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1 contrabalanza
• counterbalance• setoff -
2 contrapeso
• counterbalance• counterpoise• counterweight• equipoise• setoff -
3 rescontrar
• counterbalance• offset -
4 contrapesar
v.1 to counterbalance.2 to counterweigh, to counter, to counterbalance, to counterpoise.* * *1 to counterbalance, counterpoise2 figurado to balance, offset* * *VT1) (=hacer contrapeso) to counterbalance2) (=compensar) to offset, compensate for* * *= counterpoise, balance out.Ex. Sustainable development is seen as a measure to counterpoise economic growth with environmental concerns.Ex. If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.* * *= counterpoise, balance out.Ex: Sustainable development is seen as a measure to counterpoise economic growth with environmental concerns.
Ex: If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.* * *vtA (hacer contrapeso a) to counterbalanceB (compensar) to compensate, make up for* * *
contrapesar ( conjugate contrapesar) verbo transitivo
to counterbalance
* * *contrapesar vt1. [físicamente] to counterbalance2. [contrarrestar] to compensate for* * *v/t counterbalance -
5 contrapeso
m.1 counterweight.2 ballast.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: contrapesar.* * *1 counterweight2 figurado counterbalance* * *SM1) (Téc) counterpoise, counterweight; (Com) makeweight2) [de equilibrista] balancing pole3) (fig) counterweight* * ** * *= counterweight, counterpoise.Ex. Teenage fiction that offers such elements is an immensely valuable counterweight to other media channels.Ex. Legislation on the working day was an active counterpoise to the power of the capitalist class.----* actuar de contrapeso = counterpoise.* medida de contrapeso = counterbalance.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* * ** * *= counterweight, counterpoise.Ex: Teenage fiction that offers such elements is an immensely valuable counterweight to other media channels.
Ex: Legislation on the working day was an active counterpoise to the power of the capitalist class.* actuar de contrapeso = counterpoise.* medida de contrapeso = counterbalance.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* * *(del ascensor) counterweight; (de un equilibrista) balancing poleponte al otro lado de la barca para hacer contrapeso sit on the other side of the boat to balance it* * *
contrapeso sustantivo masculino ( del ascensor) counterweight;
( de equilibrista) balancing pole;
contrapeso sustantivo masculino counterweight
' contrapeso' also found in these entries:
English:
counterbalance
* * *contrapeso nm1. [en ascensores, poleas] counterweight2. [de equilibrista] balancing pole3. [fuerza que iguala] counterbalance;su rapidez sirve de contrapeso a su pequeño tamaño her speed compensates for o makes up for her small stature* * *m counterweight* * *contrapeso nm: counterbalance -
6 contrabalancear
v.1 to counter-balance, to counterpoise.2 to counterbalance, to counter, to balance, to compensate.* * *1 to counterbalance* * ** * *contrabalancear [A1 ]vtto counterbalance* * *to counterbalance* * *: to counterbalance♦ contrabalanza nf -
7 contrarrestar
v.1 to counteract.2 to offset, to equal out, to balance, to counterbalance.El rojo contrarresta los demás colores Red offsets the rest of the colors.3 to counter, to resist, to cancel, to oppose.El antídoto contrarresta los efectos The antidote counters the effects.4 to antagonize.* * *1 (hacer frente) to resist, oppose2 (neutralizar) counteract, neutralize3 (pelota) to return* * *VT1) (=resistir) to resist; (=oponerse) to oppose2) (=compensar) to counteract3) [+ pelota] to return* * *verbo transitivo to counteract* * *= counteract, counterbalance, offset, counter, balance out.Ex. Closed system tendencies, such as invoking system controls designed to counteract differences and correct deviations (thus scoring creativity as error), only push the institution more rapidly toward extinction.Ex. Certain devices, eg links, roles and weighting, can be employed at the indexing stage to help counterbalance this factor.Ex. Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.Ex. The president countered with the view that most people fall somewhere between Type A and Type B anyway, and that effective time management and Type B behavior are not mutually exclusive.Ex. If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.* * *verbo transitivo to counteract* * *= counteract, counterbalance, offset, counter, balance out.Ex: Closed system tendencies, such as invoking system controls designed to counteract differences and correct deviations (thus scoring creativity as error), only push the institution more rapidly toward extinction.
