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42 cubrir
v.1 to cover.cubrir algo de algo to cover something with o in somethingcubrir a alguien de insultos/alabanzas to heap insults/praise on somebodyIlse cubre los restos del cuerpo Ilse covers the remains of the body.El reportero cubre el suceso The reporter covers the event.2 to cover (proteger) (retirada, asegurado).3 to fill (puesto, vacante).4 to cover (gastos).el presupuesto no cubre todos los gastos the budget doesn't cover all the expenses5 to cover (noticia).6 to cover up, to hush up, to hide, to mask.Ilse cubre la verdad Ilse covers up the truth.7 to cover for, to cover, to cover up for.La enfermera Juana cubre a Ilse Nurse Johanna covers for Ilse.* * *(pp cubierto,-a)1 (gen) to cover2 COCINA to coat (de, with)3 (poner tejado) to put a roof on4 (niebla etc) to shroud (de, in), cloak5 (ocultar) to hide6 (llenar) to fill (de, with), cover (de, with)7 (alcanzar) to come up8 (gastos, necesidades) to cover; (deuda) to meet, repay9 (recorrer) to cover; (distancia) to travel10 (prensa) to cover11 (animales) to pair, cover1 (abrigarse) to cover oneself2 (la cabeza) to put one's hat on3 figurado (protegerse) to protect oneself4 (cielo) to become overcast5 (llenarse) to be filled\cubrir de besos to smother with kissescubrir las apariencias to keep up appearances* * *verb* * *( pp cubierto)1. VT1) (=ocultar)a) [+ superficie, objeto] to coverb) [agua]c) (=poner techo a) to roof, roof overd) [+ fuego] to make up, bank up2) (=llenar) [+ agujero] to fill in; [+ hueco] to fill3) (=proteger) (Dep, Mil) to coverintenta llegar a las líneas enemigas: nosotros te cubriremos — try to get to the enemy lines: we'll cover you
4) (=recorrer) [+ ruta, distancia] to coverel autocar cubría el trayecto entre León y Madrid — the coach was travelling between León and Madrid
5) (=ocupar) [+ vacante, plaza] to fill6) (=pagar) [+ gastos, déficit, préstamo] to cover7) (=satisfacer) [+ necesidades, demanda] to meet8) (Prensa) [+ suceso] to cover9) (Zool) (=montar) to cover10) (=disimular) [+ emoción] to cover up, concealcubre su tristeza con una falsa alegría — she covers up o conceals her sadness with a false cheerfulness
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( tapar) to cover2)a) <gastos/daños/riesgos> to coverb) <demanda/necesidad> to meet; < carencia> to coverc) <plaza/vacante> to fill3)a) (Period, Rad, TV) to coverb) ( recorrer) <etapa/trayecto> to cover4) <retirada/flanco> to cover5) (Zool) to cover2.cubrirse v pron1)a) (refl) ( taparse) to cover oneselfb) ( ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat onc) ( protegerse) to take coverd) ( contra riesgo) to cover oneself2) ( llenarse)cubrirse de algo: las calles se habían cubierto de nieve — the streets were covered with snow
* * *= cover, relate to, smother, take + care of, canopy, cover, line, blanket, address, cover up, screen, drape, meet, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].Ex. This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.Ex. The major difference is that a periodical index relates to a number of issues and to contributions from a number of different authors.Ex. This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = Este artículo esboza las etapas preparatorias y describe algunos de los problemas que presentan las condiciones físicas de una gran cantidad de tiendas de campaña empapadas por la lluvia o cubiertas por el polvo.Ex. The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.Ex. The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.Ex. I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: packing cases used like building blocks and attractively covered and painted.Ex. The books meanwhile had been sewn on to sawn-in cords, or on to tapes, and their spines had been lined with strips of muslin and paper = Por su porte, los libros eran cosidos a nervios o cintas, y los lomos, forrados con tiras de muselina y papel.Ex. This type of broom is extremely competitive with the native flora, blanketing the ground and preventing growth of many understorey species in many areas.Ex. The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.Ex. The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.Ex. During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex. Classrooms were draped with cloth and garlanded with lattices and vines.Ex. There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.Ex. The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.Ex. The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.----* cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* cubrir con = top with.* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.* cubrir con tablas = board up.* cubrir con toldo = canopy.* cubrir de = flood with.* cubrir de arcilla = clay.* cubrir de grava = gravel.* cubrir de gravilla = gravel.* cubrir el mundo = span + the globe.* cubrir gastos = allow for + costs, cover + costs.* cubrir lagunas = fill + lacunae.* cubrir la mayoría de las necesidades = go + most of the way.* cubrir las necesidades de = provide for.* cubrir la superficie de Algo = surface.* cubrirse contra = hedge against.* cubrirse de cardenales = go + black and blue.* cubrirse de moratones = go + black and blue.* cubrir toda la gama = run + the gamut.* cubrir todo el espectro = run + the gamut.* cubrir una laguna = fill + gap, fill + the breach.* cubrir una necesidad = cover + need, meet + need, serve + need, fill + need, fulfil + need, speak to + need.* cubrir una vacante = fill + vacancy.* cubrir un objetivo = meet + objective, meet + purpose.* cubrir un puesto de trabajo = fill + position.* cubrir un uso = address + use.* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* sin cubrir = unfilled.* tasa para cubrir gastos = cost-recovery fee.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( tapar) to cover2)a) <gastos/daños/riesgos> to coverb) <demanda/necesidad> to meet; < carencia> to coverc) <plaza/vacante> to fill3)a) (Period, Rad, TV) to coverb) ( recorrer) <etapa/trayecto> to cover4) <retirada/flanco> to cover5) (Zool) to cover2.cubrirse v pron1)a) (refl) ( taparse) to cover oneselfb) ( ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat onc) ( protegerse) to take coverd) ( contra riesgo) to cover oneself2) ( llenarse)cubrirse de algo: las calles se habían cubierto de nieve — the streets were covered with snow
* * *= cover, relate to, smother, take + care of, canopy, cover, line, blanket, address, cover up, screen, drape, meet, incrust [encrust], encrust [incrust].Ex: This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.
