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1 CONSIDER THOROUGHLY

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English-Latin dictionary > CONSIDER THOROUGHLY
2 vagliare

vagliare v.tr.

1 ( passare al vaglio) to riddle, to screen; to sift, to sieve: vagliare il grano, to riddle grain; vagliare la ghiaia, to riddle (o to screen) gravel

2 ( esaminare minutamente) to examine, to consider thoroughly, to weigh; to look over: vagliare una proposta, to examine a proposal; vagliare una questione, to consider a question thoroughly; vagliare i pro e i contro, to weigh the pros and cons; vagliare i progetti, to look over the plans.

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[vaʎ'ʎare]
verbo transitivo

1) (setacciare) to sieve, to screen, to sift [ghiaia, minerale]; to winnow [ grano]

2) fig. (esaminare) to weigh up, to canvass [idea, proposta]; to sift [ informazioni]

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vagliare

/vaλ'λare/ [1]

verbo transitivo

1 (setacciare) to sieve, to screen, to sift [ghiaia, minerale]; to winnow [ grano]

2 fig. (esaminare) to weigh up, to canvass [idea, proposta]; to sift [ informazioni].

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > vagliare
3 cōgitō

cōgitō āvī, ātus, āre [com- + agito], to consider thoroughly, ponder, weigh, reflect upon, think: etiam atque etiam, T.: animo, T.: rationem: maiores vestros, Ta.: te video, non cogito solum: Scipionem, to call to mind: quid agam, T.: in quantā calamitate sis, S.: quo loco sis: quantum in illo sceleris fuerit: tantum sibi esse permissum, quantum, etc.: haec posse accidere, Cs.: quem gentes castiorem cogitaverunt?: de nobis. — To feel, be inclined, be disposed: humaniter in me: si quid amice de Romanis cogitabis, are friendly to, N.: Karthago male iam diu cogitans, hostile in disposition. — To have in mind, intend, meditate, design, plan, purpose, mean: hunc in aedīs Recipere, T.: si liberi esse cogitaretis: ex fumo dare lucem, H.: nihil nisi caedes: quid mali cogitari potest, quod, etc.: mecum rem, Cu.: latere arbitrabantur quae cogitaverant, their purposes, N.: quid Cantaber cogitet, H.: scelus, Iu.: quid cogitet Auster, V.: ut aliquid acquireret, Cs.: ut haberet, quā fugeret, N.: ne quam occasionem dimitteret, Cs.: dies ac noctes de pernicie filii, plotted for: de nostro interitu: in Pompeianum cogitabam (sc. ire): eo die cogitabam in Agnanino (sc. manere).
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cogitare, cogitavi, cogitatus V

think; consider, reflect on, ponder; imagine, picture; intend, look forward to

Latin-English dictionary > cōgitō
4 gennemtænke

think over

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* think out, consider thoroughly;

[( vel) gennemtænkt] well thought out, carefully prepared ( fx plan).

Danish-English dictionary > gennemtænke
5 old

front, fore, space in front. uyning oldi the front of a house; the space in front of a house. o’z oldiga on his own, of his own accord. oldiga bor to go to see s.o. oldiga tush to surpass, to exceed, to outstrip. oldida in front of, in the presence of; compared to. mening oldimda in front of me; in my presence. vijdon oldida out of shame, out of conscience.oldidan before, in front of. ish(ga) boshlash oldidan before starting work. oldidan o’t to pass in front of, to pass before; to go see (for a advice). oldi keti/oldi ketini/oldi orqasini o’yla to consider thoroughly, to think about everything. oldi ortiga qaramay recklessly, without thinking of the consequences. oldini ol to take preventive measures, to prevent, to head off. ko’z oldi in front of one’s eyes. saylov oldi pre election (time). til oldi tovushlari (ling.) dentals. egani oldida, emagani ketida He’s well off. He doesn’t have any need for anybody. old tomon the front side. old qo’shimcha prefix (s. prefiks)

Uzbek-English dictionary > old
6 cogito

cōgĭto, āvi, ātum, 1, v. a. [contr. from cŏ-ăgito, acc. to Varr. L. L. 6, § 43 Müll.; but more prob. from con and root of aio, Sanscr. ah; cf.: nego, adagium], to pursue something in the mind (cf. agito, II.), i. e.
I.
To consider thoroughly, to ponder, to weigh, reflect upon, think (class. in prose and poetry); constr. absol., with aliquid, de aliquo, or de aliquā re, sic, ita, or a rel. -clause: cogitate cum animis vestris si quid, etc., Cato ap. Gell. 16, 1, 4; so Plaut. Most. 3, 2, 13; Ter. Ad. 3, 4, 55; 5, 3, 32; Cic. Agr. 2, 24, 64; cf.:
in animo cogitare,
Ter. Ad. 1, 1, 5:
toto animo,
Cic. Fam. 1, 7, 3:
coepi egomet mecum Aliam rem ex aliā cogitare,
Ter. Eun. 4, 2, 3; so id. ib. 4, 2, 8; 1, 1, 19; id. Ad. 5, 3, 22:
placuit tum id mihi. Sic cogitabam: hic, etc.,
id. And. 1, 1, 83; cf. id. Eun. 1, 1, 11; 3, 3, 1; 4, 6, 21; Sulp. ap. Cic. Fam. 4, 5, 4:
sic cogitabam! fore uti, etc.,
Cic. Quint. 24, 77:
severā fronte curas cogitans (i. e. animo volvens),
Plaut. Mil. 2, 2, 46; cf. Cic. Leg. 2, 1, 2:
nec, aequum anne iniquum imperet, cogitabit,
Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 19; cf. id. ib. 1, 1, 291:
quid agam cogito,
Ter. And. 2, 2, 21; cf. id. ib. 5, 1, 7 sq.; id. Ad. 4, 2, 30; Plaut. Merc. 2, 3, 10; Lucr. 4, 789; cf. id. 4, 782; Cic. Rab. Perd. 10, 29:
ad haec igitur cogita, vel potius excogita,
id. Att. 9, 6, 7.—With acc. of person:
Regulum cogita,
think, imagine, picture to yourself, Plin. Ep. 4, 2, 2:
tamquam in eo tragoediae argumento sui oblitus tantum Catonem cogitasset,
Tac. Or. 2:
matrem, patrem, propinquos,
Quint. Decl. 22 fin.; cf.:
o felicem illum, qui non praesens tantum, sed etiam cogitatus emendat,
Sen. Ep. 11, 9.—With two accs.:
quem ultimae gentes castiorem non modo viderunt sed cogitaverunt?
Cic. Balb. 4, 9:
Scipionem, Laelium, avum,
to think of, call to mind, id. Fin. 5, 1, 2:
et majores et posteros cogitate,
Tac. Agr. 32 fin.:
si principem cogitares,
Plin. Ep. 6, 31, 31:
cum Persas cogitaret,
Flor. 2, 8, 2; Sen. Cons. Marc. 3, 4. —
b.
cōgĭtāta, ōrum, n. subst., reflections, thoughts, ideas:
postquam ad judices Ventum est, non potuit cogitata proloqui,
Ter. Phorm. 2, 1, 53:
so cogitata (mentis) eloqui,
Cic. Brut. 72, 253:
perficere,
id. Deiot. 7, 21:
patefacere,
Nep. Paus. 3, 1:
sapientium,
Cic. Agr. 1, 1, 1:
Naevii,
id. Quint. 29, 90.—Rare in sing.:
quo neque acutius ullius imperatoris cogitatum neque celerius factum usquam legimus,
Nep. Dat. 6, 8.—
B.
Cogitare in, adversus aliquem, with an adv., to think in some way in respect to one, to be disposed towards (very rare): si humaniter et sapienter et amabiliter in me cogitare vis, etc., Anton. ap. Cic. Att. 14, 13, A, 2:
adversus se,
Suet. Caes. 75 Bremi; cf. with de aliquo:
si quid amice de Romanis cogitabis,
Nep. Hann. 2, 6: ut multi mihi renuntiarent... male eum de me cogitare, Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 12, 1; and absol.: male cogitantes, Cato, R. R. praef. 4; cf.:
Karthagini male jam diu cogitanti bellum multo ante denuntio,
Cic. Sen. 6, 18.—
II.
In respect to a work to be undertaken or a conclusion to be made, to have something in mind, to intend, meditate, design, plan, purpose, etc.
(α).
With inf.:
praedium parare,
Cato, R. R. 1, 1; 3, 1; Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 163:
cogitat recipere hunc in aedes,
Ter. Eun. 5, 2, 58:
facere,
id. Heaut. 3, 3, 46:
recipere me,
Cic. Att. 2, 9, 4:
cenare,
id. ib. 4, 12, 1:
uti,
Hor. Ep. 1, 2, 50:
ex fumo dare lucem,
id. A. P. 144:
deducere exercitum,
Suet. Ner. 18 al. —
(β).
With acc.:
proscriptiones et dictaturas cogitare,
Cic. Cat. 2, 9, 20:
caedem principis et res novas,
Tac. A. 4, 28 fin.:
cogitatum facinus,
Suet. Tib. 19;
and parricidium,
id. Calig. 12:
mecum rem pulcherrimam,
Curt. 8, 7, 9:
tantum nefas in aliquem,
id. 6, 7, 30; 8, 6, 3; cf.:
si qua cogitarentur, gravius adversus se,
Suet. Caes. 75:
quid bellicosus Cantaber et Scythes cogitet,
what he plots, devises, Hor. C. 2, 11, 2; and so poet. of the (personified) wind:
quid cogitet humidus Auster,
Verg. G. 1, 462 Heyne.—
(γ).
With ut and subj.:
neque jam, ut aliquid acquireret... cogitabat,
Caes. B. G. 7, 59:
quid... viros cogitasse arbitramur? Ut nomen suum, etc.,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 15, 32; Nep. Dion, 9, 2.—
(δ).
With de:
cogitavit etiam de Homeri carminibus abolendis,
Suet. Calig. 34:
de reddendā republicā,
id. Aug. 28:
de consciscendā morte,
id. Caes. 36; id. Claud. 31:
de quo,
id. Caes. 9:
cum spiritus coepit de exitu cogitare,
Sen. Q. N. 6, 25, 1.—In epistolary style, with ellipsis,
a.
Of ire:
in Pompeianum cogitabam inde Aeculanum,
Cic. Att. 16, 2, 4; 9, 1, 2; id. Fam. 7, 4 init.; id. Att. 2, 8, 2; 5, 15, 3.—
b.
Of manere:
eo die cogitabam in Anagnino, postero autem in Tusculano,
Cic. Att. 12, 1, 1; cf.:
ut eo die apud T. Titium in Anagnino manerem. Postridie autem in Laterio cogitabam,
id. Q. Fr. 2, 5, 4 (2, 7, 1).—Hence, *
A.
P. a.: cōgĭtātus, a, um, deliberate:
utrum perturbatione aliquā animi, an consulto et cogitata fiat injuria,
Cic. Off. 1, 8, 27 B. and K. (al. cogitato).—
B.
cōgĭtātē, adv., with mature reflection, considerately (rare):
tractare rem suam,
Plaut. Trin. 2, 2, 45:
meditari,
id. Mil. 3, 3, 69:
quae vero accurate cogitateque scripsisset,
Cic. Arch. 8, 18.

Lewis & Short latin dictionary > cogito
7 commentor

1.
commentor, ātus sum, 1, v. freq. dep. [comminiscor].
I.
Prop., to consider thoroughly, meditate, think over, study, deliberate, weigh, prepare one ' s self mentally, etc. (class.).
A.
Ingen.
1.
Absol.:
ut cito commentatus est,
i. e. has made up a story, Plaut. Cas. 2, 3, 27:
cum in hortos D. Bruti auguris commentandi causā convenissemus,
deliberation, Cic. Lael. 2, 7:
magi, qui congregantur in fano commentandi causā,
id. Div. 1, 41, 90.—
2.
With acc.:
te ipsum, qui multos annos nihil aliud commentaris, docebo quid sit humaniter vivere,
Cic. Fam. 7, 1, 5:
commentari aliquid et discere,
id. Fin. 5, 15, 42: futuras mecum commentabar miserias, id. poët. Tusc. 3, 14, 29.—
3.
With interrog. clause:
ut commentemur inter nos, quā ratione nobis traducendum sit hoc tempus,
Cic. Fam. 4, 6, 3.—
4.
With de:
multos mensis de populi Romani libertate,
Cic. Phil. 3, 14, 36.—
B.
In partic.
1.
Of the orator's preparation for a speech (freq. and class.).
a.
Absol.:
ad quem paratus venerat, cum in villā Metelli compluris dies commentatus esset,
Cic. Fam. 12, 2, 1: itaque videas barbato rostro eum commentari, Varr. ap. Non. p. 455, 19:
crebro digitorum labrorumque motu commentari,
Quint. 11, 3, 160.—
b.
With acc.:
ut quae secum commentatus esset, ea sine scripto redderet eisdem verbis quibus cogitasset,
Cic. Brut. 88, 301:
quae mihi iste visus est ex aliā oratione declamare, quam in alium reum commentaretur,
id. Rosc. Am. 29, 82.—
2.
Of writings, to prepare, produce as the result of study, write (rare):
quorum alter commentatus est mimos,
Cic. Phil. 6, 13:
eo ipso anno cum commentaremur haec,
Plin. 18, 25, 57, § 209: Cato de militari disciplinā commentans, id. praef. § 30.— With acc., to discuss, write upon:
neque commentari quae audierat fas erat,
Gell. 1, 9, 4; cf.:
carmina legendo commentando, que etiam ceteris nota facere,
Suet. Gram. 2.—
II.
Transf.
A.
Of the oratorical student's practice in speaking (always with reference to the mental exertion and preparation; cf. Jan. ad Cic. Brut. 22, 87):
commentabar declamitans, sic enim nunc loquuntur, saepe cum M. Pisone,
Cic. Brut. 90, 310:
exisse eo colore et eis oculis, ut egisse causam, non commentatum putares,
id. ib. 22, 87 fin.:
magister hic Samnitium summā jam senectute est et cottidie commentatur,
id. de Or. 3, 23, 86 Sorof ad loc.—
B.
Hence, as a modest expression for a speaker's effort, to experiment in speaking, attempt to speak:
satisne vobis videor pro meo jure in vestris auribus commentatus?
Cic. Fin. 5, 25, 75 Orell. and Madv. ad loc.—
C.
To imitate, adopt the language of another:
Achilem Aristarchi mihi commentari lubet,
Plaut. Poen. prol. 1.—
D.
To meditate, purpose:
si cogitaras id, quod illa tropaea plena dedecoris et risūs te commentatum esse declarant,
Cic. Pis. 40, 97.
2.
commentor, ōris, m. [comminiscor], one who devises or invents something, an inventor:
uvae, i. e. Bacchus,
Ov. F. 3, 785: fraudis, Auct. Ep. Iliad. 579: machinarius, a machinist, Scl. 5, § 13 Momms. (al. commentator).

Lewis & Short latin dictionary > commentor
8 περιθεωρέω

περιθεωρέω,

A go round and observe, Luc.Herm.44; survey, consider thoroughly, Diog.Oen.24.

Greek-English dictionary (Αγγλικά Ελληνικά-λεξικό) > περιθεωρέω
9 fondo

m.

1 bottom.

doble fondo false bottom

fondos bottom (de embarcación)

bajos fondos (figurative) underworld

sin fondo bottomless

tocar fondo to scrape along the sea/river bed; (embarcación) to bottom out (figurative) (crisis)

su popularidad ha tocado fondo their popularity has reached an all-time low o rock bottom

2 back.

al fondo de at the end of; (calle, pasillo) at the back of (sala)

3 depth.

tener un metro de fondo to be one meter deep

4 background.

sobre fondo negro on a black background

al fondo in the background

5 heart, bottom.

llegar al fondo de to get to the heart o bottom of

el problema de fondo the underlying problem

la cuestión de fondo the fundamental issue

en el fondo deep down; (en lo más íntimo) basically (en lo esencial)

6 fund (finance) (de dinero).

a fondo perdido non-returnable

fondos funds (capital)

estar mal de fondos to be badly off; (persona) to be short of funds (empresa)

recaudar fondos to raise funds

fondo de amortización sinking fund

fondo de comercio goodwill

fondo común kitty

fondo de garantía de depósito deposit guarantee fund

fondo de inversión investment fund

fondo de inversión mobiliaria trust fund (British), mutual fund (United States)

fondo Monetario Internacional International Monetary Fund

fondo de pensiones pension fund

fondos reservados = contingency funds available to ministries, for which they do not have to account publicly

7 catalog, collection.

fondo editorial backlist

8 reason, basis (fundamento).

9 substance.

10 stamina (sport) (resistencia).

de fondo long-distance

de medio fondo middle-distance

11 petticoat (combinación). (Colombian Spanish, Mexican Spanish)

12 core, root, bottom.

13 bed, lowest part.

