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contrā, adv. and prep. [stem con, i. e. cum, through a comparative form conter; cf.: alter, uter, inter, praeter, etc.; in abl. fem. form like the locative adverbs ea, qua, etc.; cf.: ultra, intra, extra, citra], orig., in comparison with; hence, over against, fronting, in front, opposite, in opposition to, against, contrary to, opposed to, etc.I.Adv. (referring to an opposed object often with the force of a preposition with ellipsis of a pronoun, = against it, against him, etc.).A.Local.1.Lit., of position in front of a person, place, or thing.a.With verb of being or position expressed or understood.(α).Referring to living beings, opposite, in face of, face to face, facing, in front of, fronting, confronting (not in Cic., Caes., or Sall.):(β).feminam scelestam te, adstans contra, contuor,
Plaut. Pers. 2, 2, 26:ut confidenter mihi contra adstitit,
id. Capt. 3, 5, 6; Lucr. 4, 223; 6, 929:signum contra, quoad longissume oculi ferebant, animo finivit,
Liv. 1, 18, 8:stat contra starique jubet,
Juv. 3, 290:stat contra dicitque tibi tua pagina Fures!
Mart. 1, 55, 12:ulmus erat contra,
in front of her, Ov. M. 14, 661:templa vides contra,
in front (of us), id. ib. 7, 587.—Of position in front of the enemy:contra conserta manu,
Plaut. Mil. 1, 1, 3: contra consistere, to make front against them, Caes. B. G. 2, 17.—Referring to things and places, over against (it), opposite (to it), on the opposite side (mostly post-Aug.):b.contra jacet Cancer patulam distentus in alvum,
Manil. 2, 253:posita contra Hispania,
Tac. Agr. 11:promuntorium quod contra procedit,
Plin. 4, 2, 3, § 6: relinquendae autem contra erunt vacuae tabellae, on the opposite side, i. e. of the leaf, Quint. 10, 3, 32: illo quaerente cur non decidant contra siti, the antipodes (cf. Cic. Ac. 2, 39, 123; v. II. A. 1. c. a), Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 161.—With the governing verb understood:arguam hanc vidisse apud te contra conservum meum,
face to face, Plaut. Mil. 2, 2, 91:jam omnia contra circaque hostium plena erant, Liv 5, 37, 8: eadem verba contra (i. e. ponuntur),
side by side, Quint. 9, 3, 36; Verg. A. 6, 23.—With verbs of motion, so as to be opposite to an object or face to face with a person, variously rendered.(α).Referring to persons:(β).accede ad me atque adi contra,
come right up to me, Plaut. Rud. 1, 4, 23; id. Bacch. 3, 6, 6: hostes crebri cadunt; nostri contra ingruunt, advance to their front (in Plaut. hostility is not implied in contra), id. Am. 1, 1, 84: quis nos pater aut cognatu' volet contra tueri, face to face, eye to eye, Enn. ap. Varr. L. L. 7, § 12 Mull. (Trag. Rel. v. 444 Rib.); Att. ap. Macr. S. 6, 1, 55 (Trag. Rel. v. 538 ib.):adspicedum contra me = contra adspice me,
Plaut. Most. 5, 1, 56 Lorenz ad lec.:contra adspicere,
id. Mil. 2, 1, 45:contra intueri,
Liv. 1, 16, 6; 9, 6, 8; Sen. Q. N. 1, 3, 6:cum veniret contra Marcianus,
Quint. 6, 3, 95; Plin. 9, 46, 70, § 152.—Of things:2.hic ubi sol radiis... Adversa fulsit nimborum aspergine contra,
Lucr. 6, 525; Cels. 8, 8, 1:quam (turrim) promoti contra validi asseres... perfregere,
Tac. H. 4, 30.—Reciprocally: oscula non pervenientia contra, not coming through (the wall) so as to meet, Ov. M. 4, 80.—Transf. to equivalents of weight, value, and price; so,(α).In Plaut. only in the colloq. phrases auro contra, aurichalco contra, and contra auro (sc. posito); lit., for gold placed against; cf.:(β).aes contrarium, s. v. contrarius: (servus) non carus'st auro contra,
at his weight in gold, Plaut. Ep. 3, 3, 30: jam auro contra constat filius, id. Truc. 2, 6, 57 (Speng. aurichalco): auro contra cedo modestum amatorem! A me aurum accipe. Pa. Cedo mihi contra aurichalco quoi ego sano serviam, id. Curc. 1, 3, 45 sq.; id. Mil. 3, 1, 63; 4, 2, 85; id. Ps. 2, 3, 23.—In post-Aug. prose (very rare):3.at si aquae et ejus rei quam contra pensabis par pondus erit, nec pessum ibit, nec exstabit, etc.,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 5.—Of reciprocal actions, = vicissim, in turn, in return, back, on my, his, etc., part, likewise, counter-.(α).In gen.:(β).te ut deludam contra, lusorem meum,
Plaut. Am. 2, 2, 71:quae me amat, quam ego contra amo,
id. Merc. 5. 2, 77; id. Cist. 1, 1, 96; id. Trin. 4, 2, 55; id. As. 2, 2, 110:qui arguat se, eum contra vincat jurejurando suo,
make a victorious counter-charge, id. Mil. 2, 2, 37:si laudabit haec Illius formam, tu hujus contra (i. e. lauda),
Ter. Eun. 3, 1, 54:audi nunc contra jam,
listen in turn, id. Phorm. 4, 4, 18; id. Ad. 5, 4, 23:at tu mihi contra nunc videre fortunatus, Phaedria, Cui, etc.,
you likewise seem fortunate to me, id. Phorm. 1, 3, 21:Mettius Tullo gratulatur, contra Tullus Mettium benigne alloquitur,
Liv. 1, 28, 1:contra ut me diligat illa,
Cat. 76. 23; Hor. S. 1, 3, 27 Orell. ad loc.—Hence, with ellipsis of inquit, = respondit:cui latrans contra senex,
Phaedr. 5, 10, 7:scietis, inquam, etc., contra Nigrinus: ad quem missi sunt? ego, etc.,
Plin. Ep. 7, 6, 4.—Rarely with inquit, etc., expressed: at ille contra, renidens, Audi, inquit, discipule, etc.,
Gell. 15, 9, 9; cf.:contra talia reddit,
Claud. B. Gild. 379.—With dat. pers.:(γ).consulo quem dolum doloso contra conservo parem,
Plaut. Mil. 2, 2, 45:facere contra huic aegre,
Ter. Eun. 4, 1, 10:hiscine contra insidiabere?
id. Hec. 1. 1, 13:tibi contra gratiam Referre,
id. ib. 4, 2, 7.—With item:(δ).item a me contra factum est,
Plaut. Aul. prol. 20:puellam senex Amat et item contra filius,
id. Cas. prol. 49; id. Pers. 5, 2, 36; id. Am. 1, 1, 67; Ter. Ad. 1, 1, 25.—Combining a reciprocal with a local relation (A. 1. a. a, and b. a): contra carinantes verba, exchanging abusive words ( face to face), Enn. ap. Serv. ad Verg. A. 8, 361 (Ann. v. 181 Vahl.): tubae utrimque contra canunt;(ε).Consonat terra,
Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 73; 1, 1, 86:confer gradum Contra pariter,
id. Ps. 2, 4, 18; id. Truc. 1, 2, 28:video amicam... Ubi contra adspexit me, etc.,
id. Mil. 2, 1, 45; Verg. E. 7, 8; cf. Lucr. 4, 243:vesper adest, juvenes consurgite!... Cernitis, innuptae, juvenes? consurgite contra!
Cat. 62, 6.—Implying also opposition: Pe. Conpellabo. Ph. Orationis aciem contra conferam, Plaut. Ep. 4, 1, 20:B.si scias quod donum huic dono contra comparet,
what counter gift, Ter. Eun. 2, 3, 63: quod Scipio postulavit... ut, etc. Et quod contra collega postulavit ne, etc., Annal. Trib. Pleb. ap. Gell. 7 (6), 19, 5:si vobis aequa et honesta postulatio videtur, ego contra brevem postulationem adfero,
Cic. Rosc. Am. 2, 7; Nep. Epam. 6, 1;Auct. B. Alex. 24: illo licente contra liceri audeat nemo,
to bid in opposition, Caes. B. G. 1, 18; Liv. 4, 53, 6:agedum pauca accipe contra,
Hor. S. 1, 4, 38.—So in battle:Numidae... Romanorum ordines conturbare... neque contra feriundi copia erat,
Sall. J. 50, 4; and in law: et ab eo is qui adoptat vindicat... et illo contra non vindicante, etc., Gai Inst. 1, 134; 2, 24.—Esp. in replies:oratio contra a Demosthene pro Ctesiphonte edita,
Cic. de Or. 3, 56, 213:dicit accusator haec: primum, etc.... quid contra reus?
id. Clu. 30, 81; id. Fin. 5, 22, 63; Curt. 4, 1, 10; 7, 9, 1.Of opposition, strife, etc., against; constr. absol., with dat., and ne, quominus or quin.1.Of physical exertion.(α).Lit.:(β).concurrunt... aetheriae nubes contra pugnantibu' ventis,
struggling against each other, Lucr. 6. 98:nec nos obniti contra... Sufficimus,
bear up, battle against, Verg. A. 5, 21; Ov. M. 9, 50; 2, 434:at ille contra nititur,
resists, Plin. 2, 38, 38, § 103; 7, 20, 19, § 82:pars remigum, tamquam imperitia... officia nautarum impediebant. Mox contra tendere,
rowed in an opposite direction, Tac. H. 4, 16.—Trop.:2.te rogo ne contrahas ac demittas animum, neque te obrui tamquam fluctu... sinas, contraque erigas ac resistas,
Cic. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 1, § 4:et torrens judicem vel nitentem contra feret, cogatque ire qua rapiet,
Quint. 12, 10, 61.— With ne: vi contra niti, ne advorsus eum fiat, Cato ap. Gell. 7 (6), 3, 16.—With quominus, Lucr. 1, 780.—Of mental exertion:3.si tibi vera videntur, Dede manus, aut, si falsum est, accingere contra,
arm yourself against them, Lucr. 2, 1043; 2, 280. —With dat.:siti contra... pugnandum,
Cels. 4, 2 fin. —Of hostile opposition in gen.(α).Lit.:(β).quod animadversum est in eo qui contra omni ratione pugnarunt, non debeo reprehendere,
who made opposition in every way, Cic. Rosc. Am. 47, 137; id. Verr. 2, 2, 43, § 107:contra etiam aliquid abs te profectum ex multis audivi,
something inimical, id. Fam. 5, 5, 2.—Trop.:4.aut alio quovis (sc. colore) qui contra pugnet et obstet,
Lucr. 2, 794; 2, 868.—Of warfare.(α).Lit.:(β).ut eos adversarios existimemus qui arma contra ferant,
Cic. Off. 1, 25, 87; 1, 12, 37; Vell. 2, 28, 4; cf.:quid quod exercitum contra duxit?
Auct. Her. 4, 16, 23:ut si qua ex parte obviam contra veniretur, acie instructa depugnarent,
if they should be attacked by an open charge, Caes. B. G. 7, 28:issentque confestim ad urbem ni venire contra exercitum... audissent,
Liv. 7, 39, 17:cum Romanae legiones contra direxerint,
would oppose their march, Tac. H. 4, 58; id. A. 6, 44.—With dat.:et huic contra itum ad amnem Erinden,
Tac. A. 11, 10.—Trop.:5.quod ubi viderunt corvi, contra auxiliantur, velut adversus communem hostem,
Plin. 10, 74, 95, § 205.—Of legal contests.(α).With verbs of saying; v. 9. a.—(β).Venire contra, of any legal act with the intention to hurt the adversary:(γ).quid? si omnium mortalium Sthenio nemo inimicior quam hic C. Claudius... fuit? si de litteris corruptis contra venit, etc.?
if he made a charge of forgery against him? Cic. Verr. 2, 2, 43, § 107; cf. II. B. c. b.—On the part of the adversary:(δ).inveniendum contra est, quo distet haec causa a ceteris,
Quint. 5, 10, 114; 9, 2, 35; 12, 8, 10.—Of judgments against the parties or against opinions:6.ne spoliaret fama probatum hominem si contra judicasset,
given an adverse decision, Cic. Off. 3, 19, 77; cf. Val. Max. 7, 2, 4; Cic. Caecin. 24, 69.—Of literary opposition.(α).Mostly with verbs of saying; v. 9. a. g.—(β).With other verbs:7.astrologorum artem contra convincere tendit,
Lucr. 5, 728:contra nunc illud pone, etc.,
Sen. Ben. 7, 14, 6:habeat (liber meus) etiam quosdam qui contra sentiant et adversentur,
some dissentients and opponents, Quint. 3, 1, 5; 2, 17, 40; 3, 8, 69.—Of public and political opposition.(α).With verbs of saying; v. 9. a. d.—(β).With petere, to be a candidate for office in opposition to another:8.nihil enim supererat de quo certarent, nihil quod contra peterent,
no office was left for which to canvass against each other, Cic. Agr. 2, 33, 91:honores contra petere,
Quint. 6, 1, 17.—With ire, with dat., of an opposing vote in the senate (cf.:pedibus ire): sententia Cassii ut nemo unus contra ire ausus est, ita dissonae voces respondebant,
Tac. A. 14, 45.—Of violation of law, contracts, etc.: contra facere, or contra committere, to violate, transgress a law, etc.: leges esse non ex ejus qui contra commiserit utilitate, spectari oportere, not in the interest of the transgressor, Cic. Inv. 2, 48, 153:9.si quis sub hoc pacto vendiderit ancillam ne prostitueretur, et si contra factum esset,
and if the contract was violated, Dig. 18, 1, 56.—With verbs of saying, etc., contra dicere; less freq. disputare, disserere, pugnare, in the sense of dicere, and contra scribere (often contradico, in one word, in post-Aug. writers; esp. with dat.).a.Absol.(α).Contra dicere, to speak as counsel of the adversary, to plead his cause, in legal proceedings:(β).cum contra dicturus Hortensius esset,
would speak on the other side, Cic. Quint. 24, 77:hoc... contra dicente Cotta judicatum est,
id. Caecin. 33, 97:dixisse ut contra nemo videretur,
id. Brut. 53, 198: ut contra Crassus... exorsus est, began on the other side, id. ib. § 197.—Hence: qui contra dicit, the adversary or counsel of the adversary:contra autem qui dicet, similitudinem infirmare debebit,
Cic. Inv. 2, 50, 151; id. Part. Or. 21, 108.—In the same sense: agens contra: si nos... impares agentium contra ingeniis dixerimus, that we are unequal to the talents of our adversary's counsel, [p. 453] Quint. 4, 1, 8.—To make charges against (rare):(γ).si qui contra vellet dicere, usurum esse eum suo testimonio,
Cic. Clu. 48, 134:qua ratione nemo neque tum item fecerit, neque nunc contra dicat,
id. Quint. 29, 88; so,contra disputare, of objections to or against a witness: nihil contra disputabo priusquam dixerit,
id. Fl. 21, 51.—In gen., to speak on the other side of a question:(δ).fiebat autem ita, ut cum is qui audire vellet dixisset quid sibi videretur, tum ego contra dicerem,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 4, 8; id. Fin. 2, 1, 2; so,contra disputare and contra scribere,
id. Or. 1, 19, 85; Vitr. 3, 1, 6; Quint. 2, 17, 13; Dig. 9, 2, 21, § 1.—Hence: qui contra dicunt or disputant, the opponents:nec qui contra dicunt causam difficilem repellunt,
Cic. Fin. 3, 1, 2:ad coarguendos qui contra disputant,
to refule his opponents, Quint. 2, 15, 26.—To oppose or object to a proposition, motion, or petition:(ε). (ζ).quam palam principes dixerunt contra!
protested against it, Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 16, § 41; Caes. B. C. 1, 32; Cic. Clu. 47, 130.—With pugnare:cum decerneretur frequenti senatu, contra pugnante Pisone, etc.,
Cic. Att. 1, 14, 5:filius ejus incolumitatem optat: contradicit pater,
the father objects, Quint. 9, 2, 85; 9, 2, 83; Plin. ap. Gell. 9, 16, 5; Cic. Dom. 33, 87:contradicente nullo,
Suet. Caes. 20; Dig. 3, 3, 15.—Abl. absol. impers.:b.explorandum videtur an etiam contradicto aliquando judicio consuetudo firmata sit,
whether the custom has been confirmed by judgment upon a judicial contest, Dig. 1, 3, 34.—With acc. neutr. pron., to object, to make or raise an objection, to reply; esp. in legal proceedings:c.ego enim, te disputante, quid contra dicerem meditabar,
Cic. N. D. 3, 1, 1:ut contra si quid dicere velit non audiatur,
id. Fin. 5, 10, 27:aiebat illum primo sane diu multa contra (i. e. dixisse), ad extremum autem, etc.,
id. Att. 2, 22, 2.— Hence: quod contra dicitur, or quae contra dicuntur, the objections:ut et id quod intenderemus confirmare, et id quod contra diceretur refellere (possemus),
refute the objections, Cic. de Or. 1, 20, 90:quia neque reprehendi quae contra dicuntur possunt, etc.,
id. ib. 2, 81, 331; id. Inv. 2, 44, 127; Quint. 1, 2, 17.—In the same sense, as subst.: contrā dicta, orum, n. plur.:seu proposita confirmamus, sive contra dicta dissolvimus,
or refute the objections, Quint. 4, prooem. 6.—With acc. and inf.:dicitur contra, nullum esse testamentum,
the objection is made that there is no testament, Cic. Agr. 2, 6, 42.—With dat., written in one word (post-Aug.).(α).To oppose a person by speaking against his views:(β).solitum se etiam Thraseae contradicere,
to oppose even Thrasea, Tac. H. 2, 91:tibi,
Suet. Aug. 54:Curioni...,
id. Rhet. 1. —Hence of answers and replies in law: quid si filium testatoris heres ejus prohibuit? Huic contradici potest: ergo pietatis, etc., he may be answered by this plea, etc., Dig. 11, 7, 14, § 13.—And of advisory answers opposed to one's legal views:volenti mihi ream adulterii postulare eam, etc., contradictum est,
my views were disapproved, rejected, Dig. 48, 5, 11, § 10.—To oppose an opinion, with dat. of the thing:(γ).cum plures tantum sententiis aliorum contradicerent,
opposed the opinions, Tac. H. 1, 39.—To object to a motion or petition, with dat. of the petitioner:(δ).patrem qui damnavit optat ne is torqueatur: pater ei contradicit,
the father objects, Quint. 9, 2, 81:cum ambienti ut legibus solveretur multi contradicerent,
Suet. Caes. 18; Dig. 40, 5, 14; 40, 12, 33.—With dat. of the petition:(ε).preces erant, sed quibus contradici non posset,
which could not be denied, Tac. H. 4, 46 fin.; Dig. 3, 1, 1, § 2.—To contest the validity of a law (rare):(ζ).quibus (legibus) contradici potest,
Quint. 7, 7, 4.—To contradict an assertion (very rare):d.pro certis autem habemus... cuicunque adversarius non contradicit,
Quint. 5, 10, 13.—With quin, to object:C.praetor Samnitibus respondit... nec contra dici quin amicitia de integro reconcilietur,
there was no objection to a reconciliation, Liv. 8, 2, 2.To one's disadvantage; mostly predic. with esse, unfavorable, adverse, damaging (post-Aug.;D.but cf. II. B. 2.): ut eum qui responsurus est vel tacere, vel etiam invitum id quod sit contra cogat fateri,
Quint. 7, 3, 14:cum verba (legis) contra sint,
id. 7, 1, 49:sed experimentum contra fuit,
unsuccessful, Tac. H. 2, 97 fin.:ubi fortuna contra fuit,
id. ib. 3, 18:si fortuna contra daret,
should be unfavorable, id. ib. 1, 65 fin.; id. A. 15, 13.Of logical opposition, with negative force.1.Of a direct contrast.a.Predicatively, with esse, fieri, etc., the contrary, the opposite:b.quod fieri totum contra manifesta docet res,
but experience teaches that just the contrary is true, Lucr. 3, 686; 4, 1088:in stultitia contra est,
with fools the reverse is true, Cic. Clu. 31, 84:in hac quidem re vereor ne etiam contra (i. e. sit),
id. Att. 12, 46; id. Off. 1, 15, 49:quod contra est,
Sall. J. 85, 21:quis non credat, etc.? Contra autem est,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 12; id. Ep. 7, 3; Dig. 37, 4, 4:contra fore si, etc.,
ib. 34, 2, 39, § 2:immo forsitan et contra (i. e. erit),
ib. 41, 3, 49:ego contra puto (i. e. esse),
Plin. Ep. 1, 20, 7; Lampr. Alex. Sev. 25.—With evenire, accidere, sentire, scribere, habere, etc.:c.utrumque contra accidit: istic enim bellum est exortum, hic pax consecuta,
of both the contrary has happened, Cic. Fam. 12, 18, 2; so Dig. 38, 2, 51:id ego contra puto (sc.: faciendum esse),
id. Att. 10, 8, 2:contra evenit in iis morbis,
Sen. Ep. 52, 7; Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 163:ego contra sentio,
Sen. Clem. 1, 15, 5; Sedig. ap. Gell. 15, 24, 4; Dig. 40, 2, 25:Proculus contra (sc. sentit),
ib. 35, 2, 1, § 14; 33, 7, 25:licet Celsus contra scribat,
ib. 9, 2, 21, § 1: contra probatur, Gai Inst. 2, 78; Dig. 33, 7, 12, § 34.—Very rarely referring to a term in the same clause:cujus disparem mitioremque naturam contra interpretabatur,
interpreted in an opposite sense, misinterpreted, misunderstood, Tac. H. 4, 86 fin. —Referring to a word or phrase in the same predicate.(α).To an adverb, in an opposite manner, otherwise, differently, not, etc.:(β).nam ad summam totius rei pertinet, caute an contra demonstrata res sit,
Cic. de Or. 2, 81, 330: quod viriliter animoque fit, id, etc.;quod contra, id turpe,
id. Off. 1, 27, 94:sit sapienter usus aut contra,
Quint. 2, 5, 15:lactuca locis apricis optume autumno ponitur, mediterraneis aut frigidis contra ( = pessime),
Col. 11, 3, 25.—To a predicative adjective, not, the opposite, the reverse, etc.:(γ).ut aliae (res) probabiles videantur aliae contra,
improbable, Cic. Ac. 2, 32, 103; id. Off. 2, 2, 7:quid est quod me impediat ea quae probabilia mihi videantur sequi, quae contra, improbare,
id. ib. 2, 2, 8; id. Or. 2, 31, 135; Quint. 4, 2, 52.—To a verbal predicate:(δ).an frater fratri exsistat heres, an contra ( = annon),
Dig. 34, 5, 19.—To a subject infinitive:(ε).laudare testem vel contra pertinet ad momentum judiciorum,
praising or censuring a witness, Quint. 3, 7, 2.—To a clause, translated by not or by a repetition of the clause with a negative:(ζ).quae secundum naturam essent, ea sumenda et quadam aestimatione dignanda docebat, contraque contraria,
those that were not, not, Cic. Ac. 1, 10, 36: quod cuidam aut sapiens videor quod una non jerim, aut felix fuisse;mihi contra,
id. Att. 9, 12, 4: an credibile est, incestum cum filia commissum? Et contra, veneficum in noverca, adulterum in luxurioso? and incredible, etc., Quint. 5, 10, 19; so Dig. 9, 1, 2, § 1.—To an attributive genitive:2.Marius cognoscere quid boni utrisque or contra esset (i. e. mali),
Sall. J. 88, 2:verum de origine laudis contraque perspiciemus suo tempore (i. e. vituperationis),
Quint. 2, 4, 21:alii a propositione accusatoris contraque loci oriuntur,
the accuser and the accused, id. 7, 2, 31;so in several titles of the Digests, as Depositi vel contra, = actio depositi, vel contraria actio depositarii,
Dig. 16, 3 tit.; so ib. 16, 17, 1; 16, 13, 6; 16, 13, 7.—Reversing the relation of terms in the preceding sentence, the reverse, conversely, vice versa, etc.a.With its own predicate: saepe... corpus aegret, Cum tamen ex alia laetamur parte latenti;b.Et retro fit uti contra sit saepe vicissim, Cum miser ex animo laetatur corpore toto,
Lucr. 3, 108: illa altera argumentatio, quasi retro et contra, prius sumit, etc., ( proceeding), so to speak, backward and in inverted order, Cic. Part. Or. 13, 46: neque illud ignoro, etc.; sed non idem accidit contra, but the converse is not true, Quint. 8, 6, 3; Gell. 4, 2, 5: ut vocabula verbis, verba rursus adverbiis, nomina appositis et pronominibus essent priora. Nam fit contra quoque frequenter non indecore. for often, not inelegantly, the order is reversed, Quint. 9, 4, 24:quae etiam contra valent,
i. e. if the terms are reversed, id. 3, 7, 25; 9, 2, 49; 8, 6, 25; 9, 4, 72.—Belonging to the same predicate:E.ut quidque erit dicendum ita dicet, nec satura jejune, nec grandia minute, nec item contra,
Cic. Or. 36, 123:cum emtor venditori, vel contra, heres exstitit,
Dig. 35, 2, 48:in quibus patrium pro possessivo dicitur, vel contra,
Quint. 1, 5, 45; 5, 10, 71:junguntur autem aut ex nostro et peregrino, ut biclinium, aut contra, ut epitogium et Anticato,
id. 1, 5, 68:ut capras in montosis potius locis quam in herbidis (pascar), equas contra,
but with mares the reverse is the case, Varr. R. R. 2, 1, 16:itaque ille dicere melius quam praecipere, nos contra fortasse possumus,
Cic. Or. 42, 143:qua collegi solent ex his quae faciunt ea quae faciuntur, aut contra,
or vice versa, Quint. 5, 10, 80; Dig. 14, 1, 1, § 12; 48, 5, 23, § 4.In logical antithesis of clauses with a merely rhet. force, on the contrary, on the other hand, vice versa; sometimes almost = sed or autem (freq.).1.In independent clauses.a.Opposing persons or parties: fortunam insanam esse... perhibent philosophi... Sunt autem alii philosophi qui contra Fortunam negant ullam exstare, Pac. ap. Auct. Her. 2, 23, 36 (Trag. Rel. v. 372 Rib.); Caecil. ap. Cic. Tusc. 4, 32, 68; Varr. R. R. 1, 8, 1:b.ego etiam quae tu sine Verre commisisti Verri crimini daturus sum... Tu, contra, ne quae ille quidem fecit, obicies,
Cic. Div. in Caecil. 11, 35:ego contra ostendo, non modo nihil fecisse Sex. Roscium, sed, etc.,
id. Rosc. Am. 29, 79; id. Phil. 8, 3, 8; id. Off. 1, 30, 108; id. Fin. 5, 22, 62:in Italia bellum gerimus, in sede ac solo nostro... Hannibal contra in aliena, in hostili est terra,
Liv. 22, 39, 13; 21, 50, 2; 3, 15, 2; 6, 7, 4; 9, 35, 4 et saep.; Nep. Alcib. 8, 1; Vell. 2, 31, 4; Sen. Ep. 9, 14; id. Ira, 2, 33, 6; Plin. 35, 10, 37, § 113; Tac. H. 3, 84; 3, 57; Suet. Tib. 2; id. Vit. 2; Just. 2, 1, 10; 8, 4, 11:contra mercator, navim jactantibus austris Militia est potior?
Hor. S. 1, 1, 6; 1, 2, 30; 1, 3, 27; Prop. 2, 1, 45; 2, 23, 13 (3, 17, 3); Sen. Hippol. 214;so with versa vice: barbarae gentes (Alexandrum) non ut hostem, sed ut parentem luxerunt... Contra Macedones versa vice non ut civem, sed ut hostem amissum gaudebant,
Just. 13, 1, 7.—Introducing a secondary or parallel opposition of thought: in loco umidiore far potius serunt quam triticum;2.contra in aridiore hordeum potius quam far,
Varr. R. R. 1, 9, 4; 1, 1, 47: si nihil esset quod inane vocaret, Omne foret solidum;nisi contra corpora certe Essent, etc., Omne quod est spatium vacuum constaret inane,
Lucr. 1, 521; 4, 348; cf.:justa omnia decora sunt, injusta contra, ut turpia, sic indecora,
Cic. Off. 1, 27, 94; id. N. D. 2, 15, 41; id. de Or. 3, 33, 136; id. Quint. 30, 93: id. Off. 3, 21, 84; id. Leg. 2, 1, 2: facilem esse rem... si modo unum omnes sentiant; contra in dissensione nullam se salutem perspicere, Caes. B. G, 5, 31; Liv. 25, 30, 3; Sen. Ben. 1, 5, 2; Plin. 12, 19, 42, § 92; 11, 14, 14, § 35; Suet. Caes. 73; Gell. 1, 4, 5:si male rem gerere insani est, contra bene, sani,
Hor. S. 2, 3, 74.—In opposition to a dependent clause:3.ut hi miseri, sic contra illi beati quos, etc.,
Cic. Tusc. 5, 6, 16; so id. de Or. 1, 45, 198; Quint. 9, 3, 39:cui ego rei tantum abest ut impedimento sim, ut contra te M. Manli adhorter, etc.,
Liv. 6, 15, 5; 6, 31, 4:cum virtus adeo neminem spe ac pollicitatione corrumpat, ut contra in se inpendere jubeat, ac, etc.,
Sen. Ben. 4, 1, 2: aut igitur negemus quidquam ratione confici, cum contra nihil sine ratione recte fieri possit, aut, etc., whereas on the contrary, etc., Cic. Tusc. 4, 38, 84; cf.:at contra,
Lucr. 2, 392.—With co-ordinate conjunctions.a.Copulative, et contra or contraque (never with ac or atque); also nec contra (rare), and on the other hand.(α).With reference to a reason or conclusion, after nam, enim, cum, or itaque: nam et ratione uti... omnique in re quid sit veri videre et tueri decet, contraque falli [p. 454]... tam dedecet quam, etc., Cic. Off. 1, 27, 94:(β).malus est enim custos... metus, contraque benevolentia fidelis,
id. ib. 2, 7, 23:cum reficiat animos varietas ipsa, contraque sit aliquanto difficilius in labore uno perseverare,
Quint. 1, 12, 4; 3, 8, 32; 8, 6, 20:itaque in probris maxime in promptu est, si quid tale dici potest, etc. Contraque in laudibus, etc.,
Cic. Off. 1, 18, 61; cf. Suet. Calig. 51; so with nec:nam nec comoedia cothurnis assurgit, nec contra tragoedia socculo ingreditur,
Quint. 10, 2, 22.—With contrasted examples or illustrations, often after ut or sic:(γ).audivi ex majoribus natu, hoc idem fuisse in P. Scipione Nasica, contraque patrem ejus... nullam comitatem habuisse sermonis,
Cic. Off. 1, 30, 109:ut suspitionibus credi oportere, et contra suspitionibus credi non oportere,
id. Inv. 2, 15, 48; Quint. 8, 4, 1; 5, 10, 48; 9, 3, 7; 9, 4, 52; 11, 1, 14; Sen. Ep. 82, 14; Dig. 17, 1, 22, § 4.—With contrasted actions, assumptions, etc.:(δ).atque utinam qui ubique sunt propugnatores hujus imperii possent in hanc civitatem venire, et contra oppugnatores rei publicae de civitate exterminari!
Cic. Balb. 22, 51:domo pignori data, et area ejus tenebitur... et contra jus soli sequitur aedificium,
Dig. 13, 7, 21:equo et asina genitos mares, hinnos antiqui vocabant: contraque mulos quos asini et equae generassent,
Plin. 8, 44, 69, § 17: ceterum potest ex lege quidem esse judicium, sed legitimum non esse, et contra ex lege non esse, sed legitimum esse, Gai Inst. 4, 109; Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 161; 35, 15, 5, § 183.—After a negative clause, affirming the opposite idea, et contra or contraque, but on the contrary:b.in quo (consulatu) ego imperavi nihil, et contra patribus conscriptis et bonis omnibus parui,
Cic. Sull. 7, 21:nunc vero cum ne pulsus quidem ita sim ut superare non possim, contraque a populo Romano semper sim defensus, etc.,
id. Dom. 33, 88; id. Fin. 2, 17, 55; id. Marcell. 6, 20; so,et contra,
Suet. Tit. 7.—With adversative conjunctions, at contra, sed contra, contra autem, contra vero (not verum contra, nor contra tamen).(α).At contra (freq.), merely a strengthened contra (v. 1. supra): huc accedit uti mellis lactisque liquores Jucundo sensu linguae tractentur in ore;(β).At contra taetri absinthi natura... foedo pertorqueat ora sapore,
Lucr. 2, 400:cogunt,
id. 2, 74; 1, 366; 2, 235 et saep.: nos qui domi sumus, tibi beati videmur;at contra nobis tu quidem... prae nobis beatus,
Cic. Fam. 4, 4, 2; id. Tusc. 1, 3, 5; id. Rosc. Am. 45, 131; id. Verr. 2, 5, 26, § 66; Sall. J. 36, 2; 4, 7; 15, 3; id. C. 12, 5:ideo siccas aiunt Aethiopiae solitudines... At contra constat Germaniam abundare rivis,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 6, 2; 1, 3, 1; id. Ep. 100, 7; Plin. 7, 53, 54, § 186; Suet. Galb. 15; Tac. A. 4, 28.—Sed contra, after a negative sentence (class.):(γ).non quo acui ingenia adulescentium nollem, sed contra ingenia obtundi nolui,
Cic. de Or. 3, 24, 93; id. Att. 9, 15, 3; id. Ac. 1, 10, 35; id. Fl. 11, 26:arma populi Romani non liberis servitutem, sed contra servientibus libertatem adferre,
Liv. 45, 18, 1:tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito,
Verg. A. 6, 95; Plin. Ep. 1, 10, 12.—PostAug. also without a preceding negation:obiisse nostro Laium scelere autumant superi inferique: sed animus contra innocens... negat,
Sen. Oedip. 765; Symm. Ep. 6, 81.—Contra autem (rare;(δ).in Cic. only where different subjects have contrasted predicates in dependent clauses): quia pacis est insigne toga, contra autem arma tumultus atque belli,
Cic. Pis. 30, 73.—In later writers = contra alone:sub septemtrione aedificia... conversa ad calidas partes oportere fieri videntur. Contra autem sub impetu solis meridiani regionibus conversa ad septemtrionem... sunt facienda,
Vitr. 6, 1, 2; Gell. 14, 2, 19; Dig. 7, 1, 25, § 3; 34, 3, 25.—Contra vero (very rare;(ε).not in Cic.), used for contra: contra vero quercus infinitam habet aeternitatem,
Vitr. 2, 9, 8; 6, 1, 3; Cels. 3, 6 fin. —Atqui contra, App. Mag. p. 287, 24.—c.With disjunctive conjunctions, aut contra, vel contra, seu contra, or on the contrary, or conversely (always without change of subject).(α).Aut contra:(β).num aut scriptum neget, aut contra factum infitietur?
Cic. Part. Or. 38, 133: quae (mens) aut languescit... aut contra tumescit, etc., Quint. 1, 2, 18:si imbres defuere, aut contra abundavere,
Plin. 17, 24, 37, § 228.—Vel contra:(γ).hinc enim quaestiones oriuntur: Injuriam fecisti, sed quia magistratus, majestatis actio est? Vel contra: Licuit... quia magistratus?
Quint. 5, 10, 40; 9, 4, 96; Suet. Galb. 3; Dig. 35, 2, 56, § 4; 8, 4, 6.—Seu contra:d.seu tristis veniam, seu contra laetus amicis,
Prop. 1, 11, 25.—With causal conjunctions, nam contra (very rare;4.never contra enim): falso queritur de natura sua genus humanum quod, etc. Nam contra, reputando, neque majus aliud, neque praestabilius invenies,
Sall. J. 1, 1; Quint. 1, 1, 1; 9, 2, 23. —In late Lat., e contra (also one word, ēcontrā) = contra,(α).In the meaning, the contrary (D. 1.):(β).aliis vero econtra videtur,
Hier. Ep. 12.—Et econtra = et contra (E. 3. a.):5.honestiorum provectu et econtra suppliciis,
Aur. Vict. Caes. 39, 45.—For quod contra, v. II. E. 1. c.—With emphatic particles.a.Quin contra, nay on the contrary, opposing an affirmative sentence to a preceding negative statement (quin etiam amplifies without opposition; sed contra opposes without amplification; quin contra both opposes and amplifies);b.not before Livy: num qui enim socordius rempublicam administrari post Calvi tribunatum... quam? etc. Quin contra patricios aliquot damnatos... neminem plebeium,
Liv. 6, 37, 8; 31, 31, 9; 35, 26, 10; 37, 15, 3.—Immo contra (post-Aug.).(α).= no, on the contrary, refuting opinions, after questions and in the form of a dialogue:(β).existimas nunc me detrahere tibi multas voluptates?... Immo contra, nolo tibi umquam deesse laetitiam,
Sen. Ep. 23, 3; Dig. 33, 7, 5; 33, 7, 29.—= sed contra, but on the contrary:c.proinde ne submiseris te, immo contra fige stabilem gradum,
Sen. Cons. Marc. 5, 6; id. Cons. Polyb. 15, 2; cf. prep.:immo contra ea,
Liv. 41, 24, 8; cf. II. E. 1. b. infra.—Item contra = an emphatic et contra (very rare):F.quoniam... beate vivere alii in alio, vos in voluptate ponitis, item contra miseriam in dolore, etc.,
Cic. Fin. 2, 27, 86; cf. I. A. 3. g supra.With a comparative clause introduced by ac, atque, or quam, representing a logical or moral opposition (contra atque debuit = non ita ut debuit; cf. Cic. Or. 3, 19, 70); cf. prep., II. C. 3. g, and II. E. 2. infra.1.Of logical opposition, contrary to, different from, otherwise than; in the best prose only with atque or ac.(α).With atque:(β).item, contra atque apud nos, fieri ad Elephantinem ut neque ficus neque vites amittant folia,
Varr. R. R. 1, 7, 6:simulacrum Jovis, contra atque ante fuerat, ad orientem convertere,
Cic. Cat. 3, 8, 20; id. Sull. 24, 69:judicium suscepturos contra atque omnis Italia populusque Romanus judicavisset,
Caes. B. C. 3, 12; id. B. G. 4, 13; Plin. 12, 19, 43, § 95.—With ac:(γ).itaque contra est ac dicitis,
Cic. Fin. 4, 15, 41:vides, omnia fere contra ac dicta sint evenisse,
id. Div. 2, 24, 53; so id. Verr. 2, 4, 6, § 11; id. Or. 40, 137:cum contra ac Deiotarus sensit victoria belli judicaret,
id. Phil. 11, 13, 34:Petreius ubi videt, Catilinam, contra ac ratus erat, magna vi tendere, etc.,
Sall. C. 60, 5.—With ac and atque:(δ).si denique aliquid non contra ac liceret factum diceretur, sed contra atque oporteret,
Cic. Balb. 3, 7.—With quam (post-Aug.):2.cui contra quam proposuerat aliqua cesserunt,
Sen. Ira, 3, 6, 5; Plin. 10, 53, 74, § 149; 11, 21, 24, § 72; Gell. 6 (7), 8, 6:contra quam licet,
id. 1, 3, 19; Sil. 15, 107.—Of moral opposition of acts contrary to rules and principles (cf. II. 3. g infra); so always with quam:II.mater Aviti, generi sui, contra quam fas erat, amore capta,
contrary to the divine law, Cic. Clu. 5, 12:ut senatus, contra quam ipse censuisset, ad vestitum rediret,
contrary to its own resolution, id. Pis. 8, 18:contra quam ista causa postulasset,
id. Caecin. 24, 67:contra quam sanctum legibus est,
Liv. 30, 19, 9; Cic. Leg. 2, 5, 11; id. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 1, § 2; id. Dom. 46, 122:contraque faciunt quam polliceri videntur,
Auct. Her. 4, 3, 6; Cic. de Or. 2, 20, 86.Prep. with acc., before, against, facing, towards, opposite to, contrary to (acc. to many scholars not ante-class.; cf. Hand, Turs. II. p. 108; but found Plaut. Ps. 1, 2, 24 Fleck., a line omitted by Lorenz as a gloss; id. Pers. 1, 1, 13 Ritschl; Att. ap. Non. p. 469, 15, or Trag. Rel. v. 476 Rib.; cf. also Plaut. Poen. 5, 6, 18; Cato, R. R. 18, 1, and v. I. A. 1. a. b, and I. A. 1. b. a supra).A.Local uses.1.Opposite, over against, facing.a.Of countries and places (mostly of those separated by water;b.adversus and e regione mostly of places opposite by land): insulae natura triquetra, cujus unum latus est contra Galliam,
Caes. B. G. 5, 13; 3, 9; 4, 20:ad insulam quae est contra Massiliam,
id. B. C. 1, 56; 3, 23:Rhodios, pacatis contra insulam suam terris, etc.,
Liv. 37, 15, 7; 3, 26, 8:Carthago Italiam contra,
Verg. A. 1, 13; 5, 124; Ov. M. 14, 17:insulae quae contra Tauri promuntorium inopportune navigantibus objacent, Chelidoniae nominantur,
Mel. 2, 7; Plin. 3, 26, 30, § 151; 6, 28, 32, § 152; 5, 7, 7, § 41; Tac. A. 3, 1; id. H. 2, 17.—Of the heavenly bodies:c.donique (luna) eum (sc. solem) contra pleno bene lumine fulsit,
Lucr. 5, 708:contra Volucris rostrum posita est Lyra,
Vitr. 9, 4, 5; Sen. Q. N. 1, 5, 9; 1, 8, 3; Plin. 2, 31, 31, § 99; 5, 10, 10, § 56.—So, tertium (latus Britanniae) est contra septem triones, opposite ( facing); hence, contra meridiem and contra ortus (instead of ad or adversus meridiem, etc.), facing the south and east, Plin. 6, 24, 24, § 85; 17, 2, 2, § 22. —So of a person standing in the sunlight:cum minima umbra (i. e. a sole) contra medium fiet hominem,
Plin. 18, 33, 76, § 327; cf.:contra mediam faciem meridies erit,
id. 18, 33, 76, § 326.—Of opposite ends of a line.(α).Of the diameter of the earth: esse e regione nobis e contraria parte terrae qui adversis vestigiis stent contra nostra vestigia, quos antipodas vocatis, Cic. Ac. 2, 39, 123.—(β).Of a line drawn:d.contra autem E littera I erit ubi secat circinationem linea,
opposite the point E will be the letter I, Vitr. 9, 7, 4.—Of buildings, etc.:e.contra hoc aviarium est aliud minus in quo quae mortuae sunt aves curator servare solet,
Varr. R. R. 3, 5, 5; Vitr. 5, 6, 3; 3, 5, 15:(statuam) quae fuerit contra Jovis Statoris aedem in vestibulo Superbi domus,
Plin. 34, 6, 13, § 29:contra medium fere porticum diaeta paulum recedit,
Plin. Ep. 5, 6, 20; 2, 17, 5; Suet. Aug. 44.—Of places on the human body:2.id quod contra stomachum est,
Cels. 4, 5 (4, 12 med.); 7, 7;4, 20 (13).—Of the direction of the intestines, etc.: ea... contra medium alvum orsa,
Cels. 4, 1 fin. —Of actions, opposite, towards, against, facing (syn.:a.adversus, ad, e regione,
Caes. B. G. 7, 61).In gen.:b.quamvis subito... quamque Rem contra speculum ponas, apparet imago,
Lucr. 4, 156: Democritus... clipeum constituit contra exortum Hyperionis, Laber. ap. Gell. 10, 17, 4:et contra magnum potes hos (i.e. oculos) attollere solem, Nec tremis...?
Prop. 1, 15, 37; Col. 7, 3, 8:rex constiterat contra pedites,
Curt. 10, 9, 13; 9, 5, 1:ne contra septentrionem paveris,
Plin. 18, 33, 76, § 330; 28, 6, 19, § 69:contra solem varie refulgens,
placed in the sun, id. 37, 10, 63, § 173; 10, 54, 75, § 151; 37, 6, 22, § 83;37, 7, 25, § 95: cum terrestres volucres contra aquam clangores dabunt,
id. 18, 35, 87, § 363; 19, 8, 39, § 131.—Dependent on verbs of motion (very rare without the idea of hostility):c.(Dinocrates) incessit contra tribunal regis jus dicentis,
towards, Vitr. 2, praef. 1.—So trop., of actions done for a purpose:lege Cornelia de sicariis tenetur qui, cum in magistratu esset, eorum quid fecerit contra hominis necem quod legibus permissum non sit,
Dig. 48, 8, 4.—Appositively, with the predicate: (elephanti) tanta narratur clementia contra minus validos, ut, etc., if fronting weaker animals, if brought in contact with them (not to be connected with clementia), Plin. 8, 7, 7, § 23.—Similarly: dum... fidens non est contra feram, if fronting the animal (not dependent on fidens), Plin. 8, 16, 21, § 57.—d.Against an opposing action, etc.:e.contra vim atque impetum fluminis conversa,
Caes. B. G. 4, 17, 5:cum plateae contra directos ventos erunt conformatae,
Vitr. 1, 6, 8:ut contra ventum gregem pascamus,
Col. 7, 3, 12; Sen. Q. N. 2, 31, 2; Plin. 29, 3, 12, § 52; 17, 2, 2, § 21; 8, 16, 21, § 54:contra fluminum impetus aggeribus,
id. 35, 14, 48, § 169:capite in sole contra pilum peruncto,
id. 27, 4, 5, § 17; 18, 35, 88, § 364; Varr. ap. Plin. 7, 20, 19, § 83; Sil. 14, 352; Dig. 9, 2, 29, § 4. [p. 455] — Trop.:contra fortunam tenendus est cursus,
Sen. Prov. 5, 9.—Prov.:contra stimulum calces,
kick against the pricks, Isid. Orig. 1, 36, 28 (al. calcitres); cf. Amm. 18, 5, 1.—Of local actions with hostile intent.(α).Lit.:(β).quae vis Coclitem contra omnes hostium copias tenuit?
Cic. Par. 1, 2, 12:Pompeium Cartejae receptum scribis: jam igitur contra hunc exercitum (sc. constitit),
id. Att. 15, 20, 3:pertimescam, credo, ne mihi non liceat contra vos in contione consistere,
to face you, id. Agr. 1, 8, 25; Lepidus ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 34, 1; Caes. B. C. 1, 26:a fronte contra hostem pedum quindecim fossam fieri jussit,
id. ib. 1, 41; 1, 42; id. B. G. 7, 62:Tullus adversus Veientem hostem derigit suos: Albanos contra legionem Fidenatium collocat,
Liv. 1, 27, 5; 24, 41, 5; 38, 4, 5; Verg. A. 12, 279; Front. Strat. 2, 2, 13; 2, 3, 17.—Appositively, with a local verb understood:terribilis haec contra fugientes belua est, fugax contra insequentes,
i. e. if fronting, if placed opposite, Plin. 8, 25, 38, § 92.—Trop.:f.castra sunt in Italia contra populum Romanum in Etruriae faucibus collocata,
Cic. Cat. 1, 2, 5; id. Mil. 1, 2; Quint. 7, 7, 5:tum contra hanc Romam illa altera Roma quaeretur,
will be as a rival against this Rome, Cic. Agr. 2, 22, 86:cui rationi contra homines barbaros atque imperitos locus fuisset, hac ne ipsum quidem sperare, etc.,
Caes. B. G. 1, 40:(Cicero) plerumque contra inimicos atque obtrectatores plus vindicat sibi,
when fronting adversaries, Quint. 11, 1, 23.—In partic.(α).Stare contra aliquem (opp. stare ab aliquo); usu. implying hostility; mostly trop., to stand against, to be arrayed against, to face, oppose:(β).quod contra hoc exemplum nulla staret eorum ratio,
Auct. Her. 4, 5, 7:contra populi studium,
Cic. Brut. 34, 126:contra civium perditorum... dementiam a senatu et a bonorum causa,
id. ib. 79, 273; so,a mendacio contra veritatem,
id. Inv. 1, 3, 4:contra cives in acie,
id. Att. 16, 11, 2:et adversi contra stetit ora juvenci,
opposite, Verg. A. 5, 477; 5, 414:haec enim (ratio) sola... stat contra fortunam,
Sen. Ep. 14, 4, 2: contra leonem etiam stetit, fronted, i. e. hunted, Spart. Carac. 5 fin. —Contra aliquem ire:3.aut saevos Libyae contra ire leones,
Stat. Th. 9, 16.— Trop.:uti contra injurias armati eatis,
Sall. J. 31, 6:interritus (sapiens) et contra illa (mala) ibit et inter illa,
Sen. Ep. 59, 8; cf.: contra venire, II. B. 1. c. b infra, and v. also II. B. 2. b. and II. B. 1. b. infra.—Transf.,a.To persons placed together for comparison:b.C. vero Caesar, si foro tantum vacasset, non alius ex nostris contra Ciceronem nominaretur,
Quint. 10, 1, 114:CORONATO CONTRA OMNES SCAENICOS,
Inscr. Grut. p. 331, n. 4.—To things compared, as if weighed against each other as to their value, strength, etc.(α).Lit. (very rare):(β).quamcunque vis rem expende, et contra aquam statue... Si gravior est, leviorem rem... feret, etc.,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 5.—Prop.:c.cujus (i. e. generis humani) causa videtur cuncta alia genuisse natura, magna saeva mercede contra tanta sua munera,
Plin. 7, 1, 1, § 1:qui amicus esse coepit quia expedit, placebit ei aliquod pretium contra amicitiam,
Sen. Ep. 9, 9:numquam ulli fortiores cives fuerunt quam qui ausi sunt eum contra tantas opes ejus... condemnare,
Cic. Fam. 7, 2, 3:tantum studium bonorum in me exstitisse, contra incredibilem contentionem clarissimi et potentissimi viri,
id. ib. 7, 2, 2; Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 9, 3:nomen prorogans nostrum et memoriam extendens contra brevitatem aevi,
as a compensation for, Plin. 2, 63, 63, § 154.—So esp., valere contra, to weigh against, counterbalance, avail or prevail against: non vereor ne meae vitae modestia parum valitura sit contra falsos rumores, Matius ap. Cic. Fam. 11, 28, 8:(illa facta) pro periculo potius quam contra salutem valere debere,
Cic. Part. Or. 35, 120; id. Off. 3, 29, 104:contrane lucrum nil valere Pauperis ingenium?
Hor. Epod. 11, 11; Sen. Ben. 4, 15, 1; id. Cons. Helv. 5, 5; so,robur habere contra: si contra unamquamlibet partem fortunae satis tibi roboris est,
id. ib. 13, 2;so of counterchecks: in Creta decem qui cosmoe vocantur, ut contra consulare imperium tribuni plebis, sic illi contra vim regiam constituti,
Cic. Rep. 2, 33, 58.—Of antidotes: cimicum natura contra serpentium morsus valere dicitur, item contra venena omnia, Plin. 29, 4, 17, § 61.—Hence,Colloq., aliquid contra aurum est, something is worth gold, is superb, both predicatively and attributively (cf.: auro contra, I. A. 2. supra): hujusce pomaria in summa Sacra Via ubi poma veneunt, contra aurum imago, a spectacle for gold, i. e. a magnificent sight, Varr. R. R. 1, 2, 10 MSS. (al. aliter):d.numcubi hic vides citrum... num quod emblema aut lithostratum? quae illic omnia contra aurum,
superb, id. ib. 3, 2, 4 MSS. (Schneid. omits aurum, ex conj.):oneravi vinum, et tunc erat contra aurum,
Petr. 7, 6.—Transf., of replies, with aiebat, inquit, etc.; both in friendly and inimical sense; esp., contra ea, contra haec, = the adv. contra:B.contra ea Titurius sero facturos clamitabat, etc.,
Caes. B. G. 5, 29:contra ea Verginius unum Ap. Claudium et legum expertem et, etc., aiebat,
Liv. 3, 57, 1; 24, 45, 4:quae contra breviter fata est vates,
Verg. A. 6, 398:contra quod disertus Tu impie fecisti inquit, etc.,
Quint. 7, 1, 53 (cf.: contra ea, II. E. 1. infra).Denoting hostility or disadvantage.1.With verbs of hostile action.a.Of physical exertion:b.pugnavere et tertio consulatu ejus viginti (elephanti) contra pedites quingentos,
Plin. 8, 7, 7, § 22:proelium Afri contra Aegyptios primi fecere fustibus,
id. 7, 56, 57, § 200; 8, 40, 61, § 142. —Referring to warfare (usu. adversus), bellum gerere (rarely for cum or adversus; but contra patriam, contra aras, etc., not cum patria, etc.; cf.c.bellum, II. A. 1. e.): a quo prohibitos esse vos contra Caesarem gerere bellum (opp. pro),
Cic. Lig. 8, 25; id. Phil. 5, 10, 27; Liv. Ep. 129.—With bellum suscipere:contra Antonium,
Cic. Phil. 8, 2, 5; so,contra patriam,
id. Sull. 20, 58:pugnare contra patriam,
id. ib. 25, 70:contra conjuges et liberos,
Sen. Ben. 5, 15, 5:armatum esse contra populum Romanum,
Cic. Prov. Cons. 13, 32.—With arma ferre (freq.), Cic. Phil. 2, 29, 72; 13, 21, 47; Liv. 28, 28, 15; Nep. Att. 4, 2; Tib. 1, 6, 30; Ov. M. 4, 609; 13, 269; id. P. 1, 1, 26.—With arma sumere or capere, Cic. Rab. Perd. 6, 19; id. Phil. 4, 1, 2; 4, 3, 7:armis contendere contra,
Caes. B. G. 2, 13:arma alicui dare (trop.),
Cic. Phil. 2, 21, 53:aciem instruere (trop.),
Liv. 25, 4, 4:exercitum comparare,
Cic. Phil. 3, 6, 14; 4, 1, 2:exercitum instruere,
id. Cat. 2, 11, 24:exercitum ducere and adducere,
id. Phil. 4, 2, 5; 3, 4, 11:exercitum contra Philippum mittere,
id. Inv. 1, 12, 17:naves ducere contra,
Hor. Epod. 4, 19:ducere contra hostes,
Liv. 1, 27, 4:florem Italiae educere contra,
Cic. Cat. 2, 11, 24:proficisci contra,
to march against, Liv. 1, 11, 3; 8, 2, 5:auxilium ferre Rutulis contra Latinos,
Plin. 14, 12, 14, § 88:juvare aliquem contra,
Caes. B. C. 1, 35:consilium inire contra Sequanos,
to take hostile measures against, id. B. G. 6, 12.—Of legal contention (more freq. adversus, except with verbs of saying).(α).In gen., with agere or causam agere, to act as counsel against a party or his attorney:(β).cum agerem contra hominem disertissimum nostrae civitatis,
Cic. Caecin. 33, 97; id. Brut. 63, 226; Sen. Ben. 4, 15, 3; Quint. 11, 1, 59.—Causam recipere or suscipere contra, to accept a retainer against:(causam) quam receperam contra pueros Octavios,
Cic. Att. 13, 49, 1; Quint. 6, 1, 12; Plin. Ep. 4, 17, 1.—Adesse alicui contra, to appear, act as one's counsel against:rogavit me Caecilius ut adessem contra Satrium,
Cic. Att. 1, 1, 3; Plin. Ep. 1, 7, 5 al.; cf.:esse contra,
id. ib. 1, 18, 3.— Trop.: conquesturus venit;at contra se adfuit et satisfacienti satisfecit,
Sen. Fragm. Amic. 14, 1, 89:causam defendere contra,
against the accuser, Cic. de Or. 1, 39, 178:statuere contra aliquem (sc. causam),
to establish a case against an adversary, id. Or. 10, 34:actio competit contra,
Dig. 49, 14, 41:querelam instituere contra,
ib. 5, 2, 21, § 1:bonorum possessionem petere contra,
ib. 5, 2, 23:jus obtinere contra,
Cic. Quint. 9, 34:pugnare contra,
to struggle against the accuser, id. Sull. 17, 49; id. Verr. 1, 11, 33:id quod mihi contra illos datum est,
i. e. a local advantage over, id. Tull. 14, 33:judicare contra aliquem,
id. Fl. 20, 48; Dig. 21, 2, 55; 5, 2, 14; Just. Inst. 4, 17, 2:pronuntiare contra,
Paul. Sent. 5, 34, 2: dare sententiam contra, Dig. 21, 2, 56, § 1:decernere contra,
Cic. Fl. 31, 76:appellare contra aliquem,
Dig. 49, 1, 3; 49, 5, 6; cf.:contra sententiam,
Cod. Just. 7, 62, 32, § 2.—Sentire contra aliquem, to have an opinion unfavorable to:cur vos (cum) aliquid contra me sentire dicatis, etc.,
Cic. Caecin. 27, 79.—Venire contra aliquem, to appear as counsel for one's adversary:(γ).quid tu, Saturi, qui contra hunc venis, existimas aliter?
Cic. Rosc. Com. 6, 18; id. Mur. 4, 9; id. Phil. 8, 6, 18.—Venire contra rem alicujus, to give advice damaging one's interests:contra rem suam me venisse questus est,
Cic. Phil. 2, 2, 3.—With dicere and other verbs of saying. (aa) Of a lawyer pleading against a lawyer:d.ipse ille Mucius, quid in illa causa cum contra te diceret, attulit quod? etc.,
Cic. de Or. 1, 57, 244:cum ille contra me pro Sex. Naevio diceret,
id. Brut. 60, 2, 7; id. de Or. 2, 7, 30; id. Rosc. Am. 15, 45; id. Div. in Caecil. 14, 44; id. Planc. 2, 5; id. Brut. 26, 102; so,causam dicere,
id. Or. 2, 23, 98:causam perorare,
id. Quint. 24, 77.—(bb) Of a lawyer's pleading against the parties: dic mihi, M. Pinari, num si contra te dixero mihi male dicturus es? Servil. ap. Cic. de Or. 2, 65, 261; 3, 34, 138; 1, 14, 60; id. Or. 35, 123; Quint. 11, 1, 57; cf. with ellipsis of acc.:quorum alter pro Aufldia, contra dixit alter,
id. 10, 1, 22.—(ng) Of a party against a lawyer:si Gaditani contra me dicerent,
if the Gaditani were my adversaries, Cic. Balb. 17, 38.—(dd) Of witnesses and experts, and the pleadings against them:si decressent legationem quae contra istum diceret,
Cic. Verr. 2, 2, 4, § 12: contra testes dicere (opp. a testibus or pro testibus). Auct. Her. 2, 6, 9; Cic. de Or. 2, 27, 118 (cf.:testimonium in aliquem dicere,
id. Sull. 17, 48; Quint. 7, 4, 36):contra juris consultos dicere,
against their legal opinions, Cic. Caecin. 24, 69.—So of witnesses in scientific questions:contra testes dicendum est,
Sen. Q. N. 7, 16, 1.—(ee) Dicere or contendere aliquid contra aliquem, to maintain a point against:cum interrogamus adversarios... quid contra nos dici possit,
Auct. Her. 4, 23, 33:tamenne vereris ut possis hoc contra Hortensium contendere?
