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2 chaleco
m.1 waistcoat (British), vest (United States).chaleco salvavidas life-jacket2 vest, waistcoat.* * *1 waistcoat, US vest (de punto) sleeveless pullover, tank top\chaleco antibalas bullet-proof vestchaleco salvavidas life jacket* * *noun m.* * *SM [de traje] waistcoat, vest (EEUU); [de lana] sleeveless pulloverchaleco de fuerza — LAm straitjacket
chaleco de seguridad — (Aut) reflective safety vest
chaleco salvavidas — life jacket, life preserver (EEUU)
* * *masculino ( de traje) vest (AmE), waistcoat (BrE); ( jersey sin mangas) sleeveless sweater; ( acolchado) body warmer; ( chaqueta de punto) (CS) cardigana chaleco — (Méx) no matter what
* * *= vest, jacket, waistcoat.Ex. They wear waterproof vests that include compartments for wireless gadgets.Ex. First, I should make it clear that I have not provoked him in any way: my skirts are always far below my knees and I usually wear a jacket.Ex. Costumes from the museum's collections include women's dresses and their intricate accoutrements, bonnets and shoes; men's suits and waistcoats; and children's clothes.----* bolsillo del chaleco = vest pocket.* chaleco acolchado = body warmer.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* chaleco reflectante = reflecting traffic jacket.* más corto que las mangas de un chaleco = as thick as two (short) planks, as shy as shy can be, as thick as a brick, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.* * *masculino ( de traje) vest (AmE), waistcoat (BrE); ( jersey sin mangas) sleeveless sweater; ( acolchado) body warmer; ( chaqueta de punto) (CS) cardigana chaleco — (Méx) no matter what
* * *= vest, jacket, waistcoat.Ex: They wear waterproof vests that include compartments for wireless gadgets.
Ex: First, I should make it clear that I have not provoked him in any way: my skirts are always far below my knees and I usually wear a jacket.Ex: Costumes from the museum's collections include women's dresses and their intricate accoutrements, bonnets and shoes; men's suits and waistcoats; and children's clothes.* bolsillo del chaleco = vest pocket.* chaleco acolchado = body warmer.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* chaleco reflectante = reflecting traffic jacket.* más corto que las mangas de un chaleco = as thick as two (short) planks, as shy as shy can be, as thick as a brick, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.* * *2 (jersey sin mangas) sleeveless sweater3 (acolchado) body warmer, sleeveless jacket4 (CS) (rebeca) cardigana chaleco ( Méx fam): tienes que dar una mordida, eso es a chaleco you have to give a bribe, that's a must ( colloq)a chaleco quieren ganar, no les importa cómo they're determined to win by hook or by crookCompuestos:bulletproof veststraitjacketlife jacket, life vest ( AmE)* * *
chaleco sustantivo masculino ( de traje) vest (AmE), waistcoat (BrE);
( jersey sin mangas) sleeveless sweater;
( acolchado) body warmer;
( chaqueta de punto) (CS) cardigan;
chaleco de fuerza straitjacket;
chaleco salvavidas lifejacket;
a chaleco (Méx) no matter what
chaleco sustantivo masculino
1 (de tela) waistcoat, US vest
(de lana) sleeveless pullover
2 chaleco antibalas, bullet-proof vest
chaleco salvavidas, life jacket
' chaleco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
antibalas
- corpiño
- zamarra
English:
buoy
- life jacket
- life preserver
- life vest
- three-piece suit
- vest
- waistcoat
- life
- strait
- three
- waist
* * *chaleco nmBr waistcoat, US vest; [de punto] tank top; Méx Fam chaleco antibalas bullet-proof vest;chaleco antifragmentación flak jacket;Am chaleco de fuerza straitjacket;chaleco salvavidas life jacket* * *m de traje vest, Brwaistcoat; de sport gilet, bodywarmer* * *chaleco nm: vest* * *chaleco n waistcoat -
3 camiseta
f.1 vest (British), undershirt (United States).2 T-shirt.3 vest (sport) (de tirantes).* * *1 (ropa interior) vest, US undershirt2 (niqui) T-shirt3 DEPORTE shirt, jersey\sudar la camiseta familiar to sweat blood* * *noun f.1) undershirt2) T-shirt* * *SF1) [interior] vest, singlet, undershirt (EEUU); [exterior] T-shirt2) (Dep) shirt, jersey, stripcamiseta de deporte — sports shirt, sports jersey
3) LAm nightdress* * *a) ( prenda interior) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)b) ( prenda exterior) T-shirt; ( de fútbol) shirt, jersey (AmE); ( de atletismo - de manga corta) shirt, jersey (AmE); (- sin mangas) jersey (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *= T-shirt [tee-shirt], tee-shirt [T-shirt].Ex. Some library workers concocted a scheme to advertise the plight of California libraries-through slogan-bearing T-shirts and sweatshirts.Ex. As I thought about what to cover in this talk, I saw someone with a tee-shirt with the slogan 'The future is already here -- it's just not uniformly distributed'.----* camiseta de mangas cortas = T-shirt [tee-shirt].* camiseta de tirantes = sleeveless shirt, sleeveless shirt, singlet, vest, tank top, sleeveless top.* camiseta interior de tirantes = singlet, vest.* * *a) ( prenda interior) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)b) ( prenda exterior) T-shirt; ( de fútbol) shirt, jersey (AmE); ( de atletismo - de manga corta) shirt, jersey (AmE); (- sin mangas) jersey (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *= T-shirt [tee-shirt], tee-shirt [T-shirt].Ex: Some library workers concocted a scheme to advertise the plight of California libraries-through slogan-bearing T-shirts and sweatshirts.
Ex: As I thought about what to cover in this talk, I saw someone with a tee-shirt with the slogan 'The future is already here -- it's just not uniformly distributed'.* camiseta de mangas cortas = T-shirt [tee-shirt].* camiseta de tirantes = sleeveless shirt, sleeveless shirt, singlet, vest, tank top, sleeveless top.* camiseta interior de tirantes = singlet, vest.* * *2 (prenda exterior) T-shirt; (de fútbol) shirt, jersey ( AmE); (de atletismo — de manga corta) shirt, jersey ( AmE); (— sin mangas) jersey ( AmE), singlet ( BrE), vest ( BrE)sudar la camiseta ( fam); to sweat blood* * *
camiseta sustantivo femenino
( de fútbol) shirt, jersey (AmE);
( sin mangas) jersey (AmE), vest (BrE)
camiseta sustantivo femenino
1 Indum (interior) vest, US undershirt
(exterior) T-shirt
2 Dep shirt
♦ Locuciones: familiar Dep sudar la camiseta, to run oneself into the ground: si quieres ese ascenso tendrás que sudar la camiseta, you'll have to work hard for this promotion
' camiseta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dar
- macarra
- sudada
- sudado
- buzo
- franela
- playera
- polera
- remera
English:
back
- singlet
- string vest
- T-shirt
- tee-shirt
- undershirt
- vest
- jersey
- sweat
- T
- under
- wrong
* * *camiseta nf1. [interior] Br vest, US undershirt2. [de manga corta] T-shirt3. [de deportes] [de tirantes] vest;[con mangas] shirt; Figdefender la camiseta del Lugo to play for Lugo;RP Famponerse la camiseta: se puso la camiseta de la empresa he became a real company man;sudaron la camiseta they played their hearts out* * *f1 T-shirt2 DEP jersey, Brshirt* * *camiseta nf1) : T-shirt2) : undershirt* * *camiseta n1. (con manga corta) T shirt / tee shirt2. (sin mangas) vest -
4 franela
f.1 flannel (tejido).2 sweatshirt (sudadera). (Bolivian Spanish, Colombian Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)3 dust cloth. ( River Plate)4 T-shirt.* * *1 flannel* * *SF1) (=tela) flannel* * *a) (Tex) flannelb) (Ven) ( camiseta) T-shirtc) (Col) ( camiseta de interior) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *= flannel.Ex. The men who rushed to California soon adopted a unique uniform of broad-brimmed hats, flannel shirts, coarse trousers cinched with a leather belt, and tall boots.* * *a) (Tex) flannelb) (Ven) ( camiseta) T-shirtc) (Col) ( camiseta de interior) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *= flannel.Ex: The men who rushed to California soon adopted a unique uniform of broad-brimmed hats, flannel shirts, coarse trousers cinched with a leather belt, and tall boots.