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fondo

► nombre masculino

1 (parte más baja) bottom

■ en el fondo del pozo at the bottom of the well

■ hay un fondo de verdad en lo que dice there is an element of truth in what he says

2 (parte más lejana) end, back

■ al fondo de la sala at the back of the hall

■ al fondo del pasillo at the end of the corridor

3 (segundo término) background

4 (profundidad) depth

■ tiene poco fondo it's not very deep

5 (aguante) stamina

■ estoy entrenando para coger fondo I'm training to build up my stamina

6 FINANZAS fund

7 (de libros etc) stock

8 (motivo) reason; (raíz) root

■ el fondo de nuestra protesta the reason for our protest

■ esto no toca el fondo de la cuestión this does not get to the root of the question

► nombre masculino plural fondos

1 (dinero) funds, money sing

■ recaudamos fondos a beneficio de los necesitados we raise funds for the needy

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a fondo (adjetival) thorough 2 (adverbial) thoroughly

a fondo perdido nonrecoverable, nonreturnable

■ les concedieron una subvención a fondo perdido they were given a grant

de... en fondo... abreast

en el fondo figurado deep down, at heart

reunir fondos to raise funds

tocar fondo (barco) to touch bottom 2 figurado to reach rock bottom

fondo común kitty

fondo de inversión investment fund

fondo de pensiones pension fund

Fondo Monetario Internacional International Monetary Fund

fondo del mar sea bed

fondo y forma form and substance

fondos bloqueados frozen assets

fondos disponibles available funds, liquid assets

fondos públicos public funds

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noun m.

1) bottom

2) back, rear

3) background

4) fund

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SM

1) [parte inferior] [de caja, botella, lago, mar] bottom; [de río] bed

descendieron al fondo del cráter — they got down to the bottom of the crater

• los bajos fondos — the underworld

• una maletín con doble fondo — a case with a false bottom, a false-bottomed case

en todo lo que dice hay un doble fondo — there's a double meaning in everything he says

• irse al fondo — to sink to the bottom

• en el fondo del mar — [gen] at the bottom of the sea; (=en el lecho marino) on the sea bed

• sin fondo — bottomless

- tocar fondo

la economía tocó fondo y el gobierno tuvo que devaluar la moneda — the economy reached o hit rock bottom and the government had to devalue the currency

hemos tocado fondo y todo indica que la recuperación está muy próxima — the market has bottomed out and all the indications are that a recovery is just around the corner

2) [parte posterior] [de pasillo, calle, nave] end; [de habitación, armario] back

llegaron hasta el fondo de la gruta — they got to the back of the cave

• al fondo, su oficina está al fondo a la izquierda — her office is at the end on the left

al fondo del pasillo — at the end of the corridor

la barra está al fondo de la cafetería — the bar is at the (far) end of the cafe

había unas cortinas al fondo del escenario — at the back of the stage there were some curtains

3) (=profundidad) [de cajón, edificio, bañera] depth

¿cuánto tiene de fondo el armario? — how deep is the wardrobe?

• tener mucho fondo — to be deep

• tener poco fondo — [bañera] to be shallow; [cajón, armario] not to be deep enough

4) (=lo fundamental)

en el fondo de esta polémica late el miedo al cambio — at the heart o bottom of this controversy lies a fear of change

• la cuestión de fondo — the basic o fundamental issue

el problema de fondo — the basic o fundamental o underlying problem

• la forma y el fondo — form and content

• llegar al fondo de la cuestión — to get to the bottom of the matter
artículo 2)
5) (=segundo plano) background

verde sobre fondo rojo — green on a red background

la historia transcurre sobre un fondo de creciente inquietud social — the story takes place against a background of growing social unrest

• música de fondo — background music

• ruido de fondo — background noise

fondo de escritorio, fondo de pantalla — (Inform) (desktop) wallpaper

6)

• a fondo —

a) [como adj]

• una investigación a fondo — [policial] a thorough investigation; [de estudio] an in-depth study

• una limpieza a fondo — a thorough clean

una vez al mes hacemos una limpieza a fondo — once a month we do a really thorough clean

una limpieza a fondo de las fuerzas de seguridad — a thorough clean-up of the security forces

b) [como adv]

no conoce a fondo la situación del país — he does not have a thorough o an in-depth knowledge of the country's situation

la policía investigará a fondo lo ocurrido — the police will conduct a thorough investigation of what happened

he estudiado a fondo a los escritores del Siglo de Oro — I have studied Golden Age writers in great depth

aseguró que estudiaría a fondo nuestra propuesta — he promised to look closely at our proposal

• emplearse a fondo, tuvo que emplearse a fondo para disuadirlos — he had to use all his skill to dissuade them

el equipo deberá emplearse a fondo para derrotar a sus adversarios — the team will have to draw on all its resources to beat their opponents

• pisar a fondo el acelerador — to put one's foot down ( on the accelerator)

7)

• en el fondo —

a) (=en nuestro interior) deep down

en el fondo, es buena persona — deep down he's a good person, he's a good person at heart

• en el fondo de su corazón — in his heart of hearts, deep down

b) (=en realidad) really

lo que se debatirá en la reunión, en el fondo, es el futuro de la empresa — what is actually o really going to be debated in the meeting is the future of the company

la verdad es que en el fondo, no tengo ganas — to be honest, I really don't feel like it

en el fondo no quiere irse — when it comes down to it, he doesn't want to leave

c) (=en lo fundamental) fundamentally, essentially

en el fondo ambos sistemas son muy parecidos — fundamentally o essentially, both systems are very similar

8) (Dep)

• carrera de fondo — long-distance race

• esquí de fondo — cross-country skiing

• corredor de medio fondo — middle-distance runner

• pruebas de medio fondo — middle-distance events

fondo en carretera — long-distance road-racing

9) (=dinero) (Com, Econ) fund; [en póker, entre amigos] pot, kitty

tenemos un fondo para imprevistos — we have a contingency fund

contamos con un fondo de 150.000 euros para becas — we have at our disposal a budget of 150,000 euros for grants

hemos puesto un fondo para la comida — we have a kitty for the food

• a fondo perdido — [crédito, inversión] non-recoverable, non-refundable

subvención a fondo perdido — capital grant

su padre le ha prestado bastante dinero a fondo perdido — his father has given him quite a lot of money on permanent loan

fondo común — common fund

fondo consolidado — consolidated fund

fondo de amortización — sinking fund

Fondo de Ayuda al Desarrollo — Development Aid Fund

Fondo de Cohesión — Cohesion Fund

fondo de comercio — goodwill

Fondo de Compensación Interterritorial — system of financial redistribution between the autonomous regions of Spain

fondo de empréstitos — loan fund

fondo de inversión — investment fund

fondo de pensiones — pension fund

fondo de previsión — provident fund

fondo ético — (Econ) ethical investment fund

Fondo Monetario Internacional — International Monetary

fondo mutualista — mutual fund

10) pl fondos (=dinero) funds

• recaudar fondos — to raise funds

• estar sin fondos — to be out of funds, be broke *

cheque o talón sin fondos — bounced cheque, rubber check (EEUU)

el cheque no tenía fondos — the cheque bounced

fondos bloqueados — frozen assets

fondos públicos — public funds

fondos reservados — secret funds

11) (=reserva) [de biblioteca, archivo, museo] collection

el fondo de arte del museo — the museum's art collection

hay un fondo de verdad en lo que dice — there is a basis of truth in what he is saying

tiene un buen fondo de energías — he has boundless energy

fondo de armario — basic wardrobe

fondo editorial — list of titles

12) (=carácter) nature, disposition

de fondo jovial — of cheery o cheerful disposition, cheerful-natured

tiene un fondo de alegría — he is irrepressibly cheerful

tener buen fondo — to be good-natured

13) (Dep) (=resistencia) stamina

tener mucho fondo — to have a lot of stamina

tener poco fondo — to have no staying power

14) Chile, Méx, Ven [de comida, espectáculo]

como plato de fondo servirán pavo relleno — the main dish will be stuffed turkey

de fondo actuó el orfeón de carabineros — the main attraction was the police choir

15) Méx

• con o de fondo — serious

una película de fondo — a serious film

16) Méx, Ven (=combinación) petticoat

• medio fondo — slip

17) And (=finca) country estate

18) Chile (Culin) large pot ( to feed a large number of people)

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( parte más baja) bottom

el fondo del mar — the bottom of the sea

una maleta de doble fondo — a suitcase with a false bottom

no toco fondo — I can't touch the bottom

en el fondo de su corazón — deep down (in his heart)

llegaré al fondo de esta cuestión — I'll get to the bottom of this matter

hay un fondo de verdad en eso — there is an element of truth in that

b) (parte de atrás - de pasillo, calle) end; (- de habitación) back

siga hasta el fondo del pasillo — go to the end of the corridor

estaban al or en el fondo de la sala — they were at the back of the room

c) ( profundidad)

tiene poco fondo — it is not very deep

un cajón con más fondo — a deeper drawer

d) ( de edificio) depth

e) (en cuadro, fotografía) background

2)

a) (Lit) ( contenido) content

el fondo y la forma — the form and content

b) (Der)

una cuestión de fondo — a question of law

3) (Fin)

a) ( de dinero) fund

hacer un fondo común — to start a joint fund o (colloq) a kitty

b) fondos masculino plural ( dinero) money, funds (pl)

recaudar fondos — to raise money

un cheque sin fondos — a dud o (AmE) rubber check (colloq)

me dio un cheque sin fondos — the check he gave me bounced

estoy mal de fondos — (fam) I'm short of cash (colloq)

c)

a fondo perdido — <inversión/préstamo> non-refundable, non-recoverable

- fondo de amortización/inversión/pensiones/previsión

- Fondo Monetario Internacional

- fondos públicos

4) (Dep) ( en atletismo)

de fondo — <corredor/carrera/prueba> long-distance

5) (de biblioteca, museo) collection

- fondo editorial

6) (Méx) (Indum) slip, underskirt

7) (en locs)

a fondo — (loc adj) <estudio/investigación> in-depth; (loc adv) <prepararse/entrenar> thoroughly

una limpieza a fondo — a thorough clean

una reforma a fondo — a sweeping reform

conoce el área/tema a fondo — she knows the area/subject really well

de fondo — <ruido/música> background (before n); <error/discrepancia> fundamental

en el fondo: en el fondo no es malo deep down he's not a bad person; en el fondo nos llevamos bien we get on all right, really; fondo blanco! (AmL fam) bottoms up! (colloq); tener buen fondo to be a good person at heart; tocar fondo to bottom out; su credibilidad ha tocado fondo — his credibility has hit o reached rock bottom

* * *

masculino

1)

a) ( parte más baja) bottom

el fondo del mar — the bottom of the sea

una maleta de doble fondo — a suitcase with a false bottom

no toco fondo — I can't touch the bottom

en el fondo de su corazón — deep down (in his heart)

llegaré al fondo de esta cuestión — I'll get to the bottom of this matter

hay un fondo de verdad en eso — there is an element of truth in that

b) (parte de atrás - de pasillo, calle) end; (- de habitación) back

siga hasta el fondo del pasillo — go to the end of the corridor

estaban al or en el fondo de la sala — they were at the back of the room

c) ( profundidad)

tiene poco fondo — it is not very deep

un cajón con más fondo — a deeper drawer

d) ( de edificio) depth

e) (en cuadro, fotografía) background

2)

a) (Lit) ( contenido) content

el fondo y la forma — the form and content

b) (Der)

una cuestión de fondo — a question of law

3) (Fin)

a) ( de dinero) fund

hacer un fondo común — to start a joint fund o (colloq) a kitty

b) fondos masculino plural ( dinero) money, funds (pl)

recaudar fondos — to raise money

un cheque sin fondos — a dud o (AmE) rubber check (colloq)

me dio un cheque sin fondos — the check he gave me bounced

estoy mal de fondos — (fam) I'm short of cash (colloq)

c)

a fondo perdido — <inversión/préstamo> non-refundable, non-recoverable

- fondo de amortización/inversión/pensiones/previsión

- Fondo Monetario Internacional

- fondos públicos

4) (Dep) ( en atletismo)

de fondo — <corredor/carrera/prueba> long-distance

5) (de biblioteca, museo) collection

- fondo editorial

6) (Méx) (Indum) slip, underskirt

7) (en locs)

a fondo — (loc adj) <estudio/investigación> in-depth; (loc adv) <prepararse/entrenar> thoroughly

una limpieza a fondo — a thorough clean

una reforma a fondo — a sweeping reform

conoce el área/tema a fondo — she knows the area/subject really well

de fondo — <ruido/música> background (before n); <error/discrepancia> fundamental

en el fondo: en el fondo no es malo deep down he's not a bad person; en el fondo nos llevamos bien we get on all right, really; fondo blanco! (AmL fam) bottoms up! (colloq); tener buen fondo to be a good person at heart; tocar fondo to bottom out; su credibilidad ha tocado fondo — his credibility has hit o reached rock bottom

* * *

fondo¹

¹ = background, backing, quid, crux, fundus.

Ex: In the background has often been the need, at a time of declining financial resources, to demonstrate the relevance of the library to all sectors of society and there can sometimes be detected an element of patronization.

Ex: A picture is a two-dimensional visual representation accessible to the naked eye and generally on an opaque backing.

Ex: The important moral crux at the heart of the novel 'The debt collector' is that the odds are stacked against the rehabilitation of violent criminals.

Ex: The crux of the process is the development of multiple models.

Ex: This is an extremely valuable clinical test that provides information about the circulatory system of the ocular fundus (the back of the eye) not attainable by routine examination.

* a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.

* al fondo (de) = at the bottom (of).

* artículo de fondo = feature article.

* corredor de fondo = long-distance runner.

* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.

* en el fondo de = at the root of.

* esquiador de fondo = cross-country skier.

* esquí de fondo = cross-country skiing.

* fondo del mar = sea bottom, seafloor [sea floor], ocean floor, seabed [sea bed].

* fondo del océano = ocean bed, ocean floor.

* fondo marino = deep-sea floor.

* forma de doble fondo = double-faced mould.

* forma de un solo fondo = single-faced mould.

* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.

* limpiar a fondo = spring-clean, clear out.

* limpieza a fondo = spring cleaning.

* llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.

* llegar al fondo de una Cuestión = get to + the bottom of, get to + the root of.

* mar de fondo = groundswell.

* material de fondo = backing.

* movimiento de fondo = groundswell.

* negro sobre fondo blanco = black on white.

* pez de fondo = groundfish, bottom fish.

* pozo sin fondo = bottomless pit.

* ruido de fondo = background noise.

* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.

* sin fondo = bottomless.

* telón de fondo = background, backdrop.

* teniendo como telón de fondo = against + background of.

* teniendo esto como telón de fondo = against this background.

* tocar fondo = bottom out, hit + rock-bottom, reach + rock-bottom, touch + rock bottom, strike + bottom.

fondo³

³ = backlist, stock, collection, stocking.

Ex: They not only provide detailed information about new books and those soon to be published, but also continue to list all of their books still in print (frequently called a ' backlist').

Ex: Consider, for example, the work of the shoe shop manager and the way he arranges his stock of shoes.

Ex: While there are a profusion of techniques in existence to gain access to the collections, there is no uniform system.

Ex: Because of the lack of stocking space, there are many products that we can order for next day pick-up.

* colección de fondos electrónicos = e-collection [electronic collection].

* colección de fondos locales = local history collection, local collection.

* con suficientes fondos = properly stocked.

* consultar los fondos = search + holdings.

* dotar de fondos a una biblioteca = stock + library.

* exceso de fondos = overstock.

* expurgo de fondos bibliográficos = collection weeding, stock weeding.

* fondo antiguo = antiquarian materials.

* fondo bibliográfico = bookstock [book stock].

* fondo circulante = circulating collection.

* fondo de acceso restringido = reserve collection.

* fondo de consulta en sala = reserve reading collection, reserve collection, reserve shelves, special reserve, reserve book room.

* fondo de lectura "formativo-recreativa" = browser collection.

* fondo de préstamo por horas = short-loan collection.

* fondo de recursos electrónicos de acceso restringido = electronic reserve.

* fondo de registros bibliográficos = bibliographic pool, bibliographic record pool.

* fondo de revistas = periodical holdings.

* fondo documental = document collection.

* fondo local = local material.

* fondos bibliográficos = holdings, stock.

* fondos de acceso libre = open stacks.

* fondos de acceso restringido = closed access collection, closed stacks, closed access stacks.

* fondos de la biblioteca = library's stock, library materials.

* fondos de libre acceso = open access stacks.

* fondos de material audiovisual = AV holdings.

* fondos de publicaciones periódicas = serial holdings.

* fondos de revistas = journal holdings.

* fondos indioamericanos = American Indian materials.

* fondos integrados = integrated stock.

* fondos locales = local history material.

* fondos patrimoniales = heritage collection.

* ingresar en los fondos = accession.

* mención de fondos = holdings statement.

* provisto de buenos fondos = stockholding.

* renovación de fondos = turnover, stock turnover, turnover of stock.

* renovar fondos = turn over.

* replanteamiento de los fondos = stock revision.

* sección de fondos locales = local studies department, local studies library, local studies collection.

* sección para el fondo de consulta en sala = reserve room.

* selección de fondos = stock selection.