Cic. Quint. 25, 78. —Of literary adversaries, mostly with verbs of saying and writing:e.cum scriberem contra Epicurios,
Cic. Att. 13, 38, 1:contra Epicurum satis superque dictum est,
id. N. D. 2, 1, 2:contra Brutum,
id. Tusc. 5, 8, 21:contra Academiam,
id. Ac. 2, 19, 63; id. Fin. 1, 1, 2; 5, 8, 22; id. Tusc. 5, 11, 32; 5, 30, 84; id. Ac. 2, 4, 17:contra autem omnia disputatur a nostris,
id. Off. 2, 2, 8.—Of public and political adversaries (syn. adversus and in).(α).In gen.:(β).sentire contra,
Cic. Mil. 2, 5:pugnare contra bonos,
id. Sull. 25, 71:contra eos summa ope nitebatur nobilitas,
Sall. C. 38, 2; Cic. Sest. 19, 42; 52, 112:(tribuni) qui aut contra consulem, aut pro studio ejus pugnabant,
Liv. 39, 32, 12.—Of political speaking:f.cum (Cato) eo ipso anno contra Serv. Galbam ad populum summa contentione dixisset,
Cic. Brut. 20, 80; so id. Imp. Pomp. 17, 53; Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 9, 1.—Of hostile or criminal acts in gen. (syn.:2.adversus, in): inire consilia contra,
Cic. Rosc. Am. 38, 110; id. Cat. 1, 7, 18:manum comparare contra aliquem,
id. Sull. 24, 68:conjurationem facere,
id. ib. 4, 12:congredi,
id. Lig. 3, 9; Sall. J. 64, 4:aliquid contra imperatorem moliri,
Just. Inst. 4, 18, 3:nec dolor armasset contra sua viscera matrem,
against her own offspring Ov. R. Am. 59.—Facere contra (more freq. with abstr. objects; cf. II. C. 1. f. b infra): nunc te contra Caesarem facere summae stultitiae est, to take parts against, Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 16, 2:eae (res) contra nos ambae faciunt,
operate against us, id. Quint. 1, 1.—With verbs of saying, etc.:homo disertus non intellegit, eum quem contra dicit laudari a se?
Cic. Phil. 2, 8, 18; 2, 1, 2; 2, 21, 51; Sen. Ep. 15, 3, 70:epigramma quod contra quamdam Gelliam scripsit,
Lampr. Alex. Sev. 38:disputare contra deos, in two signif.: contra deum licet disputare liberius,
to accuse, reproach a god, Cic. N. D. 3, 31, 76; but: mala et impia consuetudo est contra deos disputandi, to reason against the gods, i. e. against their existence, id. ib. 2, 67, 168.—Predicatively, with esse (videri, etc.), against, injurious to, unfavorable, prejudicial, to one's disadvantage: ut [p. 456] ex senatusconsulto neque cujus intersit, neque contra quem sit intellegi possit, Cic. Mur. 32, 68; id. de Or. 3, 20, 75; 2, 74, 299; 2, 81, 330; id. Sull. 13, 39; Sen. Ben. 6, 31, 6:3.licentiam malis dare certe contra bonos est,
injurious to, Quint. 4, 2, 75:res contra nos est, of unfavorable chances in a lawsuit,
id. 4, 66, 1; 4, 2, 75; 5, 13, 32.—Often, contra aliquem = quod est contra aliquem, referring to indef. pronouns or adjectives:nihil contra me fecit odio mei = nihil quod esset contra me,
Cic. Har. Resp. 3, 5; id. Off. 3, 31, 112:quibus (temporibus) aliquid contra Caesarem Pompeio suaserim,
id. Phil. 2, 10, 24.—Added adverb. to the predicate, mostly referring to purpose, with hostile intent, for the purpose of some hostile act, in order to oppose, in opposition:4.Caesarine eam (provinciam) tradituri fuistis, an contra Caesarem retenturi?
or keep it against Caesar, Cic. Lig. 7, 23:sero enim resistimus ei quem per annos decem aluimus contra nos,
id. Att. 7, 5, 5:judicium illud pecunia esse temptatum non pro Cluentio, sed contra Cluentium,
id. Clu. 4, 9; id. Imp. Pomp. 17, 52; id. Ac. 2, 28, 92:cum quae facitis ejusmodi sint ut ea contra vosmet ipsos facere videamini,
id. Rosc. Am. 36, 104; Sen. Ep. 3, 7, 3: Curio se contra eum totum parat, i. e. to speak against him, Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 8, 10; Caes. B. C. 1, 85 ter; Sen. Q. N. 1, 7, 1; Plin. 16, 39, 74, § 192; Plin. Pan. 41.—So with the force of a temporal clause:fidem meam quam essent contra Massam Baebium experti,
in the suit against, Plin. Ep. 3, 4, 4.—Dependent on adjectives (rare):5.contra se ipse misericors,
to his own injury, Phaedr. 4, 18, 3:severissimus judex contra fures,
Lampr. Alex. Sev. 28.—With nouns.a.Acc. to 1. b.:b.ut quam maximae contra Hannibalem copiae sint,
Cic. Inv. 1, 12, 17; cf. Vell. 2, 76, 3.—Acc. to 1. c. and 1. e.; so esp., oratio contra (cf.: oratio in).(α).Oratio contra (never in), of an address against the counsel of a party or against the prosecutor:(β).quid in omni oratione Crassus vel apud centumviros contra Scaevolam, vel contra accusatorem Brutum, cum pro Cn. Plancio diceret?
Cic. de Or. 2, 54, 220; cf.:Cato pro se contra Cassium = in oratione contra,
Gell. 10, 15, 3; so,haec perpetua defensio contra Scaevolam,
Cic. de Or. 2, 54, 221:orationem illam egregiam quam (Aeschines) in Ctesiphontem contra Demosthenem dixerat,
id. ib. 3, 56, 213.—Of an address against the party, either in judicial or political affairs:c.unam orationem contra Gracchum reliquit,
Cic. Brut. 26, 99:(Demosthenis) oratio contra Leptinem... contra Aeschinem falsae legationis,
id. Or. 31, 111; Gell. 10, 24, 10; 10, 18, 91; Cic. Brut. 46, 169; Quint. 12, 10, 61; Cic. de Or. 2, 11, 45; id. Brut. 44, 164; Gell. 13, 25 (24), 15; cf. Quint. 4, 3, 13; 11, 2, 25.—Acc. to 1. f.:C.contra patres concitatio et seditio,
Cic. Brut. 14, 56.—Of animals:contra volpium genus communibus inimicitiis,
Plin. 10, 76, 96, § 207.With inanimate and abstract objects.1.Directly dependent on verbs (cf. B. 1.).a.Of physical or moral exertion:b.cum fulmina contra Tot paribus streperet clipeis,
Verg. A. 10, 567:pugnandum tamquam contra morbum, sic contra senectutem,
Cic. Sen. 11, 35:contra verum niti,
Sall. J. 35, 8:contra fortunam luctari,
Sen. Ben. 7, 15, 2; id. Brev. Vit. 10, 1; id. Ep. 78, 15; 99, 32; cf. Cic. Off. 1, 31, 110.—Of warfare (lit. and trop.):c.bellum contra aras, focos, vitam fortunasque gerere,
Cic. Phil. 3, 1, 1:bellum gerimus... contra arma verbis,
id. Fam. 12, 22, 1.—So of logical contradictions:artificis autem est invenire in actione adversarii quae semet ipsa pugnent,
Quint. 5, 13, 30.—Of legal contention.(α).Of the actions of the counsel or prosecutor: dicere, or perorare, agere contra aliquid, to plead against, contest something:(β).contra argumenta, rumores, tabulas, quaestiones (opp. ab argumentis, etc.),
Auct. Her. 2, 6, 9 sqq.; Cic. de Or. 2, 27, 118:contra ratiocinationem,
id. Inv. 2, 50, 153: contra scriptum dicere, to contest, controvert a written law or a document, id. ib. 2, 47, 138; 2, 48, 143; id. Brut. 39, 145; Quint. 7, 7, 1:contra caput dicere,
to plead against life, Cic. Quint. 13, 44 (cf.:servum in caput domini interrogare,
Paul. Sent. 1, 1, 34; 5, 16, 5 and 8; 5, 46, 3): contra libertatem agere, Dig. 40, 12, 26.—Pregn.:contra rerum naturam, contraque consuetudinem hominum dicere (opp. contra nos dicere),
Cic. Rosc. Am. 15, 45.—Of judicial decisions contradicting documents, etc.:(γ).contra tabulas judicare,
Cic. de Or. 2, 70, 281:contra testamentum,
Dig. 2, 17, § 1:contra sententiam dicere,
ib. 49, 8, 1, § 2.—Admittere aliquem contra bona, to admit a petition for bonorum possessio (cf.:d.inmittere in bona),
Dig. 38, 2, 3, § 6.—Of antagonism in literary and ethical questions.(α).To contend that something is false:(β).dicere, disputare, disserere contra opinionem or sententiam,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 4, 8; 5, 19, 55; id. de Or. 3, 18, 67; id. Fin. 5, 4, 10; id. Ac. 2, 18, 60; Sen. Ira, 1, 3, 3; id. Ep. 87, 5; 102, 5 (cf.:in sententiam dicere,
in support of an opinion, Caes. B. G. 1, 45):contra sensus dicere,
Cic. Ac. 2, 31, 101:contra rhetoricen dicere,
Quint. 2, 17, 40.—Of criticism, hostility to principles, etc.:(γ).contra Iliadem et Odysseam scribere,
Vitr. 7, praef. 8:contra quorum disciplinam ingenium ejus exarserat,
Cic. Tusc. 5, 29, 83.—Ethically:e.contra voluptatem dicere,
that pleasure is a moral evil, Cic. Fin. 5, 8, 21:contra mortem loqui,
that death is no evil, Sen. Ep. 82, 7;in both senses: contra vitia, pericula, fortunam, ambitionem,
id. ib. 100, 10:contra fortunam gloriari,
that fortune has no power over him, Cic. Tusc. 5, 9, 26; Sen. Ep. 26, 5.—Of public and political acts and speeches:f.contra potentiam accusatorum dicere,
Cic. Brut. 44, 164:contra legem dicere or verba facere,
id. Imp. Pomp. 15, 53; Liv. 34, 8, 1:rogationem ferre contra coloniam ( = contra legem de colonia deducenda),
Cic. Clu. 51, 140; Auct. Her. 1, 17, 21; Plin. 8, 17, 24, § 64.—Of hostility, injury, wrongs, etc.(α).In gen.:(β).senatusconsulto quod contra dignitatem tuam fieret,
directed against, Cic. Fam. 12, 29, 2:contra rem publicam se commovere,
id. Cat. 1, 26; 1, 3, 7:incitari,
id. Sest. 47, 100:consilia inire,
id. Agr. 2, 3, 8:conjurationem facere,
Sall. C. 30, 6:contra salutem urbis incitari,
Cic. Cat. 3, 8, 20:cogitare aliquid contra salutem,
id. ib. 3, 9, 21: contra voluntatem or studium dicere, to oppose one's will in a speech:esse aliquem in civitate qui contra ejus (Chrysogoni) voluntatem dicere auderet,
id. Rosc. Am. 22, 60; id. Phil. 1, 11, 28; id. de Or. 3, 34, 138; id. Mur. 4, 10; Tac. H. 2, 91:ne quid contra aequitatem contendas, ne quid pro injuria,
do not array yourself against equity, Cic. Off. 2, 20, 71.— Trop.:quis non contra Marii arma, contra Suliae proscriptionem irascitur? ( = Mario propter arma, Sullae propter proscriptionem),
Sen. Ira, 2, 2, 3.—In partic.: facere contra aliquid (syn. adversus), to commit an offence against, to transgress, etc.:2.si quis ad Antonium profectus esset... senatus existimaturum eum contra rem publicam fecisse,
Cic. Phil. 8, 11, 33; id. Mil. 5, 13; 6, 14; id. Off. 3, 10, 43; 3, 25, 95; S. C. ap. Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 8, 6; Liv. 25, 4, 7; so,contra salutem rei publicae facere,
Cic. Dom. 38, 102:contra majestatem,
against the emperor, Dig. 48, 4, 5:contra leges,
Cic. Dom. 18, 48; id. Vatin. 7, 18; id. Fin. 2, 17, 55; id. Mur. 32, 67; id. de Or. 3, 19, 70; cf. id. Clu. 34, 92; id. Mur. 32, 68; id. Dom. 14, 38; id. Phil. 10, 6, 13; Gai Inst. 4, 121:contra edictum (praetoris),
Cic. Verr 2, 3, 10, § 25; Dig. 39, 1, 20, § 1:contra foedus,
Cic. Balb. 6, 16:contra jusjurandum ac fidem,
id. Off. 3, 10, 43; id. Lael. 3, 30, 74; id. Verr. 2, 3, 3, § 7; Prop. 3, 30, 44 (2, 32, 44).—And ironically:tune contra Caesaris nutum (sc. facies)?
Cic. Att. 14, 10, 1.—Rarely contra ea facere = contra facere, adverb. (cf. I. B. 8. and II. E. 1. b.):corpus in civitatem inferri non licet... et qui contra ea fecerit, extra ordinem punitur,
Paul. Sent. 1, 21, 2; 1, 21, 12.—Predicatively with esse (usu. impers.), in violation of, in conflict with, contrary to (cf. 3. g).(α).With esse expressed as the predicate:(β).hominem hominis incommodo suum augere commodum magis est contra naturam quam mors,
Cic. Off. 3, 5, 21; id. Fin. 3, 9, 31; id. N. D. 3, 13, 33; Sen. Ep. 5, 4; Plin. 7, 8, 6, § 45:contra leges or legem est,
Cic. Pis. 13, 30; id. Mur. 32, 67:contra officium est,
id. Off. 3, 10, 43; 1, 10, 32; 1, 6, 19; cf. id. Lael. 11, 39; id. Off. 3, 15, 63; Liv. 6, 40, 5; Sen. Q. N. 2, 37, 2; Gai Inst. 3, 157; Dig. 30, 1, 112, § 3; 16, 3, 1, § 7.—With ellipsis of object (naturam), Cic. Fin. 5, 29, 89; cf.:adeo res ista non habet ullam moram quae contra causas ignium sit,
unfavorable to the formation of fire, Sen. Q. N. 2, 26, 7.—With verbal predicate, referring to an indef. pron. or adj., with esse understood:(γ).scis hunc... nihil umquam contra rem tuam cogitasse ( = nihil quod contra rem tuam esset),
Cic. Rosc. Am. 50, 147; id. Mil. 5, 13:aliquid contra animum audiendi,
something against our liking, Sen. Const. 19, 2.—So mostly with facere:si quid Socrates aut Aristippus contra morem consuetudinemque fecerint,
Cic. Off. 1, 41, 148; id. Att. 3, 23, 2; 2, 22, 2; id. Off. 3, 15, 63; Sall. C. 15, 1; Dig. 8, 2, 11; 8, 2, 17; 35, 1, 79, § 2. —Contra officium, substantively, = id quod contra officium est:3.Sic inter recte factum atque peccatum, officium et contra officium, media locabat quaedam,
Cic. Ac. 1, 10, 37.—Adverbially with the predicate.(α).In order to oppose, in opposition to, with hostile intent (cf. B. 3.):(β).eidem illam proscriptionem capitis mei contra salutem rei publicae rogatam esse dicebant,
that the proposal of the law was an attack on the republic, Cic. Prov. Cons. 19, 45; id. Rab. Perd. 12, 35; id. Phil. 10, 10, 22:imperator contra postulata Bocchi nuntios mittit,
to reply to the demands, Sall. J. 83, 3; 25, 6; so,advocare contra,
Sen. Cons. Polyb. 12, 4; id. Ep. 15, 2, 52:si contra mortem te praeparaveris,
to meet death, id. ib. 11, 3, 8.—With the force of a clause of manner, injuriously to, etc.:(γ).quibus contra valetudinis commodum laborandum est,
Cic. Mur. 23, 47; Suet. Aug. 78:contra hominis salutem,
with danger to a man's life, Cod. Just. 7, 62, 29.—In gen., of conflict with some rule or principle, contrary to, in violation of, without regard to ( = ita ut contra sit; cf. 2. supra; very freq. from the class. period;4.syn. adversus): ceperitne pecunias contra leges P. Decius,
Cic. de Or. 2, 31, 136; id. Verr. 2, 1, 4, § 10; id. Fl. 34, 86:pecuniam contra leges auferre,
id. Verr. 1, 18, 56; 2, 1, 10, § 27; 2, 5, 18, § 46; id. Har. Resp. 26, 56:contra legem,
id. Rab. Perd. 3, 8; id. Dom. 16, 41:contra jus fasque,
id. Har. Resp. 16, 34; id. Quint. 6, 28:contra jus,
Liv. 5, 4, 14; id. Dom. 13, 55; id. Verr. 2, 5, 13, § 34:contra jus gentium,
Liv. 4, 32, 5; 9, 10, 10; 21, 25, 7; 5, 36, 6;6, 1, 6: contra juris rigorem,
Dig. 40, 5, 24, § 10 et saep.:contra testimonium aliquid judicare,
without regard to, Cic. Brut. 31, 117:aliquid contra verecundiam disputare,
contrary to the rules of decency, id. Off. 1, 35, 128:aliquid contra fidem constituere,
Quint. 5, 13, 34:quae majores nostri contra lubidinem animi sui recte atque ordine fecere,
contrary to the dictates of passion, Sall. C. 51, 4; id. J. 33, 1; cf. of logical opposition, II. E. 2. infra.—Dependent on substt.a.Of physical strife:b.scit ille imparem sibi luctatum contra nexus (draconis),
Plin. 8, 12, 12, § 33. —Of warfare:c.imperatorum copia contra tuum furorem,
Cic. Mur. 39, 83:Parthorum gloria contra nomen Romanum,
Liv. 9, 18, 6: in castris perditorum contra patriam, Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 23, 6.—Of legal contention:d.causa contra scriptum,
Cic. Inv. 2, 46, 135.—Of political speaking:e.divina M. Tullii eloquentia contra leges agrarias,
Quint. 2, 16, 7; 9, 3, 50; Gell. 18, 7, 7.—Of literary opposition:f.Caesaris vituperatio contra laudationem meam,
Cic. Att. 12, 40, 1.—Of hostility, etc.:g.cujus factum, inceptum, conatumve contra patriam,
Cic. Cat. 2, 12, 27:ullum factum dictumve nostrum contra utilitatem vestram,
Liv. 6, 40, 5.—Of injury:h.vitae cupiditas contra rem publicam,
Cic. Planc. 37, 90: contra serpentes venenum, fatal to serpents, or as a defence against serpents, Plin. 7, 2, 2, § 15.—Of violation, disregard, etc. (cf. 3. g):5.iter contra senatus auctoritatem,
Cic. Phil. 2, 19, 48:contra consuetudinem somnium,
Plin. 10, 77, 98, § 211:bonorum possessio contra tabulas,
Dig. 37, 4, 3, § 13; Gai Inst. 3, 41.—Dependent on adjectives (very rare; cf.D.II. D. 2. c. infra): contraque patris impii regnum impotens, avum resolvam,
Sen. Herc. Fur. 966.Of defence, protection, and resistance (syn.: adversus, ab).1.Against persons.a.Dependent on verbs:b.cum populus Romanus suam auctoritatem vel contra omnes qui dissentiunt possit defendere,
Cic. Imp. Pomp. 22, 63: si ego consul rem publicam [p. 457] contra te et gregales tuos defendissem, id. Sest. 52, 111; 22, 49; 8, 20; id. Fam. 11, 27, 7; id. Phil. 2, 18, 45:contra quem multum omnes boni providerunt,
provided a great defence, id. Mur. 38, 81: formula qua utitur patronus contra libertum qui eum in jus vocat, as a defence against, Gai Inst. 4, 46. —And of protection of plants against injurious animals:contra haec animalia proderit, si, etc.,
Pall. 10, 3, 2.—Dependent on adjectives, mostly participial:2.paratus contra,
Cic. Mil. 21, 56:nihil satis firmum contra Metellum,
Sall. J. 80, 1:contra potentes nemo est munitus satis,
Phaedr. 2, 6, 1.—Against inanimate and abstract things.a.Dependent on verbs:b.contra avium morsus munitur vallo aristarum,
Cic. Sen. 15, 51:propugnaculum, quo contra omnes meos impetus usurum se putat,
id. Verr. 2, 3, 16, § 40; 2, 5, 39, § 102:publicam causam contra vim armatam suscipere,
id. Dom. 34, 91; id. Quint. 30, 94; id. Leg. 3, 3, 9:contra tantas difficultates providere,
Sall. J. 90, 1; 76, 4; so,contra ea,
id. ib. 57, 5:patricii vi contra vim resistunt,
Liv. 3, 13, 4; Plin. 14, 2, 4, § 28; Tac. Agr. 45; Sen. Prov. 4, 12; id. Const. 5, 4.—Dependent on substt.:c.suffragia contra oppugnationem vestrae majestatis,
Cic. Rab. Perd. 12, 35:defensio contra vim,
id. Mil. 5, 14:patronus justitiae fuit contra orationem Phili,
id. Lael. 7, 25; Plin. 29, 2, 9, § 30; 14, 3, 4, § 40:contra labores patientia,
id. 23, 1, 22, § 37.—Dependent on adjectives (in Cic. freq. with P. a. predicatively used; otherwise very rare;3.in later prose freq.): nec est quidquam Cilicia contra Syriam munitius,
against an attack from the side of Syria, Cic. Fam. 14, 4, 4:ut nullius res tuta, nullius domus clausa, nullius vita saepta, nullius pudicitia munita contra tuam cupiditatem posset esse,
id. Verr. 2, 5, 15, § 39; id. Fin. 1, 16, 51; id. Mil. 25, 67; id. Tusc. 5, 8, 19; 5, 27, 76:vir contra audaciam firmissimus,
id. Rosc. Am. 30, 85; Sall. J. 33, 2; 28, 5:fortis contra dolorem,
Sen. Ep. 98, 18; Quint. 12, 1, 10:callosus,
Plin. 11, 37, 54, § 147; 14, 2, 4, § 23:far contra hiemes firmissimum,
id. 18, 8, 19, § 83:equus tenax contra vincula,
Ov. Am. 3, 4, 13:contraque minantia fata pervigil,
Claud. I. Cons. Stil. 1, 284.—Of remedies against sickness and its causes, poison, etc.; so only in Plin.; in Pall. only of preventives and of protection against hurtful animals, and against mental perturbations in gen.; cf. infra (syn. ad in Cat., Cic., Cels., Col.; adversus only in Celsus, who also has in with abl.).(α).Dependent on verbs:(β).cujus et vinum et uva contra serpentium ictus medetur,
Plin. 14, 18, 22, § 117; 7, 2, 2, § 13:prodest et contra suspiria et tussim,
id. 20, 13, 50, § 128:valet potum contra venena,
id. 28, 7, 21, § 74; 29, 4, 22, § 71; 29, 4, 26, § 81; 28, 8, 27, § 98; 16, 37, 71, § 180; 35, 6, 14, § 34; 28, 6, 18, §§ 65-67.—Dependent on substt.:(γ).remedium contra morsus,
Plin. 8, 32, 50, § 118; 10, 59, 79, § 163:contra venena esse omnia remedio,
id. 16, 44, 95, § 251; 17, 24, 37, § 240; 7, 1, 1, § 4.—Dependent on adjectives:(δ).vinum quod salutare contra pestilentiam sit,
Pall. 11, 14, 17.—Appositively, as a remedy:E.cujus lacteum succum miris laudibus celebrat... contra serpentes et venena,
Plin. 5, 1, 1, § 16; 29, 4, 26, § 83. —So of remedies against affections:Tiberium tonante caelo coronari ea (lauro) solitum ferunt contra fulminum metus,
Plin. 15, 30, 40, § 135; cf. Sen. Ira, 2, 21, 1; id. Tranq. 5. 1.Of logical opposition.1.With a neuter demonstrative (contra ea, contra haec, contra quae, quod contra = contra, adv.).a.The contrary, the reverse (very rare; cf.b.I. D. 1.): sed mihi contra ea videtur,
but to me the contrary seems true, Sall. J. 85, 1:omnia quae contra haec sunt, omnia quae contra sunt,
and vice versa, Quint. 5, 10, 90. —Contra ea, on the contrary, in logical antithesis (not in Cic. and Sall.; once in Caes. and Quint.; several times in Liv. and Nep.; cf.: contra ea, in other uses, II. A. 2. e. a, II. D. 2. a., II. A. 3. d., II. C. 1. f.):c.omnes arderent cupiditate pugnandi... contra ea Caesar... spatiumque interponendum... putabat ( = at contra),
but Caesar on the contrary, Caes. B. C. 3, 74: superbe ab Samnitibus... legati prohibiti commercio sunt;contra ea benigne ab Siculorum tyrannis adjuti,
Liv. 4, 52, 6; 2, 60, 1; 21, 20, 6;44, 43, 5: pater... Thracem me genuit, contra ea mater Atheniensem,
Nep. Iphicr. 3, 4; id. praef. 6; id. Alcib. 8, 1.—And after a question, with immo (cf. I. E. 5. b.):an infirmissimi omnium... (sumus)? Immo contra ea vel viribus nostris, vel, etc., tuti (sumus),
Liv. 41, 24, 8.—Quod contra, by anastrophe (v. F. 1.), contrary to which, whereas, while on the contrary (only once in Lucr. and three times in Cic.):2.illud in his rebus vereor ne forte rearis, Inpia te rationis inire elementa viamque indugredi sceleris: quod contra saepius illa Religio peperit scelerosa atque impia facta,
whereas on the contrary, Lucr. 1, 81:cujus a me corpus crematum est, quod contra decuit ab illo meum (sc. cremari),
Cic. Sen. 23, 84:quod contra oportebat delicto dolere, correctione gaudere,
id. Lael. 24, 90 (B. and K. place a comma after oportebat; cf.Nauck ad loc.): reliquum est ut eum nemo judicio defenderit: quod contra copiosissime defensum esse contendi,
id. Quint. 28, 87 (many consider contra in all these passages as an adverb; cf. Hand, Turs. II. p. 121 sq.; some explain quod as an ancient ablative, = qua re;v. Ritschl,
Plaut. Exc. p. 57, Munro ad Lucr. 1, 82).—With an abstract noun, with the force of the adverb contra with ac or atque (I. F. 1.), contrary to, contrary to what, etc. (esp. in Sall., not in Cic.; cf. praeter): celeriter contraque omnium opinionem confecto itinere, contrary to the opinion ( = contra ac rati erant), Caes. B. G. 6, 30:F.contra opinionem Jugurthae ad Thalam perveniunt,
Sall. J. 75, 9; Hirt. B. G. 8, 40.—Contra spem either contrary to the opinion, or against the hope:Metellus contra spem suam laetissume excipitur ( = contra ac ratus, veritus est),
Sall. J. 88, 1; so,cetera contra spem salva invenit,
Liv. 9, 23, 17:contra spem omnium L. Furium optavit,
id. 6, 25, 5; Curt. 8, 4, 45;but: at Jugurtha contra spem nuntio accepto ( = contra ac speraverat),
Sall. J. 28, 1; Liv. 24, 45, 3:postquam... Jugurtha contra timorem animi praemia sceleris adeptum sese videt,
Sall. J. 20, 1:ipse in Numidiam procedit, ubi contra belli faciem tuguria plena hominumque... erant ( = contra ac in bello evenire solet),
id. ib. 46, 5:contra famam,
Plin. 13, 22, 43, § 126; 7, 53, 54, § 180:segniterque et contra industriam absconditae formicae,
slowly, and in a manner different from their usual activity, id. 18, 35, 88, § 364.—Of persons:frigidam potionem esse debere, contra priores auctores, Asclepiades confirmavit,
contrary to the opinion of the former physicians, Cels. 4, 26 (19).Sometimes by anastrophe after its noun.1.In prose, after relatives, esp. in Cic.:2.quos contra disputant,
Cic. Ac. 2, 15, 47:quem contra dicit,
id. Phil. 2, 8, 18 (v. II. B. 1. f.):quem contra veneris,
id. Mur. 4, 9:quas contra, praeter te, etc.,
id. Vatin. 7, 18:eos ipsos quos contra statuas,
id. Or. 10, 34:quos contra me senatus armavit,
id. Att. 10, 8, 8:quam contra multa locutus est,
Sen. Ep. 82, 7, Plin. Ep. 1, 23, 3; Claud. in Rufin. 1, 332; v. also E. 1. c. supra.—After other words ( poet. and in post-Aug. prose):hunc igitur contra mittam contendere causam,
Lucr. 4, 471:dicere eos contra,
id. 4, 484:donique eum contra,
id. 5, 708:agmina contra,
Verg. A. 12, 279:magnum Alciden contra,
id. ib. 5, 414:Paridem contra,
id. ib. 5, 370:Italiam contra,
id. ib. 1, 13:deos contra,
Ov. P. 1, 1, 26:Messania moenia contra,
id. M. 14, 17:litora Calabriae contra,
Tac. A. 3, 1. -
2 contra dicta
contrā, adv. and prep. [stem con, i. e. cum, through a comparative form conter; cf.: alter, uter, inter, praeter, etc.; in abl. fem. form like the locative adverbs ea, qua, etc.; cf.: ultra, intra, extra, citra], orig., in comparison with; hence, over against, fronting, in front, opposite, in opposition to, against, contrary to, opposed to, etc.I.Adv. (referring to an opposed object often with the force of a preposition with ellipsis of a pronoun, = against it, against him, etc.).A.Local.1.Lit., of position in front of a person, place, or thing.a.With verb of being or position expressed or understood.(α).Referring to living beings, opposite, in face of, face to face, facing, in front of, fronting, confronting (not in Cic., Caes., or Sall.):(β).feminam scelestam te, adstans contra, contuor,
Plaut. Pers. 2, 2, 26:ut confidenter mihi contra adstitit,
id. Capt. 3, 5, 6; Lucr. 4, 223; 6, 929:signum contra, quoad longissume oculi ferebant, animo finivit,
Liv. 1, 18, 8:stat contra starique jubet,
Juv. 3, 290:stat contra dicitque tibi tua pagina Fures!
Mart. 1, 55, 12:ulmus erat contra,
in front of her, Ov. M. 14, 661:templa vides contra,
in front (of us), id. ib. 7, 587.—Of position in front of the enemy:contra conserta manu,
Plaut. Mil. 1, 1, 3: contra consistere, to make front against them, Caes. B. G. 2, 17.—Referring to things and places, over against (it), opposite (to it), on the opposite side (mostly post-Aug.):b.contra jacet Cancer patulam distentus in alvum,
Manil. 2, 253:posita contra Hispania,
Tac. Agr. 11:promuntorium quod contra procedit,
Plin. 4, 2, 3, § 6: relinquendae autem contra erunt vacuae tabellae, on the opposite side, i. e. of the leaf, Quint. 10, 3, 32: illo quaerente cur non decidant contra siti, the antipodes (cf. Cic. Ac. 2, 39, 123; v. II. A. 1. c. a), Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 161.—With the governing verb understood:arguam hanc vidisse apud te contra conservum meum,
face to face, Plaut. Mil. 2, 2, 91:jam omnia contra circaque hostium plena erant, Liv 5, 37, 8: eadem verba contra (i. e. ponuntur),
side by side, Quint. 9, 3, 36; Verg. A. 6, 23.—With verbs of motion, so as to be opposite to an object or face to face with a person, variously rendered.(α).Referring to persons:(β).accede ad me atque adi contra,
come right up to me, Plaut. Rud. 1, 4, 23; id. Bacch. 3, 6, 6: hostes crebri cadunt; nostri contra ingruunt, advance to their front (in Plaut. hostility is not implied in contra), id. Am. 1, 1, 84: quis nos pater aut cognatu' volet contra tueri, face to face, eye to eye, Enn. ap. Varr. L. L. 7, § 12 Mull. (Trag. Rel. v. 444 Rib.); Att. ap. Macr. S. 6, 1, 55 (Trag. Rel. v. 538 ib.):adspicedum contra me = contra adspice me,
Plaut. Most. 5, 1, 56 Lorenz ad lec.:contra adspicere,
id. Mil. 2, 1, 45:contra intueri,
Liv. 1, 16, 6; 9, 6, 8; Sen. Q. N. 1, 3, 6:cum veniret contra Marcianus,
Quint. 6, 3, 95; Plin. 9, 46, 70, § 152.—Of things:2.hic ubi sol radiis... Adversa fulsit nimborum aspergine contra,
Lucr. 6, 525; Cels. 8, 8, 1:quam (turrim) promoti contra validi asseres... perfregere,
Tac. H. 4, 30.—Reciprocally: oscula non pervenientia contra, not coming through (the wall) so as to meet, Ov. M. 4, 80.—Transf. to equivalents of weight, value, and price; so,(α).In Plaut. only in the colloq. phrases auro contra, aurichalco contra, and contra auro (sc. posito); lit., for gold placed against; cf.:(β).aes contrarium, s. v. contrarius: (servus) non carus'st auro contra,
at his weight in gold, Plaut. Ep. 3, 3, 30: jam auro contra constat filius, id. Truc. 2, 6, 57 (Speng. aurichalco): auro contra cedo modestum amatorem! A me aurum accipe. Pa. Cedo mihi contra aurichalco quoi ego sano serviam, id. Curc. 1, 3, 45 sq.; id. Mil. 3, 1, 63; 4, 2, 85; id. Ps. 2, 3, 23.—In post-Aug. prose (very rare):3.at si aquae et ejus rei quam contra pensabis par pondus erit, nec pessum ibit, nec exstabit, etc.,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 5.—Of reciprocal actions, = vicissim, in turn, in return, back, on my, his, etc., part, likewise, counter-.(α).In gen.:(β).te ut deludam contra, lusorem meum,
Plaut. Am. 2, 2, 71:quae me amat, quam ego contra amo,
id. Merc. 5. 2, 77; id. Cist. 1, 1, 96; id. Trin. 4, 2, 55; id. As. 2, 2, 110:qui arguat se, eum contra vincat jurejurando suo,
make a victorious counter-charge, id. Mil. 2, 2, 37:si laudabit haec Illius formam, tu hujus contra (i. e. lauda),
Ter. Eun. 3, 1, 54:audi nunc contra jam,
listen in turn, id. Phorm. 4, 4, 18; id. Ad. 5, 4, 23:at tu mihi contra nunc videre fortunatus, Phaedria, Cui, etc.,
you likewise seem fortunate to me, id. Phorm. 1, 3, 21:Mettius Tullo gratulatur, contra Tullus Mettium benigne alloquitur,
Liv. 1, 28, 1:contra ut me diligat illa,
Cat. 76. 23; Hor. S. 1, 3, 27 Orell. ad loc.—Hence, with ellipsis of inquit, = respondit:cui latrans contra senex,
Phaedr. 5, 10, 7:scietis, inquam, etc., contra Nigrinus: ad quem missi sunt? ego, etc.,
Plin. Ep. 7, 6, 4.—Rarely with inquit, etc., expressed: at ille contra, renidens, Audi, inquit, discipule, etc.,
Gell. 15, 9, 9; cf.:contra talia reddit,
Claud. B. Gild. 379.—With dat. pers.:(γ).consulo quem dolum doloso contra conservo parem,
Plaut. Mil. 2, 2, 45:facere contra huic aegre,
Ter. Eun. 4, 1, 10:hiscine contra insidiabere?
id. Hec. 1. 1, 13:tibi contra gratiam Referre,
id. ib. 4, 2, 7.—With item:(δ).item a me contra factum est,
Plaut. Aul. prol. 20:puellam senex Amat et item contra filius,
id. Cas. prol. 49; id. Pers. 5, 2, 36; id. Am. 1, 1, 67; Ter. Ad. 1, 1, 25.—Combining a reciprocal with a local relation (A. 1. a. a, and b. a): contra carinantes verba, exchanging abusive words ( face to face), Enn. ap. Serv. ad Verg. A. 8, 361 (Ann. v. 181 Vahl.): tubae utrimque contra canunt;(ε).Consonat terra,
Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 73; 1, 1, 86:confer gradum Contra pariter,
id. Ps. 2, 4, 18; id. Truc. 1, 2, 28:video amicam... Ubi contra adspexit me, etc.,
id. Mil. 2, 1, 45; Verg. E. 7, 8; cf. Lucr. 4, 243:vesper adest, juvenes consurgite!... Cernitis, innuptae, juvenes? consurgite contra!
Cat. 62, 6.—Implying also opposition: Pe. Conpellabo. Ph. Orationis aciem contra conferam, Plaut. Ep. 4, 1, 20:B.si scias quod donum huic dono contra comparet,
what counter gift, Ter. Eun. 2, 3, 63: quod Scipio postulavit... ut, etc. Et quod contra collega postulavit ne, etc., Annal. Trib. Pleb. ap. Gell. 7 (6), 19, 5:si vobis aequa et honesta postulatio videtur, ego contra brevem postulationem adfero,
Cic. Rosc. Am. 2, 7; Nep. Epam. 6, 1;Auct. B. Alex. 24: illo licente contra liceri audeat nemo,
to bid in opposition, Caes. B. G. 1, 18; Liv. 4, 53, 6:agedum pauca accipe contra,
Hor. S. 1, 4, 38.—So in battle:Numidae... Romanorum ordines conturbare... neque contra feriundi copia erat,
Sall. J. 50, 4; and in law: et ab eo is qui adoptat vindicat... et illo contra non vindicante, etc., Gai Inst. 1, 134; 2, 24.—Esp. in replies:oratio contra a Demosthene pro Ctesiphonte edita,
Cic. de Or. 3, 56, 213:dicit accusator haec: primum, etc.... quid contra reus?
id. Clu. 30, 81; id. Fin. 5, 22, 63; Curt. 4, 1, 10; 7, 9, 1.Of opposition, strife, etc., against; constr. absol., with dat., and ne, quominus or quin.1.Of physical exertion.(α).Lit.:(β).concurrunt... aetheriae nubes contra pugnantibu' ventis,
struggling against each other, Lucr. 6. 98:nec nos obniti contra... Sufficimus,
bear up, battle against, Verg. A. 5, 21; Ov. M. 9, 50; 2, 434:at ille contra nititur,
resists, Plin. 2, 38, 38, § 103; 7, 20, 19, § 82:pars remigum, tamquam imperitia... officia nautarum impediebant. Mox contra tendere,
rowed in an opposite direction, Tac. H. 4, 16.—Trop.:2.te rogo ne contrahas ac demittas animum, neque te obrui tamquam fluctu... sinas, contraque erigas ac resistas,
Cic. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 1, § 4:et torrens judicem vel nitentem contra feret, cogatque ire qua rapiet,
Quint. 12, 10, 61.— With ne: vi contra niti, ne advorsus eum fiat, Cato ap. Gell. 7 (6), 3, 16.—With quominus, Lucr. 1, 780.—Of mental exertion:3.si tibi vera videntur, Dede manus, aut, si falsum est, accingere contra,
arm yourself against them, Lucr. 2, 1043; 2, 280. —With dat.:siti contra... pugnandum,
Cels. 4, 2 fin. —Of hostile opposition in gen.(α).Lit.:(β).quod animadversum est in eo qui contra omni ratione pugnarunt, non debeo reprehendere,
who made opposition in every way, Cic. Rosc. Am. 47, 137; id. Verr. 2, 2, 43, § 107:contra etiam aliquid abs te profectum ex multis audivi,
something inimical, id. Fam. 5, 5, 2.—Trop.:4.aut alio quovis (sc. colore) qui contra pugnet et obstet,
Lucr. 2, 794; 2, 868.—Of warfare.(α).Lit.:(β).ut eos adversarios existimemus qui arma contra ferant,
Cic. Off. 1, 25, 87; 1, 12, 37; Vell. 2, 28, 4; cf.:quid quod exercitum contra duxit?
Auct. Her. 4, 16, 23:ut si qua ex parte obviam contra veniretur, acie instructa depugnarent,
if they should be attacked by an open charge, Caes. B. G. 7, 28:issentque confestim ad urbem ni venire contra exercitum... audissent,
Liv. 7, 39, 17:cum Romanae legiones contra direxerint,
would oppose their march, Tac. H. 4, 58; id. A. 6, 44.—With dat.:et huic contra itum ad amnem Erinden,
Tac. A. 11, 10.—Trop.:5.quod ubi viderunt corvi, contra auxiliantur, velut adversus communem hostem,
Plin. 10, 74, 95, § 205.—Of legal contests.(α).With verbs of saying; v. 9. a.—(β).Venire contra, of any legal act with the intention to hurt the adversary:(γ).quid? si omnium mortalium Sthenio nemo inimicior quam hic C. Claudius... fuit? si de litteris corruptis contra venit, etc.?
if he made a charge of forgery against him? Cic. Verr. 2, 2, 43, § 107; cf. II. B. c. b.—On the part of the adversary:(δ).inveniendum contra est, quo distet haec causa a ceteris,
Quint. 5, 10, 114; 9, 2, 35; 12, 8, 10.—Of judgments against the parties or against opinions:6.ne spoliaret fama probatum hominem si contra judicasset,
given an adverse decision, Cic. Off. 3, 19, 77; cf. Val. Max. 7, 2, 4; Cic. Caecin. 24, 69.—Of literary opposition.(α).Mostly with verbs of saying; v. 9. a. g.—(β).With other verbs:7.astrologorum artem contra convincere tendit,
Lucr. 5, 728:contra nunc illud pone, etc.,
Sen. Ben. 7, 14, 6:habeat (liber meus) etiam quosdam qui contra sentiant et adversentur,
some dissentients and opponents, Quint. 3, 1, 5; 2, 17, 40; 3, 8, 69.—Of public and political opposition.(α).With verbs of saying; v. 9. a. d.—(β).With petere, to be a candidate for office in opposition to another:8.nihil enim supererat de quo certarent, nihil quod contra peterent,
no office was left for which to canvass against each other, Cic. Agr. 2, 33, 91:honores contra petere,
Quint. 6, 1, 17.—With ire, with dat., of an opposing vote in the senate (cf.:pedibus ire): sententia Cassii ut nemo unus contra ire ausus est, ita dissonae voces respondebant,
Tac. A. 14, 45.—Of violation of law, contracts, etc.: contra facere, or contra committere, to violate, transgress a law, etc.: leges esse non ex ejus qui contra commiserit utilitate, spectari oportere, not in the interest of the transgressor, Cic. Inv. 2, 48, 153:9.si quis sub hoc pacto vendiderit ancillam ne prostitueretur, et si contra factum esset,
and if the contract was violated, Dig. 18, 1, 56.—With verbs of saying, etc., contra dicere; less freq. disputare, disserere, pugnare, in the sense of dicere, and contra scribere (often contradico, in one word, in post-Aug. writers; esp. with dat.).a.Absol.(α).Contra dicere, to speak as counsel of the adversary, to plead his cause, in legal proceedings:(β).cum contra dicturus Hortensius esset,
would speak on the other side, Cic. Quint. 24, 77:hoc... contra dicente Cotta judicatum est,
id. Caecin. 33, 97:dixisse ut contra nemo videretur,
id. Brut. 53, 198: ut contra Crassus... exorsus est, began on the other side, id. ib. § 197.—Hence: qui contra dicit, the adversary or counsel of the adversary:contra autem qui dicet, similitudinem infirmare debebit,
Cic. Inv. 2, 50, 151; id. Part. Or. 21, 108.—In the same sense: agens contra: si nos... impares agentium contra ingeniis dixerimus, that we are unequal to the talents of our adversary's counsel, [p. 453] Quint. 4, 1, 8.—To make charges against (rare):(γ).si qui contra vellet dicere, usurum esse eum suo testimonio,
Cic. Clu. 48, 134:qua ratione nemo neque tum item fecerit, neque nunc contra dicat,
id. Quint. 29, 88; so,contra disputare, of objections to or against a witness: nihil contra disputabo priusquam dixerit,
id. Fl. 21, 51.—In gen., to speak on the other side of a question:(δ).fiebat autem ita, ut cum is qui audire vellet dixisset quid sibi videretur, tum ego contra dicerem,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 4, 8; id. Fin. 2, 1, 2; so,contra disputare and contra scribere,
id. Or. 1, 19, 85; Vitr. 3, 1, 6; Quint. 2, 17, 13; Dig. 9, 2, 21, § 1.—Hence: qui contra dicunt or disputant, the opponents:nec qui contra dicunt causam difficilem repellunt,
Cic. Fin. 3, 1, 2:ad coarguendos qui contra disputant,
to refule his opponents, Quint. 2, 15, 26.—To oppose or object to a proposition, motion, or petition:(ε). (ζ).quam palam principes dixerunt contra!
protested against it, Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 16, § 41; Caes. B. C. 1, 32; Cic. Clu. 47, 130.—With pugnare:cum decerneretur frequenti senatu, contra pugnante Pisone, etc.,
Cic. Att. 1, 14, 5:filius ejus incolumitatem optat: contradicit pater,
the father objects, Quint. 9, 2, 85; 9, 2, 83; Plin. ap. Gell. 9, 16, 5; Cic. Dom. 33, 87:contradicente nullo,
Suet. Caes. 20; Dig. 3, 3, 15.—Abl. absol. impers.:b.explorandum videtur an etiam contradicto aliquando judicio consuetudo firmata sit,
whether the custom has been confirmed by judgment upon a judicial contest, Dig. 1, 3, 34.—With acc. neutr. pron., to object, to make or raise an objection, to reply; esp. in legal proceedings:c.ego enim, te disputante, quid contra dicerem meditabar,
Cic. N. D. 3, 1, 1:ut contra si quid dicere velit non audiatur,
id. Fin. 5, 10, 27:aiebat illum primo sane diu multa contra (i. e. dixisse), ad extremum autem, etc.,
id. Att. 2, 22, 2.— Hence: quod contra dicitur, or quae contra dicuntur, the objections:ut et id quod intenderemus confirmare, et id quod contra diceretur refellere (possemus),
refute the objections, Cic. de Or. 1, 20, 90:quia neque reprehendi quae contra dicuntur possunt, etc.,
id. ib. 2, 81, 331; id. Inv. 2, 44, 127; Quint. 1, 2, 17.—In the same sense, as subst.: contrā dicta, orum, n. plur.:seu proposita confirmamus, sive contra dicta dissolvimus,
or refute the objections, Quint. 4, prooem. 6.—With acc. and inf.:dicitur contra, nullum esse testamentum,
the objection is made that there is no testament, Cic. Agr. 2, 6, 42.—With dat., written in one word (post-Aug.).(α).To oppose a person by speaking against his views:(β).solitum se etiam Thraseae contradicere,
to oppose even Thrasea, Tac. H. 2, 91:tibi,
Suet. Aug. 54:Curioni...,
id. Rhet. 1. —Hence of answers and replies in law: quid si filium testatoris heres ejus prohibuit? Huic contradici potest: ergo pietatis, etc., he may be answered by this plea, etc., Dig. 11, 7, 14, § 13.—And of advisory answers opposed to one's legal views:volenti mihi ream adulterii postulare eam, etc., contradictum est,
my views were disapproved, rejected, Dig. 48, 5, 11, § 10.—To oppose an opinion, with dat. of the thing:(γ).cum plures tantum sententiis aliorum contradicerent,
opposed the opinions, Tac. H. 1, 39.—To object to a motion or petition, with dat. of the petitioner:(δ).patrem qui damnavit optat ne is torqueatur: pater ei contradicit,
the father objects, Quint. 9, 2, 81:cum ambienti ut legibus solveretur multi contradicerent,
Suet. Caes. 18; Dig. 40, 5, 14; 40, 12, 33.—With dat. of the petition:(ε).preces erant, sed quibus contradici non posset,
which could not be denied, Tac. H. 4, 46 fin.; Dig. 3, 1, 1, § 2.—To contest the validity of a law (rare):(ζ).quibus (legibus) contradici potest,
Quint. 7, 7, 4.—To contradict an assertion (very rare):d.pro certis autem habemus... cuicunque adversarius non contradicit,
Quint. 5, 10, 13.—With quin, to object:C.praetor Samnitibus respondit... nec contra dici quin amicitia de integro reconcilietur,
there was no objection to a reconciliation, Liv. 8, 2, 2.To one's disadvantage; mostly predic. with esse, unfavorable, adverse, damaging (post-Aug.;D.but cf. II. B. 2.): ut eum qui responsurus est vel tacere, vel etiam invitum id quod sit contra cogat fateri,
Quint. 7, 3, 14:cum verba (legis) contra sint,
id. 7, 1, 49:sed experimentum contra fuit,
unsuccessful, Tac. H. 2, 97 fin.:ubi fortuna contra fuit,
id. ib. 3, 18:si fortuna contra daret,
should be unfavorable, id. ib. 1, 65 fin.; id. A. 15, 13.Of logical opposition, with negative force.1.Of a direct contrast.a.Predicatively, with esse, fieri, etc., the contrary, the opposite:b.quod fieri totum contra manifesta docet res,
but experience teaches that just the contrary is true, Lucr. 3, 686; 4, 1088:in stultitia contra est,
with fools the reverse is true, Cic. Clu. 31, 84:in hac quidem re vereor ne etiam contra (i. e. sit),
id. Att. 12, 46; id. Off. 1, 15, 49:quod contra est,
Sall. J. 85, 21:quis non credat, etc.? Contra autem est,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 12; id. Ep. 7, 3; Dig. 37, 4, 4:contra fore si, etc.,
ib. 34, 2, 39, § 2:immo forsitan et contra (i. e. erit),
ib. 41, 3, 49:ego contra puto (i. e. esse),
Plin. Ep. 1, 20, 7; Lampr. Alex. Sev. 25.—With evenire, accidere, sentire, scribere, habere, etc.:c.utrumque contra accidit: istic enim bellum est exortum, hic pax consecuta,
of both the contrary has happened, Cic. Fam. 12, 18, 2; so Dig. 38, 2, 51:id ego contra puto (sc.: faciendum esse),
id. Att. 10, 8, 2:contra evenit in iis morbis,
Sen. Ep. 52, 7; Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 163:ego contra sentio,
Sen. Clem. 1, 15, 5; Sedig. ap. Gell. 15, 24, 4; Dig. 40, 2, 25:Proculus contra (sc. sentit),
ib. 35, 2, 1, § 14; 33, 7, 25:licet Celsus contra scribat,
ib. 9, 2, 21, § 1: contra probatur, Gai Inst. 2, 78; Dig. 33, 7, 12, § 34.—Very rarely referring to a term in the same clause:cujus disparem mitioremque naturam contra interpretabatur,
interpreted in an opposite sense, misinterpreted, misunderstood, Tac. H. 4, 86 fin. —Referring to a word or phrase in the same predicate.(α).To an adverb, in an opposite manner, otherwise, differently, not, etc.:(β).nam ad summam totius rei pertinet, caute an contra demonstrata res sit,
Cic. de Or. 2, 81, 330: quod viriliter animoque fit, id, etc.;quod contra, id turpe,
id. Off. 1, 27, 94:sit sapienter usus aut contra,
Quint. 2, 5, 15:lactuca locis apricis optume autumno ponitur, mediterraneis aut frigidis contra ( = pessime),
Col. 11, 3, 25.—To a predicative adjective, not, the opposite, the reverse, etc.:(γ).ut aliae (res) probabiles videantur aliae contra,
improbable, Cic. Ac. 2, 32, 103; id. Off. 2, 2, 7:quid est quod me impediat ea quae probabilia mihi videantur sequi, quae contra, improbare,
id. ib. 2, 2, 8; id. Or. 2, 31, 135; Quint. 4, 2, 52.—To a verbal predicate:(δ).an frater fratri exsistat heres, an contra ( = annon),
Dig. 34, 5, 19.—To a subject infinitive:(ε).laudare testem vel contra pertinet ad momentum judiciorum,
praising or censuring a witness, Quint. 3, 7, 2.—To a clause, translated by not or by a repetition of the clause with a negative:(ζ).quae secundum naturam essent, ea sumenda et quadam aestimatione dignanda docebat, contraque contraria,
those that were not, not, Cic. Ac. 1, 10, 36: quod cuidam aut sapiens videor quod una non jerim, aut felix fuisse;mihi contra,
id. Att. 9, 12, 4: an credibile est, incestum cum filia commissum? Et contra, veneficum in noverca, adulterum in luxurioso? and incredible, etc., Quint. 5, 10, 19; so Dig. 9, 1, 2, § 1.—To an attributive genitive:2.Marius cognoscere quid boni utrisque or contra esset (i. e. mali),
Sall. J. 88, 2:verum de origine laudis contraque perspiciemus suo tempore (i. e. vituperationis),
Quint. 2, 4, 21:alii a propositione accusatoris contraque loci oriuntur,
the accuser and the accused, id. 7, 2, 31;so in several titles of the Digests, as Depositi vel contra, = actio depositi, vel contraria actio depositarii,
Dig. 16, 3 tit.; so ib. 16, 17, 1; 16, 13, 6; 16, 13, 7.—Reversing the relation of terms in the preceding sentence, the reverse, conversely, vice versa, etc.a.With its own predicate: saepe... corpus aegret, Cum tamen ex alia laetamur parte latenti;b.Et retro fit uti contra sit saepe vicissim, Cum miser ex animo laetatur corpore toto,
Lucr. 3, 108: illa altera argumentatio, quasi retro et contra, prius sumit, etc., ( proceeding), so to speak, backward and in inverted order, Cic. Part. Or. 13, 46: neque illud ignoro, etc.; sed non idem accidit contra, but the converse is not true, Quint. 8, 6, 3; Gell. 4, 2, 5: ut vocabula verbis, verba rursus adverbiis, nomina appositis et pronominibus essent priora. Nam fit contra quoque frequenter non indecore. for often, not inelegantly, the order is reversed, Quint. 9, 4, 24:quae etiam contra valent,
i. e. if the terms are reversed, id. 3, 7, 25; 9, 2, 49; 8, 6, 25; 9, 4, 72.—Belonging to the same predicate:E.ut quidque erit dicendum ita dicet, nec satura jejune, nec grandia minute, nec item contra,
Cic. Or. 36, 123:cum emtor venditori, vel contra, heres exstitit,
Dig. 35, 2, 48:in quibus patrium pro possessivo dicitur, vel contra,
Quint. 1, 5, 45; 5, 10, 71:junguntur autem aut ex nostro et peregrino, ut biclinium, aut contra, ut epitogium et Anticato,
id. 1, 5, 68:ut capras in montosis potius locis quam in herbidis (pascar), equas contra,
but with mares the reverse is the case, Varr. R. R. 2, 1, 16:itaque ille dicere melius quam praecipere, nos contra fortasse possumus,
Cic. Or. 42, 143:qua collegi solent ex his quae faciunt ea quae faciuntur, aut contra,
or vice versa, Quint. 5, 10, 80; Dig. 14, 1, 1, § 12; 48, 5, 23, § 4.In logical antithesis of clauses with a merely rhet. force, on the contrary, on the other hand, vice versa; sometimes almost = sed or autem (freq.).1.In independent clauses.a.Opposing persons or parties: fortunam insanam esse... perhibent philosophi... Sunt autem alii philosophi qui contra Fortunam negant ullam exstare, Pac. ap. Auct. Her. 2, 23, 36 (Trag. Rel. v. 372 Rib.); Caecil. ap. Cic. Tusc. 4, 32, 68; Varr. R. R. 1, 8, 1:b.ego etiam quae tu sine Verre commisisti Verri crimini daturus sum... Tu, contra, ne quae ille quidem fecit, obicies,
Cic. Div. in Caecil. 11, 35:ego contra ostendo, non modo nihil fecisse Sex. Roscium, sed, etc.,
id. Rosc. Am. 29, 79; id. Phil. 8, 3, 8; id. Off. 1, 30, 108; id. Fin. 5, 22, 62:in Italia bellum gerimus, in sede ac solo nostro... Hannibal contra in aliena, in hostili est terra,
Liv. 22, 39, 13; 21, 50, 2; 3, 15, 2; 6, 7, 4; 9, 35, 4 et saep.; Nep. Alcib. 8, 1; Vell. 2, 31, 4; Sen. Ep. 9, 14; id. Ira, 2, 33, 6; Plin. 35, 10, 37, § 113; Tac. H. 3, 84; 3, 57; Suet. Tib. 2; id. Vit. 2; Just. 2, 1, 10; 8, 4, 11:contra mercator, navim jactantibus austris Militia est potior?
Hor. S. 1, 1, 6; 1, 2, 30; 1, 3, 27; Prop. 2, 1, 45; 2, 23, 13 (3, 17, 3); Sen. Hippol. 214;so with versa vice: barbarae gentes (Alexandrum) non ut hostem, sed ut parentem luxerunt... Contra Macedones versa vice non ut civem, sed ut hostem amissum gaudebant,
Just. 13, 1, 7.—Introducing a secondary or parallel opposition of thought: in loco umidiore far potius serunt quam triticum;2.contra in aridiore hordeum potius quam far,
Varr. R. R. 1, 9, 4; 1, 1, 47: si nihil esset quod inane vocaret, Omne foret solidum;nisi contra corpora certe Essent, etc., Omne quod est spatium vacuum constaret inane,
Lucr. 1, 521; 4, 348; cf.:justa omnia decora sunt, injusta contra, ut turpia, sic indecora,
Cic. Off. 1, 27, 94; id. N. D. 2, 15, 41; id. de Or. 3, 33, 136; id. Quint. 30, 93: id. Off. 3, 21, 84; id. Leg. 2, 1, 2: facilem esse rem... si modo unum omnes sentiant; contra in dissensione nullam se salutem perspicere, Caes. B. G, 5, 31; Liv. 25, 30, 3; Sen. Ben. 1, 5, 2; Plin. 12, 19, 42, § 92; 11, 14, 14, § 35; Suet. Caes. 73; Gell. 1, 4, 5:si male rem gerere insani est, contra bene, sani,
Hor. S. 2, 3, 74.—In opposition to a dependent clause:3.ut hi miseri, sic contra illi beati quos, etc.,
Cic. Tusc. 5, 6, 16; so id. de Or. 1, 45, 198; Quint. 9, 3, 39:cui ego rei tantum abest ut impedimento sim, ut contra te M. Manli adhorter, etc.,
Liv. 6, 15, 5; 6, 31, 4:cum virtus adeo neminem spe ac pollicitatione corrumpat, ut contra in se inpendere jubeat, ac, etc.,
Sen. Ben. 4, 1, 2: aut igitur negemus quidquam ratione confici, cum contra nihil sine ratione recte fieri possit, aut, etc., whereas on the contrary, etc., Cic. Tusc. 4, 38, 84; cf.:at contra,
Lucr. 2, 392.—With co-ordinate conjunctions.a.Copulative, et contra or contraque (never with ac or atque); also nec contra (rare), and on the other hand.(α).With reference to a reason or conclusion, after nam, enim, cum, or itaque: nam et ratione uti... omnique in re quid sit veri videre et tueri decet, contraque falli [p. 454]... tam dedecet quam, etc., Cic. Off. 1, 27, 94:(β).malus est enim custos... metus, contraque benevolentia fidelis,
id. ib. 2, 7, 23:cum reficiat animos varietas ipsa, contraque sit aliquanto difficilius in labore uno perseverare,
Quint. 1, 12, 4; 3, 8, 32; 8, 6, 20:itaque in probris maxime in promptu est, si quid tale dici potest, etc. Contraque in laudibus, etc.,
Cic. Off. 1, 18, 61; cf. Suet. Calig. 51; so with nec:nam nec comoedia cothurnis assurgit, nec contra tragoedia socculo ingreditur,
Quint. 10, 2, 22.—With contrasted examples or illustrations, often after ut or sic:(γ).audivi ex majoribus natu, hoc idem fuisse in P. Scipione Nasica, contraque patrem ejus... nullam comitatem habuisse sermonis,
Cic. Off. 1, 30, 109:ut suspitionibus credi oportere, et contra suspitionibus credi non oportere,
id. Inv. 2, 15, 48; Quint. 8, 4, 1; 5, 10, 48; 9, 3, 7; 9, 4, 52; 11, 1, 14; Sen. Ep. 82, 14; Dig. 17, 1, 22, § 4.—With contrasted actions, assumptions, etc.:(δ).atque utinam qui ubique sunt propugnatores hujus imperii possent in hanc civitatem venire, et contra oppugnatores rei publicae de civitate exterminari!
