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f.1 turn.dar una vuelta to turn rounddar una vuelta a algo, dar vueltas a algo to turn something round; (girándolo) to go round something (recorriéndolo)darse la vuelta to turn round2 back, other side.dar la vuelta a to turn over (colchón, tortilla, disco, naipe)a la vuelta de la página over the page3 return.estar de vuelta to be back4 lap (sport).vuelta (ciclista) tourvuelta de honor lap of honor5 round (elections, sports).la primera/segunda vuelta (sport) the first/second round6 change (remaining money).7 change (vicissitude).dar la o una vuelta to turn around completely8 turn-up (British), cuff (United States) (of pants); cuff (of sleeve).9 row (knitting).10 walk, spin, stroll, hike.11 turning, spin, twiddle, wheel.12 loop.13 revival, coming back.past part.past participle of spanish verb: volver.* * *1 (giro) turn2 (en un circuito) lap, circuit3 (paseo) walk, stroll4 (regreso, retorno) return; (viaje de regreso) return journey, journey back5 (dinero de cambio) change6 (curva) bend, curve7 (reverso) back, reverse8 (de torneo etc) round9 (cambio) change, alteration11 (al hacer punto) row12 ARQUITECTURA vault13 familiar (de bebidas) round\a la vuelta on the way backa vuelta de correo by return of postandar a vueltas con algo figurado to deal with something, sort something outbuscarle las vueltas a alguien familiar to find fault with somebodycerrar con dos vueltas to double-lockcogerle las vueltas a alguien familiar to have somebody figured outdar la vuelta a (alrededor) to go round 2 (girar) to turn (round) 3 (de arriba abajo) to turn upside down 4 (de dentro a fuera) to turn inside out 5 (cambiar de lado) to turn overdar la vuelta al mundo to go round the worlddar una vuelta en coche to go for a drive, go for a spindar vueltas to turn round, go round, rotate, spin■ llevo toda la tarde dando vueltas por el centro buscando ese disco I've been walking round town all afternoon looking for that recorddar vueltas a algo figurado to worry about something■ ¡no lo des más vueltas! don't worry about it!darle cien vueltas a alguien figurado to run rings round somebodydarse una vuelta por casa de alguien to drop by and see somebodydar media vuelta to turn roundestar a la vuelta de la esquina to be just around the cornerestar de vuelta to be backestar de vuelta de todo to have seen it all before¡hasta la vuelta! see you when I get back!la cabeza me da vueltas figurado my head is spinningla vida da muchas vueltas familiar life is full of ups and downsno tener vuelta de hoja figurado to be beyond doubtponer a alguien de vuelta y media figurado to pull somebody to piecesla vuelta ciclista a España the Tour of Spainla vuelta al ruedo (en los toros) lap of honour (US honor)vuelta de campana somersault* * *noun f.1) turn2) revolution3) return4) round5) stroll, walk, ride6) bend, curve7) change8) back* * *SUSTANTIVO FEMENINO1) (=giro)•
¡ media vuelta! — (Mil) about turn!, about face! (EEUU)los soldados dieron media vuelta — the soldiers did an about-turn o(EEUU) an about-face
estaba cerrado y tuvimos que darnos media vuelta — it was closed so we had to turn round and go back
vuelta al ruedo — (Taur) circuit of the ring made by a triumphant bullfighter
dar la vuelta (=volverse) to turn roundvuelta de campana —
dar vueltasdar la vuelta a — [+ llave, manivela] to turn; [+ página] to turn (over)
dar vueltas sobre un eje — to turn on o spin round an axis
el avión dio vueltas y más vueltas antes de aterrizar — the plane circled round and round before landing
dar vueltas a algo darle vueltas a algn•
dar vueltas alrededor de un planeta — to go o revolve round a planetdarse la vuelta (de pie) to turn round; (tumbado) to turn overestaba mareado y todo me daba vueltas — I was dizzy and everything was going o spinning round
me di la vuelta porque me estaba quemando la espalda — I turned over because my back was getting burnt
2) (=otro lado) [de hoja] back, other side; [de tela] wrong sidea la vuelta de la página — on the next page, overleaf
dale la vuelta al jersey — (=ponlo del derecho) turn the jumper the right way out; (=ponlo del revés) turn the jumper inside out
dale la vuelta al vaso — (=ponlo boca arriba) turn the glass the right way up; (=ponlo boca abajo) turn the glass upside down
las elecciones están ya a la vuelta de la esquina — the elections are almost upon us o just around the corner
3) (=regreso)a) (=acción)¿para cuándo tenéis prevista la vuelta? — when do you expect to be back?
¡hasta la vuelta! — see you when I/you get back
este acuerdo supone una vuelta a la normalidad — the agreement means that things should get back to normal
"vuelta al colegio" — "back to school"
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de vuelta — on the way backde vuelta, iremos a verlos — we'll go and see them on the way back
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estar de vuelta — (lit) to be back¿meterme en política? a mi edad uno ya está de vuelta de todo — go into politics? I'm too old for that sort of thing
si cierras la vuelta el billete sale más barato — the ticket is cheaper if you specify the return date
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dar una vuelta, dimos una vuelta por el parque — we went for a stroll in the parknos dio una vuelta en su coche — he gave us a ride in his car, he took us for a spin in his car *
si quieres ver pobreza date una vuelta por esta zona — if you want to see poverty take a walk round here
5) (en camino, ruta)una carretera con muchas vueltas — a road with lots of bends o twists and turns in it
por este camino se da mucha más vuelta — it's much further this way, this is a much longer way round
6) (a un circuito, pista) lap; (Golf) round7) (Ciclismo) tour8) (=ronda) [de elección, torneo, bebidas] round9) (=dinero suelto) change10) (=cambio)este acontecimiento dio la vuelta a las negociaciones — this event changed the direction of the talks completely
11) (=cabo, fin)12) (de cuerda) loopvuelta de cabo — (Náut) hitch
13) (Cos) [de puntos] row; [de pantalón] turn-up, cuff (EEUU)14)a vueltas con algo —
¡ya estamos otra vez a vueltas con la guerra! — not the war again!
te da cien (mil) vueltas — she can run rings round you, she's miles better than you
- dar la vuelta a algndarle vueltas a algo —
no tiene vuelta de hoja —
tenemos que hacerlo ya y no hay más vuelta de hoja — we've got to do it now, there are no two ways about it o there's no alternative
- poner a algn de vuelta y media* * *1)a) ( circunvolución)da vueltas alrededor de su eje — it spins o turns on its axis
todo/la cabeza me da vueltas — everything's/my head's spinning
me pasé el día dando vueltas tratando de encontrarlo — I spent the whole day going from pillar to post trying to find it
andarse con vueltas — (fam) to beat about the bush (colloq)
buscarle las vueltas a alguien — (fam) to try to catch somebody out
buscarle la vuelta a algo — (CS fam) to try to find a way of doing something
no tener vuelta — (Chi fam) to be a hopeless case
b) (Dep) ( en golf) round; ( en carreras) lapc) ( en carretera) bend2) ( giro)darle vuelta a algo — <llave/manivela> to turn something
darle vueltas a algo — to think about something
poner a alguien de vuelta y media — (fam) to tear into somebody (AmE colloq), to tear somebody off a strip (BrE colloq)
3)a)darle la vuelta a algo — a disco/colchón to turn... (over); a calcetín ( ponerlo - del derecho) turn... the right way out; (- del revés) turn... inside out; a copa ( ponerla - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down
dar la vuelta a la página — to turn the page, turn over
no hay vuelta que darle — (fam) there are no two ways about it
no tener vuelta de hoja: sus argumentos no tienen vuelta de hoja you can't argue with the things she says; eso no tiene vuelta de hoja — there are no two ways about it
b) (para cambiar de dirección, posición)dar la vuelta — (Auto) to turn (around)
4) (CS)dar vuelta — disco/colchón to turn... over; calcetín ( ponerlo - del derecho) to turn... the right way out; (- del revés) to turn... inside out; copa ( ponerla - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down
dar vuelta la página — to turn the page, turn over
¿damos vuelta aquí? — (Auto) shall we turn (around) here?
darse vuelta — persona to turn (around); vehículo to overturn; embarcación to capsize
5)a) ( paseo)dar una vuelta — ( a pie) to go for a walk; ( en coche) to go for a drive; ( en bicicleta) to go for a ride
b) ( con un propósito)6)a)a la vuelta: escríbelo a la vuelta write it on the other side o on the back; vive a la vuelta she lives around the corner; a la vuelta de la esquina — just around the corner
b)vuelta y vuelta — (Coc) rare
7)a) ( regreso) return; ( viaje de regreso) return journeycuando tú vas yo ya estoy de vuelta — I'm way ahead of you
b)a vuelta de correo — by return mail (AmE), by return (of post) (BrE)
8)a) ( a un estado anterior)b) (fam) ( indicando repetición)vuelta con lo mismo! — there you/there they go again! (colloq)
9)a) (Esp) ( cambio) changeb) vueltas (Col) (cambio, dinero suelto) change10)a) ( en elecciones) roundb) ( de bebidas) round11) (Per, RPl fam)a) ( vez) timeb)12)a) ( de collar) strandb) ( en labores de punto) row; ( en costura) facing; ( de pantalones) cuff (AmE), turn-up (BrE)13) (Náut) bend* * *= reversion, swing back, wander, twist, throwback, comeback, whirl, twirl.Ex. In fact, the ISBD appears as a reversion to the principle of transcription of the title pages which was not to be affected by the presence or absence of the author heading.Ex. In the 1960s there has been a swing back towards the general scheme and its problems.Ex. The article is entitled 'Memories of Otago and Southland libraries and librarians: an unmethodical wander'.Ex. 'But human creatures must not help each other nor must they make any maudlin twist'.Ex. These methods, a throwback to the early 20th century, constitute an excellent basis for sustainable agriculture, which aims to reduce consumption of plant protection products.Ex. Fish hawks needed a helping hand and their comeback is one of the great wildlife success stories of our time.Ex. Like a whirl of shiny flakes sparkling in a snow globe, Hubble catches an instantaneous glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars.Ex. Always make sure your partner is in control of their own movement before letting go after a twirl.----* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* billete de avión de ida y vuelta = round-trip airfare.* billete de ida y vuelta = return ticket, round-trip ticket.* colocación del material de vuelta en los estantes = shelving.* colocación de los documentos de vuelta en los estantes = reshelving.* dándose una vuelta en coche = out for a spin.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* 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 cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle vueltas a = agonise over [agonize, -USA], dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over.* 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 media vuelta = do + an about-face.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un vuelta de campana = summersault.* dar vueltas = whirl, wind, mill around, twirl, gyrate, spin.* dar vueltas como un trompo = go around and around.* dar vueltas sin avanzar = go round in + circles.* dar vueltas y vueltas = go around and around.* de ida y vuelta = return, round-trip.* de vuelta = on the way back, redux.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* encontrar el camino de vuelta = find + Posesivo + way back.* encuentro de vuelta = second leg.* entrada de vuelta = flowing back.* enviar de vuelta = send back.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de + Expresión Tempora = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* girar media vuelta = swing in + a half-circle.* hacer dar vueltas = gyrate.* justo a la vuelta de la esquina = just around the corner.* media vuelta = about-face.* partido de vuelta = second leg, home game.* que hay que dar muchas vueltas = circuitous.* salir a dar una vuelta = go out.* salir a dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* vuelo de ida y vuelta = return flight.* vuelta a casa = homecoming, journey home.* vuelta a la normalidad = return to normalcy.* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.* vuelta al cole = back-to-school.* vuelta atrás = fall-back [fallback].* vuelta de campana = somersault, summersault.* vuelta de campana hacia atrás = backflip.* * *1)a) ( circunvolución)da vueltas alrededor de su eje — it spins o turns on its axis
todo/la cabeza me da vueltas — everything's/my head's spinning
me pasé el día dando vueltas tratando de encontrarlo — I spent the whole day going from pillar to post trying to find it
andarse con vueltas — (fam) to beat about the bush (colloq)
buscarle las vueltas a alguien — (fam) to try to catch somebody out
buscarle la vuelta a algo — (CS fam) to try to find a way of doing something
no tener vuelta — (Chi fam) to be a hopeless case
b) (Dep) ( en golf) round; ( en carreras) lapc) ( en carretera) bend2) ( giro)darle vuelta a algo — <llave/manivela> to turn something
darle vueltas a algo — to think about something
poner a alguien de vuelta y media — (fam) to tear into somebody (AmE colloq), to tear somebody off a strip (BrE colloq)
3)a)darle la vuelta a algo — a disco/colchón to turn... (over); a calcetín ( ponerlo - del derecho) turn... the right way out; (- del revés) turn... inside out; a copa ( ponerla - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down
dar la vuelta a la página — to turn the page, turn over
no hay vuelta que darle — (fam) there are no two ways about it
no tener vuelta de hoja: sus argumentos no tienen vuelta de hoja you can't argue with the things she says; eso no tiene vuelta de hoja — there are no two ways about it
b) (para cambiar de dirección, posición)dar la vuelta — (Auto) to turn (around)
4) (CS)dar vuelta — disco/colchón to turn... over; calcetín ( ponerlo - del derecho) to turn... the right way out; (- del revés) to turn... inside out; copa ( ponerla - boca arriba) to turn... the right way up; (- boca abajo) to turn... upside down
dar vuelta la página — to turn the page, turn over
¿damos vuelta aquí? — (Auto) shall we turn (around) here?
darse vuelta — persona to turn (around); vehículo to overturn; embarcación to capsize
5)a) ( paseo)dar una vuelta — ( a pie) to go for a walk; ( en coche) to go for a drive; ( en bicicleta) to go for a ride
b) ( con un propósito)6)a)a la vuelta: escríbelo a la vuelta write it on the other side o on the back; vive a la vuelta she lives around the corner; a la vuelta de la esquina — just around the corner
b)vuelta y vuelta — (Coc) rare
7)a) ( regreso) return; ( viaje de regreso) return journeycuando tú vas yo ya estoy de vuelta — I'm way ahead of you
b)a vuelta de correo — by return mail (AmE), by return (of post) (BrE)
8)a) ( a un estado anterior)b) (fam) ( indicando repetición)vuelta con lo mismo! — there you/there they go again! (colloq)
9)a) (Esp) ( cambio) changeb) vueltas (Col) (cambio, dinero suelto) change10)a) ( en elecciones) roundb) ( de bebidas) round11) (Per, RPl fam)a) ( vez) timeb)12)a) ( de collar) strandb) ( en labores de punto) row; ( en costura) facing; ( de pantalones) cuff (AmE), turn-up (BrE)13) (Náut) bend* * *= reversion, swing back, wander, twist, throwback, comeback, whirl, twirl.Ex: In fact, the ISBD appears as a reversion to the principle of transcription of the title pages which was not to be affected by the presence or absence of the author heading.
Ex: In the 1960s there has been a swing back towards the general scheme and its problems.Ex: The article is entitled 'Memories of Otago and Southland libraries and librarians: an unmethodical wander'.Ex: 'But human creatures must not help each other nor must they make any maudlin twist'.Ex: These methods, a throwback to the early 20th century, constitute an excellent basis for sustainable agriculture, which aims to reduce consumption of plant protection products.Ex: Fish hawks needed a helping hand and their comeback is one of the great wildlife success stories of our time.Ex: Like a whirl of shiny flakes sparkling in a snow globe, Hubble catches an instantaneous glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars.Ex: Always make sure your partner is in control of their own movement before letting go after a twirl.* a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.* billete de avión de ida y vuelta = round-trip airfare.* billete de ida y vuelta = return ticket, round-trip ticket.* colocación del material de vuelta en los estantes = shelving.* colocación de los documentos de vuelta en los estantes = reshelving.* dándose una vuelta en coche = out for a spin.* dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.* 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 cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.* darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).* darle vueltas a = agonise over [agonize, -USA], dwell on/upon.* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over.* 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 media vuelta = do + an about-face.* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault.* dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* dar un vuelta de campana = summersault.* dar vueltas = whirl, wind, mill around, twirl, gyrate, spin.* dar vueltas como un trompo = go around and around.* dar vueltas sin avanzar = go round in + circles.* dar vueltas y vueltas = go around and around.* de ida y vuelta = return, round-trip.* de vuelta = on the way back, redux.* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.* encontrar el camino de vuelta = find + Posesivo + way back.* encuentro de vuelta = second leg.* entrada de vuelta = flowing back.* enviar de vuelta = send back.* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.* estar de vuelta = be back.* estar de vuelta dentro de + Expresión Tempora = be back in + Expresión Temporal.* girar media vuelta = swing in + a half-circle.* hacer dar vueltas = gyrate.* justo a la vuelta de la esquina = just around the corner.* media vuelta = about-face.* partido de vuelta = second leg, home game.* que hay que dar muchas vueltas = circuitous.* salir a dar una vuelta = go out.* salir a dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.* vuelo de ida y vuelta = return flight.* vuelta a casa = homecoming, journey home.* vuelta a la normalidad = return to normalcy.* vuelta a la vida = resuscitation, resurrection.* vuelta al cole = back-to-school.* vuelta atrás = fall-back [fallback].* vuelta de campana = somersault, summersault.* vuelta de campana hacia atrás = backflip.* * *A1(circunvolución): la Tierra da vueltas alrededor del Sol the earth goes around the sunda vueltas alrededor de su eje it spins o turns on its axistiene ganas de dar la vuelta al mundo she wants to go around the worldel tiovivo daba vueltas y más vueltas the merry-go-round went round and roundtodo me da vueltas everything's spinning o going round and roundme da vueltas la cabeza my head's spinningdar una vuelta a la manzana to go around the blockvamos a tener que dar toda la vuelta we'll have to go all the way aroundla carta dio la vuelta por toda la oficina the letter went all around the office¡las vueltas que da la vida! how things change!, life's full of ups and downs!¡qué vuelta han dado! they've changed their tune!me pasé el día dando vueltas tratando de encontrar ese libro I spent the whole day going from pillar to post trying to find that bookandar a vueltas con algo ( fam); to be working on sthbuscarle las vueltas a algn ( fam); to try to catch sb outdarle cien or cien mil vueltas a algn ( fam); to be miles o heaps better than sb ( colloq), to be streets ahead of sb ( colloq)en cuanto a iniciativa te da cien mil vueltas she beats you hands down for initiativedar más vueltas que una noria or que burro de noria or que una peonza or que un trompo ( fam): para encontrarlo tuve que dar más vueltas que una noria I had to go all over the place to find ithay que dar dos vueltas alrededor del campo de fútbol you have to do two laps of the football field3 (en una carretera) bendel camino da muchas vueltas the road winds about a lotel autobús no va directo, da muchas vueltas the bus isn't direct, it takes a very roundabout routeCompuestos:( Taur) lap of honorcycle race, tourlap of honor*B(giro): le dio dos vueltas a la llave he turned the key twicedale otra vuelta give it another turndarle vueltas a una manivela to crank o turn a handledarle vueltas a algo to think about sthno le des tantas or más vueltas al asunto stop agonizing o worrying about itle he dado vueltas y más vueltas al problema I've gone over the problem time and again, I've given the problem a lot of thoughtponer a algn de vuelta y media ( fam); to tear into sb ( AmE colloq), tear sb off a strip ( BrE colloq)C1 (para poner algo al revés) turndarle la vuelta a algo ‹a un colchón/una tortilla› to turn, turn … over;‹a un cuadro› to turn … arounddale la vuelta a la página turn the page, turn overdales la vuelta a los calcetines (ponerlos — del derecho) turn the socks the right way out; (— del revés) turn the socks inside outdarle la vuelta a una copa (ponerla — boca arriba) to turn a glass the right way up; (— boca abajo) to turn a glass upside down2(para cambiar de dirección, posición): se dio la vuelta para ver quién era she turned (around) to see who it wases difícil dar la vuelta aquí ( Auto) it's difficult to turn (around) hereel paraguas se me dio la vuelta my umbrella blew inside outno hay vuelta que darle ( fam); there are no two ways about it, there's no doubt about itno tener vuelta de hoja: sus argumentos no tienen vuelta de hoja you can't argue with the things she sayses el mejor de todos, eso no tiene vuelta de hoja he's the best of the lot, there's no doubt about it o there are no two ways about ithay que hacerlo personalmente, eso no tiene vuelta de hoja it has to be done in person, there's no way around itD(CS): dar vuelta: da vuelta el colchón turn the mattress (over)dar vuelta un cuadro to turn a picture arounddar vuelta una media (ponerla — del derecho) to turn a sock the right way out; (— del revés) to turn a sock inside outdar vuelta una copa (ponerla — boca arriba) to turn a glass the right way up; (— boca abajo) to turn a glass upside downdar vuelta la página to turn the page, turn overdio vuelta la cara she looked away¿damos vuelta aquí? ( Auto) shall we turn (around) here?se dio vuelta sorprendido he turned around in surprisese dio vuelta en la cama she turned over in bedse me dio vuelta el paraguas my umbrella blew inside outCompuestos:el coche dio una vuelta de campana the car turned (right) over(CS) somersault( Méx) cartwheel( Méx) handspring(vuelta completa) 360 degree turn, complete turn; (media vuelta) 180 degree turn, half turn(cambio radical): el tiempo ha dado una vuelta en redondo the weather has changed completelyen cuanto a su política económica, han dado una vuelta en redondo as for their economic policy, they've done a U-turn o a volte-face o they've completely changed directionE1fuimos a dar una vuelta en bicicleta we went out for a ride on our bikesme llevó a dar una vuelta en su coche nuevo she took me out for a drive in her new car2a ver cuándo te das una vuelta por casa drop in and see us some timeF1(lado): escríbelo a la vuelta write it on the other side o on the backvive aquí a la vuelta she lives just around the cornera la vuelta de la esquina just around the cornerlos exámenes ya están a la vuelta de la esquina the exams are just around the corner2(cabo): a la vuelta de los años nos volvimos a encontrar we met again years later3vuelta y vuelta (de la carne) rare, done very quickly on each sideG vueltasA1 (regreso) return; (viaje de regreso) return journeyno tiene dinero para la vuelta he doesn't have enough money for the return journey/to get back/to get homea la vuelta paramos en Piriápolis para almorzar on the way back we stopped in Piriápolis for luncha la vuelta se encontró con que lo habían despedido when he got back o on his return he found he had been fired¡hasta la vuelta! see you when you get back!vuelta A algo return TO sthsu vuelta a las tablas her return to the stageun boleto ( AmL) or ( Esp) billete de ida y vuelta a round-trip ticket ( AmE), a return ticket ( BrE)te lo presto, pero ida y vuelta ¿eh? ( fam); I'll lend it to you, but I want it back, OK?estar de vuelta: ya está de vuelta de las vacaciones she's back from her holidays now¿te crees que soy tonto? mira que cuando tú vas yo ya estoy de vuelta I'm not stupid you know, I'm way ahead of you¿enamorada yo? hija, yo ya estoy de vuelta de esas cosas me in love? I grew out of that sort of thing a long time agoestoy de vuelta de toda sorpresa I've seen it all before, nothing surprises me any more2B (a un estado anterior) vuelta A algo return TO sthla vuelta a la normalidad the return to normalityC ( fam)¡y vuelta a discutir! they're arguing again!, there they go again! ( colloq)quédese con la vuelta keep the changeA1 (en elecciones) round2 (de bebidas) roundesta vuelta la pago yo this round's on me, I'm buying o getting this roundB (Per, RPl)esta vuelta les ganamos we'll beat them this timevolví otra vuelta I went back again2lo hizo de vuelta she did it againA1 (en labores de punto) row2 (de un collar) strandC ( Náut) bend* * *
