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1 discriminate
di'skrimineit1) ((with between) to make or see a difference between: It is difficult to discriminate between real and pretended cases of poverty.) distinguir2) ((often with against) to treat a certain kind of people differently: He was accused of discriminating against women employees.) discriminar•discriminate vb discriminartr[dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt]■ he was sure he had been discriminated against because of his race estaba seguro de que lo habían discriminado a causa de su raza1 (see a difference) distinguir ( from, de), discriminardistinguish: distinguir, discriminar, diferenciardiscriminate vi: discriminarto discriminate against women: discriminar a las mujeresv.• diferenciar v.• discriminar v.• distinguir v.• escoger v.dɪs'krɪməneɪt, dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt1) ( act with prejudice) hacer* discriminaciones, discriminarto discriminate IN FAVOR OF somebody — favorecer* a alguien
2)a) ( distinguish) distinguir*, discriminarb) ( be discerning) discernir*, utilizar* el sentido crítico[dɪs'krɪmɪneɪt]1. VI1) (=distinguish) distinguir ( between entre)2) (=show prejudice)3) (=show good judgment) tener buen criterio2.VT distinguir ( from de)* * *[dɪs'krɪməneɪt, dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt]1) ( act with prejudice) hacer* discriminaciones, discriminarto discriminate IN FAVOR OF somebody — favorecer* a alguien
2)a) ( distinguish) distinguir*, discriminarb) ( be discerning) discernir*, utilizar* el sentido crítico -
2 discriminate
adj.discriminativo, selectivo.v.tener prejuicio contra, discriminar, discriminar en contra de, excluir, marginar. (pt & pp discriminated) -
3 discriminate against
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4 discriminate against
v.discriminar en contra de, marginar, tener prejuicio contra. -
5 discriminate between
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6 discriminar
discriminar ( conjugate discriminar) verbo transitivo
discriminar verbo transitivo
1 (marginar) to discriminate against
estar discriminado, to be discriminated against
sentirse discriminado, to feel discriminated against
2 (diferenciar, distinguir) to discriminate between o to tell the difference between: no discrimina los colores, she can't tell one colour from another ' discriminar' also found in these entries: English: discriminate -
7 distinguish
di'stiŋɡwiʃ1) ((often with from) to mark as different: What distinguishes this café from all the others?) distinguir (de), diferenciar (de)2) (to identify or make out: He could just distinguish the figure of a man running away.) distinguir, vislumbrar3) ((sometimes with between) to recognize a difference: I can't distinguish (between) the two types - they both look the same to me.) distinguir (entre)4) (to make (oneself) noticed through one's achievements: He distinguished himself at school by winning a prize in every subject.) destacarse•- distinguished
distinguish vb distinguirtr[dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ]■ can children distinguish right from wrong? ¿los niños saben distinguir el bien del mal?2 (manage to see, make out) distinguir1 distinguir ( between, entre)\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto distinguish oneself distinguirse, destacarsedistinguish [dɪs'tɪŋgwɪʃ] vt1) differentiate: distinguir, diferenciar2) discern: distinguirhe distinguished the sound of the piano: distinguió el sonido del piano3)to distinguish oneself : señalarse, distinguirsedistinguish vidiscriminate: distinguirv.• calificar v.• discernir v.• distinguir v.dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ
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1)a) ( differentiate) distinguir*, diferenciarto distinguish something/somebody FROM something/somebody — distinguir* or diferenciar algo/a alguien de algo/alguien
b) distinguishing pres p <feature/mark> distintivo, característico2) ( make out) distinguir*
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vi distinguir*he can't distinguish between green and blue — no distingue entre el verde y el azul, no distingue el verde del azul
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v refl[dɪs'tɪŋɡwɪʃ]to distinguish oneself — distinguirse*, destacarse*
1. VT1) (=differentiate) distinguirthey are so alike, it's hard to distinguish them — son tan parecidos que es difícil distinguirlos
he is unable to distinguish brown from green or brown and green — no es capaz de distinguir el marrón del verde or el marrón y el verde
2) (=make different) distinguir ( from de)it is his professionalism that distinguishes him from his rivals — su profesionalismo es lo que le distingue de sus rivales
to distinguish o.s. — destacarse (as como)
he distinguished himself during his career in the army — se destacó durante su carrera en el ejército
you've really distinguished yourself! — iro ¡te has lucido! iro
3) (=characterize) caracterizarher work is distinguished by its excellent presentation — su trabajo se caracteriza por una excelente presentación
4) (=discern) [+ landmark] distinguir, vislumbrar; [+ voice] distinguir; [+ change] distinguir, reconocer2.VI distinguir ( between entre)* * *[dɪ'stɪŋgwɪʃ]
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1)a) ( differentiate) distinguir*, diferenciarto distinguish something/somebody FROM something/somebody — distinguir* or diferenciar algo/a alguien de algo/alguien
b) distinguishing pres p <feature/mark> distintivo, característico2) ( make out) distinguir*
2.