Cic. Balb. 22, 51:domo pignori data, et area ejus tenebitur... et contra jus soli sequitur aedificium,
Dig. 13, 7, 21:equo et asina genitos mares, hinnos antiqui vocabant: contraque mulos quos asini et equae generassent,
Plin. 8, 44, 69, § 17: ceterum potest ex lege quidem esse judicium, sed legitimum non esse, et contra ex lege non esse, sed legitimum esse, Gai Inst. 4, 109; Plin. 2, 65, 65, § 161; 35, 15, 5, § 183.—After a negative clause, affirming the opposite idea, et contra or contraque, but on the contrary:b.in quo (consulatu) ego imperavi nihil, et contra patribus conscriptis et bonis omnibus parui,
Cic. Sull. 7, 21:nunc vero cum ne pulsus quidem ita sim ut superare non possim, contraque a populo Romano semper sim defensus, etc.,
id. Dom. 33, 88; id. Fin. 2, 17, 55; id. Marcell. 6, 20; so,et contra,
Suet. Tit. 7.—With adversative conjunctions, at contra, sed contra, contra autem, contra vero (not verum contra, nor contra tamen).(α).At contra (freq.), merely a strengthened contra (v. 1. supra): huc accedit uti mellis lactisque liquores Jucundo sensu linguae tractentur in ore;(β).At contra taetri absinthi natura... foedo pertorqueat ora sapore,
Lucr. 2, 400:cogunt,
id. 2, 74; 1, 366; 2, 235 et saep.: nos qui domi sumus, tibi beati videmur;at contra nobis tu quidem... prae nobis beatus,
Cic. Fam. 4, 4, 2; id. Tusc. 1, 3, 5; id. Rosc. Am. 45, 131; id. Verr. 2, 5, 26, § 66; Sall. J. 36, 2; 4, 7; 15, 3; id. C. 12, 5:ideo siccas aiunt Aethiopiae solitudines... At contra constat Germaniam abundare rivis,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 6, 2; 1, 3, 1; id. Ep. 100, 7; Plin. 7, 53, 54, § 186; Suet. Galb. 15; Tac. A. 4, 28.—Sed contra, after a negative sentence (class.):(γ).non quo acui ingenia adulescentium nollem, sed contra ingenia obtundi nolui,
Cic. de Or. 3, 24, 93; id. Att. 9, 15, 3; id. Ac. 1, 10, 35; id. Fl. 11, 26:arma populi Romani non liberis servitutem, sed contra servientibus libertatem adferre,
Liv. 45, 18, 1:tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito,
Verg. A. 6, 95; Plin. Ep. 1, 10, 12.—PostAug. also without a preceding negation:obiisse nostro Laium scelere autumant superi inferique: sed animus contra innocens... negat,
Sen. Oedip. 765; Symm. Ep. 6, 81.—Contra autem (rare;(δ).in Cic. only where different subjects have contrasted predicates in dependent clauses): quia pacis est insigne toga, contra autem arma tumultus atque belli,
Cic. Pis. 30, 73.—In later writers = contra alone:sub septemtrione aedificia... conversa ad calidas partes oportere fieri videntur. Contra autem sub impetu solis meridiani regionibus conversa ad septemtrionem... sunt facienda,
Vitr. 6, 1, 2; Gell. 14, 2, 19; Dig. 7, 1, 25, § 3; 34, 3, 25.—Contra vero (very rare;(ε).not in Cic.), used for contra: contra vero quercus infinitam habet aeternitatem,
Vitr. 2, 9, 8; 6, 1, 3; Cels. 3, 6 fin. —Atqui contra, App. Mag. p. 287, 24.—c.With disjunctive conjunctions, aut contra, vel contra, seu contra, or on the contrary, or conversely (always without change of subject).(α).Aut contra:(β).num aut scriptum neget, aut contra factum infitietur?
Cic. Part. Or. 38, 133: quae (mens) aut languescit... aut contra tumescit, etc., Quint. 1, 2, 18:si imbres defuere, aut contra abundavere,
Plin. 17, 24, 37, § 228.—Vel contra:(γ).hinc enim quaestiones oriuntur: Injuriam fecisti, sed quia magistratus, majestatis actio est? Vel contra: Licuit... quia magistratus?
Quint. 5, 10, 40; 9, 4, 96; Suet. Galb. 3; Dig. 35, 2, 56, § 4; 8, 4, 6.—Seu contra:d.seu tristis veniam, seu contra laetus amicis,
Prop. 1, 11, 25.—With causal conjunctions, nam contra (very rare;4.never contra enim): falso queritur de natura sua genus humanum quod, etc. Nam contra, reputando, neque majus aliud, neque praestabilius invenies,
Sall. J. 1, 1; Quint. 1, 1, 1; 9, 2, 23. —In late Lat., e contra (also one word, ēcontrā) = contra,(α).In the meaning, the contrary (D. 1.):(β).aliis vero econtra videtur,
Hier. Ep. 12.—Et econtra = et contra (E. 3. a.):5.honestiorum provectu et econtra suppliciis,
Aur. Vict. Caes. 39, 45.—For quod contra, v. II. E. 1. c.—With emphatic particles.a.Quin contra, nay on the contrary, opposing an affirmative sentence to a preceding negative statement (quin etiam amplifies without opposition; sed contra opposes without amplification; quin contra both opposes and amplifies);b.not before Livy: num qui enim socordius rempublicam administrari post Calvi tribunatum... quam? etc. Quin contra patricios aliquot damnatos... neminem plebeium,
Liv. 6, 37, 8; 31, 31, 9; 35, 26, 10; 37, 15, 3.—Immo contra (post-Aug.).(α).= no, on the contrary, refuting opinions, after questions and in the form of a dialogue:(β).existimas nunc me detrahere tibi multas voluptates?... Immo contra, nolo tibi umquam deesse laetitiam,
Sen. Ep. 23, 3; Dig. 33, 7, 5; 33, 7, 29.—= sed contra, but on the contrary:c.proinde ne submiseris te, immo contra fige stabilem gradum,
Sen. Cons. Marc. 5, 6; id. Cons. Polyb. 15, 2; cf. prep.:immo contra ea,
Liv. 41, 24, 8; cf. II. E. 1. b. infra.—Item contra = an emphatic et contra (very rare):F.quoniam... beate vivere alii in alio, vos in voluptate ponitis, item contra miseriam in dolore, etc.,
Cic. Fin. 2, 27, 86; cf. I. A. 3. g supra.With a comparative clause introduced by ac, atque, or quam, representing a logical or moral opposition (contra atque debuit = non ita ut debuit; cf. Cic. Or. 3, 19, 70); cf. prep., II. C. 3. g, and II. E. 2. infra.1.Of logical opposition, contrary to, different from, otherwise than; in the best prose only with atque or ac.(α).With atque:(β).item, contra atque apud nos, fieri ad Elephantinem ut neque ficus neque vites amittant folia,
Varr. R. R. 1, 7, 6:simulacrum Jovis, contra atque ante fuerat, ad orientem convertere,
Cic. Cat. 3, 8, 20; id. Sull. 24, 69:judicium suscepturos contra atque omnis Italia populusque Romanus judicavisset,
Caes. B. C. 3, 12; id. B. G. 4, 13; Plin. 12, 19, 43, § 95.—With ac:(γ).itaque contra est ac dicitis,
Cic. Fin. 4, 15, 41:vides, omnia fere contra ac dicta sint evenisse,
id. Div. 2, 24, 53; so id. Verr. 2, 4, 6, § 11; id. Or. 40, 137:cum contra ac Deiotarus sensit victoria belli judicaret,
id. Phil. 11, 13, 34:Petreius ubi videt, Catilinam, contra ac ratus erat, magna vi tendere, etc.,
Sall. C. 60, 5.—With ac and atque:(δ).si denique aliquid non contra ac liceret factum diceretur, sed contra atque oporteret,
Cic. Balb. 3, 7.—With quam (post-Aug.):2.cui contra quam proposuerat aliqua cesserunt,
Sen. Ira, 3, 6, 5; Plin. 10, 53, 74, § 149; 11, 21, 24, § 72; Gell. 6 (7), 8, 6:contra quam licet,
id. 1, 3, 19; Sil. 15, 107.—Of moral opposition of acts contrary to rules and principles (cf. II. 3. g infra); so always with quam:II.mater Aviti, generi sui, contra quam fas erat, amore capta,
contrary to the divine law, Cic. Clu. 5, 12:ut senatus, contra quam ipse censuisset, ad vestitum rediret,
contrary to its own resolution, id. Pis. 8, 18:contra quam ista causa postulasset,
id. Caecin. 24, 67:contra quam sanctum legibus est,
Liv. 30, 19, 9; Cic. Leg. 2, 5, 11; id. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 1, § 2; id. Dom. 46, 122:contraque faciunt quam polliceri videntur,
Auct. Her. 4, 3, 6; Cic. de Or. 2, 20, 86.Prep. with acc., before, against, facing, towards, opposite to, contrary to (acc. to many scholars not ante-class.; cf. Hand, Turs. II. p. 108; but found Plaut. Ps. 1, 2, 24 Fleck., a line omitted by Lorenz as a gloss; id. Pers. 1, 1, 13 Ritschl; Att. ap. Non. p. 469, 15, or Trag. Rel. v. 476 Rib.; cf. also Plaut. Poen. 5, 6, 18; Cato, R. R. 18, 1, and v. I. A. 1. a. b, and I. A. 1. b. a supra).A.Local uses.1.Opposite, over against, facing.a.Of countries and places (mostly of those separated by water;b.adversus and e regione mostly of places opposite by land): insulae natura triquetra, cujus unum latus est contra Galliam,
Caes. B. G. 5, 13; 3, 9; 4, 20:ad insulam quae est contra Massiliam,
id. B. C. 1, 56; 3, 23:Rhodios, pacatis contra insulam suam terris, etc.,
Liv. 37, 15, 7; 3, 26, 8:Carthago Italiam contra,
Verg. A. 1, 13; 5, 124; Ov. M. 14, 17:insulae quae contra Tauri promuntorium inopportune navigantibus objacent, Chelidoniae nominantur,
Mel. 2, 7; Plin. 3, 26, 30, § 151; 6, 28, 32, § 152; 5, 7, 7, § 41; Tac. A. 3, 1; id. H. 2, 17.—Of the heavenly bodies:c.donique (luna) eum (sc. solem) contra pleno bene lumine fulsit,
Lucr. 5, 708:contra Volucris rostrum posita est Lyra,
Vitr. 9, 4, 5; Sen. Q. N. 1, 5, 9; 1, 8, 3; Plin. 2, 31, 31, § 99; 5, 10, 10, § 56.—So, tertium (latus Britanniae) est contra septem triones, opposite ( facing); hence, contra meridiem and contra ortus (instead of ad or adversus meridiem, etc.), facing the south and east, Plin. 6, 24, 24, § 85; 17, 2, 2, § 22. —So of a person standing in the sunlight:cum minima umbra (i. e. a sole) contra medium fiet hominem,
Plin. 18, 33, 76, § 327; cf.:contra mediam faciem meridies erit,
id. 18, 33, 76, § 326.—Of opposite ends of a line.(α).Of the diameter of the earth: esse e regione nobis e contraria parte terrae qui adversis vestigiis stent contra nostra vestigia, quos antipodas vocatis, Cic. Ac. 2, 39, 123.—(β).Of a line drawn:d.contra autem E littera I erit ubi secat circinationem linea,
opposite the point E will be the letter I, Vitr. 9, 7, 4.—Of buildings, etc.:e.contra hoc aviarium est aliud minus in quo quae mortuae sunt aves curator servare solet,
Varr. R. R. 3, 5, 5; Vitr. 5, 6, 3; 3, 5, 15:(statuam) quae fuerit contra Jovis Statoris aedem in vestibulo Superbi domus,
Plin. 34, 6, 13, § 29:contra medium fere porticum diaeta paulum recedit,
Plin. Ep. 5, 6, 20; 2, 17, 5; Suet. Aug. 44.—Of places on the human body:2.id quod contra stomachum est,
Cels. 4, 5 (4, 12 med.); 7, 7;4, 20 (13).—Of the direction of the intestines, etc.: ea... contra medium alvum orsa,
Cels. 4, 1 fin. —Of actions, opposite, towards, against, facing (syn.:a.adversus, ad, e regione,
Caes. B. G. 7, 61).In gen.:b.quamvis subito... quamque Rem contra speculum ponas, apparet imago,
Lucr. 4, 156: Democritus... clipeum constituit contra exortum Hyperionis, Laber. ap. Gell. 10, 17, 4:et contra magnum potes hos (i.e. oculos) attollere solem, Nec tremis...?
Prop. 1, 15, 37; Col. 7, 3, 8:rex constiterat contra pedites,
Curt. 10, 9, 13; 9, 5, 1:ne contra septentrionem paveris,
Plin. 18, 33, 76, § 330; 28, 6, 19, § 69:contra solem varie refulgens,
placed in the sun, id. 37, 10, 63, § 173; 10, 54, 75, § 151; 37, 6, 22, § 83;37, 7, 25, § 95: cum terrestres volucres contra aquam clangores dabunt,
id. 18, 35, 87, § 363; 19, 8, 39, § 131.—Dependent on verbs of motion (very rare without the idea of hostility):c.(Dinocrates) incessit contra tribunal regis jus dicentis,
towards, Vitr. 2, praef. 1.—So trop., of actions done for a purpose:lege Cornelia de sicariis tenetur qui, cum in magistratu esset, eorum quid fecerit contra hominis necem quod legibus permissum non sit,
Dig. 48, 8, 4.—Appositively, with the predicate: (elephanti) tanta narratur clementia contra minus validos, ut, etc., if fronting weaker animals, if brought in contact with them (not to be connected with clementia), Plin. 8, 7, 7, § 23.—Similarly: dum... fidens non est contra feram, if fronting the animal (not dependent on fidens), Plin. 8, 16, 21, § 57.—d.Against an opposing action, etc.:e.contra vim atque impetum fluminis conversa,
Caes. B. G. 4, 17, 5:cum plateae contra directos ventos erunt conformatae,
Vitr. 1, 6, 8:ut contra ventum gregem pascamus,
Col. 7, 3, 12; Sen. Q. N. 2, 31, 2; Plin. 29, 3, 12, § 52; 17, 2, 2, § 21; 8, 16, 21, § 54:contra fluminum impetus aggeribus,
id. 35, 14, 48, § 169:capite in sole contra pilum peruncto,
id. 27, 4, 5, § 17; 18, 35, 88, § 364; Varr. ap. Plin. 7, 20, 19, § 83; Sil. 14, 352; Dig. 9, 2, 29, § 4. [p. 455] — Trop.:contra fortunam tenendus est cursus,
Sen. Prov. 5, 9.—Prov.:contra stimulum calces,
kick against the pricks, Isid. Orig. 1, 36, 28 (al. calcitres); cf. Amm. 18, 5, 1.—Of local actions with hostile intent.(α).Lit.:(β).quae vis Coclitem contra omnes hostium copias tenuit?
Cic. Par. 1, 2, 12:Pompeium Cartejae receptum scribis: jam igitur contra hunc exercitum (sc. constitit),
id. Att. 15, 20, 3:pertimescam, credo, ne mihi non liceat contra vos in contione consistere,
to face you, id. Agr. 1, 8, 25; Lepidus ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 34, 1; Caes. B. C. 1, 26:a fronte contra hostem pedum quindecim fossam fieri jussit,
id. ib. 1, 41; 1, 42; id. B. G. 7, 62:Tullus adversus Veientem hostem derigit suos: Albanos contra legionem Fidenatium collocat,
Liv. 1, 27, 5; 24, 41, 5; 38, 4, 5; Verg. A. 12, 279; Front. Strat. 2, 2, 13; 2, 3, 17.—Appositively, with a local verb understood:terribilis haec contra fugientes belua est, fugax contra insequentes,
i. e. if fronting, if placed opposite, Plin. 8, 25, 38, § 92.—Trop.:f.castra sunt in Italia contra populum Romanum in Etruriae faucibus collocata,
Cic. Cat. 1, 2, 5; id. Mil. 1, 2; Quint. 7, 7, 5:tum contra hanc Romam illa altera Roma quaeretur,
will be as a rival against this Rome, Cic. Agr. 2, 22, 86:cui rationi contra homines barbaros atque imperitos locus fuisset, hac ne ipsum quidem sperare, etc.,
Caes. B. G. 1, 40:(Cicero) plerumque contra inimicos atque obtrectatores plus vindicat sibi,
when fronting adversaries, Quint. 11, 1, 23.—In partic.(α).Stare contra aliquem (opp. stare ab aliquo); usu. implying hostility; mostly trop., to stand against, to be arrayed against, to face, oppose:(β).quod contra hoc exemplum nulla staret eorum ratio,
Auct. Her. 4, 5, 7:contra populi studium,
Cic. Brut. 34, 126:contra civium perditorum... dementiam a senatu et a bonorum causa,
id. ib. 79, 273; so,a mendacio contra veritatem,
id. Inv. 1, 3, 4:contra cives in acie,
id. Att. 16, 11, 2:et adversi contra stetit ora juvenci,
opposite, Verg. A. 5, 477; 5, 414:haec enim (ratio) sola... stat contra fortunam,
Sen. Ep. 14, 4, 2: contra leonem etiam stetit, fronted, i. e. hunted, Spart. Carac. 5 fin. —Contra aliquem ire:3.aut saevos Libyae contra ire leones,
Stat. Th. 9, 16.— Trop.:uti contra injurias armati eatis,
Sall. J. 31, 6:interritus (sapiens) et contra illa (mala) ibit et inter illa,
Sen. Ep. 59, 8; cf.: contra venire, II. B. 1. c. b infra, and v. also II. B. 2. b. and II. B. 1. b. infra.—Transf.,a.To persons placed together for comparison:b.C. vero Caesar, si foro tantum vacasset, non alius ex nostris contra Ciceronem nominaretur,
Quint. 10, 1, 114:CORONATO CONTRA OMNES SCAENICOS,
Inscr. Grut. p. 331, n. 4.—To things compared, as if weighed against each other as to their value, strength, etc.(α).Lit. (very rare):(β).quamcunque vis rem expende, et contra aquam statue... Si gravior est, leviorem rem... feret, etc.,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 25, 5.—Prop.:c.cujus (i. e. generis humani) causa videtur cuncta alia genuisse natura, magna saeva mercede contra tanta sua munera,
Plin. 7, 1, 1, § 1:qui amicus esse coepit quia expedit, placebit ei aliquod pretium contra amicitiam,
Sen. Ep. 9, 9:numquam ulli fortiores cives fuerunt quam qui ausi sunt eum contra tantas opes ejus... condemnare,
Cic. Fam. 7, 2, 3:tantum studium bonorum in me exstitisse, contra incredibilem contentionem clarissimi et potentissimi viri,
id. ib. 7, 2, 2; Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 9, 3:nomen prorogans nostrum et memoriam extendens contra brevitatem aevi,
as a compensation for, Plin. 2, 63, 63, § 154.—So esp., valere contra, to weigh against, counterbalance, avail or prevail against: non vereor ne meae vitae modestia parum valitura sit contra falsos rumores, Matius ap. Cic. Fam. 11, 28, 8:(illa facta) pro periculo potius quam contra salutem valere debere,
Cic. Part. Or. 35, 120; id. Off. 3, 29, 104:contrane lucrum nil valere Pauperis ingenium?
Hor. Epod. 11, 11; Sen. Ben. 4, 15, 1; id. Cons. Helv. 5, 5; so,robur habere contra: si contra unamquamlibet partem fortunae satis tibi roboris est,
id. ib. 13, 2;so of counterchecks: in Creta decem qui cosmoe vocantur, ut contra consulare imperium tribuni plebis, sic illi contra vim regiam constituti,
Cic. Rep. 2, 33, 58.—Of antidotes: cimicum natura contra serpentium morsus valere dicitur, item contra venena omnia, Plin. 29, 4, 17, § 61.—Hence,Colloq., aliquid contra aurum est, something is worth gold, is superb, both predicatively and attributively (cf.: auro contra, I. A. 2. supra): hujusce pomaria in summa Sacra Via ubi poma veneunt, contra aurum imago, a spectacle for gold, i. e. a magnificent sight, Varr. R. R. 1, 2, 10 MSS. (al. aliter):d.numcubi hic vides citrum... num quod emblema aut lithostratum? quae illic omnia contra aurum,
superb, id. ib. 3, 2, 4 MSS. (Schneid. omits aurum, ex conj.):oneravi vinum, et tunc erat contra aurum,
Petr. 7, 6.—Transf., of replies, with aiebat, inquit, etc.; both in friendly and inimical sense; esp., contra ea, contra haec, = the adv. contra:B.contra ea Titurius sero facturos clamitabat, etc.,
Caes. B. G. 5, 29:contra ea Verginius unum Ap. Claudium et legum expertem et, etc., aiebat,
Liv. 3, 57, 1; 24, 45, 4:quae contra breviter fata est vates,
Verg. A. 6, 398:contra quod disertus Tu impie fecisti inquit, etc.,
Quint. 7, 1, 53 (cf.: contra ea, II. E. 1. infra).Denoting hostility or disadvantage.1.With verbs of hostile action.a.Of physical exertion:b.pugnavere et tertio consulatu ejus viginti (elephanti) contra pedites quingentos,
Plin. 8, 7, 7, § 22:proelium Afri contra Aegyptios primi fecere fustibus,
id. 7, 56, 57, § 200; 8, 40, 61, § 142. —Referring to warfare (usu. adversus), bellum gerere (rarely for cum or adversus; but contra patriam, contra aras, etc., not cum patria, etc.; cf.c.bellum, II. A. 1. e.): a quo prohibitos esse vos contra Caesarem gerere bellum (opp. pro),
Cic. Lig. 8, 25; id. Phil. 5, 10, 27; Liv. Ep. 129.—With bellum suscipere:contra Antonium,
Cic. Phil. 8, 2, 5; so,contra patriam,
id. Sull. 20, 58:pugnare contra patriam,
id. ib. 25, 70:contra conjuges et liberos,
Sen. Ben. 5, 15, 5:armatum esse contra populum Romanum,
Cic. Prov. Cons. 13, 32.—With arma ferre (freq.), Cic. Phil. 2, 29, 72; 13, 21, 47; Liv. 28, 28, 15; Nep. Att. 4, 2; Tib. 1, 6, 30; Ov. M. 4, 609; 13, 269; id. P. 1, 1, 26.—With arma sumere or capere, Cic. Rab. Perd. 6, 19; id. Phil. 4, 1, 2; 4, 3, 7:armis contendere contra,
Caes. B. G. 2, 13:arma alicui dare (trop.),
Cic. Phil. 2, 21, 53:aciem instruere (trop.),
Liv. 25, 4, 4:exercitum comparare,
Cic. Phil. 3, 6, 14; 4, 1, 2:exercitum instruere,
id. Cat. 2, 11, 24:exercitum ducere and adducere,
id. Phil. 4, 2, 5; 3, 4, 11:exercitum contra Philippum mittere,
id. Inv. 1, 12, 17:naves ducere contra,
Hor. Epod. 4, 19:ducere contra hostes,
Liv. 1, 27, 4:florem Italiae educere contra,
Cic. Cat. 2, 11, 24:proficisci contra,
to march against, Liv. 1, 11, 3; 8, 2, 5:auxilium ferre Rutulis contra Latinos,
Plin. 14, 12, 14, § 88:juvare aliquem contra,
Caes. B. C. 1, 35:consilium inire contra Sequanos,
to take hostile measures against, id. B. G. 6, 12.—Of legal contention (more freq. adversus, except with verbs of saying).(α).In gen., with agere or causam agere, to act as counsel against a party or his attorney:(β).cum agerem contra hominem disertissimum nostrae civitatis,
Cic. Caecin. 33, 97; id. Brut. 63, 226; Sen. Ben. 4, 15, 3; Quint. 11, 1, 59.—Causam recipere or suscipere contra, to accept a retainer against:(causam) quam receperam contra pueros Octavios,
Cic. Att. 13, 49, 1; Quint. 6, 1, 12; Plin. Ep. 4, 17, 1.—Adesse alicui contra, to appear, act as one's counsel against:rogavit me Caecilius ut adessem contra Satrium,
Cic. Att. 1, 1, 3; Plin. Ep. 1, 7, 5 al.; cf.:esse contra,
id. ib. 1, 18, 3.— Trop.: conquesturus venit;at contra se adfuit et satisfacienti satisfecit,
Sen. Fragm. Amic. 14, 1, 89:causam defendere contra,
against the accuser, Cic. de Or. 1, 39, 178:statuere contra aliquem (sc. causam),
to establish a case against an adversary, id. Or. 10, 34:actio competit contra,
Dig. 49, 14, 41:querelam instituere contra,
ib. 5, 2, 21, § 1:bonorum possessionem petere contra,
ib. 5, 2, 23:jus obtinere contra,
Cic. Quint. 9, 34:pugnare contra,
to struggle against the accuser, id. Sull. 17, 49; id. Verr. 1, 11, 33:id quod mihi contra illos datum est,
i. e. a local advantage over, id. Tull. 14, 33:judicare contra aliquem,
id. Fl. 20, 48; Dig. 21, 2, 55; 5, 2, 14; Just. Inst. 4, 17, 2:pronuntiare contra,
Paul. Sent. 5, 34, 2: dare sententiam contra, Dig. 21, 2, 56, § 1:decernere contra,
Cic. Fl. 31, 76:appellare contra aliquem,
Dig. 49, 1, 3; 49, 5, 6; cf.:contra sententiam,
Cod. Just. 7, 62, 32, § 2.—Sentire contra aliquem, to have an opinion unfavorable to:cur vos (cum) aliquid contra me sentire dicatis, etc.,
Cic. Caecin. 27, 79.—Venire contra aliquem, to appear as counsel for one's adversary:(γ).quid tu, Saturi, qui contra hunc venis, existimas aliter?
Cic. Rosc. Com. 6, 18; id. Mur. 4, 9; id. Phil. 8, 6, 18.—Venire contra rem alicujus, to give advice damaging one's interests:contra rem suam me venisse questus est,
Cic. Phil. 2, 2, 3.—With dicere and other verbs of saying. (aa) Of a lawyer pleading against a lawyer:d.ipse ille Mucius, quid in illa causa cum contra te diceret, attulit quod? etc.,
Cic. de Or. 1, 57, 244:cum ille contra me pro Sex. Naevio diceret,
id. Brut. 60, 2, 7; id. de Or. 2, 7, 30; id. Rosc. Am. 15, 45; id. Div. in Caecil. 14, 44; id. Planc. 2, 5; id. Brut. 26, 102; so,causam dicere,
id. Or. 2, 23, 98:causam perorare,
id. Quint. 24, 77.—(bb) Of a lawyer's pleading against the parties: dic mihi, M. Pinari, num si contra te dixero mihi male dicturus es? Servil. ap. Cic. de Or. 2, 65, 261; 3, 34, 138; 1, 14, 60; id. Or. 35, 123; Quint. 11, 1, 57; cf. with ellipsis of acc.:quorum alter pro Aufldia, contra dixit alter,
id. 10, 1, 22.—(ng) Of a party against a lawyer:si Gaditani contra me dicerent,
if the Gaditani were my adversaries, Cic. Balb. 17, 38.—(dd) Of witnesses and experts, and the pleadings against them:si decressent legationem quae contra istum diceret,
Cic. Verr. 2, 2, 4, § 12: contra testes dicere (opp. a testibus or pro testibus). Auct. Her. 2, 6, 9; Cic. de Or. 2, 27, 118 (cf.:testimonium in aliquem dicere,
id. Sull. 17, 48; Quint. 7, 4, 36):contra juris consultos dicere,
against their legal opinions, Cic. Caecin. 24, 69.—So of witnesses in scientific questions:contra testes dicendum est,
Sen. Q. N. 7, 16, 1.—(ee) Dicere or contendere aliquid contra aliquem, to maintain a point against:cum interrogamus adversarios... quid contra nos dici possit,
Auct. Her. 4, 23, 33:tamenne vereris ut possis hoc contra Hortensium contendere?
Cic. Quint. 25, 78. —Of literary adversaries, mostly with verbs of saying and writing:e.cum scriberem contra Epicurios,
Cic. Att. 13, 38, 1:contra Epicurum satis superque dictum est,
id. N. D. 2, 1, 2:contra Brutum,
id. Tusc. 5, 8, 21:contra Academiam,
id. Ac. 2, 19, 63; id. Fin. 1, 1, 2; 5, 8, 22; id. Tusc. 5, 11, 32; 5, 30, 84; id. Ac. 2, 4, 17:contra autem omnia disputatur a nostris,
id. Off. 2, 2, 8.—Of public and political adversaries (syn. adversus and in).(α).In gen.:(β).sentire contra,
Cic. Mil. 2, 5:pugnare contra bonos,
id. Sull. 25, 71:contra eos summa ope nitebatur nobilitas,
Sall. C. 38, 2; Cic. Sest. 19, 42; 52, 112:(tribuni) qui aut contra consulem, aut pro studio ejus pugnabant,
Liv. 39, 32, 12.—Of political speaking:f.cum (Cato) eo ipso anno contra Serv. Galbam ad populum summa contentione dixisset,
Cic. Brut. 20, 80; so id. Imp. Pomp. 17, 53; Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 9, 1.—Of hostile or criminal acts in gen. (syn.:2.adversus, in): inire consilia contra,
Cic. Rosc. Am. 38, 110; id. Cat. 1, 7, 18:manum comparare contra aliquem,
id. Sull. 24, 68:conjurationem facere,
id. ib. 4, 12:congredi,
id. Lig. 3, 9; Sall. J. 64, 4:aliquid contra imperatorem moliri,
Just. Inst. 4, 18, 3:nec dolor armasset contra sua viscera matrem,
against her own offspring Ov. R. Am. 59.—Facere contra (more freq. with abstr. objects; cf. II. C. 1. f. b infra): nunc te contra Caesarem facere summae stultitiae est, to take parts against, Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 16, 2:eae (res) contra nos ambae faciunt,
operate against us, id. Quint. 1, 1.—With verbs of saying, etc.:homo disertus non intellegit, eum quem contra dicit laudari a se?
Cic. Phil. 2, 8, 18; 2, 1, 2; 2, 21, 51; Sen. Ep. 15, 3, 70:epigramma quod contra quamdam Gelliam scripsit,
Lampr. Alex. Sev. 38:disputare contra deos, in two signif.: contra deum licet disputare liberius,
to accuse, reproach a god, Cic. N. D. 3, 31, 76; but: mala et impia consuetudo est contra deos disputandi, to reason against the gods, i. e. against their existence, id. ib. 2, 67, 168.—Predicatively, with esse (videri, etc.), against, injurious to, unfavorable, prejudicial, to one's disadvantage: ut [p. 456] ex senatusconsulto neque cujus intersit, neque contra quem sit intellegi possit, Cic. Mur. 32, 68; id. de Or. 3, 20, 75; 2, 74, 299; 2, 81, 330; id. Sull. 13, 39; Sen. Ben. 6, 31, 6:3.licentiam malis dare certe contra bonos est,
injurious to, Quint. 4, 2, 75:res contra nos est, of unfavorable chances in a lawsuit,
id. 4, 66, 1; 4, 2, 75; 5, 13, 32.—Often, contra aliquem = quod est contra aliquem, referring to indef. pronouns or adjectives:nihil contra me fecit odio mei = nihil quod esset contra me,
Cic. Har. Resp. 3, 5; id. Off. 3, 31, 112:quibus (temporibus) aliquid contra Caesarem Pompeio suaserim,
id. Phil. 2, 10, 24.—Added adverb. to the predicate, mostly referring to purpose, with hostile intent, for the purpose of some hostile act, in order to oppose, in opposition:4.Caesarine eam (provinciam) tradituri fuistis, an contra Caesarem retenturi?
or keep it against Caesar, Cic. Lig. 7, 23:sero enim resistimus ei quem per annos decem aluimus contra nos,
id. Att. 7, 5, 5:judicium illud pecunia esse temptatum non pro Cluentio, sed contra Cluentium,
id. Clu. 4, 9; id. Imp. Pomp. 17, 52; id. Ac. 2, 28, 92:cum quae facitis ejusmodi sint ut ea contra vosmet ipsos facere videamini,
id. Rosc. Am. 36, 104; Sen. Ep. 3, 7, 3: Curio se contra eum totum parat, i. e. to speak against him, Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 8, 10; Caes. B. C. 1, 85 ter; Sen. Q. N. 1, 7, 1; Plin. 16, 39, 74, § 192; Plin. Pan. 41.—So with the force of a temporal clause:fidem meam quam essent contra Massam Baebium experti,
in the suit against, Plin. Ep. 3, 4, 4.—Dependent on adjectives (rare):5.contra se ipse misericors,
to his own injury, Phaedr. 4, 18, 3:severissimus judex contra fures,
Lampr. Alex. Sev. 28.—With nouns.a.Acc. to 1. b.:b.ut quam maximae contra Hannibalem copiae sint,
Cic. Inv. 1, 12, 17; cf. Vell. 2, 76, 3.—Acc. to 1. c. and 1. e.; so esp., oratio contra (cf.: oratio in).(α).Oratio contra (never in), of an address against the counsel of a party or against the prosecutor:(β).quid in omni oratione Crassus vel apud centumviros contra Scaevolam, vel contra accusatorem Brutum, cum pro Cn. Plancio diceret?
Cic. de Or. 2, 54, 220; cf.:Cato pro se contra Cassium = in oratione contra,
Gell. 10, 15, 3; so,haec perpetua defensio contra Scaevolam,
Cic. de Or. 2, 54, 221:orationem illam egregiam quam (Aeschines) in Ctesiphontem contra Demosthenem dixerat,
id. ib. 3, 56, 213.—Of an address against the party, either in judicial or political affairs:c.unam orationem contra Gracchum reliquit,
Cic. Brut. 26, 99:(Demosthenis) oratio contra Leptinem... contra Aeschinem falsae legationis,
id. Or. 31, 111; Gell. 10, 24, 10; 10, 18, 91; Cic. Brut. 46, 169; Quint. 12, 10, 61; Cic. de Or. 2, 11, 45; id. Brut. 44, 164; Gell. 13, 25 (24), 15; cf. Quint. 4, 3, 13; 11, 2, 25.—Acc. to 1. f.:C.contra patres concitatio et seditio,
Cic. Brut. 14, 56.—Of animals:contra volpium genus communibus inimicitiis,
Plin. 10, 76, 96, § 207.With inanimate and abstract objects.1.Directly dependent on verbs (cf. B. 1.).a.Of physical or moral exertion:b.cum fulmina contra Tot paribus streperet clipeis,
Verg. A. 10, 567:pugnandum tamquam contra morbum, sic contra senectutem,
Cic. Sen. 11, 35:contra verum niti,
Sall. J. 35, 8:contra fortunam luctari,
Sen. Ben. 7, 15, 2; id. Brev. Vit. 10, 1; id. Ep. 78, 15; 99, 32; cf. Cic. Off. 1, 31, 110.—Of warfare (lit. and trop.):c.bellum contra aras, focos, vitam fortunasque gerere,
Cic. Phil. 3, 1, 1:bellum gerimus... contra arma verbis,
id. Fam. 12, 22, 1.—So of logical contradictions:artificis autem est invenire in actione adversarii quae semet ipsa pugnent,
Quint. 5, 13, 30.—Of legal contention.(α).Of the actions of the counsel or prosecutor: dicere, or perorare, agere contra aliquid, to plead against, contest something:(β).contra argumenta, rumores, tabulas, quaestiones (opp. ab argumentis, etc.),
Auct. Her. 2, 6, 9 sqq.; Cic. de Or. 2, 27, 118:contra ratiocinationem,
id. Inv. 2, 50, 153: contra scriptum dicere, to contest, controvert a written law or a document, id. ib. 2, 47, 138; 2, 48, 143; id. Brut. 39, 145; Quint. 7, 7, 1:contra caput dicere,
to plead against life, Cic. Quint. 13, 44 (cf.:servum in caput domini interrogare,
Paul. Sent. 1, 1, 34; 5, 16, 5 and 8; 5, 46, 3): contra libertatem agere, Dig. 40, 12, 26.—Pregn.:contra rerum naturam, contraque consuetudinem hominum dicere (opp. contra nos dicere),
Cic. Rosc. Am. 15, 45.—Of judicial decisions contradicting documents, etc.:(γ).contra tabulas judicare,
Cic. de Or. 2, 70, 281:contra testamentum,
Dig. 2, 17, § 1:contra sententiam dicere,
ib. 49, 8, 1, § 2.—Admittere aliquem contra bona, to admit a petition for bonorum possessio (cf.:d.inmittere in bona),
Dig. 38, 2, 3, § 6.—Of antagonism in literary and ethical questions.(α).To contend that something is false:(β).dicere, disputare, disserere contra opinionem or sententiam,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 4, 8; 5, 19, 55; id. de Or. 3, 18, 67; id. Fin. 5, 4, 10; id. Ac. 2, 18, 60; Sen. Ira, 1, 3, 3; id. Ep. 87, 5; 102, 5 (cf.:in sententiam dicere,
in support of an opinion, Caes. B. G. 1, 45):contra sensus dicere,
Cic. Ac. 2, 31, 101:contra rhetoricen dicere,
Quint. 2, 17, 40.—Of criticism, hostility to principles, etc.:(γ).contra Iliadem et Odysseam scribere,
Vitr. 7, praef. 8:contra quorum disciplinam ingenium ejus exarserat,
Cic. Tusc. 5, 29, 83.—Ethically:e.contra voluptatem dicere,
that pleasure is a moral evil, Cic. Fin. 5, 8, 21:contra mortem loqui,
that death is no evil, Sen. Ep. 82, 7;in both senses: contra vitia, pericula, fortunam, ambitionem,
id. ib. 100, 10:contra fortunam gloriari,
that fortune has no power over him, Cic. Tusc. 5, 9, 26; Sen. Ep. 26, 5.—Of public and political acts and speeches:f.contra potentiam accusatorum dicere,
Cic. Brut. 44, 164:contra legem dicere or verba facere,
id. Imp. Pomp. 15, 53; Liv. 34, 8, 1:rogationem ferre contra coloniam ( = contra legem de colonia deducenda),
Cic. Clu. 51, 140; Auct. Her. 1, 17, 21; Plin. 8, 17, 24, § 64.—Of hostility, injury, wrongs, etc.(α).In gen.:(β).senatusconsulto quod contra dignitatem tuam fieret,
directed against, Cic. Fam. 12, 29, 2:contra rem publicam se commovere,
id. Cat. 1, 26; 1, 3, 7:incitari,
id. Sest. 47, 100:consilia inire,
id. Agr. 2, 3, 8:conjurationem facere,
Sall. C. 30, 6:contra salutem urbis incitari,
Cic. Cat. 3, 8, 20:cogitare aliquid contra salutem,
id. ib. 3, 9, 21: contra voluntatem or studium dicere, to oppose one's will in a speech:esse aliquem in civitate qui contra ejus (Chrysogoni) voluntatem dicere auderet,
id. Rosc. Am. 22, 60; id. Phil. 1, 11, 28; id. de Or. 3, 34, 138; id. Mur. 4, 10; Tac. H. 2, 91:ne quid contra aequitatem contendas, ne quid pro injuria,
do not array yourself against equity, Cic. Off. 2, 20, 71.— Trop.:quis non contra Marii arma, contra Suliae proscriptionem irascitur? ( = Mario propter arma, Sullae propter proscriptionem),
Sen. Ira, 2, 2, 3.—In partic.: facere contra aliquid (syn. adversus), to commit an offence against, to transgress, etc.:2.si quis ad Antonium profectus esset... senatus existimaturum eum contra rem publicam fecisse,
Cic. Phil. 8, 11, 33; id. Mil. 5, 13; 6, 14; id. Off. 3, 10, 43; 3, 25, 95; S. C. ap. Cael. ap. Cic. Fam. 8, 8, 6; Liv. 25, 4, 7; so,contra salutem rei publicae facere,
Cic. Dom. 38, 102:contra majestatem,
against the emperor, Dig. 48, 4, 5:contra leges,
Cic. Dom. 18, 48; id. Vatin. 7, 18; id. Fin. 2, 17, 55; id. Mur. 32, 67; id. de Or. 3, 19, 70; cf. id. Clu. 34, 92; id. Mur. 32, 68; id. Dom. 14, 38; id. Phil. 10, 6, 13; Gai Inst. 4, 121:contra edictum (praetoris),
Cic. Verr 2, 3, 10, § 25; Dig. 39, 1, 20, § 1:contra foedus,
Cic. Balb. 6, 16:contra jusjurandum ac fidem,
id. Off. 3, 10, 43; id. Lael. 3, 30, 74; id. Verr. 2, 3, 3, § 7; Prop. 3, 30, 44 (2, 32, 44).—And ironically:tune contra Caesaris nutum (sc. facies)?
Cic. Att. 14, 10, 1.—Rarely contra ea facere = contra facere, adverb. (cf. I. B. 8. and II. E. 1. b.):corpus in civitatem inferri non licet... et qui contra ea fecerit, extra ordinem punitur,
Paul. Sent. 1, 21, 2; 1, 21, 12.—Predicatively with esse (usu. impers.), in violation of, in conflict with, contrary to (cf. 3. g).(α).With esse expressed as the predicate:(β).hominem hominis incommodo suum augere commodum magis est contra naturam quam mors,
Cic. Off. 3, 5, 21; id. Fin. 3, 9, 31; id. N. D. 3, 13, 33; Sen. Ep. 5, 4; Plin. 7, 8, 6, § 45:contra leges or legem est,
Cic. Pis. 13, 30; id. Mur. 32, 67:contra officium est,
id. Off. 3, 10, 43; 1, 10, 32; 1, 6, 19; cf. id. Lael. 11, 39; id. Off. 3, 15, 63; Liv. 6, 40, 5; Sen. Q. N. 2, 37, 2; Gai Inst. 3, 157; Dig. 30, 1, 112, § 3; 16, 3, 1, § 7.—With ellipsis of object (naturam), Cic. Fin. 5, 29, 89; cf.:adeo res ista non habet ullam moram quae contra causas ignium sit,
unfavorable to the formation of fire, Sen. Q. N. 2, 26, 7.—With verbal predicate, referring to an indef. pron. or adj., with esse understood:(γ).scis hunc... nihil umquam contra rem tuam cogitasse ( = nihil quod contra rem tuam esset),
Cic. Rosc. Am. 50, 147; id. Mil. 5, 13:aliquid contra animum audiendi,
something against our liking, Sen. Const. 19, 2.—So mostly with facere:si quid Socrates aut Aristippus contra morem consuetudinemque fecerint,
Cic. Off. 1, 41, 148; id. Att. 3, 23, 2; 2, 22, 2; id. Off. 3, 15, 63; Sall. C. 15, 1; Dig. 8, 2, 11; 8, 2, 17; 35, 1, 79, § 2. —Contra officium, substantively, = id quod contra officium est:3.Sic inter recte factum atque peccatum, officium et contra officium, media locabat quaedam,
Cic. Ac. 1, 10, 37.—Adverbially with the predicate.(α).In order to oppose, in opposition to, with hostile intent (cf. B. 3.):(β).eidem illam proscriptionem capitis mei contra salutem rei publicae rogatam esse dicebant,
that the proposal of the law was an attack on the republic, Cic. Prov. Cons. 19, 45; id. Rab. Perd. 12, 35; id. Phil. 10, 10, 22:imperator contra postulata Bocchi nuntios mittit,
to reply to the demands, Sall. J. 83, 3; 25, 6; so,advocare contra,
Sen. Cons. Polyb. 12, 4; id. Ep. 15, 2, 52:si contra mortem te praeparaveris,
to meet death, id. ib. 11, 3, 8.—With the force of a clause of manner, injuriously to, etc.:(γ).quibus contra valetudinis commodum laborandum est,
Cic. Mur. 23, 47; Suet. Aug. 78:contra hominis salutem,
with danger to a man's life, Cod. Just. 7, 62, 29.—In gen., of conflict with some rule or principle, contrary to, in violation of, without regard to ( = ita ut contra sit; cf. 2. supra; very freq. from the class. period;4.syn. adversus): ceperitne pecunias contra leges P. Decius,
Cic. de Or. 2, 31, 136; id. Verr. 2, 1, 4, § 10; id. Fl. 34, 86:pecuniam contra leges auferre,
id. Verr. 1, 18, 56; 2, 1, 10, § 27; 2, 5, 18, § 46; id. Har. Resp. 26, 56:contra legem,
id. Rab. Perd. 3, 8; id. Dom. 16, 41:contra jus fasque,
id. Har. Resp. 16, 34; id. Quint. 6, 28:contra jus,
Liv. 5, 4, 14; id. Dom. 13, 55; id. Verr. 2, 5, 13, § 34:contra jus gentium,
Liv. 4, 32, 5; 9, 10, 10; 21, 25, 7; 5, 36, 6;6, 1, 6: contra juris rigorem,
Dig. 40, 5, 24, § 10 et saep.:contra testimonium aliquid judicare,
without regard to, Cic. Brut. 31, 117:aliquid contra verecundiam disputare,
contrary to the rules of decency, id. Off. 1, 35, 128:aliquid contra fidem constituere,
Quint. 5, 13, 34:quae majores nostri contra lubidinem animi sui recte atque ordine fecere,
contrary to the dictates of passion, Sall. C. 51, 4; id. J. 33, 1; cf. of logical opposition, II. E. 2. infra.—Dependent on substt.a.Of physical strife:b.scit ille imparem sibi luctatum contra nexus (draconis),
Plin. 8, 12, 12, § 33. —Of warfare:c.imperatorum copia contra tuum furorem,
Cic. Mur. 39, 83:Parthorum gloria contra nomen Romanum,
Liv. 9, 18, 6: in castris perditorum contra patriam, Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 23, 6.—Of legal contention:d.causa contra scriptum,
Cic. Inv. 2, 46, 135.—Of political speaking:e.divina M. Tullii eloquentia contra leges agrarias,
Quint. 2, 16, 7; 9, 3, 50; Gell. 18, 7, 7.—Of literary opposition:f.Caesaris vituperatio contra laudationem meam,
Cic. Att. 12, 40, 1.—Of hostility, etc.:g.cujus factum, inceptum, conatumve contra patriam,
Cic. Cat. 2, 12, 27:ullum factum dictumve nostrum contra utilitatem vestram,
Liv. 6, 40, 5.—Of injury:h.vitae cupiditas contra rem publicam,
Cic. Planc. 37, 90: contra serpentes venenum, fatal to serpents, or as a defence against serpents, Plin. 7, 2, 2, § 15.—Of violation, disregard, etc. (cf. 3. g):5.iter contra senatus auctoritatem,
Cic. Phil. 2, 19, 48:contra consuetudinem somnium,
Plin. 10, 77, 98, § 211:bonorum possessio contra tabulas,
Dig. 37, 4, 3, § 13; Gai Inst. 3, 41.—Dependent on adjectives (very rare; cf.D.II. D. 2. c. infra): contraque patris impii regnum impotens, avum resolvam,
Sen. Herc. Fur. 966.Of defence, protection, and resistance (syn.: adversus, ab).1.Against persons.a.Dependent on verbs:b.cum populus Romanus suam auctoritatem vel contra omnes qui dissentiunt possit defendere,
Cic. Imp. Pomp. 22, 63: si ego consul rem publicam [p. 457] contra te et gregales tuos defendissem, id. Sest. 52, 111; 22, 49; 8, 20; id. Fam. 11, 27, 7; id. Phil. 2, 18, 45:contra quem multum omnes boni providerunt,
provided a great defence, id. Mur. 38, 81: formula qua utitur patronus contra libertum qui eum in jus vocat, as a defence against, Gai Inst. 4, 46. —And of protection of plants against injurious animals:contra haec animalia proderit, si, etc.,
Pall. 10, 3, 2.—Dependent on adjectives, mostly participial:2.paratus contra,
Cic. Mil. 21, 56:nihil satis firmum contra Metellum,
Sall. J. 80, 1:contra potentes nemo est munitus satis,
Phaedr. 2, 6, 1.—Against inanimate and abstract things.a.Dependent on verbs:b.contra avium morsus munitur vallo aristarum,
Cic. Sen. 15, 51:propugnaculum, quo contra omnes meos impetus usurum se putat,
id. Verr. 2, 3, 16, § 40; 2, 5, 39, § 102:publicam causam contra vim armatam suscipere,
id. Dom. 34, 91; id. Quint. 30, 94; id. Leg. 3, 3, 9:contra tantas difficultates providere,
Sall. J. 90, 1; 76, 4; so,contra ea,
id. ib. 57, 5:patricii vi contra vim resistunt,
Liv. 3, 13, 4; Plin. 14, 2, 4, § 28; Tac. Agr. 45; Sen. Prov. 4, 12; id. Const. 5, 4.—Dependent on substt.:c.suffragia contra oppugnationem vestrae majestatis,
Cic. Rab. Perd. 12, 35:defensio contra vim,
id. Mil. 5, 14:patronus justitiae fuit contra orationem Phili,
id. Lael. 7, 25; Plin. 29, 2, 9, § 30; 14, 3, 4, § 40:contra labores patientia,
id. 23, 1, 22, § 37.—Dependent on adjectives (in Cic. freq. with P. a. predicatively used; otherwise very rare;3.in later prose freq.): nec est quidquam Cilicia contra Syriam munitius,
against an attack from the side of Syria, Cic. Fam. 14, 4, 4:ut nullius res tuta, nullius domus clausa, nullius vita saepta, nullius pudicitia munita contra tuam cupiditatem posset esse,
id. Verr. 2, 5, 15, § 39; id. Fin. 1, 16, 51; id. Mil. 25, 67; id. Tusc. 5, 8, 19; 5, 27, 76:vir contra audaciam firmissimus,
id. Rosc. Am. 30, 85; Sall. J. 33, 2; 28, 5:fortis contra dolorem,
Sen. Ep. 98, 18; Quint. 12, 1, 10:callosus,
Plin. 11, 37, 54, § 147; 14, 2, 4, § 23:far contra hiemes firmissimum,
id. 18, 8, 19, § 83:equus tenax contra vincula,
Ov. Am. 3, 4, 13:contraque minantia fata pervigil,
Claud. I. Cons. Stil. 1, 284.—Of remedies against sickness and its causes, poison, etc.; so only in Plin.; in Pall. only of preventives and of protection against hurtful animals, and against mental perturbations in gen.; cf. infra (syn. ad in Cat., Cic., Cels., Col.; adversus only in Celsus, who also has in with abl.).(α).Dependent on verbs:(β).cujus et vinum et uva contra serpentium ictus medetur,
Plin. 14, 18, 22, § 117; 7, 2, 2, § 13:prodest et contra suspiria et tussim,
id. 20, 13, 50, § 128:valet potum contra venena,
id. 28, 7, 21, § 74; 29, 4, 22, § 71; 29, 4, 26, § 81; 28, 8, 27, § 98; 16, 37, 71, § 180; 35, 6, 14, § 34; 28, 6, 18, §§ 65-67.—Dependent on substt.:(γ).remedium contra morsus,
Plin. 8, 32, 50, § 118; 10, 59, 79, § 163:contra venena esse omnia remedio,
id. 16, 44, 95, § 251; 17, 24, 37, § 240; 7, 1, 1, § 4.—Dependent on adjectives:(δ).vinum quod salutare contra pestilentiam sit,
Pall. 11, 14, 17.—Appositively, as a remedy:E.cujus lacteum succum miris laudibus celebrat... contra serpentes et venena,
Plin. 5, 1, 1, § 16; 29, 4, 26, § 83. —So of remedies against affections:Tiberium tonante caelo coronari ea (lauro) solitum ferunt contra fulminum metus,
Plin. 15, 30, 40, § 135; cf. Sen. Ira, 2, 21, 1; id. Tranq. 5. 1.Of logical opposition.1.With a neuter demonstrative (contra ea, contra haec, contra quae, quod contra = contra, adv.).a.The contrary, the reverse (very rare; cf.b.I. D. 1.): sed mihi contra ea videtur,
but to me the contrary seems true, Sall. J. 85, 1:omnia quae contra haec sunt, omnia quae contra sunt,
and vice versa, Quint. 5, 10, 90. —Contra ea, on the contrary, in logical antithesis (not in Cic. and Sall.; once in Caes. and Quint.; several times in Liv. and Nep.; cf.: contra ea, in other uses, II. A. 2. e. a, II. D. 2. a., II. A. 3. d., II. C. 1. f.):c.omnes arderent cupiditate pugnandi... contra ea Caesar... spatiumque interponendum... putabat ( = at contra),
but Caesar on the contrary, Caes. B. C. 3, 74: superbe ab Samnitibus... legati prohibiti commercio sunt;contra ea benigne ab Siculorum tyrannis adjuti,
Liv. 4, 52, 6; 2, 60, 1; 21, 20, 6;44, 43, 5: pater... Thracem me genuit, contra ea mater Atheniensem,
Nep. Iphicr. 3, 4; id. praef. 6; id. Alcib. 8, 1.—And after a question, with immo (cf. I. E. 5. b.):an infirmissimi omnium... (sumus)? Immo contra ea vel viribus nostris, vel, etc., tuti (sumus),
Liv. 41, 24, 8.—Quod contra, by anastrophe (v. F. 1.), contrary to which, whereas, while on the contrary (only once in Lucr. and three times in Cic.):2.illud in his rebus vereor ne forte rearis, Inpia te rationis inire elementa viamque indugredi sceleris: quod contra saepius illa Religio peperit scelerosa atque impia facta,
whereas on the contrary, Lucr. 1, 81:cujus a me corpus crematum est, quod contra decuit ab illo meum (sc. cremari),
Cic. Sen. 23, 84:quod contra oportebat delicto dolere, correctione gaudere,
id. Lael. 24, 90 (B. and K. place a comma after oportebat; cf.Nauck ad loc.): reliquum est ut eum nemo judicio defenderit: quod contra copiosissime defensum esse contendi,
id. Quint. 28, 87 (many consider contra in all these passages as an adverb; cf. Hand, Turs. II. p. 121 sq.; some explain quod as an ancient ablative, = qua re;v. Ritschl,
Plaut. Exc. p. 57, Munro ad Lucr. 1, 82).—With an abstract noun, with the force of the adverb contra with ac or atque (I. F. 1.), contrary to, contrary to what, etc. (esp. in Sall., not in Cic.; cf. praeter): celeriter contraque omnium opinionem confecto itinere, contrary to the opinion ( = contra ac rati erant), Caes. B. G. 6, 30:F.contra opinionem Jugurthae ad Thalam perveniunt,
Sall. J. 75, 9; Hirt. B. G. 8, 40.—Contra spem either contrary to the opinion, or against the hope:Metellus contra spem suam laetissume excipitur ( = contra ac ratus, veritus est),
Sall. J. 88, 1; so,cetera contra spem salva invenit,
Liv. 9, 23, 17:contra spem omnium L. Furium optavit,
id. 6, 25, 5; Curt. 8, 4, 45;but: at Jugurtha contra spem nuntio accepto ( = contra ac speraverat),
Sall. J. 28, 1; Liv. 24, 45, 3:postquam... Jugurtha contra timorem animi praemia sceleris adeptum sese videt,
Sall. J. 20, 1:ipse in Numidiam procedit, ubi contra belli faciem tuguria plena hominumque... erant ( = contra ac in bello evenire solet),
id. ib. 46, 5:contra famam,
Plin. 13, 22, 43, § 126; 7, 53, 54, § 180:segniterque et contra industriam absconditae formicae,
slowly, and in a manner different from their usual activity, id. 18, 35, 88, § 364.—Of persons:frigidam potionem esse debere, contra priores auctores, Asclepiades confirmavit,
contrary to the opinion of the former physicians, Cels. 4, 26 (19).Sometimes by anastrophe after its noun.1.In prose, after relatives, esp. in Cic.:2.quos contra disputant,
Cic. Ac. 2, 15, 47:quem contra dicit,
id. Phil. 2, 8, 18 (v. II. B. 1. f.):quem contra veneris,
id. Mur. 4, 9:quas contra, praeter te, etc.,
id. Vatin. 7, 18:eos ipsos quos contra statuas,
id. Or. 10, 34:quos contra me senatus armavit,
id. Att. 10, 8, 8:quam contra multa locutus est,
Sen. Ep. 82, 7, Plin. Ep. 1, 23, 3; Claud. in Rufin. 1, 332; v. also E. 1. c. supra.—After other words ( poet. and in post-Aug. prose):hunc igitur contra mittam contendere causam,
Lucr. 4, 471:dicere eos contra,
id. 4, 484:donique eum contra,
id. 5, 708:agmina contra,
Verg. A. 12, 279:magnum Alciden contra,
id. ib. 5, 414:Paridem contra,
id. ib. 5, 370:Italiam contra,
id. ib. 1, 13:deos contra,
Ov. P. 1, 1, 26:Messania moenia contra,
id. M. 14, 17:litora Calabriae contra,
Tac. A. 3, 1. -
3 peligro
m.1 danger.correr peligro (de) to be in danger (of)estar/poner en peligro to be/put at risken peligro de extinción endangered (especie, animal)fuera de peligro out of danger¡peligro de muerte! danger! (en letrero)ser un peligro to be dangerous o a menace2 dangerous situation, hazard, hazardous situation, pitfall.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: peligrar.* * *1 danger\correr peligro de to be in danger ofestar en peligro to be in dangerestar fuera de peligro to be out of dangerponer algo en peligro to endanger something, put something at riskponer en peligro la vida de alguien to put somebody's life at risk'Peligro de muerte' "Danger"* * *noun m.1) danger2) hazard3) menace* * *SM [gen] danger, peril liter; (=riesgo) riskestos gases constituyen un peligro para la salud — these gases pose a risk to health, these gases pose a health hazard
¡ese niño es un peligro andante! — hum that child is a walking disaster area!