vuelta sustantivo femenino
1a) ( circunvolución):
da vueltas alrededor de su eje it spins o turns on its axis;
dar la vuelta al mundo to go around the world;
todo/la cabeza me da vueltas everything's/my head's spinning;
dar una vuelta a la manzana to go around the block;
dar toda la vuelta to go all the way around
( en carreras) lap;◊ vuelta al ruedo (Taur) lap of honor;
vuelta ciclista cycle race, tour
el autobús da muchas vueltas the bus takes a very roundabout route
2 ( giro):
dale otra vuelta give it another turn;
el coche dio una vuelta de campana the car turned (right) over;
vuelta (de) carnero (CS) somersault;
vuelta en redondo ( vuelta completa) 360 degree turn, complete turn;
( cambio radical) U-turn
3a)
‹ a calcetín› ( ponerlo — del derecho) to turn … the right way out;
(— del revés) to turn … inside out;
‹ a copa› ( ponerla — boca arriba) to turn … the right way up;
(— boca abajo) to turn … upside down;
b) (para cambiar de dirección, posición):◊ dar la vuelta (Auto) to turn (around);
darse la vuelta to turn (around)
4 (CS)
‹ calcetín› ( ponerlo — del derecho) to turn sth the right way out;
(— del revés) to turn sth inside out;
‹ copa› ( ponerla — boca arriba) to turn sth the right way up;
(— boca abajo) to turn sth upside down;
dio vuelta la cara she looked away;
¿damos vuelta aquí? (Auto) shall we turn (around) here?;
darse vuelta [ persona] to turn (around);
[ vehículo] to overturn;
[ embarcación] to capsize
5 ( paseo):
( en coche) to go for a drive;
( en bicicleta) to go for a ride
6a)
b)◊ vuelta y vuelta (Coc) rare
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( viaje de regreso) return journey;
a la vuelta se encontró con una sorpresa when he got back he found a surprise;
¡hasta la vuelta! see you when you get back!b) ( a un estado anterior) vuelta a algo return to sth
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b)
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(Per, RPl fam) ( vez) time;
( de collar) strand;
( en labores de punto) row;
( de pantalones) cuff (AmE), turn-up (BrE)
vuelta sustantivo femenino
1 (regreso) return: ya estamos de vuelta, we are back already
2 (giro, circunvolución) turn
(volverse) dar la vuelta, (a un disco, una página) to turn over
dar la vuelta al mundo, to go around the world
dar media vuelta, to turn round
todo me da vueltas, everything is spinning
dar vueltas sobre su eje, to spin on its axis
a la vuelta de la esquina, just around the corner
vuelta de campana, somersault
vuelta en redondo, complete turn
3 Dep (ciclista) tour
(en carreras) lap
4 Com (cambio) change
♦ Locuciones: (a un asunto, problema) darle vueltas a algo, to think about sthg, be worried about sthg
dar(se) una vuelta, to go for a walk
familiar no hay/tiene vuelta de hoja, there's no doubt about it
poner de vuelta y media, to insult
a vuelta de correo, by return of post
' vuelta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
así
- billete
- campana
- fresca
- giro
- ida
- partida
- partido
- volver
- ahí
- boleto
- como
- dar
- en
- girar
- mano
- manzana
- medio
- pasaje
- regreso
- revolcón
- ronda
- venida
- viaje
- voltear
English:
about
- about-face
- about-turn
- around
- back
- back off
- block
- change
- circuit
- corner
- cruise
- day
- dig around
- doorstep
- drive
- flash
- forbidding
- from
- gone
- grind
- gyrate
- intermission
- joyride
- keep
- kink
- lap
- navigate
- park
- post
- return
- return match
- return ticket
- roll over
- round
- run
- saddle
- somersault
- spin
- stroll
- swing
- turn
- turn about
- turn around
- turn over
- turn-up
- twirl
- twist
- wait about
- wait around
- walk around
* * *vuelta nf1. [giro] [hecho] turn;[acción] turning;dar una vuelta to turn round;dar vueltas: la Tierra da vueltas sobre su eje the Earth spins on its axis;la Luna da vueltas alrededor de la Tierra the Moon goes round the Earth;dar vueltas en la cama to toss and turn in bed;este autobús da mucha(s) vuelta(s) this bus goes all over the place;la cabeza me da vueltas my head's spinning;dar una vuelta a algo, dar vueltas a algo [girándolo] to turn sth round;[recorriéndolo] to go round sth;le dio dos vueltas a la llave she turned the key twice;dio una vuelta a la manzana/al mundo he went round the block/world;dar la vuelta to turn back;[tumbado] to turn over;media vuelta Mil about-turn;[en automóvil] U-turn;dar media vuelta Mil to do an about-turn;[en automóvil] to do a U-turn;andar a vueltas con algo [gestionándolo] to be working on sth;[insistiendo en ello] to go on about sth;buscarle las vueltas a alguien to look for a chance to catch sb out;Famdar la vuelta a la tortilla to turn the tables;Famesta bici le da cien vueltas a la tuya this bike is miles better than yours;darle vueltas a algo [pensarlo mucho] to turn sth over in one's mind;no le des más vueltas stop worrying about it, just forget about it;no paro de darle vueltas I can't stop thinking about it;Famponer a alguien de vuelta y media [criticar] to call sb all the names under the sun;[regañar] to give sb a good telling-off vuelta de campana:dar una vuelta/dos vueltas de campana [vehículo] to turn over once/twice;RP vuelta carnero somersault; Arg vuelta al mundo [noria] Br big wheel, US Ferris wheel2. [parte opuesta] back, other side;a la vuelta on the back, on the other side;a la vuelta de la esquina round the corner;a la vuelta de la página over the page;el filete lo quiero vuelta y vuelta I'd like my steak very rare;dar (la) vuelta (a) la página to turn the page (over);dar (la) vuelta (a) un jersey/calcetín [ponerlo del derecho] to turn a sweater/sock the right way out;[ponerlo del revés] to turn a sweater/sock inside out;dar (la) vuelta (a) un vaso [ponerlo boca arriba] to turn a glass the right way up;[ponerlo boca abajo] to turn a glass upside down;no tiene vuelta de hoja there are no two ways about it;CSuresto no tiene vuelta there's no getting away from it3. [regreso] return;la vuelta al trabajo/colegio siempre es dura it's never easy going back to work/school;vuelta al colegio [como título, en letrero] back to school;el vuelo de vuelta the return flight;en el camino de vuelta on the way back;de vuelta en el hotel, tomé un baño once I was back at the hotel, I had a bath;estar de vuelta (de) to be back (from);a la vuelta: pasaré a visitarte a la vuelta I'll visit you on the o my way back;te veré a la vuelta I'll see you when I get back;¡hasta la vuelta! see you when you get back!;estar de vuelta de algo to be blasé about sth;estar de vuelta de todo to have seen it all before4. [viaje de regreso] return journey;¿para qué fecha tienes la vuelta? when are you coming back?;no he cerrado la vuelta todavía I haven't booked the return journey yet [with open return ticket];a la vuelta de unos años at the end of o after a few years;a la vuelta de publicidad… [en televisión] after the break…6. [devolución] return;te lo presto, pero lo quiero de vuelta mañana I'll lend it to you, but I want it back tomorrow;RP Fam¿me prestás tu lapicera? – sí, pero tiene una vuelta can you lend me your pencil? – yes, but I'll be wanting it back;[en bicicleta, motocicleta] to go for a ride; [en automóvil] to go for a drive o spin;dar vueltas [en automóvil] to drive round and round;date una vuelta por aquí cuando quieras come round whenever you like;el vigilante se dio una vuelta por la oficina the guard had a look round the office8. [a circuito, estadio] lap;deberán dar veinte vueltas al circuito they will have to run twenty lapsvuelta de calentamiento [en automovilismo] warm-up lap;vuelta de honor lap of honour;Taurom vuelta al ruedo bullfighter's lap of honourla Vuelta (Ciclista) a España the Tour of Spain10. [curva] bend;la carretera da muchas vueltas the road twists and turns a great deal11. [dinero sobrante] change;quédese con la vuelta keep the change12. [ronda] [de elecciones, competición deportiva] round;la primera/segunda vuelta the first/second round13. [cambio, avatar] change;las vueltas que da la vida how things change!14. [de pantalón] Br turn-up, US cuff;[de manga] cuff15. [en labor de punto] rowme lo preguntó de vuelta he asked me again* * *f1 ( regreso) return;a la vuelta on the way back;estar de vuelta be back;estar de vuelta de todo fam have seen it all before;no tiene vuelta atrás there is no turning back2 ( devolución):me dio de vuelta tres dólares he gave me three dollars change3 en carrera lap;dar media vuelta turn round;dar una vuelta de campana AUTO turn over;dar vueltas go to and fro; ( girar) go around;la cabeza me da vueltas my head is spinning;dar vuelta a una idea turn an idea over in one’s mind;dar una vuelta go for a walk;dar cien vueltas a alguien fam be a hundred times better than s.o. fam ;poner a alguien de vuelta y media fam give s.o. a dressing-down4:a la vuelta de la esquina fig just around the corner;a la vuelta de pocos años a few years later;buscarle las vueltas a alguien fam try to catch s.o. out;no tiene vuelta de hoja there’s no doubt about it* * *vuelta nf1) giro: turnse dio la vuelta: he turned around2) revolución: circle, revolutiondio la vuelta al mundo: she went around the worldlas ruedas daban vueltas: the wheels were spinning3) : flip, turnle dio la vuelta: she flipped it over4) : bend, curvea la vuelta de la esquina: around the corner5) regreso: returnde ida y vuelta: round tripa vuelta de correo: return mail6) : round, lap (in sports or games)7) paseo: walk, drive, ridedio una vuelta: he went for a walk8) dorso, revés: back, other sidea la vuelta: on the back9) : cuff (of pants)darle vueltas : to think overestar de vuelta : to be back* * *vuelta n1. (regreso) return2. (giro) turn3. (en una carrera) lap4. (cambio) changedar vueltas a algo to go over something / to think about somethingvuelta ciclista cycle race / tour -
2 drive
1. past tense - drove; verb1) (to control or guide (a car etc): Do you want to drive (the car), or shall I?) conducir2) (to take, bring etc in a car: My mother is driving me to the airport.) llevar (en coche)3) (to force or urge along: Two men and a dog were driving a herd of cattle across the road.) conducir4) (to hit hard: He drove a nail into the door; He drove a golf-ball from the tee.) hincar, clavar, mandar5) (to cause to work by providing the necessary power: This mill is driven by water.) hacer funcionar, mover, impulsar
2. noun1) (a journey in a car, especially for pleasure: We decided to go for a drive.) paseo en coche2) (a private road leading from a gate to a house etc: The drive is lined with trees.) camino de entrada3) (energy and enthusiasm: I think he has the drive needed for this job.) ímpetu, empuje, dinamismo4) (a special effort: We're having a drive to save electricity.) campaña5) (in sport, a hard stroke (with a golf-club, a cricket bat etc).) drive6) ((computers) a disk drive.) lectura de disquete•- driver- driver's license
- drive-in
- drive-through
- driving licence
- be driving at
- drive off
- drive on
drive1 n1. paseo en coche / vuelta en cocheshall we go for a drive? ¿vamos a dar una vuelta en coche?2. camino de la entradadrive2 vb conducirtr[draɪv]3 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (golf) golpe nombre masculino inicial, tiro de salida; (tennis) golpe nombre masculino fuerte, drive nombre masculino4 (campaign) campaña5 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL ofensiva, avanzada7 (need, compulsion) necesidad nombre femenino, impulso, instinto8 (propulsion system) transmisión nombre femenino, propulsión nombre femenino; (of wheeled vehicle) tracción nombre femenino■ right/left-hand drive con el volante a la derecha/izquierda9 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (competition, tournament) torneo1 (operate - vehicle) conducir■ what car do you drive? ¿qué coche tienes?2 (take - person) llevar (en coche)■ could you drive me to the airport? ¿podrías llevarme al aeropuerto?3 (cause to move - person) hacer, obligar a; (- animal) arrear4 (of wind - blow) llevar; (of water) llevarse5 (provide power for, keep going) hacer funcionar, mover7 (construct - tunnel) perforar, abrir; (- motorway) construir8 (force, compel to act) forzar, obligar; (cause to be in state) llevar, empujar9 (make work hard, overwork) hacer trabajar1 (vehicle) conducir■ can you drive? ¿sabes conducir?■ don't drive so fast no vayas tan rápido, no corras■ in England, people drive on the left en Inglaterra, la gente conduce por la izquierda2 (of rain, hail, snow) azotar, barrer\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto drive a coach and horses through something saltarse algo a la torerato drive a hard bargain saber cómo conseguir lo que uno,-a quiere, ser buen,-na negociador,-rato drive something home hacer entender algo1) impel: impeler, impulsar2) operate: guiar, conducir, manejar (un vehículo)3) compel: obligar, forzar4) : clavar, hincarto drive a stake: clavar una estaca6)to drive crazy : volver locodrive vi: manejar, conducirdo you know how to drive?: ¿sabes manejar?drive n1) ride: paseo m en coche2) campaign: campaña ffund-raising drive: campaña para recaudar fondos3) driveway: camino m de entrada, entrada f4) transmission: transmisión ffront-wheel drive: tracción delantera5) energy: dinamismo m, energía f6) instinct, need: instinto m, necesidad f básican.• lector s.m.n.• empuje s.m.• mando s.m.• paseo s.m.• paseo en carro s.m.expr.• volverle (a una persona) loca v.v.(§ p.,p.p.: drove, driven) = clavar v.• conducir v.• empujar v.• forzar v.• guiar v.• hostigar v.• impulsar v.• llevar en carro v.• manejar v.• rodar v.
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1. draɪv1) ( Transp)a) \<\<car/busain\>\> manejar or (Esp) conducir*; \<\<racing car/power boat\>\> pilotar, pilotearb) ( convey in vehicle) llevar en coche2)a) ( cause to move) (+ adv compl)b) ( Sport) \<\<ball\>\> mandar, lanzar*c) (provide power for, operate) hacer* funcionar, mover*3)a) ( make penetrate) \<\<nail\>\> clavar; \<\<stake\>\> hincar*to drive something INTO something — clavar/hincar* algo en algo
b) ( open up) \<\<tunnel/shaft\>\> perforar, abrir*4)a) ( cause to become) volver*imprisonment drove him insane — la prisión lo volvió loco or lo llevó a la locura
he drives me crazy o mad with his incessant chatter — me saca de quicio con su constante cháchara
she drives me wild! — (colloq) me vuelve loco! (fam)
b) ( compel to act)to drive somebody to + INF — llevar or empujar a alguien a + inf
she is driven by ambition — la impulsa or motiva la ambición
c) ( overwork)
2.
vi manejar or (Esp) conducir*to drive on the right/left — manejar or (Esp) conducir* por la derecha/izquierda
Phrasal Verbs:- drive at- drive on- drive up
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1) c ( in vehicle)to go for a drive — ir* a dar un paseo or una vuelta en coche
2) ca) ( leading to house) camino m, avenida f ( que lleva hasta una casa)b) ( in front of house) entrada f ( para coches)3) c (in golf, tennis) golpe m fuerte4)a) u ( energy) empuje m, dinamismo m5) ca) ( organized effort) campaña fb) ( attacking move) ( Mil) ofensiva f, avanzada fc) ( in US football) ataque m6)a) u c ( propulsion system) transmisión f, propulsión fb) u ( Auto)front-wheel/rear-wheel drive — tracción f delanteraasera
[draɪv] (vb: pt drove) (pp driven)right-/left-hand drive — con el volante a la derecha/a la izquierda
1. N1) (=journey, outing)test 4.to go for a drive — ir a dar una vuelta or un paseo en coche
2) (=private road) (in front of garage) entrada f ; (to large house) camino m (de acceso), avenida f3) (Tennis) golpe m directo, drive m ; (Golf) drive m4) (=energy, motivation) empuje m, dinamismo m•
to have drive — tener empuje or dinamismo•
to lack drive — no tener empuje or dinamismo5) (Psych) (=impulse) impulso m, instinto mto have a high/low sex drive — tener la libido or líbido alta/baja, tener mucho/poco apetito sexual
6) (=campaign, effort) campaña f7) (Tech) (=power transmission system) transmisión f, propulsión f(Aut)•
a left-hand/ right-hand drive car — un coche con el volante a la izquierda/derecha8) (=gear position in automatic car) marcha f9) (Comput) (also: disk drive) unidad f de discoCD-ROM drive — unidad f de CD-ROM
10) (=tournament)whist drive — certamen m de whist
11) (Mil) (=attack) ofensiva f2. VT1) (=operate) [+ car, bus, train] conducir, manejar (LAm); [+ racing car, speedboat] pilotar2) (=carry) [+ passenger] llevar (en coche)3) (=power) [+ machine, vehicle] hacer funcionar4) (=cause to move)a strong wind was driving the clouds across the sky — un viento fuerte arrastraba las nubes por el cielo
troops drove the demonstrators off the streets — las tropas obligaron a los manifestantes a abandonar las calles
home 2., 2)to drive a post into the ground — clavar or hincar un poste en el suelo
6) (=excavate) [+ tunnel] abrir, construir; [+ hole] perforar; [+ furrow] hacer7) (=force)high prices are driving local people out of the area — el que los precios sean tan altos está haciendo que la gente se vaya a vivir a otras zonas
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to drive sb to drink, his worries drove him to drink — sus problemas le llevaron a la bebidabargain 1., 1), home 2., 2)it's enough to drive you to drink — hum te crispa los nervios
8) (=impel, motivate) empujar, moverhe was driven by greed/ambition — lo empujaba or movía la avaricia/ambición
to drive sb to do sth, drive sb into doing sth — empujar or llevar a algn a hacer algo
depression drove him to attempt suicide — la depresión le empujó or llevó a intentar suicidarse
what drove you to write this book? — ¿qué le empujó or llevó a escribir este libro?
9) (=overwork)10) (Sport) [+ ball] mandar3. VI1) (=operate vehicle) conducir, manejar (LAm)can you drive? — ¿sabes conducir or (LAm) manejar?
2) (=go)•
to drive at 50km an hour — ir (en un coche) a 50km por hora•
we'll drive down in the car this weekend — este fin de semana bajaremos en coche•
he drove into a wall — chocó con un muro•
to drive to London — ir a Londres en coche3) (=handle) conducirse, manejarse (LAm)the new Ford drives really well — el nuevo Ford se conduce or (LAm) se maneja muy bien
4) (=beat)4.CPDdrive shaft N — (Aut) árbol m motor
- drive at- drive on- drive up* * *
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1. [draɪv]1) ( Transp)a) \<\<car/bus/train\>\> manejar or (Esp) conducir*; \<\<racing car/power boat\>\> pilotar, pilotearb) ( convey in vehicle) llevar en coche2)a) ( cause to move) (+ adv compl)b) ( Sport) \<\<ball\>\> mandar, lanzar*c) (provide power for, operate) hacer* funcionar, mover*3)a) ( make penetrate) \<\<nail\>\> clavar; \<\<stake\>\> hincar*to drive something INTO something — clavar/hincar* algo en algo
b) ( open up) \<\<tunnel/shaft\>\> perforar, abrir*4)a) ( cause to become) volver*imprisonment drove him insane — la prisión lo volvió loco or lo llevó a la locura
he drives me crazy o mad with his incessant chatter — me saca de quicio con su constante cháchara
she drives me wild! — (colloq) me vuelve loco! (fam)
b) ( compel to act)to drive somebody to + INF — llevar or empujar a alguien a + inf
she is driven by ambition — la impulsa or motiva la ambición
c) ( overwork)
2.
vi manejar or (Esp) conducir*to drive on the right/left — manejar or (Esp) conducir* por la derecha/izquierda
Phrasal Verbs:- drive at- drive on- drive up
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1) c ( in vehicle)to go for a drive — ir* a dar un paseo or una vuelta en coche
2) ca) ( leading to house) camino m, avenida f ( que lleva hasta una casa)b) ( in front of house) entrada f ( para coches)3) c (in golf, tennis) golpe m fuerte4)a) u ( energy) empuje m, dinamismo m5) ca) ( organized effort) campaña fb) ( attacking move) ( Mil) ofensiva f, avanzada fc) ( in US football) ataque m6)a) u c ( propulsion system) transmisión f, propulsión fb) u ( Auto)front-wheel/rear-wheel drive — tracción f delantera/trasera
right-/left-hand drive — con el volante a la derecha/a la izquierda
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3 drive
I 1. [draɪv]3) (motivation, energy) iniziativa f., energia f.; (inner urge) pulsione f., istinto m.4) inform. drive m., unità f.5) mecc. trasmissione f.6) (path) (of house) vialetto m., strada f. privata2.modificatore mecc. [ mechanism] di trasmissioneII 1. [draɪv]1) [ driver] guidare, condurre [car, bus, train]; pilotare [ racing car]; trasportare [cargo, load, passenger]; percorrere (in auto) [ distance]to drive sb. home — portare a casa qcn. (in auto)
to drive sth. into — portare qcs. dentro [garage, space]
to be driven out of business — essere costretto a cessare l'attività, a ritirarsi dagli affari
to drive sb. mad o crazy — colloq. fare impazzire o diventare matto qcn. (anche fig.)
