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succeed office

  • 1 succeed office

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > succeed office

  • 2 office

    1) бюро, контора, офис
    2) ведомство, министерство
    3) служба, должность
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    English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > office

  • 3 succeed

    1. intransitive verb
    1) (achieve aim) Erfolg haben

    somebody succeeds in something — jemandem gelingt etwas; jemand schafft etwas

    somebody succeeds in doing something — es gelingt jemandem, etwas zu tun

    succeed in business/college — geschäftlich/im Studium erfolgreich sein

    I succeeded in passing the test — ich habe die Prüfung mit Erfolg od. erfolgreich abgelegt

    2) (come next) die Nachfolge antreten

    succeed to an office/the throne — die Nachfolge in einem Amt/die Thronfolge antreten

    succeed to a title/an estate — einen Titel/ein Gut erben

    2. transitive verb
    ablösen [Monarchen, Beamten]

    succeed somebody [in a post] — jemandes Nachfolge [in einem Amt] antreten

    * * *
    [sək'si:d]
    1) (to manage to do what one is trying to do; to achieve one's aim or purpose: He succeeded in persuading her to do it; He's happy to have succeeded in his chosen career; She tried three times to pass her driving-test, and at last succeeded; Our new teaching methods seem to be succeeding.) Erfolg haben
    2) (to follow next in order, and take the place of someone or something else: He succeeded his father as manager of the firm / as king; The cold summer was succeeded by a stormy autumn; If the duke has no children, who will succeed to (= inherit) his property?) nachfolgen
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    - academic.ru/71789/success">success
    - successful
    - successfully
    - succession
    - successive
    - successively
    - successor
    - in succession
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    suc·ceed
    [səkˈsi:d]
    I. vi
    1. (achieve purpose) Erfolg haben, erfolgreich sein
    ▪ to \succeed in sth mit etw dat Erfolg haben
    they \succeeded in their attempt ihr Versuch war ein Erfolg
    ▪ to \succeed in doing sth etw mit Erfolg tun
    they will only \succeed in making things worse damit erreichen sie nur, dass alles noch schlimmer wird
    with a single remark you've \succeeded in offending everyone ( iron) mit einer einzigen Bemerkung hast du es geschafft, alle vor den Kopf zu stoßen
    to \succeed in business geschäftlich erfolgreich sein
    to \succeed whatever the circumstances unter allen Umständen Erfolg haben
    the plan \succeeded der Plan ist gelungen
    2. (follow) nachfolgen, die Nachfolge antreten, Nachfolger/in werden
    ▪ to \succeed to sth die Nachfolge in etw dat antreten
    to \succeed to an office die Nachfolge in einem Amt antreten
    to \succeed to the throne die Thronfolge antreten
    to \succeed to [great] wealth [große] Reichtümer erben
    3.
    ▶ if at first you don't \succeed, try, try again ( prov) wirf die Flinte nicht gleich ins Korn fam
    II. vt
    ▪ to \succeed sb [as sth] jds Nachfolge [als etw] antreten
    to \succeed sb in office jds Amt übernehmen, jdm im Amt nachfolgen
    to \succeed sb in a post jds Stelle antreten
    * * *
    [sək'siːd]
    1. vi
    1) (= be successful person) erfolgreich sein, Erfolg haben; (plan etc) gelingen, erfolgreich sein

    to succeed in business/in a plan — geschäftlich/mit einem Plan erfolgreich sein

    I succeeded in doing it — es gelang mir, es zu tun

    you'll only succeed in making things worse —

    nothing succeeds like success (prov) — nichts ist so erfolgreich wie der Erfolg

    if at first you don't succeed(, try, try, try again) (Prov) — wirf die Flinte nicht gleich ins Korn (prov)

    2)

    (= come next) to succeed to an office — in einem Amt nachfolgen

    he succeeded to his father's position — er wurde (der) Nachfolger seines Vaters, er trat die Nachfolge seines Vaters an (geh)

    to succeed to the throne —

    2. vt
    (= come after, take the place of) folgen (+dat), folgen auf (+acc); (person also) Nachfolger(in) m(f) werden +gen

    to succeed sb in a post/in office — jds Nachfolger werden, jds Stelle/Amt (acc) übernehmen

    who succeeded James I? — wer kam nach or folgte auf Jakob I.?

    * * *
    succeed [səkˈsiːd]
    A v/i
    1. glücken, erfolgreich sein oder verlaufen, gelingen, Erfolg haben (Sache):
    nothing succeeds like success (Sprichwort) nichts ist so erfolgreich wie der Erfolg
    2. Erfolg haben, erfolgreich sein, sein Ziel erreichen (Person) (as als; in mit etwas; with bei jemandem):
    he succeeded in doing sth es gelang ihm, etwas zu tun;
    succeed in action JUR obsiegen;
    he succeeded very badly es gelang ihm sehr schlecht
    3. (to)
    a) Nachfolger werden (in einem Amt etc)
    b) erben (akk):
    succeed to the throne auf dem Thron folgen;
    succeed to sb’s rights in jemandes Rechte eintreten
    4. (to) (unmittelbar) folgen (dat oder auf akk), nachfolgen (dat)
    B v/t (nach)folgen (dat), folgen (dat oder auf akk), jemandes (Amts- oder Rechts)Nachfolger(in) werden, jemanden beerben:
    succeed sb in office jemandes Amt übernehmen
    * * *
    1. intransitive verb
    1) (achieve aim) Erfolg haben

    somebody succeeds in something — jemandem gelingt etwas; jemand schafft etwas

    somebody succeeds in doing something — es gelingt jemandem, etwas zu tun

    succeed in business/college — geschäftlich/im Studium erfolgreich sein

    2) (come next) die Nachfolge antreten

    succeed to an office/the throne — die Nachfolge in einem Amt/die Thronfolge antreten

    succeed to a title/an estate — einen Titel/ein Gut erben

    2. transitive verb
    ablösen [Monarchen, Beamten]

    succeed somebody [in a post] — jemandes Nachfolge [in einem Amt] antreten

    * * *
    v.
    Erfolg haben ausdr.
    folgen v.
    gelingen v.
    glücken v.

    English-german dictionary > succeed

  • 4 succeed

    1. I
    1) the plan (the attack, our efforts, his attempts, hard work, etc.) succeeded наш план и т.д. удачно осуществился /увенчался успехом/; an author (a writer, a composer, etc.) succeeded писатель и т.д. преуспел /добился успеха/; а book (a play, etc.) succeeded книга и т.д. имела успех; if you try you will succeed если вы приложите усилия, вы добьетесь своего
    2) the right to succeed право наследования; on George VI's death, Elizabeth succeeded после смерти Георга на престол вступила Елизавета
    2. II
    succeed in some manner succeed rapidly (admirably, unexpectedly, etc.) быстро и т.д. добиться успеха /увенчаться успехом/; succeed financially (economically, commercially, etc.) оказаться успешным с финансовой точки зрения и т.д.
    3. III
    succeed smth. night succeeds day ночь сменяет день; day succeeds day день идет за днем, на смену одному дню приходит другой; one event succeeded another одно событие следовало за другим; agitation succeeded calm после покоя наступило оживление /волнение/; succeed smb. succeed one's father (the mayor, the king, etc.) быть /стать/ преемником своего отца и т.д.; а new cabinet will succeed the old новый кабинет сменит старый; he had no son to succeed him у него не было сына, который мог бы стать его наследником
    4. XI
    be succeeded by smth., smb. be succeeded by day (by night, by the flood, by silence, by calm, etc.) сменяться днем и т.д.; winter is succeeded by spring после зимы наступает /приходит/ весна, зима сменяется весной; as fast as one man was shot down he was succeeded by another как только падал одни боец, на его место тотчас же вставал /становился/ другой
    5. XVI
    1) succeed in smth. succeed in one's business (in one's undertaking, in one's work, in everything, in nothing, in one's plans, etc.) добиться успеха в своих делах и т.д., succeed in life преуспевать в жизни; succeed in an examination успешно сдать экзамен; I succeeded in my efforts (in my attempt, in my ambition, etc.) мои усилия и т.д. увенчались успехом; succeed with smb. methods of treatment that succeed with one person may not succeed with another методы лечения, хорошо действующие на одного человека, могут оказаться не эффективными для другого; he may be able to get his way with some people by the use of threats. but that kind of thing will not succeed with me у некоторых людей он, возможно, добивается своего угрозами, но со мной это не пройдет /но на меня угрозы не действуют/ || succeed beyond all (smb.'s) expectations успешно завершиться /иметь успех, быть удачным/ сверх ожиданий
    2) succeed to smth. succeed to these years of war (to the stormy days of that period, etc.) последовать за годами войны и т.д.; succeed to a crown (to a title, to the family business, to a large property, to large fortune, etc.) наследовать /получить по наследству/корону и т.д.; по woman could succeed to the throne женщина не могла наследовать престол
    6. XVII
    succeed in doing smth. I succeeded in carrying out my plan (in drawing attention to smb., smth., in overcoming my enemy, in reaching the station in time, in getting him on the phone, in getting a job, in finding a cure for the common cold, in persuading him, in solving the problem, in limiting expenditure, etc.) мне удалось осуществить /провести в жизнь/ свой план и т.д., я добился осуществления /проведения в жизнь/ своего плана и т.д.; succeed in passing an examination успешно сдать экзамен; in seeking to be everything he succeeded in being nothing стремясь всего добиться, он не добился успеха ни в чем
    7. XX1
    succeed as smb. succeed as a doctor (as a teacher, as a solicitor, as a politician, etc.) достичь успеха в качестве врача и т.д. /на медицинском поприще и т.д./
    8. XXI1
    succeed smb. in smth. succeed smb. in the Premiership (in an estate, in a title, etc.) стать чьим-л. преемником на посту премьера и т.д.; who succeeded him in office? кто стал его преемником?
    9. XXIV1
    succeed smb. as smb. succeed smb. as Prime Minister (as poet laureate, as the holder of the office, etc.) стать преемником премьер-министра и т.д.
    10. XXV
    1) succeed if... you'll succeed if you try often enough ты добьешься успеха, если будешь настойчив в своих попытках
    2) succeed when... an eldest son succeeds when a peer dies когда умирает пэр, титул наследует его старший сын; who will succeed when king Henry dies? кто взойдет на престол после смерти короля Генриха?

    English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > succeed

  • 5 succeed

    suc·ceed [səkʼsi:d] vi
    1) ( achieve purpose) Erfolg haben, erfolgreich sein;
    to \succeed in sth mit etw dat Erfolg haben;
    they \succeeded in their attempt ihr Versuch war ein Erfolg;
    to \succeed in doing sth etw mit Erfolg tun;
    they will only \succeed in making things worse damit erreichen sie nur, dass alles noch schlimmer wird;
    with a single remark you've \succeeded in offending everyone ( iron) mit einer einzigen Bemerkung hast du es geschafft, alle vor den Kopf zu stoßen;
    to \succeed in business geschäftlich erfolgreich sein;
    to \succeed whatever the circumstances unter allen Umständen Erfolg haben;
    the plan \succeeded der Plan ist gelungen
    2) ( follow) nachfolgen, die Nachfolge antreten, Nachfolger/in werden;
    to \succeed to sth die Nachfolge in etw dat antreten;
    to \succeed to an office die Nachfolge in einem Amt antreten;
    to \succeed to the throne die Thronfolge antreten;
    to \succeed to [great] wealth [große] Reichtümer erben
    PHRASES:
    if at first you don't \succeed, try, try again (you don't \succeed, try, try again) wirf die Flinte nicht gleich ins Korn ( fam) vt
    to \succeed sb [as sth] jds Nachfolge [als etw] antreten;
    to \succeed sb in office jds Amt übernehmen, jdm im Amt nachfolgen;
    to \succeed sb in a post jds Stelle antreten

    English-German students dictionary > succeed

  • 6 succeed

    {sək'si:d}
    1. постигам целта си, успявам
    2. процъвтявам, преуспявам, имам успех
    удава ми се, съумявам (in с ger)
    to SUCCEED in doing something успявам/съумявам да направя нещо
    to SUCCEED with имам успех/успявам с
    to SUCCEED as имам успех като (адвокат и пр.)
    3. идвам след, (по) следвам, заемам мястото/приемник съм на, наследявам
    to SUCCEED to a throne/an estate/a title/an office/a position наследявам трон/имение/титла/служба/длъжност
    to SUCCEED oneself ам. преизбран съм на длъжност/пост
    day SUCCEEDed day дните се нижеха един след друг
    * * *
    {sъk'si:d} v 1. постигам целта си, успявам; 2. процъвтявам, п
    * * *
    успявам; сполучвам; смогвам; удава ми се; следва; последвам;
    * * *
    1. day succeeded day дните се нижеха един след друг 2. to succeed as имам успех като (адвокат и пр.) 3. to succeed in doing something успявам/съумявам да направя нещо 4. to succeed oneself ам. преизбран съм на длъжност/пост 5. to succeed to a throne/an estate/a title/an office/a position наследявам трон/имение/титла/служба/длъжност 6. to succeed with имам успех/успявам с 7. идвам след, (по) следвам, заемам мястото/приемник съм на, наследявам 8. постигам целта си, успявам 9. процъвтявам, преуспявам, имам успех 10. удава ми се, съумявам (in с ger)
    * * *
    succeed[sək´si:d] v 1. достигам (постигам) целта си, успявам, преуспявам, имам успех, удава ми се (in с ger); nothing \succeeds like success успехът влече след себе си нови успехи; 2. следвам, последвам, заемам мястото на; приемник съм на; наследявам; right to \succeed право на наследяване; to \succeed to the throne наследявам престола; day \succeeds day ден след ден минава (се ниже).

    English-Bulgarian dictionary > succeed

  • 7 succeed

    sək'si:d
    1) (to manage to do what one is trying to do; to achieve one's aim or purpose: He succeeded in persuading her to do it; He's happy to have succeeded in his chosen career; She tried three times to pass her driving-test, and at last succeeded; Our new teaching methods seem to be succeeding.) conseguir; triunfar, tener éxito (en)
    2) (to follow next in order, and take the place of someone or something else: He succeeded his father as manager of the firm / as king; The cold summer was succeeded by a stormy autumn; If the duke has no children, who will succeed to (= inherit) his property?) suceder; sucederse
    •
    - successful
    - successfully
    - succession
    - successive
    - successively
    - successor
    - in succession
    1. tener éxito / triunfar
    2. conseguir / lograr
    after several attempts, he succeeded in reaching the South Pole después de varios intentos, consiguió llegar al Polo Sur
    tr[sək'siːd]
    1 (be successful - person) tener éxito, triunfar; (- plan, marriage) salir bien; (- strike) surtir efecto, dar resultado
    2 (manage) lograr, conseguir
    3 (throne) subir (to, a); (title) heredar (to, -)
    1 (take place of) suceder a
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    if at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again el que la sigue la consigue
    to succeed in life triunfar en la vida
    succeed [sək'si:d] vt
    follow: suceder a
    : tener éxito (dícese de las personas), dar resultado (dícese de los planes, etc.)
    she succeeded in finishing: logró terminar
    v.
    • acertar v.
    • salir bien v.
    • suceder v.
    • suceder a una persona v.
    • tener éxito v.
    • topar v.
    sək'siːd
    1.
    1) ( have success) \<\<plan\>\> dar* resultado, surtir efecto; \<\<person\>\>

    she tried to persuade him, but did not succeed — intentó convencerlo pero no lo consiguió or no lo logró

    to succeed IN something/-ING: he's succeeded in all that he's done ha tenido éxito en todo lo que ha hecho; to succeed in life triunfar en la vida; he finally succeeded in passing the exam al final logró aprobar el examen; you'll only succeed in making matters worse sólo conseguirás empeorar las cosas; if at first you don't succeed, try, try again — el que la sigue la consigue

    2)

    to succeed (TO something): he succeeded to the throne subió al trono; to succeed to a title — heredar un título


    2.
    vt suceder

    who succeeded him? — ¿quién lo sucedió?, ¿quién fue su sucesor?

    [sǝk'siːd]
    1. VI
    1) [person]
    a) (in business, career) tener éxito, triunfar (in en)

    he succeeded in business — tuvo éxito or triunfó en los negocios

    b) (in task, aim)

    to succeed in doing sth — conseguir hacer algo, lograr hacer algo

    they succeeded in finishing the job — consiguieron or lograron terminar el trabajo

    I finally succeeded in getting him out of the room — por fin conseguí or logré que saliera de la habitación

    c) (=take over)

    if she dies, who will succeed? — si muere, ¿quién la sucederá?

    2) [thing]
    a) (=work) [plan, strategy, experiment] dar resultado, salir bien

    had the plan succeeded, our lives might have been very different — si el plan hubiera dado resultado or salido bien, nuestras vidas podrían haber sido muy distintas

    b) (=do well) [business] prosperar; [film] tener éxito
    2.
    VT (=follow) suceder a

    on his death, his eldest son succeeded him — a su muerte, su hijo mayor lo sucedió

    * * *
    [sək'siːd]
    1.
    1) ( have success) \<\<plan\>\> dar* resultado, surtir efecto; \<\<person\>\>

    she tried to persuade him, but did not succeed — intentó convencerlo pero no lo consiguió or no lo logró

    to succeed IN something/-ING: he's succeeded in all that he's done ha tenido éxito en todo lo que ha hecho; to succeed in life triunfar en la vida; he finally succeeded in passing the exam al final logró aprobar el examen; you'll only succeed in making matters worse sólo conseguirás empeorar las cosas; if at first you don't succeed, try, try again — el que la sigue la consigue

    2)

    to succeed (TO something): he succeeded to the throne subió al trono; to succeed to a title — heredar un título


    2.
    vt suceder

    who succeeded him? — ¿quién lo sucedió?, ¿quién fue su sucesor?

    English-spanish dictionary > succeed

  • 8 office

    n
    1) служба, место, должность
    2) ведомство, министерство; управление
    3) контора, офис

    - accountancy office
    - accountant's office
    - administrative office
    - advance booking office
    - assay office
    - audit office
    - back office
    - booking office
    - box office
    - branch office
    - brokerage office
    - buyers' office
    - cash office
    - cashier's office
    - central office
    - central administration office
    - central administrative office
    - central statistical office
    - chief administrative office
    - clearing office
    - clerical office
    - Companies Registration Office
    - consultation office
    - conversion office
    - cost office
    - currency control office
    - customs office
    - design office
    - director's office
    - dispatch office
    - district office
    - drawing office
    - editorial office
    - employment office
    - exchange office
    - excise office
    - executive office
    - export office
    - fair office
    - field office
    - Foreign Office
    - front office
    - freight office
    - frontier customs office
    - general office
    - general accounting office
    - General Accounting Office
    - General Post Office
    - General Procurator's Office
    - government office
    - head office
    - Home Office
    - home office
    - import office
    - information office
    - Inland Revenue Office
    - inquiry office
    - insurance office
    - legal advice office
    - legal consultation office
    - life office
    - loan office
    - mail dispatching office
    - main office
    - money office
    - notarial office
    - notary office
    - notary's
    - ombudsman's office
    - open plan office
    - order office
    - passport and visa office
    - patent office
    - patent agent's office
    - patent attorney's office
    - pay office
    - paying office
    - personnel office
    - post office
    - principal office
    - public office
    - public relations office
    - publicity office
    - purchasing office
    - receiving office
    - record office
    - record-keeping office
    - regional office
    - register office
    - registered office
    - registration office
    - registry office
    - remote office
    - revenue office
    - representative office
    - sales office
    - selling office
    - Serious Fraud Office
    - shipping office
    - shop office
    - social insurance office
    - solicitor's office
    - state office of a notary public
    - state attorney-general's office
    - state notary's office
    - statutory office
    - stock brokerage office
    - surveyor's office
    - tax office
    - trade fair office
    - traffic office
    - transport office
    - transportation office
    - travel office
    - treasurer's office
    - visa office
    - Office of Fair Trading
    - appoint to an office
    - assume an office
    - be in office
    - come to office
    - continue in office
    - dismiss from office
    - hold an office
    - man an office by personnel
    - occupy an office
    - qualify for an office
    - quit office
    - raid the office
    - remove from office
    - resign one's office
    - retire from office
    - set up an office
    - share an office
    - stand for an office
    - start an office
    - succeed smb in office
    - suspend from office
    - take office

    English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > office

  • 9 succeed in office

    Универсальный англо-русский словарь > succeed in office

  • 10 to succeed smb in office

    сменять кого-л. в должности

    English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > to succeed smb in office

  • 11 to succeed smb's office

    English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > to succeed smb's office

  • 12 приступать к исполнению обязанностей

    1) General subject: come into office (служебных), get into office (служебных)
    2) Military: assume duty
    3) Economy: succeed office

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > приступать к исполнению обязанностей

  • 13 éxito

    m.
    1 success, achievement, victory, big time.
    2 success story.
    * * *
    1 success
    \
    con éxito successfully
    no tener éxito to fail, not succeed
    sin éxito unsuccessfully, without success
    tener éxito to be successful
    éxito de taquilla box-office success
    * * *
    noun m.
    success, hit
    * * *
    SM
    1) (=buen resultado) success

    tiene mucho éxito entre los hombres — she's very successful with men, she has a great deal of success with men

    tener éxito en algo — to be successful in sth, make a success of sth

    no tener éxito — to be unsuccessful, not succeed

    2) (Mús, Teat) success, hit

    un éxito rotundo — [gen] a resounding success; (Mús) a smash hit

    3) † (=resultado) result, outcome

    buen éxito — happy outcome, success

    tener buen éxito — to succeed, be successful, have a happy outcome

    tener mal éxito — to have an unfortunate outcome, fail, be unsuccessful

    * * *
    masculino success

    tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party

    * * *
    = achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.
    Ex. All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.
    Ex. A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.
    Ex. One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.
    Ex. The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.
    Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.
    Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.
    ----
    * asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.
    * camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.
    * caso con éxito = success story.
    * clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.
    * colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.
    * con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.
    * con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.
    * conseguir éxito = achieve + success.
    * conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.
    * cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.
    * de éxito = successful.
    * de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de gran éxito comercial = high selling.
    * de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.
    * de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.
    * el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).
    * el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).
    * éxito absoluto = award-winning success.
    * éxito artístico = artistic success.
    * éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.
    * éxito contundente = roaring success.
    * éxito demostrado = proven success.
    * éxito de público = blockbuster.
    * éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.
    * éxito editorial = blockbuster.
    * éxito repentino = overnight success.
    * éxito repentino y total = flush of success.
    * éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.
    * éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.
    * éxito sonado = resounding success.
    * éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.
    * éxito taquillero = blockbuster.
    * fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.
    * fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.
    * garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.
    * gente con éxito = successful people.
    * gente de éxito = successful people.
    * hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.
    * historial de éxitos = track record of success.
    * hombre con éxito = successful man.
    * hombre de éxito = successful man.
    * índice de éxito = success rate.
    * lista de éxitos = chart.
    * lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.
    * lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.
    * lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.
    * mujer con éxito = successful woman.
    * mujer de éxito = successful woman.
    * no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.
    * obtener éxito = achieve + success.
    * obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.
    * persona con éxito = successful person.
    * persona de éxito = successful person.
    * personas con éxito, las = successful, the.
    * pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.
    * porcentaje de éxito = success rate.
    * receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.
    * resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.
    * secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.
    * ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.
    * ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.
    * significar éxito = spell + success.
    * sin éxito = unsuccessful.
    * suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.
    * tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.
    * tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.
    * tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.
    * tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.
    * traer consigo éxito = spell + success.
    * traer éxito = spell + success.
    * trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.
    * * *
    masculino success

    tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party

    * * *
    = achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.

    Ex: All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.

    Ex: A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.
    Ex: One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.
    Ex: The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.
    Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.
    Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.
    * asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.
    * camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.
    * caso con éxito = success story.
    * clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.
    * colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.
    * con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.
    * con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.
    * conseguir éxito = achieve + success.
    * conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.
    * cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.
    * de éxito = successful.
    * de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].
    * de gran éxito comercial = high selling.
    * de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.
    * de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.
    * el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).
    * el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).
    * éxito absoluto = award-winning success.
    * éxito artístico = artistic success.
    * éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.
    * éxito contundente = roaring success.
    * éxito demostrado = proven success.
    * éxito de público = blockbuster.
    * éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.
    * éxito editorial = blockbuster.
    * éxito repentino = overnight success.
    * éxito repentino y total = flush of success.
    * éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.
    * éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.
    * éxito sonado = resounding success.
    * éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.
    * éxito taquillero = blockbuster.
    * fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.
    * fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.
    * garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.
    * gente con éxito = successful people.
    * gente de éxito = successful people.
    * hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.
    * historial de éxitos = track record of success.
    * hombre con éxito = successful man.
    * hombre de éxito = successful man.
    * índice de éxito = success rate.
    * lista de éxitos = chart.
    * lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.
    * lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.
    * lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.
    * mujer con éxito = successful woman.
    * mujer de éxito = successful woman.
    * no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.
    * obtener éxito = achieve + success.
    * obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.
    * persona con éxito = successful person.
    * persona de éxito = successful person.
    * personas con éxito, las = successful, the.
    * pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.
    * porcentaje de éxito = success rate.
    * receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.
    * resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.
    * secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.
    * ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.
    * ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.
    * significar éxito = spell + success.
    * sin éxito = unsuccessful.
    * suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.
    * tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.
    * tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.
    * tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.
    * tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.
    * traer consigo éxito = spell + success.
    * traer éxito = spell + success.
    * trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.

