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1 virtue

'və: u:
noun

1) (a good moral quality: Honesty is a virtue.) dyd

2) (a good quality: The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean.) fortrinn

3) (goodness of character etc: She is a person of great virtue.) karakterstyrke

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- virtuous
- virtuously
- virtuousness

dyd

subst. \/ˈvɜːtjuː\/, \/ˈvɜːtʃuː\/

1) ( moral) dyd

2) fordel, fortrinn

• the great virtue of the scheme is that it's simple

planens store fortrinn er at den er enkel

3) iboende kraft, effekt, evne, yteevne

4) ( religion) forklaring: klasse av engler

by virtue of eller in virtue of i kraft av, på grunn av, fordi

by virtue of one's office eller in virtue of one's office ( også) i embets medfør

the cardinal virtues kardinaldydene

make a virtue of gjøre til en dyd

make a virtue of necessity gjøre en dyd av nødvendighet

of easy virtue lett på tråden

• she is a woman of easy virtue

hun er lett på tråden

English-Norwegian dictionary > virtue
2 easy

easy ['i:zɪ] (compar easier, superl easiest)

1 adjective

(a) (not difficult) facile;

∎ it's easy to see why/that... on voit bien pourquoi/que...;

∎ it's easy to say that... c'est facile de dire que...;

∎ it's easy for her to say that... c'est facile pour elle de dire que...;

∎ this will make your job easier ceci vous facilitera la tâche;

∎ it makes life much easier not having to fill in these forms ça facilite bien les choses de ne pas avoir à remplir ces formulaires;

∎ to be easy to live with être facile à vivre;

∎ to be easy to get on with être facile à vivre;

∎ she is easy or an easy person to please (gen) c'est facile de lui faire plaisir; (concerning food) elle n'est pas difficile;

∎ it's an easy mistake to make c'est une erreur qui est facile à faire;

∎ it's not easy being the eldest child ce n'est pas facile d'être l'aîné;

∎ it's far from easy, it's none too easy c'est loin d'être facile, ce n'est pas facile du tout;

∎ in easy stages (travel) par petites étapes; (learn) sans peine;

∎ learn Japanese in ten easy stages! apprenez le japonais en dix petites leçons!;

∎ within easy reach of près de;

∎ the shop is within easy walking distance of here d'ici, on peut facilement aller au magasin à pied;

∎ the easy way out or option la solution facile ou de facilité;

∎ there are no easy answers c'est un problème qui est loin d'être facile à résoudre;

∎ to have an easy time (of it) (a good life) avoir la belle vie ou la vie facile;

∎ she had an easy time of it (in exams) ç'a été facile pour elle;

∎ she hadn't had an easy time of it elle n'avait pas eu une vie facile;

∎ familiar it's easy money c'est de l'argent gagné facilement ou sans se fatiguer^□ ;

∎ to come in an easy first (in a race) arriver bon premier;

∎ an easy prey or victim une proie facile;

∎ familiar easy game or meat bonne poire f;

∎ familiar as easy as pie or ABC or as falling off a log simple comme bonjour ou tout;

∎ familiar to be on easy street rouler sur l'or

(b) (at peace)

∎ to feel easy in one's mind être tranquille, avoir l'esprit tranquille

(c) (easygoing → person, atmosphere) décontracté; (→ disposition, nature) facile; (→ manner) décontracté, naturel; (→ style) coulant, facile;

∎ familiar I'm easy (I don't mind) ça m'est égal^□ ;

∎ they're usually fairly easy about deadlines d'habitude ils sont assez accommodants sur les délais;

∎ to be on easy terms with sb avoir des rapports plutôt amicaux avec qn;

∎ Commerce on easy terms avec facilités de paiement;

∎ to go at an easy pace aller tranquillement;

∎ to be an easy fit (clothes) être confortable

(d) (sexually) very familiar pejorative

∎ she's easy or an easy lay elle couche avec tout le monde, c'est une Marie-couche-toi-là;

∎ literary a woman of easy virtue une femme de petite vertu ou aux mœurs légères

(e) (pleasant)

∎ to be easy on the eye (film, painting) être agréable à regarder; (person) être bien fait de sa personne;

∎ to be easy on the ear (music) être agréable à écouter

(f) Stock Exchange (market) calme

2 adverb

(in a relaxed or sparing way) doucement;

∎ to go easy y aller doucement;

∎ to go easy on or with sb y aller doucement avec qn;

∎ to go easy on or with sth y aller doucement avec ou sur qch;

∎ go easy on the cream vas-y doucement avec la crème;

∎ familiar he's got it easy (has an easy life) il se la coule douce, il a la belle vie;

∎ to take things or it or life easy (lead a life of ease) mener une vie tranquille; (not overdo things) ralentir;

∎ you'll have to take it easy or go easy for a bit il va falloir ralentir ou freiner un peu;

∎ familiar take it easy! (gen) doucement!; (don't get upset) ne t'en fais pas!; American (on parting) bon courage!;

∎ familiar easy now!, easy does it! doucement!;

∎ to sleep easy in one's bed dormir sur ses deux oreilles;

∎ Military stand easy! repos!;

∎ easier said than done plus facile à dire qu'à faire;

∎ (it's) easy come easy go (money) l'argent, ça va ça vient;

∎ I hear she's got a new boyfriend -- oh well, easy come easy go! j'ai appris qu'elle avait un nouveau copain -- un de perdu, dix de retrouvés!;

∎ American familiar easy over (egg) cuit des deux côtés

►► easy chair fauteuil m;

Music easy listening variété f

✾ Film 'Easy Street' Chaplin 'Charlot policier'

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > easy
3 ♦ virtue

♦ virtue /ˈvɜ:tʃu:/
n. [cu]

1 virtù; dote: Temperance is a virtue, la temperanza è una virtù; She seemed a paragon of virtue, sembrava la somma di tutte le virtù; Generosity is not one of her virtues, la generosità non fa parte delle sue doti

2 vantaggio; merito (fig.): the virtues of globalization, i meriti della globalizzazione; The plan has the virtue of being very inexpensive, il piano ha il vantaggio di essere molto poco costoso

3 (relig.) virtù: the cardinal virtues, le virtù cardinali

4 (antiq.) virtù; castità

● by (o in) virtue of, in virtù di; a causa di □ to make a virtue of st., approfittare di qc.: They decided to make a virtue of the situation and stayed in playing cards, hanno deciso di approfittare della situazione e sono rimasti in casa a giocare a carte □ to make a virtue of necessity, far di necessità virtù □ (antiq.) a woman of easy virtue, una donna di facili costumi □ (prov.) Virtue is its own reward, la virtù è premio a se stessa.

English-Italian dictionary > ♦ virtue
4 virtue

virtue ['vɜ:tju:]

1 noun

(a) (goodness) vertu f;

∎ to make a virtue of necessity faire de nécessité vertu;

∎ a woman of easy virtue une femme de petite vertu;

∎ proverb virtue is its own reward = la vertu est sa propre récompense

(b) (merit) mérite m, avantage m;

∎ she at least has the virtue of being discreet elle a au moins le mérite d'être discrète;

∎ the flat has the virtue of being centrally heated l'appartement a l'avantage d'avoir le chauffage central

(c) (power) vertu f;

∎ the healing virtues of certain plants les vertus curatives de certaines plantes

2 by virtue of preposition

en vertu ou en raison de;

∎ by virtue of her age en vertu ou en raison de son âge;

∎ by virtue of being the eldest en vertu ou en raison du fait qu'il est l'aîné

Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > virtue
5 easy

1. adjective
1) (not difficult) leicht

easy to clean/see — etc. leicht zu reinigen/sehen usw.

it is easy to see that... — es ist offensichtlich, dass...; man sieht sofort, dass...

it's as easy as anything — (coll.) es ist kinderleicht

it is easy for him to talk — er hat leicht od. gut reden

on easy terms — auf Raten [kaufen]

2) (free from pain, anxiety, etc.) sorglos, angenehm [Leben, Zeit]

make it or things easy for somebody — es jemandem leicht machen

3) (free from constraint, strictness, etc.) ungezwungen; unbefangen [Art]

he is easy to get on with/work with — mit ihm kann man gut auskommen / zusammenarbeiten

I'm easy — (coll.) es ist mir egal
2. adverb
leicht

easier said than done — leichter gesagt als getan

easy does it — immer langsam od. sachte

go easy — vorsichtig sein

go easy on or with — sparsam umgehen mit

go easy on or with somebody — mit jemandem nachsichtig sein

take it easy! — (calm down!) beruhige dich!

take it or things or life easy — sich nicht übernehmen

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adjective

1) (not difficult: This is an easy job (to do).) leicht

2) (free from pain, trouble, anxiety etc: He had an easy day at the office.) behaglich

3) (friendly: an easy manner/smile.) ungezwungen

4) (relaxed; leisurely: The farmer walked with an easy stride.) natürlich

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easy

<-ier, -iest or more \easy, most \easy>

[ˈi:zi]

I. adj

1. (not difficult) leicht, einfach

would a ten o'clock appointment be easier for you? würde Ihnen ein Termin für 10 Uhr besser passen?

the house is \easy to find das Haus ist leicht zu finden

he is \easy to get on with mit ihm kann man gut auskommen

it's \easy for you to laugh du hast gut lachen

\easy access leichter Zugang

to be \easy game [or meat] [or mark] [or prey] [for sb] (sl) leichte Beute [für jdn] sein fam

to be as \easy as falling off a log [or as pie] [or as anything] ( fam) kinderleicht sein fam

\easy money ( fam) leicht verdientes Geld; FIN leichtes Geld, billiges Geld

to be within \easy reach leicht erreichbar sein

\easy solution einfache Lösung

to be the easiest thing in the world ( fam) die einfachste Sache [von] der Welt sein

to be an \easy touch ( fam) leichtgläubig sein

to be far from \easy alles andere als leicht sein

\easy-peasy BRIT ( fam or usu childspeak) kinderleicht fam

to be \easy to annoy [or upset] /please leicht erregbar/zufrieden zu stellen sein

to be easier said than done ( fam) leichter gesagt als getan sein

it is \easy to see that... es ist offensichtlich, dass...; ECON, FIN

the loan is repayable in \easy payments das Darlehen ist unter erleichterten Bedingungen zurückzuzahlen

2. (effortless) leicht, mühelos

\easy walk bequemer Spaziergang

3. (trouble-free) angenehm; (comfortable) bequem

\easy life sorgloses [o unbeschwertes] Leben

4. (not worried)

\easy conscience [or mind] ruhiges Gewissen

to be \easy in one's mind beruhigt sein

to not feel \easy about sth sich akk bei etw dat nicht wohl fühlen

5. ( fam: indifferent)

I'm \easy mir ist es egal fam

6. (relaxed) entspannt

▪ to be \easy about sth etw leichtnehmen

\easy charm ungezwungener Charme

at an \easy pace in gemütlichem Tempo

on \easy terms ECON zu günstigen Bedingungen

a woman of \easy virtue ( dated) Freudenmädchen nt veraltet

7. (pleasing) angenehm

to be \easy on the ear/eye angenehm für das Ohr/Auge sein

8. ( pej: simplistic) [zu] einfach, simpel oft pej

9. STOCKEX (lower priced)

share prices are easier die Aktienpreise sind günstiger; COMM

\easy market Käufermarkt m

10.

▶ to be on \easy street ( dated fam) in guten Verhältnissen leben

II. adv

1. (cautiously) vorsichtig, sachte

\easy does it ( fam) immer langsam [o sachte], Vorsicht ist die Mutter der Porzellankiste prov

to go \easy on [or with] sth ( fam) sich akk bei etw dat zurückhalten, mit etw dat sparsam umgehen

go \easy on the cream nimm nicht so viel Sahne

to go \easy on sb ( fam) nicht zu hart mit jdm umgehen

2. (in a relaxed manner)

take it \easy! nur keine Aufregung!, immer mit der Ruhe!

to take things [or it] \easy ( fam: for one's health) sich akk schonen; (rest) sich dat keinen Stress machen fam

3.

▶ \easy come, \easy go ( fam) wie gewonnen, so zerronnen

III. interj ( fam) locker sl

my car can do 250 kph, \easy! mein Auto fährt locker 250 km/h! sl

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['iːzɪ]
1. adj (+er)

1) (= simple) leicht; task, job leicht, einfach; option, solution, answer einfach

finding somewhere to eat is an easy task — es ist leicht or einfach, ein Restaurant zu finden

it's no easy task — es ist nicht einfach

it's easy to forget that... — man vergisst leicht, dass...

it's easy for her — sie hat es leicht

it's easy for her to do it — sie kann es leicht tun

that's easy for you to say — du hast gut reden

to make easy reading — leicht zu lesen sein

he was an easy winner — er hat mühelos gewonnen

to be far from easy or none too easy — alles andere als leicht sein, nicht gerade leicht sein

that's the easy part — das ist das Einfache

it's an easy ( enough) mistake to make — den Fehler kann man leicht machen, das kann einem leicht passieren

to be within easy reach of sth — etw leicht erreichen können

as easy as pie or as ABC or as falling off a log — kinderleicht

easier said than done — leichter gesagt als getan

easy credit — leicht erhältliche Kredite

on easy terms (Comm) — zu günstigen Bedingungen

to go for the easy option, to take the easy way out — es sich (dat) leicht machen

she is easy to work with/get on with — mit ihr kann man gut arbeiten/auskommen

she opted for the easy life — sie machte sich (dat) das Leben leicht

easy living — ein sorgenfreies Leben

to have it easy, to have an easy time (of it) — es leicht haben

to have an easy ride — es leicht haben

he will not be given an easy ride — man wird es ihm nicht leicht machen

easy prey — eine leichte Beute

to be easy meat (inf) — eine leichte Beute sein

2)

(= not harsh) to be easy on the eye/ear —

he/she is easy on the eye (inf) — er/sie sieht gut aus

to be easy on the stomach — leicht verdaulich sein

3) (= relaxed) temperament, conversation, laugh, smile, voice ungezwungen; relationship unbefangen; tone lässig

at an easy pace —

he had a quick and easy laugh — er lachte schnell und ungezwungen

to be on easy terms with sb — mit jdm auf vertrautem Fuß stehen

I'm easy ( Brit inf ) — mir ist alles recht, ist mir egal (inf)

stand easy! ( Brit Mil ) — rührt euch!