* * *A1 ( Tex) flannel2 ( Ven) (camiseta) T-shirt, tee shirt* * *
franela sustantivo femeninoa) (Tex) flannel
franela sustantivo femenino flannel
' franela' also found in these entries:
English:
flannel
* * *franela nf1. [tejido] flannel2. Bol, Col, Ven [camiseta] [interior] Br vest, US undershirt;[exterior] T-shirt3. Bol, Col, Ven [sudadera] sweatshirt4. RP [trapo] dustcloth, Br duster* * *f1 flannel* * *franela nf: flannel* * *franela n flannel -
5 chaleco antibalas
m.bulletproof jacket, bullet-proof vest, bullet-proof jacket, bulletproof vest.* * *bullet-proof vest* * ** * ** * *bulletproof vest -
6 bividí
B.V.D.® [biβi'ði] masculino (Per) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *B.V.D.® [biβi'ði] masculino (Per) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)* * *bividí, B.V.D.®/biβiˈði/( Per)* * *
bividí /biBi'ði/ sustantivo masculino (Per) undershirt (AmE), vest (BrE)
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7 bolsillo del chaleco
(n.) = vest pocketEx. They had five shillings left over the cost, and knowing that he would not accept it they put the money in his vest pocket.* * *(n.) = vest pocketEx: They had five shillings left over the cost, and knowing that he would not accept it they put the money in his vest pocket.
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8 camiseta de tirantes
(n.) = sleeveless shirt, sleeveless shirt, singlet, vest, tank top, sleeveless topEx. Wearing a sleeveless shirt can be embarrassing if you have tell-tale signs of caked underarm deodorant on your armpits.Ex. Wearing a sleeveless shirt can be embarrassing if you have tell-tale signs of caked underarm deodorant on your armpits.Ex. On clothing, men are requested to wear long pants and to avoid wearing singlets.Ex. There are some benefits of wearing a vest during the colder months of the year.Ex. At the end of the concert, Yamin took off his shirt and threw it to the audience but he was wearing a tank top underneath.Ex. Lightweight and cool feeling, these sleeveless tops are like wearing nothing at all.* * *(n.) = sleeveless shirt, sleeveless shirt, singlet, vest, tank top, sleeveless topEx: Wearing a sleeveless shirt can be embarrassing if you have tell-tale signs of caked underarm deodorant on your armpits.
Ex: Wearing a sleeveless shirt can be embarrassing if you have tell-tale signs of caked underarm deodorant on your armpits.Ex: On clothing, men are requested to wear long pants and to avoid wearing singlets.Ex: There are some benefits of wearing a vest during the colder months of the year.Ex: At the end of the concert, Yamin took off his shirt and threw it to the audience but he was wearing a tank top underneath.Ex: Lightweight and cool feeling, these sleeveless tops are like wearing nothing at all. -
9 camiseta interior de tirantes
(n.) = singlet, vestEx. On clothing, men are requested to wear long pants and to avoid wearing singlets.Ex. There are some benefits of wearing a vest during the colder months of the year.* * *(n.) = singlet, vestEx: On clothing, men are requested to wear long pants and to avoid wearing singlets.
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10 parque diminuto
(n.) = vest-pocket parkEx. A vest-pocket park may be as small as the space occupied by a single building in the surrounding community, and is often a converted vacant lot.* * *(n.) = vest-pocket parkEx: A vest-pocket park may be as small as the space occupied by a single building in the surrounding community, and is often a converted vacant lot.
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11 bala
f.1 bullet (proyectil).entró como una bala she rushed insalió como una bala he shot offbala de goma plastic bullet2 bale (fardo).pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: balar.* * *1 bullet2 (paquete) bale\como una bala familiar like a shotbala de cañon cannonballbala rasa good-for-nothingbala perdida stray bullet 2 figurado birdbrainbala trazadora tracer bullet* * *noun f.1) bullet2) bale* * *1. SF1) (=proyectil) bullet•
disparar una bala — to fire a bullet•
a prueba de balas — bullet-proofentró como una bala — he came shooting in, he came in like a shot
el tren pasó como una bala — the train shot o flew past
bala de goma — plastic bullet, rubber bullet
2) (=fardo) bale3) (Tip)4) LAm (Dep) shot2.SMF * (=juerguista)* * *1) (Arm) (de pistola, rifle) bullet; ( de cañón) cannon ballcomo (una) bala — <salir/entrar> like a shot (colloq)
echar bala — (Méx) ( disparar) to fire shots; ( estar furioso)
no la nombres, se pone que echa bala — don't say her name or he'll go through the roof (colloq)
llevar bala — (Méx fam) to be in a hurry
no me/le entran balas — (Chi fam) I'm/he's as tough as old boots
ser como or una bala para algo — (Chi, Méx fam)
es como bala para las matemáticas — she's a whizz at math (AmE) o maths (BrE)
es una bala para el dominó — he's a tremendous domino player
2) (AmL) (Dep) shot* * *= ball, bullet, ink ball, bale, round, slug.Ex. Finally the forme was checked for odd pieces of type lying on it, in danger of being picked up by the balls and deposited on a page.Ex. He was looking for the book 'Flowers and bullets and Freedom to Kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex. Ink was worked up for use on the ink-block of the press (a small table mounted behind the near-side cheek) and transferred to the surface of the type by one of the pressmen using a pair of ink balls.Ex. They specialised in printing labels for marking bales of fabric exported from Britain to India 1860s-1890s.Ex. Shotguns mainly fire two kinds of rounds, regular buckshots and slugs.Ex. Shotguns mainly fire two kinds of rounds, regular buckshots and slugs.----* bala cargada = live bullet.* bala de verdad = live bullet.* bala perdida = loose cannon.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* herida de bala = gunshot wound.* lluvia de balas = hail of bullets.* pasar como una bala = whiz.* * *1) (Arm) (de pistola, rifle) bullet; ( de cañón) cannon ballcomo (una) bala — <salir/entrar> like a shot (colloq)
echar bala — (Méx) ( disparar) to fire shots; ( estar furioso)
no la nombres, se pone que echa bala — don't say her name or he'll go through the roof (colloq)
llevar bala — (Méx fam) to be in a hurry
no me/le entran balas — (Chi fam) I'm/he's as tough as old boots
ser como or una bala para algo — (Chi, Méx fam)
es como bala para las matemáticas — she's a whizz at math (AmE) o maths (BrE)
es una bala para el dominó — he's a tremendous domino player
2) (AmL) (Dep) shot* * *= ball, bullet, ink ball, bale, round, slug.Ex: Finally the forme was checked for odd pieces of type lying on it, in danger of being picked up by the balls and deposited on a page.