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correr peligro, corre el peligro de que lo descubran — he runs the risk of being found outbajo esta roca no corremos peligro — we're in no danger under this rock, we're free from danger under this rock
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estar en peligro — to be in danger•
poner en peligro — to endanger, put at risk, jeopardizepeligro de incendio — fire risk, fire hazard
* * *masculino danger, peril (liter)poner a alguien en peligro — to put somebody at risk, to endanger somebody
poner algo en peligro — to put something at risk, to jeopardize something
correr el peligro de + inf — to be in danger of -ing
* * *= danger, hazard, risk, peril.Ex. Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.Ex. Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.Ex. This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.Ex. The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.----* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* con peligro de muerte = life threatening.* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.* correr peligro = be at risk.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* en peligro = endangered, jeopardised [jeopardized, -USA], at stake, at risk, under threat, under challenge, on the line, on thin ice, on dangerous ground, threatened, in harm's way.* esconder peligros para = hold + pitfalls for.* especie en peligro = endangered species.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* franquear un peligro = negotiate + hazard.* fuera de peligro = out of the woods, out of harm's way.* invitar al peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* libre de peligro = free of danger.* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.* parecer en peligro = appear + in jeopardy.* peligro biológico = biological risk.* peligro de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.* peligro oculto = hidden danger.* peligro para el medio ambiente = environmental hazard.* peligro para la salud = health hazard.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* peligro público = public danger.* peligro + surgir = danger + arise.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* presentar peligro = present + danger.* presentar un peligro = pose + danger.* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.* puesta en peligro = endangerment.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* representar un peligro = pose + danger.* señal de peligro = danger signal.* sin peligro alguno = safely.* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.* superar un peligro = overcome + danger.* suponer peligro = hold + danger.* * *masculino danger, peril (liter)poner a alguien en peligro — to put somebody at risk, to endanger somebody
poner algo en peligro — to put something at risk, to jeopardize something
correr el peligro de + inf — to be in danger of -ing
* * *= danger, hazard, risk, peril.Ex: Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.
Ex: Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.Ex: This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.Ex: The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* con peligro de muerte = life threatening.* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.* correr peligro = be at risk.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* en peligro = endangered, jeopardised [jeopardized, -USA], at stake, at risk, under threat, under challenge, on the line, on thin ice, on dangerous ground, threatened, in harm's way.* esconder peligros para = hold + pitfalls for.* especie en peligro = endangered species.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* franquear un peligro = negotiate + hazard.* fuera de peligro = out of the woods, out of harm's way.* invitar al peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.* libre de peligro = free of danger.* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.* parecer en peligro = appear + in jeopardy.* peligro biológico = biological risk.* peligro de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.* peligro oculto = hidden danger.* peligro para el medio ambiente = environmental hazard.* peligro para la salud = health hazard.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* peligro público = public danger.* peligro + surgir = danger + arise.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* presentar peligro = present + danger.* presentar un peligro = pose + danger.* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.* puesta en peligro = endangerment.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* representar un peligro = pose + danger.* señal de peligro = danger signal.* sin peligro alguno = safely.* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.* superar un peligro = overcome + danger.* suponer peligro = hold + danger.* * *danger, peril ( liter)siempre se expone al peligro she's always exposing herself to dangersu vida está en or corre peligro his life is in danger o is threatened o at risk o ( liter) in perilpuso en peligro su propia vida she put her own life in danger, she risked her own lifeesta escalera es un peligro para los niños this staircase is a hazard o is dangerous for childrenel incidente puede poner en peligro las negociaciones the incident could put the negotiations at risk, the incident could jeopardize o endanger the negotiationscorres el peligro de que se te adelanten you run the risk of others beating you to itcorre el peligro de perder un ojo she is in danger of losing an eyeel enfermo está fuera de peligro the patient is out of danger[ S ] peligro de incendio fire hazard[ S ] peligro de muerte dangerCompuestos:biohazard( fam); menace, public nuisance* * *
Del verbo peligrar: ( conjugate peligrar)
peligro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
peligró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
peligrar
peligro
peligrar ( conjugate peligrar) verbo intransitivo
to be at risk;
peligro sustantivo masculino
danger;
estar en or correr peligro [ persona] to be in danger;
[ vida] to be in danger o at risk;
poner algo/a algn en peligro to put sth/sb at risk;
corren el peligro de perder la final they're in danger of losing the final;
corres el peligro de que te despidan you run the risk of being fired;
estar fuera de peligro to be out of danger;
( on signs) peligro de incendio fire hazard
peligrar verbo intransitivo to be in danger, to be threatened: sus imprudencias hacen peligrar el negocio, his carelessness is jeopardizing his business
peligro sustantivo masculino
1 (situación) danger, risk: corrió el peligro de caerse por la ventana, he ran the risk of falling out of the window
2 (persona) menace: ese hombre es un peligro público, that man is a public menace
3 (amenaza, riesgo) hazard
peligro de incendio, fire hazard
' peligro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alertar
- arriesgada
- arriesgado
- calma
- comprometer
- correr
- ecologista
- enfrentarse
- exponer
- exponerse
- fuera
- hipotecar
- ingestión
- inseguridad
- pro
- remota
- remoto
- rescatar
- retroceder
- salvar
- segura
- seguro
- sortear
- volver
- zafarse
- acechar
- acobardar
- afrontar
- alarma
- atención
- confrontar
- desafiar
- desafío
- desprecio
- en
- encerrar
- enfrentar
- escapada
- escapar
- evadir
- extinción
- imperturbable
- librar
- percibir
- público
- resguardar
- seguridad
English:
avert
- brave
- clear
- compromise
- court
- danger
- danger area
- endanger
- endangered
- grave
- hazard
- in
- jeopardy
- leopard
- life-threatening
- menace
- nerve
- overhang
- peril
- premonition
- recede
- risk
- safe
- scent
- shelter
- smell
- society
- species
- breach
- health
- heedless
- imperil
- jeopardize
- line
- oblivious
- safely
- still
* * *peligro nm1. [situación] danger;ya ha pasado el peligro the danger has passed;correr peligro (de) to be in danger (of);corremos el peligro de que se enfade there's a danger that he'll get angry;estar/poner en peligro to be/put at risk;una especie en peligro de extinción an endangered species;un animal en peligro de extinción an animal threatened with extinction;fuera de peligro out of danger;¡peligro de muerte! [en letrero] danger!;peligro de incendio [en letrero] fire hazardese cable eléctrico es un peligro that electric cable is dangerous;un peligro público a public menace* * *m danger;correr peligro be in danger;poner en peligro endanger, put at risk;su vida no corre peligro his life is not at risk;fuera de peligro out of danger;sin peligro without risk* * *peligro nm1) : danger, peril2) : riskcorrer peligro de: to run the risk of* * *peligro n (situación) dangerponer en peligro to endanger / to put at risk -
4 jugar
v.1 to play (practicar un deporte, juego).jugar al ajedrez/a las cartas to play chess/cardsjugar en un equipo to play for a teamjugar a las muñecas to play with one's dollste toca jugar it's your turn o gojugar limpio/sucio to play clean/dirtyEllos juegan en la arena They play in the sand.Ellos juegan tenis They play tennis.2 to gamble.jugar a la lotería to play the lotteryjugar a o en la Bolsa to speculate (on the Stock Exchange)* * *(u changes to ue in stressed syllables and g changes to gu before e)Present IndicativePast Indicativejugué, jugaste, jugó, jugamos, jugasteis, jugaron.Present SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to play2) gamble* * *1. VI1) [niño, deportista] to play¡si seguís así yo no juego! — if you carry on like that I'm not playing!
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jugar a algo — to play sth•
jugar con algo — to play with sth•
jugar contra algn — to play (against) sb2) (=hacer una jugada)a) [en ajedrez, parchís] to move¿quién juega? — whose move o turn o go is it?
b) [con cartas] to play¿quién juega? — whose turn o go is it?
3) (=pretender ser)•
jugar a algo — to play at being sthvamos a jugar a que yo soy la madre y tú el hijo — let's pretend that I'm the mother and you the son
4)•
jugar con —a) (=manosear) [gen] to play around with, mess around with; [distraídamente] to toy with, fiddle withno juegues con el enchufe, que es peligroso — don't play o mess around with the plug - it's dangerous
estaba jugando con un bolígrafo mientras hablaba — he was toying o fiddling with a pen while he spoke
b) (=no tomar en serio) [+ sentimientos] to play withes importante permanecer en el poder, pero no a costa de jugar con la opinión pública — it is important to stay in power, but not if it means gambling with public opinion
c) (=utilizar) to play withesta obra juega con el tema del teatro dentro del teatro — this work plays with the idea of a play within a play
5) (=influir)•
jugar en contra de algo/algn — to work against sth/sbla posición del sol jugaba en contra de nuestro equipo — the position of the sun put our team at a disadvantage
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jugar a favor de algo/algn — [situación] to work in sth/sb's favour o (EEUU) favor; [tiempo, destino] to be on sb's sidelas ventajas de una moneda débil siguen jugando a su favor — the advantages of a weak currency continue to work in their favour
existe otro elemento que juega a favor del acusado — there is another factor that should go o work in favour of the defendant
has estudiado mucho y eso juega a tu favor — you have studied a lot and that should work in your favour
6) (=apostar) to gamble7) (Bolsa) to speculate8) LAm (Mec) to move about2. VT1) [+ partida, partido] to playjugar la baza de algo —
la oposición jugará la baza de la moción de censura — the opposition will play its trump card and move a motion of censure
¡me la han jugado! — I've been had! *
baza 2)su mujer se la jugaba con otro — LAm his wife was two-timing him *
2) [+ papel] to playjuegan un papel fundamental en el desarrollo del país — they play a fundamental role in the country's development
3) (=apostar) to betjugar cinco dólares a una carta — to bet o put five dollars on a card
4) LAm [+ fútbol, tenis, ajedrez, póker] to play5) †† [+ espada, florete] to handle, wield3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( divertirse) to playjugar al fútbol — (Esp, RPl) to play football
¿a qué jugamos? — what shall we play?
b) (Dep) to playjugar limpio/sucio — to play fair/dirty
c) (en ajedrez, damas) to move; ( en naipes) to play; ( en otros juegos) to playme tocaba jugar a mí — it was my turn/move/go
d) ( apostar fuerte) to gamblee) (fam) ( bromear)ni por jugar: no lo hace ni por jugar — she wouldn't do it (even) if you paid her
f) (Fin)jugaban al alza/a la baja — they were betting on a bull/bear market
2) jugar cona) <persona/sentimientos> to play with, toy withb) ( manejar) <colores/luz> to play with3) factores/elementos ( actuar)2.jugar en contra de alguien — to work o count against somebody
jugar vt1)a) <partido/carta> to playjugársela a alguien — to play a dirty trick on somebody
b) (AmL exc RPl) <tenis/fútbol/ajedrez> to play2)a) ( apostar)b) ( sortear)3) <rol/papel> to play3.jugarse v prona) ( gastarse en el juego) < sueldo> to gamble (away)b) ( arriesgar) <reputación/vida> to risk, put... at riskse lo jugó todo en el negocio — she staked o risked everything on the business
jugarse el pellejo — (fam) to risk one's neck (colloq)
c) ( apostarse) (recípr)* * *= gamble, play, game.Ex. In the case of bookshops the function of 'buying' calls for real skill since the bookseller is gambling with his (or her) capital in purchasing the goods.Ex. A man who witnesses said was intoxicated and playing with a handgun died last night after shooting himself in the head.Ex. The next thing you know, people will never leave their house for any real social interactions and everyone will be gaming all day long.----* empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.* jugar a la ruleta rusa = play + Russian roulette.* jugar a las apuestas = game.* jugar a las canicas = play + marbles.* jugar al azar = gamble.* jugar al dominó = play + dominoes.* jugar a los bolos = bowling.* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.* jugar a los juegos = game.* jugar bien + Posesivo + baza = play + Posesivo + cards right.* jugar bien + Posesivo + cartas = play + Posesivo + cards right.* jugar con = mess with, play + fast and loose with.* jugar con fuego = court + disaster, play with + fire, court + danger, flirt with + danger.* jugar de ala izquierda = play + the left wing.* jugar de extremo derecho = play + the left wing.* jugar juegos = play + games.* jugar juntos = play along with.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* jugar peligrosamente = flirt with + danger, court + danger.* jugarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse el cuello = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse el pellejo = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* jugarse el tipo (por) = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for).* jugarse el todo por el todo = take + the plunge, risk + life and limb.* jugarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse la camisa = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse la piel = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.* jugárselo todo = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon.* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.* jugar un papel = play + role.* mientras juega = at play.* partido que se juega en casa = home game.* partido que se juega fuera de casa = away game.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( divertirse) to playjugar al fútbol — (Esp, RPl) to play football
¿a qué jugamos? — what shall we play?
b) (Dep) to playjugar limpio/sucio — to play fair/dirty
c) (en ajedrez, damas) to move; ( en naipes) to play; ( en otros juegos) to playme tocaba jugar a mí — it was my turn/move/go
d) ( apostar fuerte) to gamblee) (fam) ( bromear)ni por jugar: no lo hace ni por jugar — she wouldn't do it (even) if you paid her
f) (Fin)jugaban al alza/a la baja — they were betting on a bull/bear market
2) jugar cona) <persona/sentimientos> to play with, toy withb) ( manejar) <colores/luz> to play with3) factores/elementos ( actuar)2.jugar en contra de alguien — to work o count against somebody
jugar vt1)a) <partido/carta> to playjugársela a alguien — to play a dirty trick on somebody
b) (AmL exc RPl) <tenis/fútbol/ajedrez> to play2)a) ( apostar)b) ( sortear)3) <rol/papel> to play3.jugarse v prona) ( gastarse en el juego) < sueldo> to gamble (away)b) ( arriesgar) <reputación/vida> to risk, put... at riskse lo jugó todo en el negocio — she staked o risked everything on the business
jugarse el pellejo — (fam) to risk one's neck (colloq)
c) ( apostarse) (recípr)* * *= gamble, play, game.Ex: In the case of bookshops the function of 'buying' calls for real skill since the bookseller is gambling with his (or her) capital in purchasing the goods.
Ex: A man who witnesses said was intoxicated and playing with a handgun died last night after shooting himself in the head.Ex: The next thing you know, people will never leave their house for any real social interactions and everyone will be gaming all day long.* empezar a jugar mejor = get back into + the game.* jugar a la ruleta rusa = play + Russian roulette.* jugar a las apuestas = game.* jugar a las canicas = play + marbles.* jugar al azar = gamble.* jugar al dominó = play + dominoes.* jugar a los bolos = bowling.* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.* jugar a los juegos = game.* jugar bien + Posesivo + baza = play + Posesivo + cards right.* jugar bien + Posesivo + cartas = play + Posesivo + cards right.* jugar con = mess with, play + fast and loose with.* jugar con fuego = court + disaster, play with + fire, court + danger, flirt with + danger.* jugar de ala izquierda = play + the left wing.* jugar de extremo derecho = play + the left wing.* jugar juegos = play + games.* jugar juntos = play along with.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* jugar peligrosamente = flirt with + danger, court + danger.* jugarse cualquier cosa = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse el cuello = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse el pellejo = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* jugarse el tipo (por) = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for).* jugarse el todo por el todo = take + the plunge, risk + life and limb.* jugarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse la camisa = bet + Posesivo + life.* jugarse la piel = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* jugarse la vida = play + Russian roulette, risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb, bet + Posesivo + life.* jugárselo todo = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon.* jugárselo todo a una sola carta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.* jugar un papel = play + role.* mientras juega = at play.* partido que se juega en casa = home game.* partido que se juega fuera de casa = away game.* * *viA1 (divertirse) to play¿puedo salir a jugar? can I go out to play?¡deja de jugar con el televisor! stop playing around o messing around with the television!jugar A algo to play sthjugar al fútbol/a la pelota to play football/ball¿a qué jugamos? what shall we play?juegan a las cartas por dinero they play cards for moneyjugar a las muñecas to play with dollsjuguemos a que yo era la maestra let's pretend I'm the teacherjugar A + INF:le gusta jugar a ser el jefe he likes playing (at being) bossestá jugando a ser la hija modelo she's playing (the part of) the model daughter2 ( Dep) to playjuegan mañana contra el Atlético they're playing (against) Atlético tomorrow3 (hacer una jugada — en ajedrez, damas) to move; (— en naipes) to play; (en otros juegos) to play, go ( colloq)¿quieres jugar de una vez? will you hurry up and move/play?me tocaba jugar a mí it was my turn/move, it was my go ( colloq)4 (apostar fuerte) to gamble5 ( Inf) to game6 ( fam)(bromear): ¿tú le tiraste del pelo? — pero fue jugando or fue por jugar did you pull her hair? — I was only playingno sé por qué se ofendió, se lo dije jugando I don't know why he took offense, I was only joking o I only said it as a joke o in jestni por jugar: no sube a un avión ni por jugar she wouldn't get on a plane (even) if you paid her7 ( Fin):jugaban al alza/a la baja they were betting on a bull/bear market1 (tratar sin respeto, sin seriedad) to play with¿te das cuenta de que estás jugando con tu futuro? do you realize you're playing with your future o you're putting your future at risk?está jugando con tus sentimientos he's playing o toying with your feelings2 (manejar) to play withel artista juega con interesantes efectos de luz y sombra the artist plays with interesting effects of light and shadeC«factores/elementos» (actuar): jugar a favor de algn to work in sb's favorjugar en contra de algn to work o count AGAINST sb■ jugarvtAjugársela a algn to play a dirty trick on sb, to do the dirty on sb ( BrE)2 ( AmL exc RPl) ‹tenis/fútbol/golf› to play; ‹ajedrez/póquer› to playB1 (apostar) jugar algo A algo to bet sth ON sthlo jugó todo al 17 he bet o put everything he had on number 17te juego una cerveza a que me cree I bet you a beer he believes me2(sortear): se juega mañana the draw takes place tomorrowC ‹rol/papel› to play■ jugarse1 (gastarse en el juego) ‹sueldo› to gamble, gamble away2 (arriesgar) ‹reputación/vida› to risk, put … at riskse lo jugó todo en el negocio she staked o risked everything on the businessse jugaba su credibilidad ante el electorado he was putting his credibility with the voters on the line o at risk3 (apostarse) ( recípr):nos habíamos jugado una comida y gané yo we'd bet a meal on it and I won* * *
jugar ( conjugate jugar) verbo intransitivo
1
jugar a algo to play sth;
jugar al fútbol (Esp, RPl) to play football;
jugar a las muñecas to play with dolls;
jugar limpio/sucio to play fair/dirty
( en naipes) to play;
( en otros juegos) to play;◊ me tocaba jugar a mí it was my turn/move/go
2
verbo transitivo
1
2 ( apostar) jugar algo a algo to bet sth on sth
3 ‹rol/papel› to play
jugarse verbo pronominal
◊ jugarse el pellejo (fam) to risk one's neck (colloq)
jugar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to play: ¿jugamos a las casitas?, shall we play house?
jugar al baloncesto/parchís, to play basketball/ludo o Parcheesi(tm)
2 (no tomar en serio, manipular) jugar con, to toy with
II verbo transitivo
1 to play: jugamos una partida de ajedrez, we had a game of chess
2 (suponer, representar) su hija juega un papel central en su vida, her life revolves around her daughter
3 (apostar) to bet, stake
♦ Locuciones: jugar con fuego, to play with fire
jugar limpio/sucio, to play fair/dirty
Fin jugar a la baja, to speculate on a drop in prices
' jugar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- banda
- barrio
- carta
- defensiva
- escondidas
- prenda
- punta
- retozar
- sucia
- sucio
- talla
- tejo
- trineo
- adivinanza
- bolita
- bolo
- bolsa
- campo
- chueco
- condición
- corro
- dado
- dama
- dardo
- disfraz
- dominó
- escondite
- gozar
- juega
- limpio
- mal
- mano
- muñeca
- pelota
- roña
- ventaja
English:
advantage
- away
- because
- bowl
- can
- clean
- dice
- fair
- fast
- fiddle about with
- for
- forfeit
- fortunately
- foursome
- gamble
- hate
- hide-and-seek
- home
- leapfrog
- limber up
- line up
- move
- outlet
- play
- replay
- rough
- slot machine
- trifle
- trump
- ball
- bet
- card
- hide
- hop
- instrumental
- musical
- out
- partner
* * *♦ vi1. [practicar un deporte, juego] to play;los niños juegan en el patio del colegio the children are playing in the playground;jugar al ajedrez/a las cartas to play chess/cards;jugar a la pelota/a las muñecas to play ball/with one's dolls;juegan a ser astronautas they're playing at astronauts;¿a qué juegas? what are you playing?;Fam¿tú a qué juegas, chaval? [en tono de enfado] what do you think you're playing at, pal?;les gusta jugar con la arena they like playing in the sand;jugar en un equipo to play for a team;te toca jugar it's your turn o go;jugar limpio/sucio to play fair/dirty;jugar a dos bandas to play a double game;jugar con fuego to play with fire;el que juega con fuego se quema if you play with fire you'll get burned;Famo jugamos todos o se rompe la baraja either we all do it or nobody does2. [con dinero] to gamble (a on);jugó al bingo y perdió mucho dinero she played bingo and lost a lot of money;le gusta jugar en los casinos she likes gambling in casinos;jugar a la lotería to play the lottery;jugar a las quinielas to do the pools;le gusta jugar a los caballos he likes a bet on the horses;Bolsajugar al alza to try to bull the market, to speculate on share prices rising;Bolsajugar a la baja to try to bear the market, to speculate on share prices falling;jugar fuerte to bet a lot of moneyjugar con los sentimientos de alguien to toy with sb's feelingsel tiempo juega en su contra time is against her;el tiempo juega a nuestro favor time is on our side♦ vt1. [partido, juego, partida] to play;[ficha, pieza] to move; [carta] to play;¿jugamos un póquer? shall we have a game of poker?;2. [dinero] to gamble (a on);jugué 25 euros a mi número de la suerte I gambled 25 euros on my lucky numberla creatividad juega un importante papel en nuestro trabajo creativity plays a very important part o role in our work* * *I v/t playII v/i1 play;jugar al baloncesto play basketball;jugar a la bolsa play the stock market;jugar con fuego fig play with fire;jugar limpio/sucio play clean/dirty* * *jugar {44} vi1) : to playjugar a la pelota: to play ball2) apostar: to gamble, to bet3) : to joke, to kidjugar vt1) : to playjugar un papel: to play a rolejugar una carta: to play a card2) : to bet* * *jugar vb1. (en general) to play¡juguemos a las cartas! let's play cards!¿juegas al fútbol? do you play football?3. (apostar) to gamble -
5 MAÐR
(gen. manns, pl. menn, with the art. menninir), m.1) man (irrespective of sex), human being (guð skapaði síðarst menn tvá, er ættir eru frá komnar);sýndi maðr manni, one showed it to another, it went from from hand to hand;fjöldi manns, a great number of people;múgr manns, crowd of people;2) degree in kinship;vera at þriðja, fjórða, fimta manni, to be related in the third, fourth, fifth degree;hann var manni firr en systrungr Bárðar, he was the son of a cousin of B.;* * *m., qs. mann-r, which form also occurs in old poets, engi mannr und ranni, Vellekla, (for the change of nn before r into ð see the introduction to letter N); gen. manns, dat. manni, acc. mann, plur. menn, qs. menn-r; with the article, menninir, so always in old writers, but in mod. mennirnir erroneously, as if from mennir: the plur. meðr, answering to the sing. maðr, occurs in old poets—meðr vituð öðling æðra, Fms. vii. 87 (in a verse); Norð-meðr róa naðri, vi. 309 (in a verse); meðr fengu mikit veðr, Edda 102; hirð-meðr, veðja, Rekst., all verses of the 11th and 12th centuries; er meðr Myrkvið kalla, Akv. 5: meðr hlutu sár, Fbr. 75 new Ed. (in a verse): gen. pl. manna, dat. mönnum, acc. menn. In Ballads and Rímur after the 15th century, and hence in eccl. writers of later times, a nom. mann is now and then used, esp. in compds influenced by Germ. and Engl., e. g. hreysti-mann, Skíða R. 58; or for the sake of rhyme, ætla þú ekki, aumr mann | af komast muni strafflaust hann, Pass. 14. 17: [Ulf. manna = ἄνθρωπος; in other Teut. languages spelt man, or better mann.]B. A man = Lat. homo, Gr. ἄνθρωπος, also people; eigi vil ek segja frá manninum þvíat mér er maðrinn skyldr, þat er frá manni at segja, at maðr er vel auðigr at fé, Nj. 51; mennskr maðr, a manlike man, a human being, opp. to giants or beings of superhuman strength, Gm. 31; menn eru hér komnir ef menn skal kalla, en líkari eru þeir þursum at vexti ok sýn en mennskum mönnum, Eg. 110; flýjum nú! ekki er við menn um at eiga, Nj. 97; þat hafa gamlir menn mælt, at þess manns mundi hefnt verða ef hann félli á grúfu, Eg. 107; þeir ungu menn ( the young people) elskask sín í millum, Mar.; þótt nökkut væri þústr á með enum yngrum mönnum, Ld. 200; fjöldi manns, múgr manns, Fms. ii. 45, 234, xi. 245; þykkir mönnum nökkur várkunn til þess, 192; var þat margra manna mál, at …, Eg. 537, Fms. i. 45; er þat íllt manni? Eg. 604; sá maðr, that person, K. Þ. K. 4; manna beztr, fríðastr …, the best, fairest … of men, passim; allra manna bezt, beyond all men, best of all men, Bs. i. 67; kona var enn þriði maðr, Hkr. iii. 184; hvárr þeirra manna, each of the wedded fair, Grág. i. 476; góðir menn, good men! in addressing, passim: allit., Guði ok góðum mönnum, to God and all good men, Bs. i. 68: sayings, maðr skal eptir mann lifa, man shall live after man (as a consolation), Eg. 322: maðr er manns gaman, man is man’s comfort, Hm. 46; whence huggun er manni mönnum at, Pass. 2. 10: maðr eptir mann, man after man, in succession; or, maðr af manni, man after man, in turn: sýndi maðr manni, man shewed it to man, it went round from hand to hand, Fms. vi. 216; nú segir maðr manni þessi fagnaðar-tíðendi, Bs. i. 181, Þiðr. 142; kunni þat maðr manni at segja at Bróðir felldi Brján, Nj. 275.2. phrases, þat veit menn (the verb in sing., the noun in plur.), every one knows that! to be sure! Art. 31, 62, Karl. 48; meðr of veit, Sighvat: mod. viti menn! with a notion of irony; thus also menn segja, men say, (in old poët. usage elliptically, kveða = Lat. dicunt, Vþm. 24, 26, 28, 30, Gm. 13, Hdl. 42, Hm. 11; kváðu, people said, Vm. 33): the sing. maðr = Fr. on, mod. Dan. man (in Dan. man siger), is not vernacular.3. in compds. kvenn-maðr, a woman; karl-maðr, a man: of families, Mýra-menn, Síðu-menn, Landn.: inhabitants, people, Norð-menn, Norsemen; Noregs-menn, the men of Norway; Athenu-menn, Athenians; Korintu-menn, Corinthians; of condition of life, leik-menn, laymen; kenni-menn, clergymen; búand-menn, peasants; valds-menn, rulers; kaup-menn, merchants; sjó-menn, seamen; vinnu-menn, labourers.4. degree in a lineage: at þriðja, fjórða, fimta … manni, in the third, fourth, fifth … degree, Grág. i. 321; manni firnari en systrungr …, one degree remoter than …, used of odd degrees (e. g. four on one side and three on the other), ii. 172; hann var manni firr en systrungr Bárðar, he was an odd second cousin of B., Bárð. 165; hence tví-menningar, þrí-menningar, fjór-menningar …, a second, third, fourth … cousin, passim.II. a man. Lat. vir; vér höfum þrjú skip ok hundruð manna á hverju, Fas. ii. 521; síðan fór hann til manna sinna, Fms. v. 514; greiða eyri gulls hverjum manni, 178; hann fór með of manns yfir landit, iv. 146; and so in countless instances: Sigurðar-menn, the followers of S.; Tuma-menn, konungs-menn, Krist-menn, kross-menn, vii. 293, 299, Ó. H. 216.2. a husband; Guð er Kristinnar andar maðr er honum giptisk í trú, Greg. 31: freq. in mod. usage, maðrinn minn, my husband! dóttur-maðr, a son-in-law.3. metaph., vera maðr fyrir e-u, to be man enough for it, able to do it; eg er ekki maðr fyrir því, maðr til þess, id.; hann sýndisk eigi maðr til at setjask í svá háleitt sæti, Bs. i. 743; mikill, lítill, maðr fyrir sér, to be a great, strong, weak man, and the like.III. the Rune m, see introduction.C. COMPDS, manns- and manna-: manns-aldr, m. a man’s life, generation, 623. 10, Fms. viii. 240, Fas. i. 406. manns-bani, a, m. ‘man’s bane,’ a man-slayer, Js. 49, Ni. 119. manns-barn, n. a ‘man’s bairn;’ in the phrase, hvert m., every child of man, Sturl. i. 47. manna-bein, n. pl. human bones, Fms. i. 230. manns-blóð, n. human blood, Nj. 59, Fms. iii. 125. manna-búkar, m. pl. corpses of slain, Fms. iii. 7, xi. 355. manna-bygð, f. human abodes, opp. to the wilderness, Fms. i. 215. manna-bær, m. dwelling-houses, Ann. 1390. manns-bætr, f. pl. weregild, Eg. 259. manns-efni, n. a man to be; gott-m. (see efni), Eg. 368, Fms. i. 174, Fær. 231. manna-farvegr, m. a foot-path, Gþl. 539. manns-fingr, m. a human finger. manna-forráð, n. ‘man-sway,’ rule, dominion; the godord or priesthood is often in the Laws and Sagas so called, Hrafn. 21, Nj. 149, Grág., Ísl. ii. 402, Fms. x. 45. manna-forræði, n. = mannaforráð, Nj. 231, Ld. 310. manns-fótr, m. a human foot, Hkr. ii. 114. manna-fundr, m. a meeting of men, Grág. i. 420. manns-fylgja, u, f., or manna-fylgjur, f. pl. fetches of men, Lv. 69, Fs. 68; see fylgja. manna-för, n. pl. men’s footprints, Eg. 578. manna-grein, f. distinction of men, Fms. viii. 21. manns-hauss, m. a human skull, Þorf. Karl. 242. manns-hár, n. human hair, Edda 4, Fas. iii. 266. manns-hold, n. human flesh, Fms. xi. 235. manna-hugir, m. pl., see hugr III. 2, Háv. 55, Þórð. 17 new Ed. manna-hús, n. pl. men’s houses, Fbr. 77: human abodes. manns-höfuð, manna-höfuð, m. (he human head, K. Á. 1, Fms. x. 280, Nj. 275. manns-hönd, f. a human hand, Fas. i. 66. manns-kona, u, f. a man’s wife, married woman, Grág. i. 335, 337, 341, 344, 380, Bs. i. 777, Sks. 340. manna-lát, n. the loss of men, loss of life, death, Nj. 248, Eg. 585, Orkn. 296. manns-lát, n. a person’s death, decease; heyra mannslát, to hear of a person’s death. manns-líf, n. man’s life, Hom. 6. manns-líki, n. human shape, Edda 9. manna-lof, n. praise of men, Hom. 83. manna-mál, n. human voices, human speech, Nj. 154; or manns-mál, id., in the phrase, það heyrist ekki mannsmál, no man’s voice can be heard, of a great noise. manna-missir, m. the loss of men, Sturl. iii. 7, Fas. ii. 552. manns-morð, n. murder, N. G. L. i. 256. manna-mót, n. = mannfundr, Grág. i. 343. manns-mót, n. manly mien, ‘manfulness,’ Fms. i. 149, xi. 86; þat er mannsmót að honum, he looks like a true man. manna-munr, m. distinction, difference of men, Bs. i. 855. manna-múgr, m. a crowd of people, Fær. 12. manns-mynd, f. the human shape, Stj. 147. manna-reið, f. (a body of) horsemen, Nj. 206. manna-samnaðr, m. = mannsafnaðr, Ísl. ii. 83. manna-seta, u, f. men staying in a place, Ld. 42. manna-skipan, f. the placing of people, as at a banquet, in battle, Korm. 62, Sturl. i. 20, ii. 237. manna-skipti, n. pl. exchange of men, Germ. auswechselung, Hkr. i. 8. manna-slóð, f. ‘man’s sleuth,’ a track of men, Sturl. i. 83. manna-spor, n. pl. men’s footprints. Sturl. ii. 90, Eg. 578, Landn. 191. manna-styrkr, m. help, Þórð. 74. manna-sættir, m. a daysman, peacemaker, Fms. x. 51, Eb. manna-taka, u, f. a reception of men, strangers, Fb. ii. 194. manna-tal, n. = manntal, Hkr. ii. 340. manns-váði, a, m. danger of life, Fms. viii. 224. manna-vegr, m. a road where men pass, opp. to a wilderness, Grett. 115 A, Ld. 328. manna-verk, n. pl. = mannvirki, man’s work, work by human hands, Fb. i. 541. manns-verk, n. work to be done by a person, N. G. L. i., 38, Gþl. 114. manna-vist, f. a human abode. Fms. i. 226, Jb. 9, Orkn. 434. manns-vit, n. ‘man’s wit,’ human understanding, reason, Nj. 106. manna-völd, n. pl.; in the phrase, e-t er af manna-völdum, it is due to human causes, not by natural causes, e. g. of a fire, the disappearance of a thing, or the like, Nj. 76, Fms. ii. 146, iii. 98. manns-vöxtr, m. a man’s stature, Fas. ii. 508, Hom. 112. manna-þengill, m. king of men, the name of Njörð, Gm. 16, Edda 104. manns-æði, n. human bearing, behaviour. manns-æfi, f. man’s lifetime; mart kann skipask á mannsæfinni, a saying, Fms. vii. 156; mart verðr á mannsætinni, útítt var þat þá er vér vórum ungir, Fær. 195. -
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ИГРАТЬ ЖИЗНЬЮ И СМЕРТЬЮ ИГРАТЬ СО СМЕРТЬЮ ИГРАТЬ (СВОЕЙ) ЖИЗНЬЮ VP, subj: human to put o.s. in a life-threatening situation, disregarding dangerX играл жизнью и смертью — X risked (gambled with) his lifeX played with death X flirted with danger (with death) X put his life on the line X took his life in his hands.(Шеметова:) Нелепость, безумие - так играть своей жизнью, когда конец (войны) завиднелся! (Панова 1). (Sh.:) It's stupidity, madness to risk your life like that when the end (of the war) is in sight (1a).«Вы мужчина, вы - вольный казак... Сумасбродствовать, играть своей жизнью ваше священное право. Но Лариса Фёдоровна человек несвободный. Она мать» (Пастернак 1). "...You are a man, Yurii Andreievich, you are your own master, and you have a perfect right to gamble with your life if you feel like it. But Larisa Feodorovna is not a free agent. She is a mother..." (1a).О боевых делах он рассказывал неохотно, но мне-то было известно со стороны, как он там (на Кавказе) играл со смертью (Окуджава 2). Не didn't like talking about military affairs, but I knew from others how he had played with death down there (in the Caucasus) (2a). -
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[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to put o.s. in a life-threatening situation, disregarding danger:- X took his life in his hands.♦ [Шеметова:] Нелепость, безумие - так играть своей жизнью, когда конец [войны] завиднелся! (Панова 1). [Sh.:] It's stupidity, madness to risk your life like that when the end [of the war] is in sight (1a).♦ "Вы мужчина, вы - вольный казак... Сумасородствовать, играть своей жизнью ваше священное право. Но Лариса Фёдоровна человек несвободный. Она мать" (Пастернак 1). "...You are a man, Yurii Andreievich, you are your own master, and you have a perfect right to gamble with your life if you feel like it. But Larisa Feodorovna is not a free agent. She is a mother..." (1a).♦ О боевых делах он рассказывал неохотно, но мне-то было известно со стороны, как он там [на Кавказе] играл со смертью (Окуджава 2). He didn't like talking about military affairs, but I knew from others how he had played with death down there [in the Caucasus](2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > играть жизнью
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[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to put o.s. in a life-threatening situation, disregarding danger:- X took his life in his hands.♦ [Шеметова:] Нелепость, безумие - так играть своей жизнью, когда конец [войны] завиднелся! (Панова 1). [Sh.:] It's stupidity, madness to risk your life like that when the end [of the war] is in sight (1a).♦ "Вы мужчина, вы - вольный казак... Сумасородствовать, играть своей жизнью ваше священное право. Но Лариса Фёдоровна человек несвободный. Она мать" (Пастернак 1). "...You are a man, Yurii Andreievich, you are your own master, and you have a perfect right to gamble with your life if you feel like it. But Larisa Feodorovna is not a free agent. She is a mother..." (1a).♦ О боевых делах он рассказывал неохотно, но мне-то было известно со стороны, как он там [на Кавказе] играл со смертью (Окуджава 2). He didn't like talking about military affairs, but I knew from others how he had played with death down there [in the Caucasus](2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > играть жизнью и смертью
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[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to put o.s. in a life-threatening situation, disregarding danger:- X took his life in his hands.♦ [Шеметова:] Нелепость, безумие - так играть своей жизнью, когда конец [войны] завиднелся! (Панова 1). [Sh.:] It's stupidity, madness to risk your life like that when the end [of the war] is in sight (1a).♦ "Вы мужчина, вы - вольный казак... Сумасородствовать, играть своей жизнью ваше священное право. Но Лариса Фёдоровна человек несвободный. Она мать" (Пастернак 1). "...You are a man, Yurii Andreievich, you are your own master, and you have a perfect right to gamble with your life if you feel like it. But Larisa Feodorovna is not a free agent. She is a mother..." (1a).♦ О боевых делах он рассказывал неохотно, но мне-то было известно со стороны, как он там [на Кавказе] играл со смертью (Окуджава 2). He didn't like talking about military affairs, but I knew from others how he had played with death down there [in the Caucasus](2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > играть своей жизнью
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[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to put o.s. in a life-threatening situation, disregarding danger:- X took his life in his hands.♦ [Шеметова:] Нелепость, безумие - так играть своей жизнью, когда конец [войны] завиднелся! (Панова 1). [Sh.:] It's stupidity, madness to risk your life like that when the end [of the war] is in sight (1a).♦ "Вы мужчина, вы - вольный казак... Сумасородствовать, играть своей жизнью ваше священное право. Но Лариса Фёдоровна человек несвободный. Она мать" (Пастернак 1). "...You are a man, Yurii Andreievich, you are your own master, and you have a perfect right to gamble with your life if you feel like it. But Larisa Feodorovna is not a free agent. She is a mother..." (1a).♦ О боевых делах он рассказывал неохотно, но мне-то было известно со стороны, как он там [на Кавказе] играл со смертью (Окуджава 2). He didn't like talking about military affairs, but I knew from others how he had played with death down there [in the Caucasus](2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > играть со смертью
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11 frei
I Adj.1. free; freier Bürger HIST. freeborn citizen, freeman; ein freier Mensch (der tun kann, was er will) a free agent; sie ist frei zu gehen, wenn sie will she is free to go if she wishes; ich bin so frei altm. oder hum. sich bedienend etc.: if I may; ich war so frei, Ihr Auto zu nehmen oder und nahm Ihr Auto I took the liberty of using your car, I helped myself to your car2. Wahl, Wille etc.: free; Zugang: unrestricted, unlimited; (unbehindert) unrestrained; „frei ab 16“ Film: 16 (= no admission to persons under 16 years), Am. etwa R(-rated); jetzt haben wir freie Fahrt mit Zug: the signal’s green now, the train can go now; mit Auto: the road’s clear now; fig. there’s nothing to stop us now; auf freiem Fuß sein be free; Verbrecher: be at large; jemanden auf freien Fuß setzen set s.o. free, let s.o. go; das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung the right of free speech ( oder of self-expression); aus freien Stücken oder freiem Willen of one’s own free will; die freie Wahl haben zwischen... und... be free to choose between... and...3. (unabhängig, selbstständig) Stadt etc.: free; Beruf, Tankstelle etc.: independent; (nicht gebunden) unattached; Journalist, Künstler etc.: freelance; die freien Künste the liberal arts; freier Mitarbeiter freelance(r); Freie24. im Namen von Organisationen etc.: Freie Demokratische Partei (abgek. FDP) Free Democratic Party; Freie Deutsche Jugend (abgek. FDJ) HIST., ehem. DDR Free German Youth; Freier Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (abgek. FDGB) HIST., ehem. DDR Free German Trade Union Organization; die Freie Hansestadt Bremen the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen; die Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg5. WIRTS.: im freien Handel available in the shops (Am. in stores); freier Markt open market; Börse: unofficial market; freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy; freier Wechselkurs floating exchange rate; ( die) freie Wirtschaft free enterprise; die Rechte an diesem Buchtitel werden bald frei the rights in this title will soon be free ( oder available)6. (unbesetzt) Stuhl, Raum etc.: free, available; Leitung: vacant; Stelle: vacant, open; Straße etc.: clear, empty; (unbeschrieben) Seite etc.: blank; frei am WC: vacant; am Taxi: for hire; freie Stelle vacancy; ist hier oder der Platz noch frei? is this seat taken?, is anyone sitting here?; der Stuhl / die Zeile muss frei bleiben the chair must be kept free / the line must be left blank; Platz frei lassen / machen für leave / make space for; jemandem den Weg frei machen clear the way for s.o.; zwei Zeilen frei lassen leave two blank lines; Bahn, Ring, Zimmer7. (unbedeckt) bare; der Rock lässt die Knie frei the skirt is above the knee; den Oberkörper frei machen strip to the waist8. Feld, Himmel, Sicht: open; aufs freie Meer hinaus out into the open sea; auf freier Strecke on an open stretch (EISENB. of line, Straße: of road); in freier Wildbahn in the wild; unter freiem Himmel in the open (air), outside9. Tag, Zeit etc.: free; nachgestellt: off; Person: free, not busy; freie Zeit free ( oder leisure) time; nächsten Dienstag ist frei next Tuesday is a holiday; hast du morgen frei? do you have tomorrow off?; seitdem habe ich keine freie Minute mehr since then I haven’t had a free moment ( oder a moment to myself); sind Sie ( gerade) frei? Taxi: are you taken?; Verkäufer: are you serving someone?10. (kostenlos) free (of charge); freier Eintritt admission free ( für to); Kinder unter sechs sind frei umg. von Eintritt, Fahrgeld: children under six are free, no charge for children under six; 20 kg Gepäck sind frei there is a baggage (bes. Am. luggage) allowance of 20kg; frei Haus carriage paid; Lieferung frei Haus free delivery, no delivery charge; dazu bekommt sie auch noch einen Job frei Haus fig. what’s more she gets a job handed to her on a plate; du hast noch zwei Versuche frei fig. you have two tries left11. frei von (ohne) free from ( oder of), without; von Eis, Schneeschicht etc.: clear of; von Steuern etc. befreit: exempt from; frei von Schmerzen free from pain; frei von Schulden free from debt; frei von Zusätzen free of additives; niemand ist frei von Fehlern / Vorurteilen nobody is perfect / free from prejudice13. fig. (ungezwungen) free and easy; (offen) open; (moralisch großzügig) liberal; freie Liebe free love; sie ist schon viel freier geworden she has loosened up a great deal14. fig. Übersetzung: free; freie Hand haben have a free hand ( bei with); jemandem freie Hand lassen give s.o. a free hand ( bei with); aus oder mit der freien Hand zeichnen (ohne Hilfsmittel) draw s.th. freehand15. Sport (ungedeckt) unmarked; zum nächsten freien Mitspieler passen pass to the nearest unmarked player; der freie Mann ( vor der Abwehr) the sweeper16. POST. (frankiert) prepaid, post paid17. PHYS.; Elektron, Fall, Radikal etc.: free; CHEM. uncombined; im freien Fall in free fall; frei werden Energie etc.: be released; freie Valenzen CHEM. free valenciesII Adv.1. atmen, herumlaufen etc.: freely; frei geboren freeborn; frei laufende Hühner free-range hens; Eier von frei laufenden Hühnern free-range eggs; frei lebende Tiere wildlife Sg., animals living in the wild ( oder out of captivity); frei praktizierender Arzt doctor in private practice2. herumliegen etc.: openly; frei zugänglich von allen Seiten: freely accessible; für alle: open to all; frei stehen Baum, Haus etc.: stand by itself; SPORT, Spieler: be unmarked; frei stehend Baum: solitary; Haus, nicht angebaut: detached; einzeln: isolated; SPORT, Spieler: unmarked3. WIRTS.: frei erhältlich freely available; frei finanziert privately financed; frei konvertierbar freely convertible; frei verkäuflich on general sale, freely available (to buy)6. frei sprechen Redner: speak without notes; mit Handy im Auto: phone ( oder talk) hands-free, use the speaker phone; ich möchte den Vortrag frei halten I want to give the lecture without notes; einen Kreis frei zeichnen draw a circle freehand; das Kind kann schon frei laufen / stehen the child can walk / stand unaided7. frei erfunden (entirely) fictitious; das hat er frei erfunden he made that up; frei nach ( einem Stück von) X freely adapted from (a play by) X* * *at liberty (Adv.);(freimütig) frank (Adj.);(nicht versklavt) unenslaved (Adj.);(unbefahren) clear (Adj.);(unbesetzt) vacant (Adj.);(ungebunden) independent (Adj.); free (Adj.); unfettered (Adj.); unattached (Adj.); unengaged (Adj.)* * *[frai]1. ADJEKTIV1) = unbehindert freesich von etw frei halten — to avoid sth; von Vorurteilen etc to be free of sth; von Verpflichtungen to keep oneself free of sth
die Straße frei geben/machen — to open/clear the road
jdm den Weg frei geben — to let sb past or by
der Film ist frei ( für Jugendliche) ab 16 (Jahren) — this film is suitable for persons aged 16 years and over
ich bin so frei (form) — may I?diams; frei + SubstantivSiehe auch unter dem Eintrag für das jeweilige Substantiv.
von Kiel nach Hamburg hatten wir freie Fahrt — we had a clear run from Kiel to Hamburg
einem Zug freie Fahrt geben — to give a train the " go" signal
der Polizist gab uns freie Fahrt — the policeman signalled (Brit) or signaled (US) us on
jdm freie Hand lassen — to give sb free rein, to give sb a free hand
das Recht der freien Rede or auf freie Rede — the right of free speech, the right to freedom of speech
jdm zur freien Verfügung stehen — to be completely at sb's disposal
2) = unabhängig free; Schriftsteller, Journalist etc freelance; (= nicht staatlich) privatediams; frei + SubstantivSiehe auch unter dem Eintrag für das jeweilige Substantiv.Freie Deutsche Jugend (DDR) — youth wing of the former East German Socialist Unity Party
Freier Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DDR) — Trades Union Congress of the former East Germany
Freie Hansestadt Bremen — Free Hansa Town of Bremen
freier Mitarbeiter — freelance, freelancer
freie Reichsstadt (Hist) — free city of the Empire
freie Tankstelle — independent petrol (Brit) or gas (US) station
3) = verfügbar Mittel, Geld available; Zeit freeich bin jetzt frei für ihn — I can see him now; (am Telefon) I can speak to him now
4)= arbeitsfrei
morgen/Mittwoch ist frei — tomorrow/Wednesday is a holidaySee:5)= ohne Hilfsmittel
etw aus freier Hand zeichnen — to draw sth freehandein Vortrag in freier Rede — an extemporary talk
6) = unbesetzt Zimmer, Toilette vacant; Taxi for hireist hier noch frei?, ist dieser Platz noch frei? — is anyone sitting here?, is this seat free?
im Kino/Flugzeug waren noch zehn freie Plätze — in the cinema/plane there were still ten seats free
"frei" (an Taxi) — "for hire"; (an Toilettentür) "vacant"
"Zimmer frei" — "vacancies"
haben Sie noch etwas frei? (in Hotel) — do you have any vacancies?
bei HarperCollins sind einige Stellen frei — there are some vacancies at HarperCollins
"Ausfahrt/Einfahrt frei halten" — "keep clear"
für etw Platz frei lassen/machen — to leave/make room for sth
7)= offen
unter freiem Himmel — in the open aireine Frage/Aussage im freien Raum stehen lassen — to leave a question/statement hanging in mid-air
See:→ Freie(s), Feld8) = kostenlos freefrei Schiff — free on board
9) = unkonventionell Sitten, Erziehung liberal10) = unbekleidet bare11) = ungeschützt Autor out of copyright2. ADVERB1) = ungehindert freely; sprechen openlyfrei beweglich —
er hat das frei erfunden — he made it up
das ist frei wählbar — you can choose as you please, it's completely optional
frei laufend (Hunde, Katzen) — feral; Huhn free-range
frei herumlaufen (inf) — to be free, to be running around free (inf)
der Verbrecher läuft immer noch frei herum — the criminal is still at largediams; frei lebend Wölfe, Mustangherden etc living in the wild; Katzen, Stadttauben feral; Mikroorganismen free-livingdiams; frei stehen (Haus) to stand by itself; (Sport) to be free or not marked
ein frei stehendes Gebäude — a free-standing building → auch cdiams; frei nach based on
frei nach Goethe (Zitat) — as Goethe didn't say
2)= ungezwungen
sich frei und ungezwungen verhalten, frei und locker auftreten — to have a relaxed manner, to be easy-goingsie benimmt sich etwas zu frei — she's rather free in her behaviour (Brit) or behavior (US)
3) = ohne Hilfsmittel unaided, without helpdas Kind kann frei stehen — the child can stand on its own or without any help
frei in der Luft schweben — to hang in mid-air
frei sprechen —
* * *1) (free from difficulty or obstacles: a clear road ahead.) clear2) ((often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc: Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.) clear3) ((often with of) free: clear of debt; clear of all infection.) clear4) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) free5) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) free6) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) free7) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) free8) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) free9) free10) (not tied; free: The horses are loose in the field.) loose12) (empty or unoccupied: a vacant chair; Are there any rooms vacant in this hotel?) vacant13) (empty or vacant: The room/seat was unoccupied.) unoccupied14) (not busy: I paint in my unoccupied hours / when I'm otherwise unoccupied.) unoccupied* * *[frai]I. adj1. (nicht gefangen, unabhängig) free\freier Autor/Übersetzer freelance writer/translatordie \freie Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg\freie Kirche free churchein \freier Mann/eine \freie Frau a free man/womanein \freier Gedanke free thought[Recht auf] \freie Meinungsäußerung [right to] freedom of speechein \freier Mensch a free person\freier Mitarbeiter/ \freie Mitarbeiterin freelance[r]eine \freie Übersetzung a free translationetw zur \freien Verfügung haben to have sth at free disposal\freie Wahl haben to be free to chooseaus \freiem Willen [o \freien Stücken] of one's own free willes war sein \freier Wille auszuwandern he emigrated of his own free will\frei und ungebunden footloose and fancy-free2. (freie Zeit) freedrei Tage/eine Woche \frei haben to have three days/a week offnächsten Donnerstag ist \frei, da ist Feiertag we've got next Thursday off - it's a holidayer hat sich \frei genommen, da seine Tochter krank ist he's taken [some] time off because his daughter is ill\freie Zeit haben to have spare time3. (verfügbar) availablees sind noch Mittel für kulturelle Veranstaltungen \frei there are still funds available for cultural eventsder Film ist ab 14 Jahren \frei the film is suitable for children from 14 years on▪ \frei [für jdn] sein to be free [to see/speak to sb]ist dieser Platz noch \frei? is this seat [already] taken?haben Sie noch ein Zimmer \frei? do you still have a room available?den Eingang \frei machen to clear the entranceeinen Platz \frei lassen to keep a seat freeeinen Platz \frei machen to vacate a seat formeine \freie Stelle a vacant positionein \freies Zimmer a vacant room„Zimmer frei“ “rooms to rent”der Eintritt ist \frei entrance is freeKinder unter 6 Jahren sind \frei children below the age of six are admitted free20 kg Gepäck sind \frei 20 kg of luggage are allowed„Eintritt \frei“ “admission free”„Lieferung \frei Haus“ free home delivery6. (ohne etw)die Straßen sind \frei von Eis the streets are clear of icekein Mensch ist \frei von Fehlern nobody is perfect\frei von Konservierungsstoffen free from preservatives\frei von Schmerzen sein not to suffer any pain, to be free of pain\frei von Schuld blameless7. (ohne Hilfsmittel) off-the-cuffetw mit \freier Hand zeichnen to draw sth freehand\freie Rede/ \freier Vortrag impromptu speech/lectureeine \freie Rede halten to speak off-the-cut8. (auslassen)eine Zeile \frei lassen to leave a line free9. (offen) opender Zug hält auf \freier Strecke the train stops in the open country\freie Aussicht [o \freier Blick] unhampered view\freies Gelände open countryunter \freiem Himmel open airdas \freie Meer the open sea10. (ungezwungen) free and easyihre Auffassungen sind mir doch etwas zu \frei her views are a little too liberal for meer ist viel \freier geworden he has loosened up a lot famhier herrscht ein \freier Ton the atmosphere is very liberal here\freie Liebe free loveich bin so \frei (geh) if I mayich bin so \frei und nehme mir noch ein Stück I'll have another piece if I may11. (unbehindert) unhampered, unrestrained\freie Entwicklung free development12. (unbekleidet) baremachen Sie bitte Ihren Arm \frei please roll up your sleevemachen Sie bitte ihren Bauch \frei please uncover your stomach13. (unbeschrieben) blankein \freies Blatt a blank sheet of paperPlatz \frei lassen to leave a blank14. (nicht gebunden) free, singleseit er sich von seiner Freundin getrennt hat, ist er wieder frei since he has split up with his girl-friend, he is single again15. ÖKON free\freier Kapital-/Warenverkehr free movement of capital/goods\freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy\freier Wechselkurs freely floating exchange rate16. CHEM, PHYS releasedKräfte werden \frei forces are set free [or released]\freier Kohlenstoff/ \freie Wärme uncombined carbon/heat\freie Radikale free radicals17. (ungefähr)\frei nach... roughly quoting...II. adv1. (unbeeinträchtigt) freelydas Haus steht ganz \frei the house stands completely on its owndie Mörderin läuft immer noch \frei herum! the murderess is still on the loose!\frei atmen to breathe easy\frei finanziert privately financed\frei stehen to stand alone [or by itself]\frei verkäuflich for sale without restrictions\frei zugänglich accessible from all sides2. (ungezwungen) freely, openly\frei erzogen liberally educated\frei heraus sprechen to speak frankly\frei improvisieren to improvise freely3. (uneingeschränkt) casually4. (nach eigenem Belieben)\frei erfunden to be completely made up5. (gratis) freeKinder unter 6 Jahren fahren \frei children below the age of six travel freeetw \frei bekommen to get sth freeein Kabel \frei verlegen to lay a cable uncovered\frei in der Luft schweben to hover unsupported in the air\frei sprechen to speak off-the-cuff7. (nicht gefangen) freely\frei laufend Tiere free-rangeEier von \frei laufenden Hühnern eggs from free-range chickens\frei lebend living in the wild* * *1.2) (nicht angestellt) freelance <writer, worker, etc.>4) (nicht eingesperrt, gefangen) free; at liberty pred.5) (offen) openunter freiem Himmel — in the open [air]; outdoors
auf freier Strecke — (Straße) on the open road; (Eisenbahn) between stations
frei herumlaufen — < person> run around scot-free
6) (unbesetzt) vacant; unoccupied; freeein freier Stuhl/Platz — a vacant or free chair/seat
Entschuldigung, ist hier noch frei? — excuse me, is this anyone's seat etc.?
ein Bett ist [noch] frei — one bed is [still] free or not taken
7) (kostenlos) free <food, admission>20 kg Gepäck frei haben — have or be allowed a 20 kilogram baggage allowance
8) (ungenau)eine freie Übersetzung — a free or loose translation
9) (ohne Vorlage) improvised10) (uneingeschränkt) freeder freie Fall — (Physik) free fall
11)von etwas frei/frei von etwas sein — be free of something
12) (verfügbar) spare; freeich habe heute frei/meinen freien Abend — I've got today off/this is my evening off
sich (Dat.) frei nehmen — (ugs.) take some time off
er ist noch/nicht mehr frei — he is still/no longer unattached
13) (ohne Hilfsmittel)eine freie Rede — an extempore speech
14) (unbekleidet) bare15) (bes. Fußball) unmarkedfrei werden — (bei einer Reaktion) be given off
freie Hand haben/jemandem freie Hand lassen — have/give somebody a free hand
aus freien Stücken — (ugs.) of one's own accord; voluntarily
2.auf freiem Fuß — (von Verbrechern etc.) at large
* * *A. adj1. free;freier Bürger HIST freeborn citizen, freeman;ein freier Mensch (der tun kann, was er will) a free agent;sie ist frei zu gehen, wenn sie will she is free to go if she wishes;ich bin so frei obs oder hum sich bedienend etc: if I may;ich war so frei, Ihr Auto zu nehmen oderund nahm Ihr Auto I took the liberty of using your car, I helped myself to your carjetzt haben wir freie Fahrt mit Zug: the signal’s green now, the train can go now; mit Auto: the road’s clear now; fig there’s nothing to stop us now;jemanden auf freien Fuß setzen set sb free, let sb go;das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung the right of free speech ( oder of self-expression);freiem Willen of one’s own free will;die freie Wahl haben zwischen … und … be free to choose between … and …3. (unabhängig, selbstständig) Stadt etc: free; Beruf, Tankstelle etc: independent; (nicht gebunden) unattached; Journalist, Künstler etc: freelance;die freien Künste the liberal arts;4. im Namen von Organisationen etc:die Freie Hansestadt Bremen the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen;die Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg5. WIRTSCH:im freien Handel available in the shops (US in stores);freier Markt open market; BÖRSE unofficial market;freie Marktwirtschaft free market economy;freier Wechselkurs floating exchange rate;(die) freie Wirtschaft free enterprise;die Rechte an diesem Buchtitel werden bald frei the rights in this title will soon be free ( oder available)6. (unbesetzt) Stuhl, Raum etc: free, available; Leitung: vacant; Stelle: vacant, open; Straße etc: clear, empty; (unbeschrieben) Seite etc: blank;freie Stelle vacancy;der Platz noch frei? is this seat taken?, is anyone sitting here?;der Stuhl/die Zeile muss frei bleiben the chair must be kept free/the line must be left blank;Platz frei lassen/machen für leave/make space for;jemandem den Weg frei machen clear the way for sb;7. (unbedeckt) bare;der Rock lässt die Knie frei the skirt is above the knee;8. Feld, Himmel, Sicht: open;aufs freie Meer hinaus out into the open sea;in freier Wildbahn in the wild;unter freiem Himmel in the open (air), outsidefreie Zeit free ( oder leisure) time;nächsten Dienstag ist frei next Tuesday is a holiday;hast du morgen frei? do you have tomorrow off?;seitdem habe ich keine freie Minute mehr since then I haven’t had a free moment ( oder a moment to myself);freier Eintritt admission free (für to);Kinder unter sechs sind frei umg von Eintritt, Fahrgeld: children under six are free, no charge for children under six;20 kg Gepäck sind frei there is a baggage (besonders US luggage) allowance of 20kg;frei Haus carriage paid;Lieferung frei Haus free delivery, no delivery charge;dazu bekommt sie auch noch einen Job frei Haus fig what’s more she gets a job handed to her on a plate;du hast noch zwei Versuche frei fig you have two tries left11.frei von (ohne) free from ( oder of), without; von Eis, Schneeschicht etc: clear of; von Steuern etc befreit: exempt from;frei von Schmerzen free from pain;frei von Schulden free from debt;frei von Zusätzen free of additives;niemand ist frei von Fehlern/Vorurteilen nobody is perfect/free from prejudice12.freie Liebe free love;sie ist schon viel freier geworden she has loosened up a great deal14. fig Übersetzung: free;freie Hand haben have a free hand (bei with);jemandem freie Hand lassen give sb a free hand (bei with);15. Sport (ungedeckt) unmarked;zum nächsten freien Mitspieler passen pass to the nearest unmarked player;der freie Mann (vor der Abwehr) the sweeper16. Postwesen: (frankiert) prepaid, post paid17. PHYS; Elektron, Fall, Radikal etc: free; CHEM uncombined;im freien Fall in free fall;frei werden Energie etc: be released;freie Valenzen CHEM free valenciesB. adv1. atmen, herumlaufen etc: freely;frei geboren freeborn;frei laufende Hühner free-range hens;Eier von frei laufenden Hühnern free-range eggs;frei praktizierender Arzt doctor in private practice;frei halten (einen Platz) keep, save; (Straße, Einfahrt) keep clear; (Angebot, Stelle etc) keep open;„Eingang frei halten!“ keep clear;frei halten von keep free of; (Eingang, Straße etc) keep clear of;sich frei halten keep o.s. free (für for);sich frei halten von ward off, avoid2. herumliegen etc: openly;frei stehen Baum, Haus etc: stand by itself; (leer stehen) be unoccupied, be empty; SPORT, Spieler: be unmarked;frei stehend Baum: solitary; Haus, nicht angebaut: detached; einzeln: isolated; SPORT, Spieler: unmarked3. WIRTSCH:frei erhältlich freely available;frei finanziert privately financed;frei konvertierbar freely convertible;frei verkäuflich on general sale, freely available (to buy)4. TECH:frei beweglich freely moving, mobile;schwebend unsupported5.6.frei sprechen Redner: speak without notes; mit Handy im Auto: phone ( oder talk) hands-free, use the speaker phone;ich möchte den Vortrag frei halten I want to give the lecture without notes;einen Kreis frei zeichnen draw a circle freehand;das Kind kann schon frei laufen/stehen the child can walk/stand unaided7.frei erfunden (entirely) fictitious;das hat er frei erfunden he made that up;8. (liberal) liberally;…frei im adjstickstofffrei nitrogen-free, non-nitrogenous;tuberkulosefrei free from tuberculosis2. nicht geschehend: non-…;blendfrei Beleuchtung: non-dazzle;repressionsfrei Erziehung: non-repressive;schrumpffrei Wäsche: non-shrink, shrink-free3. nicht verlangt: exempt from …, …-exempt;visumfrei not requiring a visa, visa-exempt;zuschlagfrei on which no supplement is payable, exempt from supplementfesselfrei clear of the ankles;nabelfrei with a bare midriff;schulterfrei off-the-shoulder5. unabhängig: independent of …;bündnisfrei independent of any alliance, unallied;reichsfrei HIST under the direct rule of the Emperor;trustfrei non-trust* * *1.1) free <man, will, life, people, decision, etc.>2) (nicht angestellt) freelance <writer, worker, etc.>3) (ungezwungen) free and easy; lax (derog.)4) (nicht eingesperrt, gefangen) free; at liberty pred.5) (offen) openunter freiem Himmel — in the open [air]; outdoors
auf freier Strecke — (Straße) on the open road; (Eisenbahn) between stations
frei herumlaufen — < person> run around scot-free
6) (unbesetzt) vacant; unoccupied; freeein freier Stuhl/Platz — a vacant or free chair/seat
Entschuldigung, ist hier noch frei? — excuse me, is this anyone's seat etc.?
ein Bett ist [noch] frei — one bed is [still] free or not taken
7) (kostenlos) free <food, admission>20 kg Gepäck frei haben — have or be allowed a 20 kilogram baggage allowance
8) (ungenau)eine freie Übersetzung — a free or loose translation
9) (ohne Vorlage) improvised10) (uneingeschränkt) freeder freie Fall — (Physik) free fall
11)von etwas frei/frei von etwas sein — be free of something
12) (verfügbar) spare; freeich habe heute frei/meinen freien Abend — I've got today off/this is my evening off
sich (Dat.) frei nehmen — (ugs.) take some time off
er ist noch/nicht mehr frei — he is still/no longer unattached
13) (ohne Hilfsmittel)14) (unbekleidet) bare15) (bes. Fußball) unmarked16) (Chemie, Physik) freefrei werden — (bei einer Reaktion) be given off
freie Hand haben/jemandem freie Hand lassen — have/give somebody a free hand
aus freien Stücken — (ugs.) of one's own accord; voluntarily
2.auf freiem Fuß — (von Verbrechern etc.) at large
* * *adj.clear adj.detached adj.free adj.spare adj.uncommitted adj.unengaged adj.unenslaved adj.unfettered adj.unrestricted adj.untrapped adj. adv.freely adv. -
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mort, e [mɔʀ, mɔʀt]1. adjectivedead ; [yeux] lifeless• je suis mort de fatigue ! I'm dead tired!2. masculine noun• il va y avoir des morts ! there will be casualties3. feminine noun• tu veux ma mort ? do you want to kill me or what? (inf)• mort au tyran ! death to the tyrant!• ça coûte 100 €, ce n'est pas la mort ! (inf) it's only 100 euros, it won't kill you (or me etc)! (inf)► à mort• mise à mort [de taureau] kill4. feminine noun5. compounds* * *mɔʀ
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nom féminin deathjusqu'à ce que mort s'ensuive — [battre] to death
trouver la mort — liter to die
mise à mort — ( de condamné) killing; ( de taureau) dispatch
à mort — [lutte] to the death; [guerre] ruthless; [freiner, serrer] like mad (colloq); [frapper, lutter] to death; [blessé] fatally
je leur en veux à mort — (colloq) I'll never forgive them
on est fâchés à mort — (colloq) we'll never have anything to do with each other again
Phrasal Verbs:••
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2.
