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he made certain that all the doors were locked

  • 1 certain

    certain ['sɜ:tən]
    (a) (sure) certain, sûr;
    to be certain of sth être sûr de qch;
    I'm certain of it! j'en suis sûr!;
    she was quite certain about what she had seen elle était tout à fait sûre de ce qu'elle avait vu;
    he was certain (that) she was there il était certain qu'elle était là;
    it's certain that she will get the job il est sûr qu'elle aura le poste;
    it's still not certain that he's going to England il n'est pas encore certain ou sûr qu'il aille en Angleterre;
    there is certain to be some opposition to the bill il est sûr que la loi rencontrera une opposition;
    to be certain to do sth être sûr de faire qch;
    he's certain to win il est sûr qu'il va gagner;
    he's certain to come il ne manquera pas de venir, il viendra sûrement;
    I'd better make certain je ferais mieux de m'en assurer;
    to make certain of sth (check) vérifier qch, s'assurer de qch; (be sure to have) s'assurer qch;
    you ought to make certain of the time vous devriez vérifier l'heure;
    he made certain that all the doors were locked il a vérifié que toutes les portes étaient fermées;
    I made certain of a good seat je me suis assuré une bonne place
    (b) (inevitable → death, failure) certain, inévitable;
    the soldiers faced certain death les soldats allaient à une mort certaine;
    they face certain dismissal ils seront renvoyés à coup sûr
    (c) (definite, infallible → cure) sûr, infaillible
    on a certain day in June un certain jour de juin;
    in certain places à certains endroits;
    he has a certain something about him il a un certain je ne sais quoi;
    she has a certain charm elle a un certain charme;
    women of a certain age les femmes d'un certain âge;
    if I were to ask you to meet me at a certain time and in a certain place… si je te demandais de me retrouver à telle heure, à tel endroit…
    a certain Mr Roberts un certain M. Roberts
    (c) (some) certain;
    there's been a certain amount of confusion over this il y a eu une certaine confusion à ce sujet;
    to a certain extent or degree dans une certaine mesure;
    certain people certaines personnes
    certains (certaines) mpl, fpl;
    certain of his colleagues certains ou quelques-uns de ses collègues;
    certain of the pages certaines pages
    I don't know for certain je n'en suis pas certain;
    I can't say for certain je ne peux pas l'affirmer;
    you'll have it tomorrow for certain vous l'aurez demain sans faute;
    that's for certain! c'est sûr et certain!, cela ne fait pas de doute!