vi distinguir*he can't distinguish between green and blue — no distingue entre el verde y el azul, no distingue el verde del azul
3.
v reflto distinguish oneself — distinguirse*, destacarse*
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8 intentionally
adverb intencionalmentetr[ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ]1 adrede, a propósito, expresamenteintentionally [ɪn'tɛnʧənəli] adv: a propósito, adredeadv.• a propósito adv.• adrede adv.ɪn'tentʃṇəli, ɪn'tenʃṇəliadverb <do/change/say> adrede, a propósito; <cruel/funny> intencionadamente[ɪn'tenʃnǝlɪ]ADV [do, hurt, discriminate] a propósito, adrede; [mislead] intencionadamentehe believed he had been intentionally misled — creía que había sido engañado intencionadamente or de forma intencionada
the figures are intentionally misleading — las cifras están presentadas de manera equívoca a propósito
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intentionally homeless — [person] que se queda sin hogar intencionalmente* * *[ɪn'tentʃṇəli, ɪn'tenʃṇəli]adverb <do/change/say> adrede, a propósito; <cruel/funny> intencionadamente -
9 NE
NE (◊ nordeste) NE'NE' also found in these entries: English: alienate - alternate - antenatal - assassinate - assassination - billionaire - Canadian - Canaries - canary - carnation - combination - consternation - contaminate - contamination - coordination - coordinator - coronation - culminate - culmination - decaffeinated - decontaminate - denomination - denominator - destination - determination - detonate - detonation - disciplinarian - discriminate - discriminating - discrimination - disseminate - dominate - donate - donation - eliminate - elimination - emanate - esplanade - euthanasia - examination - explanation - exterminate - extermination - exterminator - fascinate - fascinating - fascination - fingernail - forenameNEtr[nɔːɵ'iːst]a) (= northeast) NEb) = NebraskaABBR1) (Geog)= north east NE2) (US)= Nebraska3) (US)= New England* * *a) (= northeast) NEb) = Nebraska -
10 contra
contra preposición against; nos estrellamos contra un árbol we crashed into a tree; dos contra uno two against one; yo estoy en contra I'm against it; 40 votos en contra 40 votes against; en contra de ( opuesto a) against; ( contrariamente a) contrary to ■ sustantivo femenino◊ llevarle la contra a algn to contradict sbc) (Pol, Hist) ( grupo):■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( individuo) Contra rebel ■ sustantivo masculino See Also→◊ pro
contra
I preposición
1 (oposición) against
estar en contra de algo, to be against sthg
nadie dijo nada en contra, no one disagreed
2 (apoyado en) against
3 (cuando indica colisión física) into
II f Pol (grupo contrarrevolucionario) contra Locuciones: los pros y los contras, the pros and cons ' contra' also found in these entries: Spanish: abominar - animosidad - apelar - atentar - atentado - azuzar - blasfemar - bloque - cabeza - cargar - chocar - combatir - conjurarse - corriente - cuerda - darse - declararse - defender - derecha - despotricar - efectiva - efectivo - eficaz - embestir - empotrar - enfrente - envío - estampar - estamparse - estrellar - estrellarse - exaltada - exaltado - impacto - imponer - indisponer - injuria - inoculación - interponer - juventud - legal - manifestarse - mutar - mutarse - oponerse - oposición - pared - predisponer - preservar - prevenir English: accusation - against - agitate - aid - antihistamine - antipollution - argue - argument - attack - attempt - avoid - back - barge into - belief - bias - biased - blast - blitz - bump - bump into - campaign - cannon - career - cash - charge - charity - claim - clamp down - clash - clock - clutch - combat - come out - con - contra - contrary - counter - crack - crack down - crackdown - crash - crime - decide - demonstrate - discriminate - fight - find - for - foul - from -
