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61 renunciar a mercancías
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62 renunciar a un cargo
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63 renunciar a un puesto
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64 renunciar a un recurso
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65 renunciar a una apelación
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66 renunciar a una demanda
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67 renunciar a una pretensión
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70 no renunciar a la esperanza
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71 renuncia
f.1 giving up (abandono).2 resignation.presentó su renuncia he handed in his (letter of) resignation3 renunciation, renouncement.4 letter of resignation, written resignation, resignation, resignation letter.5 disclaimer.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: renunciar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: renunciar.* * *1 renunciation2 (dimisión) resignation\presentar la renuncia to hand in one's resignation* * *noun f.1) renunciation2) resignation* * *SF1) [a derecho, trono] renunciationla paz depende de una renuncia total a la violencia — peace is dependent on a total renunciation of violence
está considerando una posible renuncia a sus derechos al trono — he is thinking of renouncing his rights to the throne
han hecho pública la renuncia a sus exigencias/planes — they announced that they have abandoned o dropped their claims/plans
confirmó su renuncia a participar en el proyecto — he confirmed his refusal to take part in the project
2) [de empleado] resignationpresentó su renuncia — he tendered his resignation, he resigned
3) (=abnegación) renunciation* * *1) ( dimisión) resignationpresentar la renuncia — to resign, tender one's resignation (frml)
2)a) ( abandono)b) (Der) relinquishment3) ( abnegación) self-sacrifice* * *= abandonment, abdication, unwillingness, denial, surrender, renunciation, drop-off.Ex. Practical considerations led to the abandonment of this idea.Ex. I think this attitude somewhat bespeaks a professional abdication by a lot of us.Ex. His autocracy is manifested by his unwillingness and inability to delegate responsibility and authority.Ex. The obvious alternative would be denial of access to scholarly literature.Ex. This would require central funding, an appropriate communications infrastructure and the surrender by universities of their autonomy over their local libraries.Ex. This approach is characterised by the renunciation of attempts to generate the wording of index entries algorithmically.Ex. There is a subsidy mechanism that lowers rates in order to avoid drop-offs from the network.----* documento de renuncia = waiver form.* renuncia a algo por otra cosa = trade-off [tradeoff/trade off].* * *1) ( dimisión) resignationpresentar la renuncia — to resign, tender one's resignation (frml)
2)a) ( abandono)b) (Der) relinquishment3) ( abnegación) self-sacrifice* * *= abandonment, abdication, unwillingness, denial, surrender, renunciation, drop-off.Ex: Practical considerations led to the abandonment of this idea.
Ex: I think this attitude somewhat bespeaks a professional abdication by a lot of us.Ex: His autocracy is manifested by his unwillingness and inability to delegate responsibility and authority.Ex: The obvious alternative would be denial of access to scholarly literature.Ex: This would require central funding, an appropriate communications infrastructure and the surrender by universities of their autonomy over their local libraries.Ex: This approach is characterised by the renunciation of attempts to generate the wording of index entries algorithmically.Ex: There is a subsidy mechanism that lowers rates in order to avoid drop-offs from the network.* documento de renuncia = waiver form.* renuncia a algo por otra cosa = trade-off [tradeoff/trade off].* * *A (dimisión) resignationpresentó su renuncia she resigned, she tendered her resignation ( frml)B1 (abandono) renuncia A algo renunciation OF sthproclamaron su renuncia al uso de la fuerza they rejected the use of force, they renounced the use of force2 ( Der) relinquishmentC (sacrificio, abnegación) self-sacrifice* * *
Del verbo renunciar: ( conjugate renunciar)
renuncia es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
renuncia
renunciar
renuncia sustantivo femenino
1 ( dimisión) resignation;
2 ( abandono) renuncia A algo renunciation of sth
3 ( abnegación) self-sacrifice
renunciar ( conjugate renunciar) verbo intransitivo ( dimitir) to resign;
renuncia A algo ‹ a puesto› to resign sth;
‹ a derecho› to relinquish sth, renounce sth (frml);
‹ a título› to give up sth, relinquish sth;
‹ a trono› to renounce sth
renuncia sustantivo femenino
1 renunciation
2 (a un cargo) resignation
(documento) letter of resignation
renunciar verbo intransitivo
1 (a un derecho, bien) to renounce, give up: renunció a la felicidad, he renounced happiness
renunciamos a la herencia, we relinquished the inheritance
2 (a un vicio, placer, proyecto) to give up: tendré que renunciar a los dulces, I've got to stop eating sweets
renunciamos a ir de viaje, we gave up travelling
3 (no aceptar) to decline
4 (a un cargo) to resign
' renuncia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cese
- consecuencia
- presentar
- sacrificio
English:
by-election
- disclaimer
- quitclaim
- renunciation
- resignation
- waiver
- withdrawal
- denial
- notice
* * *renuncia nf1. [abandono] giving up;demandan que el grupo anuncie su renuncia a la violencia they are demanding that the group renounce the use of violence2. [dimisión] resignation;presentó su renuncia he handed in his (letter of) resignation* * *f resignation* * *renuncia nf1) : resignation2) : renunciation3) : waiver -
72 renuncio
m.1 revoke.2 lie (mentira).pillar a alguien en (un) renuncio to catch somebody lying3 renounce, renege.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: renunciar.* * *1 figurado lie, contradiction\coger en un renuncio familiar to catch out* * *SM1) (Naipes) revoke2) (=mentira)coger a algn en un renuncio — to catch sb in a fib, catch sb out
* * *A ( Esp) (en naipes) revoke, failure to follow suitB* * *
Del verbo renunciar: ( conjugate renunciar)
renuncio es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
renunció es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
renunciar
renuncio
renunció
renunciar ( conjugate renunciar) verbo intransitivo ( dimitir) to resign;
renuncio A algo ‹ a puesto› to resign sth;
‹ a derecho› to relinquish sth, renounce sth (frml);
‹ a título› to give up sth, relinquish sth;
‹ a trono› to renounce sth
renunciar verbo intransitivo
1 (a un derecho, bien) to renounce, give up: renunció a la felicidad, he renounced happiness
renunciamos a la herencia, we relinquished the inheritance
2 (a un vicio, placer, proyecto) to give up: tendré que renunciar a los dulces, I've got to stop eating sweets
renunciamos a ir de viaje, we gave up travelling
3 (no aceptar) to decline
4 (a un cargo) to resign
renuncio m fam lie: le pilló en un renuncio y descubrió todo el pastel, she caught him out and found out about the whole affair
' renuncio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
jefatura
- renunciar
English:
stand down
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73 desprender
v.1 to remove, to detach (lo que estaba fijo).2 to give off.3 to unfasten, to remove, to detach, to make loose.Ella desprendió el broche She unfastened the brooch.4 to emit, to emanate, to give off.El leño podrido desprende luz The rotting log emits light.* * *1 (separar) to detach, remove2 (soltar) to release3 (emanar) to give off1 (soltarse) to come off, come away2 (emanar) to emanate, be given off3 (renunciar) to part with, give away4 figurado (liberarse) to rid oneself (de, of), free oneself (de, from)5 (deducirse) to follow, be inferred, be implied■ de aquí se desprende que no quiere volver a verte from this it follows that she doesn't want to see you again* * *verb1) to detach, loosen2) give, emit•- desprenderse* * *1. VT1) (=soltar) [+ gas, olor] to give off; [+ piel, pelo] to shed2) (=separar)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivolos golpes desprendieron parte del revoque — part of the plaster came away o off with all the banging
2) <gases/chispas/olor> to give off2.desprenderse v pronse desprendió del soporte — it came away from o (frml) detached itself from the support
2)a) (renunciar, entregar)b) (apartarse, separarse)3) ( deshacerse)desprenderse de algo/alguien — to get rid of something/somebody
4) ( inferirse)de lo que se desprende que... — what can be gathered from it is that...
* * *1.verbo transitivolos golpes desprendieron parte del revoque — part of the plaster came away o off with all the banging
2) <gases/chispas/olor> to give off2.desprenderse v pronse desprendió del soporte — it came away from o (frml) detached itself from the support
2)a) (renunciar, entregar)b) (apartarse, separarse)3) ( deshacerse)desprenderse de algo/alguien — to get rid of something/somebody
4) ( inferirse)de lo que se desprende que... — what can be gathered from it is that...
* * *desprender11 = dislodge.Ex: Images of homosexuality and lesbianism are used as a confrontational political tool to dislodge male hegemony within the current cultural context.
* carne + desprenderse del hueso = meat + fall off + the bone.* desprenderse = drop off, fall from, fall out, flake off, follow, snap off, fall, come + undone, come + loose, come off.* desprenderse de = divest of, drop away from, throw away, part with, come out of, fall off of.* desprender semillas = go to + seed.* se desprende que = it follows that.desprender22 = give off, spout.Ex: Once the fronds have given off their spores, they die and can be cut back.