4) (pej inf

= promiscuous) she's easy —

she wasn't like the easy girls he had known — sie war anders als die leichten Mädchen, die er gekannt hatte

or lay (sl) — jeden ranlassen

woman of easy virtue ( dated euph = prostitute ) —, = prostitute ) Freudenmädchen nt

2. adv (inf)

to go easy on sb — nicht so streng mit jdm sein

to go easy on sth — mit etw sparsam umgehen

to go easy on the brakes/one's liver — die Bremsen/seine Leber schonen

easy does it — immer sachte

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easy [ˈiːzı]

A adj (adv → academic.ru/23170/easily">easily)

1. leicht, mühelos (Sieg etc):

an easy victim ( oder mark)

a) eine leichte Beute,

b) ein leichtgläubiger Mensch;

be easy meat Br umg

a) eine leichte Beute sein,

b) ein leichtgläubiger Mensch sein,

c) ein Kinderspiel sein,

d) leicht ins Bett zu kriegen sein (Frau);

easy of access leicht zugänglich oder erreichbar;

it is easy for him to talk er hat gut reden;

an easy 200 pounds glatt oder gut 200 Pfund

2. leicht, einfach ( for für) (Aufgabe, Sprache etc):

easy money leicht verdientes Geld ( → A 12 c);

easy reading leicht verständliche Lektüre;

be easy for sb jemandem leichtfallen;

it was not easy for me to ignore his rudeness es fiel mir schwer, seine Unverschämtheit zu ignorieren;

make sth easy for sb jemandem etwas leicht machen; → ABC A 1, find B 3

3. auch easy in one’s mind ruhig, unbesorgt ( about um), unbeschwert, sorglos

4. bequem, leicht, behaglich, angenehm (Leben etc):

an easy fit ein loser oder bequemer Sitz (der Kleidung);

live in easy circumstances, umg be on easy street in guten Verhältnissen leben, wohlhabend sein;

be easy on the ear (eye) umg nett anzuhören (anzusehen) sein;

be easy on the eyes (nerves) die Augen (Nerven) schonen

5. beschwerdefrei, schmerzfrei:

feel easier sich besser fühlen

6. gemächlich, gemütlich (Spaziergang, Tempo etc): → stage A 7

7. nachsichtig (on mit)

8. günstig, erträglich, leicht, mäßig:

an easy penalty eine leichte Strafe;

on easy terms zu günstigen Bedingungen;

be easy on the pocket den Geldbeutel nicht belasten

9. nachgiebig, gefügig:

I’m easy bes Br umg ich bin mit allem einverstanden, mir ist alles recht

10. a) leichtfertig

b) locker, frei (Moral etc): → virtue 1

11. ungezwungen, natürlich, frei, unbefangen (Benehmen etc):

free and easy (ganz) zwanglos, ohne Formalitäten;

he is free and easy er benimmt sich ganz ungezwungen;

an easy style ein leichter oder flüssiger Stil

12. WIRTSCH

a) flau, lustlos (Markt)

b) wenig gefragt (Ware)

c) billig (Geld)

B adv leicht, bequem:

easy to dispose of leicht verkäuflich;

easy to follow leicht verständlich;

easy to use leicht zu handhaben(d), pflegeleicht;

go easy, take it ( oder things) easy

a) sich Zeit lassen, langsam tun,

b) sich nicht aufregen;

take it easy

a) immer mit der Ruhe!,

b) keine Bange!;

go easy on

a) jemanden od etwas sachte anfassen,

b) schonen oder sparsam umgehen mit;

go easy on the mustard (im Restaurant etc) (bitte) nicht zu viel Senf;

go easy on the pocket den Geldbeutel nicht belasten;

easy, umg easy does it sachte!, langsam!;

easy all! (Rudern) halt!;

stand easy! MIL rührt euch!;

easier said than done leichter gesagt als getan;

easy come, easy go wie gewonnen, so zerronnen; → care B 2

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1. adjective
1) (not difficult) leicht

easy to clean/see — etc. leicht zu reinigen/sehen usw.

it is easy to see that... — es ist offensichtlich, dass...; man sieht sofort, dass...

it's as easy as anything — (coll.) es ist kinderleicht

it is easy for him to talk — er hat leicht od. gut reden

on easy terms — auf Raten [kaufen]

2) (free from pain, anxiety, etc.) sorglos, angenehm [Leben, Zeit]

make it or things easy for somebody — es jemandem leicht machen

3) (free from constraint, strictness, etc.) ungezwungen; unbefangen [Art]

he is easy to get on with/work with — mit ihm kann man gut auskommen / zusammenarbeiten

I'm easy — (coll.) es ist mir egal
2. adverb
leicht

easier said than done — leichter gesagt als getan

easy does it — immer langsam od. sachte

go easy — vorsichtig sein

go easy on or with — sparsam umgehen mit

go easy on or with somebody — mit jemandem nachsichtig sein

take it easy! — (calm down!) beruhige dich!

take it or things or life easy — sich nicht übernehmen

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adj.

bequem adj.

leicht adj.

ungezwungen adj.

unschwer adj.

English-german dictionary > easy
6 virtue

noun

1) (moral excellence) Tugend, die; (chastity) Tugendhaftigkeit, die

virtue is its own reward — (prov.) die Tugend trägt ihren Lohn in sich selbst

2) (advantage) Vorteil, der; Vorzug, der

what is the virtue in that? — welchen Vorteil hat das?

there's no virtue in doing that — es bringt keinen Vorteil, das zu tun

3)

by virtue of — auf Grund, aufgrund (+ Gen.)

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['və: u:]
noun

1) (a good moral quality: Honesty is a virtue.) die Tugend

2) (a good quality: The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean.) der Vorzug

3) (goodness of character etc: She is a person of great virtue.) die Rechtschaffenheit

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- academic.ru/80442/virtuous">virtuous
- virtuously
- virtuousness
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vir·tue

[ˈvɜ:tju:, -tʃu:, AM ˈvɜ:rtʃu:]

n

1. (good quality) Tugend f

2. no pl (morality) Tugendhaftigkeit f

to be a paragon of \virtue ( also iron) ein Muster an Tugendhaftigkeit sein a. iron

woman of easy \virtue ( euph) leichtes Mädchen

3. (advantage) Vorteil m

to extol the \virtues of sth die Vorteile einer S. gen preisen geh

4. no pl (benefit) Nutzen m

would there be any \virtue in taking an earlier train? hätte es irgendeinen Nutzen, wenn ich einen früheren Zug nehmen würde?

5. ( hist: chastity) Keuschheit f

6. ( form: because of)

▪ by \virtue of sth wegen [o aufgrund] einer S. gen

7.

▶ to make a \virtue [out] of necessity aus der Not eine Tugend machen

▶ patience is a \virtue ( saying) Geduld ist eine Tugend

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['vɜːtjuː]
n

1) (= moral quality) Tugend f

to make a virtue of necessity — aus der Not eine Tugend machen

a life of virtue — ein tugendhaftes Leben

2) (= chastity) Keuschheit f, Tugendhaftigkeit f

a woman of easy virtue (euph) — ein leichtes Mädchen

3) (= advantage, point) Vorteil m

what's the virtue of that? — welchen Vorteil hat das?, wozu ist das gut?

there is no virtue in doing that — es scheint nicht sehr zweckmäßig, das zu tun

4) (= healing power) Heilkraft f

in or by virtue of — aufgrund or auf Grund (+gen)

in or by virtue of the authority/power etc vested in me — kraft meiner Autorität/Macht etc (form)

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virtue [ˈvɜːtjuː; -tʃuː; US ˈvɜrtʃuː] s

1. Tugend(haftigkeit) f (auch engS. Keuschheit):

woman of virtue tugendhafte Frau;

woman of easy virtue leichtes Mädchen

2. Rechtschaffenheit f

3. Tugend f:

make a virtue of necessity aus der Not eine Tugend machen

4. Wirkung f, Wirksamkeit f, Erfolg m:

of great virtue (sehr) wirkungsvoll oder erfolgreich

5. Vorteil m, Vorzug m

6. (Rechts)Kraft f:

by ( oder in) virtue of kraft (eines Gesetzes, einer Vollmacht etc), aufgrund von (od gen), vermöge (gen)

7. obs Mannestugend f, Tapferkeit f

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noun

1) (moral excellence) Tugend, die; (chastity) Tugendhaftigkeit, die

virtue is its own reward — (prov.) die Tugend trägt ihren Lohn in sich selbst

2) (advantage) Vorteil, der; Vorzug, der

what is the virtue in that? — welchen Vorteil hat das?

there's no virtue in doing that — es bringt keinen Vorteil, das zu tun

3)

by virtue of — auf Grund, aufgrund (+ Gen.)

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n.

Tugend -en f.

Vorzug -¨e m.

Wert -e m.

Wirksamkeit f.

English-german dictionary > virtue
7 easy

ˈi:zɪ
1. прил.
1) а) удобный (о вещи, о человеке) It was a green and easy world as she took it. ≈ Она видела мир добрым, светлым. - easy chair Syn: comfortable, luxurious, quiet б) излишне уступчивый, чересчур податливый, доверчивый( о человеке) You are too easy on the children. ≈ Ты слишком балуешь детей. I'm easy. ≈ Мне все равно, мне наплевать. woman of easy virtue Syn: compliant, credulous в) беспечный, безрассудный They mark out for their prey the easy colonists. ≈ Добычей они себе выбирают беспечных колонистов. Syn: careless, thoughtless, unconcerned ∙ easy mark ≈ объект для насмешек (о человеке)
2) а) легкий, нетрудный, незатруднительный The colors and scents make the flowers more easy to find. ≈ Цвета и запахи помогают легче отыскивать цветы. You mount by six easy steps. ≈ Подымаешься по шести невысоким ступенькам. It is easy to make a solitude and call it peace. ≈ Очень легко создать себе одиночество и называть его "благодатью". easy of access easy listening Syn: simple, lenient Ant: difficult б) естественный, свободный, непринужденный( о человеке, поведении, письме и т.п.) The light, elegant, and easy prose of his novels. ≈ Его легкая, элегантная, гладкая проза. easy manners Syn: smooth, flowing
3) а) покладистый, слушающийся б) спокойный( в разных смыслах) ;
спокойный, хорошо себя чувствующий I made her easy on that point. ≈ Я успокоил ее на этот счет. After an opiate he became easier. ≈ После введения морфия он несколько успокоился, ему стало лучше. - take it easy в) терпимый, снисходительный be easy on smb. be easy on smth.
4) а) неторопливый, легкий ( о шаге, ветре) The donkeys are like large dogs, and of easy motion. ≈ Ослы - они как большие собаки, двигаются неторопливо. Easy fire was glowing. ≈ Мирно горел огонь. be easy! б) спокойный (о реке, воде, течении) Ant: rapid, swift, turbulent в) коммерч. вялый, застойный( о рынке) г) коммерч. плохо идущий, плохо продающийся, не ходкий( о товаре)
5) обеспеченный, состоятельный The easy classes will contrive to furnish the governing classes of the country. ≈ Богатые люди будут пытаться занимать руководящие посты в стране. easy circumstances easy money easy street
6) пологий( о склоне, спуске и т.п.) Syn: gradual Ant: steep
7) дешевый, недорогой An easy fee of one shilling. ≈ И стоит всего-то один шиллинг.
8) свободный, не в обтяжку( об одежде) ∙ as easy as falling off a log as easy as ABC easy to look at easy on the eye easy rider honours easy
2. нареч.
1) легко, без труда All the easier led away by bad example. ≈ И только легче поддаться дурному примеру. easy-clean
2) а) спокойно;
аккуратно, не спеша - take it easy break the news easy б) неторопливо
3) свободно, имея некую степень свободы
4) а) удобно б) легко, несурово let one off easy ∙ easy all! easy! easy ahead! stand easy easy does it посл. ≈ тише едешь, дальше будешь;
с наскока не возьмешь;
поспешишь людей насмешишь easy come, easy go ≈ как нажито, так и прожито easier said than done ≈ легче сказать, чем сделать передышка (гребля) легкий, нетрудный - * task легкое задание - * path удобная тропа - * country (военное) легкопроходимая местность - it's an * place to get to туда легко добраться - * of access легкодоступный, достижимый без труда - * money деньги, доставшиеся легко, легко нажитые деньги - * reading series книги или пособия для начинающих (изучать иностранные языки) - * book (специальное) книга для детей младшего возраста нетрудный, необременительный - on * terms на легких условиях - to buy on * terms( коммерческое) покупать на выгодных условиях;
покупать в рассрочку удобный, приятный, покойный - * coat просторный пиджак - * cushions мягкие подушки спокойный - * conscience спокойная совесть - make your mind * не волнуйтесь, успокойтесь - the patient became easier больному стало легче - I am much easier since my wound was dressed после того, как рану перевязали, я чувствую себя гораздо лучше - I don't feel * on this point в этом вопросе я не чувствую себя спокойно /уверенно/ - I made him * я его успокоил неторопливый - * pace неторопливый темп /шаг, аллюр/ - to travel by * stages путешествовать, часто останавливаясь на отдых уживчивый, покладистый, сговорчивый - * disposition покладистый характер - an * person to get on with покладистый /уживчивый/ человек - he is not * to deal with с ним нелегко иметь дело /трудно сговориться/ снисходительный, терпимый - he is * on his subordinates он не требователен к подчиненным - an * master нетребовательный хозяин - we ought to be * on him because everyone makes mistakes мы должны отнестись к нему снисходительно, так как ошибки делают все - * in one's morals нестрогих правил;
легкого поведения непринужденный, естественный - * manners непринужденное /естественное/ поведение;
непринужденная манера - * conversation непринужденная беседа пологий, плавный - * slopes пологие откосы - * grade (дорожностроительное) легкий подъем - * curve( специальное) плавная кривая, кривая малой кривизны обеспеченный, состоятельный - * circumstances материальная обеспеченность( австралийское) (разговорное) равнодушный, безразличный - I am * мне все равно;
меня это не волнует (экономика) вялый, застойный (о рынке и т. п.) (экономика) не имеющий спроса( о товаре) - rubber is * спрос на каучук невысок /небольшой/ > * game /mark/ легкая добыча, легковерный человек;
простофиля, простак > * as pie (американизм) (разговорное) не составляющий никакого труда > * digging( американизм) (сленг) пустяковое дело;
раз плюнуть > woman of * virtue женщина не строгих правил (разговорное) легко, без труда - easier said than done легче сказать, чем сделать ( разговорное) спокойно, неторопливо > take it * относитесь спокойно, не волнуйтесь;
не принимайте близко к сердцу;
не усердствуйте > * all! (спортивное) легче грести! (команда) > stand *! (военное) отойти от орудий! (команда) ;
вольно!( команда) > * does it! потихоньку да полегоньку!, не спешите!;
тише едешь - дальше будешь! > to go * on smb. вести себя с кем-л. тактично /мягко/ > to go * on smth. не наваливаться на что-л. (на еду и т. п.) > dentists recommend that children go * on candy стоматологи рекомендуют детям не злоупотреблять сладким > * come, * go (пословица) дешево досталось - легко потерялось ~ пологий (о скате) ;
easy street богатство;
to be on easy street процветать;
as easy as falling off a log (или as ABC) очень легко ~ неторопливый;
at an easy pace не спеша ~ покладистый;
терпимый;
to be easy on (smb., smth.) относиться снисходительно (к кому-л., чему-л.) ~ пологий (о скате) ;
easy street богатство;
to be on easy street процветать;
as easy as falling off a log (или as ABC) очень легко to break the news ~ сообщить о случившемся осторожно или деликатно;
easy all! мор. суши весла!( команда) ~ does it посл. = тише едешь, дальше будешь;
easy come, easy go = как нажито, так и прожито;
easier said than done легче сказать, чем сделать easy выгодный ~ вялый ~ застойный ~ излишне уступчивый;
чересчур податливый;
of easy virtue не (слишком) строгих правил ~ легкий, нетрудный;
easy of access доступный;
easy money шальные деньги ~ легкий, легко ~ легкий ~ легко ~ эк. не имеющий спроса( о товаре) ;
вялый, застойный (о рынке и т. п.) ~ не имеющий спроса ~ непринужденный, свободный, естественный;
easy manners непринужденные манеры ~ неторопливый;
at an easy pace не спеша ~ нетрудный ~ обеспеченный, состоятельный;
easy circumstances достаток ~ покладистый;
терпимый;
to be easy on (smb., smth.) относиться снисходительно (к кому-л., чему-л.) ~ пологий (о скате) ;
easy street богатство;
to be on easy street процветать;
as easy as falling off a log (или as ABC) очень легко ~ спокойно;
неторопливо ~ спокойный;
make your mind easy успокойтесь ~ удобный;
easy coat просторное пальто to break the news ~ сообщить о случившемся осторожно или деликатно;
easy all! мор. суши весла! (команда) ~ обеспеченный, состоятельный;
easy circumstances достаток ~ удобный;
easy coat просторное пальто ~ does it посл. = тише едешь, дальше будешь;
easy come, easy go = как нажито, так и прожито;
easier said than done легче сказать, чем сделать ~ does it посл. = тише едешь, дальше будешь;
easy come, easy go = как нажито, так и прожито;
easier said than done легче сказать, чем сделать ~ does it посл. = тише едешь, дальше будешь;
easy come, easy go = как нажито, так и прожито;
easier said than done легче сказать, чем сделать ~ непринужденный, свободный, естественный;
easy manners непринужденные манеры ~ легкий, нетрудный;
easy of access доступный;
easy money шальные деньги ~ легкий, нетрудный;
easy of access доступный;
easy money шальные деньги ~ пологий (о скате) ;
easy street богатство;
to be on easy street процветать;
as easy as falling off a log (или as ABC) очень легко ~ to grasp легкий для понимания ~ спокойный;
make your mind easy успокойтесь ~ излишне уступчивый;
чересчур податливый;
of easy virtue не (слишком) строгих правил to take it ~ не торопиться, не усердствовать to take it ~ относиться спокойно

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > easy
8 easy

adjective

1) (not difficult: This is an easy job (to do).) fácil

2) (free from pain, trouble, anxiety etc: He had an easy day at the office.) tranquilo

3) (friendly: an easy manner/smile.) natural

4) (relaxed; leisurely: The farmer walked with an easy stride.) tranquilo

easy adj fácil

it looks difficult, but actually it's easy parece difícil, pero en realidad es fácil

El comparativo de easy es easier; el superlativo es easiest

easy

tr['iːzɪ]

adjective (comp easier, superl easiest)

1 (not difficult) fácil, sencillo

■ it's an easy dish to make es un plato fácil de hacer

■ is it easy to get a bank loan? ¿es fácil conseguir un crédito del banco?

■ getting here was no easy matter llegar aquí no ha sido nada fácil

■ she's really easy to talk to resulta fácil hablar con ella

2 (comfortable) cómodo,-a, holgado,-a

■ she leads a very easy life tiene una vida muy cómoda

3 (unworried, relaxed) tranquilo,-a

■ an easy temperament un temperamento tranquilo

■ at an easy pace tranquilamente

■ with an easy mind con la mente tranquila

4 (readily exploited, cheated) fácil

■ an easy victim una víctima fácil

adverb

1 con cuidado, con calma

■ go easy with that vase, it's valuable ten cuidado con aquel jarrón - es valioso

■ easy on the whisky! ¡no te pases con el whisky!