    * * *
    lo llevó a cabo con éxito she carried it out successfully
    participaron con poco éxito they competed with little success, they did not have much success in the race ( o competition etc)
    las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful
    ha tocado con gran éxito en todo el país he has played with great success o to great acclaim throughout the country
    tu primo tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta your cousin was a great success o ( colloq) hit at the party
    2 (cosa, obra, campaña) success
    la operación ha sido un éxito the operation has been successful o a success
    Compuesto:
    best-seller
    * * *

     

    éxito sustantivo masculino
    success;

    tener éxito to be successful;
    éxito de ventas best-seller;
    éxito de taquilla a box-office hit
    éxito sustantivo masculino success: la obra tuvo mucho éxito, the play was very successful
    con éxito, successfully

    ' éxito' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    aceptación
    - airosa
    - airoso
    - arrollador
    - arrolladora
    - asegurar
    - congratularse
    - entrever
    - extirpar
    - mermar
    - mojar
    - resultar
    - rotunda
    - rotundo
    - solicitada
    - solicitado
    - trampolín
    - alcanzar
    - apabullante
    - atribuir
    - cabeza
    - celebrar
    - clamoroso
    - conquistar
    - conseguir
    - cumbre
    - desear
    - esperanza
    - grande
    - igualar
    - impresionante
    - llamado
    - llave
    - lograr
    - logro
    - prodigioso
    - resonante
    - revelación
    - saborear
    - sensación
    - subir
    - total
    - tremendo
    - triunfar
    - triunfo
    - trivializar
    English:
    accomplishment
    - achievement
    - begrudge
    - best-seller
    - best-selling
    - blockbuster
    - brass
    - carry off
    - collaboration
    - do
    - effectively
    - element
    - elusive
    - eventual
    - every
    - flash
    - flying
    - get ahead
    - go
    - good
    - hit
    - hugely
    - initial
    - make out
    - moneymaker
    - qualified
    - resounding
    - result
    - rise
    - runaway
    - sensation
    - show-stopper
    - spur
    - succeed
    - success
    - successful
    - successfully
    - take off
    - unqualified
    - unsuccessfully
    - combined
    - delight
    - desirous
    - flushed
    - get
    - made
    - make
    - measure
    - resent
    - sell
    * * *
    éxito nm
    1. [logro, fama] success;
    éxito clamoroso o [m5] rotundo resounding success;
    la fiesta fue un éxito the party was a success;
    su éxito se debe a su esfuerzo she has achieved success through her own efforts;
    con éxito successfully;
    superó con éxito sus exámenes she passed her exams successfully;
    tener éxito to be successful;
    el experimento no tuvo éxito the experiment was unsuccessful o was not a success;
    la obra tuvo poco éxito the play was not a success;
    tuvimos mucho éxito en América we had great success o were very successful in America
    2. [canción, película] hit;
    [producto, operación, experimento] success;
    éxito (editorial) bestseller;
    la lista de éxitos [de libros] the bestseller list;
    [de canciones] the charts;
    un disco de grandes éxitos a greatest hits album;
    de éxito [libro] bestselling;
    [canción] hit;
    ser un éxito (de ventas) [libro] to be a bestseller;
    [canción] to be a hit éxito de taquilla box-office hit
    * * *
    m success;
    con éxito successfully;
    sin éxito without success;
    tener éxito be successful, be a success
    * * *
    éxito nm
    1) triunfo: success, hit
    2)
    tener éxito : to be successful
    * * *
    1. (triunfo) success
    2. (canción, película) hit
    se presentó al concurso, pero no tuvo éxito he entered the competition, but he was unsuccessful

    Spanish-English dictionary > éxito

  • 14 наследявам

    inherit; succeed
    (черти, характер) derive
    наследявам имение inherit an estate, succeed to an estate
    наследявам търговията на баща си succeed to o.'s father's business
    наследявам престола succeed to the throne
    наследявам служба succeed to an office; take over
    наследявам някого в службата fill s.o.'s shoes, step into s.o.'s shoes
    наследявам пари come into money, come in for money
    * * *
    наследя̀вам,
    гл. inherit; succeed; ( черти, характер) derive; имам право да наследя даден имот be inheritable to an estate; \наследявам имение inherit an estate, succeed to an estate; \наследявам някого в службата fill s.o.’s shoes, step into s.o.’s shoes; \наследявам пари come into money, come in for money; \наследявам поради липса на наследници inherit by default; \наследявам престола succeed to the throne; \наследявам служба succeed to an office; take over; \наследявам търговията на баща си succeed to o.’s father’s business.
    * * *
    derive: наследявам an estate - наследявам имение
    * * *
    1. (черти, характер) derive 2. inherit;succeed 3. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ имение inherit an estate, succeed to an estate 4. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ някого в службата fill s.o.'s shoes, step into s.o.'s shoes 5. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ пари come into money, come in for money 6. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ престола succeed to the throne 7. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ служба succeed to an office;take over 8. НАСЛЕДЯВАМ търговията на баща си succeed to o.'s father's business 9. имам право да наследя даден имот be inheritable to an estate 10. той наследи една къща от баща си he inherited a house from his father

    Български-английски речник > наследявам

  • 15 nachfolgen

    v/i (trennb., ist -ge-) (nachreisen etc.) follow on; jemandem nachfolgen follow s.o.; einer Sache nachfolgen follow (on from) s.th.; jemandem im Amt nachfolgen succeed s.o. in office
    * * *
    to succeed; to trace
    * * *
    nach|fol|gen
    vi sep aux sein
    1) (= hinterherkommen) to follow (on)

    jdm náchfolgen — to follow sb

    jdm im Amt náchfolgen — to succeed sb in office

    2) +dat (= Anhänger sein) to follow
    * * *
    (to follow next in order, and take the place of someone or something else: He succeeded his father as manager of the firm / as king; The cold summer was succeeded by a stormy autumn; If the duke has no children, who will succeed to (= inherit) his property?) succeed
    * * *
    nach|fol·gen
    vi Hilfsverb: sein (geh)
    1. (Nachfolger werden)
    ▪ jdm [in etw dat] \nachfolgen to succeed sb [in sth]
    jdm im Amt \nachfolgen to succeed sb in office
    2. (folgen)
    ▪ jdm/etw \nachfolgen to follow sb/sth
    * * *
    nachfolgen v/i (trennb, ist -ge-) (nachreisen etc) follow on;
    einer Sache nachfolgen follow (on from) sth;
    jemandem im Amt nachfolgen succeed sb in office
    * * *
    adv.
    consecutively adv.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > nachfolgen