Ex: Certain devices, eg links, roles and weighting, can be employed at the indexing stage to help counterbalance this factor.Ex: Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.Ex: The president countered with the view that most people fall somewhere between Type A and Type B anyway, and that effective time management and Type B behavior are not mutually exclusive.Ex: If you do this it should balance out some of the negative thoughts you're having and know that in the end que sera sera, what's meant to be will be.* * *contrarrestar [A1 ]vtto counteract* * *
contrarrestar ( conjugate contrarrestar) verbo transitivo
to counteract
contrarrestar verbo transitivo to offset, counteract, thwart: se han tomado medidas especiales para contrarrestar los efectos del tifón, special measures have been taken to thwart the possible effects of the typhoon
' contrarrestar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
compensar
English:
counter
- counteract
- offset
* * *[neutralizar] to counteract* * *v/t counteract* * *: to counteract -
8 medida de contrapeso
(n.) = counterbalanceEx. It will also support Europe's efforts to provide a counterbalance in this field to countries such as the USA and Japan.* * *(n.) = counterbalanceEx: It will also support Europe's efforts to provide a counterbalance in this field to countries such as the USA and Japan.
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9 contrabalanza
f.counterbalance, setoff.* * ** * *counterbalance* * *counterbalance -
10 país industrializado
m.Industrial Country.* * *(n.) = industrialised country, industrialised nation, industrial nationEx. The 1st step towards information independence is for the countries concerned to counterbalance the unrestricted flow of information from the industrialised countries.Ex. The use of electronic mail systems has mushroomed in the last 5 years in industrialised nations.Ex. Conservation as a profession is not valued as much in emerging economies as it is in advanced industrial nations.* * *(n.) = industrialised country, industrialised nation, industrial nationEx: The 1st step towards information independence is for the countries concerned to counterbalance the unrestricted flow of information from the industrialised countries.
Ex: The use of electronic mail systems has mushroomed in the last 5 years in industrialised nations.Ex: Conservation as a profession is not valued as much in emerging economies as it is in advanced industrial nations. -
11 restar
v.1 to subtract (Mat).restar una cantidad de otra to subtract one figure from anotherEllos restan el dinero They subtract the money.2 to be left.sólo restan tres días only three days are leftsólo me resta agradecerles su ayuda all that remains is for me to thank you for your help3 to remain, to be left.Restan cuatro Four remain.4 to have still to, to have yet to.Me resta hacer esto I have still to do this.5 to be still pending to.Resta hacer esto It is still pending to do this.6 to owe.* * *1 MATEMÁTICAS to subtract, take (away)3 DEPORTE to return1 (quedar) to be left, remain■ resta poco para las vacaciones it won't be long until the holiday, it isn't long until the holiday\restar importancia a algo to play something down, play down the importance of something* * *verb1) to deduct2) remain•* * *1. VT1) (Mat) to take away, subtractréstale 10 a 24 — subtract 10 from 24, take away 10 from 24
a esta cifra hay que restarle los gastos de comida — you have to deduct o subtract the meals allowance from this figure
2) [+ autoridad, importancia]3) (Dep) [+ pelota] to return2.VI frm to remain, be leftahora solo me resta hacerlo — it only remains for me now to do it, all I have to do now is do it
* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (Mat) < número> to subtract, take awayrestar algo DE algo — to take (away) o subtract something FROM something
b) <gastos/cantidad> to deduct, take awayrestar algo A algo — to take away o deduct something from something
c) ( quitar)2.restarle importancia a algo — to minimize o play down the importance of something
restar vi1) (Mat) to subtract, take away2) (frml) ( faltar)3) (Esp) (Dep) to return (service)* * *= subtract, decrement, make + deduction.Ex. This amount is subtracted from the first fine on the list of fines owed.Ex. Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex. A single bill was made out, and each man took an equal share of the payment, regardless of how many pages he had set; deductions were made only for failings such as unpunctuality.----* contrarrestar = counterbalance.* restar fuerza = take + the bite out of.* restar importancia = minimise + importance, downplay, gloss over, negate, soft-pedal.* restarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (Mat) < número> to subtract, take awayrestar algo DE algo — to take (away) o subtract something FROM something
b) <gastos/cantidad> to deduct, take awayrestar algo A algo — to take away o deduct something from something
c) ( quitar)2.restarle importancia a algo — to minimize o play down the importance of something
restar vi1) (Mat) to subtract, take away2) (frml) ( faltar)3) (Esp) (Dep) to return (service)* * *= subtract, decrement, make + deduction.Ex: This amount is subtracted from the first fine on the list of fines owed.