Ex: The weather cleared enough that we could get in to the volcanic islands (still spouting plumes of smoke) by copter in safety.* * *desprender [E1 ]vtA (soltar, separar) to detachlogró desprenderlo del eje he succeeded in detaching it from the shaftlos golpes han desprendido parte del revoque part of the plaster has come away o off with all the bangingel rótulo estaba medio desprendido the sign was hanging off its hinges/coming looseB ‹gases/chispas/olor› to give offC ( RPl) (desabrochar) ‹botón› to undoA «botón» to come off; «retina» to become detachedse desprendieron varias tejas several tiles came off (the roof)se desprendió del soporte it came away from o ( frml) detached itself from the supportB1 (renunciar, entregar) desprenderse DE algo to part WITH sthno me voy a desprender de este cuadro I'm not going to part with this pictureno piensa desprenderse del bebé she has no intention of giving up the baby2 (apartarse, separarse) desprenderse DE algo to let go OF sthno se desprende de su osito he won't let go of his teddybearno se me desprende del lado she won't leave my side for a minuteC (deshacerse) desprenderse DE algo/algn to get rid OF sth/sbno consigue desprenderse de sus prejuicios he doesn't seem able to shake off his prejudicesse desprendió de todos los documentos comprometedores he got rid of all the compromising documentsD (surgir) desprenderse DE algo to emerge FROM stheste resultado se desprende de las encuestas realizadas this result emerges from o comes out of the surveys that were carried outlo que se desprende del informe es que … what can be gathered o inferred from the report is that …, what emerges from the report is that …* * *
desprender ( conjugate desprender) verbo transitivo (soltar, separar) ‹ teja› to dislodge;
‹ etiqueta› to detach
desprenderse verbo pronominal
1 [ teja] to come loose;
[ botón] to come off;
[ retina] to become detached;
desprenderse de algo to come away from sth
2 (renunciar, entregar) desprenderse de algo ‹ de posesiones› to part with sth
desprender verbo transitivo
1 (despegar) to remove, detach
2 (emanar un olor, humo) to give off
' desprender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desprenderse
- desprendido
- soltar
* * *♦ vt1. [lo que estaba fijo] to remove, to detach;desprenda la pegatina y envíenosla remove the sticker and send it to us;el viento ha desprendido esta contraventana the wind has pulled this shutter off;desprendió los alfileres del vestido she took the pins out of the dress2. [olor, luz, calor] to give off3. RP [desabrochar] to undo* * *v/t1 detach, separate2 olor give off* * *desprender vt1) soltar: to detach, to loosen, to unfasten2) emitir: to emit, to give off* * *desprender vb -
74 abdicar
v.1 to abdicate.abdicar de (figurative) to renounce (principios, ideales)2 to abdicate to, to forsake, to relinquish.* * *1 (soberanía) to abdicate, renounce2 (ideales, ideas) to give up, renounce1 (soberanía) to abdicate2 (ideales, ideas) to give up (de, -)* * *verb* * *1.VT to renounce, relinquishabdicar la corona — to give up the crown, abdicate
2.VI to abdicateabdicar de algo — to renounce o relinquish sth
* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) soberano to abdicateb) (frml) ( renunciar)2.abdicar vta) <trono/corona> to give up, abdicateb) (frml) <creencias/ideales> to renounce* * *= abdicate.Ex. Will LC, after becoming the de facto national library as a result of the technological innovation of the standard, printed catalog card, be forced to abdicate its role?.----* abdicar al trono = abdicate + Posesivo + throne.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) soberano to abdicateb) (frml) ( renunciar)2.abdicar vta) <trono/corona> to give up, abdicateb) (frml) <creencias/ideales> to renounce* * *= abdicate.Ex: Will LC, after becoming the de facto national library as a result of the technological innovation of the standard, printed catalog card, be forced to abdicate its role?.
* abdicar al trono = abdicate + Posesivo + throne.* * *abdicar [A2 ]vi1 «soberano» to abdicate abdicar EN algn to abdicate IN FAVOR OF sbabdicó de sus responsabilidades/derechos she abdicated her responsibilities/rights■ abdicarvt1 ‹trono/corona› to give up, abdicate2 ‹creencias/ideales› to renounce* * *
abdicar ( conjugate abdicar) verbo intransitivo [ soberano] to abdicate;
abdicar en algn to abdicate in favor of sb
verbo transitivo ‹trono/corona› to give up, abdicate
abdicar verbo transitivo & vi (ceder o renunciar a: unos derechos) to abdicate: el rey abdicó el trono en su hijo, the king abdicated the throne in favour of his son
(: ideas, religión) el temor a la represión le hizo abdicar de sus creencias, she recanted her beliefs out of fear of the repression
' abdicar' also found in these entries:
English:
abdicate
* * *♦ vt[trono, corona] to abdicate;abdicar el trono (en alguien) to abdicate the throne (in favour of sb)♦ vi1. [monarca] to abdicate2.abdicar de [principios, ideales] to renounce;abdicó de su derecho a apelar she gave up her right to appeal* * *v/t abdicate;abdicar en alguien abdicate in favor o Br favour of s.o.* * *abdicar {72} vt: to relinquish, to abdicate -
75 hablar
v.1 to speak.hablar en voz alta/baja to speak loudly/softlyhablar claro to speak clearlyElla habla la verdad She speaks the truth.2 to talk.necesito hablar contigo I need to talk o speak to you, we need to talkhablar con alguien por teléfono to speak to somebody on the phonehablar de algo to talk about somethingLa viejita habla mucho The little old lady talks a lot.3 to talk.4 to speak (idioma).5 to discuss (asunto).es mejor que lo hables con él it would be better if you talked to him about it6 to talk to, to speak to.Ella le habla a Ricardo She talks to Richard.* * *1 (gen) to speak, talk2 (mencionar) to talk, mention3 (murmurar) to talk4 (dar un tratamiento) to call (de, -)1 (idioma) to speak2 (tratar) to talk over, discuss1 (uso recíproco) to speak, talk\es como hablar a la pared figurado it's like talking to a brick walleso es hablar now you're talkingestar hablando (cuadro etc) to be almost alivehablar a solas to talk to oneselfhablar alto to speak loud■ ¿puedes hablar más alto? can you speak up, please?hablar bajo to speak softlyhablar bien de alguien to speak well of somebodyhablar claro to speak plainlyhablar como un libro (expresarse muy bien) to speak very well, express oneself very clearly 2 (hablar con afectación) to speak affectedlyhablar con el corazón to speak from the hearthablar en broma to be jokinghablar en cristiano familiar to talk plainlyhablar en nombre de alguien to speak on somebody's behalfhablar mal de alguien to speak badly of somebodyhablar por hablar to talk for the sake of talkinghablar por los codos familiar to be a chatterboxno hablarse con alguien not to be on speaking terms with somebodyno hay más que hablar there's nothing more to be saidno se hable más de ello and that's that¡quién fue a hablar! look who's talking!se habla de que... it is said that...'Se habla inglés' "English spoken"sin hablar de not to mentionsin hablar palabra without saying a word* * *verb1) to speak2) talk* * *1.VI to speak, talk (a, con to) (de about, of)necesito hablar contigo — I need to talk o speak to you
acabamos de hablar del premio — we were just talking o speaking about the prize
¡mira quién fue a hablar! — look who's talking!
que hable él — let him speak, let him have his say
¡hable!, ¡puede hablar! — (Telec) you're through!, go ahead! (EEUU)
¿quién habla? — (Telec) who's calling?, who is it?
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hablar claro — (fig) to speak plainly o bluntly•
dar que hablar a la gente — to make people talk, cause tongues to wag•
hablaba en broma — she was joking¿hablas en serio? — are you serious?
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hacer hablar a algn — to make sb talk•
hablar por hablar — to talk for talking's sake, talk for the sake of ithablamos por teléfono todos los días — we speak on the phone every day, we phone each other every day
¡ni hablar! —
cristiano, plata-¿vas a ayudarle en la mudanza? -¡ni hablar! — "are you going to help him with the move?" - "no way!" o - "you must be joking!"
2. VT1) [+ idioma] to speakhabla bien el portugués — he speaks good Portuguese, he speaks Portuguese well
"se habla inglés" — "English spoken"
2) (=tratar de)•
no hay más que hablar — there's nothing more to be said about itme gustan las películas de vaqueros y no hay más que hablar — I happen to like westerns and I don't see why I should have to justify it
3) Méx (Telec) to (tele)phone3.See:HABLAR ¿"Speak" o "talk"? ► Se traduce por speak cuando hablar tiene un sentido general, es decir, hace referencia a la emisión de sonidos articulados: Estaba tan conmocionado que no podía hablar He was so shocked that he was unable to speak Su padre antes tartamudeaba al hablar Her father used to stutter when he spoke ► También se emplea speak cuando nos referimos a la capacidad de hablar un idioma: Habla francés y alemán She speaks French and German ► Cuando hablar implica la participación de más de una persona, es decir, se trata de una conversación, una charla, o un comentario, entonces se traduce por talk. Es una de esas personas que no para de hablar He's one of those people who won't stop talking ► Para traducir la construcción hablar con alguien podemos utilizar talk to ( talk with en el inglés de EE.UU.) o, si el uso es más formal, se puede emplear speak to ( speak with en el inglés de EE.UU.): Vi a Manolo hablando animadamente con un grupo de turistas I saw Manolo talking o speaking animatedly to o with a group of tourists ► Si queremos especificar el idioma en que se desarrolla la conversación, se puede emplear tanto talk como speak, aunque este último se usa en un lenguaje más formal: Me sorprendió bastante verla hablar en francés con tanta soltura I was surprised to see her talking o speaking (in) French so fluently Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( articular palabras) to speakhablar en voz baja — to speak o talk quietly
aún no sabe hablar — he hasn't started to talk yet o isn't talking yet
2) ( expresarse) to speakdéjalo hablar — let him speak, let him have his say (colloq)
hablar claro — ( claramente) to speak clearly; ( francamente) to speak frankly
mira quién habla or quién fue a hablar — (fam) look o hark who's talking (colloq)
hablar por hablar — to talk for the sake of it
quien mucho habla mucho yerra — the more you talk, the more mistakes you'll make
3)a) ( conversar) to talkse pasaron toda la noche hablando — they spent the whole night talking o (colloq) chatting
tengo que hablarte or que hablar contigo — I need to speak to you o have a word with you
hablando se entiende la gente — (fr hecha) the way to work things out is by talking
hablar con alguien — to speak o talk to somebody
ni hablar: de eso ni hablar that's totally out of the question; ni hablar! no way! (colloq), no chance! (colloq); nos castigaron por hablar en clase — we were punished for talking in class
b) ( murmurar) to talkdar que hablar — to start people talking
c) ( al teléfono)¿quién habla? — who's speaking o calling?
¿con quién hablo? — who am I speaking with (AmE) o (BrE) speaking to?
4) (tratar, referirse a)hablar de algo/alguien — to talk about something/somebody
tú y yo no tenemos nada de que hablar — you and I have nothing to say to each other o nothing to discuss
hablar de negocios — to talk (about) o discuss business
lo dejamos en 10.000 y no se hable más (de ello) — let's say 10,000 and be done with it
el viaje en tren sale caro, y no hablemos ya del avión — going by train is expensive, and as for flying...