* * *

fondo

masculine

A

1 (parte más baja) bottom

el fondo del mar the bottom of the sea

el fondo de la cacerola/bolsa the bottom of the saucepan/bag

es muy profundo, no consigo tocar fondo it's very deep, I can't touch the bottom

en el fondo de su corazón deep down (in his heart)

tenemos que llegar al fondo de esta cuestión we must get to the bottom of this matter

hay un fondo de verdad en esa historia there is an element of truth in that story

hay en él un fondo de maldad there's a streak of maliciousness in him

bajo¹ (↑ bajo (1)), doble¹ (↑ doble (1))

2 (de un pasillo, una calle) end; (de una habitación) back

al fondo, a la derecha at the end, on the right

siga hasta el fondo del pasillo go to the end of the corridor

yo vivo justo al fondo de la calle I live right at the end of the street

encontró la carta al fondo del cajón he found the letter at the back of the drawer

estaban sentados al or en el fondo de la sala they were sitting at the back of the room

3

(profundidad): esta piscina tiene poco fondo this pool is not very deep o is quite shallow

necesito un cajón con más fondo I need a deeper drawer

4 (de un edificio) depth

el edificio tiene poca fachada pero mucho fondo the building has a narrow frontage but it goes back a long way

5 (en un cuadro, una fotografía) background

estampado blanco sobre fondo gris white print on gray background

Compuesto:

fondo de escritorio or pantalla

( Inf) wallpaper

B

1 ( Lit) (contenido) content

el fondo y la forma de una novela the form and content of a novel

2 ( Der):

una cuestión de fondo a question of law

C ( Fin)

1 (de dinero) fund

un fondo para las víctimas del siniestro a fund for the disaster victims

tenemos un fondo común para estas cosas we have a joint fund o ( colloq) a kitty for these things

2 fondos mpl (dinero) money, funds (pl)

recaudar fondos to raise money

reunió los fondos para la operación he raised the funds o money for the operation

no dispone de fondos suficientes en la cuenta he does not have sufficient funds o money in his account

un cheque sin fondos a dud o ( AmE) rubber check ( colloq)

me dio un cheque sin fondos the check he gave me bounced, he gave me a dud check, the bank would not honor the check he gave me ( frml)

el departamento no dispone de fondos para este fin the department does not have funds o money available for this purpose

los fondos están bloqueados the funds have been frozen

estoy mal de fondos ( fam); I'm short of cash ( colloq)

3

a fondo perdido ‹inversión/préstamo› non-refundable, non-recoverable

lo que pagas de alquiler es dinero a fondo perdido the money you spend on rent is money wasted o ( colloq) money down the drain

Compuestos:

● fondo de amortización

sinking fund

● fondo de capital inversión

venture capital fund

● fondo de capital (de) riesgo

venture capital fund

● fondo de comercio

goodwill

● fondo de fondos

( Fin) fund of funds

● fondo de garantía de depósitos

deposit guarantee fund

● fondo de huelga

strike fund

● fondo de inversión

investment fund

● fondo de inversión inmobiliaria

Real Estate Investment Trust, REIT

● fondo de inversión libre

hedge fund

● fondo de investigación

research fund

● fondo de pensiones

pension fund

● fondo de previsión

provident fund

● fondo de reptiles

slush fund

● fondo de solidaridad

fighting fund

● fondo referenciado

tracker fund

● Fondo de Cohesión

(UE) Cohesion Fund

● Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo

(UE) European Development Fund

● Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional

(UE) European Regional Development Fund

● Fondo Europeo de Orientación y de Garantía Agrícola

(UE) European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund

● Fondo Monetario Internacional

International Monetary Fund, IMF

● Fondo Social Europeo

(UE) European Social Fund

● fondos estructurales

mpl (UE) structural funds (pl)

● fondos públicos

mpl public funds (pl)

● fondos reservados

mpl secret funds (pl)

D ( Dep)

1

(en atletismo): de fondo ‹corredor/carrera/prueba› long-distance

medio¹ (↑ medio (1))

2 (en gimnasia) push-up, press-up ( BrE)

E (de una biblioteca, un museo) collection

Compuesto:

fondo editorial

list (of titles)

F (de una alcachofa) heart

G ( Méx) ( Indum) petticoat, underskirt

H ( en locs):

a fondo ( loc adj) ‹estudio/análisis/investigación› in-depth ( before n);

( loc adv) ‹prepararse/entrenar› thoroughly

esto necesita una limpieza a fondo this needs a thorough clean

una reforma a fondo de las instituciones a sweeping reform of the institutions

estudiar a fondo un problema to study a problem in depth

los próximos días deben ser aprovechados a fondo you/we must make full use of the next few days, you/we must use the next few days to the full

de fondo ‹ruido/música› background ( before n);

‹error/discrepancia› fundamental maquillaje

en fondo ( Mil) abreast

de cuatro en fondo four abreast

en el fondo: en el fondo no es malo deep down he's not a bad person

discutimos mucho, pero en el fondo nos llevamos bien we quarrel a lot but basically we get on all right o but we get on all right, really

¡fondo blanco! ( AmL fam); bottoms up! ( colloq)

tener buen fondoor no tener mal fondo to be a good person at heart, to have one's heart in the right place

tocar fondo: en el mes de abril el precio tocó fondo in April the price bottomed out

ya hemos tocado fondo y las cosas empiezan a ir mejor we seem to be past the worst now and things are beginning to go better

su credibilidad ha tocado fondo his credibility has hit o reached rock bottom

me voy a tener que volver porque ya estoy tocando fondo I'm going to have to go back because I'm down to my last few dollars ( o pesos etc)

I ( Chi) (olla grande) cauldron, large pot

* * *

fondo sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( parte más baja) bottom;

◊ el fondo del mar the bottom of the sea;

llegaré al fondo de esta cuestión I'll get to the bottom of this matter
b) ( parte de atrás — de pasillo, calle) end;

(— de habitación) back;
◊ al fondo de la sala at the back of the room

c) ( profundidad):

◊ tiene poco fondo it is not very deep

d) ( de edificio) depth

e) (en cuadro, fotografía) background

2 (Lit) ( contenido) content
3 (Fin)
a) ( de dinero) fund;

◊ hacer un fondo común to start a joint fund o (colloq) a kitty

b)

◊ fondos sustantivo masculino plural ( dinero) money, funds (pl);

recaudar fondos to raise money;
un cheque sin fondos a dud o (AmE) rubber check (colloq)
4 (Dep) ( en atletismo):
◊ de fondo ‹corredor/carrera/prueba› long-distance ( before n)

5 (Méx) (Indum) slip, underskirt
6 ( en locs)
◊ a fondo ( loc adj) ‹estudio/investigación› in-depth ( before n);

‹ limpieza› thorough;
( loc adv) ‹prepararse/entrenar› thoroughly;
◊ conoce el tema a fondo she knows the subject really well;

de fondo ‹ruido/música› background ( before n);
en el fondo: en el fondo nos llevamos bien we get on all right, really;
en el fondo no es malo deep down he's not a bad person
fondo sustantivo masculino
1 (parte más profunda) bottom
un doble fondo, a false bottom
2 (interior de una persona) en el fondo es muy tierno, deep down he's very gentle
3 (extremo opuesto) (de una habitación) back
(de un pasillo) end
4 (segundo plano) background
música de fondo, background music
mujer sobre fondo rojo, woman on a red background
5 (núcleo, meollo) essence, core
el fondo del asunto, the core of the matter
6 Prensa artículo de fondo, leading article
7 Dep corredor de fondo, long-distance runner
esquí de fondo, cross-country skiing
8 Fin fund: nos dio un cheque sin fondos, he gave us a bad cheque
familiar fondo común, kitty 9 bajos fondos, underworld
10 (conjunto de documentos, libros etc.) batch: los fondos documentales están en el sótano, the batches of documents are in the basement
♦ Locuciones: tocar fondo, Náut to touch bottom
figurado to reach rock bottom
a fondo, thoroughly
a fondo perdido, non-recoverable funds
' fondo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
esquí
- F.M.I.
- FMI
- FSE
- lecho
- revolverse
- sentar
- telón
- artículo
- barril
- bien
- carrera
- corredor
- crear
- cuestión
- doble
- maquillaje
- mar
English:
back
- backdrop
- background
- bed
- blunder
- board
- bottom
- bottom out
- bottomless
- clean out
- clear out
- cross-country
- dappled
- depth
- end
- extensive
- floor
- fund
- going-over
- groundswell
- heart
- IMF
- inch
- International Monetary Fund
- kitty
- long-distance
- mutual fund
- pool
- scrub down
- seabed
- sink
- spring-clean
- stuff away
- thoroughly
- thrash out
- underneath
- unit trust
- abreast
- clean
- closely
- deep
- deeply
- disaster
- float
- full
- further
- good
- heavy
- in-depth
- international

* * *

fondo nm

1. [parte inferior] bottom;

el fondo del mar the bottom of the sea;

fondos [de embarcación] bottom;

dar fondo [embarcación] to drop anchor;

echar a fondo [embarcación] to sink;

irse a fondo [embarcación] to sink, to founder;

sin fondo bottomless;

Comp
RP Fam
¡fondo blanco! bottoms up!;

Comp

tocar fondo [embarcación] to hit the bottom (of the sea/river);
[crisis] to bottom out;
su popularidad ha tocado fondo their popularity has reached an all-time low o rock bottom;

mi paciencia ha tocado fondo my patience has reached its limit

2. [de habitación, escenario] back;

al fondo de [calle, pasillo] at the end of;
[sala] at the back of;
el fondo de la pista the back of the court;

los baños están al fondo del pasillo, a la derecha the toilets are at the end of the corridor, on the right

3. [dimensión] depth;

un río de poco fondo a shallow river;

tener un metro de fondo to be one metre deep

4. [de cuadro, foto, tela] background;

quiero una tela de flores sobre fondo negro I'd like some material with a pattern of flowers on a black background;

al fondo in the background

5. [de alcachofa] heart

6. [de asunto, problema] heart, bottom;

el problema de fondo the underlying problem;

la cuestión de fondo the fundamental issue;

llegar al fondo de to get to the heart o bottom of;

el gobierno quiere llegar al fondo de la cuestión the government wants to get to the bottom of the matter;

en el fondo [en lo más íntimo] deep down;
[en lo esencial] basically;
en el fondo está enamorada de él deep down, she loves him;

en el fondo, no es mala persona deep down, she's not a bad person;

en el fondo tus problemas son los mismos basically, you have the same problems

7. [de una persona]
tener buen fondo to have a good heart;

tener mal fondo to be a Br nasty o US real piece of work

8. [de obra literaria] substance

9. [de dinero] fund;

a fondo perdido [préstamo] non-returnable;

no estamos dispuestos a invertir a fondo perdido we're not prepared to pour money down the drain;

fondos [capital] funds;

nos hemos quedado sin fondos our funds have run out;

un cheque sin fondos a bad cheque;

estar mal de fondos [persona] to be badly off;
[empresa] to be short of funds;
recaudar fondos to raise funds

Comp
Econ fondo de amortización sinking fund;
fondos bloqueados frozen funds;

fondo de cohesión cohesion fund;
Fin fondo de comercio goodwill;
fondo de compensación interterritorial interterritorial compensation fund;

fondo común kitty;

poner un fondo (común) to set up a kitty;
Fin fondo de crédito permanente evergreen fund;
fondo de emergencia contingency fund;
UE fondos estructurales structural funds; Fin fondo ético ethical fund; UE Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo European Development Fund; UE Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional European Regional Development Fund;
fondo de fideicomiso trust fund;
Fin fondo de garantía de depósitos deposit guarantee fund; Fin fondo de inversión investment fund; Fin fondo de inversión ético ethical investment fund;
fondo de inversión inmobiliaria real estate investment fund;

fondo de inversión mobiliaria Br trust fund, US mutual fund;

Fondo Monetario Internacional International Monetary Fund;

Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza World Wildlife Fund;
Econ fondo de pensiones pension fund;
fondos públicos public funds;
Fin fondo de renta fija non-equity fund, bond fund; Fin fondo de renta variable equity fund;
fondos reservados = contingency funds available to ministries, for which they do not have to account publicly;
Fin fondo rotativo revolving fund; UE Fondo Social Europeo European Social Fund;
fondo vitalicio life annuity

10. [fundamento] reason, basis;

sus acciones tienen siempre un fondo humanitario everything she does is for humanitarian reasons

11.
hacer algo a fondo [en profundidad] to do sth thoroughly;

hicimos una lectura a fondo we read it through carefully;

hacer una limpieza a fondo to have a thorough clean;

el juez ha ordenado una investigación a fondo the judge has ordered a full enquiry o an in-depth investigation;

emplearse a fondo to do one's utmost

12. [de biblioteca, archivo] catalogue, collection

Comp
fondo editorial backlist
13. Dep [resistencia física] stamina

14. Dep [larga distancia] long-distance running;

medio fondo middle-distance running;

carrera de fondo long-distance race;

esquí de fondo cross-country skiing;

de medio fondo middle-distance

Comp
fondo en carretera [ciclismo] road racing
15. Dep [ejercicio] push-up, Br press-up

16. Carib, Méx [prenda] petticoat

17. Cuba [caldero] cauldron

18. RP [patio] back patio

* * *

fondo

m

1 bottom;

doble fondo false bottom;

fondo marino seabed;

tocar fondo fig reach bottom;

los bajos fondos the underworld sg

2 ( profundidad) depth;

hacer una limpieza a fondo de algo give sth a thorough clean, clean sth thoroughly;

emplearse a fondo fig give one’s all;

ir al fondo de algo look at sth in depth;

en el fondo deep down

3 de sala, cuarto etc back; de pasillo end

4 PINT, FOT background;

música de fondo background music

5 de un museo etc collection

6 COM fund;

fondos pl money sg, funds;

a fondo perdido non-refundable;

sin fondos cheque dud

7 DEP

:

de medio fondo middle distance atr

8 ( disposición)

:

tiene buen fondo he’s got a good heart

* * *

fondo nm

1) : bottom

2) : rear, back, end

3) : depth

4) : background

5) : sea bed

6) : fund

fondo de inversiones: investment fund

7) Mex : slip, petticoat

8) fondos nmpl

: funds, resources

cheque sin fondos: bounced check

9)

a fondo : thoroughly, in depth

10)

en fondo : abreast

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fondo n

1. (en general) bottom

en el fondo del mar at the bottom of the sea

2. (de calle, pasillo) end

al fondo del pasillo at the end of the corridor

3. (de habitación) back

al fondo de la sala at the back of the hall

4. (segundo término) background

a fondo in detail

estudiaremos el tema a fondo we'll study the subject in detail

en el fondo (en lo esencial) deep down (en realidad) basically

fondo marino seabed

Spanish-English dictionary > fondo
10 scharf

(beißend) caustic; acrimonious; biting; pungent; acrid; tart;

(bissig) fierce;

(brüsk) stiff;

(geladen) live;

(gewürzt) hot;

(scharfsinnig) trenchant; incisive; keen;

(schneidend) cutting; edged; sharp;

(sexuell erregt) randy (ugs.); horny (ugs.)

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schạrf [ʃarf]
1. adj comp - er
['ʃɛrfɐ] superl -ste(r, s) ['ʃɛrfstə]
1) Messer, Kante, Kurve sharp; (= durchdringend) Wind keen, biting, cutting; Kälte biting; Luft raw, keen; Frost sharp, keen; Ton piercing, shrill

das scharfe S (Aus inf) — the "scharfes s" (German symbol ß), ess-tset

ein Messer scharf machen — to sharpen a knife

2) (= stark gewürzt) hot; Geruch, Geschmack pungent, acrid; Käse strong, sharp; Alkohol (= stark) strong; (= brennend) fiery; (= ätzend) Waschmittel, Lösung caustic

scharfe Sachen (inf) — hard stuff (inf)

3) (= hart, streng) Mittel, Maßnahmen tough, severe, drastic; (inf) Prüfung, Untersuchung strict, tough; Lehrer, Polizist tough; Bewachung close, tight; Hund fierce

4) (= schonungslos, stark) Worte, Kritik sharp, biting, harsh; Widerstand, Konkurrenz fierce, tough; Gegner, Protest strong, fierce; Auseinandersetzung bitter, fierce

eine scharfe Zunge haben — to have a sharp tongue, to be sharp-tongued

jdn/etw in scharfer Form kritisieren — to criticize sb/sth in strong terms

etw in schärfster Form or aufs Schärfste or aufs schärfste verurteilen — to condemn sth in the strongest possible terms

5) (= deutlich, klar, genau) sharp; Unterschied sharp, marked; Brille, Linse sharply focusing; Augen sharp, keen; Töne clear, precise; Verstand, Intelligenz, Gehör sharp, keen, acute; Beobachter keen

ein scharfes Auge für etw haben (fig) — to have a keen or sharp eye for sth

mit scharfem Blick (fig) — with penetrating insight

6) (= heftig, schnell) Ritt, Trab hard

ein scharfes Tempo fahren (inf) — to drive hell for leather (Brit) or like a bat out of hell (inf), to drive at quite a lick (Brit inf)

einen scharfen Stil fahren (inf) — to drive hard

7) (= echt) Munition etc, Schuss live

etw scharf machen — to arm sth

scharfe Schüsse abgeben — to shoot or fire live bullets

8) (inf = geil) randy (Brit inf horny (inf)

jdn scharf machen — to turn sb on (inf)

scharf werden — to get turned on (inf), to get randy (Brit inf) or horny (inf)

auf jdn/etw scharf sein — to be keen on (inf) or hot for (inf) sb/sth, to fancy sb/sth (inf)

der Kleine/Alte ist scharf wie Nachbars Lumpi or tausend Russen or sieben Sensen (dated) — he's a randy (Brit) or horny little/old bugger (inf)