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

easy on the ear agradable al oído

easy on the eye agradable a la vista

easy to please poco exigente

easy come, easy go así como viene se va

easy does it poco a poco, con cuidado

I'm easy familiar me da igual

it's easier said than done del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho

stand easy SMALLMILITARY/SMALL descansen

take it easy! ¡tranquilo,-a!

to be easy as pie familiar estar chupado,-a

to go easy on somebody no reñir tanto a alguien

to go easy on something no pasarse con algo

to take it easy / take things easy tomar(se) las cosas con calma

easy chair sillón nombre masculino, butaca

easy game / easy prey presa fácil

easy listening música ligera

easy money dinero fácil

easy terms facilidades nombre femenino plural de pago

easy ['i:zi] adj, easier ; - est

1) : fácil

2) lenient: indulgente

easy

adj.

• descansado, -a adj.

• desembarazado, -a adj.

• fácil adj.

• holgado, -a adj.

• lento, -a adj.

I 'iːzi
adjective easier, easiest

1) ( not difficult) fácil

it's very easy to do — es muy fácil de hacer

it's easy to see that... — es fácil ver que...

easy money — dinero m fácil, plata f (AmS fam) fácil or dulce (AmL fam)

to take the easy way out — optar por el camino fácil

that's easy for you to say — se dice muy fácil, es fácil hablar

she was an easy winner — ganó sin problemas

2) ( undemanding) < life> fácil, desahogado

easy terms — ( Busn) facilidades de pago

to be easy on the eye/ear — ser* agradable a la vista/al oído

3)

a) ( lenient)

to be easy on somebody — ser* poco exigente or severo con algn

b) ( without strong opinion) (esp BrE colloq) (pred)

I'm easy — me da igual or lo mismo

II

adverb

1) ( without difficulty)

love/money doesn't come easy — el amor/dinero no es fácil de conseguir

easy come, easy go — así como viene se va

2)

a) (slowly, calmly) despacio, con calma

easy does it — despacito

to take it/things easy — tomárselo/tomarse las cosas con calma

b) ( sparingly)

go easy on o with the sugar — no te pases or (Méx) llévatela suave con el azúcar (fam)

c) ( leniently)

go easy on him — no seas muy duro con él

['iːzɪ]
1. ADJ
(compar easier) (superl easiest)
1) (=not difficult) [task, job, decision, victory] fácil

it is easy to see that... — es fácil ver que...

he's easy to work with — es fácil trabajar con él

he's easy to get on with — es muy fácil llevarse bien con él

fluorescent jackets are easy to see at night — las chaquetas fluorescentes son fáciles de ver por la noche

• there are no easy answers — no hay respuestas fáciles

• to be far from easy — no ser nada fácil

• he came in an easy first — llegó el primero sin problemas

• that's easy for you to say — para ti es fácil decirlo

• to have it easy — tenerlo fácil

• the easy life — la vida fácil

• easy listening — (=music) música f fácil de escuchar

• they made it very easy for us — nos lo pusieron muy fácil

"Russian made easy" — "ruso sin esfuerzo"

• to be no easy matter — no ser cosa fácil

• it's an easy mistake to make — es un error que se comete fácilmente

• easy money — dinero m fácil

• to be none too easy — no ser nada fácil

• to be easy on the eye/ear — ser or resultar agradable a la vista/al oído

eat something that's easy on the stomach — come algo que sea fácil de digerir

• to go for or take the easy option — optar por lo más fácil

• that's the easy part — eso es lo fácil

• easy pickings — botín m fácil

• easy prey — presa f fácil

• to be within easy reach of sth — estar muy cerca de algo

• to make easy reading — ser fácil de leer

• to have an easy ride — (fig) tener las cosas fáciles

• that's easier said than done! — ¡eso se dice pronto!, es fácil decirlo, pero hacerlo...

I'd love to tell her to get lost but that's easier said than done — me encantaría mandarla al cuerno pero no es tan fácil de hacer

• in or by easy stages — por etapas fáciles de superar

• to be no easy task — no ser cosa fácil

• to buy sth on easy terms — (Comm) comprar algo con facilidades de pago

• to have an easy time — no tener problemas

• to take the easy way out — (fig) optar por el camino más fácil

- it's as easy as ABC or falling off a log or pie

- be on easy street

2) (=relaxed) [life] cómodo, relajado; [manners] relajado, natural; [disposition, conversation, conscience] tranquilo; [smile] fácil; [voice, tone, style] natural; [pace] lento, pausado; [movement] suelto, relajado

I'm easy * — (=not particular) me es igual or me da igual

• to feel easy (in one's mind) — sentirse tranquilo

I don't feel easy about leaving the children with that woman — no me siento tranquilo dejando a los niños con esa mujer

• we relaxed into easy laughter — nos relajamos y empezamos a reírnos con naturalidad

• he has or enjoys an easy relationship with his stepchildren — tiene una relación muy buena or se lleva muy bien con los hijos de su mujer

• you can rest easy — puedes estar tranquilo

• to be on easy terms with sb — estar en confianza con algn

3) (=promiscuous) [woman] fácil

• a woman of easy virtue — † euph una mujer ligera de cascos

2.

ADV

• we can all breathe easy now — ahora todos podemos respirar tranquilos

• taking orders doesn't come easy to him — no le resulta fácil obedecer órdenes

easy come, easy go — tal y como viene se va

• easy does it! — ¡despacio!, ¡cuidado!, ¡con calma!

• go easy with the sugar — no te pases con el azúcar

go easy on him — no seas muy duro con él

• to take things easy, take it easy — (=rest) descansar; (=go slowly) tomárselo con calma

take it easy! * — (=don't worry) ¡cálmete!, ¡no te pongas nervioso!; (=don't rush) ¡despacio!, ¡no corras!
stand 3., 1)
3.

CPD

easy chair N — butaca f, sillón m (Sp)

easy touch * N (=person) —

he's an easy touch — es fácil de convencer
EASY, DIFFICULT, IMPOSSIBLE ► Fácil, difícil and imposible are followed directly by the infinitive when they qualify the action itself:
Solving the problem is easy
It's easy to solve the problem Es fácil resolver el problema
It is sometimes difficult/impossible to control oneself En ocasiones es difícil/imposible controlarse ► When the adjective qualifies a noun or pronoun rather than the verb, de is inserted before the infinitive:
The problem is easy to solve El problema es fácil de resolver
That's difficult or hard to believe Eso es difícil de creer
Semtex is impossible to detect El Semtex es imposible de detectar NOTE: Remember in this case to make the adjective agree with the noun or pronoun it describes:
Some of his works are difficult to classify Algunas de sus obras son difíciles de encasillar For further uses and examples, see main entry
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I ['iːzi]
adjective easier, easiest

1) ( not difficult) fácil

it's very easy to do — es muy fácil de hacer

it's easy to see that... — es fácil ver que...

easy money — dinero m fácil, plata f (AmS fam) fácil or dulce (AmL fam)

to take the easy way out — optar por el camino fácil

that's easy for you to say — se dice muy fácil, es fácil hablar

she was an easy winner — ganó sin problemas

2) ( undemanding) < life> fácil, desahogado

easy terms — ( Busn) facilidades de pago

to be easy on the eye/ear — ser* agradable a la vista/al oído

3)

a) ( lenient)

to be easy on somebody — ser* poco exigente or severo con algn

b) ( without strong opinion) (esp BrE colloq) (pred)

I'm easy — me da igual or lo mismo

II

adverb

1) ( without difficulty)

love/money doesn't come easy — el amor/dinero no es fácil de conseguir

easy come, easy go — así como viene se va

2)

a) (slowly, calmly) despacio, con calma

easy does it — despacito

to take it/things easy — tomárselo/tomarse las cosas con calma

b) ( sparingly)

go easy on o with the sugar — no te pases or (Méx) llévatela suave con el azúcar (fam)

c) ( leniently)

go easy on him — no seas muy duro con él

English-spanish dictionary > easy
9 virtue

['vɜːtʃuː]
nome

1) (goodness, good quality, chastity) virtù f.

a woman of easy virtue — una donna di facili costumi

2) (advantage) vantaggio m., merito m.

to extol the virtues of sth. — vantare le virtù di qcs

3) by virtue of in virtù di

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['və: u:]
noun

1) (a good moral quality: Honesty is a virtue.) virtù

2) (a good quality: The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean.) vantaggio

3) (goodness of character etc: She is a person of great virtue.) virtù

•

- virtuous
- virtuously
- virtuousness
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['vɜːtʃuː]
nome

1) (goodness, good quality, chastity) virtù f.

a woman of easy virtue — una donna di facili costumi

2) (advantage) vantaggio m., merito m.

to extol the virtues of sth. — vantare le virtù di qcs

3) by virtue of in virtù di

English-Italian dictionary > virtue
10 virtue

'və: u:
noun

1) (a good moral quality: Honesty is a virtue.) virtud

2) (a good quality: The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean.) virtud

3) (goodness of character etc: She is a person of great virtue.) virtud

•

- virtuous
- virtuously
- virtuousness

virtue n virtud

virtue

tr['vɜːʧʊː]

noun

1 virtud nombre femenino

2 (advantage) ventaja

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

by virtue of en virtud de

in virtue of en virtud de

to make a virtue of necessity hacer de la necesidad virtud

virtue ['vər.ʧu:] n

1) : virtud f

2)

by virtue of : en virtud de, debido a

virtue

n.

• virtud s.f.

'vɜːrtʃuː, 'vɜːtjʊː, 'vɜːtʃuː
noun

1) u c ( moral excellence) virtud f

to make a virtue of necessity — hacer* de la necesidad virtud

2) c ( advantage) ventaja f

there's no virtue in speed at the expense of accuracy — no tiene mérito trabajar rápido si se cometen errores

3)

by o (frml) in virtue of — (as prep) en virtud de

4) u (chastity, fidelity) virtud f

['vɜːtjuː]
N
1) (=good quality) virtud f

to extol sb's virtues — alabar or ensalzar las virtudes de algn

- make a virtue of necessity

2) (=advantage) virtud f, ventaja f

it has the virtue of simplicity or of being simple — tiene la virtud or ventaja de ser sencillo

I see no virtue in (doing) that — no veo ninguna ventaja en (hacer) eso

3) (=chastity) castidad f, honra f

her virtue was in no danger — su castidad or honra no corría peligro

he had designs on her virtue — iba a tratar de seducirla

a woman of easy virtue — una mujer de vida alegre, una mujer de moralidad laxa

4)

by virtue of, in virtue of — en virtud de, debido a

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['vɜːrtʃuː, 'vɜːtjʊː, 'vɜːtʃuː]
noun

1) u c ( moral excellence) virtud f

to make a virtue of necessity — hacer* de la necesidad virtud

2) c ( advantage) ventaja f

there's no virtue in speed at the expense of accuracy — no tiene mérito trabajar rápido si se cometen errores

3)

by o (frml) in virtue of — (as prep) en virtud de

4) u (chastity, fidelity) virtud f

English-spanish dictionary > virtue
11 woman

'wumən
plural - women; noun

1) (an adult human female: His sisters are both grown women now; ( also adjective) a woman doctor; women doctors.) kvinne; kvinnelig

2) (a female domestic daily helper: We have a woman who comes in to do the cleaning.) hushjelp

•

- - woman
- womanhood
- womankind
- womenkind
- womanly
- womanliness
- womenfolk

kvinne

I
subst. (flertall: women) \/ˈwʊmən\/, i flertall: \/ˈwɪmɪn\/

1) kvinne(skikkelse), dame, kvinnfolk

• the woman in her

kvinnen i henne

• she's quite a woman

hun er litt av en dame

• there's a woman in it

det er en kvinne med i spillet

2) ( i alminnelighet) kvinnen, kvinner

• woman is often braver than man

kvinner er ofte modigere enn menn

3) kone, (kvinnelig) kjæreste, elskerinne, dame

• John brought his woman to the party

John tok med damen sin i selskapet

4) ( hverdagslig) rengjøringshjelp, hushjelp

5) ( gammeldags) kammerjomfru, hoffdame

6) kvinnelig arbeider, kvinnelig ansatt

be one's own woman stå på egne ben, være sin egen kvinne

be twice the woman one was ( om moral eller fysisk form) være et nytt og bedre menneske

born of woman av kvinne født, født av en kvinne, dødelig

get a woman with child ( hverdagslig) gjøre en kvinne gravid

government by a woman eller government by women kvinnestyre, kvinnevelde, kvinneregime

a kept woman elskerinne

the little woman (spøkefullt, nedlatende, om ens kone) kona, kjerringa

make an honest woman of someone gjøre en ærbar kvinne av noen

my good woman (britisk, gammeldags, nedlatende) min gode frue, lille frue

my\/the old woman (hverdagslig, om ens mor eller kone) mor, kjerring

old woman ( også om menn) gammel kjerring

• he's an old woman

han er som en gammel kjerring

the other woman den andre kvinnen

woman of all work ( gammeldags) enepike

woman of easy virtue kvinne som er lett på tråden

woman of letters lærd kvinne, kvinnelig forsker kvinnelig forfatter, forfatterinne

woman of the streets ( gammeldags) gatepike, prostituert

(a) woman of the world verdensdame
II
adj. \/ˈwʊmən\/

1) ( foran yrkesbetegnelse) kvinnelig

• she was studying woman authors

hun studerte kvinnelige forfattere

2) kvinne-, kvinnfolk-, -inne

• they discussed woman issues

de diskuterte kvinnespørsmål

• we had a good woman chat

vi hadde en god kvinnfolkprat

• he had many woman friends

han hadde mange venninner

English-Norwegian dictionary > woman
12 easy

['iːzɪ] 1. прил.
1)

а) лёгкий, нетрудный, незатруднительный

The colours and scents make the flowers more easy to find. — Цвета и запахи помогают легче отыскивать цветы.

You mount by six easy steps. — Подымаешься по шести невысоким ступенькам.

It is easy to make a solitude and call it peace. — Очень легко создать себе одиночество и называть его "благодатью".

- easy listening
- easy of access
- easy time
- as easy as falling off a log
- as easy as ABC
б) естественный, свободный, непринуждённый (о стиле, манерах)

The light, elegant, and easy prose of his novels. — Лёгкая, элегантная, гладкая проза его романов.

- easy manners

Syn:

smooth, flowing

2) удобный; лёгкий, не вызывающий неприятных ощущений

It was a green and easy world as she took it. — Она смотрела на мир сквозь розовые очки.

- easy chair

Syn:

comfortable, luxurious, quiet

3)

а) излишне уступчивый, чересчур податливый, покладистый; доверчивый ( о человеке)

You are too easy on the children. — Ты слишком потакаешь детям.

- woman of easy virtue

- easy touch

Syn:

compliant, credulous

б) беспечный, безрассудный

They mark out for their prey the easy colonists. — Добычей они себе выбирают беспечных колонистов.

Syn:

careless, thoughtless, unconcerned

4)

а) спокойный; уравновешенный; стабильный

I made her easy on that point. — Я успокоил её на этот счёт.

After an opiate he became easier. — После введения морфия ему стало легче.

- take it easy

б) спокойный, расслабленный; неторопливый, лёгкий (о шаге, ветре)

to travel by easy stages — продвигаться не спеша, с перерывами, часто останавливаясь на отдых

- be easy!

Ant:

rapid, swift, turbulent

5) терпимый, снисходительный

to be easy on smb. / smth. — относиться снисходительно к кому-л. / чему-л.

6) эк.

а) вялый, застойный ( о рынке)

б) плохо идущий, плохо продающийся, не ходкий ( о товаре)

7) обеспеченный, состоятельный

The easy classes will contrive to furnish the governing classes of the country. — Богатые люди будут пытаться занимать руководящие посты в стране.

- easy circumstances
- easy money
- easy street
8) пологий (о склоне, спуске и т. п.)

Syn:

gradual

Ant:

steep

9) дешёвый, недорогой

An easy fee of one shilling. — И стоит всего-то один шиллинг.

10) свободный, не в обтяжку ( об одежде)

•

- easy rider

- easy to look at
- easy on the eye
Gram:

[ref dict="LingvoGrammar (En-Ru)"]easy[/ref]
2. нареч.
1) легко, без труда

All the easier led away by bad example. — Всегда легче поддаться дурному примеру.

- easy-clean
- easy to get on with
- easy to pronounce
2) спокойно; аккуратно, не спеша, неторопливо

Easy! — Не спеши! Аккуратно!