Ex: The major difference is that a periodical index relates to a number of issues and to contributions from a number of different authors.Ex: This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = Este artículo esboza las etapas preparatorias y describe algunos de los problemas que presentan las condiciones físicas de una gran cantidad de tiendas de campaña empapadas por la lluvia o cubiertas por el polvo.Ex: The matter of bulk is well taken care of by improved microfilm.Ex: The university buildings are grouped about stretches of greensward crisscrossed by paths and canopied by impressive trees.Ex: I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: packing cases used like building blocks and attractively covered and painted.Ex: The books meanwhile had been sewn on to sawn-in cords, or on to tapes, and their spines had been lined with strips of muslin and paper = Por su porte, los libros eran cosidos a nervios o cintas, y los lomos, forrados con tiras de muselina y papel.Ex: This type of broom is extremely competitive with the native flora, blanketing the ground and preventing growth of many understorey species in many areas.Ex: The inclusion of vendors and publishers allows everyone to address sticky business relationships head-on.Ex: The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.Ex: During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex: Classrooms were draped with cloth and garlanded with lattices and vines.Ex: There may be a threat of over-capacity; if so, this could be met by diversification, an enlargement of the SLIS role.Ex: The hilt is of solid gold incrusted in every part with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.Ex: The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.* cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* cubrir con = top with.* cubrir Algo con la mano = cup + Posesivo + hand + over + Nombre.* cubrir con tablas = board up.* cubrir con toldo = canopy.* cubrir de = flood with.* cubrir de arcilla = clay.* cubrir de grava = gravel.* cubrir de gravilla = gravel.* cubrir el mundo = span + the globe.* cubrir gastos = allow for + costs, cover + costs.* cubrir lagunas = fill + lacunae.* cubrir la mayoría de las necesidades = go + most of the way.* cubrir las necesidades de = provide for.* cubrir la superficie de Algo = surface.* cubrirse contra = hedge against.* cubrirse de cardenales = go + black and blue.* cubrirse de moratones = go + black and blue.* cubrir toda la gama = run + the gamut.* cubrir todo el espectro = run + the gamut.* cubrir una laguna = fill + gap, fill + the breach.* cubrir una necesidad = cover + need, meet + need, serve + need, fill + need, fulfil + need, speak to + need.* cubrir una vacante = fill + vacancy.* cubrir un objetivo = meet + objective, meet + purpose.* cubrir un puesto de trabajo = fill + position.* cubrir un uso = address + use.* para cubrir gastos = on a cost-recovery basis.* para cubrirse las espaldas = as a backup.* que cubre hasta la rodilla = knee deep.* que cubre hasta los tobillos = ankle deep.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* sin cubrir = unfilled.* tasa para cubrir gastos = cost-recovery fee.* * *vtA (tapar) to covercubrió al niño con una manta he covered the child with a blanket, he put a blanket over the childel velo le cubría la cara the veil covered her facela niebla cubría el valle the valley was covered in o ( liter) shrouded in mistcubrir algo DE algo to cover sth WITH sthhan cubierto las paredes de publicidad the walls have been covered with advertisementslos muebles están cubiertos de polvo the furniture is covered with o ( BrE) in dustel escándalo los ha cubierto de oprobio the scandal has brought great shame on themlo cubrió de besos she smothered him with kissesB1 ‹costos/gastos› to cover; ‹daños/riesgos› to coverpara cubrir los costos de envío to cover the cost of postagelos bienes cubiertos por esta póliza the items covered by this policy2 ‹demanda/necesidad› to meet; ‹carencia› to cover3 ‹plaza/vacante› to fillC1 ( Period) ‹noticia/suceso› to cover2 (recorrer) ‹etapa/distancia/trayecto› to cover3 ( Rad, TV) ‹área› to coverD ‹retirada/flanco› to covervoy a salir, cúbreme I'm going out there, cover meE ( Zool) to cover■ cubrirseAse cubrió con una toalla he covered himself with a towelse cubrió la cara con las manos he covered his face with his hands2 (ponerse el sombrero) to put one's hat on3 (protegerse) to take coverse cubrieron del fuego enemigo they took cover from the enemy fire4 (contra un riesgo) to cover oneselfB (llenarse) cubrirse DE algo:las calles se habían cubierto de nieve snow had covered the streets, the streets were covered with snow* * *