  • 16 get

    get [get]
    recevoir ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (d), 1A (g), 1A (i), 1B (b) avoir ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (b) toucher ⇒ 1A (a), 1A (b), 1B (b) trouver ⇒ 1A (b), 1A (h) obtenir ⇒ 1A (b), 1A (h) tenir ⇒ 1A (c) offrir ⇒ 1A (e) acheter ⇒ 1A (f) prendre ⇒ 1A (f), 1A (k), 1A (l) gagner ⇒ 1A (i) chercher ⇒ 1A (j) attraper ⇒ 1A (k), 1A (l), 1B (a) réserver ⇒ 1A (m) répondre ⇒ 1A (n) faire faire ⇒ 1C (b)-(d) préparer ⇒ 1D (a) entendre ⇒ 1D (b) comprendre ⇒ 1D (d) atteindre ⇒ 1E (a) devenir ⇒ 2A (a) se faire ⇒ 2A (b) commencer à ⇒ 2A (c), 2B (c) aller ⇒ 2B (a) réussir à ⇒ 2B (e)
    ( British pt & pp got [gɒt], cont getting [getɪŋ], American pt got [gɒt], pp gotten [gɒtən], cont getting [getɪŋ])
    A.
    (a) (receive → gift, letter, phone call) recevoir, avoir; (→ benefits, pension) recevoir, toucher; (→ medical treatment) suivre;
    ∎ I got a bike for my birthday on m'a donné ou j'ai eu ou j'ai reçu un vélo pour mon anniversaire;
    ∎ I get 'The Times' at home je reçois le 'Times' à la maison;
    ∎ this part of the country doesn't get much rain cette région ne reçoit pas beaucoup de pluie, il ne pleut pas beaucoup dans cette région;
    ∎ the living room gets a lot of sun le salon est très ensoleillé;
    ∎ I rang but I got no answer (at door) j'ai sonné mais je n'ai pas obtenu ou eu de réponse; (on phone) j'ai appelé sans obtenir de réponse;
    ∎ many students get grants beaucoup d'étudiants ont une bourse;
    ∎ he got five years for smuggling il a écopé de ou il a pris cinq ans (de prison) pour contrebande;
    ∎ he got a bullet in his shoulder il a reçu une balle dans l'épaule;
    ∎ familiar you're really going to get it! qu'est-ce que tu vas prendre ou écoper!;
    ∎ familiar I'll see that you get yours! je vais te régler ton compte!
    (b) (obtain → gen) avoir, trouver, obtenir; (→ through effort) se procurer, obtenir; (→ licence, loan, permission) obtenir; (→ diploma, grades) avoir, obtenir;
    ∎ where did you get that book? où avez-vous trouvé ce livre?;
    ∎ they got him a job ils lui ont trouvé du travail;
    ∎ I got the job! ils m'ont embauché!;
    ∎ can you get them the report? pouvez-vous leur procurer le rapport?;
    ∎ I got the idea from a book j'ai trouvé l'idée dans un livre;
    ∎ I got a glimpse of her face j'ai pu apercevoir son visage;
    ∎ you get a fine view from here il y a une vue magnifique d'ici;
    ∎ I've got six more to get (in collection) il m'en manque six;
    ∎ the town gets its water from the reservoir la ville reçoit son eau du réservoir;
    ∎ we get our wine directly from the vineyard en vin ou pour le vin, nous nous fournissons directement chez le producteur;
    ∎ they stopped in town to get some lunch (had lunch there) ils se sont arrêtés en ville pour déjeuner; (bought something to eat) ils se sont arrêtés en ville pour acheter de quoi déjeuner;
    ∎ I'm going out to get a breath of fresh air je sors prendre l'air;
    ∎ I'm going to get something to drink/eat (fetch) je vais chercher quelque chose à boire/manger; (consume) je vais boire/manger quelque chose;
    ∎ can I get a coffee? je pourrais avoir un café, s'il vous plaît?;
    ∎ get yourself a good lawyer trouvez-vous un bon avocat;
    ∎ get advice from your doctor demandez conseil à votre médecin;
    ∎ I need all the advice I can get j'ai besoin de tous les conseils qu'on peut me donner;
    ∎ to get (oneself) a wife/husband se trouver une femme/un mari;
    ∎ to get sb to oneself avoir qn pour soi tout seul;
    ∎ to get a divorce obtenir le divorce;
    ∎ get plenty of exercise faites beaucoup d'exercice;
    ∎ get plenty of sleep dormez beaucoup;
    ∎ try and get a few days off work essayez de prendre quelques jours de congé;
    ∎ I'll do it if I get the time/a moment je le ferai si j'ai le temps/si je trouve un moment;
    ∎ I got a lot from or out of my trip to China mon voyage en Chine m'a beaucoup apporté;
    ∎ she got very little from her lessons elle a très peu appris de ses leçons;
    ∎ he didn't get a chance to introduce himself il n'a pas eu l'occasion de se présenter
    (c) (inherit → characteristic) tenir;
    ∎ she gets her shyness from her father elle tient sa timidité de son père
    ∎ they got a lot of money for their flat la vente de leur appartement leur a rapporté beaucoup d'argent;
    ∎ they got a good price for the painting le tableau s'est vendu à un bon prix;
    ∎ what did you get for your car? combien est-ce que tu as vendu ta voiture?;
    ∎ he got nothing for his trouble il s'est donné de la peine pour rien;
    ∎ you don't get something for nothing on n'a rien pour rien
    (e) (offer as gift) offrir, donner;
    ∎ what did she get him for Christmas? qu'est-ce qu'elle lui a offert ou donné pour Noël?;
    ∎ I don't know what to get Jill for her birthday je ne sais pas quoi acheter à Jill pour son anniversaire
    (f) (buy) acheter, prendre;
    ∎ get your father a magazine when you go out achète une revue à ton père quand tu sortiras;
    ∎ get the paper too prends ou achète le journal aussi;
    ∎ we got the house cheap on a eu la maison (à) bon marché
    (g) (learn → information, news) recevoir, apprendre;
    ∎ we turned on the radio to get the news nous avons allumé la radio pour écouter les informations;
    ∎ she just got news or word of the accident elle vient juste d'apprendre la nouvelle de l'accident;
    ∎ he broke down when he got the news en apprenant la nouvelle il a fondu en larmes
    (h) (reach by calculation or experimentation → answer, solution) trouver; (→ result) obtenir;
    ∎ multiply 5 by 2 and you get 10 multipliez 5 par 2 et vous obtenez 10
    (i) (earn, win → salary) recevoir, gagner, toucher; (→ prize) gagner; (→ reputation) se faire;
    ∎ plumbers get £20 an hour un plombier gagne ou touche 20 livres de l'heure;
    ∎ he got a good name or a reputation as an architect il s'est fait une réputation dans le milieu de l'architecture;
    ∎ someone's trying to get your attention (calling) quelqu'un vous appelle; (waving) quelqu'un vous fait signe
    (j) (bring, fetch) (aller) chercher;
    ∎ he went and got a book from the library il est allé chercher un livre à la bibliothèque;
    ∎ go and get a doctor allez chercher un médecin;
    ∎ get me my coat va me chercher ou apporte-moi mon manteau;
    ∎ we had to get a doctor nous avons dû faire venir un médecin;
    ∎ he went to get a taxi il est parti chercher un taxi;
    ∎ what can I get you to drink? qu'est-ce que je vous sers à boire?;
    ∎ can I get you anything? (to somebody ill etc) est-ce que vous avez besoin de quelque chose?;
    ∎ they sent him to get help ils l'ont envoyé chercher de l'aide
    (k) (catch → ball) attraper; (→ bus, train) prendre, attraper;
    ∎ did you get your train? est-ce que tu as eu ton train?
    (l) (capture) attraper, prendre; (seize) prendre, saisir;
    ∎ the Mounties always get their man la police montée attrape toujours son homme (au Canada);
    ∎ he got me by the arm il m'a attrapé par le bras;
    ∎ the dog got him by the leg le chien l'a attrapé à la jambe;
    ∎ (I've) got you! je te tiens!
    (m) (book, reserve) réserver, retenir;
    ∎ we're trying to get a flight to Budapest nous essayons de réserver un vol pour Budapest
    (n) (answer → door, telephone) répondre;
    ∎ the doorbell's ringing - I'll get it! quelqu'un sonne à la porte - j'y vais!;
    ∎ will you get the phone? peux-tu répondre au téléphone?
    B.
    ∎ he got a chill il a pris ou attrapé froid;
    ∎ I get a headache when I drink red wine le vin rouge me donne mal à la tête;
    ∎ familiar to get it bad for sb avoir qn dans la peau
    (b) (experience, feel → shock) recevoir, ressentir, avoir; (→ fun, pain, surprise) avoir;
    ∎ I got the feeling something horrible would happen j'ai eu l'impression ou le pressentiment que quelque chose d'horrible allait arriver;
    ∎ I get the impression he doesn't like me j'ai l'impression que je ne lui plais pas;
    ∎ to get a thrill out of sth/doing sth prendre plaisir à qch/faire qch;
    ∎ familiar to get religion devenir croyant□
    ∎ you get some odd people on these tours il y a de drôles de gens dans ces voyages organisés;
    ∎ you get a lot of people marrying young here il y a beaucoup de gens qui se marient jeunes par ici;
    ∎ we don't get many accidents here nous n'avons pas beaucoup d'accidents par ici
    C.
    (a) (with adj or past participle) (cause to be) she managed to get the window closed/open elle a réussi à fermer/ouvrir la fenêtre;
    ∎ I got the car started j'ai démarré la voiture;
    ∎ don't get your feet wet! ne te mouille pas les pieds!;
    ∎ get the suitcases ready préparez les bagages;
    ∎ the children are getting themselves ready for school les enfants se préparent pour (aller à) l'école;
    ∎ I finally got her on her own or alone j'ai fini par réussir à la voir en tête à tête;
    ∎ we managed to get him in a good mood nous avons réussi à le mettre de bonne humeur;
    ∎ they've got me so I don't know whether I'm coming or going c'en est à un tel point que je ne sais plus où j'en suis;
    ∎ to get people interested (in sth) intéresser les gens (à qch);
    ∎ let me get this clear que ce soit bien clair;
    ∎ to get things under control prendre les choses en main;
    ∎ he likes his bath as hot as he can get it il aime que son bain soit aussi chaud que possible;
    ∎ the flat is as clean as I'm going to get it j'ai nettoyé l'appartement le mieux que j'ai pu;
    ∎ he got himself nominated president il s'est fait nommer président;
    ∎ don't get yourself all worked up ne t'en fais pas
    (b) (with infinitive) (cause to do or carry out) we couldn't get her to leave on n'a pas pu la faire partir;
    ∎ get him to move the car demande-lui de déplacer la voiture;
    ∎ I got it to work, I got it working j'ai réussi à le faire marcher;
    ∎ we have to get the government to tighten up on pollution control il faut que l'on obtienne du gouvernement qu'il renforce les lois contre la pollution;
    ∎ he got the other members to agree il a réussi à obtenir l'accord des autres membres;
    ∎ I can always get someone else to do it je peux toujours le faire faire par quelqu'un d'autre;
    ∎ I got her to talk about life in China je lui ai demandé de parler de la vie en Chine;
    ∎ they can't get the landlord to fix the roof ils n'arrivent pas à obtenir du propriétaire qu'il fasse réparer le toit;
    ∎ how do you get jasmine to grow indoors? comment peut-on faire pousser du jasmin à l'intérieur?
    (c) (with past participle) (cause to be done or carried out) to get sth done/repaired faire faire/réparer qch;
    ∎ to get one's hair cut se faire couper les cheveux;
    ∎ I didn't get anything done today je n'ai rien fait aujourd'hui;
    ∎ it's impossible to get anything done around here (by oneself) il est impossible de faire quoi que ce soit ici; (by someone else) il est impossible d'obtenir quoi que ce soit ici
    (d) (cause to come, go, move)
    ∎ how are you going to get this package to them? comment allez-vous leur faire parvenir ce paquet?;
    ∎ they eventually got all the boxes downstairs/upstairs ils ont fini par descendre/monter toutes leurs boîtes;
    ∎ I managed to get the old man downstairs/upstairs j'ai réussi à faire descendre/monter le vieil homme;
    ∎ I managed to get him away from the others j'ai réussi à l'éloigner des autres;
    ∎ get him away from me débarrassez-moi de lui;
    ∎ can you get me home? pouvez-vous me raccompagner?;
    ∎ they got her to the airport on time ils l'ont amenée à l'aéroport à l'heure;
    ∎ his friends managed to get him home ses amis ont réussi à le ramener (à la maison);
    ∎ how are we going to get the bike home? comment est-ce qu'on va ramener le vélo à la maison?;
    ∎ I got a message to them je leur ai fait parvenir un message;
    ∎ he can't get the children to bed il n'arrive pas à mettre les enfants au lit;
    ∎ I can't get my boots off/on je n'arrive pas à enlever/mettre mes bottes;
    ∎ we couldn't get the bed through the door nous n'avons pas pu faire passer le lit par la porte;
    ∎ figurative where has all this got us? où est-ce que tout ça nous a menés?;
    ∎ this is getting us nowhere ça ne nous mène nulle part, ça ne nous mène à rien;
    ∎ that won't get you very far! ça ne te servira pas à grand-chose!, tu ne seras pas beaucoup plus avancé!
    D.
    (a) (prepare → meal, drink) préparer;
    ∎ he's in the kitchen getting dinner il est à la cuisine en train de préparer le dîner;
    ∎ who's going to get the children breakfast? qui va préparer le petit déjeuner pour les enfants?;
    ∎ she got herself some breakfast elle s'est préparé un petit déjeuner
    (b) (hear correctly) entendre, saisir;
    ∎ I didn't get his name je n'ai pas saisi son nom
    ∎ I got her father on the phone j'ai parlé à son père ou j'ai eu son père au téléphone;
    ∎ I couldn't get her at the office je n'ai pas pu l'avoir au bureau;
    ∎ did you get the number you wanted? avez-vous obtenu le numéro que vous vouliez?;
    ∎ get me extension 3500 passez-moi ou donnez-moi le poste 3500
    (d) familiar (understand) comprendre□, saisir□ ;
    ∎ I don't get it, I don't get the point je ne comprends ou ne saisis pas, je n'y suis pas du tout;
    ∎ I don't get you or your meaning je ne comprends pas ce que vous voulez dire;
    ∎ if you get my meaning si tu vois ce que je veux dire□ ;
    ∎ don't get me wrong comprenez-moi bien;
    ∎ I think he's got the message now je crois qu'il a compris maintenant;
    ∎ I don't get the joke je ne vois pas ce qui est (si) drôle□ ;
    ∎ get it?, get me?, get my drift? tu saisis?, tu piges?;
    ∎ (I've) got it! ça y est!□, j'y suis!□ ;
    ∎ oh, I get you! ah! j'ai pigé!
    (e) (take note of) remarquer;
    ∎ did you get his address? lui avez-vous demandé son adresse?
    ∎ get him! who does he think he is? vise un peu ce mec, mais pour qui il se prend?;
    ∎ get (a load of) that! vise un peu ça!
    (g) familiar (listen to) écouter□ ;
    ∎ get a load of this! écoute un peu ça!;
    ∎ get him! écoute-le, celui-là!;
    E.
    (a) familiar (hit) atteindre□ ; (hit and kill) tuer□ ;
    ∎ she got him in the face with a pie elle lui a jeté une tarte à la crème à la figure;
    ∎ the bullet got him in the back il a pris la balle ou la balle l'a atteint dans le dos;
    ∎ a car got him il a été tué par une voiture
    (b) familiar (harm, punish)
    ∎ everyone's out to get me tout le monde est après moi
    (c) familiar (take vengeance on) se venger de□ ;
    ∎ we'll get you for this! on te revaudra ça!;
    ∎ I'll get him for that! je lui revaudrai ça!
    ∎ the pain gets me in the back j'ai des douleurs dans le dos□
    ∎ that song really gets me cette chanson me fait vraiment quelque chose
    (f) familiar (baffle, puzzle)
    ∎ you've got me there alors là, aucune idée
    (g) familiar (irritate) énerver□, agacer□ ;
    ∎ it really gets me when you're late qu'est-ce que ça peut m'énerver quand tu es en retard!
    (h) American (learn) apprendre;
    ∎ to get sth by heart apprendre qch par cœur
    (i) archaic (beget) engendrer;
    ∎ to get sb with child faire un enfant à qn
    (j) Radio & Television (signal, station) capter, recevoir
    ∎ he got his in Vietnam il est mort au Viêt Nam□
    A.
    (a) (become) devenir;
    ∎ I'm getting hungry/thirsty je commence à avoir faim/soif;
    ∎ get dressed! habille-toi!;
    ∎ to get fat grossir;
    ∎ to get married se marier;
    ∎ to get divorced divorcer;
    ∎ don't get lost! ne vous perdez pas!;
    ∎ how did that vase get broken? comment se fait-il que ce vase soit cassé?;
    ∎ he got so he didn't want to go out any more il en est arrivé à ne plus vouloir sortir;
    ∎ to get old vieillir;
    ∎ it's getting late il se fait tard;
    ∎ this is getting boring ça devient ennuyeux;
    ∎ to get used to sth/doing sth s'habituer à qch/à faire qch;
    ∎ familiar will you get with it! mais réveille-toi un peu!
    ∎ to get elected se faire élire, être élu;
    ∎ suppose he gets killed et s'il se fait tuer?;
    ∎ to get drowned se noyer;
    ∎ we got paid last week on a été payés la semaine dernière;
    ∎ I'm always getting invited to parties on m'invite toujours à des soirées
    (c) (with present participle) (start) commencer à, se mettre à;
    ∎ let's get going or moving! (let's leave) allons-y!; (let's hurry) dépêchons(-nous)!, grouillons-nous!; (let's start to work) au travail!;
    ∎ I'll get going on that right away je m'y mets tout de suite;
    ∎ I can't seem to get going today je n'arrive pas à m'activer aujourd'hui;
    ∎ she got talking to the neighbours elle s'est mise à discuter avec les voisins;
    ∎ we got talking about racism nous en sommes venus à parler de racisme;
    ∎ he got to thinking about it il s'est mis à réfléchir à la question
    B.
    (a) (go) aller, se rendre; (arrive) arriver;
    ∎ when did you get home? quand es-tu rentré?;
    ∎ it's nice to get home ça fait du bien de rentrer chez soi;
    ∎ how do you get to the museum? comment est-ce qu'on fait pour aller au musée?;
    ∎ how did you get in here? comment êtes-vous entré?;
    ∎ they should get here today ils devraient arriver ici aujourd'hui;
    ∎ how did you get here? comment es-tu venu?;
    ∎ how did that bicycle get here? comment se fait-il que ce vélo se trouve ici?;
    ∎ I took the train from Madrid to get there j'ai pris le train de Madrid pour y aller;
    ∎ she's successful now but it took her a while to get there elle a une bonne situation maintenant, mais ça ne s'est pas fait du jour au lendemain;
    ∎ he got as far as buying the tickets il est allé jusqu'à acheter les billets;
    ∎ I'd hoped things wouldn't get this far j'avais espéré qu'on n'en arriverait pas là;
    ∎ are you getting anywhere with that report? il avance, ce rapport?;
    ∎ now you're getting somewhere! enfin tu avances!;
    ∎ I'm not getting anywhere or I'm getting nowhere with this project je fais du surplace avec ce projet;
    ∎ we're not getting anywhere with this meeting cette réunion est une perte de temps;
    ∎ she won't get anywhere or she'll get nowhere if she's rude to people elle n'arrivera à rien en étant grossière avec les gens;
    ∎ where's your sister got to? où est passée ta sœur?;
    ∎ where did my keys get to? où sont passées mes clés?
    ∎ he got along the ledge as best he could il a avancé le long du rebord du mieux qu'il pouvait;
    ∎ she got behind a tree elle s'est mise derrière un arbre;
    ∎ to get into bed se coucher;
    ∎ get in or into the car! monte dans la voiture!;
    ∎ get over here! viens ici!;
    ∎ we couldn't get past the truck nous ne pouvions pas passer le camion
    (c) (with infinitive) (start) commencer à, se mettre à;
    ∎ each city is getting to look like another toutes les grandes villes commencent à se ressembler;
    ∎ to get to know sb apprendre à connaître qn;
    ∎ we got to like her husband nous nous sommes mis à apprécier ou à aimer son mari;
    ∎ you'll get to like it in the end ça finira par te plaire;
    ∎ his father got to hear of the rumours son père a fini par entendre les rumeurs;
    ∎ he's getting to be known il commence à être connu, il se fait connaître;
    ∎ they got to talking about the past ils en sont venus ou ils se sont mis à parler du passé
    (d) (become) devenir;
    ∎ it's getting to be impossible to find a flat ça devient impossible de trouver un appartement;
    ∎ she may get to be president one day elle pourrait devenir ou être président un jour;
    ∎ they got to be friends ils sont devenus amis
    (e) (manage) réussir à;
    ∎ we never got to see that film nous n'avons jamais réussi à ou nous ne sommes jamais arrivés à voir ce film;
    ∎ I didn't get to speak to him in person je n'ai pas pu lui parler en personne
    ∎ he never gets to stay up late on ne le laisse jamais se coucher tard□ ;
    ∎ I never get to drive on ne me laisse jamais conduire□
    (g) familiar (leave) se tirer;
    ∎ get! fous le camp!, tire-toi!
    3 noun
    familiar (in tennis) beau retour□ m
    (a) (be up and about, move around) se déplacer;
    ∎ how do you get about town? comment vous déplacez-vous en ville?;
    ∎ she gets about on crutches/in a wheelchair elle se déplace avec des béquilles/en chaise roulante;
    ∎ I don't get about much these days je ne me déplace pas beaucoup ces temps-ci
    (b) (travel) voyager;
    ∎ I get about quite a bit in my job je suis assez souvent en déplacement pour mon travail
    ∎ she certainly gets about elle connaît beaucoup de monde
    (d) (story, rumour) se répandre, circuler;
    ∎ the news or it got about that they were splitting up la nouvelle de leur séparation s'est répandue
    (a) (succeed in crossing) traverser, passer;
    ∎ the river was flooded but we managed to get across la rivière était en crue mais nous avons réussi à traverser
    ∎ our message is not getting across notre message ne passe pas
    (a) (over water, street → person) faire traverser;
    ∎ we couldn't get the supplies across (across the river) nous ne pouvions pas faire passer les vivres de l'autre côté;
    ∎ it was easy to get the people across (across the border) il était facile de faire passer les gens
    (b) (communicate) communiquer;
    ∎ I can't seem to get the idea across to them je n'arrive pas à leur faire comprendre ça;
    ∎ he managed to get his point across il a réussi à faire passer son message
    poursuivre
    (succeed) réussir, arriver;
    ∎ to get ahead in life or in the world réussir dans la vie;
    ∎ if you want to get ahead at the office, you have to work si tu veux de l'avancement au bureau, il faut que tu travailles
    (a) (fare, manage) aller;
    ∎ how are you getting along? comment vas-tu?, comment ça va?;
    ∎ she's getting along well in her new job elle se débrouille bien dans son nouveau travail;
    ∎ we can get along without him nous pouvons nous passer de lui ou nous débrouiller sans lui
    (b) (advance, progress) avancer, progresser;
    ∎ the patient is getting along nicely le patient est en bonne voie ou fait des progrès
    (c) (be on good terms) s'entendre;
    ∎ we get along fine nous nous entendons très bien, nous faisons bon ménage;
    ∎ she doesn't get along with my mother elle ne s'entend pas avec ma mère;
    ∎ she's easy to get along with elle est facile à vivre
    (d) (move away) s'en aller, partir; (go) aller, se rendre;
    ∎ it's time for me to be getting along, it's time I was getting along il est temps que je parte;
    ∎ I must be getting along to the office il faut que j'aille au bureau;
    ∎ British get along with you! (leave) va-t'en!, fiche le camp!; familiar (I don't believe you) à d'autres!
    (obstacle, problem) contourner; (law, rule) tourner;
    ∎ there's no getting around it, we'll have to tell her il n'y a pas d'autre moyen, il va falloir que nous le lui disions;
    ∎ she won't get around to reading it before tomorrow elle n'arrivera pas à (trouver le temps de) le lire avant demain;
    ∎ he finally got around to fixing the radiator il a fini par ou il est finalement arrivé à réparer le radiateur;
    ∎ it was some time before I got around to writing to her j'ai mis pas mal de temps avant de lui écrire
    (a) (reach → object, shelf) atteindre; (→ place) parvenir à, atteindre;
    ∎ I've put the pills where the children can't get at them j'ai mis les pilules là où les enfants ne peuvent pas les prendre;
    ∎ familiar just let me get at him! si jamais il me tombe sous la main!
    (b) (discover) trouver;
    ∎ to get at the truth découvrir la vérité
    (c) (mean, intend) entendre;
    ∎ I see what you're getting at je vois où vous voulez en venir;
    ∎ just what are you getting at? qu'est-ce que vous entendez par là?, où voulez-vous en venir?;
    ∎ what I'm getting at is why did she leave now? ce que je veux dire, c'est pourquoi est-elle partie maintenant?
    (d) familiar (criticize) s'en prendre à□, s'attaquer à□ ;
    ∎ you're always getting at me tu t'en prends toujours à moi
    (e) familiar (bribe, influence) acheter, suborner□ ;
    ∎ the witnesses had been got at les témoins avaient été achetés
    (a) (leave) s'en aller, partir;
    ∎ she has to get away from home/her parents il faut qu'elle parte de chez elle/s'éloigne de ses parents;
    ∎ I was in a meeting and couldn't get away j'étais en réunion et je ne pouvais pas m'échapper ou m'en aller;
    ∎ will you be able to get away at Christmas? allez-vous pouvoir partir (en vacances) à Noël?;
    ∎ to get away from the daily grind échapper au train-train quotidien;
    ∎ get away from it all, come to Florida! quittez tout, venez en Floride!;
    ∎ she's gone off for a couple of weeks to get away from it all elle est partie quelques semaines loin de tout
    (b) (move away) s'éloigner;
    ∎ get away from that door! éloignez-vous ou écartez-vous de cette porte!;
    ∎ get away from me! fichez-moi le camp!
    (c) (escape) s'échapper, se sauver;
    ∎ the murderer got away l'assassin s'est échappé;
    ∎ the thief got away with all the jewels le voleur est parti ou s'est sauvé avec tous les bijoux;
    ∎ there's no getting away from or you can't get away from the fact that the other solution would have been cheaper on ne peut pas nier (le fait) que l'autre solution aurait coûté moins cher;
    ∎ you can't get away from it, there's no getting away from it c'est comme ça, on n'y peut rien
    ∎ get away (with you)! à d'autres!
    (remove → person) emmener;
    ∎ get that child away from the road! éloignez cet enfant de la route!;
    ∎ get me away from here! fais-moi sortir d'ici!;
    ∎ get your dog away from my garden! faites sortir votre chien de mon jardin!;
    ∎ they managed to get him away from the TV ils ont fini par l'arracher de devant la télévision;
    ∎ to get sth away from sb prendre qch à qn
    ∎ he got away with cheating on his taxes personne ne s'est aperçu qu'il avait fraudé le fisc;
    ∎ I can't believe you got away with it! je n'arrive pas à croire que personne ne t'ait rien dit!;
    ∎ he got away with a small fine il s'en est tiré avec une petite amende;
    ∎ that child gets away with murder on laisse tout faire à ce gamin;
    ∎ her skirt is really tiny but she gets away with it sa jupe est vraiment très courte mais elle peut se le permettre
    ∎ get back! éloignez-vous!, reculez!
    (b) (return) revenir, retourner;
    ∎ I can't wait to get back home je suis impatient de rentrer (à la maison);
    ∎ get back in bed! va te recoucher!, retourne au lit!;
    ∎ I got back in the car/on the bus je suis remonté dans la voiture/dans le bus;
    ∎ to get back to sleep se rendormir;
    ∎ to get back to work (after break) se remettre au travail; (after holiday, illness) reprendre le travail;
    ∎ things eventually got back to normal les choses ont peu à peu repris leur cours (normal);
    ∎ getting or to get back to the point pour en revenir au sujet qui nous préoccupe;
    ∎ let's get back to your basic reasons for leaving revenons aux raisons pour lesquelles vous voulez partir;
    ∎ I'll get back to you on that (call back) je vous rappelle pour vous dire ce qu'il en est; (discuss again) nous reparlerons de cela plus tard
    ∎ do you think the Democrats will get back in? croyez-vous que le parti démocrate reviendra au pouvoir?
    (a) (recover → something lost or lent) récupérer; (→ force, strength) reprendre, récupérer; (→ health, motivation) retrouver;
    ∎ he got his job back il a été repris;
    ∎ I got back nearly all the money I invested j'ai récupéré presque tout l'argent que j'avais investi;
    ∎ you'll have to get your money back from the shop il faut que vous vous fassiez rembourser par le magasin
    (b) (return) rendre;
    ∎ we have to get this book back to her il faut que nous lui rendions ce livre
    (c) (return to original place) remettre, replacer;
    ∎ I can't get it back in the box je n'arrive pas à le remettre ou le faire rentrer dans le carton;
    ∎ I want to get these suitcases back down to the cellar je veux redescendre ces valises à la cave;
    ∎ he managed to get the children back to bed il a réussi à remettre les enfants au lit
    ∎ to get one's own back (on sb) se venger (de qn)□
    se venger de;
    ∎ he only said it to get back at him il n'a dit ça que pour se venger de lui
    (gen) rester à l'arrière, se laisser distancer; Sport se laisser distancer; figurative prendre du retard;
    ∎ he got behind with his work il a pris du retard dans son travail;
    ∎ we mustn't get behind with the rent il ne faut pas qu'on soit en retard pour le loyer
    (support, sympathize with) appuyer
    ➲ get by
    (a) (pass) passer;
    ∎ let me get by laissez-moi passer
    (b) (be acceptable) passer, être acceptable;
    ∎ their work just about gets by leur travail est tout juste passable ou acceptable
    (c) (manage, survive) se débrouiller, s'en sortir;
    ∎ how do you get by on that salary? comment tu te débrouilles ou tu t'en sors avec un salaire comme ça?;
    ∎ they get by as best they can ils se débrouillent ou s'en sortent tant bien que mal;
    ∎ we can get by without him nous pouvons nous passer de lui ou nous débrouiller sans lui
    ∎ can you get by the washing machine? est-ce que vous avez assez de place pour passer à côté de la machine à laver?
    (b) (escape attention of → censor, editor) échapper à;
    ∎ her film got by the censors son film a échappé à l'attention de la censure
    descendre;
    ∎ get down off that chair! descends de cette chaise!;
    ∎ may I get down (from the table)? (leave the table) puis-je sortir de table?;
    ∎ they got down on their knees ils se sont mis à genoux;
    ∎ get down! (hide) couchez-vous!; (to dog) bas les pattes!
    (a) (bring, fetch down → book from shelf etc) descendre
    (b) (reduce → temperature, inflation etc) faire baisser;
    ∎ to get one's weight down perdre du poids
    (c) (write down) noter;
    ∎ I didn't manage to get down what she said je n'ai pas réussi à noter ce qu'elle a dit
    (d) (depress) déprimer, démoraliser;
    ∎ work is really getting me down at the moment le travail me déprime vraiment en ce moment;
    ∎ this rainy weather gets him down cette pluie lui fiche le cafard;
    ∎ don't let it get you down ne te laisse pas abattre
    (e) (swallow) avaler, faire descendre
    se mettre à;
    ∎ I have to get down to balancing the books il faut que je me mette à faire les comptes;
    ∎ it's not so difficult once you get down to it ce n'est pas si difficile une fois qu'on s'y met;
    ∎ he got down to working on it this morning il s'y est mis ou s'y est attelé ce matin;
    ∎ it's hard getting down to work after the weekend c'est difficile de reprendre le travail après le week-end;
    ∎ we eventually got down to details nous avons fini par en arriver aux détails;
    ∎ when you get down to it, there's very little difference between them en fin de compte, il y a très peu de différence entre eux
    ➲ get in
    ∎ the thief got in through the window le cambrioleur est entré par la fenêtre;
    ∎ a car pulled up and she got in une voiture s'est arrêtée et elle est montée dedans;
    ∎ water had got in everywhere l'eau avait pénétré partout
    (b) (return home) rentrer;
    ∎ we got in about 4 a.m. nous sommes rentrés vers 4 heures du matin
    (c) (arrive) arriver;
    ∎ what time does your plane get in? à quelle heure ton avion arrive-t-il?
    (d) (be admitted → to club) se faire admettre; (→ to school, university) entrer, être admis ou reçu;
    ∎ he applied to Oxford but he didn't get in il voulait entrer à Oxford mais il n'a pas pu
    (e) (be elected → person) être élu; (→ party) accéder au pouvoir
    (f) familiar (become involved) participer□ ;
    ∎ she got in at the beginning elle est arrivée au début□
    (g) (interject) glisser;
    ∎ "what about me?" she managed to get in "et moi?" réussit-elle à glisser
    ∎ I hope to get in a bit of reading on holiday j'espère pouvoir lire ou que je trouverai le temps de lire pendant mes vacances;
    ∎ she got in some last-minute revision before the exam elle a réussi à faire des révisions de dernière minute avant l'examen
    (b) (insert) faire pénétrer;
    ∎ I couldn't get a word in je n'ai pas pu placer un mot, je n'ai pas pu en placer une
    (c) (collect, gather → crops) rentrer, engranger; (→ debts) recouvrer; (→ taxes) percevoir
    ∎ I must get in some more coal je dois faire une provision de charbon;
    ∎ to get in supplies s'approvisionner
    (e) (call in → doctor, plumber) faire venir; (→ dog, cat) faire rentrer;
    ∎ shouldn't Elaine be in on this meeting? - of course, could you get her in? on n'a pas besoin d'Elaine pour cette réunion? - si, bien sûr, tu peux lui demander de venir?
    (f) (hand in, submit) rendre, remettre;
    ∎ did you get your application in on time? as-tu remis ton dossier de candidature à temps?
    (g) (cause to be admitted → to club, university) faire admettre ou accepter; (cause to be elected) faire élire
    (h) (plant → seeds) planter, semer; (→ bulbs, plants) planter
    (i) British familiar (pay for, stand) payer□, offrir□ ;
    ∎ he got the next round in il a payé la tournée suivante
    (building) entrer dans; (vehicle) monter dans;
    ∎ he had just got in the door when the phone rang il venait juste d'arriver ou d'entrer quand le téléphone a sonné
    ∎ to get in on a deal prendre part à un marché;
    ∎ to get in on the fun se mettre de la partie
    faire participer à;
    ∎ he got me in on the deal il m'a intéressé à l'affaire
    (a) (building) entrer dans; (vehicle) monter dans
    (b) (arrive in) arriver à;
    ∎ we get into Madrid at 3 o'clock nous arrivons à Madrid à 3 heures;
    ∎ the train got into the station le train est entré en gare
    (c) (put on → dress, shirt, shoes) mettre; (→ trousers, stockings) enfiler, mettre; (→ coat) endosser;
    ∎ she got into her clothes elle a mis ses vêtements ou s'est habillée;
    ∎ can you still get into your jeans? est-ce que tu rentres encore dans ton jean?
    (d) (be admitted to → club, school, university) entrer dans;
    ∎ he'd like to get into the club il voudrait devenir membre du club;
    ∎ her daughter got into medical school sa fille a été admise dans ou est entrée dans une école de médecine;
    ∎ to get into office être élu
    ∎ he wants to get into politics il veut se lancer dans la politique;
    ∎ they got into a conversation about South Africa ils se sont mis à parler de l'Afrique du Sud;
    ∎ we got into a fight over who had to do the dishes nous nous sommes disputés pour savoir qui devait faire la vaisselle;
    ∎ this is not the moment to get into that ce n'est pas le moment de parler de ça
    (f) familiar (take up) s'intéresser à□ ;
    ∎ he got into Eastern religions il a commencé à s'intéresser aux religions orientales;
    ∎ it's a hard book to get into c'est un livre dans lequel il est difficile de rentrer □
    ∎ he soon got into her way of doing things il s'est vite fait ou s'est vite mis à sa façon de faire les choses
    ∎ to get into debt s'endetter;
    ∎ he got into a real mess il s'est mis dans un vrai pétrin;
    ∎ the children were always getting into mischief les enfants passaient leur temps à faire des bêtises;
    ∎ I got into a real state about the test j'étais dans tous mes états à cause du test;
    ∎ she got into trouble with the teacher elle a eu des ennuis avec le professeur
    ∎ what's got into you? qu'est-ce qui te prend?, quelle mouche te pique?;
    ∎ I wonder what got into him to make him act like that je me demande ce qui l'a poussé à réagir comme ça
    ∎ to get sth into sth (faire) (r)entrer qch dans qch;
    ∎ to get the key into the lock mettre ou introduire la clef dans la serrure;
    ∎ to get an article into a paper faire accepter un article par un journal;
    ∎ to get an idea into one's head se mettre une idée en tête;
    ∎ familiar when will you get it into your thick head that I don't want to go? quand est-ce que tu vas enfin comprendre que je ne veux pas y aller?□
    (b) (cause to be admitted to → club) faire entrer à; (→ school, university) faire entrer dans;
    ∎ he got his friend into the club il a permis à son ami de devenir membre du club;
    ∎ the president got his son into Harvard le président a fait entrer ou accepter ou admettre son fils à Harvard
    ∎ she got herself into a terrible state elle s'est mis dans tous ses états;
    ∎ he got them into a lot of trouble il leur a attiré de gros ennuis
    (d) (involve in) impliquer dans, entraîner dans;
    ∎ you're the one who got us into this c'est toi qui nous as embarqués dans cette histoire
    (e) familiar (make interested in) faire découvrir□ ; (accustom to) habituer à□, faire prendre l'habitude de□ ;
    ∎ he got me into jazz il m'a initié au jazz□
    (a) (ingratiate oneself with) s'insinuer dans ou s'attirer les bonnes grâces de, se faire bien voir de;
    ∎ they tried to get in with the new director ils ont essayé de se faire bien voir du nouveau directeur
    (b) (associate with → person, group etc) fréquenter;
    ∎ he has got in with a new gang il n'est pas plus avec la même bande;
    ∎ she got in with the wrong crowd at school elle avait de mauvaises fréquentations à l'école
    ➲ get off
    (a) (leave bus, train etc) descendre;
    ∎ get off at the next stop descendez au prochain arrêt;
    ∎ familiar I told him where to get off! je l'ai envoyé sur les roses!, je l'ai envoyé promener!;
    ∎ familiar where do you get off telling me what to do? qu'est-ce qui te prend de me dicter ce que je dois faire?
    (b) (depart → person) s'en aller, partir; (→ car) démarrer; (→ plane) décoller; (→ letter, parcel) partir;
    ∎ I have to be getting off to work il faut que j'aille au travail;
    ∎ figurative the project got off to a bad/good start le projet a pris un mauvais/bon départ
    (c) (leave work) finir, s'en aller; (take time off) se libérer;
    ∎ what time do you get off? à quelle heure finissez-vous?;
    ∎ can you get off early tomorrow? peux-tu quitter le travail de bonne heure demain?
    (d) (escape punishment) s'en sortir, s'en tirer, en être quitte;
    ∎ she didn't think she'd get off so lightly elle n'espérait pas s'en tirer à si bon compte;
    ∎ the students got off with a fine/warning les étudiants en ont été quittes pour une amende/un avertissement
    ∎ hey! get off! that's MY book! hé! laisse ça! c'est mon livre ou c'est à moi ce livre!
    (f) (go to sleep) s'endormir
    (a) (leave → bus, train, plane etc) descendre de
    (b) (descend from → bike, wall, chair etc) descendre de;
    ∎ he got off his horse il est descendu de cheval;
    ∎ if only the boss would get off my back si seulement le patron me fichait la paix
    (c) (depart from) partir de, décamper de;
    ∎ get off my property fichez le camp de chez moi;
    ∎ get off the grass! ne marche pas sur la pelouse!;
    ∎ we got off the road to let the ambulance pass nous sommes sortis de la route pour laisser passer l'ambulance
    ∎ get off me! laisse-moi tranquille!, lâche-moi!
    (e) (escape from) se libérer de; (avoid) échapper à;
    ∎ she managed to get off work elle a réussi à se libérer;
    ∎ how did you get off doing the housework? comment as-tu fait pour échapper au ménage?
    (a) (cause to leave, climb down) faire descendre;
    ∎ get the cat off the table fais descendre le chat de (sur) la table;
    ∎ the conductor got the passengers off the train le conducteur a fait descendre les passagers du train;
    ∎ figurative try to get her mind off her troubles essaie de lui changer les idées
    (b) (send) envoyer, faire partir;
    ∎ I want to get this letter off je veux expédier cette lettre ou mettre cette lettre à la poste;
    ∎ she got the boys off to school elle a expédié ou envoyé les garçons à l'école;
    ∎ we got him off on the morning train nous l'avons mis au train du matin
    (c) (remove → clothing, lid) enlever, ôter; (→ stains) faire partir ou disparaître, enlever;
    ∎ I can't get this ink off my hands je n'arrive pas à faire partir cette encre de mes mains;
    ∎ get your hands off that cake! ne touche pas à ce gâteau!;
    ∎ get your hands off me! ne me touche pas!;
    ∎ get your feet off the table! enlève tes pieds de sur la table!;
    ∎ figurative he'd like to get that house off his hands il aimerait bien se débarrasser de cette maison
    (d) (free from punishment) tirer d'affaire; (in court) faire acquitter;
    ∎ he'll need a good lawyer to get him off il lui faudra un bon avocat pour se tirer d'affaire;
    ∎ to get sb off doing sth dispenser qn de faire qch
    (e) (put to sleep) endormir;
    ∎ I've just managed to get the baby off (to sleep) je viens de réussir à endormir le bébé
    ∎ to get a day/week off prendre un jour/une semaine de congé;
    ∎ can you get tomorrow afternoon/next week off? est-ce que tu peux prendre un congé demain après-midi/la semaine prochaine?
    ∎ to get sth off sb obtenir qch de qn;
    ∎ I got that story off the woman next door je tiens cette histoire de la voisine;
    ∎ I got this cold off the woman next door la voisine m'a passé son rhume
    ∎ he gets off on pornographic films il prend son pied en regardant des films pornos;
    ∎ is that what you get off on? c'est comme ça que tu prends ton pied?;
    ∎ figurative he gets off on teasing people il adore taquiner les gens□ ;
    ∎ I really get off on hip-hop! j'adore le hip-hop!□
    ∎ he gets off on heroin il se défonce à l'héroïne
    ∎ to get off with sb faire une touche avec qn
    ➲ get on
    (a) (on bus, plane, train) monter; (on ship) monter à bord
    (b) (fare, manage)
    ∎ how's your husband getting on? comment va votre mari?;
    ∎ how did he get on at the interview? comment s'est passé son entretien?, comment ça a marché pour son entretien?;
    ∎ you'll get on far better if you think about it first tout ira mieux si tu réfléchis avant
    (c) (make progress) avancer, progresser;
    ∎ Jennifer is getting on very well in maths Jennifer se débrouille très bien en maths;
    ∎ how's your work getting on? ça avance, ton travail?
    (d) (succeed) réussir, arriver;
    ∎ to get on in life or in the world faire son chemin ou réussir dans la vie;
    ∎ some say that in order to get on, you often have to compromise il y a des gens qui disent que pour réussir (dans la vie), il faut souvent faire des compromis
    (e) (continue) continuer;
    ∎ we must be getting on il faut que nous partions;
    ∎ do you think we can get on with the meeting now? croyez-vous que nous puissions poursuivre notre réunion maintenant?;
    ∎ get on with your work! allez! au travail!;
    ∎ they got on with the job ils se sont remis au travail
    (f) (be on good terms) s'entendre;
    ∎ my mother and I get on well je m'entends bien avec ma mère;
    ∎ they don't get on ils ne s'entendent pas;
    ∎ she's never got on with him elle ne s'est jamais entendue avec lui;
    ∎ to be difficult/easy to get on with être difficile/facile à vivre
    (g) (grow late → time)
    ∎ time's getting on il se fait tard;
    ∎ it was getting on in the evening, the evening was getting on la soirée tirait à sa fin
    (h) (grow old → person) se faire vieux (vieille);
    ∎ she's getting on (in years) elle commence à se faire vieille
    ∎ get on with it! (continue speaking) continuez!; (continue working) allez! au travail!; (hurry up) mais dépêchez-vous enfin!;
    ∎ familiar get on with you! (I don't believe you) à d'autres!
    (bus, train) monter dans; (plane) monter dans, monter à bord de; (ship) monter à bord de; (bed, horse, table, bike) monter sur;
    ∎ he got on his bike il est monté sur ou il a enfourché son vélo;
    ∎ get on your feet levez-vous, mettez-vous debout;
    ∎ how did these papers get on my desk? comment est-ce que ces papiers se sont retrouvés ou sont arrivés sur mon bureau?;
    ∎ figurative it took the patient a while to get (back) on his feet le patient a mis longtemps à se remettre
    (a) (help onto → bus, train) faire monter dans; (→ bed, bike, horse, table) faire monter sur;
    ∎ they got him on his feet ils l'ont mis debout;
    ∎ figurative the doctor got her on her feet le médecin l'a remise sur pied
    (b) (coat, gloves, shoes) mettre, enfiler; (lid) mettre;
    ∎ I can't get these trousers on any more je n'entre plus dans ce pantalon
    ∎ to get it on (with sb) (have sex) s'envoyer en l'air (avec qn); (fight) se friter (avec qn);
    ∎ to get it on (get started) s'y mettre□
    ∎ the president is getting on for sixty le président approche de la soixantaine ou a presque soixante ans;
    ∎ it's getting on for midnight il est presque minuit, il n'est pas loin de minuit;
    ∎ it's getting on for three weeks since we saw her ça va faire bientôt trois semaines que nous ne l'avons pas vue;
    ∎ there were getting on for ten thousand demonstrators il n'y avait pas loin ou il y avait près de dix mille manifestants
    ∎ to get onto a subject or onto a topic aborder un sujet;
    ∎ how did we get onto reincarnation? comment est-ce qu'on en est venus à parler de réincarnation?;
    ∎ I'll get right onto it! je vais m'y mettre tout de suite!
    (c) (contact) prendre contact avec, se mettre en rapport avec; (speak to) parler à; (call) téléphoner à, donner un coup de fil à
    (d) familiar (become aware of) découvrir□ ;
    ∎ the plan worked well until the police got onto it le plan marchait bien jusqu'à ce que la police tombe dessus
    (e) (nag, rebuke) harceler;
    ∎ his father is always getting onto him to find a job son père est toujours à le harceler pour qu'il trouve du travail
    ∎ he got onto the school board il a été élu au conseil d'administration de l'école
    (a)
    (b) (cause to talk about) faire parler de, amener à parler de;
    ∎ we got him onto (the subject of) his activities in the Resistance nous l'avons amené à parler de ses activités dans la Résistance
    ➲ get out
    (a) (leave building, room etc) sortir; (leave vehicle) descendre; (leave organization, town) quitter;
    ∎ he got out of the car il est sorti de la voiture;
    ∎ to get out of bed se lever, sortir de son lit;
    ∎ you'd better get out of here tu ferais bien de partir ou sortir;
    ∎ get out! sortez!;
    ∎ get out of here! (leave) sortez d'ici!; American familiar (I don't believe it) mon œil!;
    ∎ to get out while the going is good partir au bon moment
    (b) (go out) sortir;
    ∎ they don't get out much ils ne sortent pas beaucoup
    (c) (be released from prison, hospital) sortir
    (d) (information, news) se répandre, s'ébruiter;
    ∎ the secret got out le secret a été éventé
    (e) (escape) s'échapper;
    ∎ the prisoner got out of his cell le prisonnier s'est échappé de sa cellule;
    ∎ he was lucky to get out alive il a eu de la chance de s'en sortir vivant
    ∎ theaters were getting out les gens sortaient des théâtres
    (a) (bring out → champagne, furniture, books, car) sortir; (person) (faire) sortir;
    ∎ to get a book out from the library emprunter un livre à la bibliothèque
    (b) (produce, publish → book) publier, sortir; (→ list) établir, dresser
    (c) (speak with difficulty) prononcer, sortir;
    ∎ I could barely get a word out c'est à peine si je pouvais dire ou prononcer ou sortir un mot;
    ∎ familiar to get out from under s'en sortir□, s'en tirer□
    (d) (free → hostages etc) libérer
    (e) (remove) enlever; (nail etc) arracher; (cork) retirer; (stain) faire disparaître
    (f) Sport (in cricket → batsman) renverser le guichet à
    (a) (leave → building) sortir de; (car, train) descendre de;
    ∎ let's get out of here partons d'ici;
    ∎ he managed to get out of the country (criminal, refugee) il a réussi à quitter le pays;
    ∎ to get out of bed se lever;
    ∎ to get out of prison/the army sortir de prison/quitter l'armée;
    ∎ to get out of sb's way s'écarter du chemin de qn, faire place à qn;
    ∎ very familiar get the hell out of here! fiche(-moi) le camp!
    (b) (avoid) éviter, échapper à; (obligation) se dérober ou se soustraire à;
    ∎ how did you get out of doing the dishes? comment as-tu pu échapper à la vaisselle?;
    ∎ he tried to get out of helping me il a essayé de se débrouiller pour ne pas devoir m'aider;
    ∎ we have to go, there's no getting out of it il faut qu'on y aille, il n'y a rien à faire ou il n'y a pas moyen d'y échapper;
    ∎ there's no getting out of it, you were the better candidate il faut le reconnaître ou il n'y a pas à dire, vous étiez le meilleur candidat
    ∎ to get out of trouble se tirer d'affaire;
    ∎ they managed to get out of the clutches of the mafia ils ont réussi à se tirer des griffes de la mafia;
    ∎ how can I get out of this mess? comment puis-je me tirer de ce pétrin?
    ∎ to get out of (the habit of) doing sth perdre l'habitude de faire qch
    (a) (take out of) sortir de;
    ∎ get the baby out of the house every now and then sors le bébé de temps en temps;
    ∎ she got a handkerchief out of her handbag elle a sorti un mouchoir de son sac à main;
    ∎ how many books did you get out of the library? combien de livres as-tu emprunté à ou sorti de la bibliothèque?
    ∎ the lawyer got his client out of jail l'avocat a fait sortir son client de prison;
    ∎ figurative the phone call got her out of having to talk to me le coup de fil lui a évité d'avoir à me parler;
    ∎ he'll never get himself out of this one! il ne s'en sortira jamais!;
    ∎ my confession got him out of trouble ma confession l'a tiré d'affaire
    (c) (extract → cork) sortir de; (→ nail, splinter) enlever de; (→ stain) faire partir de, enlever de;
    ∎ I can't get the cork out of the bottle je n'arrive pas à déboucher la bouteille;
    ∎ the police got a confession/the truth out of him la police lui a arraché une confession/la vérité;
    ∎ we got the money out of him nous avons réussi à obtenir l'argent de lui;
    ∎ I can't get anything out of him je ne peux rien tirer de lui;
    ∎ I can't get the idea out of my mind je ne peux pas chasser cette idée de mon esprit
    (d) (gain from) gagner, retirer;
    ∎ to get a lot out of sth tirer (un) grand profit de qch;
    ∎ I didn't get much out of that class ce cours ne m'a pas apporté grand-chose, je n'ai pas retiré grand-chose de ce cours;
    ∎ the job was difficult but she got something out of it la tâche était difficile, mais elle y a trouvé son compte ou en a tiré profit
    (a) (cross → river, street) traverser, franchir; (→ fence, wall) franchir, passer par-dessus
    (b) (recover from → illness) se remettre de, guérir de; (→ accident) se remettre de; (→ loss) se remettre de, se consoler de;
    ∎ I'll never get over her je ne l'oublierai jamais;
    ∎ he can't get over her death il n'arrive pas à se remettre de sa mort ou disparition;
    ∎ we couldn't get over our surprise nous n'arrivions pas à nous remettre de notre surprise;
    ∎ I can't get over how much he's grown! qu'est-ce qu'il a grandi, je n'en reviens pas!;
    ∎ I can't get over it! je n'en reviens pas!;
    ∎ he couldn't get over the fact that she had come back il n'en revenait pas qu'elle soit revenue;
    ∎ I can't get over your having refused je n'en reviens pas que vous ayez refusé;
    ∎ he'll get over it! il n'en mourra pas!
    (c) (master, overcome → obstacle) surmonter; (→ difficulty) surmonter, venir à bout de;
    ∎ they soon got over their shyness ils ont vite oublié ou surmonté leur timidité
    (a) (cause to cross) faire traverser
    (b) (communicate → idea, message) faire passer
    (a) (cross) traverser;
    ∎ to get over to France/America aller en France/Amérique;
    ∎ we'll try to get over next weekend (to visit) nous essayerons de venir vous voir le week-end prochain
    (b) (idea, message) passer
    (finish with) en finir avec;
    ∎ let's get it over with finissons-en;
    ∎ I expect you'll be glad to get it over with j'imagine que vous serez soulagé quand ce sera terminé
    (b) (exhibition, museum) faire le tour de; (corner) passer
    ∎ (bring, take) I'll get the books round (to you) as soon as I can je t'apporterai les livres dès que je le pourrai
    (b) the doctor said she'd get round as soon as she could le docteur a dit qu'elle viendrait ou passerait dès qu'elle pourrait;
    ∎ I didn't manage to get round to each pupil in the class je n'ai pas réussi à m'occuper de chaque élève de la classe
    ∎ the road was blocked and no one could get through la route était bloquée et personne ne pouvait passer;
    ∎ they managed to get through to the wounded ils ont réussi à parvenir jusqu'aux blessés;
    ∎ the letter got through to her la lettre lui est parvenue;
    ∎ the message didn't get through le message n'est pas arrivé;
    ∎ despite the crowds, I managed to get through malgré la foule, j'ai réussi à passer
    (b) (candidate, student → succeed) réussir; (→ in exam) être reçu, réussir;
    ∎ the team got through to the final l'équipe s'est classée pour la finale
    (c) (bill, motion) passer, être adopté ou voté
    (d) (make oneself understood) se faire comprendre;
    ∎ I can't seem to get through to her elle et moi ne sommes pas sur la même longueur d'onde
    (e) (contact) contacter; Telecommunications obtenir la communication;
    ∎ I can't get through to his office je n'arrive pas à avoir son bureau
    (f) American (finish) finir, terminer;
    ∎ call me when you get through appelez-moi quand vous aurez ou avez fini
    (a) (come through → hole, window) passer par; (→ crowd) se frayer un chemin à travers ou dans; (→ military lines) percer, franchir
    (b) (survive → storm, winter) survivre à; (→ difficulty) se sortir de, se tirer de;
    ∎ he got through it alive il s'en est sorti (vivant)
    (c) (complete, finish → book) finir, terminer; (→ job, project) achever, venir à bout de;
    ∎ I got through an enormous amount of work j'ai abattu beaucoup de travail;
    ∎ it took us one week to get through the entire play il nous a fallu une semaine pour venir à bout de la pièce
    (d) (consume, use up) consommer, utiliser;
    ∎ we get through a litre of olive oil a week nous utilisons un litre d'huile d'olive par semaine;
    ∎ they got through their monthly salary in one week en une semaine ils avaient dépensé tout leur salaire du mois;
    ∎ he gets through eight shirts a week il salit huit chemises par semaine;
    ∎ we'll never get through all this food nous ne viendrons jamais à bout de toute cette nourriture
    (e) (endure, pass → time) faire passer;
    ∎ how will I get through this without you? comment pourrai-je vivre cette épreuve sans toi?;
    ∎ they got through the day without a single argument ils ne se sont pas disputés une seule fois de toute la journée;
    ∎ the Government may have difficulty getting through another six months le gouvernement aura peut-être du mal à tenir encore six mois
    (f) (exam) réussir, être reçu à
    (g) (of bill, motion) passer;
    ∎ the bill got through both Houses le projet de loi a été adopté par les deux Chambres
    (a) (transport, send successfully) faire parvenir;
    ∎ they got the food supplies through ils ont réussi à faire parvenir les provisions alimentaires (à destination);
    ∎ to get sth through customs (faire) passer qch à la douane;
    ∎ you'll never get that desk through tu n'arriveras jamais à faire passer ce bureau
    (b) (transmit → message) faire passer, transmettre, faire parvenir;
    ∎ can you get this letter through to my family? pouvez-vous transmettre ou faire parvenir cette lettre à ma famille?
    ∎ I finally got it through to him that I wasn't interested j'ai fini par lui faire comprendre que je n'étais pas intéressé;
    ∎ familiar when will you get it through your thick head that I don't want to go? quand est-ce que tu vas enfin comprendre que je ne veux pas y aller?□
    (d) (bill, motion) faire adopter, faire passer;
    ∎ the party got the bill through the Senate le parti a fait voter ou adopter le projet de loi par le Sénat
    ∎ it was your essay that got you through (the exam) c'est grâce à ta dissertation que tu as réussi l'examen
    ∎ I need four cups of coffee to get me through the day il me faut mes quatre tasses de café par jour
    terminer, finir
    (a) (reach) arriver à;
    ∎ where have you got to? (in book, work) où en es-tu?;
    ∎ it got to the point where he couldn't walk another step il en est arrivé au point de ne plus pouvoir faire un pas
    (b) (deal with) s'occuper de;
    ∎ I'll get to you in a minute je suis à toi ou je m'occupe de toi dans quelques secondes;
    ∎ he'll get to it tomorrow il va s'en occuper demain
    ∎ that music really gets to me (moves me) cette musique me touche vraiment□ ; (annoys me) cette musique me tape sur le système;
    ∎ don't let it get to you! ne t'énerve pas pour ça!
    ∎ they got to the witness (bribed) ils ont acheté le témoin; (killed) ils ont descendu le témoin
    (a) (meet) se réunir, se rassembler;
    ∎ can we get together after the meeting? on peut se retrouver après la réunion?
    (b) (reach an agreement) se mettre d'accord;
    ∎ the committee got together on the date les membres du comité se sont entendus ou se sont mis d'accord sur la date;
    ∎ you'd better get together with him on the proposal vous feriez bien de vous entendre avec lui au sujet de la proposition
    (people) réunir, rassembler; (things) rassembler, ramasser; (thoughts) rassembler;
    ∎ to get some money together réunir une somme d'argent;
    ∎ let me get my thoughts together laissez-moi rassembler mes idées;
    ∎ familiar to get one's act together se secouer;
    ∎ familiar she's really got it together (in life) elle sait ce qu'elle fait□ ; (in job etc) elle domine son sujet□ ;
    ∎ familiar I never thought he would get it together je n'aurais jamais pensé qu'il y arriverait□
    ➲ get up
    (a) (arise from bed) se lever;
    ∎ it was 6 o'clock when we got up il était 6 heures quand nous nous sommes levés;
    ∎ I like to get up late on Sundays j'aime faire la grasse matinée le dimanche;
    ∎ get up! sors du lit!, debout!, lève-toi!
    (b) (rise to one's feet) se lever, se mettre debout;
    ∎ she had to get up from her chair elle a été obligée de se lever de sa chaise;
    ∎ to get up from the table se lever ou sortir de table;
    ∎ get up off the floor! relève-toi!;
    ∎ please don't bother getting up restez assis, je vous prie
    (c) (climb up) monter;
    ∎ they got up on the roof ils sont montés sur le toit;
    ∎ she got up behind him on the motorcycle elle est montée derrière lui sur la moto
    (d) (of wind) se lever
    ∎ get up! allez!
    (stairs) monter; (ladder, tree) monter à; (hill) gravir
    (a) (cause to rise to feet) faire lever; (awaken) réveiller
    (b) (move up) monter;
    ∎ how are we going to get this desk up to the fifth floor? comment allons-nous monter ce bureau jusqu'au cinquième étage?;
    ∎ to get sb up the stairs (help climb) aider qn à monter l'escalier
    (c) (generate, work up)
    ∎ to get up speed gagner de la vitesse;
    ∎ to get one's courage up rassembler son courage;
    ∎ I can't get up any enthusiasm for the job je n'arrive pas à éprouver d'enthousiasme pour ce travail
    (d) familiar (organize → entertainment, party) organiser□, monter□ ; (→ petition) organiser□ ; (→ play) monter□ ; (→ excuse, story) fabriquer□, forger□
    (e) (dress up) habiller; (in costume) déguiser;
    ∎ their children are always so nicely got up leurs enfants sont toujours si bien habillés;
    ∎ to get oneself up se mettre sur son trente et un
    (f) familiar (study → subject) bûcher, travailler□ ; (→ notes, speech) préparer□
    ∎ to get it up bander
    (a) (do) faire;
    ∎ he gets up to all kinds of mischief il fait des tas de bêtises;
    ∎ what have you been getting up to lately? qu'est-ce que tu deviens?
    ∎ I've got up to chapter 5 j'en suis au chapitre 5;
    ∎ where have you got up to? (in book, work) où en êtes-vous?