11 crítico
Del verbo criticar: ( conjugate criticar) \ \
critico es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
criticó es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativoMultiple Entries: criticar crítico
criticar ( conjugate criticar) verbo transitivo verbo intransitivo to gossip, backbite
crítico
◊ -ca adjetivocritical ■ sustantivo masculino, femenino critic
criticar
I verbo transitivo to criticize
II verbo intransitivo (murmurar) to gossip
crítico,-a
I adjetivo critical
II sustantivo masculino y femenino critic ' crítico' also found in these entries: Spanish: censor - censora - crítica - grave - implacable English: critic - critical - head - judgemental - judgmental - muzzle - reflection - reviewer - uncritical - vital - critically - damning - discriminate - remain - single -
12 discernir
discernir verbo transitivo
1 to distinguish: sabré discernir qué zapatos me convienen, I'll know which shoes are best for me
2 Jur to designate ' discernir' also found in these entries: Spanish: diferenciar - criterio English: discriminate -
13 distinguir
distinguir ( conjugate distinguir) verbo transitivo 1 2 ( percibir) ‹figura/sonido› to make out 3 (con medalla, honor) to honor( conjugate honor) distinguirse verbo pronominal ( destacarse): distinguirse por algo [ persona] to distinguish oneself by sth; [ producto] to be distinguished by sth
distinguir verbo transitivo
1 (reconocer) to recognize
2 (apreciar la diferencia) to distinguish: no soy capaz de distinguir a Juan de su hermano gemelo, I can't tell Juan from his twin brother
3 (conferir un privilegio, honor) to honour, US honor
4 (verse, apreciarse) to make out ' distinguir' also found in these entries: Spanish: discriminar - caracterizar English: differentiate - discern - distinction - distinguish - make out - pick out - separate - single out - tell - tell apart - define - discriminate - know - make - mark - pick - right - set -
14 entre
Del verbo entrar: ( conjugate entrar) \ \
entré es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
entre es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativoMultiple Entries: algo entre entrar entre
entrar ( conjugate entrar) verbo intransitivo 1 ( acercándose) to come in; ( alejándose) to go in; hazla entre tell her to come in, show her in; entró corriendo he ran in, he came running in; ¿se puede entre con el coche? can you drive in?; había gente entrando y saliendo there were people coming and going; ¿cómo entró? how did he get in?; entre en or (esp AmL) a algo ‹a edificio/habitación› to go into sth; entró en el or al banco she went into the bank 2 (en etapa, estado) entre en algo ‹en periodo/guerra/negociaciones› to enter sth; entró en coma he went into a coma 3a) (introducirse, meterse):◊ cierra la puerta, que entra frío close the door, you're letting the cold in;me entró arena en los zapatos I've got sand in my shoesb) ( poderse meter):◊ ¿entrará por la puerta? will it get through the door?;(+ me/te/le etc): el zapato no le entra he can't get his shoe on; no me entra la segunda (Auto) I can't get it into second (gear) 4 [ hambre] (+ me/te/le etc):◊ le entró hambre she felt o got hungry;me ha entrado la duda I'm beginning to have my doubts; me entró sueño I got o began to feel sleepy 5 ( empezar) to start, begin;◊ entró de aprendiz he started o began as an apprentice6 ( incorporarse) entre en or (esp AmL) a algo ‹en empresa/ejército/club› to join sth; ‹ en convento› to enter sth; el año que entré en or a la universidad the year I started college I've just joined the association 7 ( estar incluido): ¿cuántas entran en un kilo? how many do you get in a kilo? verbo transitivo ( traer) to bring in; ( llevar) to take in;◊ ¿cómo van a entre el sofá? how are they going to get the sofa in?
