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1 mediante
adj.intervening.prep.by means of.lo levantaron mediante una polea it was lifted by means of a pulley systemlas obras se adjudicarán mediante concurso público the contract for the work will be put out to tenderpuede aplazar la compra mediante 12 pagos mensuales you can spread the purchase over 12 monthly payments* * *► adjetivo1 by means of* * *PREP1) (=por medio de) by means ofvigilaban el edificio mediante cámaras ocultas — hidden cameras were used to keep a watch on the building
2)volveré, Dios mediante, el lunes — I'll be back on Monday, God willing
* * *preposición (frml) through, by means of (frml)mediante un intérprete — through o by means of an interpreter
los resultados obtenidos mediante este método — the results obtained by o using this method
* * *= through, by, by the use of, through the agency of, via, by means of.Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex. The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.Ex. He is not even a man who can readily perform the transformations of equations by the use of calculus.Ex. This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.Ex. Access to the contents of data bases is via some computer-searching technique, often using an online terminal.Ex. Documents may be retrieved by means of the coding around the edge of the card.----* demarcación mediante párrafos = paragraphing.* Dios mediante = God willing.* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador O = OR together.* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador Y = AND together.* mediante el ordenador = computer-mediated.* mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.* mediante isótopos = isotopically.* mediante la catálisis = catalytically.* mediante la deducción = deductively.* mediante la mitosis = mitotically.* mediante la TI = IT-enabled.* mediante llamada telefónica = call-in.* mediante mapas = map-based.* mediante microfichas = microfiche-based.* mediante pistones = piston-driven.* mediante satélite = satellite-based, via satellite.* mediante una entrevista = interview-based.* pago mediante tarjeta = card payment.* * *preposición (frml) through, by means of (frml)mediante un intérprete — through o by means of an interpreter
los resultados obtenidos mediante este método — the results obtained by o using this method
* * *= through, by, by the use of, through the agency of, via, by means of.Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.
Ex: The name to be chosen for the author must be, by rule 40, 'the name by which he is commonly identified, whether it is his real name, or an assumed name, nickname, title of nobility, or other appellation'.Ex: He is not even a man who can readily perform the transformations of equations by the use of calculus.Ex: This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.Ex: Access to the contents of data bases is via some computer-searching technique, often using an online terminal.Ex: Documents may be retrieved by means of the coding around the edge of the card.* demarcación mediante párrafos = paragraphing.* Dios mediante = God willing.* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador O = OR together.* hacer una búsqueda mediante el operador Y = AND together.* mediante el ordenador = computer-mediated.* mediante el uso de los recursos = resource-based.* mediante isótopos = isotopically.* mediante la catálisis = catalytically.* mediante la deducción = deductively.* mediante la mitosis = mitotically.* mediante la TI = IT-enabled.* mediante llamada telefónica = call-in.* mediante mapas = map-based.* mediante microfichas = microfiche-based.* mediante pistones = piston-driven.* mediante satélite = satellite-based, via satellite.* mediante una entrevista = interview-based.* pago mediante tarjeta = card payment.* * *1 ( frml) ‹proceso/técnica/instrumento›mediante el proceso de la pasteurización through (the process of) pasteurization, by pasteurization, by means of pasteurizationlos resultados obtenidos mediante este método the results obtained with o by o using this methodel animal atrapa a su presa mediante estas pinzas the animal traps its prey with these claws, the animal uses these claws to trap its prey2Dios mediante God willingestaremos nuevamente con ustedes, Dios mediante, el próximo jueves we'll be with you again next Thursday, God willing* * *
mediante preposición
through, by means of
mediante preposición by means of
' mediante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adivinar
- conquista
- trampear
- ganar
English:
advertise
- agree
- carbon dating
- extort
- god
- levy
- means
- taunt
* * *mediante prep1. [por medio de] by means of;lo levantaron mediante una polea it was lifted by means of a pulley system;las obras se adjudicarán mediante concurso público the contract for the work will be put out to tender;puede aplazar la compra mediante 12 pagos mensuales you can spread the purchase over 12 monthly payments;la información se puede encontrar mediante un motor de búsqueda the information can be found using o with a search engine2. CompDios mediante God willing;nos veremos el lunes, Dios mediante I'll see you Monday, hopefully* * *prp by means of;Dios mediante God willing* * *mediante prep: through, by means ofDios mediante: God willing -
2 desalentador
adj.dispiriting, discouraging.* * *► adjetivo1 discouraging, disheartening* * *ADJ discouraging* * *- dora adjetivo disheartening, discouraging* * *= bleak, daunting, disappointing, discouraging, off-putting, disheartening, dismaying, grim [grimmer -comp., grimmest -sup.], grim-faced, dispiriting.Ex. The projections of qualified manpower into the year 2000 are bleak for personnel based industries.Ex. One of the most daunting aspect of music cataloguing arises from the fact that music and music recordings have international value.Ex. The results obtained using this technique were somewhat disappointing, and led to a reappraisal of the approach.Ex. Several pages of entries under one keyword are very discouraging, especially if the titles give insufficient information for some documents to be rapidly rejected.Ex. Some children are prepared to patronize the shop, and use it in quite a different way, when they find the library (however well run) stuffy or off-putting.Ex. This finding can be regarded as either disheartening or amazing according to one's own view of the function of a general bookshop.Ex. In such a rapidly developing field as online services, the birth and death rate of reference and selection tools is impressive but dismaying to those trying to stay abreast of new titles.Ex. Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.Ex. In the English language, people are described as grim, while in Journalese they are referred to as being ' grim-faced'.Ex. What is so dispiriting about this painting is that rather than being created in order to be challenging or even inspiring, it's intended only to be comforting.* * *- dora adjetivo disheartening, discouraging* * *= bleak, daunting, disappointing, discouraging, off-putting, disheartening, dismaying, grim [grimmer -comp., grimmest -sup.], grim-faced, dispiriting.Ex: The projections of qualified manpower into the year 2000 are bleak for personnel based industries.
