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21 stamp
stæmp
1. verb1) (to bring (the foot) down with force (on the ground): He stamped his foot with rage; She stamped on the insect.)2) (to print or mark on to: He stamped the date at the top of his letter; The oranges were all stamped with the exporter's name.)3) (to stick a postage stamp on (a letter etc): I've addressed the envelope but haven't stamped it.)
2. noun1) (an act of stamping the foot: `Give it to me!' she shouted with a stamp of her foot.)2) (the instrument used to stamp a design etc on a surface: He marked the date on the bill with a rubber date-stamp.)3) (a postage stamp: He stuck the stamps on the parcel; He collects foreign stamps.)4) (a design etc made by stamping: All the goods bore the manufacturer's stamp.)•stamp1 n sellostamp2 vb1. estampar / sellar / franquear2. pisartr[stæmp]1 (postage) sello; (fiscal) timbre nombre masculino; (trading stamp) cupón nombre masculino, vale nombre masculino2 (tool - gen) sello; (- rubber) sello de goma, tampón nombre masculino; (- metal) cuño, troquel nombre masculino3 (seal, mark) sello5 formal use (distinguishing mark) impronta, huella, marca1 (letter) franquear2 (passport, document) sellar, marcar con sello; (metal, coin) acuñar, troquelar3 figurative use (impress - event) grabar, estampar; (- personality, authority, influence) imprimir, dejar4 (characterize - positively) caracterizar, marcar, demostrar; (- negatively) tildar5 (with foot) dar una patada en; (in dancing) zapatear1 (with foot) dar patadas, patear, patalear; (in dancing) zapatear2 (walk noisily) pisar fuerte\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLstamp album álbum nombre masculino de sellosstamp collecting filateliastamp collector filatelista nombre masulino o femenino, coleccionista nombre masulino o femenino de sellosstamp duty impuesto del timbrestamp machine máquina expendedora de sellosstamp ['stæmp] vt1) : pisotear (con los pies)to stamp one's feet: patear, dar una patada2) impress, imprint: sellar (una factura, etc.), acuñar (monedas)3) : franquear, ponerle estampillas a (correo)stamp n1) : sello m (para documentos, etc.)2) die: cuño m (para monedas)n.• cuño s.m.• estampilla s.f.• etiqueta s.f.• impronta s.f.• marca s.f.• patada s.f.• sello (de correos) s.m.• timbre s.m.• tipo s.m.• troquel s.m.v.• atabalear v.• estampar v.• estampillar v.• imprimir v.• marcar v.• patalear v.• patear v.• sellar v.• timbrar v.stæmp
I
1)a) ( postage stamp) sello m, estampilla f (AmL), timbre m (Méx); (before n)stamp collector — coleccionista mf de sellos (or estampillas etc), filatelista mf
b) ( trading stamp) cupón m, vale m2)a) ( instrument) sello m, timbre m (Chi); ( rubber stamp) sello m or (Chi tb) timbre m (de goma)metal stamp — cuño m, sello m
b) ( printed mark) sello m3) ( character) impronta fthe stamp of genius — la impronta or el sello (distintivo) de la genialidad
she left her stamp on the institute — dejó su impronta or huella en el instituto
II
1.
1) ( with foot) \<\<ground\>\> dar* una patada ento stamp one's foot — dar* una patada en el suelo
2) \<\<letter/parcel\>\> franquear, ponerle* sellos (or estampillas etc) a, estampillar (AmL), timbrar (Méx)a stamped addressed envelope — un sobre franqueado or (AmL tb) estampillado or (Méx) timbrado con su dirección
3)a) \<\<passport/ticket\>\> sellarb) \<\<coin\>\> acuñar, troquelar
2.