hablar sobre or acerca de algo — to talk about something
5) ( bajo coacción) to talk6)a) ( dar discurso) to speakel rey habló a la nación — the king spoke to o addressed the nation
b) ( dirigirse a) to speakháblale de tú — use the `tú' form with him
7)a) ( anunciar propósito)hablar de + inf — to talk of -ing, talk about -ing
mucho hablar de ahorrar y va y se compra esto — all this talk of saving and he goes and buys this! (colloq)
b) ( rumorear)se habla de que va a renunciar — it is said o rumored that she's going to resign
8) (Méx) ( por teléfono) to call, phone2.hablar vt1) < idioma> to speak2) ( tratar)ya lo hablaremos más adelante — we'll talk about o discuss that later
háblalo con ella — speak o talk to her about it
3) (fam) ( decir)3.no hables disparates or tonterías — don't talk nonsense
hablarse v pronno se habla con ella — he's not speaking o talking to her, he's not on speaking terms with her
* * *= speak, talk, share + Posesivo + view, speak up, chat.Ex. If, however, you wish to speak another language with DOBIS/LIBIS, enter the name of that language in this field by typing over the language displayed.Ex. The philosophy was that every computer on the network would talk, as a peer, with any other computer.Ex. The aim is to encourage children to read more and to share their views on the books they read.Ex. 'When you've been here a while, you'll see that it's hard to avoid run-ins with her,' Lehmann spoke up.Ex. The guest might be better employed seeing small groups half a dozen or so for quarter of an hour, when they could chat about anything that crops up.----* conseguir hablar con = catch up with.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* del que estamos hablando = in question.* empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estrictamente hablando = strictly speaking.* extasiarse hablando de Algo = wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous.* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.* hablando de Roma, por la puerta asoma = speak of the devil, talk of the devil.* hablando en plata = crudely put.* hablando en términos muy generales = crudely put.* hablando figuradamente = figuratively speaking.* hablando por teléfono = on the line.* hablando sinceramente = straight talk.* hablando sin rodeos = crudely put.* hablando sin tapujos = straight talk.* hablar a = speak to.* hablar a calzón quitado = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* hablar a favor de = speak up for.* hablar alto = be loud.* hablar al unísono = speak with + one voice.* hablar antes de tiempo = speak too soon.* hablar bajo = speak + low.* hablar ceceando = lisp.* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* hablar como una cotorra = talk + Posesivo + socks off.* hablar con = check with, speak with, talk with, speak to.* hablar con diplomacia = say + the right thing.* hablar con entusiasmo = gush about.* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.* hablar con la nariz = talk through + Posesivo + nose.* hablar con lengua de serpiente = talk with + a twisted tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue, speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue.* hablar con ritmo y rima = rap about.* hablar de = be on about, talk about, tell of.* hablar de boquilla = pay + lip service.* hablar del asunto con = take + the matter + up with.* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.* hablar del trabajo = talk + shop.* hablar despectivamente = speak + disparagingly.* hablar efusivamente = gush about.* hablar emotivamente y con efusividad = gush about.* hablar en contra de = speak against.* hablar en falso = speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue.* hablar en favor de = put + a word in for.* hablar en lengua desconocida = speak in + tongues, talk in + tongues.* hablar en plata = put + it crudely.* hablar en público = public speaking, speak in + public.* hablar entre dientes = mumble, mutter.* hablar entre dientes sin ser entendido = mumble.* hablar en voz alta = talk in + a loud voice.* hablar en voz baja = whisper, speak + low.* hablar explícitamente = speak out.* hablar hasta por los codos = talk + Posesivo + socks off.* hablar hasta reventar = talk + Reflexivo + blue in the face.* hablar incoherentmente = babble.* hablar mal de = speak against, speak out against, speak + ill of, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, slate, diss.* hablar maravillas de = praise.* hablar más de la cuenta = shoot + Posesivo + mouth off.* hablar muy bien de = rave about, rant and rave.* hablar pestes = trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* hablar por hablar = waffle, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* hablar por la nariz = talk through + Posesivo + nose.* hablar por los codos = talk + Posesivo + socks off, talk + Reflexivo + blue in the face.* hablar por Uno mismo = speak for + Reflexivo.* hablarse = on speaking terms.* hablarse bien de Algo o Alguien = be well spoken of.* hablar sin decir nada = waffle.* hablar sin parar = burble on.* hablar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* hablar sin ser entendido = speak in + tongues, talk in + tongues.* hablar sin ton ni son = talk through + Posesivo + hat.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* loro viejo no aprende a hablar = you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.* ¡mira quién habla! = look who's talking!.* ¡ni hablar! = no dice!.* ¡ni hablar del caso! = no dice!.* persona que sólo habla una lengua = monoglot.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* saber de lo que Uno estar hablando = know + Posesivo + stuff.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* volver a hablar innecesariamente = belabour [belabor, -USA].* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( articular palabras) to speakhablar en voz baja — to speak o talk quietly
aún no sabe hablar — he hasn't started to talk yet o isn't talking yet
2) ( expresarse) to speakdéjalo hablar — let him speak, let him have his say (colloq)
hablar claro — ( claramente) to speak clearly; ( francamente) to speak frankly
mira quién habla or quién fue a hablar — (fam) look o hark who's talking (colloq)
hablar por hablar — to talk for the sake of it
quien mucho habla mucho yerra — the more you talk, the more mistakes you'll make
3)a) ( conversar) to talkse pasaron toda la noche hablando — they spent the whole night talking o (colloq) chatting
tengo que hablarte or que hablar contigo — I need to speak to you o have a word with you
hablando se entiende la gente — (fr hecha) the way to work things out is by talking
hablar con alguien — to speak o talk to somebody
ni hablar: de eso ni hablar that's totally out of the question; ni hablar! no way! (colloq), no chance! (colloq); nos castigaron por hablar en clase — we were punished for talking in class
b) ( murmurar) to talkdar que hablar — to start people talking
c) ( al teléfono)¿quién habla? — who's speaking o calling?
¿con quién hablo? — who am I speaking with (AmE) o (BrE) speaking to?
4) (tratar, referirse a)hablar de algo/alguien — to talk about something/somebody
tú y yo no tenemos nada de que hablar — you and I have nothing to say to each other o nothing to discuss
hablar de negocios — to talk (about) o discuss business
lo dejamos en 10.000 y no se hable más (de ello) — let's say 10,000 and be done with it
el viaje en tren sale caro, y no hablemos ya del avión — going by train is expensive, and as for flying...
hablar sobre or acerca de algo — to talk about something
5) ( bajo coacción) to talk6)a) ( dar discurso) to speakel rey habló a la nación — the king spoke to o addressed the nation
b) ( dirigirse a) to speakháblale de tú — use the `tú' form with him
7)a) ( anunciar propósito)hablar de + inf — to talk of -ing, talk about -ing
mucho hablar de ahorrar y va y se compra esto — all this talk of saving and he goes and buys this! (colloq)
b) ( rumorear)se habla de que va a renunciar — it is said o rumored that she's going to resign
8) (Méx) ( por teléfono) to call, phone2.hablar vt1) < idioma> to speak2) ( tratar)ya lo hablaremos más adelante — we'll talk about o discuss that later
háblalo con ella — speak o talk to her about it
3) (fam) ( decir)3.no hables disparates or tonterías — don't talk nonsense
hablarse v pronno se habla con ella — he's not speaking o talking to her, he's not on speaking terms with her
* * *= speak, talk, share + Posesivo + view, speak up, chat.Ex: If, however, you wish to speak another language with DOBIS/LIBIS, enter the name of that language in this field by typing over the language displayed.
Ex: The philosophy was that every computer on the network would talk, as a peer, with any other computer.Ex: The aim is to encourage children to read more and to share their views on the books they read.Ex: 'When you've been here a while, you'll see that it's hard to avoid run-ins with her,' Lehmann spoke up.Ex: The guest might be better employed seeing small groups half a dozen or so for quarter of an hour, when they could chat about anything that crops up.* conseguir hablar con = catch up with.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* del que estamos hablando = in question.* empezar a hablar de = make + noises about, make + a noise about.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estrictamente hablando = strictly speaking.* extasiarse hablando de Algo = wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous.* forma de hablar = manner of speaking.* hablando de Roma, por la puerta asoma = speak of the devil, talk of the devil.* hablando en plata = crudely put.* hablando en términos muy generales = crudely put.* hablando figuradamente = figuratively speaking.* hablando por teléfono = on the line.* hablando sinceramente = straight talk.* hablando sin rodeos = crudely put.* hablando sin tapujos = straight talk.* hablar a = speak to.* hablar a calzón quitado = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* hablar a favor de = speak up for.* hablar alto = be loud.* hablar al unísono = speak with + one voice.* hablar antes de tiempo = speak too soon.* hablar bajo = speak + low.* hablar ceceando = lisp.* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* hablar como una cotorra = talk + Posesivo + socks off.* hablar con = check with, speak with, talk with, speak to.* hablar con diplomacia = say + the right thing.* hablar con entusiasmo = gush about.* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.* hablar con la nariz = talk through + Posesivo + nose.* hablar con lengua de serpiente = talk with + a twisted tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue, speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue.* hablar con ritmo y rima = rap about.* hablar de = be on about, talk about, tell of.* hablar de boquilla = pay + lip service.* hablar del asunto con = take + the matter + up with.* hablar del mismo modo = talk + alike.* hablar del trabajo = talk + shop.* hablar despectivamente = speak + disparagingly.* hablar efusivamente = gush about.* hablar emotivamente y con efusividad = gush about.* hablar en contra de = speak against.* hablar en falso = speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue.* hablar en favor de = put + a word in for.* hablar en lengua desconocida = speak in + tongues, talk in + tongues.* hablar en plata = put + it crudely.* hablar en público = public speaking, speak in + public.* hablar entre dientes = mumble, mutter.* hablar entre dientes sin ser entendido = mumble.* hablar en voz alta = talk in + a loud voice.* hablar en voz baja = whisper, speak + low.* hablar explícitamente = speak out.* hablar hasta por los codos = talk + Posesivo + socks off.* hablar hasta reventar = talk + Reflexivo + blue in the face.* hablar incoherentmente = babble.* hablar mal de = speak against, speak out against, speak + ill of, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, slate, diss.* hablar maravillas de = praise.* hablar más de la cuenta = shoot + Posesivo + mouth off.* hablar muy bien de = rave about, rant and rave.* hablar pestes = trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* hablar por hablar = waffle, talk through + Posesivo + hat.* hablar por la nariz = talk through + Posesivo + nose.* hablar por los codos = talk + Posesivo + socks off, talk + Reflexivo + blue in the face.* hablar por Uno mismo = speak for + Reflexivo.* hablarse = on speaking terms.