3) (chase or herd) spingere, condurre [herd, cattle]; spingere [ game]4) (power, propel) azionare, fare funzionare [engine, pump]to drive sth. into sb.'s head — fig. fare entrare qcs. nella testa di qcn., ficcare qcs. in testa a qcn
6) (force to work hard) incalzare, fare lavorare sodo [pupil, recruit]2.1) aut. guidareto drive into — entrare (con l'auto) in [garage, space]; andare a sbattere contro [tree, lamppost]
3.to drive up, down a hill — salire su, scendere da una collina (in auto)
1) aut.•- drive at- drive on* * *1. past tense - drove; verb1) (to control or guide (a car etc): Do you want to drive (the car), or shall I?) guidare2) (to take, bring etc in a car: My mother is driving me to the airport.) portare3) (to force or urge along: Two men and a dog were driving a herd of cattle across the road.) spingere innanzi4) (to hit hard: He drove a nail into the door; He drove a golf-ball from the tee.) battere; scagliare5) (to cause to work by providing the necessary power: This mill is driven by water.) azionare2. noun1) (a journey in a car, especially for pleasure: We decided to go for a drive.) gita in automobile2) (a private road leading from a gate to a house etc: The drive is lined with trees.) viale d'accesso, strada privata3) (energy and enthusiasm: I think he has the drive needed for this job.) energia4) (a special effort: We're having a drive to save electricity.) campagna5) (in sport, a hard stroke (with a golf-club, a cricket bat etc).) colpo6) ((computers) a disk drive.) drive, lettore, unità•- driver- driver's license
- drive-in
- drive-through
- driving licence
- be driving at
- drive off
- drive on* * *drive /draɪv/n.1 giro (o viaggio) in macchina: to go for a drive, fare un giro in macchina; to take sb. for a drive, portare q. a fare un giro in macchina; It's two hours' drive there and back, ci sono due ore di macchina per andare e venire; a long and boring drive, un viaggio in macchina lungo e noioso; a 50 mile drive, un percorso in macchina di 50 miglia; The mountains are a short drive away, ci vuole poco in macchina per andare in montagna; a drive in the country [along the coast], un giro in macchina in campagna [lungo la costa]2 strada carrozzabile; (spec.) viale, vialetto ( di una casa): The house is reached by means of a tree-lined drive, si raggiunge la casa per mezzo di un viale alberato4 [u] determinazione, volontà: the drive to succeed, la volontà di riuscire; You need a lot of drive to succeed in business, ci vuole molta determinazione per riuscire in affari5 [uc] (psic.) pulsione, impulso: basic human drives, le pulsioni fondamentali dell'essere umano; the sex drive, l'impulso sessuale6 [u] aspirazione: the drive for peace, l'aspirazione alla pace; the drive for perfection [improvement, change], l'aspirazione alla perfezione [al miglioramento, al cambiamento]7 ( anche comm.) sforzo collettivo, campagna: a recruitment [sales] drive, una campagna di assunzioni [di vendite]; an export drive, una campagna per promuovere le esportazioni; a concerted drive to raise the firm's profile, una campagna comune per far salire il profilo dell'azienda8 (comput.) drive; ( anche) lettore, unità: hard ( disk) drive, hard disk, disco fisso; disk drive, unità disco9 ( sport) colpo ( dato a una palla); ( tennis) diritto, drive; ( calcio) tiro; ( golf) colpo lungo, drive; ( pallavolo) attacco, schiacciata: drive against the post, palo ( il tiro sul montante); drive at goal, tiro in porta; drive down the sideline, lungolinea (sost.)10 [uc] (autom.) guida ( il meccanismo, lo sterzo): left-hand drive, guida a sinistra ( negli automezzi dei paesi in cui il traffico tiene la destra); right-hand drive, guida a destra ( negli automezzi dei paesi in cui il traffico tiene la sinistra)11 [uc] (autom., mecc.) trazione: front-[rear-]wheel drive, trazione anteriore [posteriore]; four-wheel drive, trazione integrale12 [uc] (mecc.) comando trasmissione; presa: belt drive, trasmissione a cinghia; direct drive, presa diretta13 battuta di caccia; inseguimento14 (mil.) attacco; offensiva● drive belt, cinghia di trasmissione □ (mecc.) drive gear, ingranaggio conduttore □ (elettr.) drive pulse, impulso di comando □ (mecc.) drive screw, vite autofilettante □ (mecc.) drive wheel, ruota motrice.♦ (to) drive /draɪv/A v. t.1 guidare ( un veicolo); ( sport) pilotare: to drive a car [a van, a bus, a train], guidare una macchina [un furgone, un autobus, un treno]; to drive a racing car, pilotare una vettura da corsa; What do you drive?; che macchina hai?2 accompagnare, portare (q.) in macchina: to drive sb. home, accompagnare q. a casa in macchina; Can you drive me to the office?, puoi portarmi in macchina in ufficio?3 (fig.) spingere, portare (q. a qc.): to drive sb. to drink, spingere q. a bere (o a darsi all'alcol); to drive sb. to suicide, spingere q. al suicidio; to drive sb. to despair, portare q. alla disperazione; His insane jealousy drove her to leave him, la sua folle gelosia l'ha spinta a lasciarlo; High interest rates drove them to bankruptcy, gli alti tassi di interesse li hanno portati al fallimento; ( anche fig.) to drive sb. crazy (o mad) fare impazzire q.; (fam.) to drive sb. nuts (o round the bend, round the twist, up the wall) fare impazzire q.4 spingere, motivare: He is driven by a need to outshine his older brother, è motivato dal bisogno di superare il fratello più grande; I want to find out what drives him, voglio scoprire cos'è che lo motiva; His novels are driven by plot rather than character, i suoi romanzi sono incentrati più sulla trama che sui personaggi5 condurre un gregge (o una mandria) di: to drive sheep [cattle], condurre un gregge di pecore [una mandria di bovini]6 (fig.) far lavorare (duro): He drives his employees hard, fa lavorare duro i suoi dipendenti; She drives herself too hard, si dà troppo da fare7 ( sport) battere, scagliare; ( calcio) spedire ( la palla); ( tennis) colpire di diritto; ( golf) colpire con un driver: ( baseball) The batter drove the ball into the bleachers, il battitore ha scagliato la palla nelle gradinate8 conficcare, piantare: to drive a stake into the ground [a nail into a wall], piantare un palo per terra [un chiodo nel muro]10 sospingere: The storm drove the boat onto the reef, la tempesta ha sospinto la barca sulla scogliera11 fare andare, cacciare: The enemy were driven out of the town, i nemici sono stati cacciati dalla città; They drove the animals away by shouting and waving their arms, hanno mandato via gli animali urlando e agitando le braccia; Heavy rain drove them inside, la forte pioggia li ha fatti rientrare in casa; Thousands were driven from their home, migliaia di persone sono state costrette a lasciare la loro casa; Lots of holidaymakers were driven away by the bad weather, il cattivo tempo ha fatto partire in tutta fretta molti vacanzieri12 (di solito al passivo) azionare; far funzionare: The turbines are driven by water, le turbine sono azionate dall'acquaB v. i.1 (autom.) guidare: He's learning to drive, sta imparando a guidare; Let me drive, please!, fa' guidare me, per favore; I can't drive, non so guidare; He drives very well [too fast], guida molto bene [troppo forte]; Shall we drive back?, torniamo indietro?; He drove into a wall, è andato a sbattere con la macchina contro un muro; to drive out of the garage, uscire dal garage2 andare ( con un veicolo privato); andare in macchina: Shall we drive or walk?, andiamo in macchina o a piedi?; They drove to the airport, sono andati all'aeroporto in macchina; We got into the car and drove home, siamo saliti in macchina e siamo andati a casa; I don't drive anymore into town, there's never anywhere to park, non vado più in centro in macchina, non si trova mai parcheggio; After waiting for five minutes, the taxi-driver drove away, dopo avere aspettato cinque minuti, il tassista è andato via3 ( di veicolo) andare: The car drove into a lamppost, la macchina è andata a sbattere contro un lampione4 ( della pioggia, ecc.) cadere (forte); battere: The snow was driving down, nevicava forte; Rain was driving against the windows, la pioggia batteva contro le finestre5 (mil.) spingersi; addentrarsi: Napoleon drove ( ahead) into the plains of Russia, Napoleone si addentrò nelle pianure della Russia● to drive oneself, guidare: She can't drive herself any more, her daughter has to do it, non può più guidare, deve accompagnarla sua figlia □ ( slang USA) to drive the big (o the porcelain) bus, vomitare nella toilette □ (ingl.) to drive a coach and horses through st., mostrare chiaramente tutte le falle di qc.: This verdict drives a coach and horses through the legislation, questo verdetto mostra chiaramente tutte le falle della legislazione □ (autom., GB) to drive with excess alcohol, guidare in stato di ebbrezza □ to drive st. home, chiarire (bene) qc.: to drive home one's point, chiarire bene il proprio punto di vista; I drove home to them what the problem was, gli ho fatto capire qual era il problema □ to drive a hard bargain, fare un accordo molto vantaggioso □ to drive a wedge between, seminare zizzania tra □ (fig.) to drive sb. into a corner, mettere q. alle strette (o con le spalle al muro) □ (fig.) to drive st. into the ground, portare qc. alla rovina: They drove the business into the ground, hanno portato l'azienda alla rovina □ to drive prices through the roof, far salire i prezzi alle stelle.* * *I 1. [draɪv]3) (motivation, energy) iniziativa f., energia f.; (inner urge) pulsione f., istinto m.4) inform. drive m., unità f.5) mecc. trasmissione f.6) (path) (of house) vialetto m., strada f. privata2.modificatore mecc. [ mechanism] di trasmissioneII 1. [draɪv]1) [ driver] guidare, condurre [car, bus, train]; pilotare [ racing car]; trasportare [cargo, load, passenger]; percorrere (in auto) [ distance]to drive sb. home — portare a casa qcn. (in auto)
to drive sth. into — portare qcs. dentro [garage, space]
to be driven out of business — essere costretto a cessare l'attività, a ritirarsi dagli affari
to drive sb. mad o crazy — colloq. fare impazzire o diventare matto qcn. (anche fig.)
3) (chase or herd) spingere, condurre [herd, cattle]; spingere [ game]4) (power, propel) azionare, fare funzionare [engine, pump]to drive sth. into sb.'s head — fig. fare entrare qcs. nella testa di qcn., ficcare qcs. in testa a qcn
6) (force to work hard) incalzare, fare lavorare sodo [pupil, recruit]2.1) aut. guidareto drive into — entrare (con l'auto) in [garage, space]; andare a sbattere contro [tree, lamppost]
3.to drive up, down a hill — salire su, scendere da una collina (in auto)
1) aut.•- drive at- drive on -
4 open
I 1. ['əʊpən]1) (not closed) [door, box, eyes, shirt, wound, flower] aperto; [bank, shop, bar] aperto (al pubblico)to get sth. open — aprire qcs.
the door was partly o half open la porta era socchiusa; to be open for business o to the public — essere aperto al pubblico
to be open — [ road] essere aperto (al traffico); [canal, harbour] essere aperto (per la navigazione); [telephone line, frequency] essere libero
in the open air — all'aria aperta o all'aperto; (at night) all'addiaccio o all'aperto
an open view — una visuale libera; fig. una visione aperta
3) (not covered) [car, carriage] scoperto, senza capote; [mine, sewer] a cielo apertoopen to the air, to the wind, to the elements — esposto all'aria, al vento, agli elementi
open to attack — esposto all'attacco, agli attacchi
to be open to offers, to suggestions, to new ideas, to criticism — essere aperto o disposto ad accettare offerte, suggerimenti, nuove idee, critiche
to lay oneself open to criticism essere esposto o esporsi alle critiche; it is open to question whether — è in dubbio o una questione aperta se
5) (accessible) [job, position] libero, vacante; [access, competition] aperto (a tutti); [meeting, hearing, session] pubblicoto be open to sb. — [competition, service, park, facilities] essere aperto a qcn.
6) (candid) [person, discussion, declaration, statement] sinceroto be open (with sb.) about sth. — essere sincero (con qcn.) su qcs
7) (blatant) [hostility, contempt] evidente, dichiarato; [disagreement, disrespect] aperto, evidente8) (undecided) [ question] apertothe election is (wide) open — l'elezione è aperta o è incerta
to have an open mind about sth. — avere una mentalità aperta nei confronti di qcs.
9) (with spaces) [weave, material] traforato11) mus. [ string] vuoto12) ling. [vowel, syllable] aperto2.1) (outside)to be, come out in the open — fig. essere, uscire allo scoperto
II 1. ['əʊpən]to bring sth. out into the open — portare qcs. allo scoperto
1) (cause not to be closed) aprire [door, box, shirt, wound]; slacciare [ button]; dilatare [ pores]to open a door slightly o a little socchiudere una porta, una finestra; to open one's mind (to sth.) — aprirsi (a qcs.)
2) (begin) aprire, iniziare [discussions, meeting]; aprire, intavolare [ conversation]; aprire [ enquiry]3) comm. (set up) aprire, avviare [shop, business, branch]4) (inaugurate) aprire, inaugurare [exhibition, bridge]2.1) (become open) [door, flower, curtain] aprirsito open into o onto [door, window] dare su; open wide! (at dentist's) apra bene! to open slightly o a little — [window, door] socchiudersi
2) comm. (operate) [shop, bank, bar] aprire3) (begin) [meeting, discussion, play] aprirsi, iniziareto open by doing — [ person] cominciare con il fare
4) (have first performance) [ film] uscire (sugli schermi); [ exhibition] aprire5) (be first speaker) [ person] aprire il dibattito7) econ. [ shares] aprire8) gioc. aprire•- open out- open up* * *['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) aperto2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) aperto3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) aperto4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) aperto5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) franco, aperto6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) (in sospeso)7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) aperto2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) aprire, aprirsi2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) aprire•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms* * *I 1. ['əʊpən]1) (not closed) [door, box, eyes, shirt, wound, flower] aperto; [bank, shop, bar] aperto (al pubblico)to get sth. open — aprire qcs.
the door was partly o half open la porta era socchiusa; to be open for business o to the public — essere aperto al pubblico
to be open — [ road] essere aperto (al traffico); [canal, harbour] essere aperto (per la navigazione); [telephone line, frequency] essere libero
in the open air — all'aria aperta o all'aperto; (at night) all'addiaccio o all'aperto
an open view — una visuale libera; fig. una visione aperta
3) (not covered) [car, carriage] scoperto, senza capote; [mine, sewer] a cielo apertoopen to the air, to the wind, to the elements — esposto all'aria, al vento, agli elementi
open to attack — esposto all'attacco, agli attacchi
to be open to offers, to suggestions, to new ideas, to criticism — essere aperto o disposto ad accettare offerte, suggerimenti, nuove idee, critiche
to lay oneself open to criticism essere esposto o esporsi alle critiche; it is open to question whether — è in dubbio o una questione aperta se
5) (accessible) [job, position] libero, vacante; [access, competition] aperto (a tutti); [meeting, hearing, session] pubblicoto be open to sb. — [competition, service, park, facilities] essere aperto a qcn.
6) (candid) [person, discussion, declaration, statement] sinceroto be open (with sb.) about sth. — essere sincero (con qcn.) su qcs
7) (blatant) [hostility, contempt] evidente, dichiarato; [disagreement, disrespect] aperto, evidente8) (undecided) [ question] apertothe election is (wide) open — l'elezione è aperta o è incerta
to have an open mind about sth. — avere una mentalità aperta nei confronti di qcs.
9) (with spaces) [weave, material] traforato11) mus. [ string] vuoto12) ling. [vowel, syllable] aperto2.1) (outside)to be, come out in the open — fig. essere, uscire allo scoperto
II 1. ['əʊpən]to bring sth. out into the open — portare qcs. allo scoperto
1) (cause not to be closed) aprire [door, box, shirt, wound]; slacciare [ button]; dilatare [ pores]to open a door slightly o a little socchiudere una porta, una finestra; to open one's mind (to sth.) — aprirsi (a qcs.)
2) (begin) aprire, iniziare [discussions, meeting]; aprire, intavolare [ conversation]; aprire [ enquiry]3) comm. (set up) aprire, avviare [shop, business, branch]4) (inaugurate) aprire, inaugurare [exhibition, bridge]2.1) (become open) [door, flower, curtain] aprirsito open into o onto [door, window] dare su; open wide! (at dentist's) apra bene! to open slightly o a little — [window, door] socchiudersi
2) comm. (operate) [shop, bank, bar] aprire3) (begin) [meeting, discussion, play] aprirsi, iniziareto open by doing — [ person] cominciare con il fare
4) (have first performance) [ film] uscire (sugli schermi); [ exhibition] aprire5) (be first speaker) [ person] aprire il dibattito7) econ. [ shares] aprire8) gioc. aprire•- open out- open up -
5 open
'əupən
1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) abierto2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) abierto3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) abierto4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) abierto5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) abierto, franco6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) abierto7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) abierto
2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) abrir(se)2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) abrir•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms
open1 adj abiertois the supermarket open on Sundays? ¿está abierto el supermercado los domingos?open2 vb abrir
open sustantivo masculino open championship o tournament
open m Dep (Golf, tenis, etc.) open ' open' also found in these entries: Spanish: abierta - abierto - abrir - abrefácil - abrirse - aire - boca - boquiabierta - boquiabierto - brazo - caja - campiña - canal - carta - corral - crisma - dar - descosido - descubierta - descubierto - desengañar - desengañarse - despanzurrar - desplegar - desplegarse - desprendida - desprendido - desprendimiento - destapar - diáfana - diáfano - empezar - escalabrarse - extender - extendida - extendido - forzar - fuego - golpetazo - importar - inaugurar - instancia - intemperie - liberal - loro - par - prestarse - rasa - raso - relucir English: blast - burst open - certain - daily - debate - door - fire - get - half-open - hurtle - instruct - lay - lest - lever - manage - mouth - nowhere - open - open out - open up - open-air - open-and-shut - open-minded - option - prise - question - receive - secret - shall - snap - some - spring - swing - tin - wedge - wide open - window - wrench - above - as - blow - boat - burst - car - crack - downstairs - draw - forthcoming - gape - generoustr['əʊpən]1 (not closed - gen) abierto,-a; (- wound) abierto,-a, sin cicatrizar2 (not enclosed) abierto,-a3 (not covered - gen) descubierto,-a4 (not fastened, not folded) abierto,-a; (not buttoned) desabrochado,-a, abierto,-a5 (ready for customers) abierto,-a; (ready to start being used) inaugurado,-a6 (not settled) sin resolver; (not decided) sin decidir, sin concretar7 (available) vacante8 (not hidden, not limited) abierto,-a, franco,-a, manifiesto,-a9 (frank, honest) abierto,-a, sincero,-a, franco,-a10 (that anyone can enter) abierto,-a, libre11 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (cheque) abierto,-a12 (cloth, texture, weave) abierto,-a13 SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL (vowel) abierto,-a1 (gen) abrir■ have you opened your present? ¿has abierto tu regalo?2 (book, newspaper) abrir; (map) abrir, desplegar3 (start - gen) abrir; (meeting) abrir, dar comienzo a; (debate) abrir, iniciar; (bidding, negotiations) iniciar; (talks, conversation) entablar4 (begin, set up) abrir, montar, poner; (inaugurate, declare open) abrir, inaugurar5 (tunnel, road, mine, etc) abrir1 (gen) abrir, abrirse2 (spread out, unfold) abrirse3 (start - conference, play, book) comenzar, empezar; (film) estrenarse4 (begin business) abrir■ what time do the banks open? ¿a qué hora abren los bancos?1 (the outdoors, open air) campo, aire nombre masculino libre\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be an open book figurative use ser como un libro abiertoin the open air al aire libreopen sesame! ¡ábrete sésamo!to lay oneself (wide) open to something exponerse a algoto bring something (out) into the open hacer público algo, sacar algo a la luzto keep an open mind tener una actitud abiertato keep one's eyes open estar ojo avizorto keep open house tener las puertas abiertas a todo el mundoto open fire abrir fuego (on/at, contra)to open somebody's eyes to something abrirle los ojos a alguien, hacerle ver algo a alguienopen day jornada de puertas abiertasopen letter carta abiertaopen market mercado libre, mercado abiertoopen prison prisión nombre femenino de régimen abiertoopen season temporada de cazaopen secret secreto a vocesthe Open University ≈ Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distanciaopen ['o:pən] vt1) : abriropen the door: abre la puerta2) uncover: destapar3) unfold: desplegar, abrir4) clear: abrir (un camino, etc.)5) inaugurate: abrir (una tienda), inaugurar (una exposición, etc.)6) initiate: initiar, entablar, abrirto open the meeting: abrir la sesiónto open a discussion: entablar un debateopen vi1) : abrirse2) begin: empezar, comenzaropen adj1) : abiertoan open window: una ventana abierta2) frank: abierto, franco, directo3) uncovered: descubierto, abierto4) extended: extendido, abiertowith open arms: con los brazos abiertos5) unrestricted: libre, abierto6) undecided: pendiente, por decidir, sin resolveran open question: una cuestión pendiente7) available: vacante, librethe job is open: el puesto está vacanteopen n1) outdoors: al aire libre2) known: conocido, sacado a la luzadj.• abierto, -a adj.• descampado, -a adj.• descercado, -a adj.• desembarazado, -a adj.• desparramado, -a adj.• despejado, -a adj.• destapado, -a adj.• directo, -a adj.• extendido, -a adj.• franco, -a adj.• liberal adj.• libre adj.• llano, -a adj.• paladino, -a adj.v.• abrir v.• aportillar v.• desabrochar v.• desbocar v.• desplegar v.• destapar v.• entreabrir v.• inaugurar v.