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  • 17 folgen

    v/i (ist gefolgt)
    1. (nachgehen) follow; (entlanggehen) auch go along; (begleiten) auch come with, accompany; (beschatten) tail; (verfolgen) pursue; einem Weg / den Schildern folgen follow ( oder take oder go along) a path / follow the signs; jemandes Spur folgen track ( oder trail) s.o.; jemandem auf Schritt und Tritt folgen dog s.o.’s footsteps
    2. mit Blicken etc.: follow; die Straße folgt hier dem Lauf des Flusses here the road follows the course of the river; mit dem Finger der Route auf der Karte folgen trace the route on the map with one’s finger; jemandem in den Tod folgen geh. follow s.o. to the grave
    3. geistig: follow; (zuhören) listen to; (beobachten) watch; können Sie mir ( noch) folgen? do you follow me?; ich kann Ihnen da( rin) nicht folgen (zustimmen) I can’t agree with you there
    4. Reihenfolge, Rang: follow, come after; als Nachfolger: succeed, follow; auf Platz 3 folgt... in third place we have..., third is ( oder are)...; der oder auf die Rede folgte ein Empfang the speech was followed by a reception; ein Unglück folgte dem andern it was one disaster after the other; Brief folgt letter to follow; weitere Einzelheiten folgen further details to come; es folgt... we now have..., and now...; ... lautet wie folgt... reads as follows; Fortsetzung, Strafe
    5. (sich richten nach) follow; jemandes Rat: auch take; jemandes Beispiel folgen follow s.o.’s example; seinem Gefühl folgen do what one’s heart tells one, follow one’s instinct; (nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen handeln) do what one feels is best
    6. (Folge leisten) einem Befehl etc.: obey; einer Aufforderung etc.: comply with, carry out; einer Einladung: accept
    7. (sich ergeben) follow, ensue ( aus from); daraus folgt, dass... it follows (from this) that...
    —
    v/i (hat gefolgt) umg. (gehorchen) obey; nicht folgen disobey; er folgt nicht he (just) won’t listen; ( jemandem) aufs Wort folgen sofort: obey (s.o.) instantly; genau: obey (s.o.) to the letter; Laura, folge jetzt endlich! Laura, will you please do as you’re told
    * * *
    (gehorchen) to obey;
    (nachfolgen) to trace; to succeed; to follow;
    (sich ergeben) to result; to ensue;
    (verstehen) to follow
    * * *
    fọl|gen ['fɔlgn]
    vi aux sein
    1) (= kommen nach) to follow (jdm/einer Sache sb/sth)

    folgen — to follow sth, to come after sth

    auf jdn ( im Rang) folgen — to come or rank after sb

    folgen Sie mir (bitte/unauffällig)! — come with me please

    es folgt nun or nun folgt ein Konzert — we now have a concert, a concert now follows

    ... dann folgen die Meldungen im Einzelnen —... followed by the news in detail

    Fortsetzung folgt — (to be) continued

    wie folgt — as follows

    See:
    → Tod
    2) (= verstehen) to follow (jdm/einer Sache sb/sth)

    können Sie mir folgen? — are you with me? (inf), do you follow (me)?

    3) (= gehorchen) to do as or what one is told

    einem Befehl/einer Anordnung folgen — to follow an order/instruction

    jdm folgen (inf) — to do what sb tells one

    4) +dat (= sich richten nach) einer Mode, einem Vorschlag to follow; jdm to agree with, to go along with (inf)
    5) (= hervorgehen) to follow (aus from)
    * * *
    1) (to do something following the advice etc of someone: I am acting on the advice of my lawyer.) act on
    2) (to come after; to result (from): the panic that ensued from the false news report.) ensue
    3) (to go or come after: I will follow (you).) follow
    4) (to go along (a road, river etc): Follow this road.) follow
    * * *
    fol·gen
    [ˈfɔlgn̩]
    vi
    1. Hilfsverb: sein (nachgehen/-fahren)
    ▪ jdm/etw \folgen to follow sb/sth
    \folgen Sie mir unauffällig! follow me quietly
    2. Hilfsverb: sein (als Nächstes kommen)
    ▪ [auf etw/jdn] \folgen to follow [sth/sb]
    es folgt die Ziehung der Lottozahlen the lottery draw will follow
    ▪ auf etw akk \folgen to come after sth
    wie folgt as follows
    wir werden wie folgt vorgehen we will proceed as follows
    3. Hilfsverb: haben (gehorchen)
    ▪ [jdm] \folgen to be obedient [to sb]
    einer Anordnung/einem Befehl \folgen to follow [or obey] an order
    4. Hilfsverb: sein (verstehen)
    ▪ jdm \folgen to follow sb
    jdm/etw \folgen können to be able to follow sb/sth
    5. Hilfsverb: sein (sich richten nach)
    ▪ etw dat \folgen to follow sth
    jds Kurs/einer Politik \folgen to follow sb's line/pursue a policy
    einem Vorschlag \folgen to act on a suggestion
    6. Hilfsverb: sein (hervorgehen)
    ▪ es folgt, dass... it follows that
    ▪ aus etw dat folgt, dass... the consequences of sth are that...
    * * *
    1) mit sein follow

    auf etwas (Akk.) folgen — follow something; come after something

    kannst du mir folgen? — (oft scherzh.) do you follow me?

    daraus folgt, dass... — it follows from this that...

    jemandes Anordnungen/Befehlen folgen — follow or obey somebody's orders

    seiner inneren Stimme/seinem Gefühl folgen — listen to one's inner voice/be ruled by one's feelings

    * * *
    folgen1 v/i (ist gefolgt)
    1. (nachgehen) follow; (entlanggehen) auch go along; (begleiten) auch come with, accompany; (beschatten) tail; (verfolgen) pursue;
    einem Weg/den Schildern folgen follow ( oder take oder go along) a path/follow the signs;
    jemandes Spur folgen track ( oder trail) sb;
    2. mit Blicken etc: follow;
    die Straße folgt hier dem Lauf des Flusses here the road follows the course of the river;
    mit dem Finger der Route auf der Karte folgen trace the route on the map with one’s finger;
    jemandem in den Tod folgen geh follow sb to the grave
    3. geistig: follow; (zuhören) listen to; (beobachten) watch;
    können Sie mir (noch) folgen? do you follow me?;
    ich kann Ihnen da(rin) nicht folgen (zustimmen) I can’t agree with you there
    4. Reihenfolge, Rang: follow, come after; als Nachfolger: succeed, follow;
    auf Platz 3 folgt … in third place we have …, third is ( oder are) …;
    auf die Rede folgte ein Empfang the speech was followed by a reception;
    ein Unglück folgte dem andern it was one disaster after the other;
    Brief folgt letter to follow;
    weitere Einzelheiten folgen further details to come;
    es folgt … we now have …, and now …;
    … lautet wie folgt … reads as follows; → Fortsetzung, Strafe
    5. (sich richten nach) follow; jemandes Rat: auch take;
    jemandes Beispiel folgen follow sb’s example;
    seinem Gefühl folgen do what one’s heart tells one, follow one’s instinct; (nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen handeln) do what one feels is best
    6. (Folge leisten) einem Befehl etc: obey; einer Aufforderung etc: comply with, carry out; einer Einladung: accept
    7. (sich ergeben) follow, ensue (
    aus from);
    daraus folgt, dass … it follows (from this) that …
    folgen2 v/i (hat gefolgt) umg (gehorchen) obey;
    nicht folgen disobey;
    er folgt nicht he (just) won’t listen;
    (jemandem) aufs Wort folgen sofort: obey (sb) instantly; genau: obey (sb) to the letter;
    Laura, folge jetzt endlich! Laura, will you please do as you’re told
    * * *
    1) mit sein follow

    auf etwas (Akk.) folgen — follow something; come after something

    kannst du mir folgen? — (oft scherzh.) do you follow me?

    daraus folgt, dass... — it follows from this that...

    jemandes Anordnungen/Befehlen folgen — follow or obey somebody's orders

    seiner inneren Stimme/seinem Gefühl folgen — listen to one's inner voice/be ruled by one's feelings

    * * *
    adj.
    succeeding adj. v.
    to ensue v.
    to follow v.
    to succeed v.