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  • 2 make

    1. I
    the ebb was making начинался отлив; the tide making we weighed anchor во время прилива мы бросили якорь
    2. II
    1) make in some manner this toy makes easily эту игрушку легко сделать: hay ought to make well [in this drying breeze] [на таком сухом ветерке] сено должно хорошо просушиться /сохнуть/
    2) make somewhere make upstream (downstream) идти /плыть/ вверх (вниз) по течению
    3) make in some manner the tide is making fast вода быстро прибывает; winter is making earnestly наступает настоящая зима
    4) make in some manner make well (poorly, etc.) хорошо и т. д. зарабатывать; he always makes pretty handsomely он всегда недурно зарабатывает
    3. III
    1) make smth. make machines (tools, paper, chairs, hats, etc.) делать /производить/ машины и т. д., make bricks делать /обжигать/ кирпичи; make a boat (a bridge, a house, a road, etc.) (подстроить лодку и т. д.: make a dress (a coat, a blouse, etc.) делать /шить/ платье и т. д.; make a film снимать фильм: make lunch (jelly, a good supper, etc.) делать /готовить/ завтрак и т. д., make coffee варить кофе; make tea заварить чай; make bread (ис-)печь хлеб; make a garden (a park, flower-beds, etc.) разбивать сад и т. д.; make hay косить траву: make a path делать /прокладывать/ дорожку: where will they make a camp? где они раскинут /разобьют/ лагерь?; make beds стелить /заправлять/ постели; make a fire разжигать камин или раскладывать костер; make nests вить гнезда; beavers make their holes бобры роют норы
    2) make smth. make one's reputation (one's name) создать себе репутацию (имя); make smb.'s character формировать чей-л. характер; make one's own life строить свой собственную жизнь, самостоятельно строить свой жизнь; make haste торопиться; make progress делать успехи; make preparations делать приготовления; make plans разрабатывать / вынашивать/ планы; he is making plans to go away он собирается /намеревается/ уехать; who made this ridiculous rule? кто придумал это глупое правило?; make war вести войну, воевать; are they willing to make peace? a) они согласны заключить мир?; б) они готовы примириться? || make a stand занимать принципиальную позицию: make love а) ухаживать; говорить ласковые слова; б) ласкать, заниматься любовью
    3) make smb., smth. one big deal made the young man молодой человек добился успеха благодаря лишь всего одной крупной сделке; hard work made him он добился успеха упорным трудом; wars made and unmade this country эта страна возвеличилась благодаря войнам, и они же привели ее к гибели; industry has made Manchester Манчестер превратился в важный центр благодаря развитию промышленности
    4) make smth. make trouble (a fuss, a mess, etc.) создавать неприятности и т. д.; he made a terrible to-do он устроил ужасный скандал; don't make noise не делай шума, не шуми; make a change (a disturbance, a panic, etc.) вызывать изменение и т. д., make mischief а) наносить вред; б) шалить, безобразничать; this makes a great difference это совсем другое дело; it makes no difference это ничего не меняет. это все равно; make a great hit coll. иметь огромный успех
    5) make smth. make eighty miles (five kilometres, etc.) сделать / пройти/ восемьдесят миль и т. д.; make twenty knots идти со скоростью двадцать узлов; make good time а) идти /двигаться/ с хорошей скоростью; б) sport. показать хорошее время
    6) make smth. соll. make port (harbour, home, land, one's destination, etc.) добираться до /достигать/ порта и т. д., he's tired out, he'll never make the summit он уже выдохся, ему ни за что не добраться до вершины; make the tram (the bus, the next flight, etc.) успевать на /поймать/ трамвай и т. д.; I had hoped to get to the meeting but I found at the last minute that I couldn't make it я надеялся попасть на собрание, но в последнюю минуту понял, что не успею
    7) make smth. make good grades получать хорошие отметки, хорошо учиться; make the highest score получить больше всего очков; who made the score? кто выиграл /победил/?; I doubt whether he will make much сомневаюсь, чтобы он мог многого добиться, вряд ли он мог многого добиться, вряд ли он многого добьется; those plants will not make much, the soil is too poor эти растения не пойдут /не будут хорошо расти/, здесь плохая почва; do you think a table this wide can make the doorway? вы думаете такой ширины стол пройдет в дверь?; make the team (the best-seller list, the first ten, etc.) попасть в команду и т. д.; this news made the front page это известие поместили на первой полосе [газеты] || make it добиться успеха; make one's point доказать свою течку зрения; has he made his point? понятно, что он хотел сказать?
    8) make smth. make a good salary (three pounds a week, a profit, etc.) получать хорошее жалованье и т. д.; make a living зарабатывать на жизнь; make money а) зарабатывать деньги; б) разбогатеть; make a fortune приобрести состояние; make a loss потерпеть /понести/ убыток; make smb. make friends приобрести /завеете/ друзей; make enemies нажить врагов
    9) make smth. one hundred pence make a pound сто пенсов составляют фунт; twelve inches make one foot в одном футе двенадцать дюймов; that makes 40 cents you owe me итак, ты мне должен сорок центов; this made his tenth novel это был уже его десятый роман; how many people make a quorum? сколько человек требуется /необходимо/ для кворума?; how many players make а, football team? сколько человек в футбольной команде?; will you make one of the party? не составите ли вы нам компанию?, не присоединитесь ли вы к нам?; "mouse" makes "mice" in the plural множественное число от "mouse" - "mice"
    10) make smth. make a will (a deal of transfer, a promissory note, a bill of exchange, etc.) составлять завещание и т. д.; make a list составлять список; make a report написать отчет, подготовить доклад; make a contract (a bargain, an agreement, etc.) заключать /подписывать/ контракт и т. д.
    11) semiaux make smth. make a stop остановиться, сделать остановку; make a landing сделать посадку; make a pause сделать паузу; make a move а) стронуться с места, двинуться; it's ten o'clock, it's time we made a move уже десять часов, нам пора двигаться / отправляться/; don't make a move! ни с места!, не двигаться!; б) сделать ход; make a start начать; make a good start положить хорошее начало; make an early start рано отправиться в путь; make a jump прыгнуть; make a sign сделать /подать/ знак; make a bow поклониться; make a curtsey сделать книксен; make a call а) нанести короткий визит; I have to make a few calls мне надо забежать в несколько мест: б) позвонить по телефону; let me make a call first разрешите мне сначала позвонить по телефону; make a trip совершать /предпринимать/ поездку; make a speech произнести речь, выступить с речью; make an offer proposition/ внести предложение, предложить; make a proposal сделать предложение, предложить выйти замуж; make an answer reply/ дать ответ, ответить; make a denial отклонять; опровергать, помещать опровержение; make a joke отпустить шутку; make a complaint (по)жаловаться; make a vow дать клятву, поклясться; make a choice выбирать, делать выбор; make a mistake сделать /допустить/ ошибку, ошибиться; make inquiries наводить справки; make a sacrifice приносить жертву, жертвовать; make room /place/ подвинуться, освободить место; make way освободить дорогу /путь/, отойти в сторону; make a face скорчить рожу, гримасничать
    12) aux make smb. make a lawyer (a good teacher, a bad farmer, a waiter, an excellent husband, etc.) быть хорошим юристом и т. д., he makes a good carpenter он хороший плотник: he made a very poor musician из него получился очень плохой музыкант; one good verse doesn't make a poet одно хорошее стихотворение еще не дает права называться поэтом; he and his cousin would make a handsome couple он и его кузина составляют прекрасную пару; make smth. cold tea makes an excellent drink холодный чай make прекрасный напиток; dry wood makes a good fire сухое дерево хорошо горит; that makes a good answer! вот хороший ответ!; this makes no sense в этом нет никакого смысла; это бессмысленно; these plays (their letters to each other, etc.) make pleasant reading эти пьесы и т. д. приятно читать; his adventures make all exciting story рассказ о его приключениях слушаешь с волнением
    4. IV
    1) make smth. in some manner make smth. quickly (eventually, inevitably, unhesitatingly, etc.) делать что-л. быстро и т. д.; make smth. lawfully (scientifically. delicately, persistently, etc.) делать /осуществлять/ что-л. на законных основаниях и т. д.
    2) make some distance in some time make 200 miles an hour (ten miles a day, etc.) делать двести миль в час и т. д.; we made only three miles that day в тот день мы прошли /проделали/ только три мили; some airplanes can make over 500 miles an hour скорость некоторых самолетов превышает пятьсот миль в час
    3) make smth. at some time he will never make much он никогда не добьется успеха
    4) make sonic money in some time make L 2000 a year зарабатывать /получать/ две тысячи фунтов в год; how much money do you make a week (a month, a year, etc.)? сколько [денег] вы получаете /зарабатываете/ в неделю и т. д.?
    5. V
    1) make smb. smth. make him a new toy (her a dress, the children a swing in the garden, etc.) сделать ему /для него/ новую игрушку и т. д., make her a cup of tea приготовь /подай/ ей чашку чаю
    2) make smth. smth. make it a rule взять [что-л.] за правило; he made it a rule to get up early он взял себе за правило рано вставать; make it one's business считать это своим делом; don't make cheating a practice не привыкай обманывать; he made a certificate his object он поставил себе целью получить диплом
    3) make smb. smb. make smb. one's heir (him king, a page knight, him a teacher, etc.) сделать кого-л. своим наследником и т. д., make a priest a bishop возвести священника в сан епископа; make smb. a judge (one's spokesman, one's special envoy, etc.) назначать кого-л. судьей и т. д., they made him chairman его выбрали председателем; make a colonel general присвоить /дать/ полковнику звание генерала; произвести полковника в генералы; make smb. a duke (a peer, etc.) дать /пожаловать/ кому-л. титул герцога и т. д., he intended to make his son a barrister (a soldier, a carpenter, etc.) он хотел, чтобы его сын стал адвокатом и т. д.; he made her his wife он сделал ее своей женой, он женился на ней; make smb. prisoner взять кого-л. в плен; make oneself a martyr сделать из себя мученика, пойти на муки; make this character an important person (Hamlet a figure of tragic indecision, Shylock a tragic figure, her a figure of fun, etc.) делать из этого персонажа значительную личность и т. д.
    4) make smth. smth. add one more egg and make it a round dozen прибавь еще одно яйцо, и будет /получится/ дюжина
    5) make it smth. shall we make it Tuesday? договоримся на вторник?; can you come at six? - make it half past вы можете прийти в шесть? - Лучше условимся на половину седьмого; I shall make it tomorrow я договорись на завтра
    6) make smth. smth. make the distance about 70 miles полагать /считать/, что расстояние равно примерно семидесяти милям; I make the total about L 50 по-моему, общая сумма составит фунтов пятьдесят; how large do you make the crowd? как вы думаете, сколько в этой толпе человек?; what do you make the time? сколько, по-вашему, сейчас времени?; what time do you make it? - I make it half past four сколько сейчас времени, по-вашему? - Мне кажется, что сейчас примерно половина пятого
    7) semiaux make smb. smth. make smb. an offer (one or two attractive proposals, a bid for the antique table, etc.) сделать кому-л. какое-л. предложение и т. д.; I made her a present of the vase я подарил ей эту вазу; he made me a sign он сделал /подал/ мне знак; she made him a face она скорчила ему рожу
    8) 0 make smb. smb. she will make him a good wife (a good mother, a loyal friend, etc.) она будет ему хорошей женой и т. д.; make smb. smth. this cloth will make me a good suit из этого отреза мне выйдет хороший костюм
    6. VI
    1) make smb., smth. be of some nudity his upbringing made him selfish воспитание сделало его эгоистом; her eyes made her beautiful глаза делали ее прекрасной; he was trying to make himself agreeable он старался быть приятным; we shall try to make your stay here agreeable мы постараемся [сделать так], чтобы ваш визит сюда доставил вам удовольствие; make oneself responsible взять на себя ответственность; make children immune against this disease создать /выработать/ у детей иммунитет против /к/ этой болезни; this portrait makes him too old на портрете он выглядит гораздо старше [, чем он есть на самом деле]; this opera made him immortal эта опера принесла ему бессмертие; make his novels (the song, this new theory, the actress, etc.) popular (famous) сделать его романы и т. д. популярными, создать /принести/ популярность (славу) его романам и т. д.; don't stand about doing nothing - make yourself useful не стойте без дела, помогите [нам]; you've made my nose too big вы нарисовали мне слишком большей нос; make smb., smth. be in some state make smb. happy (rich, poor, etc.) сделать кого-л. счастливым и т. д., make the prisoners free освободить заключенных; make oneself comfortable удобно устроиться; they are coming, make yourselves ready они приближаются, будьте готовы; she is seeing it for the first time, we must make her ready такое она увидит впервые, надо ее подготовить; make smb. angry рассердить кого-л.; her answers made him furious ее ответы взбесили его: make smb. sick a) вызывать у кого-л. тошноту; what made you sick? отчего вам стало плохо?; б) coll. раздражать кого-л.: your questions make me sick мне надоели ваши вопросы, меня тошнит от ваших вопросов; hot weather makes some people sleepy в жару некоторых людей клонит ко сну; it will make you ridiculous in their eyes это выставит вас в смешном свете в их глазах; make it flat сплющить что-л. || make it worth smb.'s while компенсировать кому-л. что-л.; if you help me with this job I'll make it worth your while если вы поможете мне в этом [деле], я в долгу не останусь / вы не будете внакладе/: make oneself (one's point) clear ясно излагать свои мысли (аргументы)
    2) make smb. be in some state what makes you so late? что вас так задержало?, отчего вы так опоздали?; it made her more careful после этого она стала осторожнее
    7. VII
    1) make smb., smth. do smth. make smb. stop (go, laugh, cry, sign a statement, repeat a story, fall asleep, etc.) заставить кого-л. остановиться и т. д.: they made me feel ashamed они меня смутили; make smb. understand а) заставить кого-л. понять; б) дать кому-л. понять; don't make me do it не вынуждай меня это делать / к этому/; I can make him believe anything I choose я могу убедить его в чем угодно; it makes me think you are right это убеждает меня в вашей правоте; I can't make anyone hear не могу достучаться или дозваться, дозвониться к кому-л.; make an engine start завести мотор; make the kettle boil вскипятить чайник; make water boil довести воду до кипения; I can't make the fire burn никак не могу разжечь костер или развести огонь; what makes the grass grow so quickly? отчего трава растет так быстро?; the wind made the bells ring колокольчики звенели на ветру: onions make our eyes smart от лука [у нас] щиплет глаза; his account made our hair stand on end от его рассказа у нас волосы встали дыбом || make smth. do обходиться чем-л.: there is not much money but I'll make it do денег немного, но я постараюсь, чтобы их хватило; I shall have to make this coat do for a bit longer придется еще немного походить в старом пальто id make both ends meet сводить концы с концами
    2) make smb. do smth. most of the chronicles make the king die in 1026 согласно большинству хроник король умер в тысяча двадцать шестом году; some scholars make Homer come from one city, others from another ученые спорят о месте рождения Гомера
    8. IX
    make smth., smb. done make the results (the news, his arrival, the invention, etc.) known обнародовать результаты и т. д., сообщить о результатах и т. д., make smth. felt сделать что-л. ощутимым; make oneself known а) назвать себя; б) заставить о себе говорить, заявить о себе, добиться известности; make him known to my father познакомить его с моим отцом, представить его моему отцу; make oneself understood ясно изъясняться; сан you make yourself understood in English? вас понимают, когда вы говорите по-английски?; he couldn't make himself /his voice/ heard above the noise of the traffic он не мог перекричать уличный шум, его не было слышно из-за уличного шума; we must make him respected необходимо вызвать к нему уважение /заставить людей уважать его/
    9. XI
    1) be made somewhere be made in England (in France, etc.) производиться /выпускаться/ в Англии и т. д. ; made in USSR сделано в СССР; be made in a factory производиться /делаться/ на фабрике; be made of (with, from, into) smth. be made of wood (of silk, of plastic, etc.) быть [сделанным] из дерева и т. д., this cloth is made of cotton эта ткань делается из хлопка; what is this made of? из чего это сделано?; а bow is made of stick and string лук делается из палки и бечевки; cheese is made from milk (cereal is made from grain, rubber is made from sap, etc.) сыр делают из молока и т. д., gas is made from coal газ производят из каменного угля; wool is made into cloth из шерсти делают /ткут/ ткань; grapes are made into raisins из винограда сушат изюм; the skin of the walrus is made into leather из шкуры моржа выделывают кожу; their food is always made with garlic в пищу они всегда добавляют чеснок; I like my coffee made with milk я люблю кофе [приготовленный] с молоком; be made for smb., smth. these houses are made for our workers эти дома построены для наших рабочих; this hat was made for you эту шляпку сделали [специально] для вас; this car is made for speed эти автомашины производятся специально для скоростной езды; be made with /by/ smth. this can be made with a knife это можно сделать ножом; this tool is made by a very intricate process изготовление этого инструмента сопряжено с большими сложностями; this thing is made by hand (by machinery) эту вещь делают вручную (на машине); be made by smb., smth. this was made by my friend это сделал (построил, создал и т. п.) мой друг; these experiments are made by robots эти опыты выполняют роботы; this grotto was not made by nature, it was made by man это не естественный грот, он создан человеком || be made to order (to measure) быть сделанным /сшитым/ на заказ; all his clothes are made to order он шьет все свои вещи [у портного], он делает все свои вещи на заказ id be made of different stuff быть совсем другим человеком, make быть сделанным из другого теста; let them all see what you are made of пусть все видят, что ты за человек /чего ты стоишь/; а first-class job was made of his house его дом прекрасно отремонтировали
    2) be made the decision is made решение вынесено; be made at some time unless a move is made very soon, it will be too late если в ближайшее время что-либо не сделают, будет слишком поздно; be made by smb. the first move was made by my brother первый шаг сделал мой брат; be made of smth. effective use was made of this money эти деньги были потрачены с пользой; be made for smth. these rules were made for a special purpose эти правила были составлены с особой целью; be made to do smth. the regulations were made to protect children эти правила созданы /выработаны/ для защиты детей || note should be made следует обратить внимание; а careful note should be made of what he says нужно внимательно отнестись /прислушаться/ к тому, что он говорит
    3) be made smb. he was made commander-in-chief (general manager, president of the club, a judge, etc.) его назначили главнокомандующим и т. д., he was made an officer его произвели в офицеры; he was made a knight он был посвящен в рыцари; he was made prisoner его взяли в плен; be made by smb., smth. the recommendation was made by the committee эта рекомендация была предложена комиссией; the writer was made by his first book с первой же книги его признали настоящим писателем; be made for smb. they are made for each other они созданы друг для друга
    4) be made to be of some state be made known придать гласность; the results are to be made known on application результаты сообщают, если подано соответствующее заявление; the full story was never made public все подробности этой истории так и не стали достоянием общественности; be made about smth., smb. much fuss has been made about it (about the affair, about her, etc.) вокруг этого и т. д. была поднята большая шумиха; be made to do smth. the pupil was made to write his biography (to speak up, to stay after lessons, etc.) ученика заставили написать свою биографию и т. д.; the crowd was made to disperse толпу разогнали; these two statements cannot be made to agree эти два заявления противоречат друг другу
    5) be made on (out of, by, etc.) smth. how much will be made on the business? какой доход будет получен от этого предприятия /даст это предприятие/?; а good deal of capital will be made out of this это принесет солидный капитал: I have по desire for money that has been made by dishonest means я не хочу брать деньги, заработанные нечестным путем
    6) be made of smth. nothing could be made of the scribble in his note books (of her note, of his mumbling, etc,) ничего нельзя было понять из каракулей в его тетради и т. д.
    7) be made with smb. a treaty has been made with other countries был заключен договор с другими странами
    10. XII
    have smth. made for smth. I must have a coat made for the winter мне нужно отдать сшить зимнее пальто
    11. XIII
    1) || make believe делать вид; he made believe to work hard (to throw a ball, not to know anything, etc.) он делал вид, что он усердно работает и т. д., make believe to be a scholar воображать себя ученым
    2) semiaux make to do smth. he made to go он хотел было уйти; he made to stop me он попытался было остановить меня; he made to snatch her bag он рванулся вперед, чтобы вы хватить у нее сумку
    3) · make do with (without, on) smth. I will have to make do with cold meat for dinner (with a very short holiday, with an old wireless set, etc.) мне придется довольствоваться холодным мясом вместо обеда и т. д.; I shall have to make do without a coat придется мне обойтись без пальто; I don't know how she makes do on so small an income не знаю, как она сводит концы с концами при таком небольшом заработке; I shall make do on biscuits and cheese сыра и галет мне будет достаточно
    12. XV
    1) || make good coll. добиться успеха; I never believed that he would make good я никогда не верил, что он чего-нибудь добьется; talent and education are necessary to make good in this field чтобы добиться успеха в этой области, необходимы талант и образование
    2) || make good smth. оправдывать что-л.; he made good his promise он выполнил /сдержал/ свое обещание; she made good her claims она доказала справедливость или законность своих притязаний: you will have to make good your boast тебе придется доказать, что это не пустое хвастовство; make good its title tic) be ranked as an independent science обосновать /доказать/ свое право считаться самостоятельной наукой; make good the damage (the shortage, the loss, etc.) возмещать убытки и т. д. ; any money that you cannot account for you will have to make good тебе придется возместить /вернуть/ все деньги, за которые ты не сумеешь отчитаться
    3) 0 || make sure /certain/ быть уверенным или удостовериться; have you made sure of the facts (of the timetable, of the results, etc.)? вы проверили факты и т. д.?, вы убеждены в правильности фактов и т. д.?; if you want to make sure of a seat you had better book in advance если вы хотите наверняка иметь билет, закажите его заранее / заблаговременно/; first they made sure of him сначала они [проверили его и] убедились в его надежности; I want to make sure of catching her (of getting there in time, of having a good seat, of his answering the letter, etc.) я хочу быть уверенным, что застану ее и т. д.,make sure that the letter was delivered (that the doors are locked, that there is no one here, etc.) убедиться, что письмо доставлено и т. д.; will you please make sure that they are all here? проверьте, пожалуйста, все ли она пришли; I made certain that he would do so я был уверен, что он так и поступит; make bold осмеливаться; make bold to ask a favour (to call on you, to express my opinion, etc.) осмелиться просить об одолжении и т. д.; I make bold to say that he knows nothing about it осмелюсь утверждать, что он ничего об этом не знает; make light of smth. не придавать чему-л. особого значения; she made light of her troubles (of this accident, of a situation, of other people's illness, etc.) она легко относится к своим неприятностям и т. д., она особенно не переживает из-за своих неприятностей и т. д.; make ready подготовиться; make merry веселиться; make merry over his victory радоваться /веселиться/ по случаю его победы; make free with smth. пользоваться чем-л., не стесняясь
    13. XVI
    1) make after smb. make after the fox (after the rabbit, after the escaped convict, etc.) броситься /пуститься/ преследовать лису и т. д., she made after him like a mad woman она как безумная бросилась за ним; in the morning we made after them утром мы пустились за ними вслед; make at smb. he gave a shout and made at me он издал крик и (на)бросился на меня; the dog made at the postman собака накинулась на почтальона; the angry woman made at me with her umbrella рассерженная женщина (накинулась на меня с зонтиком; make for /toward/ smb., smth. make for the crowd (for the sea, for the nearest town, toward a distant hill, for home, etc.) двигаться по направлению /направляться/ к толпе и т. д., he quickly made for /toward/ the door он бросился к двери; she made for the sound of guns она пошла туда, откуда раздавались выстрелы; the dog made for the robber собака бросилась за грабителем; make for the open sea направиться в открытое море
    2) make on smth. coll. make on this business (on shares, on oil, etc.) заработать на этом деле и т. д., he made pretty handsomely on that bargain он неплохо заработал /нажился/ на этой сделке
    3) 0 make for smth. make for better understanding between countries ( for the happiness of all, for a friendly atmosphere in the club, for peace, for stability of marriage, etc.) способствовать лучшему взаимопониманию между странами и т. д.; does early rising make for good health? полезно ли для здоровья рано вставать?; that weather makes for optimism в такую погоду и настроение хорошее; new facts made for the prisoner's acquittal новые факты ускорили вынесение /помогли вынесению/ оправдательного приговора заключенному; make against smth. experience makes against this assertion опыт опровергает это утверждение; your behaviour makes against your chance of success ваше поведение не способствует /мешает/ вашему успеху
    14. XXI1
    1) make smth. out of /from, of, with/ smth. make bottles out of glass (bricks of clay, flour from wheat, a box out of a bit of mahogany, etc.) делать бутылки из стекла и т. д., make wreaths of daisies плести венки из маргариток; make a megaphone of one's hands сложить руки рупором; the cake was spoilt as she made it with a bad egg торт был испорчен, так как она положила в тесто несвежее яйцо; what do you make with flour (with the eggs, with these things, etc.)? что вы делаете из муки и т. д.?; what will you make with all these flowers? что вы будете делать с таким количеством цветов?; what can you make out of this stuff? что ты можешь сделать / сшить/ из этого материала?; make smth. in smth. make a hole in the ground выкопать яму в земле; make a gap in the hedge проделать лаз /дыру/ в изгороди; it made a hole dent/ in my savings (in my reserves, in smb.'s finances, etc.) от этого пострадали мои сбережения и т. д., make smth. for smth. make an opening for the wires сделать входное отверстие для проводов; make a hole for a tree выкопать яму под дерево; he made a bookcase for his apartment он сам сделал в своей квартире книжный шкаф; make smth. into smth. make milk into cheese and butter (hide into leather, wood into pulp, etc.) перерабатывать молоко на масло и сыр и т. д.; make these huts into temporary houses (it into a stock company, the desert into a garden, etc.) превращать эти хижины во временное жилье и т. д., make these books into bundles связать книги в пачки; make a story into a play переделать повесть в пьесу
    2) make smth. of smb. make an example of smb. ставить кого-л. в пример; make fun of smb. подшучивать или издеваться над кем-л.; make a laughing-stock of smb. сделать кого-л. посмешищем, выставлять кого-л. в смешном виде; make a fool /an ass/ of him (of her husband, etc.) делать из него и т. д. дурака; make a fool (a beast, a pig, etc.) of oneself вести себя как дурак и т. д., make a nuisance of oneself надоедать /докучать, досаждать/ кому-л.; make an exhibition spectacle, a show/ of oneself привлекать к себе внимание; make smth. of smth. make a profession of smth. сделать что-л. своей профессией; make a business of politics заниматься политикой профессионально; make a parade / a show/ of one's talents щеголять /кичиться/ своими талантами; make a boast of smth. хвастаться / хвалиться/ чем-л.; make a secret of smth. делать из чего-л. тайну /секрет/; he was asked to help but he made a hash /a muddle, a mess/ of everything его просили помочь, а он все испортил; make hell of smb.'s life превратить чью-л. жизнь в ад; make a note of his telephone number записать номер его телефона; make notes of a lecture записать лекцию; you must make a mental note of what he is saying вы должны запомнить /взять на заметку/, что он говорят; don't make a habit of it смотри, чтобы это не превратилось в привычку; make the most of smth. максимально использовать что-л.; make the best of one's delay (of this scanty information, of his absence, etc.) наилучшим образом /наиболее эффективно/ использовать задержку и т. д.; make a good thing of it извлечь из этого пользу; make good use of this opportunity воспользоваться предоставившейся возможностью; make a good (a bad) job of smth. хорошо (плохо) справиться с чем-л.; make smth. for smb., smth. make a name for oneself стать известным; make a reputation for oneself создать себе репутацию; make allowance (s) for circumstances (for smb.'s inexperience, for her age, etc.) делать скидку на обстоятельства и т. д.; make arrangements for a meeting (for a party, for a dance, for their departure, etc.) подготовить собрание и т. д., make much for the peace of the world много сделать для сохранения мира; make smb., smth. with smb. make friends with smb. подружиться с кем-л., наладить с кем-л. дружеские отношения; а quarrel with smb. поссориться с кем-л.; make peace with smb. помириться с кем-л.; make smth. in (on, etc.) smth., smb. make a name in the world снискать мировую славу, приобрести известность во всем мире; make an impression on smb. производить на кого-л. впечатление; make war upon smb., smth. a) идти войной на кого-л., что-л.; б) вести войну с кем-л., чем-л. || make love to smb. а) ласкать кого-л., заниматься любовью с кем-л., б) ухаживать за кем-л.; говорить кому-л. ласковые слова
    3) make smb. of smb. his parents want to make a doctor (a lawyer, a soldier, an actor, etc.) of their son родители хотят, чтобы их сын стал врачом и т. д., make a man of him сделать из него человека; make a friend of her children подружиться с ее детьми; make a friend of an enemy превратить врага в друга; make smb. into smb. make them into slaves (him into a bully, her into a sophisticated hostess, etc.) превратить их в /сделать из них/ рабов и т. д.
    4) make smth. over smth. make a fuss (a row, a scandal, etc.) over smth. поднимать шум и т. д. по какому-л. поводу; make a to-do over a trifle поднимать шумиху из-за пустяка
    5) make smth. for smth. make a dash for the open window (a bolt for the door, a bee-line for the gates, etc.) броситься к открытому окну и т. д., make smth. to smth. make one's way to the station (to the river, to the house, back to the tower, etc.) пойти /направиться/ к станции и т. д., make smth. by smth. make the crossing by ferry переправиться на пароме; make smth. at smb. make a grab at him попытаться схватить его || it's time we were making tracks for home нам уже пора повернуть к дому
    6) make some distance in some time we made the whole distance in ten days мы прошли весь путь /покрыли все расстояние/ за десять дней; we've made 80 miles since noon с полудня мы проделали восемьдесят миль
    7) make smth. in some time the train will make Moscow in five hours поезд будет в Москве через пять часов
    8) make smth. at /in/ smth. make good grades at school получать [в школе] хорошие отметки, хорошо учиться; make the highest score in the match получать в этом матче больше всех очков /самый лучший результат/; make one's way in the world преуспеть, добиться успеха || coll. he'll make it through college ему удастся окончить колледж; he made six towns on this trip во время этой поездки он посетил шесть городов /побывал в шести городах/
    9) make smth. by (out of, from, in, etc.) smth. make a good deal by it хорошо на этом заработать; make much profit out of this undertaking извлекать большую выгоду из этого предприятия; he made a great fortune out of tea он составил большое состояние на торговле чаем; make a great deal of money in oil много заработать на нефти; make a living from literary work зарабатывать [на жизнь] литературным трудом; make a loss on the transaction потерпеть /понести/ убытки на этой сделке
    10) make smth. of smth., smb. read this letter and tell me what you make of it прочтите это письмо и скажите, как вы его расцениваете; what do you make of the new assistant? какое у тебя впечатление /что ты думаешь/ о новом помощнике?; make much of this article ( of her work, of this man, etc.) быть высокого мнения об этой статье и т. д., newspapers made much of his achievements газеты превозносили его успехи; she makes too much of the boy уж слишком она носится с этим мальчиком; make little of smth., smb. относиться пренебрежительно к чему-л., кому-л., не считаться с чем-л., кем-л.; he made little of his feat он принижал значение своего героического поступка
    11) make smth. of smth. I could make nothing of his words (of all this scribble, of her letter, etc.) я ничего не мог понять из его слов и т. д., его слова были мне совершенно непонятны и т. д., you will make more of it than I вы в этом лучше разберетесь [, чем я]; I can make no sense of what he says я не вижу никакого смысла в том, что он говорит; what are we to make of his behaviour? как нам следует /нам прикажете/ понимать его поведение?
    12) make smth. with smb. they made a bargain with him они заключили с ним сделку || make a settlement on smb. распорядиться имуществом в пользу кого-л.
    13) semiaux make smth. for smb. make room for smb. [подвинуться и] дать кому-л. место; can you make room for one more man? найдется место еще для одного человека?; make way for others посторониться, дать дорогу другим; make smth. at smb. he made a face at them он состроил им рожу; don't make eyes at him не строй ему глазки
    14) 0 make smth. in some time he will make a sergeant in six months через шесть месяцев он станет сержантом
    15. XXII
    1) make smth. of doing smth. make a practice of working in his garden in the morning (of helping others, of doing his exercises in front of an open window, etc.) взять за правило по утрам работать в его саду и т. д.; he makes a practice of cheating он всегда обманывает; make a point of being on time у него принцип make не опаздывать /быть пунктуальным/; she made it a point of being very patient with these children она особенно старалась быть терпеливой с этими детьми
    2) make smth. by doing smth. make one's living by giving piano lessons (by writing books for children, by selling flowers, etc.) зарабатывать на жизнь уроками игры на фортепиано и т. д.; she makes money by nursing она зарабатывает деньги, ухаживая за больными; she made her name by writing memoirs она прославилась своими мемуарами
    16. XXIV1
    || make it as smb. coll. добиться успеха, будучи кем-л.; I wanted to make it as a writer мне хотелось добиться успеха на писательском поприще
    17. XXVI
    make smth. [that]... this makes the fifth time you've failed this examination ты уже [в] пятый раз проваливаешься на этом экзамене