via) ( with foot) \<\<person\>\> dar* patadas en el suelo; \<\<horse\>\> piafarb) ( walk)Phrasal Verbs:- stamp on[stæmp]1. N1) (=postage stamp) sello m, estampilla f (LAm); (=fiscal stamp, revenue stamp) timbre m, póliza f ; (for free food etc) bono m, vale m3) (fig) (=mark) sello mto leave or put one's stamp on sth — poner or dejar su sello en algo
a man of his stamp — un hombre de su temple; pej un hombre de esa calaña
4) (with foot) taconazo m2. VT1)to stamp one's foot — patear, patalear; (in dancing) zapatear
to stamp the ground — [person] dar patadas en el suelo; [horse] piafar
2) [+ letter] sellar, poner el sello a3) (=mark with rubber stamp) marcar con sello; (=mark with fiscal stamp) timbrar; (=emboss) grabar; [+ passport] sellar4) (=impress mark etc on) estampar, imprimir; [+ coin, design] estamparpaper stamped with one's name — papel m con el nombre de uno impreso, papel m con membrete
5) (fig) marcar, señalarto stamp o.s. on sth — poner or dejar su sello en algo
3. VI1) (single movement) patear, patalearto stamp on sth — pisotear algo, hollar algo
ouch, you stamped on my foot! — ¡ay, me has pisado el pie!
2) (=walk)to stamp in/out — entrar/salir dando fuertes zancadas
4.CPDstamp album N — álbum m de sellos
stamp book N — (=collection) albúm m de sellos; (for posting) libro m de sellos
stamp collecting N — filatelia f
stamp collection N — colección f de sellos
stamp collector N — filatelista mf
stamp dealer N — comerciante mf en sellos (de correo)
stamp duty N — (Econ) impuesto m or derecho m del timbre
stamp machine N — expendedor m automático de sellos (de correo)
* * *[stæmp]
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1)a) ( postage stamp) sello m, estampilla f (AmL), timbre m (Méx); (before n)stamp collector — coleccionista mf de sellos (or estampillas etc), filatelista mf
b) ( trading stamp) cupón m, vale m2)a) ( instrument) sello m, timbre m (Chi); ( rubber stamp) sello m or (Chi tb) timbre m (de goma)metal stamp — cuño m, sello m
b) ( printed mark) sello m3) ( character) impronta fthe stamp of genius — la impronta or el sello (distintivo) de la genialidad
she left her stamp on the institute — dejó su impronta or huella en el instituto
II
1.
1) ( with foot) \<\<ground\>\> dar* una patada ento stamp one's foot — dar* una patada en el suelo
2) \<\<letter/parcel\>\> franquear, ponerle* sellos (or estampillas etc) a, estampillar (AmL), timbrar (Méx)a stamped addressed envelope — un sobre franqueado or (AmL tb) estampillado or (Méx) timbrado con su dirección
3)a) \<\<passport/ticket\>\> sellarb) \<\<coin\>\> acuñar, troquelar
2.
via) ( with foot) \<\<person\>\> dar* patadas en el suelo; \<\<horse\>\> piafarb) ( walk)Phrasal Verbs:- stamp on -
22 exercise
1. noun1) (training or use (especially of the body) through action or effort: Swimming is one of the healthiest forms of exercise; Take more exercise.) ejercicio2) (an activity intended as training: ballet exercises; spelling exercises.) ejercicio3) (a series of tasks, movements etc for training troops etc: His battalion is on an exercise in the mountains.) ejercicio
2. verb1) (to train or give exercise to: Dogs should be exercised frequently; I exercise every morning.) hacer ejercicio2) (to use; to make use of: She was given the opportunity to exercise her skill as a pianist.) ejercitar, ejercerexercise1 n ejerciciohave you done your exercises? ¿has hecho los ejercicios?exercise2 vb hacer ejerciciotr['eksəsaɪz]1 (gen) ejercicio■ have you finished this exercise? ¿has acabado este ejercicio?2 (use, application) ejercicio, uso1 (employ, make use of) ejercer, emplear2 (give exercise to - dog) sacar de paseo; (- horse) entrenar1 hacer ejercicio, entrenarse■ how often do you exercise? ¿con qué frecuencia haces ejercicio?1 formal use (trouble) inquietar1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (ceremonies) ceremonia\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLexercise book cuaderno1) : ejercitar (el cuerpo)2) use: ejercer, hacer uso deexercise vi: hacer ejercicioexercise n1) : ejercicio m2) exercises nplworkout: ejercicios mpl físicos3) exercises nplceremony: ceremonia fn.• ceremonia s.f.• ejercicio (ENS) s.m.• ensayo s.m.• uso constante s.m.v.• ejercer (Jurisprudencia) v.• ejercitar v.• entrenar v.'eksərsaɪz, 'eksəsaɪz
I
1) u ( physical) ejercicio mto take exercise — hacer* ejercicio; (before n)
exercise bicycle — bicicleta f de ejercicio
2) c (Sport, Educ) ejercicio m; ( Mil) ejercicios mpl, maniobras fpl3) c ( undertaking)the object of the exercise is to... — lo que se persigue con esto es...