I 'əʊpən1)a) ( not shut or sealed) abiertoto cut something open — abrir* algo cortándolo
b) ( not fastened) <shirt/jacket> abierto, desabrochadoc) ( not folded) <flower/newspaper/book> abierto2)a) ( not enclosed) abiertoopen prison — cárcel f en régimen abierto
on the open seas — en alta mar, en mar abierto
b) ( not blocked) abierto3)a) ( not covered) < carriage> abierto, descubierto; < sewer> a cielo abierto, descubiertoan open fire — una chimenea, un hogar
b) (exposed, vulnerable)open TO something — \<\<to elements/enemy attack\>\> expuesto a algo
to lay o leave oneself open to something — exponerse* a algo
this is open to misunderstanding/abuse — esto se presta a malentendidos/a que se cometan abusos
to be open — \<\<shop/museum\>\> estar* abierto
5) ( unrestricted) < membership> abierto al público en general; < meeting> a puertas abiertas, abierto al público; <ticket/reservation> abierto; < government> abiertoopen letter — carta f abierta
in the open market — en el mercado libre or abierto
to sell something open stock — (AmE) vender algo por piezas or por unidad
to be open TO somebody/something: the competition is open to everybody cualquiera puede presentarse al certamen; the palace gardens are open to the public — los jardines del palacio están abiertos al público
6)a) ( available) (pred)several options are open to us — tenemos or se nos presentan varias opciones or alternativas
b) ( not decided)open verdict — veredicto que se emite cuando no se puede establecer la causa de la muerte de una persona
7)a) ( receptive) abiertoI'm always open to suggestions — siempre estoy abierto a todo tipo de sugerencias, siempre estoy dispuesto a recibir sugerencias
to have an open mind — tener* una actitud abierta
b) (frank, candid)to be open WITH somebody — ser* sincero or franco con alguien
8) ( not concealed) <resentment/hostility> abierto, manifiesto
II
1.
1)a) \<\<door/box/parcel\>\> abrir*; \<\<bottle\>\> abrir*, destaparto open one's mouth/eyes — abrir* la boca/los ojos
b) ( unfold) \<\<newspaper/book\>\> abrir*2)a) (clear, remove obstructions from) \<\<road/channel\>\> abrir*b) (make accessible, available) abrir*3)a) (set up, start) \<\<branch/department\>\> abrir*; \<\<shop/business\>\> abrir*, poner*b) ( declare open) abrir*, inaugurar4) ( begin) \<\<debate\>\> abrir*, iniciar; \<\<meeting\>\> abrir*, dar* comienzo a; \<\<bidding\>\> iniciar; \<\<talks\>\> entablarto open fire on somebody/something — abrir* fuego contra alguien/algo
5) ( make receptive)to open something TO something — abrir* algo a algo
2.
vi1)a) \<\<door/window/wound\>\> abrirse*open wide! — abra bien la boca, abra bien grande
the heavens o skies opened — empezó a diluviar
b) ( unfold) abrirse*2) ( give access)to open ONTO/INTO something — dar* a algo
3) ( for business) \<\<shop/museum\>\> abrir*4) ( begin) \<\<play/book\>\> comenzar*, empezar*; ( in card games) abrir* (el juego)•Phrasal Verbs:- open out- open up
III
1)in the open — ( in open space or country) al aire libre; ( Mil) al descubierto
['ǝʊpǝn]to bring something (out) into the open — hacer* público algo, sacar* algo a la luz
1. ADJto fling or throw a door open — abrir una puerta de golpe or de par en par
wide open — (door etc) abierto de par en par
- welcome sb with open armsbook 1., 1), arm2) [shop, bank etc] abierto (al público)3) (=unfolded) desplegado; (=unfastened) desabrochadowith his shirt open — (=unbuttoned) con la camisa desabotonada
4) (=not enclosed) descubierto, abierto; [car] descapotable5) (=not blocked) abierto, sin obstáculosroad open to traffic — carretera abierta al tráfico, vía libre
6) (=public, unrestricted) [championship, race, scholarship, ticket] abierto; [trial] público•
we had an open invitation to visit them — nos habían invitado a visitarles cuando quisiéramos•
open to the public on Mondays — abierto al público los lunesthe competition is open to all — todos pueden participar en el certamen, el certamen se abre a todos
7) (=available, permissible)what choices are open to me? — ¿qué posibilidades or opciones me quedan?
it is open to you to — + infin puedes perfectamente + infin, tienes derecho a + infin
8) (=not biased or prejudiced) abierto9) (=declared, frank) abierto; [person, admiration] franco; [hatred] declarado•
an open enemy of the Church — un enemigo declarado de la Iglesia•
it's an open secret that... — es un secreto a voces que...•
to be open with sb — ser franco con algn10) (=undecided) por resolver, por decidir; [race, contest] muy abierto, muy igualado•
to leave the matter open — dejar el asunto pendientemindit's an open question whether... — está por ver si...
11) (=exposed, not protected) abierto, descubierto; [town] abierto; (Mil) expuesto, vulnerable•
to be open to sth: it is open to criticism on several counts — se le puede criticar por diversas razones, es criticable desde diversos puntos de vistato lay o.s. open to criticism/attack — exponerse a ser criticado/atacado
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it is open to doubt whether... — queda la duda sobre si...•
open to the elements — desprotegido, desabrigado•
open to influence from advertisers — accesible a la influencia de los anunciantes•
it is open to question whether... — es cuestionable que...2. N1)• (out) in the open — (=out of doors) al aire libre; (=in the country) en campo m raso or abierto
to sleep (out) in the open — dormir al raso, dormir a cielo abierto
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to bring a dispute (out) into the open — hacer que una disputa llegue a ser del dominio públicowhy don't you come (out) into the open about it? — ¿por qué no lo declara abiertamente?
2) (Golf, Tennis)the Open — el (Torneo) Abierto, el Open
3. VT1) (gen) [+ eyes, case, letter etc] abrir; [+ parcel] abrir, desenvolver; [+ bottle etc] destapar; [+ legs] abrir, separar; [+ abscess] cortar; [+ pores] dilatarI didn't open my mouth — ni abrí la boca, no dije ni pío
3) (=unfold) [+ map] desplegar, extender; [+ newspaper] desplegar4) (=unblock)5) (=begin) [+ conversation, debate, negotiations] entablar, iniciarto open three hearts — (Bridge) abrir de tres corazones
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to open the case — (Jur) exponer los detalles de la acusación•
to open fire — (Mil) romper or abrir el fuego6) (=declare open, inaugurate) inaugurar8) (=make)4. VI1) [door, flower] abrirse; [pores] dilatarse•
this room opens into a larger one — este cuarto se comunica con or se junta con otro más grande•
a door that opens onto the garden — una puerta que da al jardín2) (for business) [shop, bank] abrir3) (=begin) dar comienzo, iniciarse; [speaker] comenzar; (Theat) [play] estrenarse; (Cards, Chess) abrirwhen we opened in Bradford — (Theat) cuando dimos la primera representación en Bradford
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to open for the Crown — (Jur) exponer los detalles de la acusación, presentar los hechos en que se basa la acusación•
the play opened to great applause — el estreno de la obra fue muy aplaudido•
the book opens with a long description — el libro empieza con una larga descripciónto open with two hearts — (Bridge) abrir de dos corazones
5.CPDopen cheque N — (Brit) cheque m sin cruzar
open government N — política f de transparencia gubernamental
open learning N — aprendizaje m abierto
open learning centre N — centro m de aprendizaje abierto
open letter N — carta f abierta
open market N — (in town) mercado m al aire libre; (Econ) mercado m libre, mercado m abierto
open pit N — (US) mina f a cielo abierto
open policy N — (Insurance) póliza f abierta
open primary N — (US) elección primaria abierta a aquellos que no son miembros de un partido
open prison N — cárcel f abierta
open sandwich N — sandwich m sin tapa, sandwich m abierto (esp LAm)
open shop N — (Ind) empresa f con personal agremiado y no agremiado
open source N — código m abierto
open source software N — software m de código abierto
Open University N — (Brit) ≈ Universidad f Nacional de Enseñanza a Distancia
open verdict N — (Jur) juicio m en el que se determina el crimen sin designar el culpable
- open out- open upOPEN UNIVERSITY La Open University o OU es el nombre que recibe en el Reino Unido la universidad a distancia para adultos, fundada en 1969. No se exigen requisitos formales de acceso para los primeros cursos y los alumnos estudian desde casa, con el apoyo de algunos programas de radio y televisión emitidos por la BBC, cursos por correspondencia y tutores en su localidad. Además, sobre todo en verano, se organizan algunos cursos a los que los alumnos tienen que asistir en persona.* * *
I ['əʊpən]1)a) ( not shut or sealed) abiertoto cut something open — abrir* algo cortándolo
b) ( not fastened) <shirt/jacket> abierto, desabrochadoc) ( not folded) <flower/newspaper/book> abierto2)a) ( not enclosed) abiertoopen prison — cárcel f en régimen abierto
on the open seas — en alta mar, en mar abierto
b) ( not blocked) abierto3)a) ( not covered) < carriage> abierto, descubierto; < sewer> a cielo abierto, descubiertoan open fire — una chimenea, un hogar
b) (exposed, vulnerable)open TO something — \<\<to elements/enemy attack\>\> expuesto a algo
to lay o leave oneself open to something — exponerse* a algo
this is open to misunderstanding/abuse — esto se presta a malentendidos/a que se cometan abusos
to be open — \<\<shop/museum\>\> estar* abierto
5) ( unrestricted) < membership> abierto al público en general; < meeting> a puertas abiertas, abierto al público; <ticket/reservation> abierto; < government> abiertoopen letter — carta f abierta
in the open market — en el mercado libre or abierto
to sell something open stock — (AmE) vender algo por piezas or por unidad
to be open TO somebody/something: the competition is open to everybody cualquiera puede presentarse al certamen; the palace gardens are open to the public — los jardines del palacio están abiertos al público
6)a) ( available) (pred)several options are open to us — tenemos or se nos presentan varias opciones or alternativas
b) ( not decided)open verdict — veredicto que se emite cuando no se puede establecer la causa de la muerte de una persona
7)a) ( receptive) abiertoI'm always open to suggestions — siempre estoy abierto a todo tipo de sugerencias, siempre estoy dispuesto a recibir sugerencias
to have an open mind — tener* una actitud abierta
b) (frank, candid)to be open WITH somebody — ser* sincero or franco con alguien
8) ( not concealed) <resentment/hostility> abierto, manifiesto
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1)a) \<\<door/box/parcel\>\> abrir*; \<\<bottle\>\> abrir*, destaparto open one's mouth/eyes — abrir* la boca/los ojos
b) ( unfold) \<\<newspaper/book\>\> abrir*2)a) (clear, remove obstructions from) \<\<road/channel\>\> abrir*b) (make accessible, available) abrir*3)a) (set up, start) \<\<branch/department\>\> abrir*; \<\<shop/business\>\> abrir*, poner*b) ( declare open) abrir*, inaugurar4) ( begin) \<\<debate\>\> abrir*, iniciar; \<\<meeting\>\> abrir*, dar* comienzo a; \<\<bidding\>\> iniciar; \<\<talks\>\> entablarto open fire on somebody/something — abrir* fuego contra alguien/algo
5) ( make receptive)to open something TO something — abrir* algo a algo
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vi1)a) \<\<door/window/wound\>\> abrirse*open wide! — abra bien la boca, abra bien grande
the heavens o skies opened — empezó a diluviar
b) ( unfold) abrirse*2) ( give access)to open ONTO/INTO something — dar* a algo
3) ( for business) \<\<shop/museum\>\> abrir*4) ( begin) \<\<play/book\>\> comenzar*, empezar*; ( in card games) abrir* (el juego)•Phrasal Verbs:- open out- open up
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1)in the open — ( in open space or country) al aire libre; ( Mil) al descubierto
to bring something (out) into the open — hacer* público algo, sacar* algo a la luz
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6 cerrar
v.1 to close (object) (en general).María cerró la puerta Mary closed the door.2 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3 to close.4 to close the door (person).¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!5 to close (negocio, colegio) (a diario).¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?6 to turn off (grifo, llave de gas).Ricardo cerró el agua Richard turned off the water.7 to fill, to block (up) (agujero, hueco).8 to block (carretera, calle).la policía cerró la calle the police closed off the streetcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way9 to close.la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession10 to fence (off), to enclose.11 to heal, to close up.12 to close down, to close, to lock up, to shut.Ellos cierran de noche They close at night.13 to block off, to blank off.Los huelguistas bloquearon el edificio The strikers blanked off the building14 to balance out, to match correctly, to check out correctly, to close.Mi contador cierra mis cuentas My accountant balances out my accounts.* * *1 to close, shut2 (grifo, gas) to turn off; (luz) to turn off, switch off3 (cuenta) to close4 (cremallera) to zip (up)5 (un negocio) to close; (- definitivamente) to close down6 (carta) to seal7 (discusión) to end, finish8 (compra) to close, conclude10 (paraguas) to close, shut, put down11 (los puños) to clench, close12 (frontera, puerto) to close; (camino) to block13 (en dominó) to block1 to close, shut2 (punto) to cast off3 (una herida) to close up, heal1 to close, shut2 (una herida) to close up, heal4 METEREOLOGÍA to cloud over5 figurado (obstinarse) to dig one's heel in, stand fast; (ponerse en actitud intransigente) to close one's mind (a, to)\cerrar con cerrojo to boltcerrar con llave to lockcerrar con siete llaves figurado to lock and double-lockcerrar el paso a alguien to block somebody's way, bar somebody's waycerrar el pico familiar to shut one's trapcerrar la boca to shut upcerrar la puerta en las narices figurado to shut the door in somebody's facecerrar las filas figurado to close rankscerrarse de golpe to slam shut* * *verb1) to close, shut2) lock3) turn off4) seal•- cerrarse* * *1. VT1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [+ puerta, ventana, boca] to close, shut; [+ cremallera] to do up; [+ camisa] to button, do up; [+ cortina] to draw; [+ paraguas, válvula] to close; [+ carta] to seal; [+ costura, herida] to sew upno puedo cerrar esta maleta — I can't close o shut this suitcase
cierra los ojos — close o shut your eyes
cerró el libro de golpe — she banged o slammed the book shut
fila 3), b)•
cierra el pico — * shut your trap **2) (=desconectar) [+ gas, grifo, radiador] to turn off3) (=bloquear) [+ agujero, brecha, tubo] to block (up); [+ frontera, puerto] to close•
cerrar el paso a algn — to block sb's waytrató de entrar, pero le cerraron el paso — he tried to get in, but they blocked o barred his way
4) [+ tienda, negocio] [al final de la jornada] to close, shut; [para siempre] to close, close down5) [+ jardín, terreno] [con cerca] to fence in; [con muro] to wall in6) (=poner fin a)a) [+ debate, narración, programa] to close, endcerrar el sistema — (Inform) to shut down the system
b) [+ desfile] to bring up the rear ofcierra la cabalgata la carroza de Santa Claus — the last float in the procession is the one with Santa Claus
7)• cerrar un trato — to seal a deal
2. VI1) [hablando de un objeto abierto] [puerta, ventana] to close, shut; [bragueta] to do up; [paraguas, válvula] to close; [herida] to close upla puerta cierra mal — the door won't close o shut properly
2) [persona]cierra, que se va a escapar el gato — close o shut the door or the cat will get out
3) [tienda, negocio] to close, shut¿a qué hora cierran las tiendas el sábado? — what time do the shops close o shut on Saturday?
4) (Econ) [en la Bolsa] to close5) [en dominó] to block; [en Scrabble] to use one's tiles up¡cierro! — I'm out!
6) (=atacar)cerrar con o contra algn — to grapple with sb
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex. The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.Ex. In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex. In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex. Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex. By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex. Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.----* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <puerta/ventana> to close, shut; <ojos/boca> to shut, closed) < cortinas> to close, draw; < persianas> to lower, pull down; < abrigo> to fasten, button up; < cremallera> to do up2) <grifo/agua/gas> to turn off; < válvula> to close, shut off3)a) <fábrica/comercio/oficina> (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close; ( definitivamente) to close (down)b) <aeropuerto/carretera/frontera> to close4) < cuenta bancaria> to close; <caso/juicio> to close; <acuerdo/negociación> to finalizehan cerrado el plazo de inscripción — enrollment has closed o finished
5)a) <acto/debate> to bring... to an end; < jornada> to endb) <desfile/cortejo> to bring up the rear ofc) < circuito> to closed) <paréntesis/comillas> to close2.cerrar vi1) (hablando de puerta, ventana)cierra, que hace frío — close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold
¿cerraste con llave? — did you lock up?
2) puerta/ventana/cajón to close, shut; grifo/llave de paso to turn off; abrigo/vestido to fasten, do up (BrE)la ventana no cierra bien — the window doesn't close o shut properly
3) comercio/oficina (en el quehacer diario, por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; ( definitivamente) to close (down)4) (Fin) dolar/peso to close3.cerrarse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana (+ compl) to shut, closela puerta se cerró sola/de golpe — the door closed by itself/slammed shut
b) ojos (+ me/te/le etc) to closec) flor/almeja to close upd) herida to heal (up)2) (refl) < abrigo> to fasten, button up3) ( terminar) acto/debate/libro to end, conclude; jornada/año to end4) (mostrarse reacio, intransigente)se cerró en su actitud — he dug his heels in
cerrarse a algo: sería cerrarse a la evidencia it would be turning our back on the evidence; se cierran a todo cambio — they're not open to change
* * *= close, close down, seal off, shut down, shut off, zip, fold, fold up + shop.Ex: The date due calculated by the circulation programs is always checked against the list of dates the library is closed to ensure that a document is not due when it cannot be returned.
