to take part in a competitive examination

(=competir) to compete
contender verbo transitivo to compete, fight: ambos contendían por ganar la medalla de oro, they were both competing to win the gold medal
' contender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
contendiente
English:
contender
- feud
[competir] to contend; [pelear] to fight

(tb: oposiciones) Civil Service examination OPOSICIONES Being a civil servant in Spain means having a job for life, but applicants for public-sector jobs must pass competitive exams called oposiciones. The candidates (opositores) must sit a series of written exams and/or attend interviews. Some applicants spend years studying for and resitting exams, so preparing candidates for oposiciones is a major source of work for many academias. All public-sector appointments that are open to competition are published in the BOE, an official government publication. •• Cultural note: •• Cultural note:

Ex: The influx of large numbers of Spanish-speaking people has brought to the surface feelings of antagonism on the part established residents, who feel threatened by the 'encroachment' of 'have-nots' into their neighborhoods.

Ex: For the individual who seeks to react rationally, whether by personal complaint or collective counteraction, it is often difficult even to discover the information which is needed to make a start.

* eludir una oposición = negotiate + resistance.

* encontrar oposición = meet with + opposition, find + opposition.

* en oposición a = as against, versus (vs - abreviatura).

* grupo de la oposición = opposition group.

* oposición + crear = opposition + line up.

* oposición, la = political opposition, the.

* oposición política, la = political opposition, the.

* partido de la oposición = opposition party.

oposición sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) opposition
2 (Esp, Ven) ( concurso) (public) competitive examination;

oposición sustantivo femenino
1 (enfrentamiento, disparidad) opposition: la oposición votó en contra de la ley, the opposition voted against the bill
2 (examen para funcionario) competitive/entrance examination: se presentará a la próxima oposición para profesor universitario, he'll take the next competitive exam for the position of university professor
' oposición' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acosar
- brecha
- contra
- convocatoria
- encontrarse
- firme
- flexibilizar
- interpelar
- líder
- manifestarse
- pasarse
- resistencia
- salpicar
- temario
- tribunal
- callar
- criollo
- declarar
- frontal
- partido
- provincia
- tierra
English:
call
- opposition
- quash
- shadow cabinet
- stand down
- uncontested
- unopposed
- back
- face
- minority

Ex: There was a competition organised for the best motto for each event to be held during library week.

Ex: The author traces the development of the tournament in Scotland from the 13th to 16th centuries and its relationship to European chivalric activity.

Ex: A variety of extension activities, such as book clubs, competitions and quizzes also help to publicize the stock and the work of the library.

* concurso cultural = talent contest, talent show.

* concurso de baile = dance competition.

* concurso de belleza = beauty pageant, beauty contest.

* concurso de cante = singing competition.

* concurso de cultura general = quiz [quizzes, -pl.].

* concurso de misses = beauty pageant.

* concurso de música = music competition.

* concurso de popularidad = popularity contest.

* concurso de redacción = essay competition.

* concurso de talentos = talent contest, talent show.

* concurso ecuestre = equestrian competition, equestrian event.

* concurso humorística = comedy competition.

* concurso literario = literary contest.

* concurso público = bid, bidding, tender, tender procedure, tendering, tendering procedure, tendering process.

* concurso público de licitación = competitive tendering.

* organizar un concurso = conduct + contest.

* sacar a concurso = tender for, tender out.

 

Del verbo concursar: ( conjugate concursar)

concurso es:


concursó es:


Multiple Entries:
concursar    
concurso
concursar ( conjugate concursar) verbo intransitivo ( en concurso) to take part;
( para puesto) to compete ( through interviews and competitive examinations)
concurso sustantivo masculino


concurso de belleza beauty contest o (esp AmE) pageant;
concurso hípico show jumping competition


( de juegos y pruebas) game show


concursar verbo intransitivo to compete, take part
concurso sustantivo masculino
1 (competición) competition
(de pintura, baile, etc) contest
(de televisión) quiz show
2 (para conseguir una obra pública, licitación) tender
sacar (una obra) a concurso, to invite tenders (for a piece of work)
3 frml (colaboración) help
' concurso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antelación
- base
- concurrir
- concursante
- II
- presentador
- presentadora
- programa
- seudónima
- seudónimo
- subastar
- tocar
- tribunal
- azafata
- concursar
- convocar
- desempate
- fallo
- inscribir
- inscripción
- jurado
- licitar
- oposición
- participante
- presentar
- triunfar
English:
amateurish
- beauty contest
- booby prize
- competition
- contest
- drop out
- entrant
- entry
- fix
- form
- go in for
- outsider
- point
- quiz
- show-jumping
- tender
- beauty
- drop
- enter
- game
- horse
concurso de belleza beauty contest; [de preguntas y respuestas] quiz show concurso de méritos merit-based selection process concurso de adjudicación tendering process

concursar ( conjugate concursar) verbo intransitivo ( en concurso) to take part;
( para puesto) to compete ( through interviews and competitive examinations)
concursar verbo intransitivo to compete, take part
Der to declare insolvent o bankrupt

I II I II

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.

 

Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)

prueba es:



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 gratitude

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 test


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
pruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence; prueba de acceso entrance examination; RP Fam prueba del ADN DNA test; Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test; prueba clásica classic; [trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;