entre preposición 1 está entre las dos casas it's between the two houses; entre paréntesis in brackets; cuando hablan entre los dos when they talk to each other entre otras cosas among other things; se perdió entre la muchedumbre he disappeared into the crowd; entre estas cuatro paredes within these wallsc) (indicando cooperación, distribución):le hicimos con regalo entre todos we all got together and brought him a present; repártelos entre los niños/entre todos share them out among the children/between everybody 2 ( en expresiones de tiempo): llegaré entre las tres y las cuatro I'll be arriving between three and four; cualquier semana entre julio y agosto any week in July or August 3 ■ adverbio (esp AmL):◊ entre más come más/menos engorda the more he eats the more/less he puts on weight
entrar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to come in, go in, enter: los ladrones entraron por la ventana, the burglars entered through the window ➣ Ver nota en ir
2 (encajar) to fit: esta llave no entra, this key doesn't fit
3 (estar incluido) to be included: eso no entra en el precio, that's not included in the price
4 (en una organización, partido) to join, get into: entró en el club, he was admitted to the club
5 (en una situación) to go into: el avión entró en barrena, the plane went into a spin
entrar en calor, to warm up
6 (comenzar) el mes que entra, next month, the coming month
7 (sobrevenir) to come over: le entraron ganas de llorar, he felt like crying
me entró un ataque de histeria, I went into hysterics
8 (agradar) no me entran las lentejas, I don't like lentils
II verbo transitivo
1 to bring in: entra las sillas, take the chairs in
2 Inform to enter Locuciones: entrar en la cabeza: no me entra en la cabeza que hayas hecho eso, I can't understand why you have done that
ni entrar ni salir, to play no part in the matter: en cuestiones sentimentales ni entro ni salgo, I steer well clear of touchy subjects
entre preposición
1 (señalando límites) between: ponlo entre tú y ella, put it between you and her
entre azul y verde, between blue and green (con la colaboración de) lo haremos entre Pedro, Pablo y yo, Peter, Paul and myself will do it between us
2 (rodeado de) among(st)
estoy entre amigos, I'm among friends (incluido en) está entre los primeros de la clase, he's among the best students of his class En general, entre se traduce por between cuando se refiere a dos cosas y among o amongst (más antiguo) cuando se refiere a más de dos. Sin embargo, se puede emplear between, junto con un verbo de movimiento, cuando queremos indicar que un conjunto de cosas se dividió en dos grupos: El río fluye entre los árboles. The river flows between the trees.