    English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > make

  • 3 make

    1. [meık] n
    1. 1) форма, конструкция; модель, фасон
    2) марка, тип, сорт

    what make is this? - это что за модель /марка, система/?

    2. производство, работа; изготовление

    is this your own make? - это вы сами производите?; это ваше изделие?; это вашего собственного изготовления?

    3. изготовленное или добытое количество; продукция; выработка
    4. конституция, сложение

    a man with the make and muscles of a prize-fighter - человек со сложением и мускулатурой борца

    5. склад ( характера)

    a man of this [another] make - человек такого [иного] склада /рода/

    6. эл. замыкание цепи

    at make - включённый, замкнутый

    7. карт. объявление ( козыря и игры)
    8. карт. тасование
    9. воен. жарг. повышение в чине; новое назначение

    on the make - а) стремящийся к наживе; делающий карьеру; б) ищущий любовных приключений

    make and mend hour - мор. а) уст. время, отведённое на пошивку и починку обмундирования; б) свободное от нарядов время

    2. [meık] v (made)
    I
    1. делать; изготовлять, производить

    to make tables [bricks, wine, machines] - делать столы [кирпичи, вино, машины]

    what is it made of? - из чего это сделано?

    made in the USA - изготовлено /сделано/ в США

    this Publishing House makes good books - это издательство выпускает /издаёт, делает/ хорошие книги; это издательство хорошо выпускает /издаёт/ книги [ср. тж. 3]

    to make a meal [dinner] - готовить /приготовить/ еду [обед] [ср. тж. II А 16]

    to make tea - приготовить /заварить или вскипятить/ чай

    I don't know how to make this dish - я не знаю, как готовить /делать/ это блюдо

    to make a coat - сшить /сделать/ пальто

    a suit made to order - костюм, сшитый на заказ

    I'll make a bed for you on the sofa - я вам постелю на диване [ср. тж. II А 5]

    to make a nest - вить /свивать/ гнездо

    to make hay - сушить, ворошить или заготовлять сено [см. тж. ]

    don't stand there as if you were made of stone - не стой как истукан, не стой точно каменный

    2. составлять, делать, подготавливать

    to make a note - сделать заметку, записать (что-л.)

    to make notes - вести /делать/ записи, записывать, конспектировать

    to make a note of smth. - отметить что-л.; сделать заметку относительно /по поводу/ чего-л.

    to make a report - подготовить доклад /отчёт/ [ср. тж. II А 6, 1)]

    to make one's will - составить /написать/ завещание

    to make a law - создавать /устанавливать, вводить/ закон

    to make a plan - придумать /разработать/ план

    let's not make premature plans - не будем строить планы заранее; не будем (заранее) загадывать

    3. создавать, творить

    to make a poem [a symphony] - сочинить /написать/ поэму или стихотворение [симфонию]

    this author makes good books - этот писатель пишет /сочиняет/ хорошие книги [ср. тж. 1]

    he made a sketch - он сделал рисунок /набросок/

    4. совершать, делать

    to make a mistake /a blunder/ - совершить ошибку

    5. 1) образовывать; формировать

    to make smb.'s character - формировать чей-л. характер

    I made him what he is - я сделал его таким, какой он есть

    2) редк. тренировать, учить ( животных)
    6. считать, полагать

    what do you make of it? - что вы об этом думаете?

    what do you make of this film? - как вы находите этот фильм?, что вы думаете об этом фильме?

    what do you make of him? - какое у вас мнение о нём?

    what distance do you make it from here to the village? - как вы считаете, сколько отсюда до деревни?