- take it easy

- break the news easy

3) свободно, имея некую степень свободы

4) удобно

5) легко, несурово

- let smb. off easy

•

- easy all!
- easy ahead!
- stand easy
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Easy does it. посл. — Тише едешь - дальше будешь.; Поспешишь - людей насмешишь.

Easy come, easy go. посл. — Как нажито, так и прожито.

Easier said than done. посл. — Легче сказать, чем сделать.

Англо-русский современный словарь > easy
13 virtue

['və: u:]
noun

1) (a good moral quality: Honesty is a virtue.) vrlina

2) (a good quality: The house is small, but it has the virtue of being easy to clean.) prednost

3) (goodness of character etc: She is a person of great virtue.) krepost

•

- virtuous
- virtuously
- virtuousness
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[vɜ:tju, -ču:]
noun

krepost, vrlina, čednost, odlika; figuratively čistost, nedolžnost, neoporečnost; dobra lastnost; sposobnost; vrlost; prednost, visoka vrednost; delovanje, učinkovitost, uspeh; obsolete pogum, duh (moža)

without virtue — brezuspešno, brez učinka

by virtue of — s pomočjo; na temelju (česa)

in virtue of — zaradi, na temelju

in virtue whereof — na temelju česar

a woman of virtue — krepostna žena

a lady of easy virtue — lahkomiselna, nekrepostna žena

patience is a virtue — potrpežljivost je vrlina

virtue is its own reward — krepost je sama sebi nagrada

to make virtue of necessity — iz sile (nuje) napraviti vrlino

English-Slovenian dictionary > virtue
14 prowa|dzić

impf Ⅰ vt 1. (wieść) to lead [dziecko, zwierzę]
- prowadzić kogoś za rękę a. rączkę to lead sb by the hand także przen.

- prowadzić kogoś do stołu to lead sb over a. to escort sb to the table

- co czwartek prowadziła go na spacer/na badanie krwi every Thursday she took him for a walk/blood test ⇒ zaprowadzić
2. (być pierwszym) to lead [grupę, wycieczkę]
- prowadzić mazura/poloneza to lead the mazurka/polonaise
3. (przesuwać, wodzić) prowadzić pióro/ołówek to guide a pen/pencil
- prowadzić smyczek to draw the bow, to bow

- prowadzić piłkę/krążek to dribble the ball/puck

- prowadzić ręką/palcem po czymś to run one’s hand/finger over sth ⇒ poprowadzić
4. (kierować pojazdem) to drive [samochód, motocykl]; to fly [samolot]
- ona bardzo dobrze prowadzi she’s a very good driver
5. (doprowadzać) to carry
- żyły prowadzą krew do serca the veins carry the blood to the heart

- te rury prowadziły wodę do starego domu these pipes conveyed water to the old house
6. (kierować w tańcu) to lead [partnerkę]
- przyjemnie się z nim tańczy, bo dobrze prowadzi it’s fun to dance with him because he leads well

- pewnie prowadził swą partnerkę w tańcu he led his dancing partner confidently
7. (sprawować nadzór) to run [dom, firmę, sklep, restaurację]; to preside over, to chair [spotkanie, zebranie, obrady]
- prowadzić orkiestrę to conduct an orchestra
8. (realizować, wykonywać) to conduct [badania]; to carry on, to have [rozmowę]; to do [interesy]
- prowadzić spór to have an argument

- prowadzić korespondencję to carry on a. to conduct (a) correspondence

- prowadzić dziennik/dziennik pokładowy to keep a diary/log (book)

- prowadzić dochodzenie/śledztwo to carry out a. conduct an investigation a. inquiry

- prowadzić sprzedaż obuwia sportowego/mebli ogrodowych kryt. to sell sports shoes/garden furniture

- prowadzić wykład to give a. deliver a lecture

- prowadzić lekcję to conduct a. hold (a) class

- prowadzić sprawę to hear a case
9. Mat. prowadzić równoległą to draw a parallel line ⇒ poprowadzić 10. Budow. to construct [drogę, chodnik] ⇒ poprowadzić 11. Muz. to lead [linię melodyczną] 12. Ogr. to train [krzewy, pnącza] 13. Techn. prowadzić wiertło to guide a drill
- prowadzić chodnik (w kopalni) to drive a heading (in the mine)
Ⅱ vi 1. (wskazywać drogę) to lead
- te schody prowadzą do piwnicy the staircase leads to the cellar

- ścieżka prowadziła do stacji/przez las the path led to the station/through the woods
2. (przodować) to lead, to take the lead
- prowadzić 2:0 to lead 2-0

- prowadzić o 5 sekund to lead by 5 seconds

- prowadzić trzema punktami to have a lead of three points

- w pierwszej połowie nasi prowadzili 1:0 our team took a 1-0 lead in the first half

- socjaliści prowadzili w pierwszej turze wyborów the Socialists took the lead in the first round of the elections
3. (powodować) to cause vt (do czegoś sth); to lead (do czegoś to sth)
- palenie często prowadzi do raka płuc smoking often causes lung cancer

- takie postępowanie prowadzi do śmieszności such behaviour makes one look ridiculous
Ⅲ prowadzić się 1. (trzymać się) spacerowali prowadząc się pod rękę/za ręce they were walking along arm in arm/holding hands
- prowadzą się jak zakochani they behave a. carry on as though they were in love
2. (postępować) kobieta/dziewczyna źle się prowadząca a woman of loose morals, a woman of easy virtue
- przyzwoicie się prowadziła she led a blameless life

- prowadził się nienagannie he conducted himself with the utmost propriety książk.

- mówili, że się źle prowadziła they said she was a woman of easy virtue

- □ dźwięk prowadzący Muz. leading note

■ prowadzić kogoś do ołtarza to lead sb to the altar

- prowadzić dom otwarty to keep (an) open house

- prowadzić ciemną a. dwulicową a. obłudną a. podwójną grę to play a double game

- prowadzić kogoś na pasku a. na sznurku to have/keep sb on a short a. tight leash

- prowadzić kogoś wzrokiem a. oczami a. oczyma przen. to follow sb with one’s eyes

- prowadzić beztroskie/hulaszcze życie to lead a life of pleasure/a life of dissipation a. a decadent life

- prowadzić bujne życie towarzyskie to have an active social life; (często wychodzić z domu) to go out a lot; (przyjmować gości) to entertain a lot

- do niczego nie prowadzić to lead nowhere

The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > prowa|dzić
15 facile

easy

di carattere easy-going

( incline) prone (a to)

è facile a dirsi! easier said than done!

è facile che venga he is likely to come

non è mica una cosa facile it isn't that easy

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facile agg.

1 easy: gli esercizi erano facili, the exercises were easy; questo lavoro non è molto facile, this job isn't very easy; è facile sbagliare, it's easy to make mistakes; un autore facile, an easy author; una traduzione facile, an easy translation; è facile per lui farlo, it is easy for him to do it; è più facile dirlo che farlo, (it is) easier said than done; è facile preda della passione, he is easy prey to anger (o he flies into a passion easily); un manuale di facile impiego, a user-friendly textbook // una donna di facili costumi, a woman of easy virtue (o a loose woman)

2 ( che si ottiene con poca fatica) facile; simplistic: risposta facile, facile reply; facili guadagni, easy profits

3 ( affabile) affable, easygoing, even tempered; ( trattabile) tractable, docile: è di carattere facile, he is easygoing (o he is easy to get on with)

4 ( pronto) ready: sei facile a credere qualsiasi cosa, you are ready to believe anything; ha la risposta facile, he's got an answer for everything; avere la parola facile, to be a fluent speaker (o spreg. to have the gift of the gab); avere il grilletto facile, to be trigger-happy; ha le lacrime facili, she is easily moved to tears (o spreg. she's a crybaby)

5 ( incline) prone, inclined: facile all'ira, prone to anger (o quick-tempered); sono facile alla commozione, I am easily moved

6 ( probabile) likely, probable: è facile che egli parta subito, he is likely to leave at once (o he will probably leave at once); è facile che piova prima di domani, it will probably rain before tomorrow; è facile che riesca a venire, he will probably manage to come

◆ s.m.: il facile e il difficile, the easy and the difficult.

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['fatʃile]
aggettivo

1) (senza difficoltà) easy

niente di più facile — nothing (could be) easier

è facile fare — it's easy to do

avere una o la vita facile to have an easy ride; di facile comprensione easy to understand; è facile a dirsi it's easy (for you) to say; è più facile a dirsi che a farsi — that's easier said than done

2) spreg.

donna facile — loose woman

donna di -i costumi — woman of easy virtue

3) (incline)

un uomo facile al bere — a man who likes his drink

essere facile alla collera — to be prone to anger

4) (probabile)

è facile che nevichi — it's likely to snow, it will probably snow

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avere la pistola facile — to be trigger-happy

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facile

/'fat∫ile/

aggettivo

1 (senza difficoltà) easy; niente di più facile nothing (could be) easier; è facile fare it's easy to do; avere una o la vita facile to have an easy ride; di facile comprensione easy to understand; è facile a dirsi it's easy (for you) to say; è più facile a dirsi che a farsi that's easier said than done

2 spreg. donna facile loose woman; donna di -i costumi woman of easy virtue

3 (incline) un uomo facile al bere a man who likes his drink; essere facile alla collera to be prone to anger

4 (probabile) è facile che nevichi it's likely to snow, it will probably snow

IDIOMS

avere la pistola facile to be trigger-happy.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > facile
16 femme

femme [fam]

1. feminine noun

   a. ( = individu) woman

• la femme ( = espèce) woman

• une jeune femme a young woman

• c'est la femme de sa vie she is the love of his life

• les femmes et les enfants d'abord ! women and children first!

   b. ( = épouse) wife

   c. (profession) femme médecin woman doctor

• professeur femme female teacher

2. invariable adjective

• être très femme (féminine) to be very womanly

3. compounds

► femme d'affaires businesswoman

► femme battue battered woman

► femme de chambre (dans un hôtel) chambermaid ; (de qn) (lady's) maid

► femme d'esprit woman of wit and learning

► femme fatale femme fatale

► la femme au foyer the housewife

► femme d'intérieur housewife

• c'est une femme d'intérieur she's very house-proud ► femme de lettres woman of letters

► femme de ménage cleaning lady

► femme du monde society woman

► femme de service (nettoyage) cleaner ; (cantine) dinner lady

► femme de tête strong-minded intellectual woman

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fam
1.

nom féminin

1) gén woman

vêtements pour femmes — women's ou ladies' clothes

c'est la femme de sa vie — she's the love of his life

elle fait très femme — ( jeune fille) she looks quite grown-up

elle est très femme — ( adulte) she's very feminine

elle n'est pas femme à mentir — she's not a woman to lie

2) ( épouse) wife

2.

femme(-) (in compounds)

femme(-)écrivain — woman writer

femme(-)prêtre — woman priest

femme(-)soldat — woman soldier

femme-objet — sex object

femme-femme — (colloq) very feminine woman

Phrasal Verbs:

- bon

- femme active

- femme d'affaires

- femme à barbe

- femme battue

- femme de chambre

- femme de charge

- femme de cœur

- femme enfant

- femme fatale

- femme au foyer

- femme galante

- femme d'intérieur

- femme de lettres

- femme de mauvaise vie

- femme de ménage

- femme du monde

- femme de petite vertu

- femme de service

- femme de tête

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ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut — Proverbe what a woman wants, a woman gets

souvent femme varie (bien fol est celui qui s'y fie) — Proverbe woman is fickle

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fam nf
1) (personne de sexe féminin) woman

être très femme — to be very much a woman

devenir femme — to reach womanhood

2) (= épouse) wife

C'est la femme du directeur. — She's the headmaster's wife.

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femme

A nf

1 ( adulte de sexe féminin) woman; femme mariée married woman; une voix de femme a woman's voice; vêtements pour femmes women's ou ladies' clothes; c'est la femme de sa vie she's the love of his life; c'est la femme de mes rêves she's the woman of my dreams;

2 ( comme archétype) woman; métier de femme woman's job; la femme des années 90 the woman of the '90s; le fait d'être femme the fact of being a woman; devenir femme to become a woman; un métier de femme a woman's job; elle fait très femme [jeune fille] she looks quite grown-up; elle est très femme [femme] she's very feminine; elle n'est pas femme à mentir she's not a woman to lie;

3 ( épouse) wife; la femme du directeur the manager's wife; c'est sa femme she's his wife; prendre femme† to take a wife†; prendre qn pour femme to take sb to wife‡.

B femme(-) ( in compounds) femme-écrivain woman writer; femme médecin woman ou lady† doctor; femme cadre executive woman; femme-prêtre woman priest; femme-soldat woman soldier; femme enfant little-girlish woman; femme-objet sex object; femme-femme○ very feminine woman.

Composés

femme d'action woman of action; femme active working woman; femme d'affaires businesswoman; femme à barbe ( au cirque) bearded lady; femme battue battered wife; femme de chambre (employée d'hôtel, de maison) chambermaid; ( attachée au service d'une dame) lady's maid, personal maid; femme de charge housekeeper; femme de cœur caring person; femme entretenue kept woman; femme facile pej loose woman; femme fatale femme fatale; femme au foyer housewife; femme galante courtesan; femme d'intérieur homemaker; être très femme d'intérieur to care very much about one's home; femme de journée = femme de ménage; femme de lettres woman of letters; femme de mauvaise vie loose woman; femme de ménage cleaner, cleaning woman ou lady; femme du monde well-bred lady; femme de petite vertu woman of easy virtue; femme de service ( dans une collectivité) cleaner, cleaning lady; femme de tête assertive woman.

Idiomes

ce que femme veut, Dieu le veut Prov what a woman wants, a woman gets; souvent femme varie (bien fol est celui qui s'y fie) Prov woman is fickle.

[fam] nom féminin

1. [personne] woman

femme ingénieur/soldat woman engineer/soldier

une femme à poigne/de parole a tough/reliable woman

femme de ménage, femme à journée ou (Belgique) d'ouvrage cleaning lady, daily (woman) (UK), maid (US)

femme d'affaires businesswoman

femme de chambre maid, chambermaid

femme écrivain woman writer

femme de petite vertu woman of easy virtue

femme policier policewoman, WPC (UK)

une femme enfant a childlike woman

femme fatale femme fatale

2. [adulte]

à treize ans elle fait déjà très femme at thirteen she already looks very much a woman

3. [ensemble de personnes]

la femme, les femmes woman, women

la libération/les droits de la femme women's liberation/rights

4. [épouse] wife

prendre quelqu'un pour femme to take somebody as one's wife

prendre femme (soutenu) to take a wife

5. (comme adjectif) [féminine]

être très femme to be very feminine

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > femme
17 ligero

adj.

1 light, lite.

2 light, venial, slight, unimportant.

3 light, flimsy, flighty, double-quick.

4 lightweight, buoyant, airy, weightless.

adv.

fast, quickly, rapidly, swiftly.

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ligero

► adjetivo

1 (liviano) light

2 (sin importancia) minor, light

3 (rápido) swift

4 (ágil) agile

5 (frívolo) flippant

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a la ligera lightly, flippantly

ser ligero,-a de cascos to be irresponsible

tomarse las cosas a la ligera to make light of things, not take things seriously

viajar ligero,-a de peso to travel light

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(f. - ligera)

adj.

1) slight

2) light, lightweight

3) quick, agile

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1. ADJ

1) (=poco pesado) [paquete, gas, metal, comida] light; [tela] light, lightweight, thin; [material] lightweight

una blusa ligerita — a light o lightweight o thin blouse

construido con materiales ligeros — built from lightweight materials

hemos cenado algo ligero — we had something light for dinner

• viajar ligero de equipaje — to travel light

• ligero de ropa — lightly dressed

vas muy ligero de ropa para esta época del año — you're very lightly o flimsily dressed for this time of the year

fotos de chicas ligeras de ropa — photos of scantily clad girls

• tener el sueño ligero — to be a light sleeper

ligero como una pluma — as light as a feather

2) (=leve) [viento, caricia] light; [ruido] slight; [perfume, fragancia] delicate

sopla un ligero viento — a light wind is blowing

el más ligero ruido lo despierta — he wakes at the slightest noise

3) (=poco importante) [enfermedad] minor; [castigo] light

4) (=rápido) swift

ligero de dedos — quick-fingered

ligero de pies — light-footed, quick

- ligero como una bala o el viento
ligero como una bala
5) (=ágil) agile

después del régimen me siento mucho más ligera — after the diet I feel a lot lighter on my feet o a lot more agile

6) (=superficial) [conocimiento] slight; [sospecha] sneaking

un ligero conocimiento de alemán — a slight knowledge o a smattering of German

tengo la ligera sospecha de que nos hemos equivocado — I have a sneaking suspicion that we've made a mistake

7) (=frívolo) [carácter, persona] flippant, frivolous; [comentario, tema] flippant; [mujer] pey † loose †

no deberías ser tan ligera con estos asuntos — you shouldn't be so flippant o frivolous about these things
casco 5)
8) (=sin complicaciones) [novela, película] lightweight; [conversación, contexto] light-hearted

9)

• a la ligera — (=irreflexivamente) rashly; (=rápidamente) quickly

no se pueden hacer las cosas a la ligera — you shouldn't act so rashly

es obvio que lo has hecho muy a la ligera — it's obvious that you rushed it o did it too quickly

no podemos juzgar su conducta a la ligera — we shouldn't jump to conclusions about his behaviour, we shouldn't judge his behaviour so hastily

• tomarse algo a la ligera — not to take sth seriously

2.

