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21 a propósito
adj.to the point, pertinent, to the purpose.adv.on purpose, by design, intentionally, by choice.intj.by the way, BTW, come to it, by the by.* * *(por cierto) by the way 2 (adrede) on purpose* * *1) by the way2) on purpose, intentionally* * *= deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedlyEx. Deliberate mnemonics are devices which help the user to remember and recall the notation for given subjects.Ex. For the record, schools and libraries in the late 1960s recovered in excess of $10,000,000 from publishers and wholesalers as a result of unfair practices highlighted by Mr. Scilken.Ex. Incidentally, this book was about the invasion of Denmark.Ex. In the cases where there was no match, we intentionally created a dirty authority file.Ex. It is not wise, by the way, to approach the author by telephone for this puts him on the spot and he may refuse simply in self-defense and especially if you happen to butt in when he is struggling with an obstinate chapter in a new book.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. Anecdotally, it is often assumed that users preferring print are among the most senior in academic rank and/or years.Ex. I have purposely refrained from discussing the theory of comparative librarianship which has up to now characterized much of the writing on the subject.Ex. The victims had been herded onto a wooden landing craft by the captain of a Honduras-registered ship who then proceeded, by accident or design, to ram the craft, killing the majority of people aboard.Ex. Most consumers felt confident that once a letter is written and posted, no one will read it either accidently or on purpose except for the intended addressee.Ex. But we are not then acting quite so much out of blindness or inarticulateness; we are selfishly or fearfully or wilfully trying to short-circuit what we know underneath to be more nearly the true state of things.Ex. On a sidenote, this book almost didn't happen when the author showed her editor her proposal.Ex. Previous economic historians have, by and large, studiously ignored the British slave trade.Ex. That, I may say by way of a digression, has never been my main objection to socialism.Ex. Zenobia, by-the-by, as I suppose you know, is merely her public name.Ex. Speaking of which, Chertoff recently lifted restrictions that have confined airline passengers to their seats for a half hour after taking off and before landing.Ex. In respect of those defects, the seller may be held liable where he has designedly concealed their existence from the purchaser.* * *= deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedlyEx: Deliberate mnemonics are devices which help the user to remember and recall the notation for given subjects.
Ex: For the record, schools and libraries in the late 1960s recovered in excess of $10,000,000 from publishers and wholesalers as a result of unfair practices highlighted by Mr. Scilken.Ex: Incidentally, this book was about the invasion of Denmark.Ex: In the cases where there was no match, we intentionally created a dirty authority file.Ex: It is not wise, by the way, to approach the author by telephone for this puts him on the spot and he may refuse simply in self-defense and especially if you happen to butt in when he is struggling with an obstinate chapter in a new book.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: Anecdotally, it is often assumed that users preferring print are among the most senior in academic rank and/or years.Ex: I have purposely refrained from discussing the theory of comparative librarianship which has up to now characterized much of the writing on the subject.Ex: The victims had been herded onto a wooden landing craft by the captain of a Honduras-registered ship who then proceeded, by accident or design, to ram the craft, killing the majority of people aboard.Ex: Most consumers felt confident that once a letter is written and posted, no one will read it either accidently or on purpose except for the intended addressee.Ex: But we are not then acting quite so much out of blindness or inarticulateness; we are selfishly or fearfully or wilfully trying to short-circuit what we know underneath to be more nearly the true state of things.Ex: On a sidenote, this book almost didn't happen when the author showed her editor her proposal.Ex: Previous economic historians have, by and large, studiously ignored the British slave trade.Ex: That, I may say by way of a digression, has never been my main objection to socialism.Ex: Zenobia, by-the-by, as I suppose you know, is merely her public name.Ex: Speaking of which, Chertoff recently lifted restrictions that have confined airline passengers to their seats for a half hour after taking off and before landing.Ex: In respect of those defects, the seller may be held liable where he has designedly concealed their existence from the purchaser. -
22 hacer propósito de enmienda
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23 APP (a propósito)
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24 a propósito de
Ex. After a few tangential remarks apropos of nothing, Carmichael left, a considerably less anxious person.* * *Ex: After a few tangential remarks apropos of nothing, Carmichael left, a considerably less anxious person.