    I make it five miles - по-моему, пять миль

    how large do you make this crowd? - сколько, по-вашему, здесь народу?, как вы думаете, сколько здесь народу?

    what time do you make it? - сколько, по-вашему, сейчас времени?; сколько на ваших часах?

    I make it half past four - по-моему, половина пятого; на моих (часах) половина пятого

    what do you make this bird to be? - что это, по-вашему, за птица?

    7. сл. украсть
    8. сл. сожительствовать

    to make with smb. - сожительствовать с кем-л.

    II А
    1. зарабатывать, наживать (деньги, состояние)

    to make money - зарабатывать деньги, наживать деньги

    to make money on the side - зарабатывать халтурой /левой работой/, работать налево

    how much (money) do you make a week? - сколько (денег) вы зарабатываете /получаете/ в неделю?

    I make a good salary - я получаю хорошую зарплату, мне много /хорошо/ платят

    I made very little (money) on this - я на этом заработал /нажил/ очень мало (денег)

    to make a good thing of smth. - хорошо заработать /нажиться, нагреть руки/ на чём-л.

    he makes a £1000 a year (out) of his lands - он получает со своих имений 1000 фунтов в год

    to make a /one's/ living - зарабатывать на жизнь

    to make a /one's/ living with one's pen - зарабатывать на жизнь пером /литературным трудом/

    to make a living (by) teaching music - зарабатывать на жизнь уроками музыки

    to make one's bread - зарабатывать на существование /на хлеб/

    2. приобретать (друзей, врагов)

    to make friends - завести /приобрести/ друзей; подружиться

    to make an ally of smb. - сделать кого-л. своим союзником; завоевать кого-л. на свою сторону

    3. 1) заключать (соглашение, сделки)

    to make an agreement - прийти к соглашению, договориться

    to make a bargain - заключить сделку, договориться

    2) назначать ( свидание)

    to make an appointment - а) условиться о встрече; б) записаться на приём

    3) договориться, условиться (о времени, месте и т. п.)

    when shall I see you, Monday or Tuesday? - Make it Tuesday - когда я вас увижу, в понедельник или во вторник? - Договоримся на вторник

    I shall make it for three o'clock - я условлюсь /договорюсь/ на 3 часа

    4. назначать ( на должность); производить ( в чин)

    to make smb. a judge - назначить кого-л. судьёй

    to make smb. a general - произвести кого-л. в генералы

    he was made commander-in-chief - его сделали /назначили/ главнокомандующим

    to make smb. a knight - посвящать кого-л. в рыцари

    5. убирать ( помещение); приводить в порядок (комнату, постель); наводить ( порядок)

    to make a bed - застилать /заправлять/ постель; убирать кровать [ср. тж. I 1]

    I want to make order in /among/ my books - я хочу привести в порядок свои книги

    6. 1) выступать ( с докладом)
    2) издавать ( звуки); производить ( шум); звенеть, стучать, шуметь

    to make a noise - шуметь, поднимать шум

    7. 1) устраивать ( скандал)

    to make a row - разг. а) скандалить, затеять драку или ссору; б) бурно протестовать

    to make a scene - устроить /закатить/ сцену

    to make a fuss - а) устраивать переполох /шум/; б) волноваться, суетиться

    to make a fuss of smb. - носиться с кем-л.

    2) устраивать ( шумиху); производить ( сенсацию)

    to make a commotion - устроить шум /переполох/

    to make a splash /a stir/ - разг. производить /вызывать/ сенсацию; поднимать шум /шумиху/; вызывать /возбуждать/ всеобщий интерес

    this film made a stir - этот фильм возбудил большой интерес /произвёл сенсацию/

    he made the front page - (он вызвал такой интерес, что) о нём стали писать газеты /его имя попало на первые полосы/

    to make (much) ado - уст. поднять (большой) шум

    8. делать ( снимок); фотографировать

    I want to make a few pictures of this building - я хочу сделать несколько снимков этого здания

    9. совершать ( поездки)

    to make a tour [a trip, a journey] - совершить турне [поездку, путешествие]

    10. проходить, проезжать (какое-л. расстояние)

    this car makes 120 kilometres an hour - скорость этой машины 120 километров в час; эта машина делает /даёт/ 120 километров в час

    11. 1) достигать (какого-л. места); прийти, войти (в гавань и т. п.)

    to make the land см. land I 1

    the ship will never make port in such a storm - корабль не сможет войти в порт в такую бурю

    2) (for) направляться, следовать (куда-л.); двигаться (в каком-л. направлении)

    he made for the door - а) он направился к двери; б) он кинулся /бросился/ к двери

    3) набрасываться, нападать (на кого-л.)
    12. спорт.
    1) достичь ( цели)

    to make the finish - добраться до финиша, финишировать

    2) забить (мяч и т. п.)
    13. преодолевать ( препятствие)

    to make a hurdle - взять препятствие /барьер/

    to make a /the/ riffle - амер. а) успешно преодолеть пороги ( реки); б) преодолеть трудности, преуспеть

    14. карт.
    1) брать ( взятку); бить
    2) объявлять ( козырь или игру)
    3) тасовать ( колоду); сдавать ( карты)

    whose turn is it to make? - чья очередь сдавать?

    15. мор. указывать ( время); бить склянки
    16. есть (завтрак, обед, ужин)

    to make a good [substantial, light, hasty, late] breakfast [dinner, supper] - хорошо [плотно, легко, наспех, поздно] позавтракать [пообедать, поужинать] [ср. тж. I 1]

    to make a meal on /of/ smth. - съесть что-л.

    he made a meal on /of/ nuts - он поел орехов, его еда состояла из орехов

    17. подниматься ( о воде)

    the water is making fast - вода быстро прибывает; уровень воды быстро поднимается

    II Б
    1. to make smb. do smth. заставлять, вынуждать, побуждать кого-л. делать что-л.

    to make smb. cry [laugh] - заставить кого-л. плакать [смеяться]

    I can't make you come if you refuse - я не могу заставить вас прийти, если вы отказываетесь

    I can make him believe anything I choose - я могу убедить его в чём угодно

    to make smb. understand - а) заставить кого-л. понять; б) дать кому-л. понять

    2. to make smb., smth. understood [known, etc.] заставить понять [узнать и т. п.]

    to make oneself understood - а) заставить (кого-л.) себя понять; б) выражаться ясно; в) объясняться ( на иностранном языке)

    to make his wishes understood - сделать понятными его желания; дать понять, чего он хочет

    to make oneself known - а) сделать так, чтобы тебя узнали, заставить о себе говорить; б) заявить, известить о себе; представиться

    to make smth. known - сообщить о чём-л.; обнародовать что-л.

    3. to make smth. do smth. вызывать что-л., являться причиной чего-л.

    what makes the grass grow so quickly? - отчего трава растёт так быстро?

    the sight of food made my mouth water - при виде еды у меня слюнки потекли

    4. to have smth. made выражает действие, совершённое по инициативе или побуждению какого-л. лица:

    I must have a new dress made for this party - мне нужно сшить новое платье для этого вечера

    5. to make smb., smth. + прилагательное превращать, приводить в какое-л. состояние; делать каким-л.

    to make smb. angry /mad/ - рассердить кого-л.

    to make smb. happy - делать кого-л. счастливым, осчастливить кого-л.

    to make smb. sad - заставить кого-л. загрустить, расстроить кого-л., нагнать на кого-л. тоску

    to make smb. rich - обогатить кого-л.; сделать кого-л. богатым

    to make smb. sick - а) вызывать тошноту у кого-л.; the food made me sick - от этой еды мне стало плохо; б) разг. утомлять, раздражать кого-л., надоедать кому-л.

    to make smb. drunk - а) напоить кого-л.; б) опьянить кого-л.

    to make smth. available - предоставлять /делать доступным/ что-л.

    this knowledge was not made available to us - эти сведения были нам недоступны

    to make oneself comfortable - удобно устроиться, устроиться уютно

    to make oneself clear - ясно /понятно/ изложить своё мнение

    6. to make smth. of smth. превращать что-л. во что-л.

    to make a practice of smth., to make a rule of it - взять за правило, постоянно делать что-л.

    to make a regular thing of smth. - регулярно заниматься чем-л.

    I make a regular thing of reading the papers - чтение газет вошло у меня в привычку

    the author has made a speciality of long-winded descriptions - этот автор специализируется на многословных описаниях

    to make a show of smth. - слишком подчёркивать /выставлять напоказ/ что-л.

    to make a parade of smth. - выставлять напоказ что-л.; щеголять чем-л.

    to make a religion of smth. - считать что-л. своей священной обязанностью; целиком отдаваться чему-л.; делать культ из чего-л.

    to make a hash /a mess, a muddle/ of smth. - напутать в чём-л., перепутать что-л.; вносить путаницу во что-л.; устраивать беспорядок в чём-л.

    to make a hell of smb.'s life - превратить чью-л. жизнь в ад

    7. 1) to make smth. of smb. представлять, изображать кого-л. в каком-л. виде

    to make a laughing-stock of smb. - сделать из кого-л. посмешище, выставить кого-л. в смешном виде

    he is not as bad as you make him - он не так плох, как вы его изображаете

    he is not the fool you make him - он совсем не такой дурак, каким вы его выставляете

    2) to make smb., smth. ( out) of smb. делать кого-л., что-л. из кого-л.

    I'll make a tennis player (out) of him yet - я ещё сделаю из него теннисиста

    3) to make smth. of oneself строить, делать из себя что-л., вести себя как...

    to make a pig of oneself - а) вести себя как свинья; б) объедаться

    to make a beast of oneself - вести себя по-скотски /по-свински/

    to make an exhibition /a spectacle, a sight/ of oneself - привлекать к себе внимание; выставлять себя на посмешище

    to make a nuisance of oneself - надоедать, досаждать, докучать (кому-л.)

    to make an ass /a fool/ of oneself - вести себя как осёл /дурак/; (с)валять дурака; поставить себя в смешное /глупое, дурацкое/ положение

    8. to make smth. over to smb. передавать, уступать что-л. кому-л.

    to make one's profit over to smb. - передать свой доход кому-л.

    he made over most of his property to his son - он переписал большую часть своего имущества на имя сына

    9. to make to do smth. пытаться, порываться что-л. сделать

    he made to reply when I stopped him - он начал было отвечать, когда я остановил его

    she made to grab the bag - она рванулась, чтобы схватить сумку

    10. to make as though /as if/ to do smth. притворяться, будто собираешься что-л. сделать

    he made as though to leave the room - он сделал вид, будто собирается выйти из комнаты

    he made as if he would escape - он сделал вид, как будто /что/ хочет убежать

    11. to make smb. free of smth. разрешить кому-л. пользоваться чем-л., предоставить что-л. в чьё-л. распоряжение

    to make smb. free of one's library - предоставить свою библиотеку в чьё-л. распоряжение

    to make smb. free of one's house - радушно принять кого-л.; предоставить свой дом в чьё-л. распоряжение

    12. to make after smb., smth. следовать за чем-л.; преследовать кого-л.

    in the morning we made after them - утром мы пустились /поехали/ за ними вслед

    III А
    1) составлять, равняться

    twenty shillings make a pound - двадцать шиллингов составляют фунт; в фунте двадцать шиллингов

    2) быть, являться

    to make one of - быть одним из; быть участником; быть в числе

    will you make one of the party? - не составишь ли ты нам компанию?

    this colour makes a perfect camouflage - этот цвет служит отличной маскировкой

    cold tea makes an excellent drink in summer - холодный чай - прекрасный напиток летом

    that makes a good answer - это хороший ответ; это вы удачно ответили

    this book makes good /interesting/ reading - это интересная книга; эта книга легко читается