4) u (use - of rights, power) (frml) ejercicio m; (- of caution, patience) uso m
II
1.
1) \<\<body\>\> ejercitar; \<\<dog\>\> pasear; \<\<horse\>\> ejercitar, trabajar2) \<\<power/control/right\>\> ejercer*; \<\<patience/tact\>\> hacer* uso de
2.
vi hacer* ejercicio['eksǝsaɪz]1. N1) (physical) (also Scol) ejercicio m2) (=carrying out) ejercicio m3) (Mil) (=manoeuvres) maniobras fpl4) exercises (Sport) ejercicios mpl ; (US) (=ceremony) ceremonia fsing2. VT1) (=use) [+ authority, right, influence] ejercer; [+ patience, tact] emplear, hacer uso deto exercise care — tener cuidado, proceder con cautela
to exercise restraint — contenerse, mostrarse comedido
2) (=preoccupy) [+ mind] preocupar3.4.CPDexercise bicycle N — bicicleta f estática
exercise bike N — = exercise bicycle
exercise book N — cuaderno m de ejercicios
exercise class N — (=keep fit class) clase m de gimnasia (para mantenerse en forma)
exercise equipment N — aparatos mpl de ejercicios
exercise programme, exercise program (US) N — programa m de ejercicios
exercise video N — vídeo m de ejercicios, video m de ejercicios (LAm)
exercise yard N — [of prison] patio m
* * *['eksərsaɪz, 'eksəsaɪz]
I
1) u ( physical) ejercicio mto take exercise — hacer* ejercicio; (before n)
exercise bicycle — bicicleta f de ejercicio
2) c (Sport, Educ) ejercicio m; ( Mil) ejercicios mpl, maniobras fpl3) c ( undertaking)the object of the exercise is to... — lo que se persigue con esto es...
4) u (use - of rights, power) (frml) ejercicio m; (- of caution, patience) uso m
II
1.
1) \<\<body\>\> ejercitar; \<\<dog\>\> pasear; \<\<horse\>\> ejercitar, trabajar2) \<\<power/control/right\>\> ejercer*; \<\<patience/tact\>\> hacer* uso de
2.
vi hacer* ejercicio -
23 augment
o:ɡ'ment(to increase in amount or make bigger in size or number.) aumentartr[ɔːg'ment]1 formal use aumentar1 formal use aumentarseaugment [ɔg'mɛnt] vt: aumentar, incrementarv.• aumentar v.• engrosar v.ɔːg'menttransitive verb (frml) aumentar, incrementar (frml)[ɔːɡ'ment]1.VT aumentar2.VI aumentar(se)* * *[ɔːg'ment]transitive verb (frml) aumentar, incrementar (frml) -
24 censure
'senʃə
1. verb(to criticize or blame: He was censured for staying away from work.) censurar
2. noun(criticism or blame.) censuratr['senʃəSMALLr/SMALL]1 formal use censura1 formal use censurar♦ censurable [-ʧərəbəl] adjcensure n: censura f, reproche f oficialn.• carda s.f.• censura s.f.v.• atildar v.• censurar v.• fustigar v.• reprochar v.