ADV (=rápido) [andar, correr] quickly

ella corrió ligero por el puente — she ran quickly over the bridge

venga, ligero, que nos vamos — get a move on, we're going

• de ligero — rashly, thoughtlessly

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I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( liviano)

a) <paquete/gas/metal> light; < tela> light, thin

ligero como una pluma — (as) light as a feather

material ligero — lightweight material

b)

ligero de algo: salió muy ligera de ropa she went out very lightly dressed; viajar ligero de equipaje — to travel light

c) <comida/masa> light

comer algo ligero — to have a snack

2) ( leve)

a) <dolor/sabor/olor> slight; < inconveniente> slight, minor; < golpe> gentle, slight

un ligero perfume a rosas — a delicate scent of roses

tener el sueño ligero — to be a light sleeper

b) <noción/sensación/sospecha> slight

3)

a) ( no serio) < conversación> lighthearted; <película/lectura> lightweight

en tono ligero — lightheartedly

b) ( frívolo)

una mujer ligera — (ant) a woman of easy virtue (dated or hum)

a la ligera — < actuar> without thinking, hastily

todo se lo toma a la ligera — he doesn't take anything seriously

4) ( ágil) < movimiento> agile, nimble

5) ( rápido) <persona/animal/vehículo> fast

es ligero como el viento — he runs like the wind
II
adverbio quickly, fast

* * *

= mild, slight [sligther -comp., slightest -sup.], light [lighter -comp., lightest -sup.], lightweight [light-weight], light hearted [light-hearted/lighhearted], swift [swifter -comp., swiftest -sup.], swift-footed.

Ex. If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.

Ex. The ISBD(CP)'s recommendations are very similar in principle to those for AACR2's 'in' analytics, except for slight changes in punctuation and order.

Ex. One can for the most part be safe in saying that a specialist monograph on neural surgery is not intended to be written or published for light recreational reading.

Ex. David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.

Ex. Properly read, live literature -- even the quietest or most light-hearted -- may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.

Ex. For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.

Ex. Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.

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* a la ligera = lightly.

* a paso ligero = on the double.

* arma ligera = light weapon.

* de pies ligeros = swift-footed.

* industria ligera = light industry.

* ligero como una pluma = light as a feather.

* ligero de cascos = reckless, promiscuous, airheaded.

* ligero de peso = lightweight [light-weight].

* tomar a la ligera = take + lightly.

* tomarse Algo a la ligera = take + Nombre + lightly.

* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.

* tono ligero = light touch.

* vehículo ligero = light vehicle.

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( liviano)

a) <paquete/gas/metal> light; < tela> light, thin

ligero como una pluma — (as) light as a feather

material ligero — lightweight material

b)

ligero de algo: salió muy ligera de ropa she went out very lightly dressed; viajar ligero de equipaje — to travel light

c) <comida/masa> light

comer algo ligero — to have a snack

2) ( leve)

a) <dolor/sabor/olor> slight; < inconveniente> slight, minor; < golpe> gentle, slight

un ligero perfume a rosas — a delicate scent of roses

tener el sueño ligero — to be a light sleeper

b) <noción/sensación/sospecha> slight

3)

a) ( no serio) < conversación> lighthearted; <película/lectura> lightweight

en tono ligero — lightheartedly

b) ( frívolo)

una mujer ligera — (ant) a woman of easy virtue (dated or hum)

a la ligera — < actuar> without thinking, hastily

todo se lo toma a la ligera — he doesn't take anything seriously

4) ( ágil) < movimiento> agile, nimble

5) ( rápido) <persona/animal/vehículo> fast

es ligero como el viento — he runs like the wind
II
adverbio quickly, fast

* * *

= mild, slight [sligther -comp., slightest -sup.], light [lighter -comp., lightest -sup.], lightweight [light-weight], light hearted [light-hearted/lighhearted], swift [swifter -comp., swiftest -sup.], swift-footed.

Ex: If the spot stays yellow the paper is decidedly acid; an in-between colour (green, grey, grey-green, yellow-green) indicates mild acidity; while if the spot goes purple, the paper is near-neutral or alkaline.

Ex: The ISBD(CP)'s recommendations are very similar in principle to those for AACR2's 'in' analytics, except for slight changes in punctuation and order.

Ex: One can for the most part be safe in saying that a specialist monograph on neural surgery is not intended to be written or published for light recreational reading.

Ex: David Niven's amusing but very lightweight autobiography 'The Moon's a Balloon' is an excellent example of this phenomenon and it was impossible for the original hardback publishers to forecast the tremendous success of this book.

Ex: Properly read, live literature -- even the quietest or most light-hearted -- may be disturbing, may subvert our view of life.

Ex: For example, books close to the door and the circulation desk may be intended for the user who merely wishes to make a swift selection of items to take away and read elsewhere.

Ex: Hares, wild boar, and swift-footed gazelle roam freely over these vast regions.

* a la ligera = lightly.

* a paso ligero = on the double.

* arma ligera = light weapon.

* de pies ligeros = swift-footed.

* industria ligera = light industry.

* ligero como una pluma = light as a feather.

* ligero de cascos = reckless, promiscuous, airheaded.

* ligero de peso = lightweight [light-weight].

* tomar a la ligera = take + lightly.

* tomarse Algo a la ligera = take + Nombre + lightly.

* tomarse las cosas a la ligera = make + light of things.

* tono ligero = light touch.

* vehículo ligero = light vehicle.

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ligero¹ -ra

adjective

A (liviano)

1 ‹maleta/paquete› light; ‹gas/metal› light; ‹tela/vestido› light, thin

es ligero como una pluma it's (as) light as a feather

material ligero lightweight material

2 ligero DE algo:

salió muy ligera de ropa she went out very lightly dressed

siempre viaja muy ligero de equipaje he always travels very light

3 ‹comida/masa› light; ‹vino› light; ‹perfume› delicate, discreet

vamos a comer algo ligero ahora we're going to have a light meal o snack now

B (leve)

1 ‹dolor/sabor› slight; ‹olor› faint, slight; ‹inconveniente› slight, minor

oyó unos pasos ligeros por el pasillo she heard light steps in the corridor

le dio un golpe ligero en la mano she gave him a gentle smack on the hand

soplaba una brisa ligera there was a slight o light o gentle breeze

cualquier ruido, por muy ligero que sea, la despierta she wakes up at the slightest noise

tiene un sueño muy ligero he's a very light sleeper

2 ‹noción/conocimientos› slight; ‹sensación› slight

un ligero conocimiento del latín a slight knowledge of o a smattering of Latin

tengo la ligera impresión de que nos mintió ( iró); I have the tiniest suspicion that he was lying to us ( iro)

C

1 (no serio) ‹conversación› lighthearted; ‹película/lectura› lightweight

lo dijo en tono ligero he said it lightheartedly

2 (frívolo) ‹persona› flippant, frivolous

una mujer ligera ( ant); a woman of easy virtue ( datedor hum)

a la ligera ‹actuar› without thinking, hastily

todo se lo toma a la ligera he doesn't take anything seriously

casco

D (ágil) ‹salto/movimiento› agile, nimble

de un salto ligero cruzó el riachuelo she leaped nimbly across the stream

E (rápido) ‹persona/animal/vehículo› fast

¿por qué no vas tú, que eres más ligero? why don't you go? you're quicker o faster than me

un caballo ligero como el viento a horse that runs like the wind

ligero²

adverb

quickly, fast

bébelo ligerito que nos vamos drink it up quickly, we're going

vamos, ligero, que llegamos tarde come on, let's move it o let's get a move on, we're late ( colloq)

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ligero 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

1 ( liviano)
a) ‹paquete/gas/metal› light;

‹ tela› light, thin;
◊ ligero de ropa lightly dressed;

viajar ligero de equipaje to travel light
b) ‹comida/masa› light

2 ( leve)
a) ‹dolor/sabor/olor› slight;

‹ inconveniente› slight, minor;
‹ golpe› gentle, slight;
◊ tener el sueño ligero to be a light sleeper

b) ‹sensación/sospecha› slight

3 ( no serio) ‹ conversación› lighthearted;
‹película/lectura› lightweight;
◊ a la ligera ‹ actuar› without thinking, hastily;

todo se lo toma a la ligera he doesn't take anything seriously
4 ( ágil) ‹ movimiento› agile, nimble;
( rápido) ‹persona/animal/vehículo› fast
ligero 2 adverbio
quickly, fast
ligero,-a
I adjetivo
1 (de poco peso) light, lightweight: iba muy ligero de ropa, he was lightly dressed
2 (rápido) swift, quick
3 (acento, etc) slight
(cena, brisa) light
4 (poco serio) light
música ligera, light music
II adverbio ligero (veloz) fast, swiftly
♦ Locuciones: ser ligero,-a de cascos, to be flighty
a la ligera, lightly
caballería ligera, light cavalry
paso ligero, double quick
' ligero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
achatamiento
- ligera
- paso
- sabor
- sueño
- tentempié
- peso
- TALGO
- temblor
English:
angel food cake
- clad
- feather
- flimsy
- light
- lightweight
- lissom
- lissome
- scantily
- scanty
- sleeper
- slight
- soft
- springy
- subtle
- trip along
- brisk
- double
- faint
- -footed
- lighten
- mild
- snack
- vaguely

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ligero, -a

♦ adj

1. [de poco peso] light;

ir o [m5] viajar ligero de equipaje to travel light;

iba muy ligera de ropa [provocativa] she was very scantily clad;
[poco abrigada] she wasn't wearing enough clothes;
Comp

ser ligero como una pluma to be as light as a feather

2. [traje, tela] thin

3. [comida] light;

en casa hacemos cenas ligeras we have a light meal in the evening at home

4. [armamento] light

5. [leve] [roce, toque, golpe] light;
[olor, rumor, sonido] faint; [sabor] slight, mild; [dolor, resfriado] slight; [herida, accidente, daño] minor; [descenso, diferencia, inconveniente] slight; [conocimientos, sospecha, idea] vague;
sufrieron heridas de ligera consideración they suffered minor injuries;

tengo la ligera impresión de que te equivocas I have a vague feeling that you might be wrong;

tener el sueño ligero to be a light sleeper

6. [literatura, teatro] light;

una comedia ligera a light comedy;

quiero leer algo ligero que no me haga pensar I want to read something light that I don't have to think about too hard

7. [rápido] quick, swift;

caminar a paso ligero to walk at a brisk pace;

tener una mente ligera to be quick-thinking

8. [ágil] agile, nimble

9. [irreflexivo] flippant;

hacer algo a la ligera to do sth without much thought;

juzgar (algo/a alguien) a la ligera to be superficial in one's judgements (about sth/sb);

tomarse algo a la ligera not to take sth seriously;

Comp

ser ligero de cascos [irresponsable] to be irresponsible;
[mujer] to be flighty
♦ adv
[rápidamente] quickly;
ligero, que tengo mucha prisa hurry up, I'm in a rush

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ligero

I adj

1 light;

ligero de ropa scantily clad;

a la ligera ( sin pensar) lightly, casually;

tomarse algo a la ligera not take sth seriously

2 ( rápido) rapid, quick

3 movimiento agile, nimble

4 ( leve) slight

II adv quickly

* * *

ligero, -ra adj

1) : light, lightweight

2) : slight, minor

3) : agile, quick

4) : lighthearted, superficial

* * *

ligero adj

1. (en general) light

el algodón es más ligero que el hierro cotton is lighter than iron

vas muy ligero de ropa you're wearing hardly any clothes

2. (leve) slight

sufrió un ligero mareo she felt slightly dizzy

Spanish-English dictionary > ligero
18 vida

f.

1 life (existencia).

en vida de during the life o lifetime of

estar con vida to be alive

perder la vida to lose one's life

quitar la vida a alguien to kill somebody

¿qué es de tu vida? how's life?

vida amorosa love life

vida campestre country life

la vida estudiantil student life

vida eterna eternal life

vida de familia family life

vida laboral working life

vida matrimonial married life

vida privada private life

vida sana clean living

vida sentimental love life

vida sexual sex life

vida social social life

vida útil shelf life

2 life span, life span of person, duration.

3 livelihood, subsistence.

4 cost of living.

5 Vida.

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vida

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) life

2 (viveza) liveliness

3 (tiempo) lifetime, life

4 (modo de vivir) life, way of life

5 (medios) living, livelihood

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FRASEOLOGÍA

amargarle la vida a alguien to make somebody's life a misery

¡así es la vida! such is life!, that's life!

cambiar de vida to change one's life style

como si le fuera la vida en ello as if his life depended on it

costarle algo la vida a alguien to pay with one's life

dar la vida por to give one's life for, give one's right arm for

dar vida a (parir) to give birth to 2 (realizar) to bring to life

darse la gran vida / pegarse la gran vida / darse la vida padre familiar to live it up

debatirse entre la vida y la muerte to fight for one's life

de por vida for life

de toda la vida lifelong

■ un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend

echarse a la vida familiar to go on the game, become a prostitute

en la flor de la vida in the prime of life

en mi (tu, su, etc) vida never in my (your, his, etc) life

en vida de during the life of

escapar con vida / salir con vida to come out alive, survive

estar con vida / estar sin vida to be alive / be dead

¡esto es vida! / ¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!

ganarse la vida to earn one's living

hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make life impossible for somebody

llevar una vida agitada / llevar una vida tranquila to lead a busy life / lead a quiet life

pagar alguien con su vida to pay with one's life

pasar a mejor vida eufemístico to pass away

perder la vida to die

¿qué es de tu vida? how are things?

quitarle la vida a alguien to take somebody's life

¡vida mía! / ¡mi vida! my love!, darling!

la otra vida the next life

señales de vida signs of life

vida de perros dog's life

vida familiar family life

vida íntima private life

vida sentimental love life

* * *

noun f.

1) life

2) lifetime

* * *

SF

1) (=existencia) life

he vivido aquí toda mi vida — I've lived here all my life

está escribiendo la vida de Quevedo — he is writing the life o a life o a biography of Quevedo

¿qué es de tu vida? — what's new?, how's life?

le va la vida en ello — his life depends on it

• con vida — alive

estar con vida — to be still alive

escapar o salir con vida — to escape o come out alive

•en vida de, en vida de mi marido — when my husband was alive, during my husband's lifetime

¡en la o mi vida! — never (in all my life)!

en mi vida he visto semejante cosa — I've never seen such a thing (in all my life)

• vida o muerte, una operación a vida o muerte — a life-or-death operation

es una cuestión de vida o muerte — it's a matter of life and death

estar entre la vida y la muerte — to be at death's door

debatirse entre la vida y la muerte — to be fighting for one's life

• la otra vida — the next life

• perder la vida — to lose one's life

• de por vida — for life

• quitar la vida a algn — to take sb's life

• quitarse la vida — to take one's own life

• rehacer la vida — to start a new life

• sin vida — lifeless

encontró en el suelo el cuerpo sin vida de su marido — she found her husband's lifeless body on the floor

fue hallado sin vida — he was found dead

un cuerpo sin vida — a (dead) body, a corpse

• toda la vida, un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

ya no hay trabajos para toda la vida — there are no jobs for life nowadays

vida eterna — everlasting life

vida íntima — private life

vida nocturna — nightlife

vida privada — private life

vida sentimental — love-life
esperanza
2) (=forma de vivir) life

llevan una vida muy tranquila — they lead a very quiet life

• la vida airada — (=modo de vida) the criminal life; (=hampa) the underworld

de vida airada — loose-living, immoral

• mujer de vida alegre — loose woman

• vida arrastrada — wretched life

• la vida cotidiana — everyday life

• doble vida — double life

llevar una doble vida — to lead o live a double life

• hacer vida marital — to live together (as man and wife)

hacer una vida normal — to lead a normal life

no hacer vida social — to have no social life

hay que dejarles hacer su vida — you must let them live their own life

• mala vida, echarse a la mala vida — to go astray

llevar mala vida — to have a dissolute lifestyle

mujer de mala vida — loose woman

vida de perros, vida perra — dog's life, wretched life

3) (=sustento)

la vida está muy cara — the cost of living is very high

tienen la vida resuelta — they are set up for life

• coste de la vida — cost of living

• ganarse la vida — to earn o make one's living

se gana la vida haciendo traducciones — he earns o makes his living doing translations

• nivel de vida — standard of living
buscar 3.
4) [de objeto]

la vida de estos edificios es breve — the life of these buildings is short

la media de vida de un televisor — the average lifespan of a television set

vida útil — (Com) lifespan; (Téc) useful life

5)

- amargar la vida a algn

- así es la vida

- ¡por vida del chápiro verde!