Ex: Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex: A single bill was made out, and each man took an equal share of the payment, regardless of how many pages he had set; deductions were made only for failings such as unpunctuality.* contrarrestar = counterbalance.* restar fuerza = take + the bite out of.* restar importancia = minimise + importance, downplay, gloss over, negate, soft-pedal.* restarle importancia a las cosas = make + light of things.* * *restar [A1 ]vt1 ( Mat) ‹número› to subtract, take away restar algo DE algo to take (away) sth FROM sth, subtract sth FROM sthrestar 15 de 36 take 15 (away) from 36, subtract 15 from 362 ‹gastos/cantidad› to deduct, take away restar algo A algo to take away o deduct sth FROM sth3 (quitar) ‹importancia/credibilidad/mérito›quiso restarle importancia al incidente he tried to minimize o play down the importance of the incidentestos hechos restan credibilidad a la hipótesis these facts detract from the credibility of the hypothesis, these facts make the hypothesis less credible■ restarviA ( Mat) to subtract, take awayrestan dos etapas para terminarse la carrera there are two stages left before the race endssólo me resta agradecerles a todos ustedes su presencia en este acto it only remains for me to thank you all for attending ( frml)sólo resta formalizar el acuerdo the only thing that remains to be done is to formalize the agreement* * *
restar ( conjugate restar) verbo transitivo
restar algo DE algo to take (away) o subtract sth from sth
c) ( quitar):◊ restarle importancia a algo to minimize o play down the importance of sth
verbo intransitivo
1 (Mat) to subtract, take away
2 (Esp) (Dep) to return (service)
restar
I verbo transitivo
1 Mat to subtract, take away
2 (quitar) to minimize: me estáis restando autoridad, you are undermining my authority
le restó importancia, she played down its importance
3 (en tenis) to return
II vi (quedar) to be left, remain: solo me resta decir..., it only remains for me to say...
¿Cómo se dice 8 - 2 = 6?
Two from eight leaves/is six.
Eight take away two leaves/is six.
What's two from eight?
What's eight minus two?
' restar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atar
- deducirse
- faltar
- quitar
- sustraer
- desautorizar
- descontar
- sobrar
English:
detract
- little
- smooth over
- subtract
- subtraction
- take away
* * *♦ vt1. Mat to subtract;restar una cantidad de otra to subtract one figure from another;a esa cantidad réstale los gastos de envío subtract o deduct the postage and packing from that figurerestar méritos a algo/a alguien to detract from sth/sb;su participación en el escándalo le resta legitimidad her involvement in the scandal detracts from her legitimacy♦ vi1. [faltar] to be left;me resta envolver los regalos I still have to wrap up the presents;sólo restan tres días only three days are left;sólo me resta agradecerles su ayuda all that remains is for me to thank you for your help2. [en tenis] to return* * *I v/t subtract;restar importancia a play down the importance ofII v/i remain, be left* * *restar vt1) : to deduct, to subtractrestar un punto: to deduct a point2) : to minimize, to play downrestar vi: to remain, to be left* * * -
12 equilibrar
v.to balance.Ricardo balancea la escoba en su cabeza Richard balances the broom on his head.* * *1 to balance, poise2 figurado to balance, adjust1 to balance (en, on)2 figurado to recover one's balance* * *verb* * *1.VT [gen] to balance; [+ una cosa con otra] to counterbalance2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <peso/carga/ruedas> to balancepara equilibrar las fuerzas de los partidos — in order to achieve a balance o an equilibrium between the parties
b) (Com, Fin)2.equilibrarse v pron fuerzas to even up; balanza de pagos to be restored; platillos de la balanza to balance out* * *= offset, balance, even out.Ex. Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.Ex. It often requires careful diplomacy by acquisitions librarians to balance sharp faculty interests.Ex. But damp paper was still preferred for much ordinary printing until late in the nineteenth century, partly because it evened out the minor inequalities of used type in the days before the introduction of hot-metal composing machines which cast type afresh for each job.----* equilibrar el presupuesto = balance + the budget.* equilibrar la balanza = adjust + the balance, redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.* equilibrar paréntesis = balance + parentheses.* equilibrarse = level off.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <peso/carga/ruedas> to balancepara equilibrar las fuerzas de los partidos — in order to achieve a balance o an equilibrium between the parties
b) (Com, Fin)2.equilibrarse v pron fuerzas to even up; balanza de pagos to be restored; platillos de la balanza to balance out* * *= offset, balance, even out.Ex: Space requirements are less and capital outlay is considerably less, though this is offset by the higher maintenance costs.