* hablarse bien de Algo o Alguien = be well spoken of.* hablar sin decir nada = waffle.* hablar sin parar = burble on.* hablar sin pensar = shoot from + the hip.* hablar sin ser entendido = speak in + tongues, talk in + tongues.* hablar sin ton ni son = talk through + Posesivo + hat.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* loro viejo no aprende a hablar = you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.* ¡mira quién habla! = look who's talking!.* ¡ni hablar! = no dice!.* ¡ni hablar del caso! = no dice!.* persona que sólo habla una lengua = monoglot.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* saber de lo que Uno estar hablando = know + Posesivo + stuff.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* volver a hablar innecesariamente = belabour [belabor, -USA].* ya hemos hablado bastante de = so much for.* * *hablar [A1 ]■ hablar (verbo intransitivo)A articular palabrasB1 expresarse2 hablar + complementoC1 conversar2 charlar3 murmurar4 en conversaciones telefónicasD tratar, referirse aE bajo coacciónF1 dar un discurso2 dirigirse aG1 anunciar un propósito2 rumorearH recordarI tener relacionesJ México: por teléfono■ hablar (verbo transitivo)A hablar: idiomaB tratar, consultarC decir■ hablarse (verbo pronominal)viA (articular palabras) to speakhablar en voz baja to speak o talk quietly, to speak o talk in a low voicehabla más alto speak uphabla más bajo don't speak so loudly, keep your voice downhabla con un deje andaluz she speaks with a slight Andalusian accent, she has a slight Andalusian accentquítate la mano de la boca y habla claro take your hand away from your mouth and speak clearlyes muy pequeño, todavía no sabe hablar he's still a baby, he hasn't started to talk yet o he isn't talking yetno hables con la boca llena don't talk with your mouth fullhablar por la nariz to have a nasal voice, to talk through one's nosees una réplica perfecta, sólo le falta hablar it's a perfect likeness, you almost expect it to start talkingB1 (expresarse) to speakdéjalo hablar a él ahora let him speak now, let him have his say now ( colloq)no hables hasta que no se te pregunte don't speak until you're spoken tohabla claro ¿cuánto quieres? tell me straight, how much do you want? ( colloq)ha hablado la voz de la experiencia there speaks the voice of experience, he speaks from experiencelas cifras hablan por sí solas the figures speak for themselvesno sabe de qué va el tema, el caso es hablar he doesn't know what it's all about but he just has to have his sayen fin, mejor no hablar anyway, I'd better keep my mouth shut¡así se habla! that's what I like to hear!hablo en mi nombre y en el de mis compañeros I speak for myself and for my colleaguestú no hables or no hace falta que hables ( fam); you're a fine one to talk! ( colloq), you've got no room to talk! ( colloq), you can talk! ( colloq)hablar por hablar: no sabe nada del tema, habla por hablar he doesn't know anything about the subject, he just likes the sound of his own voice o he just talks for the sake of ithacer hablar a algn: ve a hacerte la cama y no me hagas hablar go and make your bed, and don't let me have to tell you twice o tell you againquien mucho habla mucho yerra the more you talk, the more mistakes you'll make2 (+ complemento) to speak¿en qué idioma hablan en casa? what language do you speak at home?hablar por señas to use sign languageno sabe hablar en público she's no good at speaking in publicaunque no coincido con sus ideas, reconozco que habla muy bien even though I do not share his views, I accept that he is a very good speaker(el) hablar bien no cuesta dinero being polite never hurt anybodyC1 (conversar) to talkestá hablando con el vecino de arriba he's talking o speaking to the man from upstairsse pasaron toda la noche hablando they spent the whole night talking o ( colloq) chattingestaba hablando conmigo mismo I was talking to myselflo conozco de vista, pero nunca he hablado con él I know him by sight, but I've never actually spoken to himtú y yo tenemos que hablar you and I must have a talk, you and I have to talk¿podemos hablar a solas un momento? can I have a word with you in private?, can I talk to you alone for a moment?no te vayas, tengo que hablarte or tengo que hablar contigo don't go, I need to speak to you o have a word with youpara hablar con el director hay que solicitar entrevista you have to get an appointment if you want to speak to o see the directorhabla tú con él, quizás a ti te escuche you talk to him, maybe he'll listen to youes como si estuviera hablando con las paredes it's like talking to a brick wallhablar por teléfono/por el celular ( AmL) or el móvil ( Esp) to talk on the phone/cell phone ( AmE) o mobile ( BrE)hablando se entiende la gente ( fr hecha); if you/they talk it over you'll/they'll sort it outni hablar: pretende que cargue con su trabajo y de eso ni hablar he wants me to do his work but there's no way that I'm going to¿estarías dispuesto a hacerlo? — ¡ni hablar! would you be willing to do it? — no way o not likely o no chance! ( colloq)2 (charlar) to talknos castigaron por hablar en clase we were punished for talking in classse pasó el día habla que te habla she talked nonstop the whole day ( colloq)3 (murmurar) to talkno hagas caso, a la gente le gusta mucho hablar don't take any notice, people just like to talk o gossipdar que hablar: si sigues actuando de esa manera, vas a dar que hablar if you carry on like that, people will start talking o tongues will start to wag4(en conversaciones telefónicas): ¿quién habla? who's speaking o calling?D (tratar, referirse a) hablar DE algo/algn to talk ABOUT sth/sb¿de qué están hablando? what are you talking about?hay muchas cosas de las que no puedo hablar con ella there are a lot of things I can't talk to her abouttú y yo no tenemos nada de que hablar you and I have nothing to say to each other o nothing to discussse pasaron toda la tarde hablando de negocios they spent the whole evening talking (about) o discussing businessprecisamente hablábamos de ti we were just talking about youestaban hablando de él a sus espaldas they were talking about him behind his backsiempre está hablando mal de su suegra he never has anything good o a good word to say about his mother-in-lawlo dejamos en 10.000 y no se hable más (de ello) let's say 10,000 and be done with itel viaje en tren sale caro, y no hablemos ya del avión going by train is expensive, and as for flying …en su libro habla de un tiempo futuro en el que … in his book he writes about o speaks of a time in the future when …hablar SOBREor ACERCA de algo to talk ABOUT sthya hablaremos sobre ese tema en el momento oportuno we'll talk about that when the time comeshablar DE algo/algn to talk ABOUT sth/sbtengo que hablarte de algo importante there's something important I have to talk to you aboutháblame de tus planes para el futuro tell me about your plans for the futureno sé de qué me estás hablando I don't know what you're talking aboutme han hablado mucho de ese restaurante I've heard a lot about that restaurantme han hablado muy bien de él people speak very highly of him, I've heard a lot of nice o good things about himLaura me ha hablado mucho de ti Laura's told me a lot about youhablemos de usted let's talk about youle he hablado al director de tu caso I've mentioned your case to the director, I've spoken to the director about your caseE (bajo coacción) to talkno lograron hacerlo hablar they couldn't get him to talkF1 (dar un discurso) to speakesta noche hablará por la radio he will speak on the radio tonightel rey habló a la nación the king spoke to o addressed the nation2 (dirigirse a) to speakhaz el favor de no hablarme en ese tono please don't talk o speak to me in that tone of voice, please don't use that tone of voice with me¿qué manera es ésa de hablarle a tu madre? that's no way to speak to your mother!no le hables de tú don't use the `tu' form with o to himdíselo tú porque a mí no me habla you tell him because he isn't talking o speaking to melleva una semana sin hablarme he hasn't spoken to me for a weekG1 (anunciar un propósito) hablar DE + INF to talk OF -ING, talk ABOUT -INGse está hablando de construir una carretera nueva they're talking of o about building a new road, there's talk of a new road being builtmucho hablar de ahorrar y va y se compra esto all this talk of saving and he goes and buys this!2 (rumorear) hablar DE algo:se habla ya de miles de víctimas there is already talk of thousands of casualtiesse habla de que va a renunciar it is said o rumored that she's going to resign, they say o people say that she's going to resignH ( liter) (recordar) hablar DE algo:unos monumentos que hablan de la grandeza de aquella época monuments which tell of o reflect the grandeur of that erate habló Laura Laura called o phoned o ( BrE) rang■ hablarvtA ‹idioma› to speakhabla el idioma con mucha soltura he speaks the language fluently[ S ] se habla español Spanish spokenB (tratar, consultar) to talk about, discussháblalo con tu padre speak o talk to your father about iteso ya lo hablaremos más adelante we'll talk about that o discuss that lateresto vamos a tener que hablarlo con más tiempo we're going to have to talk about o discuss this when we have more timeya está todo resuelto, no hay (nada) más que hablar it's all settled, there's nothing more to discuss o sayC ( fam)(decir): no hables disparates or tonterías don't talk nonsense, don't talk garbage ( AmE colloq), don't talk rubbish ( BrE colloq)no habló ni una palabra en toda la reunión he didn't say a word throughout the whole meeting■ hablarse( recíproco):llevan meses sin hablarse they haven't spoken to each other for months¿piensas seguir toda la vida sin hablarte con ella? are you never going to speak to her again?, aren't you ever going to talk to her again?* * *
hablar ( conjugate hablar) verbo intransitivo
1
habla más bajo keep your voice down
( francamente) to speak frankly;
un político que habla muy bien a politician who is a very good speaker;
hablar por hablar to talk for the sake of it
2
tenemos que hablar we must (have a) talk;
hablar con algn to speak o talk to sb;
tengo que hablarte or que hablar contigo I need to speak to you o have a word with you;
está hablando por teléfono he's on the phone;
¡ni hablar! no way! (colloq), no chance! (colloq)
◊ dar que hablar to start people talkingd) ( rumorear):
se habla de que va a renunciar it is said o rumored that she's going to resigne) ( al teléfono):◊ ¿con quién hablo? who am I speaking with (AmE) o (BrE) speaking to?
3a) (tratar, referirse a) hablar de algo/algn to talk about sth/sb;◊ hablar de negocios to talk (about) o discuss business;
siempre habla mal de ella he never has a good word to say about her;
hablan muy bien de él people speak very highly of him;
me ha hablado mucho de ti she's told me a lot about you;
en tren sale caro, y no hablemos ya del avión going by train is expensive, and as for flying …;
háblame de tus planes tell me about your plans;
hablar sobre or acerca de algo to talk about sth
háblale de tú use the `tú' form with himc) ( anunciar propósito) hablar de hacer algo to talk of doing sth;
4 (Méx) ( por teléfono) to call, phone
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ idioma› to speak
2 ( tratar):
ya lo hablaremos más adelante we'll talk about o discuss that later
hablarse verbo pronominal:
no se habla con ella he's not speaking o talking to her, he's not on speaking terms with her
hablar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to speak, talk: estaba hablando con Jorge, I was speaking to Jorge
habla muy mal de su marido, she speaks badly of her husband
2 (charlar) to talk, chat: le encanta hablar por teléfono, he loves chatting on the phone
3 (tratar, versar) to talk about: este artículo habla de los extraterrestres, this article deals with aliens
4 (referirse) no hablaba de ella, I wasn't talking about her
habla de él como si de un dios se tratara, you would have thought she was talking about a god from the way she spoke about him
II verbo transitivo
1 (una lengua) to speak: habla francés, he speaks French
2 (discutir, tratar) to talk over, discuss: háblalo con tu madre, talk it over with your mother
no tengo nada que hablar contigo, I've nothing to say to you
3 (decir) habla maravillas de su nuevo coche, he's raving on about his new car
♦ Locuciones: hablar en broma, to be joking
familiar ¡mira tú quién fue a hablar!, look who's talking!