Ex: He was looking for the book 'Flowers and bullets and Freedom to Kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex: Ink was worked up for use on the ink-block of the press (a small table mounted behind the near-side cheek) and transferred to the surface of the type by one of the pressmen using a pair of ink balls.Ex: They specialised in printing labels for marking bales of fabric exported from Britain to India 1860s-1890s.Ex: Shotguns mainly fire two kinds of rounds, regular buckshots and slugs.Ex: Shotguns mainly fire two kinds of rounds, regular buckshots and slugs.* bala cargada = live bullet.* bala de verdad = live bullet.* bala perdida = loose cannon.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* herida de bala = gunshot wound.* lluvia de balas = hail of bullets.* pasar como una bala = whiz.* * *a prueba de balas bulletproofuna bala perdida lo alcanzó en el costado a stray bullet hit him in the sidecomo (una) bala like a shot ( colloq)salió como (una) bala he left like a shotla moto pasó como (una) bala the motorbike shot pastllegó como (una) bala cuando se enteró he was there in a flash when he heard(estar furioso): con lo del matrimonio de su hija está que echa bala she's really fuming about her daughter's marriageno le toques ese asunto, se pone que echa bala don't touch on that subject or he'll fly off the handle ( colloq)ni a bala (Col, Méx fam): ni a bala van a lograr que retire lo dicho there's no way they're going to make me take back what I said ( colloq)la física no le entra ni a bala he's absolutely useless at physicsno paga una cuenta ni a bala he's terrible when it comes to paying his bills, he doesn't believe in paying his bills ( colloq)no entrarle balas a algo/algn ( Chi fam): tiene 70 años y no le entran balas he's 70 years old and as fit as a fiddle o as tough as old boots o as strong as an oxa este motor no le entran balas this engine will stand up to anythingser como bala( Chi) or ( Méx) una bala para algo ( fam): es como bala para las matemáticas she's a real mathematical genius o ( colloq) a whizz at math(s), she's brilliant at math(s)es una bala para el dominó he's a tremendous domino playerser un(a) bala perdida or ( Méx) rasa to be a good-for-nothing o an idle layabouttirar con bala to get straight to the point—aquí tiran con bala —pensé there's no beating about the bush o they get straight to the point here, I thoughtCompuestos:blank, blank roundrubber bulletplastic bullet, baton roundblank, blank rounddumdum, dumdum bulletmagic bulletlanzamiento de bala shot putC (de lana, algodón) bale* * *
Del verbo balar: ( conjugate balar)
bala es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
bala
balar
bala sustantivo femenino
1 (Arm) (de pistola, rifle) bullet;
( de cañón) cannon ball;◊ bala de fogueo blank (round o cartridge);
bala de goma/plástico rubber/plastic bullet;
a prueba de balas bulletproof;
una bala perdida a stray bullet;
como (una) bala ‹salir/entrar› like a shot (colloq)
2 (AmL) (Dep) shot;
balar ( conjugate balar) verbo intransitivo
to bleat, baa
bala sustantivo femenino
1 (proyectil) bullet
bala perdida, stray bullet, fig fam (alocado, tarambana) crackpot, oddball
2 (de hierba, paja, ropa, etc) bale
♦ Locuciones: tirar con bala (decir algo con mala intención) to be bitchy o to say sthg hurtful: Margarita siempre las tira con bala, Margarita is always so nasty
como una bala, like a shot
balar verbo intransitivo to bleat
' bala' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
balazo
- casquillo
- fogueo
- herida
- impacto
- perdida
- perdido
- rebotar
- rebote
- alojar
- atravesar
- balín
- extraer
- incrustar
- lanzador
- lanzamiento
- orificio
- penetrar
- perforar
- retachar
- rozar
- traspasar
- zumbar
English:
blank
- bullet
- cannonball
- feel
- hit
- plastic bullet
- ricochet
- round
- shoot
- shoot back
- spent
- stray
- strike
- whine
- cannon
- embed
- flash
- gun
- lodge
- miss
- plastic
- rubber
- shot
* * *♦ nf1. [proyectil] bullet;fue herido de bala he was wounded by a gunshot;recibió cinco impactos de bala she received five bullet wounds;Famcomo una bala: entró como una bala he rushed in;salió como una bala he shot off;Col, Méx Famni a bala no way;CSur Famno le entran ni las balas nothing will get through to him;tirar con bala to snipe, to make snide remarksbala de fogueo blank cartridge, blank;bala de goma rubber bullet;bala perdida stray bullet;bala de plástico plastic bullet2. [fardo] balelanzamiento de bala shot put♦ nmfFam bala perdida good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well;bala rasa good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well* * *f bullet;como una bala like lightning;ni a bala L.Am. fam no way fam* * *bala nf1) : bullet2) : bale* * *bala n1. (de arma) bullet2. (de paja, algodón) bale -
12 tirante
adj.1 taut (cuerda, goma).me noto la piel tirante my skin feels stretched2 tense.estar tirante con alguien to be tense with somebody3 tight, tense, taut.m.1 strap.un sostén sin tirantes a strapless bratirantes (para pantalones)2 brace (architecture).3 shoulder strap, strap, suspender.4 tie beam, brace, tie rod.* * *► adjetivo1 taut, tight2 figurado (relación, situación) tense, strained1 (de ropa en general) strap2 (de caballería) trace3 TÉCNICA brace, stay4 ARQUITECTURA beam1 (de pantalón) braces, US suspenders* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) [+ soga] tight, taut; (=tensado) tensed, drawn tight2) [relaciones, situación] (=tenso) tense, strained3) (Econ) tight2. SM1) [de vestido] shoulder strappl tirantes [de pantalones] braces, suspenders (EEUU)2) (Arquit) crosspiece, brace; (Mec) strut, brace; [de arreos] trace* * *Ia) <piel/costura/cuerda> tautb) < situación> tense; < relaciones> tense, strainedII1) (Const) strut, brace2) (Indum)a) ( de prenda) strap, shoulder strapfalda de tirantes — jumper (AmE), pinafore dress (BrE)
pantalones de tirantes — overalls (pl) (AmE), dungarees (pl) (BrE)
b) tirantes masculino plural (Esp, Méx, Ven) ( de pantalón) suspenders (pl) (AmE), braces (pl) (BrE)* * *Ia) <piel/costura/cuerda> tautb) < situación> tense; < relaciones> tense, strainedII1) (Const) strut, brace2) (Indum)a) ( de prenda) strap, shoulder strapfalda de tirantes — jumper (AmE), pinafore dress (BrE)
pantalones de tirantes — overalls (pl) (AmE), dungarees (pl) (BrE)
b) tirantes masculino plural (Esp, Méx, Ven) ( de pantalón) suspenders (pl) (AmE), braces (pl) (BrE)* * *tirante11 = strap.Ex: There are many varieties of sandal, from synthetic rope soles and straps, tyre-tread soled sandals, to the Japanese wooden sandals, which are relatively easy to make.
* camiseta de tirantes = sleeveless shirt, singlet, vest, tank top, sleeveless top.* camiseta interior de tirantes = singlet, vest.* tirantes = braces.tirante22 = fraught, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.].Ex: The article is entitled ' Fraught years ahead? Trade unions and libraries'.
Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.* * *1 ‹piel/costura› tight, taut; ‹cuerda› taut2 ‹situación› tense; ‹relaciones› tense, strainedestá tirante con su jefe things are strained between her and her bossA ( Const) strut, braceB ( Indum)1 (de una prenda) strap, shoulder strap* * *
tirante adjetivo
‹ relaciones› tense, strained
■ sustantivo masculino
1 (Const) strut, brace
2 (Indum)
b)◊ tirantes sustantivo masculino plural (Esp, Méx, Ven) ( de pantalón) suspenders (pl) (AmE), braces (pl) (BrE)
tirante
I adjetivo
1 (tenso: una cuerda, un cable etc) tight, taut
2 (: una situación) tense
II sustantivo masculino
1 (de una prenda) strap
2 (para sujetar el pantalón) tirantes, braces pl, US suspenders pl
3 Téc (abrazadera) brace
' tirante' also found in these entries:
English:
shoulder strap
- strap
- taut
- tight
- fraught
- shoulder
- strained
- tense
* * *♦ adj1. [estirado] [cuerda, goma] taut;me noto la piel tirante my skin feels taut o tight;la coleta está demasiado tirante this pigtail is too tight2. [violento, tenso] [situación, relaciones] tense;estar tirante con alguien to be tense with sb♦ nm1. [de tela] strap;un sostén sin tirantes a strapless bra2.3. Arquit brace* * *I adj taut; figtenseII m1 strap2:tirantes pl suspenders, Br braces* * *tirante adj1) : tense, strained2) : tauttirante nm1) : shoulder strap2) tirantes nmpl: suspenders* * *tirante1 adj1. (cable, cuerda) taut2. (situación) tensetirante2 n (de vestido) strap / shoulder strap -
13 bolsillo
m.pocket.calculadora de bolsillo pocket calculatoredición de bolsillo pocket editionlo pagué de mi bolsillo I paid for it out of my own pocketmeterse o tener a alguien en el bolsillo to have somebody eating out of one's hand* * *1 pocket\de bolsillo pocketrascarse el bolsillo to dip into one's pocketsacar el dinero de su propio bolsillo figurado to pay it out of one's own pockettener a alguien en el bolsillo figurado to have somebody eating out of one's hand, be able to twist somebody round one's little finger* * *noun m.* * *SM1) [de chaqueta, pantalón] pocket2)de bolsillo — pocket antes de s, pocket-size
* * *a) (de pantalón, chaqueta) pocketuna calculadora/un diccionario de bolsillo — a pocket calculator/dictionary
se metió a su jefe en el bolsillo en dos semanas — she had her boss eating out of her hand within two weeks
tener algo en el bolsillo — to have something sewn up
tener a alguien en el bolsillo — to have somebody in one's pocket
b) (dinero, presupuesto) pocketde mi/su/tu bolsillo — out of my/his/her/your own pocket
rascarse el bolsillo — (fam) to dip into one's pocket (colloq)
* * *= pocket, pocket.Ex. Photographs are normally kept in drawers of standard filing cabinets, with folders or pockets, or both.Ex. He got up, and, putting hands in the pockets of his trousers, began to walk around the room.----* bolsillo del chaleco = vest pocket.* bolsillo para el reloj = watch pocket.* calculadora de bolsillo = pocket calculator.* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.* del tamaño del bolsillo = pocket sized.* dinero de bolsillo = pocket change, pocket money.* llenarse el bolsillo = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s).* ordenador de bolsillo = palm-sized computer, palmtop, palmtop computer.* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.* petaca de bolsillo = hip flask.* reloj de bolsillo = fob watch.* según + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.* tamaño bolsillo = hand-sized.* * *a) (de pantalón, chaqueta) pocketuna calculadora/un diccionario de bolsillo — a pocket calculator/dictionary
se metió a su jefe en el bolsillo en dos semanas — she had her boss eating out of her hand within two weeks
tener algo en el bolsillo — to have something sewn up
tener a alguien en el bolsillo — to have somebody in one's pocket
b) (dinero, presupuesto) pocketde mi/su/tu bolsillo — out of my/his/her/your own pocket
rascarse el bolsillo — (fam) to dip into one's pocket (colloq)
* * *= pocket, pocket.Ex: Photographs are normally kept in drawers of standard filing cabinets, with folders or pockets, or both.