1) ( sans vie) deadêtre mort de faim — fig to be starving
2) ( très fatigué) half-dead3) ( partie du corps) [dent] dead4) ( sans activité) [quartier] dead; [saison] slackeaux mortes — stagnant water [U]
3.
jour des morts — Religion All Souls' Day
4.
nom masculin1) ( victime) fatalityil n'y a pas eu de morts — there were no fatalities, nobody was killed
2) ( cadavre) bodyfaire le mort — ( être immobile) to play dead; ( éviter les contacts) to lie low
••ne pas y aller de main morte — (colloq) not to pull any punches
être à la place du mort — (colloq) ( en voiture) to sit in the front passenger seat
* * *
I mɔʀ nfblessé à mort (avec une arme) — fatally wounded, (dans un accident) fatally injured
à la vie, à la mort — for better, for worse
II mort, -e1. ppSee:Napoléon est mort en 1821. — Napoleon died in 1821.
2. adj1) (= décédé) deadNous avons trouvé un oiseau mort. — We found a dead bird.
2) figJe suis morte de fatigue. — I'm dead tired.
Il était mort de peur. — He was scared to death.
3. nm/f1) (= défunt, cadavre) dead man (dead woman)faire le mort — to pretend to be dead, figto lie low
2) (= victime)4. nmCARTES dummy* * *I.mort nf1 ( d'être vivant) death; mortpar asphyxie/strangulation death by asphyxiation/strangulation; peu avant sa mort a short time before his/her death; mourir de mort naturelle to die of natural causes; mourir de sa belle mort to die peacefully in old age; mourir de mort violente to die a violent death; il a eu or connu une mort paisible he died peacefully; souhaiter or vouloir la mort de qn to wish sb dead; porter tout ça! tu veux ma mort? hum you want me to carry all this! are you trying to kill me, or what?; il n'y a pas eu mort d'homme lit there were no fatalities; ce n'est pas la mort! hum it won't kill you!; avoir une mort sur la conscience to have somebody's death on one's conscience; être à deux doigts de la mort to be at death's door; j'ai vu la mort de près I saw death close up; signer son arrêt de mort to sign one's death warrant; trouver la mort dans un accident to die in an accident; à la mort de mon oncle ( à partir de ce moment-là) on the death of my uncle; ( peu après) after my uncle died; se battre or lutter jusqu'à la mort to fight to the death; jusqu'à ce que mort s'ensuive [battre, torturer] to death; trouver la mort liter to die; donner la mort liter to kill; se donner la mort liter to kill oneself; être/mettre en danger de mort to be/to put [sb] in mortal danger; mettre qn à mort to put sb to death; mise à mort (de condamné, prisonnier) killing; ( de taureau) dispatch; (de système, d'entreprise) rundown; souffrir mille morts to die a thousand deaths; un engin de mort ( arme) a deadly weapon; (véhicule, invention) a deadly contraption; à mort le dictateur!, mort au dictateur! death to the dictator!; à mort [duel, lutte] to the death; [guerre] ruthless; [freiner, serrer] like mad○; [frapper, battre, lutter] to death; [blessé] fatally; blesser à mort to inflict a fatal injury; je leur en veux à mort○ I'll never forgive them; on est fâchés à mort○ we'll never have anything to do with each other again; ⇒ cheval, souffle;2 (d'activité, étoile) death.mort cérébrale brain death; mort clinique clinical death; mort subite sudden death; mort subite du nourrisson cot death GB, crib death US; un mort vivant one of the living dead; les morts vivants the living dead; tu as l'air d'un mort vivant you look like death warmed up GB ou over US.être pâle comme la mort to be as pale as death; la mort dans l'âme with a heavy heart.II.A pp ⇒ mourir.B pp adj1 ( sans vie) dead; être mort de faim fig to be starving; je suis morte de froid I'm freezing to death; il est mort de sommeil he's dropping with tiredness; il était comme mort he seemed dead; il est mort pour la danse he's lost to the world of dance; mort ou vif dead or alive; plus mort que vif half dead with fear; bouge pas ou t'es un homme mort! don't move or you're a dead man!; laisser qn pour mort to leave sb for dead; ⇒ rat;2 ( très fatigué) half-dead;3 ( partie du corps) [dent] dead; mes orteils sont comme morts my toes have gone numb; avoir le regard mort or les yeux morts to have no spark of life in one's eyes;4 ( sans activité) dead; le quartier est mort le soir the area is dead in the evening; c'est mort ici! it's like a graveyard here!; c'est une période/saison morte pour le tourisme it's a slack time/season for tourism; eaux mortes stagnant water ¢; bras mort d'une rivière oxbow;5 ( disparu) [civilisation] dead; [ville] lost; mon amour pour elle est mort my love for her is dead;6 ○( hors d'usage) [appareil, batterie] dead.C nm,f ( défunt) dead person, dead man/woman; faire dire une messe pour un mort to have a mass said for somebody who has died; les morts the dead; jour or fête des morts Relig All Souls' Day.D nm1 ( victime) fatality; il y a eu 12 morts there were 12 dead; il n'y a pas eu de morts there were no fatalities, nobody was killed; l'attentat n'a fait qu'un mort the attack claimed only one life○;2 ( cadavre) body; faire la toilette du mort to lay out the body; faire le mort ( être immobile) to play dead; ( éviter les contacts) to lie low.ne pas y aller de main morte not to pull any punches; être à la place du mort○ ( en voiture) to sit in the front passenger seat.→ link=mourir mourir————————1. [décédé - personne] deadelle est morte depuis longtemps she died a long time ago, she's been dead (for) a long timemort et enterré, mort et bien mort (sens propre & figuré) dead and buried, dead and gone, long deadmort sur le champ de bataille ou au champ d'honneur killed in action[arbre, cellule, dent] dead2. [en intensif]5. (familier) [hors d'usage - appareil, voiture] dead6. (familier) [épuisé]7. GÉOGRAPHIE————————, morte [mɔr, mɔrt] nom masculin, nom féminin[personne] dead personles émeutes ont fait 300 morts 300 people died ou were killed in the riotingc'est un mort vivant [mourant] he's at death's doorjour ou fête des morts All Souls' Daymesse/prière des morts mass/prayer for the dead————————nom féminin1. [décès] deathenvoyer quelqu'un à la mort to send somebody to his/her deathtrouver la mort to meet one's death, to dieles émeutes ont entraîné la mort de 30 personnes the riots led to the death ou deaths of 30 peoplea. [une victime] somebody was killedb. [plusieurs victimes] lives were lostmort cérébrale ou clinique brain deathmort accidentelle [généralement] accidental deathla foule scandait à mort, à mort! the crowd was chanting kill (him), kill (him)!————————à mort locution adjectivale[lutte, combat] to the death————————à mort locution adverbiale1. (familier) [en intensif]j'ai freiné à mort I braked like hell, I jammed on the brakesils sont brouillés ou fâchés à mort they're mortal enemies ou enemies for life2. [mortellement]————————de mort locution adjectivaleêtre en danger ou péril de mort to be in mortal dangermenace/pulsion de mort death threat/wish————————jusqu'à la mort locution adverbialejusqu'à ce que mort s'ensuive locution adverbiale -
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v.1 to be.estamos a veinte grados (expresa valores, grados) it's twenty degrees hereel dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesosestán a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kiloestá terminado it's finished2 to be.¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?¿está María? — no, no está is Maria there? — no, she's not hereElla estuvo aburrida She was bored.El edificio está en la calle tres The building is on third street.3 to be (expresa cualidad, estado).los pasteles están ricos the cakes are deliciousesta calle está sucia this street is dirty4 to be (expresa estado).estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) movingestamos de suerte we're in luckestar de vacaciones to be on holidayestar de viaje to be on a tripestar en uso to be in useestar en guardia to be on guardestamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water5 to be.están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door6 to stay, to be.estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go7 to be ready (hallarse listo).¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?8 to be for.Me estuvo difícil el examen The exam was difficult for me.* * *Present Indicativeestoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.Imperfect Indicativeestaba, estabas, estaba, estábamos, estabais, estaban.Past IndicativeFuture Indicativeestaré, estarás, estará, estaremos, estaréis, estarán.Conditionalestaría, estarías, estaría, estaríamos, estaríais, estarían.Present Subjunctiveesté, estés, esté, estemos, estéis, estén.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeestá (tú), esté (él/Vd.), estemos (nos.), estad (vos.), estén (ellos/Vds.).* * *verb- estarse* * *Para las expresiones estar bien, estar mal, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [indicando situación] to be¿dónde estabas? — where were you?
-las tijeras están en el cajón -no, aquí no están — "the scissors are in the drawer" - "no, they're not in here"
-hola, ¿está Carmen? -no, no está — "hello, is Carmen in?" - "no, I'm afraid she isn't"
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está [fuera] — [de casa] she's out; [de la ciudad/en el extranjero] she's away•
[ya que] estamos — while we are at it2) [indicando un estado transitorio]a) + adj, adv to beestar enfermo {o} malo — to be ill
¿estás casado o soltero? — are you married or single?
¿cómo estamos? — [gen] how are we doing?; [a otra persona] how are you?
con este frío, aquí no se puede estar — it's unbearably cold here
¡qué bueno está este café! — this coffee's really good!
¿está libre el baño? — is the bathroom free?
¿qué tal {o} cómo estás? — how are you?
el récord anterior estaba en 33 segundos — the previous record was {o} stood at 33 seconds
b) + participio to bec) + gerundio to bevenga, ya nos estamos yendo, que es tarde — come on, it's time to go, it's late
3) (=existir) to be•
[dejar] estar, déjalo estar — just leave him be4) [indicando el aspecto de algo] to look¡qué elegante estás! — you're looking really smart!
estás más delgado — you've lost weight, you look slimmer
ese tío está muy bueno — * that guy's gorgeous *, that guy's a bit of all right *
5) (=estar listo) to be ready¡ya está! ya sé lo que podemos hacer — that's it! I know what we can do
ya estoy — I'm done, that's me *
¡ya estamos! — [después de hacer algo] that's it!; [dicho con enfado] that's enough!
¿estamos? — [al estar listo] ready?; [para pedir conformidad] are we agreed?, right?, OK? *
¡ya estuvo! — Méx that's it!
6) [indicando fecha, distancia, temperatura]cuando estemos en verano — when it's summer, in the summer
7) [en estructuras con preposición]estar aestamos a 8 de junio — it is 8 June {or} the 8th of June, today is 8 June {o} the 8th of June
estábamos a 40°C — it was 40°C
¿a cuántos estamos? — what's the date?
¿a cuánto estamos de Madrid? — how far are we from Madrid?
las uvas están a 1,60 euros — the grapes are one euro 60 cents
estar con¿a cuánto está el kilo de naranjas? — how much are oranges per kilo?
está con la gripe — he's down with flu, he's got the flu
estuvo con la enfermedad durante dos años — she had {o} suffered from the disease for two years
estar de•
estar con [algn], yo estoy con él — I'm with himestá de jefe temporalmente — he is acting as boss, he is the acting boss
estar en¡estoy de nervioso! — I'm so nervous!
el problema está en que... — the problem lies in the fact that...
estar parayo estoy en que... — (=creer) I believe that...
para eso estamos — [gen] that's why we're here, that's what we're here for; [respondiendo a gracias] don't mention it
•
estar para [hacer] algo — (=a punto de) to be about to do sth, be on the point of doing sth•
[no] estoy para bromas — I'm not in the mood for jokingestar por (=en favor de) [+ política] to be in favour {o} (EEUU) favor of; [+ persona] to support hueso 1) estar por ({+ infin})si alguien llama, no estoy para nadie — if anyone calls, I'm not in
la historia de ese hallazgo está por escribir — the story of that discovery is still to be written {o} has yet to be written
está todavía por hacer — it remains to be done, it is still to be done
yo estoy por dejarlo — I'm for leaving it, I'm in favour of leaving it
estar sin ({+ infin})está por llover — LAm it's going to rain
las camas estaban sin hacer — the beds were unmade, the beds hadn't been made
estar sobre algn/algo¿todavía estás sin peinar? — haven't you brushed your hair yet?
hay que estar sobre el arroz para que no se pegue — you need to keep a close eye on the rice to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan
estar sobre sí — to be in control of o.s.
8) [en oraciones ponderativas]•
está [que] rabia — * he's hopping mad *, he's furiousestoy que me caigo de sueño — I'm terribly sleepy, I can't keep my eyes open
2.See:* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to bequé gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!
la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot
está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)
todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!
está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant
2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks
está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be4) ( seguido de participios)estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)
estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2
5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?
están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip
estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side
estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it
6) ( introducido por que)2.estar vi1) ( en un lugar)edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?
2)a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?
¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?
¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?
b) ( figurar) to beyo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list
¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?
¿estamos todos? — are we all here?
4)a) (quedarse, permanecer)¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?
b) ( vivir)ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now
5) ( en el tiempo)¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?
estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May
¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?
6) (existir, haber)y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...
luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about
7) (tener como función, cometido)estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them
8) ( radicar)estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not
9) (estar listo, terminado)lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are
10) ( quedar entendido)que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?
11)ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it
12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)3.te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you
estar v aux1) ( con gerundio)2) ( con participio)4.ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
estarse v pron1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?
2) (enf) ( llegar) to beIImasculino (esp AmL) living room* * *= be, become, live with.Ex. Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.Ex. Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.Ex. Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.----* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* creer que estar bien = feel + right.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.* estando de servicio = while on the job.* estando sentado = from a seated position.* estar a años de distancia = be years away.* estar abierto a = be open to.* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.* estar acabando con = eat away at.* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.* estar accesible = be up.* estar accesible en línea = go + online.* estar accesible en red = go + online.* estar acertado = be right on track.* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.* estar agradecido = be thankful.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la baja = be down.* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.* estar a la par de = rank with.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.* estar al completo = overbook.* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al máximo = overstretch.* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.* estar ansioso por = be eager to.* estar ante = be faced with.* estar apagado = be off.* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.* estar arrestado = be under arrest.* estar arriba = sit on + top.* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.* estar atareado = be tied up.* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.* estar a tope = overstretch.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.* estar aumentando = be on the increase.* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.* estar ausente = lack.* estar ausente de = be absent (from).* estar avanzado = be well under way.* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.* estar averiado = be out of order.* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.* estar bien de salud = be in good health.* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.* estar callado = keep + quiet.* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.* estar cerca de = be close to.* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.* estar colado por = have + a crush on.* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.* estar conectado = be on.* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar con el tema = be on the topic.* estar confinado = be confined.* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* estar correcto = be correct.* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.* estar de baja = be off work.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar de camino a = be on the road to.* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.* estar de cháchara = chinwag.* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* estar de moda = be in.* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.* estar dentro de = fall within/into.* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.* estar de palique = chinwag.* estar de parloteo = chinwag.* estar de pie = stand.* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.* estar desbordante de = spill over with.* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar desocupado = stand + idle.* estar desordenado = be out of order.* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* estar detenido = be under arrest.* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.* estar disperso = lie + scattered.* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.* estar dispuesto = be game.* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.* estar ducho en = be adept at.* estar dudoso = be doubtful.* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar emocionado = be thrilled.* estar empachado = have + indigestion.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* estar en = be in the course of.* estar en alza = be up.* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en auge = go + strong.* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.* estar en camino de = be on the way to.* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar encantado = be thrilled.* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.* estar en casa = be in.* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.* estar encendido = be on.* estar enchufado = be on.* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).* estar en contra de = be against.* estar en debate = be under discussion.* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.* estar en declive = be in decline.* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.* estar en desigualdad = be under par.* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.* estar en deuda = be in debt.* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.* estar endeudado = be in debt.* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.* estar en duda = be in question.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.* estar en funcionamiento = be up.* estar en función de = be a function of.* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.* estar en guerra con = be at war with.* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* estar en juego = be at stake.* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* estar en marcha = tick over.* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.* estar en minoría = be in the minority.* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* estar en posición de = be in a position to.* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.* estar en retirada = be in retreat.* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar en sintonía con = attune to.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* estar entre = fall between.* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar en venta = be up for sale.* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar equivoado = miss + the point.* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* estar erróneo = be in error.* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.* estar estropeado = be kaput.* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.* estar falto de = be short of.* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* estar frenético = be furious.* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.* estar fuera = be out.* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar funcionando = be in place.* estar furioso = fume.* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estar haciendo = be up to.* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar hambriento = starve.* estar harto = have had enough.* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.* estar helado = be frozen stiff.* estar implícito en = run through.* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.* estar incluido = be embedded.* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....* estar inerte = lie + fallow.* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.* estar inmune a = be immune against.* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar levantado = be up.* estar libre de = be free from.* estar ligado a = be bound up with.* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* estar localizable = be locatable.* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.* estar loco por = have + a crush on.* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.* estar muy bajo = be way down.* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* estar muy lejano = be far off.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.* estar muy separado = set + far apart.* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* estar oculto = lie + hidden.* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.* estar orientado hacia = target.* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.* estar permitido = be permissible.* estar plagado de = be rife with.* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* estar por demostrar = be unproven.* estar por detrás = be behind.* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.* estar por ver = be an open question.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* estar propuesto a = be intent on.* estar próximo = be at hand.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.* estar rebosante de = spill over with.* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* estar resfriado = have + a cold.* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* estar restringido = be constrained.* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.* estar separado = set + apart.* estar separado de = be remote from.* estar sesgado = bias, slant.* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean.* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to bequé gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!
la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot
está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)
todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!
está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant
2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks
está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be4) ( seguido de participios)estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)
estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2
5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?
están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip
estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side
estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it
6) ( introducido por que)2.estar vi1) ( en un lugar)edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?
2)a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?
¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?
¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?
b) ( figurar) to beyo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list
¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?
¿estamos todos? — are we all here?
4)a) (quedarse, permanecer)¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?
b) ( vivir)ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now
5) ( en el tiempo)¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?
estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May
¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?
6) (existir, haber)y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...
luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about
7) (tener como función, cometido)estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them
8) ( radicar)estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not
9) (estar listo, terminado)lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are
10) ( quedar entendido)que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?
11)ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it
12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)3.te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you
estar v aux1) ( con gerundio)2) ( con participio)4.ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
estarse v pron1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?
2) (enf) ( llegar) to beIImasculino (esp AmL) living room* * *= be, become, live with.Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.Ex: Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* creer que estar bien = feel + right.* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.* estando de servicio = while on the job.* estando sentado = from a seated position.* estar a años de distancia = be years away.* estar abierto a = be open to.* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.* estar acabando con = eat away at.* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.* estar accesible = be up.* estar accesible en línea = go + online.* estar accesible en red = go + online.* estar acertado = be right on track.* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.* estar agradecido = be thankful.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.* estar a la baja = be down.* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.* estar a la par de = rank with.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.* estar al completo = overbook.* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al máximo = overstretch.* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.* estar ansioso por = be eager to.* estar ante = be faced with.* estar apagado = be off.* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.* estar aquí ya = be upon us.* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.* estar arrestado = be under arrest.* estar arriba = sit on + top.* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.* estar atareado = be tied up.* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.* estar a tope = overstretch.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.* estar aumentando = be on the increase.* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.* estar ausente = lack.* estar ausente de = be absent (from).* estar avanzado = be well under way.* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.* estar averiado = be out of order.* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.* estar bien de salud = be in good health.* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.* estar callado = keep + quiet.* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.* estar cerca de = be close to.* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.* estar colado por = have + a crush on.* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.* estar conectado = be on.* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar con el tema = be on the topic.* estar confinado = be confined.* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* estar correcto = be correct.* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.* estar de baja = be off work.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.* estar de buen humor = be high.* estar de camino a = be on the road to.* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.* estar de cháchara = chinwag.* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.* estar de moda = be in.* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.* estar dentro de = fall within/into.* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.* estar de palique = chinwag.* estar de parloteo = chinwag.* estar de pie = stand.* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.* estar desbordante de = spill over with.* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.* estar desocupado = stand + idle.* estar desordenado = be out of order.* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.* estar de suerte = be in luck.* estar detenido = be under arrest.* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.* estar disperso = lie + scattered.* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.* estar dispuesto = be game.* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.* estar ducho en = be adept at.* estar dudoso = be doubtful.* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar emocionado = be thrilled.* estar empachado = have + indigestion.* estar empeorando = be in decline.* estar en = be in the course of.* estar en alza = be up.* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en auge = go + strong.* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.* estar en camino de = be on the way to.* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* estar encantado = be thrilled.* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.* estar en casa = be in.* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.* estar encendido = be on.* estar enchufado = be on.* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).* estar en contra de = be against.* estar en debate = be under discussion.* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.* estar en declive = be in decline.* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.* estar en desigualdad = be under par.* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.* estar en deuda = be in debt.* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.* estar endeudado = be in debt.* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.* estar en duda = be in question.* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.* estar en funcionamiento = be up.* estar en función de = be a function of.* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.* estar en guerra con = be at war with.* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* estar en juego = be at stake.* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.* estar en marcha = tick over.* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.* estar en minoría = be in the minority.* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).* estar en posición de = be in a position to.* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.* estar en retirada = be in retreat.* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar en sintonía con = attune to.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar en trance de = be in the process of.* estar entre = fall between.* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.* estar en venta = be up for sale.* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.* estar equivoado = miss + the point.* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).* estar erróneo = be in error.* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.* estar estropeado = be kaput.* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.* estar falto de = be short of.* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.* estar frenético = be furious.* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.* estar fuera = be out.* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.* estar funcionando = be in place.* estar furioso = fume.* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.* estar haciendo = be up to.* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* estar hambriento = starve.* estar harto = have had enough.* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.* estar helado = be frozen stiff.* estar implícito en = run through.* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.* estar incluido = be embedded.* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....* estar inerte = lie + fallow.* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.* estar inmune a = be immune against.* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar levantado = be up.* estar libre de = be free from.* estar ligado a = be bound up with.* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* estar localizable = be locatable.* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.* estar loco por = have + a crush on.* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.* estar muy bajo = be way down.* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.* estar muy lejano = be far off.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.* estar muy separado = set + far apart.* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* estar oculto = lie + hidden.* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.* estar orientado hacia = target.* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.* estar permitido = be permissible.* estar plagado de = be rife with.* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* estar por demostrar = be unproven.* estar por detrás = be behind.* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.* estar por ver = be an open question.* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.* estar presionado = be under the gun.* estar propuesto a = be intent on.* estar próximo = be at hand.* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.* estar rebosante de = spill over with.* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.* estar resfriado = have + a cold.* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* estar restringido = be constrained.* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.* estar separado = set + apart.* estar separado de = be remote from.* estar sesgado = bias, slant.* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean* * *■ estar (cópula)A seguido de adjetivosB estar bien, mal, mejor, peorC hablando de estado civilD seguido de participiosE con preposición + predicadoF con que + predicado■ estar (verbo intransitivo)A quedar ubicadoB1 hallarse en cierto momento2 figurarC1 hallarse en determinado lugar2 acudirD1 quedarse, permanecer2 vivirSentido II en el tiempoA existir, haberB tener como función etcC radicarD estar listo, terminadoE quedar entendidoF quedar grande, pequeño etcG Derecho■ estar (verbo auxiliar)A con gerundioB con participio■ estarse (verbo pronominal)A permanecerB acudirA (seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser1 (↑ ser (1)) . Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser1 (↑ ser (1)) ] to be¡qué gordo está! isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat! o put on a lot of weight!¡qué alto está Ignacio! isn't Ignacio tall now!, hasn't Ignacio got(ten) tall o grown!¡pobre abuelo! está viejo poor grandpa! he's really agedel rape está delicioso ¿qué le has puesto? the monkfish is delicious, how did you cook it?está muy simpático con nosotros ¿qué querrá? he's being o he's been so nice to us (recently), what do you think he's after?no estuvo grosero contigo — sí, lo estuvo he wasn't rude to you — yes, he wasestás muy callado ¿qué te pasa? you're very quiet, what's the matter?¡pero tú estás casi calvo! but you're almost bald, but you've gone almost bald o you've lost almost all your hair!¿no me oyes? ¿estás sorda? can't you hear me? are you deaf?¿está muerto/vivo? is he dead/alive?está cansada/furiosa/embarazada she is tired/furious/pregnant¿cómo están por tu casa? — están todos bien, gracias how's everybody at home? — they're all fine, thanks¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive himC (hablando de estado civil) to beestá casada con un primo mío she's married to a cousin of minesus padres están divorciados her parents are divorcedD(seguido de participios): estaba sentado/echado en la cama he was sitting/lying on the bedestá colgado de una rama it's hanging from a branchestaban abrazados they had their arms around each otherestaba arrodillada she was kneeling (down)E (con predicado introducido por preposición) to be (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)estoy a régimen I'm on a diet¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?estamos como al principio we're back to where we startedestá con el sarampión she has (the) measlesestoy con muchas ganas de empezar I'm really looking forward to startingsiempre está con lo mismo/con que es un incomprendido he's always going on about the same thing/about how nobody understands himestaba de luto/de uniforme he was in mourning/uniformhoy está de mejor humor she's in a better mood todayestán de limpieza/viaje they're spring-cleaning/on a tripestoy de cocinera hasta que vuelva mi madre I'm doing the cooking until my mother comes backestuvo de secretaria en una empresa internacional she worked as a secretary in an international companyestás en un error you're mistakenno estoy para fiestas/bromas I'm not in the mood for parties/jokingestamos sin electricidad we don't have any electricity at the moment, the electricity is off at the momentéste está sin pintar this one hasn't been painted yetyo estoy contigo, creo que ella está equivocada I agree with you o ( colloq) I'm with you, I think she's mistakennuestro partido está con el pueblo our party supports o is on the side of the peopleel pueblo está con nosotros the people are with usestar en algo: todavía no hemos solucionado el problema, pero estamos en ello or eso we still haven't solved the problem, but we're working on itestá que no hay quien lo aguante he's (being) unbearableel agua está que pela the water's scalding hotviA «edificio/pueblo» (quedar, estar ubicado) ; to bela agencia está en el centro the agency is in the center¿dónde está Camagüey? where's Camagüey?el pueblo está a 20 kilómetros de aquí the town's 20 kilometers from hereB1 «persona/objeto» (hallarse en cierto momento) to be¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? what time do you have to be there?estando allí conoció a Micaela he met Micaela while he was there¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? where did we get to o had we got(ten) to in the last class?2 (figurar) to beesa palabra no está en el diccionario that word isn't in the dictionaryyo no estaba en la lista I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the listC1(hallarse en determinado lugar): fui a verla pero no estaba I went to see her but she wasn't there¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?¿estamos todos? are we all here?, is everyone here?2D1(quedarse, permanecer): sólo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days, I'll only be here/there a few days¿cuánto tiempo estuviste en Londres? how long were you in London?2(vivir): ya no vivimos allí, ahora estamos en Soca we don't live there anymore, we're in o we live in Soca nowde momento estoy con mi hermana at the moment I'm staying with my sister(en el tiempo): ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today o today's date?, what date is it today?estamos a mediados de mes we're halfway through the monthestamos en primavera it's spring, spring has come¿en qué mes estamos? what month are we in o is it?ellos están en primavera ahora it's spring for them now, it's their spring nowA(existir, haber): y después está el problema de la financiación and then there's the problem of financeB (tener como función, cometido) estar PARA algo:para eso estamos that's what we're here forpara eso están los amigos that's what friends are forya que estamos/estás while we're/you're at it o ( BrE) about itC(radicar): ahí está el quid del asunto that's the crux of the matterestar EN algo:la dificultad está en hacerlo sin mirar the difficult thing is to do it o the difficulty lies in doing it without lookingtodo está en que él quiera ayudarnos it all depends on whether he wants to help us or notD(estar listo, terminado): la carne todavía no está the meat's not ready yetlo atas con un nudo aquí y ya está you tie a knot in it here and that's it o there you areenseguida estoy I'll be with you in a minute o in a second, I'll be right with you¡ya está! ¡ya sé lo que podemos hacer! I've got it! I know what we can do!¡ahí está! that's it!E(quedar entendido): quiero que estés de vuelta a las diez ¿estamos? or (Ur) ¿está? I want you to be back by ten, all right?que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? don't let it happen again, understand? o is that understood? o ( colloq) got it?F( Esp) (quedar) (+ me/te/le etc), (+ compl): esa falda te está grande/pequeña that skirt's too big/too small for youla 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you betterse estará a lo estipulado en la cláusula 20 the stipulations of clause 20 will apply■A(con gerundio): está lloviendo it's rainingno hagas ruido, están durmiendo don't make any noise, they're asleepse está afeitando/duchando or está afeitándose/duchándose he's shaving/taking a showerestuve un rato hablando con él I was talking o I talked to him for a while¿qué estará pensando? I wonder what she's thinkingya estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossibleya te estás quitando de ahí, que ése es mi lugar ( fam); OK, out of there/off there, that's my place ( colloq)B(con participio): ¿esta ropa está planchada? have these clothes been ironed?, are these clothes ironed?la foto estaba tomada desde muy lejos the photo had been taken from a long way away o from a great distanceese asiento está ocupado that seat is takenya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man nowestá hecha una vaga she's got(ten) o become lazy■ estarseA ( enf) (permanecer) to stayse estuvo horas ahí sentado sin moverse he remained sitting there for hours without moving, he sat there for hours without moving¿no te puedes estar quieto un momento? can't you stay o keep still for a minute?estése tranquilo don't worryestáte allí media hora antes be there o arrive half an hour before( esp AmL)living room* * *
estar 1 ( conjugate estar) cópula
1a) ( seguido de adjetivos)◊ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1 to be;
estás más gordo you've put on weight;
estoy cansada I'm tired;
está muy simpático conmigo he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently);
¡todo está tan caro! things are o have become so expensive!b) ( con◊ bien, mal, mejor, peor): están todos bien, gracias they're all fine, thanks;
¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!;
está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive him;
ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
3 ( seguido de participios)
estaban abrazados they had their arms around each other;
ver tb v aux 2
4 ( seguido de preposición) to be;
(para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente);
¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?;
está con el sarampión she has (the) measles;
estoy de cocinera I'm doing the cooking;
estamos sin electricidad the electricity is off at the moment;
está sin pintar it hasn't been painted yet
verbo intransitivo
1 ( en un lugar) to be;◊ ¿dónde está Chiapas? where's Chiapas?;
está a 20 kilómetros de aquí it's 20 kilometers from here;
¿sabes dónde está Pedro? do you know where Pedro is?;
¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?;
solo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days;
¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? how long are you going to be in London (for)?
2 ( en el tiempo):◊ ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?;
¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today?;
estamos a 28 de mayo it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May;
estamos en primavera it's spring
3a) (tener como función, cometido):
estamos para ayudarlos we're here to help them
4 (estar listo, terminado):
lo atas con un nudo y ya está you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are;
enseguida estoy I'll be right with you
5 (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl):
la 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you better
estar v aux
1 ( con gerundio):
estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible
2 ( con participio):
ya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man now;
ver tb estar cópula 3
estarse verbo pronominal ( enf) ( permanecer) to stay;◊ ¿no te puedes estar quieto? can't you stay o keep still?;
estese tranquilo don't worry
estar 2 sustantivo masculino (esp AmL) living room
estar verbo intransitivo
1 (existir, hallarse) to be: está al norte, it is to the north
¿estarás en casa?, will you be at home?
no está en ningún lado, it isn't anywhere
estamos aquí para servirle, we are at your service
su pedido aún no está, your order isn't ready yet
2 (permanecer) to stay: estos días estoy en casa de mis padres, these days I'm staying at my parents' place
estoy en la oficina de ocho a dos, I'm at the office from eight to two
quiero que estés aquí un minuto, ahora vuelvo, stay here, I'll be right back
3 (tener una situación actual determinada: con adjetivo o participio) estaba blanco como la cera, he had turned as white as a sheet
está dormido, he's asleep
está teñida de rubio, her hair's dyed blonde
(con gerundio) está estudiando, he is studying
estaba preparando la comida, I was cooking
(con adverbio) estoy tan lejos, I'm so far away
está muy mal, (enfermo) he is very ill
4 (quedar, sentar) el jersey me está pequeño, the sweater is too small for me
5 (para indicar precio, grados, fecha) (+ a: fecha) to be: ¿a qué día estamos?, what's the date?
estamos a 1 de Julio, it is the first of July
(: precio) to be at: ¿a cómo/cuánto están las manzanas?, how much are the apples?
están a setenta pesetas el kilo, they're seventy pesetas a kilo
(: grados) en Madrid estamos a cuarenta grados, it's forty degrees in Madrid
♦ Locuciones: ¿estamos?, agreed?
estar a disposición de, to be at the disposal of
estar a la que salta, to be ready to take advantage of an opportunity
estar a las duras y a las maduras, to take the bad with the good
estar al caer, to be just round the corner
estar en baja, to be waning
estar en todo, to be on top of everything
estaría bueno, whatever next
ESTAR CON: (de acuerdo con) estoy con María, I agree with Mary
ESTAR DE: estoy de broma, I'm joking
está de camarero, he's working as a waiter
estaba de Dios que las cosas sucedieran así, it was God's will that things turned out this way, está de vacaciones, he's on holiday
me voy a marchar porque está claro que aquí estoy de más, I'm going to go because it's obvious that I'm in the way
ESTAR ENCIMA: su madre siempre está encima de él, his mother is always on top of him
ESTAR PARA: no estamos para bromas, we are in no mood for jokes
esa ropa está para planchar, these clothes are ready to be ironed
cuando estaba para salir, me llamaron, when I was just about to leave, they called me
ESTAR POR: la casa está por construir, the house has still to be built
estuve por decirle lo que pensaba, I was tempted to tell him what I thought
estoy por la igualdad de derechos, I'm for equal rights
ESTAR QUE: está que no puede con su alma, he is exhausted
familiar está que trina, he's hopping mad
ESTAR TRAS: está tras el ascenso, he is after promotion
estoy tras una blusa blanca, I'm looking for a white blouse
El uso del verbo to stay como traducción de estar en un lugar es incorrecto, a menos que quieras expresar lo contrario de irse o marcharse (no me voy a la playa, estaré en casa todo el verano, I'm not going to the beach, I'm staying at home all summer) o te refieras a alojarse: Estoy en el Palace. I'm staying at the Palace.
' estar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismo
- acatarrada
- acatarrado
- acecho
- acomplejada
- acomplejado
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- activa
- activo
- afónica
- afónico
- agradecer
- agua
- aire
- ajo
- ala
- alero
- alerta
- amiga
- amigo
- andar
- antena
- apañada
- apañado
- apogeo
- ascua
- atar
- aviar
- azotea
- Babia
- baja
- bandera
- banquillo
- barco
- blanca
- bordear
- borracha
- borracho
- bote
- braga
- brecha
- brete
- buena
- bueno
- cabal
- cabeza
- cabo
English:
about
- accustom
- action
- agree
- agreement
- ahead
- air
- alert
- alive
- alone
- aloof
- amenable
- amiss
- antsy
- anxious
- approve
- associate
- attend
- away
- back
- ball
- barbecue
- be
- bean
- beck
- beg
- behind
- believe in
- beside
- best
- board
- boil
- book
- boom
- bored
- brain
- breath
- bristle with
- broke
- brown
- bulge
- burn
- by
- cake
- call
- change
- charge
- cheese off
- clash
- close
* * *♦ vi1. [hallarse] to be;¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?;¿está María? – no, no está is Maria there? – no, she's not here2. [con fechas]¿a qué estamos hoy? what's the date today?;hoy estamos a martes/a 15 de julio today is Tuesday/15 July;estábamos en octubre it was October;estamos en invierno it's winter3. [quedarse] to stay, to be;estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go;¿cuánto tiempo piensas estar? how long do you plan on staying?;estuvimos una semana en su casa we stayed with her for a week, we spent a week at her placeel dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesos;están a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kilo5. [hallarse listo] to be ready;¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?;¿ya estás? pues, vámonos are you ready? let's go thenpara eso están los amigos that's what friends are for;para eso estoy that's what I'm here for;la vida está para vivirla life is for living;no tires eso al suelo, que las papeleras están para algo don't throw that on the floor, the wastepaper bins are there for a reason7. (antes de gerundio) [expresa duración] to be;están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door8. (antes de “sin” + infinitivo) [expresa negación]estoy sin dormir desde ayer I haven't slept since yesterday;está sin acabar it's not finished;estuve sin voz dos días I had no voice o I lost my voice for two dayseso está por ver that remains to be seen;todavía está por hacer it hasn't been done yetel problema está en la fecha the problem is the date;el truco está en no mirar nunca al suelo the trick o secret is not to look at the ground[acontecimiento] to be about to happen;estar por hacer algo to be on the verge of doing sth;estuve por pegarle I was on the verge of hitting him;estoy por no ir I'm not so sure I want to go;estuve por llamarte I was about to phone you, I was just going to phone youno estoy para bromas I'm not in the mood for jokes;el enfermo no está para ver a nadie the patient is in no condition to see anyoneestoy por la libertad de expresión I'm in favour of o for freedom of speechestuvieron a visitarlo they went to visit him♦ v copulativo1. (antes de adj) [expresa cualidad, estado] to be;los pasteles están ricos the cakes are delicious;esta calle está sucia this street is dirty;¡qué alta estás! you've really grown!;estoy cansado/enfadado I'm tired/angry;¿qué tal estás? how are you?;está muy irritable últimamente she's been very irritable lately;está divorciado he's divorced;estoy enfermo/mareado I am ill/I feel sick;Andescuando estaba chiquito when I was little2. (antes de “con” o “sin” + sustantivo) [expresa estado] to be;estamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water;Famestoy sin blanca I'm broke, Br I'm skintestar de viaje to be on a trip;estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) moving;estamos de suerte we're in luck;estar de mal humor to be in a (bad) mood;¿has cambiado la rueda? – estoy en ello have you changed the tyre? – I'm working on it o I'm doing it right now;¡ya está bien! that's enough (of that)!estar en guardia to be on guardyo he estado de portero toda la primera parte I've been in goal all of the first halfesa falda te está corta that skirt's too short for you;¿cómo me está? how does this look?8. (antes de “que” + verbo) [expresa actitud]está que muerde porque ha suspendido he's furious because he failed♦ v aux1. (antes de gerundio) to be;estuvo nevando it was snowing;se está peinando she's brushing her hair;estuvieron discutiendo durante toda la reunión they spent the whole meeting arguing, they were arguing throughout the whole meeting;mañana a estas horas estaré bañándome en la playa this time tomorrow I'll be swimming at the beach2. (antes de participio)está terminado it's finished;está organizado por el ayuntamiento it's organized by the town council* * *v/i¿cómo está Vd.? how are you?;estoy mejor I’m (feeling) better;estoy bien/mal I’m fine/I’m not feeling too great;estar de tres meses be three months pregnant;estar sin dinero have no money;¡ya estoy! I’m ready!:¿está Javier? is Javier in?;mi padre no está my father isn’t here;¡ahí está! there it is!;ahora estoy con Vd. I’ll be with you in just a moment;¿dónde estábamos? where were we?3:estar haciendo algo be doing sth;estoy leyendo I’m reading4 ( sentar):te está grande it's too big for you;el vestido te está bien the dress suits you5:está de camarero he’s working as a waiter6 ( padecer de):estar del corazón/estómago have heart/stomach problems:estamos a 3 de enero it’s January 3rd;el kilo está a un peso they’re one peso a kilo8:estar con alguien agree with s.o.; ( apoyar) support s.o.;estar a bien/mal con alguien be on good/bad terms with s.o.;estar en algo be working on sth;estar para hacer algo be about to do sth;no estar para algo not be in a mood for sth;estar por algo be in favor of sth;está por hacer it hasn’t been done yet;¡ya está! that’s it!* * *estar {34} v aux: to beestoy aprendiendo inglés: I'm learning Englishestá terminado: it's finishedestar viestá muy alto: he's so tall, he's gotten very tall¿ya estás mejor?: are you feeling better now?estoy casado: I'm marriedestán en la mesa: they're on the tableestamos en la página 2: we're on page 23) : to be at home¿está María?: is Maria in?4) : to remainestaré aquí 5 días: I'll be here for 5 days5) : to be ready, to be doneestará para las diez: it will be ready by ten o'clock6) : to agree¿estamos?: are we in agreement?estoy contigo: I'm with you7)¿cómo estás? : how are you?8)¡está bien! : all right!, that's fine!9)estar a : to costestar a : to be¿a qué dia estamos?: what's today's date?estar con : to haveestá con fiebre: she has a feverestar de : to beestoy de vacaciones: I'm on vacationestá de director hoy: he's acting as director todayestar bien (mal) : to be well (sick)estar para : to be in the mood forestar por : to be in favor ofestar por : to be about toestá por cerrar: it's on the verge of closingestar de más : to be unnecessaryestar que : to be (in a state or condition)está que echa chispas: he's hopping mad* * *estar vb1. (en general) to be¿estás cansada? are you tired?2. (uso auxiliar) to be3. (en casa, en el trabajo) to be in / to be there / to be here¿está Pepe? is Pepe in? / is Pepe there?¿está tu madre en casa? is your mother in?4. (listo, preparado) to be ready5. (aspecto) to look¡qué guapo estás! you look very smart!estar a... to be...¿a cuánto están los tomates? how much are the tomatoes?estar de... to be... -
14 kommen
v/i; kommt, kam, ist gekommen1. come; (ankommen) auch arrive; (gelangen) get ( bis to); durch eine Stadt / Gegend kommen pass through a town / area; nach Hause kommen come ( oder get) home; wie komme ich zum Bahnhof / nach Linz? how do I get to the (Am. train) station / to Linz?; ich komme gerade von der Arbeit I’ve just got back from work; komm schon! come on!, hurry up!; ich komme schon! I’m coming; na, komm schon! umg. come on (, now)!; er wird bald kommen he’ll be here ( oder with you) soon, he won’t be long; da kommt jemand there’s somebody coming; es ist Post für dich gekommen there’s some post (Am. mail) for you; spät kommen come ( oder be) late; zu spät kommen be late; und etwas versäumen: be too late; jetzt komme ich an die Reihe now it’s my turn; zuerst oder als Erster / zuletzt oder als Letzter kommen come first / last; wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst Sprichw. first come, first served; wer zu spät kommt, den bestraft das Leben etwa: he who lags behind, loses; angelaufen etc. kommen come running etc. along ( oder up); der soll mir nur kommen!, er soll nur kommen! drohend: (just) let him come; jemanden kommen lassen send for s.o.; etw. kommen lassen (bestellen) send for ( oder order) s.th.; wie weit bist du gekommen? how far did you get?; es kam mir ( der Gedanke), dass... it occurred to me that...; es kommt mir oder mir kommt eine Idee I’ve got an idea, I know what we can do; mir kommen die Tränen tears come to my eyes, my eyes fill with tears; iro. don’t make me weep; das wird teuer kommen / dich teuer kommen umg. it’ll come expensive / it’ll cost you; ihr Aufschlag kommt gut Tennis: her serve is coming on well; siehe auch Reihe, spät II etc.2. (herannahen) be coming; es kommt ein Gewitter there’s a storm coming (up); der Morgen kommt it’s nearly morning, it’s starting to get light; die Flut kommt the tide is coming in; da vorn kommt gleich eine Kreuzung there’s a junction (Am. intersection) coming up, we’re just coming to a junction (Am. intersection)3. (geschehen) auch happen; etw. kommen sehen (voraussehen) see s.th. coming; das kommt mir gelegen / ungelegen it’s a good / bad time ( oder the right / wrong moment) for me; wie kommt das? how does that come about?, how is that possible?; wie oder woher kommt es, dass how is it that, how come umg.; das kommt daher, dass it’s because; das durfte jetzt nicht kommen it shouldn’t happen (now), it shouldn’t be possible; umg. (das hättest du nicht sagen sollen) you shouldn’t have said that; was auch ( immer) kommen mag... whatever happens,...; komme, was da wolle come what may; es wird noch ganz anders kommen there’s worse to come (yet); das musste ja so kommen it had to ( oder was bound to) happen; es kam, wie es kommen musste the inevitable happened; es ist so weit gekommen, dass things have got to the stage where; es wird noch so weit kommen, dass er rausgeschmissen wird he’ll be thrown out one of these days4. umg. wenn Sie mir so kommen if you talk to me like that; komm mir ja nicht so frech! don’t be so cheeky, Am. don’t be such a smart aleck, I don’t want any of your cheek; komm mir nur nicht mit diesen Ausreden spare me your excuses; damit kannst du mir nicht kommen you don’t expect me to believe that, do you?; komm mir nicht dauernd mit der Geschichte I wish you wouldn’t keep going on ( oder I wish you’d stop pestering me) about that business; er kommt einfach mit diesen Ideen he just trots out these ideas6. umg. (sich entwickeln) develop; wie kommt dein neues Projekt? how is your new project coming on?a) (gelangen zu) come ( oder get) to, arrive at; (jemandem zukommen) go ( oder fall) to; an jemandes Stelle kommen take s.o.’s place;b) (sich verschaffen, bekommen) get hold of; wie bist du an die Daten gekommen? how did you come by these data?8. kommen auf (+ Akk) (herausfinden) think of, hit upon; (sich erinnern an) think of, remember; auf eine Summe kommen come to ( oder total) an amount; auf die Rechnung kommen go ( oder be put) on the bill (Am. auch tab); das kommt (steht) auf Seite 12 that comes ( oder is) on page 12; auf etw. zu sprechen kommen get onto the subject of s.th.; wie kommst du darauf? what makes you say that?, what gives you that idea?; darauf wäre ich nie gekommen it would never have occurred to me; ich komme nicht darauf! I just can’t think of it; darauf komme ich gleich I’ll be coming to that; auf 100 Einwohner kommt ein Arzt there’s a ( oder one) doctor for every 100 inhabitants; ich lasse nichts auf ihn kommen I won’t have anything said against him10. das Buch kommt ins oberste Regal / ins Arbeitszimmer the book goes on the top shelf / belongs in the study; in Gefahr / Not / Verlegenheit kommen get into danger / difficulties Pl. / an embarrassing situation; ins Rutschen kommen get into a slide ( oder skid)11. über einen Zaun etc. kommen get over a fence etc.; über jemanden kommen Gefühl etc.: come over s.o.; Fluch: come upon s.o.12. um etw. kommen lose s.th.; durch fremdes Mitwirken: be done out of s.th.; ums Leben kommen lose one’s life, die, (getötet werden) auch be killed14. kommen von Ergebnis: be a result of ( oder due to); das kommt davon! see what happens?, what did I tell you?; das kommt davon, wenn du so viel trinkst that’s what happens when you drink so much16. zu etw. kommen come ( oder get) to s.th.; (bekommen) come by s.th., get hold of s.th.; zu Geld kommen (erben) come into money; zur Ansicht kommen, dass... come to the conclusion that..., decide that...; zur Sprache kommen come up (for discussion); ( wieder) zu sich kommen come to ( oder [a]round), regain consciousness; wie kamst du bloß dazu(, das zu tun)? what on earth made you do that?; es kam zum Streit a quarrel developed; es kam zu Kämpfen zwischen... fighting broke out between...; zum Stehen kommen come to a standstill; ich komme einfach nicht zum Lesen I just don’t get ( oder find) the time to read anything; ich komme aber erst morgen dazu I won’t get (a)round to it ( oder manage it) before tomorrow; wie kommen Sie dazu? how dare you?; siehe auch Kraft 1, Sache etc.* * *to arrive; to emerge; to come* * *Kọm|mennt -s, no plcomingein einziges Kommen und Gehen — a constant coming and going
jd ist im Kommen — sb is on his/her way up
* * *das1) (coming or arrival: the advent of space travel.) advent2) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) get3) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) come4) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) come* * *kom·men[ˈkɔmən]1.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (eintreffen) to come, to arriveich bin gerade ge\kommen I just arrived [or got here]ich komme schon! I'm coming!sie \kommen morgen aus Berlin they're arriving [or coming] from Berlin tomorrowder Zug kommt aus Paris the train is coming from Parisda kommt Anne/der Bus there's Anne/the busder Bus müsste jeden Augenblick \kommen the bus is due any minuteich komme um vier und hole Sie ab I'll come and fetch you at fourder Wind kommt von Osten/von der See the wind is blowing [or coming] from the East/off the seasie kam in Begleitung ihres Mannes she was accompanied by her husbandich bin ge\kommen, um zu helfen I've come [or I'm here] to helpdu kommst wie gerufen! you've come just at the right moment!wann soll das Baby \kommen? when's the baby due?das Baby kam am 1. Mai the baby arrived [or was born] on the 1 Mayzurzeit \kommen laufend Anfragen zur neuen Software we keep receiving queries about the new software at the momentseine Antwort kam zögernd his answer was hesitant, he answered hesitantlyjede Hilfe kam zu spät help came [or arrived] too lateangefahren/angeflogen/angerannt \kommen to arrive by car/by plane/at a runsie kamen gestern aus Rom angefahren/angeflogen they drove up/flew in from Rome yesterdayangereist \kommen to arrivemit dem Auto/Fahrrad \kommen to come by car/bike, to drive/cycleals Erster/Letzter \kommen to be the first/last to arrive, to arrive first/lastfrüh/pünktlich/rechtzeitig/spät \kommen to arrive early/on time [or punctually]/in time/latezu Fuß \kommen to come on foot, to walk2.<kam, gekommen>▪ irgendwohin \kommen to get [or reach] somewherekommt man hier zum Bahnhof? is this the way to the station?wie komme ich von hier zum Bahnhof? how do I get to the station from here?zu Fuß kommt man am schnellsten dahin the quickest way [to get] there is to walksie kommt kaum noch aus dem Haus she hardly gets out of the house these daysnach Hause \kommen to come [or get] homeunter's Messer \kommen (hum) to have an operation[sicher] ans Ufer \kommen to [safely] reach the bankans Ziel \kommen to reach the finishing [or AM finish] line3.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich begeben) to comekommst du mit uns ins Kino? are you coming to the cinema with us?meine Kollegin kommt sofort zu Ihnen my colleague will be with you [or be along] immediatelynach draußen/oben/unten \kommen to come outside/upstairs/downstairsnach London/England \kommen to come to London/England4.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (passieren)5.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (teilnehmen)6.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (besuchen)▪ zu jdm \kommen to visit sb, to come and see [or visit] sbich komme gern[e] einmal zu Ihnen I'd be delighted to visit you sometimekomm doch mal, ich würde mich sehr freuen! [come and] stop by sometime, I'd love to see you!7.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (herstammen)▪ irgendwoher \kommen to come [or be] [or hail] from somewheresie kommt aus New York/Australien she's [or she comes] [or she hails] from New York/Australia, she's a New Yorker/an Australian8.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (folgen, an der Reihe sein) to comewer kommt [jetzt]? whose turn [or go] is it?die Schule kommt kurz nach der Kreuzung the school is just after the crossroads▪ nach/vor jdm \kommen to come after/before sban die Reihe \kommen to be sb's turn [or go]ich komme zuerst [an die Reihe] I'm first, it's my turn [or go] firstnoch \kommen to be still [or yet] to comeda wird noch mehr Ärger \kommen there'll be more trouble yetdas Schlimmste kommt noch the worst is yet to comezuerst [o als Erster] /als Nächster/zuletzt [o als Letzter] \kommen to come first/next/last9.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (untergebracht werden)ins Gefängnis/Krankenhaus \kommen to go to prison/into hospitalin die Schule/Lehre \kommen to start school/an apprenticeship10.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (erlangen)wie komme ich zu dieser Ehre? (iron, hum) to what do I owe this honour?zu der Erkenntnis \kommen, dass... to realize [or come to the realization] that...zu Geld \kommen to come into moneyzu Kräften \kommen to gain strengthzu Ruhm \kommen to achieve [or win] fame[wieder] zu sich dat selbst \kommen to get out of one's head, to come back to [or find] oneself again▪ an jdn/etw \kommen to get hold of sb/sthwie bist du an das viele Geld ge\kommen? how did you get hold of [or come by] all that money?; s.a. Besinnung, Ruhe11.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (verlieren)ums Leben \kommen to lose one's life, to be killed, to die12.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (erreichen) to reachauf den 2. Platz \kommen to reach 2nd place, to come [in] 2nd13.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (gebracht werden) to comekam Post für mich? was there any post for me?14.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (veranlassen, dass jd kommt)den Arzt/den Klempner/ein Taxi \kommen lassen to send for [or call] the doctor/the plumber/a taxi15.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (hingehören) to go, to belongdie Tasse kommt dahin the cup belongs there16.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (herannahen) to approach; (eintreten, geschehen) to come about, to happenheute kommt noch ein Gewitter there'll be a thunderstorm todayder Winter kommt mit Riesenschritten winter is fast approachingder Termin kommt etwas ungelegen the meeting comes at a somewhat inconvenient timedas habe ich schon lange \kommen sehen! I saw that coming a long time agodas kam doch anders als erwartet it/that turned out [or happened] differently than expectedes kam eins zum anderen one thing led to anotherund so kam es, dass... and that's why/how..., and that's how it came about [or happened] that...wie kommt es, dass...? how is it that...?, how come...?es musste ja so \kommen it/that was bound to happenes hätte viel schlimmer \kommen können it could have been much worsezum Prozess \kommen to come to trialso weit \kommen, dass... to get to the stage [or point] where...komme, was da wolle come what maywas auch immer \kommen mag whatever happenswie's kommt so kommt's whatever will be, will be[wieder] im K\kommen sein to be[come] fashionable again17.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (in Erscheinung treten) Pflanzen to come on [or along]die ersten Tomaten \kommen schon the first tomatoes are appearing18.<kam, gekommen>eine gewaltige Traurigkeit kam über mich I was overcome by a tremendous sadnesses kam einfach so über mich it just came over me19.<kam, gekommen>jdm \kommen die Tränen sb is overcome by tears, sb starts to cry20.<kam, gekommen>wir kamen plötzlich ins Schleudern we suddenly started to skidin Gefahr/Not \kommen to get into danger/difficultyin Sicherheit \kommen to get to safetyin Verlegenheit \kommen to get [or become] embarrassed; s.a. Stillstand21.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich verhalten) to beso lasse ich mir nicht \kommen! I won't have [or stand for] that!so kommst du mir nicht! don't you take that line with me!jdm frech \kommen to be cheeky to sb22.<kam, gekommen>komm mir nicht schon wieder damit! don't give me [or start] that again!der soll nur \kommen! (fam) just let him try!23.<kam, gekommen>daher kommt es, dass... that's why...das kommt davon! (fam) it's your own fault!das kommt davon, dass/weil... that's because...das kommt davon, wenn... that's what happens when...wie kommt es, dass... how come..., how is it that [that]...24.<kam, gekommen>ich komme beim besten Willen nicht darauf I just can't seem to remember [or recall] it25.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (einfallen)▪ jdm \kommen to think of, to occurjdm kommt der Gedanke, dass... it occurs to sb that...na, das kommt dir aber früh! (iron) why didn't that occur to you sooner?26.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich verschaffen)wie bist du an das Geld ge\kommen? where did you get the money?27.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (etw herausfinden)hinter ein Geheimnis \kommen to uncover [or sep find out] a secret28.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein FILM, RADIO, TV (gesendet werden) to be onwas kommt heute im Fernsehen? what's on [television] tonight?als Nächstes \kommen die Nachrichten the news is [on] next29.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (Zeit für etw finden)ich komme zu nichts mehr! I don't have time for anything else!30.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (entfallen)▪ auf jdn/etw \kommen to be allotted to sb/sthauf jeden Studenten kamen drei Studentinnen for every male student there were three female students, the ratio of female to male students was 3:131.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (ähnlich sein)▪ nach jdm \kommen to take after sb32.<kam, gekommen>die Reparatur kam sehr teuer the repairs cost a lot [of money]33.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (überfahren werden)unter ein Auto/einen Lastwagen \kommen to be knocked down by a car/lorry [or AM truck]unter die Räder \kommen to get knocked [or run] down [or run over34.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (ansprechen)auf einen Punkt/eine Angelegenheit \kommen to broach [or get onto] a point/matterjetzt, wo wir auf das Thema Gehaltserhöhung zu sprechen \kommen,... now that we're on [or we've got round to] the subject of pay rises...ich werde gleich darauf \kommen I'll come [or get] to that in a moment35.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (reichen)36.<kam, gekommen>37.<kam, gekommen>komm, sei nicht so enttäuscht come on, don't be so disappointedkomm, lass uns gehen! come on [or hurry up], let's go!komm, komm, werd nicht frech! now now, don't get cheeky!ach komm! (fam) come on!38.▶ erstens kommt es anders und zweitens als man denkt (prov) things never turn out the way you expect▶ zu kurz \kommen to come off badly, to get a raw deal1.<kam, gekommen>▪ es kommt jd sb is cominges kommt jetzt der berühmte Magier Obrikanus! and now the famous magician, Obrikanus!es scheint keiner mehr zu \kommen nobody else seems to be coming2.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (beginnen)▪ es kommt etw sth is cominges kommt auch mal wieder schöneres Wetter the weather will turn nice again3.<kam, gekommen>III. TRANSITIVES VERB<kam, gekommen>▪ jdn etw \kommen to cost sb sthdie Reparatur kam mich sehr teuer I paid a lot [of money] for the repairs, the repairs cost a lot [of money]* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein1) come; (eintreffen) come; arriveangelaufen/angebraust usw. kommen — come running/roaring etc. along; (auf jemanden zu) come running/roaring etc. up
angekrochen kommen — (fig.) come crawling up
durch eine Gegend kommen — pass through a region
nach Hause kommen — come or get home
zu jemandem kommen — (jemanden besuchen) come and see somebody
ist für mich keine Post gekommen? — is/was there no post for me?
etwas kommen lassen — (etwas bestellen) order something
jemanden kommen lassen — send for or call somebody
da könnte ja jeder kommen! — (ugs.) who do you think you are?/who does he think he is? etc.
komm mir bloß nicht damit! — (ugs.) don't give me that!