ni hablar, certainly not
' hablar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abominar
- acento
- alquilar
- alta
- alto
- ancha
- ancho
- balbucear
- broma
- caldo
- callar
- carrete
- cascar
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cerrarse
- chistar
- clara
- claro
- codo
- como
- contigo
- correr
- costar
- dar
- dejar
- deshora
- despepitarse
- dialéctica
- embalarse
- en
- enrollarse
- extenderse
- fanfarronear
- gachó
- gangosa
- gangoso
- habla
- hablarse
- impertinencia
- imprudencia
- íntima
- íntimo
- maravilla
- murmurar
- ni
- palabra
- parar
- peluquín
- permitir
English:
about
- abruptly
- admire
- afraid
- age
- alone
- approachable
- babble
- bitterly
- blunt
- bone
- break off
- breath
- breathe
- captivate
- confidence
- crack
- croak
- curt
- delegation
- directly
- discuss
- do
- dog
- drawl
- drone
- easy
- evenly
- fear
- female
- fluent
- go on
- gush
- harp on
- hear of
- hot air
- jabber
- jaw
- likely
- male-dominated
- mimic
- mouth
- mutter
- nasally
- need
- nelly
- nice
- nonstop
- oneself
- pipe up
* * *♦ vi1. [emitir palabras] to speak;hablar en voz alta/baja to speak loudly/softly;el bebé ya habla the baby is talking already2. [expresarse, comunicarse] to speak;hablar claro to speak clearly;hablar en español/inglés to speak in Spanish/English;hablar por señas to use sign language;dejar hablar a alguien to let sb speak;déjame hablar a mí [como representante] let me do the talking;[en discusión] let me get a word in;hacer hablar a alguien [a tímido] to get sb talking;[en interrogatorio] to get sb to talk;hablar solo to talk to oneself;estos detalles hablan mucho del tipo de persona que es these small points say a lot about the sort of person she is;sus actos hablan por sí solos his actions speak for themselves;¡así se habla! hear, hear!;¡qué bien habla este político! this politician's a really good speaker;hablar por hablar to talk for the sake of talking;3. [conversar] to talk ( con o Am a to), to speak ( con o Am a to);estaba hablando en broma I was only joking;¿podemos hablar un momento? could I have a word with you?;estuvimos toda la noche hablando we talked all night, we spent all night talking;no debes hablar en clase you mustn't talk in class;necesito hablar contigo I need to talk o speak to you, we need to talk;hablé con ella ayer por la noche I spoke to her last night;¿has hablado con él alguna vez? have you ever talked o spoken to him?;hablé con él por teléfono I spoke to him on the phone;está hablando por teléfono he's on the phone;¡(de eso) ni hablar! no way!;hablando se entiende la gente it's good to talk4. [tratar]hablar de algo/alguien to talk o speak about sth/sb;hablar bien/mal de to speak well/badly of;háblame de ti tell me about yourself;me han hablado muy bien de este restaurante I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant, I've heard people speak very highly of this restaurant;mi hermano me ha hablado mucho de ti my brother's told me a lot about you;es mejor no hablar del tema it would be best if we didn't mention the subject;tenemos muy buenos tenistas, y no hablemos de futbolistas… we have very good tennis players, and as for footballers…5. [murmurar] to talk;hablar mal de alguien to criticize sb, to run sb down;siempre va hablando de los demás she's always going around saying things about o talking about other people;dar que hablar to make people talk6. [pronunciar un discurso] to speak;el presidente habló a las masas the president spoke to o addressed the masses7. [confesar] to talk;lo torturaron y al final habló they tortured him and in the end he talked¡a mí no me hables así! don't you speak to me like that!♦ vt1. [idioma] to speak;habla danés y sueco she can speak o she speaks Danish and Swedish;habla muy bien el portugués he speaks very good Portuguese2. [asunto] to discuss ( con with);es mejor que lo hables con el jefe it would be better if you talked to the boss about it;vamos a ir, y no hay nada más que hablar we're going, and that's that* * *v/i1 speak;hablar alto/bajo speak loudly/softly;hablar claro fig say what one means;hablar por sí solo fig speak for o.s.2 ( conversar) talk;hablar con alguien talk to s.o., talk with s.o.3:4:¡ni hablar! no way!;hablar por hablar talk for the sake of it;¡mira quién habla! look who’s talking!;no me hagas hablar más I don’t want to have to say this again!;no se hable más (del asunto) I don’t want to hear anything more about it;por no hablar de … not to mention …* * *hablar vi1) : to speak, to talkhablar en broma: to be joking2)hablar de : to mention, to talk about3)dar que hablar : to make people talkhablar vt1) : to speak (a language)2) : to talk about, to discussháblalo con tu jefe: discuss it with your boss* * *hablar vb¿hablas inglés? do you speak English?¿puedo hablar con Javi? can I speak to Javi?2. (conversar) to talk¡ni hablar! no way! -
76 macana
f.1 stupid thing (informal). (Southern Cone, Perú, Venezuelan Spanish)decir macanas to talk nonsense2 pain, drag. (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), River Plate, Venezuelan Spanish)¡qué macana! what a pain o drag!3 club, baton, truncheon.* * *SF1) LAm (=porra) [gen] club, cudgel; [de policía] truncheon, billy (club) (EEUU); ( Hist) Indian club o cudgelpl macanas (=tonterías) rubbish sing, nonsense sing¡macana! — it's all lies!
3) Cono Sur * (=contrariedad) pain *, nuisance¡qué macana! el ascensor no funciona — what a pain * o nuisance! the lift's not working
4) Cono Sur * (=chapuza) bad job5) Cono Sur * (=charla) long boring conversation6) Caribees de macana que... — of course...
* * *1) (AmL) ( de policía) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)2)a) (CS fam) (tontería, disparate)b) (CS fam) ( contrariedad)qué macana que no puedas venir! — what a shame o (colloq) drag you can't come!
la macana es que queda lejísimos — the snag o trouble is that it's miles away
c) (RPl fam) ( mentira) lied) (Chi, Per fam) ( porquería)esta macana de auto — this lousy car (colloq)
* * *1) (AmL) ( de policía) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)2)a) (CS fam) (tontería, disparate)b) (CS fam) ( contrariedad)qué macana que no puedas venir! — what a shame o (colloq) drag you can't come!
la macana es que queda lejísimos — the snag o trouble is that it's miles away
c) (RPl fam) ( mentira) lied) (Chi, Per fam) ( porquería)esta macana de auto — this lousy car (colloq)
* * *B1no hagas la macana de renunciar don't be so stupid as to resign ( colloq)2(CS fam) (contrariedad): ¡qué macana que no puedas venir! what a shame o ( colloq) drag you can't come!la macana es que queda lejísimos the snag o trouble is that it's miles awayno me vengas con macanas don't give me that! ( colloq)4(Chi, Per fam) (porquería): estoy aburrido con esta macana de auto I'm fed up with this damn o lousy car ( colloq)* * *
macana sustantivo femenino
1 (AmL) ( de policía) billy club (AmE), truncheon (BrE)
2a) (CS fam) (tontería, disparate):
no hagas la macana de renunciar don't be so stupid as to resign (colloq)
◊ ¡qué macana que no puedas venir! what a shame o (colloq) drag you can't come!
* * *macana nf1. Andes, Carib, Méx [garrote] wooden Br truncheon o US billy club3. CAm, Cuba [azada] hoeno hagas macanas don't do anything crazy o hot-headed;me temo que haga una macana I'm afraid he might do something desperate¡qué macana, acaba de empezar a llover! what a pain o drag, it's just started raining!¡qué macana! what a shame!* * *f L.Am.1 ( porra) billyclub, Brtruncheon2 fam ( mentira) lie, fib fam ;hizo/dijo una macana he did/said something stupid;¡qué macana! Rpl pop what a drag!* * *macana nf1) : club, cudgel -
77 caber
v.1 to fit.caber por to go throughcaben cinco personas there is room for five peopleno cabía ni un alfiler the place was packed outno me cabe en el dedo it won't fit (on) my fingerno quiero postre, no me cabe nada más I don't want a dessert, I couldn't eat another thing, I've no room left for a dessert2 to be possible (ser posible).cabe la posibilidad de que no pueda venir (it is possible that) he might not comecabe destacar que… it's worth pointing out that…cabe preguntarse si… one might ask whether…3 to fit in.Ese grupo enorme de turistas cupo That huge group of tourists fit in.4 to be pertinent to, to be possible to.Cabe decir que eso no es así It's pertinent to say that this is not so.5 to have room for.Me cabe la cama pequeña solamente I have room for the small bed only.6 to be room for, to be enough room for, to be enough space for.Caben tres camas más There is room for three more beds.* * *Present Indicativequepo, cabes, cabe, cabemos, cabéis, caben.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to fit2) be possible* * *VI1) (=haber espacio para) to fit (en into)en este baúl no cabe — it won't fit in o go into this trunk, there's no room for it in this trunk
¿cabe alguien más? — is there room for anyone else?
¿cabemos todos? — is there room for us all?
no cabe en sí de contento o gozo — he's beside himself with joy, he's over the moon
2) (=tener cabida)3)• caber por — to go through
4) (Mat)5) [ser posible]a) [+ explicación] to be possiblela única explicación que cabe es que... — the only possible explanation is that...
todo cabe en ese chico — that boy is capable of anything, nothing would surprise me from that boy
b) + infinla persona más generosa que cabe imaginar — the most generous person you could imagine, the most generous person imaginable
cabe preguntar si... — one might o could ask whether...
c)• dentro de lo que cabe — under the circumstances
se trata al animal lo mejor posible dentro de lo que cabe — the animal is treated as well as possible under the circumstances
nos llevamos bastante bien, dentro de lo que cabe — we get on quite well, under the circumstances o considering
•
no cabe duda de que... — there is o can be no doubt that...•
no cabe más que, no cabe más que esperar a ver lo que pasa — we can only wait o all we can do is wait o the only thing for it is to wait and see what happens•
cabe la posibilidad de que..., ¿no cabe la posibilidad de que usted haya sido utilizada? — is it not possible that you might have been used?cabe la posibilidad que en unos días nos comuniquen algo — (there is a chance that) we may hear from them in a few days
el flash no resulta aconsejable, puesto que cabe la posibilidad de asustar a los animales — it's best not to use a flash as it is liable to frighten the animals
•
si cabe, a mí me parece que es aún mejor, si cabe — I think it's even better, if that's possibleahora está más amable, si cabe — she's even friendlier now
mejoraremos, si cabe, el servicio posventa — we will improve our after-sales service, wherever possible
6) (=corresponder)me cabe el honor/la satisfacción de presentarles (a)... — I have the honour/it gives me great pleasure to introduce...
me cupo el privilegio de... — I had the privilege of...
me cupo la responsabilidad de dirigir el país — the responsibility of running the country fell to me
suerte 1)le cupieron 120 dólares — his share was 120 dollars, he got 120 dollars (as his share)
* * *verbo intransitivo1)a) ( en un lugar) to fitesto aquí no cabe — this won't fit o go (in) here
caber en algo: no cabe en la caja it won't fit in the box; en esta botella caben diez litros this bottle holds ten liters; ¿cabe otro en el coche? is there room for one more in the car?; no caber en sí: no cabía en sí de alegría — she was beside herself with joy
b) ( pasar) to fit, goc) falda/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to fit2) (en 3a pers) (frml) ( ser posible)no cabe duda de que... — there is no doubt that...
este es mejor, no cabe duda — this one is better, without a doubt
sólo me cabe una solución: renunciar — I have no option but to resign
es, si cabe, aún mejor — it is even better, if such a thing is possible
caber + inf: cabe suponer que ha habido un error it is possible that there has been a mistake; cabría decir que... it could be said that...; una de las épocas más sangrientas que cabe imaginar one of the bloodiest eras imaginable; cabe esperar que... it is to be hoped that...; cabría cuestionarse si... we should ask ourselves whether...; cabe mencionar que... it is worth mentioning that...; dentro de lo que cabe — all things considered
3) (frml) ( corresponder) (+ me/te/le etc)le cupo la satisfacción de... — he had the satisfaction of...