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  • 18 antreten

    (unreg., trennb., -ge-)
    I v/i
    1. (ist) (sich aufstellen) line up (zu for); umg., fig. zur Arbeit: turn up (zu for); beim Chef: report ( bei to); Kompanie angetreten! Befehl: company fall in!; Meldung: company fallen in ( oder assembled)!; der Größe nach antreten line up according to size
    2. (ist) zum Wettkampf: enter (bei, zu for), participate (in); auch zum Kampf: compete ( gegen with, against); antreten gegen auch challenge; sie ist angetreten, die Armut zu bekämpfen she took up the challenge of fighting poverty
    4. (ist) LING. (hinzukommen) Endung etc.: be added (an + Akk to)
    II v/t (hat)
    1. die Arbeit / den Dienst antreten report for work / duty; sein Amt antreten take up office; jemandes Nachfolge antreten succeed s.o.; die Regierung antreten take up office, come into power; das Studium antreten take up one’s studies, start (at) university, ( auch ein Studium antreten) start studying; eine Erbschaft antreten enter on ( oder come into) an inheritance; eine Strafe antreten begin serving a sentence; eine Reise antreten set out ( oder off) on a journey; den Heimweg / die Heimreise antreten set off (for) home; den Beweis für etw. antreten offer proof ( oder evidence) of s.th.; den Beweis antreten, dass... offer proof that...
    2. (Moped) start up
    3. (festtreten) (Erde) tread ( oder stamp) down
    * * *
    (sich aufstellen) to line up
    * * *
    ạn|tre|ten sep
    1. vt
    1) Reise, Strafe to begin; Stellung to take up; Amt to take up, to assume; Erbe, Erbschaft to come into

    den Beweis antreten, dass... — to prove that...

    seine Lehrzeit antreten — to start one's apprenticeship

    2) Motorrad to kick-start
    3) (= festtreten) Erde to press or tread down firmly
    2. vi aux sein
    1) (= sich aufstellen) to line up; (MIL) to fall in
    2) (= erscheinen) to assemble; (bei einer Stellung) to start; (zum Dienst) to report
    3) (zum Wettkampf) to compete; (= spurten) to put on a spurt; (Radfahrer) to sprint
    * * *
    an|tre·ten1
    I. vt Hilfsverb: haben
    ▪ etw \antreten to begin sth
    ein Amt/den Dienst \antreten to take up [or assume] [an] office/one's services
    seine Amtszeit \antreten to take office
    ein Erbe \antreten to come into an inheritance
    eine Stellung \antreten to take up a post; s.a. Beweis
    II. vi Hilfsverb: sein
    1. (sich aufstellen) to line up; MIL to fall in
    ▪ [zu etw dat] \antreten to appear [for sth]
    3. (eine Stellung beginnen)
    ▪ bei jdm/einer Firma [als etw] \antreten to start one's job [as sth] under sb/at a company
    ▪ [zu etw dat] \antreten to compete [in sth]
    an|tre·ten2
    I. vt
    1. (fest treten)
    ▪ etw \antreten to tread sth down [firmly]
    ▪ etw \antreten to start sth
    einen Motorrad \antreten to kick-start a motorbike
    II. vi (energisch die Pedale betätigen) to sprint
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein
    1) (sich aufstellen) form up; (in Linie) line up; (Milit.) fall in
    2) (sich stellen) meet one's opponent; (als Mannschaft) line up

    antreten gegen — meet; (als Mannschaft) line up against

    3) (sich einfinden) report ( bei to)
    2.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb start <job, apprenticeship>; take up < position, appointment>; start, set out on < journey>; begin < prison sentence>; come into < inheritance>
    * * *
    antreten (irr, trennb, -ge-)
    A. v/i
    1. (ist) (sich aufstellen) line up (
    zu for); umg, fig zur Arbeit: turn up (
    zu for); beim Chef: report (
    bei to);
    Kompanie angetreten! Befehl: company fall in!; Meldung: company fallen in ( oder assembled)!;
    der Größe nach antreten line up according to size
    bei, zu for), participate (in); auch zum Kampf: compete (
    gegen with, against);
    antreten gegen auch challenge;
    sie ist angetreten, die Armut zu bekämpfen she took up the challenge of fighting poverty
    3. (ist) SPORT: (beschleunigen) accelerate
    4. (ist) LING (hinzukommen) Endung etc: be added (
    an +akk to)
    B. v/t (hat)
    1.
    die Arbeit/den Dienst antreten report for work/duty;
    sein Amt antreten take up office;
    die Regierung antreten take up office, come into power;
    das Studium antreten take up one’s studies, start (at) university, ( auch
    ein Studium antreten) start studying;
    eine Erbschaft antreten enter on ( oder come into) an inheritance;
    eine Strafe antreten begin serving a sentence;
    eine Reise antreten set out ( oder off) on a journey;
    den Heimweg/die Heimreise antreten set off (for) home;
    den Beweis für etwas antreten offer proof ( oder evidence) of sth;
    den Beweis antreten, dass … offer proof that …
    2. (Moped) start up
    3. (festtreten) (Erde) tread ( oder stamp) down
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein
    1) (sich aufstellen) form up; (in Linie) line up; (Milit.) fall in
    2) (sich stellen) meet one's opponent; (als Mannschaft) line up

    antreten gegen — meet; (als Mannschaft) line up against

    3) (sich einfinden) report ( bei to)
    2.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb start <job, apprenticeship>; take up <position, appointment>; start, set out on < journey>; begin < prison sentence>; come into < inheritance>
    * * *
    (Amt) v.
    to accede v. v.
    to report for duty expr.