[bitte] kommen! — (im Funkverkehr) come in[, please]
2) (gelangen) getans Ufer/Ziel kommen — reach the bank/finishing-line
wie komme ich nach Paris? — how do I get to Paris?; (fig.)
auf etwas (Akk.) zu sprechen kommen — turn to the discussion of something
jemandem auf die Spur/Schliche kommen — get on somebody's trail/get wise to somebody's tricks
dazu kommen, etwas zu tun — get round to doing something
zum Einkaufen/Waschen kommen — get round to doing the shopping/washing
3) (auftauchen) <seeds, plants> come up; <buds, flowers> come out; <peas, beans> form; < teeth> come throughihr ist ein Gedanke/eine Idee gekommen — she had a thought/an idea; a thought/an idea came to her
zur Schule kommen — go to or start school
ins Krankenhaus/Gefängnis kommen — go into hospital/to prison
in den Himmel/in die Hölle kommen — (fig.) go to heaven/hell
5) (gehören) go; belongin die Schublade/ins Regal kommen — go or belong in the drawer/on the shelf
6) (gebracht, befördert werden) go7) (geraten) getin Gefahr/Not/Verlegenheit kommen — get into danger/serious difficulties/get or become embarrassed
unter ein Auto/zu Tode kommen — be knocked down by a car/be or get killed
neben jemandem zu sitzen kommen — get to sit next to somebody; s. auch Schwung; Stimmung
8) (nahen)ein Gewitter/die Flut kommt — a storm is approaching/the tide's coming in
der Tag/die Nacht kommt — (geh.) day is breaking/night is falling
im Kommen sein — <fashion etc.> be coming in; < person> be on the way up
9) (sich ereignen) come about; happendas durfte [jetzt] nicht kommen — (ugs. spött.) that's hardly the thing to say now
gelegen/ungelegen kommen — <offer, opportunity> come/not come at the right moment; < visit> be/not be convenient
überraschend [für jemanden] kommen — come as a surprise [to somebody]
daher kommt es, dass... — that's [the reason] why...
das kommt davon, dass... — that's because...
vom vielen Rauchen/vom Vitaminmangel kommen — be due to smoking/vitamin deficiency
wie kommt es, dass... — how is it that you/he etc....; how come that... (coll.)
10) unperses kam zum Streit/Kampf — there was a quarrel/fight
es kam alles ganz anders — it all or everything turned out quite differently
so weit kommt es noch [, dass ich euern Dreck wieder wegräume]! — (ugs. iron.) that really is the limit[, expecting me to clear up your rubbish after you]!
11) (ugs.): (erreicht werden)da vorn kommt eine Tankstelle — there's a petrol station coming up (coll.)
12)zu Erfolg/Ruhm usw. kommen — gain success/fame etc.
nie zu etwas kommen — (ugs.) never get anywhere
[wieder] zu sich kommen — regain consciousness; come round
13) (an der Reihe sein; folgen)zuerst/zuletzt kam... — first/last came...
als erster/letzter kommen — come first/last
jetzt komme ich [an die Reihe] — it is my turn now
14) (ugs.): (sich verhalten)jemandem frech/unverschämt/grob kommen — be cheeky/impertinent/rude to somebody
so lasse ich mir nicht kommen! — I don't stand for that sort of thing!
15)ich lasse auf ihn usw. nichts kommen — I won't hear anything said against him etc.
über jemanden kommen — (jemanden erfassen) < feeling> come over somebody
16) (entfallen)auf hundert Berufstätige kommen vier Arbeitslose — for every hundred people in employment, there are four people unemployed
17)seine Eltern kommen aus Sachsen — his parents come or are from Saxony
18) (ugs.): (kosten)alles zusammen kam auf... — altogether it came to...
wie teuer kommt der Stoff? — how much or dear is that material?
etwas kommt [jemanden] teuer — something comes expensive [for somebody]
21) (ugs.): (als Aufforderung, Ermahnung)komm/kommt/kommen Sie — come on, now
22) (Sportjargon): (gelingen)[gut] kommen/nicht kommen — <serve, backhand, forehand, etc.> be going/not be going well
23) in festen Wendungen: s. Ausbruch 2); Einsatz 3); Entfaltung 1); Fall* * *bis to);durch eine Stadt/Gegend kommen pass through a town/area;nach Hause kommen come ( oder get) home;wie komme ich zum Bahnhof/nach Linz? how do I get to the (US train) station/to Linz?;ich komme gerade von der Arbeit I’ve just got back from work;komm schon! come on!, hurry up!;ich komme schon! I’m coming;na, komm schon! umg come on(, now)!;er wird bald kommen he’ll be here ( oder with you) soon, he won’t be long;da kommt jemand there’s somebody coming;spät kommen come ( oder be) late;zu spät kommen be late; und etwas versäumen: be too late;jetzt komme ich an die Reihe now it’s my turn;als Erster/zuletzt oderals Letzter kommen come first/last;wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst sprichw first come, first served;wer zu spät kommt, den bestraft das Leben etwa: he who lags behind, loses;angelaufen etcder soll mir nur kommen!, er soll nur kommen! drohend: (just) let him come;jemanden kommen lassen send for sb;wie weit bist du gekommen? how far did you get?;es kam mir (der Gedanke), dass … it occurred to me that …;mir kommt eine Idee I’ve got an idea, I know what we can do;mir kommen die Tränen tears come to my eyes, my eyes fill with tears; iron don’t make me weep;das wird teuer kommen/dich teuer kommen umg it’ll come expensive/it’ll cost you;2. (herannahen) be coming;es kommt ein Gewitter there’s a storm coming (up);der Morgen kommt it’s nearly morning, it’s starting to get light;die Flut kommt the tide is coming in;da vorn kommt gleich eine Kreuzung there’s a junction (US intersection) coming up, we’re just coming to a junction (US intersection)3. (geschehen) auch happen;etwas kommen sehen (voraussehen) see sth coming;das kommt mir gelegen/ungelegen it’s a good/bad time ( oder the right/wrong moment) for me;wie kommt das? how does that come about?, how is that possible?;woher kommt es, dass how is it that, how come umg;das kommt daher, dass it’s because;das durfte jetzt nicht kommen it shouldn’t happen (now), it shouldn’t be possible; umg (das hättest du nicht sagen sollen) you shouldn’t have said that;was auch (immer) kommen mag … whatever happens, …;komme, was da wolle come what may;es wird noch ganz anders kommen there’s worse to come (yet);das musste ja so kommen it had to ( oder was bound to) happen;es kam, wie es kommen musste the inevitable happened;es ist so weit gekommen, dass things have got to the stage where;es wird noch so weit kommen, dass er rausgeschmissen wird he’ll be thrown out one of these days4. umgwenn Sie mir so kommen if you talk to me like that;komm mir ja nicht so frech! don’t be so cheeky, US don’t be such a smart aleck, I don’t want any of your cheek;komm mir nur nicht mit diesen Ausreden spare me your excuses;damit kannst du mir nicht kommen you don’t expect me to believe that, do you?;komm mir nicht dauernd mit der Geschichte I wish you wouldn’t keep going on ( oder I wish you’d stop pestering me) about that business;er kommt einfach mit diesen Ideen he just trots out these ideas5. umg (einen Orgasmus haben) come;ich komme I’m coming;es kommt ihr she’s coming6. umg (sich entwickeln) develop;wie kommt dein neues Projekt? how is your new project coming on?7.kommen an (+akk) (gelangen zu) come ( oder get) to, arrive at; (jemandem zukommen) go ( oder fall) to;an jemandes Stelle kommen take sb’s place; (sich verschaffen, bekommen) get hold of;wie bist du an die Daten gekommen? how did you come by these data?8.auf eine Summe kommen come to ( oder total) an amount;auf etwas zu sprechen kommen get onto the subject of sth;wie kommst du darauf? what makes you say that?, what gives you that idea?;darauf wäre ich nie gekommen it would never have occurred to me;ich komme nicht darauf! I just can’t think of it;darauf komme ich gleich I’ll be coming to that;auf 100 Einwohner kommt ein Arzt there’s a ( oder one) doctor for every 100 inhabitants;ich lasse nichts auf ihn kommen I won’t have anything said against him9.hinter etwas (+akk)kommen find sth out10.das Buch kommt ins oberste Regal/ins Arbeitszimmer the book goes on the top shelf/belongs in the study;in Gefahr/Not/Verlegenheit kommen get into danger/difficulties pl/an embarrassing situation;ins Rutschen kommen get into a slide ( oder skid)11.über einen Zaun etckommen get over a fence etc;12.um etwas kommen lose sth; durch fremdes Mitwirken: be done out of sth;ums Leben kommen lose one’s life, die, (getötet werden) auch be killed13.14.das kommt davon! see what happens?, what did I tell you?;das kommt davon, wenn du so viel trinkst that’s what happens when you drink so much15.vors Gericht kommen Sache: come up before the court16.zu Geld kommen (erben) come into money;zur Ansicht kommen, dass … come to the conclusion that …, decide that …;zur Sprache kommen come up (for discussion);(wieder) zu sich kommen come to ( oder [a]round), regain consciousness;wie kamst du bloß dazu(, das zu tun)? what on earth made you do that?;es kam zum Streit a quarrel developed;es kam zu Kämpfen zwischen … fighting broke out between …;zum Stehen kommen come to a standstill;ich komme einfach nicht zum Lesen I just don’t get ( oder find) the time to read anything;ich komme aber erst morgen dazu I won’t get (a)round to it ( oder manage it) before tomorrow;* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein1) come; (eintreffen) come; arriveangelaufen/angebraust usw. kommen — come running/roaring etc. along; (auf jemanden zu) come running/roaring etc. up
angekrochen kommen — (fig.) come crawling up
nach Hause kommen — come or get home
zu jemandem kommen — (jemanden besuchen) come and see somebody
ist für mich keine Post gekommen? — is/was there no post for me?
etwas kommen lassen — (etwas bestellen) order something
jemanden kommen lassen — send for or call somebody
da könnte ja jeder kommen! — (ugs.) who do you think you are?/who does he think he is? etc.
komm mir bloß nicht damit! — (ugs.) don't give me that!
[bitte] kommen! — (im Funkverkehr) come in[, please]
2) (gelangen) getans Ufer/Ziel kommen — reach the bank/finishing-line
wie komme ich nach Paris? — how do I get to Paris?; (fig.)
auf etwas (Akk.) zu sprechen kommen — turn to the discussion of something
jemandem auf die Spur/Schliche kommen — get on somebody's trail/get wise to somebody's tricks
dazu kommen, etwas zu tun — get round to doing something
zum Einkaufen/Waschen kommen — get round to doing the shopping/washing
3) (auftauchen) <seeds, plants> come up; <buds, flowers> come out; <peas, beans> form; < teeth> come throughihr ist ein Gedanke/eine Idee gekommen — she had a thought/an idea; a thought/an idea came to her
zur Schule kommen — go to or start school
ins Krankenhaus/Gefängnis kommen — go into hospital/to prison
in den Himmel/in die Hölle kommen — (fig.) go to heaven/hell
5) (gehören) go; belongin die Schublade/ins Regal kommen — go or belong in the drawer/on the shelf
6) (gebracht, befördert werden) go7) (geraten) getin Gefahr/Not/Verlegenheit kommen — get into danger/serious difficulties/get or become embarrassed
unter ein Auto/zu Tode kommen — be knocked down by a car/be or get killed
neben jemandem zu sitzen kommen — get to sit next to somebody; s. auch Schwung; Stimmung
8) (nahen)ein Gewitter/die Flut kommt — a storm is approaching/the tide's coming in
der Tag/die Nacht kommt — (geh.) day is breaking/night is falling
im Kommen sein — <fashion etc.> be coming in; < person> be on the way up
9) (sich ereignen) come about; happendas durfte [jetzt] nicht kommen — (ugs. spött.) that's hardly the thing to say now
gelegen/ungelegen kommen — <offer, opportunity> come/not come at the right moment; < visit> be/not be convenient
überraschend [für jemanden] kommen — come as a surprise [to somebody]
daher kommt es, dass... — that's [the reason] why...
das kommt davon, dass... — that's because...
vom vielen Rauchen/vom Vitaminmangel kommen — be due to smoking/vitamin deficiency
wie kommt es, dass... — how is it that you/he etc....; how come that... (coll.)
10) unperses kam zum Streit/Kampf — there was a quarrel/fight
es kam alles ganz anders — it all or everything turned out quite differently
so weit kommt es noch [, dass ich euern Dreck wieder wegräume]! — (ugs. iron.) that really is the limit[, expecting me to clear up your rubbish after you]!
11) (ugs.): (erreicht werden)12)zu Erfolg/Ruhm usw. kommen — gain success/fame etc.
nie zu etwas kommen — (ugs.) never get anywhere
[wieder] zu sich kommen — regain consciousness; come round
13) (an der Reihe sein; folgen)zuerst/zuletzt kam... — first/last came...
als erster/letzter kommen — come first/last
jetzt komme ich [an die Reihe] — it is my turn now
14) (ugs.): (sich verhalten)jemandem frech/unverschämt/grob kommen — be cheeky/impertinent/rude to somebody
15)ich lasse auf ihn usw. nichts kommen — I won't hear anything said against him etc.
über jemanden kommen — (jemanden erfassen) < feeling> come over somebody
16) (entfallen)auf hundert Berufstätige kommen vier Arbeitslose — for every hundred people in employment, there are four people unemployed
17)seine Eltern kommen aus Sachsen — his parents come or are from Saxony
18) (ugs.): (kosten)alles zusammen kam auf... — altogether it came to...
wie teuer kommt der Stoff? — how much or dear is that material?
etwas kommt [jemanden] teuer — something comes expensive [for somebody]
21) (ugs.): (als Aufforderung, Ermahnung)komm/kommt/kommen Sie — come on, now
komm, komm — oh, come on
22) (Sportjargon): (gelingen)[gut] kommen/nicht kommen — <serve, backhand, forehand, etc.> be going/not be going well
23) in festen Wendungen: s. Ausbruch 2); Einsatz 3); Entfaltung 1); Fall* * *interj.come interj. v.(§ p.,pp.: kam, ist gekommen)= to come v.(§ p.,p.p.: came, come)to cum v. -
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grand, e [gʀɑ̃, gʀɑ̃d]1. adjectivea. ( = de haute taille) tall• quand il sera grand [enfant] when he grows up• tu es grand/grande maintenant you're a big boy/girl nowd. (en nombre, en quantité) [vitesse, poids, valeur, puissance] great ; [nombre, quantité] large ; [famille] large, bige. ( = intense) [bruit, cri] loud ; [froid, chaleur] intense ; [vent] strong ; [danger, plaisir, pauvreté] greatf. ( = riche, puissant) [pays, firme, banquier, industriel] leadingg. ( = important) great ; [ville, travail] big• je t'annonce une grande nouvelle ! I've got some great news!h. ( = principal) main• la grande difficulté consiste à... the main difficulty lies in...i. (intensif) [travailleur, collectionneur, ami, rêveur] great ; [buveur, fumeur] heavy ; [mangeur] bigj. ( = remarquable) greatk. ( = de gala) [réception, dîner] grandl. ( = noble) [âme] noble ; [pensée, principe] loftym. ( = exagéré) faire de grandes phrases to voice high-flown sentimentsn. ( = beaucoup de) cela te fera (le plus) grand bien it'll do you the world of good• grand bien vous fasse ! much good may it do you!2. adverb3. masculine nouna. ( = élève) senior boyb. (terme d'affection) viens, mon grand come here, sonc. ( = personne puissante) les grands de ce monde men in high places4. feminine nouna. ( = élève) senior girl5. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━The grandes écoles are competitive-entrance higher education establishments where engineering, business administration and other subjects are taught to a very high standard. The most prestigious include « l'École Polytechnique » (engineering), the three « Écoles normales supérieures » (arts and sciences), « l'ÉNA » (the civil service college), and « HEC » (business administration).Pupils prepare for entrance to the grandes écoles after their « baccalauréat » in two years of « classes préparatoires ». → CLASSES PRÉPARATOIRES CONCOURS ÉCOLE NATIONALE D'ADMINISTRATION* * *
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grande gʀɑ̃, gʀɑ̃d adjectif1) ( de dimensions importantes) ( en hauteur) tall; (en longueur, durée) long; ( en largeur) wide; (en étendue, volume) big2) (nombreux, abondant) large, biglaver à grande eau — to wash [something] in plenty of running water [légumes]; to wash [something] down [sol]
3) ( à un degré élevé) [rêveur, collectionneur, ami] great; [tricheur, joueur] big; [buveur, fumeur] heavy4) ( important) [découverte, expédition, nouvelle] great; [date] important; [rôle] major; [problème, décision] bigla grande majorité — the great ou vast majority
5) ( principal) main6) ( de premier plan) [société, marque] leading7) (brillant, remarquable) [peintre, vin, cause] great; [cœur, âme] nobleLouis le Grand — Louis the Great; esprit
les grandes classes — École the senior forms GB, the upper classes US
9) ( qualifiant une mesure) [hauteur, longueur, distance, valeur] great; [pointure, quantité, étendue] large; [vitesse] high10) (extrême, fort) [bonté, amitié, danger, intérêt] great; [bruit] loud; [froid] severe; [chaleur] intense; [vent] strong, high; [tempête] big, violentà grands cris — loudly; cas, remède
11) ( de rang social élevé) [famille, nom] great12) ( grandiose) [réception, projet] grand13) ( emphatique) [mot] big; [phrase] high-soundinget voilà, tout de suite les grands mots — there you go, straight off the deep end
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adverbe wideouvrir grand ses oreilles — fig to prick up one's ears
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nom masculinles cinq grands — Politique the Big Five
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en grand locution adverbialePhrasal Verbs:* * *ɡʀɑ̃, ɡʀɑ̃d grand, -e1. adj1) (= de haute taille) tallIl est grand pour son âge. — He's tall for his age.
2) (= aîné)C'est sa grande sœur. — She's his big sister.
3) (= adulte)Il est assez grand pour... — He's old enough to...
4) (= gros, vaste, large) big, large5) (importance, stature) greatC'est un grand ami à moi. — He's a great friend of mine.
les grandes lignes CHEMINS DE FER — the main lines
6) (ampleur, degré)les grands blessés; Les grands blessés ont été emmenés à l'hôpital en hélicoptère. — The severely injured were taken to hospital by helicopter.
7) (intensif)Ça te fera beaucoup de bien d'être au grand air. — It'll be very good for you to be out in the open air.
2. adv3. nm/f1) (= élève, enfant) big boy, big girlIl est chez les grands maintenant. — He's in the senior school now.
C'est une grande, elle peut y aller seule. — She's a big girl now, she can go on her own.
2) (= personnage)4. nm* * *A adj1 ( de dimensions importantes) ( en hauteur) [personne, arbre, tour, cierge] tall; (en longueur, durée) [bras, enjambée, promenade, voyage] long; ( en largeur) [angle, marge] wide; (en étendue, volume) [lac, ville, salle, trou, édifice, paquet] large, big; [tas, feu] big; ( démesuré) [pied, nez, bouche] big; un homme (très) grand a (very) tall man; un grand homme brun, un homme grand et brun a tall dark man; plus grand que nature larger than life; ouvrir de grands yeux to open one's eyes wide;2 (nombreux, abondant) [famille, foule] large, big; [fortune] large; grande braderie big sale; pas grand monde not many people; faire de grandes dépenses to spend a lot of money; il fait grand jour it's broad daylight; laver à grande eau to wash [sth] in plenty of running water [légumes]; to wash [sth] down [sol]; à grand renfort de publicité with much publicity;3 ( à un degré élevé) [rêveur, collectionneur, travailleur, ami, ennemi, pécheur] great; [tricheur, joueur, lâcheur, idiot] big; [buveur, fumeur] heavy; grand amateur de ballet great ballet lover; c'est un grand timide he's very shy; les grands malades very sick people; c'est un grand cardiaque he has a serious heart condition;4 ( important) [découverte, migration, expédition, événement, nouvelle, honneur] great; [date] important; [rôle] major; [problème, décision] big; ( principal) main; c'est un grand jour pour elle it's a big day for her; une grande partie de la maison a large part of the house; une grande partie des habitants many of the inhabitants; la grande majorité the great ou vast majority; ⇒ scène;5 ( principal) main; le grand escalier the main staircase; le grand problème/obstacle the main ou major problem/obstacle; les grands axes routiers the main ou trunk GB roads; les grands points du discours the main points of the speech; les grandes lignes d'une politique the broad lines of a policy;6 ( de premier plan) Écon, Pol [pays, société, industriel, marque] leading; les grandes industries the big industries;7 (brillant, remarquable) [peintre, œuvre, civilisation, vin, cause] great; [cœur, âme] noble; c'est un grand homme he's a great man; les grands écrivains great authors; un grand nom de la musique a great musician; un grand monsieur du théâtre a great gentleman of the stage; Louis/Pierre le Grand Louis/Peter the Great; les grands noms du cinéma/de la littérature indienne the big names of the cinema/of Indian literature; de grande classe [produit] high-class; [exploit] admirable; ⇒ esprit;8 ( âgé) [frère, sœur] elder; [élève] senior GB, older; ( adulte) grown-up; mon grand frère my elder brother; les grandes classes Scol the senior forms GB, the upper classes US; quand il sera grand when he grows up; mes enfants sont grands my children are quite old; une grande fille comme toi! a big girl like you!; 12 ans! tu es assez grand pour te débrouiller 12 years old! you're old enough to cope;9 ( qualifiant une mesure) [hauteur, longueur, distance, poids, valeur, âge] great; [dimensions, taille, pointure, quantité, nombre, étendue] large; [vitesse] high; [kilomètre, mois, heure] good; il est grand temps que tu partes it's high time you were off ou you went;10 (intense, extrême, fort) [bonté, lâcheté, pauvreté, amitié, chagrin, faim, danger, différence, intérêt] great; [bruit] great, loud; [froid] severe; [chaleur] intense; [vent] strong, high; [tempête] big, violent; avec grand plaisir with great ou much pleasure; dans le plus grand secret in great secrecy; d'une grande bêtise/timidité very ou extremely stupid/shy; à ma grande honte/surprise much to my shame/surprise; sans grand espoir/enthousiasme without much hope/enthusiasm; sans grande importance not very important; il n'y a pas grand mal à cela/à faire there isn't much harm in that/in doing; avoir grand faim/soif to be very hungry/thirsty; avoir grand besoin de to be badly in need of; ça te ferait le plus grand bien it would do you a world of good; à grands cris loudly; ⇒ cas, remède;11 ( de rang social élevé) [famille, nom] great; grande dame great lady; la grande bourgeoisie the upper middle class;12 ( grandiose) [réception] grand; grands projets grand designs; avoir grande allure, avoir grand air to look very impressive;13 ( emphatique) [mot] big; [phrase] high-sounding; un grand merci a big thank you; faire de grands gestes to wave one's arms about; et voilà, tout de suite les grands mots there you go, straight off the deep end.B nm,f1 ( enfant) big boy/girl; Scol senior GB ou older pupil; il a fait ça tout seul comme un grand he did it all by himself like a big boy; il fait le ménage comme un grand he does the housework like a grown-up; pour les grands et les petits for old and young alike;C adv wide; ouvrir grand la bouche to open one's mouth wide; ouvrir tout grand les bras to throw one's arms open; les fenêtres sont grand(es) ouvertes the windows are wide open; ouvrir la porte toute grande to open the door wide; ouvrir grand ses oreilles fig to prick up one's ears; ouvrir tout grand son cœur fig to open one's heart; les bottes chaussent grand the boots are large-fitting; leurs vêtements taillent grand their clothes are cut on the large side; voir grand fig to think big.D nm ( pays) big power; ( entreprise) leader, big name; les grands de ce monde the great and the good; Pol the world's leaders; les cinq grands Pol the Big Five; les grands de l'automobile the top car manufacturers; c'est un grand de la publicité he's big in advertising.E en grand loc adv [ouvrir] wide, completely; faire de l'élevage en grand to breed animals on a large scale; quand ils reçoivent, ils font les choses en grand when they entertain they do things on the grand scale or they really go to town○.grand argentier Hist royal treasurer; hum keeper of the nation's purse, Finance minister; le grand art alchemy; grand banditisme organized crime; grand bassin ( de piscine) main pool; Anat upper pelvis; grand cacatois main royal sail; grand caniche standard poodle; le grand capital Écon big money, big investors pl; grand commis de l'État top civil servant; grand coq de bruyère capercaillie; grand corbeau raven; grand couturier couturier; grand débutant absolute beginner; grand duc Zool eagle owl; grand écart Danse, Sport splits (sg); faire le grand écart to do the splits; le grand écran the big screen; grand électeur ( en France) elector who votes in the elections for the French Senate; ( aux États-Unis) presidential elector; grand ensemble high-density housing complex; la vie dans les grands ensembles high-rise living; grand d'Espagne Spanish grandee; grand foc outer jib; grand frais Météo moderate gale; grand hunier main topsail; grand hunier fixe lower main topsail; grand hunier volant upper main topsail; grand invalide civil, GIC civilian who is registered severely disabled; grand invalide de guerre, GIG Prot Soc ex-serviceman who is registered severely disabled; le grand large Naut the high seas (pl); grand magasin Comm department store; grand maître ( aux échecs) grand master; grand maître de l'ordre des Templiers Hist Grand Master of the Knights Templar; grand mât Naut mainmast; le grand monde high society; le Grand Nord Géog the Far North; Grand Œuvre Great Work; grand officier de la Légion d'Honneur high-ranking officer of the Legion of HonourGB; le Grand Orient the Grand Lodge of France; grand panda giant panda; Grand Pardon Day of Atonement; grand patron Méd senior consultant GB, head doctor US; grand perroquet Naut main topgallant sail; grand prêtre Relig, fig high priest; grand prix Courses Aut, Sport grand prix; le grand public the general public; Comm produit grand public consumer product; grand quart Naut six-hour watch; Grand quartier général, GQG Mil General Headquarters, GHQ; grand quotidien Presse big national daily; grand roque Jeux ( aux échecs) castling long; le Grand Siècle Hist the 17th century (in France); grand teint colourfastGB; grand tétras capercaillie; grand tourisme Courses Aut, Aut GT, gran turismo; le Grand Turc the Sultan; grand veneur Chasse master of the hounds; grande Armée Hist Grande Armée (Napoleon's army); grande Baie Australienne Géog Great Australian Bight; la grande banlieue the outer suburbs (pl); Grande Barrière (de Corail) Géog Great Barrier Reef; la grande bleue the sea; la grande cuisine Culin haute cuisine; grande distribution Écon volume retailing; grand école higher education institution; la Grande Guerre Hist the First World War; grande gueule○ loud mouth○; grande hune Naut maintop; la grande muette the army; la grande muraille de Chine Géog the Great Wall of China; grande personne grown-up, adult; la grande presse Presse the popular dailies (pl); grande puissance Pol superpower; grande roue ( de foire) big wheel GB, Ferris wheel US; grande série Comm mass production; fabriqué en grande série mass-produced; grande surface Comm supermarket; grandes eaux fountains; fig ( pleurs) waterworks; dès qu'on la gronde, ce sont les grandes eaux the minute you tell her off, she turns on the waterworks; grandes lignes Rail main train routes; grandes marées spring tides; grandes ondes Radio long wave (sg); Grandes Plaines Géog Great Plains; les grands blessés the seriously injured; grands corps de l'État Admin senior branches of the civil service; grands espaces Écol open spaces; grands fauves Zool big cats; grands fonds Naut ocean depths; les grands froids the cold of winter; Grands Lacs Géog Great Lakes; grands singes Zool great apes; ⇒ école, voyage.ⓘ Grande école A prestigious third-level institution where admission is usually by competitive entrance examination or concours. Places are much sought after as they are widely considered to guarantee more promising career prospects than the standard university institutions. Many grandes écoles specialize in particular disciplines or fields of study, e.g. ENA, Sciences Po, etc.( féminin grande) [grɑ̃, grɑ̃d] (devant nom masculin commençant par voyelle ou h muet [grɑ̃t]) adjectifA.[ASPECT QUANTITATIF]grand A/B/C capital A/B/Cune grande tour a high ou tall towerun grand fleuve a long ou big riveravoir de grands pieds to have big ou large feetmarcher à grands pas to walk with great ou long strides3. [d'un certain âge - être humain] big[aîné - frère, sœur] big4. [qui dure longtemps] long5. [intense, considérable] greatpendant les grandes chaleurs in high summer, in ou at the height of summerun grand incendie a major ou great firela grande majorité de the great ou vast majority ofils plongent à une grande profondeur they dive very deep ou to a great depth7. [entier]elle m'a fait attendre une grande heure/semaine she made me wait a good hour/a good week9. GÉOGRAPHIE10. ZOOLOGIEB.[ASPECT QUALITATIF]les grands problèmes de notre temps the main ou major ou key issues of our timece sont de grands amis they're great ou very good friendsles grands blessés/brûlés/invalides the seriously wounded/burned/disabled3. [puissant, influent - banque] top ; [ - industriel] top, leading, major ; [ - propriétaire, famille] important ; [ - personnage] great4. [dans une hiérarchie]les grands dignitaires du régime the leading ou important dignitaries of the regime5. [noble]avoir grand air ou grande allure to carry oneself well, to be imposing6. [généralementéreux]il a un grand cœur he's big-hearted, he has a big heart7. [exagéré] biggrands mots high-sounding words, high-flown language8. [fameux, reconnu] greatun grand journaliste a great ou top journalistil ne descend que dans les grands hôtels he only stays in the best hotels ou the most luxurious hotelsle grand film de la soirée tonight's big ou feature filmles grandes dates de l'histoire de France the great ou most significant dates in French history9. HISTOIRE10. [omnipotent, suprême] greatC.[EN INTENSIF]sans grand enthousiasme/intérêt without much enthusiasm/interestsa grande fierté, c'est son jardin he's very proud of ou he takes great pride in his gardenun grand merci à ta sœur lots of thanks to ou a big thank you to your sistercette cuisine a grand besoin d'être nettoyée this kitchen really needs ou is in dire need of a cleantoute la famille au grand complet the whole family, every single member of the familyjamais, au grand jamais je n'accepterai never in a million years will I acceptà sa grande surprise much to his surprise, to his great surprise————————, grande [grɑ̃, grɑ̃d] (devant nom masculin commençant par voyelle ou h muet [grɑ̃t]) nom masculin, nom féminin1. [enfant - d'un certain âge][en appellatif]merci mon grand! thanks, son!allons, ma grande, ne pleure pas! come on now, love, don't cry!comme un grand: je me débrouillerai tout seul, comme un grand/toute seule, comme une grande I'll manage on my own, like a big boy/a big girl[en appellatif]alors, ma grande, tu as pu te reposer un peu? well dear, did you manage to get some rest?[personne de grande taille]pour la photo, les grands se mettront derrière for the photo, tall people ou the taller people will stand at the back————————adverbe1. [vêtement]2. (locution)3. [largement]4. ART————————nom masculin1. PHILOSOPHIE → link=infiniment infiniment2. [entrepreneur, industriel]les grands de l'automobile the major ou leading car manufacturers————————grands nom masculin plurielÉCONOMIE & POLITIQUEles grands [les puissants] the rich (and powerful)les grands de ce monde the people in (positions of) power ou in high places————————en grand locution adverbiale[complètement] on a large scaleil faut aérer la maison en grand the house needs a thorough ou good airinggrande école nom féminingrand ensemble nom masculingrande surface nom fémininThe grandes écoles are relatively small and highly respected higher education establishments. Admission is usually only possible after two years of intensive preparatory studies and a competitive entrance examination. Most have close links with industry. The grandes écoles include l'École des hautes études commerciales or HEC (management and business), l'École polytechnique or l'X (engineering) and l'École normale supérieure (teacher training). -
16 Kommen
v/i; kommt, kam, ist gekommen1. come; (ankommen) auch arrive; (gelangen) get ( bis to); durch eine Stadt / Gegend kommen pass through a town / area; nach Hause kommen come ( oder get) home; wie komme ich zum Bahnhof / nach Linz? how do I get to the (Am. train) station / to Linz?; ich komme gerade von der Arbeit I’ve just got back from work; komm schon! come on!, hurry up!; ich komme schon! I’m coming; na, komm schon! umg. come on (, now)!; er wird bald kommen he’ll be here ( oder with you) soon, he won’t be long; da kommt jemand there’s somebody coming; es ist Post für dich gekommen there’s some post (Am. mail) for you; spät kommen come ( oder be) late; zu spät kommen be late; und etwas versäumen: be too late; jetzt komme ich an die Reihe now it’s my turn; zuerst oder als Erster / zuletzt oder als Letzter kommen come first / last; wer zuerst kommt, mahlt zuerst Sprichw. first come, first served; wer zu spät kommt, den bestraft das Leben etwa: he who lags behind, loses; angelaufen etc. kommen come running etc. along ( oder up); der soll mir nur kommen!, er soll nur kommen! drohend: (just) let him come; jemanden kommen lassen send for s.o.; etw. kommen lassen (bestellen) send for ( oder order) s.th.; wie weit bist du gekommen? how far did you get?; es kam mir ( der Gedanke), dass... it occurred to me that...; es kommt mir oder mir kommt eine Idee I’ve got an idea, I know what we can do; mir kommen die Tränen tears come to my eyes, my eyes fill with tears; iro. don’t make me weep; das wird teuer kommen / dich teuer kommen umg. it’ll come expensive / it’ll cost you; ihr Aufschlag kommt gut Tennis: her serve is coming on well; siehe auch Reihe, spät II etc.2. (herannahen) be coming; es kommt ein Gewitter there’s a storm coming (up); der Morgen kommt it’s nearly morning, it’s starting to get light; die Flut kommt the tide is coming in; da vorn kommt gleich eine Kreuzung there’s a junction (Am. intersection) coming up, we’re just coming to a junction (Am. intersection)3. (geschehen) auch happen; etw. kommen sehen (voraussehen) see s.th. coming; das kommt mir gelegen / ungelegen it’s a good / bad time ( oder the right / wrong moment) for me; wie kommt das? how does that come about?, how is that possible?; wie oder woher kommt es, dass how is it that, how come umg.; das kommt daher, dass it’s because; das durfte jetzt nicht kommen it shouldn’t happen (now), it shouldn’t be possible; umg. (das hättest du nicht sagen sollen) you shouldn’t have said that; was auch ( immer) kommen mag... whatever happens,...; komme, was da wolle come what may; es wird noch ganz anders kommen there’s worse to come (yet); das musste ja so kommen it had to ( oder was bound to) happen; es kam, wie es kommen musste the inevitable happened; es ist so weit gekommen, dass things have got to the stage where; es wird noch so weit kommen, dass er rausgeschmissen wird he’ll be thrown out one of these days4. umg. wenn Sie mir so kommen if you talk to me like that; komm mir ja nicht so frech! don’t be so cheeky, Am. don’t be such a smart aleck, I don’t want any of your cheek; komm mir nur nicht mit diesen Ausreden spare me your excuses; damit kannst du mir nicht kommen you don’t expect me to believe that, do you?; komm mir nicht dauernd mit der Geschichte I wish you wouldn’t keep going on ( oder I wish you’d stop pestering me) about that business; er kommt einfach mit diesen Ideen he just trots out these ideas6. umg. (sich entwickeln) develop; wie kommt dein neues Projekt? how is your new project coming on?a) (gelangen zu) come ( oder get) to, arrive at; (jemandem zukommen) go ( oder fall) to; an jemandes Stelle kommen take s.o.’s place;b) (sich verschaffen, bekommen) get hold of; wie bist du an die Daten gekommen? how did you come by these data?8. kommen auf (+ Akk) (herausfinden) think of, hit upon; (sich erinnern an) think of, remember; auf eine Summe kommen come to ( oder total) an amount; auf die Rechnung kommen go ( oder be put) on the bill (Am. auch tab); das kommt (steht) auf Seite 12 that comes ( oder is) on page 12; auf etw. zu sprechen kommen get onto the subject of s.th.; wie kommst du darauf? what makes you say that?, what gives you that idea?; darauf wäre ich nie gekommen it would never have occurred to me; ich komme nicht darauf! I just can’t think of it; darauf komme ich gleich I’ll be coming to that; auf 100 Einwohner kommt ein Arzt there’s a ( oder one) doctor for every 100 inhabitants; ich lasse nichts auf ihn kommen I won’t have anything said against him10. das Buch kommt ins oberste Regal / ins Arbeitszimmer the book goes on the top shelf / belongs in the study; in Gefahr / Not / Verlegenheit kommen get into danger / difficulties Pl. / an embarrassing situation; ins Rutschen kommen get into a slide ( oder skid)11. über einen Zaun etc. kommen get over a fence etc.; über jemanden kommen Gefühl etc.: come over s.o.; Fluch: come upon s.o.12. um etw. kommen lose s.th.; durch fremdes Mitwirken: be done out of s.th.; ums Leben kommen lose one’s life, die, (getötet werden) auch be killed14. kommen von Ergebnis: be a result of ( oder due to); das kommt davon! see what happens?, what did I tell you?; das kommt davon, wenn du so viel trinkst that’s what happens when you drink so much16. zu etw. kommen come ( oder get) to s.th.; (bekommen) come by s.th., get hold of s.th.; zu Geld kommen (erben) come into money; zur Ansicht kommen, dass... come to the conclusion that..., decide that...; zur Sprache kommen come up (for discussion); ( wieder) zu sich kommen come to ( oder [a]round), regain consciousness; wie kamst du bloß dazu(, das zu tun)? what on earth made you do that?; es kam zum Streit a quarrel developed; es kam zu Kämpfen zwischen... fighting broke out between...; zum Stehen kommen come to a standstill; ich komme einfach nicht zum Lesen I just don’t get ( oder find) the time to read anything; ich komme aber erst morgen dazu I won’t get (a)round to it ( oder manage it) before tomorrow; wie kommen Sie dazu? how dare you?; siehe auch Kraft 1, Sache etc.* * *to arrive; to emerge; to come* * *Kọm|mennt -s, no plcomingein einziges Kommen und Gehen — a constant coming and going
jd ist im Kommen — sb is on his/her way up
* * *das1) (coming or arrival: the advent of space travel.) advent2) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) get3) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) come4) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) come* * *kom·men[ˈkɔmən]1.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (eintreffen) to come, to arriveich bin gerade ge\kommen I just arrived [or got here]ich komme schon! I'm coming!sie \kommen morgen aus Berlin they're arriving [or coming] from Berlin tomorrowder Zug kommt aus Paris the train is coming from Parisda kommt Anne/der Bus there's Anne/the busder Bus müsste jeden Augenblick \kommen the bus is due any minuteich komme um vier und hole Sie ab I'll come and fetch you at fourder Wind kommt von Osten/von der See the wind is blowing [or coming] from the East/off the seasie kam in Begleitung ihres Mannes she was accompanied by her husbandich bin ge\kommen, um zu helfen I've come [or I'm here] to helpdu kommst wie gerufen! you've come just at the right moment!wann soll das Baby \kommen? when's the baby due?das Baby kam am 1. Mai the baby arrived [or was born] on the 1 Mayzurzeit \kommen laufend Anfragen zur neuen Software we keep receiving queries about the new software at the momentseine Antwort kam zögernd his answer was hesitant, he answered hesitantlyjede Hilfe kam zu spät help came [or arrived] too lateangefahren/angeflogen/angerannt \kommen to arrive by car/by plane/at a runsie kamen gestern aus Rom angefahren/angeflogen they drove up/flew in from Rome yesterdayangereist \kommen to arrivemit dem Auto/Fahrrad \kommen to come by car/bike, to drive/cycleals Erster/Letzter \kommen to be the first/last to arrive, to arrive first/lastfrüh/pünktlich/rechtzeitig/spät \kommen to arrive early/on time [or punctually]/in time/latezu Fuß \kommen to come on foot, to walk2.<kam, gekommen>▪ irgendwohin \kommen to get [or reach] somewherekommt man hier zum Bahnhof? is this the way to the station?wie komme ich von hier zum Bahnhof? how do I get to the station from here?zu Fuß kommt man am schnellsten dahin the quickest way [to get] there is to walksie kommt kaum noch aus dem Haus she hardly gets out of the house these daysnach Hause \kommen to come [or get] homeunter's Messer \kommen (hum) to have an operation[sicher] ans Ufer \kommen to [safely] reach the bankans Ziel \kommen to reach the finishing [or AM finish] line3.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich begeben) to comekommst du mit uns ins Kino? are you coming to the cinema with us?meine Kollegin kommt sofort zu Ihnen my colleague will be with you [or be along] immediatelynach draußen/oben/unten \kommen to come outside/upstairs/downstairsnach London/England \kommen to come to London/England4.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (passieren)5.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (teilnehmen)6.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (besuchen)▪ zu jdm \kommen to visit sb, to come and see [or visit] sbich komme gern[e] einmal zu Ihnen I'd be delighted to visit you sometimekomm doch mal, ich würde mich sehr freuen! [come and] stop by sometime, I'd love to see you!7.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (herstammen)▪ irgendwoher \kommen to come [or be] [or hail] from somewheresie kommt aus New York/Australien she's [or she comes] [or she hails] from New York/Australia, she's a New Yorker/an Australian8.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (folgen, an der Reihe sein) to comewer kommt [jetzt]? whose turn [or go] is it?die Schule kommt kurz nach der Kreuzung the school is just after the crossroads▪ nach/vor jdm \kommen to come after/before sban die Reihe \kommen to be sb's turn [or go]ich komme zuerst [an die Reihe] I'm first, it's my turn [or go] firstnoch \kommen to be still [or yet] to comeda wird noch mehr Ärger \kommen there'll be more trouble yetdas Schlimmste kommt noch the worst is yet to comezuerst [o als Erster] /als Nächster/zuletzt [o als Letzter] \kommen to come first/next/last9.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (untergebracht werden)ins Gefängnis/Krankenhaus \kommen to go to prison/into hospitalin die Schule/Lehre \kommen to start school/an apprenticeship10.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (erlangen)wie komme ich zu dieser Ehre? (iron, hum) to what do I owe this honour?zu der Erkenntnis \kommen, dass... to realize [or come to the realization] that...zu Geld \kommen to come into moneyzu Kräften \kommen to gain strengthzu Ruhm \kommen to achieve [or win] fame[wieder] zu sich dat selbst \kommen to get out of one's head, to come back to [or find] oneself again▪ an jdn/etw \kommen to get hold of sb/sthwie bist du an das viele Geld ge\kommen? how did you get hold of [or come by] all that money?; s.a. Besinnung, Ruhe11.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (verlieren)ums Leben \kommen to lose one's life, to be killed, to die12.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (erreichen) to reachauf den 2. Platz \kommen to reach 2nd place, to come [in] 2nd13.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (gebracht werden) to comekam Post für mich? was there any post for me?14.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (veranlassen, dass jd kommt)den Arzt/den Klempner/ein Taxi \kommen lassen to send for [or call] the doctor/the plumber/a taxi15.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (hingehören) to go, to belongdie Tasse kommt dahin the cup belongs there16.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (herannahen) to approach; (eintreten, geschehen) to come about, to happenheute kommt noch ein Gewitter there'll be a thunderstorm todayder Winter kommt mit Riesenschritten winter is fast approachingder Termin kommt etwas ungelegen the meeting comes at a somewhat inconvenient timedas habe ich schon lange \kommen sehen! I saw that coming a long time agodas kam doch anders als erwartet it/that turned out [or happened] differently than expectedes kam eins zum anderen one thing led to anotherund so kam es, dass... and that's why/how..., and that's how it came about [or happened] that...wie kommt es, dass...? how is it that...?, how come...?es musste ja so \kommen it/that was bound to happenes hätte viel schlimmer \kommen können it could have been much worsezum Prozess \kommen to come to trialso weit \kommen, dass... to get to the stage [or point] where...komme, was da wolle come what maywas auch immer \kommen mag whatever happenswie's kommt so kommt's whatever will be, will be[wieder] im K\kommen sein to be[come] fashionable again17.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (in Erscheinung treten) Pflanzen to come on [or along]die ersten Tomaten \kommen schon the first tomatoes are appearing18.<kam, gekommen>eine gewaltige Traurigkeit kam über mich I was overcome by a tremendous sadnesses kam einfach so über mich it just came over me19.<kam, gekommen>jdm \kommen die Tränen sb is overcome by tears, sb starts to cry20.<kam, gekommen>wir kamen plötzlich ins Schleudern we suddenly started to skidin Gefahr/Not \kommen to get into danger/difficultyin Sicherheit \kommen to get to safetyin Verlegenheit \kommen to get [or become] embarrassed; s.a. Stillstand21.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich verhalten) to beso lasse ich mir nicht \kommen! I won't have [or stand for] that!so kommst du mir nicht! don't you take that line with me!jdm frech \kommen to be cheeky to sb22.<kam, gekommen>komm mir nicht schon wieder damit! don't give me [or start] that again!der soll nur \kommen! (fam) just let him try!23.<kam, gekommen>daher kommt es, dass... that's why...das kommt davon! (fam) it's your own fault!das kommt davon, dass/weil... that's because...das kommt davon, wenn... that's what happens when...wie kommt es, dass... how come..., how is it that [that]...24.<kam, gekommen>ich komme beim besten Willen nicht darauf I just can't seem to remember [or recall] it25.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (einfallen)▪ jdm \kommen to think of, to occurjdm kommt der Gedanke, dass... it occurs to sb that...na, das kommt dir aber früh! (iron) why didn't that occur to you sooner?26.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (sich verschaffen)wie bist du an das Geld ge\kommen? where did you get the money?27.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (etw herausfinden)hinter ein Geheimnis \kommen to uncover [or sep find out] a secret28.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein FILM, RADIO, TV (gesendet werden) to be onwas kommt heute im Fernsehen? what's on [television] tonight?als Nächstes \kommen die Nachrichten the news is [on] next29.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (Zeit für etw finden)ich komme zu nichts mehr! I don't have time for anything else!30.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (entfallen)▪ auf jdn/etw \kommen to be allotted to sb/sthauf jeden Studenten kamen drei Studentinnen for every male student there were three female students, the ratio of female to male students was 3:131.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (ähnlich sein)▪ nach jdm \kommen to take after sb32.<kam, gekommen>die Reparatur kam sehr teuer the repairs cost a lot [of money]33.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (überfahren werden)unter ein Auto/einen Lastwagen \kommen to be knocked down by a car/lorry [or AM truck]unter die Räder \kommen to get knocked [or run] down [or run over34.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (ansprechen)auf einen Punkt/eine Angelegenheit \kommen to broach [or get onto] a point/matterjetzt, wo wir auf das Thema Gehaltserhöhung zu sprechen \kommen,... now that we're on [or we've got round to] the subject of pay rises...ich werde gleich darauf \kommen I'll come [or get] to that in a moment35.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (reichen)36.<kam, gekommen>37.<kam, gekommen>komm, sei nicht so enttäuscht come on, don't be so disappointedkomm, lass uns gehen! come on [or hurry up], let's go!komm, komm, werd nicht frech! now now, don't get cheeky!ach komm! (fam) come on!38.▶ erstens kommt es anders und zweitens als man denkt (prov) things never turn out the way you expect▶ zu kurz \kommen to come off badly, to get a raw deal1.<kam, gekommen>▪ es kommt jd sb is cominges kommt jetzt der berühmte Magier Obrikanus! and now the famous magician, Obrikanus!es scheint keiner mehr zu \kommen nobody else seems to be coming2.<kam, gekommen>Hilfsverb: sein (beginnen)▪ es kommt etw sth is cominges kommt auch mal wieder schöneres Wetter the weather will turn nice again3.<kam, gekommen>III. TRANSITIVES VERB<kam, gekommen>▪ jdn etw \kommen to cost sb sthdie Reparatur kam mich sehr teuer I paid a lot [of money] for the repairs, the repairs cost a lot [of money]* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein1) come; (eintreffen) come; arriveangelaufen/angebraust usw. kommen — come running/roaring etc. along; (auf jemanden zu) come running/roaring etc. up
angekrochen kommen — (fig.) come crawling up
durch eine Gegend kommen — pass through a region
nach Hause kommen — come or get home
zu jemandem kommen — (jemanden besuchen) come and see somebody
ist für mich keine Post gekommen? — is/was there no post for me?
etwas kommen lassen — (etwas bestellen) order something
jemanden kommen lassen — send for or call somebody
da könnte ja jeder kommen! — (ugs.) who do you think you are?/who does he think he is? etc.
komm mir bloß nicht damit! — (ugs.) don't give me that!
[bitte] kommen! — (im Funkverkehr) come in[, please]
2) (gelangen) getans Ufer/Ziel kommen — reach the bank/finishing-line
wie komme ich nach Paris? — how do I get to Paris?; (fig.)
auf etwas (Akk.) zu sprechen kommen — turn to the discussion of something
jemandem auf die Spur/Schliche kommen — get on somebody's trail/get wise to somebody's tricks
dazu kommen, etwas zu tun — get round to doing something
zum Einkaufen/Waschen kommen — get round to doing the shopping/washing
3) (auftauchen) <seeds, plants> come up; <buds, flowers> come out; <peas, beans> form; < teeth> come throughihr ist ein Gedanke/eine Idee gekommen — she had a thought/an idea; a thought/an idea came to her
zur Schule kommen — go to or start school
ins Krankenhaus/Gefängnis kommen — go into hospital/to prison
in den Himmel/in die Hölle kommen — (fig.) go to heaven/hell
5) (gehören) go; belongin die Schublade/ins Regal kommen — go or belong in the drawer/on the shelf
6) (gebracht, befördert werden) go7) (geraten) getin Gefahr/Not/Verlegenheit kommen — get into danger/serious difficulties/get or become embarrassed
unter ein Auto/zu Tode kommen — be knocked down by a car/be or get killed
neben jemandem zu sitzen kommen — get to sit next to somebody; s. auch Schwung; Stimmung
8) (nahen)ein Gewitter/die Flut kommt — a storm is approaching/the tide's coming in
der Tag/die Nacht kommt — (geh.) day is breaking/night is falling
im Kommen sein — <fashion etc.> be coming in; < person> be on the way up
9) (sich ereignen) come about; happendas durfte [jetzt] nicht kommen — (ugs. spött.) that's hardly the thing to say now
gelegen/ungelegen kommen — <offer, opportunity> come/not come at the right moment; < visit> be/not be convenient
überraschend [für jemanden] kommen — come as a surprise [to somebody]
daher kommt es, dass... — that's [the reason] why...
das kommt davon, dass... — that's because...
vom vielen Rauchen/vom Vitaminmangel kommen — be due to smoking/vitamin deficiency
wie kommt es, dass... — how is it that you/he etc....; how come that... (coll.)
10) unperses kam zum Streit/Kampf — there was a quarrel/fight
es kam alles ganz anders — it all or everything turned out quite differently
so weit kommt es noch [, dass ich euern Dreck wieder wegräume]! — (ugs. iron.) that really is the limit[, expecting me to clear up your rubbish after you]!
11) (ugs.): (erreicht werden)da vorn kommt eine Tankstelle — there's a petrol station coming up (coll.)
12)zu Erfolg/Ruhm usw. kommen — gain success/fame etc.
nie zu etwas kommen — (ugs.) never get anywhere
[wieder] zu sich kommen — regain consciousness; come round
13) (an der Reihe sein; folgen)zuerst/zuletzt kam... — first/last came...
als erster/letzter kommen — come first/last
jetzt komme ich [an die Reihe] — it is my turn now
14) (ugs.): (sich verhalten)jemandem frech/unverschämt/grob kommen — be cheeky/impertinent/rude to somebody
so lasse ich mir nicht kommen! — I don't stand for that sort of thing!
15)ich lasse auf ihn usw. nichts kommen — I won't hear anything said against him etc.
über jemanden kommen — (jemanden erfassen) < feeling> come over somebody
16) (entfallen)auf hundert Berufstätige kommen vier Arbeitslose — for every hundred people in employment, there are four people unemployed
17)seine Eltern kommen aus Sachsen — his parents come or are from Saxony
18) (ugs.): (kosten)alles zusammen kam auf... — altogether it came to...
wie teuer kommt der Stoff? — how much or dear is that material?
etwas kommt [jemanden] teuer — something comes expensive [for somebody]
21) (ugs.): (als Aufforderung, Ermahnung)komm/kommt/kommen Sie — come on, now
22) (Sportjargon): (gelingen)[gut] kommen/nicht kommen — <serve, backhand, forehand, etc.> be going/not be going well
23) in festen Wendungen: s. Ausbruch 2); Einsatz 3); Entfaltung 1); Fall* * *ein ständiges Kommen und Gehen a constant coming and going;es ist ein ständiges Kommen und Gehen people are in and out all day, there’s a constant stream of of people coming and going;im Kommen sein Ideologie etc: be in the ascendant;sind wieder im Kommen wider ties etc are coming in again;dieser Dirigent ist im Kommen he’s an up-and-coming conductor* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein1) come; (eintreffen) come; arriveangelaufen/angebraust usw. kommen — come running/roaring etc. along; (auf jemanden zu) come running/roaring etc. up
angekrochen kommen — (fig.) come crawling up
nach Hause kommen — come or get home
zu jemandem kommen — (jemanden besuchen) come and see somebody
ist für mich keine Post gekommen? — is/was there no post for me?
etwas kommen lassen — (etwas bestellen) order something
jemanden kommen lassen — send for or call somebody
da könnte ja jeder kommen! — (ugs.) who do you think you are?/who does he think he is? etc.
komm mir bloß nicht damit! — (ugs.) don't give me that!