Ex: In this case, however, summer vacation resulted in universities and other institutions closing down completely right in the middle of her stay.Ex: In the case of vast and rapidly growing copyright libraries where the stock is sealed off from the public, specific classification is not worth the effort.Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex: Advanced design sprinklers shut off water when the fire is out, reducing the risk of water damage.Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.Ex: By the mid-eighties, two of the big companies folded, but were replaced by a handful of small, independent firms = A mediados de los ochenta, dos de las grandes compañías quebraron, pero fueron sustituidas por un puñado de pequeñas empresas independientes.Ex: Why talented and passionate business people so often fold up shop while their less talented, less skilled brethren continue to thrive.* cerrar con candado = padlock.* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.* cerrar con llave = lock.* cerrar con tablas = board up.* cerrar definitivamente = close down + operations, close + Posesivo + doors.* cerrar de golpe = slam.* cerrar de un portazo = slam.* cerrar el catálogo = close + the catalogue.* cerrar el negocio = fold up + shop.* cerrar filas = close + ranks.* cerrar herméticamente = seal.* cerrar las escotillas = batten down + hatches.* cerrar los postigos = shutter.* cerrar muy bien = close + tight.* cerrar un acuerdo = conclude + agreement, conclude + deal.* cerrar una ventana = switch off + window.* cerrar un negocio = go out of + business.* cerrar un trato = close + deal.* ¡cierra el pico! = put a sock in it!.* ¡cierra el pico! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* ¡cierra la boca! = shut your mouth!, shut your face!.* en una abrir y cerrar de ojos = at the flick of a switch, at the drop of a hat.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* forzar a cerrar un Negocio = drive out of + business.* obligar a cerrar el negocio = force out of + business, force out of + the marketplace.* paréntesis que cierra = right parenthesis.* que no cierra bien = leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup], leaking.* que puede volver a cerrarse herméticamente = resealable.* que se cierra automáticamente mediante un muelle = spring-loaded.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* * *cerrar [A5 ]vtA1 ‹armario/puerta/ventana› to close, shutcerró la puerta de un portazo she slammed the doorcierra la puerta con llave lock the door2 ‹ojos/boca› to shut, close3 ‹maleta› to close; ‹sobre/paquete› to seal4 ‹botella› to put the top on/cork in; ‹frasco› to put the top ( o lid etc) onun frasco herméticamente cerrado an airtight container5 ‹paraguas› to close, put … down; ‹abanico› to close; ‹libro› to close, shut; ‹puño› to clench; ‹mano› to close6 ‹cortinas› to close, draw; ‹persianas› to lower, pull down; ‹abrigo› to fasten, button up, do up ( BrE)ciérrame la cremallera can you zip me up?, can you do my zip up? ( BrE)B ‹grifo› to turn off; ‹válvula› to close, shut off; ‹agua/gas› to turn offC1 ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close; (definitivamente) to close, close down2 ‹aeropuerto/carretera› to close; ‹frontera› to closela calle está cerrada al tráfico the street is closed to traffic3 ‹terreno› to fence offD1 (en labores de punto) to cast off; (en costura) to sew up2 ( fam) (al operar) to close … upE1 ‹plazo/matrícula›han cerrado el plazo de inscripción the enrollment period has closed o finished2 ‹cuenta bancaria› to close3 ‹caso/juicio› to close; ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalizeF1 (poner fin a) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end; ‹jornada› to endantes de cerrar nuestra programación de hoy … before ending today's programs …, before bringing today's programs to a close …los trágicos acontecimientos que han cerrado el año the tragic events with which the year has endedestas declaraciones cerraron una jornada tensa these statements ended o came at the end of a tense day2 ‹desfile/cortejo› to bring up the rear of3 ‹circunferencia› to close up; ‹circuito› to close4 ‹paréntesis/comillas› to close■ cerrarviA(hablando de una puerta, ventana): cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door ( o window etc), it's cold¿cerraste con llave? did you lock the door?, did you lock up?B «puerta/ventana/cajón» to close, shut; «grifo/llave de paso» to turn off; «abrigo/vestido» to fasten, do up ( BrE)la puerta no cierra bien the door won't shut o close properly, the door doesn't shut o close properlyesta botella no cierra bien I can't get the top back on this bottle properly, the top won't go on properly¿la falda cierra por detrás o por el lado? does the skirt fasten at the back or at the side?C «comercio/oficina» (en el quehacer diario) to close, shut; (por obras, vacaciones) to close, shut; (definitivamente) to close, close down, shut down¿a qué hora cierran? what time do you close?no cerramos al mediodía we are open o we stay open at lunchtime, we don't close for lunch[ S ] cerramos los lunes closed Mondays, we are closed on MondaysD (en labores de punto) to cast offE ( Fin) to closeel dólar cerró a … the dollar closed at …F (en dominó) to block; (en naipes) to go out■ cerrarseA1«puerta/ventana» (+ compl): la puerta se cerró de golpe/sola the door slammed shut/closed by itself2 «ojos» (+ me/te/le etc) to closese me cierran los ojos de cansancio I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open3 «flor/almeja» to close up4 «herida» to heal, heal up, close upC (terminar) «acto/debate» to end, conclude; «jornada» to endel libro se cierra con unas páginas dedicadas a … the book ends o closes o concludes with a few pages on the subject of …otro año que se cierra sin que se resuelva another year ends o comes to an end without a solutionD(mostrarse reacio, intransigente): se cerró y no quiso saber nada más she closed her mind and refused to listen to any more about itse cerró en su actitud he dug his heels incerrarse A algo:sería cerrarse a la evidencia negar que … we would be turning our back on the evidence if we were to deny that …se cerró a todo lo nuevo she refused to consider anything new, she closed her mind to anything new* * *
cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
( definitivamente) to close (down)
3
d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end
verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
' cerrar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- abrochar
- cerrada
- cerrado
- cierre
- ojo
- pico
- sellar
- amabilidad
- bondad
- canilla
- cierra
- cierro
- correr
- cuenta
- doble
- grifo
- junta
- juntar
- llave
- paréntesis
- trato
English:
attendant
- bargain
- barricade
- block in
- bolt
- clinch
- close
- close down
- closed
- draw
- enter into
- fasten
- fasten down
- lock
- lock up
- padlock
- push to
- seal
- seal off
- seal up
- secure
- shut
- shut down
- shut up
- slam
- snap
- stick together
- strike
- tight
- to
- trice
- turn off
- twinkling
- wall in
- whisk away
- whisk off
- wind up
- zip up
- board
- business
- cast
- conclude
- fold
- main
- time
- turn
- will
- wind
- wrap
- zip
* * *♦ vt1. [en general] to close;[puerta, cajón, boca, tienda] to shut, to close; Informát [archivo] to close; [con llave] to lock; [grifo, llave de gas] to turn off; [botella] to put the top on; [tarro] to put the lid o top on; [carta, sobre] to seal; [cortinas] to draw, to close; [persianas] to pull down; [agujero, hueco] to fill, to block (up); [puños] to clench;cerrar una puerta con llave to lock a door;cierra el gas cuando salgas turn the gas off when you leave;una corriente de aire cerró la puerta a draught blew the door shut;Fam¡cierra el pico! shut your trap!2. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[permanentemente] to close down;el gobierno cerrará dos centrales nucleares the government is to close down two nuclear power stations3. [vallar] to fence (off), to enclose;cerraron el balcón para convertirlo en comedor they closed o walled off the balcony and converted it into a dining room4. [carretera, calle] to close off;también Figcerrar el paso a alguien to block sb's way;una valla les cerraba la salida a fence blocked their way out5. [manifestación, desfile] to bring up the rear of;cerrar la marcha [ir en última posición] to bring up the rear;la orquesta cerraba el desfile the orchestra closed the procession6. [gestiones, acuerdo] to finalize;han cerrado un trato para… they've reached an agreement o made a deal to…;cerraron el trato ayer they wrapped up the deal yesterday;cerraron las conversaciones sin ningún acuerdo they ended the talks without reaching an agreement7. [cicatrizar] to heal, to close up9. [circunferencia, círculo] to complete;10. [signo ortográfico] to close;cerrar comillas/paréntesis to close inverted commas/brackets11. [posibilidades] to put an end to;el último atentado cierra cualquier esperanza de acuerdo the most recent attack puts an end to any hopes of an agreement12. [terminar] to close;el discurso del Presidente cerró el año legislativo the President's speech brought the parliamentary year to a close;esta corrida cierra la temporada taurina this bullfight rounds off the bullfighting season;cerró su participación en el torneo con una derrota they lost their last game in the tournament13. [plegar] to close up;cerró el paraguas he closed his umbrella14. Prensael periódico cerró la edición más tarde de lo normal the newspaper went to press later than usual♦ vi1. [en general] to close;[tienda] to close, to shut; [con llave, pestillo] to lock up;este cajón no cierra bien this drawer doesn't shut properly;la Bolsa cerró con pérdidas the stock market closed down several points;RP Fam¡cerrá y vamos!: si no quieren ayudarnos, ¡cerrá y vamos! if they don't want to help us, let's not waste any more time over this2. [persona] to close the door;¡cierra, que entra frío! close the door, you're letting the cold in!;me olvidé de cerrar con llave I forgot to lock the door3. [negocio, colegio] [a diario] to close;[definitivamente] to close down;¿a qué hora cierra? what time do you close?;la biblioteca cierra a las ocho the library closes at eight;cerramos los domingos [en letrero] closed on Sundays4. [en juego de cartas] to go out;[en dominó] to block5. [herida] to close up, to heal* * *I v/tcerrar con llave lock;cerrar de golpe slam;cerrar al tráfico close to traffic2 tubería block3 grifo turn off5 acuerdo closela puerta no cierra bien the door doesn’t shut properly;al cerrar el día at the end of the day* * *cerrar {55} vt1) : to close, to shut2) : to turn off3) : to bring to an endcerrar vi1) : to close up, to lock up2) : to close down* * *cerrar vb1. (en general) to close / to shut¿a qué hora cerráis? what time do you close?2. (con llave) to lock¿has cerrado la puerta con llave? have you locked the door?3. (gas, grifo) to turn off -
7 seed
si:d
1. noun1) (the (part of) the fruit of a tree, plant etc from which a new plant may be grown: sunflower seeds; grass seed.) semilla2) (the beginning from which anything grows: There was already a seed of doubt in her mind.) pizca, punta3) ((in a sporting competition etc) a seeded player.) cabeza de serie
2. verb1) ((of a plant) to produce seed: A plant seeds after it has flowered.) granar2) (in golf, tennis etc, to arrange (good players) in a competition so that they do not compete against each other till the later rounds.) preseleccionar•- seeded- seedling
- seedy
- seediness
- seedbed
- go to seed
seed n semillatr[siːd]1 SMALLBOTANY/SMALL (gen) semilla; (for planting) semilla, simiente nombre femenino; (of fruit) pepita1 (plant seeds) sembrar ( with, de)2 (remove seed) despepitar1 (produce seed) granar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto plant/sow the seeds of something sembrar las semillas de algoseed pearl aljófar nombre masculinoseed potato patata de siembraseed ['si:d] vt1) sow: sembrar2) : despepitar, quitarle las semillas a1) : semilla f, pepita f (de una fruta)2) source: germen m, semilla fn.• grano s.m.• pipa s.f.• semilla s.f.• siembra s.f.• simiente s.f.v.• dejar caer semillas v.• granar v.• seleccionar v.• sembrar v.
I siːd1)b) u ( collectively) semillas fpl, simiente fto go o run to seed — ( lit) \<\<plant\>\> granar; ( deteriorate)
2) c ( origins) (often pl) germen m, semilla fto sow the seeds of doubt — sembrar* (el germen de) la duda
3) c ( Sport) cabeza mf de serie, sembrado, -da m,f (Méx)
II
transitive verb ( Sport) (usu pass)[siːd]a seeded player — un jugador cabeza de serie, un sembrado (Méx)
1. N1) (Bot) [of plant] semilla f, simiente f ; (inside fruit) pepita f ; [of grain] grano mpoppy seeds — semillas fpl de amapola
to go or run to seed — (lit) granar, dar en grana; (fig) ir a menos
sesame 2., sunflower 2.he's really gone to seed — se ha echado a perder, ha ido cada vez a peor
2) (Sport) (=player, team) cabeza mf de serie3) (fig) [of idea etc] germen m2. VT1) (=plant with seeds) sembrar ( with de)2) (=remove seed of) [+ fruits] despepitar3) (Sport) clasificar como cabeza de serie3.VI (Bot) (=form seeds) granar, dar en grana; (=shed seeds) dejar caer semillas4.CPDseed corn N — (lit) trigo m de siembra
seed drill N — sembradora f
seed merchant N — vendedor(a) m / f de semillas
seed money N — (Comm) capital m inicial
seed pearl N — aljófar m
seed potato N — patata f or (LAm) papa f de siembra
seed tray N — = seed box
* * *
I [siːd]1)b) u ( collectively) semillas fpl, simiente fto go o run to seed — ( lit) \<\<plant\>\> granar; ( deteriorate)
2) c ( origins) (often pl) germen m, semilla fto sow the seeds of doubt — sembrar* (el germen de) la duda
3) c ( Sport) cabeza mf de serie, sembrado, -da m,f (Méx)
II
transitive verb ( Sport) (usu pass)a seeded player — un jugador cabeza de serie, un sembrado (Méx)
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8 preolímpico
preolímpico, -a1.ADJ2.SM (=competición) Olympic qualifying tournament o round3.SM / F (=clasificado) Olympic qualifier; (=participante) athlete etc taking part in an Olympic qualifying tournament* * *Olympic trials (pl), Olympic qualifying competition* * *preolímpico, -a Dep♦ adjtorneo preolímpico Olympic qualifying competition♦ nmOlympic qualifying competition -
9 match
mæ
I noun(a short piece of wood or other material tipped with a substance that catches fire when rubbed against a rough or specially-prepared surface: He struck a match.) cerilla, fósforo- matchbox
II
1. noun1) (a contest or game: a football/rugby/chess match.)2) (a thing that is similar to or the same as another in some way(s) eg in colour or pattern: These trousers are not an exact match for my jacket.) partido, encuentro3) (a person who is able to equal another: She has finally met her match at arguing.) juego, combinación4) (a marriage or an act of marrying: She hoped to arrange a match for her daughter.) igual
2. verb1) (to be equal or similar to something or someone in some way eg in colour or pattern: That dress matches her red hair.) hacer juego con, combinar con2) (to set (two things, people etc) to compete: He matched his skill against the champion's.) enfrentar•- matched- matchless
- matchmaker
match1 n1. cerilla2. partidomatch2 vb1. igualar2. hacer juego / combinartr[mæʧ]1 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (football, hockey, etc) partido, encuentro; (boxing, wrestling) combate nombre masculino; (tennis) partido, match nombre masculino2 (equal) igual nombre masulino o femenino■ when it comes to chess, she's no match for you ella no puede competir contigo al ajedrez3 (marriage) casamiento, matrimonio4 (clothes, colour, etc) juego, combinación nombre femenino1 (equal) igualar2 (go well with) hacer juego (con), combinar (con)3 (be like, correspond to) corresponder a, ajustarse a1 (go together) hacer juego, combinar■ do these colours match? ¿estos colores combinan?2 (tally) coincidir, concordar3 (people) llevarse bien, avenirse\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto match somebody against somebody enfrentar alguien a alguiento meet one's match encontrar la horma de su zapatomatch point (in tennis) pelota de partido————————tr[mæʧ]1 (light) cerilla, fósforomatch ['mæʧ] vt1) pit: enfrentar, oponer2) equal, fit: igualar, corresponder a, coincidir con3) : combinar con, hacer juego conher shoes match her dress: sus zapatos hacen juego con su vestidomatch vi1) correspond: concordar, coincidir2) : hacer juegowith a tie to match: con una corbata que hace juegomatch n1) equal: igual mfhe's no match for her: no puede competir con ella2) fight, game: partido m, combate m (en boxeo)3) marriage: matrimonio m, casamiento mhe lit a match: encendió un fósforo5)to be a good match : hacer buena pareja (dícese de las personas), hacer juego (dícese de la ropa)n.(§ pl.: matches) = cerilla (Fósforo) s.f.• cerillo s.m.• combate s.m.• concurso s.m.• fósforo (Cerilla) s.m.• igual s.m.• matrimonio s.m.• partido (Deporte) s.m.• torneo s.m.v.• aparear v.• casar v.• coincidir v.• emparejar v.• empatar v.• equiparar v.• hacer juego (Textil) v.• hermanar v.• igualar v.• matizar v.• parear v.mætʃ
I
1) ( for fire) fósforo m, cerilla f (Esp), cerillo m (esp AmC, Méx)2) ( Sport)boxing/wrestling match — combate m or match m de boxeo/de lucha libre
tennis match — partido m de tenis
football/hockey match — (BrE) partido m de fútbol/de hockey
3) ( equal) (no pl)to be a/no match for somebody — estar*/no estar* a la altura de alguien, poder*/no poder* competir con alguien
to meet one's match — encontrar* la horma de su zapato
4) (no pl) ( something similar)they are a good match — \<\<couple\>\> hacen buena pareja
that shirt is a perfect match for my suit — esa camisa va or queda perfecta con mi traje
II
1.
1) ( equal) igualar2)a) ( correspond to) ajustarse a, corresponder adoes it match the description? — ¿se ajusta or corresponde a la descripción?
b) ( harmonize with) hacer* juego conit matches my shoes — hace juego con mis zapatos, queda bien con mis zapatos
c) (make correspond, find equivalent for)to be well matched — \<\<competitors\>\> ser* del mismo nivel, ser* muy parejos (esp AmL); \<\<couple\>\> hacer* buena pareja
d) matching pres p haciendo juego, a juego (Esp)
2.
via) ( go together) \<\<clothes/colors\>\> hacer* juego, combinar, pegar* (fam)a coat and a scarf to match — un abrigo y una bufanda haciendo juego or (Esp) a juego
b) ( tally) coincidir, concordar*Phrasal Verbs:- match up
I
[mætʃ]N (for lighting) fósforo m, cerilla f, cerillo m (Mex)a box of matches — una caja de fósforos or cerillas
II [mætʃ]1. N1) (esp Brit) (Tennis, Cricket) partido m ; (Ftbl) partido m, encuentro m ; (Boxing) combate m ; (Fencing) asalto mshooting 3., shouting 2., test 4.boxing match — combate m de boxeo
2) (=complement)the skirt is a good match for the jumper — la falda hace juego or queda bien con el jersey
I'm looking for a match for these curtains — estoy buscando un color que haga juego con estas cortinas
the two of them make or are a good match — hacen una buena pareja
3) (=equal)to be a match/no match for sb — estar/no estar a la altura de algn
he's a match for anybody — puede competir con el más pintado, está a la altura del más pintado
4) (=marriage) casamiento m, matrimonio m ; (=potential partner) partido m2. VT1) (=pair off) emparejarthey're well matched — [couple] hacen buena pareja
the teams were well matched — los equipos estaban muy igualados or (esp LAm) eran muy parejos
they match your skills with employers' requirements — emparejan tus aptitudes con los requisitos de las empresas
the children were asked to match the pictures with the words — se pidió a los niños que emparejaran las imágenes con las palabras
evenlythey matched fibres to the suspect's clothes — encontraron fibras que se correspondían con la ropa del sospechoso
2) (=equal) igualarthe results did not match our expectations — los resultados no estuvieron a la altura de nuestras expectativas
3) (=correspond to) ajustarse a, corresponder aa man matching the police description — un hombre que se ajustaba a or que correspondía a la descripción de la policía
4) (=put in opposition to) enfrentarto match sth/sb against sth/sb — enfrentar algo/a algn a or con algo/algn
she matched her wits against his strength — enfrentó or midió su ingenio con la fuerza de él
Scotland has been matched against France in the final — Escocia se enfrentará a or con Francia en la final
5) (=tone with) [+ clothes, colours] combinar con, hacer juego con6) (also: match up) (=find sth similar to)can you match (up) this material? — (with sth exactly same) ¿puedes encontrar algo que iguale este tejido?; (with sth which goes well) ¿puedes encontrar algo que vaya bien con este tejido?
3. VI1) (=go together) [colours] combinar bien; [clothes] hacer juegowith a skirt to match — con una falda a tono or que hace juego
he has a vicious tongue and a temper to match — tiene una lengua viperina y un genio de mil demonios *
2) (=be the same) corresponderse, coincidir4.CPDmatch point N — (Tennis) bola f de partido, match point m
match report N — informe m sobre el partido
- match up* * *[mætʃ]
I
1) ( for fire) fósforo m, cerilla f (Esp), cerillo m (esp AmC, Méx)2) ( Sport)boxing/wrestling match — combate m or match m de boxeo/de lucha libre
tennis match — partido m de tenis
football/hockey match — (BrE) partido m de fútbol/de hockey
3) ( equal) (no pl)to be a/no match for somebody — estar*/no estar* a la altura de alguien, poder*/no poder* competir con alguien
to meet one's match — encontrar* la horma de su zapato
4) (no pl) ( something similar)they are a good match — \<\<couple\>\> hacen buena pareja
that shirt is a perfect match for my suit — esa camisa va or queda perfecta con mi traje
II
1.
1) ( equal) igualar2)a) ( correspond to) ajustarse a, corresponder adoes it match the description? — ¿se ajusta or corresponde a la descripción?
b) ( harmonize with) hacer* juego conit matches my shoes — hace juego con mis zapatos, queda bien con mis zapatos
c) (make correspond, find equivalent for)to be well matched — \<\<competitors\>\> ser* del mismo nivel, ser* muy parejos (esp AmL); \<\<couple\>\> hacer* buena pareja
d) matching pres p haciendo juego, a juego (Esp)
2.
via) ( go together) \<\<clothes/colors\>\> hacer* juego, combinar, pegar* (fam)a coat and a scarf to match — un abrigo y una bufanda haciendo juego or (Esp) a juego
b) ( tally) coincidir, concordar*Phrasal Verbs:- match up -
10 wild
1) ((of animals) not tamed: wolves and other wild animals.) salvaje, bravío2) ((of land) not cultivated.) agreste, salvaje3) (uncivilized or lawless; savage: wild tribes.) salvaje4) (very stormy; violent: a wild night at sea; a wild rage.) furioso, borrascoso5) (mad, crazy, insane etc: wild with hunger; wild with anxiety.) loco, alocado6) (rash: a wild hope.) disparatado, descabellado, desorbitado, alocado7) (not accurate or reliable: a wild guess.) precipitado, impetuoso8) (very angry.) furioso, colérico, frenético•- wildly- wildness
- wildfire: spread like wildfire
- wildfowl
- wild-goose chase
- wildlife
- in the wild
- the wilds
- the Wild West
wild adj1. salvaje2. silvestre3. loco / desmadrado4. agrestetr[waɪld]1 (animal) salvaje, bravío,-a2 (plant, flower) silvestre; (vegetation) salvaje3 (country, landscape) agreste, bravo,-a, salvaje4 (weather - wind) furioso,-a, borrascoso,-a; (- sea) bravo,-a; (- night) tempestuoso,-a, de tormenta5 (tribe) salvaje6 (violent, angry - person) furioso,-a, colérico,-a, frenético,-a; (- behaviour) incontrolado,-a, desenfrenado,-a; (- blow, attack) violento,-a, salvaje, brutal7 (very excited - person) loco,-a ( with, de), alocado,-a; (very exciting - party etc) escandaloso,-a, desmadrado,-a8 (showing lack of thought - thoughts, talk) disparatado,-a; (- guess) al azar; (- idea, scheme) descabellado,-a, desorbitado,-a, loco,-a, alocado,-a; (- decision) precipitado,-a, impetuoso,-a; (- exaggeration, speculation) enorme9 familiar (fantastic, crazy) bárbaro,-a, salvaje1 estado salvaje, estado natural, naturaleza1 las regiones nombre femenino plural salvajes\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLbeyond one's wildest dreams más de lo que jamás había soñadoto be wild about something estar loco,-a por algoto grow wild ser silvestreto run wild (animal) vivir en su estado natural 2 (plant, garden) volver a su estado natural 3 (person, child) desmandarse; (hooligan etc) portarse como un salvajewild boar jabalí nombre masculinowild card comodín nombre masculinothe Wild West el Lejano Oeste nombre masculinowild ['waɪld] adv1) wildly2)to run wild : descontrolarsewild adj1) : salvaje, silvestre, cimarrónwild horses: caballos salvajeswild rice: arroz silvestre2) desolate: yermo, agreste3) unruly: desenfrenado4) crazy: loco, fantásticowild ideas: ideas locas5) barbarous: salvaje, bárbaro6) erratic: erráticoa wild throw: un tiro erráticoadj.• alocado, -a adj.• bravo, -a adj.• desatinado, -a adj.• descabellado, -a adj.• descabezado, -a adj.• desenfrenado, -a adj.• endemoniado, -a adj.• enrevesado, -a adj.• ferino, -a adj.• feroz adj.• fiero, -a adj.• frénetico, -a adj.• indómito, -a adj.• loco, -a adj.• montaraz adj.• montés, -esa adj.• salvaje adj.• salvajino, -a adj.• selvático, -a adj.• silvestre adj.adv.• violentamente adv.n.• desierto s.m.• monte s.m.• yermo s.m.
I waɪldadjective -er, -est1)a) < animal> salvaje; ( in woodland) salvaje, montaraz; <plant/flower> silvestre; < vegetation> agrestea wild beast — una fiera, una bestia salvaje
b) ( uncivilized) < tribe> salvaje2)a) ( unruly) <party/lifestyle> desenfrenado, alocadob) (random, uncontrolled) < attempt> desesperadoc) <allegation/exaggeration> absurdo, disparatadoit never occurred to me in my wildest dreams that... — ni en mis sueños más descabellados se me ocurrió nunca que...