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  • 19 Historical Portugal

       Before Romans described western Iberia or Hispania as "Lusitania," ancient Iberians inhabited the land. Phoenician and Greek trading settlements grew up in the Tagus estuary area and nearby coasts. Beginning around 202 BCE, Romans invaded what is today southern Portugal. With Rome's defeat of Carthage, Romans proceeded to conquer and rule the western region north of the Tagus, which they named Roman "Lusitania." In the fourth century CE, as Rome's rule weakened, the area experienced yet another invasion—Germanic tribes, principally the Suevi, who eventually were Christianized. During the sixth century CE, the Suevi kingdom was superseded by yet another Germanic tribe—the Christian Visigoths.
       A major turning point in Portugal's history came in 711, as Muslim armies from North Africa, consisting of both Arab and Berber elements, invaded the Iberian Peninsula from across the Straits of Gibraltar. They entered what is now Portugal in 714, and proceeded to conquer most of the country except for the far north. For the next half a millennium, Islam and Muslim presence in Portugal left a significant mark upon the politics, government, language, and culture of the country.
       Islam, Reconquest, and Portugal Created, 714-1140
       The long frontier struggle between Muslim invaders and Christian communities in the north of the Iberian peninsula was called the Reconquista (Reconquest). It was during this struggle that the first dynasty of Portuguese kings (Burgundian) emerged and the independent monarchy of Portugal was established. Christian forces moved south from what is now the extreme north of Portugal and gradually defeated Muslim forces, besieging and capturing towns under Muslim sway. In the ninth century, as Christian forces slowly made their way southward, Christian elements were dominant only in the area between Minho province and the Douro River; this region became known as "territorium Portu-calense."
       In the 11th century, the advance of the Reconquest quickened as local Christian armies were reinforced by crusading knights from what is now France and England. Christian forces took Montemor (1034), at the Mondego River; Lamego (1058); Viseu (1058); and Coimbra (1064). In 1095, the king of Castile and Léon granted the country of "Portu-cale," what became northern Portugal, to a Burgundian count who had emigrated from France. This was the foundation of Portugal. In 1139, a descendant of this count, Afonso Henriques, proclaimed himself "King of Portugal." He was Portugal's first monarch, the "Founder," and the first of the Burgundian dynasty, which ruled until 1385.
       The emergence of Portugal in the 12th century as a separate monarchy in Iberia occurred before the Christian Reconquest of the peninsula. In the 1140s, the pope in Rome recognized Afonso Henriques as king of Portugal. In 1147, after a long, bloody siege, Muslim-occupied Lisbon fell to Afonso Henriques's army. Lisbon was the greatest prize of the 500-year war. Assisting this effort were English crusaders on their way to the Holy Land; the first bishop of Lisbon was an Englishman. When the Portuguese captured Faro and Silves in the Algarve province in 1248-50, the Reconquest of the extreme western portion of the Iberian peninsula was complete—significantly, more than two centuries before the Spanish crown completed the Reconquest of the eastern portion by capturing Granada in 1492.
       Consolidation and Independence of Burgundian Portugal, 1140-1385
       Two main themes of Portugal's early existence as a monarchy are the consolidation of control over the realm and the defeat of a Castil-ian threat from the east to its independence. At the end of this period came the birth of a new royal dynasty (Aviz), which prepared to carry the Christian Reconquest beyond continental Portugal across the straits of Gibraltar to North Africa. There was a variety of motives behind these developments. Portugal's independent existence was imperiled by threats from neighboring Iberian kingdoms to the north and east. Politics were dominated not only by efforts against the Muslims in
       Portugal (until 1250) and in nearby southern Spain (until 1492), but also by internecine warfare among the kingdoms of Castile, Léon, Aragon, and Portugal. A final comeback of Muslim forces was defeated at the battle of Salado (1340) by allied Castilian and Portuguese forces. In the emerging Kingdom of Portugal, the monarch gradually gained power over and neutralized the nobility and the Church.
       The historic and commonplace Portuguese saying "From Spain, neither a good wind nor a good marriage" was literally played out in diplomacy and war in the late 14th-century struggles for mastery in the peninsula. Larger, more populous Castile was pitted against smaller Portugal. Castile's Juan I intended to force a union between Castile and Portugal during this era of confusion and conflict. In late 1383, Portugal's King Fernando, the last king of the Burgundian dynasty, suddenly died prematurely at age 38, and the Master of Aviz, Portugal's most powerful nobleman, took up the cause of independence and resistance against Castile's invasion. The Master of Aviz, who became King João I of Portugal, was able to obtain foreign assistance. With the aid of English archers, Joao's armies defeated the Castilians in the crucial battle of Aljubarrota, on 14 August 1385, a victory that assured the independence of the Portuguese monarchy from its Castilian nemesis for several centuries.
       Aviz Dynasty and Portugal's First Overseas Empire, 1385-1580
       The results of the victory at Aljubarrota, much celebrated in Portugal's art and monuments, and the rise of the Aviz dynasty also helped to establish a new merchant class in Lisbon and Oporto, Portugal's second city. This group supported King João I's program of carrying the Reconquest to North Africa, since it was interested in expanding Portugal's foreign commerce and tapping into Muslim trade routes and resources in Africa. With the Reconquest against the Muslims completed in Portugal and the threat from Castile thwarted for the moment, the Aviz dynasty launched an era of overseas conquest, exploration, and trade. These efforts dominated Portugal's 15th and 16th centuries.
       The overseas empire and age of Discoveries began with Portugal's bold conquest in 1415 of the Moroccan city of Ceuta. One royal member of the 1415 expedition was young, 21-year-old Prince Henry, later known in history as "Prince Henry the Navigator." His part in the capture of Ceuta won Henry his knighthood and began Portugal's "Marvelous Century," during which the small kingdom was counted as a European and world power of consequence. Henry was the son of King João I and his English queen, Philippa of Lancaster, but he did not inherit the throne. Instead, he spent most of his life and his fortune, and that of the wealthy military Order of Christ, on various imperial ventures and on voyages of exploration down the African coast and into the Atlantic. While mythology has surrounded Henry's controversial role in the Discoveries, and this role has been exaggerated, there is no doubt that he played a vital part in the initiation of Portugal's first overseas empire and in encouraging exploration. He was naturally curious, had a sense of mission for Portugal, and was a strong leader. He also had wealth to expend; at least a third of the African voyages of the time were under his sponsorship. If Prince Henry himself knew little science, significant scientific advances in navigation were made in his day.
       What were Portugal's motives for this new imperial effort? The well-worn historical cliche of "God, Glory, and Gold" can only partly explain the motivation of a small kingdom with few natural resources and barely 1 million people, which was greatly outnumbered by the other powers it confronted. Among Portuguese objectives were the desire to exploit known North African trade routes and resources (gold, wheat, leather, weaponry, and other goods that were scarce in Iberia); the need to outflank the Muslim world in the Mediterranean by sailing around Africa, attacking Muslims en route; and the wish to ally with Christian kingdoms beyond Africa. This enterprise also involved a strategy of breaking the Venetian spice monopoly by trading directly with the East by means of discovering and exploiting a sea route around Africa to Asia. Besides the commercial motives, Portugal nurtured a strong crusading sense of Christian mission, and various classes in the kingdom saw an opportunity for fame and gain.
       By the time of Prince Henry's death in 1460, Portugal had gained control of the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeiras, begun to colonize the Cape Verde Islands, failed to conquer the Canary Islands from Castile, captured various cities on Morocco's coast, and explored as far as Senegal, West Africa, down the African coast. By 1488, Bar-tolomeu Dias had rounded the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa and thereby discovered the way to the Indian Ocean.
       Portugal's largely coastal African empire and later its fragile Asian empire brought unexpected wealth but were purchased at a high price. Costs included wars of conquest and defense against rival powers, manning the far-flung navel and trade fleets and scattered castle-fortresses, and staffing its small but fierce armies, all of which entailed a loss of skills and population to maintain a scattered empire. Always short of capital, the monarchy became indebted to bankers. There were many defeats beginning in the 16th century at the hands of the larger imperial European monarchies (Spain, France, England, and Holland) and many attacks on Portugal and its strung-out empire. Typically, there was also the conflict that arose when a tenuously held world empire that rarely if ever paid its way demanded finance and manpower Portugal itself lacked.
       The first 80 years of the glorious imperial era, the golden age of Portugal's imperial power and world influence, was an African phase. During 1415-88, Portuguese navigators and explorers in small ships, some of them caravelas (caravels), explored the treacherous, disease-ridden coasts of Africa from Morocco to South Africa beyond the Cape of Good Hope. By the 1470s, the Portuguese had reached the Gulf of Guinea and, in the early 1480s, what is now Angola. Bartolomeu Dias's extraordinary voyage of 1487-88 to South Africa's coast and the edge of the Indian Ocean convinced Portugal that the best route to Asia's spices and Christians lay south, around the tip of southern Africa. Between 1488 and 1495, there was a hiatus caused in part by domestic conflict in Portugal, discussion of resources available for further conquests beyond Africa in Asia, and serious questions as to Portugal's capacity to reach beyond Africa. In 1495, King Manuel and his council decided to strike for Asia, whatever the consequences. In 1497-99, Vasco da Gama, under royal orders, made the epic two-year voyage that discovered the sea route to western India (Asia), outflanked Islam and Venice, and began Portugal's Asian empire. Within 50 years, Portugal had discovered and begun the exploitation of its largest colony, Brazil, and set up forts and trading posts from the Middle East (Aden and Ormuz), India (Calicut, Goa, etc.), Malacca, and Indonesia to Macau in China.
       By the 1550s, parts of its largely coastal, maritime trading post empire from Morocco to the Moluccas were under siege from various hostile forces, including Muslims, Christians, and Hindi. Although Moroccan forces expelled the Portuguese from the major coastal cities by 1550, the rival European monarchies of Castile (Spain), England, France, and later Holland began to seize portions of her undermanned, outgunned maritime empire.
       In 1580, Phillip II of Spain, whose mother was a Portuguese princess and who had a strong claim to the Portuguese throne, invaded Portugal, claimed the throne, and assumed control over the realm and, by extension, its African, Asian, and American empires. Phillip II filled the power vacuum that appeared in Portugal following the loss of most of Portugal's army and its young, headstrong King Sebastião in a disastrous war in Morocco. Sebastiao's death in battle (1578) and the lack of a natural heir to succeed him, as well as the weak leadership of the cardinal who briefly assumed control in Lisbon, led to a crisis that Spain's strong monarch exploited. As a result, Portugal lost its independence to Spain for a period of 60 years.
       Portugal under Spanish Rule, 1580-1640
       Despite the disastrous nature of Portugal's experience under Spanish rule, "The Babylonian Captivity" gave birth to modern Portuguese nationalism, its second overseas empire, and its modern alliance system with England. Although Spain allowed Portugal's weakened empire some autonomy, Spanish rule in Portugal became increasingly burdensome and unacceptable. Spain's ambitious imperial efforts in Europe and overseas had an impact on the Portuguese as Spain made greater and greater demands on its smaller neighbor for manpower and money. Portugal's culture underwent a controversial Castilianization, while its empire became hostage to Spain's fortunes. New rival powers England, France, and Holland attacked and took parts of Spain's empire and at the same time attacked Portugal's empire, as well as the mother country.
       Portugal's empire bore the consequences of being attacked by Spain's bitter enemies in what was a form of world war. Portuguese losses were heavy. By 1640, Portugal had lost most of its Moroccan cities as well as Ceylon, the Moluccas, and sections of India. With this, Portugal's Asian empire was gravely weakened. Only Goa, Damão, Diu, Bombay, Timor, and Macau remained and, in Brazil, Dutch forces occupied the northeast.
       On 1 December 1640, long commemorated as a national holiday, Portuguese rebels led by the duke of Braganza overthrew Spanish domination and took advantage of Spanish weakness following a more serious rebellion in Catalonia. Portugal regained independence from Spain, but at a price: dependence on foreign assistance to maintain its independence in the form of the renewal of the alliance with England.
       Restoration and Second Empire, 1640-1822
       Foreign affairs and empire dominated the restoration era and aftermath, and Portugal again briefly enjoyed greater European power and prestige. The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance was renewed and strengthened in treaties of 1642, 1654, and 1661, and Portugal's independence from Spain was underwritten by English pledges and armed assistance. In a Luso-Spanish treaty of 1668, Spain recognized Portugal's independence. Portugal's alliance with England was a marriage of convenience and necessity between two monarchies with important religious, cultural, and social differences. In return for legal, diplomatic, and trade privileges, as well as the use during war and peace of Portugal's great Lisbon harbor and colonial ports for England's navy, England pledged to protect Portugal and its scattered empire from any attack. The previously cited 17th-century alliance treaties were renewed later in the Treaty of Windsor, signed in London in 1899. On at least 10 different occasions after 1640, and during the next two centuries, England was central in helping prevent or repel foreign invasions of its ally, Portugal.
       Portugal's second empire (1640-1822) was largely Brazil-oriented. Portuguese colonization, exploitation of wealth, and emigration focused on Portuguese America, and imperial revenues came chiefly from Brazil. Between 1670 and 1740, Portugal's royalty and nobility grew wealthier on funds derived from Brazilian gold, diamonds, sugar, tobacco, and other crops, an enterprise supported by the Atlantic slave trade and the supply of African slave labor from West Africa and Angola. Visitors today can see where much of that wealth was invested: Portugal's rich legacy of monumental architecture. Meanwhile, the African slave trade took a toll in Angola and West Africa.
       In continental Portugal, absolutist monarchy dominated politics and government, and there was a struggle for position and power between the monarchy and other institutions, such as the Church and nobility. King José I's chief minister, usually known in history as the marquis of Pombal (ruled 1750-77), sharply suppressed the nobility and the
       Church (including the Inquisition, now a weak institution) and expelled the Jesuits. Pombal also made an effort to reduce economic dependence on England, Portugal's oldest ally. But his successes did not last much beyond his disputed time in office.
       Beginning in the late 18th century, the European-wide impact of the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon placed Portugal in a vulnerable position. With the monarchy ineffectively led by an insane queen (Maria I) and her indecisive regent son (João VI), Portugal again became the focus of foreign ambition and aggression. With England unable to provide decisive assistance in time, France—with Spain's consent—invaded Portugal in 1807. As Napoleon's army under General Junot entered Lisbon meeting no resistance, Portugal's royal family fled on a British fleet to Brazil, where it remained in exile until 1821. In the meantime, Portugal's overseas empire was again under threat. There was a power vacuum as the monarch was absent, foreign armies were present, and new political notions of liberalism and constitutional monarchy were exciting various groups of citizens.
       Again England came to the rescue, this time in the form of the armies of the duke of Wellington. Three successive French invasions of Portugal were defeated and expelled, and Wellington succeeded in carrying the war against Napoleon across the Portuguese frontier into Spain. The presence of the English army, the new French-born liberal ideas, and the political vacuum combined to create revolutionary conditions. The French invasions and the peninsular wars, where Portuguese armed forces played a key role, marked the beginning of a new era in politics.
       Liberalism and Constitutional Monarchy, 1822-1910
       During 1807-22, foreign invasions, war, and civil strife over conflicting political ideas gravely damaged Portugal's commerce, economy, and novice industry. The next terrible blow was the loss of Brazil in 1822, the jewel in the imperial crown. Portugal's very independence seemed to be at risk. In vain, Portugal sought to resist Brazilian independence by force, but in 1825 it formally acknowledged Brazilian independence by treaty.
       Portugal's slow recovery from the destructive French invasions and the "war of independence" was complicated by civil strife over the form of constitutional monarchy that best suited Portugal. After struggles over these issues between 1820 and 1834, Portugal settled somewhat uncertainly into a moderate constitutional monarchy whose constitution (Charter of 1826) lent it strong political powers to exert a moderating influence between the executive and legislative branches of the government. It also featured a new upper middle class based on land ownership and commerce; a Catholic Church that, although still important, lived with reduced privileges and property; a largely African (third) empire to which Lisbon and Oporto devoted increasing spiritual and material resources, starting with the liberal imperial plans of 1836 and 1851, and continuing with the work of institutions like the Lisbon Society of Geography (established 1875); and a mass of rural peasants whose bonds to the land weakened after 1850 and who began to immigrate in increasing numbers to Brazil and North America.
       Chronic military intervention in national politics began in 19th-century Portugal. Such intervention, usually commencing with coups or pronunciamentos (military revolts), was a shortcut to the spoils of political office and could reflect popular discontent as well as the power of personalities. An early example of this was the 1817 golpe (coup) attempt of General Gomes Freire against British military rule in Portugal before the return of King João VI from Brazil. Except for a more stable period from 1851 to 1880, military intervention in politics, or the threat thereof, became a feature of the constitutional monarchy's political life, and it continued into the First Republic and the subsequent Estado Novo.
       Beginning with the Regeneration period (1851-80), Portugal experienced greater political stability and economic progress. Military intervention in politics virtually ceased; industrialization and construction of railroads, roads, and bridges proceeded; two political parties (Regenerators and Historicals) worked out a system of rotation in power; and leading intellectuals sparked a cultural revival in several fields. In 19th-century literature, there was a new golden age led by such figures as Alexandre Herculano (historian), Eça de Queirós (novelist), Almeida Garrett (playwright and essayist), Antero de Quental (poet), and Joaquim Oliveira Martins (historian and social scientist). In its third overseas empire, Portugal attempted to replace the slave trade and slavery with legitimate economic activities; to reform the administration; and to expand Portuguese holdings beyond coastal footholds deep into the African hinterlands in West, West Central, and East Africa. After 1841, to some extent, and especially after 1870, colonial affairs, combined with intense nationalism, pressures for economic profit in Africa, sentiment for national revival, and the drift of European affairs would make or break Lisbon governments.
       Beginning with the political crisis that arose out of the "English Ultimatum" affair of January 1890, the monarchy became discredtted and identified with the poorly functioning government, political parties splintered, and republicanism found more supporters. Portugal participated in the "Scramble for Africa," expanding its African holdings, but failed to annex territory connecting Angola and Mozambique. A growing foreign debt and state bankruptcy as of the early 1890s damaged the constitutional monarchy's reputation, despite the efforts of King Carlos in diplomacy, the renewal of the alliance in the Windsor Treaty of 1899, and the successful if bloody colonial wars in the empire (1880-97). Republicanism proclaimed that Portugal's weak economy and poor society were due to two historic institutions: the monarchy and the Catholic Church. A republic, its stalwarts claimed, would bring greater individual liberty; efficient, if more decentralized government; and a stronger colonial program while stripping the Church of its role in both society and education.
       As the monarchy lost support and republicans became more aggressive, violence increased in politics. King Carlos I and his heir Luís were murdered in Lisbon by anarchist-republicans on 1 February 1908. Following a military and civil insurrection and fighting between monarchist and republican forces, on 5 October 1910, King Manuel II fled Portugal and a republic was proclaimed.
       First Parliamentary Republic, 1910-26
       Portugal's first attempt at republican government was the most unstable, turbulent parliamentary republic in the history of 20th-century Western Europe. During a little under 16 years of the republic, there were 45 governments, a number of legislatures that did not complete normal terms, military coups, and only one president who completed his four-year term in office. Portuguese society was poorly prepared for this political experiment. Among the deadly legacies of the monarchy were a huge public debt; a largely rural, apolitical, and illiterate peasant population; conflict over the causes of the country's misfortunes; and lack of experience with a pluralist, democratic system.
       The republic had some talented leadership but lacked popular, institutional, and economic support. The 1911 republican constitution established only a limited democracy, as only a small portion of the adult male citizenry was eligible to vote. In a country where the majority was Catholic, the republic passed harshly anticlerical laws, and its institutions and supporters persecuted both the Church and its adherents. During its brief disjointed life, the First Republic drafted important reform plans in economic, social, and educational affairs; actively promoted development in the empire; and pursued a liberal, generous foreign policy. Following British requests for Portugal's assistance in World War I, Portugal entered the war on the Allied side in March 1916 and sent armies to Flanders and Portuguese Africa. Portugal's intervention in that conflict, however, was too costly in many respects, and the ultimate failure of the republic in part may be ascribed to Portugal's World War I activities.
       Unfortunately for the republic, its time coincided with new threats to Portugal's African possessions: World War I, social and political demands from various classes that could not be reconciled, excessive military intervention in politics, and, in particular, the worst economic and financial crisis Portugal had experienced since the 16th and 17th centuries. After the original Portuguese Republican Party (PRP, also known as the "Democrats") splintered into three warring groups in 1912, no true multiparty system emerged. The Democrats, except for only one or two elections, held an iron monopoly of electoral power, and political corruption became a major issue. As extreme right-wing dictatorships elsewhere in Europe began to take power in Italy (1922), neighboring Spain (1923), and Greece (1925), what scant popular support remained for the republic collapsed. Backed by a right-wing coalition of landowners from Alentejo, clergy, Coimbra University faculty and students, Catholic organizations, and big business, career military officers led by General Gomes da Costa executed a coup on 28 May 1926, turned out the last republican government, and established a military government.
       The Estado Novo (New State), 1926-74
       During the military phase (1926-32) of the Estado Novo, professional military officers, largely from the army, governed and administered Portugal and held key cabinet posts, but soon discovered that the military possessed no magic formula that could readily solve the problems inherited from the First Republic. Especially during the years 1926-31, the military dictatorship, even with its political repression of republican activities and institutions (military censorship of the press, political police action, and closure of the republic's rowdy parliament), was characterized by similar weaknesses: personalism and factionalism; military coups and political instability, including civil strife and loss of life; state debt and bankruptcy; and a weak economy. "Barracks parliamentarism" was not an acceptable alternative even to the "Nightmare Republic."
       Led by General Óscar Carmona, who had replaced and sent into exile General Gomes da Costa, the military dictatorship turned to a civilian expert in finance and economics to break the budget impasse and bring coherence to the disorganized system. Appointed minister of finance on 27 April 1928, the Coimbra University Law School professor of economics Antônio de Oliveira Salazar (1889-1970) first reformed finance, helped balance the budget, and then turned to other concerns as he garnered extraordinary governing powers. In 1930, he was appointed interim head of another key ministry (Colonies) and within a few years had become, in effect, a civilian dictator who, with the military hierarchy's support, provided the government with coherence, a program, and a set of policies.
       For nearly 40 years after he was appointed the first civilian prime minister in 1932, Salazar's personality dominated the government. Unlike extreme right-wing dictators elsewhere in Europe, Salazar was directly appointed by the army but was never endorsed by a popular political party, street militia, or voter base. The scholarly, reclusive former Coimbra University professor built up what became known after 1932 as the Estado Novo ("New State"), which at the time of its overthrow by another military coup in 1974, was the longest surviving authoritarian regime in Western Europe. The system of Salazar and the largely academic and technocratic ruling group he gathered in his cabinets was based on the central bureaucracy of the state, which was supported by the president of the republic—always a senior career military officer, General Óscar Carmona (1928-51), General Craveiro Lopes (1951-58), and Admiral Américo Tómaz (1958-74)—and the complicity of various institutions. These included a rubber-stamp legislature called the National Assembly (1935-74) and a political police known under various names: PVDE (1932-45), PIDE (1945-69),
       and DGS (1969-74). Other defenders of the Estado Novo security were paramilitary organizations such as the National Republican Guard (GNR); the Portuguese Legion (PL); and the Portuguese Youth [Movement]. In addition to censorship of the media, theater, and books, there was political repression and a deliberate policy of depoliticization. All political parties except for the approved movement of regime loyalists, the União Nacional or (National Union), were banned.
       The most vigorous and more popular period of the New State was 1932-44, when the basic structures were established. Never monolithic or entirely the work of one person (Salazar), the New State was constructed with the assistance of several dozen top associates who were mainly academics from law schools, some technocrats with specialized skills, and a handful of trusted career military officers. The 1933 Constitution declared Portugal to be a "unitary, corporative Republic," and pressures to restore the monarchy were resisted. Although some of the regime's followers were fascists and pseudofascists, many more were conservative Catholics, integralists, nationalists, and monarchists of different varieties, and even some reactionary republicans. If the New State was authoritarian, it was not totalitarian and, unlike fascism in Benito Mussolini's Italy or Adolf Hitler's Germany, it usually employed the minimum of violence necessary to defeat what remained a largely fractious, incoherent opposition.
       With the tumultuous Second Republic and the subsequent civil war in nearby Spain, the regime felt threatened and reinforced its defenses. During what Salazar rightly perceived as a time of foreign policy crisis for Portugal (1936-45), he assumed control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From there, he pursued four basic foreign policy objectives: supporting the Nationalist rebels of General Francisco Franco in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and concluding defense treaties with a triumphant Franco; ensuring that General Franco in an exhausted Spain did not enter World War II on the Axis side; maintaining Portuguese neutrality in World War II with a post-1942 tilt toward the Allies, including granting Britain and the United States use of bases in the Azores Islands; and preserving and protecting Portugal's Atlantic Islands and its extensive, if poor, overseas empire in Africa and Asia.
       During the middle years of the New State (1944-58), many key Salazar associates in government either died or resigned, and there was greater social unrest in the form of unprecedented strikes and clandestine Communist activities, intensified opposition, and new threatening international pressures on Portugal's overseas empire. During the earlier phase of the Cold War (1947-60), Portugal became a steadfast, if weak, member of the US-dominated North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance and, in 1955, with American support, Portugal joined the United Nations (UN). Colonial affairs remained a central concern of the regime. As of 1939, Portugal was the third largest colonial power in the world and possessed territories in tropical Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and São Tomé and Príncipe Islands) and the remnants of its 16th-century empire in Asia (Goa, Damão, Diu, East Timor, and Macau). Beginning in the early 1950s, following the independence of India in 1947, Portugal resisted Indian pressures to decolonize Portuguese India and used police forces to discourage internal opposition in its Asian and African colonies.
       The later years of the New State (1958-68) witnessed the aging of the increasingly isolated but feared Salazar and new threats both at home and overseas. Although the regime easily overcame the brief oppositionist threat from rival presidential candidate General Humberto Delgado in the spring of 1958, new developments in the African and Asian empires imperiled the authoritarian system. In February 1961, oppositionists hijacked the Portuguese ocean liner Santa Maria and, in following weeks, African insurgents in northern Angola, although they failed to expel the Portuguese, gained worldwide media attention, discredited the New State, and began the 13-year colonial war. After thwarting a dissident military coup against his continued leadership, Salazar and his ruling group mobilized military repression in Angola and attempted to develop the African colonies at a faster pace in order to ensure Portuguese control. Meanwhile, the other European colonial powers (Britain, France, Belgium, and Spain) rapidly granted political independence to their African territories.
       At the time of Salazar's removal from power in September 1968, following a stroke, Portugal's efforts to maintain control over its colonies appeared to be successful. President Americo Tomás appointed Dr. Marcello Caetano as Salazar's successor as prime minister. While maintaining the New State's basic structures, and continuing the regime's essential colonial policy, Caetano attempted wider reforms in colonial administration and some devolution of power from Lisbon, as well as more freedom of expression in Lisbon. Still, a great deal of the budget was devoted to supporting the wars against the insurgencies in Africa. Meanwhile in Asia, Portuguese India had fallen when the Indian army invaded in December 1961. The loss of Goa was a psychological blow to the leadership of the New State, and of the Asian empire only East Timor and Macau remained.
       The Caetano years (1968-74) were but a hiatus between the waning Salazar era and a new regime. There was greater political freedom and rapid economic growth (5-6 percent annually to late 1973), but Caetano's government was unable to reform the old system thoroughly and refused to consider new methods either at home or in the empire. In the end, regime change came from junior officers of the professional military who organized the Armed Forces Movement (MFA) against the Caetano government. It was this group of several hundred officers, mainly in the army and navy, which engineered a largely bloodless coup in Lisbon on 25 April 1974. Their unexpected action brought down the 48-year-old New State and made possible the eventual establishment and consolidation of democratic governance in Portugal, as well as a reorientation of the country away from the Atlantic toward Europe.
       Revolution of Carnations, 1974-76
       Following successful military operations of the Armed Forces Movement against the Caetano government, Portugal experienced what became known as the "Revolution of Carnations." It so happened that during the rainy week of the military golpe, Lisbon flower shops were featuring carnations, and the revolutionaries and their supporters adopted the red carnation as the common symbol of the event, as well as of the new freedom from dictatorship. The MFA, whose leaders at first were mostly little-known majors and captains, proclaimed a three-fold program of change for the new Portugal: democracy; decolonization of the overseas empire, after ending the colonial wars; and developing a backward economy in the spirit of opportunity and equality. During the first 24 months after the coup, there was civil strife, some anarchy, and a power struggle. With the passing of the Estado Novo, public euphoria burst forth as the new provisional military government proclaimed the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and abolished censorship, the political police, the Portuguese Legion, Portuguese Youth, and other New State organizations, including the National Union. Scores of political parties were born and joined the senior political party, the Portuguese Community Party (PCP), and the Socialist Party (PS), founded shortly before the coup.
       Portugal's Revolution of Carnations went through several phases. There was an attempt to take control by radical leftists, including the PCP and its allies. This was thwarted by moderate officers in the army, as well as by the efforts of two political parties: the PS and the Social Democrats (PPD, later PSD). The first phase was from April to September 1974. Provisional president General Antonio Spínola, whose 1974 book Portugal and the Future had helped prepare public opinion for the coup, met irresistible leftist pressures. After Spinola's efforts to avoid rapid decolonization of the African empire failed, he resigned in September 1974. During the second phase, from September 1974 to March 1975, radical military officers gained control, but a coup attempt by General Spínola and his supporters in Lisbon in March 1975 failed and Spínola fled to Spain.
       In the third phase of the Revolution, March-November 1975, a strong leftist reaction followed. Farm workers occupied and "nationalized" 1.1 million hectares of farmland in the Alentejo province, and radical military officers in the provisional government ordered the nationalization of Portuguese banks (foreign banks were exempted), utilities, and major industries, or about 60 percent of the economic system. There were power struggles among various political parties — a total of 50 emerged—and in the streets there was civil strife among labor, military, and law enforcement groups. A constituent assembly, elected on 25 April 1975, in Portugal's first free elections since 1926, drafted a democratic constitution. The Council of the Revolution (CR), briefly a revolutionary military watchdog committee, was entrenched as part of the government under the constitution, until a later revision. During the chaotic year of 1975, about 30 persons were killed in political frays while unstable provisional governments came and went. On 25 November 1975, moderate military forces led by Colonel Ramalho Eanes, who later was twice elected president of the republic (1976 and 1981), defeated radical, leftist military groups' revolutionary conspiracies.
       In the meantime, Portugal's scattered overseas empire experienced a precipitous and unprepared decolonization. One by one, the former colonies were granted and accepted independence—Guinea-Bissau (September 1974), Cape Verde Islands (July 1975), and Mozambique (July 1975). Portugal offered to turn over Macau to the People's Republic of China, but the offer was refused then and later negotiations led to the establishment of a formal decolonization or hand-over date of 1999. But in two former colonies, the process of decolonization had tragic results.
       In Angola, decolonization negotiations were greatly complicated by the fact that there were three rival nationalist movements in a struggle for power. The January 1975 Alvor Agreement signed by Portugal and these three parties was not effectively implemented. A bloody civil war broke out in Angola in the spring of 1975 and, when Portuguese armed forces withdrew and declared that Angola was independent on 11 November 1975, the bloodshed only increased. Meanwhile, most of the white Portuguese settlers from Angola and Mozambique fled during the course of 1975. Together with African refugees, more than 600,000 of these retornados ("returned ones") went by ship and air to Portugal and thousands more to Namibia, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
       The second major decolonization disaster was in Portugal's colony of East Timor in the Indonesian archipelago. Portugal's capacity to supervise and control a peaceful transition to independence in this isolated, neglected colony was limited by the strength of giant Indonesia, distance from Lisbon, and Portugal's revolutionary disorder and inability to defend Timor. In early December 1975, before Portugal granted formal independence and as one party, FRETILIN, unilaterally declared East Timor's independence, Indonesia's armed forces invaded, conquered, and annexed East Timor. Indonesian occupation encountered East Timorese resistance, and a heavy loss of life followed. The East Timor question remained a contentious international issue in the UN, as well as in Lisbon and Jakarta, for more than 20 years following Indonesia's invasion and annexation of the former colony of Portugal. Major changes occurred, beginning in 1998, after Indonesia underwent a political revolution and allowed a referendum in East Timor to decide that territory's political future in August 1999. Most East Timorese chose independence, but Indonesian forces resisted that verdict until
       UN intervention in September 1999. Following UN rule for several years, East Timor attained full independence on 20 May 2002.
       Consolidation of Democracy, 1976-2000
       After several free elections and record voter turnouts between 25 April 1975 and June 1976, civil war was averted and Portugal's second democratic republic began to stabilize. The MFA was dissolved, the military were returned to the barracks, and increasingly elected civilians took over the government of the country. The 1976 Constitution was revised several times beginning in 1982 and 1989, in order to reempha-size the principle of free enterprise in the economy while much of the large, nationalized sector was privatized. In June 1976, General Ram-alho Eanes was elected the first constitutional president of the republic (five-year term), and he appointed socialist leader Dr. Mário Soares as prime minister of the first constitutional government.
       From 1976 to 1985, Portugal's new system featured a weak economy and finances, labor unrest, and administrative and political instability. The difficult consolidation of democratic governance was eased in part by the strong currency and gold reserves inherited from the Estado Novo, but Lisbon seemed unable to cope with high unemployment, new debt, the complex impact of the refugees from Africa, world recession, and the agitation of political parties. Four major parties emerged from the maelstrom of 1974-75, except for the Communist Party, all newly founded. They were, from left to right, the Communists (PCP); the Socialists (PS), who managed to dominate governments and the legislature but not win a majority in the Assembly of the Republic; the Social Democrats (PSD); and the Christian Democrats (CDS). During this period, the annual growth rate was low (l-2 percent), and the nationalized sector of the economy stagnated.
       Enhanced economic growth, greater political stability, and more effective central government as of 1985, and especially 1987, were due to several developments. In 1977, Portugal applied for membership in the European Economic Community (EEC), now the European Union (EU) since 1993. In January 1986, with Spain, Portugal was granted membership, and economic and financial progress in the intervening years has been significantly influenced by the comparatively large investment, loans, technology, advice, and other assistance from the EEC. Low unemployment, high annual growth rates (5 percent), and moderate inflation have also been induced by the new political and administrative stability in Lisbon. Led by Prime Minister Cavaco Silva, an economist who was trained abroad, the PSD's strong organization, management, and electoral support since 1985 have assisted in encouraging economic recovery and development. In 1985, the PSD turned the PS out of office and won the general election, although they did not have an absolute majority of assembly seats. In 1986, Mário Soares was elected president of the republic, the first civilian to hold that office since the First Republic. In the elections of 1987 and 1991, however, the PSD was returned to power with clear majorities of over 50 percent of the vote.
       Although the PSD received 50.4 percent of the vote in the 1991 parliamentary elections and held a 42-seat majority in the Assembly of the Republic, the party began to lose public support following media revelations regarding corruption and complaints about Prime Minister Cavaco Silva's perceived arrogant leadership style. President Mário Soares voiced criticism of the PSD's seemingly untouchable majority and described a "tyranny of the majority." Economic growth slowed down. In the parliamentary elections of 1995 and the presidential election of 1996, the PSD's dominance ended for the time being. Prime Minister Antônio Guterres came to office when the PS won the October 1995 elections, and in the subsequent presidential contest, in January 1996, socialist Jorge Sampaio, the former mayor of Lisbon, was elected president of the republic, thus defeating Cavaco Silva's bid. Young and popular, Guterres moved the PS toward the center of the political spectrum. Under Guterres, the PS won the October 1999 parliamentary elections. The PS defeated the PSD but did not manage to win a clear, working majority of seats, and this made the PS dependent upon alliances with smaller parties, including the PCP.
       In the local elections in December 2001, the PSD's criticism of PS's heavy public spending allowed the PSD to take control of the key cities of Lisbon, Oporto, and Coimbra. Guterres resigned, and parliamentary elections were brought forward from 2004 to March 2002. The PSD won a narrow victory with 40 percent of the votes, and Jose Durão Barroso became prime minister. Having failed to win a majority of the seats in parliament forced the PSD to govern in coalition with the right-wing Popular Party (PP) led by Paulo Portas. Durão Barroso set about reducing government spending by cutting the budgets of local authorities, freezing civil service hiring, and reviving the economy by accelerating privatization of state-owned enterprises. These measures provoked a 24-hour strike by public-sector workers. Durão Barroso reacted with vows to press ahead with budget-cutting measures and imposed a wage freeze on all employees earning more than €1,000, which affected more than one-half of Portugal's work force.
       In June 2004, Durão Barroso was invited by Romano Prodi to succeed him as president of the European Commission. Durão Barroso accepted and resigned the prime ministership in July. Pedro Santana Lopes, the leader of the PSD, became prime minister. Already unpopular at the time of Durão Barroso's resignation, the PSD-led government became increasingly unpopular under Santana Lopes. A month-long delay in the start of the school year and confusion over his plan to cut taxes and raise public-sector salaries, eroded confidence even more. By November, Santana Lopes's government was so unpopular that President Jorge Sampaio was obliged to dissolve parliament and hold new elections, two years ahead of schedule.
       Parliamentary elections were held on 20 February 2005. The PS, which had promised the electorate disciplined and transparent governance, educational reform, the alleviation of poverty, and a boost in employment, won 45 percent of the vote and the majority of the seats in parliament. The leader of the PS, José Sôcrates became prime minister on 12 March 2005. In the regularly scheduled presidential elections held on 6 January 2006, the former leader of the PSD and prime minister, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, won a narrow victory and became president on 9 March 2006. With a mass protest, public teachers' strike, and street demonstrations in March 2008, Portugal's media, educational, and social systems experienced more severe pressures. With the spreading global recession beginning in September 2008, Portugal's economic and financial systems became more troubled.
       Owing to its geographic location on the southwestern most edge of continental Europe, Portugal has been historically in but not of Europe. Almost from the beginning of its existence in the 12th century as an independent monarchy, Portugal turned its back on Europe and oriented itself toward the Atlantic Ocean. After carving out a Christian kingdom on the western portion of the Iberian peninsula, Portuguese kings gradually built and maintained a vast seaborne global empire that became central to the way Portugal understood its individuality as a nation-state. While the creation of this empire allows Portugal to claim an unusual number of "firsts" or distinctions in world and Western history, it also retarded Portugal's economic, social, and political development. It can be reasonably argued that the Revolution of 25 April 1974 was the most decisive event in Portugal's long history because it finally ended Portugal's oceanic mission and view of itself as an imperial power. After the 1974 Revolution, Portugal turned away from its global mission and vigorously reoriented itself toward Europe. Contemporary Portugal is now both in and of Europe.
       The turn toward Europe began immediately after 25 April 1974. Portugal granted independence to its African colonies in 1975. It was admitted to the European Council and took the first steps toward accession to the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1976. On 28 March 1977, the Portuguese government officially applied for EEC membership. Because of Portugal's economic and social backwardness, which would require vast sums of EEC money to overcome, negotiations for membership were long and difficult. Finally, a treaty of accession was signed on 12 June 1985. Portugal officially joined the EEC (the European Union [EU] since 1993) on 1 January 1986. Since becoming a full-fledged member of the EU, Portugal has been steadily overcoming the economic and social underdevelopment caused by its imperial past and is becoming more like the rest of Europe.
       Membership in the EU has speeded up the structural transformation of Portugal's economy, which actually began during the Estado Novo. Investments made by the Estado Novo in Portugal's economy began to shift employment out of the agricultural sector, which, in 1950, accounted for 50 percent of Portugal's economically active population. Today, only 10 percent of the economically active population is employed in the agricultural sector (the highest among EU member states); 30 percent in the industrial sector (also the highest among EU member states); and 60 percent in the service sector (the lowest among EU member states). The economically active population numbers about 5,000,000 employed, 56 percent of whom are women. Women workers are the majority of the workforce in the agricultural and service sectors (the highest among the EU member states). The expansion of the service sector has been primarily in health care and education. Portugal has had the lowest unemployment rates among EU member states, with the overall rate never being more than 10 percent of the active population. Since joining the EU, the number of employers increased from 2.6 percent to 5.8 percent of the active population; self-employed from 16 to 19 percent; and employees from 65 to 70 percent. Twenty-six percent of the employers are women. Unemployment tends to hit younger workers in industry and transportation, women employed in domestic service, workers on short-term contracts, and poorly educated workers. Salaried workers earn only 63 percent of the EU average, and hourly workers only one-third to one-half of that earned by their EU counterparts. Despite having had the second highest growth of gross national product (GNP) per inhabitant (after Ireland) among EU member states, the above data suggest that while much has been accomplished in terms of modernizing the Portuguese economy, much remains to be done to bring Portugal's economy up to the level of the "average" EU member state.
       Membership in the EU has also speeded up changes in Portuguese society. Over the last 30 years, coastalization and urbanization have intensified. Fully 50 percent of Portuguese live in the coastal urban conurbations of Lisbon, Oporto, Braga, Aveiro, Coimbra, Viseu, Évora, and Faro. The Portuguese population is one of the oldest among EU member states (17.3 percent are 65 years of age or older) thanks to a considerable increase in life expectancy at birth (77.87 years for the total population, 74.6 years for men, 81.36 years for women) and one of the lowest birthrates (10.59 births/1,000) in Europe. Family size averages 2.8 persons per household, with the strict nuclear family (one or two generations) in which both parents work being typical. Common law marriages, cohabitating couples, and single-parent households are more and more common. The divorce rate has also increased. "Youth Culture" has developed. The young have their own meeting places, leisure-time activities, and nightlife (bars, clubs, and discos).
       All Portuguese citizens, whether they have contributed or not, have a right to an old-age pension, invalidity benefits, widowed persons' pension, as well as payments for disabilities, children, unemployment, and large families. There is a national minimum wage (€385 per month), which is low by EU standards. The rapid aging of Portugal's population has changed the ratio of contributors to pensioners to 1.7, the lowest in the EU. This has created deficits in Portugal's social security fund.
       The adult literacy rate is about 92 percent. Illiteracy is still found among the elderly. Although universal compulsory education up to grade 9 was achieved in 1980, only 21.2 percent of the population aged 25-64 had undergone secondary education, compared to an EU average of 65.7 percent. Portugal's higher education system currently consists of 14 state universities and 14 private universities, 15 state polytechnic institutions, one Catholic university, and one military academy. All in all, Portugal spends a greater percentage of its state budget on education than most EU member states. Despite this high level of expenditure, the troubled Portuguese education system does not perform well. Early leaving and repetition rates are among the highest among EU member states.
       After the Revolution of 25 April 1974, Portugal created a National Health Service, which today consists of 221 hospitals and 512 medical centers employing 33,751 doctors and 41,799 nurses. Like its education system, Portugal's medical system is inefficient. There are long waiting lists for appointments with specialists and for surgical procedures.
       Structural changes in Portugal's economy and society mean that social life in Portugal is not too different from that in other EU member states. A mass consumption society has been created. Televisions, telephones, refrigerators, cars, music equipment, mobile phones, and personal computers are commonplace. Sixty percent of Portuguese households possess at least one automobile, and 65 percent of Portuguese own their own home. Portuguese citizens are more aware of their legal rights than ever before. This has resulted in a trebling of the number of legal proceeding since 1960 and an eight-fold increase in the number of lawyers. In general, Portuguese society has become more permissive and secular; the Catholic Church and the armed forces are much less influential than in the past. Portugal's population is also much more culturally, religiously, and ethnically diverse, a consequence of the coming to Portugal of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, mainly from former African colonies.
       Portuguese are becoming more cosmopolitan and sophisticated through the impact of world media, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. A prime case in point came in the summer and early fall of 1999, with the extraordinary events in East Timor and the massive Portuguese popular responses. An internationally monitored referendum in East Timor, Portugal's former colony in the Indonesian archipelago and under Indonesian occupation from late 1975 to summer 1999, resulted in a vote of 78.5 percent for rejecting integration with Indonesia and for independence. When Indonesian prointegration gangs, aided by the Indonesian military, responded to the referendum with widespread brutality and threatened to reverse the verdict of the referendum, there was a spontaneous popular outpouring of protest in the cities and towns of Portugal. An avalanche of Portuguese e-mail fell on leaders and groups in the UN and in certain countries around the world as Portugal's diplomats, perhaps to compensate for the weak initial response to Indonesian armed aggression in 1975, called for the protection of East Timor as an independent state and for UN intervention to thwart Indonesian action. Using global communications networks, the Portuguese were able to mobilize UN and world public opinion against Indonesian actions and aided the eventual independence of East Timor on 20 May 2002.
       From the Revolution of 25 April 1974 until the 1990s, Portugal had a large number of political parties, one of the largest Communist parties in western Europe, frequent elections, and endemic cabinet instability. Since the 1990s, the number of political parties has been dramatically reduced and cabinet stability increased. Gradually, the Portuguese electorate has concentrated around two larger parties, the right-of-center Social Democrats (PSD) and the left-of-center Socialist (PS). In the 1980s, these two parties together garnered 65 percent of the vote and 70 percent of the seats in parliament. In 2005, these percentages had risen to 74 percent and 85 percent, respectively. In effect, Portugal is currently a two-party dominant system in which the two largest parties — PS and PSD—alternate in and out of power, not unlike the rotation of the two main political parties (the Regenerators and the Historicals) during the last decades (1850s to 1880s) of the liberal constitutional monarchy. As Portugal's democracy has consolidated, turnout rates for the eligible electorate have declined. In the 1970s, turnout was 85 percent. In Portugal's most recent parliamentary election (2005), turnout had fallen to 65 percent of the eligible electorate.
       Portugal has benefited greatly from membership in the EU, and whatever doubts remain about the price paid for membership, no Portuguese government in the near future can afford to sever this connection. The vast majority of Portuguese citizens see membership in the EU as a "good thing" and strongly believe that Portugal has benefited from membership. Only the Communist Party opposed membership because it reduces national sovereignty, serves the interests of capitalists not workers, and suffers from a democratic deficit. Despite the high level of support for the EU, Portuguese voters are increasingly not voting in elections for the European Parliament, however. Turnout for European Parliament elections fell from 40 percent of the eligible electorate in the 1999 elections to 38 percent in the 2004 elections.
       In sum, Portugal's turn toward Europe has done much to overcome its backwardness. However, despite the economic, social, and political progress made since 1986, Portugal has a long way to go before it can claim to be on a par with the level found even in Spain, much less the rest of western Europe. As Portugal struggles to move from underde-velopment, especially in the rural areas away from the coast, it must keep in mind the perils of too rapid modern development, which could damage two of its most precious assets: its scenery and environment. The growth and future prosperity of the economy will depend on the degree to which the government and the private sector will remain stewards of clean air, soil, water, and other finite resources on which the tourism industry depends and on which Portugal's world image as a unique place to visit rests. Currently, Portugal is investing heavily in renewable energy from solar, wind, and wave power in order to account for about 50 percent of its electricity needs by 2010. Portugal opened the world's largest solar power plant and the world's first commercial wave power farm in 2006.
       An American documentary film on Portugal produced in the 1970s described this little country as having "a Past in Search of a Future." In the years after the Revolution of 25 April 1974, it could be said that Portugal is now living in "a Present in Search of a Future." Increasingly, that future lies in Europe as an active and productive member of the EU.

