peces de colores, lebistes, lagartijas, gatitos y cachorros.
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14 pez tropical
(n.) = tropical fishEx. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.* * *(n.) = tropical fishEx: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
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15 titilar
v.1 to tremble.2 to flicker (estrella, luz).3 to twinkle, to blink.4 to twitch.* * *1 (temblar) to quiver2 (luz) to flicker; (de estrella) to twinkle* * *VI [luz, estrella] to twinkle; [párpado] to flutter, tremble* * *verbo intransitivob) párpado to twitch* * *= shimmer.Ex. Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.* * *verbo intransitivob) párpado to twitch* * *= shimmer.Ex: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.
* * *titilar [A1 ]vi1 «estrella» to twinkle; «luz» to flicker2 «párpado» to twitch* * *
titilar vi (un cuerpo luminoso) to twinkle
' titilar' also found in these entries:
English:
blink
- shimmer
- twinkle
* * *titilar viLiterario1. [estrella, luz] to flicker2. [temblar] to tremble* * *titilar vi: to twinkle, to flicker -
16 de tiros largos
• all dressed-up• dressed to kill• dressed to the nines• in full detail• in full effect -
17 estar bien vestido
• be all dolled up• be all dressed up• be dolled up• be dressed to the nines -
18 encopetado
adj.1 brimming, full.2 haughty, conceited.3 high-hat, snob.4 posh, grand, toff, toffish.past part.past participle of spanish verb: encopetar.* * *► adjetivo1 figurado (presumido) conceited, haughty, stuck-up2 figurado (de clase alta) upper-class* * *ADJ1) (=emperifollado) dressed to the nines *2) (=señorial) posh *, grand3) (=altanero) haughty* * *- da adjetivo (fam & pey) grand, posh (BrE colloq)* * *- da adjetivo (fam & pey) grand, posh (BrE colloq)* * *encopetado -da* * *encopetado, -a adjPey [de clase alta] posh, swanky; [presuntuoso] snooty, snobby* * *adj grand, Br tbposh fam -
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20 vestido de punta en blanco
• dressed up to the nines• in full operation• in full sunshineDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > vestido de punta en blanco
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