Ex: He got up, and, putting hands in the pockets of his trousers, began to walk around the room.* bolsillo del chaleco = vest pocket.* bolsillo para el reloj = watch pocket.* calculadora de bolsillo = pocket calculator.* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.* del tamaño del bolsillo = pocket sized.* dinero de bolsillo = pocket change, pocket money.* llenarse el bolsillo = line + Posesivo + (own) pocket(s).* ordenador de bolsillo = palm-sized computer, palmtop, palmtop computer.* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.* petaca de bolsillo = hip flask.* reloj de bolsillo = fob watch.* según + Posesivo + bolsillo = according to + Posesivo + pocket.* tamaño bolsillo = hand-sized.* * *1 (de un pantalón, un bolso, una chaqueta) pocketel bolsillo interior de la americana the inside jacket pocketsácate las manos de los bolsillos take your hands out of your pocketsechó mano al bolsillo he put his hand to his pocketde bolsillo pocket ( before n)una calculadora/un diccionario de bolsillo a pocket calculator/dictionarymeterse algo en el bolsillo: me metí el orgullo en el bolsillo I swallowed my pridese metió los escrúpulos en el bolsillo she forgot about her scruplesmeterse or ( Col) echarse a algn en el bolsillo to get sb eating out of one's handtener a algn en el bolsillo to have sb twisted o wrapped round one's little finger o eating out of one's hand, to have sb in one's pockettener algo en el bolsillo to have sth sewn up2 (dinero, presupuesto) pocketde mi/su/tu bolsillo out of my/his/your own pocketlo ha pagado de su bolsillo she paid for it herself o out of her own pocket* * *
bolsillo sustantivo masculino
pocket;
meterse a algn en el bolsillo to get sb eating out of one's hand
bolsillo sustantivo masculino
1 (en prenda) pocket
2 (dinero propio) lo pagaré de mi bolsillo, I'll pay for it out of my own pocket
♦ Locuciones: (tamaño) de bolsillo, pocket, pocket-size: libro de bolsillo, paperback
' bolsillo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calendario
- el
- guardarse
- navaja
- reloj
- agenda
- alcance
- bolsa
- dinero
- edición
- exterior
- guardar
- interior
- libro
- llenar
- meter
- palpar
- solapa
- tamaño
- tapa
- vaciar
English:
bulge
- delve
- draw out
- flap
- palm
- pocket
- produce
- take out
- wad
- fob
- notice
- phrse
- pick
- pop
- watch
* * *bolsillo nm1. [en ropa] pocket;pañuelo de bolsillo pocket handkerchief;calculadora de bolsillo pocket calculator;edición de bolsillo pocket edition;tener a alguien (metido) en el bolsillo to have sb eating out of one's hand2. [lugar con dinero] pocket;lo pagué de mi bolsillo I paid for it out of my own pocket;Famllenarse los bolsillos to line one's pockets;Famrascarse el bolsillo to fork out* * *m pocket;de bolsillo pocket atr ;meterse a alguien en el bolsillo fam win s.o. over;rascarse el bolsillo fam fork out fam ;llenarse los bolsillos fig make a fortune;los tuvo a todos en el bolsillo en seguida he soon had them all eating out of his hand;el Boca Juniors tiene la liga en el bolsillo the league is in the bag for Boca Juniors* * *bolsillo nm1) : pocket2)dinero de bolsillo : pocket change, loose change* * *bolsillo n pocket -
14 centro
m.1 center.centro de atracción center of attractioncentro de gravedad center of gravitycentro de interés center of interestcentro de mesa centerpiececentro nervioso nerve centercentro óptico optic center2 center (establecimiento).centro de cálculo computer centercentro cívico community centercentro docente o de enseñanza educational institutioncentro recreativo leisure center3 city/town center.me voy al centro I'm going to towncentro ciudad o urbano city/town center (en letrero)4 center of the city, downtown, city centre.5 Centro.6 centrum.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: centrar.* * *1 centre (US center), middle2 (de ciudad) town centre, city centre, US downtown area■ me voy al centro I'm going into town, US I'm going downtown3 (asociación) centre (US center), association, institution4 DEPORTE cross, centre (US center)5 PLÍTICA centre (US center)\centro benéfico charitable organizationcentro ciudad city centre, US downtown areacentro comercial shopping centre, US mallcentro cultural cultural centre (US center)centro de atracción centre (US center) of attractioncentro de enseñanza educational institutioncentro de gravedad centre of gravitycentro de interés centre (US center) of interestcentro de mesa centrepiece (US centerpiece)centro docente educational institutioncentro sanitario hospital, clinicmedio centro DEPORTE centre (US center) halfpartido de centro PLÍTICA centre (US center) party* * *noun m.1) center2) downtown* * *1. SM1) (=medio) centre, center (EEUU)las regiones del centro del país — the central areas of the country, the areas in the centre of the country
pon el jarrón en el centro de la mesa — put the vase in the middle o centre of the table
2) [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)no se puede aparcar en el centro — you can't park in the centre (of town), you can't park downtown (EEUU)
un edificio del centro de Madrid — a building in the centre of Madrid o in Madrid town centre o (EEUU) in downtown Madrid
centro ciudad — city centre, town centre
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ir al centro — to go into town, go downtown (EEUU)3) (Pol) centre, center (EEUU)ser de centro — [persona] to be a moderate; [partido] to be in the centre
los partidos de centro izquierda — the parties of the centre left, the centre-left parties
4) (=foco) [de huracán] centre, center (EEUU); [de incendio] seatha sido el centro de varias polémicas últimamente — he has been at the centre o heart of various controversies lately
el gobierno se ha convertido en el centro de las críticas — the government has become the target of criticism
Zaire fue el centro del interés internacional — Zaire was the focus of o was at the centre of international attention
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ser el centro de las miradas, Roma es estos días el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes are on Rome at the moment5) (=establecimiento) centre, center (EEUU)dos alumnos han sido expulsados del centro — two students have been expelled from the school o centre
centro comercial — shopping centre, shopping mall
centro cultural — [en un barrio, institución] (local) arts centre; [de otro país] cultural centre
centro de abasto — Méx market
centro de acogida, centro de acogida de menores — children's home
centro de coordinación — [de la policía] operations room
centro (de determinación) de costos — (Com) cost centre
centro de enseñanza — [gen] educational institution; (=colegio) school
centro de enseñanza media, centro de enseñanza secundaria — secondary school
centro de jardinería — garden centre, garden center (EEUU)
centro de rastreo — (Astron) tracking centre
centro médico — [gen] medical establishment; (=hospital) hospital
centro penitenciario — prison, penitentiary (EEUU)
centro recreacional — Cuba, Ven sports centre, leisure centre
centro sanitario — = centro médico
centro universitario — (=facultad) faculty; (=universidad) university
6) (=población)centro turístico — (=lugar muy visitado) tourist centre; [diseñado para turistas] tourist resort
centro urbano — urban area, city
7) (=ropa) CAm (=juego) trousers and waistcoat, pants and vest (EEUU); And, Caribe (=enaguas) underskirt; And (=falda) thick flannel skirt2.SMF (Ftbl) centre•
delantero centro — centre-forward•
medio centro — centre-half* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex. Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex. The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex. In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex. The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.----* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex: Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.
Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex: The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex: In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex: The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *A1 ( Mat) center*2 (área central) center*en el centro de la habitación in the middle o center of the roomel terremoto afectó al centro del país the earthquake affected the central region o the center of the countrylos países del centro de Europa the countries of Central Europevive en pleno centro de la ciudad she lives right in the center of the town/citytengo que ir al centro a hacer unas compras I have to go downtown to do some shopping ( AmE), I have to go into town o into the town centre to do some shopping ( BrE)Compuestos:center* of gravitymidfieldcenterpiece*nerve center*center* of power(de una organización) nerve center*; (de una ciudad) heartB (foco)1 (de atención) center*ha sido el centro de todos los comentarios it has been the main talking pointfueron el centro de todas las miradas all eyes were on themse ha convertido estos días en el centro de interés it has become the focus of attention recentlyfue el centro de atracción durante la fiesta she was the center of attention at the partyha hecho de su marido el centro de su existencia she has centered her life around her husband2 (de actividades, servicios) center*centro administrativo administrative centerun gran centro cultural/industrial a major cultural/industrial centerCompuestos:center* of interest to touristscall center*operations center*, operations room ( BrE)urban center*, population center*holiday center*( AmL) leisure center*tourist resort o center*C (establecimiento, institución) center*el centro anglo-peruano the Anglo-Peruvian centerCompuestos:civic center*(en Esp) private school o college ( which receives a state subsidy)( Méx) marketcentro de acogidade animales abandonados animal sanctuarycentro de acogida de menores abandonados children's refugecentro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered womencentro de acogida de refugiados reception center* for refugeessupport center*primary care center*call center*user support center*help center*computer center*control center*conference center*coordination center*cost center*cultural center*detention center*spy headquartersprivate school, academymanagement center*information center*detention center*research center*, research establishmentspeech therapy clinic( Esp) high-tech leisure center*family planning clinicsports center*detention center*health center*service center*telecommunications center*space center*( frml); hospitalmedical center*( AmL) leisure center*leisure center*( frml); hospitalD ( Pol) center*E (en fútbol) tbcentro chut cross, center*F* * *
Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)
centro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
centró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
centrar
centro
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centro algo en algo to focus sth on sth
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center( conjugate center), cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centrose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center( conjugate center) on sth
centro sustantivo masculino
◊ centro ciudad/urbano downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE);
ser el centro de atención to be the center of attention;
se convirtió en el centro de interés it became the focus of attention;
centro turístico tourist resort o center;
centro comercial shopping mall (AmE), shopping centre (BrE);
centro de llamadas call center (AmE) o centre (BrE);
centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) center( conjugate center);
centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
centro sustantivo masculino
1 middle, centre, US center
2 (de una ciudad) town centre
3 (institución) institution, centre, US center
4 Pol centre party
5 centro comercial, shopping centre
' centro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- Cesid
- CIS
- ciudad
- consejo
- delantera
- delantero
- docente
- foco
- gravedad
- media
- medio
- mitad
- neurálgica
- neurálgico
- ombligo
- retención
- almendra
- base
- blanco
- comercial
- deportivo
- diana
- hacia
- hípico
- lejos
- mesa
- mismo
- para
- polo
- posta
- preescolar
- rematar
- retirado
- señalización
- señalizar
- trámite
English:
accessible
- barrage
- central
- centre
- centre forward
- city
- community centre
- core
- delay
- downtown
- garden centre
- heart
- hub
- inner city
- institute
- leisure centre
- mall
- middle
- out
- revolve
- ROTC
- run across
- shopping centre
- slap
- space-centre
- spotlight
- teaching centre
- town
- village hall
- walk about
- welfare centre
- call
- center
- clinic
- coffee
- community
- conference
- control
- facility
- focal
- focus
- garden
- health
- holiday
- home
- inner
- leisure
- midtown
- plaza
- polling
* * *centro nm1. [área, punto central] centre;en el centro de la vía in the middle of the track;estaba en el centro de la muchedumbre she was in the middle of the crowd;las lluvias afectarán al centro del país the rain will affect the central region o centre of the country;la jardinería es el centro de su existencia her life revolves around gardeningcentro de atención centre of attention;centro de atracción centre of attraction;las playas son el centro de atracción para el turismo beaches are the main tourist attraction;centro de gravedad centre of gravity;centro de interés centre of interest;Fís centro de masa centre of mass;centro de mesa centrepiece;centro nervioso nerve centre;también Fig centro neurálgico nerve centre; Fís centro óptico optical centre2. [de ciudad] town centre;me voy al centro I'm going to town;tengo una casa en pleno centro I have a house right in the town centre;centro histórico = old (part of) town3. [económico, administrativo] centre;un importante centro financiero/cultural an important financial/cultural centrecentro turístico tourist resort4. [establecimiento, organismo] centre;[planta] plant, factory; [tienda] branch; [colegio] school Esp centro de acogida reception centre; Esp centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women;centro asistencial de día day care centre;centro de atención telefónica call centre;centro de cálculo computer centre;centro cívico community centre;Am centro comunal community centre; Am centro comunitario community centre;centro concertado state-subsidized (private) school;centro de control control centre;centro cultural cultural centre;centro demográfico centre of population;centro deportivo sports centre;centro de desintoxicación detoxification centre o clinic;centro de detención detention centre;centro docente educational institution;centro educativo educational institution;centro de enseñanza educational institution;centro espacial space centre;centro de estudios academy, school;centro excursionista hill-walking club;centro hospitalario hospital;centro de información information centre;centro de investigación research institute;Esp Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas = government body responsible for conducting opinion polls, sociological surveys etc;centro de llamadas call centre;Mil centro de mando command centre;centro médico medical centre;centro meteorológico weather centre;centro de negocios business centre;centro penitenciario prison, US penitentiary;centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic;centro regional regional office;centro de rehabilitación rehabilitation centre;centro de salud clinic, Br health centre;centro sanitario clinic, Br health centre;centro social community centre;centro de trabajo workplace;Am centro de tratamiento intensivo intensive care unit5. [en política] centre;un partido de centro a centre party;ser de centro to be at the centre of the political spectrumjuega en el centro del campo he plays in midfieldenvió un centro al área contraria he crossed the ball into the opposition's penalty area;consiguió un espectacular gol con un centro chut he scored a spectacular goal with what was intended more as a cross than a shot* * *m1 center, Brcentre2 DEP cross* * *centro nmf: center (in sports)centro nm1) medio: centercentro de atención: center of attentioncentro de gravedad: center of gravity2) : downtown3)centro de mesa : centerpiece* * *centro n centre -
15 chaleco a prueba de balas
(n.) = bullet-proof vestEx. The experts respond to the following questions: will schools ever be free of weapons; will card access systems become common in public schools; will metal detectors solve school security problems; and will students ever be issued bullet-proof vests along with textbooks?.* * *(n.) = bullet-proof vestEx: The experts respond to the following questions: will schools ever be free of weapons; will card access systems become common in public schools; will metal detectors solve school security problems; and will students ever be issued bullet-proof vests along with textbooks?.