4) (Mat)2 entre 3 no cabe — 3 into 2 won't o doesn't go
* * *----* caber en = fit in/into.* caber en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around.* como cabe esperar = unsurprisingly, as one might expect, as expected.* como cabía esperar = as expected.* como cabría esperar = as might be expected, as one might expect.* como cabría suponer = as might be expected.* dentro de lo que cabe = under the circumstances, all in all.* donde cabe mucho también cabe poco = what holds a lot will hold a little.* no caber en sí de alegría = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* no caber ni un alfiler = no room to swing a cat.* según cabe presumir = presumably.* según cabe suponer = supposedly, allegedly.* * *verbo intransitivo1)a) ( en un lugar) to fitesto aquí no cabe — this won't fit o go (in) here
caber en algo: no cabe en la caja it won't fit in the box; en esta botella caben diez litros this bottle holds ten liters; ¿cabe otro en el coche? is there room for one more in the car?; no caber en sí: no cabía en sí de alegría — she was beside herself with joy
b) ( pasar) to fit, goc) falda/zapatos (+ me/te/le etc) to fit2) (en 3a pers) (frml) ( ser posible)no cabe duda de que... — there is no doubt that...
este es mejor, no cabe duda — this one is better, without a doubt
sólo me cabe una solución: renunciar — I have no option but to resign
es, si cabe, aún mejor — it is even better, if such a thing is possible
caber + inf: cabe suponer que ha habido un error it is possible that there has been a mistake; cabría decir que... it could be said that...; una de las épocas más sangrientas que cabe imaginar one of the bloodiest eras imaginable; cabe esperar que... it is to be hoped that...; cabría cuestionarse si... we should ask ourselves whether...; cabe mencionar que... it is worth mentioning that...; dentro de lo que cabe — all things considered
3) (frml) ( corresponder) (+ me/te/le etc)le cupo la satisfacción de... — he had the satisfaction of...
4) (Mat)2 entre 3 no cabe — 3 into 2 won't o doesn't go
* * ** caber en = fit in/into.* caber en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around.* como cabe esperar = unsurprisingly, as one might expect, as expected.* como cabía esperar = as expected.* como cabría esperar = as might be expected, as one might expect.* como cabría suponer = as might be expected.* dentro de lo que cabe = under the circumstances, all in all.* donde cabe mucho también cabe poco = what holds a lot will hold a little.* no caber en sí de alegría = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* no caber ni un alfiler = no room to swing a cat.* según cabe presumir = presumably.* según cabe suponer = supposedly, allegedly.* * *viA1 (en un lugar) to fitesto aquí no cabe this won't fit o go (in) hereno cabemos los cuatro there isn't room for all four of uscaber EN algo:en esta botella caben diez litros this bottle holds ten litersno me cabe nada más en el estómago I couldn't fit in o eat o manage another thing¿cabe otro en el coche? is there room for one more in the car?, can you fit o get one more in the car?no caber en sí: no cabía en sí de alegría she was beside herself with joy, she was over the moon2 (pasar) to fit, go caber POR algo:este piano no cabe por la puerta this piano won't fit o go through the dooryo por ahí no quepo I'll never get o fit through there3 «falda/zapatos» (+ me/te/le etc) to fitestos pantalones ya no me caben I can't get into these trousers any more, these trousers don't fit me any moreB ( en tercera persona) ( frml)(ser posible): cabe la posibilidad de que haya perdido el tren he might/may have missed the trainsólo me cabe una solución: renunciar I have no option but to resign, there's only one option open to me, I'll have to resignno me cupo más que decirle la verdad I had no alternative but to tell him the truthes, si cabe, aún mejor que las anteriores it is even better than the previous ones, if such a thing is possiblecaber + INF:cabe suponer que ha habido un error en el diagnóstico it is possible that there has been a mistake in the diagnosiscabría decir que … it could be said that …fue una de las épocas más sangrientas que cabe imaginar it was one of the bloodiest eras imaginableno cabe pensar que no estuviera enterado there's no question that he didn't knowcabe esperar que … it is to be hoped that …cabría cuestionarse si es la persona adecuada we need to o we should ask ourselves whether he is the right personcabe mencionar que … it is worth mentioning that …dentro de lo que cabe: dentro de lo que cabe hemos tenido suerte all things considered, we've been lucky o we've been lucky, consideringme cabe el honor de presentar a … it is a great honor for me to introduce …le cupo la satisfacción de quedar entre los finalistas he had the satisfaction of being amongst the finalistsel papel que le cabe a la mujer en la sociedad actual the role of women in society todayD ( Mat):2 entre 3 no cabe 3 into 2 won't o doesn't go¿cuántas veces cabe 5 en 25? how many 5's are there in 25?, how many times does 5 go into 25?* * *
caber ( conjugate caber) verbo intransitivo
1
no cabemos los cuatro there isn't room for all four of us;
en esta botella caben diez litros this bottle holds ten liters;
no caber en sí de alegría to be beside oneself with joy
caber por algo to go through sth
2 (en 3a pers) (frml) ( ser posible):
no cabe duda de que … there is no doubt that …;
cabría decir que … it could be said that …;
es, si cabe, aún mejor it is even better, if such a thing is possible;
dentro de lo que cabe all things considered
3 (Mat):
caber verbo intransitivo
1 (poder entrar) to fit: no cabe por la ventana, it won't go through the window
no sé si cabrán los tres, I don't known if there is room for all three of them
2 (en un recipiente) to hold: en esta botellla caben dos litros, this bottle holds two litres
(vestimenta) estos zapatos ya no me caben, these shoes don't fit me anymore
3 (en 3.ª persona) (ser posible, existir) cabe que vayamos el viernes, it's possible that we'll go on Friday
no nos cabe duda alguna, we have no doubts
♦ Locuciones: no me cabe en la cabeza, I can't understand it
no está mal, dentro de lo que cabe, it isn't bad, under the circumstances
Andy no cabía en sí de gozo, Andy was beside himself with joy
' caber' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
coger
- cabrá
- cabría
- cupe
- cupiera
- cupimos
- gozo
- pasar
- quepa
- quepo
English:
fit
- fit into
- go
- go in
- squash in
* * *caber vi1. [entrar, pasar] to fit (en in o into);los libros no caben en la estantería the books won't fit on the bookshelves o in the bookcase;caben cinco personas there is room for five people;¿cuánta gente cabe en este estadio? how many people can this stadium hold?;el vino no cabrá en ese vaso that glass won't hold the wine, that glass is too small for the wine;no me cabe en el dedo it won't fit (on) my finger;no quiero postre, no me cabe nada más I don't want a dessert, I couldn't eat another thing;esta falda ya no me cabe I can't get into this skirt any more;caber por to go through;el armario no cabe por la puerta the wardrobe won't go through the door;no cabía ni un alfiler the place was packed out;no caberle a alguien en la cabeza: no me cabe en la cabeza que se haya ido sin llamar I simply can't understand her leaving without calling;no caber en sí de alegría to be beside oneself with joytres entre cinco no caben five into three won't go3. [ser posible] to be possible;cabe la posibilidad de que no pueda venir (it is possible that) he might not come;sólo cabe una solución, aplazar la conferencia there is only one solution (available to us), to postpone the conference;cabe añadir que… one might add that…;cabe decir… it is possible to say…;cabe destacar que… it's worth pointing out that…;cabe esperar que… it is to be hoped that…;cabe mencionar que… it's worth mentioning that…, it should be mentioned that…;cabe preguntarse si… one might ask whether…;cabe recordar que… it should be remembered that…;el nuevo modelo todavía es mejor, si cabe the new model is even better, difficult though it may be to imagine;sus declaraciones han añadido más tensión, si cabe, a la situación his remarks have made the situation more tense, if that were possible;dentro de lo que cabe [en cierto modo] up to a point, to some extent;dentro de lo que cabe, no nos ha ido tan mal all things considered, it didn't go that badly for usme cupo a mí darle las noticias it fell to me to give him the news;me cabe la satisfacción de ser el que anuncie el resultado it is my honour to announce the result, I am delighted to have the honour of announcing the result* * *v/i1 fit;ya no me cabe el vestido the dress doesn’t fit me anymore:caben tres litros it holds three liters o Br litres;cabemos todos there’s room for all of us;aquí no cabe nadie más there’s no room here for anyone else;no me cabe en la cabeza I just don’t understand, I just can’t get my head around it;de gozo be beside o.s. with joy:no cabe duda fig there’s no doubt;cabe preguntarse si I wonder if;no cabe/cabe esperar que … there’s no hope that…/it is to be hoped that …;si cabe if that’s possible* * *caber {12} vi1) : to fit, to gono sé si cabremos todos en el coche: I don't know if we'll all fit in the car2) : to be possibleno cabe duda alguna: there's no doubt about itcabe que llegue mañana: he may come tomorrow* * *caber vb1. to fit [pt. & pp. fitted]2. to go throughno cabe duda de que... there is no doubt that...no me cabe en la cabeza que... I can't believe that... -
78 opinar
v.1 to believe, to think.2 to give one's opinion.opinar de algo/alguien, opinar sobre algo/alguien to think about something/somebodyopinar bien de alguien to think highly of somebody3 to hold an opinion, to consider, to give an opinion, to have an opinion.* * *1 to think (de, about)■ ¿qué opinas de esta cuestión? what do you think about this matter?* * ** * *1.VT to thinkopinar que... — to think that..., be of the opinion that...