I 'sentʃər, 'sensjə(r)transitive verb censurar
II
mass noun censura f['senʃǝ(r)]1.N censura fvote of censure — voto m de censura
2.VT censurar* * *
I ['sentʃər, 'sensjə(r)]transitive verb censurar
II
mass noun censura f -
25 commence
kə'mens(to begin: the church service commenced with a hymn.) comenzar, empezarcommence vb comenzar / empezartr[kə'mens]1 formal use comenzar, iniciar, empezar1 formal use comenzar, iniciarse, empezar: iniciar, comenzarcommence vi: iniciarse, comenzarv.• comenzar v.• empezar v.kə'mens
1.
intransitive verb (frml) \<\<session/celebration\>\> dar* comienzo (frml), iniciarse; \<\<person\>\> comenzar*
2.
vt (frml) \<\<work/discussion\>\> dar* comienzo a (frml), iniciar (frml), comenzar*[kǝ'mens] frmto commence + -ING — comenzar* a + inf
1.VT comenzarto commence doing or to do sth — comenzar a hacer algo
to commence proceedings (against sb) — (Jur) entablar demanda (a algn)
2.VI comenzar* * *[kə'mens]
1.
intransitive verb (frml) \<\<session/celebration\>\> dar* comienzo (frml), iniciarse; \<\<person\>\> comenzar*
2.
vt (frml) \<\<work/discussion\>\> dar* comienzo a (frml), iniciar (frml), comenzar*to commence + -ING — comenzar* a + inf
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26 consummate
1. 'konsəmeit verb(to complete or fulfil.) consumar
2. -mət adjective(complete; perfect.) consumado1 formal use consumado,-a1 formal use consumarconsummate [kən'sʌmət, 'kɑntsə-mət] adj: consumado, perfectoadj.• consumado, -a adj.v.• consumar v.
I 'kɑːnˌsəmət, 'kɒnsəmətadjective (frml) (before n) <actor/liar> consumado
II 'kɑːnsəmeɪt, 'kɒnsəmeɪttransitive verb consumar1.ADJ [kǝn'sʌmɪt]consumado; [skill] sumo2.VT ['kɒnsʌmeɪt]consumar* * *
I ['kɑːnˌsəmət, 'kɒnsəmət]adjective (frml) (before n) <actor/liar> consumado
II ['kɑːnsəmeɪt, 'kɒnsəmeɪt]transitive verb consumar -
27 deprecate
tr['deprɪkeɪt]1 formal use (deplore) censurar, condenar, criticar, reprobar2 formal use (belittle) menospreciar, despreciarv.• desaprobar v.'deprɪkeɪttransitive verb (frml)a) ( express disapproval of) reprobar*, criticar*b) ( belittle) menospreciar, despreciar['deprɪkeɪt]VT frm (=censure) desaprobar, lamentar; (=disparage) menospreciar* * *['deprɪkeɪt]transitive verb (frml)a) ( express disapproval of) reprobar*, criticar*b) ( belittle) menospreciar, despreciar -
28 designate
'deziɡneit
1. verb1) (to call or name: It was designated a conservation area.) designar, nombrar2) (to point out or identify: He has been designated our next Prime Minister.) designar, nombrar
2. adjective((placed immediately after noun) appointed to an office etc but not yet having begun it: the ambassador designate.) designado, nombrado- designated driver
1 formal use (indicate, mark, show) indicar, señalar2 (appoint) designar, nombrar1 formal use designado,-a, nombrado,-a1) indicate, specify: indicar, especificar2) appoint: nombrar, designaradj.• designado, -a adj.v.• designar v.• marcar v.• nombrar v.• señalar v.