cubrir ( conjugate cubrir) verbo transitivo
cubrir algo de algo to cover sth with sth;
cubrirse verbo pronominal
1
‹ cara› to cover
2 ( llenarse):
cubrir verbo transitivo to cover
' cubrir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- bañar
- descubierta
- descubierto
- empapelar
- envolver
- gasto
- laminar
- montar
- proveer
- sepultar
- tapar
- cubierto
- llenar
- recorrido
- revestir
- untar
- vacante
English:
bad debt
- clothe
- coat
- cover
- drape
- hedge
- need
- paint out
- plaster
- rubberize
- smother
- best
- fill
- gamut
- line
- mask
* * *♦ vt1. [tapar, recubrir] to cover ( con with);cubrió la moto con una lona he covered the motorbike with a tarpaulin;cubrieron la pared con una mano de pintura they gave the wall a coat of paint;cubrir algo de algo to cover sth with o in sth;cubrir a alguien de insultos/alabanzas to heap insults/praise on sb;Ana cubrió de besos a su padre Ana covered her father with kisses2. [proteger] to protect;esta póliza nos cubre contra cualquier accidente this policy covers us against all accidents3. [a policía, soldado] to cover;cubrir la retirada to cover the retreat4. [ocultar] to cover up, to hide5. [puesto, vacante] to fill;hay veinte solicitudes para cubrir tres plazas there are twenty applications for three jobs6. [gastos] to cover;el presupuesto no cubre todos los gastos the budget doesn't cover all the expenses;cubrir gastos [exactamente] to break even7. [noticia] to cover;cubrió la guerra del Golfo he covered the Gulf War8. [recorrer] to cover;el ganador cubrió los 100 metros en 9 segundos the winner did the 100 metres in 9 secondsse encarga de cubrir la banda derecha he covers the right wing* * *v/t cover (de with)* * *cubrir {2} vt: to cover* * *cubrir vb1. (en general) to cover -
43 intemperie
f.1 wind and weather, weathering.2 inclemency, bleakness.* * *1 bad weather\a la intemperie in the open (air), outdoors* * *SFestar a la intemperie — to be out in the open, be at the mercy of the elements
aguantar la intemperie — to put up with the elements, put up with wind and weather
una cara curtida a la intemperie — a weatherbeaten face, a face tanned by wind and weather
* * ** * *----* a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* expuesto a la intemperie = exposure to the elements.* * ** * ** a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.* expuesto a la intemperie = exposure to the elements.* * *la intemperie the elements (pl)el deterioro es obra de la intemperie the deterioration has been caused by exposure to the elements o to wind and weathertuvimos que pasar la noche a la intemperie we had to spend the night out in the openno dejes esas plantas a la intemperie don't leave those plants outside o exposed to the elementsla temperatura a la intemperie the temperature outside o outdoors* * *
intemperie sustantivo femenino:
gente sin hogar que duerme a la intemperie people who sleep rough
intemperie sustantivo femenino bad weather
♦ Locuciones: a la intemperie, in the open (air): pasaron la noche a la intemperie, they spent the night under the stars
' intemperie' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brasero
English:
rough
- wet
* * *intemperie nfno encontraron un sitio donde guarecerse de la intemperie they couldn't find anywhere to shelter from the elements;la lona protege la moto de la intemperie the tarpaulin protects the motorbike from the effects of the weather;a la intemperie in the open air;pasamos una noche a la intemperie we spent a night out in the open;el problema de los refugiados que viven a la intemperie the problem of refugees sleeping rough;el cadáver quedó expuesto a la intemperie the body was exposed to the elements* * *f:a la intemperie in the open air* * *intemperie nf1) : bad weather, elements pl2)a la intemperie : in the open air, outside* * *a la intemperie in the open / outside -
44 lino
m.1 linen, flax.2 Linus, Lino.* * *1 (tela) linen2 BOTÁNICA flax* * *noun m.1) linen2) flax* * *SM1) (Bot) flax2) Cono Sur (=linaza) linseed3) (=ropa fina) linen; (=lona) canvas* * ** * *= linen, flax.Ex. The raw material of white paper was undyed linen -- or in very early days hempen -- rags, which the paper-maker bought in bulk, sorted and washed, and then put by in a damp heap for four or five days to rot.Ex. Again, in Class M7 Textiles we find that the Personality facet P is considered to be the Fibre (Cotton, flax, Hemp, etc) and in the Energy facet are found the operations (Spinning, Weaving, Carding, etc.).* * ** * *= linen, flax.Ex: The raw material of white paper was undyed linen -- or in very early days hempen -- rags, which the paper-maker bought in bulk, sorted and washed, and then put by in a damp heap for four or five days to rot.