See:

→ auch scharfmachen

2. adv comp -er,
superl am -sten
1)

(= intensiv) scharf nach etw riechen — to smell strongly of sth

scharf würzen — to season highly, to make hot (inf)

Fleisch scharf anbraten — to sear meat

sie kocht sehr scharf — her cooking is very spicy

sie hat das Curry scharf zubereitet — she made the curry hot

2)

(= schneidend) etw scharf schleifen — to sharpen or hone sth to a fine edge

schärfer geschliffen — more finely sharpened

das "s" wird oft scharf ausgesprochen — "s" is often voiceless, "s" is often pronounced as an "s" and not a "z"

3) (= heftig) attackieren, kritisieren sharply; ablehnen adamantly; protestieren emphatically

etw scharf verurteilen — to criticize sth sharply

4) (= konzentriert) zuhören closely

scharf beobachten — to be very observant

etw scharf unter die Lupe nehmen — to examine sth carefully

etw scharf betrachten — to look at sth intensely

scharf aufpassen — to pay close attention

scharf zuhören — to listen closely

jdn scharf ansehen — to give sb a scrutinizing look; (missbilligend) to look sharply at sb

scharf nachdenken — to have a good or long think, to think long and hard

5) (= präzise) analysieren carefully, in detail

etw scharf umreißen (fig) — to outline sth precisely or clearly

6)

(= genau) etw scharf einstellen (Bild, Diaprojektor etc) — to bring sth into focus; Sender to tune sth in (properly)

scharf eingestellt — in (sharp) focus, (properly) tuned in

scharf sehen/hören — to have sharp eyes/ears

7) (= schnell) fahren, marschieren fast

scharf galoppieren — to ride at a full gallop

scharf reiten — to ride hard

8) (= abrupt) bremsen sharply, hard

scharf links abbiegen — to take a hard left

scharf kehrtmachen — to turn on one's heel

9)

(= hart) scharf vorgehen/durchgreifen — to take decisive action

etw scharf bekämpfen — to take strong measures against sth

10) (= streng) bewachen closely

jdn scharf kontrollieren — to examine sb thoroughly

11)

(= knapp) scharf kalkulieren — to reduce one's profit margin

schärfer kalkulieren — to reduce one's profit margin even more

scharf rechnen — to figure it out carefully

12) (= fein) hören, sehen clearly, well

13) (MIL)

das Gewehr war scharf geladen — the rifle was loaded with live ammunition

in der Diskussion wurde ziemlich scharf geschossen (inf) — the discussion became rather heated, sparks flew in the discussion

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1) acutely

2) ((of the senses) keen: acute hearing.) acute

3) ((of food) having a sharp, burning taste: a hot curry.) hot

4) (insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) cut

5) keenly

6) keen

7) (sharp: Her eyesight is as keen as ever.) keen

8) ((of wind etc) very cold and biting.) keen

9) ((of food) containing a lot of pepper: The soup is too peppery.) peppery

10) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) live

11) pungently

12) ((of a taste or smell) sharp and strong.) pungent

13) (unpleasantly stale and strong: a rank smell of tobacco.) rank

14) severe

15) (having a thin edge that can cut or a point that can pierce: a sharp knife.) sharp

16) ((of changes in direction) sudden and quick: a sharp left turn.) sharp

17) (alert: Dogs have sharp ears.) sharp

18) (with an abrupt change of direction: Turn sharp left here.) sharp

19) (in a sharp manner: a sharply-pointed piece of glass; The road turned sharply to the left; He rebuked her sharply.) sharply

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scharf

<schärfer, schärfste>

[ʃarf]

I. adj

1. (gut geschliffen) Messer, Klinge sharp, keen form

\scharfe Krallen/Zähne sharp claws/teeth

etw \scharf machen to sharpen sth

etw \scharf schleifen to sharpen sth

2. (spitz zulaufend) sharp

eine \scharfe Bügelfalte a sharp crease

\scharfe Gesichtszüge sharp features

eine \scharfe Kante a sharp edge

eine \scharfe Kurve/Kehre a hairpin bend

eine \scharfe Nase a sharp nose

3. KOCHK (hochprozentig) strong; (sehr würzig) highly seasoned; (stark gewürzt) hot

\scharfe Gewürze/ \scharfer Senf hot spices/mustard

\scharfer Käse strong cheese

einen S\scharfen trinken (fam) to knock back some of the hard stuff fam

4. (ätzend) aggressive, caustic [or strong]

\scharfe Dämpfe caustic vapours [or AM -ors]

ein \scharfer Geruch a pungent odour [or AM -or]

\scharfe Putzmittel aggressive detergents; s.a. Sache

5. (schonungslos, heftig) harsh, severe, tough

\scharfe Ablehnung fierce [or strong] opposition

\scharfe Aufsicht/Bewachung/Kontrolle rigorous [or strict] supervision/surveillance/control

\scharfe Auseinandersetzungen bitter altercations

\scharfe dirigistische Eingriffe POL drastic state interference

etw in schärfster Form verurteilen to condemn sth in the strongest possible terms

ein \scharfer Gegner a fierce opponent

\scharfe Konkurrenz fierce [or keen] competition

\scharfe Maßnahmen ergreifen to take drastic [or harsh] measures

ein \scharfer Polizist a tough policeman

ein \scharfer Prüfer a strict examiner

\scharfer Protest strong [or vigorous] protest

ein \scharfes Urteil a harsh [or scathing] judgement

6. (bissig) fierce, vicious pej

\scharfe Kritik biting [or fierce] criticism

ein \scharfer Verweis a strong reprimand

\scharfer Widerstand fierce [or strong] resistance

eine \scharfe Zunge haben to have a sharp tongue

sehr \scharf gegen jdn werden to be very sharp with sb

7. inv (echt) real

eine \scharfe Bombe a live bomb

mit \scharfen Patronen schießen to shoot live bullets

\scharfe Schüsse abfeuern to shoot with live ammunition

8. (konzentriert, präzise) careful, keen

ein \scharfer Analytiker a careful [or thorough] analyst

eine \scharfe Auffassungsgabe haben to have keen powers of observation

ein \scharfes Auge für etw akk haben to have a keen eye for sth

ein \scharfer Beobachter a keen [or perceptive] observer

\scharfe Beobachtung astute [or keen] observation

\scharfe Betrachtung careful [or thorough] examination

\scharfer Blick close [or thorough] inspection

\scharfe Intelligenz keen intelligence

ein \scharfer Verstand a keen [or sharp] mind

9. FOTO sharp

ein gestochen \scharfes Foto an extremely sharp photo

eine \scharfe Linse a strong [or powerful] lens

\scharfe Umrisse sharp outlines

10. (schneidend) biting

\scharfer Frost sharp frost

\scharfe Kälte biting [or fierce] cold

\scharfes Licht glaring [or stabbing] light

\scharfe Luft raw air

eine \scharfe Stimme a sharp voice

ein \scharfer Ton a shrill sound

ein \scharfer Wind a biting wind

11. (forciert) hard, fast

in \scharfem Galopp reiten to ride at a furious gallop

ein \scharfer Ritt a hard ride

in \scharfem Tempo at a [fast and] furious pace

12. (sl: fantastisch) great fam, fantastic fam, terrific

ein \scharfes Auto a cool car

[das ist] \scharf! [that is] cool!

das ist das Schärfste! (sl) that [really] takes the biscuit [or AM cake]! fig

13. FBALL (kraftvoll) fierce

ein \scharfer Schuss a fierce shot

14. (aggressiv) fierce

ein \scharfer [Wach]hund a fierce [watch]dog

15. (sl: aufreizend, geil) spicy fam, naughty fam, sexy fam

ein \scharfes Mädchen a sexy girl

\scharf auf jdn sein (fam) to have the hots for sb fam

auf etw akk \scharf sein to [really] fancy sth fam, to be keen on sth

II. adv

1. (in einen scharfen Zustand)

\scharf gebügelte Hosen sharply ironed trousers [or pants

2. (intensiv gewürzt)

ich esse/koche gerne \scharf I like eating/cooking spicy/hot food

\scharf schmecken to taste hot

etw \scharf würzen to highly season sth

3. (heftig) sharply

etw \scharf ablehnen to reject sth outright [or out of hand], to flatly reject sth

etw \scharf angreifen [o attackieren] to attack sth sharply [or viciously]

\scharf durchgreifen to take drastic action

etw \scharf kritisieren to criticize sth sharply [or harshly] [or severely]

gegen etw akk \scharf protestieren to protest strongly [or vigorously] against sth

etw \scharf verurteilen to condemn sth strongly [or harshly]

jdm \scharf widersprechen to vehemently contradict

4. (konzentriert, präzise) carefully

\scharf analysieren to analyze carefully [or painstakingly] [or thoroughly]

\scharf aufpassen to take great [or extreme] care

ein Problem \scharf beleuchten to get right to the heart of a problem

\scharf beobachten to observe [or watch] carefully [or closely]

\scharf hinsehen to look good and hard

etw \scharf unter die Lupe nehmen to investigate sth carefully [or thoroughly], to take a careful [or close] look at sth

\scharf nachdenken to think hard

etw \scharf umreißen to define sth clearly [or sharply

5. (streng) hard, closely

etw \scharf bekämpfen to fight hard [or strongly] against sth

jdn \scharf bewachen to keep a close guard on sb

gegen etw akk \scharf durchgreifen [o vorgehen] to take drastic [or vigorous] action [or to take drastic steps] against sth

6. (klar) sharply

der Baum hebt sich \scharf vom Hintergrund ab the tree contrasts sharply to the background

das Bild/den Sender \scharf einstellen to sharply focus the picture/tune in the station

\scharf sehen to have keen [or sharp] eyes

7. (abrupt) abruptly, sharply

\scharf links/rechts abbiegen/einbiegen to take a sharp left/right, to turn sharp left/right

Fleisch \scharf anbraten to sear meat

\scharf bremsen to brake sharply, to slam on the brakes

8. (gefährlich)

\scharf geladen sein to be loaded [with live ammunition]

\scharf schießen to shoot [with live ammunition]

9. (in forciertem Tempo) fast, like the wind [or devil]

\scharf reiten to ride hard

10. FBALL (kraftvoll) fiercely

\scharf schießen to shoot fiercely

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1.
; schärfer, schärfst... Adjektiv

1) sharp

2) (stark gewürzt, brennend, stechend) hot; strong <drink, vinegar, etc.>; caustic < chemical>; pungent, acrid < smell>

3) (durchdringend) shrill; (hell) harsh; biting <wind, air, etc.>; sharp < frost>

4) (deutlich wahrnehmend) keen; sharp

5) (deutlich hervortretend) sharp <contours, features, nose, photograph>

6) (schonungslos) tough, fierce <resistance, competition, etc.>; sharp <criticism, remark, words, etc.>; strong, fierce <opponent, protest, etc.>; severe, harsh <sentence, law, measure, etc.>; fierce < dog>

eine scharfe Zunge haben — have a sharp tongue

7) (schnell) fast; hard <ride, gallop, etc.>

8) (explosiv) live; (Ballspiele) powerful < shot>

scharfe Schüsse abgeben — fire live bullets

9)

das scharfe S — (bes. österr.) the German letter ‘ß’

10) (ugs.): (geil) sexy <girl, clothes, pictures, etc.>; randy <fellow, thoughts, etc.>

11)

scharf auf jemanden/etwas sein — (ugs.) really fancy somebody (coll.) /be really keen on something
2.
adverbial

1)

scharf würzen/abschmecken — season/flavour highly

scharf riechen — smell pungent or strong

2) (durchdringend) shrilly; (hell) harshly; (kalt) bitingly

3) (deutlich wahrnehmend) <listen, watch, etc.> closely, intently; <think, consider, etc.> hard

scharf aufpassen — pay close attention

4) (deutlich hervortretend) sharply

5) (schonungslos) <attack, criticize, etc.> sharply, strongly; <contradict, oppose, etc.> strongly, fiercely; <watch, observe, etc.> closely

6) (schnell) fast

scharf bremsen — brake hard or sharply

7)

scharf schießen — shoot with live ammunition

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scharf; schärfer, am schärfsten

A. adj

1. Messer etc: sharp (auch fig);

scharfe Zunge sharp tongue

2. Essen: hot, spicy, highly seasoned; Essig, Senf, Käse: strong; Geruch: acrid, pungent; Säure: caustic; Paprika, Pfeffer: hot; Alkohol: strong; (brennend) sharp; Waschmittel: aggressive;

scharfe Saucen picante sauces;

scharfe Sachen umg the hard stuff sg;

das ist vielleicht ein scharfes Zeug umg it really burns your throat

3. Sinnesorgan etc: sharp;

scharfes Auge, scharfer Blick sharp ( oder keen) eye(s), keen eyesight;

ein scharfes Auge haben für have a keen ( oder good) eye for;

scharfes Gehör sharp ears, keen sense of hearing;

scharfer Beobachter/Denker keen observer/thinker;

scharfer Verstand keen ( oder incisive) mind

4. Kritik, Zurechtweisung etc: harsh, severe; (heftig) hard;

scharfer Kritiker severe critic;

scharfer Protest fierce ( oder sharp oder vehement) protest;

schärfsten Protest einlegen protest vehemently;

scharfer Widerstand severe ( oder stiff) opposition;

in scharfem Ton in a sharp tone

5. (durchdringend) Ton: piercing, shrill;

scharfer Wind biting ( oder cutting) wind;

die Luft ist scharf there’s a nip ( oder bite) in the air

6. (hart, stark) Gegensatz: stark;

ein scharfer Gegner von … a sworn enemy of …;

scharfer Kampf hard fight;

scharfe Konkurrenz stiff competition;

scharfe Maßnahmen strict ( oder stringent) measures;

eine scharfe Satire über … a pungent satire on …;

scharfe Bestrafung severe punishment;

ein scharfer Hund an attack dog (trained to attack intruders etc); umg, fig hard taskmaster;

sie ist eine scharfe Prüferin umg she’s a demanding ( oder tough) examiner

7. (deutlich) sharp, clear;

scharfe Umrisse clear ( oder sharp) outlines;

scharfe Gesichtszüge sharp ( oder clear-cut) features;

das Bild ist nicht ganz scharf the picture isn’t quite sharp ( oder is slightly blurred);

eine schärfere Brille brauchen need stronger spectacles; → auch gestochen

8. (jäh, abrupt) abrupt, sharp;

scharfe Kurve sharp bend;

scharfe Kurven umg, fig a sensational figure sg

9. (schnell) fast;

scharfer Ritt hard ride;

scharfes Tempo fast ( oder sharp) pace;

scharfer Schuss SPORT powerful shot

10. umg (versessen)

auf jemanden/etwas scharf sein be keen on (US eager about) sb/sth; stärker: be wild about sb/sth;

ganz scharf darauf sein zu (+inf) umg be dead keen on (US wild about) (+ger), be dead keen to (US dying to) (+inf)

11. umg (geil) besonders Br randy, horny sl;

scharf wie Nachbars Lumpi as randy (US horny) as a dog on (US in) heat;

scharfer Film/scharfes Buch/scharfe Wäsche sexy film/book/underwear

12. umg (toll) great, cool;

scharfe Klamotten/scharfes Auto auch snazzy clothes/car;

das ist ja scharf that’s really (US real) cool

13. LING:

ein scharfes „S“ a German ß character

14. Munition: live;

mit scharfer Munition schießen shoot ( oder fire) live bullets

B. adv

1. sharply etc;

scharf sehen/hören have sharp eyes/ears;

scharf geschnitten Profil etc: clear-cut;

scharf anbraten (fry to) seal;

scharf bewachen keep a close guard (fig watch, eye) on;

scharf aufpassen pay close attention, keep close watch;

scharf ins Auge fassen fix sb with one’s eyes; fig take a close look at sb (oder sth);

jemanden scharf anfassen müssen have to be very strict with sb;

scharf durchgreifen take tough action (

bei against);

gegen jemanden scharf durchgreifen auch clamp down on sb;

scharf ablehnen flatly reject;

scharf verurteilen/kritisieren severely condemn/criticize;

scharf formuliert sharply ( oder strongly)worded;

scharf nachdenken think hard, have a good think;

denkt mal scharf nach umg put your thinking caps on (for a minute);

scharf schießen shoot with live ammunition;

in der Diskussion wurde scharf geschossen fig there were some sharp exchanges during the discussion

2.

scharf würzen season with hot spices;

zu scharf gewürzt too highly seasoned;

gerne scharf essen like highly seasoned ( oder very spicy) food

3. (genau) sharply, accurately;

scharf einstellen FOTO focus (accurately);

schärfer stellen Bild: make sharper; Radio: tune in better ( oder more accurately);

mit dieser Brille sehe ich nicht scharf I can’t see clearly with these spectacles (US glasses);

scharf blickend sharp-sighted; fig perspicacious;

scharf umrissen sharply defined; fig clear-cut

4. (mit Wucht)

scharf bremsen brake hard, slam on the brakes;

scharf anfahren make a racing start;

ein unheimlich scharf geschossener Ball an incredibly powerful shot

5.