3)a) ( violent) (liter) <sea/waters> embravecido, proceloso (liter); < wind> fuertísimo, furioso (liter)b) ( frantic) <excitement/dancing> desenfrenado; < shouting> desaforado; <appearance/stare> de locoher perfume was driving him wild — su perfume lo estaba enloqueciendo or volviendo loco
c) ( enthusiastic) (colloq) (pred)to be wild ABOUT somebody/something: he's wild about her está loco por ella (fam); I'm not wild about the idea — la idea no me enloquece
d) ( angry) (colloq) (pred)it makes me wild — me saca de quicio, me da mucha rabia (fam)
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to run wild: these kids have been allowed to run wild a estos niños los han criado como salvajes; the garden has run wild la maleza ha invadido el jardín; I let my imagination run wild — di rienda suelta a mi imaginación
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mass noun[waɪld]the wild: how to survive in the wild cómo sobrevivir lejos de la civilización; an opportunity to observe these animals in the wild una oportunidad de observar estos animales en libertad or en su hábitat natural; out in the wilds — (hum) donde el diablo perdió el poncho or (Esp) en el quinto pino (fam)
1. ADJ(compar wilder) (superl wildest)1) (=not domesticated)a) [animal, bird] salvaje; (=fierce) ferozb) [plant] silvestrewild flowers — flores fpl silvestres
wild strawberries — fresas fpl silvestres
- sow one's wild oatsc) [countryside] salvaje, agrestea wild stretch of coastline — un tramo salvaje or agreste de costa
2) (=stormy) [wind] furioso, violento; [weather] tormentoso; [sea] bravoit was a wild night — fue una noche tormentosa or de tormenta
3) (=unrestrained, disorderly) [party] loco; [enthusiasm] desenfrenado; [hair] revuelto; [appearance] desastrado; [look, eyes] de locowe had some wild times together — ¡hicimos cada locura juntos!
wild and woolly —
a member of some wild and woolly activist group — un miembro de un grupo de esos de activistas locos
4) * (emotionally)a) (=angry)it drives or makes me wild — me saca de quicio
b) (=distraught)c) (=ecstatic) [cheers, applause] exaltado, apasionadoto be wild about sth/sb: he's just wild about Inga — está loco por Inga
5) (=crazy, rash) [idea, plan, rumour] descabellado, disparatadonever in my wildest dreams did I imagine winning this much — nunca imaginé, ni soñando, que ganaría tanto
6) (=haphazard)it's just a wild guess — no es más que una conjetura al azar or una suposición muy aventurada
7) (Cards)2. ADV1)2)to run wild —
a) (=roam freely) [animal] correr libremente; [child] corretear librementeb) (=get out of control)the inevitable result of fanaticism run wild — la inevitable consecuencia del fanatismo desenfrenado
3. N1)the wild: animals caught in the wild — animales capturados en su hábitat natural
the call of the wild — el atractivo de lo salvaje or de la naturaleza
2)to live out in the wilds — hum vivir en el quinto pino *
4.CPDwild beast N — fiera f, bestia f salvaje
wild card N — (Comput, Cards) comodín m ; (Sport) invitación para participar en un torneo a pesar de no reunir los requisitos establecidos
the wild card in the picture is Eastern Europe — la gran incógnita dentro de este conjunto es Europa Oriental
wild cherry N — cereza f silvestre
wild child N — (Brit) adolescente mf rebelde
wild goose chase N —
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I [waɪld]adjective -er, -est1)a) < animal> salvaje; ( in woodland) salvaje, montaraz; <plant/flower> silvestre; < vegetation> agrestea wild beast — una fiera, una bestia salvaje
b) ( uncivilized) < tribe> salvaje2)a) ( unruly) <party/lifestyle> desenfrenado, alocadob) (random, uncontrolled) < attempt> desesperadoc) <allegation/exaggeration> absurdo, disparatadoit never occurred to me in my wildest dreams that... — ni en mis sueños más descabellados se me ocurrió nunca que...
3)a) ( violent) (liter) <sea/waters> embravecido, proceloso (liter); < wind> fuertísimo, furioso (liter)b) ( frantic) <excitement/dancing> desenfrenado; < shouting> desaforado; <appearance/stare> de locoher perfume was driving him wild — su perfume lo estaba enloqueciendo or volviendo loco
c) ( enthusiastic) (colloq) (pred)to be wild ABOUT somebody/something: he's wild about her está loco por ella (fam); I'm not wild about the idea — la idea no me enloquece
d) ( angry) (colloq) (pred)it makes me wild — me saca de quicio, me da mucha rabia (fam)
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to run wild: these kids have been allowed to run wild a estos niños los han criado como salvajes; the garden has run wild la maleza ha invadido el jardín; I let my imagination run wild — di rienda suelta a mi imaginación
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mass nounthe wild: how to survive in the wild cómo sobrevivir lejos de la civilización; an opportunity to observe these animals in the wild una oportunidad de observar estos animales en libertad or en su hábitat natural; out in the wilds — (hum) donde el diablo perdió el poncho or (Esp) en el quinto pino (fam)
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11 sponsor *** spon·sor
['spɒnsə(r)]1. n(of enterprise, bill, for fund raising) promotore (-trice), (for loan) garante m/f, (of member) socio (-a) garante, Radio, TV, Sport etc, sponsor m inv, (godparent) padrino (madrina)2. vt(enterprise etc) promuovere, patrocinare, (borrower, member of club) garantire, (Pol: Parliamentary bill) presentare, Radio, TV, Sport etc, sponsorizzare, (as godparents) tenere a battesimoI sponsored him at 50p a mile — (in fund-raising race) mi sono impegnato a donare 50 penny per ogni miglio
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12 abrir
v.1 to open.la tienda abre a las cinco the shop opens at five (o'clock)Ricardo abre la celda de Mario Richard opens Mario's cell.El Dr. Zus abre el abdomen Dr. Zus opens=cuts open the abdomen.2 to dig.le abrieron la cabeza de un botellazo they smashed his head open with a bottle3 to open (negocio, colegio, mercado).4 to whet (apetito).la natación abre el apetito swimming makes you hungry5 to head.6 to open the door (abrir la puerta).¡abra, policía! open up, it's the police!7 to draw open, to open.Ricardo abre las cortinas Richard draws the curtains open.8 to turn on.Ricardo abre el paso de corriente Richard turns on the electricity.* * *(pp abierto,-a)1 (gen) to open2 (con llave) to unlock3 (cremallera) to undo■ abrió la cremallera de la maleta she undid the zip on the case, she unzipped the case4 (negocio) to open6 (luz) to switch on, turn on; (gas, grifo) to turn on7 (iniciar) to start, begin■ abrieron una investigación para aclarar la causa del incendio they started an investigation into the causes of the fire8 (encabezar) to head, lead1 (gen) to open■ le dieron puntos para que no se le abriera la herida they gave her stitches so that the wound wouldn't open2 (flor) to open, come out3 (iniciarse) to begin, start, open4 (extenderse) to spread out, unfold5 (dar) to open (a, onto), look (a, onto)6 (ligamentos) to sprain7 figurado (sincerarse) to open out8 argot (largarse) to clear off, be off,■ ¡adiós, me abro! bye, I'm off!, US I'm out of here!\abrir fuego MILITAR to open fireabrir la mano figurado to relax standardsabrir paso to make wayabrir un expediente DERECHO to start proceedingsabrir una posibilidad to open up a possibility■ la nueva ley abre la posibilidad de que los terroristas se reinserten en la sociedad the new law makes it possible for terrorists to be reintegrated into societyabrirle la cabeza a alguien familiar to smash somebody's head inabrirse paso en la vida figurado to make one's way in lifeen un abrir y cerrar de ojos familiar in the twinkling of an eyeno abrir (la) boca figurado not to say a word* * *verb1) to open2) unlock3) undo* * *( pp abierto)1. VT1) [algo que estaba cerrado]a) [+ puerta, armario, libro, ojos] to open; [+ cremallera, bragueta] to undoabrir una puerta/ventana de par en par — to open a door/window wide
abre la boca — open your mouth; [en el dentista] open wide
no encuentro la llave para abrir la puerta — I can't find the key to open o unlock the door
abrid el libro por la página 50 — turn to page 50 in the book, open the book at page 50
b) [desplegando] [+ mapa, mantel] to spread out; [+ paraguas] to open, put up; [+ mano, abanico, paracaídas] to openc) [haciendo una abertura] [+ pozo] to sink; [+ foso, cimientos] to dig; [+ agujero, perforación] to make, bore; [+ camino] to clear; LAm [+ bosque] to clearlas lluvias han abierto socavones en las calles — the rain has caused potholes to appear on the streets
d) [haciendo un corte] [+ sandía] to cut open; [+ herida] to opene) [+ grifo, luz, agua] to turn on; [+ válvula] to open¿has abierto el gas? — have you turned the gas on?
2) (=encabezar) [+ manifestación, desfile] to lead, head; [+ baile] to open, lead off; [+ lista] to head3) (=inaugurar)a) [+ acto, ceremonia] to opense acaban de volver a abrir las negociaciones con los sindicatos — negotiations with the unions have been reopened
b) (Com) [+ negocio] to set up, start; [+ cuenta] to openha decidido abrir su propio negocio — she has decided to set up o start her own business
abrir un expediente a algn — [investigación] to open a file on sb; [proceso] to begin proceedings against sb
abrir una información — to open o start an inquiry
c) (Tip)d) (Mil)¡abran fuego! — (open) fire!
4) (=ampliar) [+ perspectivas] to open upvivir en el extranjero le abrió la mente — living abroad opened up his mind o made him more open-minded
5) [+ apetito]esta selección abre el apetito a los lectores — this selection is intended to whet the readers' appetite
2. VI1) [puerta, cajón] to open2) [persona] to open the door, open up¡abre, soy yo! — open the door o open up, it's me!
llamé pero no abrió nadie — I knocked at the door, but nobody answered
3) [comercio, museo] to open4) [flor] to open5) [en operación quirúrgica]6) (Meteo) to clear up7) (Bridge) to open8) Caribe * (=huir) to escape, run off3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( en general) to open; < paraguas> to open, put up; < mapa> to open out, unfold; < cortinas> to open, draw back; < persianas> to raise, pull up; < cremallera> to undo3)a) <zanja/túnel> to dig; < agujero> to make4)a) <comercio/museo> ( para el quehacer diario) to open; ( inaugurar) to open (up)¿a qué hora abren la taquilla? — what time does the box office open?
b) <carretera/aeropuerto> to open; < frontera> to open (up)c) (Com) to open up5)a) ( iniciar) < cuenta bancaria> to open; < negocio> to start, set up; < suscripción> to take out; < caso> to open; < investigación> to begin, set upel plazo para la presentación de solicitudes se abrirá el 2 de junio — applications will be accepted from June 2
b) <acto/debate/baile> to openc) <desfile/cortejo> to head, leadd) <paréntesis/comillas> to opene)6) < apetito> to whet7) < perspectivas> to open up; < etapa> to mark the beginning of8) ( hacer más receptivo)2.abrir vi1) persona to open upabre! soy yo — open the door o open up! it's me
2) puerta/cajón to open3) comercio/museo to open4) acto/ceremonia to open; (Jueg) to open3.abrir v impers (fam) (Meteo)4.abrirse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana to openabrirse a algo — a jardín/corredor to open onto something
b) flor/almeja to open; paracaídas to open2)a) (refl) <chaqueta/cremallera> to undob) ( rajarse) madera/costura to split3)a) (liter) ( ofrecerse a la vista) to appear, unfoldun espléndido panorama se abrió ante sus ojos — the most wonderful view unfolded before their eyes (liter)
b) porvenir to lie ahead; perspectivas to open up4) período/era to begincon este tratado se abre una nueva etapa — this treaty marks o heralds a new era
5)a) ( confiarse)b) ( hacerse más receptivo)c) ( hacerse más accesible)abrirse a alguien/algo — to open up to somebody/something
6) (AmL fam) ( echarse atrás) to back out, get cold feet* * *= forge, open up, open, unfold, unfurl, unlock, splay, unzip.Ex. This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.Ex. Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex. The 1st phase of a cultural centre, with library, art gallery, swimming pool, cafe and day centre for the elderly, was opened in Sept 87.Ex. This algorithm handles cyclic graphs without unfolding the cycles nor looping through them.Ex. This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex. This allows borrowers to browse but it is tedious for staff to keep unlocking the case every time a cassette is borrowed or returned.Ex. Walk your feet up the wall, then take the belt and place it on your upper arms right above your elbows to keep your arms from splaying.Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.----* ¡ábrete sésamo! = open sesame!.* abrir arrancando = rip + open.* abrir camino (a) = make + way (for).* abrir con lanceta = lance.* abrir con llave = unlock.* abrir cortando = lance.* abrir de nuevo = reopen [re-open].* abrir de un empujón = fling + open.* abrir dinamitando = blast.* abrir el apetito = whet + the appetite.* abrir el corazón = bare + Posesivo + soul.* abrir el debate = open + the debate.* abrir el mercado = open up + market.* abrir forzando = force + Nombre + open.* abrir forzando con palanca = prise + Nombre + open.* abrir fronteras = break + new ground, break + ground.* abrir fuego = open + fire.* abrir haciendo palanca = pry + Nombre + open.* abrir horizontes = open out + horizons.* abrir la boca = open + Posesivo + mouth.* abrir la mente = broaden + Posesivo + outlook.* abrir la puerta a = throw + open the door to.* abrir la puerta empujándola = push + open + door.* abrir las puertas de = unlock.* abrir los brazos = spread + hands.* abrir los ojos a = open + Posesivo + eyes to.* abrir + Nombre + al debate = open + Nombre + to discussion.* abrir nuevas fronteras = forge + new frontiers.* abrir nuevas posibilidades = open up + new territory, open up + possibilities, open + possibilities.* abrir nuevos caminos = break + new ground, push + Nombre + into new latitudes, break + ground, blaze + trail.* abrir nuevos horizontes = open + new realms, forge + new frontiers.* abrir nuevos mercados = branch out (into), branch into.* abrir paso (a) = make + way (for).* abrir puertas = open + avenues, open + doors.* abrirse = gape, swing + open, hew.* abrirse a = render + open to, open + Posesivo + mind up to.* abrirse a posibilidades = be open to possibilities.* abrirse camino = plough through, elbow + Posesivo + way into, elbow into, foist + Posesivo + way into, make + Posesivo + way in the world.* abrirse camino (a empujones) = push + Posesivo + way across/into.* abrirse camino en el mundo = make + Posesivo + way in the world.* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.* abrirse en espiral = spiral out.* abrirse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head, smash + Posesivo + head open.* abrirse paso = jostle, break through, elbow + Posesivo + way into, elbow into.* abrirse un socavón = cave in.* abrir una brecha = breach.* abrir una cerradura con ganzúa = pick + lock.* abrir una consulta = hang out + Posesivo + shingle.* abrir un agujero = cut + hole.* abrir una interrogante sobre = leave + open the question of.* abrir una negociación = open up + negotiation.* abrir una ventana = switch on + window.* abrir un camino = chart + direction.* abrir un menú = pop up + a menu.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* paréntesis que abre = left parenthesis.* sin abrir = unopened.* sin abrirse = unfolded.* volver a abrir = be back in business.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( en general) to open; < paraguas> to open, put up; < mapa> to open out, unfold; < cortinas> to open, draw back; < persianas> to raise, pull up; < cremallera> to undo3)a) <zanja/túnel> to dig; < agujero> to make4)a) <comercio/museo> ( para el quehacer diario) to open; ( inaugurar) to open (up)¿a qué hora abren la taquilla? — what time does the box office open?
b) <carretera/aeropuerto> to open; < frontera> to open (up)c) (Com) to open up5)a) ( iniciar) < cuenta bancaria> to open; < negocio> to start, set up; < suscripción> to take out; < caso> to open; < investigación> to begin, set upel plazo para la presentación de solicitudes se abrirá el 2 de junio — applications will be accepted from June 2
b) <acto/debate/baile> to openc) <desfile/cortejo> to head, leadd) <paréntesis/comillas> to opene)6) < apetito> to whet7) < perspectivas> to open up; < etapa> to mark the beginning of8) ( hacer más receptivo)2.abrir vi1) persona to open upabre! soy yo — open the door o open up! it's me
2) puerta/cajón to open3) comercio/museo to open4) acto/ceremonia to open; (Jueg) to open3.abrir v impers (fam) (Meteo)4.abrirse v pron1)a) puerta/ventana to openabrirse a algo — a jardín/corredor to open onto something
b) flor/almeja to open; paracaídas to open2)a) (refl) <chaqueta/cremallera> to undob) ( rajarse) madera/costura to split3)a) (liter) ( ofrecerse a la vista) to appear, unfoldun espléndido panorama se abrió ante sus ojos — the most wonderful view unfolded before their eyes (liter)
b) porvenir to lie ahead; perspectivas to open up4) período/era to begincon este tratado se abre una nueva etapa — this treaty marks o heralds a new era
5)a) ( confiarse)b) ( hacerse más receptivo)c) ( hacerse más accesible)abrirse a alguien/algo — to open up to somebody/something
6) (AmL fam) ( echarse atrás) to back out, get cold feet* * *= forge, open up, open, unfold, unfurl, unlock, splay, unzip.Ex: This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.
Ex: Here is a key paper by a non librarian which opens up a new and constructive approach to library purpose.Ex: The 1st phase of a cultural centre, with library, art gallery, swimming pool, cafe and day centre for the elderly, was opened in Sept 87.Ex: This algorithm handles cyclic graphs without unfolding the cycles nor looping through them.Ex: This volume is in fact three books shuffled together under one luscious cover, unfurling as a fantasia on technique that explores, among other things, Mau's riffs on modernism.Ex: This allows borrowers to browse but it is tedious for staff to keep unlocking the case every time a cassette is borrowed or returned.Ex: Walk your feet up the wall, then take the belt and place it on your upper arms right above your elbows to keep your arms from splaying.Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.* ¡ábrete sésamo! = open sesame!.* abrir arrancando = rip + open.* abrir camino (a) = make + way (for).* abrir con lanceta = lance.* abrir con llave = unlock.* abrir cortando = lance.* abrir de nuevo = reopen [re-open].* abrir de un empujón = fling + open.* abrir dinamitando = blast.* abrir el apetito = whet + the appetite.* abrir el corazón = bare + Posesivo + soul.* abrir el debate = open + the debate.* abrir el mercado = open up + market.* abrir forzando = force + Nombre + open.* abrir forzando con palanca = prise + Nombre + open.* abrir fronteras = break + new ground, break + ground.* abrir fuego = open + fire.* abrir haciendo palanca = pry + Nombre + open.* abrir horizontes = open out + horizons.* abrir la boca = open + Posesivo + mouth.* abrir la mente = broaden + Posesivo + outlook.* abrir la puerta a = throw + open the door to.* abrir la puerta empujándola = push + open + door.* abrir las puertas de = unlock.* abrir los brazos = spread + hands.* abrir los ojos a = open + Posesivo + eyes to.* abrir + Nombre + al debate = open + Nombre + to discussion.* abrir nuevas fronteras = forge + new frontiers.* abrir nuevas posibilidades = open up + new territory, open up + possibilities, open + possibilities.* abrir nuevos caminos = break + new ground, push + Nombre + into new latitudes, break + ground, blaze + trail.* abrir nuevos horizontes = open + new realms, forge + new frontiers.* abrir nuevos mercados = branch out (into), branch into.* abrir paso (a) = make + way (for).* abrir puertas = open + avenues, open + doors.* abrirse = gape, swing + open, hew.* abrirse a = render + open to, open + Posesivo + mind up to.* abrirse a posibilidades = be open to possibilities.* abrirse camino = plough through, elbow + Posesivo + way into, elbow into, foist + Posesivo + way into, make + Posesivo + way in the world.* abrirse camino (a empujones) = push + Posesivo + way across/into.* abrirse camino en el mundo = make + Posesivo + way in the world.* abrirse camino en la vida = get on in + life.* abrirse en espiral = spiral out.* abrirse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head, smash + Posesivo + head open.* abrirse paso = jostle, break through, elbow + Posesivo + way into, elbow into.* abrirse un socavón = cave in.* abrir una brecha = breach.* abrir una cerradura con ganzúa = pick + lock.* abrir una consulta = hang out + Posesivo + shingle.* abrir un agujero = cut + hole.* abrir una interrogante sobre = leave + open the question of.* abrir una negociación = open up + negotiation.* abrir una ventana = switch on + window.* abrir un camino = chart + direction.* abrir un menú = pop up + a menu.* a medio abrir = half-opened.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in a jiffy, in the time it takes to flick a switch, at the flick of a switch, with the flick of a switch, in a flash, in no time at all, in next to no time, in no time, with the tip of a hat, in and out in a flash, in a heartbeat, as quick as a wink, at the drop of a hat, in a trice.* en un abrir y cerrar de ojos = in the blink of an eye, in the twinkling of an eye, in a snap.* paréntesis que abre = left parenthesis.* sin abrir = unopened.* sin abrirse = unfolded.* volver a abrir = be back in business.* * *vtA2 ‹ojos/boca› to open ver tb3 ‹paquete/maleta› to open; ‹carta/sobre› to open4 ‹botella/frasco/lata› to open5 ‹paraguas› to open, put up; ‹abanico› to open; ‹mapa› to open out, unfold; ‹libro› to open; ‹mano› to open6 ‹cortinas› to open, draw back; ‹persianas› to raise, pull upB ‹grifo/agua/gas› to turn on; ‹válvula› to openC1 ‹zanja/túnel› to dig; ‹agujero› to makela bomba abrió un boquete en la pared the bomb blew o blasted a hole in the wallabrieron una entrada en la pared they made o smashed a hole in the wallabrieron una zanja en la calzada they dug a trench in the roadle abrió la cabeza de una pedrada he hit her with a stone and gashed her headabrió un abismo insondable entre los dos países it created a yawning gulf between the two countries2 ‹absceso› to open … up ‹paciente›D1 ‹comercio/museo/restaurante› (para el quehacer diario) to open; (inaugurar) to open (up)¿a qué hora abren el mercado? what time does the market open?¿a qué hora abren la taquilla? what time does the box office open?van a abrir un nuevo hospital they're going to open a new hospitalla exposición se abrirá al público mañana the exhibition will open to the public tomorrow2 ‹carretera/aeropuerto› to open; ‹frontera› to open (up) camino m B 1. (↑ camino), paso1 (↑ paso (1))3 ( Com) to open upcon el fin de abrir nuevos mercados para nuestros productos with the aim of opening up new markets for our products4 ( Inf) ‹documento/fichero› to openE (iniciar) ‹cuenta bancaria› to open; ‹negocio› to start, set up; ‹suscripción› to take out; ‹caso› to open; ‹investigación› to begin, set upel plazo para la presentación de solicitudes se abrirá el 2 de junio applications will be accepted from June 2todavía no se ha abierto la matrícula registration hasn't begun yetF1 (dar comienzo a) ‹acto/debate/ceremonia› to openabrieron el baile los novios the bride and groom opened the dancing¡abran fuego! open fire!2 ‹desfile/cortejo› to head, lead3 ‹paréntesis/comillas› to openG ‹apeitito› to whetla caminata me abrió el apetito the walk whetted my appetiteH ‹perspectivas› to open upel acuerdo abre un panorama desolador para la flota pesquera the agreement points to o ( frml) presages a bleak future for the fishing fleeteste descubrimiento abre nuevas posibilidades en este campo this discovery opens up new possibilities in this fieldabriría una etapa de entendimiento mutuo it was to mark the beginning of o to herald the beginning of o to usher in a period of mutual understandingI(hacer más receptivo): le había abierto la mente it had made her more open-mindedabrir algo A algo to open sth up TO sthpara abrir nuestro país a las nuevas corrientes ideológicas to open our country up to new ways of thinking■ abrirviA «persona» to open up¡abre! soy yo open the door o open up! it's mellaman al timbre, ve a abrir there's someone ringing the bell, go and answer itB «puerta/ventana/cajón» to openesta ventana no abre/no abre bien this window doesn't open/doesn't open properlyC «comerciante/comercio/oficina» to openno abrimos los domingos we don't open on Sundays, we're not open on Sundaysla biblioteca abre de nueve a tres the library is open from nine till threeel museo abrirá al público el próximo lunes the museum will open to the public next MondayD1 «acto/ceremonia» to open2 ( Jueg) to openE ( fam)(para operar): va a haber que abrir we're going to have to open him up ( colloq), we're going to have to cut him open ( colloq)■parece que quiere abrir it looks as if it's going to clear up■ abrirseA1 «puerta/ventana» to openla puerta se abrió violentamente the door flew openabrirse A algo to open INTO/ ONTO sthlas habitaciones se abren a un corredor/a un patio interior the rooms open onto a corridor/into a courtyard2 «flor/almeja» to open3 «paracaídas» to openB1 ( refl) ‹chaqueta/cremallera› to undo2(rajarse): se cayó y se abrió la cabeza she fell and split her head open3 ( refl) ‹venas›se abrió las venas he slashed his wrists4 ‹muñeca/tobillo› to sprain5 «madera/costura» to splitla tela se está abriendo en las costuras the fabric's going o beginning to go o beginning to split at the seamsC1 ( liter)(ofrecerse a la vista): un espléndido panorama se abrió ante sus ojos the most beautiful view unfolded before their eyes ( liter)al final de la calle se abría una plazuela the end of the street opened out into a little square2 «perspectivas» to open upcon este descubrimiento se abren nuevos horizontes this discovery opens up new horizonsun maravilloso porvenir se abre ante nosotros a wonderful future lies ahead of us, we have a wonderful future ahead of usD ‹período› to begincon este tratado se abre una nueva etapa en las relaciones bilaterales this treaty marks o heralds a new era in bilateral relationsE1 (confiarse) abrirse A algn to open up TO sb2 (hacerse más receptivo) abrirse A algo to open up TO sthnuestro país debe abrirse a las influencias externas our country must open up to outside influencesFyo a las cinco me abro come five o'clock I'm off o I'll be off o I'm taking off* * *
abrir ( conjugate abrir) verbo transitivo
1 ( en general) to open;
‹ paraguas› to open, put up;
‹ mapa› to open out, unfold;
‹ cortinas› to open, draw back;
‹ persianas› to raise, pull up;
‹ cremallera› to undo
2 ‹llave/gas› to turn on;
‹ válvula› to open;
‹ cerradura› to unlock
3
‹ agujero› to make
4
( inaugurar) to open (up);◊ ¿a qué hora abren la taquilla? what time does the box office open?