Ex: It often requires careful diplomacy by acquisitions librarians to balance sharp faculty interests.Ex: But damp paper was still preferred for much ordinary printing until late in the nineteenth century, partly because it evened out the minor inequalities of used type in the days before the introduction of hot-metal composing machines which cast type afresh for each job.* equilibrar el presupuesto = balance + the budget.* equilibrar la balanza = adjust + the balance, redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.* equilibrar paréntesis = balance + parentheses.* equilibrarse = level off.* * *equilibrar [A1 ]vt1 ‹peso/carga› to balance; ‹ruedas› to balancepara equilibrar la balanza to balance the scales o make the scales balancecolocó una caja a cada lado para equilibrar el peso he put a box on each side to distribute the weight evenly o to balance the weight2 ‹fuerzas/información›para equilibrar las fuerzas de los partidos in order to achieve a balance o an equilibrium between the partiesintentan equilibrar la información durante el cubrimiento de las campañas electorales they try to give balanced coverage of the election campaignequilibrar las diferencias económicas to redress economic imbalancesequilibrar la balanza comercial to restore the balance of tradepara equilibrar el presupuesto to balance the budget«objetos/fuerzas/presupuesto» to be balanced; «balanza de pagos» to be restored* * *
equilibrar ( conjugate equilibrar) verbo transitivo ‹peso/carga/ruedas› to balance;
equilibrarse verbo pronominal [ fuerzas] to even up;
[ balanza de pagos] to be restored;
[ platillos de la balanza] to balance out
equilibrar verbo transitivo to balance
' equilibrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
compensar
English:
balance
- even
* * *♦ vt1. [carga, ruedas, fuerza] to balance;equilibrar el marcador [en partido] to level the score, to equalize;equilibrar la balanza [al pesar algo] to balance the scales;[para igualar fuerzas] to achieve a balance2. [en finanzas]equilibrar las cuentas/el presupuesto to balance the accounts/budget* * *v/t balance* * *equilibrar vt: to balance* * *equilibrar vb to balance -
13 equilibrarse
1 to balance (en, on)2 figurado to recover one's balance* * *VPR [persona] to balance o.s. (en on)[fuerzas] to counterbalance each other* * *(v.) = level offEx. This exponential growth of papers leveled off at this point and the numer of papers appearing the core 2300 journal stood at approximately 1000 in 1983 and 1984.* * *(v.) = level offEx: This exponential growth of papers leveled off at this point and the numer of papers appearing the core 2300 journal stood at approximately 1000 in 1983 and 1984.
* * *vpr1. [piezas, ruedas, mecanismo] to balance;[enfrentamiento, partido] to even up;con la llegada del nuevo jugador se equilibraron las fuerzas the arrival of the new player evened things up;el marcador se equilibró en la segunda parte the score was levelled in the second half2. [cuentas, presupuesto] to be balanced* * ** * *vr -
14 equilibrio
m.1 balance.mantener algo en equilibrio to balance somethingmantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balancehay un equilibrio de fuerzas the forces are evenly balancedequilibrio ecológico ecological balanceequilibrio de poder balance of power2 equilibrium, balance.* * *1 (estabilidad) balance2 FÍSICA equilibrium4 figurado (serenidad) poise, composure\hacer equilibrios figurado to perform a balancing act■ tuvo que hacer equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes he had to pinch pennies to get to the end of the monthmantener el equilibrio to keep one's balanceperder el equilibrio to lose one's balanceequilibrio de poderes balance of power* * *noun m.balance, equilibrium* * *SM1) (=estabilidad) balance2) (=armonía) balance, equilibriumexiste un equilibrio estable entre las dos potencias mundiales — there is a stable balance between the two superpowers
equilibrio de fuerzas, equilibrio de poderes — balance of power
3) (=serenidad) level-headedness* * *1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance
2) (sensatez, juicio)una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person
* * *= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.Nota: Nombre.Ex. On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.Ex. It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.Ex. There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.Ex. The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.Ex. A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.Ex. The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.Ex. A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.Ex. America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex. That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.----* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* * *1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance
2) (sensatez, juicio)una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person
* * *= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.Nota: Nombre.Ex: On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.