scharf nach rechts/links gehen turn sharp right/left;

scharf rechts/links fahren dicht am Straßenrand: keep well in to the right/left, hug the right-hand/left-hand kerb (US curb); unkontrolliert: swerve ( oder veer) to the right/left; (abbiegen) turn sharp right/left;

scharf an jemandem vorbeifahren shave past sb;

scharf auf ein Auto auffahren drive right up to a car’s rear bumper, besonders US tailgate a car; → schärfen

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1.
; schärfer, schärfst... Adjektiv

1) sharp

2) (stark gewürzt, brennend, stechend) hot; strong <drink, vinegar, etc.>; caustic < chemical>; pungent, acrid < smell>

3) (durchdringend) shrill; (hell) harsh; biting <wind, air, etc.>; sharp < frost>

4) (deutlich wahrnehmend) keen; sharp

5) (deutlich hervortretend) sharp <contours, features, nose, photograph>

6) (schonungslos) tough, fierce <resistance, competition, etc.>; sharp <criticism, remark, words, etc.>; strong, fierce <opponent, protest, etc.>; severe, harsh <sentence, law, measure, etc.>; fierce < dog>

eine scharfe Zunge haben — have a sharp tongue

7) (schnell) fast; hard <ride, gallop, etc.>

8) (explosiv) live; (Ballspiele) powerful < shot>

scharfe Schüsse abgeben — fire live bullets

9)

das scharfe S — (bes. österr.) the German letter ‘ß’

10) (ugs.): (geil) sexy <girl, clothes, pictures, etc.>; randy <fellow, thoughts, etc.>

11)

scharf auf jemanden/etwas sein — (ugs.) really fancy somebody (coll.) /be really keen on something
2.
adverbial

1)

scharf würzen/abschmecken — season/flavour highly

scharf riechen — smell pungent or strong

2) (durchdringend) shrilly; (hell) harshly; (kalt) bitingly

3) (deutlich wahrnehmend) <listen, watch, etc.> closely, intently; <think, consider, etc.> hard

scharf aufpassen — pay close attention

4) (deutlich hervortretend) sharply

5) (schonungslos) <attack, criticize, etc.> sharply, strongly; <contradict, oppose, etc.> strongly, fiercely; <watch, observe, etc.> closely

6) (schnell) fast

scharf bremsen — brake hard or sharply

7)

scharf schießen — shoot with live ammunition

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adj.

acrid adj.

acute adj.

caustic adj.

edged adj.

hot adj.

keen adj.

poignant adj.

pungent adj.

sharp adj.

strident adj.

subtle adj.

tangy adj.

trenchant adj.

twangy adj. adv.

acridly adv.

keenly adv.

poignantly adv.

pungently adv.

sharply adv.

stridently adv.

trenchantly adv.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > scharf
11 examine

[iɡ'zæmin]
verb

1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) undersøge; studere

2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) undersøge

3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) undersøge

4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) eksaminere; overhøre

5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) udspørge

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- examination
- examiner
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[iɡ'zæmin]
verb

1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) undersøge; studere

2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) undersøge

3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) undersøge

4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) eksaminere; overhøre

5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) udspørge

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- examination
- examiner

English-Danish dictionary > examine
12 cuestión

f.

issue, matter, problem, subject.

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cuestión

► nombre femenino

1 (pregunta) question

2 (asunto) business, matter, question

3 (discusión) dispute, quarrel, argument

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FRASEOLOGÍA

en cuestión in question

en cuestión de... (tiempo) in just a few..., in a matter of...

■ lo acabaré en cuestión de minutos I'll finish it in a few minutes

eso es otra cuestión that's a whole different matter

la cuestión es que... the thing is that...

ser cuestión de vida o muerte figurado to be a matter of life or death

cuestión candente burning question

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noun f.

matter

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SF

1) (=asunto) matter, question

quedan algunas cuestiones por resolver — there are still a few matters o questions to be resolved

eso es otra cuestión — that's another matter

¡sigue gritando, la cuestión es no dejarme tranquilo! — iró * carry on shouting, don't mind me!

no sé por qué, pero la cuestión es que ahora soy más pobre — * I don't know why, but the fact is that I'm poorer now than I was

• cuestión de, una cuestión de honor — a matter of honour

resolver el problema no es solo cuestión de dinero — the answer to the problem is not just a question of money

su entrega a la policía es cuestión de tiempo — it's only a matter of time before he gives himself up to the police

todo es cuestión de proponérselo — it's all a matter o question of telling yourself you can do it

será cuestión de irse ya a casa — it's time we were thinking of going home

puedes beber, pero no es cuestión de que te emborraches — you can have a drink or two, but there's no need to get drunk

para solucionarlo tan solo es cuestión de que lo habléis — all you have to do to solve the problem is talk it over

• en cuestión — in question

la persona en cuestión resultó ser mi padre — the person in question turned out to be my father

falleció en cuestión de segundos — she died in a matter of seconds

en cuestión de política social hemos avanzado poco — we have made little progress in terms of social policy
quid, vida 1)
2) (=pregunta) question

el examen se compone de tres cuestiones — the exam is made up of three questions

la cuestión está en saber si ella estaba al corriente — the question is whether she knew

cuestión de confianza — vote of confidence

3) (=duda)

poner algo en cuestión — to call sth into question, raise doubts about sth

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (tema, problema) question, matter

otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether

llegar al fondo de la cuestión — to get to the heart of the matter

b) (en locs)

en cuestión — in question

en cuestión de — in a matter of

la cuestión es... — the thing is...

la cuestión es divertirnos — the main thing is to enjoy ourselves

la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy

ser cuestión de — to be a matter of

es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes

si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem

todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...

será cuestión de planteárselo — we'll just have to put it to him

tampoco es cuestión de enloquecernos — there's no need to get in a flap (colloq)

tampoco es cuestión de que lo hagas todo tú — there's no reason why you should do it all yourself

2) ( duda)

poner algo en cuestión — to call something into question

3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)

* * *

= affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.

Ex. And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.

Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.

Ex. A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.

Ex. These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.

Ex. AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.

Ex. The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.

Ex. One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.

Ex. A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.

Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.

Ex. Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.

Ex. The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.

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* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.

* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.

* cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.

* cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.

* cuestión científica = scientific issue.

* cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.

* cuestión crítica = critical issue.

* cuestión debatible = debatable point.

* cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.

* cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.

* cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.

* cuestiones = matters.

* cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.

* cuestiones clave = key issues.

* cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.

* cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.

* cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.

* cuestión específica = topical issue.

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.

* cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.

* cuestiones sociales = social affairs.

* cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.

* cuestión ética = ethical issue.

* cuestión financiera = financial issue.

* cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.

* cuestión histórica = historical issue.

* cuestión imprescindible = imperative.

* cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión laboral = work-related issue.

* cuestión legal = legal issue.

* cuestión negociable = negotiable point.

* cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.

* cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.

* cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.

* cuestión política = political issue.

* cuestión práctica = practicality.

* cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.

* cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.

* cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.

* cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.

* cuestión técnica = technical issue.

* cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.

* debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.

* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.

* desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.

* discutir una cuestión = air + issue.

* el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.

* eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.

* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.

* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.

* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.

* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.

* en cuestiones de = in matters of.

* enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.

* en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.

* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.

* esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.

* estado de la cuestión = state of the art.

* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.

* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.

* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.

* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.

* exponer una cuestión = raise + point.

* informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.

* la cuestión es que = the thing is.

* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.

* llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.

* llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.

* llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.

* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.

* mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.

* meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.

* no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.

* partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.

* plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.

* plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.

* quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.

* relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.

* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.

* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.

* responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.

* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.

* ser cuestión de = come down to.

* ser la cuestión = be the point.

* ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.

* ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.

* ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.

* surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.

* suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.

* tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.

* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.

* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.

* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.

* una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.

* * *

femenino

1)

a) (tema, problema) question, matter

otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether

llegar al fondo de la cuestión — to get to the heart of the matter

b) (en locs)

en cuestión — in question

en cuestión de — in a matter of

la cuestión es... — the thing is...

la cuestión es divertirnos — the main thing is to enjoy ourselves

la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy

ser cuestión de — to be a matter of

es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes

si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem

todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...

será cuestión de planteárselo — we'll just have to put it to him

tampoco es cuestión de enloquecernos — there's no need to get in a flap (colloq)

tampoco es cuestión de que lo hagas todo tú — there's no reason why you should do it all yourself

2) ( duda)

poner algo en cuestión — to call something into question

3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)

* * *

= affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.

Ex: And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.

Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.

Ex: A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.

Ex: These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.

Ex: AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.

Ex: The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.

Ex: One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.

Ex: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.

Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.

Ex: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.

Ex: The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.

* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.

* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.

* analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.

* cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.

* cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.

* cuestión científica = scientific issue.

* cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.

* cuestión crítica = critical issue.

* cuestión debatible = debatable point.

* cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.

* cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.

* cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.

* cuestiones = matters.

* cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.

* cuestiones clave = key issues.

* cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.

* cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.

* cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.

* cuestión específica = topical issue.

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.

* cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.

* cuestiones sociales = social affairs.

* cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.

* cuestión ética = ethical issue.

* cuestión financiera = financial issue.

* cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.

* cuestión histórica = historical issue.

* cuestión imprescindible = imperative.

* cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión laboral = work-related issue.

* cuestión legal = legal issue.

* cuestión negociable = negotiable point.

* cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.

* cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.

* cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.

* cuestión política = political issue.

* cuestión práctica = practicality.

* cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.

* cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.

* cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.

* cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.

* cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.

* cuestión técnica = technical issue.

* cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.

* debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.

* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.

* desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.

* discutir una cuestión = air + issue.

* el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.

* eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.

* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.

* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.

* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.

* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.

* en cuestiones de = in matters of.

* enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.

* en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.

* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.

* esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.

* estado de la cuestión = state of the art.

* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.

* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.

* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.

* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.

* exponer una cuestión = raise + point.

* informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.

* la cuestión es que = the thing is.

* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.

* llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.

* llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.

* llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.

* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.

* mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.

* meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.

* no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.

* partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.

* plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.

* plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.

* quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.

* relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.

* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.

* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.

* responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.

* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.

* ser cuestión de = come down to.

* ser la cuestión = be the point.

* ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.

* ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.

* ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.

* surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.

* suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.

* tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.

* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.

* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.

* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.

* una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.

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cuestión

feminine

A

1 (tema, problema) question, matter

es experto en cuestiones de derecho internacional he is an expert on matters o questions of international law

otra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter

llegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matter o issue, to get to the root of the problem

2 ( en locs):

en cuestión in question

el museo en cuestión va a ser clausurado the museum in question is going to be closed

en cuestión de in a matter of

aprendió inglés en cuestión de meses she learnt English in a matter of months

la cuestión es … the thing is …

la cuestión es que no tengo tiempo the problem o thing is that I don't have time

la cuestiónes divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselves

pide por pedir, la cuestión es molestar she asks just for the sake of asking, she only does it to annoy

ser cuestión de to be a matter o question of

es una cuestión de principios it's a matter o question of principle

en taxi es cuestión de diez minutos it's only a ten-minute taxi ride

si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem

todo es cuestión de darle tiempo al tiempo it's just a question of waiting

todo es cuestión de poner atención it's just o all a question of concentrating, it's just o all a matter of concentration

será cuestión de planteárselo y ver we'll just have to put it to him and see

tampoco es cuestión de enloquecernos there's no need to get in a flap ( colloq)

ayúdala, pero tampoco es cuestión de que lo hagas todo tú help her by all means, but there's no reason why you should do it all yourself

B

(duda): poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question, to raise questions o doubts about sth

este descubrimiento pone en cuestión la validez del método this discovery raises questions about o raises doubts about o calls into question the validity of the method

C ( fam)

1 (problema) disagreement, problem

2 (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* ( colloq)

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cuestión sustantivo femenino
a) (tema, problema) question, matter;

◊ cuestiones de derecho internacional matters o questions of international law;

llegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matter
b) ( en locs)

◊ en cuestión in question;

en cuestión de in a matter of;
la cuestión es … the thing is …;
la cuestión es divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselves;
ser cuestión de to be a matter of;
todo es cuestión de … it's just a question of …
cuestión sustantivo femenino
1 (asunto) matter, question
2 (pregunta) question
♦ Locuciones: en cuestión, in question: el muchacho en cuestión, the boy in questión
en cuestión de unas horas, in just a few hours
poner en cuestión algo, to doubt sthg
si te cansas de conducir, es cuestión de parar en cualquier lado, if you get tired of driving, we can stop anywhere
' cuestión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
discutir
- inaccesible
- indecisa
- indeciso
- intrincada
- intrincado
- palpitante
- quid
- radicar
- resolverse
- seno
- soslayar
- tratar
- volar
- asunto
- chabolismo
- delicado
- empezar
- fondo
- plantear
- tema
- vida
English:
arise
- burning
- cast
- crux
- issue
- matter
- morality
- nitty-gritty
- open
- pose
- principle
- proceed
- question
- raise
- stake
- undecided
- vexed
- whip on
- come
- point

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cuestión nf

1. [pregunta] question

2. [problema] problem;

no es cuestión de tamaño sino de peso it's a question o matter of weight not size

3. [asunto] matter, issue;

una cuestión de honor/de principios a matter of honour/principle;

los investigadores quieren llegar al fondo de la cuestión the investigators want to get to the bottom of the matter;

la cuestión es que no he tenido tiempo the thing is, I haven't had time;

en cuestión in question;

el candidato en cuestión es venezolano the candidate in question is Venezuelan;

tenemos que discutir el tema en cuestión we must discuss the matter at hand;

en cuestión de [en materia de] as regards;

en cuestión de una hora in no more than an hour;

el edificio se hundió en cuestión de segundos the building collapsed in a matter of seconds;

es cuestión de un par de días it is a matter of a couple of days;

ya acabo, es cuestión de cinco minutos I'm nearly finished, I'll only be five minutes;

es cuestión de trabajar más it's a question of working harder;

será cuestión de ir yéndose it's time we were on our way;

será cuestión de esforzarnos más we'll just have to work harder;

no es cuestión de que el abuelo se ponga a hacerlo there's no need for grandad to have to do it

4.
poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question

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cuestión

f

1 question

2 ( asunto) matter, question;

en cuestión de dinero as far as money is concerned;

no es cuestión de dinero it’s not a question of money;

en cuestión in question;

la cuestión es que the thing is

* * *

cuestión nf, pl - tiones asunto, tema: matter, affair

* * *

cuestión n

1. (asunto) matter

2. (pregunta) question

en cuestión in question

Spanish-English dictionary > cuestión
13 problema

m.

1 problem.

el problema del terrorismo the terrorist problem, the problem of terrorism

los niños no causan más que problemas children cause nothing but trouble o problems

el problema es que no nos queda tiempo the problem o thing is that we don't have any time left

2 glitch, bug.

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problema

► nombre masculino

1 problem

■ el dinero no trae más que problemas money brings nothing but problems

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

dar problemas to cause problems

tener problemas con to have trouble with

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noun m.

problem

* * *

1. SM

1) (=dificultad) problem

el problema del paro — the problem of unemployment

el problema es que no tengo tiempo — the problem is I don't have time

si hay algún problema dímelo — let me know if there is any problem

¿tienes problemas de dinero? — do you have any money worries o financial problems?

este coche nunca me ha dado problemas — this car has never given me any trouble

no quiero problemas — I don't want any trouble

2) (Mat) problem

3) Méx (=accidente) accident, mishap

2.

ADJ INV (=problemático) problem antes de s

niño problema — problem child

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masculino problem

resolver/solucionar un problema — to solve a problem

nos está creando muchos problemas — it is causing us a lot of problems o a lot of trouble

problemas económicos — financial difficulties o problems

los coches viejos dan muchos problemas — old cars give a lot of trouble

si se enteran, vas a tener problemas — if they find out, you'll be in trouble

no te hagas problema — (AmL) don't worry about it

* * *

= dilemma, issue, problem, rough spot, snag, bug, hitch, mischief, trouble spot, tyranny, catch, tribulation, show-stopper [showstopper], hassle, rub, kink, kicker.

Ex. Unfortunately documents which present dilemmas in the selection of author headings are present in even the smallest library collections.

Ex. These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.

Ex. When the cataloguer turns to the description of a piece of music a common problem will be the absence of a title page to be used as the chief source of information.

Ex. But despite the many catalog worlds, and herein lies the rub -- or at least a rough spot -- we have been proceeding on the assumption that the catalog exists in the form of the data distributed by the Library of Congress.

Ex. Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.

Ex. A bug is an error in a program or an equipment malfunction.

Ex. Keeping pace with these changes may well mean more work than the seven year hitch experienced by DC users.

Ex. The author discusses the characteristics of programs designed specifically to cause mischief to computer owners who download and run the programs = El autor analiza las características de los programas diseñados específicamente para causar problemas a los propietarios de ordenadores que los descargan y ejecutan.

Ex. The statistics collected served as an early warning signal for trouble spots.

Ex. Information access, such as satellites, overcomes the tyranny of distance for students, teachers and researchers in Australasia.

Ex. Whilst these achievements are commendable, there is a catch in them -- there can be used to 'intensify' the economic exploitation of women.

Ex. The author discusses the tribulations of equipment selection.

Ex. In engineering use, a show-stopper is usually some aspect of a project that is so bad that it threatens to cancel the project unless it is corrected.

