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meid(a female servant: The maid answered the door.) criada, sirvienta, muchacha, chachamaid n criadatr[meɪd]1 (servant) criada, sirvienta, muchacha, chacha; (in hotel) camarera2 architecture (unmarried woman, girl) doncella\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLold maid pejorative solteronamaid ['meɪd] n1) maiden: doncella fn.• asistenta s.f.• chacha s.f.• china s.f.• criada s.f.• doncella s.f.• mucama s.f.• muchacha s.f.• sirvienta s.f.• soltera s.f.meɪd1)a) ( servant) sirvienta f, criada f, mucama f (AmL), empleada f doméstica (frml); (parlor/lady's maid) (primera) doncella fkitchen maid — pinche f, ayudanta f de cocina
b) ( in hotel) camarera f, mucama f (AmL)c) ( occasional housekeeper) (AmE) señora f de la limpieza, limpiadora f2) ( young woman) (arch) doncella f (arc o liter); see also old maid[meɪd]1. N1) (=servant) criada f, muchacha f (S. Cone), mucama f (S. Cone), recamarera f (Mex); (in hotel) camarera flady's maid — doncella f
2.CPDmaid of honor N — (US) dama f de honor
maid service N — (in hotel, holiday accommodation) servicio m de camarera
* * *[meɪd]1)a) ( servant) sirvienta f, criada f, mucama f (AmL), empleada f doméstica (frml); (parlor/lady's maid) (primera) doncella fkitchen maid — pinche f, ayudanta f de cocina
b) ( in hotel) camarera f, mucama f (AmL)c) ( occasional housekeeper) (AmE) señora f de la limpieza, limpiadora f2) ( young woman) (arch) doncella f (arc o liter); see also old maid -
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(BrE) maid of honour noun (pl maids of honor) dama f de honor* * *(BrE) maid of honour noun (pl maids of honor) dama f de honor -
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1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) honradez2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) honor3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) gloria4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) honor5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) honor6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) distinción, condecoración7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Su Señoría
2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) honrar2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) honrar3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) condecorar4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) cumplir•- honorary- honourable
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honour n honortr['ɒnəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (virtue) honor nombre masculino, honra2 (title) Su Señoría■ Her Honour, His Honour, Your Honour Su Señoría1 (respect) honrar2 (cheque) pagar, aceptar; (promise, word, agreement) cumplir1 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL honores nombre masculino plural\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto do honour to rendir honores ato do the honours hacer los honoresHonours degree licenciaturan.• blasón s.m.• condecoración s.f.• decoro s.m.• honor s.m.• honra s.f.• prez s.f.v.• acatar v.• encumbrar v.• estimar v.• festejar v.• honrar v.• laurear v. (A bill, etc.) (UK)v.= honor (US) ['ɒnǝ(r)]1. N1) (=integrity, good name) honor m•
to be/feel (in) honour bound to do sth — estar/sentirse moralmente obligado a hacer algo•
it's a matter of honour — es una cuestión de honor•
on my honour! — ¡palabra de honor!remember, you are on your honour to report any irregularities — recuerde, es su deber moral informar de cualquier irregularidad
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to put sb on his/her honour to do sth — hacer prometer a algn que va a hacer algo•
to have a sense of honour — tener pundonor•
to be an honour to one's profession — ser un orgullo para su profesión- honour among thievesdebt, word 1., 5)2) (=distinction, privilege) honor mmay I have the honour (of this dance)? — ¿me concede este baile?
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would you do me the honour of having lunch with me? — ¿me haría el honor de almorzar conmigo?•
to bury sb with full military honours — sepultar a algn con todos los honores militares- do the honoursguard 3., guest, lap II, 1., 1), maid, roll 1., 3)4) (=homage) honor m•
to do honour to sb, do sb honour — rendir honores a algn•
in honour of sth/sb — en honor a algo/algn5) (as title)•
His Honour Judge Brodrick — el señor Juez Brodrick6) † (=chastity, virginity) honra f7) honours(Brit) (Univ)•
she got first/ second class honours in French — ≈ terminó la carrera de francés con matrícula de honor/con notable•
to take honours in chemistry — ≈ licenciarse en químicas8) (Bridge)honours honores mpl2. VT1) (=compliment) honrarI should be honoured if... — sería un honor para mí si...