I 'dezɪgneɪt1) ( name officially) nombrar, designar2) ( call) (frml) designar3) ( indicate) (frml) indicar*
II 'dezɪgneɪt, -nət, 'dezɪgnətadjective (after n)1.VT ['dezɪɡneɪt](=name) denominar; (=appoint) nombrar, designar; (=indicate) señalar, indicarto designate sb to do sth — nombrar or designar a algn para hacer algo
I was designated as their representative — me nombraron or designaron representante de su grupo
the woodland has been designated (as) a bird sanctuary — el bosque ha sido declarado reserva ornitológica
2.ADJ ['dezɪɡnɪt]designado, nombrado* * *
I ['dezɪgneɪt]1) ( name officially) nombrar, designar2) ( call) (frml) designar3) ( indicate) (frml) indicar*
II ['dezɪgneɪt, -nət, 'dezɪgnət]adjective (after n) -
29 designation
noun (a name or title.) denominación, nombramientotr[dezɪg'neɪʃən]designation [.dɛzɪg'neɪʃən] n1) naming: designación f2) name: denominación f, nombre m3) appointment: designación f, nombramiento mn.• denominación s.f.• designación s.f.• nombramiento s.m.'dezɪg'neɪʃən1)a) u ( naming) designación fb) c ( name) (frml) denominación f (frml), nombre m2) c u ( appointment) nombramiento m, designación f[ˌdezɪɡ'neɪʃǝn]N (=title) denominación f ; (=appointment) nombramiento m, designación f* * *['dezɪg'neɪʃən]1)a) u ( naming) designación fb) c ( name) (frml) denominación f (frml), nombre m2) c u ( appointment) nombramiento m, designación f -
30 desire
1. noun(a wish or longing: I have a sudden desire for a bar of chocolate; I have no desire ever to see him again.) deseo
2. verb(to long for or feel desire for: After a day's work, all I desire is a hot bath.) desear- desirability
desire1 n deseodesire2 vb deseartr[dɪ'zaɪəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (wish, urge, longing) deseo, anhelo, ansia; (sexual) deseo■ several listeners have expressed a desire to participate varios oyentes han manifestado su deseo de participar2 formal use (request) rogar, solicitar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLone's heart's desire su mayor deseo, su deseo fervienteto leave a lot to be desired dejar mucho que desear1) want: desear2) request: rogar, solicitardesire n: deseo m, anhelo m, ansia mn.• apetencia s.f.• comezón s.m.• dentera s.f.• deseo s.m.• gana s.f.• querer s.m.v.• ambicionar v.• desear v.• envidiar v.• querer v.(§pret: quis-) fut/c: querr-•)
I dɪ'zaɪr, dɪ'zaɪə(r)1) c ( wish) deseo m, anhelo m (liter)a desire FOR something — deseos mpl de algo
2) u ( lust) deseo m
II
a) ( want) \<\<happiness/success\>\> desearto leave much/a lot to be desired — dejar mucho/bastante que desear
b) ( lust after) \<\<person\>\> desearc) desired past p deseado[dɪ'zaɪǝ(r)]1.2. VT1) (=want) [+ wealth, success] desear2) (sexually) [+ person] desear3) (=request)to desire that... — rogar que...