Ex. The article is entitled 'How to implement electronic subscriptions replacing the routing list hassle'.

Ex. But as elegant and efficient as this seems, this strategy has a rub - you've got to have technology to track shipments, since you're ultimately responsible for purchases, warranties and returns.

Ex. However, like any emerging technology, there are still a few kinks in the system.

Ex. The kicker is that this type of money transfer service is less convenient and no safer than many online money transfers.

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* abordar un problema = address + problem.

* acción de averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooting [trouble shooting].

* aclarar un problema = clear up + problem.

* acometer un problema = attack + problem.

* acosado por problemas = beset with + problems.

* acotar un problema = delineate + problem.

* acuciado por problemas = embattled.

* acumular problemas = build up + problems.

* afrontar los problemas cotidianos = grapple with + life's problems.

* afrontar un problema = face + issue, confront + problem.

* agobiado por problemas = beset with + problems.

* agravar un problema = compound + problem.

* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* anticipar un problema = anticipate + problem.

* aprendizaje a través de solución de problemas = problem based learning.

* aquejado de problemas = troubled, ailing.

* arreglar un problema = fix + problem.

* asediado por problemas = embattled.

* atajar un problema = grapple with + problem.

* ausencia de problemas = smoothness.

* averiguar un problema = investigate + problem.

* buscar problemas = ask for + trouble, court + disaster, make + trouble.

* capacidad de resolver problemas = problem-solving ability.

* causar problemas = cause + problems, cause + trouble, make + trouble.

* combatir un problema = combat + problem.

* complicar un problema = compound + problem.

* con problemas = in hot water.

* con problemas de aprendizaje = learning disabled.

* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.

* con problemas de vista = vision impaired.

* con problemas visuales = vision impaired.

* considerar un problema = consider + problem.

* convertirse en un gran problema = grow to + a crisis.

* corregir un problema = correct + problem.

* crear problemas = make + waves, build up + problems, make + trouble.

* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.

* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.

* dar problemas = play up.

* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.

* debatir un problema = discuss + problem.

* decisión precipitada ante un problema = crisis decision.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* definición del problema = problem statement.

* definir un problema = delineate + problem.

* delimitar un problema = isolate + problem.

* desarrollarse sin problemas = go + smoothly.

* detectar un problema = spot + problem, spot + trouble.

* diagnosticar el problema = diagnose + problem.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* el final de los problemas = the light at the end of the tunnel.

* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.

* el problema no es el qué, sino el cómo = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el problema obvio = the elephant in the room.

* el único problema = a fly in the soup, the fly in the ointment.

* el verdadero problema = the elephant in the room.

* encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.

* encontrarse con problemas = run into + trouble.

* encontrarse con un problema = encounter + problem, meet with + problem, run up against + issue, come across + problem.

* enfrentarse a un problema = challenge + threat, confront + question, cope with + problem, face + issue, face + issue, face + problem, come up against + problem, struggle with + issue, wrestle with + problem, deal with + issue.

* enfrentarse un problema = confront + problem, experience + problem.

* enunciado del problema = problem statement.

* esbozar un problema = outline + problem.

* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esquivar el problema = sidestep + the problem.

* esquivar un problema = duck + issue.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* evitar problemas = stay out of + trouble.

* evitar un problema = avoid + problem.

* exarcerbar un problema = inflame + problem.

* exteriorizar un problema = externalise + problem.

* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.

* franquear un problema = negotiate + problem.

* hacer frente a un problema = attack + problem, combat + problem, wrestle with + problem.

* identificar un problema = outline + problem, identify + problem, isolate + problem.

* ilustrar un problema = illustrate + problem.

* investigar un problema = investigate + problem.

* libre de problemas = problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free].

* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.

* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.

* mencionar un problema = bring + problem up.

* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.

* mitigar un problema = alleviate + problem.

* no haber problemas = be fine.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* obtener el enunciado del problema = elicit + problem statement.

* ocasionar problemas = cause + problems.

* orientado hacia la resolución de problemas = problem-orientated, problem-oriented.

* paliar problemas = minimise + problems.

* paliar un problema = solve + problem.

* percatarse de un problema = alight on + problem.

* persona con problemas de aprendizaje = learning disabled person.

* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.

* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.

* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.

* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.

* personas con problemas de vista, las = visually impaired, the, visually disabled, the, visually handicapped, the, visually impaired people (VIPs), visually challenged, the.

* personas con problemas mentales = disturbed people.

* persona sin problemas de vista = sighted person.

* plagado de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-wracked [problem-racked].

* plagar de problemas = bedevil.

* plantear un problema = pose + dilemma, pose + problem, raise + question, raise + concern, raise + issue, raise + problem, articulate + problem.

* presentar problemas = present + problems.

* presentar un problema = pose + problem, air + problem.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* problema + acosar = problem + dog.

* problema acuciante = pressing problem.

* problema + acuciar = problem + beset.

* problema + afectar = problem + afflict, problem + plague.

* problema + afligir = problem + afflict.

* problema + agravar = problem + exacerbate.

* problema alimenticio = eating problem.

* problema asociado = attending problem.

* problema auditivo = hearing problem.

* problema + avecinarse = problem + lie ahead.

* problema cada vez mayor = growing problem.

* problema con el alcohol = drinking problem.

* problema con los niños de la llave = latchkey problem.

* problema cotidiano = daily problem.

* problema de comportamiento = behaviour problem, behavioural problem.

* problema de espacio = space problem.

* problema de imagen = image problem.

* problema de peso = weight problem.

* problema de salud = health problem.

* problema + desaparecer = problem + go away.

* problema de seguridad = security problem.

* problema diario = daily problem.

* problema difícil = thorny problem, poser.

* problema difícil de resolver = tough nut to crack, hard nut to crack, brain tickler.

* problema doméstico = domestic problem.

* problema económico = economic problem, financial problem.

* problema + encontrarse = problem + lie.

* problema en la escuela = school problem.

* problema escolar = school problem.

* problema espinoso = knotty problem, thorny problem, thorny issue, thorny question.

* problema + estar = problem + lie, problem + come with.

* problema familiar = family problem.

* problema informático = computing problem.

* problema inicial = startup problem.

* problema insoluble = insoluble problem.

* problema monetario = monetary problem.

* problema motriz = motor disability.

* problema peliagudo = thorny problem, thorny issue, thorny question.

* problema pequeño = a cloud no bigger than a man's hand.

* problema + persistir = problem + persist.

* problema personal = personal problem.

* problema + plantearse = problem + come with.

* problema práctico = practical problem.

* problema racial = racial conflict, ethnic conflict.

* problema + radicar = trouble + lie.

* problema real = real problem.

* problema + residir = problem + reside, problem + lie, problem + come with.

* problemas = trouble, crisis [crises, -pl.], problem areas, trials and tribulations, trouble at mill.

* problemas auditivos = impaired hearing, hearing impairment, hearing disability.

* problemas cada vez mayores = mounting problems.

* problemas con el alcohol = problem drinking.

* problemas con la bebida = problem drinking.

* problemas con la vista = poor eyesight.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* problemas del crecimiento = growing pains.

* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.

* problemas dentales = dental disease.

* problemas de oído = poor hearing.

* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* problemas familiares = family crisis.

* problemas + girar en torno a = problems + turn on, problems + revolve around.

* problemas inherentes al crecimiento = growing pains.

* problemas iniciales = teething problems, teething troubles, growing pains.

* problema siquiátrico = psychiatric problem.

* problema social = societal problem, social problem.

* problemas sociales = social crisis.

* problema + surgir = problem + arise, problem + surface, problem + come with.

* problemas visuales = visual impairment.

* problema técnico = glitch, technical difficulty, technical problem.

* problema técnico desconocido = gremlin.

* quitar importancia a un problema = trivialise + trouble.

* raíz del problema, la = root of the problem, the.

* resolución de problemas = problem solving [problem-solving].

* resolver los problemas = iron out + the bugs.

* resolver un problema = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kink.

* sacar a colación un problema = bring + problem up.

* salvar un problema = circumvent + problem, negotiate + problem.

* ser un problema = be at issue.

* sin meterse en problemas = keep out of + trouble.

* sin problemas = smoothly, smooth [smoother -comp., smoothest -sup.], problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free], without a hitch, unproblematically, carefree, without difficulty, in good standing.

* sin problemas de vista = sighted.

* solución a problemas = problem solution.

* solucionar los problemas = put + things right.

* solucionar problemas = problem solving [problem-solving].

* solucionar un problema = solve + problem, settle + problem, iron out + problem.

* subproblema = sub-problem [subproblem].

* subsanar un problema = remedy + problem.

* superar el problema de credibilidad = overcome + credibility gap.

* superar un problema = surmount + problem, conquer + problem, get over + problem.

* surgir un problema de credibilidad = credibility gap + arise.

* suscitar un problema = provoke + problem, raise + problem, raise + concern.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener un problema = experience + problem.

* tener un problema medio resuelto = have + problem half licked.

* tocar un problema = touch on/upon + problem.

* toparse con un problema = encounter + problem, come across + problem.

* tratar un problema = address + problem, deal with + problem, handle + problem, tackle + problem, address + limitation, grapple with + problem, treat + problem, address + concern.

* tratar un problema de pasada = touch on/upon + problem.

* trivializar un problema = trivialise + trouble.

* tropezar con problemas = run into + problems.

* * *

masculino problem

resolver/solucionar un problema — to solve a problem

nos está creando muchos problemas — it is causing us a lot of problems o a lot of trouble

problemas económicos — financial difficulties o problems

los coches viejos dan muchos problemas — old cars give a lot of trouble

si se enteran, vas a tener problemas — if they find out, you'll be in trouble

no te hagas problema — (AmL) don't worry about it

* * *

= dilemma, issue, problem, rough spot, snag, bug, hitch, mischief, trouble spot, tyranny, catch, tribulation, show-stopper [showstopper], hassle, rub, kink, kicker.

Ex: Unfortunately documents which present dilemmas in the selection of author headings are present in even the smallest library collections.

Ex: These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.

Ex: When the cataloguer turns to the description of a piece of music a common problem will be the absence of a title page to be used as the chief source of information.

Ex: But despite the many catalog worlds, and herein lies the rub -- or at least a rough spot -- we have been proceeding on the assumption that the catalog exists in the form of the data distributed by the Library of Congress.

Ex: Another snag was the existence of entrenched divergent cataloguing habits among the multinational staff, not to mention their fear of the unknown = Otro problema era la existencia de hábitos de catalogación divergentes y ya arraigados entre el personal multinacional, por no mencionar su miedo hacia lo desconocido.

Ex: A bug is an error in a program or an equipment malfunction.

Ex: Keeping pace with these changes may well mean more work than the seven year hitch experienced by DC users.

Ex: The author discusses the characteristics of programs designed specifically to cause mischief to computer owners who download and run the programs = El autor analiza las características de los programas diseñados específicamente para causar problemas a los propietarios de ordenadores que los descargan y ejecutan.

Ex: The statistics collected served as an early warning signal for trouble spots.

Ex: Information access, such as satellites, overcomes the tyranny of distance for students, teachers and researchers in Australasia.

Ex: Whilst these achievements are commendable, there is a catch in them -- there can be used to 'intensify' the economic exploitation of women.

Ex: The author discusses the tribulations of equipment selection.

Ex: In engineering use, a show-stopper is usually some aspect of a project that is so bad that it threatens to cancel the project unless it is corrected.

Ex: The article is entitled 'How to implement electronic subscriptions replacing the routing list hassle'.

Ex: But as elegant and efficient as this seems, this strategy has a rub - you've got to have technology to track shipments, since you're ultimately responsible for purchases, warranties and returns.

Ex: However, like any emerging technology, there are still a few kinks in the system.

Ex: The kicker is that this type of money transfer service is less convenient and no safer than many online money transfers.

* abordar un problema = address + problem.

* acción de averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooting [trouble shooting].

* aclarar un problema = clear up + problem.

* acometer un problema = attack + problem.

* acosado por problemas = beset with + problems.

* acotar un problema = delineate + problem.

* acuciado por problemas = embattled.

* acumular problemas = build up + problems.

* afrontar los problemas cotidianos = grapple with + life's problems.

* afrontar un problema = face + issue, confront + problem.

* agobiado por problemas = beset with + problems.

* agravar un problema = compound + problem.

* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* anticipar un problema = anticipate + problem.

* aprendizaje a través de solución de problemas = problem based learning.

* aquejado de problemas = troubled, ailing.

* arreglar un problema = fix + problem.

* asediado por problemas = embattled.

* atajar un problema = grapple with + problem.

* ausencia de problemas = smoothness.

* averiguar un problema = investigate + problem.

* buscar problemas = ask for + trouble, court + disaster, make + trouble.

* capacidad de resolver problemas = problem-solving ability.

* causar problemas = cause + problems, cause + trouble, make + trouble.

* combatir un problema = combat + problem.

* complicar un problema = compound + problem.

* con problemas = in hot water.

* con problemas de aprendizaje = learning disabled.

* con problemas de lectura = print disabled.

* con problemas de vista = vision impaired.

* con problemas visuales = vision impaired.

* considerar un problema = consider + problem.

* convertirse en un gran problema = grow to + a crisis.

* corregir un problema = correct + problem.

* crear problemas = make + waves, build up + problems, make + trouble.

* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.

* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.

* dar problemas = play up.

* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.

* debatir un problema = discuss + problem.

* decisión precipitada ante un problema = crisis decision.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* definición del problema = problem statement.

* definir un problema = delineate + problem.

* delimitar un problema = isolate + problem.

* desarrollarse sin problemas = go + smoothly.

* detectar un problema = spot + problem, spot + trouble.

* diagnosticar el problema = diagnose + problem.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* el final de los problemas = the light at the end of the tunnel.

* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.

* el problema no es el qué, sino el cómo = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el problema obvio = the elephant in the room.

* el único problema = a fly in the soup, the fly in the ointment.

* el verdadero problema = the elephant in the room.

* encontrar el modo de paliar un problema = find + way (a)round + problem.

* encontrarse con problemas = run into + trouble.

* encontrarse con un problema = encounter + problem, meet with + problem, run up against + issue, come across + problem.

* enfrentarse a un problema = challenge + threat, confront + question, cope with + problem, face + issue, face + issue, face + problem, come up against + problem, struggle with + issue, wrestle with + problem, deal with + issue.

* enfrentarse un problema = confront + problem, experience + problem.

* enunciado del problema = problem statement.

* esbozar un problema = outline + problem.

* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esquivar el problema = sidestep + the problem.

* esquivar un problema = duck + issue.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* evitar problemas = stay out of + trouble.

* evitar un problema = avoid + problem.

* exarcerbar un problema = inflame + problem.

* exteriorizar un problema = externalise + problem.

* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.

* franquear un problema = negotiate + problem.

* hacer frente a un problema = attack + problem, combat + problem, wrestle with + problem.

* identificar un problema = outline + problem, identify + problem, isolate + problem.

* ilustrar un problema = illustrate + problem.

* investigar un problema = investigate + problem.

* libre de problemas = problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free].

* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.

* llevarse los problemas a casa = bring + problems home.

* mencionar un problema = bring + problem up.

* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.

* mitigar un problema = alleviate + problem.

* no haber problemas = be fine.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* obtener el enunciado del problema = elicit + problem statement.

* ocasionar problemas = cause + problems.

* orientado hacia la resolución de problemas = problem-orientated, problem-oriented.

* paliar problemas = minimise + problems.

* paliar un problema = solve + problem.

* percatarse de un problema = alight on + problem.

* persona con problemas de aprendizaje = learning disabled person.

* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.

* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.

* personas con problemas de lectura = print handicapped people, print handicapped, the.

* personas con problemas de lectura de la letra impresa = print disabled people.

* personas con problemas de vista, las = visually impaired, the, visually disabled, the, visually handicapped, the, visually impaired people (VIPs), visually challenged, the.

* personas con problemas mentales = disturbed people.

* persona sin problemas de vista = sighted person.

* plagado de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-wracked [problem-racked].

* plagar de problemas = bedevil.

* plantear un problema = pose + dilemma, pose + problem, raise + question, raise + concern, raise + issue, raise + problem, articulate + problem.

* presentar problemas = present + problems.

* presentar un problema = pose + problem, air + problem.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* problema + acosar = problem + dog.

* problema acuciante = pressing problem.

* problema + acuciar = problem + beset.

* problema + afectar = problem + afflict, problem + plague.

* problema + afligir = problem + afflict.

* problema + agravar = problem + exacerbate.

* problema alimenticio = eating problem.

* problema asociado = attending problem.

* problema auditivo = hearing problem.

* problema + avecinarse = problem + lie ahead.

* problema cada vez mayor = growing problem.

* problema con el alcohol = drinking problem.

* problema con los niños de la llave = latchkey problem.

* problema cotidiano = daily problem.

* problema de comportamiento = behaviour problem, behavioural problem.

* problema de espacio = space problem.

* problema de imagen = image problem.

* problema de peso = weight problem.

* problema de salud = health problem.

* problema + desaparecer = problem + go away.

* problema de seguridad = security problem.

* problema diario = daily problem.

* problema difícil = thorny problem, poser.

* problema difícil de resolver = tough nut to crack, hard nut to crack, brain tickler.