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25 a propósito de nada
= for no specific reason, for no particular reasonEx. On February 20, 2000, she was arrested at home by police for no specific reason and illegally detained for fifteen days.Ex. Nearly a third of internet users go online on a typical day for no particular reason, just for fun or to pass the time.* * *= for no specific reason, for no particular reasonEx: On February 20, 2000, she was arrested at home by police for no specific reason and illegally detained for fifteen days.
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26 con el propósito de
= with the purpose of, with the aim of, in the drive to, in a drive toEx. Many libraries were visited with the purpose of understanding the structure and management of library services to children in that country = Se visitaron muchas bibliotecas con objeto de de conocer la organización y gestión de los servicios bibliotecarios para niños en este país.Ex. A wide area network with the aim of connecting all Arab Gulf countries in the near future.Ex. The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.Ex. The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service.* * *= with the purpose of, with the aim of, in the drive to, in a drive toEx: Many libraries were visited with the purpose of understanding the structure and management of library services to children in that country = Se visitaron muchas bibliotecas con objeto de de conocer la organización y gestión de los servicios bibliotecarios para niños en este país.
Ex: A wide area network with the aim of connecting all Arab Gulf countries in the near future.Ex: The story of the postwar diner suggests some ways that purveyors of consumer commodities finessed and exploited emergent social dislocations in the drive to expand and diversify markets.Ex: The library has contracted out the management of its computerized information system to Dynix in a drive to improve library service. -
27 con el propósito de superarse uno mismo
(adj.) = self-improvement-orientedEx. The picture of the self-improvement-oriented readers contrasts sharply with the typical adult user who borrows popular light fiction for nonpurposive leisure.* * *(adj.) = self-improvement-orientedEx: The picture of the self-improvement-oriented readers contrasts sharply with the typical adult user who borrows popular light fiction for nonpurposive leisure.
Spanish-English dictionary > con el propósito de superarse uno mismo
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28 de propósito general
(n.) = general-purposeEx. Most information-retrieval systems are based on special-purpose text- or information-retrieval software which runs on general-purpose computers.* * *(n.) = general-purposeEx: Most information-retrieval systems are based on special-purpose text- or information-retrieval software which runs on general-purpose computers.
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29 hacerse el propósito de + Infinitivo
(v.) = make + it + a point to + Infinitivo, make + a point of + GerundioEx. I made it a point to contact Balzac at least twice a day -- as I can do easily on my job -- and I graphed his mood, roughly, each time I saw him.Ex. Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.* * *(v.) = make + it + a point to + Infinitivo, make + a point of + GerundioEx: I made it a point to contact Balzac at least twice a day -- as I can do easily on my job -- and I graphed his mood, roughly, each time I saw him.
Ex: Reference librarians shouldy make a point of constantly reminding themselves that serving these needs is what they are doing.Spanish-English dictionary > hacerse el propósito de + Infinitivo
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30 hecho a propósito
(adj.) = tailor-made [tailormade], custom-made, custom-built [custom built], custom-designed [custom designed], custom-tailored [custom tailored]Ex. Fourthly, it had an inbuilt classified notational structure which were almost tailor-made for the production of subject catalogues.Ex. The only viable alternatives open to would-be users are to produce or commission the production of custom-made application programs.Ex. This library van was custom built for the needs of older people and those with mobility problems, and incorporates a lift, grab rails, and comfortable seating.Ex. Because of this absence of standardisation each modern archivist wants an individual custom-designed data base management system.Ex. The result is an optimal cluster of relevant data items, custom-tailored for each user's needs.* * *(adj.) = tailor-made [tailormade], custom-made, custom-built [custom built], custom-designed [custom designed], custom-tailored [custom tailored]Ex: Fourthly, it had an inbuilt classified notational structure which were almost tailor-made for the production of subject catalogues.
Ex: The only viable alternatives open to would-be users are to produce or commission the production of custom-made application programs.Ex: This library van was custom built for the needs of older people and those with mobility problems, and incorporates a lift, grab rails, and comfortable seating.Ex: Because of this absence of standardisation each modern archivist wants an individual custom-designed data base management system.Ex: The result is an optimal cluster of relevant data items, custom-tailored for each user's needs. -
31 ver el propósito
(v.) = see + the pointEx. I can't see the point of telephone books in this day and age.* * *(v.) = see + the pointEx: I can't see the point of telephone books in this day and age.