Ex: Again, in Class M7 Textiles we find that the Personality facet P is considered to be the Fibre (Cotton, flax, Hemp, etc) and in the Energy facet are found the operations (Spinning, Weaving, Carding, etc.).* * *1 (planta) flax* * *
lino sustantivo masculino ( planta) flax;
( tela) linen
lino sustantivo masculino
1 Bot flax
2 Tex linen
' lino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mezcla
- hilo
- linóleo
English:
flax
- linen
- lino
* * *lino nm1. [planta] flax2. [tejido] linen* * *m linen; BOT flax* * *lino nm1) : linen2) : flax* * * -
45 pilón
m.1 sugarloaf.2 trough, basin.3 pylon, gateway.4 drop hammer.5 watering trough.6 a little extra, free extra goods.* * *1 (de una fuente) basin2 (abrevadero) trough; (lavadero) sink* * *ISM1) [gen] pillar, post; (Elec) pylon2) (Téc) drop hammer3) [de romana] weight4) [de azúcar] sugar loaf5) Caribe (Agr) dump, storeIISM2) (=mortero) mortar3) Méx * extra, bonus; (=propina) tip4) Cono Sur (=capacho) pannier* * *1)a) ( de fuente) basinb) (Arquit) pillar; ( de puente) pylon2) (Coc) sugarloaf3) (Méx fam) ( en la compra) small amount of extra goods given free* * *----* un pilón de = a raft of, a mass of, a stack of.* * *1)a) ( de fuente) basinb) (Arquit) pillar; ( de puente) pylon2) (Coc) sugarloaf3) (Méx fam) ( en la compra) small amount of extra goods given free* * ** un pilón de = a raft of, a mass of, a stack of.* * *A1 (de una fuente) basin2 ( Arquit) pillar; (de un puente) pylonB ( Coc) sugarloafCtengo un pilón de cosas que hacer I have a load o loads o stacks of things to do ( colloq)siempre da pilón he always gives you a little extrame dio tres manzanas de pilón he gave me three extra apples for nothing, he threw in three extra apples (for free)masculine, feminine* * *
pilón sustantivo masculino
1
b) (Arquit) pillar;
( de puente) pylon
2 (Méx fam) ( en la compra) small amount of extra goods given free;
pilón m (lavadero) sink
* * *pilón nm1. [pila] [para lavar] basin;[para animales] trough2. [torre eléctrica] pylon3. [pilar grande] post5. Méx [regalo]compra una docena y no olvides pedir el pilón buy a dozen and don't forget to ask for something extra thrown in for free;si compra una docena lleva uno de pilón if you buy a dozen you get one thrown in for free* * *m Méx:me dio dos de pilón he gave me two extra -
46 sillón
m.sofa, easy chair, armchair.* * *1 armchair2 (de montar) side-saddle3 (en la Academia) seat* * *noun m.* * *SMsillón de hamaca — LAm rocking chair
2) [de montar] sidesaddle* * *masculino armchair, easy chair* * *= easy chair, lounge chair, armchair.Ex. The number of easy chairs frequently seems to be far more than is necessary.Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex. Using digital interactive television, the experiments will enable the public to receive health advice and information from their armchairs.----* viajero de sillón = armchair traveller.* * *masculino armchair, easy chair* * *= easy chair, lounge chair, armchair.Ex: The number of easy chairs frequently seems to be far more than is necessary.
Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.Ex: Using digital interactive television, the experiments will enable the public to receive health advice and information from their armchairs.* viajero de sillón = armchair traveller.* * *armchair, easy chairsentado en un sillón sitting in an armchairCompuestos:wing chair* * *
sillón sustantivo masculino
armchair, easy chair
sillón sustantivo masculino armchair
' sillón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abultar
- brazo
- dormida
- dormido
- frita
- frito
- mullida
- mullido
- oreja
- tirarse
- tresillo
- cabezal
- estropeado
- forrado
- forrar
- forro
- funda
- recostar
- ser
- tapizar
English:
armchair
- armrest
- chair
- doze
- easy chair
- reclining chair
- arm
- curl
- easy
- flop
- into
- lower
- sink
* * *sillón nmarmchairsillón de orejas wing chair* * *m armchair, easy chair* * ** * *sillón n armchair -
47 tensar
v.1 to tauten (cable, cuerda).2 to tighten, to stiffen, to tauten, to strain.Ellos se apretaron los cordones They tightened their shoelaces.* * *1 (cable, cuerda) to tauten2 (arco) to draw* * *verb1) to tense2) tighten* * *1.VT [+ cable, cuerda] to tighten, tauten; [+ músculo] to tense; [+ arco] to draw; [+ relaciones] to strain2.See:* * *verbo transitivo < músculo> to tense; <cuerda/cable> to tighten; < arco> to draw; <relaciones/lazos> to strain* * *= tighten, tension, tense up, tense.Ex. Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex. Tension the battens until those wrinkles disappear.Ex. Get comfy and totally relax your body and if you need to tense it up and then feel it let go then do so..Ex. If you neck is hurting during the exercise then you are tensing it too much and that means your technique is wrong.* * *verbo transitivo < músculo> to tense; <cuerda/cable> to tighten; < arco> to draw; <relaciones/lazos> to strain* * *= tighten, tension, tense up, tense.Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.
Ex: Tension the battens until those wrinkles disappear.Ex: Get comfy and totally relax your body and if you need to tense it up and then feel it let go then do so..Ex: If you neck is hurting during the exercise then you are tensing it too much and that means your technique is wrong.* * *tensar [A1 ]vt1 ‹músculo› to tense; ‹cuerda/cable› to tauten, tighten; ‹arco› to draw2 ‹relaciones/lazos› to strain, make … tense, put … under strain* * *
tensar ( conjugate tensar) verbo transitivo ‹ músculo› to tense;
‹cuerda/cable› to tighten;
‹ arco› to draw;
‹relaciones/lazos› to strain
tensar verbo transitivo
1 (una cuerda, un cable, etc) to tighten: hay que tensar la lona, we must make the canvas taut
(un arco) to draw
2 (un músculo) to tense
' tensar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estirar
English:
slack
- tighten
- tense
* * *♦ vt1. [cable, cuerda] to tauten;[arco] to draw; [músculo, cuerpo] to tense2. [situación, relación, ambiente] to make tense, to strain;[persona] to make tense* * *v/t tighten; músculo tense, tighten* * *tensar vt1) : to tense, to make taut2) : to draw (a bow) -
48 tenso
adj.1 tense, stressed, strained, highly-charged.2 drawn tight.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: tensar.* * *► adjetivo1 (cable, cuerda) tense, taut2 figurado (relaciones) strained* * *(f. - tensa)adj.* * *ADJ1) (=tirante) tense, taut2) [persona, situación] tense; [relaciones] strained* * *- sa adjetivo1) <cuerda/cable> taut, tight; < músculo> tense* * *= stressful, fraught, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], tense [tenser -comp., tensest -sup.], edgy [edgier -comp., edgiest -sup.], nervy [nervier -comp., nerviest -sup.], uptight, stressed.Ex. On the other hand, a prolonged sequence of interviews can be equally stressful, and 'free time' should be interspersed with the successive appointments.Ex. The article is entitled ' Fraught years ahead? Trade unions and libraries'.Ex. While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. The urgency of his supplication was mirrored in the tense whiteness of his knuckles as he clasped his hands tightly in front of him.Ex. His selection of films suggests a temperamental bias toward strong, violent, edgy scenes with killings, face-slappings, and confrontations.Ex. The article ' Nervy Days for Office Suppliers' reviews the present state of affairs of office automation.Ex. Many of the working-class mothers who take part could be described as uptight.Ex. Australia is 'in a different league' to most stressed world economies because of the stability of its banks and China's hunger for its exports.----* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse tenso = stress + Nombre + out.* situación tensa = stress situation.* * *- sa adjetivo1) <cuerda/cable> taut, tight; < músculo> tense* * *= stressful, fraught, taut [tauter -comp., tautest -sup.], tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], tense [tenser -comp., tensest -sup.], edgy [edgier -comp., edgiest -sup.], nervy [nervier -comp., nerviest -sup.], uptight, stressed.Ex: On the other hand, a prolonged sequence of interviews can be equally stressful, and 'free time' should be interspersed with the successive appointments.