* * *
I [dɪ'zaɪr, dɪ'zaɪə(r)]1) c ( wish) deseo m, anhelo m (liter)a desire FOR something — deseos mpl de algo
2) u ( lust) deseo m
II
a) ( want) \<\<happiness/success\>\> desearto leave much/a lot to be desired — dejar mucho/bastante que desear
b) ( lust after) \<\<person\>\> desearc) desired past p deseado -
31 desultory
tr['desəltərɪ]1 formal use (without clear plan, purpose) poco sistemático,-a, poco metódico,-a, irregular2 formal use (showing little interest) desganado,-a, poco entusiastadesultory ['dɛsəl.tori] adj1) aimless: sin rumbo, sin objeto2) disconnected: inconexoadj.• inconexo, -a adj.'desəltɔːri, 'dezəltəriadjective <effort/attempt> desganadoin a desultory fashion — sin entusiasmo, con desgana or (esp AmL) desgano
['desǝltǝrɪ]frm ADJ [way of working etc] poco metódico; [applause] poco entusiasta; [gunfire] intermitente, esporádico* * *['desəltɔːri, 'dezəltəri]adjective <effort/attempt> desganadoin a desultory fashion — sin entusiasmo, con desgana or (esp AmL) desgano
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32 dispensation
tr[dɪspen'seɪʃən]3 (exemption, permission) exención nombre femenino, dispensa4 SMALLRELIGION/SMALL (exemption, permission) dispensadispensation [.dɪspɛn'seɪʃən] nexemption: exención m, dispensa fn.• dispensa s.f.• dispensación s.f.'dɪspən'seɪʃən1) ca) ( exemption) exención fb) ( Relig) dispensa f2) u ( of justice) administración f[ˌdɪspen'seɪʃǝn]N1) (=exemption) exención f2) (=distribution) [of drugs] dispensación f3) (=implementation) [of justice] administración f4) (Rel) dispensa fdispensation of Providence — designio m divino
5) (=ruling) decreto m* * *['dɪspən'seɪʃən]1) ca) ( exemption) exención fb) ( Relig) dispensa f2) u ( of justice) administración f -
33 disposition
dispə'ziʃən(personality: He has a pleasant disposition.) carácter, temperamentotr[dɪspə'zɪʃən]1 formal use (nature, temperament) carácter nombre masculino, genio, naturaleza, manera de ser, temperamento■ she is of a cheerful/nervous disposition es de temperamento alegre/nervioso2 formal use (inclination, tendency) predisposición nombre femenino (to, a), intención nombre femenino (to, de)3 (arrangement, placing) disposición nombre femeninodisposition [.dɪspə'zɪʃən] n1) arrangement: disposición f2) tendency: predisposición f, inclinación f3) temperament: temperamento m, carácter mn.• disposición s.f.• genialidad s.f.• genio s.m.• plan s.m.• temple s.m.• índole s.f.'dɪspə'zɪʃən1)a) c ( personality) manera f or modo m de ser, temperamento mb) ( inclination) (no pl) (frml)disposition TO something — predisposición f a algo
2) u c ( arrangement) disposición f[ˌdɪspǝ'zɪʃǝn]N1) (=temperament) carácter m, temperamento m2) (=placing) [of ornaments, furniture] disposición f, colocación f ; [of troops] despliegue m3) (=inclination) predisposición f (to a)4) dispositions preparativos mpl* * *['dɪspə'zɪʃən]1)a) c ( personality) manera f or modo m de ser, temperamento mb) ( inclination) (no pl) (frml)disposition TO something — predisposición f a algo
2) u c ( arrangement) disposición f -
34 dissemble
tr[dɪ'sembəl]1 formal use fingirhide: ocultar, disimulardissemble vipretend: fingir, disimularv.• disfrazar v.• disimular v.• encubrir v.dɪ'sembəl
1.
transitive verb (frml) \<\<truth/motive\>\> ocultar; \<\<emotions\>\> disimular
2.
vi (frml) fingir*[dɪ'sembl]1.VT ocultar, disimular2.VI disimular* * *[dɪ'sembəl]
1.
transitive verb (frml) \<\<truth/motive\>\> ocultar; \<\<emotions\>\> disimular
2.