2. VI1) (=pensar) to think2)opinar bien de algo/algn — to think well of sth/sb, have a good o high opinion of sth/sb
3) (=dar su opinión) to give one's opinionhubo un 7% que no quiso opinar — [en sondeo] there were 7% "don't knows"
* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.si puedo opinar te diré que... — if I may venture an opinion, I think...
opinar vta) ( pensar) to think¿qué opinas del aborto? — what are your views on o what do you think about abortion?
¿qué opinas de ella? — what do you think of her?
no opino lo mismo — I do not share that view o opinion
b) ( expresar un juicio)* * *= feel, take + the view, opine, offer + opinion, weigh in, express + opinion (on).Ex. Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.Ex. With two exceptions, respondents took the view that incremental change would be adequate as a response to the new phenomenon.Ex. Such techniques, she opined, emphasize production over people.Ex. The author offers the opinion that this trend goes against accepted wisdom in the industry.Ex. If Division VIII is best positioned to weigh in on terminology, Division VIII should do so and the rest of us should follow that lead.Ex. This is not an institution but a consultative body which considers and expresses an opinion on commission proposals for legislation.----* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* opinar con prepotencia = opinionate.* opinar dogmáticamente = opinionate.* opinar unánimamente = speak with + one voice.* permitir opinar sobre = give + Nombre + a say in.* * *1.verbo intransitivo2.si puedo opinar te diré que... — if I may venture an opinion, I think...
opinar vta) ( pensar) to think¿qué opinas del aborto? — what are your views on o what do you think about abortion?
¿qué opinas de ella? — what do you think of her?
no opino lo mismo — I do not share that view o opinion
b) ( expresar un juicio)* * *= feel, take + the view, opine, offer + opinion, weigh in, express + opinion (on).Ex: Some feel that the non-expressive nature of the notation limits the scheme's usefulness in computerised data bases.
Ex: With two exceptions, respondents took the view that incremental change would be adequate as a response to the new phenomenon.Ex: Such techniques, she opined, emphasize production over people.Ex: The author offers the opinion that this trend goes against accepted wisdom in the industry.Ex: If Division VIII is best positioned to weigh in on terminology, Division VIII should do so and the rest of us should follow that lead.Ex: This is not an institution but a consultative body which considers and expresses an opinion on commission proposals for legislation.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* opinar con prepotencia = opinionate.* opinar dogmáticamente = opinionate.* opinar unánimamente = speak with + one voice.* permitir opinar sobre = give + Nombre + a say in.* * *opinar [A1 ]viparece que todos pueden opinar menos yo it seems everyone is allowed to express an opinion o to have their say except mesi puedo opinar te diré que … if I may venture an opinion, I think …¿le parece un acto legítimo? — prefiero no opinar do you consider it to be legitimate? — I prefer o I would prefer not to commentel 15% restante no opina the remaining 15% are undecided o did not express an opinion■ opinarvt1 (pensar) to think¿qué opinas del aborto? what are your views on o what do you think about abortion?¿qué opinas de ella? what do you think of her?opinaba que el tiempo lo arreglaba todo he was of the opinion o he held the view o he believed that time solved everythingno opino lo mismo I do not share that view o opinion, I disagree2(expresar un juicio): opinó que deberían aplazarlo he was of the opinion that o he expressed the view that it should be postponed* * *
opinar ( conjugate opinar) verbo intransitivo
to express an opinion;
verbo transitivo
◊ ¿qué opinas del aborto? what do you think about abortion?;
¿qué opinas de ella? what do you think of her?;
no opino lo mismo I do not share that view o opinion;
opino que debería renunciar in my opinion he should resignb) ( expresar un juicio):
opinar verbo intransitivo
1 (tener una opinión formada) to think: y tú, ¿qué opinas?, and what do you think about it?
lo que yo opine no es importante, my opinion is not important
2 (declarar una opinión) to give one's opinion
' opinar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
decir
- menos
- hallar
- pensar
- sostener
English:
feel
- make
- plainly
* * *♦ vtto believe, to think;opinar de algo/alguien, opinar sobre algo/alguien to think about sth/sb;¿qué opinas de la pena de muerte? what are your views on o what do you think about the death penalty?;ellos no lo veían necesario pero yo opinaba lo contrario they didn't think it necessary but I held the opposite view;ninguno de los consultados opina lo mismo none of those consulted holds the same view;el comité opinaba que era necesario invertir más the committee was of the opinion o held the view that more investment was necessary;opinar bien de alguien to think highly of sb;opino de ella que es una excelente profesional I think she's an excellent professional;opinar uno sobre algo to give one's opinion about sth♦ vito give one's opinion;no te dejan opinar they don't allow you to express an opinion;prefiero no opinar I would prefer not to comment;sólo algunos se atrevieron a opinar sobre este punto only a few dared to express an opinion on this point* * *I v/t think (de about)II v/i express an opinion* * *opinar vi1) : to think, to have an opinion2) : to express an opinion3)opinar bien de : to think highly ofopinar vt: to thinkopinamos lo mismo: we're of the same opinion, we're in agreement* * *¿qué opinas del gobierno? what do you think about the government? -
79 sacrificar
v.1 to sacrifice, to give up (renunciar a).Ellos sacrifican gallinas They sacrifice chickens.Ellos sacrifican su tiempo They sacrifice their time.2 to slaughter (matar) (para consumo).Sacrificar reses para comer Kill cattle for food.3 to put to sleep, to sacrifice.Jan sacrificó a su perro Jan put his dog to sleep.* * *1 (gen) to sacrifice1 to sacrifice oneself ( por, for)* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (Rel) to sacrifice (a to)2) (=matar) [+ ganado] to slaughter; [+ animal doméstico] to put to sleep2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (Relig) <cordero/víctimas> to sacrificeb) <res/ganado> to slaughter; <perro/gato> (euf) to put... to sleep (euph), to put away (AmE), to put down (BrE)c) <carrera/juventud> to sacrifice2.ha sacrificado los mejores años de su vida — he has given up o sacrificed the best years of his life
sacrificarse v pron to make sacrifices* * *= sacrifice.Ex. Flow and readability should not be sacrificed to brevity.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (Relig) <cordero/víctimas> to sacrificeb) <res/ganado> to slaughter; <perro/gato> (euf) to put... to sleep (euph), to put away (AmE), to put down (BrE)c) <carrera/juventud> to sacrifice2.ha sacrificado los mejores años de su vida — he has given up o sacrificed the best years of his life
sacrificarse v pron to make sacrifices* * *= sacrifice.Ex: Flow and readability should not be sacrificed to brevity.
* * *sacrificar [A2 ]vt1 ( Relig) ‹cordero/víctimas› to sacrifice2 ‹res/ganado› to slaughter ‹perro/gato› ( euf) to put … to sleep ( euph), to put away ( AmE), to put down ( BrE)3 ‹carrera/juventud› to sacrificeha sacrificado los mejores años de su vida he has given up o sacrificed the best years of his lifesacrificó su juventud al cuidado de sus ancianos padres she sacrificed her youth to the care of her elderly parentsto make sacrifices¿por qué me tengo que sacrificar siempre yo? why is it always me who has to make sacrifices?se sacrificó por sus hijos she sacrificed everything for her children* * *
sacrificar ( conjugate sacrificar) verbo transitivo
‹perro/gato› (euf) to put … to sleep (euph)
sacrificarse verbo pronominal
to make sacrifices
sacrificar verbo transitivo
1 (a un animal) (como ofrenda) to sacrifice
2 (para su consumo) to slaughter
3 (por enfermedad) to put down
4 (renunciar a algo) (por algo) he de sacrificar mis estudios a causa del trabajo, I've got to give up my studies because of my work
(por alguien) sacrifico mis aficiones para atender a mi hija, I have to forgo my hobbies in order to take care of my child
' sacrificar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
matar
English:
put down
- sacrifice
- sleep
- cull
- destroy
- put
* * *♦ vt1. [animal] [para consumo] to slaughter;[por enfermedad] to slaughter, to destroy3. [renunciar a] to sacrifice, to give up;sacrificó la carrera por su familia she gave up her career for her family* * *v/t1 ( ofrecer) sacrifice2 ( matar) slaughter* * *sacrificar {72} vt: to sacrifice* * *sacrificar vb1. (en general) to sacrifice -
80 voluntad
f.1 will, willpower.tiene mucha/poca (fuerza de) voluntad she has a very strong/weak willvoluntad de hierro iron will2 will (deseo).no existe la voluntad política de resolver el problema there isn't the political will to solve the problemcontra la voluntad de alguien against somebody's willpor causas ajenas a mi voluntad for reasons beyond my controlpor voluntad propia of one's own free willúltima voluntad last will and testament3 intention.mala voluntad ill willbuena voluntad goodwill4 free will.¿qué le debo? — la voluntad what do I owe you? — whatever you think fit5 bulesis.* * *1 (cualidad) will2 (fuerza de voluntad) willpower3 (deseo) wish4 (propósito) intention, purpose5 (afecto) affection\a voluntad at willganarse la voluntad de alguien to win somebody overhacer uno su santa voluntad familiar to have one's way, do as one likeshágase tu voluntad RELIGIÓN Thy will be donepor causas ajenas a nuestra voluntad due to reasons beyond our control¿qué quiere? -la voluntad ¿what do you want? -whatever you think rightbuena voluntad goodwillúltima voluntad last wishvoluntad de Dios God's willvoluntad de hierro / voluntad férrea will of iron, iron will* * *noun f.1) will2) intention* * *SF1) (=capacidad decisoria) willpor voluntad propia — of one's own volition o free will
2) (=deseo) wishno lo dije con voluntad de ofenderle — I did not say it with any wish to offend you, I had no desire to offend you
última voluntad — last wish; (Jur) last will and testament
hágase tu voluntad — (Rel) Thy will be done
le cuesta, pero tiene mucha voluntad — it's difficult for him, but he has a lot of willpower o a strong will
hace falta voluntad para escucharlo hasta el final — you need a strong will to listen to it right through
voluntad de hierro, voluntad férrea — iron will
4) (=disposición) will•
buena voluntad, lo solucionaremos con un poco de buena voluntad — with a bit of good will we'll find a solutionlo sugerí con buena voluntad — I suggested it with the best of intentions, I suggested it in good faith
los hombres de buena voluntad — (Rel) men of goodwill
•
mala voluntad, hay muy mala voluntad contra el presidente — there is a lot of ill will against the president- ganarse la voluntad de algn5)•a voluntad — at will
6)—
cada uno da la voluntad para contribuir al regalo — everyone is free to contribute what they want towards the present
-¿cuánto es? -la voluntad — "how much is it?" - "as much as you think it's worth"
7) † (=afecto) fondness, affectiontener voluntad a algn — to be fond of sb, feel affection for sb
* * *1)a) ( facultad) willb) ( deseo) wishhace su santa voluntad — she does whatever she likes o pleases
lo hizo por (su) propia voluntad — he did it of his own free will o of his own volition
voluntad de + inf — wish to + inf
hágase tu voluntad — (Relig) Thy will be done
a voluntad: se puede comer a voluntad you can eat to your heart's content; la donación es a voluntad — donations are at one's discretion
2) ( firmeza de intención) tb3) (disposición, intención)ganarse la voluntad de alguien — to win somebody's favor*
* * *= will.Ex. 'I only wanted to write an interesting tale,' he will say, ignoring that the interest of a story almost always comes from seeing the human will in action -- against chaos or against order.----* acomodarse a la voluntad de Alguien = bend itself to + Posesivo + will.* a voluntad = at will.* buena voluntad = goodwill [good will].* con la mejor voluntad del mundo = in good faith.* contra la voluntad de Alguien = against + Posesivo + will.* de buena voluntad = in good faith.* falta de voluntad = reluctance.* fuerza de voluntad = force of will, willpower [will power].* mala voluntad = ill will.* por su propia voluntad = of its own accord.* por voluntad propia = voluntarily.* voluntad de hierro = iron will, will of iron.* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.* voluntad de ocultar Algo = secretiveness.* voluntad férrea = iron will, will of iron.* voluntad personal = personal will.* * *1)a) ( facultad) willb) ( deseo) wishhace su santa voluntad — she does whatever she likes o pleases
lo hizo por (su) propia voluntad — he did it of his own free will o of his own volition
voluntad de + inf — wish to + inf
hágase tu voluntad — (Relig) Thy will be done
a voluntad: se puede comer a voluntad you can eat to your heart's content; la donación es a voluntad — donations are at one's discretion
2) ( firmeza de intención) tb3) (disposición, intención)ganarse la voluntad de alguien — to win somebody's favor*
* * *= will.Ex: 'I only wanted to write an interesting tale,' he will say, ignoring that the interest of a story almost always comes from seeing the human will in action -- against chaos or against order.