Ex: The article is entitled ' Fraught years ahead? Trade unions and libraries'.Ex: While the stencil is held taut, the cylinder is slowly rotated until the bottom edge of the wax sheet can be clamped in position.Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The urgency of his supplication was mirrored in the tense whiteness of his knuckles as he clasped his hands tightly in front of him.Ex: His selection of films suggests a temperamental bias toward strong, violent, edgy scenes with killings, face-slappings, and confrontations.Ex: The article ' Nervy Days for Office Suppliers' reviews the present state of affairs of office automation.Ex: Many of the working-class mothers who take part could be described as uptight.Ex: Australia is 'in a different league' to most stressed world economies because of the stability of its banks and China's hunger for its exports.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse tenso = stress + Nombre + out.* situación tensa = stress situation.* * *tenso -saA1 ‹cuerda/cable› taut, tight2 ‹músculo› tense, tightestás muy tenso, procura relajarte un poco you're very tense, try to relax a bitcontinuó con el dedo tenso en el gatillo he kept his finger poised on the triggerB1 (nervioso) tenseestaba muy tensa antes del examen she was very tense o nervous o uptight before the exam2 ‹relación› strained, tense; ‹situación› tense* * *
Del verbo tensar: ( conjugate tensar)
tenso es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
tensó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
tensar
tenso
tensar ( conjugate tensar) verbo transitivo ‹ músculo› to tense;
‹cuerda/cable› to tighten;
‹ arco› to draw;
‹relaciones/lazos› to strain
tenso◊ -sa adjetivo
1 ‹cuerda/cable› taut, tight;
‹ músculo› tense
2 ‹persona/situación› tense;
‹ relación› strained, tense
tensar verbo transitivo
1 (una cuerda, un cable, etc) to tighten: hay que tensar la lona, we must make the canvas taut
(un arco) to draw
2 (un músculo) to tense
tenso,-a adjetivo
1 (persona) tense: se pone tenso cuando la nombran, he tenses up when she is mentioned
últimamente estoy muy tenso, I've been very tense lately
2 (negociaciones, relaciones, etc) strained
3 (cuerda, cable) tight, taut
' tenso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tensa
- tirante
- cargado
- nervioso
English:
nail-biting
- stiffen
- strain
- strained
- taut
- tense
- uptight
- edgy
- tight
- up
* * *tenso, -a adj1. [cuerda, cable] taut;[arco] drawn; [músculo, cuerpo] tense2. [situación, relación, ambiente] tense, strained;[persona] tense;estar tenso con alguien to be tense with sb;ponerse tenso to become tense* * ** * *tenso, -sa adj: tense* * *tenso adj1. (situación, persona) tense2. (cuerda, cable) tight -
49 tienda
f.1 shop, store (establecimiento).ir de tiendas to go shoppingtienda de antigüedades antique shoptienda de artículos de regalo gift shoptienda de deportes sports shoptienda libre de impuestos duty-free shoptienda de muebles furniture shoptienda de ropa clothes shoptienda virtual online store o retailer2 tent.3 tentorium.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: tender.* * *1 (establecimiento) shop, US store2 (de campaña) tent3 (de carro) cover\ir de tiendas to go shoppingtienda de campaña tenttienda de comestibles / tienda de ultramarinos grocer's, US grocery storetienda de modas boutique* * *noun f.store, shop* * *SF1) (Com) shop, storetienda de abarrotes — CAm, And, Méx grocer's (shop) ( esp Brit), grocery (EEUU)
tienda de comestibles — grocer's (shop), grocery (EEUU)
tienda de deportes — sports shop, sporting goods store (EEUU)
tienda de ultramarinos — grocer's (shop), grocery (EEUU)
tienda electrónica — e-shop ( esp Brit), e-store ( esp EEUU)
tienda por departamento — Caribe department store
2) (tb: tienda de campaña) tent3) (Náut) awning4) (Med)* * *1) (Com) ( en general) store (esp AmE), shop (esp BrE); ( de comestibles) grocery store (AmE), grocer's (shop) (BrE)la tienda de la esquina — the local convenience store, the corner shop (BrE)
2) (Dep, Mil, Ocio) tbponer or montar or armar una tienda — to put up o pitch a tent
quitar or desmontar or desarmar una tienda — to take down a tent