Ex: It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.Ex: There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.Ex: The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.Ex: A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.Ex: The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.Ex: A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.Ex: America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex: That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* * *A1 (de fuerzas, componentes) balancela balanza está en equilibrio the scales are (evenly) balancedel precario equilibrio entre los partidos the precarious balance o equilibrium between the partiesel equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda the balance between supply and demand2 (estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio he lost/kept his balancelo mantuvo en equilibrio sobre el filo del cuchillo he balanced it on the edge of the knifeen estado de equilibrio in equilibriumhacer equilibrios to do a balancing actB(sensatez, juicio): es una persona de gran equilibrio she's a very level-headed o well-balanced personexisten dudas sobre su equilibrio mental there are doubts about his mental stabilityaquella desgracia le hizo perder el equilibrio that unfortunate incident unbalanced himCompuestos:ecological balance● equilibrio estable/inestablestable/unstable equilibriumneutral equilibrium* * *
equilibrio sustantivo masculino (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balance;
en estado de equilibrio in equilibrium
equilibrio sustantivo masculino balance
' equilibrio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ir
- mantener
- mareado
- marear
- mareo
- perder
English:
balance
- balance of power
- equilibrium
- footing
- strike
- over
* * *equilibrio nm1. [estabilidad] balance;Fís equilibrium;la balanza permanecía en equilibrio the scales were evenly balanced;hay equilibrio de fuerzas en el parlamento the forces are evenly balanced in the parliament;el gobierno busca el equilibrio presupuestario the government is seeking a balanced budget;mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;mantuvo el balón en equilibrio sobre un dedo he balanced the ball on his finger;mantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balance;hacer equilibrios to perform a balancing act;hacíamos verdaderos equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes we performed balancing acts to reach the end of the monthFís equilibrio dinámico dynamic equilibrium;equilibrio ecológico ecological balance;Fís equilibrio inestable unstable equilibrium;equilibrio de poder balance of power;equilibrio político balance of power;equilibrio químico chemical equilibrium2. [contrapeso] counterbalance, counterpoise3. [sensatez] composure, poiseequilibrio mental mental equilibrium* * *m1 balance;falta de equilibrio imbalance;mantener/perder el equilibrio keep/lose one’s balance equilibrio ecológico ecological balance2 FÍS equilibrium* * *equilibrio nm1) : balance, equilibriumperder el equilibrio: to lose one's balanceequilibrio político: balance of power2) : poise, aplomb* * *equilibrio n balance -
15 medida2
2 = arrangement, countermeasure [counter measure], measure.Ex. This arrangement is faster than waiting until documents are ordered.Ex. This article reviews the extent of book theft in libraries and discusses some effective countermeasures that may help reduce the problem.Ex. If we as a society hope to deal with a very real and important issue, the implementation of this popular measure is a good place to start.----* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* como medida provisional = as an interim measure.* como medida temporal = as an interim measure.* como medida transitoria = as an interim measure.* medida de austeridad = austerity measure.* medida de contrapeso = counterbalance.* medida de control = control measure.* medida de emergencia = emergency measure.* medida defensiva = line of defence.* medida de fuerza = crackdown.* medida de precaución = security precaution, precautionary measure.* medida de protección = safeguard.* medida de ralentización del tráfico = traffic calming measure.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* medida disciplinaria = disciplinary measure.* medida draconiana = draconian measure.* medida económica = economic measure.* medida enérgica = crackdown.* medida estructural = structural measure.* medida extrema = dire measure.* medida paliativa = palliative measure.* medida preventiva = preventative measure, precautionary measure, preventive measure, preemptive measure, safeguard.* medida provisional = stop gap measure, stopgap [stop-gap], stopgap measure, stopgap measure.* medidas = action.* medidas correctivas = corrective action, remedial action.* medidas de prevención = prevention efforts, prevention measures.* medidas disciplinarias = disciplining.* medidas drásticas = clampdown (on).* medidas preventivas = preventive care, ounce of prevention, preventative care.* para tomar medidas = for action.* primera medida = initial step.* proponer medidas = propose + measures.* toma de medidas = action.* tomar medida = take + action step.* tomar medidas = follow + steps, take + precaution, take + steps, take + measures, produce + contingency plan, make + contingency plan, apply + measures, undertake + action.* tomar medidas (contra) = take + action (against).* tomar medidas correctivas = pose + corrective action, take + corrective action, take + remedial action.* tomar medidas demasiado drásticas = throw + the baby out with the bath water.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* tomar medidas drásticas contra = clamp down on.* tomar medidas enérgicas contra = crack down on.* tomar medidas preventivas = take + preventive measures. -
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f.1 measurement.¿qué medidas tiene el contenedor? what are the measurements of the container?tomar las medidas a alguien to take somebody's measurements2 measure, step.adoptar o tomar medidas to take measures o stepsmedida preventiva preventive measuremedidas de seguridad safety measures3 moderation.sin medida without moderation4 extent, degree (grado).¿en qué medida nos afecta? to what extent does it affect us?en cierta/gran medida to some/a large extenten mayor/menor medida to a greater/lesser extenten la medida de lo posible as far as possible5 course of action.6 quantity, amount.7 scoop, scoopful.past part.past participle of spanish verb: medir.* * *1 (acción) measuring; (dato, número) measurement■ ¿qué medidas tienes? what are your measurements?2 (disposición) measure3 (grado) extent4 (prudencia) moderation5 LITERATURA measure, metre\a (la) medida (traje) made-to-measurea medida que asen la medida de lo posible as far as possibletomar/adoptar medidas to take steps, take measurestomarle las medidas a alguien to take somebody's measurementsmedida de capacidad measure of capacitymedida de longitud measure of lengthmedida de seguridad security measuremedida de volumen measure of volume* * *noun f.1) measure, measurement2) step3) extent* * *SF1) (=unidad de medida) measure2) (=medición) measuring, measurementla medida del tiempo se realizará con unos cronómetros especiales — time will be measured using some special chronometers
3) pl medidas (=dimensiones) measurements¿qué medidas tiene la mesa? — what are the measurements of the table?