* acomodarse a la voluntad de Alguien = bend itself to + Posesivo + will.* a voluntad = at will.* buena voluntad = goodwill [good will].* con la mejor voluntad del mundo = in good faith.* contra la voluntad de Alguien = against + Posesivo + will.* de buena voluntad = in good faith.* falta de voluntad = reluctance.* fuerza de voluntad = force of will, willpower [will power].* mala voluntad = ill will.* por su propia voluntad = of its own accord.* por voluntad propia = voluntarily.* voluntad de hierro = iron will, will of iron.* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.* voluntad de ocultar Algo = secretiveness.* voluntad férrea = iron will, will of iron.* voluntad personal = personal will.* * *A1 (facultad) will2 (deseo) wishdebemos respetar su voluntad we must respect their wishespor expresa voluntad de los familiares by express wish of the familylo hago contra mi voluntad I'm doing it against my willsiempre tiene que hacer su santa voluntad he always has to have his (own) way o to have things his wayrenunció al cargo por propia voluntad he resigned from the post of his own free will o of his own volitionla voluntad política del pueblo the political will o wishes of the peoplevoluntad DE + INF wish to + INFsin voluntad de ofender without wishing to offend anyonereiteró su voluntad de dejar los hábitos he reaffirmed his wish to leave the priesthoodpor causas ajenas a nuestra voluntad for reasons beyond our controlhágase tu voluntad ( Relig) Thy will be donea voluntad: se puede comer y beber a voluntad you can eat and drink to your heart's contentno tienes que hacerlo si no quieres, es a voluntad you don't have to do it if you don't want to, it's entirely up to youla donación es a voluntad donations are at one's discretionla voluntad ( Esp): ¿cuánto le debo? — la voluntad how much is it? — whatever you like o whatever you can spareCompuesto:divine will, God's willfuerza de voluntad willpowerno tiene voluntad para dejar la bebida he doesn't have the willpower to give up drinkinges un hombre de mucha voluntad he has great willpower o determinationCompuesto:will of iron, iron willC(disposición, intención): lo hice con mi mejor voluntad I did it with the best of intentionspaz a los hombres de buena voluntad peace to men of goodwillagradezco tu buena voluntad pero prefiero hacerlo sola I appreciate your willingness to help but I'd prefer to do it on my ownlo dijo con mala voluntad she was trying to cause trouble when she said it, she said it with evil intent ( frml)ganarse la voluntad de algn to win sb's favor*tenerle mala voluntad a algn to dislike sb* * *
voluntad sustantivo femenino
1
lo hizo por (su) propia voluntad he did it of his own free will;
manifestó su voluntad de renunciar he expressed his wish to resign;
por causas ajenas a su voluntad for reasons beyond his control
2 ( firmeza de intención) tb
3 (disposición, intención):
agradezco tu buena voluntad I appreciate your willingness to help;
mostrar buena voluntad hacia algn to show goodwill to o toward(s) sb
voluntad sustantivo femenino
1 will
por mi propia voluntad, of my own free will
fuerza de voluntad, willpower
2 (deseo) wish
contra la voluntad de su madre, against his mother's wishes
última voluntad, last wish
3 (intención) con su mejor voluntad, with the best of intentions
' voluntad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ajena
- ajeno
- arbitrio
- disposición
- férrea
- férreo
- flaquear
- gana
- grado
- pueblo
- santa
- santo
- someterse
- coartar
- debilitar
- dispuesto
- fuerza
- inquebrantable
- querer
- último
English:
afraid
- break
- goodwill
- inclination
- iron
- strength
- strong-willed
- unwillingness
- volition
- weak-willed
- will
- willingness
- willpower
- would
- beyond
- control
- free
- gesture
- good
- impose
- voluntarily
- willingly
- wish
* * *voluntad nf1. [determinación] will, willpower;tiene mucha/poca (fuerza de) voluntad she has a very strong/weak will;no lo conseguirá por falta de voluntad she'll never manage it because she hasn't got the willpower;pone mucha voluntad en su trabajo she's a very willing workervoluntad férrea iron will;voluntad de hierro iron will2. [deseo] will, wishes;no existe la voluntad política de resolver el problema there isn't the political will to solve the problem;expresaron su voluntad de entregar las armas they said they were willing to hand over their weapons;no era ésa mi voluntad that wasn't my intention, that's not what I wanted;contra la voluntad de alguien against sb's will;no podemos ir contra la voluntad popular we cannot go against the popular will;hágase tu voluntad Thy will be done;al final impuso su voluntad she got her way in the end;por causas ajenas a mi voluntad for reasons beyond my control;por voluntad de alguien: fue arquitecto por voluntad de su padre he was an architect because that's what his father wanted;dimitió por voluntad propia she resigned of her own free will o of her own volition;última voluntad last will and testament;Famhizo su santa voluntad he did just as he pleased3. [intención] intention;buena voluntad goodwill;gentes de buena voluntad people of goodwill;mala voluntad ill will4. [albedrío] free will;puedes usarlo a voluntad you can use it as much as you like;lo dejo a tu voluntad I'll leave it up to you;¿qué le debo? – la voluntad what do I owe you? – whatever you think fit* * *f will;buena/mala voluntad good/ill will;voluntad de hierro fig iron will;última voluntad last wish;por voluntad propia of one’s own free will;a voluntad at will* * *voluntad nf1) : will, volition2) deseo: desire, wish3) intención: intention4)a voluntad : at will5)buena voluntad : good will6)mala voluntad : ill will7)fuerza de voluntad : will-power* * *voluntad n1. (capacidad) will2. (deseo) wish
См. также в других словарях:
renunciar — (Del lat. renuntiāre). 1. tr. Hacer dejación voluntaria, dimisión o apartamiento de algo que se tiene, o se puede tener. Renunciaré a mi libertad. 2. Desistir de algún empeño o proyecto. El presidente renuncia a presentarse a las próximas… … Diccionario de la lengua española
renunciar — Se conjuga como: cambiar Infinitivo: Gerundio: Participio: renunciar renunciando renunciado Indicativo presente imperfecto pretérito futuro condicional yo tú él, ella, Ud. nosotros vosotros ellos, ellas, Uds. renuncio renuncias renuncia… … Wordreference Spanish Conjugations Dictionary
renunciar — 1. ‘Hacer dejación o privarse voluntariamente de algo’. Se acentúa como anunciar (→ apéndice 1, n.º 4). 2. Se construye normalmente como intransitivo, con un complemento introducido por a: «Esa tarde Videla renunció a la siesta» (Gasulla… … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
renunciar — a renunciou a uma vida fácil … Dicionario dos verbos portugueses
renunciar — v. tr. e intr. 1. Desistir de (aquilo a que se tem direito). = ABDICAR, RESIGNAR • v. tr. 2. Não querer. = RECUSAR ≠ ACEITAR 3. Tirar (algo) da sua posse ou do seu usufruto. = DEIXAR, LARGAR, PRIVAR SE ≠ ACEITAR, APROVEITAR 4. Abandonar (crença,… … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
renunciar — verbo transitivo 1. Dejar (una persona) voluntariamente [una cosa que posee o a la que tiene derecho]: El joven renunciará a la herencia. Su marido renunció a l puesto que le correspondía en la dirección porque no quería responsabilidades … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
renunciar — (Del lat. renuntiare.) ► verbo intransitivo/ transitivo 1 DERECHO Dejar de forma voluntaria una cosa que se posee o a la que se tiene derecho: ■ renunciaré al puesto en favor de tu amigo; renunció a la herencia de la abuela. SINÓNIMO dimitir… … Enciclopedia Universal
renunciar — {{#}}{{LM R33758}}{{〓}} {{ConjR33758}}{{\}}CONJUGACIÓN{{/}}{{SynR34588}} {{[}}renunciar{{]}} ‹re·nun·ciar› {{《}}▍ v.{{》}} {{<}}1{{>}} {{♂}}Referido a algo que se posee o a lo que se tiene derecho,{{♀}} dejarlo o abandonarlo voluntariamente: •… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
renunciar — v intr (Se conjuga como amar) Dejar o abandonar voluntariamente algo como un trabajo, una actividad, un derecho, un deseo, una organización, etc: Renunció a su puesto en la dirección de la escuela , renunciar a escribir novelas, Renunciaron a la… … Español en México
renunciar — re|nun|ci|ar Mot Agut Verb … Diccionari Català-Català
renunciar — (v) (Básico) abandonar lo que ya se tiene o que se puede poseer, como un puesto, un título, etc. Ejemplos: Dice que no quiere nada de sus padres y ha renunciado a la herencia. El padre de Juan Carlos renunció a la patria potestad. Sinónimos:… … Español Extremo Basic and Intermediate