- complicarse la vida

contar la vida —

¡no me cuentes tu vida! — I don't want your life story!

costarle la vida a algn —

le costó la vida — it cost him his life

dar vida a algn —

la mujer que me dio la vida — the woman who brought me into the world

dar vida a un personaje — to play a part

- darse buena vida o la vida padre

- estar encantado de la vida

acepté encantada de la vida — I was delighted to accept

- enterrarse en vida

- ¡esto es vida!

- hacer por la vida

- dar mala vida a algn

- meterse en vidas ajenas

- ¡hijo de mi vida!

- la vida y milagros de algn

cuéntame tu vida y milagros — tell me all about yourself

pasarse la vida —

se pasa la vida quejándose — he's forever complaining

pasar la vida a tragos — *to have a miserable life

- pasar a mejor vida

- pegarse la gran vida o la vida padre

- tener siete vidas como los gatos

- vender cara la vida
vivir 2., 1)
6) (=vitalidad)

lleno de vida — [ojos] lively; [persona] full of life

sus ojos sin vida — his lifeless eyes

este sol es la vida — this sunshine is a real tonic

• dar vida a, la música le da vida a estas imágenes — the music brings these images to life

dar vida a una fiesta — to liven up a party

7) (apelativo cariñoso)

¡vida!, ¡vida mía! — my love!, my darling!

8) euf
(=prostitución)
una mujer de la vida — a loose woman

echarse a la vida — to go on the game *

hacer la vida — to be on the game *

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femenino

1)

a) (Biol) life

la vida marina — marine life

a los tres meses de vida — at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida — the right to life

una cuestión de vida o muerte — a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte — she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida — (period) 140 people lost their lives (journ)

quitarse la vida — to take one's (own) life (frml)

eso le costó la vida — (period) that cost him his life

como si le fuera la vida en ello — as if his life depended on it

salir con vida — to escape alive

dieron la vida por la patria — they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida — the woman who brought you into this world

mientras hay vida hay esperanza — where there is life there is hope

b) (viveza, vitalidad) life

lleno de vida — full of life

le falta vida — it's/she's/he's not very lively

2) ( extensión de tiempo) life

a lo largo de su vida — throughout his life

toda una vida — a lifetime

en vida de tu padre — when your father was alive

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta — the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche — the life-span of a car

un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

el hombre de su vida — the man of her dreams

el amor de mi vida — the love of my life

amargarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life a misery

amargarse la vida — to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life difficult

complicarse la vida — to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida — for life

en la/mi vida: en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!; en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!; hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make somebody's life impossible; tener siete vidas — to have nine lives

3)

a) (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada — she leads a very busy life

la música es toda su vida — she lives for music

¿qué es de tu vida? — what have you been up to?

hace or vive su vida — he gets on with o lives his own life

esto sí que es vida! — this is the life!

(así) es la vida! — that's life, such is life

qué vida ésta! — what a life!

darse la gran vida — to live the life of Riley (colloq)

estar encantado de la vida — to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)

estar/quedar loco de la vida — (CS fam) to be over the moon (colloq)

la vida y milagros de alguien — (CS fam) somebody's life story

pasar a mejor vida — (hum) persona to kick the bucket (colloq); traje/botas to bite the dust (colloq)

pegarse la vida padre — (fam) to live the life of Riley (colloq)

b) ( en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada — private life

su vida sentimental — his love life

c) ( biografía) life

- vida alegre

- vida de perros

- vida eterna

- vida social

4) ( necesidades materiales)

tiene la vida resuelta — she's set up for life

la vida está carísima — the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida — to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida — (fam) to make a living

5) ( como apelativo) darling

mi vida! — (my) darling!

* * *

= life [lives, -pl.], life story, lifeblood, lifetime [life time], living, life's work, lifework, life and limb.

Ex. We are comfortable with the things we know and can do because they give us a sense of control over our lives.

Ex. This study attempts to illustrate and illuminate the life story of a remarkable pioneering woman, Tryn Ras, using pictorial sources.

Ex. Since libraries are the lifeblood of research, it seems only fitting then that the education of librarians should include familiarity with research methodology.

Ex. Bibliography and Library science reflect the changes that took place in Bliss's lifetime.

Ex. They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.

Ex. Evelyn Bliss devoted his life's work to the study of classification and BC is the results of his efforts.

Ex. This is an eloquent, moving testament to the lifework of a major artist of unimpeachable technique and passion.

Ex. This is a special issue devoted partly to the theme: Life and limb: issues of security and safety.

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* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.

* acabar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* acortar + Posesivo + vida = cut + Posesivo + life short.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* agotar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.

* ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.

* alargar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* alegrar la vida a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + life.

* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.

* apostarse la vida = bet + Posesivo + life.

* aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida = lifelong learning.

* aprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong education.

* arreglar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + (own) house in order.

* arriesgar la vida = risk + life and limb, play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life.

* arriesgar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + life on the line.

* aspectos de la vida = sphere of life.

* atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.

* atraído por la promesa de una vida mejor = drawn by the promise of a better life.

* aunque me fuera la vida ene ello = for the life of me.

* autoaprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong learning.

* buena vida = good life.

* calidad de vida = quality of life.

* cambiar la vida = change + life.

* cambiar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* ciencias de la vida = biosciences.

* ciencias de la vida, las = life sciences, the.

* ciencias sobre la vida en el espacio = space life sciences.

* circunstancias de la vida = accident of birth.

* cobrarse la vida de Alguien = claim + life.

* cobrarse muchas vidas = take + a heavy toll of life.

* cobrar vida = come + alive, come to + life.

* comenzar una nueva vida = make + a new life for + Reflexivo.

* como con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como si + Pronombre + fuese la vida en ello = like there's no tomorrow.

* compañero de vida = lifemate.

* compañía aseguradora de vida = life-insurance company.

* compañía de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.

* condicionar la vida = condition + life.

* condiciones de vida = living conditions.

* conocer vida = see + the world.

* contar + Posesivo + propia vida y milagros = spill + Posesivo + guts.

* costar la vida = cost + life.

* coste de la vida = cost of living.

* coste de vidas humanas = human cost.

* crearse una vida = build + life.

* crucial para la vida de una persona = lifesaving.

* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* culto a la vida = cult of life.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar vida = imbue with + life, animate, bring to + life.

* dar vida a = jazz up, brighten up, give + life to.

* dar vida a Algo = bring + Nombre + to life.

* dedicar la vida a = devote + life to.

* dedicar toda una vida = spend + lifetime.

* defensor de la vida humana = pro-lifer.

* de la vida real = real-life.

* de por vida = lifelong [life-long], lifetime [life-time].

* derecho a la vida = right to live.

* desquiciar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* de toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* de vida enclaustrada = cloistered.

* de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.

* devolver el sentido a la vida = put + meaning + back in + Posesivo + life.

* devolver la vida = bring + Nombre + back to life.

* disfrutar de la vida = sail through + life.

* diversidad de la vida = biodiversity, diversity of life, life-form diversity.

* durante toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* durante toda una vida = over a lifetime.

* durar toda una vida = go on + for a lifetime, last + (for) a lifetime.

* el amor de + Posesivo + vida = the love of + Posesivo + life.

* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.

* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* enfrentarse a la vida = cope with + life, face + life, cope.

* en la vida real = in real life.

* en los primeros años de vida = early in life.

* en + Posesivo + vida = in + Posesivo + time.

* enriquecer la vida de Alguien = enrich + Posesivo + life.

* entregar + Posesivo + vida, = give + Posesivo + all.

* equipo de mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life-support system.

* esperanza de vida = life expectancy, lifespan [life span].

* estilo de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style], style of life, way of life.

* estilo de vida alternativo = alternative life-style.

* etapa de la vida = life stage.

* expectativas de vida = life expectancy.

* experiencia de la vida = experience of life.

* facilitarle la vida a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* filosofía de vida = philosophy of life.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* ganarse la vida = earn + a living, make + a living, earn + income, earn + Posesivo + living, make + Posesivo + living, Verbo + for a living.

* ganarse la vida a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.

* habilidades necesarias para la vida cotidiana = life skills.

* hábitos de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* hacer frente a la vida = cope.

* hacer la vida imposible = make + life hell.

* hacerle la vida más simple a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* hacer que la vida sea un infierno = make + life hell.

* hacerse un hueco en la vida = get on in + life.

* hacer vida social = socialise [socialize, -USA].

* historia de vida = life history.

* índice del coste de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* índice del costo de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* infundir nueva vida a = breathe + (new) life into.

* inmiscuirse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.

* la oportunidad de + Posesivo + vida = the opportunity of a lifetime.

* la vida continúa = the show must go on.

* la vida + continuar = life + go on.

* la vida es así = life's like that.

* ¡la vida no es un camino de rosas! = the course of true love never did run smooth!.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* ley de vida = fact of life, laws of nature.

* lienzo de la vida, el = canvas of life, the.

* línea de vida = lifeline.

* lisiado de por vida = lamed for life.

* lisiar a Alguien de por vida = lame + Nombre + for life.

* llegar al final de su vida útil = come to + the end of + Posesivo + useful life, reach + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.

* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.

* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.

* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life support.

* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.

* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.

* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* mientras hay vida hay esperanza = where there's life there's hope.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* muerto en vida = living dead.

* nada en la vida es gratuito = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* nivel de vida = standard of living, living standard.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* nueva vida = greener pastures, pastures new.

* oportunidad única en la vida = chance of a lifetime.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.

* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.

* perder la vida = lose + Posesivo + life.

* pérdida de vidas = loss of life, toll on life.

* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* pletórico de vida = teeming with life.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].

* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].

* posteriormente en + Posesivo + vida = in later life.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* prolongar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* prolongar la vida útil = extend + the useful life, prolong + useful life, increase + useful life.

* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.

* que da vida = life-giving.

* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* quitarse la vida = take + Posesivo + (own) life.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* reconstruir + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.

* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* rehacer + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* salir adelante en la vida, = get on in + life.

* salvar la vida = save + life.

* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.

* secreto de la vida, el = secret of life, the.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* sentido de la vida, el = meaning of life, the.

* sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.

* ser todo vida = be all life.

* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].

* soplo de vida = kiss of life.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener una vida larga y próspera = live + long and prosper.

* toda la vida = from the cradle to the grave, whole lifelong, whole life.

* toda una vida = a lifetime.

* toda una vida de experiencia = a lifetime of experience.

* toda una vida de trabajo = a lifetime of work.

* trabajo de toda una vida = life's work, lifework.

* triunfar en la vida = succeed in + life.

* truncar + Posesivo + vida = snip + Posesivo + life short, cut + Posesivo + life short.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* una oportunidad única en la vida = once in a lifetime opportunity.

* una vez en la vida = once in a lifetime.

* una vez en + Posesivo + vida = once in + Posesivo + lifetime.

* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.

* vida acuática = aquatic life.

* vida afectiva = love life.

* vida amorosa = love life.

* vida animal = animal life.

* vida a toda pastilla = life in the fast lane.

* vida + cambiar por completo = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida cívica = civic life.

* vida civil = civic life.

* vida como trabajador = working life.

* vida corporativa = corporate life.

* vida cotidiana = daily life, everyday living, daily living.

* vida cotidiana, la = day to day life, the, everyday life.

* vida cultural = cultural life.

* vida + dar un giro de 180 grados = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida + dar un vuelco = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* vida de archivo = archival life.

* vida de, la = life nerve of, the.

* vida de la ciudad = urban life, city life.

* vida de la comunidad = community life.

* vida del mundo literario = literary life.

* vida de perros = a dog's life.

* vida desenfrenada = life in the fast lane.

* vida desequilibrada = unbalanced life, imbalanced life.

* vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].

* vida diaria = daily life.

* vida diaria, la = everyday life.

* vida dilatada = long life.

* vida disoluta = life in the fast lane, loose life.

* vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.

* vida emocional = emotional life.

* vida en el campo = rural life.

* vida en el entorno familiar = family life.

* vida en el hogar = home life.

* vida en el trabajo = job life.

* vida entera, la = whole lifelong, whole life.

* vida equilibrada = balanced life.

* vida espiritual = spiritual life.

* vida + expirar = life + expire.

* vida extraterrestre = alien life.

* vida fácil = fast living.

* vida familiar = family life.

* vida futura = future life.

* vida humana = human life.

* vida laboral = working life.

* vida literaria = literary life.

* vida marítima = seafaring.

* vida media = half-life.

* vida mejor = better life.

* vida moderna, la = modern life.

* vida nocturna = nightlife, night life.

* vida or muerte = life or death.

* vida pasada = previous life.

* vida + pender + de un hilo = live on + the line.

* vida personal = personal life.

* vida privada = private life.

* vida profesional = professional life.

* vida pública = public life.

* vida real = real life.

* vida rural = rural life.

* vida salvaje = wildlife.

* vida sana = healthy life.

* vida sentimental = love life.

* vida sexual = sex life.

* vida social = social life.

* vida urbana = city life, urban life.

* vida útil = lifetime [life time], life expectancy, lifespan [life span], useful life, shelf life, service life.

* vida útil de un documento = shelf life.

* vida vegetal = plant life.

* vivir la vida al máximo = live + life to the full.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.

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1)

a) (Biol) life

la vida marina — marine life

a los tres meses de vida — at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida — the right to life

una cuestión de vida o muerte — a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte — she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida — (period) 140 people lost their lives (journ)

quitarse la vida — to take one's (own) life (frml)

eso le costó la vida — (period) that cost him his life

como si le fuera la vida en ello — as if his life depended on it

salir con vida — to escape alive

dieron la vida por la patria — they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida — the woman who brought you into this world

mientras hay vida hay esperanza — where there is life there is hope

b) (viveza, vitalidad) life

lleno de vida — full of life

le falta vida — it's/she's/he's not very lively

2) ( extensión de tiempo) life

a lo largo de su vida — throughout his life

toda una vida — a lifetime

en vida de tu padre — when your father was alive

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta — the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche — the life-span of a car

un amigo de toda la vida — a lifelong friend

el hombre de su vida — the man of her dreams

el amor de mi vida — the love of my life

amargarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life a misery

amargarse la vida — to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a alguien — to make somebody's life difficult

complicarse la vida — to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida — for life

en la/mi vida: en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!; en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!; hacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make somebody's life impossible; tener siete vidas — to have nine lives

3)

a) (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada — she leads a very busy life

la música es toda su vida — she lives for music

¿qué es de tu vida? — what have you been up to?

hace or vive su vida — he gets on with o lives his own life

esto sí que es vida! — this is the life!

(así) es la vida! — that's life, such is life

qué vida ésta! — what a life!

darse la gran vida — to live the life of Riley (colloq)

estar encantado de la vida — to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)

estar/quedar loco de la vida — (CS fam) to be over the moon (colloq)

la vida y milagros de alguien — (CS fam) somebody's life story

pasar a mejor vida — (hum) persona to kick the bucket (colloq); traje/botas to bite the dust (colloq)

pegarse la vida padre — (fam) to live the life of Riley (colloq)

b) ( en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada — private life

su vida sentimental — his love life

c) ( biografía) life

- vida alegre

- vida de perros

- vida eterna

- vida social

4) ( necesidades materiales)

tiene la vida resuelta — she's set up for life

la vida está carísima — the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida — to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida — (fam) to make a living

5) ( como apelativo) darling

mi vida! — (my) darling!

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= life [lives, -pl.], life story, lifeblood, lifetime [life time], living, life's work, lifework, life and limb.

Ex: We are comfortable with the things we know and can do because they give us a sense of control over our lives.

Ex: This study attempts to illustrate and illuminate the life story of a remarkable pioneering woman, Tryn Ras, using pictorial sources.

Ex: Since libraries are the lifeblood of research, it seems only fitting then that the education of librarians should include familiarity with research methodology.

Ex: Bibliography and Library science reflect the changes that took place in Bliss's lifetime.

Ex: They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.

Ex: Evelyn Bliss devoted his life's work to the study of classification and BC is the results of his efforts.

Ex: This is an eloquent, moving testament to the lifework of a major artist of unimpeachable technique and passion.