    Historical dictionary of Portugal > Historical Portugal

  • 20 tener

    v.
    1 to have.
    tengo un hermano I have o I've got a brother
    tener fiebre to have a temperature
    tuvieron una pelea they had a fight
    tener un niño to have a baby
    ¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!
    tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August
    Yo tengo una casa I have a house.
    El carro tuvo un accidente The car had an accident.
    Esto tiene azúcar This has=is made of sugar.
    Yo tengo dos hijos I have=am the parent of two sons.
    Tengo un primo I have a cousin,
    Ella tuvo una gran idea She had a great idea.
    Yo tengo paperas I have=suffer from the mumps.
    Tengo un ataque de nervios I am having a nervous fit.
    Ella tiene su aprobación She has=meets with his approval.
    2 to be.
    tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 meters wide
    ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?
    tiene diez años she's ten (years old)
    tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid
    tener mal humor to be bad-tempered
    le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her
    3 to get (recibir) (mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación).
    tuve un verdadero desengaño I was really disappointed
    tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise
    4 to hold.
    tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle
    Ella tiene su bolso She holds her purse.
    5 to offer, to have.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen.
    Past Indicative
    Future Indicative
    Conditional
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    ten (tú), tenga (él/Vd.), tengamos (nos.), tened (vos.), tengan (ellos/Vds.).
    * * *
    verb
    2) hold
    3) own, possess
    4) feel
    •
    - tener que
    - tenerse por
    * * *
    Para las expresiones como tener cuidado, tener ganas, tener suerte, tener de particular, tener en cuenta, ver la otra entrada.
    1. VERBO TRANSITIVO
    El uso de got con el verbo have es más frecuente en inglés británico, pero solo se usa en el presente.
    1) (=poseer, disponer de) to have, have got

    ¿tienes dinero? — do you have {o} have you got any money?

    ¿tienes un bolígrafo? — do you have {o} have you got a pen?

    ¿tiene usted permiso para esto? — do you have {o} have you got permission for this?

    tiene un tío en Venezuela — he has an uncle in Venezuela, he's got an uncle in Venezuela

    ahora no tengo tiempo — I don't have {o} I haven't got time now

    2) [referido a aspecto, carácter] to have, have got

    tiene el pelo rubio — he has blond hair, he's got blond hair

    tiene la nariz aguileña — she has an aquiline nose, she's got an aquiline nose

    3) [referido a edad] to be

    ¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

    4) [referido a ocupaciones] to have, have got

    tenemos clase de inglés a las 11 — we have an English class at 11, we've got an English class at 11

    el lunes tenemos una reunión — we're having a meeting on Monday, we've got a meeting on Monday

    5) (=parir) to have
    6) (=medir) to be
    7) (=sentir) + sustantivo to be + adj

    tener hambre/sed/calor/frío — to be hungry/thirsty/hot/cold

    8) (=padecer, sufrir) to have

    Luis tiene la gripe — Luis has {o} has got flu

    tengo fiebre — I have {o} I've got a (high) temperature

    ¿qué tienes? — what's the matter with you?, what's wrong with you?

    9) (=sostener) to hold

    tenía el pasaporte en la mano — he had his passport in his hand, he was holding his passport in his hand

    tenme el vaso un momento, por favor — hold my glass for me for a moment, please

    ¡ten!, ¡aquí tienes! — here you are!

    10) (=recibir) to have

    ¿has tenido noticias suyas? — have you heard from her?

    11) (=pensar, considerar)

    • tener [a bien] hacer algo — to see fit to do sth

    • tener a algn [en] algo, te tendrán en más estima — they will hold you in higher esteem

    • tener a algn [por] — + adj to consider sb (to be) + adj

    • ten por [seguro] que... — rest assured that...

    12) tener algo que ({+ infin})

    tengo trabajo que hacer — I have {o} I've got work to do

    no tengo nada que hacer — I have {o} I've got nothing to do

    eso no tiene nada que ver — that has {o} that's got nothing to do with it

    13) [locuciones]

    • ¡[ahí] lo tienes! — there you are!, there you have it!

    • tener algo [de] + adj —

    ¿qué tiene de malo? — what's wrong with that?

    • tenerlo [difícil] — to find it difficult

    • tenerlo [fácil] — to have it easy

    - ¿conque esas tenemos?

    no las tengo todas conmigo de que lo haga — I'm none too sure that he'll do it, I'm not entirely sure that he'll do it

    2. VERBO AUXILIAR
    1) tener que ({+ infin})
    a) [indicando obligación]

    tengo que comprarlo — I have to {o} I've got to buy it, I must buy it

    tenemos que marcharnos — we have to {o} we've got to go, we must be going

    tienen que aumentarte el sueldo — they have to {o} they've got to give you a rise

    b) [indicando suposición, probabilidad]

    ¡tienes que estar cansadísima! — you must be really tired!

    tiene que dolerte mucho ¿no? — it must hurt a lot, doesn't it?

    c) [en reproches]

    ¡tendrías que haberlo dicho antes! — you should have said so before!

    ¡tendría que darte vergüenza! — you should be ashamed of yourself!

    ¡tú tenías que ser! — it would be you!, it had to be you!

    d) [en sugerencias, recomendaciones]
    2) + participio
    3) + adj

    me tiene perplejo la falta de noticias — the lack of news is puzzling, I am puzzled by the lack of news

    4) esp Méx (=llevar)

    tienen tres meses de no cobrar — they haven't been paid for three months, it's three months since they've been paid

    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']
    1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

    ¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

    no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

    aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

    ¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

    2)
    a) ( llevar encima) to have

    ¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

    b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing
    3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

    tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

    tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

    tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

    4)
    a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

    tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

    ¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

    le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

    ¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

    5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have
    6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold
    7) ( tomar)

    ten la llave — take o here's the key

    8) ( recibir) to have
    9)
    a) ( sentir)

    tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

    tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

    ¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

    b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

    tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

    c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

    ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

    11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

    lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

    12) ( considerar)

    tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it

    2.
    tener v aux
    1)
    a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

    tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

    tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

    b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

    tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

    tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

    ¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

    3.
    tenerse v pron

    no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

    2) (refl) ( considerarse)

    tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

    * * *
    = bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.
    Ex. Use a uniform title for an entry if the item bears a title proper that differs from the uniform title.
    Ex. The label contains information about the record, indicating, for instance, its length, status, for example, new, amended, type and class.
    Ex. Many of the aspects of the indexing process including, in particular, term selection and search logic have common features.
    Ex. If the search is made with a call number, a summary of copies with that call number which are held by the library is first displayed.
    Ex. For example, a person can consult the system holdings files to find out whether a library in the network owns a copy of the document.
    Ex. Europe Environment carries useful reports on the activities of the lobby groups in the environmental, consumer protection and research fields.
    Ex. Typical examples of enquiries of this kind that could be satisfied within minutes in any decently stocked library are ' Have you got anything on organising weddings?' 'Can you find me something on the history of paddle-steamers?'.
    Ex. The first country to have in place an operational domestic geostationary satellite communications system was Canada.
    Ex. Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.
    Ex. But this would require time and competencies, which not all policy makers have at their disposal.
    Ex. Not every index necessarily exhibits all the features of either of these types of indexing systems, and indeed, some will possess elements of both types of systems.
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    * acabar teniendo = end up with.
    * acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.
    * curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.
    * dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.
    * del que se tiene constancia = recorded.
    * demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.
    * el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.
    * empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.
    * empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.
    * estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.
    * hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.
    * hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.
    * lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.
    * lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.
    * mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.
    * necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.
    * negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.
    * no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.
    * no tener alternativa = have + no choice.
    * no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.
    * no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.
    * no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.
    * no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.
    * no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.
    * no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.
    * no tener errores = be error-free.
    * no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.
    * no tener fin = there + be + no end to.
    * no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.
    * no tener fundamento = be unfounded.
    * no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.
    * no tener hijos = be childless.
    * no tener hogar = be homeless.
    * no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.
    * no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.
    * no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.
    * no tener información = be undocumented.
    * no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.
    * no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.
    * no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.
    * no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.
    * no tener la preparación = be untrained.
    * no tener límite = have + no limit.
    * no tener límites = be boundless.
    * no tener lugar = fall through.
    * no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.
    * no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.
    * no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.
    * no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.
    * no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.
    * no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.
    * no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.
    * no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.
    * no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.
    * no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.
    * no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.
    * no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.
    * no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.
    * no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.
    * no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.
    * no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.
    * no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.
    * no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.
    * no tener opción = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener otra opción = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.
    * no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.
    * no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.
    * no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.
    * no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.
    * no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.
    * no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.
    * no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.
    * no tener razón = be wrong.
    * no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
    * no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.
    * no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.
    * no tener representación = be unrepresented.
    * no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.
    * no tener rival = be second to none.
    * no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.
    * no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.
    * no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.
    * no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.
    * no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.
    * no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
    * no tener suerte = be out of luck.
    * no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.
    * no tener trabajo = be unemployed.
    * no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.
    * no tener un duro = not have a bean.
    * no tener valor = be valueless.
    * no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.
    * no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.
    * ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....
    * ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....
    * parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.
    * por si + tener + suerte = on spec.
    * que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].
    * que no tiene precio = priceless.
    * que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.
    * que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.
    * que tiene precio = priced.
    * que tiene sentido = meaningful.
    * que tiene solución = solvable.
    * revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.
    * sin tener = in the absence of.
    * sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.
    * sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.
    * sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.
    * tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.
    * tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.
    * tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.
    * tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.
    * tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.
    * tener afinidades = share + common ground.
    * tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.
    * tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.
    * tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.
    * tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.
    * tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.
    * tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.
    * tener algo en contra de = have + something against.
    * tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.
    * tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.
    * tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.
    * tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.
    * tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.
    * tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.
    * tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.
    * tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.
    * tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.
    * tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.
    * tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.
    * tener ansias de = crave, crave for.
    * tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.
    * tener antojo de = crave, crave for.
    * tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.
    * tener aspecto = look.
    * tener atrasos = be in arrears.
    * tener aversión a = have + aversion to.
    * tener beneficios = have + benefits.
    * tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.
    * tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.
    * tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.
    * tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.
    * tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.
    * tener bulla = be in a hurry.
    * tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.
    * tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.
    * tener características en común = share + similarities.
    * tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener carencias = find + wanting.
    * tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.
    * tener causa justificada = have + good cause.
    * tener cautela = proceed + with caution.
    * tener celos = feel + jealous.
    * tener claro = be clear in your mind.
    * tener coherencia = cohere.
    * tener cólicos = be colicky.
    * tener como consecuencia = result (in).
    * tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.
    * tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.
    * tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.
    * tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).
    * tener compasión de = have + compassion for.
    * tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.
    * tener consecuencias = have + consequences.
    * tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.
    * tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.
    * tener contacto = have + contact.
    * tener contactos = liaise (with/between).
    * tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.
    * tener control sobre = have + hold on.
    * tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.
    * tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.
    * tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).
    * tener cosas en común = share + common ground.
    * tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.
    * tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.
    * tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.
    * tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.
    * tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.
    * tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.
    * tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).
    * tener cultivos = grow + crops.
    * tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.
    * tener delante = have + before.
    * tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.
    * tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.
    * tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.
    * tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.
    * tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.
    * tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.
    * tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.
    * tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.
    * tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.
    * tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.
    * tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.
    * tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.
    * tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.
    * tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.
    * tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.
    * tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.
    * tener el derecho de = have + the right to.
    * tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.
    * tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.
    * tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.
    * tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.
    * tener el honor de = have + the honour of.
    * tener el lujo = have + luxury.
    * tener el mando = rule + the roost.
    * tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.
    * tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.
    * tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.
    * tener el placer de = take + pleasure.
    * tener el plazo cumplido = be due.
    * tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.
    * tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener el poder de = have + the power to.
    * tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.
    * tener el valor = have + the courage.
    * tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.
    * tener en común con = partake (in/of).
    * tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.
    * tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.
    * tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.
    * tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.
    * tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.
    * tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.
    * tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.
    * tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.
    * tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.
    * tener entre manos = be up to.
    * tener envidia de = envy.
    * tener errores = be flawed.
    * tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.
    * tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.
    * tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.
    * tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.
    * tener experiencia = have + experience.
    * tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.
    * tener fallos = be flawed.
    * tener fe = have + faith (in).
    * tener fe en = have + faith (in).
    * tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.
    * tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).
    * tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.
    * tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.
    * tener frenillo = lisp.
    * tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.
    * tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.
    * tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.
    * tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.
    * tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.
    * tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.
    * tener gancho = be engaging.
    * tener gastos = incur + costs.
    * tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.
    * tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener gran importancia = be of high significance.
    * tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.
    * tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.
    * tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.
    * tener hijos = father + children, have + children.
    * tener hipo = hiccup.
    * tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.
    * tener horror a = loathe, hate.
    * tener idea = have + a clue.
    * tener impacto = make + impact.
    * tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).
    * tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.
    * tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.
    * tener indigestión = have + indigestion.
    * tener influencias = have + pull.
    * tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.
    * tener iniciativa = be proactive.
    * tener intereses en = have + a stake in.
    * tener intereses en juego = have + invested.
    * tener interés por = have + an interest in.
    * tener interés por/en = be interested in.
    * tener inventiva = be inventive.
    * tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).
    * tener la autoridad = have + mandate.
    * tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.
    * tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).
    * tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.
    * tener la certeza de = feel + confident.
    * tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.
    * tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.
    * tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.
    * tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.
    * tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.
    * tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.
    * tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.
    * tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).
    * tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.
    * tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la doble función = double as, double up as.
    * tener la facultad de = have + powers to.
    * tener la fama de = have + a good record for.
    * tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.
    * tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la función de = be in the business of.
    * tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.
    * tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.
    * tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.
    * tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.
    * tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.
    * tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.
    * tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.
    * tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.
    * tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.
    * tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.
    * tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.
    * tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).
    * tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.
    * tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.
    * tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.
    * tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.
    * tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.
    * tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.
    * tener la potestad = have + mandate.
    * tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.
    * tener lapsus = have + lapses.
    * tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.
    * tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.
    * tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.
    * tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.
    * tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.
    * tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.
    * tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.
    * tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.
    * tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.
    * tener lástima = pity.
    * tener lástima de = take + pity on.
    * tener la tentación de = be tempted to.
    * tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.
    * tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tener libertad = have + freedom.
    * tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.
    * tenerlo crudo = not be easy.
    * tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.
    * tenerlo duro = not be easy.
    * tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.
    * tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.
    * tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.
    * tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.
    * tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.
    * tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.
    * tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.
    * tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.
    * tener madera de = be cut out for.
    * tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.
    * tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.
    * tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.
    * tener mal de amores = be lovesick.
    * tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.
    * tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.
    * tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.
    * tener mérito = be meritorious.
    * tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.
    * tener miedo a = be scared of.
    * tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.
    * tener motivo = be right.
    * tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.
    * tener motivo para = have + cause to.
    * tener movilidad = be mobile.
    * tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.
    * tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.
    * tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.
    * tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.
    * tener mucho carácter = be full of character.
    * tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.
    * tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.
    * tener mucho interés por = be keen to.
    * tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.
    * tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.
    * tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener niños = have + children.
    * tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.
    * tener noticias de = hear from.
    * tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.
    * tener obligación = have + obligation.
    * tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).
    * tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.
    * tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.
    * tener opinión = take + view.
    * tener paciencia = be patient.
    * tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.
    * tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.
    * tener paralelo = have + parallel.
    * tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.
    * tener pérdidas = make + a loss.
    * tener perplejo = stump.
    * tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.
    * tener poca información = be information poor.
    * tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.
    * tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.
    * tener poco que ver = have + little to do.
    * tener poco valor = be of little value.
    * tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.
    * tener por término medio = average.
    * tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.
    * tener potencial = have + potential.
    * tener precaución de = be chary of.
    * tener precedencia = take + priority.
    * tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.
    * tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).
    * tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.
    * tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.
    * tener prioridad = trump.
    * tener prisa = be in a hurry.
    * tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.
    * tener problemas = have + problems.
    * tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.
    * tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.
    * tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.
    * tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.
    * tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.
    * tener que = have to, hafta [have to].
    * tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.
    * tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.
    * tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.
    * tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.
    * tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.
    * tener que competir con = face + competition from.
    * tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.
    * tener que ocurrir = be boun.
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    1.
    verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']
    1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

    ¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

    no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

    aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

    ¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

    2)
    a) ( llevar encima) to have

    ¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

    b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing
    3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

    tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

    tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

    tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

    4)
    a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

    tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

    ¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

    le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

    ¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

    5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have
    6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold
    7) ( tomar)

    ten la llave — take o here's the key

    8) ( recibir) to have
    9)
    a) ( sentir)

    tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

    tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

    ¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

    b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

    tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

    c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

    ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

    11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

    lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

    12) ( considerar)

    tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it

    2.
    tener v aux
    1)
    a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

    tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

    tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

    b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

    tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

    tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

    ¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

    3.
    tenerse v pron

    no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

    2) (refl) ( considerarse)

    tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

    * * *
    = bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.

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    Ex: The label contains information about the record, indicating, for instance, its length, status, for example, new, amended, type and class.
    Ex: Many of the aspects of the indexing process including, in particular, term selection and search logic have common features.
    Ex: If the search is made with a call number, a summary of copies with that call number which are held by the library is first displayed.
    Ex: For example, a person can consult the system holdings files to find out whether a library in the network owns a copy of the document.
    Ex: Europe Environment carries useful reports on the activities of the lobby groups in the environmental, consumer protection and research fields.
    Ex: Typical examples of enquiries of this kind that could be satisfied within minutes in any decently stocked library are ' Have you got anything on organising weddings?' 'Can you find me something on the history of paddle-steamers?'.
    Ex: The first country to have in place an operational domestic geostationary satellite communications system was Canada.
    Ex: Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.
    Ex: But this would require time and competencies, which not all policy makers have at their disposal.
    Ex: Not every index necessarily exhibits all the features of either of these types of indexing systems, and indeed, some will possess elements of both types of systems.
    * acabar teniendo = end up with.
    * acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.
    * curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.
    * dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.
    * del que se tiene constancia = recorded.
    * demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.
    * el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.
    * empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.
    * empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.
    * estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.
    * hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.
    * hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.
    * lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.
    * lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.
    * mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.
    * necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.
    * negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.
    * no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.
    * no tener alternativa = have + no choice.
    * no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.
    * no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.
    * no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.
    * no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.
    * no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.
    * no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.
    * no tener errores = be error-free.
    * no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.
    * no tener fin = there + be + no end to.
    * no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.
    * no tener fundamento = be unfounded.
    * no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.
    * no tener hijos = be childless.
    * no tener hogar = be homeless.
    * no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.
    * no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.
    * no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.
    * no tener información = be undocumented.
    * no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.
    * no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.
    * no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.
    * no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.
    * no tener la preparación = be untrained.
    * no tener límite = have + no limit.
    * no tener límites = be boundless.
    * no tener lugar = fall through.
    * no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.
    * no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.
    * no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.
    * no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.
    * no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.
    * no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.
    * no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.
    * no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.
    * no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.
    * no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.
    * no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.
    * no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.
    * no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.
    * no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.
    * no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.
    * no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.
    * no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.
    * no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.
    * no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.
    * no tener opción = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener otra opción = have + no choice.
    * no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.
    * no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.
    * no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.
    * no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.
    * no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.
    * no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.
    * no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.
    * no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.
    * no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.
    * no tener razón = be wrong.
    * no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
    * no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.
    * no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.
    * no tener representación = be unrepresented.
    * no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.
    * no tener rival = be second to none.
    * no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.
    * no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.
    * no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.
    * no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.
    * no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.
    * no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
    * no tener suerte = be out of luck.
    * no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.
    * no tener trabajo = be unemployed.
    * no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.
    * no tener un duro = not have a bean.
    * no tener valor = be valueless.
    * no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.
    * no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.
    * ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....
    * ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....
    * parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.
    * por si + tener + suerte = on spec.
    * que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].
    * que no tiene precio = priceless.
    * que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.
    * que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.
    * que tiene precio = priced.
    * que tiene sentido = meaningful.
    * que tiene solución = solvable.
    * revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.
    * sin tener = in the absence of.
    * sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.
    * sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.
    * sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.
    * tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.
    * tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.
    * tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.
    * tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.
    * tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.
    * tener afinidades = share + common ground.
    * tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.
    * tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.
    * tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.
    * tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.
    * tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.
    * tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.
    * tener algo en contra de = have + something against.
    * tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.
    * tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.
    * tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.
    * tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.
    * tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.
    * tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.
    * tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.
    * tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.
    * tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.
    * tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.
    * tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.
    * tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.
    * tener ansias de = crave, crave for.
    * tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.
    * tener antojo de = crave, crave for.
    * tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.
    * tener aspecto = look.
    * tener atrasos = be in arrears.
    * tener aversión a = have + aversion to.
    * tener beneficios = have + benefits.
    * tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.
    * tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.
    * tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.
    * tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.
    * tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.
    * tener bulla = be in a hurry.
    * tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.
    * tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.
    * tener características en común = share + similarities.
    * tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener carencias = find + wanting.
    * tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.
    * tener causa justificada = have + good cause.
    * tener cautela = proceed + with caution.
    * tener celos = feel + jealous.
    * tener claro = be clear in your mind.
    * tener coherencia = cohere.
    * tener cólicos = be colicky.
    * tener como consecuencia = result (in).
    * tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.
    * tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.
    * tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.
    * tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).
    * tener compasión de = have + compassion for.
    * tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.
    * tener consecuencias = have + consequences.
    * tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.
    * tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.
    * tener contacto = have + contact.
    * tener contactos = liaise (with/between).
    * tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.
    * tener control sobre = have + hold on.
    * tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.
    * tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.
    * tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).
    * tener cosas en común = share + common ground.
    * tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.
    * tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.
    * tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.
    * tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.
    * tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.
    * tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.
    * tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).
    * tener cultivos = grow + crops.
    * tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.
    * tener delante = have + before.
    * tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.
    * tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.
    * tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.
    * tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.
    * tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.
    * tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.
    * tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.
    * tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.
    * tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.
    * tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.
    * tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.
    * tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.
    * tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.
    * tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.
    * tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.
    * tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.
    * tener el derecho de = have + the right to.
    * tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.
    * tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.
    * tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.
    * tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.
    * tener el honor de = have + the honour of.
    * tener el lujo = have + luxury.
    * tener el mando = rule + the roost.
    * tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.
    * tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.
    * tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.
    * tener el placer de = take + pleasure.
    * tener el plazo cumplido = be due.
    * tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.
    * tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener el poder de = have + the power to.
    * tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.
    * tener el valor = have + the courage.
    * tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.
    * tener en común con = partake (in/of).
    * tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.
    * tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.
    * tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.
    * tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.
    * tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.
    * tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.
    * tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.
    * tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.
    * tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.
    * tener entre manos = be up to.
    * tener envidia de = envy.
    * tener errores = be flawed.
    * tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.
    * tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.
    * tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.
    * tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.
    * tener experiencia = have + experience.
    * tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.
    * tener fallos = be flawed.
    * tener fe = have + faith (in).
    * tener fe en = have + faith (in).
    * tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.
    * tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).
    * tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.
    * tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.
    * tener frenillo = lisp.
    * tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.
    * tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.
    * tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.
    * tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.
    * tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.
    * tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.
    * tener gancho = be engaging.
    * tener gastos = incur + costs.
    * tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.
    * tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener gran importancia = be of high significance.
    * tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.
    * tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.
    * tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.
    * tener hijos = father + children, have + children.
    * tener hipo = hiccup.
    * tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.
    * tener horror a = loathe, hate.
    * tener idea = have + a clue.
    * tener impacto = make + impact.
    * tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).
    * tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.
    * tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.
    * tener indigestión = have + indigestion.
    * tener influencias = have + pull.
    * tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.
    * tener iniciativa = be proactive.
    * tener intereses en = have + a stake in.
    * tener intereses en juego = have + invested.
    * tener interés por = have + an interest in.
    * tener interés por/en = be interested in.
    * tener inventiva = be inventive.
    * tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).
    * tener la autoridad = have + mandate.
    * tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.
    * tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).
    * tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.
    * tener la certeza de = feel + confident.
    * tener la certeza de que = rest + assured that.
    * tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.
    * tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.
    * tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.
    * tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.
    * tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.
    * tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.
    * tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).
    * tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.
    * tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la doble función = double as, double up as.
    * tener la facultad de = have + powers to.
    * tener la fama de = have + a good record for.
    * tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.
    * tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la función de = be in the business of.
    * tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.
    * tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.
    * tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.
    * tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.
    * tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.
    * tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.
    * tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.
    * tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.
    * tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.
    * tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.
    * tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.
    * tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).
    * tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.
    * tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.
    * tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.
    * tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.
    * tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.
    * tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.
    * tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.
    * tener la potestad = have + mandate.
    * tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.
    * tener lapsus = have + lapses.
    * tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.
    * tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.
    * tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.
    * tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.
    * tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.
    * tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.
    * tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.
    * tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.
    * tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.
    * tener lástima = pity.
    * tener lástima de = take + pity on.
    * tener la tentación de = be tempted to.
    * tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.
    * tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.
    * tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * tener libertad = have + freedom.
    * tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.
    * tenerlo crudo = not be easy.
    * tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.
    * tenerlo duro = not be easy.
    * tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.
    * tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.
    * tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.
    * tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.
    * tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.
    * tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.
    * tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.
    * tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.
    * tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.
    * tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.
    * tener madera de = be cut out for.
    * tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.
    * tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.
    * tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.
    * tener mal de amores = be lovesick.
    * tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.
    * tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.
    * tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.
    * tener mérito = be meritorious.
    * tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.
    * tener miedo a = be scared of.
    * tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.
    * tener motivo = be right.
    * tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.
    * tener motivo para = have + cause to.
    * tener movilidad = be mobile.
    * tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.
    * tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.
    * tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.
    * tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.
    * tener mucho carácter = be full of character.
    * tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.
    * tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.
    * tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.
    * tener mucho interés por = be keen to.
    * tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.
    * tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.
    * tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).
    * tener niños = have + children.
    * tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.
    * tener noticias de = hear from.
    * tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.
    * tener obligación = have + obligation.
    * tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).
    * tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.
    * tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.
    * tener opinión = take + view.
    * tener paciencia = be patient.
    * tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.
    * tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.
    * tener paralelo = have + parallel.
    * tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.
    * tener pérdidas = make + a loss.
    * tener perplejo = stump.
    * tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.
    * tener poca información = be information poor.
    * tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.
    * tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.
    * tener poco que ver = have + little to do.
    * tener poco valor = be of little value.
    * tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.
    * tener por término medio = average.
    * tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.
    * tener potencial = have + potential.
    * tener precaución de = be chary of.
    * tener precedencia = take + priority.
    * tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.
    * tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).
    * tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.
    * tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.
    * tener prioridad = trump.
    * tener prisa = be in a hurry.
    * tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.
    * tener problemas = have + problems.
    * tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.
    * tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.
    * tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.
    * tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.
    * tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.
    * tener que = have to, hafta [have to].
    * tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.
    * tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.
    * tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.
    * tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.
    * tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.
    * tener que competir con = face + competition from.
    * tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.
    * tener que ocurrir = be boun