Ex: One of the most daunting aspect of music cataloguing arises from the fact that music and music recordings have international value.Ex: The results obtained using this technique were somewhat disappointing, and led to a reappraisal of the approach.Ex: Several pages of entries under one keyword are very discouraging, especially if the titles give insufficient information for some documents to be rapidly rejected.Ex: Some children are prepared to patronize the shop, and use it in quite a different way, when they find the library (however well run) stuffy or off-putting.Ex: This finding can be regarded as either disheartening or amazing according to one's own view of the function of a general bookshop.Ex: In such a rapidly developing field as online services, the birth and death rate of reference and selection tools is impressive but dismaying to those trying to stay abreast of new titles.Ex: Anita Schiller's own grim conclusion was that 'These two opposing and often inimical views, when incorporated within reference service, often reduce overall effectiveness'.Ex: In the English language, people are described as grim, while in Journalese they are referred to as being ' grim-faced'.Ex: What is so dispiriting about this painting is that rather than being created in order to be challenging or even inspiring, it's intended only to be comforting.* * *disheartening, discouraging* * *
desalentador◊ - dora adjetivo
disheartening, discouraging
desalentador,-ora adjetivo discouraging, disheartening: el contenido de su carta era desalentador, the contents of the letter were discouraging
' desalentador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desalentadora
English:
daunting
- discouraging
- grim
- off-putting
- demoralizing
- disheartening
* * *desalentador, -ora adjdiscouraging, disheartening* * *adj disheartening -
3 artículo de investigación
(n.) = research paper, research article, research contributionEx. The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.Ex. They also keep a range of abstracts and indexes that give sources of information concerning research articles.Ex. The author analyzes the patterns of research contributions in the field of hydrometallurgy.* * *(n.) = research paper, research article, research contributionEx: The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.
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4 hallazgo secundario
(n.) = incidental findingEx. The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.* * *(n.) = incidental findingEx: The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.
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5 objetivo y alcance
(n.) = purpose and scopeEx. The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.* * *(n.) = purpose and scopeEx: The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.
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6 utilizar una metodología
(v.) = employ + methodologyEx. The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.* * *(v.) = employ + methodologyEx: The abstracts of research papers will typically have each of the following: the purpose and scope of the investigation; the methodology employed; the results obtained; the conclusions drawn; incidental findings.
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7 comprobable
adj.verifiable, capable of being checked.* * *► adjetivo1 verifiable, provable* * *ADJ verifiable, capable of being checked* * *adjetivo demonstrable, verifiable* * *= verifiable, provable.Ex. The evaluation process rests upon the premise that the results obtained should be verifiable.Ex. The assumptions are generally not provable; however, a number of social researchers have produced significant studies that need to be examine.* * *adjetivo demonstrable, verifiable* * *= verifiable, provable.Ex: The evaluation process rests upon the premise that the results obtained should be verifiable.
Ex: The assumptions are generally not provable; however, a number of social researchers have produced significant studies that need to be examine.* * *demonstrable, verifiable* * *comprobable adjverifiable, provable* * *adj verifiable* * *comprobable adj: verifiable, provable -
8 decepcionante
adj.disappointing.* * *► adjetivo1 disappointing* * *adj.* * *ADJ disappointing* * *adjetivo disappointing* * *= disappointing, unsatisfying, disillusioning.Ex. The results obtained using this technique were somewhat disappointing, and led to a reappraisal of the approach.Ex. The study focuses specifically on questions asked about why the respondents chose library work, and what they found satisfying or unsatisfying about their current jobs.Ex. This paper describes the disillusioning attempts at using push technology to set up Web channels to familiar European business sites.----* de manera decepcionante = disappointingly.* de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.* * *adjetivo disappointing* * *= disappointing, unsatisfying, disillusioning.Ex: The results obtained using this technique were somewhat disappointing, and led to a reappraisal of the approach.
Ex: The study focuses specifically on questions asked about why the respondents chose library work, and what they found satisfying or unsatisfying about their current jobs.Ex: This paper describes the disillusioning attempts at using push technology to set up Web channels to familiar European business sites.* de manera decepcionante = disappointingly.* de un modo decepcionante = disappointedly.* * *disappointing* * *
decepcionante adjetivo
disappointing
decepcionante adjetivo disappointing
' decepcionante' also found in these entries:
English:
comedown
- disappointing
- unsatisfying
* * *decepcionante adjdisappointing* * *adj disappointing* * *decepcionante adj: disappointing* * *decepcionante adj disappointing -
9 proceso de evaluación
(n.) = review process, evaluation processEx. This book includes information about submitting the manuscript of a scientific article for publication, the review process and reprints.Ex. The evaluation process rests upon the premise that the results obtained should be verifiable.* * *(n.) = review process, evaluation processEx: This book includes information about submitting the manuscript of a scientific article for publication, the review process and reprints.
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10 verificable
adj.verifiable.* * *► adjetivo1 verifiable* * *ADJ verifiable* * *adjetivo verifiable* * *= verifiable, provable.Ex. The evaluation process rests upon the premise that the results obtained should be verifiable.Ex. The assumptions are generally not provable; however, a number of social researchers have produced significant studies that need to be examine.* * *adjetivo verifiable* * *= verifiable, provable.Ex: The evaluation process rests upon the premise that the results obtained should be verifiable.
Ex: The assumptions are generally not provable; however, a number of social researchers have produced significant studies that need to be examine.* * *verifiable* * *verificable adjverifiable -
11 obtener resultado
(v.) = obtain + resultEx. The results obtained showed that under these conditions the performance of the SMART system was relatively poor.* * *(v.) = obtain + resultEx: The results obtained showed that under these conditions the performance of the SMART system was relatively poor.