* * *= retail outlet, shop, store, workshop, drugstore, storefront, commercial outlet, retail store, retail shop, general store.Ex. It has never yet been seriously argued that there should be restrictions placed on any retail outlets wishing to sell books.Ex. In strong contrast to, say, television sets and instant coffee, where the consumer may save by shopping around, there is no advantage to be gained by going to one shop rather than another for a book so far as price is concerned.Ex. The cheapest of these machines costs under $100 and they can be bought in stores, supermarkets and by mail-order.Ex. The customers preferred to go in by a glazed door set in the shop-front and giving onto the street, even though this meant going down some steps, the floor of the workshop being below road-level.Ex. We need to act on this conviction (it means a shift in political and social consciousness that may be painful to many) if the library is to be a source of energy and not a drugstore.Ex. This article outlines some of the virtual shopping malls and storefronts available and explains how to find out about commercial resources on the net = Este artículo describe en líneas generales algunos de los centros comerciales y tiendas virtuales existentes y explica cómo encontrar recursos comerciales en la red.Ex. People do not come to the public library for alternative material to the high street commercial outlet.Ex. Another main trend emerging is merchandising, where the public library is set up in a similar way to a retail store with items on sale.Ex. Books were advertised in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries by means of printed publishers' lists, which were carried about by salesmen and were probably put up in retail shops.Ex. Each village had its own church, school, bakery, dairy, wine cellar, craft shops and general store.----* cadena de tiendas = discount store.* calle de tiendas = shopping street.* comprar regularmente en una tienda = patronise + shop.* frecuentar una tienda = patronise + shop.* frontal de la tienda = shop-front [shopfront].* galería de tiendas = mall of shops, mall.* hurtar en una tienda = shoplift.* hurto en tienda = shoplifting.* orientado hacia las tiendas = shop-based.* plantar una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* robar en una tienda = shoplift.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* tienda artesanal = craft shop.* tienda benéfica = charity shop.* tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.* tienda de alquiler = rental outlet.* tienda de animales = pet shop.* tienda de antigüedades = antique(s) shop.* tienda de artesanía = craft shop.* tienda de artículos deportivos = sporting goods store.* tienda de artículos para regalo = gift shop, novelty shop.* tienda de barrio = convenience store.* tienda de batidos = smoothie shop.* tienda de bebidas alcohólicas = liquor store.* tienda de bricolaje = home improvement store.* tienda de campaña = tent.* tienda de caramelos = confectioner.* tienda de comestibles = grocery, grocer, grocery store, food shop, food store.* tienda de compras por Internet = online store.* tienda de delicatesen = gourmet food store.* tienda de deporte = sporting goods store.* tienda de discos = record shop, record store.* tienda de efectos navales = chandlery.* tienda de electricidad = electrical shop, electrical store, electric shop.* tienda de electrónica = electronics shop, electronics store.* tienda de juguetes = toy shop.* tienda de la esquina = corner shop, the.* tienda de la esquina, la = corner drugstore, the.* tienda de mascotas = pet shop.* tienda de muebles = furniture shop, furniture store.* tienda de música = music store.* tienda de novedades = novelty shop.* tienda de periódicos = newsagent's shop.* tienda de productos ecológicos = health food shop, health food store.* tienda de recuerdos = souvenir shop.* tienda de regalos = souvenir shop, gift shop, novelty shop.* tienda de ropa = dress shop, clothing store.* tienda de todo a cien = dollar store.* tienda de ultramarinos = grocery, grocer, grocery store, food shop, food store.* tienda de una cadena = chain store.* tienda eletrónica = online store.* tienda en línea = online store.* tienda en lugar poco poblado = trading post.* tienda india = tepee, wigwam.* tienda online = online store.* tienda que vende de todo = general store.* tienda virtual = online store.* * *1) (Com) ( en general) store (esp AmE), shop (esp BrE); ( de comestibles) grocery store (AmE), grocer's (shop) (BrE)la tienda de la esquina — the local convenience store, the corner shop (BrE)
2) (Dep, Mil, Ocio) tbponer or montar or armar una tienda — to put up o pitch a tent
quitar or desmontar or desarmar una tienda — to take down a tent
* * *= retail outlet, shop, store, workshop, drugstore, storefront, commercial outlet, retail store, retail shop, general store.Ex: It has never yet been seriously argued that there should be restrictions placed on any retail outlets wishing to sell books.