¿cuáles son tus medidas? — what are your measurements?
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tomar las medidas a algn/algo — (lit) to measure sb/sth, take sb's/sth's measurements; (fig) to size sb/sth up *tómale bien las medidas antes de proponerle nada — make sure you've got him well sized up before you propose anything
4) (=proporción)no sé en qué medida nos afectará la nueva ley — I don't know to what extent the new law will affect us
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en cierta medida — to a certain extent•
en gran medida — to a great extent•
en menor medida — to a lesser extent•
en la medida de lo posible — as far as possible, insofar as it is possible•
a medida que — asen la medida en que — + indic in that; + subjun if
el relato era bueno en la medida en que reflejaba el ambiente de la época — the story was good in that it reflected the atmosphere of the time
solo cambiarán el tratamiento en la medida en que los resultados sean negativos — the treatment will only be altered if the results are negative
5) (Cos)•
a (la) medida — [ropa, zapatos] made to measure; [trabajo, vacaciones] tailor-made•
venir a (la) medida — (lit) to be the right size; (fig) to be tailor-made6) LAm (=talla) size¿cuál es su medida? — what size do you take?
¿qué medida de cuello tiene usted? — what collar size are you?, what is your collar measurement?
7) (=disposición) measureuna de las medidas urgentes adoptadas — one of the emergency measures o steps taken
medida cautelar, medida de precaución — precautionary measure
paquete 1., 3)medidas de seguridad — [contra ataques, robos] security measures; [contra incendios] safety measures
8) (=moderación)•
con medida — in moderation•
sin medida — to excess9) [de versos] (=medición) measuring, scansion; (=longitud) measure* * *1) (Mat) ( dimensión) measurement¿qué medidas tiene el cuarto? — what are the dimensions of the room?
2) (en locs)a (la) medida — <traje/zapato> custom-made (AmE), made-to-measure (BrE)
a medida que — as
colmar la medida: eso colmó la medida — that was the last straw
4) (grado, proporción)en gran/cierta/menos medida — to a large/certain/lesser extent
5) ( moderación)6) (Lit) measure7) ( disposición) measuretomar medidas — to take steps o measures
* * *1) (Mat) ( dimensión) measurement¿qué medidas tiene el cuarto? — what are the dimensions of the room?
2) (en locs)a (la) medida — <traje/zapato> custom-made (AmE), made-to-measure (BrE)
a medida que — as
colmar la medida: eso colmó la medida — that was the last straw
4) (grado, proporción)en gran/cierta/menos medida — to a large/certain/lesser extent
5) ( moderación)6) (Lit) measure7) ( disposición) measuretomar medidas — to take steps o measures
* * *medida11 = measure, scale, metric.Ex: One measure of a library's market is the number of reference questions dealt with at the reference desk or through electronic reference.
Ex: The apparent size of the face is measured directly with a finely graduated scale and a magnifying glass.Ex: The author outlines quantitative metrics that measure information technology productivity from the perspective of the overall rate of return to the organization.* a medida = custom, bespoke.* conseguir en gran medida + Infinitivo = go + a long way (towards/to/in) + Gerundio.* considerar en su justa medida = see + in proportion.* contribuir en gran medida a + Infinitivo = go + a long way (towards/to/in) + Gerundio, go far in + Gerundio, go far towards + Gerundio.* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.* en gran medida = by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.* en igual medida = similarly.* en la medida de lo posible = so far as possible.* en la medida en que = in that, so long as, to the extent that, insofar as [in so far as], to the degree that.* en mayor medida = to a greater extent, to a greater degree, a fortiori, to a larger degree, to a larger extent.* en mayor o menor medida = to a greater or lesser extent.* hacer a medida = custom-make, make to + order.* hacer a medida para satisfacer los requisitos = tailor to + meet the specification.* hacerse a medida de una aplicación práctica concreta = tailor to + application.* hecho a medida = customised [customized, -USA], purpose-designed, tailored, tailor-made [tailormade], custom-made, custom-built [custom built], custom-designed [custom designed], custom-tailored [custom tailored], bespoke, made to measure, fitted, made-to-order.* influir en gran medida = become + a force.* la medida en que = the extent to which.* ley de pesos y medidas = weights and measures act.* medida cuantitativa = quantitative measure.* medida de productividad = output measure.* medida de rendimiento = performance measure, output measure.* medidas y colindancias = metes and bounds.* sistema anglosajón de medidas = imperial measures.* tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.medida22 = arrangement, countermeasure [counter measure], measure.Ex: This arrangement is faster than waiting until documents are ordered.