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12 resultado
m.1 result.dar resultado to work (out), to have the desired effectdar buenos resultados to work well2 answer, solution.3 by-product, knock-on effect.past part.past participle of spanish verb: resultar.* * *1 result (consecuencia) outcome\dar buen resultado to work well, turn out to be good, give results 2 (prenda) to wear well* * *noun m.1) outcome, result2) score* * *SM1) (=dato resultante) [de elecciones, examen, competición, investigación] result; [de partido] score, resultla publicación de los resultados económicos de la empresa — the publication of the company's economic results
2) (=efecto) resultdar resultado — [plan, método] to succeed, be successful; [tratamiento] to produce results
la jugada no ha dado resultado — the move didn't come off * o wasn't successful
la prueba no siempre da resultados fiables — the test does not always give o provide reliable results
3) (Mat) result* * *1) (de examen, análisis) result; (Mat) result2) (consecuencia, efecto) resultlos resultados de sus acciones — the outcome o consequences of his actions
eran baratos, pero me han dado un resultado buenísimo — they were cheap but they've turned out to be very good
intentó convencerlo, pero sin resultado — she tried to persuade him, but without success o to no avail
* * *= finding, net result, outcome, output, result, outgrowth, upshot, culmination, spillover, after effect [after-effect].Ex. An informative abstract presents a clear condensation of the essential arguments and findings of the original.Ex. The net result has been the automation of certain clerical activities ancillary to cataloging, without actual inclusion of the entire cataloging process, or the catalog itself, as part of the total system.Ex. One of the outcomes of entry under title has been the proliferation of serials titles.Ex. The output from a post-co-ordinate index depends both on the input to the system, and the physical nature of the store.Ex. Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.Ex. The founders of the public library considered the library to be the outgrowth of the public education movement and an agency for postgraduate public education.Ex. The upshot has been that author-prepared abstracts vary considerably in quality.Ex. AACR2 was the culmination of decades of effort to bring uniformity to cataloguing practice in the English-speaking world.Ex. A third major trend that is a spillover from the 1980s is the proliferation of microcomputers in all sectors of society.Ex. This paper explains how the after effects of flooding on library walls and shelving were dealt with by means of humidifiers and fans.----* aunque sin ningún resultado = but (all) to no avail.* como resultado = in consequence, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* como resultado (de) = as a consequence (of).* con tan buenos resultados = to such good effect.* corroborar un resultado = corroborate + conclusion.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dirigido a obtener resultados = results-oriented.* enseñanza basada en los resultados finales = outcome based education.* esbozar resultados = outline + results.* evaluación por resultados obtenidos = outcomes assessment.* evaluar los resultados = assess + results.* guardar los resultados de una búsqueda en un fichero = store + search results + in disc file.* hacer que se produzca un resultado = bring about + result.* indicador de resultados = outcome indicator.* informe del resultado de una investigación = research report.* informe de resultados = report of findings.* lograr un resultado = achieve + result.* mostrar los resultados = display + results.* no dar ningún resultado = give + zero results, be of no avail, be to no avail.* obtener resultado = obtain + result.* obtener resultados = get + things done.* ordenación jerárquica del resultado de la búsqueda = output ranking.* presentar resultados = report + findings, report + results.* producir resultado = yield + result.* producir resultados = produce + results, bring + results.* resultado adicional = by-product [byproduct].* resultado de = resulting from, born of.* resultado de aprendizaje = learning outcome.* resultado de la búsqueda = posting, search output, search result, searching result.* resultado deportivo = sports score.* resultado de una búsqueda = set.* resultado de un partido = score.* resultado de un sondeo = canvass.* resultado de un test = test score.* resultado favorable = favourable outcome.* resultado final = end result, net effect.* resultado + hacer público = result + be declared.* resultado impreso = print output.* resultado imprevisto = unintended result.* resultado indirecto = spinoff [spin-off].* resultado inevitable = foregone conclusion.* resultado intermedio = intermediate result.* resultado negativo = negative result.* resultado obtenido = obtained result.* resultado obvio = foregone conclusion.* resultado ordenado jerárquicamente = ranked output.* resultado positivo = positive result.* resultados + corroborar = results + corroborate, findings + corroborate.* resultados + corroborar + hallazgos = results + corroborate + findings.* resultados deportivos = sports results, sport results.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* resultado secundario = spin-off.* resultados estadísticos = statistics.* resultados + indicar = results + indicate.* resultados + mostrar = results + show.* resultado sorprendente = stunning result.* resumen de resultados = findings-oriented abstract.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser resultado de = result from.* sin ningún resultado = to no avail, without any avail, of no avail.* transferir los resultados = transfer + results.* * *1) (de examen, análisis) result; (Mat) result2) (consecuencia, efecto) resultlos resultados de sus acciones — the outcome o consequences of his actions
eran baratos, pero me han dado un resultado buenísimo — they were cheap but they've turned out to be very good
intentó convencerlo, pero sin resultado — she tried to persuade him, but without success o to no avail
* * *= finding, net result, outcome, output, result, outgrowth, upshot, culmination, spillover, after effect [after-effect].Ex: An informative abstract presents a clear condensation of the essential arguments and findings of the original.
Ex: The net result has been the automation of certain clerical activities ancillary to cataloging, without actual inclusion of the entire cataloging process, or the catalog itself, as part of the total system.Ex: One of the outcomes of entry under title has been the proliferation of serials titles.Ex: The output from a post-co-ordinate index depends both on the input to the system, and the physical nature of the store.Ex: Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.Ex: The founders of the public library considered the library to be the outgrowth of the public education movement and an agency for postgraduate public education.Ex: The upshot has been that author-prepared abstracts vary considerably in quality.Ex: AACR2 was the culmination of decades of effort to bring uniformity to cataloguing practice in the English-speaking world.Ex: A third major trend that is a spillover from the 1980s is the proliferation of microcomputers in all sectors of society.Ex: This paper explains how the after effects of flooding on library walls and shelving were dealt with by means of humidifiers and fans.* aunque sin ningún resultado = but (all) to no avail.* como resultado = in consequence, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* como resultado (de) = as a consequence (of).* con tan buenos resultados = to such good effect.* corroborar un resultado = corroborate + conclusion.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dirigido a obtener resultados = results-oriented.* enseñanza basada en los resultados finales = outcome based education.* esbozar resultados = outline + results.* evaluación por resultados obtenidos = outcomes assessment.* evaluar los resultados = assess + results.