Ex: In strong contrast to, say, television sets and instant coffee, where the consumer may save by shopping around, there is no advantage to be gained by going to one shop rather than another for a book so far as price is concerned.Ex: The cheapest of these machines costs under $100 and they can be bought in stores, supermarkets and by mail-order.Ex: The customers preferred to go in by a glazed door set in the shop-front and giving onto the street, even though this meant going down some steps, the floor of the workshop being below road-level.Ex: We need to act on this conviction (it means a shift in political and social consciousness that may be painful to many) if the library is to be a source of energy and not a drugstore.Ex: This article outlines some of the virtual shopping malls and storefronts available and explains how to find out about commercial resources on the net = Este artículo describe en líneas generales algunos de los centros comerciales y tiendas virtuales existentes y explica cómo encontrar recursos comerciales en la red.Ex: People do not come to the public library for alternative material to the high street commercial outlet.Ex: Another main trend emerging is merchandising, where the public library is set up in a similar way to a retail store with items on sale.Ex: Books were advertised in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries by means of printed publishers' lists, which were carried about by salesmen and were probably put up in retail shops.Ex: Each village had its own church, school, bakery, dairy, wine cellar, craft shops and general store.* cadena de tiendas = discount store.* calle de tiendas = shopping street.* comprar regularmente en una tienda = patronise + shop.* frecuentar una tienda = patronise + shop.* frontal de la tienda = shop-front [shopfront].* galería de tiendas = mall of shops, mall.* hurtar en una tienda = shoplift.* hurto en tienda = shoplifting.* orientado hacia las tiendas = shop-based.* plantar una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* robar en una tienda = shoplift.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* tienda artesanal = craft shop.* tienda benéfica = charity shop.* tienda de alimentos naturales = health food store, health food shop.* tienda de alquiler = rental outlet.* tienda de animales = pet shop.* tienda de antigüedades = antique(s) shop.* tienda de artesanía = craft shop.* tienda de artículos deportivos = sporting goods store.* tienda de artículos para regalo = gift shop, novelty shop.* tienda de barrio = convenience store.* tienda de batidos = smoothie shop.* tienda de bebidas alcohólicas = liquor store.* tienda de bricolaje = home improvement store.* tienda de campaña = tent.* tienda de caramelos = confectioner.* tienda de comestibles = grocery, grocer, grocery store, food shop, food store.* tienda de compras por Internet = online store.* tienda de delicatesen = gourmet food store.* tienda de deporte = sporting goods store.* tienda de discos = record shop, record store.* tienda de efectos navales = chandlery.* tienda de electricidad = electrical shop, electrical store, electric shop.* tienda de electrónica = electronics shop, electronics store.* tienda de juguetes = toy shop.* tienda de la esquina = corner shop, the.* tienda de la esquina, la = corner drugstore, the.* tienda de mascotas = pet shop.* tienda de muebles = furniture shop, furniture store.* tienda de música = music store.* tienda de novedades = novelty shop.* tienda de periódicos = newsagent's shop.* tienda de productos ecológicos = health food shop, health food store.* tienda de recuerdos = souvenir shop.* tienda de regalos = souvenir shop, gift shop, novelty shop.* tienda de ropa = dress shop, clothing store.* tienda de todo a cien = dollar store.* tienda de ultramarinos = grocery, grocer, grocery store, food shop, food store.* tienda de una cadena = chain store.* tienda eletrónica = online store.* tienda en línea = online store.* tienda en lugar poco poblado = trading post.* tienda india = tepee, wigwam.* tienda online = online store.* tienda que vende de todo = general store.* tienda virtual = online store.* * *A ( Com)1 (en general) store ( esp AmE), shop ( esp BrE); (de comestibles) grocery store ( AmE), grocer's (shop) ( BrE)la tienda de la esquina the local convenience store, the corner shop ( BrE)ir de tiendas to go shoppingva a abrir su propia tienda she's going to open her own shop o storeCompuestos:● tienda de alimentación or comestiblesantique shop o ( AmE) store( Méx) department storesports shop o ( AmE) storeboutiquefurniture shop o ( AmE) storegift shop o ( AmE) storetienda de campaña tentponer or montar or armar una tienda to put up o pitch a tentquitar or desmontar or desarmar una tienda to take down a tentCompuestos:ridge tentoxygen tenttrailer tent* * *
Del verbo tender: ( conjugate tender)
tienda es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
tender
tienda
tender ( conjugate tender) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ ropa› ( afuera) to hang out;
( dentro de la casa) to hang (up);
2
‹ mantel› to spread;
‹ mesa› to lay, set
3
( suspendido) to hang
4 ‹ emboscada› to lay, set;
‹ trampa› to set
verbo intransitivo ( inclinarse) tienda a hacer algo to tend to do sth;
tenderse verbo pronominal ( tumbarse) to lie down
tienda sustantivo femenino
1 (Com) ( en general) store (esp AmE), shop (esp BrE);
tienda de comestibles or (AmC, Andes, Méx) abarrotes grocery store (AmE), grocer's (shop) (BrE)
2 (Dep, Mil, Ocio) tb
poner or montar una tienda to put up o pitch a tent;
desmontar una tienda to take down a tent
tender
I verbo transitivo
1 (la ropa) to hang out
2 (tumbar) to lay: la tendimos en el sofá, we laid her on the sofa
3 (extender, desplegar) to spread: tendió la manta en el suelo, he streched the blanket out on the floor
4 (cables, una vía) to lay
(puente) to build
5 (ofrecer) to hold out: me tendió la mano, he held out his hand