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    tener [ E27 ]
    ■ tener (verbo transitivo)
    A poseer, disponer de
    B
    1 llevar encima
    2 llevar puesto
    C actividades, obligaciones
    D
    1 señalando características
    2 expresando edad
    3 con idea de posibilidad
    E dar a luz
    A sujetar, sostener
    B tomar
    A recibir
    B
    1 sentir
    2 refiriéndose a síntomas
    3 refiriéndose a sucesos
    C refiriéndose a actitudes
    A indicando estado, situación
    B tener algo/a alguien por algo
    ■ tener (verbo auxiliar)
    A
    1 tener que: obligación
    2 tener que: propósito
    B tener que: certeza
    A con participio pasado
    B en expresiones de tiempo
    ■ tenerse (verbo pronominal)
    A sostenerse
    B tenerse por algo
    vt
    [El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma `I have a new dress']
    A (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have
    ése ya lo tengo I already have that one, I've already got that one
    ¿tienen hijos? do they have any children?, have they got any children?
    tiene un sueldo muy bueno she earns a very good salary, she is on a very good salary
    no tenemos aceitunas we don't have any olives, we haven't got any olives
    no tenía bastante dinero I didn't have enough money
    no tengo a quién recurrir I have o I've got nobody to turn to
    tú no tienes idea de lo que fue you've no idea o you can't imagine what it was like
    aquí tienes al autor del delito here's o this is the culprit
    ¡ahí tienes! ¿ves cómo no se los puede dejar solos? there you are! you see how they can't be left on their own?
    ¿conque ésas tenemos? so that's the way things are, is it?
    no tenerlas todas consigo ( fam): no sé, no las tengo todas conmigo I don't know, I'm not entirely sure o I'm not a hundred percent sure o I'm not at all sure
    tenerla con algn (CS fam); to have it in for sb ( colloq)
    tenerla con algo (CS fam); to keep o go on about sth ( colloq)
    B
    1 (llevar encima) to have
    ¿tienes cambio de $100? do you have change for $100?
    no tengo un lápiz I don't have a pencil (on me), I haven't got a pencil (on me)
    ¿tiene hora? have you got the time?, could you tell me the time?
    2 (llevar puesto) to be wearing, have on
    ¡qué traje más elegante tienes! that's a smart suit you're wearing o you have on!
    C (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have
    esta noche tengo una fiesta I'm going to o I have a party tonight
    los viernes tenemos gimnasia we have keep-fit on Fridays
    tenemos invitados a cenar we have o we've got some people coming to dinner
    tengo un par de camisas que planchar I have o I've got a couple of shirts to iron
    D
    1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (señalando características, atributos) to have
    tiene los ojos castaños/el pelo largo she has o she's got brown eyes/long hair
    tiene mucho tacto/valor he's very tactful/brave
    tiene habilidad para esas cosas he's very good at that sort of thing
    tiene sus defectos he has o he's got his faults
    la habitación tiene mucha luz the room is very light o gets a lot of light
    tiene cuatro metros de largo por tres de ancho it is four meters long and three meters wide
    ¿cuánto tienes de cintura? what's your waist measurement?
    tiene mucho de su padre he's very much like his father, he takes after his father
    tener algo DE algo:
    ¿y eso qué tiene de malo? and what's (so) bad about that?
    no tiene nada de extraño there's nothing strange about it
    le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? ( AmL fam); she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?
    (expresando edad): ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?
    tengo cuarenta años I'm forty (years old)
    tengo edad para ser tu padre I'm old enough to be your father
    el televisor ya tiene muchos años the television set is very old
    3
    (con idea de posibilidad): no creo que tenga arreglo I don't think it can be fixed, I think it's beyond repair
    el problema no tiene solución there is no solution to the problem, the problem is insoluble
    E (dar a luz) to have
    tener un niño or hijo or bebé to have a child o baby
    A (sujetar, sostener) to hold
    sube, que yo te tengo la escalera go on up, I'll hold the ladder for you
    ¿me tienes esto un minuto? could you hold this for a minute?
    tenlo derecho hold it upright
    B
    (tomar): ten la llave take the key, here's the key
    A (recibir) to have
    hace un mes que no tenemos noticias de él we haven't heard from him for a month
    la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable the proposal was favorably received
    tuvo una gran decepción/sorpresa it was a terrible disappointment/a big surprise for her
    B
    1
    (sentir): tengo hambre/sueño/frío I'm hungry/tired/cold
    tiene celos de su hermano she's jealous of her brother
    no tiene interés por nada she's not interested in anything
    le tengo mucho cariño a esta casa I'm very fond of this house
    tengo el placer/honor de anunciar … it gives me great pleasure/I have the honor to announce …
    ¿qué tienes? ¿por qué lloras? what's wrong? o what's the matter? why are you crying?
    2 (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have
    tengo un dolor de cabeza horrible I have o I've got a terrible headache
    ¿has tenido las paperas? have you had mumps?
    está enfermo, pero no saben qué tiene he's ill, but they don't know what it is o what he's got o what's wrong with him
    3 (refiriéndose a sucesos, experiencias) to have
    tuvimos un verano muy bueno we had a very good summer
    tuve un sueño espantoso I had a terrible dream
    que tengas buen viaje have a good trip
    tuve una discusión con él I had an argument with him
    C
    (refiriéndose a actitudes): ten un poco más de respeto have a little more respect
    ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful
    tuvo la gentileza de prestármelo she was kind enough to lend it to me
    tuvo la precaución de llamar antes de ir she had the foresight to phone before she went
    bien2 adv G. (↑ bien (2))
    A (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl):
    el sofá tiene el tapizado sucio the upholstery on the sofa is dirty
    la mesa tiene una pata rota one of the table legs is broken
    tenía el suéter puesto al revés he had his sweater on back to front
    tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty
    tenía los ojos cerrados she had her eyes closed
    lo tengo escondido I have it hidden away
    ya lo tiene roto it's already broken o he's broken it already
    la tuvo engañada mucho tiempo he was cheating on her for a long time
    lo tiene dominado she has him under her thumb
    eso me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about that
    me tuvo escribiendo a máquina toda la tarde she had me typing all afternoon
    nos tuvo allí esperando una hora he kept us waiting there for an hour
    a la pobre la tienen de sirvienta they treat the poor girl like a maid
    tengo a la niña enferma my little girl's sick
    ¿en qué mano lo tengo? which hand is it in?
    B (considerar) tener algo/a algn POR algo:
    se lo tiene por el mejor hospital del país it is supposed to be o it is considered (to be) the best hospital in the country
    lo tienen por buen cirujano he's held to be o he's considered (to be) a good surgeon
    siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy
    ten por seguro que lo hará rest assured o you can be sure he'll do it
    ■
    A
    1 (expresando obligación, necesidad) tener QUE + INF:
    tengo que terminarlo hoy I have to o I must finish it today
    tienes que comer más, estás muy delgada you must eat more, you're very thin
    no tienes más que apretar este botón all you have to do is press this button
    no tienes que estar allí hasta las nueve you don't have to be there until nine
    no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti I don't have to explain anything to you, I don't owe you any explanations
    no tienes que comer tanto (no debes) you mustn't eat so much; (no hace falta) you don't have to eat that much, there's no need to eat that much
    tendría que cambiarme, no puedo ir así I'd have to o I ought to o I should change, I can't go like this
    2 (expresando propósito, recomendación) tener QUE + INF:
    tenemos que ir a ver esa película we must go and see that movie
    tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise
    tienes que leerlo, es buenísimo you must read it, it's really good
    B (expresando certeza) tener QUE + INF:
    tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer
    tiene que haber sido él it must have been him
    tengo que haberlo dejado en casa I must have left it at home
    ¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you, didn't it?
    ver2 vt I. (↑ ver (2))
    A
    (con participio pasado): ¿tiene previsto asistir al congreso? do you plan to attend the conference?
    ya tenían planeada su estrategia they already had their strategy worked out
    tengo entendido que llega mañana I understand he's arriving tomorrow
    tiene ganado el afecto del público she has won the public's affection
    te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta I've told you before I don't like that
    teníamos pensado irnos el jueves we intended leaving on Thursday
    tiene bastante dinero ahorrado she has quite a lot of money saved up
    B
    ( AmL) (en expresiones de tiempo): cuatro años tenía sin verlo she hadn't seen him for four years
    tienen tres años de casados they've been married for three years
    A
    (sostenerse): no podía tenerse en pie he couldn't stand
    tiene un sueño que no se tiene ( fam); he's out o dead on his feet ( colloq)
    B ( refl) (considerarse) tenerse POR algo:
    se tiene por muy inteligente he considers himself to be o he thinks he is very intelligent
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    Multiple Entries:
    tener    
    tener algo
    tener ( conjugate tener) verbo transitivo El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Este prefiere la forma `I have a new dress'
    1
    a) (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have;


    no tenemos pan we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread;
    tiene el pelo largo she has o she's got long hair
    b) ( llevar encima) ‹lápiz/cambio› to have;

    ◊ ¿tiene hora? have you got the time?

    c) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have;

    ◊ tengo invitados a cenar I have o I've got some people coming to dinner;

    tengo cosas que hacer I have o I've got things to do
    d) ( dar a luz) ‹bebé/gemelos› to have

    2
    a) (señalando características, tamaño) to be;


    tiene un metro de largo it is one meter long;
    le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?

    ◊ ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;

    tengo veinte años I'm twenty (years old)
    3
    a) (sujetar, sostener) to hold;


    b) ( tomar):

    ◊ ten la llave take o here's the key

    4
    a) ( sentir):

    ◊ tengo hambre/frío I'm hungry/cold;

    le tengo mucho cariño I'm very fond of him;
    tengo el placer de … it gives me great pleasure to …
    b) ( refiriéndose a enfermedades) ‹gripe/cáncer› to have;

    ◊ tengo dolor de cabeza I have o I've got a headache

    c) ( refiriéndose a experiencias) ‹discusión/accidente› to have;


    5 ( refiriéndose a actitudes):

    ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful;
    tiene mucho tacto he's very tactful
    6 (indicando estado, situación):

    tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty;
    tienes el cinturón desabrochado your belt's undone;
    me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about it
    tener v aux
    1 tener que hacer algo
    a) (expresando obligación, necesidad) to have (got) to do sth;

    ◊ tengo que estudiar hoy I have to o I must study today;

    tienes que comer más you ought to eat more
    b) (expresando propósito, recomendación):


    tendrías que llamarlo you should ring him


    ¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you!
    2 ( con participio pasado):
    ◊ tengo entendido que sí viene I understand he is coming;

    te tengo dicho que … I've told you before (that) …;
    teníamos pensado irnos hoy we intended leaving today
    3 (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo):

    tenía un año sin verlo she hadn't seen him for a year
    tenerse verbo pronominal ( sostenerse):

    no tenerse de sueño to be dead on one's feet
    tener
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (poseer, disfrutar) to have, have got: tengo muy buena memoria, I have a very good memory
    no tiene coche, he hasn't got a car
    tiene dos hermanas, he has two sisters
    tiene mucho talento, he's very talented
    no tenemos suficiente dinero, we don't have enough money
    (ser dueño de) to own: tiene una cadena de hoteles, he owns a chain of hotels ➣ Ver nota en have 2 (contener) to contain: esta bebida no tiene alcohol, this drink doesn't contain alcohol
    3 (asir, sujetar) to hold: la tenía en brazos, she was carrying her in her arms
    4 (hospedar) tiene a su suegra en casa, his mother-in-law is staying with them
    5 (juzgar, considerar) la tengo por imposible, I regard her as a hopeless case
    nos tienen por tontos, they think we are stupid
    tenlo por seguro, you can be sure
    6 (pasar el tiempo de cierta manera) to have: he tenido un día espantoso, I've had a dreadful day
    7 (padecer, sentir) tiene celos, he's jealous
    tengo hambre/sed, I'm hungry/thirsty
    ten paciencia conmigo, be patient with me
    tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible, I have a terrible headache
    8 (profesar) to have: me tiene cariño, he is very fond of me
    no le tengo ningún respeto, I have no respect for him
    9 (años, tiempo) to be: el bebé tiene ocho días, the baby is eight days old
    (medidas) la cama tiene metro y medio de ancho, the bed is one and a half metres wide
    10 (mantener) to keep: no sabe tener la boca cerrada, she can't keep her mouth shut
    nos tuvo dos horas esperando, he kept us waiting for two hours
    tiene su habitación muy ordenada, he keeps his room very tidy
    me tiene preocupada, I'm worried about him
    11 ( tener que + infinitivo) tengo que hacerlo, I must do it
    tienes que tomarte las pastillas, you have to take your pills
    tendrías que habérselo dicho, you ought to have told her ➣ Ver nota en must
    II verbo aux to have: mira que te lo tengo dicho veces, I've told you time and time again
    Tener tiene dos traducciones básicas: to have o to have got. Esta segunda se usa casi únicamente para expresar posesión y solo en el presente: Tengo un coche nuevo. I have got a new car.
    La primera se usa en sentido más general: Va a tener un problema. He's going to have a problem. Recuerda que la forma interrogativa de I have got es have I got?, mientras que la forma interrogativa de I have es do I have?
    Cuando tener significa sentir, se traduce por el verbo to be: Tengo hambre. I am hungry.

    ' tener' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abrigar
    - abuela
    - abundar
    - acarrear
    - accidente
    - acostumbrar
    - admirar
    - adolecer
    - agobiarse
    - añorar
    - antena
    - apetecer
    - apremiar
    - aptitud
    - arcada
    - arte
    - banco
    - bombera
    - bombero
    - burbuja
    - cabida
    - cabronada
    - cacao
    - caer
    - cagalera
    - calor
    - cantar
    - capaz
    - carácter
    - carrete
    - celebrarse
    - céntimo
    - certeza
    - certidumbre
    - ciega
    - ciego
    - conciencia
    - conllevar
    - consecuencia
    - constar
    - contingente
    - corazón
    - correa
    - correrse
    - cosa
    - cosquillas
    - costar
    - creer
    - cruda
    - crudo
    English:
    access
    - accommodate
    - act
    - add up
    - afraid
    - agree
    - aim to
    - allow for
    - allowance
    - approve of
    - around
    - associate
    - attached
    - augment
    - authoritarian
    - ax
    - axe
    - barrel
    - be
    - bear
    - bear with
    - bearing
    - begrudge
    - believe in
    - belong
    - beware
    - boast
    - bone
    - boomerang
    - breathing space
    - broody
    - brush
    - butterfly
    - calculate
    - careful
    - celebrate
    - clash
    - clever
    - come off
    - command
    - connected
    - conscience
    - consider
    - consideration
    - count
    - crash
    - date
    - daunt
    - debt
    - depend
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [poseer, disfrutar de] [objeto, cualidad, elemento, parentesco] to have;
    no tengo televisor/amigos I haven't got o I don't have a television/any friends;
    ¿tienes un bolígrafo? have you got o do you have a pen?;
    ¿tiene usted hora? have you got the time?;
    tenemos un mes para terminarlo we've got a month in which to finish it;
    tiene el pelo corto, ojos azules y gafas she has (got) short hair, blue eyes and she wears glasses;
    muchos no tienen trabajo o [m5] empleo a lot of people are out of work;
    el documental no tiene mucho interés the documentary is not very interesting;
    ¿cuántas habitaciones tiene? how many rooms has it got o does it have?;
    ¿tienes hermanos? have you got o do you have any brothers or sisters?;
    tengo un hermano I've got o I have a brother;
    tener un niño to have a baby;
    no tienen hijos they haven't got o don't have any children;
    RP Fam
    tener algo a bocha [en gran cantidad] to have tons o loads of sth;
    ¿conque ésas tenemos?, ¿ahora no quieres ayudar? so that's the deal, is it? you don't want to help now, then;
    no las tiene todas consigo he is not too sure about it;
    muy Fam
    tenerlos bien puestos to have guts;
    tanto tienes, tanto vales you are what you own
    2. [padecer, realizar, experimentar] to have;
    tener fiebre to have a temperature;
    tiene cáncer/el sida she has (got) cancer/AIDS;
    doctor, ¿qué tengo? what's wrong with me, doctor?;
    no tienes nada (grave) it's nothing (serious), there's nothing (seriously) wrong with you;
    tuvieron una pelea/reunión they had a fight/meeting;
    tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August;
    mañana no tenemos clase we don't have to go to school tomorrow, there's no school tomorrow;
    ¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!;
    no he tenido un buen día I haven't had a good day;
    tiene lo que se merece she's got what she deserves
    3. [medida, años, sensación, sentimiento] to be;
    tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 metres wide;
    ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;
    tiene diez años she's ten (years old);
    Am
    tengo tres años aquí I've been here for three years;
    tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid;
    tener suerte/mal humor to be lucky/bad-tempered;
    tengo un dolor de espalda terrible I have a terrible backache;
    tengo alergia al polvo I'm allergic to dust;
    me tienen cariño/envidia they're fond/jealous of me;
    le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her;
    tengo ganas de llorar I feel like crying
    4. [hallarse o hacer estar en cierto estado]
    tenía la cara pálida her face was pale;
    tienes una rueda pinchada you've got a Br puncture o US flat;
    tienes la corbata torcida your tie isn't straight;
    me tuvo despierto it kept me awake;
    eso la tiene despistada/preocupada that has her confused/worried;
    esto la tendrá ocupada un rato this will keep her busy for a while;
    un psicópata tiene atemorizada a la población a psychopath is terrorizing the population;
    nos tuvieron una hora en comisaría they kept us at the police station for an hour;
    me tuvo esperando una hora she kept me waiting an hour;
    nos tuvieron toda la noche viendo vídeos they made us watch videos all night;
    la tienen como o [m5] de encargada en un restaurante she's employed as a manageress in a restaurant
    5. [sujetar] to hold;
    tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle;
    ¿puedes tenerme esto un momento? could you hold this for me a minute?;
    ten los brazos en alto hold your arms up high
    6. [tomar]
    ten el libro que me pediste here's the book you asked me for;
    ¡aquí tienes!, ¡ten! here you are!;
    ahí tienes la respuesta there's your answer
    7. [recibir] [mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación] to get;
    tuve una carta suya I got o had a letter from her;
    el que llegue primero tendrá un premio whoever arrives first will get a prize;
    tendrás noticias mías you'll hear from me;
    tenemos invitados/a la familia a cenar we've got guests/the family over for dinner;
    tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise;
    tenía/tuve la impresión de que… I had/got the impression that…;
    tuve una verdadera desilusión I was really disappointed
    8. [valorar, estimar]
    tener en mucho/poco a alguien to think a lot/not to think very much of sb;
    me tienen por tonto they think I'm stupid;
    Formal
    tener a bien hacer algo to be kind enough to do sth;
    les ruego tengan a bien considerar mi candidatura para el puesto de… I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the post of…
    9. [guardar, contener] to keep;
    ¿dónde tienes las joyas/el dinero? where do you keep the jewels/money?;
    ¿dónde tendré las gafas? where can my glasses be?;
    la botella tenía un mensaje the bottle had a message inside;
    esta cuenta no tiene fondos there are no funds in this account
    10. RP Fam
    tenerla con algo/alguien to go on about sth/sb;
    ¡cómo la tenés con tu vecino! you're always going on about your neighbour!;
    ¡cómo la tiene con el auto que se va a comprar! he's always going on about the car he's going to buy!;
    ¡cómo la tiene el jefe contigo! the boss really has it in for you!
    ♦ v aux
    1. [antes de participio] [haber]
    teníamos pensado ir al teatro we had thought of going to the theatre, we had intended to go to the theatre;
    ¿cuánto tienes hecho de la tesis? how much of your thesis have you (got) done?;
    te tengo dicho que no pises los charcos I've told you before not to step in puddles;
    tengo entendido que se van a casar I understand (that) they are going to get married
    2.
    tener que: [indica obligación] [m5] tener que hacer algo to have to do sth;
    tenía/tuve que hacerlo I had to do it;
    ¿tienes que irte? do you have to go?, have you got to go?;
    tienes que esforzarte más you must try harder;
    tiene que ser así it has to be this way;
    tenemos que salir de aquí we have (got) to o need to get out of here, we must get out of here;
    teníamos que haber hecho esto antes we should have o ought to have done this before;
    no tienes que disculparte you needn't apologize, you don't need to apologize;
    si quieres algo, no tienes más que pedirlo if you want something, all you have to do is ask;
    no tienes por qué venir, si no quieres you don't have to come if you don't want to
    3.
    tener que: [indica propósito, consejo] [m5] tenemos que ir a cenar un día we ought to o should go for dinner some time;
    tienes que ir a ver esa película you must see that movie;
    tenías que haber visto cómo corría you should have seen him run;
    tendrías que dejar de fumar you ought to give up smoking
    4.
    tener que: [indica probabilidad] [m5] ya tienen que haber llegado they must have o should have arrived by now;
    las llaves tienen que andar por aquí the keys must be round here somewhere;
    tendría que haber terminado hace rato she should have o ought to have finished some time ago;
    tenía que ser él, no podía ser otro it had to be him, it couldn't have been anyone else
    5.
    tener que ver: tener que ver con algo/alguien to have to do with sth/sb;
    actitudes que tienen que ver con la falta de educación attitudes which are related to a lack of education;
    se apellida Siqueiros, pero no tiene que ver con el pintor his surname is Siqueiros, but he's got nothing to do with the painter;
    ¿qué tiene eso que ver conmigo? what has that got to do with me?;
    no tener nada que ver con algo/alguien to have nothing to do with sth/sb;
    lo que digo no tiene nada que ver con eso what I'm saying has nothing to do with that;
    aunque los dos vinos sean Rioja, no tienen nada que ver even if both wines are Riojas, there's no comparison between them;
    ¿qué tiene que ver que sea mujer para que haga bien su trabajo? what's her being a woman got to do with whether or not she does a good job?;
    es un poco tarde, ¿no? – ¿y qué tiene que ver? it's a bit late, isn't it? – so what?;
    tener que ver en algo to be involved in sth;
    dicen que la CIA tuvo que ver en ello rumour has it the CIA were involved;
    ¿has tenido tú algo que ver en esto? have you had something to do with this?
    * * *
    v/t
    1 have;
    tener 10 años be 10 (years old);
    tener un metro de ancho/largo be one meter wide/long o in width/length
    2
    :
    ha tenido un niño she’s had a little boy
    3
    :
    tener a alguien por algo regard s.o. as sth, consider s.o. to be sth
    4
    :
    tengo que madrugar I must get up early, I have to o I’ve got to get up early;
    tuve que madrugar I had to get up early
    5
    :
    conque ¿esas tenemos? so that’s how it is o things stand, eh?;
    no tuvo a bien saludarme he did not see fit to greet me;
    no las tengo todas conmigo fam I’m not one hundred per cent sure;
    eso me tiene nervioso that makes me nervous
    * * *
    tener {80} vt
    1) : to have
    tiene ojos verdes: she has green eyes
    tengo mucho que hacer: I have a lot to do
    tiene veinte años: he's twenty years old
    tiene un metro de largo: it's one meter long
    2) : to hold
    ten esto un momento: hold this for a moment
    3) : to feel, to make
    tengo frío: I'm cold
    eso nos tiene contentos: that makes us happy
    4)
    tener por : to think, to consider
    me tienes por loco: you think I'm crazy
    tener v aux
    1)
    tener que : to have to
    tengo que salir: I have to leave
    tiene que estar aquí: it has to be here, it must be here
    tenía pensado escribirte: I've been thinking of writing to you
    * * *
    tener vb
    1. (en general) to have
    En el presente, sobre todo en inglés hablado, se puede emplear have got en vez de have, por ejemplo, have you got any brothers or sisters?
    2. (edad, tamaño) to be
    tener que ver to have to do with / to concern
    no tiene nada que ver contigo it's got nothing to do with you / it doesn't concern you

    Spanish-English dictionary > tener

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