* guardar los resultados de una búsqueda en un fichero = store + search results + in disc file.* hacer que se produzca un resultado = bring about + result.* indicador de resultados = outcome indicator.* informe del resultado de una investigación = research report.* informe de resultados = report of findings.* lograr un resultado = achieve + result.* mostrar los resultados = display + results.* no dar ningún resultado = give + zero results, be of no avail, be to no avail.* obtener resultado = obtain + result.* obtener resultados = get + things done.* ordenación jerárquica del resultado de la búsqueda = output ranking.* presentar resultados = report + findings, report + results.* producir resultado = yield + result.* producir resultados = produce + results, bring + results.* resultado adicional = by-product [byproduct].* resultado de = resulting from, born of.* resultado de aprendizaje = learning outcome.* resultado de la búsqueda = posting, search output, search result, searching result.* resultado deportivo = sports score.* resultado de una búsqueda = set.* resultado de un partido = score.* resultado de un sondeo = canvass.* resultado de un test = test score.* resultado favorable = favourable outcome.* resultado final = end result, net effect.* resultado + hacer público = result + be declared.* resultado impreso = print output.* resultado imprevisto = unintended result.* resultado indirecto = spinoff [spin-off].* resultado inevitable = foregone conclusion.* resultado intermedio = intermediate result.* resultado negativo = negative result.* resultado obtenido = obtained result.* resultado obvio = foregone conclusion.* resultado ordenado jerárquicamente = ranked output.* resultado positivo = positive result.* resultados + corroborar = results + corroborate, findings + corroborate.* resultados + corroborar + hallazgos = results + corroborate + findings.* resultados deportivos = sports results, sport results.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* resultado secundario = spin-off.* resultados estadísticos = statistics.* resultados + indicar = results + indicate.* resultados + mostrar = results + show.* resultado sorprendente = stunning result.* resumen de resultados = findings-oriented abstract.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser resultado de = result from.* sin ningún resultado = to no avail, without any avail, of no avail.* transferir los resultados = transfer + results.* * *A1 (de un examen, una competición) result; (de una prueba, un análisis) resultel resultado del análisis fue positivo the result of the test was positive, the test was o proved positive¿cuándo te dan los resultados? when do you get the results?2 ( Mat) resultB (consecuencia, efecto) resultlos resultados desastrosos de sus acciones the disastrous outcome o consequences of his actionsla campaña tuvo el resultado esperado the campaign produced the expected result o had the expected effectmi idea dio resultado my idea workederan baratos, pero me han dado un resultado buenísimo they were cheap but they've turned out to be very goodintentó convencerlo, pero sin resultado she tried to persuade him, but without success o to no avail* * *
Del verbo resultar: ( conjugate resultar)
resultado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
resultado
resultar
resultado sustantivo masculino
result;
mi idea dio resultado my idea worked;
intentó convencerlo, pero sin resultado she tried to persuade him, but without success o to no avail;
resultado final (Dep) final score
resultar ( conjugate resultar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( dar resultado) to work;
2 (+ compl):
me resulta simpático I think he's very nice;
resultó ser un malentendido it turned out to be o proved to be a misunderstanding;
resultó tal como lo planeamos it turned out o worked out just as we planned
3 (en 3a pers):
4 ( derivar) resultado EN algo to result in sth, lead to sth
resultado sustantivo masculino
1 (efecto, consecuencia) result: tu plan no dio resultado, your plan didn't work
(de un experimento) outcome
2 Mat Med result
resultar verbo intransitivo
1 (originarse, ser consecuencia) to result, come: de aquel encuentro resultó una larga amistad, that meeting resulted in a lasting friendship
2 (ser, mostrarse) to turn out, work out: no resulta demasiado halagüeño, it isn't very flattering
me resulta más cómodo, it's more convenient for me
resultó ser su mujer, she turned out to be his wife
3 (tener éxito, funcionar) to be successful: tu consejo no resultó, your advice didn't work
4 fam (suceder) resulta que..., the thing is...: y ahora resulta que no quieres hacerlo, and now it turns out that you don't want to do it
' resultado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
actual
- arrojar
- balance
- coincidir
- decantar
- deficitaria
- deficitario
- despojo
- efecto
- esclarecedor
- esclarecedora
- estadística
- estéril
- estrechamiento
- fruto
- hacer
- hilada
- hilado
- incidir
- inútil
- localización
- obra
- producción
- producto
- saldo
- soplar
- Tiro
- vana
- vano
- acertar
- adverso
- ajustar
- anular
- comprobar
- conocer
- conseguir
- dar
- decidir
- decisivo
- depender
- empatar
- global
- instantáneo
- obtener
- pronosticar
- resultar
- verificar
- vilo
English:
actual
- aggregate
- announce
- as
- bash
- blank
- bottom line
- busywork
- by
- doubtful
- effect
- effort
- eventual
- fixed
- for
- foregone
- from
- imitation
- indecisive
- invalidate
- lemon
- outcome
- overall
- photo finish
- printing
- result
- result in
- score
- so
- succeed
- to
- ultimately
- unexpected
- upset
- upshot
- virtually
- with
- yield
- difference
- out
- spin
* * *resultado nm1. [efecto] result;el resultado de sus gestiones fue un acuerdo de paz their efforts resulted in a peace agreement;los resultados económicos han sido muy positivos the economic results have been very positive;como resultado as a result;dar resultado to work (out), to have the desired effect;estos zapatos me han dado un resultado buenísimo these shoes have turned out to be really good;dar buen resultado to work well;el edificio es resultado de muchos años de trabajo the building is the result o fruit of many years' work;el cambio tuvo por resultado una mejora en el juego the substitution led to an improvement in their game;el experimento no ha tenido el resultado esperado the experiment has not had the expected result;resultado final end result2. [de análisis, competición] result3. [marcador] score;¿cuál es el resultado? what's the score?* * *m1 result;2 ( rendimiento):3:* * *resultado nm: result, outcome* * *resultado n (en general) result¿cuál es el resultado? what's the result? -
13 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
14 test
m.test.hacer un test to do o take a testhacer un test a alguien to give somebody a testtipo test multiple-choice (examen, pregunta)test de embarazo pregnancy testtest de inteligencia intelligence test* * *1 test* * *noun m.* * *[tes]SM (pl tests) [tes] test* * ** * *= test, lab test, test session, test run, achievement test, performance test.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. Stepchildren score lower than biological children on achievement tests and exhibit more behavior problems.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.----* examen tipo test = multiple choice test.* modelo de test = test design.* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* puntuación de un test = test score.* resultado de un test = test score.* test chi cuadrado = chi square test.* test de alcoholemia = breath test.* test de comprobación = validation test.* test de conformidad = conformance testing.* test de desgaste = wear test.* test de embarazo = pregnancy test.* test de evaluación = evaluative test.* test de inteligencia = IQ test.* test de interoperabilidad = interoperability testing.* test de paternidad = paternity test.* test de validación = validation test.* test univariante = univariate test.* * ** * *= test, lab test, test session, test run, achievement test, performance test.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.
Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: Stepchildren score lower than biological children on achievement tests and exhibit more behavior problems.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.* examen tipo test = multiple choice test.* modelo de test = test design.* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* puntuación de un test = test score.* resultado de un test = test score.* test chi cuadrado = chi square test.* test de alcoholemia = breath test.* test de comprobación = validation test.* test de conformidad = conformance testing.* test de desgaste = wear test.* test de embarazo = pregnancy test.* test de evaluación = evaluative test.* test de inteligencia = IQ test.* test de interoperabilidad = interoperability testing.* test de paternidad = paternity test.* test de validación = validation test.* test univariante = univariate test.* * *(pl tests)testun test de inteligencia an intelligence o IQ testun examen tipo test a multiple-choice exam* * *
test sustantivo masculino (pl
un examen tipo test a multiple-choice exam
test sustantivo masculino test
test de calidad, quality test
' test' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcoholemia
- análisis
- control
- ensayar
- ensayo
- evaluación
- examen
- graduar
- lección
- negativa
- negativo
- positiva
- positivo
- probar
- probeta
- prueba
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- suficiencia
- testar
- verificación
- admisión
- bebé
- citología
- comprobación
- convivencia
- dar
- ejercicio
- interrogación
- Papanicolau
- piloto
- resistencia
- seguro
- sondeo
- tentar
- verificar
English:
accurately
- acid test
- aptitude test
- attest
- blood test
- breath test
- detest
- driving test
- ease
- polygraph
- protest
- protester
- review
- score
- smear test
- test
- test case
- test drive
- test pilot
- test run
- test-tube baby
- testament
- testicle
- testify
- testimonial
- testimony
- worried
- answer
- blood
- blow
- Breathalyzer
- dope
- driving
- endurance
- fail
- full
- go
- grade
- graduated
- litmus
- means
- multiple
- Pap smear
- pass
- pilot
- positive
- quiz
- remote
- screen
- set
* * *1. [psicológico] test;hacer un test to do o take a testtest de inteligencia intelligence o IQ test;test psicológico psychological test2. [médico] test;voy al médico a hacerme unos tests I'm going to have some tests done at the doctor'stest del embarazo pregnancy test3. [prueba] test;vamos a hacer un test de sonido we're going to do a sound check;hacer un test a alguien to give sb a testtest de alcoholemia Br Breathalyser® test, US drunkometer4. [examen] test;tipo test [examen, pregunta] multiple-choice* * *m test;test visual eye test -
15 impar
adj.1 odd (number).2 unequaled (sin igual).3 impar.m.uneven number.* * *► adjetivo1 odd1 odd number* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (Mat) odd2) (=único) unique2.SM odd number* * *I IImasculino odd number* * *= odd, odd-numbered.Ex. Results of comparisons are given in a number of tables and examined by factors such as results obtained in even and odd years and results of votes taken in spring and autumn.Ex. More people vote in even-numbered years, so holding elections in odd-numbered years effectively disenfranchises thousands of voters.----* número impar = odd number.* página impar = odd page number, odd page.* * *I IImasculino odd number* * *= odd, odd-numbered.Ex: Results of comparisons are given in a number of tables and examined by factors such as results obtained in even and odd years and results of votes taken in spring and autumn.
Ex: More people vote in even-numbered years, so holding elections in odd-numbered years effectively disenfranchises thousands of voters.* número impar = odd number.* página impar = odd page number, odd page.* * *‹número› oddodd number* * *
impar adjetivo ‹ número› odd
■ sustantivo masculino
odd number
impar
I adj Mat odd
II sustantivo masculino odd number
' impar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
número
English:
odd
* * *♦ adj1. [número] odd2. [sin igual] unequalled♦ nmodd number* * *adj número odd* * *impar adj: oddnúmeros impares: odd numbersimpar nm: odd number* * *impar adj odd -
16 excremento
m.excrement, stools, faeces, ordure.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: excrementar.* * *1 excrement* * *noun m.* * *SM excrement* * *masculino excrement* * *= faeces [feces, -USA], excrement, dung, scat, stool.Ex. The section on hygiene gives particular attention to methods caregivers can use to deal with blood, saliva, tears, bites, faeces, urine, vomit, and the ritual by which children become blood brothers or sisters.Ex. Her art works incorporate such abject materials as dirt, hair, excrement, dead animals, menstrual blood and rotting food in order to confront taboo issues of gender and sexuality.Ex. The highest production of fish was obtained in cisterns treated with poultry manure, followed by pig dung and cowdung.Ex. The results showed that the amphibian remains entered the cave deposits in the scats of a mammalian predator.Ex. Alumina is helpful for any stool that is passed with great difficulty.----* excrementos = waste.* * *masculino excrement* * *= faeces [feces, -USA], excrement, dung, scat, stool.Ex: The section on hygiene gives particular attention to methods caregivers can use to deal with blood, saliva, tears, bites, faeces, urine, vomit, and the ritual by which children become blood brothers or sisters.
Ex: Her art works incorporate such abject materials as dirt, hair, excrement, dead animals, menstrual blood and rotting food in order to confront taboo issues of gender and sexuality.Ex: The highest production of fish was obtained in cisterns treated with poultry manure, followed by pig dung and cowdung.Ex: The results showed that the amphibian remains entered the cave deposits in the scats of a mammalian predator.Ex: Alumina is helpful for any stool that is passed with great difficulty.* excrementos = waste.* * *excrement* * *
excremento sustantivo masculino
excrement
excremento sustantivo masculino excrement
' excremento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
caca
- deyección
- estiércol
- mierda
English:
excrement
- droppings
* * *excremento nmexcrement;un excremento de perro a piece of dog dirt;excrementos [de ave, conejo, oveja] droppings;[de persona] excrement* * *m excrement* * *excremento nm: excrement -
17 a mitad de
= half way through, halfway throughEx. This article describes the content of the project and the results which have been obtained until now, almost half way through the project.Ex. Halfway through the prayer he screamed and fell backwards, smashing his head open on a rock.* * *= half way through, halfway throughEx: This article describes the content of the project and the results which have been obtained until now, almost half way through the project.