[bitte] kommen! — (im Funkverkehr) come in[, please]
2) (gelangen) getans Ufer/Ziel kommen — reach the bank/finishing-line
wie komme ich nach Paris? — how do I get to Paris?; (fig.)
auf etwas (Akk.) zu sprechen kommen — turn to the discussion of something
jemandem auf die Spur/Schliche kommen — get on somebody's trail/get wise to somebody's tricks
dazu kommen, etwas zu tun — get round to doing something
zum Einkaufen/Waschen kommen — get round to doing the shopping/washing
3) (auftauchen) <seeds, plants> come up; <buds, flowers> come out; <peas, beans> form; < teeth> come throughihr ist ein Gedanke/eine Idee gekommen — she had a thought/an idea; a thought/an idea came to her
zur Schule kommen — go to or start school
ins Krankenhaus/Gefängnis kommen — go into hospital/to prison
in den Himmel/in die Hölle kommen — (fig.) go to heaven/hell
5) (gehören) go; belongin die Schublade/ins Regal kommen — go or belong in the drawer/on the shelf
6) (gebracht, befördert werden) go7) (geraten) getin Gefahr/Not/Verlegenheit kommen — get into danger/serious difficulties/get or become embarrassed
unter ein Auto/zu Tode kommen — be knocked down by a car/be or get killed
neben jemandem zu sitzen kommen — get to sit next to somebody; s. auch Schwung; Stimmung
8) (nahen)ein Gewitter/die Flut kommt — a storm is approaching/the tide's coming in
der Tag/die Nacht kommt — (geh.) day is breaking/night is falling
im Kommen sein — <fashion etc.> be coming in; < person> be on the way up
9) (sich ereignen) come about; happendas durfte [jetzt] nicht kommen — (ugs. spött.) that's hardly the thing to say now
gelegen/ungelegen kommen — <offer, opportunity> come/not come at the right moment; < visit> be/not be convenient
überraschend [für jemanden] kommen — come as a surprise [to somebody]
daher kommt es, dass... — that's [the reason] why...
das kommt davon, dass... — that's because...
vom vielen Rauchen/vom Vitaminmangel kommen — be due to smoking/vitamin deficiency
wie kommt es, dass... — how is it that you/he etc....; how come that... (coll.)
10) unperses kam zum Streit/Kampf — there was a quarrel/fight
es kam alles ganz anders — it all or everything turned out quite differently
so weit kommt es noch [, dass ich euern Dreck wieder wegräume]! — (ugs. iron.) that really is the limit[, expecting me to clear up your rubbish after you]!
11) (ugs.): (erreicht werden)12)zu Erfolg/Ruhm usw. kommen — gain success/fame etc.
nie zu etwas kommen — (ugs.) never get anywhere
[wieder] zu sich kommen — regain consciousness; come round
13) (an der Reihe sein; folgen)zuerst/zuletzt kam... — first/last came...
als erster/letzter kommen — come first/last
jetzt komme ich [an die Reihe] — it is my turn now
14) (ugs.): (sich verhalten)jemandem frech/unverschämt/grob kommen — be cheeky/impertinent/rude to somebody
15)ich lasse auf ihn usw. nichts kommen — I won't hear anything said against him etc.
über jemanden kommen — (jemanden erfassen) < feeling> come over somebody
16) (entfallen)auf hundert Berufstätige kommen vier Arbeitslose — for every hundred people in employment, there are four people unemployed
17)seine Eltern kommen aus Sachsen — his parents come or are from Saxony
18) (ugs.): (kosten)alles zusammen kam auf... — altogether it came to...
wie teuer kommt der Stoff? — how much or dear is that material?
etwas kommt [jemanden] teuer — something comes expensive [for somebody]
21) (ugs.): (als Aufforderung, Ermahnung)komm/kommt/kommen Sie — come on, now
komm, komm — oh, come on
22) (Sportjargon): (gelingen)[gut] kommen/nicht kommen — <serve, backhand, forehand, etc.> be going/not be going well
23) in festen Wendungen: s. Ausbruch 2); Einsatz 3); Entfaltung 1); Fall* * *interj.come interj. v.(§ p.,pp.: kam, ist gekommen)= to come v.(§ p.,p.p.: came, come)to cum v. -
17 salvar
v.1 to save (librar de peligro).nos salvó del peligro he saved us from dangerElla salva la situación She saves the situation.María salva a Ricardo Mary saves Richard.El tipo salva la información The guy saves=saves to disk the information.La fe redimió a Ricardo Faith redeemed Richard.2 to rescue.3 to overcome (superar) (dificultad).4 to cover.5 to bridge.* * *1 (librar de peligro) to save, rescue2 (barco) to salvage3 (honor, ruina) to save4 (obstáculo) to clear5 (dificultad) to overcome, get round6 (distancia) to cover7 (atravesar) to cross, span8 (exceptuar) to exclude, except1 (sobrevivir) to survive, come out alive2 (escaparse) to escape (de, from)3 RELIGIÓN to be saved, save one's soul\salvarse por los pelos familiar to have a narrow escape, get away by the skin of one's teeth¡sálvese quien pueda! every man for himself!* * *verb1) to save2) overcome3) cover•- salvarse* * *1. VT1) [de un peligro] to saveme has salvado de tener que sentarme con ese pesado — you saved me (from) having to sit next to that old bore
2) (Rel) to save3) (Inform) to save4) (=evitar) [+ dificultad, obstáculo] to get round, overcome; [+ montaña, río, barrera] to cross; [+ rápidos] to shoot5) frm [+ distancia] to coverel tren salva la distancia en dos horas — the train covers o does the distance in two hours
6) (=exceptuando)distancia 1)salvando: salvando algún detalle, la traducción está muy bien — apart from a few minor details, the translation is very good
7) frm [+ altura] to rise above8) Cono Sur [+ examen] to pass2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (de la muerte, de un peligro) to savesalvar algo/a alguien DE algo — to save something/somebody from something
b) (fam) ( librar) to savec) (Relig) to save2)a) <dificultad/obstáculo> to overcomeb) < distancia> to coverc) (Per, Ur) < examen> to pass2.salvarse v prona) (de la muerte, de un peligro)sólo se salvaron tres personas — only three people got out alive, only three people survived
b) (fam) ( librarse)de la familia, el único que se salva es Alejandro — the only one of the family who's all right is Alejandro
salvarse DE algo: se salvó de hacer el servicio militar — he got out of doing his military service
c) (Relig) to be saved* * *= circumvent, save, redeem, salvage, hold together.Ex. Plainly, the familiarization stage is circumvented in a computer-based indexing system with machine-assigned terms.Ex. Whenever this code is entered, the system saves the document or list of documents being displayed and displays a summary of the documents saved up to that point.Ex. Eliot somehow suggests that a mix of blood and electricity might yet redeem the petty materialism of the modern world that he had previously seen only as a wasteland.Ex. It details steps to be taken to salvage discs which have been damaged by spilled substances such as coffee with cream and sugar, Classic Coke, hamburger and french fries, and hand cream.Ex. The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.----* salvado por la campana = saved by the bell.* salvado por los pelos = saved by the bell.* salvar el mundo = save + the world.* salvar la división = bridge + the divide.* salvar las distancias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf.* salvar la vida = save + life.* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.* salvar registros = download + records.* salvarse de milagro = have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close call, have + a close shave.* salvarse por los pelos = have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close call, have + a close shave.* salvar un problema = circumvent + problem, negotiate + problem.* sálvese el que pueda = free-for-all.* sálvese quien pueda = the devil take the hindmost, every man for himself, let battle commence.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (de la muerte, de un peligro) to savesalvar algo/a alguien DE algo — to save something/somebody from something
b) (fam) ( librar) to savec) (Relig) to save2)a) <dificultad/obstáculo> to overcomeb) < distancia> to coverc) (Per, Ur) < examen> to pass2.salvarse v prona) (de la muerte, de un peligro)sólo se salvaron tres personas — only three people got out alive, only three people survived
b) (fam) ( librarse)de la familia, el único que se salva es Alejandro — the only one of the family who's all right is Alejandro
salvarse DE algo: se salvó de hacer el servicio militar — he got out of doing his military service
c) (Relig) to be saved* * *= circumvent, save, redeem, salvage, hold together.Ex: Plainly, the familiarization stage is circumvented in a computer-based indexing system with machine-assigned terms.
Ex: Whenever this code is entered, the system saves the document or list of documents being displayed and displays a summary of the documents saved up to that point.Ex: Eliot somehow suggests that a mix of blood and electricity might yet redeem the petty materialism of the modern world that he had previously seen only as a wasteland.Ex: It details steps to be taken to salvage discs which have been damaged by spilled substances such as coffee with cream and sugar, Classic Coke, hamburger and french fries, and hand cream.Ex: The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.* salvado por la campana = saved by the bell.* salvado por los pelos = saved by the bell.* salvar el mundo = save + the world.* salvar la división = bridge + the divide.* salvar las distancias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf.* salvar la vida = save + life.* salvar la vida de milagro = have + a close shave with death.* salvar registros = download + records.* salvarse de milagro = have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close call, have + a close shave.* salvarse por los pelos = have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close call, have + a close shave.* salvar un problema = circumvent + problem, negotiate + problem.* sálvese el que pueda = free-for-all.* sálvese quien pueda = the devil take the hindmost, every man for himself, let battle commence.* * *salvar [A1 ]vtA1 (de la muerte, de un peligro) to savelos médicos no consiguieron salvarlo the doctors were unable to save himlograron salvarle la vida they managed to save her lifesalvar algo/a algn DE algo to save sth/sb FROM sthsalvó al niño de perecer ahogado she saved the child from drowningconsiguieron salvar las joyas del incendio they managed to save o rescue the jewels from the fireme has salvado de tener que aguantar su discurso you've saved me from having to listen to his speech3 ( Relig) to saveB1 ‹dificultad/obstáculo› to overcome3 (Per, Ur) ‹examen› to passsalvando a los presentes present company excepted■ salvarse1(de la muerte, de un peligro): sólo se salvaron tres personas only three people got out o escaped alive, only three people survived¡sálvese quien pueda! every man for himself!salvarse DE algo to escape FROM sthse salvó de un terrible incendio she escaped from o survived a terrible firese salvaron de una muerte segura they escaped certain death2 ( fam)(librarse): de la familia, el único que se salva es Alejandro of the family, the only one who isn't ugly ( o stupid etc) is Alejandro, of the family, the only one who's all right is Alejandrosólo se salva él porque no lo sabía you/we can't count him because he didn't knowsalvarse DE algo:se salvó de hacer el servicio militar he got out of doing his military service3 ( Relig) to be saved* * *
salvar ( conjugate salvar) verbo transitivo
1 ( en general) to save;
salvar algo/a algn DE algo to save sth/sb from sth
2
salvarse verbo pronominal
to survive;◊ ¡sálvese quien pueda! every man for himself!;
salvarse DE algo ‹de accidente/incendio› to survive sth;
se salvaron de una muerte segura they escaped certain death
salvar verbo transitivo
1 (librar de un peligro) to save [de, from]
2 (conservar) no salvaron nada de la tormenta, they didn't save anything from the storm
3 Rel to save
4 (pasar un obstáculo) to cross
5 (superar una dificultad, un apuro) to overcome
6 (hacer una excepción) salvando a José, todos fueron castigados, except for José, everyone was punished
7 (recorrer una distancia) salvó 400 km en tres horas, she covered 400 km in three hours
' salvar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismo
- pellejo
- rescatar
- sacar
English:
appearance
- clear
- cross
- day
- face
- face saving
- futile
- jump
- negotiate
- reprieve
- retrieve
- salvage
- save
- shoot
- wreckage
- bridge
- get
- pass
- rescue
* * *♦ vt1. [librar de peligro] to save;nos salvó del peligro he saved us from danger;la subvención los salvó de la ruina the subsidy saved them from ruin;el portero salvó el gol en el último instante the goalkeeper saved the goal at the last moment;me has salvado de tener que ir a visitarla you've saved me from having to go and visit her2. [rescatar] to rescue;salvaron todo lo que pudieron del edificio en llamas they rescued all they could from the blazing building3. [superar] [dificultad] to overcome;[obstáculo] to go over o around;el caballo salvó el foso de un salto the horse jumped (across) the ditch;un puente salva la distancia entre las dos orillas a bridge spans the river;la atleta salvó los 2 metros the athlete cleared 2 metres4. [recorrer] to cover;salvaron la distancia entre las dos ciudades en tres días they covered the distance between the two cities in three dayssalvando las distancias allowing for the obvious differences6. Rel to save* * *v/t1 vida, matrimonio save;salvar la vida a alguien save s.o.’s life2 obstáculo get round, get over3 REL save* * *salvar vt1) : to save, to rescue2) : to cover (a distance)3) : to get around (an obstacle), to overcome (a difficulty)4) : to cross, to jump across5)salvando : except for, excluding* * *salvar vb (en general) to save -
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prep.viven en la capital they live in the capitaltiene el dinero en el banco he keeps his money in the banken la mesa/el plato on the table/plateen casa/el trabajo at home/work2 into.el avión cayó en el mar the plane fell into the seaentraron en la habitación they came/went into the room3 in (time) (month, year).nació en 1953/marzo she was born in 1953/Marchen Nochebuena on Christmas Eveen Navidades at Christmasen aquella época at that time, in those daysen un par de días in a couple of days4 by (medio de transporte).ir en tren/coche/avión/barco to go by train/car/plane/boat5 in (modo).en voz baja in a low voicelo dijo en inglés she said it in Englishpagar en libras to pay in poundsla inflación aumentó en un 10 por ciento inflation increased by 10 percenttodo se lo gasta en ropa he spends everything on clothes6 in (price).las ganancias se calculan en millones profits are calculated in millionste lo dejo en 5.000 I'll let you have it for 5,0007 from (causa).lo detecté en su forma de hablar I could tell from the way he was speaking8 in, made of (materia).en seda in silk9 in terms of.lo supera en inteligencia she is more intelligent than he is10 on, over, upon.11 at, over at, in, over in.En ese momento ...at that moment.12 to.* * *en1 (lugar - gen) in, at2 (- en el interior) in, inside3 (lugar - sobre) on5 (dirección) into6 (transporte) by7 (tema, materia) at, in8 (modo, manera) in9 (porcentaje) by■ los valores aumentaron en un 6% securities increased by 6%10 en + gerund upon■ en llegando el maestro, los niños se levantan upon the teacher's arrival, the children stand up\de casa en casa from house to houseen cuanto as soon asen camino on the way* * *prep.1) in2) on3) at4) by5) inside6) into* * *PREP1) [indicando lugar]a) (=dentro de) inestá en el cajón/en el armario — it's in the drawer/in the wardrobe
b) (=encima de) onc) [con países, ciudades, calles]d) [con edificios]2) [indicando movimiento] into3) [indicando modo] in4) [indicando proporción] by5) [indicando tiempo]ayer en la mañana — LAm yesterday morning
en la mañana del accidente — LAm on the morning of the accident
6) [indicando tema, ocupación]Hugo en Segismundo — (Cine, Teat) Hugo as Segismundo, Hugo in the role of Segismundo
7) [con medios de transporte] by8) [con cantidades] at, forlo vendió en cinco dólares — he sold it at o for five dollars
estimaron las ganancias en unos trescientos mil euros — they estimated the profits to be around three hundred thousand euros
9) [con infinitivo]10) † [con gerundio]EN Como preposición de lugar, en se traduce normalmente por on, in o at. La elección de una de estas tres preposiciones depende a menudo de cómo percibe el hablante la relación espacial. He aquí unas líneas generales: ► Se traduce por on cuando en equivale a encima de o nos referimos a algo que se percibe como una superficie o una línea, por ejemplo una mesa, una carretera {etc}: "¿Has visto mi vestido?" - "Está en la tabla de planchar" "Have you seen my dress?" - "It's on the ironing-board" Estaban tumbados en la playa They were lying on the beach Está construyendo una casa en la colina He's building a house on the hill ... un pueblo en la costa oeste...... a village on the west coast... La gasolinera está en la carretera que va a Motril The petrol station is on the road to Motril Dibujó un león en la hoja de papel He drew a lion on the piece of paper Tiene un grano en la nariz He has a spot on his nose Lo vi en la tele I saw him on TV ► Se usa in cuando equivale a dentro de o cuando nos referimos a un espacio que se percibe como limitado (calle, montañas, etc): Tus gafas están en mi bolso Your glasses are in my bag Tienes una pestaña en el ojo You've got an eyelash in your eye Lo leí en un libro I read it in a book Se han comprado un chalet en la sierra They've bought a chalet in the mountains Viven en la calle de Serrano They live in the Calle de Serrano ► Lo traducimos por at para referirnos a un edificio cuando hablamos de la actividad que normalmente se realiza en él o cuando en indica un lugar concreto. También se traduce por at cuando en la dirección incluimos el número o el nombre de la casa: ¿Por qué no comemos en el restaurante de tu hermano? Why don't we have lunch at your brother's restaurant? Voy a pasar el día en el museo I'm going to spend the day at the museum Te espero en la parada del autobús I'll meet you at the bus-stop Vivimos en la calle Dale nº 12 We live at 12 Dale Street Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1) ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel
viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street
nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)
b) ( dentro de) inc) ( sobre) on2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in3)a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)b) (indicando proporción, precio)lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30
las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000
4)a) (indicando estado, manera) inen buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition
en llamas — in flames, on fire
b) ( en forma de)colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle
c) ( en el papel de) asd) ( con medios de transporte) byir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat
fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes
5)a) ( expresando el material)¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?
en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night
7)a) ( con construcciones verbales) inb) ( con complementos de persona) in* * *= in, onto, into, at, throughout.Ex. The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.Ex. When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.Ex. The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.Ex. He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.Ex. Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.----* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.* en abstracto = abstractly.* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* en adelante = forward [forwards].* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en alguna parte = someplace.* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.* en algunos casos = in some cases.* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.* en algunos sitios = in places.* en alquiler = rented.* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.* en alza = on the upswing.* en ambas direcciones = two-way.* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.* en ángulo = angled.* en ángulo recto = at right angles.* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.* en antelación = anticipatory.* en anticipación = anticipatory.* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en apoyo a = in support of.* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en aquellos casos = in those cases.* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.* en aras a = in the name of.* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.* en Babia = absent-minded.* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.* en bandada = in full force.* en bandadas = in droves.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.* en bisel = angled.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* en bloque = en bloc.* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].* en broma = teasingly.* en buena compañía = in good company.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* en búsqueda de = a quest for.* en cada fase = at each stage.* en caída = flowing.* en caja = boxed.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* en cama = abed.* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.* en camino = on the way.* en cantidad = bulk.* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.* en carnavales = carnivalistically.* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.* en casa = in the home.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.* en chirona = behind bars.* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en cierto grado = something of.* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.* en coche = drive.* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.* en columnas = columnar.* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.* en coma = comatose.* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.* en comisión de servicios = seconded.* en comparación = by comparison.* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.* en compensación = compensatory.* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.* en común con = in common with.* en conciencia = in good conscience.* en conclusión = in conclusion.* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.* en condiciones = decent.* en condiciones de = in the position to.* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.* en conexión con = in respect of.* en confidencia = in confidence.* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.* en connivencia = colluding.* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* en consonacia con = in line with.* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.* en construcción = under development, under construction.* en contacto = in communication.* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].* en continua expansión = expanding.* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.* en contra = counterpoint, against.* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).* en contravención de = in contravention of.* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].* en costras = caked.* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.* en cualquier orden = either way round.* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.* en cursiva = in italic type.* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.* en curso de = in course of.* en cuyo caso = in which case.* en danza = on the run.* en decadencia = bankrupt.* en defensa propia = in self-defence.* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.* en demanda = in-demand.* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.* en desuso = obsolete, disused.* en detalle = at length.* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.* en diagonal = herringbone.* en días alternos = every other day.* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en dificultades = stranded.* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].* en dirección de la proa = abaft.* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.* en dirección norte = northbound.* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.* en disco = ondisc.* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.* en distintos formatos = multiform.* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.* en diversos formatos = multiform.* en donde = where, wherein.* en dos años = over a two-year period.* en dos lenguas = bilingually.* en dos niveles = split-level.* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.* en duda = in doubt.* en edad de trabajar = working-age.* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].* en el abandono = in the wilderness.* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.* en el año entrante = in the coming year.* en el año próximo = in the coming year.* en el año venidero = in the coming year.* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.* en el banquillo = on the bench.* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.* en el campus universitario = campus-based.* en el candelero = in the spotlight.* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el cine = at the movies.* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.* en el contexto de = in the realm of.* en el culo = in the bottom.* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* en el desierto = in the wilderness.* en el detalle = in detail.* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.* en el eje = at the core (of).* en el entorno de = in the realm of.* en el escenario = on stage.* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.* en el espacio = spatially.* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.* en el estudio = at study, at study.* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.* en el fondo de = at the root of.* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.* en el horizonte = on the horizon.* en el hospital = at the bedside.* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.* en el juego = at play.* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en el mandato = in office.* en el mando = at the wheel.* en el mar = at sea.* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.* en el más allá = dead and gone.* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.* en el momento = on the spot.* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el momento justo = on cue.* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.* en el norte del estado = upstate.* en el núcleo = at the core (of).* en el ocaso = over the hill.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.* en el orden del día = on the agenda.* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.* en el poder = in office.* en el primer caso = in the former case.* en el proceso = in the process.* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el que = wherein.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quirófano = under the knife.* en el resto = everywhere else.* en el resto de = elsewhere.* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.* en el seno de = within, among.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.* en el sentido que = in which.* en el timón = in the saddle.* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.* en el último caso = in the latter case.* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.* en el vuelo = in-flight.* en entrante = recessed.* en entredicho = under challenge.* en episodios = episodic.* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.* en época de feria = carnivalistically.* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.* en épocas de = in times of.* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.* en escamas = flaky.* en ese caso = in that case.* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.* en esencia = in essence, essentially.* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.* en esos casos = in those cases.* en espacios cerrados = indoors.* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).* en especie = in kind.* en espera = on hold.* en espiga = herringbone.* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.* en estado de alerta = on alert.* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.* en estado de descomposición = decaying.* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.* en estado de reserva = on standby.* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.* en esta época del año = around this time of year.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* en este caso = in this case.* en este contexto = against this background.* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.* en este extremo = to this extent.* en este grado = to this extent.* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.* en estos casos = in these cases.* en estos días = today, these days.* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* en estuche = boxed.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.* en exclusiva = exclusively.* en existencia = in existence.* en expansión = expanded.* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.* en extensión = in length.* en extenso = at length, in full.* en extremo = no end, to no end.* en fase terminal = terminally ill.* en favor de = in favour of.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de L = L-shaped.* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.* en formato digital = digitally.* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.* en formato MARC = in MARC form.* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.* en frente = ahead, in front.* en frente de = in front of.* en funcionamiento = in operation.* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.* en germinación = budding.* en gestación = in the making.* en grado mínimo = minimally.* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.* en grandes números = in record numbers.* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.* en gran número = numerously.* en gran parte* * *1) ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio)viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel — they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotel
viven en la calle Goya — they live on o (BrE) in Goya Street
nos quedamos en casa — we stayed home (AmE), we stayed at home (BrE)
b) ( dentro de) inc) ( sobre) on2) (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) in3)a) (indicando tema, especialidad, cualidad)b) (indicando proporción, precio)lo vendió en $30 — he sold it for $30
las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 — the losses were calculated at $50,000
4)a) (indicando estado, manera) inen buenas/malas condiciones — in good/bad condition
en llamas — in flames, on fire
b) ( en forma de)colóquense en círculo — get into o in a circle
c) ( en el papel de) asd) ( con medios de transporte) byir en taxi/barco — to go by taxi/by boat
fueron en bicicleta — they cycled, they went on their bikes
5)a) ( expresando el material)¿lo tienen en azul? — do you have it in blue?
en la mañana/tarde/noche — (esp AmL) in the morning/afternoon/at night
7)a) ( con construcciones verbales) inb) ( con complementos de persona) in* * *= in, onto, into, at, throughout.Ex: The first institute, 'The Catalog: Its Nature and Prospects,' was held in New York City on October 9 and 10, 1975.
Ex: When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.Ex: The application of a classification scheme to a set of documents should result in the ordering or arranging of that set of documents into groups or classes according to their subject content.Ex: He also resolved to talk with Cleo Passantino, a young librarian who had been at the library for three years and with whom he had had little contact.Ex: Throughout this chapter the term 'document' is used to refer to any item which might be found in a library or information center or data base.* en absoluto = at all, in the slightest, whatsoever, not at all, in any shape or form.* en abstracto = abstractly.* en abundancia = in plenty, liberally, in abundance, exuberantly, in profusion, aplenty [a-plenty], prodigiously, plentifully.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* en adelante = forward [forwards].* en agradecimiento por = appreciative of.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en alguna ocasión = on any one occasion.* en alguna parte = someplace.* en alguna parte de + Nombre = some way down + Nombre.* en algún lugar = somewhere, at some point.* en algún lugar (de por ahí) = somewhere out there.* en algún momento = somewhere along the line, sometime, at sometime, at some point, at some point in time, at one time or another.* en algunos casos = in some cases.* en algunos grupos = in some quarters.* en algunos grupos de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores = in some quarters.* en algunos sectores de la población = in some quarters.* en algunos sentidos = in some respects.* en algunos sitios = in places.* en alquiler = rented.* en alta mar = on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas.* en alza = on the upswing.* en ambas direcciones = two-way.* en ambos casos = in either case, in either instance.* en ángulo = angled.* en ángulo recto = at right angles.* en antaño = in olden times, in olden days.* en antelación = anticipatory.* en anticipación = anticipatory.* en años anteriores = in prior years, in years past, in past years.* en apariencia = apparently, looking, seemingly, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly.* en apenas nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en apoyo a = in support of.* en apuros = hard-pressed, beleaguered, in deep trouble, in difficulties, if it comes to the crunch, when push comes to shove, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, in deep water, in hot water, in dire straits.* en aquel entonces = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time, in the course of events, during the course of events, back then, in those days.* en aquella época = at the time, at that time, in those days.* en aquellas ocasiones cuando = on occasions when.* en aquellos casos = in those cases.* en aquellos casos en los que = in those cases where.* en aquellos tiempos = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, in those days.* en aquel momento = at the time, the then + Nombre, by this time, at that time.* en aras a = in the name of.* en aras de = in the interest(s) of.* en armonía = harmoniously, in harmony.* en armonía con = in harmony with, in harness with, in keeping with, in tune with, in sync with.* en ascuas = on tenterhooks.* en auge = in ascendancy, buoyant, booming, on the rise, at high tide.* en aumento = burgeoning, growing, increasing, mounting, rising, on the rise, heightening.* en aumento gradual = gradually quickening.* en Babia = absent-minded.* en balde = in vain, vainly, to no avail, of no avail.* en bandada = in full force.* en bandadas = in droves.* en base a = in terms of, on the grounds that/of, on the basis of.* en beneficio de = for the benefit of, to the benefit of.* en beneficio propio = to + Posesivo + advantage.* en bisel = angled.* en blanco = blankly, blank.* en blanco y negro = b&w (black and white).* en bloque = en bloc.* en boga = in vogue, in fashion, voguish.* en bolas = stark naked, in the nod, in the buff.* en breve = shortly, the long and (the) short of, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.].* en broma = teasingly.* en buena compañía = in good company.* en buena condición = in good condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buena forma = in good nick.* en buena parte = for the most part.* en buenas condiciones para navegar = seaworthy.* en buenas manos = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en buen estado = in good condition, in good working condition, in good shape, in good nick.* en buen estado de funcionamiento = in good working condition.* en busca de quimeras = in pursuit of + windmills.* en búsqueda de = a quest for.* en cada fase = at each stage.* en caída = flowing.* en caja = boxed.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* en cama = abed.* en cambio = by contrast, in contrast, instead, shifting, by comparison.* en camino = on the way.* en cantidad = bulk.* en + Cantidad + años = in + Cantidad + years' time.* en capilla = on tenterhooks, in suspense.* en carnavales = carnivalistically.* en carne y hueso = in the flesh.* en casa = in the home.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* en casi nada = in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time.* en casi todos los + Nombre = in just about every + Nombre.* en caso de darse circunstancias ajenas a + Posesivo + control = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en caso de emergencia = in an emergency, in an emergency situation.* en caso de fuerza mayor = in the event of circumstances beyond + Posesivo + control.* en CD-ROM = CD-ROM-based.* en chirona = behind bars.* en ciernes = developing, budding, in the making.* en cierta medida = to some extent, to a certain extent, to some degree.* en ciertas circunstancias = in certain circumstances.* en ciertas ocasiones = at certain times.* en cierto grado = something of.* en cierto modo = to some extent, after a fashion, to a certain extent, in a manner of speaking, so to speak, to some degree.* en cierto modo + Verbo = sort of + Verbo.* en ciertos casos = in certain cases.* en cierto sentido = in several respects, to some extent, in a sense, in some respects, to some degree.* en circuito cerrado = looped.* en círcuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* en circuitos de segundo orden = in the provinces.* en circumstancias difíciles = under difficult circumstances.* en circunstancias misteriosas = in mysterious circumstances.* en circunstancias normales = in the course of events, during the course of events, under normal circumstances.* en circusntancias normales = in the normal run of things.* en coche = drive.* en colaboración = collaborative, cooperative [co-operative], jointly, participatory, in concert, in consort, collaboratively, synergistic, synergistically, in tandem, in a tandem fashion, in partnership.* en colaboración con = in concert with, in consultation with, in collaboration with, in alliance with, in conjunction with, in partnership with.* en colaboración con, junto con, de manera conjunta con = in partnership with.* en color = coloured [colored, -USA], full-colour.* en columnas = columnar.* en colusión con = in collusion with, in complicity with, in connivance with.* en coma = comatose.* en combinación con = in parallel to/with, in combination with.* en comisión de servicios = seconded.* en comparación = by comparison.* en comparación con = against, as compared to, set against, in comparison with, in comparison to.* en compensación = compensatory.* en complicidad con = in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in complicity with, in collusion with, in connivance with.* en común con = in common with.* en conciencia = in good conscience.* en conclusión = in conclusion.* en concordancia con = in accordance with, in accord with.* en concreto = in particular, to be specific.* en condiciones = decent.* en condiciones de = in the position to.* en condiciones de igualdad = on an equal footing, on equal terms, on an equal basis.* en condiciones difíciles = under difficult conditions.* en conexión con = in respect of.* en confidencia = in confidence.* en conflicto (con) = in conflict (with).* en conformidad con = in conformity with, in keeping with.* en conjunción con = in conjunction with, in tandem with.* en conjunto = altogether, on balance, bulk, all in all, overall, overall.* en conmemoración de = in celebration of, commemorative.* en connivencia = colluding.* en connivencia con = in collusion with, in cahoots (with), in complicity with, in connivance with.* en consecuencia = accordingly, consequently, hence, in consequence, as a consequence (of), it follows that, on this basis, on that basis, in doing so.* en consecuencia lógica = by implication.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* en consonacia con = in line with.* en consonancia con = in concert with, in keeping with, in step with, in tune with, in consonance with.* en constante cambio = ever-changing [ever changing], ever-fluid, on the move, fast changing [fast-changing], ever-shifting.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the move, on the go.* en construcción = under development, under construction.* en contacto = in communication.* en contacto con la realidad = in touch with + reality.* en contadas ocasiones = rarely, seldom, on rare occasions.* en contenedor = containerised [containerized, -USA].* en continua expansión = expanding.* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting, ever-changing [ever changing], ever-shifting.* en contra = counterpoint, against.* en contra de la guerra = antiwar [anti-war].* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en contra de la raza blanca = anti-white [antiwhite].* en contra de la raza negra = antiblack [anti-black].* en contra de las circunstancias = against circumstances.* en contra de las instituciones = anti-establishment.* en contra del gobierno = anti-government.* en contraposición a = as opposed to, in contrast (to/with), in contradistinction to.* en contraste con = in contrast (to/with).* en contravención de = in contravention of.* en contubernio (con) = in cahoots (with).* en cooperación = cooperative [co-operative].* en cooperación con = in cooperation with.* en cooperativa = cooperatively [co-operatively].* en costras = caked.* en crisis = depressed, crisis-ridden, on the rocks.* en cuadernillo = in booklet form.* en cualquier caso = for that matter, in any event, in any case, in either case.* en cualquier domingo = on any given Sunday.* en cualquier lugar = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier momento = anytime, at any one time, at any point, at any point in time, at any time, at any moment, at any given point, at any moment in time, at any given moment, momentarily, on any given Sunday.* en cualquier momento en el futuro = at some stage.* en cualquier orden = either way round.* en cualquier otra circunstancia = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otra parte = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier otro lugar = anywhere else, everywhere else.* en cualquier otro momento = some other time.* en cualquier otro sitio = anywhere else.* en cualquier parte = anywhere, everywhere.* en cualquier sitio = everywhere, anywhere.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en + Cuantificador + aspectos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en + Cuantificador + sentidos = in + Cuantificador + respects.* en cuanto a = as to, in extent of, in regard to, in terms of, in the way of, with regard(s) to, as for, as regards, as to the matter of, in reference to, now as to, moving on to.* en cuanto a él = as for him.* en cuanto a ella = as for her.* en cuanto a ellos = as for them.* en cuanto a los hechos = factually.* en cuanto a mí = as for me.* en cuanto a nosotros = as for us.* en cuanto a ti = as for you.* en cuanto a usted = as for you.* en cuanto a vosotros = as for you.* en cuanto + nacer = at birth.* en cuanto que = in that.* en cuarto lugar = fourthly.* en cuatro niveles = quadraplaner.* en cuclicllas = in a squatting position.* en cuclillas = squat, in a squat position, in a crouching position.* en cueros = in the buff, in the nod, stark naked.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* en cumplimiento con = in line with, in compliance with.* en cursiva = in italic type.* en curso = in process, underway [under way], in progress, ongoing [on-going], afoot, current, under preparation.* en curso de = in course of.* en cuyo caso = in which case.* en danza = on the run.* en decadencia = bankrupt.* en defensa propia = in self-defence.* en definitiva = in all, all in all, in the last analysis, in the final analysis, all things considered.* en definitiva, bien mirado, bien considerado = all things considered.* en demanda = in-demand.* en demasía = excess, to excess, excessively.* en desacuerdo = disapproving, at odds.* en desacuerdo con = at odds with.* en desarmonía con = out of tune with, out of keeping with.* en desarrollo = evolving, under development.* en descomposición = decaying, putrefying.* en desesperación = despairing, in despair.* en desuso = obsolete, disused.* en detalle = at length.* en deterioro = deteriorating, crumbling, decaying, dilapidated, disintegrating.* en determinadas ocasiones = sometimes, on particular occasions.* en detrimento de = to the detriment of, to + Posesivo + detriment, to the neglect of.* en diagonal = herringbone.* en días alternos = every other day.* en diferente grado = differing, in varying measures.* en diferente medida = differing, in varying measures.* en diferentes momentos = at various times, at different times.* en diferentes ocasiones = at different times, at various times.* en dificultades = stranded.* en dinero = monetised [monetized, -pl.].* en dirección de la proa = abaft.* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.* en dirección norte = northbound.* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.* en disco = ondisc.* en disminución = dwindling, on the wane.* en + Distancia + a la redonda = within + Distancia.* en distinta medida = differing, in varying measures.* en distintas ocasiones = at different times, at various times, on several occasions.* en distinto grado = in varying measures, differing, to varying degrees.* en distintos formatos = multiform.* en distintos momentos = at different times, at various times.* en diversas lenguas = multilingually.* en diversas ocasiones = on several occasions.* en diverso grado = to varying extents, to varying degrees.* en diversos formatos = multiform.* en donde = where, wherein.* en dos años = over a two-year period.* en dos lenguas = bilingually.* en dos niveles = split-level.* en dos palabras = in a nutshell, in a nutshell.* en dos volúmenes = two-volume.* en duda = in doubt.* en edad de trabajar = working-age.* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.* en ejercicio = incumbent, practising [practicing, -USA].* en el abandono = in the wilderness.* en el acto = ipso facto, outright, on the spot, while-you-wait [while-u-wait], at the drop of a hat.* en el aire = in mid-air, airborne.* en el ámbito de = in the realm of.* en el año catapún = in the dim and distant past.* en el año del Señor = in the year of our Lord.* en el año entrante = in the coming year.* en el año próximo = in the coming year.* en el año venidero = in the coming year.* en el área de + Lugar = Lugar + area.* en el asiento de atrás = in the back seat.* en el asiento trasero = in the back seat.* en el aula de clase = classroom-based.* en el banquillo = on the bench.* en el blanco de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el camino = along the way, en route, in the process.* en el campo de = in the realm of, in the field of.* en el campus universitario = campus-based.* en el candelero = in the spotlight.* en el cargo = in the saddle, in office.* en el caso de = for, in association with, in the case of, in the event of, in case of, in the context of.* en (el) caso de que = in the event that, should, in case.* en el caso poco probable de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el cine = at the movies.* en el clima actual de = in the present climate of.* en el contexto de = in the realm of.* en el culo = in the bottom.* en el culo del mundo = in the arse of nowhere.* en el curso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el curso normal de = in the mainstream of.* en el curso normal de las cosas = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en el curso normal de las cosas, en el curso normal de los acontecimientos, = in the normal run of things.* en el curso normal de los acontecimientos = in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* en el desierto = in the wilderness.* en el detalle = in detail.* en el día a día = in the day to day, in the trenches.* en el dique seco = in dry dock, in the wilderness.* en el eje = at the core (of).* en el entorno de = in the realm of.* en el escenario = on stage.* en el escenario mundial = on the world stage.* en el espacio = spatially.* en el estricto sentido de la palabra = strictly speaking.* en el estudio = at study, at study.* en el extranjero = abroad, overseas, offshore.* en el extremo opuesto = at the far end.* en el fin de semana = over the weekend, over the weekend, at the weekend.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* en el fondo = at heart, deep down, in the back of + Posesivo + mind, in the back of + Posesivo + head, at the back of + Posesivo + head, bottom line, the, in the bottom.* en el fondo de = at the root of.* en el futuro = Número + Tiempo + ahead, down the road, in future, in time(s) to come, at + future date, in (the) years to come, at some future time, in the years to come, in the years ahead, in years to come, at some future point, in the future, for future reference, for the years to come.* en el futuro a largo plazo = in the long-term future.* en el futuro cercano = in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro inmediato = in the offing, in the foreseeable future.* en el futuro lejano = further in the future.* en el haber de Uno = under + Posesivo + belt.* en el horario de trabajo = on company time.* en el horizonte = on the horizon.* en el hospital = at the bedside.* en el improbable caso de que = in the unlikely case (that).* en el instante en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el ínterin = in the interim, in the intervening years, in the intervening period, ad interim.* en el juego = at play.* en el lado negativo = on the debit side, on the negative side, on the downside.* en el lado positivo = on the credit side, on the positive side, on the plus side, on the bright side.* en ello = therein, thereupon [thereon].* en el lugar del accidente = at the scene, at the scene of the accident.* en el lugar de los hechos = at the scene.* en el mandato = in office.* en el mando = at the wheel.* en el mar = at sea.* en el marco de = within the ambit of, within the bounds of.* en el más allá = dead and gone.* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* en el mejor de los casos = at best, at most, ideally, in the best of circumstances, the best case scenario, at the most, at the best of times, at the very best.* en el mejor momento de Uno = at + Posesivo + (very) best.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* en el mismo número de años = in as many years.* en el mismo orden que = in sync with.* en el momento = on the spot.* en el momento actual = in this day and age, at the present time.* en el momento adecuado = at the right time.* en el momento de = at the time (that/of).* en el momento de escribir estas líneas = at the time of writing.* en el momento de la impresión = at the time of going to print.* en el momento en que se necesita = at the point-of-need, at the point of use, point of use.* en el momento en que + Subjuntivo = the moment + Verbo.* en el momento justo = on cue.* en el momento más débil de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el momento oportuno = at the right time, not a moment too soon, not a minute too soon.* en el momento peor de Alguien = at + Posesivo + weakest.* en el mundo = on the face of the earth, on the world stage.* en el mundo antiguo = in antiquity.* en el mundo entero = all over the world, worldwide [world-wide], all around the world, throughout the world, around the planet, the world over.* en el mundo que nos rodea = out there.* en el nivel básico = at grass roots level.* en el nivel intermedio de = in the middle range of.* en el nivel medio de = in the middle range of.* en el norte del estado = upstate.* en el núcleo = at the core (of).* en el ocaso = over the hill.* en el ojo del huracán = in the eye of the storm, in the eye of the hurricane.* en el orden del día = on the agenda.* en el origen (de) = in the early days (of).* en el otro extremo = at the other extreme.* en el otro extremo de la escala = at the other end of the scale, at the other end of the spectrum, at the other extreme.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.* en el país de los ciegos el tuerto es el rey = be a case of the blind leading the blind.* en el pasado = in the past, in past eras, at some point in the past, in years gone by, in days gone by, in former times.* en el pasado remoto = in the dim and distant past.* en el peor de los casos = at worst, in the worst of circumstances, at + Posesivo + very worst, the worst case scenario, at + Posesivo + worst, in the worst case.* en el período penoso de = in the throes of.* en el período previo a = in the run up to, during the run up to.* en el piso de abajo = downstairs.* en el piso de arriba = upstairs.* en el poder = in office.* en el primer caso = in the former case.* en el proceso = in the process.* en el propio campus universitario = campus-based.* en el propio cortijo = on-farm.* en el próximo año = in the year ahead, in the coming year.* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.* en el punto álgido de = at the height of.* en el punto de mira = in the spotlight, in the crosshairs.* en el que = wherein.* en el que se puede buscar = searchable.* en el quinto coño = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quinto pino = in the arse of nowhere.* en el quirófano = under the knife.* en el resto = everywhere else.* en el resto de = elsewhere.* en el seguimiento de = in the pursuit of.* en el segundo caso = in the latter case.* en el seno de = within, among.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en el sentido de que = in the sense that, along the lines that, in that.* en el sentido más amplio = in the broadest sense, in the widest sense.* en el sentido más general = in the broadest sense.* en el sentido que = in which.* en el timón = in the saddle.* en el trabajo = on-the-job, at work.* en el transcurso de = throughout the course of, throughout the course of, in the course of, during the course of, over the course of, throughout.* en el transcurso de algunos años = over a period of years.* en el transcurso de la historia = in the course of history.* en el transcurso de los siglos = over the course of the centuries.* en el transcurso normal de + Posesivo + vida(s) = in the normal course of + Posesivo + life/lives.* en el trasfondo de = at the root of.* en el último caso = in the latter case.* en el último minuto = last minute [last-minute], at the last minute.* en el último momento = at the eleventh hour, at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last, at the last minute.* en el umbral de = on the threshold of.* en el vuelo = in-flight.* en entrante = recessed.* en entredicho = under challenge.* en episodios = episodic.* en época de carnaval = carnivalistically.* en época de feria = carnivalistically.* en época de paz = in peacetime, during peacetime.* en épocas anteriores = in former times, in past eras.* en épocas de = in times of.* en épocas de guerra = in time(s) of war.* en épocas de paz = in time(s) of peace.* en épocas de prosperidad económica = in affluent times.* en épocas difíciles = in times of need.* en épocas pasadas = in past ages.* en escamas = flaky.* en ese caso = in that case.* en ese mismo instante = at that very moment.* en ese mismo momento = at that very moment.* en ese momento = at that point, at this point, at that time, just then, at that point in time.* en esencia = in essence, essentially.* en ese sentido = on that score, to that effect.* en esos casos = in those cases.* en espacios cerrados = indoors.* en especial = especially (specially), notably, specially (especially).* en especie = in kind.* en espera = on hold.* en espiga = herringbone.* en esta coyuntura = at this juncture.* en estado = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de abandono = decaying, dilapidated, dilapidated.* en estado de alerta = on alert.* en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de buena esperanza = pregnant, in the family way.* en estado de cambio = in a state of flux.* en estado de descomposición = decaying.* en estado de deterioro = decaying, dilapidated.* en estado de reserva = on standby.* en estado de reserva, en estado de alerta, de guardia = on standby.* en estado de sitio = in a state of siege, under siege.* en estado embrionario = embryo, embryonic, in embryonic stage, in embryo, in the embryo stage.* en esta época del año = around this time of year.* en esta ocasión = on this occasion.* en estas circunstancias = under these circumstances.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* en este caso = in this case.* en este contexto = against this background.* en este documento = herein, herewith, hereto.* en este extremo = to this extent.* en este grado = to this extent.* en este mismo sentido = along the same lines.* en este momento = at this point, at this stage, at this juncture, at this time, at this moment in time, right now.* en este período = in the course of events, during the course of events.* en este sentido = along these lines, in this connection, in this direction, in this sense, in this vein, in this spirit, in this regard, in this effort, in that spirit, on this score, to that effect.* en estos casos = in these cases.* en estos días = today, these days.* en estos tiempos = in these times, in this day and age.* en estrecha colaboración = in close collaboration.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* en estuche = boxed.* en excelente estado = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en excelentes condiciones = in tip-top condition, in tip-top form.* en exceso = overflow, overflowing, excessively, excess, to excess.* en exclusiva = exclusively.* en existencia = in existence.* en expansión = expanded.* en exposición = on exhibit, on show, on display.* en + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal, come + Expresión Temporal.* en extensión = in length.* en extenso = at length, in full.* en extremo = no end, to no end.* en fase terminal = terminally ill.* en favor de = in favour of.* en flor = in full blossom, in blossom.* en forma = fit [fitter -comp., fittest -sup.], toned.* en forma de = in the form of, in the shape of.* en forma de A = A-shaped.* en forma de arco = arched, bowed.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* en forma de cruz = cross-shaped.* en forma de cuadrado = square-shaped.* en forma de cuña = wedge-shaped.* en forma de cúpula = dome-shaped, domed.* en forma de D = d-shaped.* en forma de estrella = star-shaped [star shaped].* en forma de L = L-shaped.* en forma de libro = in book form.* en forma de medialuna = crescent-shaped.* en forma de parásito = parasitically.* en forma de pera = pear-shaped.* en forma de pirámide = pyramidal-shaped.* en forma de trompeta = trumpet-shaped.* en forma de U = U-shaped.* en forma de V = V-shaped.* en forma física = physically fit.* en forma física y mental = physically and mentally fit.* en forma ovalada = oval-shaped.* en forma piramidal = pyramidal-shaped.* en formato de libro moderno = in codex form.* en formato digital = digitally.* en formato electrónico = in electronic form.* en formato MARC = in MARC form.* en formato papel = paper-based, in hard copy.* en frente = ahead, in front.* en frente de = in front of.* en funcionamiento = in operation.* en función de = according to, as a function of, depending on/upon.* en general = at large, by and large, for the most part, generally, in general, in the main, on balance, on the whole, overall, all in all, broadly, as a whole, generally speaking.* en germinación = budding.* en gestación = in the making.* en grado mínimo = minimally.* en gran cantidad = prodigiously.* en grandes cantidades = en masse, in good number, in record numbers, in bulk.* en grandes números = in record numbers.* en gran formato = oversize, oversized.* en gran medida = broadly, by and large, extensively, greatly, heavily, largely, to a considerable extent, to a high degree, to a large extent, tremendously, vastly, very much, keenly, in no small way, to any great degree, in many ways, in large part, in large measure, in no small measure, to a great extent, to a large degree, to a great degree.* en gran número = numerously.* en gran parte* * *en1(refiriéndose a una ciudad, un edificio): viven en París/en una granja/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/on a farm/at number ten/in a hotelviven en la calle Goya they live on o ( BrE) in Goya Street2 (dentro de) inmétete en la cama get into bedlo puso en una caja he put it in a boxmetió la mano en el conducto she stuck her hand into ( o down etc) the pipe3 (sobre) onlo puso en la mesa/pared he put it on the table/wallse sentó en una silla/en un sillón she sat down on a chair/in an armchairtendrás que dormir en el suelo you'll have to sleep on the floorse le nota en la cara you can see it in his faceB1 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente, medio) invivir en armonía con la naturaleza to live in harmony with nature2de … en …: van de casa en casa/de puerta en puerta pidiendo dinero they go from house to house/from door to door asking for moneynos tienes de sorpresa en sorpresa you're full of surprisesC1 ‹un tema/una especialidad/una cualidad›es licenciado en filosofía he has a degree in philosophyes un experto en la materia he's an expert on the subjectes muy bueno en historia he's very good at historysupera a su hermana en inteligencia she surpasses her sister in intelligence2 ‹una proporción/un precio›ha aumentado en un diez por ciento it has gone up by ten per centme lo vendió en $30 he sold it to me for $30las pérdidas se calcularon en $50.000 the losses were calculated at $50,000D1 ‹un estado/una manera› inen buenas/malas condiciones in good/bad conditionun edificio en llamas a building in flames o on firenos recibió en camisón he received us in his nightshirtcon los músculos en tensión with (his) muscles tenseden posición vertical in an upright position2(con forma de): termina en punta it's pointed, it ends in o comes to a pointcolóquense en círculo get into o in a circle3 (en el papel de) asLuis Girón en el Alcalde Luis Girón as the Mayorpensamos ir en taxi/en coche/en barco we plan to go by taxi/by car/by boat¿fueron en tren? — no, en avión did you go by train? — no, by plane o no, we flewfueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikesfuimos a dar una vuelta en coche we went for a drive o we went for a ride in the carE1(expresando el material): un modelo realizado en seda natural an outfit in natural silkcapa para la lluvia en plástico plastic raincape¿lo tienen en azul/(un) 38? do you have it in blue/a 38?una obra en tres actos a play in three acts¿cuánto pesas en kilos? how much do you weigh in kilos?en ruso/en el código Morse in Russian/in Morse CodeF(en expresiones de tiempo): en verano in (the) summeren mayo/1947 in May/1947en varias ocasiones on several occasionsllegó justo en ese momento she arrived just at that moment, just then she arriveden la mañana/tarde ( esp AmL); in the morning/afternoonen la noche ( esp AmL); at nightno vi a nadie en todo el día I didn't see anybody all dayGno hay nada de malo en lo que hacen there's nothing wrong in what they're doingen + INF:tardó media hora en resolverlo it took her half an hour to work it outsiempre es el último en salir he's always the last to leave2(con complementos de persona): en él ha encontrado un amigo she's found a friend in himproblemas que se dan en las personas de edad problems which affect old people* * *
Multiple Entries:
en
en.
en preposición
1 ( en expresiones de lugar)a) (refiriéndose a ciudad, edificio):◊ viven en París/en el número diez/en un hotel they live in Paris/at number ten/in a hotel;
en el último piso on the top floor;
está en la calle Goya it's on o (BrE) in Goya Street;
en casa at home
se le nota en la cara you can see it in his face
2 (expresando circunstancias, ambiente) in;
3a) (indicando tema, especialidad):
doctor en derecho Doctor of Lawb) (indicando proporción, precio):
en dólares in dollars
4a) (indicando estado, manera) in;
en llamas in flames, on fireb) ( en forma de):
colóquense en círculo get into o in a circle
fueron en bicicleta they cycled, they went on their bikes;
dimos una vuelta en coche we went for a ride in the car
5a) ( indicando el material):
una escultura en bronce a bronze (sculpture)
◊ en azul/ruso in blue/Russian
6 ( con expresiones de tiempo):
en varias ocasiones on several occasions;
en la mañana/noche (esp AmL) in the morning/at night
7
fuí el último en salir I was the last to leave
en preposición
1 (lugar) in, on, at: nos encontramos en el autobús, we met on the bus
en Barcelona/Río, in Barcelona/Rio
en el cajón, in the drawer
en casa/el trabajo, at home/work
(sobre) en la mesa, on the table
2 (tiempo) in, on, at: cae en lunes, it falls on a Monday
en 1975, in 1975
en ese preciso instante, at that very moment
en un minuto, in a minute
en primavera, in spring
LAm en la mañana, in the morning
3 (modo) en bata, in a dressing gown
en francés, in French
en serio, seriously
4 (medio) by, in: puede venir en avión/ coche/metro/tren, she can come by air/car/tube/train
¿por qué no vienes en avión?, why don't you fly?
5 (movimiento) into: entró en la habitación, he went into the room
entró en escena, he went on stage
6 (tema, materia) at, in
es muy bueno en matemáticas, he's very good at maths
experto en finanzas, expert in finances
7 (partición, fases) in: hicimos el viaje en dos etapas, we did the journey in two stages
8 (de... en...) entraremos de tres en tres, we shall go in three by three
9 (con infinitivo) fue rápido en desenfundar, he was quick to pull out
se le nota la timidez en el hablar, you can notice his shyness by the way he speaks
'en' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatimiento
- abdicar
- abierta
- abierto
- abogar
- abogada
- abogado
- abominar
- abonada
- abonado
- abordar
- abrir
- abreviar
- absoluta
- absoluto
- absorta
- absorto
- abstracta
- abstracto
- abstraída
- abstraído
- abuela
- abundar
- abundancia
- abundante
- abusar
- acabar
- academia
- acariciar
- acceder
- acentuar
- achantarse
- achatamiento
- achuchar
- acoger
- acomodar
- acompañar
- aconsejar
- acontecer
- acordar
- acordarse
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
English:
A
- aback
- abdicate
- abide
- ablaze
- able
- above
- above-board
- abreast
- abroad
- abscess
- absence
- absent
- absolutely
- absorbed
- abstract
- abundant
- academic
- academy
- accent
- access
- account
- accustom
- acknowledgement
- acquiesce
- acquire
- act
- acting
- action
- active
- actually
- add
- add in
- addition
- adept
- adequate
- administration
- admission
- admit
- advance
- advantage
- adventure
- advertise
- advertising
- affair
- affect
- afford
- afloat
- afraid
- after
* * *EN nm (abrev de Encuentro Nacional)= Paraguayan political party* * *enprp1 ( dentro de) in;en un mes in a month;en junio in June;en casa at home;en el cielo in heaven2 ( sobre) on;en la mesa on the table;en la calle on the street, Br tb in the street:en coche/tren by car/train4:en inglés in English;póngamelo en la cuenta put it on my account;aumentar en un 10 % grow (by) 10%, increase (by) 10%* * *en prep1) : inen el bolsillo: in one's pocketen una semana: in a week2) : onen la mesa: on the table3) : aten casa: at homeen el trabajo: at worken ese momento: at that moment* * *en prep1. (en general) in¿en qué calle vives? which street do you live in?2. (edificios, fiestas específicas) at3. (superficies, días concretos) on4. (medio de transporte) by -
19 Kopf
m; -(e)s, Köpfe1. head (auch von Sachen und TECH.); (Briefkopf) letterhead; einer Seite etc.: top; einer Pfeife: bowl; Kopf an Kopf closely packed; beim Rennen etc.: neck and neck; Kopf stehen stand on one’s head; FLUG. nose over; umg., fig. go mad (bes. Am. crazy) ( wegen over); es steht auf dem Kopf it’s upside down; etw. auf den Kopf stellen turn s.th. upside down; die Bude auf den Kopf stellen umg. (durchsuchen, in Unordnung bringen) turn the place upside down; (ausgelassen feiern) have a wild fling; die Tatsachen auf den Kopf stellen turn the facts on their head, twist things ( oder the facts); und wenn du dich auf den Kopf stellst umg. you can do what you like, you can talk until you’re blue in the face; von Kopf bis Fuß from head to foot, from top to toe; den Kopf hängen lassen hang one’s head; den Kopf oben behalten umg. keep one’s chin (Brit. auch pecker) up; Kopf hoch! umg. chin up!; einen dicken oder schweren Kopf haben umg. have a headache; umg. have a thick head; vom Alkohol: have a hangover; einen roten Kopf bekommen go red, blush; jemandem den Kopf waschen wash s.o.’s hair; umg., fig. give s.o. a piece of one’s mind; Fisch 12. (Sinn, Verstand, Urteil) head, mind; (Willen) head; (Gedächtnis) memory; aus dem Kopf aufsagen: from memory, by heart; im Kopf ausrechnen work out in one’s head; ich habe andere Dinge im Kopf I’ve got other things on my mind ( oder to think about); er hat nur Fußball im Kopf all he ever thinks about is football; er ist nicht ganz richtig im Kopf umg. he’s got a screw loose; wo hatte ich nur meinen Kopf? what was I thinking of?; den Kopf voll haben have a lot ( oder too much) on one’s mind; das kannst du dir aus dem Kopf schlagen you can forget (about) that; das will mir nicht aus dem Kopf I can’t get it out of my mind; das hältste ja im Kopf nicht aus umg. it’s enough to drive you (a)round the bend; sich (Dat) etw. durch den Kopf gehen lassen think s.th. over; jemandem im Kopf herumgehen go (a)round and (a)round in s.o.’s mind; er hat es sich in den Kopf gesetzt, es zu tun he’s determined to do it; umg. he’s dead set on doing it; geht das nicht in deinen Kopf? can’t you get that into your head?; jemandem in den Kopf oder zu Kopf steigen go to s.o.’s head; sich (Dat) den Kopf zerbrechen rack one’s brains; seinen eigenen Kopf haben have a mind of one’s own; es kann nicht immer alles nach deinem Kopf gehen you can’t get your own way all of the time; mir steht der Kopf nicht danach I don’t really feel like it; einen kühlen Kopf bewahren keep a cool head; (nicht zornig werden) keep one’s cool umg.3. fig. (Geist, Denker) (great) thinker; (Führer) head, leader; (treibende Kraft) mastermind, driving force; ein fähiger / kluger Kopf a capable / intelligent person; der Kopf von etw. sein mastermind s.th.5. fig. (Leben) seinen Kopf retten save one’s skin; Kopf und Kragen riskieren risk one’s neck; das wird ihn den Kopf kosten! it’ll cost him his life; das kann den Kopf nicht kosten it can’t cost the earth6. sonstige Wendungen: er wird dir schon nicht gleich den Kopf abreißen he won’t bite your head off; den Kopf in den Sand stecken hide one’s head in the sand; den Kopf ( nicht) verlieren (not) lose one’s head; den Kopf aus der Schlinge ziehen wriggle out of it, bes. Am. auch beat the rap umg.; sich (Dat) einen Kopf machen umg. worry; darüber mach ich mir keinen Kopf umg. I’m not going to worry about that; er ist nicht auf den Kopf gefallen umg. he’s no fool; ich weiß nicht, wo mir der Kopf steht umg. I don’t know whether I’m coming or going; jemandem den Kopf verdrehen umg. turn s.o.’s head; jemandem den Kopf zurechtrücken umg. bring s.o. to his ( oder her) senses, sort s.o. out; sein Geld auf den Kopf hauen umg. blow one’s money; immer mit dem Kopf durch die Wand wollen umg. be pigheaded; bis über den Kopf in Schulden stecken be up to one’s neck (umg. eyeballs) in debt; jemandem über den Kopf wachsen umg. outgrow s.o.; Arbeit etc.: get too much for s.o.; über seinen Kopf hinweg over his head, without consulting him; jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen umg. put s.o.’s nose out of joint; jemandem Beleidigungen an den Kopf werfen hurl insults at s.o.; wie vor den Kopf geschlagen speechless; Köpfe werden rollen heads will roll; da fasst man sich doch an den Kopf it really makes you wonder; was man nicht im Kopf hat, muss man in den Beinen haben a short memory makes work for the legs; Kopf oder Zahl? heads or tails?7. ein Kopf Salat / Blumenkohl a (head of) lettuce / cauliflower* * *der Kopfhead* * *Kọpf* * *der2) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) head3) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) head4) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) head* * *<-[e]s, Köpfe>[kɔpf, pl ˈkœpfə]m1. (Haupt) head\Kopf runter! duck!bis zu den letzten hundert Metern lagen sie \Kopf an \Kopf they were neck and neck until the last hundred metresbis über den \Kopf above one's head; (fig) up to one's neck [or ears]mit bloßem \Kopf bareheadedden \Kopf einziehen to lower one's headjds \Kopf fordern (a. fig) to demand sb's head a. figwir fordern seinen \Kopf! off with his head!von \Kopf bis Fuß from head to foot [or top to toe]einen [halben] \Kopf größer/kleiner als jd sein to be [half a] head taller/smaller than sbden \Kopf in die Hände stützen to rest one's head in one's handsjdn den \Kopf kosten to cost sb their head; (fig) to cost sb their job; (Amt) to cost sb their position; (Karriere) to cost sb their careerden \Kopf in den Nacken werfen to throw one's head backmit dem \Kopf nicken to nod one's headeinen [ganz] roten \Kopf bekommen to go red in the face; (vor Scham a.) to blushden \Kopf schütteln to shake one's headjdm schwindelt der \Kopf, jds \Kopf schwindelt sb's head is spinningden \Kopf sinken lassen to lower one's headauf dem \Kopf stehen to stand on one's headjdm über den \Kopf wachsen to grow taller than sb; (fig) to be too much for sb[mit dem] \Kopf voraus [o voran] headfirst, headlong AM2. (oberer, vorderer Teil) head; (Briefkopf) [letter]head; einer Pfeife bowl; eines Plattenspielers head\Kopf oder Zahl? heads or tails?am \Kopf der Tafel sitzen to sit at the head of the tableauf dem \Kopf stehen to be upside down3. HORT headein \Kopf Kohl/Salat a head of cabbage/lettuceaus dem \Kopf from memory, by heartsie kann das Gedicht aus dem \Kopf hersagen she can recite the poem from memory [or by heart]etw geht jdm durch den \Kopf sb is thinking about sthmir geht so viel durch den \Kopf! there is so much going through my mind!ich habe den \Kopf so voll, dass ich mich kaum konzentrieren kann I've got so much on my mind I find it difficult to concentrateich habe den \Kopf schon voll genug! I've got enough on my mind!im \Kopf in one's headetw im \Kopf behalten to keep sth in one's memorydie Einzelheiten kann ich nicht alle im \Kopf behalten I can't remember all the detailsetw im \Kopf haben (sich erinnern) to have made a mental note of sth; (sich mit etw beschäftigen) to be thinking about sthanderes [o andere Dinge] im \Kopf haben to have other things to worry aboutnur [o nichts als] Arbeit/Fußball im \Kopf haben to think of nothing but work/footballdie Melodie im \Kopf haben to remember the tuneetw im \Kopf rechnen to calculate sth in one's headin den Köpfen [der Menschen] spuken to haunt people's thoughtsdiese Vorstellung spukt noch immer in den Köpfen vieler Menschen this idea still haunts many people's thoughtsjdm kommt etw in den \Kopf sb remembers sthetw schießt jdm durch den \Kopf sth flashes through sb's mindjdm schwirrt der \Kopf (fam) sb's head is buzzingjdm durch den \Kopf schwirren (fam) to buzz around sb's headnicht [o kaum] wissen, wo einem der \Kopf steht (fam) to not know whether one is coming or going fametw will jdm nicht aus dem \Kopf sb can't get sth out of their headein heller [o kluger] [o schlauer] \Kopf sein (fam) to have a good head on one's shoulders, to be cleverdu bist ein kluger \Kopf! you are a clever boy/girl! fameinen klaren \Kopf behalten to keep a clear headeinen kühlen \Kopf bewahren [o behalten] to keep a cool headnicht auf den \Kopf gefallen sein to be no fooljdm den \Kopf verdrehen (fam) to turn sb's headden \Kopf verlieren (fam) to lose one's headjdm den \Kopf zurechtsetzen [o zurechtrücken] (fam) to make sb see senseetw im \Kopf nicht aushalten (fam) to not be able to bear sthwill dir das denn nicht in den \Kopf? can't you get that into your head?dafür muss man's im \Kopf haben you need brains for that famseinen \Kopf durchsetzen to get one's waynach jds \Kopf gehen to go [or be] the way sb wantsseinen eigenen \Kopf haben (fam) to have a mind of one's ownüber jds \Kopf hinweg over sb's headsie hat es sich in den \Kopf gesetzt, Schauspielerin zu werden she's got it into her head to become an actresseine Belohnung [o Summe] auf jds \Kopf aussetzen to put a price on sb's headauf den \Kopf dieses Mörders waren 500 Dollar Belohnung ausgesetzt a reward of $500 had been offered for the murderer's captureeine hundert \Kopf starke Gruppe a group of hundred peoplepro \Kopf per head [or form capitadie besten Köpfe arbeiten für uns the best brains are working for us9.▶ was man nicht im \Kopf hat, [das] muss man in den Beinen haben (prov) bad memory means a lot of legwork fam▶ den \Kopf hoch tragen to keep one's head held high▶ \Kopf und Kragen riskieren (Leben, Gesundheit) to risk life and limb; (Existenz, Job) to risk one's neck fig▶ sich einen \Kopf [über etw] machen to ponder sth, to not be able to stop thinking about sth▶ den \Kopf oben behalten to keep one's chin up, to not loose heart▶ Köpfe werden rollen heads will roll▶ den \Kopf aus der Schlinge ziehen to dodge danger▶ jdm in den \Kopf [o zu Kopf[e]] steigen to go to sb's head▶ etw auf den \Kopf stellen (durchsuchen) to turn sth upside down [or inside out]; (ins Gegenteil verkehren) to turn sth on its head fig▶ und wenn du dich auf den \Kopf stellst,... (fam) you can talk until you're blue in the face, [but]... fam▶ jdn vor den \Kopf stoßen to offend sb▶ jdm den \Kopf waschen to give sb a telling-offjdm Beleidigungen an den \Kopf werfen to hurl insults at sb▶ jdm etw auf den \Kopf zusagen to tell sb sth to their face* * *der; Kopf[e]s, Köpfe1) headjemandem den Kopf waschen — wash somebody's hair; (fig. ugs.): (jemanden zurechtweisen) give somebody a good talking-to (sl.); give somebody what for (sl.)