    3) оказываться, становиться

    she could make a good mother for them - она могла бы стать им хорошей матерью

    he will make a good musician [sprinter] - из него выйдет хороший музыкант [спринтер]

    4) образовывать, составлять
    2. в сочетании с последующим существительным выражает действие, соответствующее значению существительного:

    to make a move - а) сделать движение; б) двинуться; в) сделать ход

    to make a start - а) начинать; to make a good start - положить хорошее начало; б) отправиться

    to make a stop - останавливаться, сделать остановку

    to make inquiries - справиться, наводить справки

    to make a call - а) посетить, нанести (непродолжительный) визит; I had to make a few calls that's why I was late - я должен был зайти в несколько мест, поэтому я опоздал; б) позвонить (по телефону)

    to make use of smth., smb. - использовать что-л., кого-л.

    in his book he has made extensive use of quotations - в его книге много цитат

    3. в сочетании с последующим прилагательным выражает действие, соответствующее значению прилагательного:

    to make fast - закрепить; привязать

    to make public - а) обнародовать, сделать общеизвестным; б) сделать общественным, общим, общедоступным

    to make good - а) добиться успеха, достичь цели; he has talent and he'll make good - он талантлив и добьётся успеха; б) компенсировать, восполнять; we'll make good your losses - мы возместим вам ваши убытки; в) выполнять ( обещанное)

    I promised you a present, I'll make good next time - я обещал тебе подарок, в следующий раз я не забуду

    to make sure /certain/ that или of - удостовериться, убедиться, что или в чём-л.; выяснить что-л.

    make sure that the doors are locked - проверь, заперты ли двери

    to make for smth. - способствовать, содействовать чему-л.

    international talks make for better understanding between countries - благодаря международным переговорам достигается взаимопонимание между странами

    an interesting plot makes for good reading /readability/ - если сюжет увлекательный, то книга хорошо читается

    it is very funny and makes for compulsive reading - это так смешно, что от книги нельзя оторваться

    in this field education makes for success - в этой области образование - гарантия успеха

    to make do - обходиться тем, что имеется; справляться

    I had no dictionary when reading this book but I made do - когда я читала эту книгу, у меня не было словаря, но я как-то справилась

    can you make do without electricity for another week? - вы можете обойтись ещё одну неделю без электричества?

    to make smb.'s acquaintance, to make the acquaintance of smb. - познакомиться с кем-л.

    to make oneself at home - быть как дома; хозяйничать

    to make long hours - очень много /усиленно/ работать

    to make up one's mind - решить, принять решение; решиться

    I made up my mind to finish the work that day - я решил закончить работу в тот же день

    to make no sign - и виду не показывать; не протестовать

    to make a face /faces/ (at smb.) - гримасничать, строить гримасы, корчить /строить/ рожи (кому-л.)

    to make a wry face - сделать недовольную гримасу /кислую физиономию/

    to make a long face - иметь недовольный /кислый, разочарованный, огорчённый/ вид

    to make eyes at smb. - делать /строить/ глазки кому-л.

    to make sheep's eyes at smb. - смотреть влюблёнными глазами /бросать влюблённые взгляды/ на кого-л.

    to make a long nose /школ. жарг. a snook/ at smb. - показать «нос» кому-л.

    to make a long arm for smth. - протянуть руку /потянуться/ за чем-л.

    to make a figure - а) выглядеть смешным, играть смешную роль; б) играть важную /видную/ роль; выделяться; занимать видное положение; вызывать уважение или восхищение (тж. to make a conspicuous figure)

    to make a little [poor, ridiculous] figure - играть незначительную [жалкую, смешную] роль

    to make little /light/ of smth. - относиться несерьёзно /пренебрежительно/ к чему-л., не принимать что-л. всерьёз, не обращать внимания на что-л.; смотреть на что-л. сквозь пальцы

    to make little account of smth. - не придавать значения чему-л., считать что-л. неважным /несущественным/

    to make much of smth., of smb. - высоко ценить что-л., кого-л.; быть высокого мнения о чём-л., о ком-л.; уделять большое внимание чему-л., кому-л.

    he makes too much of his daughter - он слишком балует свою дочь /носится со своей дочерью/

    the author makes much of his childhood - автор придаёт большое значение своему детству

    he has not made much of his opportunities - он мало использовал свои возможности

    I can make nothing of this letter - а) я не могу воспользоваться этим письмом; б) я совершенно не понимаю, что написано в этом письме

    I cannot make head or tail of his letter - я не могу ничего понять в его письме

    to make the most of smth., smb. - а) использовать что-л., кого-л. наилучшим образом /максимально/

    you only have a week, so make the most of it - у вас всего неделя, так что проведите её с максимальной пользой; б) расхваливать, преувеличивать достоинства чего-л., кого-л.; превозносить до небес что-л., кого-л.

    to make the best of smth., smb. - а) использовать что-л., кого-л. наилучшим образом /максимально/; б) мириться с чем-л., с кем-л.

    to make the best of a bad bargain /job/ - мужественно переносить несчастья /затруднения/; не падать духом в беде; делать хорошую мину при плохой игре

    to make the best of both worlds - ирон. ≅ на земле погулять и в рай попасть; всюду поспеть

    to make the worst of smth. [of it] - изображать что-л. [это] в самом худшем виде; пессимистически смотреть на что-л.

    to make it worse - в довершение всего, к тому же, в придачу (к чему-л. плохому)

    to make hay - нажиться; ≅ нагреть руки [см. тж. I 1]

    to make a hand - преуспеть (в чём-л.); добиться успеха

    to make no hand of smth. - сделать что-л. скверно; провалиться

    to make one's jack - сл. добиться успеха

    to make one's pile - нажить /сколотить/ состояние

    to make a raise - амер. получить, раздобыть (деньги или какую-л. ценную вещь); получить взаймы

    to make a strike - амер. напасть на золотую жилу

    to make the grade - а) взять подъём; б) амер. преуспеть (в чём-л.); добиться своего; быть на должной высоте

    to make one's mark - а) отличиться, добиться успеха; б) амер. успеть, поспеть

    to make time - прийти вовремя /по расписанию/

    to make it - а) добиться своей цели; I knew that he would make it - я знал, что он добьётся своего; he'll make it through college - он закончит колледж; б) успеть, поспеть

    do you think he will make it? - как ты думаешь, он успеет?; to make it to the train - успеть /не опоздать/ к поезду; в) сл. сожительствовать

    to make good time - а) спорт. показать хорошее время; б) быстро пройти или проехать (какое-л.) расстояние

    to make rings round - а) спорт. жарг. значительно /намного/ опередить, обогнать; б) обойти, объегорить; заткнуть за пояс

    to make the running - а) добиться хороших результатов ( о жокее или скаковой лошади); б) добиться успеха, преуспеть; в) начать (что-л.), подготовляя почву для дальнейших участников

    to make good work of /with/ smth. - хорошо сделать что-л. /справиться с чем-л./; быть на высоте положения

    to make a good [bad] job of it см. job1 I

    to make a go of it - амер. добиться успеха, преуспеть

    to make short work of smth. - быстро справиться /разделаться/ с чем-л.

    to make sure work with smth. - прочно завладеть чем-л.; обеспечить свой контроль над чем-л.

    to make (a) shift - а) перебиваться, обходиться; б) довольствоваться; примириться

    to make a good [poor] fist at /of/ smth. - а) сделать удачную [неудачную] попытку; хорошо [плохо] справиться с чем-л.; б) уметь [не уметь] делать что-л.

    to make a break - а) нарушить ход /ритм/; перебить; сделать неуместное замечание; сделать ложный шаг; б) удрать от полиции

    to make a get-away - а) бежать (из тюрьмы, от полиции); удрать, улизнуть, спастись бегством; б) воен. оторваться от противника

    to make a clean sweep - совершенно отделаться, избавиться; ≅ под метёлку вымести, вычистить

    to make oneself scarce - исчезнуть, сгинуть, испариться

    to make a run of it - убежать, удрать

    to make tracks - а) ≅ дать тягу, навострить лыжи, улизнуть; б) идти или нестись дальше

    to make head against smth. - а) успешно сопротивляться /противиться/ чему-л.; бороться /восставать/ против чего-л.; б) продвигаться вперёд, несмотря на противодействие

    to make a footing - а) обрести точку опоры, закрепиться на небольшом пространстве; б) добиться положения в обществе

    to make a lodgement - а) воен. захватывать плацдарм; закрепиться /обосноваться/ на захваченной позиции; засесть; б) прочно утвердиться

    to make an example of smb. - наказать кого-л. в назидание другим

    to make a cat's paw of smb. - сделать кого-л. своим орудием

    to make an honest woman of smb. - а) жениться на женщине с прошлым, прикрыть грех; б) узаконить браком связь с женщиной

    to make a clean breast of smth. - чистосердечно признаться в чём-л., всё выложить

    to make a rod for oneself /for one's own back/ - наказать /высечь/ самого себя

    to make a bee-line for smth. - пойти напрямик /кратчайшим путём/ куда-л.

    to make a dead-set - а) охот. сделать стойку ( о собаке); б) нападать, набрасываться, накидываться; в) резко критиковать; обрушиться; жестоко высмеивать; he made a dead-set at me - он занял резко враждебную позицию в отношении меня; г) ≅ вешаться кому-л. на шею; упорно пытаться завоевать (чьё-л.) сердце; всячески добиваться (чьей-л.) взаимности или дружбы

    to make a bid for smth. - а) предлагать цену за что-л. на аукционе; б) стремиться к чему-л., стараться добиться чего-л.

    to make oneself solid with smb. - снискать чью-л. благосклонность; добиться взаимопонимания с кем-л. /поддержки у кого-л./

    to make play - а) сл. действовать; making play with both hands - действуя обеими руками; б) спорт. держать противника в напряжении; не давать противнику передышки; в) спорт. наносить сильные и точные удары; г) добиваться результатов

    to make a play for - амер. а) пустить в ход свои чары, очаровывать; б) сделать всё возможное, чтобы добиться своего; в) ухаживать

    to make a score off one's own bat - сделать (что-л.) без посторонней помощи

    to make a stab at smth. - попытаться сделать что-л.

    to make a bad shot - а) не отгадать, не разгадать; б) ошибиться, промахнуться; ≅ попасть пальцем в небо

    to make a good shot - а) отгадать, разгадать; б) правильно угадать, попасть в точку

    to make the bull's-eye - а) попадать в цель /в яблоко мишени, в «десятку»/; б) иметь успех, добиться поставленной цели

    to make smb.'s /the/ blood boil - приводить кого-л. в бешенство /в ярость/; вызывать чьё-л. возмущение

    to make smb.'s flesh creep, to make smb.'s blood run cold, to make smb.'s hair curl /stand on end/ - приводить кого-л. в ужас

    what I saw made my blood run cold - у меня кровь застыла в жилах от того, что я увидел

    to make smb.'s brain reel - поразить /изумить, ошеломить/ кого-л.

    to make smb. sit up - а) засадить кого-л. за трудную работу; б) шокировать кого-л.; неприятно поразить кого-л.

    to make smb.'s ears burn - говорить о ком-л. за его спиной

    to make the ears tingle - оглушать; резать слух

    to make the cup run over - переполнить чашу (терпения), быть последней каплей (вызвавшей несчастье, катастрофу)

    to make smb. turn in his grave - шутл. заставить кого-л. перевернуться в гробу

    to make a song and dance about smth. - поднимать шум из-за чего-л.

    to make the air blue - ругаться, сквернословить; поносить (кого-л.); ≅ ругаться на чём свет стоит

    to make the dust /feathers, fur/ fly - амер. а) затеять ссору, поднять бучу; б) накинуться (на кого-л.), распушить (кого-л.); ≅ задать жару (кому-л.)

    to make it hot for smb. - а) взгреть /вздуть/ кого-л.; б) здорово выругать кого-л.; ≅ задать жару кому-л.

    I shall make it hot for him! - я ему задам!; в) причинить неприятность кому-л., создать невыносимые условия для кого-л.

    his enemies made the place too hot for him - недоброжелатели сделали его жизнь там невыносимой; враги выживали его оттуда

    to make things lively for smb. - ≅ насолить кому-л., причинить кому-л. неприятности

    to make a time /a day/ of it - хорошо провести время, повеселиться

    to make a night of it - прокутить всю ночь напролёт; здорово повеселиться до утра

    to make good cheer - пировать, веселиться

    to make whoopee - амер. кутить; шумно веселиться

    to make no question of smth. - не сомневаться в чём-л., вполне допускать что-л.

    to make no scruple to do smth. - делать что-л. со спокойной совестью; не постесняться сделать что-л.

    to make no bones about /of/ smth. - а) не колебаться в чём-л.; б) не скрывать чего-л., не делать из чего-л. секрета /тайны/; в) не возражать против чего-л.

    to make a long story short, to make short of long - короче говоря

    to make odds even - устранить различия, сгладить разницу

    to make the pot boil - а) зарабатывать на пропитание /на кусок хлеба/; б) халтурить

    to make the hat go round - а) пустить шапку по кругу; б) организовать сбор пожертвований

    to make a purse - а) собирать деньги (особ. по подписке); б) откладывать деньги

    to make a bag - охот. убить немного дичи

    to make the bag - охот. убить большую часть дичи ( из дневной добычи охотников)

    as they make them /'em/ - чрезвычайно, исключительно, ужасно, чертовски

    to make a hole in smb. - всадить пулю в кого-л., застрелить кого-л.

    to make water - а) мочиться; б) дать течь ( о корабле)

    to make ducks and drakes - а) бросать плоские камешки на поверхность воды, «печь блины»; б) проматывать, разбазаривать; в) поступать безрассудно; рисковать

    to make a Virginia fence - амер. идти качаясь, нетвёрдо держаться на ногах ( о пьяном или изображающем пьяного)

    to make a leg - уст., шутл. отвесить старомодный поклон ( отставив одну ногу назад)

    to make bricks without straw - а) работать без нужного материала; делать (что-л.) впустую; б) заниматься бесполезным делом

    to make fish of one and flesh /foul/ of another - относиться к людям пристрастно /неодинаково/

    to make or break /or mar/ - возвеличить или погубить; ≅ либо пан, либо пропал

    to make two bites of a cherry - а) делить что-л. и без того небольшое; б) ≅ стрелять из пушки по воробьям

    to make a virtue of necessity - делать вид, что действуешь добровольно

    make it snappy! - покороче!; поскорее!; живо!

    as you make your bed, so you must be upon /in, on/ it - ≅ что посеешь, то и пожнёшь

    nine tailors make one man - ≅ из девяти хилых не сделаешь и одного здорового

    one fool makes many - ≅ дураку всегда компания найдётся

    make haste slowly - ≅ тише едешь, дальше будешь

    др. сочетания см. под соответствующими словами

    НБАРС > make

  • 4 seguro

    adj.
    1 safe, sure, low-risk, risk-free.
    2 safe.
    3 confident, definite.
    4 certain, sure, sure-enough, unfailing.
    adv.
    sure, surely.
    m.
    1 insurance, underwriting, assurance, insurance policy.
    2 safety catch.
    3 safety lock, latch.
    4 safety-pin.
    * * *
    1 (asegurado) secure
    2 (a salvo) safe
    3 (firme) firm, steady
    4 (cierto) certain, sure
    5 (de fiar) reliable
    6 (confiado) confident
    1 (contrato, póliza) insurance
    2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch
    1 for sure, definitely
    \
    a buen seguro without any doubt
    dar algo por seguro to take something for granted
    sentirse seguro,-a to feel safe
    sobre seguro without risk
    seguro a terceros third-party insurance
    seguro a todo riesgo fully comprehensive insurance
    seguro contra incendios fire insurance
    seguro de vida life insurance
    ————————
    1 (contrato, póliza) insurance
    2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch
    1 for sure, definitely
    * * *
    1. (f. - segura)
    adj.
    1) safe, secure
    2) sure
    4) self-assured, confident
    5) firm, fixed
    2. adv. 3. noun m.
    2) fastener, clasp
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) (=sin peligro)
    a) [refugio, método, vehículo] safe

    no te subas a esa escalera porque no es muy segura — don't go up that ladder, it's not very safe

    b) [persona, objetos de valor] safe
    2) (=sujeto, estable) secure

    hay que atar mejor la carga porque no parece muy segura — the load needs to be fixed a bit better because it doesn't seem to be very securely attached o very secure

    3) (=definitivo) [fracaso, muerte] certain

    eso es lo más seguro — that's the most likely thing

    lo más seguro es que no pueda irI almost certainly o most likely won't be able to go

    dar algo por seguro, si yo fuera tú no daría la victoria por segura — if I were you I wouldn't be sure of victory

    es seguro que..., es seguro que ganaremos la copa — we're bound o sure o certain to win the cup

    4) (=convencido) sure

    ¿estás seguro? — are you sure?

    sí, estoy completamente segura — yes, I'm absolutely sure o positive

    -¿estás seguro de que era él? -sí, segurísimo — "are you sure it was him?" - "yes, positive"

    - vamos a ganar -pues yo no estaría tan seguro — "we're going to win" - "I wouldn't bet on it" o "I wouldn't be so sure"

    seguro de algo — sure of sth

    5) [de uno mismo] confident

    me noto más segura al andar — I feel more steady on my feet, I feel more confident walking now

    seguro de sí mismo — self-confident, self-assured

    6) (=fiable) [fuente, cálculo, método] reliable
    7) LAm (=honesto) trustworthy
    2.
    ADV for sure, for certain

    -¿seguro que te interesa? -sí, seguro — "are you sure that you're interested?" - "yes, I'm sure"

    -estoy dispuesto a cambiar de actitud -sí, sí, seguro — iró "I'm willing to change my attitude" - "yeah, yeah, sure!" iró

    seguro que algunos se alegrarán — some people will certainly be pleased, I'm sure that some people will be pleased

    a buen seguro, de seguro — certainly

    a buen seguro o de seguro va a dar que hablar — it will certainly give people something to talk about

    3. SM
    1) (=dispositivo)
    a) [de puerta, lavadora] lock; [de arma de fuego] safety catch; [de pulsera] clasp

    echa el seguro, que van niños en el coche — lock the doors, there are children in the car

    b) CAm, Méx (=imperdible) safety pin
    2) (Com, Econ) insurance

    ¿tienes el seguro del coche? — have you got your car insurance documents with you?

    hacerse un seguro — to take out insurance

    seguro de desempleo — unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

    seguro de jubilación — retirement plan, pension plan, pension scheme

    seguro de paro Esp unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

    seguro de vida — life assurance, life insurance ( esp EEUU)

    seguro mixto — endowment assurance, endowment insurance ( esp EEUU)

    3) * (=sistema médico) national health *

    seguro social LAm (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service

    * * *
    I
    - ra adjetivo
    1)
    a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe
    b) ( estable) secure

    una inversión seguraa safe o secure investment

    sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

    c) [SER] ( fiable)
    d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe
    2)
    a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

    seguro DE algosure o certain of something

    b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

    no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

    seguro que se le olvidahe's sure o bound to forget

    a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

    guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

    c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident
    II
    1)
    a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

    echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

    b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin
    2)
    a) ( contrato) insurance

    se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

    el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

    se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

    me lo recetó el seguroI got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

    III

    ¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

    esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

    * * *
    I
    - ra adjetivo
    1)
    a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe
    b) ( estable) secure

    una inversión seguraa safe o secure investment

    sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

    c) [SER] ( fiable)
    d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe
    2)
    a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

    seguro DE algosure o certain of something

    b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

    no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

    seguro que se le olvidahe's sure o bound to forget

    a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

    guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

    c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident
    II
    1)
    a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

    echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

    b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin
    2)
    a) ( contrato) insurance

    se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

    el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

    se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

    me lo recetó el seguroI got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

    III

    ¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

    esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

    * * *
    seguro(de)

    Ex: Experience of IT in USA is associated not infrequently with the confounding of confident expectations.

    seguro1

    Ex: Increasingly worrying to all however were the escalating cost of insurance, servicing and maintenance.

    * actuario de seguros = actuary.
    * agencias de seguros, las = insurance industry, the.
    * agente de seguros = insurance agent, insurer, insurance broker.
    * compañía de seguros = insurance company, insurer.
    * compañia de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.
    * contratación de seguros = insurance broking.
    * contratar una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.
    * contratar un seguro = take out + insurance policy.
    * corredor de seguros = insurance agent, insurance broker.
    * hacerse una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.
    * hacerse un seguro = take out + insurance policy.
    * impreso de solicitud de seguro = insurance form.
    * mutua de seguros = mutual insurance company, mutual insurance society.
    * oficina de seguros = insurance office.
    * plan de seguros = insurance plan.
    * póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.
    * póliza de seguros = insurance coverage, insurance policy, insurance cover.
    * póliza de seguros contra incendios = fire insurance policy.
    * prima de seguro = insurance premium.
    * seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.
    * seguro con franquicia = insurance with deductible.
    * seguro contra indemnizaciones = indemnity policy.
    * seguro contra indemnizaciones profesionales = indemnity insurance.
    * seguro de automóvil = automobile insurance.
    * seguro de coche = car insurance.
    * seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.
    * seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.
    * seguro de incapacidad = disability insurance.
    * seguro de invalidez = disability insurance.
    * seguro de jubilación = retirement fund, retirement plan.
    * seguro de la casa = home insurance.
    * seguro dental = dental plan, dental insurance.
    * seguro de responsabilidad civil = liability insurance.
    * seguro de viaje = travel insurance.
    * seguro de vida = life insurance.
    * seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.
    * seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.
    * seguro médico = health insurance plan, health insurance, medical insurance.
    * seguro mutualista = mutual insurance.
    * seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.
    * seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.
    * seguro sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault insurance.
    * seguro social = social insurance.
    * sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.

    seguro2
    2 = buffer.

    Ex: This article surveys the causes of disintegration and the use of microforms as a buffer against imminent destruction.

    seguro3
    3 = latch.

    Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.

    seguro4
    = comfortable, dependable, reliable, safe [safer -comp., safest -sup.], secure, sure [surer -comp., surest -sup.], assertive, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], you bet!.

    Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.

    Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.
    Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.
    Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
    Ex: An academic library should be secure to control user behaviour and loss of books.
    Ex: The surest way to arrive at such a decision is to be guided by principles of helpful citation order.
    Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.
    Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.
    Ex: The article 'Computer games in the learning resources center? you bet!' discusses some of the benefits of using computer games in education.
    * accidente seguro = accident waiting to happen.
    * algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.
    * algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.
    * algo seguro = safe bet.
    * blanco seguro = sitting duck.
    * camino seguro al desastre = blueprint for disaster.
    * camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.
    * camino seguro al fracaso = blueprint for failure.
    * conocer de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure.
    * dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.
    * de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].
    * demasiado seguro de uno mismo = overconfident.
    * deportista lento pero seguro = plodder.
    * de seguro = for sure, for certain.
    * de un modo seguro = securely.
    * en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * en un sitio seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.
    * estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.
    * estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.
    * estar seguro de que = be confident that.
    * ir a lo seguro = play it + safe.
    * ir sobre seguro = be on secure ground, play it + safe.
    * jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.
    * jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.
    * no estar seguro = be uncertain.
    * no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.
    * oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.
    * poco seguro = dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.].
    * problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.
    * puerto seguro = safe harbour.
    * saber de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.
    * seguro (de) = confident (in).
    * seguro de sí mismo = smug, assured, self-assured, poised.
    * seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.
    * sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).
    * ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.
    * ser casi seguro = be a good bet.
    * ser seguro = be on the cards.
    * ser seguro que + Subjuntivo = be bound to + Infinitivo.
    * terreno seguro = safe ground, solid ground.

    * * *
    seguro1 -ra
    A
    1 [ SER] (exento de riesgo) safe
    ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro it's not a very safe airport
    no te subas a esa escalera, que no es segura don't climb that ladder, it's not safe
    ponlo en un lugar seguro put it somewhere safe o in a safe place o in a secure place
    buscan la inversión más segura they are looking for the safest o most secure investment
    2 [ ESTAR] (estable) secure
    tiene un trabajo bastante seguro she has a fairly secure job
    esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
    el cuadro no se va a caer, está bien seguro the picture isn't going to fall, it's quite secure
    ir a la segura: un lugar donde el que gusta comer bien va a la seguro a place which is a safe bet for people who like good food
    sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe
    sabía que iba sobre seguro he knew he was onto a sure thing o he knew it was a safe bet ( colloq)
    3 [ SER]
    (fiable): un método poco seguro para controlar la natalidad not a very reliable o safe method of birth control
    el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure
    4 [ ESTAR] (a salvo) safe
    el dinero estará seguro aquí the money will be safe here
    aquí estarás seguro you'll be safe here
    a su lado se siente seguro he feels safe when he's beside her
    B
    1 [ ESTAR] (convencido) sure
    ¿estás seguro? are you sure?
    no estoy muy seguro, pero creo que ése es su nombre I'm not really sure but I think that's his name
    seguro DE algo:
    estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here
    no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice
    no estés tan seguro de eso don't (you) be so sure of that
    estoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll come
    estoy completamente segura de que te lo di I'm absolutely sure o I'm positive I gave it to you
    2 [ SER]
    (que no admite duda): su triunfo es seguro his victory is assured
    iban a una muerte segura they were heading for certain death
    todavía no es seguro pero creo que lo traerán it's not definite but I think they'll bring it
    se da por seguro que ganarán it's seen as a foregone conclusion o there seems to be little doubt that they'll win
    da por seguro que tan pronto como llegue se pondrá en contacto contigo you can be sure o rest assured that she'll contact you as soon as she arrives
    lo más seguro es que no oyó el despertador he probably didn't hear the alarm clock
    no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing
    guárdalo a buen seguro keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping
    3 (con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident
    es una persona muy segura de sí misma he's a very confident o self-confident o self-assured person
    A
    1 (mecanismode armas) safety catch; (— de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener
    no puse el seguro y se me cayó I didn't do up the clasp o fastener and it fell off
    echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car
    2 ( Méx) (imperdible) safety pin
    Compuesto:
    (de coche) steering o wheel lock; (de bicicleta) wheel lock
    B
    1 (contrato) insurance
    se sacó or se hizo un seguro she took out insurance o an insurance policy
    2
    (Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Seguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
    ¿cuando te operaste ibas particular o por el seguro? when you had your operation did you go private or have it done through Medicaid/on the National Health?
    Compuestos:
    endowment insurance
    seguro contra or a todo riesgo
    comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance
    seguro contra or de incendios
    fire insurance
    liability insurance ( AmE), third-party insurance ( BrE)
    accident insurance
    unemployment benefit
    medical insurance, health insurance
    travel insurance
    life assurance, life insurance
    personal accident insurance
    social insurance
    term assurance
    dijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow
    no ha dicho seguro si vendrá he hasn't said definitely o for certain whether he's coming
    no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain
    seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
    seguro que llamó y no estábamos I bet she called and we weren't in
    ¿seguro que tienes suficiente dinero? — sí, seguro (are you) sure you have enough money? — yes, positive
    estoy convencido de que esta vez dice la verdad — ¡sí, seguro! ( iró); I'm convinced that this time he's telling the truth — oh yeah, sure (he is)! ( colloq iro)
    * * *

     

    seguro 1
    ◊ -ra adjetivo

    1
    a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe;




    esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
    c) [SER] ( fiable) ‹test/método reliable;

    anticonceptivo safe;

    d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

    2
    a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure;


    seguro DE algo sure o certain of sth
    b) [SER] ( que no admite duda) ‹muerte/victoria certain;

    fecha definite;

    no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing;
    seguro que se le olvida he's sure o bound to forget

    seguro 2 sustantivo masculino
    1

    (— de pulsera, collar) clasp, fastener;

    b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

    2

    seguro contra or a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance;
    seguro contra or de incendios fire insurance;

    seguro de viaje travel insurance;
    seguro de vida life assurance, life insurance
    b) ( Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Sseguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

    ■ adverbio:

    no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain;
    seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
    seguro,-a
    I adjetivo
    1 es una persona muy segura (de sí misma), he's very self-confident
    2 (convencido, sin dudas) sure, definite: estaba segura de que vendrías, I was sure you would come
    3 (garantizado, cierto) assured: su dimisión es prácticamente segura, his resignation is almost certain
    4 (sin peligro) safe
    un lugar seguro, a safe place
    5 (sin temor, riesgo) secure: no se siente seguro, he doesn't feel secure
    es una inversión muy segura, it's a safe investment
    6 (paso, voz) steady, firm
    II sustantivo masculino
    1 Com insurance
    seguro a todo riesgo, fully comprehensive insurance
    seguro de vida, life insurance
    2 (de un arma) safety catch o device
    (de una puerta) pásale el seguro a la puerta, bolt the door
    III adverbio for sure, definitely
    ♦ Locuciones: ir sobre seguro, to play safe
    tener algo por seguro, to be sure of sthg

    ' seguro' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    asegurarse
    - cierta
    - cierto
    - cobertura
    - confiada
    - confiado
    - esperar
    - liquidez
    - ocho
    - prima
    - riesgo
    - santuario
    - segura
    - servidor
    - servidora
    - sexo
    -
    - tener
    - asegurado
    - bien
    - confiar
    - desenfadado
    - montaje
    - ojalá
    - que
    - tercero
    English:
    agenda
    - assurance
    - back up
    - bet
    - bound
    - burglar alarm
    - certain
    - claim
    - clear
    - comprehensive
    - confident
    - dead
    - define
    - dependable
    - doubt
    - endowment
    - extortionate
    - insurance
    - insurance premium
    - itemize
    - life insurance
    - low-cost
    - ought
    - overconfident
    - play
    - policy
    - positive
    - premium
    - quite
    - safe
    - safety
    - safety catch
    - secure
    - self-assured
    - self-confident
    - steadily
    - steady
    - sure
    - travel insurance
    - uncertain
    - unsure
    - certainly
    - certainty
    - death
    - definite
    - definitely
    - diffident
    - dollar
    - health
    - including
    * * *
    seguro, -a
    adj
    1. [sin peligro] safe;
    el medio de transporte más seguro the safest means of transport;
    ¿es éste un lugar seguro? is it safe here?;
    aquí estaremos seguros we'll be safe here;
    es una inversión segura it's a safe investment;
    prefiero ir sobre seguro I'd rather play (it) safe;
    más vale ir sobre seguro y llamar antes we'd better ring first, to be safe
    2. [protegido, estable] secure;
    un trabajo seguro a secure job;
    esta mesa no está segura this table isn't very steady;
    ¿irán las botellas seguras ahí atrás? are the bottles safe in the back there?
    3. [fiable, infalible] reliable;
    un método seguro para combatir o [m5] contra los catarros a sure-fire cure for colds
    4. [indudable, cierto] definite, certain;
    creo que sí, pero no es seguro I think so, but I'm not certain o but it's not definite;
    su nombramiento es seguro he's certain to be given the post;
    ya sabemos la fecha segura de su llegada we've now got a definite date for his arrival;
    no es seguro que vengan they're not definitely coming, they're not certain to come;
    lo puedes dar por seguro you can be sure of it;
    ya daban la victoria por segura they were sure that they had won;
    tener por seguro que… to be sure (that)…;
    ten por seguro que vendrá you can be sure (that) she'll come;
    ¿crees que nos ayudará? – a buen seguro, de seguro do you think she'll help us? – I'm sure she will;
    a buen seguro que pone alguna pega he's certain to find something wrong with it
    5. [convencido] sure;
    ¿estás seguro? are you sure?;
    no estoy muy seguro I'm not too sure;
    estar seguro de algo to be sure about o of sth;
    estoy seguro de ello I'm sure of it;
    estamos seguros de que te gustará we're sure you'll like it;
    no estoy seguro de habérselo dicho I'm not sure I told him;
    estaba segura de vencer she was confident of winning
    6. [con confianza en uno mismo] self-assured, self-confident;
    se le ve un tipo muy seguro he's very self-assured o self-confident;
    ser seguro de sí mismo, ser una persona segura de sí misma to be self-assured o self-confident
    nm
    1. [contrato] insurance;
    contratar o [m5] hacerse un seguro to take out insurance
    seguro de accidentes accident insurance;
    seguro del automóvil car insurance;
    seguro de cambio exchange rate hedge;
    seguro de la casa buildings insurance;
    seguro de enfermedad private health insurance;
    seguro de hogar buildings insurance;
    seguro de o contra incendios fire insurance;
    seguro médico private health insurance;
    seguro multirriesgo comprehensive insurance;
    seguro mutuo joint insurance;
    seguro de responsabilidad civil liability insurance;
    seguro a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance;
    seguro a terceros liability insurance;
    seguro de viaje travel insurance;
    seguro de vida life insurance o assurance
    2. Fam
    el seguro [la seguridad social] Br ≈ the National Health, US ≈ Medicaid;
    ir al seguro to go to the hospital;
    ese tratamiento no lo cubre el seguro ≈ you can't get that treatment on Br the National Health o US Medicaid
    seguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;
    seguro de incapacidad disability benefit;
    seguro de invalidez disability benefit;
    seguro de paro unemployment benefit
    3. [dispositivo] safety device;
    [de armas] safety catch; [en automóvil] door lock catch;
    echa o [m5] pon el seguro lock the car door
    4. CAm, Méx [imperdible] safety pin
    adv
    for sure, definitely;
    ¿vienes seguro? are you definitely coming?;
    no lo sé seguro I don't know for sure;
    seguro que vendrá she's bound o certain o sure to come;
    seguro que suspendo I'm bound o certain o sure to fail;
    seguro que ahora va y se lo cuenta todo a ella I bet she's going to go and tell her everything;
    ¿seguro que no necesitas nada? – sí, sí, seguro are you sure you don't need anything? – yes, I'm sure
    * * *
    I adj
    ir sobre seguro be on the safe side
    2 ( estable) steady
    3 ( cierto) sure;
    es seguro it’s a certainty;
    dar algo por seguro be sure about sth;
    no estoy tan seguro I’m not so sure;
    a buen seguro definitely
    :
    seguro de sí mismo self-confident, sure of o.s.
    II adv for sure
    III m
    1 COM insurance
    2 de puerta, coche lock;
    poner el seguro lock the door
    3 L.Am.
    para ropa etc safety pin
    * * *
    seguro adv
    : certainly, definitely
    va a llover, seguro: it's going to rain for sure
    ¡seguro que sí!: of course!
    seguro, -ra adj
    1) : safe, secure
    2) : sure, certain
    estoy segura que es él: I'm sure that's him
    3) : reliable, trustworthy
    4) : self-assured
    seguro nm
    1) : insurance
    seguro de vida: life insurance
    2) : fastener, clasp
    3) Mex : safety pin
    * * *
    seguro1 adj
    1. (en general) safe
    2. (estable) secure
    3. (convencido) sure
    seguro2 adv for certain
    seguro que... I bet... / to be bound...
    seguro que se ha olvidado I bet he's forgotten / he's bound to have forgotten
    seguro3 n
    1. (contrato) insurance
    2. (mecanismo) safety catch

    Spanish-English dictionary > seguro

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    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
    * * *
    A, a
    nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
    ————————
    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
    ————————
    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
    ————————
    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
    * * *
    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
    ----
    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * 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 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 medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * 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 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 medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

    * * *
    a
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
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    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

    Spanish-English dictionary > a

  • 6 keep

    ki:p
    1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb
    1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) guardar
    2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) guardar
    3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) mantener, conservar
    4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) continuar, seguir
    5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) guardar
    6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) tener; cuidar (un jardín); criar, dedicarse a criar (animales)
    7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) conservar
    8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) tener; llevar (al día)
    9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) retener, entretener
    10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) mantener
    11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) cumplir
    12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) celebrar

    2. noun
    (food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) sustento
    - keeping
    - keep-fit
    - keepsake
    - for keeps
    - in keeping with
    - keep away
    - keep back
    - keep one's distance
    - keep down
    - keep one's end up
    - keep from
    - keep going
    - keep hold of
    - keep house for
    - keep house
    - keep in
    - keep in mind
    - keep it up
    - keep off
    - keep on
    - keep oneself to oneself
    - keep out
    - keep out of
    - keep time
    - keep to
    - keep something to oneself
    - keep to oneself
    - keep up
    - keep up with the Joneses
    - keep watch