Ex: Halfway through the prayer he screamed and fell backwards, smashing his head open on a rock. -
18 par
adj.1 even (number).2 equal (igual).m.1 pair (two things or people).a o en pares in pairs, two by two2 couple.un par de copas a couple of o a few drinksun par de veces a couple of times, a few times3 par.dos bajo/sobre par two under/over par4 peer (noble).5 equal, par, counterpart, match.6 even number.7 torque.8 rafter.9 placenta.* * ** * *1. noun m.1) pair, couple2) par3) peer2. adj.* * *SM ABR Esp= Partido Aragonés Regionalista* * *IIIjugarse algo a pares o nones — to decide something by guessing whether the number of objects held is odd or even
1)a) (de guantes, zapatos) pairun par de preguntas/de veces — a couple of questions/of times
b) ( comparación) equalsin par — (liter) incomparable, matchless (liter)
2) (Arquit) rafter3)4) ( en golf) parsobre/bajo par — over/under par
5) (Hist) ( título) peerIIIfemenino para la par — (Fin) at par (value)
estar a la par/por encima de la par — to be at/above par
es lengua oficial a la par del castellano — it is an official language on a par with o along with Spanish
* * *IIIjugarse algo a pares o nones — to decide something by guessing whether the number of objects held is odd or even
1)a) (de guantes, zapatos) pairun par de preguntas/de veces — a couple of questions/of times
b) ( comparación) equalsin par — (liter) incomparable, matchless (liter)
2) (Arquit) rafter3)4) ( en golf) parsobre/bajo par — over/under par
5) (Hist) ( título) peerIIIfemenino para la par — (Fin) at par (value)
estar a la par/por encima de la par — to be at/above par
es lengua oficial a la par del castellano — it is an official language on a par with o along with Spanish
* * *par11 = peer.Nota: Noble.Ex: Not only are the standards written, but there is a body called the peer Council which works very hard at enforcing the standards.
* evaluación por pares = peer review, refereeing, peer reviewing.* evaluado por pares = peer-reviewed, refereed.* evaluar anónimamente por pares = double-blind review.* primero entre pares = first among equals.* primo entre pares = primus inter pares.* revista evaluada por pares = refereed journal, peer-reviewed journal.* sin par = unequalled, unexampled, unsurpassed, unique unto itself, unique, without peer, unrivalled [unrivaled, -USA], without equal, matchless.* sistema de evaluación por pares anónima = double-blind refereeing system.par22 = pair.Ex: Double KWIC and Permuterm indexes arrange pairs of keywords, so that the entries under one keyword are organised according to the second keyword.
* abierto de par en par = wide open.* a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.* a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.* a pares = in pairs.* dejar la puerta abierta de par en par = leave + the door wide open.* desde hace un par de + Tiempo = in these past couple of + Tiempo.* en un par de segundos = in an instant or two.* estar a la par de = rank with.* hace un par de años = a couple of years ago.* ir a la par = proceed + in parallel.* ir a la par con = go + hand in hand (with), go + hand in glove with.* mantener a la par de = keep up with.* par de recién casados = newlywed couple.* par de torsión = torque.* par trenzado = twisted pair.* un par de = a couple of.* un par de minutos = a couple of moments.par33 = even, even-numbered.Ex: Results of comparisons are given in a number of tables and examined by factors such as results obtained in even and odd years and results of votes taken in spring and autumn.
Ex: More people vote in even-numbered years, so holding elections in odd-numbered years effectively disenfranchises thousands of voters.* número par = even number.* página par = even page.* * *par1‹número› evenjugarse algo a pares o nones to decide sth by guessing whether the number of objects held is odd or evenpar2A1 (de guantes, zapatos) pairdos pares de vaqueros two pairs of jeans¿puedo hacerte un par de preguntas? can I ask you a couple of questions o one or two questions?sólo lo he visto un par de veces I've only seen him a couple of times o once or twicea pares two at a time, two by twode tres pares de narices ( fam): me ha echado una bronca de tres pares de narices he gave me a tremendous telling off o a hell of a telling off ( colloq), he really tore into me ( AmE colloq)hace un frío de tres pares de narices it's absolutely freezing!2 (comparación, igual) equalun atleta sin par an athlete without equalcomo ceramista no tiene par as a ceramicist he has no equal o he is unrivaleduna mujer de una belleza/un talento sin par a woman of matchless beauty/unrivaled talentCompuestos:coupletorqueordered pairB ( Arquit) rafterde par en par wide open¿quién dejó la puerta abierta de par en par? who left the door wide open?abrió la boca de par en par she opened her mouth wideCD (en golf) pardos golpes sobre/bajo par two strokes over/under parpar3parestar a la par/por encima de la par/por debajo de la par to be at/above/below paruna cocina imaginativa a la par que sana or una cocina imaginativa y a la par sana cooking that is both imaginative and healthyel guaraní es lengua oficial a la par del castellano Guarani is an official language on a par with o along with Spanishbaila a la par que toca la armónica he dances and plays the harmonica at the same time* * *
par adjetivo ‹ número› even;◊ jugarse algo a pares o nones to decide sth by guessing whether the number of objects held is odd or even
■ sustantivo masculino
1
◊ un par de preguntas/de veces a couple of questions/of times;
a pares two at a time
◊ sin par (liter) incomparable, matchless (liter)
2 (Arquit) rafter;
3 ( en golf) par;◊ sobre/bajo par over/under par
■ sustantivo femenino
par;◊ a la par (Fin) at par (value);
sabroso a la par que sano both tasty and healthy;
baila a la par que canta he dances and sings at the same time
par
I adj Mat even
II sustantivo masculino
1 (conjunto de dos) pair
un par de calcetines, a pair of socks
(número reducido, dos) couple: bebimos un par de copas, we had a couple of drinks
2 Mat even number
pares y nones, odds and evens
3 (noble) peer
4 Golf par
cinco bajo par, five under par
♦ Locuciones: a la par, (a la vez) at the same time
de par en par, wide open
figurado sin par, matchless
' par' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abierta
- abierto
- ablandar
- antonomasia
- binomio
- bofetada
- caminar
- desliz
- durante
- esquí
- excelencia
- gachó
- mediar
- nominal
- número
- pincelada
- altura
- igual
- manubrio
- parejo
- reserva
English:
couple
- cuff links
- even
- gape
- incomparable
- lie down
- match
- neck
- pair
- par
- peer
- pin up
- spoonful
- stocking
- underpants
- unrivaled
- unrivalled
- wide open
- brace
- premium
- take
- trousers
- unsurpassed
- wide
* * *♦ adj1. [número] even;echar algo a pares o nones = to decide something between two people by a game in which each holds out a certain number of fingers behind their back, predicts whether the total will be odd or even, then reveals their hand to the other2. [igual] equal♦ nm1. [conjunto] [de zapatos, guantes] pair;Vulg2. [dos] couple;tardaré un par de días it'll take me a couple of days;Fam Humde tres pares de narices: está cayendo una tormenta de tres pares de narices there's an almighty storm going on;tengo un lumbago de tres pares de narices I've got horrendous lumbago3. [número indeterminado] couple;un par de copas a couple of drinks;un par de veces a couple of times4. [número par] even number5. [en golf] par;dos bajo/sobre par two under/over par;hacer par en un hoyo to par a hole6. [noble] peer7. Fís couplepar de fuerzas couple;par de torsión torque8.sin par [sin comparación] without equal, matchless;de una belleza sin par incomparably beautiful9.(abierto) de par en par [puerta, ventana, boca] wide open♦ a la par loc adv1. [simultáneamente] at the same time;los dos llegaron a la par they both arrived at the same time2. [a igual nivel] at the same level;se han colocado a la par de la competencia they have put themselves on an equal footing with their competitors3. Fin at par;el dólar cotiza a la par con el euro the dollar is trading at par with the euro* * *I f par;es bella a la par que inteligente she is beautiful as well as intelligent, she is both beautiful and intelligent;sin par unequaled, Br unequalled, unparalleledII m pair;un par de a pair of;a pares in pairs, two by two;abierto de par en par wide open* * *par adj: even (in number)par nm1) : pair, couple2) : equal, peersin par: matchless, peerless3) : par (in golf)4) : rafter5)de par en par : wide openpar nf1) : parpor encima de la par: above par2)a la par que : at the same time as, as well asinteresante a la par que instructivo: both interesting and informative* * *par1 adj evenpar2 n1. (de zapatos, etc) pair2. (número indefinido) couple -
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(n.) = x-ray tomographyEx. This article describes results obtained from the creation of a patent citation network on x-ray tomography.* * *(n.) = x-ray tomographyEx: This article describes results obtained from the creation of a patent citation network on x-ray tomography.