vi (frml) fingir* -
35 dissimulate
tr[dɪ'sɪmjəleɪt]1 formal use disimularv.• disimular v.• encubrir v.dɪ'sɪmjəleɪt, dɪ'sɪmjʊleɪttransitive verb (liter) \<\<feelings/intention\>\> disimular, encubrir*[dɪ'sɪmjʊleɪt]VT disimular* * *[dɪ'sɪmjəleɪt, dɪ'sɪmjʊleɪt]transitive verb (liter) \<\<feelings/intention\>\> disimular, encubrir* -
36 embrace
im'breis
1. verb(to take (a person etc) in the arms; to hug: She embraced her brother warmly.) abrazar
2. noun(a clasping in the arms; a hug: a loving embrace.) abrazoembrace1 n abrazoembrace2 vb abrazar / abrazarsetr[ɪm'breɪs]1 abrazo1 (hug) abrazar, dar un abrazo a2 (include) abarcar, incluir4 formal use (adopt - religion etc) convertirse a; (- political doctrine) adherirse a; (- new idea) abrazar1 abrazarse1) hug: abrazar2) adopt, take on: adoptar, aceptar3) include: abarcar, incluirembrace n: abrazo mn.• abrazo s.m.v.• abarcar v.• abrazar v.• adoptar v.• encerrar v.• estrechar v.
I
1. ɪm'breɪsa) ( hug) abrazar*b) \<\<idea/principle\>\> abrazar*; \<\<lifestyle/religion\>\> adoptar, abrazar*c) ( include) \<\<range/elements\>\> abarcar*, comprender
2.
vi \<\<couple/friends\>\> abrazarse*
II
noun abrazo m[ɪm'breɪs]1.N abrazo m2. VT1) [+ person] abrazar2) [+ offer] aceptar; [+ opportunity] aprovechar; [+ course of action] adoptar; [+ doctrine, party] adherirse a; [+ religion] abrazar; [+ cause, profession] dedicarse a3) (=include) abarcar3.VI abrazarse* * *
I
1. [ɪm'breɪs]a) ( hug) abrazar*b) \<\<idea/principle\>\> abrazar*; \<\<lifestyle/religion\>\> adoptar, abrazar*c) ( include) \<\<range/elements\>\> abarcar*, comprender
2.
vi \<\<couple/friends\>\> abrazarse*
II
noun abrazo m -
37 engage
in'ɡei‹1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) contratar2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) contratar3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) ocupar4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) entablar combate con5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) engranar•- engaged- engagement
- engaging
tr[ɪn'geɪʤ]1 (hire) contratar2 (take up, occupy) ocupar, entretener3 (attract) llamar, atraer, captar4 formal use (attack) entablar combate con6 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL engranar con1 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL engranar2 formal use (attack) entablar combate\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto engage somebody in conversation entablar conversación con alguiento engage the clutch embragar1) attract: captar, atraer, llamarto engage one's attention: captar la atención2) mesh: engranarto engage the clutch: embragar3) commit: comprometerto get engaged: comprometerse4) hire: contratar5) : entablar combate con (un enemigo)engage vi1) participate: participar2)to engage in combat : entrar en combatev.• alquilar v.• apalabrar v.• atraer v.(§pres: -traigo, -traes...) pret: -traj-•)• comprometer v.• contratar v.• emplear v.• endentar v.• enganchar v.• engranar v.• ocupar v.ɪn'geɪdʒ
1.
1) \<\<attention/interest\>\> captar, atraer*2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar con; \<\<gear\>\> engranar, meter (fam)to engage the clutch — embragar*, apretar* el embrague
3) ( hire) \<\<staff/performer\>\> contratar
2.
vi1) ( take part)to engage IN something: to engage in politics — dedicarse* a la política
2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar[ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ]1. VT1) (=hire) [+ servant, lawyer, worker] contratar2) (=attract) [+ attention] llamar, captar3) (=occupy) [+ attention, interest] ocuparto engage the enemy in battle — entablar batalla or combate con el enemigo
4) (Mech) [+ cog] engranar con; [+ coupling] acoplar; [+ gear] meter2. VI1)to engage in — [+ discussion] entablar; [+ politics] meterse en; [+ sport] tomar parte en
2) (=initiate battle) entablar batalla, entablar combate3) (Mech) engranar ( with con)* * *[ɪn'geɪdʒ]
1.