Ex: This is a special issue devoted partly to the theme: Life and limb: issues of security and safety.

* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.

* acabar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* acortar + Posesivo + vida = cut + Posesivo + life short.

* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.

* a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.

* agotar + Posesivo + vida útil = run towards + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* ahorros de toda la vida = life-time savings, life savings.

* ahorros de toda una vida = life savings.

* alargar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* alegrar la vida a Alguien = brighten up + Posesivo + life.

* al igual que con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* amante de la vida al aire libre = outdoor enthusiast.

* apostarse la vida = bet + Posesivo + life.

* aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida = lifelong learning.

* aprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong education.

* arreglar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + (own) house in order.

* arriesgar la vida = risk + life and limb, play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life.

* arriesgar + Posesivo + vida = put + Posesivo + life on the line.

* aspectos de la vida = sphere of life.

* atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.

* atraído por la promesa de una vida mejor = drawn by the promise of a better life.

* aunque me fuera la vida ene ello = for the life of me.

* autoaprendizaje durante toda la vida = lifelong learning.

* buena vida = good life.

* calidad de vida = quality of life.

* cambiar la vida = change + life.

* cambiar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* ciencias de la vida = biosciences.

* ciencias de la vida, las = life sciences, the.

* ciencias sobre la vida en el espacio = space life sciences.

* circunstancias de la vida = accident of birth.

* cobrarse la vida de Alguien = claim + life.

* cobrarse muchas vidas = take + a heavy toll of life.

* cobrar vida = come + alive, come to + life.

* comenzar una nueva vida = make + a new life for + Reflexivo.

* como con todo en la vida = as with everything in life.

* como forma de vida = as a way of life.

* como si + Pronombre + fuese la vida en ello = like there's no tomorrow.

* compañero de vida = lifemate.

* compañía aseguradora de vida = life-insurance company.

* compañía de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* complicarse la vida = ask for + trouble.

* condicionar la vida = condition + life.

* condiciones de vida = living conditions.

* conocer vida = see + the world.

* contar + Posesivo + propia vida y milagros = spill + Posesivo + guts.

* costar la vida = cost + life.

* coste de la vida = cost of living.

* coste de vidas humanas = human cost.

* crearse una vida = build + life.

* crucial para la vida de una persona = lifesaving.

* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.

* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.

* culto a la vida = cult of life.

* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.

* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.

* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.

* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.

* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.

* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.

* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.

* dar vida = imbue with + life, animate, bring to + life.

* dar vida a = jazz up, brighten up, give + life to.

* dar vida a Algo = bring + Nombre + to life.

* dedicar la vida a = devote + life to.

* dedicar toda una vida = spend + lifetime.

* defensor de la vida humana = pro-lifer.

* de la vida real = real-life.

* de por vida = lifelong [life-long], lifetime [life-time].

* derecho a la vida = right to live.

* desquiciar + Posesivo + vida = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* de toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* de vida enclaustrada = cloistered.

* de vida o muerte = lifesaving, life threatening.

* devolver el sentido a la vida = put + meaning + back in + Posesivo + life.

* devolver la vida = bring + Nombre + back to life.

* disfrutar de la vida = sail through + life.

* diversidad de la vida = biodiversity, diversity of life, life-form diversity.

* durante toda la vida = lifelong [life-long].

* durante toda una vida = over a lifetime.

* durar toda una vida = go on + for a lifetime, last + (for) a lifetime.

* el amor de + Posesivo + vida = the love of + Posesivo + life.

* empezar una nueva etapa en la vida = turn over + a new page, turn over + a new leaf.

* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.

* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.

* enfrentarse a la vida = cope with + life, face + life, cope.

* en la vida real = in real life.

* en los primeros años de vida = early in life.

* en + Posesivo + vida = in + Posesivo + time.

* enriquecer la vida de Alguien = enrich + Posesivo + life.

* entregar + Posesivo + vida, = give + Posesivo + all.

* equipo de mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life-support system.

* esperanza de vida = life expectancy, lifespan [life span].

* estilo de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style], style of life, way of life.

* estilo de vida alternativo = alternative life-style.

* etapa de la vida = life stage.

* expectativas de vida = life expectancy.

* experiencia de la vida = experience of life.

* facilitarle la vida a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* filosofía de vida = philosophy of life.

* forma de vida = way of life.

* ganarse la vida = earn + a living, make + a living, earn + income, earn + Posesivo + living, make + Posesivo + living, Verbo + for a living.

* ganarse la vida a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.

* habilidades necesarias para la vida cotidiana = life skills.

* hábitos de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* hacer frente a la vida = cope.

* hacer la vida imposible = make + life hell.

* hacerle la vida más simple a todos = simplify + life for everyone.

* hacer que la vida sea un infierno = make + life hell.

* hacerse un hueco en la vida = get on in + life.

* hacer vida social = socialise [socialize, -USA].

* historia de vida = life history.

* índice del coste de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* índice del costo de (la) vida = cost of living index.

* infundir nueva vida a = breathe + (new) life into.

* inmiscuirse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.

* la oportunidad de + Posesivo + vida = the opportunity of a lifetime.

* la vida continúa = the show must go on.

* la vida + continuar = life + go on.

* la vida es así = life's like that.

* ¡la vida no es un camino de rosas! = the course of true love never did run smooth!.

* la vida + seguir = life + go on.

* ley de vida = fact of life, laws of nature.

* lienzo de la vida, el = canvas of life, the.

* línea de vida = lifeline.

* lisiado de por vida = lamed for life.

* lisiar a Alguien de por vida = lame + Nombre + for life.

* llegar al final de su vida útil = come to + the end of + Posesivo + useful life, reach + the end of + Posesivo + useful life.

* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].

* llevar una vida + Ajetivo = lead + an + Adjetivo + existence.

* llevar una vida arriesgada = live + dangerously, live + dangerously close to the edge.

* llevar una vida de perros = lead + a dog's life.

* llevar una vida miserable = live + wretched existence.

* mantener la vida = sustain + life.

* mantenimiento artificial de la vida = life support.

* mejorar la calidad de vida = improve + living standards, raise + living standards.

* mejorar + Posesivo + calidad de vida = raise + Posesivo + quality of living.

* mejorar + Posesivo + vida = improve + Posesivo + life.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* mientras hay vida hay esperanza = where there's life there's hope.

* modo de vida = way of life.

* modo de vida tradicional = folklife.

* muerto en vida = living dead.

* nada en la vida es gratuito = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.

* nivel de vida = standard of living, living standard.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* nueva vida = greener pastures, pastures new.

* oportunidad única en la vida = chance of a lifetime.

* otra vida, la = afterlife [after-life].

* para toda la vida = lifelong [life-long], for life.

* pasar a mejor vida = bite + the dust, give up + the ghost.

* pasar a vida mejor = lay + Nombre + low.

* perder la vida = lose + Posesivo + life.

* pérdida de vidas = loss of life, toll on life.

* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.

* pletórico de vida = teeming with life.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].

* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].

* posteriormente en + Posesivo + vida = in later life.

* problemas de la vida = life problems [life-problems].

* prolongar la vida = prolong + life, prolong + longevity.

* prolongar la vida útil = extend + the useful life, prolong + useful life, increase + useful life.

* que cambia la vida = life-changing, life-altering.

* que da vida = life-giving.

* que mejora la calidad de vida = life-enhancing.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* quitarse la vida = take + Posesivo + (own) life.

* rebosante de vida y energía = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

* reconstruir + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.

* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].

* rehacer + Posesivo + vida = rebuild + Posesivo + life.

* salir adelante en la vida, = get on in + life.

* salvar la vida = save + life.

* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.

* secreto de la vida, el = secret of life, the.

* seguir con + Posesivo + vida normal = get on with + Posesivo + life.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* sentido de la vida, el = meaning of life, the.

* sentido de la vida y al muerte, el = meaning of life and death, the.

* ser todo vida = be all life.

* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].

* soplo de vida = kiss of life.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener una vida larga y próspera = live + long and prosper.

* toda la vida = from the cradle to the grave, whole lifelong, whole life.

* toda una vida = a lifetime.

* toda una vida de experiencia = a lifetime of experience.

* toda una vida de trabajo = a lifetime of work.

* trabajo de toda una vida = life's work, lifework.

* triunfar en la vida = succeed in + life.

* truncar + Posesivo + vida = snip + Posesivo + life short, cut + Posesivo + life short.

* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.

* una oportunidad única en la vida = once in a lifetime opportunity.

* una vez en la vida = once in a lifetime.

* una vez en + Posesivo + vida = once in + Posesivo + lifetime.

* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.

* vida acuática = aquatic life.

* vida afectiva = love life.

* vida amorosa = love life.

* vida animal = animal life.

* vida a toda pastilla = life in the fast lane.

* vida + cambiar por completo = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida cívica = civic life.

* vida civil = civic life.

* vida como trabajador = working life.

* vida corporativa = corporate life.

* vida cotidiana = daily life, everyday living, daily living.

* vida cotidiana, la = day to day life, the, everyday life.

* vida cultural = cultural life.

* vida + dar un giro de 180 grados = turn + Posesivo + life around.

* vida + dar un vuelco = turn + Posesivo + life upside down.

* vida de archivo = archival life.

* vida de, la = life nerve of, the.

* vida de la ciudad = urban life, city life.

* vida de la comunidad = community life.

* vida del mundo literario = literary life.

* vida de perros = a dog's life.

* vida desenfrenada = life in the fast lane.

* vida desequilibrada = unbalanced life, imbalanced life.

* vida después de la muerte = afterlife [after-life].

* vida diaria = daily life.

* vida diaria, la = everyday life.

* vida dilatada = long life.

* vida disoluta = life in the fast lane, loose life.

* vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.

* vida emocional = emotional life.

* vida en el campo = rural life.

* vida en el entorno familiar = family life.

* vida en el hogar = home life.

* vida en el trabajo = job life.

* vida entera, la = whole lifelong, whole life.

* vida equilibrada = balanced life.

* vida espiritual = spiritual life.

* vida + expirar = life + expire.

* vida extraterrestre = alien life.

* vida fácil = fast living.

* vida familiar = family life.

* vida futura = future life.

* vida humana = human life.

* vida laboral = working life.

* vida literaria = literary life.

* vida marítima = seafaring.

* vida media = half-life.

* vida mejor = better life.

* vida moderna, la = modern life.

* vida nocturna = nightlife, night life.

* vida or muerte = life or death.

* vida pasada = previous life.

* vida + pender + de un hilo = live on + the line.

* vida personal = personal life.

* vida privada = private life.

* vida profesional = professional life.

* vida pública = public life.

* vida real = real life.

* vida rural = rural life.

* vida salvaje = wildlife.

* vida sana = healthy life.

* vida sentimental = love life.

* vida sexual = sex life.

* vida social = social life.

* vida urbana = city life, urban life.

* vida útil = lifetime [life time], life expectancy, lifespan [life span], useful life, shelf life, service life.

* vida útil de un documento = shelf life.

* vida vegetal = plant life.

* vivir la vida al máximo = live + life to the full.

* volver a la vida normal = get (back) into + the swings of things.

* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.

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vida

feminine

A

1 ( Biol) life

la vida marina marine life

a los tres meses de vida at three months (old)

el derecho a la vida the right to life

no pudieron salvarle la vida they were unable to save his life

era una cuestión de vida o muerte it was a matter of life and death

se debate entre la vida y la muerte she's fighting for her life

140 personas perdieron la vida en el accidente ( period); 140 people lost their lives in the accident ( journ)

quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life ( frml)

el accidente que le costó la vida ( period); the accident that cost him his life

jugarse la vida to risk one's life

se puso como si le fuera la vida en ello he behaved as if his life depended on it

sólo tres personas lograron salir con vida only three people escaped alive, there were only three survivors

encontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río ( period); his body was found by the river

el cuerpo sin vida de su amada ( liter); the lifeless body of his beloved ( liter)

dieron la vida por la patria they gave o sacrificed their lives for their country

la mujer que te dio la vida the woman who brought you into this world

el actor que da vida al personaje de Napoleón the actor who plays o portrays Napoleon

con la vida en un hilo or pendiente de un hilo: estuvo un mes entero con la vida en un hilo his life hung by a thread for a whole month

real como la vida misma true, true-life

es una historia real como la vida misma it's a true o true-life story

mientras hay vida hay esperanza where there is life there is hope

2 (viveza, vitalidad) life

es un niño sano, lleno de vida he's a healthy child, full of life

la ciudad es bonita, pero le falta vida it's a nice city but it's not very lively o it doesn't have much life

unas cortinas amarillas le darían vida a la habitación yellow curtains would liven up o brighten up the room

B (extensión de tiempo) life

se pasa la vida viendo la televisión he spends his life watching television

toda una vida dedicada a la enseñanza a lifetime dedicated to teaching

a lo largo de su vida throughout his life

en vida de tu padre when your father was alive

la corta vida del último gobierno the short life of the last government

la relación tuvo una vida muy corta the relationship was very short-lived

la vida de un coche/electrodoméstico the life-span of a car/an electrical appliance

cuando encuentres al hombre de tu vida when you find the man of your dreams o your Mr Right

es el amor de mi vida she's the love of my life

amargarle la vida a algn to make sb's life a misery

amargarse la vida to make oneself miserable

complicarle la vida a algn to make sb's life difficult

complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself

de por vida for life

de toda la vida loc adj/adv (desde siempre) lifelong

se conocen de toda la vida they know each other from way back

un programa/una medicina de toda la vida a run-of-the-mill program*/medicine

un amigo/votante de toda la vida a lifelong friend/voter

en la/mi vida: ¡en la or en mi vida he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it in my life!

¡en la or mi vida haría una cosa así! I'd never dream of doing something like that!

en mi perra vida lo he visto (CS fam); I've never seen him in my life

enterrarse en vida to cut oneself off from the world

hacerle la vida imposible a algn to make sb's life impossible

tener siete vidas como los gatos to have nine lives

C

1 (manera de vivir, actividades) life

lleva una vida muy ajetreada she leads a very busy life

la medicina/pintura es toda su vida she lives for medicine/painting

¿qué tal? ¿qué es de tu vida? how are you? what have you been up to?

déjalo que haga or viva su vida let him get on with o let him live his own life

¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!

¡(así) es la vida! that's life, such is life

la vida le sonríe fortune has smiled on her

hacen vida de casados or marital they live together

comparten la casa pero no hacen vida en común they share the house but they lead separate lives o they live separately

¡qué vida ésta! what a life!

¡qué vida más cruel! ( hum); it's a hard life! ( hum)

darse or pegarse una or la gran vida to have an easy life ( colloq), to live the life of Riley ( colloq)

estar encantado de la vida to be thrilled, to be thrilled to bits ( colloq), to be over the moon ( colloq)

está encantada de la vida con el nuevo trabajo she's thrilled to bits o she's over the moon with her new job

¿podríamos hacer la fiesta en tu casa? — por mí, encantado de la vida could we have the party at your house? — I'd be delighted to o that's absolutely fine by me

estar/quedar loco de la vida (CS fam); to be over the moon ( colloq), to be thrilled

la vida y milagros or ( RPI) la vida, obra y misterios ( fam); life story

se sabe la vida y milagros de todo el mundo he knows everybody's life story

pasar a mejor vida ( hum) «persona» to kick the bucket ( colloq), to croak ( colloq);

«vestido/zapatos» to bite the dust ( colloq)

pegarse la vida padre ( fam); to have an easy life

2 (en determinado aspecto) life

vida privada/militar private/military life

su vida sentimental or amorosa his love life

3 (biografía) life

la vida y obra de Cervantes the life and works of Cervantes

las vidas de los santos the lives of the saints

Compuestos:

● vida alegre

( euf):

ser de vida alegre to be in the profession o the life ( AmE), to be on the game ( BrE colloq)

● vida contemplativa

life of contemplation

● vida de perros

( fam); dog's life

tuvo una vida de perros she led a dog's life

● vida eterna or perdurable

la vida eterna or perdurable eternal o everlasting life

● vida nocturna

nightlife

● vida social

social life

no hacen mucha vida social they don't socialize much, they don't have much social life

D

(necesidades materiales): con ese dinero tiene la vida resuelta with that money she's set up for life

la vida está carísima everything is so expensive, the cost of living is very high

ganarse la vida to earn one's o a living

buscarse la vida ( fam): me busco la vida como puedo one way or another I get by o I make a living

¡pues, ahora que se busque la vida! well, now he'll have to stand on his own two feet o get by on his own!

E (como apelativo) darling

¡mi vida! or ¡vida mía! my darling!, darling!

pero hija de mi vida ¿cómo se te ocurrió hacer eso? but my dear, what made you do that?