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32 a propósito
• BTW• by choice• by design• by the by• by the way• deliberately• designedly• incidentally• intentionally• of set purpose• on purpose• pertinence• pertinent details• purposeless• purposive• that one• that reminds me• that rings a bell• to the purpose• wilfully -
33 a propósito de
• apropos of• in regards to the environment• in relays• on the stroke• on the surface• with regard to• with respect to -
34 asalto con propósito criminal
• felonious assaultDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > asalto con propósito criminal
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35 computadora de propósito general
• general-purpose computerDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > computadora de propósito general
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36 computadora para todo propósito
• all-purpose computerDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > computadora para todo propósito
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37 con el propósito de
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40 con un solo propósito
• single-minded• single-mindedly• unwaveringly
См. также в других словарях:
propósito — 1. a propósito. Como locución adjetiva, ‘adecuado’. Suele ir seguida de un complemento con para: «Se frotaba cuidadosamente el cuerpo con un ungüento a propósito para repeler los insectos» (Merino Orilla [Esp. 1985]). Como locución adverbial,… … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
proposito — /pro pɔzito/ s.m. [dal lat. proposĭtum, part. pass. neutro di proponĕre proporre ; propr. ciò ch è posto innanzi ]. 1. [volontà deliberata di fare una cosa, di comportarsi in un determinato modo: essere irremovibile nei propri p. ; dimenticare i… … Enciclopedia Italiana
propósito — (Del lat. proposĭtum). 1. m. Ánimo o intención de hacer o de no hacer algo. 2. Objeto, mira, cosa que se pretende conseguir. 3. Asunto, materia de que se trata. a propósito. loc. adv. U. para expresar que algo es adecuado u oportuno para lo que… … Diccionario de la lengua española
propósito — s. m. 1. Tomada de decisão. = DELIBERAÇÃO, RESOLUÇÃO 2. Aquilo que se pretende alcançar ou realizar. = INTENTO, PROJETO, TENÇÃO 3. Finalidade, fim, mira. 4. Tino, juízo, seriedade, prudência. 5. a propósito: já que vem ao caso; a este respeito;… … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
propósito — ► sustantivo masculino 1 Intención de hacer una cosa: ■ su propósito es acabar su trabajo hoy mismo. SINÓNIMO proyecto voluntad 2 Fin u objetivo que se pretende: ■ el propósito de la campaña es conseguir el apoyo electoral. SINÓNIMO finalidad… … Enciclopedia Universal
propósito — s m 1 Voluntad que tiene alguien de actuar o comportarse de cierta manera: buenos propósitos, La maestra tiene el propósito de enseñar a pintar a sus alumnos 2 Objeto, situación o estado al que alguien quiere llegar o se propone obtener: Mi… … Español en México
proposito — pro·pò·si·to s.m. FO 1. ferma volontà di compiere un azione: esporre i propri propositi, è pieno di buoni propositi, non riuscì a distoglierlo dal suo proposito di vendetta; fare proposito, ripromettersi | intenzione: sono arrivato col proposito… … Dizionario italiano
propósito — {{＃}}{{LM P31914}}{{〓}} {{SynP32681}} {{［}}propósito{{］}} ‹pro·pó·si·to› {{《}}▍ s.m.{{》}} {{＜}}1{{＞}} Ánimo o intención de hacer algo: • Tengo el propósito de ir de compras esta tarde.{{○}} {{＜}}2{{＞}} Lo que se pretende conseguir: • Ha dicho… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
proposito — {{hw}}{{proposito}}{{/hw}}s. m. 1 Fermo proponimento di fare qlco. o di seguire un dato comportamento: perseverare nel proposito di cambiare vita; smuovere qlcu. dal proposito | Uomo, donna di –p, risoluti, tenaci | Di –p, apposta, con tutta l… … Enciclopedia di italiano
propósito — sustantivo masculino 1) intento, intención, ánimo*. ≠ irreflexión. Por ejemplo: tengo el propósito de ir al gimnasio una vez a la semana. 2) finalidad, objeto*, fin*, motivo. Por ejemplo: ¿cuál es el propósito de tu viaje? … Diccionario de sinónimos y antónimos
proposito — s. m. 1. proponimento, intenzione, intendimento, volontà, deliberazione, determinazione, partito, risoluzione, voto, intento, prefiggimento (raro), animus (lat., dir.) □ idea, pensiero, animo, mente □ progetto, programma, disegno, piano 2. (est.) … Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione