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to honour sb with one's presence — liter or hum honrar a algn con su presencia2) (=respect) honrar3) (=pay homage to) rendir homenaje a5) (=fulfil) [+ agreement, contract, promise] cumplir, cumplir con6) (=pay) [+ cheque] aceptar, pagar; [+ debt] liquidar, pagar3.CPDhonor guard N — (US) guardia f de honor
honor roll N — (US) cuadro m de honor
honours degree N — (Brit) (Univ) ≈ licenciatura f
Honours List N — (Brit) lista f de condecoraciones
Birthday Honours List — lista de condecoraciones que otorga el monarca el día de su cumpleaños
New Year Honours List — lista de condecoraciones que otorga el monarca el día de Año Nuevo
See:see cultural note DEAN'S LIST in dean,see cultural note DEGREE in degreeHONOURS LIST La Honours List es una lista de personas a las que se considera merecedoras de un reconocimiento especial por su labor, tanto en la vida pública como por servicios prestados a la zona en la que viven. Esta lista es elaborada por el Primer Ministro británico con la aprobación del monarca y se publica dos veces al año, la primera en Año Nuevo - la New Year's Honours List - y la segunda en junio, el día del cumpleaños de la reina -la Queen's Birthday Honours List. En la mayoría de los casos a estas personas se les reconoce su mérito con la concesión del título de miembro de la Orden del Imperio Británico, Member of the Order of the British Empire o MBE, u oficial de la Orden del Imperio Británico Officer of the Order of the British Empire u OBE.* * *
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maid of honour — 1. A lady in the service of a queen or princess 2. A small almond flavoured cake, or a kind of cheesecake 3. A bridesmaid (N American) • • • Main Entry: ↑honour maid of honour see under ↑honour • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
maid of honour — BrE maid of honor AmE plural maids of honour n 1.) the most important ↑bridesmaid at a wedding 2.) an unmarried woman who works for a queen or a ↑princess … Dictionary of contemporary English
maid of honour — ► NOUN 1) an unmarried noblewoman attending a queen or princess. 2) N. Amer. a principal bridesmaid … English terms dictionary
Maid of Honour — Maids of Honour were the junior attendants on a Queen in the royal households of England and later of the United Kingdom. Anne of Brittany is said to have instituted the Queen s Maids of Honour at the court.RoleTraditionally, a Queen regnant had… … Wikipedia
Maid of honour — This article discusses the court title. For the ceremonial position in a wedding, see bridesmaid. For the 2008 movie see Made of Honor. Maids of honour were the junior attendants of a queen in the royal households of England and later of the… … Wikipedia
maid of honour — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms maid of honour : singular maid of honour plural maids of honour 1) a woman who is not married and is the main bridesmaid at a wedding, helping the woman getting married 2) a young woman from a high social class … English dictionary
maid of honour — maids of honour N COUNT A maid of honour is the chief bridesmaid at a wedding. [AM] … English dictionary
maid of honour — noun 1. the chief unmarried female attendant of a bride; chief bridesmaid. 2. an unmarried woman, usually of noble birth, attendant on a queen or princess. 3. Obsolete a small tart with a curd or almond cream filling. Also, maid of honor …
maid of honour — (pl maids of honour) (AmE honor) n 1. (AmE) the chief bridesmaid at a wedding. If she is a married woman she is called a matron of honor. 2. a woman who is not married and who is the companion of a princess or queen. 3. (BrE) a type of small cake … Universalium
maid of honour — noun a) An unmarried noblewoman who was the attendant of a queen or princess b) The chief bridesmaid at a wedding … Wiktionary
maid of honour — bridesmaid, female attendant to the bride … English contemporary dictionary