(alargar, aproximar) to pass, hand
6 (una emboscada, trampa) to set
II verbo intransitivo to tend [a, to]: tiende a ser pesimista, he is prone to pessimism
tienda sustantivo femenino
1 Com shop, US store: tienda de comestibles o ultramarinos, grocer's (shop), US grocery
tienda de regalos, gift shop
tienda libre de impuestos, dutyfree shop
2 tienda de campaña, tent
' tienda' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abarrotería
- abrir
- alfarería
- almacén
- amarrar
- antigüedad
- aparador
- asaltar
- barrio
- bodega
- caja
- camisería
- carpa
- cristalería
- despachar
- desvalijar
- escaparate
- expositor
- expositora
- informatización
- instalar
- lavabo
- lencería
- luna
- negocio
- papelería
- pedir
- peletería
- perfumería
- premamá
- presupuesto
- puesta
- puesto
- relojería
- saquear
- saqueo
- sillería
- sombrerería
- tapicería
- trapería
- ultramarinos
- venir
- a
- abarrotes
- anticuario
- armar
- asalto
- atención
- atender
- autoservicio
English:
around
- browse
- caller
- chain store
- counter
- curio
- dairy
- deal with
- delicatessen
- department
- duty-free
- establishment
- expand
- fitting
- fix-it
- flagship
- flap
- florist
- footwear
- good
- grocer
- grocery
- haberdashery
- interest
- junk shop
- lock up
- look round
- loot
- lower
- man
- open
- paper shop
- peg
- pitch
- processing
- return
- salesman
- saleswoman
- serve
- set up
- shop
- short-change
- stock
- store
- tent
- window
- antique
- bound
- cash
- chain
* * *tienda nf1. [establecimiento] shop, store;ir de tiendas to go shoppingAndes, CAm, Méx tienda de abarrotes Br grocer's shop, US grocery store;tienda de antigüedades antique shop;tienda de artículos de regalo gift shop;Méx tienda bandera flagship store;tienda de departamentos department store;tienda de deportes sports shop;tienda de fábrica factory outlet;tienda libre de impuestos duty-free shop;tienda insignia flagship store;tienda de modas clothes shop o store;tienda de muebles furniture shop o store;tienda de ropa clothes shop o store;tienda virtual on-line store o retailermontar/desmontar la tienda to pitch/take down one's tenttienda (de campaña) canadiense ridge tent; Med tienda de oxígeno oxygen tent* * *f store, shop;ir de tiendas go shopping* * *tienda nf1) : store, shop2) ortienda de campaña : tent* * *tienda n shop -
50 impermeabilidad
f.impermeability.* * *1 impermeability* * *SF impermeability, imperviousness* * *a) ( de material) impermeabilityb) ( insensibilidad) imperviousness* * *a) ( de material) impermeabilityb) ( insensibilidad) imperviousness* * *1 (de un material) impermeabilitysi tocas la lona, pierde impermeabilidad the canvas loses its impermeability o ceases to be waterproof if you touch it2 (insensibilidad) imperviousness* * *impermeability* * *f impermeability -
51 malón
SM LAm1) ( Hist) Indian raid2) (=persona) tough, thug* * *a) (Hist) Indian raidb) (CS) ( grupo revoltoso) mobc) (Chi) ( fiesta) private party* * *a) (Hist) Indian raidb) (CS) ( grupo revoltoso) mobc) (Chi) ( fiesta) private party* * *1 ( Hist) Indian raid2 (CS) (grupo revoltoso) mobsalieron del colegio en malón they came out of school in a mob o gang* * *malón nm -
52 playera
f.1 canvas shoe (zapato) (para la playa).2 T-shirt, tee shirt.* * *SF2) (=zapatilla) canvas shoe; [de tenis] tennis shoe* * ** * ** * *1 (zapatilla) canvas shoe, beach shoe2 ( Méx) (camiseta) T-shirt* * *
playera sustantivo femenino ( zapatilla) canvas shoe, beach shoe;
( camiseta) (Méx) T-shirt
' playera' also found in these entries:
English:
plimsoll
* * *playera nf1. [zapatilla de deporte] tennis shoe;[de lona] canvas shoe* * *f MéxT-shirt* * *playera nf1) : canvas sneaker2) CA, Mex : T-shirt -
53 tendal
m.1 awning.2 clothes airer.* * *1 (toldo) awning2 (tendedero) drying place* * *a) (AmL) ( para el café) drying areab) (RPl fam) ( reguero) trail* * *a) (AmL) ( para el café) drying areab) (RPl fam) ( reguero) trail* * *A1 (lona) tarpaulin ( used to collect olives)2 (tendedero) clothes airerB1 ( AmL) (para el café) drying area* * *
tendal sustantivo masculino (AmL) ( para el café) drying area
* * *tendal nm1. [armazón] (clothes) airer;[cuerda] clothes line2. Cuba, Ecuad [para café] drying floor3. Am Fam [desorden, caos]Figestuvieron los niños y como siempre, dejaron un tendal the children were here and, as usual, they left the place a mess;es muy bonita, siempre que pasa queda el tendal she's a stunner, wherever she goes she causes a commotion -
54 azulón
adj.deep-blue.* * *ADJ, SM deep blue* * *bluishbluish color** * *azulón, -ona♦ adjdeep blue♦ nm[pato] mallard* * *adj dark-bluish -
55 bailón
► adjetivo1 who likes dancing► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 keen dancer* * *ADJ* * *1 ( fam) ‹persona›es muy bailón he loves dancing, he's a very keen dancer ( BrE)2 ‹música› bailable* * *bailón, -ona Fam♦ adjser muy bailón to love dancing♦ nm,fser un bailón to love dancing* * *I adj fam:ser muy bailón love dancingII m, bailona f fambig dancer fam -
56 capotera
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57 correlón
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58 pailón
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59 pedilón
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60 valón
adj.Walloon, pertaining to the Walloons or their language.m.1 Wallon, native or inhabitant of the southern and southeastern parts of Belgium and the vicinity of France.2 Wallon, French dialect spoken by the Walloons.* * *► adjetivo1 Walloon► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 Walloon1 (idioma) Walloon————————1 (idioma) Walloon* * *valón, -ona1.ADJ Walloon2.SM/ F Walloon3.SM (Ling) Walloon* * *adj/m,fWalloon* * *
valón,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino Walloon
' valón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
valona
* * *valón, -ona♦ adjWalloon♦ nm,f[persona] Walloon♦ nm[lengua] Walloon
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