[um] einen ganzen/halben Kopf größer sein — be a good head/a few inches taller
sie haben sich die Köpfe heiß geredet — the conversation/debate became heated
Kopf an Kopf — (im Wettlauf) neck and neck
den Kopf einziehen — duck; (fig.): (sich einschüchtern lassen) be intimidated
ich werde/er wird dir nicht gleich den Kopf abreißen — (ugs.) I'm/he's not going to bite your head off
jemandem schwirrt/raucht der Kopf — somebody's head is spinning
nicht wissen, wo einem der Kopf steht — not know whether one is coming or going
einen dicken Kopf haben — (vom Alkohol) have a thick head (coll.) or a hangover
jemandem od. jemanden den Kopf kosten — cost somebody dearly; (jemanden das Leben kosten) cost somebody his/her life
den Kopf hinhalten [müssen] — (ugs.) [have to] face the music; [have to] take the blame or (coll.) rap
den Kopf aus der Schlinge ziehen — avoid any adverse consequences or (coll.) the rap
den Kopf hoch tragen — hold one's head high
jemandem den Kopf zurechtrücken — (ugs.) bring somebody to his/her senses
sich [gegenseitig] die Köpfe einschlagen — be at each other's throats
sein Geld auf den Kopf hauen — (ugs.) blow one's money (coll.)
etwas auf den Kopf stellen — (ugs.) turn something upside down
auf dem Kopf stehen — (ugs.) be upside down
Kopf stehen — stand on one's head; (ugs.): (überrascht sein) be bowled over
den Ablauf der Ereignisse auf den Kopf stellen — get the order of events completely or entirely wrong
jemandem auf dem Kopf herumtanzen — (ugs.) treat somebody just as one likes; do what one likes with somebody
jemandem auf den Kopf spucken können — (salopp scherzh.) be head and shoulders taller than somebody
er ist nicht auf den Kopf gefallen — (ugs.) there are no flies on him (fig. coll.)
jemandem in den od. zu Kopf steigen — go to somebody's head
mit dem Kopf durch die Wand wollen (ugs.) /sich (Dat.) den Kopf einrennen — beat or run one's head against a brick wall
etwas über jemandes Kopf [hin]weg entscheiden/über jemandes Kopf hinwegreden — decide something/talk over somebody's head
jemandem über den Kopf wachsen — (ugs.) outgrow somebody; (jemanden überfordern) become too much for somebody
bis über den Kopf in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something
es geht um Kopf und Kragen — (ugs.) it's a matter of life and death
sich um Kopf und Kragen reden — (ugs.) risk one's neck with careless talk
von Kopf bis Fuß — from head to toe or foot
jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen — (ugs.) offend somebody; s. auch Hand 3)
2) (Person) personein kluger/fähiger Kopf sein — be a clever/able man/woman
4) (Wille)5) (Verstand) mind; header hat die Zahlen im Kopf — (ugs.) he has the figures in his head
er hat nur Autos im Kopf — (ugs.) all he ever thinks about is cars
sie ist nicht ganz richtig im Kopf — (ugs.) she's not quite right in the head
einen klaren/kühlen Kopf bewahren od. behalten — keep a cool head; keep one's head
jemandem den Kopf verdrehen — (ugs.) steal somebody's heart [away]
sich (Dat.) den Kopf zerbrechen — (ugs.) rack one's brains (über + Akk. over); (sich Sorgen machen) worry (über + Akk. about)
aus dem Kopf — (aus dem Gedächtnis) off the top of one's head
das geht od. will ihm nicht aus dem Kopf — he can't get it out of his mind
sich (Dat.) etwas aus dem Kopf schlagen — put something out of one's head
sich (Dat.) etwas durch den Kopf gehen lassen — think something over
jemandem im Kopf herumgehen — (ugs.) go round and round in somebody's mind
jemandem/sich etwas in den Kopf setzen — put something into somebody's head/get something into one's head
etwas im Kopf [aus]rechnen — work something out in one's head
was man nicht im Kopf hat, muss man in den Beinen haben — a short memory makes work for the legs
jemandem geht od. will etwas nicht in den Kopf [hinein] — (ugs.) somebody can't get something into his/her head
6) (von Nadeln, Nägeln, Blumen) head; (von Pfeifen) bowl7)ein Kopf Salat/Blumenkohl/Rotkohl — a lettuce/cauliflower/red cabbage
9) (auf Münzen)Kopf [oder Zahl?] — heads [or tails?]
* * *1. head ( auch von Sachen und TECH); (Briefkopf) letterhead; einer Seite etc: top; einer Pfeife: bowl;Kopf an Kopf closely packed; beim Rennen etc: neck and neck;es steht auf dem Kopf it’s upside down;etwas auf den Kopf stellen turn sth upside down;die Bude auf den Kopf stellen umg (durchsuchen, in Unordnung bringen) turn the place upside down; (ausgelassen feiern) have a wild fling;die Tatsachen auf den Kopf stellen turn the facts on their head, twist things ( oder the facts);und wenn du dich auf den Kopf stellst umg you can do what you like, you can talk until you’re blue in the face;von Kopf bis Fuß from head to foot, from top to toe;den Kopf hängen lassen hang one’s head;Kopf hoch! umg chin up!;einen roten Kopf bekommen go red, blush;aus dem Kopf aufsagen: from memory, by heart;im Kopf ausrechnen work out in one’s head;ich habe andere Dinge im Kopf I’ve got other things on my mind ( oder to think about);er hat nur Fußball im Kopf all he ever thinks about is football;er ist nicht ganz richtig im Kopf umg he’s got a screw loose;wo hatte ich nur meinen Kopf? what was I thinking of?;den Kopf vollhaben have a lot ( oder too much) on one’s mind;das kannst du dir aus dem Kopf schlagen you can forget (about) that;das will mir nicht aus dem Kopf I can’t get it out of my mind;sich (dat)etwas durch den Kopf gehen lassen think sth over;jemandem im Kopf herumgehen go (a)round and (a)round in sb’s mind;er hat es sich in den Kopf gesetzt, es zu tun he’s determined to do it; umg he’s dead set on doing it;geht das nicht in deinen Kopf? can’t you get that into your head?;zu Kopf steigen go to sb’s head;sich (dat)den Kopf zerbrechen rack one’s brains;seinen eigenen Kopf haben have a mind of one’s own;es kann nicht immer alles nach deinem Kopf gehen you can’t get your own way all of the time;mir steht der Kopf nicht danach I don’t really feel like it;3. fig (Geist, Denker) (great) thinker; (Führer) head, leader; (treibende Kraft) mastermind, driving force;ein fähiger/kluger Kopf a capable/intelligent person;der Kopf von etwas sein mastermind sthpro Kopf a head, per person, each5. fig (Leben)seinen Kopf retten save one’s skin;Kopf und Kragen riskieren risk one’s neck;das wird ihn den Kopf kosten! it’ll cost him his life;das kann den Kopf nicht kosten it can’t cost the earther wird dir schon nicht gleich den Kopf abreißen he won’t bite your head off;den Kopf in den Sand stecken hide one’s head in the sand;den Kopf (nicht) verlieren (not) lose one’s head;sich (dat)einen Kopf machen umg worry;darüber mach ich mir keinen Kopf umg I’m not going to worry about that;er ist nicht auf den Kopf gefallen umg he’s no fool;ich weiß nicht, wo mir der Kopf steht umg I don’t know whether I’m coming or going;jemandem den Kopf verdrehen umg turn sb’s head;sein Geld auf den Kopf hauen umg blow one’s money;immer mit dem Kopf durch die Wand wollen umg be pigheaded;bis über den Kopf in Schulden stecken be up to one’s neck (umg eyeballs) in debt;über seinen Kopf hinweg over his head, without consulting him;jemandem Beleidigungen an den Kopf werfen hurl insults at sb;wie vor den Kopf geschlagen speechless;Köpfe werden rollen heads will roll;da fasst man sich doch an den Kopf it really makes you wonder;was man nicht im Kopf hat, muss man in den Beinen haben a short memory makes work for the legs;Kopf oder Zahl? heads or tails?7.ein Kopf Salat/Blumenkohl a (head of) lettuce/cauliflower* * *der; Kopf[e]s, Köpfe1) headjemandem den Kopf waschen — wash somebody's hair; (fig. ugs.): (jemanden zurechtweisen) give somebody a good talking-to (sl.); give somebody what for (sl.)
[um] einen ganzen/halben Kopf größer sein — be a good head/a few inches taller
sie haben sich die Köpfe heiß geredet — the conversation/debate became heated
Kopf an Kopf — (im Wettlauf) neck and neck
den Kopf einziehen — duck; (fig.): (sich einschüchtern lassen) be intimidated
ich werde/er wird dir nicht gleich den Kopf abreißen — (ugs.) I'm/he's not going to bite your head off
jemandem schwirrt/raucht der Kopf — somebody's head is spinning
nicht wissen, wo einem der Kopf steht — not know whether one is coming or going
einen dicken Kopf haben — (vom Alkohol) have a thick head (coll.) or a hangover
jemandem od. jemanden den Kopf kosten — cost somebody dearly; (jemanden das Leben kosten) cost somebody his/her life
den Kopf hinhalten [müssen] — (ugs.) [have to] face the music; [have to] take the blame or (coll.) rap
den Kopf aus der Schlinge ziehen — avoid any adverse consequences or (coll.) the rap
jemandem den Kopf zurechtrücken — (ugs.) bring somebody to his/her senses
sich [gegenseitig] die Köpfe einschlagen — be at each other's throats
sich (Dat.) an den Kopf fassen od. greifen — (ugs.) throw up one's hands in despair
sein Geld auf den Kopf hauen — (ugs.) blow one's money (coll.)
etwas auf den Kopf stellen — (ugs.) turn something upside down
auf dem Kopf stehen — (ugs.) be upside down
Kopf stehen — stand on one's head; (ugs.): (überrascht sein) be bowled over
den Ablauf der Ereignisse auf den Kopf stellen — get the order of events completely or entirely wrong
jemandem auf dem Kopf herumtanzen — (ugs.) treat somebody just as one likes; do what one likes with somebody
jemandem auf den Kopf spucken können — (salopp scherzh.) be head and shoulders taller than somebody
er ist nicht auf den Kopf gefallen — (ugs.) there are no flies on him (fig. coll.)
jemandem in den od. zu Kopf steigen — go to somebody's head
mit dem Kopf durch die Wand wollen (ugs.) /sich (Dat.) den Kopf einrennen — beat or run one's head against a brick wall
etwas über jemandes Kopf [hin]weg entscheiden/über jemandes Kopf hinwegreden — decide something/talk over somebody's head
jemandem über den Kopf wachsen — (ugs.) outgrow somebody; (jemanden überfordern) become too much for somebody
bis über den Kopf in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something
es geht um Kopf und Kragen — (ugs.) it's a matter of life and death
sich um Kopf und Kragen reden — (ugs.) risk one's neck with careless talk
von Kopf bis Fuß — from head to toe or foot
jemanden vor den Kopf stoßen — (ugs.) offend somebody; s. auch Hand 3)
2) (Person) personein kluger/fähiger Kopf sein — be a clever/able man/woman
4) (Wille)5) (Verstand) mind; header hat die Zahlen im Kopf — (ugs.) he has the figures in his head
er hat nur Autos im Kopf — (ugs.) all he ever thinks about is cars
sie ist nicht ganz richtig im Kopf — (ugs.) she's not quite right in the head
einen klaren/kühlen Kopf bewahren od. behalten — keep a cool head; keep one's head
jemandem den Kopf verdrehen — (ugs.) steal somebody's heart [away]
sich (Dat.) den Kopf zerbrechen — (ugs.) rack one's brains (über + Akk. over); (sich Sorgen machen) worry (über + Akk. about)
aus dem Kopf — (aus dem Gedächtnis) off the top of one's head
das geht od. will ihm nicht aus dem Kopf — he can't get it out of his mind
sich (Dat.) etwas aus dem Kopf schlagen — put something out of one's head
sich (Dat.) etwas durch den Kopf gehen lassen — think something over
jemandem im Kopf herumgehen — (ugs.) go round and round in somebody's mind
jemandem/sich etwas in den Kopf setzen — put something into somebody's head/get something into one's head
etwas im Kopf [aus]rechnen — work something out in one's head
was man nicht im Kopf hat, muss man in den Beinen haben — a short memory makes work for the legs
jemandem geht od. will etwas nicht in den Kopf [hinein] — (ugs.) somebody can't get something into his/her head
6) (von Nadeln, Nägeln, Blumen) head; (von Pfeifen) bowl7)ein Kopf Salat/Blumenkohl/Rotkohl — a lettuce/cauliflower/red cabbage
8) (oberer Teil) head9) (auf Münzen)Kopf [oder Zahl?] — heads [or tails?]
* * *¨-e m.head n.heading n.pate n. -
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v.1 to give.dar algo a alguien to give something to somebody, to give somebody somethingse lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brotherElla me da dinero She gives me money.Su elogio da ánimos His praise gives encouragement.El negocio da muchas ganancias The business yields much profit.2 to give, to produce.la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice3 to have, to hold (fiesta, cena).dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in someone's honor4 to turn or switch on (luz, agua, gas) (encender).5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).dan una película del oeste they're showing a western, there's a western on6 to show.dar muestras de sensatez to show good sense7 to teach.dar inglés/historia to teach English/history8 to deal (repartir) (en naipes).9 to strike (horas).dieron las tres en el reloj three o'clock struck10 to get, to catch.11 to deliver, to render, to allot, to confer.12 to feel.Me da alegría I feel joy.13 to be given, to be granted, to be offered, to be handed in.Se nos dio una buena casa We were given a good house.14 to give forth, to burst out.Ella dio un grito She gave forth a cry.15 to make one feel.Eso da asco That makes one feel revolt.16 to hit.Da duro el sol en este lugar The sun hits hard in this place17 to give up.* * *Present Indicativedoy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.Past IndicativePresent Subjunctivedé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeda (tú), dé (él/Vd.), demos (nos.), dad (vos.), den (ellos/Vds.).* * *verb1) to give2) hit, strike3) hand over, deliver4) produce, yield5) be enough•- dar a- dar con
- dar contra
- dar por
- darse a
- darse de sí
- dárselas de* * *Para las expresiones dar importancia, dar ejemplo, dar las gracias, dar clases, dar a conocer, dar a entender, darse prisa, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=entregar, conceder) [+ objeto, mensaje, permiso] to give; [+ naipes] to deal (out); [+ noticias] to give, tellle dieron el primer premio — he was awarded {o} given first prize
déme dos kilos — I'll have two kilos, two kilos, please
•
ir dando [cuerda] — to pay out rope•
dar los buenos [días] a algn — to say good morning to sb, say hello to sb2) (=realizar) [+ paliza] to give; [+ paso] to takedar un grito — to let out a cry, give a cry
dar un paseo — to go for a walk, take a walk
dar un suspiro — to heave {o} give a sigh, sigh
3) (=celebrar) [+ fiesta] to have, throw4) (=encender) [+ luz] to turn on¿has dado el gas? — have you turned on the gas?
5) (=presentar) [+ obra de teatro] to perform, put on; [+ película] to show, screendan una película de Almodóvar — there's an Almodóvar film on, they're showing {o} screening an Almodóvar film
¿qué dan hoy en la tele? — what's on TV tonight?
6) (=hacer sonar) [reloj] to strikeya han dado las ocho — it's past {o} gone eight o'clock
7) (=producir) [+ fruto] to bear; [+ ganancias, intereses] to yielduna inversión que da un 7% de interés — an investment that pays {o} yields 7% interest
8) (=tener como resultado)9) (=hacer sentir) [+ placer] to givelas babosas me dan asco — I find slugs disgusting {o} revolting
este jersey me da demasiado calor — this jumper is too hot, I'm too hot in this jumper
tu padre me da miedo — I'm scared {o} frightened of your father
10) * (=fastidiar) to ruin¡me estás dando las vacaciones! — you're ruining the holiday for me!
11) dar por (=considerar) to considerdoy el asunto por concluido — I consider the matter settled, I regard the matter as settled
lo daba por seguro — he was sure {o} certain of it
12)- ¡y dale!- estar/seguir dale que dale o dale que te pego o dale y dale- a mí no me la das- ¡ahí te las den todas!para dar y tomar —
tenemos botellas para dar y tomar — we've got loads {o} stacks of bottles
2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=entregar) to givedame, yo te lo arreglo — give it here, I'll fix it for you
2) (=entrar)si te da un mareo siéntate — if you feel giddy, sit down
3) (=importar)¡qué más da!, ¡da igual! — it doesn't matter!, never mind!
¿qué más te da? — what does it matter to you?
¿qué más da un sitio que otro? — surely one place is as good as another!, it doesn't make any difference which place we choose
lo mismo da — it makes no difference {o} odds
me da igual, lo mismo me da, tanto me da — it's all the same to me, I don't mind
4) [seguido de preposición]dar a (=estar orientado) [cuarto, ventana] to look out onto, overlook; [fachada] to facedarle a (=hacer funcionar) [+ botón] to press; (=golpear) to hit; [+ balón] to kickmi habitación da al jardín — my room looks out onto {o} overlooks the garden
dale a la tecla roja — hit {o} press the red key
darle a la bomba — to pump, work the pump
dar con (=encontrar) [+ persona] to find; [+ idea, solución] to hit on, come up with¡dale! — hit him!
al final di con la solución — I finally hit on the solution, I finally came up with the solution
dar contra (=golpear) to hit dar de•
dar [consigo] en — to end up in•
dar de [beber] a algn — to give sb something to drink•
dar de [comer] a algn — to feed sbdar en [+ blanco, suelo] to hit; [+ solución] to hit on, come up with•
dar de [sí] — [comida, bebida] to go a long waydarle a algn por hacer algo•
dar en [hacer] algo — to take to doing sthdar para (=ser suficiente) to be enough forla casa que a alguien le dio por llamar Miramar — the house that someone had the bright idea of calling Miramar
una película que da en qué pensar — a thought-provoking film, a film which gives you a lot to think about
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex. This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex. Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex. Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.----* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( entregar) to give500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b
2) (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it
tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare
3) <cartas/mano> to deal4)a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to giveb) (Mús) to give¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?
5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give6)a) ( aplicar) to giveb) <sedante/masaje> to give7)a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to givenos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize
b) (RPl) ( calcular)¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?
8)a) (expresar, decir)¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
dales saludos — give/send them my regards
me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion
b) (señalar, indicar)me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged
9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bearesos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%
10)a) ( rendir)ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?
da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
11) (causar, provocar)estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?
este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc
dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)
¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)
¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?
13)a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to holdb) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to makedar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh
dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward
dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
15) ( considerar)2.dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent
dar vi1)a) ( entregar)no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?
b) ( en naipes) to deal2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down
3) dar ab) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to facela terraza da al mar — the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to4) ( arrojar un resultado)el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative
¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?
5) ( importar)da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)
¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me
¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)
6)a) (pegar, golpear)darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody
le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick
b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)
c) ( acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye
7) (accionar, mover)darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)
8)a) (fam) ( indicando insistencia)dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)
dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!
b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come ondale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me
9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc
11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing
le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...
12) sol/viento/luz3.1) darse v pron2) ( producirse) to grow3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?
5)a) (dedicarse, entregarse)darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)6)a) (refl) ( realizar la acción que se indica)me di una ducha — I took o had a shower
dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?
b) (golpearse, pegarse)no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
c) (recípr)se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other
7) ( considerarse)darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
* * *= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.Ex: Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.* antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.* da la casualidad = as it happens.* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dando sacudidas = jerkily.* dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.* dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.* dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.* dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.* dar abasto = cope.* dar abasto con = cope with.* dar acceso = provide + access.* dar acceso a = give + access to.* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.* dar a la caza de = chase down.* dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.* dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.* dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.* dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.* dar a luz = birth, deliver.* dar a luz a = give + birth to.* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* dar asco = stink, disgust.* dar aullidos = caterwaul.* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.* dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.* dar bandazos = lurch.* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.* dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.* dar caladas = puff.* dar calidad = deliver + value.* dar caprichos = pamper.* dar cera = wax.* dar chillidos = shriek.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.* dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).* dar comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.* dar como norma = rule.* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.* dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.* dar conferencia = lecture.* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.* dar consentimiento = give + licence.* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.* dar coraje = peeve.* dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.* dar crédito = give + credence.* dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar cuenta = render + an account of.* dar cuenta de = account for.* dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* dar datos de = give + details of.* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.* dar de baja = take out of + circulation.* dar de cara a = front.* dar de comer = feed.* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.* dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar de quilla = keel over.* dar derecho a = entitle to.* dar descanso de = give + relief from.* dar de sí = stretch out.* dar detalles de = give + details of.* dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.* dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.* dar dirección = lend + direction.* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.* dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.* dar el esquinazo = dodge.* dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.* dar el nombre = label.* dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar el salto = make + the leap.* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.* dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* dar empujones = shove.* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.* dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.* dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.* dar en garantía = pawn.* dar en la diana = hit + home.* dar en mano = hand (over).* dar entrada = enter.* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.* dar estímulo = provide + boost.* dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.* dar fe = attest, certify.* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.* dar forma cuadrada = square.* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.* dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.* dar golpes = pound.* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.* dar gritos = shriek, shout.* dar guerra = act up, play up.* dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].* dar hipo = hiccup.* dar ideas = offer + clues.* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.* dar indicios de = show + signs of.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.* dar información adicional = give + further details.* dar información de = give + details of.* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.* dar la bienvenida = welcome.* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.* dar la espalda = turn + aside.* dar la idea = give + the impression that.* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* dar la la lata = nag (at).* dar la lata = play up.* dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.* dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar la murga = be a pest.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.* dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].* dar la sensación = give + a sense.* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.* dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.* dar latigazos = lash.* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.* darle a la botella = booze.* darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.* darle al palique = gas.* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.* darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.* darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.* dar lecciones = give + lessons.* darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle el puntillazo = nail it.* darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* darle largas = play + Nombre + along.* darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.* darle una lección a Alguien = school.* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.* darle un repaso a Alguien = school.* darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.* dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.* dar lugar = produce.* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.* dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.* dar mala impresión = look + bad.* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].* dar masaje = massage.* dar más de sí = go further.* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.* dar muestras de = show + signs of.* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.* dar opción = give + option.* dar origen = mother.* dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.* dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.* dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.* dar parte de = report.* dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.* dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.* dar pisotones = stomp.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.* dar poderes = give + powers.* dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.* dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.* dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.* dar por hecho = take for + granted.* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.* dar por saldado = close + the book on.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* dar por sentado = take for + granted.* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* dar preferencia = give + preference.* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.* dar problemas = play up.* dar propina = tipping.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.* dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.* dar punzadas = throb, twinge.* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.* dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.* dar quehacer = make + trouble.* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.* dar registro = accession.* dar relevancia = give + relevance.* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.* dar resoplidos = chug.* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.* dar resultados = produce + results.* dar rienda suelta = unleash.* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.* dar risitas = giggle.* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.* dar salida a = vent.* dar saltitos = hop, skip.* dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.* darse = appear, occur.* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.* darse aires = strut.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.* darse el gusto de = indulge in.* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.* darse el lote = snog, neck.* darse el lujo de = splurge on.* darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.* darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.* dar señales de = show + signs of.* dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.* darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* dar servicio = service.* darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una leche = come + a cropper.* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.* darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.* darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un festín de = feast on.* darse un garbeo = mosey.* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.* darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.* dar sombra = shade.* dar su conformidad a = assent to.* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.* dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.* dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.* dar título = title.* dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.* dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.* dar tono = tone.* dar trabajo = present + burden.* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.* dar una azotaina = spank.* dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.* dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.* dar una cornada = gore.* dar una excusa = give + excuse.* dar una explicación = present + explanation.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar una fiesta = give + a party.* dar una galleta = slap.* dar una guantada = slap.* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.* dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.* dar una lección de humildad = humble.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* dar una norma = give + prescription.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.* dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.* dar una patada = kick, boot.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.* dar una razón = give + reason.* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.* dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.* dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.* dar una torta = slap.* dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar una tunda = trounce.* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.* dar un aviso = make + warning.* dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una voz = holler.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.* dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.* dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.* dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* dar un calambre = cramp.* dar un chillido = holler.* dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.* dar un coscorrón = cuff.* dar un ejemplo = give + example.* dar un empujón = give + a boost.* dar un golpe = knock.* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.* dar un grito = holler.* dar un guantazo = slap.* dar un hachazo = hack.* dar un hervor = parboil.* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.* dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.* dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.* dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.* dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.* dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.* dar unos azotes = spank.* dar un paseo = take + a stroll, t* * *■ dar (verbo transitivo)A entregarB regalar, donarC en naipesD1 proporcionar2 MúsicaE conferir, aportarF1 aplicar capa de barniz etc2 dar: inyección etcG1 conceder prórroga etc2 atribuir3 pronosticando duración4 dar: edad, añosH1 expresar, decir2 señalar, indicarA producirB rendir, alcanzar hastaC causar, provocarD arruinar, fastidiarA presentarB ofrecer, celebrarC dar: conferenciaA realizar la acción indicadaB dar: limpiada etcSentido V considerar■ dar (verbo intransitivo)A1 entregar2 en naipesB ser suficiente, alcanzarC1 dar a: puerta etc2 llegar hasta3 estar orientado haciaD comunicarE arrojar un resultadoF importarA1 pegar, golpear2 darle a algo: tarea3 darle a algo: hacer uso de4 acertarB1 darle a algo: accionar2 moverC1 indicando insistencia2 instando a alguien a hacer algoD dar conA acometer, sobrevenirB1 darle a alguien por algo2 darle a alguien con algoC dar enD dar: sol, viento, luzE acabar■ darse (verbo pronominal)A producirseB ocurrirC resultarA dedicarse, entregarseB tratarse, ser sociableA realizar la acción indicadaB1 golpearse, pegarse2 darse (de) golpes3 darse (de) patadas etcSentido IV considerarsevtA (entregar) to givedale las llaves a Jaime give the keys to Jaime, give Jaime the keysse las di a Jaime I gave them to Jaimedale esto a tu madre de mi parte give this to your mother from medeme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?500 dólares ¿quién da más? any advance on 500 dollars?dar algo A + INF:da toda la ropa a planchar/lavar she sends all her clothes to be ironed/washed, she has all her ironing/washing done for herB (regalar, donar) to give¿me lo prestas? — te lo doy, yo no lo necesito can I borrow it? — you can have it o keep it, I don't need ita mí nunca nadie me dio nada nobody's ever given me anythingdaría cualquier cosa por que así fuera I'd give anything o ( colloq) I'd give my right arm for that to be the casedonde las dan las toman two can play at that gameestarlas dando ( Chi fam): entremos sin pagar, aquí las están dando let's just walk in without paying, they're asking for it ( colloq)con ese profesor las están dando they get away with murder with that teacher ( colloq)para dar y tomar or vender: coge los que quieras, tengo para dar y tomar or vender take as many as you want, I have plenty to spare o ( colloq) I've stacks of themC (en naipes) to deal¡me has dado unas cartas horribles! you've dealt o given me a terrible handD1 (proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to givesus elogios me han dado ánimos his praise has given me encouragement o has encouraged meeso me dio la idea para el libro that's where I got the idea for the book, that's what gave me the idea for the bookme dio un buen consejo she gave me some useful advicemi familia no pudo darme una carrera my family weren't in a position to send me to o put me through university o to give me a university educationes capaz de robar si le dan la ocasión given the chance he's quite capable of stealingpide que te den un presupuesto/más información ask them to give you o supply you with an estimate/more information2 ( Música) to give¿me das el la? can you give me an A?E (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to givelas luces le daban un ambiente festivo a la plaza the lights gave the square a very festive atmosphere, the lights lent a very festive atmosphere to the squareles dio forma redondeada a las puntas he rounded off the endsnecesita algo que le dé sentido a su vida he needs something that will give his life some meaningF1 (aplicar) ‹capa de barniz/mano de pintura› to givedale otra capa de barniz/otra mano de pintura give it another coat of varnish/painthay que darle cera al piso we have to wax the floordale una puntada para sujetarlo put a stitch in to hold it2 ‹inyección/lavativa/sedante› to give, administer ( frml); ‹masaje› to giveG1 (conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to givete doy hasta el jueves I'll give you until Thursday¿quién te ha dado permiso para entrar allí? who gave you permission to go in there?, who said you could go in there?si usted nos da permiso with your permission, if you will allow usel dentista me ha dado hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesdaydan facilidades de pago they offer easy repayment facilities o termsnos dieron el tercer premio we won o got third prize, we were awarded third prizeal terminar el cursillo te dan un diploma when you finish the course you get a diploma2(atribuir): no le des demasiada importancia don't attach too much importance to ityo le doy otra interpretación a ese pasaje I see o interpret that passage in a different waytuvieron que darme la razón they had to admit I was right3 (pronosticando duración) to giveno le dan ni dos meses de vida they've given him less than two months to liveno le doy ni un mes a esa relación I don't think they'll last more than a month together4( RPl) ‹edad/años› ¿cuántos años or qué edad le das? how old do you think o reckon she is?yo no le daba más de 28 I didn't think he was more than 28H1(expresar, decir): ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say hellodales recuerdos de mi parte give/send them my regardsdarle la bienvenida a algn to welcome sbtenemos que ir a darles el pésame we must go and offer our condolencesme gustaría que me dieras tu parecer or opinión I'd like you to give me your opinionle doy mi enhorabuena I'd like to congratulate you¿me da la hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?me tocó a mí darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himte han dado una orden you've been given an order, that was an orderhan dado orden de desalojar el edificio they've ordered that the building be vacated2el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck fiveA(producir): estos campos dan mucho grano these fields have a high grain yieldesta estufa da mucho calor this heater gives out a lot of heatesta clase de negocio da mucho dinero there's a lot of money in this businessesos bonos dan un 7% those bonds give a yield of 7%los árboles han empezado a dar fruto the trees have begun to bear fruitno le pudo dar un hijo she was unable to bear o give him a childB(rendir, alcanzar hasta): ¿cuánto da ese coche? how fast can that car go?da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometers an hourha dado todo lo que el público esperaba de él he has lived up to the public's expectations of himel coche venía a todo lo que daba the car was traveling at full speedponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blastC(causar, provocar): la comida muy salada da sed salty food makes you thirsty¡estos críos dan tanto trabajo! these kids are such hard work!(+ me/te/le etc): ¿no te da calor esa camisa? aren't you too warm in that shirt?el vino le había dado sueño the wine had made him sleepyme da mucha pena verla tan triste I can't bear o it hurts me to see her so sad¡qué susto me has dado! you gave me such a fright!me da no sé qué que se tenga que quedar sola I feel a bit funny about leaving her on her owneste coche no me ha dado problemas this car hasn't given me any troubleel jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the gardenlos niños dan que hacer children are a lot of worklo que dijo me dio que pensar what he said gave me plenty of food for thought o plenty to think aboutIsabelita nos dio la noche we had an awful night thanks to little IsabelA(presentar): ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? ( colloq)en el cine Avenida dan una película buenísima there's a really good movie on at the Avenida, they're showing a really good movie at the Avenidaayer fuimos al teatro, daban una obra de Calderón we went to the theater yesterday, it was a play by Calderónva a dar un concierto el mes que viene he's giving a concert next monthdeja de gritar así, estás dando un espectáculo stop shouting like that, you're making a spectacle of yourselfB (ofrecer, celebrar) ‹fiesta› to give; ‹baile/banquete› to holdC ‹conferencia› to giveA(realizar la acción indicada): dieron lectura al comunicado they read out the communiquéestuvo dando cabezadas durante toda la película he kept nodding off all through the filmdio un grito/un suspiro she shouted/sighed, she gave a shout/heaved a sighdio un paso atrás/adelante he took a step back/forward(+ me/te/le etc): dame un beso/abrazo give me a kiss/hugme dio un tirón del pelo he pulled my hairB‹limpiada/barrida/planchazo› con que le des una enjuagada alcanza just a quick rinse will dohay que darle una barrida al suelo de la cocina the kitchen floor needs a sweep o needs sweepingquiero darle otra leída a este capítulo ( AmL); I want to run o read through this chapter againSentido V (considerar) dar algo/a algn POR algo:lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for deaddoy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closedese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topicsi le has prestado dinero ya lo puedes dar por perdido if you've lent him money you can kiss it goodbye¿eso es lo que quieres? ¡dalo por hecho! is that what you want? consider it done! o ( AmE colloq) you got it!si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado if I pass it will have been time well spent■ darviA1(entregar): dame, yo te lo coso let me have it o give it here, I'll sew it for youno puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you¿me das para un helado? can I have some money for an ice cream?2 (en naipes) to dealte toca dar a ti it's your deal, it's your turn to dealB (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar PARA algo/algn:este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken is enough o will do for two mealscon una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go roundda para hablar horas y horas you could talk about it for hours(+ me/te/le etc): eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with thatno le da la cabeza para la física he hasn't much of a head for physicsno me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have timedar de sí to stretchme quedan un poco ajustados, pero ya darán de sí they're a bit tight on me, but they'll stretch o give¡cuánto ha dado de sí esa botella de jerez! that bottle of sherry's gone a long way!¡qué poco dan de sí seis euros! six euros don't go very far!el pobre ya no da más de sí the poor guy's fit to dropno dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope withyo me voy, esto ya no da para más I'm leaving, this is a waste of timeya no da para más or (CS) ya no da más de tanto trabajar he's worked himself into the groundestoy que no doy más I'm all in ( colloq), I'm shattered o dead beat ( colloq), I'm pooped ( AmE colloq)C dar a1 «puerta/habitación» (comunicar con) to give on tola puerta trasera da a un jardín/a la calle Palmar the back door opens o gives onto a garden/onto Palmar Streettodas las habitaciones dan a un patio all the rooms look onto o give onto a courtyard2 (llegar hasta) «río» to go o flow into; «camino/sendero» to lead tola calle va a dar directamente a la playa the street goes right down o leads straight to the beach3 «fachada/frente» (estar orientado hacia) to facela fachada principal da al sur the main facade faces southla terraza da al mar the balcony overlooks o faces the seaD( RPl) (comunicar) darle a algn CON algn: ¿me das con Teresa, por favor? can I speak to Teresa, please?en seguida le doy con el señor Seco I'll just put you through to Mr SecoE(arrojar un resultado): ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?a mí me dio 247 ¿y a ti? I made it (to be) 247, how about you?el análisis le dio positivo/negativo her test was positive/negativeF(importar): ¿cuál prefieres? — da igual which do you prefer? — I don't mindda lo mismo, ya iremos otro día it doesn't matter, we'll go another day(+ me/te/le etc): ¿el jueves o el viernes? — a mí me da igual Thursday or Friday? — I don't mind o it doesn't matter o it doesn't make any difference to me o it's all the same to mela sopa se ha enfriado un poco — ¡qué más da! the soup's gone a bit cold — never mind o it doesn't matter¿qué más da un color que otro? surely one color is as good as another!, what difference does it make what color it is?(+ me/te/le etc): ¡qué más le da a él que otros tengan que hacer su trabajo! what does he care if others have to do his work?¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? what difference does it make to you if he comes?, what's it to you if he comes? ( colloq)no quiere venir — tanto da she doesn't want to come — it makes no difference o so what?(+ me/te/le etc): ¿a qué hora quieren cenar? — tanto nos da what time do you want to have dinner? — it's all the same to us o wheneverA1 (pegar, golpear) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio en la cabeza it hit him on the headdale al balón con fuerza kick the ball hard¡te voy a dar yo a ti como no me obedezcas! you're going to get it from me if you don't do what I say ( colloq)le dio con la regla en los nudillos she rapped his knuckles with the rulercuando te agarren te van a dar de palos when they get you they're going to give you a good beating2 ( fam) (a una tarea, asignatura) darle A algo:me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on o studying my English ( colloq)vas a tener que darle más fuerte si quieres aprobar you're going to have to push yourself harder o put more effort into it if you want to passquiero darle un poco más a esta traducción antes de irme I want to do a bit more work on this translation before I go3 ( fam) (hacer uso de) darle A algo:¡cómo le han dado al queso! ¡ya casi no queda! they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! ( colloq)¡cómo les has dado a estos zapatos! you've really been hard on these shoes!, you've worn these shoes out quickly!4 (acertar) to hitdar en el blanco/el centro to hit the target/the bull's-eyeB1 (accionar) darle A algo:dale a esa palanca hacia arriba push that lever uple dio al interruptor she flicked the switchle di a la manivela I turned the handledale al pedal press the pedaltienes que darle a este botón/esta tecla you have to press this button/key2 (mover) (+ compl):dale al volante hacia la derecha turn the wheel to the rightdale para atrás ( Auto) back upC1 ( fam)(indicando insistencia): ¡y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy there you go again! I've told you I'm not going ( colloq)estuvo todo el día dale que dale con el clarinete he spent the whole day blowing away on his clarinet¡y dale con lo de la edad! ¿qué importa eso? stop going on about her age! what does it matter?¡dale que te pego! ( fam): he estado toda la mañana dale que te pego con esto I've been slaving away at this all morningyo quiero olvidarlo y él ¡dale que te pego con lo mismo! I want to forget about it and he keeps on and on about it o he keeps banging on about it2( RPl fam) (instando a algn a hacer algo): dale, metete, el agua está lindísima come on, get in, the water's lovelydale, prestámelo come on o go on, lend it to meD dar con (encontrar) to findpor mucho que buscaron no dieron con él although they searched high and low they couldn't find himcreo que ya he dado con la solución I think I've hit upon o found the solutioncuando uno no da con la palabra adecuada when you can't come up with o find the right wordA (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):le dio un mareo she felt dizzyle dio un infarto he had a heart attack¡me da una indignación cuando hace esas cosas …! I feel so angry when he does those things!B (hablando de ocurrencias, manías)1 darle a algn POR algo:le ha dado por decir que ya no lo quiero he's started saying that I don't love him any morele ha dado por beber he's taken to drink, he's started drinkingle ha dado por el yoga she's got into yoga¡menos mal que me dio por preguntar por cuánto saldría! it's just as well it occurred to me to ask o I thought to ask how much it would be!darle a algn por ahí ( fam): ¿ahora hace pesas? — sí, le ha dado por ahí is he doing weights now? — yes, that's his latest craze o that's what he's into now¿por qué lo hiciste? — no sé, me dio por ahí why did you do it? — I don't know, I just felt like itcualquier día le da por ahí y la deja one of these days he'll just up and leave her2 darle a algn CON algo:le ha dado con que me conoce he's got it into his head he knows meC dar en(tender a): ha dado en salir acompañada por galanes jóvenes she has taken to being escorted in public by handsome young menha dado en esta locura she has got this crazy idea into her headlo que se ha dado en llamar `drogodependencia' what has come to be known as `drug-dependence'D«sol/viento/luz»: aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning heresiéntate aquí, donde da el sol sit down here in the sunen esa playa da mucho el viento it's very windy on that beachla luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyesE(acabar): ir/venir a dar: la pelota había ido a dar al jardín de al lado the ball had ended up in the next door garden¿cómo habrá venido a dar esto aquí? how on earth did this get here?■ darseA (producirse) to growen esta zona se da bien el trigo wheat grows well in this areaB(ocurrir) «caso/situación»: bien podría darse una situación así this kind of situation could well arise o occurse dio la circunstancia de que la alarma estaba desconectada the alarm happened to be disconnectedpara esto se tienen que dar las siguientes circunstancias this requires the following conditionsC (resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):se le dan muy bien los idiomas she's very good at languages¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? how are you at sewing?, how's your sewing?A (dedicarse, entregarse) darse A algo:se dio a la bebida she took to drink, she hit the bottle ( colloq)se da a la buena vida he spends his time having fun o living it upse ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the causeB( RPl) (tratarse, ser sociable) darse CON algn: no se da con la familia del marido she doesn't have much to do with her husband's familyA ( refl)(realizar la acción indicada): voy a darme una ducha I'm going to take o have a showervamos a darnos un banquete we're going to have a feastdárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lotva dándoselas de rico y no tiene un duro he makes out he's rich but he hasn't got a penny¿pero ése de qué se las da? si es un obrero como tú y yo who does he think he is? he's just another worker like you and meno te las des de listo don't act so smartB1(golpearse, pegarse): se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammerno te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo don't hit o bang your head on the ceilingse dieron contra un árbol they crashed o went into a treese va a dar un golpe en la cabeza/espalda he's going to hit o bump his head/hit his backse dio con la nariz or de narices contra la puerta he ran/walked straight into the door, he went smack into the door ( colloq)2 ( refl):darse (de) golpes to hit oneself¡podría darme (de) patadas! I could kick myself!3 ( recípr):se estaban dando (de) patadas/tortazos en plena calle they were kicking/punching each other right there on the streetSentido IV (considerarse) darse POR algo:con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with thatno se dará por vencida hasta que lo consiga she won't give up until she gets itpuedes darte por contento de haber salido con vida you can count yourself lucky you weren't killedno quiere darse por enterado he doesn't want to know* * *
dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
1
déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
2
‹información/idea› to give
3
4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;
nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
5
◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;
dales saludos give/send them my regards;
tuve que darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to himb) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;
1
‹ dividendos› to pay;
b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;
venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
‹ problemas› to cause;
el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);
¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
2
‹baile/banquete› to hold;
‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
ver tb clase 4
( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;
dame un beso give me a kiss;
ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
( considerar) dar algo/a algn por algo:
ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
verbo intransitivo
1
[ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
[fachada/frente] to face
2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;
dar de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
3 ( arrojar un resultado):
¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
4 ( importar):
¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
me da igual I don't mind
5 ( en naipes) to deal
1
( como castigo) to smack sb;
el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post
2 (accionar, mover) darle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
3
‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
‹ palabra› to come up with
4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) darle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …
5 [sol/luz]:
la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
darse verbo pronominal
1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;
dárselas de listo to act smartb) (golpearse, pegarse):
se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
( considerarse) darse por algo:
ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
dar
I verbo transitivo
1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
(un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
dar las gracias, to thank
4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
(fruto, flores) to bear
(beneficio, interés) to give, yield
7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
(un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
(impartir clases) to teach
(recibir una clase) to have
US to take
10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
(del gas, agua) to turn on
13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
(un masaje, medicamento) to give
15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
dar un paseo, to go for a walk
dar una voz, to give a shout
II verbo intransitivo
1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
(una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
dar que hablar, to set people talking
dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
' dar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abasto
- abrigar
- acelerón
- acertar
- acogerse
- acomodar
- acreditar
- admitir
- aflojar
- agradecer
- alarma
- albergue
- alcance
- alerta
- alimentar
- alojamiento
- alta
- amagar
- apetecer
- apurar
- armar
- asesorar
- atinar
- baño
- batalla
- blanca
- blanco
- bola
- bote
- brazo
- brinco
- buena
- bueno
- cabezada
- cabida
- cada
- calabaza
- calentar
- callar
- callada
- callo
- campanada
- cancha
- cante
- cara
- carpetazo
- carrete
- casar
- chivatazo
- citar
English:
about-face
- about-turn
- act up
- advance
- amplify
- announce
- around
- attach
- attest
- back
- backpedal
- barge into
- bear
- beat
- beat up
- beg
- begrudge
- birth
- block
- bluster
- bolster
- bop
- boss about
- boss around
- bother
- bounce
- bound
- breast-feed
- brief
- buff
- bull's-eye
- butt
- call
- chase down
- checkmate
- cheer
- chime
- circle
- clout
- coach
- come across
- credence
- day
- deal
- death
- deliver
- deposit
- direct
- discharge
- disgust
* * *♦ vt1. [entregar, otorgar] to give;dar algo a alguien to give sth to sb, to give sb sth;da parte de sus ingresos a los necesitados she gives o donates part of her income to the poor;dame el azúcar, por favor could you pass o give me the sugar, please?;¡dámelo! give it to me!, give me it!;se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother;daría cualquier cosa por saber lo que piensa I'd give anything to know what he's thinking2. [pagar] to give;[ofrecer en pago] to offer;¿cuánto te dieron por la casa? how much did they give you for the house?;el concesionario me da 2.000 euros por la moto vieja the dealer's offering 2,000 euros for my old motorbike;300 dólares, ¿quién da más? [en subasta] is there any advance on 300 dollars?3. [proporcionar] to give, to provide with;la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice;este color le da un aspecto diferente a la habitación this colour makes the room look different;le di instrucciones de cómo llegar a casa I gave her directions for getting to my house;no nos dio ninguna explicación sobre su ausencia he didn't give us o provide us with any explanation for his absence;le dimos ánimos para que siguiera con su trabajo we encouraged her to continue with her work;su familia hizo un gran esfuerzo por darle estudios universitarios his family went to a great deal of effort to enable him to go to university4. [conceder] to give;le han dado el Premio Nobel she has been awarded o given the Nobel Prize;le dieron una beca he was awarded o given a grant;yo no le daría demasiada importancia I wouldn't attach too much importance to it;al final me dieron la razón in the end they accepted that I was right;le dieron una semana más para presentar el informe they gave o allowed him one more week to hand in the report;me dieron permiso para ir al médico I got o was allowed time off work to go to the doctor;¿da su permiso para entrar? may I come in?;nos dieron facilidades de pago they offered us easy payment terms;los médicos no le dan más de seis meses de vida the doctors don't give him more than six months (to live);¿qué interpretación das a este descubrimiento? how would you interpret this discovery?dar la bienvenida a alguien to welcome sb;le di las gracias por su ayuda I thanked her for her help;fuimos a darles el pésame we went to offer them our condolences;dale recuerdos de mi parte give him my regards, say hello to him from me;dale la enhorabuena give her my congratulations;me dio su opinión al respecto he gave me his opinion on the matter;¿quién le dará la noticia? who's going to tell o give her the news?6. [producir] to give, to produce;[frutos, flores] to bear; [beneficios, intereses] to yield;estas vacas dan mucha leche these cows produce a lot of milk;esta cuenta da un 5 por ciento de interés this account offers a 5 percent interest rate, this account bears interest at 5 percent;esta lámpara da mucha luz this light is very bright;le dio tres hijos she bore him three children7. [provocar] to give;me da vergüenza/pena it makes me ashamed/sad;me da risa it makes me laugh;me da miedo it frightens me;¡me da una rabia que me traten así! it infuriates me that they should treat me in this way!;me dio un susto tremendo she gave me a real fright;el viaje me dio mucho sueño the journey made me really sleepy;da gusto leer un libro tan bien escrito it's a pleasure to read such a well-written book;los cacahuetes dan mucha sed peanuts make you very thirsty;este paseo me ha dado hambre this walk has made me hungry o given me an appetite;estas botas dan mucho calor these boots are very warm8. [luz, agua, gas] [encender] to turn o switch on;[suministrar por primera vez] to connect; [suministrar tras un corte] to turn back on9. [fiesta, cena] to have, to hold;dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in sb's honour;darán una recepción después de la boda there will be a reception after the wedding10. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal11. [sujeto: reloj] to strike;el reloj dio las doce the clock struck twelve12. Cine, Teatro & TV to show;[concierto, interpretación] to give;¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? – dan una película del oeste what's on the TV tonight? – they're showing a western o there's a western on;dieron la ceremonia en directo they broadcast the ceremony livedio una patada a la pelota he kicked the ball;darle un golpe/una puñalada a alguien to hit/stab sbdar barniz a una silla to varnish a chair15. [señales, indicios] to show;dar pruebas de sensatez to show good sense;dar señales de vida to show signs of life16. [enseñar] to teach;[conferencia] to give;dar inglés/historia to teach English/history;dio una clase muy interesante she gave a very interesting class;mañana no daremos clase there won't be a class tomorrowdoy clases de piano con una profesora francesa I have piano classes with a French piano teacher;doy dos clases de francés a la semana I have two French classes a weekdar un suspiro to sigh, to give a sigh;dar un vistazo a to have a look at;dio lectura a los resultados de la elección she read out the election results;cuando se enteró de la noticia, dio saltos de alegría when he heard the news, he jumped for joy;voy a dar un paseo I'm going (to go) for a walkes tan pesado que me dio la tarde he's so boring that he ruined the afternoon for me;el bebé nos da las noches con sus lloros the baby never lets us get a decent night's sleepeso lo doy por hecho I take that for granted;doy por sentado que vendrás a la fiesta I take it for granted that o I assume you'll be coming to the party;doy por explicado este periodo histórico that's all I want to say about this period of history;doy esta discusión por terminada I consider this discussion to be over;dar a alguien por muerto to give sb up for dead22. RP [inyección] to give23. Compdonde las dan las toman you get what you deserve;no dar una to get everything wrong♦ vi1. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal;me toca dar a mí it's my deal2. [entregar]dame, que ya lo llevo yo give it to me, I'll carry it3. [horas] to strike;dieron las tres three o'clock struckla piedra dio contra el cristal the stone hit the window;como no te portes bien, te voy a dar if you don't behave, I'll smack you[botón, timbre] to press;dale al control remoto hit the remote control;dale al pedal press down on the pedal;Informátdale a la tecla de retorno hit o press return;dale a la manivela turn the handle[sujeto: pasillo, puerta] to lead to; [sujeto: casa, fachada] to face;todas las habitaciones dan al mar all the rooms look out onto o face the sea7. [sujeto: luz, viento]el sol daba de lleno en la habitación the sunlight was streaming into the room;la luz me daba directamente en la cara the light was shining directly in my face;aquí da mucho viento it's very windy here8. [encontrar]dar con algo/alguien to find sth/sb;he dado con la solución I've hit upon the solutionda de mamar a su hijo she breast-feeds her sonno dar ni para pipas: ¡eso no te da ni para pipas! that's not even enough to buy a bag of peanuts!aquello me dio que pensar that made me think12. [importar]¡y a ti qué más te da! what's it to you?;no vamos a poder ir al cine – ¡qué más da! we won't be able to go to the cinema – never mind!;y si no lo conseguimos, ¿qué más da? if we don't manage it, so what?;¡qué más da quién lo haga con tal de que lo haga bien! what does it matter o what difference does it make who does it as long as they do it properly?;lo siento, no voy a poder ayudar – da igual, no te preocupes I'm sorry but I won't be able to help – it doesn't matter, don't worry;¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any differencediste en el blanco, hay que intentar reducir las pérdidas you hit the nail on the head, we have to try and reduce our lossesahora le ha dado por no comer fruta now she's decided not to eat fruit;le dio por ponerse a cantar en medio de la clase he took it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le ha dado por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest thing;Formaldar en hacer algo to take to doing sth;el viejo dio en leer libros de caballería the old man took to reading books on chivalry17.dar de sí [ropa, calzado] to give, to stretch;este sueldo da mucho de sí this salary goes a long way;estos zapatos no dan para más these shoes have had it;es un poco tonto, no da para más he's a bit stupid, he's not up to anything else18. [expresa enfado]te digo que pares y tú, ¡dale (que dale)! I've told you to stop, but you just carry on and on!;¡y dale con la música! there he goes again, playing loud music!;te hemos dicho que no menciones el tema, y tú, dale que te pego we've told you not to mention the subject, but you just carry on regardless o but here you are, bringing it up again;¡y dale! te lo he dicho bien claro, no voy a ir how many times do I have to tell you? o I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm not going19. RP [comunicar]¿me darías con tu madre? could I speak to your mother?, could you put your mother on?;le doy con el Sr. Hualde I'll put you through to Mr Hualde20. CompFampara dar y tomar: había cerveza para dar y tomar there was loads of beer;Famdarle a: ¡cómo le da a la cerveza! he certainly likes his beer!;Famdarle algo a alguien: si no se calla me va a dar algo if he doesn't shut up soon, I'll go mad;si sigues trabajando así te va a dar algo you can't go on working like that;Esp muy Fam¡que le den!: ¿que no quiere cooperar? ¡que le den! he doesn't want to co-operate? well, stuff him!* * *<part dado>I v/t1 give; fiesta give, have;dar un salto/una patada jump/kick, give a jump/kick;dar miedo a frighten;el jamón me dio sed the ham made me thirsty;dar de comer/beber a alguien give s.o. something to eat/drink3 película show, screen4:el reloj dio las tres the clock struck three5:¡dale (que dale)! fam don’t keep on! fam ;y siguió dale que te pego fam and he kept on and onII v/idame give it to me, give me it2:3:dar con algo/alguien come across sth/s.o., find sth/s.o.;no di con el nombre I couldn’t think of the name4:dar para be enough for;no da para más it’s past its best5:le dio por insultar a su madre fam she started insulting her mother6:¡qué más da! what does it matter!;da igual it doesn’t matter7:en algo hit sth;el sol le daba en la cara he had the sun in his eyes, the sun was in his eyes8:dar por muerto a alguien give s.o. up for dead9:dar que hablar give people something to talk about;da que pensar it makes you think, it gives you something to think about* * *dar {22} vt1) : to give2) entregar: to deliver, to hand over3) : to hit, to strike4) : to yield, to produce5) : to perform6) : to give off, to emit7)dar como ordar por : to regard as, to considerdar vi1) alcanzar: to suffice, to be enoughno me da para dos pasajes: I don't have enough for two fares2)dar a ordar sobre : to overlook, to look out on3)dar con : to run into4)dar con : to hit upon (an idea)5)dar de sí : to give, to stretch* * *dar vb¿cuánto me das por lavarte el coche? how much will you give me for washing your car?2. (poner en las manos) to pass¿me da un kilo de naranjas, por favor? could I have a kilo of oranges, please?4. (poner en la televisión) to be on5. (ofrecer fiesta) to have7. (tener ataque, enfermedad) to have10. (encender, conectar) to turn on¿has dado el gas? have you turned the gas on?me dio las buenas noches he said goodnight to me / he wished me goodnightdar a to overlook / to look ontodar igual not to matter / not to mind¿qué más da? what difference does it make?
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