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adj.general.tener nociones generales de griego to have a general knowledge of Greekesa es la opinión general de los que no leen los periódicos that's what people who don't read the papers usually thinkpor lo general, en general in general, generallypor lo general, suelo ir en tren I generally go by train, in general I go by trainm.general (military).general de división major general* * *► adjetivo1 general2 (común) common, usual, widespread1 (oficial) general\en general in general, generallypor lo general in general, generally* * *noun mf. adj.- por lo general* * *1. ADJ1) (=común, no detallado) generaluna visión general de los problemas del país — an overall o general view of the problems of the country
2)en general —
a) [con verbo] generally, in generalestoy hablando en general — I am talking generally o in general terms
en general, las críticas de la obra han sido favorables — generally (speaking) o in general, the play has received favourable criticism
b) [detrás de s] in generalliteratura, música y arte en general — literature, music and the arts in general
3)iban a visitarla, por lo general, dos o tres veces al año — they generally went to see her two or three times a year
los resultados son, por lo general, bastante buenos — in general o on the whole, the results are pretty good
2.SMF (Mil) general3.SM (Rel) general4. SF1) (tb: carretera general)Esp main road2) (tb: clasificación general) (Ciclismo) general classification3)* * *Ia) (no específico, global) generalb) (en locs)en general — on the whole, in general
IIpor lo general: por lo general llega a las nueve she usually o generally arrives at nine; por lo general prefiero ir en auto — in general I prefer to drive
masculino y femenino (Mil) general* * *Ia) (no específico, global) generalb) (en locs)en general — on the whole, in general
IIpor lo general: por lo general llega a las nueve she usually o generally arrives at nine; por lo general prefiero ir en auto — in general I prefer to drive
masculino y femenino (Mil) general* * *general11 = general.Nota: Nombre.Ex: It should not be assumed that this has got to be a semiformal talk, followed by a few halfhearted questions: a kind of general's visit to the barracks.
* como norma general = as a general rule.general22 = all-embracing, broad [broader -comp., broadest -sup.], comprehensive, general, large [larger -comp., largest -sup.], sweeping, ubiquitous, umbrella, widespread, pervasive, blanket, all-encompassing, broadly based, wide-ranging [wide ranging], overriding, broad-based [broad based], wide-scale, overarching, received, epidemic, pandemic, wide-angle(d), generalised [generalized, -USA], embracing, encompassing.Ex: Some databases are very all-embracing in their coverage and attempt to provide comprehensive coverage of entire disciplines.
Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex: One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.Ex: Nevertheless, the fact that these general lists cannot serve for every application has triggered a search for more consistent approaches.Ex: Serial searching for a string of characters is usually performed on a small subset of a large file.Ex: Such a statement of objectives may appear narrowly defined in its practices and yet, at the same time, rather sweeping in its assumptions.Ex: Worldwide, however, the printed book is still the most ubiquitous source of record = Sin embargo, el libro impreso es aún en todo el mundo la fuente de información escrita más común.Ex: This article describes how an ' umbrella licence' was obtained covering a group of libraries within the region.Ex: Comment published so far is favourable, but the code still awaits widespread adoption.Ex: The unease is pervasive, not an occasional outcropping of discontent.Ex: Likert in no way attempts to make a blanket prescription for employee-centered supervisory styles.Ex: In publishing itself there is little use made of the all-encompassing schemes such as Dewey or the Library of Congress.Ex: Library schools are offering broadly based courses with increasing emphasis on technology and information systems, but practising librarians still need the traditional skills.Ex: The contents of this handbook are comprehensive and wide-ranging.Ex: Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.Ex: However, the organisation is well on its way to becoming a broad-based provider of databases and end-user oriented information services in all areas of engineering.Ex: Without the stimuli of cooperative agencies, many programmes such as wide-scale interlibrary loan would not have developed so rapidly.Ex: There appears to be an unhealthy tendency among information technology professionals to elevate any single, highly successful practical experience instantly into an overarching paradigm for managerial success.Ex: It was interesting, in view of the received opinion that 'We don't have many problems round here'.Ex: The article is entitled 'Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the epidemic growth of its literature' = El artículo se titula "El síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA) y el crecimiento exponencial de su literatura".Ex: Test score data were broken down to show that the decline is pandemic throughout the culture & not limited to sex, race, or class variables.Ex: Except for the principal no one besides the librarian has such a wide-angle view of the school's instructional programme.Ex: Although it is coy about admitting the fact it is only mentioned twice in the whole of the thirty pages of publicity material it is in effect a generalized and modernized Thesaurofacet: a facetted classification with a thesaurus structure forming an integral part.Ex: What is needed is an embracing approach to guarantee freedom for Palestine and legitimacy for Israel.Ex: By drawing Russia into an encompassing coalition with Europe and other powers, the risk of conflict will be diminished.* abogado general = advocate-general.* Acuerdo General sobre Aranceles y Comercio (GATT) = General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).* anestesia general = general anaesthesia.* asamblea general = general assembly.* biblioteca general = general library.* como norma general = as a general rule of thumb, as a rough guide.* consenso general = general consensus.* creencia general = conventional wisdom.* criterio general = rule of thumb.* dar una idea general = paint + a broad picture.* de aplicación general = general-purpose, of general application.* de forma general = bulk.* de interés general = of general interest.* de lo general a lo particular = from the general to the particular.* de lo particular a lo general = from the particular to the general.* de propósito general = general-purpose.* describir en líneas generales = outline.* desde un punto de vista general = in a broad sense.