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16 comprometer
v.1 to jeopardize (poner en peligro) (éxito, posibilidades).2 to embarrass.publicaron unas fotos que lo comprometen they published some compromising photos of him3 to compromise, to endanger, to risk.Su ímpetu comprometió el proyecto His vigor compromised the project.4 to appoint, to engage.El gerente comprometió al personal The manager appointed the staff.5 to obligate, to pledge, to bind.* * *1 (exponer a riesgo) to endanger, jeopardize, risk; (a una persona) to compromise2 (implicar) to involve, implicate3 (obligar) to commit4 (poner en un aprieto) to embarrass5 (juzgar un tercero) to submit to arbitration1 (contraer una obligación) to commit oneself, pledge2 (involucrarse) to get involved3 (establecer relaciones formales) to get engaged\comprometerse a hacer algo to undertake to do something* * *verb2) commit3) jeopardize•- comprometerse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner en evidencia) to compromise2) (=implicar)•
comprometer a algn en algo — [futuro] to involve sb in sth; [pasado] to implicate sb in sth3) (=obligar)4) (=arriesgar) [+ conversaciones, éxito, reputación, paz] to jeopardizesu rebelión comprometió la vida de los rehenes — his rebellion endangered o jeopardized the hostages' lives
5) (=apalabrar) [+ habitación, entrada] to reserve, book6) (=invertir) to invest, tie upha comprometido todo su capital en esta empresa — he has invested all his capital in this company, all his capital is tied up in this company
7) frm (=afectar)la gangrena le ha comprometido la rodilla — the gangrene has spread to o affected his knee
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner en un apuro) to compromiseb) <vida/libertad> to jeopardize, threaten2) ( obligar)2.comprometerse v prona) ( dar su palabra)comprometerse a + inf — to promise to + inf
b) autor/artista to commit oneself politicallyc) novios to get engaged* * *= bind, commit, encumber, compromise, bargain away.Ex. Rules and conditions concerning book lending are the most important items in a library's statute book, binding the reader by specific obligations in the process of borrowing books.Ex. But since to have chosen to use the alternative rule would have committed us to extensive and expensive recataloging of LC copy, service considerations gave way to economic considerations.Ex. If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.Ex. This article looks at what security measures can be taken without compromising access to materials.Ex. Reduced support is a fact of life, and librarians cannot bargain away their budget pressures.----* comprometer dinero = commit + money, lien + funds.* comprometerse = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + Reflexivo.* comprometerse a = commit + Reflexivo + to, undertake to.* comprometerse con = marry (to).* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner en un apuro) to compromiseb) <vida/libertad> to jeopardize, threaten2) ( obligar)2.comprometerse v prona) ( dar su palabra)comprometerse a + inf — to promise to + inf
b) autor/artista to commit oneself politicallyc) novios to get engaged* * *= bind, commit, encumber, compromise, bargain away.Ex: Rules and conditions concerning book lending are the most important items in a library's statute book, binding the reader by specific obligations in the process of borrowing books.
Ex: But since to have chosen to use the alternative rule would have committed us to extensive and expensive recataloging of LC copy, service considerations gave way to economic considerations.Ex: If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.Ex: This article looks at what security measures can be taken without compromising access to materials.Ex: Reduced support is a fact of life, and librarians cannot bargain away their budget pressures.* comprometer dinero = commit + money, lien + funds.* comprometerse = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + Reflexivo.* comprometerse a = commit + Reflexivo + to, undertake to.* comprometerse con = marry (to).* * *comprometer [E1 ]vtA1 (poner en un apuro) to compromiseencontraron documentos que lo comprometían they found documents which compromised him2 ‹vida/libertad› to jeopardize, threaten, endangerel acuerdo compromete la soberanía de la nación the agreement jeopardizes o endangers o threatens national sovereigntyB (obligar) comprometer a algn A algo to commit sb TO sthno me compromete a nada it does not commit me to anythingesto no te compromete a aceptarlo this does not commit you to accept o to accepting it, this does not put you under any obligation to accept itC ‹pulmón/hígado›la puñalada le comprometió el pulmón the stab wound affected the lungel cáncer ya le ha comprometido el riñón the cancer has already spread to o reached o affected the kidney1 (dar su palabra) comprometerse A + INF to promise to + INFse comprometió a terminarlo para el sábado she promised o ( frml) undertook to finish it by Saturdayme comprometo a cuidarlo como si fuera mío I promise to look after it as if it were my ownya me he comprometido para salir esta noche I've already arranged to go out tonightse ha comprometido para empezar en enero he has committed himself to starting in January2 «autor/artista» to commit oneself politically3 «novios» to get engaged comprometerse CON algn to get engaged TO sb* * *
comprometer ( conjugate comprometer) verbo transitivo
c) ( obligar) comprometer a algn a algo to commit sb to sth;
comprometerse verbo pronominal
comprometerse con algn to get engaged to sb
comprometer verbo transitivo
1 (obligar) to compel, oblige
2 (implicar) to involve, compromise
3 (poner en peligro) to jeopardize: no comprometas tu carrera, don't put your career at risk
' comprometer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
implicar
- vincular
English:
commit
- compromise
- affect
* * *♦ vt1. [poner en peligro] [éxito, posibilidades] to jeopardize;[persona, inversión] to compromise;los documentos comprometen la seguridad del estado the documents jeopardize o endanger state security2. [avergonzar] to embarrass;publicaron unas fotos que lo comprometen they published some compromising photos of himel acuerdo no nos compromete a nada the agreement doesn't commit us to anything* * *v/t1 compromise2 ( obligar) commit* * *comprometer vt1) : to compromise2) : to jeopardize3) : to commit, to put under obligation -
17 comprometerse
1 (contraer una obligación) to commit oneself, pledge2 (involucrarse) to get involved3 (establecer relaciones formales) to get engaged* * ** * *VPR1) (=contraer un compromiso) to commit o.s.•
comprometerse a algo — to commit o.s. to sthla compañía se compromete a una subida de 250 euros mensuales — the company is committed to a pay rise of 250 euros a month
•
comprometerse en algo — to commit o.s. to sth•
comprometerse a hacer algo — to commit o.s. to doing sth, undertake to do sthse han comprometido a reducir el paro — they have committed themselves to reducing unemployment, they have undertaken to reduce unemployment
me comprometí a ayudarte y lo haré — I promised to help you and I will, I said I'd help you and I will
2) (=implicarse socialmente) to commit o.s., make a commitmentcomprometerse políticamente (con algo) — commit o.s. politically (to sth), to make a political commitment (to sth)
3) (=citarse)4) [novios] to get engaged* * *(v.) = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + ReflexivoEx. Their professional relationship soon blossomed into a personal one, and a year later they became engaged.Ex. Managers should be fully vested in the change.Ex. Although Canada has pledged to phase out the use of halon gas by the year 2000, alternative gases are being developed.Ex. In addition to convincing the assembly to vote against war, they must figure out the mystery of the burned bodies without implicating themselves.* * *(v.) = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + ReflexivoEx: Their professional relationship soon blossomed into a personal one, and a year later they became engaged.
Ex: Managers should be fully vested in the change.Ex: Although Canada has pledged to phase out the use of halon gas by the year 2000, alternative gases are being developed.Ex: In addition to convincing the assembly to vote against war, they must figure out the mystery of the burned bodies without implicating themselves.* * *
■comprometerse verbo reflexivo
1 (dar su palabra) me comprometo a venir, I promise to come
se comprometen a arreglarlo en dos días, they undertake to repair it within two days
2 (hacerse novios) to become engaged
' comprometerse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comprometer
English:
cautious
- commit
- pledge
- pussyfoot
- tie down
- undertake
- engaged
- under
* * *vpr1. [asumir un compromiso] to commit oneself;se comprometió a hacerlo she promised to do it;me comprometí a acabarlo cuanto antes I promised to finish it as soon as possible;se han comprometido a cumplir el acuerdo de paz they have committed themselves to fulfilling the peace agreement2. [ideológicamente, moralmente] to become involved (en in);se comprometió en la defensa de los derechos humanos she got involved in campaigning for human rights* * *v/r1 promise (a to)3 de novios get engaged* * *vr1) : to commit oneself2)comprometerse con : to get engaged to* * *1. (novios) to get engaged2. (prometer) to commit yourself -
18 conceder
v.1 to grant.me concedió un deseo he granted me a wishle concedí el beneficio de la duda I gave him the benefit of the doubtno concede entrevistas she doesn't give interviews¿me concede cinco minutos? could you give o spare me five minutes?2 to admit, to concede.3 to give.4 to allow to.* * *2 (atribuir) to give, attach3 (oportunidad, tiempo) to give4 (admitir) to concede, admit* * *verb1) to award, grant2) concede, admit* * *VT1) (=dar) [+ beca, premio] to award, grant; [+ crédito, permiso, deseo, entrevista] to grantsu mujer no quería concederle el divorcio — his wife didn't want to grant o give him a divorce
le concedieron el honor de presidir el congreso — they conferred on him the honour of presiding over the conference
¿me concede el honor de este baile? — may I have the pleasure of this dance?