‹ frontera› to open (up)
5
‹ negocio› to start, set up;
‹ suscripción› to take out;
‹ investigación› to begin, set up;
abrir fuego to open fire
6 ‹ apetito› to whet
abrirse verbo pronominal
1
abrirse a algo ‹a jardín/corredor› to open onto sth
[ paracaídas] to open
2 ( refl) ‹chaqueta/cremallera› to undo
3
[ perspectivas] to open up;
abrir
I verbo transitivo
1 (separar, permitir el acceso, desplegar) to open
(una cerradura) to unlock
(una cremallera) to undo
2 (una llave, un grifo) to turn on
3 (hacer una zanja, un túnel, etc) to dig
(hacer un ojal, el agujero de una ventana) to make: abriremos una ventana en esta pared, we'll make an opening for a window on this wall
4 (iniciar un discurso, una actividad) to open, start: van a abrir una tienda en la esquina, they're going to open a shop on the corner
tienes que abrir una cuenta en este banco, you've got to open an account at this bank
5 (ampliar, expandir) to open: deberíamos abrir nuestro mercado, we should open up our market
6 (rajar) to slit: cuando abrimos la sandía resultó que no estaba madura, when we cut open the watermelon we realised that it wasn't ripe
abrieron la res en canal, they slit open the animal
7 Jur a Álvarez le han abierto un expediente, they have started investigating Álvarez
II verbo intransitivo
1 to open
♦ Locuciones: en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, in the twinkling of an eye
' abrir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
caja
- canal
- dar
- fuego
- ojo
- poner
- tardar
- zanja
- apalancar
- baile
- correr
- cuenta
- grifo
- intención
- palanca
- paso
English:
answer
- blaze
- claw
- door
- draw
- fire
- force
- get
- hurtle
- instruct
- light
- manage
- open
- open up
- prise
- put on
- put up
- reopen
- sharpen
- snap
- trice
- turn on
- twinkling
- unlock
- unwrap
- whet
- whisk away
- whisk off
- work up
- wrench
- bore
- breach
- downstairs
- gouge
- ground
- lance
- lever
- pick
- put
- quarry
- set
- sink
- splay
- start
- time
- try
- tunnel
- turn
- undo
- unopened
* * *♦ vt1. [en general] to open;[alas] to spread; [agua, gas] to turn on; [cerradura] to unlock, to open; Informát [archivo] to open; [cremallera] to undo; [melón, sandía] to cut open; [paraguas] to open; [cortinas] to open, to draw; [persianas] to raise; [frontera] to open (up);ella abrió la caja she opened the box;abrir un libro to open a book;abrir la licitación/sesión to open the bidding/session;en un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the blink o twinkling of an eye2. [túnel] to dig;[canal, camino] to build; [agujero, surco] to make;la explosión abrió un gran agujero en la pared the explosion blasted a big hole in the wall;le abrieron la cabeza de un botellazo they smashed his head open with a bottle3. [iniciar] [cuenta bancaria] to open;[investigación] to open, to start4. [inaugurar] to open;van a abrir un nuevo centro comercial they're going to open a new shopping centre5. [apetito] to whet;la natación abre el apetito swimming makes you hungry6. [signo ortográfico] to open;abrir comillas/paréntesis to open inverted commas/brackets7. [encabezar] [lista] to head;[manifestación, desfile] to lead8. [mentalidad] to open;viajar le ha abierto la mente travelling has opened her mind o made her more open-minded9. [posibilidades] to open up;el acuerdo abre una nueva época de co-operación the agreement paves the way for a new era of co-operation;la empresa intenta abrir nuevos mercados en el exterior the company is trying to open up new markets abroad10. [comenzar] to open;el discurso del Presidente abrió el congreso the President's speech opened the congress;abrió su participación en el torneo con una derrota she opened o started the tournament with a defeat11.su dimisión abre paso a una nueva generación his resignation clears the way for a new generation14. Fam [operar]tuvieron que abrir al paciente para sacarle la bala they had to cut the patient open to remove the bullet15. Col, Cuba [desbrozar] to clear♦ vi1. [en general] to open;la tienda abre a las nueve the shop opens at nine (o'clock);abrimos también los domingos [en letrero] also open on Sundays2. [abrir la puerta] to open the door;abre, que corra un poco el aire open the door and let a bit of air in here;¡abra, policía! open up, it's the police!3. [en juego de cartas] to open;me toca abrir a mí it's my lead4. Fam [en operación]será una intervención sencilla, no hará falta abrir it's a straightforward procedure, we won't need to cut her open* * *< abierto>I v/tabrir los ojos open one’s eyes;abrir al tráfico open to traffic;abrir camino fig pave the way;le abrió el apetito it gave him an appetite2 túnel dig3 grifo turn ona medio abrir half-open;en un abrir y cerrar de ojos in the twinkling of an eye* * *abrir {2} vt1) : to open2) : to unlock, to undo3) : to turn on (a tap or faucet)abrir vi: to open, to open up* * *abrir vb1. (en general) to open¿a qué hora abren los bancos? what time do the banks open?2. (grifo, gas) to turn on -
13 edición
f.1 edition, release, emission, issue.2 editing, revision, correction, edit.* * *1 (ejemplares) edition2 (publicación) publication; (de sellos) issue3 INFORMÁTICA editing\edición anotada annotated textedición de bolsillo pocket editionedición en rústica paperback editionedición pirata pirate editionprimera edición first edition* * *noun f.1) edition2) publishing* * *SF1) (=acto) publication, issue; (=industria) publishing; (Inform) editingedición electrónica — (=creación) electronic publishing; (=texto) electronic edition
2) [de libro] edition"al cerrar la edición" — (Tip) "stop-press"
edición económica — cheap edition, popular edition
edición viva — edition in print, available edition
3) pl ediciones (=editorial)4) (=celebración)es la tercera edición de este festival — this is the third occasion on which this festival has been held
* * *2) (Rad, TV) program*, edition3) (frml) (de certamen, curso)la tercera edición de estos cursos — the third series o round of these courses
* * *= edition, issue, publishing, release, issuance.Ex. An edition is all those copies of an item either produced from substantially the same type image or embodying essentially the same content and issued by the same entity.Ex. An issue is all those copies of an edition forming a distinct group that is distinguished from other copies of the edition by more or less slight but well-defined variations.Ex. It embodied programmes in secretarial studies, publishing, office management and graphic design.Ex. New releases of existing products should often be considered to be unproven.Ex. The date of publication must be inferred from the date of issuance or coverage on a periodical.----* 1ª Edición de las Reglas de Catalogación Anglo-Americanas (RCAA1) = AACR1 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 1st Edition).* 2ª Edición de las Reglas de Catalogación Anglo-Americanas (RCAA2) = AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2nd Edition).* área de edición = edition area.* edición abreviada = abridged edition.* edición aldina = Aldine edition.* edición ampliada = extended edition.* edición barata = paperback, trade paperback.* edición bilingüe = parallel-text edition, parallel edition.* edición cara = hardback, hardcover.* edición científica = scholarly publishing, academic publishing.* edición comercial = trade publishing.* edición completa = full edition, back run [backrun].* edición conjunta = joint issue.* edición corregida = corrected edition.* edición crítica = critical edition.* edición de autor = self-publishing.* edición de coleccionista = collector's edition.* edición de libros = book publishing.* edición de lujo = de luxe edition, luxury edition.* edición de obras científicas = scholarly publishing.* edición de obras de consumo = consumer publishing.* edición de publicaciones a medida = custom publishing, derivative publishing.* edición de publicaciones periódicas = serials publishing.* edición de revistas electrónicas = electronic journal publishing.* edición de tiradas cortas = short run publishing.* edición diamante = miniature edition.* edición electrónica = electronic publishing (e-publishing).* edición en cartoné = hardback, hardcover.* edición en cubierta dura = hardback, hardcover.* edición en disco compacto = cd edition, compact disc edition.* edición en Internet = Web publishing.* edición en línea = online editing.* edición en microforma = microform edition, microformat edition.* edición en papel coloreado = coloured-paper issue.* edición en rústica = paperback, paperbound publishing, trade paperback.* edición en tapa = hardback, hardbound, hardcover.* edición en tapas duras = hardback, hardcover.* edición en tela = hardcover edition, hardcover.* edición especial = special issue.* edición especializada para profesionales = professional publishing.* edición facsímil = facsimile reproduction.* edición liliputiense = miniature edition.* edición limitada = limited edition.* edición media = medium edition.* edición microscópica = miniature edition.* edición miniatura = miniature edition.* edición multicolor = rainbow edition.* edición óptica = optical publishing.* edición original = original edition.* edición para bibliotecas = library edition.* edición para coleccionistas = collector's edition.* edición paralela = parallel-text edition.* edición póstuma = posthumous edition.* edición preliminar = advance.* edición preliminar electrónica = e-print [eprint].* edición rara = rare edition.* edición revisada = revised edition.* edición según la demanda = on-demand publishing.* edición web = WWW edition.* específico de la edición = edition-specific.* específico para cada edición = edition-specific.* explosión de la edición, la = publishing explosion, the.* fecha de edición = edition date.* funciones de edición = editing facilities.* industria de la edición = book publishing industry.* industria de la edición de libros = book publishing industry.* industria de la edición impresa = print industry.* industria de la edición, la = publishing industry, the.* mención de edición = edition statement, statement of edition.* mención de responsabilidad de la edición = imprint.* microedición = micropublishing.* nota de edición = edition note.* nueva edición = new edition.* paquete de edición de texto = editing package.* pliego de la edición = edition sheet.* programa de edición de texto = editor.* reedición = republication [re-publication].* sector de la edición, el = publishing sector, the.* segunda edición = 2nd edition, second edition.* * *2) (Rad, TV) program*, edition3) (frml) (de certamen, curso)la tercera edición de estos cursos — the third series o round of these courses
* * *= edition, issue, publishing, release, issuance.Ex: An edition is all those copies of an item either produced from substantially the same type image or embodying essentially the same content and issued by the same entity.
Ex: An issue is all those copies of an edition forming a distinct group that is distinguished from other copies of the edition by more or less slight but well-defined variations.Ex: It embodied programmes in secretarial studies, publishing, office management and graphic design.Ex: New releases of existing products should often be considered to be unproven.Ex: The date of publication must be inferred from the date of issuance or coverage on a periodical.* 1ª Edición de las Reglas de Catalogación Anglo-Americanas (RCAA1) = AACR1 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 1st Edition).* 2ª Edición de las Reglas de Catalogación Anglo-Americanas (RCAA2) = AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules 2nd Edition).* área de edición = edition area.* edición abreviada = abridged edition.* edición aldina = Aldine edition.* edición ampliada = extended edition.* edición barata = paperback, trade paperback.* edición bilingüe = parallel-text edition, parallel edition.* edición cara = hardback, hardcover.* edición científica = scholarly publishing, academic publishing.* edición comercial = trade publishing.* edición completa = full edition, back run [backrun].* edición conjunta = joint issue.* edición corregida = corrected edition.* edición crítica = critical edition.* edición de autor = self-publishing.* edición de coleccionista = collector's edition.* edición de libros = book publishing.* edición de lujo = de luxe edition, luxury edition.* edición de obras científicas = scholarly publishing.* edición de obras de consumo = consumer publishing.* edición de publicaciones a medida = custom publishing, derivative publishing.* edición de publicaciones periódicas = serials publishing.* edición de revistas electrónicas = electronic journal publishing.* edición de tiradas cortas = short run publishing.* edición diamante = miniature edition.* edición electrónica = electronic publishing (e-publishing).* edición en cartoné = hardback, hardcover.* edición en cubierta dura = hardback, hardcover.* edición en disco compacto = cd edition, compact disc edition.* edición en Internet = Web publishing.* edición en línea = online editing.* edición en microforma = microform edition, microformat edition.* edición en papel coloreado = coloured-paper issue.* edición en rústica = paperback, paperbound publishing, trade paperback.* edición en tapa = hardback, hardbound, hardcover.* edición en tapas duras = hardback, hardcover.* edición en tela = hardcover edition, hardcover.* edición especial = special issue.* edición especializada para profesionales = professional publishing.* edición facsímil = facsimile reproduction.* edición liliputiense = miniature edition.* edición limitada = limited edition.* edición media = medium edition.* edición microscópica = miniature edition.* edición miniatura = miniature edition.* edición multicolor = rainbow edition.* edición óptica = optical publishing.* edición original = original edition.* edición para bibliotecas = library edition.* edición para coleccionistas = collector's edition.* edición paralela = parallel-text edition.* edición póstuma = posthumous edition.* edición preliminar = advance.* edición preliminar electrónica = e-print [eprint].* edición rara = rare edition.* edición revisada = revised edition.* edición según la demanda = on-demand publishing.* edición web = WWW edition.* específico de la edición = edition-specific.* específico para cada edición = edition-specific.* explosión de la edición, la = publishing explosion, the.* fecha de edición = edition date.* funciones de edición = editing facilities.* industria de la edición = book publishing industry.* industria de la edición de libros = book publishing industry.* industria de la edición impresa = print industry.* industria de la edición, la = publishing industry, the.* mención de edición = edition statement, statement of edition.* mención de responsabilidad de la edición = imprint.* microedición = micropublishing.* nota de edición = edition note.* nueva edición = new edition.* paquete de edición de texto = editing package.* pliego de la edición = edition sheet.* programa de edición de texto = editor.* reedición = republication [re-publication].* sector de la edición, el = publishing sector, the.* segunda edición = 2nd edition, second edition.* * *acaba de salir una nueva edición a new edition has just been publishedpreparó la edición de las obras completas de Anadón she edited Anadón's complete worksEdiciones Rivera Rivera Publicationsal cerrar la edición nos llegó la noticia del incendio the news of the fire arrived as we were going to pressCompuestos:annotated editionpocket editiondesktop publishingprint editionlimited editionlimited editionfirst editionB ( Rad, TV) program*, editionC ( frml)(de un certamen, curso): la presente edición del festival de San Sebastián this year's San Sebastián festivalla cuarta edición del Trofeo Carranza the fourth Carranza Trophyla tercera edición de estos cursos de formación the third series o round of these training courses* * *
edición sustantivo femenino
1 (Impr, Period) ( tirada) edition;
( acción) publication;
Ediciones Rivera Rivera Publications
2 (Rad, TV) program( conjugate program), edition
edición sustantivo femenino
1 (de un libro, cartel) publication: es una nueva edición de su primera novela, it's a new edition of her first novel
(de sellos) issue
2 (ejemplares) edition
edición agotada, edition sold out
una edición de mil ejemplares, a run of one thousand copies
3 (de un torneo, festival, etc) participará en la próxima edición de los Juegos Olímpicos, she will compete in the next Olympic Games
' edición' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ed.
- editor
- editora
- escolio
- extraordinaria
- extraordinario
- facsímil
- ir
- impresión
- secuestrar
- secuestro
- tapa
- agotado
- agotar
- extra
- limitado
- moderno
- revisar
- rústica
English:
bowdlerize
- edition
- extra
- hardback
- impression
- paperback
- printing
- special
- abridge
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* * *edición nf1. [acción de publicar] publication;Ediciones Herrero Herrero Publications;edición (a cargo) de Jorge Urrutia [en libro] edited by Jorge Urrutiala edición electrónica electronic publishing2. [ejemplares publicados] edition;una edición de dos mil ejemplares an edition of two thousand copies;nueva edición revisada y ampliada new edition revised and enlargededición abreviada abridged edition;edición anotada annotated edition;edición de bolsillo pocket edition;edición crítica critical edition;edición electrónica electronic edition;edición extraordinaria special edition;edición facsímil facsimile edition;edición limitada limited edition;edición de lujo deluxe edition;edición pirata pirate edition;edición príncipe first edition3. Informát editing4. [de programa]la primera/segunda edición del telediario ≈ the first/second news bulletin5. [celebración periódica]la edición de los Oscars/del Mundial de 2002 the 2002 Oscars/World Cup;la décima edición del festival the tenth festival;los cursos de verano cumplen su vigésima edición the summer courses are now in their twentieth year* * *f edition* * *1) : edition2) : publication, publishing* * *edición n1. (en general) edition2. (publicación) publication3. (concurso, festival, etc) -
14 try
I [traɪ]1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!
2) sport (in rugby) meta f.II 1. [traɪ]1) (attempt)to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare
to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda
2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto
try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca
5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]2.to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provareto try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare
to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]
just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!