* problema doméstico = domestic problem.

* problema económico = economic problem, financial problem.

* problema + encontrarse = problem + lie.

* problema en la escuela = school problem.

* problema escolar = school problem.

* problema espinoso = knotty problem, thorny problem, thorny issue, thorny question.

* problema + estar = problem + lie, problem + come with.

* problema familiar = family problem.

* problema informático = computing problem.

* problema inicial = startup problem.

* problema insoluble = insoluble problem.

* problema monetario = monetary problem.

* problema motriz = motor disability.

* problema peliagudo = thorny problem, thorny issue, thorny question.

* problema pequeño = a cloud no bigger than a man's hand.

* problema + persistir = problem + persist.

* problema personal = personal problem.

* problema + plantearse = problem + come with.

* problema práctico = practical problem.

* problema racial = racial conflict, ethnic conflict.

* problema + radicar = trouble + lie.

* problema real = real problem.

* problema + residir = problem + reside, problem + lie, problem + come with.

* problemas = trouble, crisis [crises, -pl.], problem areas, trials and tribulations, trouble at mill.

* problemas auditivos = impaired hearing, hearing impairment, hearing disability.

* problemas cada vez mayores = mounting problems.

* problemas con el alcohol = problem drinking.

* problemas con la bebida = problem drinking.

* problemas con la vista = poor eyesight.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* problemas del crecimiento = growing pains.

* problemas de lectura = reading difficulties.

* problemas dentales = dental disease.

* problemas de oído = poor hearing.

* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* problemas familiares = family crisis.

* problemas + girar en torno a = problems + turn on, problems + revolve around.

* problemas inherentes al crecimiento = growing pains.

* problemas iniciales = teething problems, teething troubles, growing pains.

* problema siquiátrico = psychiatric problem.

* problema social = societal problem, social problem.

* problemas sociales = social crisis.

* problema + surgir = problem + arise, problem + surface, problem + come with.

* problemas visuales = visual impairment.

* problema técnico = glitch, technical difficulty, technical problem.

* problema técnico desconocido = gremlin.

* quitar importancia a un problema = trivialise + trouble.

* raíz del problema, la = root of the problem, the.

* resolución de problemas = problem solving [problem-solving].

* resolver los problemas = iron out + the bugs.

* resolver un problema = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kink.

* sacar a colación un problema = bring + problem up.

* salvar un problema = circumvent + problem, negotiate + problem.

* ser un problema = be at issue.

* sin meterse en problemas = keep out of + trouble.

* sin problemas = smoothly, smooth [smoother -comp., smoothest -sup.], problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free], without a hitch, unproblematically, carefree, without difficulty, in good standing.

* sin problemas de vista = sighted.

* solución a problemas = problem solution.

* solucionar los problemas = put + things right.

* solucionar problemas = problem solving [problem-solving].

* solucionar un problema = solve + problem, settle + problem, iron out + problem.

* subproblema = sub-problem [subproblem].

* subsanar un problema = remedy + problem.

* superar el problema de credibilidad = overcome + credibility gap.

* superar un problema = surmount + problem, conquer + problem, get over + problem.

* surgir un problema de credibilidad = credibility gap + arise.

* suscitar un problema = provoke + problem, raise + problem, raise + concern.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener un problema = experience + problem.

* tener un problema medio resuelto = have + problem half licked.

* tocar un problema = touch on/upon + problem.

* toparse con un problema = encounter + problem, come across + problem.

* tratar un problema = address + problem, deal with + problem, handle + problem, tackle + problem, address + limitation, grapple with + problem, treat + problem, address + concern.

* tratar un problema de pasada = touch on/upon + problem.

* trivializar un problema = trivialise + trouble.

* tropezar con problemas = run into + problems.

* * *

problema

masculine

1 ( Mat) problem

resolver un problema to solve a problem

2 (dificultad, preocupación) problem

nos está creando muchos problemas it is causing us a lot of problems o a lot of trouble

problemas económicos financial difficulties o problems

me gustaría ir, el problema es que no tengo dinero I'd like to go, the snag o trouble o problem o thing is I don't have any money

los coches viejos siempre dan muchos problemas old cars always give a lot of trouble, old cars always play up a lot ( colloq)

si se enteran, vas a tener problemas if they find out, you'll be in trouble

no te hagas problema ( AmL); don't worry about it

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problema sustantivo masculino
problem;
◊ resolver/solucionar un problema to solve a problem;

los coches viejos dan muchos problemas old cars give a lot of trouble;
no te hagas problema (AmL) don't worry about it
problema sustantivo masculino problem: les está dando muchos problemas, it is giving them a lot of trouble
problemas económicos, financial difficulties

' problema' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abordar
- acotar
- circunscribirse
- comprensión
- conciencia
- concienciarse
- conjuntamente
- contingente
- deforestación
- desarrollo
- desforestación
- desmenuzar
- diferente
- drogodependencia
- eficacia
- encarar
- endemoniada
- endemoniado
- enfocar
- enfocada
- enfocado
- enfoque
- enrevesada
- enrevesado
- enunciado
- inconveniente
- intrincada
- intrincado
- magnitud
- mano
- orden
- plantear
- presentarse
- profundizar
- profundidad
- radicar
- raíz
- remediar
- remontar
- replantear
- resolución
- resolver
- robar
- rompecabezas
- salida
- sencilla
- sencillez
- sencillo
- sensibilizar
- sinsabor
English:
answer
- appreciate
- appreciation
- approach
- approachable
- arithmetic
- attack
- avenue
- awkward
- bit
- bypass
- can
- care
- central
- come up
- compound
- deal with
- define
- devil
- difficulty
- emerge
- emotional
- form
- formidable
- graft
- grapple
- growing
- hard
- hassle
- ignore
- issue
- knotty
- knowledge
- land
- lie
- magnitude
- major
- matter
- meditate
- meet with
- nut
- object
- outstanding
- overcome
- pin down
- pose
- present
- problem
- question
- relation

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problema nm

1. [dificultad] problem;

el problema del terrorismo the terrorist problem, the problem of terrorism;

los niños no causan más que problemas children cause nothing but trouble o problems;

no quiero más problemas I don't want any more trouble;

el problema es que no nos queda tiempo the problem o thing is that we don't have any time left;
Am
no te hagas problema don't worry about it

2. [matemático] problem;

resolver un problema to solve a problem

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problema

m problem;

sin problema without difficulty, without any problems

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problema nm

: problem

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problema n problem

Spanish-English dictionary > problema
14 examinar

v.

1 to examine.

El científico examinó la evidencia The scientist examined the evidence.

El médico examinó al paciente The doctor examined the patient.

Ricardo examinó el libro Richard examined=perused the book.

2 to interrogate.

La policía examinó al testigo The police interrogated the witness.

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examinar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to examine

2 (investigar) to consider, inspect, go over

► verbo pronominal examinarse

1 to take an examination, sit an examination

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verb

1) to examine

2) inspect

•

- examinarse

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1. VT

1) [+ alumno] to examine

2) [+ producto] to test

3) [+ problema] to examine, study

4) [+ paciente] to examine

2.

See:

examinarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) <alumno/candidato> to examine

2) (mirar detenidamente, estudiar) < objeto> to examine, inspect; <documento/proyecto/propuesta> to examine, study; <situación/caso> to study, consider; < enfermo> to examine
2.
examinarse v pron (Esp) to take an exam

me examiné de latín — I had o took my Latin exam

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= analyse [analyze, -USA], assess, discuss, examine, go over, look at, look into, overhaul, study, survey, probe into, offer + an account of, go through, vet, test, look over, check out, check up on, keep + tabs on, review, question, peruse, screen, probe.

Ex. With a clear objective, the next step is to analyse the concepts that are present in a search.

Ex. Without such guidelines each document would need to be assessed individually, and inconsistencies would be inevitable.

Ex. This review also illustrates some of the issues which cataloguers have discussed over the years, and demonstrates other solutions to standards in cataloguing than those embodied in modern cataloguing codes.

Ex. The article 'Home schoolers: a forgotten clientele?' examines ways in which the library can support parents and children in the home schooling situation.

Ex. The person assigned as coach goes over the work of the new abstractor, makes editorial changes, and discusses these changes with the new man.

Ex. This article looks at three interrelated issues regarding on-line services based on the recent literature.

Ex. The main concern is to look into current use of, and interest in, electronic information services, and also to gauge opinion on setting up a data base concerned solely with development issues.

Ex. It is difficult to overhaul the basic structure of an enumerative scheme without complete revision of sections of the scheme.

Ex. Each of the binders is portable and can be separately studied.

Ex. Chapters 7 and 8 introduced the problems associated with author cataloguing and have surveyed the purpose of cataloguing codes.

Ex. If one probes more deeply into the question of truth and falsehood, one gets into difficult philosophical issues, which we prefer to leave to others.

Ex. This article offers an account of the processes shaping the professionalisation of college and research librarianship within the framework of 4 contemporary sociological theories.

Ex. I believe Mr. Freedman hired about 11 student assistants to go through this intentionally dirty file and clean it up.

Ex. All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.

Ex. Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.

Ex. It would be of enormous help to us if you could put a few things together for us to look over.

Ex. Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.

Ex. The physical effort of keeping tabs on people as well as the distasteful practice of checking up on staff output achieves nothing and may do considerable damage.

Ex. The physical effort of keeping tabs on people as well as the distasteful practice of checking up on staff output achieves nothing and may do considerable damage.

Ex. There is only space to review briefly the special problems associated with the descriptive cataloguing of nonbook materials.

Ex. If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.

Ex. A summary differs from an abstract in that it assumes that the reader will have the opportunity to peruse the accompanying text.

Ex. Employers should take a preventive role in protecting women's general health, for example, screening women workers for cervical cancer.

Ex. The librarian sometimes must probe to discover the context of the question and to be able to discuss various possible approaches and explore their merits.

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* al examinar Algo de cerca = on closer examination, on closer inspection.

* examinar cómo = look at + ways in which.

* examinar detenidamente = scrutinise [scrutinize, -USA], put + Nombre + under the spotlight, bring + Nombre + under the spotlight.

* examinar el modo de = examine + way.

* examinar el papel de Algo = investigate + role.

* examinar la función de Algo = investigate + role.

* examinar la posibilidad de (que) = examine + the possibility that/of.

* examinar los conocimientos = test + knowledge.

* examinar más detenidamente = look + closer, take + a closer look at, take + a close look.

* examinar más minuciosamente = examine + in greater detail.

* examinar minuciosamente = pull apart.

* examinar + Posesivo + conciencia = search + Posesivo + conscience.

* examinar rápidamente = scan.

* examinar un tema = explore + theme.

* sin examinar = unexamined.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1) <alumno/candidato> to examine

2) (mirar detenidamente, estudiar) < objeto> to examine, inspect; <documento/proyecto/propuesta> to examine, study; <situación/caso> to study, consider; < enfermo> to examine
2.
examinarse v pron (Esp) to take an exam

me examiné de latín — I had o took my Latin exam

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= analyse [analyze, -USA], assess, discuss, examine, go over, look at, look into, overhaul, study, survey, probe into, offer + an account of, go through, vet, test, look over, check out, check up on, keep + tabs on, review, question, peruse, screen, probe.

Ex: With a clear objective, the next step is to analyse the concepts that are present in a search.

Ex: Without such guidelines each document would need to be assessed individually, and inconsistencies would be inevitable.

Ex: This review also illustrates some of the issues which cataloguers have discussed over the years, and demonstrates other solutions to standards in cataloguing than those embodied in modern cataloguing codes.

Ex: The article 'Home schoolers: a forgotten clientele?' examines ways in which the library can support parents and children in the home schooling situation.

Ex: The person assigned as coach goes over the work of the new abstractor, makes editorial changes, and discusses these changes with the new man.

Ex: This article looks at three interrelated issues regarding on-line services based on the recent literature.

Ex: The main concern is to look into current use of, and interest in, electronic information services, and also to gauge opinion on setting up a data base concerned solely with development issues.

Ex: It is difficult to overhaul the basic structure of an enumerative scheme without complete revision of sections of the scheme.

Ex: Each of the binders is portable and can be separately studied.

Ex: Chapters 7 and 8 introduced the problems associated with author cataloguing and have surveyed the purpose of cataloguing codes.

Ex: If one probes more deeply into the question of truth and falsehood, one gets into difficult philosophical issues, which we prefer to leave to others.

Ex: This article offers an account of the processes shaping the professionalisation of college and research librarianship within the framework of 4 contemporary sociological theories.

Ex: I believe Mr. Freedman hired about 11 student assistants to go through this intentionally dirty file and clean it up.

Ex: All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.

Ex: Inmate library workers often test a new librarian, but once he or she has passed the test, they usually become very protective and staunch promoters of the library.

Ex: It would be of enormous help to us if you could put a few things together for us to look over.

Ex: Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.

Ex: The physical effort of keeping tabs on people as well as the distasteful practice of checking up on staff output achieves nothing and may do considerable damage.

Ex: The physical effort of keeping tabs on people as well as the distasteful practice of checking up on staff output achieves nothing and may do considerable damage.

Ex: There is only space to review briefly the special problems associated with the descriptive cataloguing of nonbook materials.

Ex: If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.

Ex: A summary differs from an abstract in that it assumes that the reader will have the opportunity to peruse the accompanying text.

Ex: Employers should take a preventive role in protecting women's general health, for example, screening women workers for cervical cancer.

Ex: The librarian sometimes must probe to discover the context of the question and to be able to discuss various possible approaches and explore their merits.

* al examinar Algo de cerca = on closer examination, on closer inspection.

* examinar cómo = look at + ways in which.

* examinar detenidamente = scrutinise [scrutinize, -USA], put + Nombre + under the spotlight, bring + Nombre + under the spotlight.

* examinar el modo de = examine + way.

* examinar el papel de Algo = investigate + role.

* examinar la función de Algo = investigate + role.

* examinar la posibilidad de (que) = examine + the possibility that/of.

* examinar los conocimientos = test + knowledge.

* examinar más detenidamente = look + closer, take + a closer look at, take + a close look.

* examinar más minuciosamente = examine + in greater detail.

* examinar minuciosamente = pull apart.

* examinar + Posesivo + conciencia = search + Posesivo + conscience.

* examinar rápidamente = scan.

* examinar un tema = explore + theme.

* sin examinar = unexamined.

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examinar [A1 ]

vt

A ‹alumno/candidato› to examine

B (mirar detenidamente, estudiar)

1 ‹objeto› to examine, inspect; ‹contrato/documento› to examine, study

2 ‹situación/caso› to study, consider; ‹proyecto/propuesta› to study, examine

3 ‹paciente/enfermo› to examine

■ examinarse

v pron

( Esp) to take o ( BrE) sit an exam

ayer nos examinamos de latín we had o took o ( BrE) sat our Latin exam yesterday

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Multiple Entries:
examinar
examinar algo
examinar ( conjugate examinar) verbo transitivo
to examine;
‹situación/caso› to study, consider
examinarse verbo pronominal (Esp) to take an exam
examinar verbo transitivo to examine: quisiera examinar las pruebas detenidamente, I'd like to thoroughly examine the evidence
' examinar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mirar
- pensar
- tantear
- analizar
- escudriñar
- ver
English:
examine
- inspect
- look into
- look over
- paper
- reassess
- review
- scrutinize
- search
- see into
- study
- test
- trace
- view
- look
- peruse
- reexamine
- survey
- vet

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examinar

♦ vt

1. [alumno] to examine

2. [analizar] to examine;

examinó detenidamente el arma he examined the weapon carefully;

examinaremos su caso we shall examine her case;

tienes que ir al médico a que te examine you must go and get the doctor to examine you