2) frm (=admitir) to concede, admitconcedo que el error fue mío — I concede o admit it was my mistake
* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <premio/beca> to give, award; <descuento/préstamo> to give, grant (frml); <privilegio/favor/permiso> to grantel honor que me concedieron — the honor they conferred o bestowed on me
¿me podría conceder unos minutos? — could you spare me a few minutes?
b) <importancia/valor> to give2) (admitir, reconocer) to admit, acknowledge, concede* * *= award, confer (on/upon), grant, vest, cede, bestow, dispense.Ex. In recognition of his impact on cataloging, in 1974 he was awarded the Margaret Mann Citation and, in 1978, the Melvil Dewey Medal.Ex. Lastly, he was the 1971 recipient of the Melvil Dewey Medal, which was conferred upon him for creative professional achievement of a high order.Ex. In the majority of cases, the indexer is granted considerable freedom of choice as to the citation order he adopts in the construction of compound class numbers.Ex. This responsibility is vested in the Central Classification Committees of the member countries.Ex. We see this most clearly in the United Kingdom right now, as the Westminster government cedes authority both to the European Union and to a new parliament in Scotland.Ex. God offers penitents redemption but also bestows His 'common grace' on all.Ex. This paper describes the role of the federal government in dispensing aid to public libraries as part of the combat against the Great Depression of the 1930s.----* conceder aumento salarial = award + salary increase.* conceder beca = grant + scholarship.* conceder cierta autoridad sobre = give + Nombre + a say in.* conceder comisión de servicios = second.* conceder diploma = grant + diploma.* conceder el derecho al voto = enfranchise.* conceder el honor = accord + honour.* conceder en franquicia = franchise.* conceder facultades = endow with + powers.* conceder importancia = accord + significance level, attach + importance, place + importance.* conceder licencia = grant + license.* conceder licencia de comercialización = license [licence, -USA].* conceder mucha importancia a = lay + great store on.* conceder permiso = give + permission, grant + permission, grant + Alguien + leave.* conceder poderes = give + powers.* conceder potestad = confer + mandate.* conceder una licencia = issue + licence.* conceder una oportunidad = grant + opportunity.* conceder una petición = grant + request.* conceder un contrato = award + contract.* conceder un favor = bestow + favour.* conceder un premio = give + an award, grant + an award.* conceder un préstamo = grant + loan.* conceder un título = bestow + title.* privilegio concedido por el dinero = moneyed privilege.* que concede becas = grant-making.* que concede subsidios = grant-making.* que se concede en función de las necesidades económicas = means-tested.* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <premio/beca> to give, award; <descuento/préstamo> to give, grant (frml); <privilegio/favor/permiso> to grantel honor que me concedieron — the honor they conferred o bestowed on me
¿me podría conceder unos minutos? — could you spare me a few minutes?
b) <importancia/valor> to give2) (admitir, reconocer) to admit, acknowledge, concede* * *= award, confer (on/upon), grant, vest, cede, bestow, dispense.Ex: In recognition of his impact on cataloging, in 1974 he was awarded the Margaret Mann Citation and, in 1978, the Melvil Dewey Medal.
Ex: Lastly, he was the 1971 recipient of the Melvil Dewey Medal, which was conferred upon him for creative professional achievement of a high order.Ex: In the majority of cases, the indexer is granted considerable freedom of choice as to the citation order he adopts in the construction of compound class numbers.Ex: This responsibility is vested in the Central Classification Committees of the member countries.Ex: We see this most clearly in the United Kingdom right now, as the Westminster government cedes authority both to the European Union and to a new parliament in Scotland.Ex: God offers penitents redemption but also bestows His 'common grace' on all.Ex: This paper describes the role of the federal government in dispensing aid to public libraries as part of the combat against the Great Depression of the 1930s.* conceder aumento salarial = award + salary increase.* conceder beca = grant + scholarship.* conceder cierta autoridad sobre = give + Nombre + a say in.* conceder comisión de servicios = second.* conceder diploma = grant + diploma.* conceder el derecho al voto = enfranchise.* conceder el honor = accord + honour.* conceder en franquicia = franchise.* conceder facultades = endow with + powers.* conceder importancia = accord + significance level, attach + importance, place + importance.* conceder licencia = grant + license.* conceder licencia de comercialización = license [licence, -USA].* conceder mucha importancia a = lay + great store on.* conceder permiso = give + permission, grant + permission, grant + Alguien + leave.* conceder poderes = give + powers.* conceder potestad = confer + mandate.* conceder una licencia = issue + licence.* conceder una oportunidad = grant + opportunity.* conceder una petición = grant + request.* conceder un contrato = award + contract.* conceder un favor = bestow + favour.* conceder un premio = give + an award, grant + an award.* conceder un préstamo = grant + loan.* conceder un título = bestow + title.* privilegio concedido por el dinero = moneyed privilege.* que concede becas = grant-making.* que concede subsidios = grant-making.* que se concede en función de las necesidades económicas = means-tested.* * *conceder [E1 ]vtA1 ‹premio/beca› to give, award; ‹descuento/préstamo› to give, grant ( frml); ‹privilegio/favor› to grantlos jueces concedieron el triunfo al irlandés the judges awarded victory to the Irishman, the judges pronounced the Irishman the winnerabuchearon al árbitro por no conceder el penalty the referee was booed for not giving o awarding the penaltysin conceder un solo tanto without conceding a single pointme concedieron permiso they gave me permissionel honor que me concedieron the honor they conferred o bestowed on menos concedió una entrevista she agreed to give us an interview o to being interviewed by usterminó por concederle la razón a su contrincante he ended up admitting o conceding that his opponent was right¿me podría conceder unos minutos de su tiempo? could you spare me a few minutes of your time?2 ‹importancia/valor› to giveno le concedió demasiada importancia she did not give it too much importance o attach too much importance to itB (admitir, reconocer) to admit, acknowledge, concedetuvo que conceder que se había equivocado he had to admit o concede o acknowledge that he was wrong* * *
conceder ( conjugate conceder) verbo transitivo
1
‹descuento/préstamo› to give;
‹privilegio/favor/permiso› to grant;
¿me podría conceder unos minutos? could you spare me a few minutes?