Ex: This article reviews the extent of book theft in libraries and discusses some effective countermeasures that may help reduce the problem.Ex: If we as a society hope to deal with a very real and important issue, the implementation of this popular measure is a good place to start.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* como medida provisional = as an interim measure.* como medida temporal = as an interim measure.* como medida transitoria = as an interim measure.* medida de austeridad = austerity measure.* medida de contrapeso = counterbalance.* medida de control = control measure.* medida de emergencia = emergency measure.* medida defensiva = line of defence.* medida de fuerza = crackdown.* medida de precaución = security precaution, precautionary measure.* medida de protección = safeguard.* medida de ralentización del tráfico = traffic calming measure.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* medida disciplinaria = disciplinary measure.* medida draconiana = draconian measure.* medida económica = economic measure.* medida enérgica = crackdown.* medida estructural = structural measure.* medida extrema = dire measure.* medida paliativa = palliative measure.* medida preventiva = preventative measure, precautionary measure, preventive measure, preemptive measure, safeguard.* medida provisional = stop gap measure, stopgap [stop-gap], stopgap measure, stopgap measure.* medidas = action.* medidas correctivas = corrective action, remedial action.* medidas de prevención = prevention efforts, prevention measures.* medidas disciplinarias = disciplining.* medidas drásticas = clampdown (on).* medidas preventivas = preventive care, ounce of prevention, preventative care.* para tomar medidas = for action.* primera medida = initial step.* proponer medidas = propose + measures.* toma de medidas = action.* tomar medida = take + action step.* tomar medidas = follow + steps, take + precaution, take + steps, take + measures, produce + contingency plan, make + contingency plan, apply + measures, undertake + action.* tomar medidas (contra) = take + action (against).* tomar medidas correctivas = pose + corrective action, take + corrective action, take + remedial action.* tomar medidas demasiado drásticas = throw + the baby out with the bath water.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* tomar medidas drásticas contra = clamp down on.* tomar medidas enérgicas contra = crack down on.* tomar medidas preventivas = take + preventive measures.medida3* a medida que = as.* a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.* a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time goes by, as time passes (by).* a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.* a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.* a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.* a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.* a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.* * *A ( Mat) (dimensión) measurementanota las medidas de la lavadora make a note of the measurements of the washing machine¿qué medidas tiene el cuarto? what are the dimensions of the room?¿cuáles son las medidas reglamentarias de una piscina olímpica? what's the regulation size of an olympic pool?la modista me tomó las medidas the dressmaker took my measurementstomar las medidas de algo to measure somethingCompuesto:surface measurementB ( en locs):usa zapatos a medida he wears made-to-measure shoesservicios diseñados a la medida custom-designed servicesa la medida de algo: fabricamos muebles a la medida de su exigencia we manufacture furniture to meet all your requirementséste es un proyecto a la medida de su ambición this is a project in keeping with o which matches his ambitionsnecesita una actividad a la medida de su talento he needs a job which will suit o which is commensurate with his abilitiesa medida que asa medida que va pasando el tiempo uno se va adaptando as time goes on, one (gradually) adaptsa medida que se acercaba la fecha se ponía más y más nervioso as the date drew closer he got more and more nervousa medida que la fue conociendo se fue desengañando the more he got to know her o the better he got to know her o as he got to know her the more disillusioned he becameC1 (objeto) measure2 (contenido) measureun vaso de leche por cada medida de cacao one glass of milk per measure of cocoallenar or colmar la medida: eso colmó la medida, ya no estaba dispuesto a aguantar más that was the last straw, I wasn't going to take any moreCompuestos:cubic measure● medida (de capacidad) para áridos/líquidosdry/liquid measureD(grado, proporción): en buena or gran medida to a great o large extenten cierta/menor medida to a certain/lesser extentintentaremos, en la medida de lo posible, satisfacer a todo el mundo insofar as it is possible o as far as possible we will try to satisfy everyoneintentará hacer algo por ti en la medida en que le sea posible she'll try and do whatever she can for youE(moderación): come con medida he eats moderatelygastan dinero sin medida they spend