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vida sustantivo femenino
1
a) (Biol) life;

◊ la vida marina marine life;

una cuestión de vida o muerte a matter of life and death;
quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life (frml);
salir con vida to escape alive
b) (viveza, vitalidad) life;

◊ lleno de vida full of life;

le falta vida it's/she's/he's not very lively
2 ( extensión de tiempo, existencia) life;
◊ a lo largo de su vida throughout his life;

toda una vida a lifetime;
la vida de un coche the life-span of a car;
un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend;
amargarle la vida a algn to make sb's life a misery;
complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself;
de por vida for life;
hacerle la vida imposible a algn to make sb's life impossible
3 (manera de vivir, actividades) life;
◊ lleva una vida muy ajetreada she leads a very busy life;

¿qué es de tu vida? what have you been up to?;
hace or vive su vida he lives his own life;
¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!;
¡(así) es la vida! that's life, such is life;
vida privada private life;
su vida sentimental his love life;
una mujer de vida alegre a woman of easy virtue;
¡qué vida de perros! it's a dog's life;
hacer vida social to socialize;
estar encantado de la vida to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq)
4 ( necesidades materiales):
◊ la vida está carísima the cost of living is very high;

ganarse la vida to earn one's o a living;
tiene la vida resuelta he's set up for life
5 ( como apelativo) darling;
◊ ¡mi vida! (my) darling!

vida sustantivo femenino
1 (existencia) life: no hay vida en Marte, there is no life on Mars
estar con vida, to be alive
quitarse la vida, to take one's own life
2 (periodo vital) life: toda la vida ha sido socialista, he's been a socialist all his life
de corta vida, short-lived
toda una vida, a lifetime
3 (modo de vida) ¿cómo te va la vida?, how's life?
la literatura es su vida, he lives for literature o literature is his life
lleva una vida muy desordenada, she lives o leads a very chaotic life
♦ Locuciones: familiar ¡esto es vida!, this is the life (situación muy agradable, placentera) ¡esto es vida!, todo el día tumbado sin tener que trabajar, this is the life! lazing around all day without having to work
fam (resolver un asunto, problema) buscarse la vida: no tengo dinero, - me da igual, ¡búscate la vida!, I haven't got any money, - I couldn't care less, go and sort your own problems out
figurado Lit Cine Teat (representar un personaje) dar vida: en esa película el actor da vida a Napoleón, in that film the actor plays the part of Napoleon
dar la vida, to sacrifice o give one's life
ganarse la vida, to earn one's living
fig fam (morir) pasar a mejor vida, to pass away
(independencia) tener/vivir su (propia) vida alguien: ya no está con sus padres, tiene su propia vida, he isn't with his parents anymore, he's living his own life
a vida o muerte, (situación de alto riesgo) le tuvieron que operar a vida o muerte, it was a life or death operation
de mi/tu/su... vida: el amor de mi vida, the love of my life
de por vida, for life
de toda la vida, lifelong
en la vida, never in one's life
Rel la otra vida, the next life
familiar vida de perros, dog's life
fam (hechos y anécdotas de un personaje o persona) vida y milagros de alguien, the full details about sb
' vida' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agitada
- agitado
- amargarse
- andar
- atentar
- comentar
- complicarse
- constante
- contemplativa
- contemplativo
- convivencia
- conyugal
- cosa
- crepúsculo
- cruzarse
- delante
- descansada
- descansado
- desengañarse
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- encarrilar
- episodio
- ser
- ermitaña
- ermitaño
- esperanza
- flor
- ir
- ganarse
- hipótesis
- ilusión
- indigna
- indigno
- inerte
- intrepidez
- jamás
- juego
- jugar
- martirio
- muerta
- muerto
- mujer
- normalización
- oportunidad
- padecer
- padre
- pajolera
- pajolero
- pantalla
English:
abundance
- account
- active
- afterlife
- alive
- amenities
- assurance
- attempt
- bang up
- battle
- bread
- breeding ground
- bright
- busy
- carp
- chapter
- clean
- conception
- cost
- cost of living
- crossroads
- dead
- dear
- dedicate
- destroy
- dodge
- dog
- domestic
- earn
- easy
- eccentric
- emigrate
- existence
- fascination
- flat
- give up
- gracious
- greed
- greediness
- hell
- herself
- high life
- himself
- hurdle
- impossible
- index-linked
- insurance
- lead
- life
- life expectancy

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vida nf

1. [estado fisiológico, hecho de existir] life;

¿hay vida en otros planetas? is there life on other planets?;

el cuerpo sin vida de un soldado the lifeless body of a soldier;

el conflicto se cobró muchas vidas many lives were lost in the conflict;

aquello le costó la vida that cost him his life;

dar la vida por to give one's life for;

estar con vida to be alive;

va a ser una operación a vida o muerte the operation may save his life but it may also kill him;

estar entre la vida y la muerte to be at death's door;

perder la vida to lose one's life;

quitar la vida a alguien to kill sb;

quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life;

salir con vida to come out alive;

como si la vida le fuera en ello as if his/her life depended on it;

ser una cuestión o [m5] un asunto de vida o muerte to be a matter of life and death;

Comp

enterrarse en vida to forsake the world;

Comp

pasar a mejor vida Euf [persona] to pass away;
[prenda, aparato, utensilio] to have had it;
Comp

la otra vida the next life;

Comp

tenía la vida pendiente de un hilo her life was hanging by a thread;

Comp

tener siete vidas (como los gatos) to have nine lives;

Prov

mientras hay vida hay esperanza hope springs eternal

Comp
vida artificial artificial life;
la vida eterna eternal life;

vida extraterrestre extraterrestrial life;

vida intrauterina intrauterine life

2. [periodo de existencia] life;

trabajó toda su vida he worked all his life;

una vida plagada de éxitos a lifetime of success;

de mi/tu/ etc[m5] vida of my/your/ etc life;

el amor/la oportunidad de su vida the love/chance of his life;

un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend;

le conozco de toda la vida I've known him all my life;

de toda la vida las novias van de blanco brides have worn white since time immemorial, brides have always worn white;

de por vida for life;

en vida de during the life o lifetime of;

eso no lo hubieras dicho en vida de tu padre you would never have said that while your father was alive;

así no vas a aprobar en la o [m5] tu vida you'll never pass like that;

¡en mi o [m5] la vida vi cosa igual! I'd never seen such a thing in all my life!;

pasarse la vida haciendo algo to spend one's life doing sth;

se pasa la vida quejándose he does nothing but complain all the time;

Comp

hacer la vida imposible a alguien to make sb's life impossible;

Comp
Am
toda la vida: [sin duda] [m5]¿prefieres África a Europa? – ¡toda la vida! do you prefer Africa to Europe? – every time! o you bet!;

Comp

la vida da muchas vueltas you never know what life has got in store for you;

Comp

la vida y milagros de alguien sb's life story

3. Com [de maquinaria, aparato, automóvil] life;

tiene una vida útil de veinte años it has a useful life of twenty years, it's designed to last for twenty years

Comp
vida en estantería shelf life;
vida media average life, mean lifetime

4. [forma de vivir, faceta cotidiana] life;

su vida es el teatro the theatre is her life;

¿cómo es tu vida diaria? what would be a typical day in your life?;

la vida política del país the country's political life;

¿no te gustaría cambiar de vida? wouldn't you like to change your life o the way you live?;

yo hago o [m5] vivo mi vida como todo el mundo I just get on with my life like everyone else;

lleva una vida muy tranquila she leads o lives a very peaceful life;

¡así es la vida! that's life!, such is life!;

¡esto (sí que) es vida! this is the life!;

una mujer de vida alegre a loose woman;

¿qué es de tu vida? how's life?;

¡qué vida ésta! what a life!;

la buena vida the good life;

Comp

darse o [m5]pegarse la gran vida, darse o [m5] pegarse la vida padre to live the life of Riley;

Comp

llevar una vida de perros to lead a dog's life

Comp
vida amorosa love life;
vida de familia family life;

vida privada private life;

vida pública public life;

vida sentimental love life;

vida sexual sex life;

vida social social life;

hacer vida social (con) to socialize (with)

5. [animación] life;

este pueblo tiene mucha vida this town is very lively;

estar lleno de vida to be full of life;

Brando da vida al personaje del padre Brando plays the father

Comp
vida nocturna nightlife
6. [necesidades materiales]
la vida está muy cara en Japón the cost of living is very high in Japan;
Fam
está la vida muy achuchada money's very tight;

ganarse la vida to earn a living;

con este trabajo me gano bien la vida I make a good living from this job

7. [apelativo cariñoso] darling;

¡mi vida!, ¡vida mía! my darling!

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vida

f life; esp
TÉC life span;
de por vida for life;

toda la vida all one’s life;

somos amigos de toda la vida we have been friends all our lives;

en mi vida never (in my life);

en vida in his/ her etc lifetime;

¿qué es de tu vida? how are things?;

ganarse la vida earn a living;

vivir su vida live one’s own life;

hacer la vida imposible a alguien make s.o.’s life impossible;

a vida o muerte life-or-death;

estar entre la vida y la muerte be hovering between life and death, be fighting for life;

darse buena vida o

la gran vida live high on the hog fam, live the life of Riley fam ;

pasar a mejor vida pass away;

quitarse la vida take one’s own life, kill o.s.;

perder la vida lose one’s life;

salir con vida come out alive;

sin vida lifeless;

la vida y milagros de alguien s.o.’s life story;

vida en pareja married life, life together;

vida familiar/sentimental family/love life;

vida interior inner self;

así es la vida that’s life;

vida mía my love;

mujer de la vida loose woman;

dar vida a TEA play the part of

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vida nf

1) : life

la vida cotidiana: everyday life

2) : life span, lifetime

3) biografía: biography, life

4) : way of life, lifestyle

5) : livelihood

ganarse la vida: to earn one's living

6) viveza: liveliness

7)

media vida : half-life

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vida n

1. (en general) life [pl. lives]

lleva una vida muy interesante she leads a very interesting life

2. (sustento) living

se gana la vida como escritor he earns a living as a writer

de toda la vida all one's life

lo conozco de toda la vida I've known him all my life

en la vida never

en la vida había visto algo así I've never seen anything like it

estar con vida to be alive

Spanish-English dictionary > vida
19 vida

vida sustantivo femenino 1
a) (Biol) life;

◊ la vida marina marine life;
una cuestión de vida o muerte a matter of life and death; quitarse la vida to take one's (own) life (frml); salir con vida to escape alive
b) (viveza, vitalidad) life;

◊ lleno de vida full of life;
le falta vida it's/she's/he's not very lively 2 ( extensión de tiempo, existencia) life;
◊ a lo largo de su vida throughout his life;
toda una vida a lifetime; la vida de un coche the life-span of a car; un amigo de toda la vida a lifelong friend; amargarle la vida a algn to make sb's life a misery; complicarse la vida to make life difficult for oneself; de por vida for life; hacerle la vida imposible a algn to make sb's life impossible 3 (manera de vivir, actividades) life;
◊ lleva una vida muy ajetreada she leads a very busy life;
¿qué es de tu vida? what have you been up to?; hace or vive su vida he lives his own life; ¡esto sí que es vida! this is the life!; ¡(así) es la vida! that's life, such is life; vida privada private life; su vida sentimental his love life; una mujer de vida alegre a woman of easy virtue; ¡qué vida de perros! it's a dog's life; hacer vida social to socialize; estar encantado de la vida to be thrilled, to be over the moon (colloq) 4 ( necesidades materiales):
◊ la vida está carísima the cost of living is very high;
ganarse la vida to earn one's o a living; tiene la vida resuelta he's set up for life 5 ( como apelativo) darling;
◊ ¡mi vida! (my) darling!

vida sustantivo femenino
1 (existencia) life: no hay vida en Marte, there is no life on Mars
estar con vida, to be alive
quitarse la vida, to take one's own life
2 (periodo vital) life: toda la vida ha sido socialista, he's been a socialist all his life
de corta vida, short-lived
toda una vida, a lifetime
3 (modo de vida) ¿cómo te va la vida?, how's life?
la literatura es su vida, he lives for literature o literature is his life
lleva una vida muy desordenada, she lives o leads a very chaotic life Locuciones: familiar ¡esto es vida!, this is the life (situación muy agradable, placentera) ¡esto es vida!, todo el día tumbado sin tener que trabajar, this is the life! lazing around all day without having to work fam (resolver un asunto, problema) buscarse la vida: no tengo dinero, - me da igual, ¡búscate la vida!, I haven't got any money, - I couldn't care less, go and sort your own problems out figurado Lit Cine Teat (representar un personaje) dar vida: en esa película el actor da vida a Napoleón, in that film the actor plays the part of Napoleon
dar la vida, to sacrifice o give one's life
ganarse la vida, to earn one's living fig fam (morir) pasar a mejor vida, to pass away (independencia) tener/vivir su (propia) vida alguien: ya no está con sus padres, tiene su propia vida, he isn't with his parents anymore, he's living his own life
a vida o muerte, (situación de alto riesgo) le tuvieron que operar a vida o muerte, it was a life or death operation
de mi/tu/su... vida: el amor de mi vida, the love of my life
de por vida, for life
de toda la vida, lifelong
en la vida, never in one's life Rel la otra vida, the next life familiar vida de perros, dog's life fam (hechos y anécdotas de un personaje o persona) vida y milagros de alguien, the full details about sb ' vida' also found in these entries: Spanish: agitada - agitado - amargarse - andar - atentar - comentar - complicarse - constante - contemplativa - contemplativo - convivencia - conyugal - cosa - crepúsculo - cruzarse - delante - descansada - descansado - desengañarse - desgraciada - desgraciado - encarrilar - episodio - ser - ermitaña - ermitaño - esperanza - flor - ir - ganarse - hipótesis - ilusión - indigna - indigno - inerte - intrepidez - jamás - juego - jugar - martirio - muerta - muerto - mujer - normalización - oportunidad - padecer - padre - pajolera - pajolero - pantalla English: abundance - account - active - afterlife - alive - amenities - assurance - attempt - bang up - battle - bread - breeding ground - bright - busy - carp - chapter - clean - conception - cost - cost of living - crossroads - dead - dear - dedicate - destroy - dodge - dog - domestic - earn - easy - eccentric - emigrate - existence - fascination - flat - give up - gracious - greed - greediness - hell - herself - high life - himself - hurdle - impossible - index-linked - insurance - lead - life - life expectancy

English-spanish dictionary > vida
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adj. grad. 1. (mało ważący) [dziecko, paczka, kurtka] light
- hel jest lżejszy od powietrza helium is lighter than air

- ona jest o dwa kilogramy lżejsza she’s two kilos lighter

- lekka gleba Geol. light soil

- waga lekka Sport lightweight

- lekki jak piórko (as) light as a feather
2. (przewiewny) [materiał, ubranie] light
- miała na sobie lekką sukienkę she was wearing a light dress
3. (słaby) [wiatr, mróz, przeziębienie] light, slight; [sen, dotyk] light; (niewyraźny) [akcent, szum, zapach] faint
- mieć lekki sen to be a light sleeper

- na jej smutnej twarzy pojawił się lekki uśmiech a faint smile flickered across her sad face
4. (zgrabny) [chód, ruchy, meble] light; (żwawy) [chód, ruchy] jaunty
- iść lekkim krokiem to walk with a light step, to walk jauntily

- lekkim krokiem weszła na czwarte piętro she climbed effortlessly to the fourth floor
5. (łatwy) [praca, muzyka, rozrywka, styl] light
- lekka lektura do czytania w pociągu some light reading for the train

- lżejszy repertuar komediowy a lighter comic repertoire

- lekkie pióro Voltaire’a Voltaire’s effortless style

- nie miała lekkiego życia life has not been easy for her

- do lżejszych prac zatrudniamy kobiety we employ women to perform lighter duties

- mieć lekką śmierć to have a. die a painless death
6. Kulin. [posiłek, danie, ciasto, wino] light; [herbata, kawa] weak
- lekkie papierosy light a. mild cigarettes
7. (niepoważny) [postępowanie, zachowanie] light-hearted
- kobieta lekkich obyczajów a woman of easy virtue
8. Wojsk. [karabin, działo, sprzęt] light
- lekka jazda/piechota przest. the light cavalry/infantry

- lekki karabin maszynowy a (light) sub-machine gun

■ mieć lekką rękę do czegoś to make light work of sth

- on ma lekką rękę do zwierząt he has a way with animals

- mieć lekką rękę (być rozrzutnym) to be a big spender, to be free with one’s money

- robić coś lekką ręką (bez zastanowienia) to do sth recklessly a. rashly

- brał lekką ręką 1600 zł miesięcznie he easily pocketed 1,600 zl a month

- z lekkim sercem with a light heart

- niech mu ziemia lekką będzie may he rest in peace

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