    keep1 n manutención
    I earn my keep by looking after the house a cambio de comida y cobijo, vigilo la casa
    keep2 vb
    1. quedarse / guardar
    I'm only lending it to you, you can't keep it sólo te lo dejo prestado, no te lo puedes quedar
    2. guardar / tener
    3. entretener / retener
    4. quedarse / permanecer
    keep quiet! ¡cállate!
    5. mantener
    6. seguir / continuar
    7. conservarse / durar
    don't stop, keep talking no pares, sigue hablando
    tr[kiːp]
    1 (board) sustento, mantenimiento
    2 (of castle) torreón nombre masculino, torre nombre femenino del homenaje
    transitive verb (pt & pp kept tr[kept])
    2 (not give back) quedarse con
    3 (have) tener; (carry) llevar
    4 (look after, save) guardar
    can you keep me a loaf of bread for Friday? ¿me guarda una barra de pan para el viernes?
    5 (put away, store) guardar
    where do you keep the glasses? ¿dónde guardas los vasos?
    6 (reserve) reservar
    7 (detain) retener, hacer esperar; (hold up) entretener
    what kept you? ¿cómo es que llegas tan tarde?
    8 (shop, hotel etc) tener, llevar
    9 (have in stock) tener, vender
    I'm afraid we don't keep cigars lo siento, pero no vendemos puros
    10 (support) mantener
    11 (animals) tener
    our eggs are really fresh, we keep our own hens nuestros huevos son fresquísimos, tenemos gallinas
    12 (promise) cumplir
    13 (secret) guardar
    can you keep a secret? ¿sabes guardar un secreto?
    14 (appointment) acudir a, no faltar a
    please 'phone if you are unable to keep your appointment por favor, llame si no puede acudir a la visita
    15 (order) mantener
    16 (tradition) observar
    17 (with adj, verb, etc) mantener
    1 (do repeatedly) no dejar de; (do continuously) seguir, continuar
    don't keep interrupting me! ¡deja de interrumpirme!
    2 (stay fresh) conservarse
    I've got some news for you, but it'll keep till tomorrow tengo algo que decirte, pero puede esperar hasta mañana
    3 (continue in direction) continuar, seguir
    keep left/right circula por la izquierda/derecha
    4 (with adj, verb etc) quedarse, permanecer
    keep still! ¡estáte quieto!
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    for keeps para siempre
    how are you keeping? ¿cómo estás?
    keep it up! ¡ánimo!
    keep the change quédese con la vuelta
    to keep going seguir (adelante)
    to keep one's head no perder la cabeza
    to keep quiet callarse, no hacer ruido
    to keep somebody company hacerle compañía a alguien
    to keep somebody from doing something impedir que alguien haga algo
    to keep something from somebody ocultar algo a alguien
    to keep something clean conservar algo limpio,-a
    to keep something to oneself no decir algo, guardar algo para sí
    you can't keep a good man down los buenos siempre salen adelante
    keep ['ki:p] v, kept ['kpt] ; keeping vt
    1) : cumplir (la palabra a uno), acudir a (una cita)
    2) observe: observar (una fiesta)
    3) guard: guardar, cuidar
    4) continue: mantener
    to keep silence: mantener silencio
    5) support: mantener (una familia)
    6) raise: criar (animales)
    7) : llevar, escribir (un diario, etc.)
    8) retain: guardar, conservar, quedarse con
    9) store: guardar
    10) detain: hacer quedar, detener
    11) preserve: guardar
    to keep a secret: guardar un secreto
    keep vi
    1) : conservarse (dícese de los alimentos)
    2) continue: seguir, no dejar
    he keeps on pestering us: no deja de molestarnos
    3)
    to keep from : abstenerse de
    I couldn't keep from laughing: no podía contener la risa
    keep n
    1) tower: torreón m (de un castillo), torre f del homenaje
    2) sustenance: manutención f, sustento m
    3)
    for keeps : para siempre
    n.
    torre del homenaje (Arquitectura) s.f.
    v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: kept) = conservar v.
    cuidar v.
    custodiar v.
    detener v.
    (§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-
    fut/c: -tendr-•)
    guardar v.
    guarecer v.
    mantener v.
    (§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-
    fut/c: -tendr-•)
    permanecer v.
    preservar v.
    sostener v.
    (§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-
    fut/c: -tendr-•)
    kiːp
    I
    1) ( living) sustento m, manutención f

    for keeps: if they win the cup again, it's theirs for keeps — si vuelven a ganar la copa, se la quedan para siempre

    2) (in castle, fortress) torre f del homenaje

    II
    1.
    (past & past p kept) transitive verb
    1)
    a) ( not throw away) \<\<receipt/ticket\>\> guardar, conservar; ( not give back) quedarse con; ( not lose) conservar

    you can keep your lousy job! — (colloq) se puede guardar su porquería de trabajo!

    b) (look after, reserve)
    2) ( store) guardar

    where do you keep the coffee? — ¿dónde guardas or tienes el café?

    3) ( reserve for future use) guardar, dejar
    4)
    a) ( raise) \<\<pigs/bees\>\> criar*
    b) (manage, run) \<\<stall/guesthouse\>\> tener*
    5)
    a) ( support) mantener*
    b) ( maintain)

    she keeps a diaryescribe or lleva un diario

    I've kept a note o record of everything — he tomado nota de todo, lo tengo todo anotado

    6)
    a) (cause to remain, continue) mantener*

    to keep somebody/something + -ing: to keep somebody guessing tener* a algn en ascuas; he kept the engine running — mantuvo el motor en marcha

    b) ( detain)

    what kept you? — ¿por qué tardaste?, ¿qué te retuvo?

    they kept her in hospitalla dejaron ingresada or (CS, Méx tb) internada

    7) (adhere to, fulfil) \<\<promise/vow\>\> cumplir
    8) (observe, celebrate) celebrar; ( Relig) guardar

    2.
    keep vi
    1) ( remain) mantenerse*

    to keep fit — mantenerse* en forma

    to keep awake — mantenerse* despierto, no dormirse*

    can't you keep quiet? — ¿no te puedes estar callado?

    keep still!estáte quieto! or quédate quieto!

    2)
    a) ( continue) seguir*

    keep left/right — siga por la izquierda/derecha

    to keep -ing — seguir* + ger

    he keeps interfering — está continuamente entrometiéndose, no deja de entrometerse

    I keep forgetting to bring itnunca me acuerdo or siempre me olvido de traerlo

    3)
    a) \<\<food\>\> conservarse (fresco)
    b) \<\<news/matter\>\> esperar

    I have something to tell you - will it keep till later? — tengo algo que decirte - ¿puede esperar a más tarde?

    how are you keeping? — ¿qué tal estás? (fam)

    Phrasal Verbs:
    [kiːp] (vb: pt, pp kept)
    1. TRANSITIVE VERB
    When keep is part of a set combination, eg to keep an appointment. to keep a promise, to keep one's seat, look up the noun.
    1) (=retain) [+ change, copy] quedarse con; [+ receipt] guardar; [+ business, customer, colour] conservar

    is this jacket worth keeping? — ¿merece la pena guardar esta chaqueta?

    he is to keep his job in spite of the incidentva a mantener or conservar el trabajo a pesar del incidente

    this material will keep its colour/softness — este material conservará su color/suavidad

    to keep sth for o.s. — quedarse con algo

    2) (=save, put aside) guardar, reservar

    I'm keeping this wine in case we have visitorsvoy a guardar or reservar este vino por si tenemos visitas

    I was keeping it for you — lo guardaba para ti

    3) (=have ready)
    4) (=store, put) (gen) guardar; (in museum) conservar

    where do you keep the sugar? — ¿dónde guardas el azúcar?

    5) (=house)
    6) (=detain) tener

    he was kept in hospital over night — lo tuvieron una noche en el hospital, le hicieron pasar la noche en el hospital

    7) (=delay) entretener

    I mustn't keep youno quiero entretenerte

    what kept you? — ¿por qué te has retrasado?

    8) (=have) [+ shop, hotel, house, servant] tener; [+ pigs, bees, chickens] criar
    9) (=stock) tener
    10) (=support) [+ family, mistress] mantener

    to keep o.s. — mantenerse

    the extra money keeps me in beer and cigarettes — el dinero extra me da para (comprar) cerveza y cigarrillos

    11) (=fulfil, observe) [+ promise, agreement, obligation] cumplir; [+ law, rule] observar; [+ appointment] acudir a, ir a; [+ feast day] observar
    12) (=not divulge)

    to keep sth from sb — ocultar algo a algn

    keep it to yourself *no se lo digas a nadie

    but he kept the news to himself — pero se guardó la noticia, pero no comunicó la noticia a nadie

    13) (=maintain)
    a) [+ accounts] llevar; [+ diary] escribir
    b) with adjective mantener; (less formal) tener

    to keep sth cleanconservar or mantener algo limpio; (less formal) tener algo limpio

    to keep o.s. clean — no ensuciarse, mantenerse limpio

    keep the sauce hot (in recipe book) mantener la salsa caliente

    to keep inflation as low as possible — mantener la inflación tan baja como sea posible

    to keep sth safe — guardar algo bien, guardar algo en un lugar seguro

    try to keep your head stillintenta no mover la cabeza

    to keep sth warmmantener algo caliente

    the garden is well kept — el jardín está muy bien cuidado

    fixed 1., 3), happy 1., 3), post I, 2., 4)
    c) + -ing

    keep him talking while I... — entretenlo hablando mientras yo...

    go 1., 24)
    14) (=hold)

    to keep sb at it — obligar a algn a seguir trabajando

    I'll keep you to your promise — haré que cumplas tu promesa

    counsel 1., 1)
    15) (=prevent)

    to keep sb from doing sth — impedir que algn haga algo

    what can we do to keep it from happening again — ¿qué podemos hacer para evitar que se repita?

    to keep o.s. from doing sth — contener las ganas de hacer algo, aguantarse de hacer algo *

    16) (=guard, protect) guardar

    God keep you! — ¡Dios te guarde!

    17)

    to keep o.s. to o.s. — guardar las distancias

    2. INTRANSITIVE VERB
    1) (=remain)

    try to keep calmintenta mantener la calma

    to keep fitmantenerse en forma

    it will keep fresh for weeks — se conservará fresco durante semanas

    to keep healthymantenerse sano

    keep very quietno hagas nada de ruido

    you must keep stilltienes que estarte or quedarte muy quieto

    to keep togetherno separarse

    he was jumping up and down to keep warmestaba dando saltos para mantener el calor

    b) with preposition/adverb
    2)

    to keep doing sth —

    a) (=continue) seguir haciendo algo

    keep smiling! * — ¡no te desanimes!

    keep going! — ¡no pares!

    b) (=do repeatedly) no hacer más que hacer algo
    3) (in directions) (=continue) seguir

    keep due north until you come to... — siga en dirección norte hasta que llegue a...

    4) (=not go off) [food] conservarse fresco, conservarse bien
    5) * (=wait) esperar

    how are you keeping? — ¿qué tal (estás)? (Sp) *, ¿como or qué tal te va? *, ¿cómo sigues? (LAm) *, ¿qué hubo? (Mex, Chile) *

    she's keeping better — está mejor, se encuentra mejor

    7) (=avoid)

    to keep from doing sth — evitar hacer algo; (=abstain from) abstenerse de hacer algo

    3. NOUN
    1) (=livelihood, food)

    I got £30 a week and my keep — me daban 30 libras a la semana y comida y cama

    I pay £50 a week for my keep — la pensión me cuesta 50 libras a la semana

    to earn one's keep — ganarse el sustento; (fig) justificar el gasto

    2) (Archit) torreón m, torre f del homenaje
    3) (=permanently)
    * * *
    [kiːp]
    I
    1) ( living) sustento m, manutención f

    for keeps: if they win the cup again, it's theirs for keeps — si vuelven a ganar la copa, se la quedan para siempre

    2) (in castle, fortress) torre f del homenaje

    II
    1.
    (past & past p kept) transitive verb
    1)
    a) ( not throw away) \<\<receipt/ticket\>\> guardar, conservar; ( not give back) quedarse con; ( not lose) conservar

    you can keep your lousy job! — (colloq) se puede guardar su porquería de trabajo!

    b) (look after, reserve)
    2) ( store) guardar

    where do you keep the coffee? — ¿dónde guardas or tienes el café?

    3) ( reserve for future use) guardar, dejar
    4)
    a) ( raise) \<\<pigs/bees\>\> criar*
    b) (manage, run) \<\<stall/guesthouse\>\> tener*
    5)
    a) ( support) mantener*
    b) ( maintain)

    she keeps a diaryescribe or lleva un diario

    I've kept a note o record of everything — he tomado nota de todo, lo tengo todo anotado

    6)
    a) (cause to remain, continue) mantener*

    to keep somebody/something + -ing: to keep somebody guessing tener* a algn en ascuas; he kept the engine running — mantuvo el motor en marcha

    b) ( detain)

    what kept you? — ¿por qué tardaste?, ¿qué te retuvo?

    they kept her in hospitalla dejaron ingresada or (CS, Méx tb) internada

    7) (adhere to, fulfil) \<\<promise/vow\>\> cumplir
    8) (observe, celebrate) celebrar; ( Relig) guardar

    2.
    keep vi
    1) ( remain) mantenerse*

    to keep fit — mantenerse* en forma

    to keep awake — mantenerse* despierto, no dormirse*

    can't you keep quiet? — ¿no te puedes estar callado?

    keep still!estáte quieto! or quédate quieto!

    2)
    a) ( continue) seguir*

    keep left/right — siga por la izquierda/derecha

    to keep -ing — seguir* + ger

    he keeps interfering — está continuamente entrometiéndose, no deja de entrometerse

    I keep forgetting to bring itnunca me acuerdo or siempre me olvido de traerlo

    3)
    a) \<\<food\>\> conservarse (fresco)
    b) \<\<news/matter\>\> esperar

    I have something to tell you - will it keep till later? — tengo algo que decirte - ¿puede esperar a más tarde?

    how are you keeping? — ¿qué tal estás? (fam)

    Phrasal Verbs:

    English-spanish dictionary > keep

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