money like water, they're very extravagant (with money)F ( Lit) measureG (disposición) measurela huelga y otras medidas de presión the strike and other forms of pressureexpulsarlo me parece una medida demasiado drástica I think expelling him is too drastic a step o is a rather drastic measuretomar medidas to take steps o measuresme veré en la obligación de tomar medidas más estrictas I will be obliged to adopt more severe measurestomaré todas las medidas necesarias para que no vuelva a suceder I will take all the necessary steps to see that this does not happen againes conveniente tomar estas pastillas como medida preventiva it's advisable to take these pills as a preventive measureCompuestos:preventative o precautionary measuresecurity measures(en Ur) emergency security measures* * *
medida sustantivo femenino
1 (Mat) ( dimensión) measurement;
tomar las medidas de algo to measure something
2 ( en locs)
a medida que as;
a medida que fue creciendo as he grew up
3 ( utensilio) measure;
( contenido) measure
4 (grado, proporción):◊ en gran/cierta medida to a large/certain extent;
en la medida de lo posible as far as possible
5 ( disposición) measure;◊ tomar medidas to take steps o measures
medida sustantivo femenino
1 (medición) measurement
(unidad) measure
una medida de peso, a measure of weight
la medida del tiempo, the measurement of time
2 (grado, intensidad) extent: no sé en qué medida nos afectará, I don't know to what extent it will affect us
3 Pol measure
una medida injusta, a unfair measure
' medida' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abusiva
- abusivo
- acre
- afectar
- área
- arroba
- braza
- carácter
- concertar
- conforme
- conveniente
- corpulencia
- desatar
- desesperación
- efectividad
- eficacia
- eficaz
- encaminada
- encaminado
- gratuita
- gratuito
- impracticable
- incidencia
- justa
- justo
- Libra
- malestar
- metro
- onza
- patrón
- patrona
- perjudicar
- pertinencia
- pie
- pinta
- polemizar
- providencia
- punto
- quintal
- repercusión
- resistencia
- saludar
- según
- sentida
- sentido
- solidaria
- solidario
- superflua
- superfluo
English:
acre
- check off
- custom
- depth
- dessertspoon
- dishonest
- extent
- far
- fitted
- foot
- gauge
- give
- importantly
- ineffective
- insofar
- lesser
- linear measure
- lorry
- made-to-measure
- measure
- measurement
- pint
- push through
- quart
- severe
- severity
- step
- stone
- strike off
- tailor-made
- temporary
- ton
- unit
- waist
- way
- yard
- as
- fitting
- gill
- insofar as
- made
- move
- tailor
- walk
* * *medida nf1. [dimensión, medición] measurement;¿qué medidas tiene el contenedor? what are the measurements of the container?;unidades de medida units of measurement;a (la) medida [mueble] custom-built;[ropa, calzado] made-to-measure;es una casa/un trabajo a tu medida it's the ideal house/job for you, it's as if the house/job were made for you;a (la) medida de mi deseo just as I would have wanted it;medidas [del cuerpo] measurements;tomar las medidas a alguien to take sb's measurements;tomar las medidas de algo to measure sth;Figle tengo tomada la medida al jefe I know what the boss is like;Figya le voy tomando la medida al nuevo trabajo I'm getting the hang of the new jobmedida de capacidad measure [liquid or dry]2. [cantidad específica] measure;el daiquiri lleva una medida de limón por cada tres de ron a daiquiri is made with one part lemon to three parts rum3. [disposición] measure, step;yo ya he tomado mis medidas I'm prepared, I've made my preparations;tomar medidas disciplinarias (contra) to take disciplinary action (against);ejercer medidas de presión contra alguien to lobby sb;tomar medidas represivas (contra) to clamp down (on)medidas de choque emergency measures;medidas de seguridad [contra accidentes] safety precautions;[contra delincuencia] security measures4. [moderación] moderation;con/sin medida in/without moderation5. [grado] extent;¿en qué medida nos afecta? to what extent does it affect us?;en cierta/gran medida to some/a large extent;en mayor/menor medida to a greater/lesser extent;en la medida de lo posible as far as possible;a medida que iban entrando as they were coming in;Formalen la medida en que insofar as* * *fhecho a medida made to measure;está hecho a medida de mis necesidades it’s tailor-made for me;tomar las medidas a alguien take s.o.’s measurements;tomar medidas fig take measures osteps2 ( grado) extent;en mayor medida to a greater extent3:a medida que as* * *medida nf1) : measurement, measurehecho a medida: custom-made2) : measure, steptomar medidas: to take steps3) : moderation, prudencesin medida: immoderately4) : extent, degreeen gran medida: to a great extent* * *medida n1. (extensión) measurementte vamos a tomar las medidas we're going to take your measurements / we're going to measure you¿qué medidas tiene la mesa? how big is the table?2. (unidad, acción) measure -
17 rescontrar
v.1 to balance in accounts, to compensate.2 to offset, to counterbalance.* * *VT (Com, Econ) to offset, balance
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