' entre' also found in these entries: Spanish: abismal - abismo - abordaje - aclarar - adherencia - analogía - apareamiento - barrera - bastante - bastidor - bien - caballero - caballo - cada - camaradería - camino - ceja - cerrarse - clara - claro - comillas - compenetración - competencia - conexión - confianza - confundirse - congruencia - considerada - considerado - contarse - corporativismo - correlación - cruce - desnivel - despertarse - dicotomía - diente - disidencia - distanciamiento - dividir - dividirse - dudar - economía - entendimiento - escaramuza - escoger - espada - estragos - estrechar - estrechamiento English: ability - alike - already - amid - among - amongst - angular - antagonism - antipathy - backstage - barrel - barrier - behind - between - blue-collar - bond - bonding - border - bracket - cement - chip in - choose - chuckle - circulate - civilian - clash - close - club - connect - connected - dart - derby - devil - differentiate - discriminate - distinction - distinguish - divide - dole out - enter - entrails - equal - equality - evenly - exit poll - export - fall out - fatalism - feature - fence -
15 utilizar
utilizar ( conjugate utilizar) verbo transitivo to use, utilize (frml)
utilizar verbo transitivo to use, utilize ' utilizar' also found in these entries: Spanish: emplear - explotar - manipular - servirse - terminar - usar - valerse - encanto - modelo - violento English: bunk - deploy - employ - exploit - idle - instruction - toilet-train - toilet-training - unemployed - use - utilize - discriminate - harness - misuse - stone - user -
16 discriminating
pa.1 capaz de distinguir claramente; mirado, fino, exigente (discerning/critic, customer); sagaz (judgment); refinado, educado, que sabe distinguir (taste).2 distintivo, particular, que sirve para distinguir.3 lo que establece distinción; diferencial.ger.gerundio del verbo DISCRIMINATE.
См. также в других словарях:
discriminate — di‧scrim‧i‧nate [dɪˈskrɪmneɪt] verb [intransitive] HUMAN RESOURCES LAW to behave unfairly towards one group of people or one type of company or product: discriminate against • employment practices that discriminate against women • The court… … Financial and business terms
discriminate — dis·crim·i·nate /dis kri mə ˌnāt/ vi nat·ed, nat·ing: to make a difference in treatment or favor on a basis other than individual merit; esp: to make a difference in treatment on a basis prohibited by law (as national origin, race, sex, religion … Law dictionary
Discriminate — Dis*crim i*nate, v. i. 1. To make a difference or distinction; to distinguish accurately; as, in judging of evidence, we should be careful to discriminate between probability and slight presumption. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) To treat unequally. (b)… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Discriminate — Dis*crim i*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discriminated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discriminating}.] To set apart as being different; to mark as different; to separate from another by discerning differences; to distinguish. Cowper. [1913 Webster] To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
discriminate — [v1] show prejudice be bigot, be partial, contradistinguish, disfavor, favor, hate, incline, judge, segregate, separate, set apart, show bias, single out, treat as inferior, treat differently, victimize; concepts 32,384 discriminate [v2]… … New thesaurus
Discriminate — Dis*crim i*nate, a. [L. discriminatus, p. p. of discriminare to divide, separate, fr. discrimen division, distinction, decision, fr. discernere. See {Discern}, and cf. {Criminate}.] Having the difference marked; distinguished by certain tokens.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
discriminate — (v.) 1620s, from L. discriminatus, pp. of discriminare to divide, separate, from discrimen (gen. discriminis) interval, distinction, difference, derived noun from discernere (see DISCERN (Cf. discern)). The adverse (usually racial) sense is first … Etymology dictionary
discriminate — vb *distinguish, differentiate, demarcate Analogous words: *compare, contrast, collate: *separate, divide, part: *detach, disengage Antonyms: confound Contrasted words: confuse, *mistake … New Dictionary of Synonyms
discriminate — ► VERB 1) recognize a distinction. 2) make an unjust distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age. DERIVATIVES discriminative adjective. ORIGIN Latin discriminare distinguish… … English terms dictionary
discriminate — [di skrim′i nāt΄; ] for adj. [, di skrim′init] vt. discriminated, discriminating [< L discriminatus, pp. of discriminare, to divide, distinguish < discrimen, division, distinction < discernere: see DISCERN] 1. to constitute a difference… … English World dictionary
discriminate — v. 1) (D; intr.) to discriminate against (to discriminate against minorities) 2) (d; intr.) to discriminate among, between 3) (d; tr.) to discriminate from (to discriminate right from wrong) * * * [dɪs krɪmɪneɪt] between (d; intr.) to… … Combinatory dictionary