1) \<\<attention/interest\>\> captar, atraer*2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar con; \<\<gear\>\> engranar, meter (fam)to engage the clutch — embragar*, apretar* el embrague
3) ( hire) \<\<staff/performer\>\> contratar
2.
vi1) ( take part)to engage IN something: to engage in politics — dedicarse* a la política
2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar -
38 engagé
in'ɡei‹1) (to begin to employ (a workman etc): He engaged him as his assistant.) contratar2) (to book; to reserve: He has engaged an entertainer for the children's party.) contratar3) (to take hold of or hold fast; to occupy: to engage someone's attention.) ocupar4) (to join battle with: The two armies were fiercely engaged.) entablar combate con5) (to (cause part of a machine etc to) fit into and lock with another part: The driver engaged second gear.) engranar•- engaged- engagement
- engaging
tr[ɪn'geɪʤ]1 (hire) contratar2 (take up, occupy) ocupar, entretener3 (attract) llamar, atraer, captar4 formal use (attack) entablar combate con6 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL engranar con1 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL engranar2 formal use (attack) entablar combate\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto engage somebody in conversation entablar conversación con alguiento engage the clutch embragar1) attract: captar, atraer, llamarto engage one's attention: captar la atención2) mesh: engranarto engage the clutch: embragar3) commit: comprometerto get engaged: comprometerse4) hire: contratar5) : entablar combate con (un enemigo)engage vi1) participate: participar2)to engage in combat : entrar en combatev.• alquilar v.• apalabrar v.• atraer v.(§pres: -traigo, -traes...) pret: -traj-•)• comprometer v.• contratar v.• emplear v.• endentar v.• enganchar v.• engranar v.• ocupar v.ɪn'geɪdʒ
1.
1) \<\<attention/interest\>\> captar, atraer*2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar con; \<\<gear\>\> engranar, meter (fam)to engage the clutch — embragar*, apretar* el embrague
3) ( hire) \<\<staff/performer\>\> contratar
2.
vi1) ( take part)to engage IN something: to engage in politics — dedicarse* a la política
2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar[ɑ̃ːŋɡæ'ʒeɪ]ADJ [writer, artist] comprometido* * *[ɪn'geɪdʒ]
1.
1) \<\<attention/interest\>\> captar, atraer*2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar con; \<\<gear\>\> engranar, meter (fam)to engage the clutch — embragar*, apretar* el embrague
3) ( hire) \<\<staff/performer\>\> contratar
2.
vi1) ( take part)to engage IN something: to engage in politics — dedicarse* a la política
2) \<\<cog/wheel\>\> engranar -
39 essay
'esei(a written composition; a piece of written prose: The examination consists of four essays; Write an essay on/about your holiday.) ensayo, redacciónessay n redacción / composicióntr['eseɪ]2 (literary) ensayo3 formal use (attempt) intento1 formal use intentaressay ['ɛseɪ, 'ɛ.seɪ] vt: intentar, trataressay ['ɛ.seɪ] n1) composition: ensayo m, trabajo m2) attempt: intento mn.• ensayo s.m.'eseɪnoun ( literary composition) ensayo m; ( academic composition) trabajo m, ensayo m; ( language exercise) composición f, redacción f1.N ['eseɪ](Literat) ensayo m ; (Scol, Univ) trabajo m2.VT [e'seɪ]frm probar, ensayar; [+ task] intentarto essay to — + infin intentar + infin
3.CPD ['eseɪ]essay question N — pregunta f para desarrollar
* * *['eseɪ]noun ( literary composition) ensayo m; ( academic composition) trabajo m, ensayo m; ( language exercise) composición f, redacción f -
40 exigency
tr['eksɪʤənsɪ, ɪg'zɪʤənsɪ]noun (pl exigencies)1 formal use (need) exigencia2 formal use (emergency) caso de emergencian.• exigencia s.f.[ɪɡ'zɪdʒǝnsɪ]N (=need) exigencia f ; (=emergency) caso m de urgencia
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