♦ See also the pronominal verb examinarse

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examinar

v/t examine

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examinar vt

1) : to examine

2) inspeccionar: to inspect

♦ See also the reflexive verb examinarse

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examinar vb to examine

Spanish-English dictionary > examinar
15 bearing

̈ɪˈbɛərɪŋ I
1. сущ.
1) ношение
2) поведение, манера вести себя;
осанка, выправка dignified bearing ≈ достойное поведение military bearing ≈ военная осанка regal, royal bearing ≈ манера держать себя по-королевски Syn: carriage, deportment, behaviour, demeanour
3) геральдика девиз
4) терпение, выдержка, способность переносить (испытание, боль и т. п.) to be insolent beyond bearing ≈ быть невыносимо наглым beyond all bearing past all bearing Syn: endurance, sustaining, supporting
5) опора;
поддерживающая поверхность;
точка опоры A greater number of bearings is required to prevent the mirror from becoming strained by its own weight. ≈ Необходимо большое число опор, чтобы не дать зеркалу деформироваться под влиянием собственного веса.
6) давление, нажим Syn: pressure, thrust
7) а) отношение, аспект the legal bearings of the case ≈ юридические аспекты дела The subject was thoroughly examined in all its bearings. ≈ Вопрос был тщательно рассмотрен со всех точек зрения. Syn: relation, connection, aspect б) значение, смысл the precise bearing of the word ≈ точное значение слова Syn: purport
1.
8) подшипник roller bearing
9) направление;
азимут, пеленг, румб;
мн. месторасположение Long wave pulse transmitter.. to enable bearings on the aircraft to be obtained on the ground. ≈ Длинноволновый радиопередатчик, позволяющий с земли определить местонахождение самолета. lose bearings take bearings
10) рождение, произведение на свет
11) а) плодоношение Syn: yielding б) плоды, урожай Syn: crop
1., fruit
1.
2. прил.
1) несущий и т. п.;
см. значения глагола bear II
2) а) рожающий, рождающий б) плодоносящий;
плодородный soils of a good bearing quality ≈ очень плодородная земля Although it was not a 'bearing year', the exhibition was very fine. ≈ Хотя этот год не был 'плодородным', выставка оказалась великолепной. Syn: fertile, productive II прил.;
бирж. играющий на понижение
ношение - the * of arms is forbidden ношение оружия запрещено рождение, произведение на свет плодоношение;
стадия или способность плодоношения - to keep trees in * ухаживать за деревьями, чтобы они приносили плоды плоды, урожай - rich mellow *s (образное) обильный урожай плодов поведение, манера держаться - they loved her for her kindly * ее любили за доброту /за приятное обхождение/ осанка, выправка - proud * гордая осанка - the * of a soldier военная выправка терпение;
выдержка - past *, beyond all * нестерпимо - there is no * him он невыносим отношение, аспект, сторона;
подход - to consider a matter in all its *s рассмотреть что-л. со всех сторон - the legal *s of a case юридическая сторона дела - to have no * on the subject не иметь отношения к делу /к теме/ - his foolish question has no * on the problem его глупый вопрос не по делу часто pl (специальное) направление, ориентация;
курс или направление по компасу, азимут, пеленГ6 румб - * error ошибка пеленга - radio * радиопеленг - magnetic * магнитный азимут /пеленг/;
направление магнитной стрелки - compass * компасный азимут, компасный пеленг;
направление по компасу - *s of smth. месторасположение чего-л. - to take one's *s определять свое положение, ориентироваться - to lose one's *s заблудиться, потерять ориентацию - to be out of * растеряться, запутаться( морское) местоположение корабля подшипник опора, точка опоры, опорная поверхность( горное) простирание( пласта или рудного тела) (геральдика) фигура( на гербе) > to bring smb. to his *s поставить кого-л. на место;
сбить с кого-л. спесь несущий (специальное) несущий, опорный - * cable несущий канат - * block опорная подушка - * capacity допустимая нагрузка, грузоподъемность;
подъемная способность (дрожжей) - * value см. * cvapacity - * picket( военное) артиллерийская опорная точка;
геодезическая веха производящий на свет;
рождающий;
плодоносящий

armorial ~ геральдическая фигура

bearing pres. p. от bear ~ девиз (на гербе) ~ значение;
the precise bearing of the word точное значение слова ~ несущий ~ ношение ~ тех. опора;
точка опоры ~ отношение;
to consider a question in all its bearings рассматривать вопрос со всех сторон;
this has no bearing on the question это не имеет никакого отношения к делу, вопросу ~ pl мор., ав., воен. пеленг, румб;
азимут;
to lose one's bearings потерять ориентировку;
заблудиться;
перен. растеряться;
to take one's bearings ориентироваться, определять положение ~ плодоношение ~ поведение;
осанка;
манера держать себя ~ тех. подшипник;
roller bearing роликовый подшипник ~ рождающий, порождающий;
bearing finder пеленгатор;
bearing capacity грузоподъемность;
допустимая нагрузка ~ рождение, произведение на свет ~ терпение;
beyond (или past) all bearing нестерпимый;
нестерпимо

~ рождающий, порождающий;
bearing finder пеленгатор;
bearing capacity грузоподъемность;
допустимая нагрузка capacity: bearing ~ несущая способность

~ рождающий, порождающий;
bearing finder пеленгатор;
bearing capacity грузоподъемность;
допустимая нагрузка

~ терпение;
beyond (или past) all bearing нестерпимый;
нестерпимо

~ отношение;
to consider a question in all its bearings рассматривать вопрос со всех сторон;
this has no bearing on the question это не имеет никакого отношения к делу, вопросу

~ pl мор., ав., воен. пеленг, румб;
азимут;
to lose one's bearings потерять ориентировку;
заблудиться;
перен. растеряться;
to take one's bearings ориентироваться, определять положение

noninterest ~ беспроцентный

~ значение;
the precise bearing of the word точное значение слова

~ тех. подшипник;
roller bearing роликовый подшипник roller: ~ attr. тех. роликовый;
вальцовый;
roller bearing роликовый подшипник

~ pl мор., ав., воен. пеленг, румб;
азимут;
to lose one's bearings потерять ориентировку;
заблудиться;
перен. растеряться;
to take one's bearings ориентироваться, определять положение

~ отношение;
to consider a question in all its bearings рассматривать вопрос со всех сторон;
this has no bearing on the question это не имеет никакого отношения к делу, вопросу

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > bearing
16 untersuchen

v/t (untr., hat) examine (auch MED.); (inspizieren) inspect; (einen Fall etc.) inquire ( oder look) into, investigate (alle auch JUR. und wissenschaftlich); CHEM. und weitS. analy|se (Am. -ze); (testen) test ( auf + Akk for); auf Schadstoffe / Fingerabdrücke etc. hin untersuchen test s.th. for harmful substances / check ( oder examine) s.th. for fingerprints; auf oder nach Waffen etc. untersuchen search s.o. for weapons etc.; seine Zähne / Lunge etc. gründlich untersuchen lassen have one’s teeth / lungs Pl. etc. thoroughly examined ( oder checked), have a thorough examination ( oder checkup) done on one’s teeth / lungs Pl. etc.

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(erforschen) to assay; to research; to explore; to analyze; to look into; to investigate; to scrutinize; to inquire into; to examine; to analyse; to probe;

(überprüfen) to inspect; to check; to test

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un|ter|su|chen [ʊntɐ'zuːxn] ptp untersucht
vt insep

1) (= inspizieren, prüfen) to examine (
auf +acc for); (= erforschen) to look into, to investigate; (genau) Dokumente etc to scrutinize; (statistisch, soziologisch etc) to sound (out), to survey; (chemisch, technisch etc) to test ( auf +acc for)
sich ärztlich untersúchen lassen — to have a medical (examination) or a checkup

etw gerichtlich untersúchen — to try sth (in court)

etw chemisch untersúchen — to test or analyze sth (chemically)

2) (= nachprüfen) to check, to verify

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1) (to look at, or examine, carefully or formally: He inspected the bloodstains.) inspect

2) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) inquire

3) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) enquire

4) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) examine

5) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) examine

6) (to examine carefully: I'll explore the possibilities of getting a job here.) explore

7) (to make a careful study of (something): We'll need to go into this plan in detail.) go into

8) (to examine or inquire into carefully: The police are investigating the mystery.) investigate

9) ((of the police etc) to examine, looking for eg stolen goods: He was taken to the police station, searched and questioned.) search

10) (to investigate carefully (and pass as satisfactory): Every member of staff has been vetted by our security department before he starts work here.) vet

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un·ter·su·chen *

[ʊntɐˈzu:xn̩]

vt

1. (den Gesundheitszustand überprüfen)

▪ jdn \untersuchen to examine sb

▪ jdn auf etw akk \untersuchen to examine sb for sth

hat man Sie auf Allergien untersucht? have you been examined for allergies?

▪ sich akk [von jdm] \untersuchen lassen to be examined [by sb]

manche Frauen wollen sich nur von Ärztinnen \untersuchen lassen some women only want to be examined by a woman doctor

▪ etw [auf etw akk] \untersuchen (medizinisch überprüfen) to examine sth [for sth]

wir schicken das Blut ein, um es auf Krebszellen \untersuchen zu lassen we're sending the blood in to have it examined for cancer cells

2. (überprüfen)

▪ etw/jdn \untersuchen to investigate [or look into] sth/sb

einen Plan auf Schwachstellen hin \untersuchen to check a plan for weaknesses

ein Fahrzeug \untersuchen to check a vehicle

3. (genau betrachten)

▪ etw/jdn \untersuchen to scrutinize sth/sb

die sozialen Verhältnisse \untersuchen to examine the social conditions

jds Lebensgewohnheiten \untersuchen to scrutinize sb's habits

4. (durchsuchen)

▪ jdn/etw [auf etw akk] \untersuchen to search sb/sth [for sth]

die Zollbeamten \untersuchen das Gepäck auf Sprengstoff the customs officers search the luggage for explosives

5. (aufzuklären suchen)

▪ etw \untersuchen to investigate sth

die Polizei untersucht den Vorfall the police are investigating the incident

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transitives Verb

1) examine

etwas auf etwas (Akk.) untersuchen — test something for something

sich ärztlich untersuchen lassen — have a medical examination or check-up

2) (aufzuklären suchen) investigate

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untersuchen v/t (untrennb, hat) examine ( auch MED); (inspizieren) inspect; (einen Fall etc) inquire ( oder look) into, investigate ( alle auch JUR und wissenschaftlich); CHEM etc weitS. analyse (US -ze); (testen) test (

auf +akk for);

auf Schadstoffe/Fingerabdrücke etc

hin untersuchen test sth for harmful substances/check ( oder examine) sth for fingerprints;

auf oder

nach Waffen etc

untersuchen search sb for weapons etc;

seine Zähne/Lunge etc

gründlich untersuchen have one’s teeth/lungs pl etc thoroughly examined ( oder checked), have a thorough examination ( oder checkup) done on one’s teeth/lungs pl etc

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transitives Verb

1) examine

etwas auf etwas (Akk.) untersuchen — test something for something

sich ärztlich untersuchen lassen — have a medical examination or check-up

2) (aufzuklären suchen) investigate

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v.

to analyse v.

to analyze (US) v.

to determine v.

to examine v.

to explore v.

to inspect v.

to investigate v.

to look into expr.

to scrutinise (UK) v.

to scrutinize (US) v.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > untersuchen
17 carefully

adverb

(thoroughly) sorgfältig; (attentively) aufmerksam; (cautiously) vorsichtig

watch carefully — gut aufpassen

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adverb sorgfältig

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care·ful·ly

[ˈkeəf^əli, AM ˈker-]

adv

1. (cautiously) vorsichtig

to handle sth \carefully mit etw dat achtsam [o vorsichtig] umgehen

2. (painstakingly) sorgfältig, gewissenhaft, gründlich

to examine sb \carefully jdn gründlich untersuchen

to listen \carefully aufmerksam zuhören

to prepare sth \carefully etw gewissenhaft [o sorgfältig] vorbereiten

to sift sth \carefully etw genau unter die Lupe nehmen

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['kEəfəlI]
adv
sorgfältig; (= cautiously) sorgsam, vorsichtig; consider gründlich; listen gut; read sorgfältig, gründlich; drive vorsichtig; explain genau
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adverb

(thoroughly) sorgfältig; (attentively) aufmerksam; (cautiously) vorsichtig

watch carefully — gut aufpassen

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adv.

sorgfältig adv.

English-german dictionary > carefully
18 тщательно

carefully, with great care, thoroughly, in detail, closely, exhaustively, laboriously
• Давайте тщательно рассмотрим... - Let us carefully consider...; Let us carefully inspect...

• Мы должны тщательно различать между... - A careful distinction must be made between...

• Мы тщательно изучили всю доступную литературу. - We carefully researched all the available literature.

• Перед тем как продолжить, тщательно прочитайте все инструкции. - Please read all instructions carefully before proceeding.

• Рассмотрим более тщательно значение... - Let us consider more closely the significance of...

• С этим обозначением необходимо обращаться тщательно. - One must be careful with the notation.

• Требуется тщательно составленная спецификация. - Carefully worded specifications are required.

• Читатель должен тщательно изучить этот пример. - The reader should study this example carefully.

• Эти вопросы были тщательно проверены в недавней работе Смита [15]. - These issues are carefully examined in a recent paper by Smith [15].

• Этот вывод должен быть тщательно изучен, потому что... - The derivation should be studied closely because...

Русско-английский словарь научного общения > тщательно
19 examine

iɡ'zæmin
verb

1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) inspeccionar, examinar

2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) examinar

3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) examinar

4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) examinar

5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) interrogar

•

- examination
- examiner

examine vb examinar

the students were examined on history los estudiantes se examinaron de historia

the policeman examined my passport el policía examinó mi pasaporte

El gerundio de examine se escribe examining

examine

tr[ɪg'zæmɪn]

transitive verb

1 (inspect) inspeccionar, examinar; (check) comprobar; (consider) examinar, estudiar

■ experts are still examining the plane's black box los expertos aún están examinando la caja negra del avión

■ have you examined all the facts? ¿has comprobado todos los hechos?

■ we have examined your proposal very carefully hemos estudiado su propuesta muy detalladamente

2 (customs) registrar

■ they examined my things me registraron el equipaje

3 SMALLEDUCATION/SMALL examinar (in/on, de)

4 SMALLMEDICINE/SMALL hacer un reconocimiento a

5 SMALLLAW/SMALL interrogar

examine [ɪg'zæmən, ɛg-] vt, - ined ; - ining

1) test: examinar

2) inspect: inspeccionar, revisar

3) study: examinar

examine

v.

• catar v.

• ensayar v.

• escudriñar v.

• examinar v.

• interrogar v.

• registrar v.

• sondear v.

ɪg'zæmən, ɪg'zæmɪn
transitive verb

1)

a) ( inspect) examinar; \<\<accounts\>\> inspeccionar, revisar; \<\<baggage\>\> registrar, revisar (AmL); \<\<document/dossier\>\> examinar, estudiar

b) (Med, Dent) examinar, revisar (AmL)

c) (study, investigate) examinar, estudiar

2)

a) ( Educ) examinar

to examine somebody ON something — examinar a alguien sobre or de algo

to examine somebody IN something — (esp BrE) examinar a alguien de algo

b) ( Law) \<\<witness/accused\>\> interrogar*

[ɪɡ'zæmɪn]
VT
1) [+ student, candidate] examinar

I was examined in maths — me examinaron de matemáticas

2) (=inspect) [+ premises] inspeccionar; [+ luggage] registrar; [+ witness, suspect, accused] interrogar

3) (=investigate) estudiar, investigar

we are examining the question — estamos estudiando or investigando la cuestión

4) (Med) [+ patient] examinar, hacer un reconocimiento médico a; [+ part of body] examinar

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[ɪg'zæmən, ɪg'zæmɪn]
transitive verb

1)

a) ( inspect) examinar; \<\<accounts\>\> inspeccionar, revisar; \<\<baggage\>\> registrar, revisar (AmL); \<\<document/dossier\>\> examinar, estudiar

b) (Med, Dent) examinar, revisar (AmL)

c) (study, investigate) examinar, estudiar

2)

a) ( Educ) examinar

to examine somebody ON something — examinar a alguien sobre or de algo

to examine somebody IN something — (esp BrE) examinar a alguien de algo

b) ( Law) \<\<witness/accused\>\> interrogar*

English-spanish dictionary > examine
20 exhaustivo

adj.

1 exhaustive, thoroughgoing, thorough, all-out.

2 tiring, wearing.

Este trabajo es exhaustivo This job is very tiring

3 comprehensive.

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exhaustivo

► adjetivo

1 exhaustive, thorough, comprehensive

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

de modo exhaustivo thoroughly

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ADJ exhaustive, thorough

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- va adjetivo exhaustive

analizó el tema de forma exhaustiva — he made a comprehensive analysis of the subject

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= comprehensive, exhausting, exhaustive, in-depth [in depth], thoroughgoing.

Ex. One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.

Ex. A computer search will explore every avenue in a network of cross references in a manner that would prove both exhausting and time-consuming if pursued in a manual search.

Ex. The enumeration of isolates should be exhaustive or complete for the subject area.

Ex. She organized the library's program of in-depth seminars on how to use the library for faculty in the social sciences and humanities.

Ex. The project was not an end but merely a step along the road to more thoroughgoing bibliographic control.

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* de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.

* servicio exhaustivo = service in-depth.

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- va adjetivo exhaustive

analizó el tema de forma exhaustiva — he made a comprehensive analysis of the subject

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= comprehensive, exhausting, exhaustive, in-depth [in depth], thoroughgoing.

Ex: One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.

Ex: A computer search will explore every avenue in a network of cross references in a manner that would prove both exhausting and time-consuming if pursued in a manual search.

Ex: The enumeration of isolates should be exhaustive or complete for the subject area.

Ex: She organized the library's program of in-depth seminars on how to use the library for faculty in the social sciences and humanities.

Ex: The project was not an end but merely a step along the road to more thoroughgoing bibliographic control.

* de un modo exhaustivo = comprehensively, in depth, exhaustively.

* servicio exhaustivo = service in-depth.

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exhaustivo -va

adjective

‹lista/datos› exhaustive, comprehensive; ‹investigación› exhaustive

analizó el tema de forma exhaustiva he made a comprehensive o thorough analysis of the subject

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exhaustivo
◊ -va adjetivo

exhaustive
exhaustivo,-a adjetivo exhaustive, thorough: quiero una investigación exhaustiva del banco, I'd like a thorough investigation of the bank

' exhaustivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
completa
- completo
- exhaustiva
English:
comprehensive
- examination
- exhaustive
- full-scale
- in-depth
- saturation
- extensive

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exhaustivo, -a adj

exhaustive

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exhaustivo

adj exhaustive

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exhaustivo, -va adj

: exhaustive

♦ exhaustivamente adv

Spanish-English dictionary > exhaustivo

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