* desde un punto de vista más general = in a broader sense.* designación general de la clase de documento = general material designation.* de tipo general = broad scoped.* de un modo muy general = crudely.* de utilidad general = all-purpose.* director general = senior director.* elección general = general election.* encabezamiento demasiado general = much-too-broad heading.* encabezamiento informativo general = general explanatory heading.* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.* en líneas generales = broadly speaking, generally, on the whole, in basic outline, roughly speaking, as a rough guide.* ensayo general = dress rehearsal.* en su sentido más general = in its/their broadest sense.* en términos generales = in broad terms, generally speaking.* en un sentido general = in a broad sense.* en un sentido más general = in a broader sense.* esquema general = outline.* gobernador general = Governor General.* hablando en términos generales = loosely speaking.* idea general = rough idea.* índice general = general index.* informe sobre el estado general de las carreteras = road report.* instrucción general = blanket instruction.* interés general = public interest.* la comunidad en general = the community at large.* la sociedad en general = society at large.* materia más general = broader subject.* norma general = rule of thumb.* Norma General Internacional para la Descripción de Archivvos (ISAD-G) = General International Standard Archival Description (ISAD(G)).* opinión general = consensus of opinion, conventional wisdom.* opinión general, la = received wisdom, the.* parálisis general = general paresis.* población en general, la = general population, the.* por lo general = on the whole, all in all, in general, generally, generally speaking, in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* público en general = broader audience, broad audience, broad public, broader public.* público en general, el = general public, the.* Secretaría General = Secretariat.* ser de uso general = be generally available.* sistema de clasificación general = general scheme.* Sistema General de Ordenación (SGO) = Broad System of Ordering (BSO).* una guía general = a rough guide.* una idea general = a rough guide.* * *1 (no específico, global) generalel estado general del enfermo the patient's general conditiontemas de interés general subjects of general interestel pronóstico general del tiempo para mañana the general weather forecast for tomorrowel país está pasando una crisis a nivel general the country as a whole is going through a crisisme habló del proyecto en líneas generales she gave me a broad outline of the projectun panorama general de la situación an overall view o an overview of the situationtiene nociones generales de informática he has a general idea about information technology2 ( en locs):en general on the whole, in general¿qué tal el viaje? — en general bien how was the trip? — good, on the wholeen general prefiero el vino blanco on the whole o in general, I prefer white wineel público en general the general public¿qué te molesta de él? — todo en general y nada en particular what don't you like about him? — everything and nothingpor lo general: por lo general los domingos nos levantamos tarde we usually o generally get up late on Sundayspor lo general llega a las nueve she usually o generally arrives at nine, she arrives at nine as a rulepor lo general prefiero una novela a un ensayo in general I prefer novels to essays31 ( Mil) general2 ( Relig) generalCompuestos:(en el ejército) ≈ major general, brigadier general ( in US), brigadier ( in UK); (en las fuerzas aéreas) ≈ brigadier general ( in US), ≈ air commodore ( in UK)(en el ejército) ≈ major general; (en las fuerzas aéreas) ≈ major general ( in US), ≈ air vice marshal ( in UK)* * *
Multiple Entries:
Gral.
general
Gral. sustantivo masculino (◊ General) Gen.
general adjetivo
hablando en líneas generales broadly speaking;
un panorama general de la situación an overall view of the situationb) ( en locs)
el público en general the general public;
por lo general as a (general) rule
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino (Mil) general
general
I adjetivo general
director general, general manager, director-general
huelga general, general strike
secretario general, Secretary-General
II m Mil Rel general
♦ Locuciones: por lo o en general, in general, generally
' general' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abogada
- abogado
- anestesia
- asesinar
- bachillerato
- bien
- camino
- capitán
- capitana
- cerrarse
- CGPJ
- ciudad
- comida
- cuartel
- decretar
- desbandada
- DGT
- economía
- EGB
- el
- elección
- enferma
- enfermo
- ensayo
- entre
- error
- esperar
- fiscal
- golpista
- gral.
- huelga
- ladrón
- ladrona
- lata
- lista
- LOGSE
- mayoría
- nombrar
- panorama
- parecerse
- piso
- policlínica
- política
- protesta
- pública
- público
- regalar
- regla
- sazón
- secretaría
English:
AGM
- all-out
- as
- Attorney General
- backdrop
- blanket
- booze
- bosom
- breast
- buck
- crime
- current
- disheveled
- dishevelled
- dress
- dress rehearsal
- dry run
- education
- election
- GATT
- GCE
- GCSE
- general
- general anaesthetic
- general assembly
- general election
- general knowledge
- general practice
- general practitioner
- general public
- generally
- GP
- GPO
- headquarters
- HQ
- large
- main
- managing
- master
- mobilize
- most
- opposite
- outline
- overall
- overview
- Postmaster General
- practitioner
- prevailing
- public
- quash
* * *♦ adj1. [común] general;sólo tengo unas nociones muy generales de griego I only have a very general knowledge of Greek;esa es la opinión general de los que no leen los periódicos that's what people who don't read the papers usually think;mi valoración general es negativa my overall opinion of it is negative2. [en frases]por lo general, en general in general, generally;los candidatos, en general, estaban muy cualificados the candidates were generally very well qualified, in general, the candidates were very well qualified;en general el clima es seco on the whole, the climate is dry, the climate is generally dry;¿qué tal te va la vida? – en general, no me puedo quejar how's life treating you? – I can't complain, on the whole;por lo general, suelo ir en tren I generally go by train, in general I go by train♦ nmMil general general de brigada Br brigadier, US brigadier general;general de división major general♦ nfDep [clasificación] overall standings;con su victoria se ha puesto segunda en la general her victory has moved her up to second place in the overall standings* * *I adj general;en general in general;por lo general usually, generallyII m general* * *general adj1) : general2)en general orpor lo general : in general, generallygeneral nmf1) : general2)general de división : major general* * *general1 adj general
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