2 (admitir, reconocer) to admit, acknowledge
conceder verbo transitivo
1 (admitir) to admit, concede
2 (un deseo, préstamo) to grant
(un premio, una beca) to award
3 frml (tiempo, atención) si me concede un minuto, if you can spare me a moment
4 (importancia) to give
conceder valor a algo, to attach value to something
' conceder' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceder
- dar
- dotar
- merced
- negar
- premio
English:
accord
- award
- begrudge
- bestow
- concede
- grant
- confer
- devolve
- dispense
- give
- knight
- shut
- straight
* * *conceder vt1. [dar] to grant;[premio] to award; [beca] to give, to award; [préstamo, subvención] to give, to grant; [asilo, indulto, extradición] to grant;le concedí el beneficio de la duda I gave him the benefit of the doubt;me concedió un deseo he granted me a wish;no concede entrevistas she doesn't give interviews;¿me concede cinco minutos? could you give o spare me five minutes?;le han concedido un permiso para acudir al congreso he's been given o granted permission to attend the conference2. [asentir] to admit, to concede;concedo que están en lo cierto I admit that you're right3. [atribuir] [importancia] to give, to attach;no concede ningún valor al dinero money doesn't matter to her at all* * ** * *conceder vt1) : to grant, to bestow2) : to concede, to admit* * *conceder vb2. (beca, premio) to award -
19 conferir
v.1 to give, to lend.conferir algo a alguien to confer o bestow something upon somebody; (honor, dignidad) to give something to somebody (responsabilidades)2 to confer, to award, to concede, to give.3 to attribute, to attach.* * *1 (conceder) to confer, bestow, award2 (dar) to give* * *verbo transitivo (frml o liter)a) <honor/dignidad/responsabilidad> to confer* * *= confer (on/upon), invest, vest.Ex. Lastly, he was the 1971 recipient of the Melvil Dewey Medal, which was conferred upon him for creative professional achievement of a high order.Ex. Such considerations whether invested with the gravitas assumed by LSIC whenever they address such imponderables or when issued by freebooting critics miss the mark.Ex. This responsibility is vested in the Central Classification Committees of the member countries.----* conferir una función = confer + function.* que confiere cierto estatus social = status-conferring.* * *verbo transitivo (frml o liter)a) <honor/dignidad/responsabilidad> to confer* * *= confer (on/upon), invest, vest.Ex: Lastly, he was the 1971 recipient of the Melvil Dewey Medal, which was conferred upon him for creative professional achievement of a high order.
Ex: Such considerations whether invested with the gravitas assumed by LSIC whenever they address such imponderables or when issued by freebooting critics miss the mark.Ex: This responsibility is vested in the Central Classification Committees of the member countries.* conferir una función = confer + function.* que confiere cierto estatus social = status-conferring.* * *vt1 ‹honor/dignidad› to confer; ‹responsabilidad› to confercada uno de esos días de vida que nos han sido conferidos ( liter); every day of life granted to us o bestowed upon us ( liter)2 ‹prestigio› to confer, bestow; ‹encanto› to lendla barba le confería un aspecto distinguido the beard lent him an air of distinction* * *
conferir ( conjugate conferir) verbo transitivo (frml o liter)
‹ encanto› to lend;
conferir verbo transitivo to grant, bestow, confer: este brebaje confiere unos poderes mágicos, this potion gives one magic powers
' conferir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
distinguir
- dar
English:
award
- confer
- impart
* * *conferir vt1. [cualidad] to give, to lend;la asistencia del monarca confiere más importancia al acto the presence of the monarch gives more importance to the ceremony;el brillante colorido confiere gran dramatismo al cuadro the brilliant colours give the painting a very dramatic effect o make the painting very dramatic2.[responsabilidades] to give sth to sb, to confer sth on sb;la nueva ley confiere el poder ejecutivo al presidente the new law confers executive power on o gives executive power to the president* * *v/t award* * *conferir {76} vt: to confer, to bestow -
20 debajo
adv.1 underneath.el de debajo the one underneathdebajo vive un pianista a pianist lives downstairsel vecino/la oficina de debajo the neighbor/office downstairsdebajo de underneath, underdebajo de la mesa/las escaleras under the table/the stairs¿qué llevas debajo del abrigo? what have you got on under your coat?llevo una camiseta por debajo I've got a vest on underneathpor debajo de lo normal below normalpasamos por debajo del puente we went under the bridge2 under, underneath, below, beneath.* * *► adverbio1 below, underneath\debajo de under, below, underneathpor debajo underneathpor debajo de below, under* * *adv.- por debajo* * *ADV1) (=en la parte de abajo) underneathantes de pintar la silla, pon un periódico debajo — before you paint the chair, put some newspaper underneath
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ahí debajo — down there•
de debajo, la capa de debajo no se ve — you can't see the layer underneath o beneath2)debajo de este árbol — under o beneath this tree
pasamos (por) debajo del puente — we went under o underneath the bridge
me gusta nadar (por) debajo del agua — I like swimming underwater o under the water
* * *1) [Latin American Spanish also uses abajo in many of these examples] underneathel que está debajo — the one below, the next one down
2)debajo de — (loc prep) under
debajo del coche — under o underneath the car
por debajo de mí/ti/él — below me/you/him
* * *= underneath.Ex. Some display racks are designed so that the sloping display shelf lifts up to reveal storage space underneath for back issues.----* debajo de = beneath.* debajo del suelo = subfloor.* descender por debajo de = fall below.* por debajo de = below, beneath, underneath.* por debajo de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad.* por debajo de cero = sub-zero, below-freezing.* por debajo del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* por debajo de la media = sub-par, below-average.* por debajo de las posibilidades (de una persona) = below + Posesivo + capabilities.* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.* por debajo del peso normal = underweight.* rendimiento por debajo de la media = under-performance.* * *1) [Latin American Spanish also uses abajo in many of these examples] underneathel que está debajo — the one below, the next one down
2)debajo de — (loc prep) under
debajo del coche — under o underneath the car
por debajo de mí/ti/él — below me/you/him
* * *= underneath.Ex: Some display racks are designed so that the sloping display shelf lifts up to reveal storage space underneath for back issues.
* debajo de = beneath.* debajo del suelo = subfloor.* descender por debajo de = fall below.* por debajo de = below, beneath, underneath.* por debajo de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad.* por debajo de cero = sub-zero, below-freezing.* por debajo del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* por debajo de la media = sub-par, below-average.* por debajo de las posibilidades (de una persona) = below + Posesivo + capabilities.* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.* por debajo del peso normal = underweight.* rendimiento por debajo de la media = under-performance.* * *el que está debajo (el siguiente) the one below, the next one down; (el último) the one on the bottomno llevo nada debajo I'm not wearing anything underneathBcoloca un platito debajo de la maceta put a saucer under the plant pot¿qué haces debajo del coche? what are you doing under o underneath the car?cruzó toda la piscina por debajo del agua he swam right across the pool underwaterdebajo de los escombros under o beneath the rubbleun punto por debajo del 5,20% de ayer a point down on o a point lower than yesterday's 5.20%temperaturas muy por debajo de lo normal temperatures well below average o much lower than averagela enagua se le asomaba por debajo de la falda her slip was showing below her skirtél está por debajo de Cárdenas en la empresa he's below Cárdenas in the companypor debajo de mí/ti/él or ( crit) por debajo mío/tuyo/suyo below me/you/him* * *
debajo adverbio
1 Latin American Spanish also uses◊ abajo in many of these examples underneath;
no hay nada debajo there's nothing underneath;
el que está debajo the one below, the next one down
2
debajo del coche under o underneath the car;
debajo del agua underwater;
por debajo de la puerta under the door;
temperaturas por debajo de lo normal temperatures below average
debajo adverbio underneath, below: estaba debajo de la cama, it was under the bed
tienes que coger el de debajo, you have to take the one below
por debajo de la media, below average
por debajo de la puerta, under the door
' debajo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
deslizar
- escalón
- hojarasca
- valer
English:
below
- beneath
- from
- go under
- keep
- par
- peep
- shell
- standard
- tickle
- under
- underneath
- underprice
- rank
- second
- subnormal
- through
- tuck
- underwater
* * *debajo adv1. [en un lugar, posición] underneath;debajo vive un pianista a pianist lives downstairs;el de debajo the one underneath;el mío es el de debajo mine is the one below;el de debajo del todo the one right at the bottom;el vecino/la oficina de debajo the downstairs neighbour/office;llevo una camiseta (por) debajo I've got a vest on underneath;debajo de underneath, under;el gato se escondió debajo de la mesa the cat hid under the table;debajo del sótano hay un pasadizo secreto there's a secret passageway underneath the basement;¿qué llevas debajo del abrigo? what have you got on under your coat?;sacó el botín de debajo de la cama she took out the loot from under the bed;pasamos por debajo del puente we went under the bridge;vuelven a llevarse las faldas por debajo de la rodilla skirts are being worn below the knee againdebajo de mí underneath/below me;tengo a muchos empleados por debajo de mí I have several employees under me;por debajo de lo normal below normal;* * *I adv underneathII prp:(por) debajo de under;un grado por debajo de lo normal one degree below normal* * *debajo adv1) : underneath, below, on the bottom2)debajo de : under, underneath3)por debajo : below, beneath* * *debajo adv underneath
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