- try on- try out••these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso
* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) provare2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) provare3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) giudicare4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) (mettere alla prova)2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) prova, tentativo2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) meta•- trier- trying
- try on
- try out* * *try /traɪ/n.1 (fam.) prova; tentativo: Let me have a try!, fammi fare una prova!; I had a few tries but I couldn't open the lock, feci diversi tentativi, ma non riuscii ad aprire la serratura● try-on, prova ( di un abito); (fam.) tentativo d'inganno; (il) tentare il colpo □ try-out, (fam.) esperimento, prova; (autom., mecc.) collaudo, verifica; (teatr.) rappresentazione di prova; ( USA) selezione ( di atleti), provino ( di attori, ecc.): try-out of the brakes, verifica dei freni; He gave the play a try-out at Reading, ha messo in scena il dramma a Reading per una rappresentazione di prova ( prima di portarlo a Londra) □ try square, squadra a battente ( strumento per disegno, ecc.) □ Have (o give it) a try!, prova!; provaci!♦ (to) try /traɪ/v. t. e i.1 provare; tentare; cercare; mettere alla prova; saggiare; sperimentare; fare un esperimento; fare una prova; collaudare: I promise I'll try, prometto che proverò; It's no use trying, è inutile tentare; Try to study (fam.: try and study) harder, cerca di studiare di più!; She tried my patience with her complaints, la mia pazienza è stata messa a dura prova dalle sue lamentele; We tried living together but it didn't work out, abbiamo provato a (o fatto il tentativo di) vivere insieme, ma non ha funzionato; Each car is tried before it leaves the factory, ogni automobile è collaudata prima di lasciare la fabbrica; to try one's best [one's hardest], fare del proprio meglio [fare ogni sforzo]; mettercela tutta3 (leg.) giudicare; pronunciarsi su; processare: to try a case, giudicare una causa; He was tried for manslaughter, è stato processato per omicidio colposo4 affaticare; sforzare, stancare ( gli occhi, la vista, ecc.): to try one's eyes, affaticarsi gli occhi7 ( raro) decidere, risolvere ( una disputa, una questione): The knights tried the dispute in a joust, i cavalieri hanno deciso la contesa con un torneo● to try one's fortune, tentare la sorte; sfidare la fortuna □ to try one's hand at st., tentar di fare (o mettere mano a) qc. □ to try one's luck on the pools, giocare al totocalcio □ Try me!, provaci!; scommetti? □ Try the door, prova a girare la maniglia!; vedi un po' se la porta si apre!* * *I [traɪ]1) (attempt) tentativo m., prova f.nice try! — almeno ci hai provato! iron. bello sforzo!
2) sport (in rugby) meta f.II 1. [traɪ]1) (attempt)to try to do — tentare o cercare di fare, provare a fare
to try one's hardest o best to do fare tutto il possibile per fare, fare ogni sforzo per fare, mettercela tutta per fare; it's trying to rain sembra che voglia piovere; try telling that to my wife! prova a dirlo a mia moglie! to try a question — cercare di rispondere a una domanda
2) (test out) provare [tool, product, method, activity]; prendere in prova [ person]; [ thief] provare ad aprire [door, window]; provare a girare [ door knob]try that for size o length provalo per vedere se ti va bene; I'll try anything once — sono pronto a provare tutto
try the library — prova, chiedi in biblioteca
5) (subject to stress) mettere alla prova [tolerance, faith]2.to try sb.'s patience to the limit — mettere a dura prova la pazienza di qcn
verbo intransitivo (make attempt) tentare, provareto try again — (to perform task) riprovare, ritentare; (to see somebody) ripassare; (to phone) richiamare, riprovare
to try for — cercare di ottenere [loan, university place]; cercare di battere [ world record]; cercare di avere [ baby]
just you try! — (as threat) provaci (e vedi)!
- try on- try out••these things are sent to try us — scherz. sono tutti meriti per il paradiso
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15 apuntar
v.1 to make a note of, to note down.apuntar a alguien to put somebody down (en lista) to put somebody's name down (en curso) to sign somebody uphe apuntado a mi hijo a clases de natación I've put my son's name down for swimming lessons, I've signed my son up for swimming lessonsapúntamelo (en la cuenta) put it on my account2 to point (dirigir) (dedo).apuntar una pistola hacia alguien, apuntar a alguien con una pistola to aim a gun at somebodyPedro apunta el arma Peter points the gun.3 to prompt (Teatro).fue expulsada de clase por apuntar las respuestas a un compañero she was thrown out of the classroom for whispering the answers to a classmate4 to hint at.5 to appear.6 to write down, to note down, to jot down, to put in writing.María apunta los comentarios Mary writes down the comments.7 to take aim.Pedro apunta hacia Ricardo Peter takes aim at Richard.8 to enroll, to add on to the list.María apunta a Silvia Mary enrolls Silvia.9 to point out, to indicate.Pedro apunta las necesidades de ella Peter points out her needs.10 to denote to, to indicate to, to suggest to.La carta apunta desistir del plan The letter denotes to desist of the plan* * *1 (señalar) to point (a, at)■ apuntó que... she pointed out that...2 (arma) to aim■ ¡apunten! take aim!3 (anotar) to note down, make a note of■ se lo apunto en cuenta I'll put it on your account, I'll charge it to your account4 (estar encaminado) to be aimed (a, at), be designed (a, to)5 (insinuar) to suggest, indicate6 (sujetar) to stitch, pin lightly, tack lightly7 TEATRO to prompt8 familiar (en un examen) to whisper the answer to1 to begin to appear2 TEATRO to prompt1 (inscribirse) to enrol2 familiar (participar) to take part (a, in)■ ¿te apuntas? are you game?\apuntarse un tanto to score a point* * *verb1) to aim2) point3) note down4) prompt5) suggest, hint•* * *1. VT1) (=dirigir) [+ cámara, pistola, misil] to aim (a at)train (a on)2) (=sugerir) to point outapuntó la posibilidad de que no hubiera sido un suicidio — she suggested the possibility that it mightn't have been suicide, she pointed out that it mightn't have been suicide
3) (=anotar)a) [en cuaderno] make a note of, note down; [en lista, tabla] to enter, recordapuntó la dirección en su agenda — she made a note of the address in her diary, she noted down the address in her diary
apuntó la temperatura en un gráfico — she recorded o wrote down the temperature on a graph
b) (Estadística) [+ velocidad, tiempo] to log4) (=inscribir) [en lista] to put down; [en colegio, curso] to enrol, enroll (EEUU); [en concurso, competición] to enter, put down¿me puedes apuntar para la cena de Navidad? — could you put me down for the Christmas dinner?
5) (=decir en voz baja) [a actor] to prompt6) (=afilar) to sharpen, put a point on7) (=apostar) [+ dinero] to bet8) (Cos) to fasten2. VI1) (=señalar) [con arma] to aim; [con dedo, objeto] to point atno apuntes hacia ninguna persona — [con arma] don't aim at anybody o don't point your gun at anybody; [con dedo] don't point at anybody
¡apunten! ¡disparen! — take aim! fire!
apuntar con: todos le apuntaban con el dedo — everyone pointed their fingers at her
apuntar a algn con un arma — to aim a gun at sb, point a gun at sb
me apuntó al pecho con un fusil — he aimed o pointed the gun at my chest
apuntó con su pistola al cajero y se llevó todo el dinero — he held up the cashier with his gun and took all the money
2) (=dirigirse) to pointsus declaraciones apuntaban en la dirección opuesta — his statements pointed in the opposite direction
3) (=anotar) to note down¿tienes dónde apuntar? — have you got something to note this down on?
apunta, dos kilos de patatas y uno de uvas — note this down o make a note, two kilos of potatoes and a kilo of grapes
4) (=surgir) [barba] to sproutuna tendencia que ya comenzaba a apuntar a finales del siglo — a tendency that had already begun to emerge at the end of the century
el maíz apunta bien este año — LAm the corn is coming on nicely this year
5)una hipótesis apunta al origen romano del yacimiento — one hypothesis suggests that the site is of Roman origin
todo apunta a que van a ganar las elecciones — there is every indication o sign that they will win the elections, everything points to them winning the election
todo parece apuntar a que... — everything seems to indicate that...
6) LAm (=apostar) to bet, place bets3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar nota de) to make a note of, note downb) (para excursión, actividad) to put... down2) (Teatr) to prompt; (Educ)mi amiga me apuntaba las respuestas — (fam) my friend whispered the answers to me
3) (señalar, indicar) to point at4) ( afirmar) to point out2.apuntar vi1)a) ( con arma) to aimpreparen... apunten... fuego! — ready... take aim... fire!
apuntar a alguien/algo — to aim at somebody/something
le apuntó con una pistola — she pointed/aimed a gun at him
b) (indicar, señalar) to pointla aguja apunta al or hacia el norte — the needle points north
2) ( anotar)apunta: comprar limones, leche... — make a note, you need to buy lemons, milk...
¿tienes lápiz? pues apunta — have you got a pencil? well, take o jot this down
3) (Teatr) to prompt3.apuntarse v pron1)a) ( inscribirse)apuntarse a or en algo — a curso to enroll* on something; a clase to sign up for something
vamos a la discoteca ¿te apuntas? — we're going to the disco, do you want to come (along)?
me voy a tomar un café ¿quién se apunta? — I'm going out for a coffee, anyone want to join me? (colloq)
2) ( manifestarse) tendencia to become evident* * *= get at, point, point out, jot down, take + aim, take down, mark + Nombre + down as, mark + Nombre + up.Ex. What I'm getting at is this: At least in the CIP entry that I have seen, LC, following customary practice, made a title entry for the main title, 'Women in Librarianship', but nothing under Melvil's 'Rib Symposium'.Ex. An arrow pointing upwards indicates when the terminal is in insert mode.Ex. By means of the arrangement of document substitutes in library catalogues, and also by the arrangement of documents themselves, it is possible to point out, or indicate, classes of documents.Ex. Find some scrap paper and jot down the subject areas taught in schools.Ex. This article has been a discussion of how public libraries can take aim on quality.Ex. All technical processes that take place before, during and directly after the flight are taken down automatically by the flight recorder in the cockpit.Ex. One look convinced the employer that she was unsuited for the work, and he marked her down as unsuitable.Ex. If you fax your document, please include a return address -- we will edit and mark it up by hand and return it to you by post.----* apuntar a = point + the way to, point to.* apuntar a la misma conclusión = point to + the same conclusion.* apuntar con el dedo = point + the fingers at.* apuntar el hecho de que = point to + the fact that.* apuntar muy alto = reach for + the stars, shoot for + the stars.* apuntarse = enrol [enroll -USA], sign up, be game, register (with).* apuntarse a = join + Asociación.* apuntarse medallas = chalk up + achievements.* evidencia + apuntar a = evidence + points towards.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar nota de) to make a note of, note downb) (para excursión, actividad) to put... down2) (Teatr) to prompt; (Educ)mi amiga me apuntaba las respuestas — (fam) my friend whispered the answers to me
3) (señalar, indicar) to point at4) ( afirmar) to point out2.apuntar vi1)a) ( con arma) to aimpreparen... apunten... fuego! — ready... take aim... fire!
apuntar a alguien/algo — to aim at somebody/something
le apuntó con una pistola — she pointed/aimed a gun at him
b) (indicar, señalar) to pointla aguja apunta al or hacia el norte — the needle points north
2) ( anotar)apunta: comprar limones, leche... — make a note, you need to buy lemons, milk...
¿tienes lápiz? pues apunta — have you got a pencil? well, take o jot this down
3) (Teatr) to prompt3.apuntarse v pron1)a) ( inscribirse)apuntarse a or en algo — a curso to enroll* on something; a clase to sign up for something
vamos a la discoteca ¿te apuntas? — we're going to the disco, do you want to come (along)?
me voy a tomar un café ¿quién se apunta? — I'm going out for a coffee, anyone want to join me? (colloq)
2) ( manifestarse) tendencia to become evident* * *= get at, point, point out, jot down, take + aim, take down, mark + Nombre + down as, mark + Nombre + up.Ex: What I'm getting at is this: At least in the CIP entry that I have seen, LC, following customary practice, made a title entry for the main title, 'Women in Librarianship', but nothing under Melvil's 'Rib Symposium'.
Ex: An arrow pointing upwards indicates when the terminal is in insert mode.Ex: By means of the arrangement of document substitutes in library catalogues, and also by the arrangement of documents themselves, it is possible to point out, or indicate, classes of documents.Ex: Find some scrap paper and jot down the subject areas taught in schools.Ex: This article has been a discussion of how public libraries can take aim on quality.Ex: All technical processes that take place before, during and directly after the flight are taken down automatically by the flight recorder in the cockpit.Ex: One look convinced the employer that she was unsuited for the work, and he marked her down as unsuitable.Ex: If you fax your document, please include a return address -- we will edit and mark it up by hand and return it to you by post.* apuntar a = point + the way to, point to.* apuntar a la misma conclusión = point to + the same conclusion.* apuntar con el dedo = point + the fingers at.* apuntar el hecho de que = point to + the fact that.* apuntar muy alto = reach for + the stars, shoot for + the stars.* apuntarse = enrol [enroll -USA], sign up, be game, register (with).* apuntarse a = join + Asociación.* apuntarse medallas = chalk up + achievements.* evidencia + apuntar a = evidence + points towards.* * *apuntar [A1 ]vtA1 (tomar nota de) to make a note of, note downapunta todo lo que tienes que comprar make a note of o note down o jot down everything you have to buyapunta en una libreta todo lo que ha hecho en el día he notes down o writes down in a notebook everything he's done during the day, he makes a note of everything he's done during the day in a notebooktengo que apuntar tu dirección I must make a note of your address, I must write down your addressapúntelo en mi cuenta put it on my accountapunta todo porque tiene muy mala memoria he writes everything down because he has a terrible memory2 (en un curso) to enroll*, put … down; (para una excursión, actividad) to put … downquiero apuntar a la niña a or en clases de inglés I want to put my daughter's name down for o enroll my daughter for English classesapúntame para el sábado put me down for SaturdayB ( Teatr) to promptpasa aquí al frente para que no te apunten las respuestas ( fam); come up to the front so that no one can whisper the answers to you o help you with the answersC (señalar, indicar) to point atno la apuntes con el dedo don't point (your finger) at herapuntó con el dedo dónde estaba el error he pointed (with his finger) to where the mistake was, he pointed (his finger) to where the mistake wasapuntó con una regla el lugar exacto en el mapa he used a ruler to point to o indicate the exact spot on the mapD (afirmar, señalar) to point outel presidente apuntó la necesidad de un cambio radical the president pointed out the need o pointed to the need for a radical changeapuntó que no se trataba de obtener privilegios he pointed out that it was not a matter of getting privileges—no sólo ocurre en este país —apuntó this isn't the only country where it happens, he pointed out■ apuntarviA1 (con un arma) to aimpreparen … apunten … ¡fuego! ready … take aim … fire!apunta hacia or para otro lado aim (it) somewhere elseapuntar A algn/algo to aim AT sb/sthapuntar al blanco to aim at the targetle apuntó con una pistola she pointed/aimed a gun at him2 (indicar, señalar) to pointla aguja apunta siempre al or hacia el norte the needle always points northningún dato parece apuntar a la existencia de un compló there is no information to point to o indicate the existence of a plotB(anotar): apunta, comprar harina, leche, pan … make a note, you need to buy flour, milk, bread …¿tienes papel y lápiz? pues apunta have you got paper and a pencil? well, take o jot this downC ( Teatr) to promptD ( liter); «día» to break; «barba» to appear, begin to show; «flor/planta» to sproutal apuntar el alba at the break of day ( liter)ya apuntan los primeros capullos the first buds are already appearingA1 (inscribirse) apuntarse A or EN algo:me apunté a or en un cursillo de natación I enrolled on o signed up for a swimming course¿te vas a apuntar al or en el torneo? are you going to put your name down o put yourself down for the tournament?me apunté para ir a la excursión I put my name o myself down for the outingnos vamos a la discoteca ¿te apuntas? we're going to the disco, do you want to come (along) o ( BrE) do you fancy coming?vamos a salir a cenar — oye, yo me apunto we're going out for dinner — oh, I'll come!me voy a tomar un café ¿quién se apunta? I'm going out for a coffee, anyone interested? o anyone want to join me? ( colloq)2 (obtener, anotarse) ‹tanto› to score; ‹victoria› to chalk up, achieve, gainse apuntó un gran éxito con este libro she scored a great hit with this bookel jugador que se apuntó el gol de la victoria the player who scored the winning goalB (manifestarse) to become evidentlas tendencias artísticas que ya se apuntaban a finales del siglo pasado the artistic tendencies which were already becoming evident at the end of the last centuryel festival ha profundizado en una dirección que ya se apuntaba en años anteriores the festival has continued in a direction which was already becoming evident in previous years* * *
apuntar ( conjugate apuntar) verbo transitivo
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b) (para excursión, actividad) to put … down
2 (señalar, indicar) to point at;
verbo intransitivo
◊ preparen … apunten … ¡fuego! ready … take aim … fire!;
le apuntó con una pistola she pointed/aimed a gun at him
apuntarse verbo pronominal
‹ a clase› to sign up for sth;
apuntarse al paro (Esp) to register as unemployed, to sign on (BrE colloq)
‹ victoria› to chalk up, achieve
apuntar
I verbo transitivo
1 (escribir) to note down, make a note of
2 (sugerir, indicar) to indicate, suggest
apuntar a..., to point to...
3 (un arma) to aim
4 (señalar) to point out
5 Teat to prompt
II verbo intransitivo apuntaba el siglo, the century was dawning
' apuntar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
señalar
- anotar
- nota
English:
aim
- cover
- down
- enter
- get down
- jot down
- level
- note
- note down
- prompt
- put down
- record
- take down
- train
- wildly
- jot
- take
* * *♦ vt1. [anotar] to make a note of, to note down;apuntar a alguien [en lista] to put sb down (en on); [en curso] to put sb's name down, to sign sb up (en o a for); [m5] apunta en una lista todo lo que quieres que compre jot down everything you want me to buy, make a list of the things you want me to buy;tengo que apuntar tu número de teléfono I must make a note of your phone number, I must write your phone number down somewhere;he apuntado a mi hijo a clases de natación I've put my son's name down for swimming lessons, I've signed my son up for swimming lessons;apunté a mis padres para ir a la excursión I put my parents down for the trip;apúntamelo (en la cuenta) put it on my account;ya puedes ir con cuidado, que esto lo apunto [amenaza] you'd better watch out, I'm not going to forget this2. [dirigir] [dedo] to point;[arma] to aim;apuntar a alguien [con el dedo] to point at sb;[con un arma] to aim at sb;apuntar una pistola hacia alguien, apuntar a alguien con una pistola to aim a gun at sb;les apuntó con un rifle he aimed o pointed a rifle at them;apuntó al blanco y disparó he took aim at the target and shot;la brújula apunta al norte the compass points (to the) north3. Teatro to prompt;Famfue expulsada de clase por apuntar las respuestas a un compañero she was thrown out of the classroom for whispering the answers to a classmate4. [sugerir] to hint at;[indicar] to point out;apuntó la posibilidad de subir los impuestos he hinted that he might raise taxes;la policía ha apuntado la posibilidad de que los secuestradores la hayan matado the police have admitted that the kidnappers may have killed her;el joven jugador apunta buenos conocimientos the young player shows a lot of promise5. [afilar] to sharpen♦ vi1. [vislumbrarse] to appear;[día] to break;en los árboles ya apuntaban las primeras hojas the first leaves were appearing on the treestodo apunta a que ganará Brasil everything points to a win for Brazil;todas las pruebas apuntan a su culpabilidad all the evidence points to him being guilty;las sospechas apuntan a un grupo separatista a separatist group is suspected3. Teatro to prompt4. [con un arma] to aim;¡carguen, apunten, fuego! ready, take aim, fire!;apuntar a lo más alto to set one's sights very high* * *I v/t1 ( escribir) note down, make a note of2 TEA promptpara for)4:apuntar con el dedo point at o toII v/iapuntar alto fig aim high, have big ambitions2:apunta el día lit day is breaking* * *apuntar vt1) : to aim, to point2) anotar: to write down, to jot down3) indicar, señalar: to point to, to point out4) : to prompt (in the theater)apuntar vi1) : to take aim2) : to become evident* * *apuntar vb1. (escribir) to make a note of / to note down3. (dirigir un arma) to aim / to point -
16 brillo
m.1 brilliance (resplandor) (de luz).sacar brillo a to polish, to shine2 splendor, brilliance (lucimiento).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: brillar.* * *1 (gen) shine3 (en televisor) brightness4 figurado brilliance\sacar brillo a / dar brillo a to shine, polish* * *noun m.1) shine2) glitter* * *SM1) (=resplandor) [de luz, sol, estrella] [gen] brightness; [más fuerte] brilliance; [de pantalla] brightness; [de tela, pelo, zapatos, superficie] shine, sheen; [de papel, foto] glossiness; [de joyas, lentejuelas] sparkle, glitter¿le revelamos las fotos con brillo? — would you like gloss photos?, would you like a gloss finish to the photos?
brillo de uñas — clear nail polish, clear nail varnish
2) (=esplendor) brilliance, splendour, splendor (EEUU)fueron cautivados por el brillo de la profesión — they were captivated by the splendour of the profession
la ausencia de varios jugadores importantes ha restado brillo al torneo — the absence of several important players has taken the shine off the tournament
* * *a) ( de estrella) brightness, brilliance; (de zapatos, suelo, metal) shine; ( de diamante) sparkle; ( del pelo) shine; (de seda, satén) sheen¿quiere las fotos con brillo? — do you want a gloss finish on the photos?
dale un poco de brillo — (TV) turn the brightness up a bit
b) (esplendor, lucimiento) splendor*un discurso/una interpretación sin brillo — a dull o an unexceptional speech/performance
c) ( para labios) lip gloss; ( para uñas) clear nail polish* * *= brightness, brilliance, glitter, lustre [luster, -USA], glazing, shimmer, shine, glow, sheen.Ex. The brightness can be adjusted by turning the two knobs at the lower right of the screen.Ex. Jenson's version is perhaps nearer to calligraphy than the Aldine roman, which is cut with a brilliance and regularity that is purely typographic.Ex. Junctionville established itself early as an ordinary manufacturing city, a city without glitter or charm.Ex. The library was greatly expanded in the late 1650s to accommodate the needs of the scholars and men of letters attached to Fouquet and to add lustre to his political career.Ex. An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.Ex. Much of the verve and shimmer of her lyrics can be connected to the near-fatal liver abscess she suffered in 1996.Ex. This shows that antagonistic forces hide behind a ' shine' of unity & harmony.Ex. A spider web of metal, sealed in a thin glass container, a wire heated to brilliant glow, in short, the thermionic tube of radio sets is made by the hundred million, tossed about in packages, plugged into sockets -- and it works!.Ex. Caramel is used to glaze some cakes and small pastries to give pastries a sheen but no color.----* brillo de labios = lip gloss.* brillo incandescente = glow.* brillo intenso de la pantalla = screen glare.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* mostrar por medio de cambio de intensidad en el brillo = flash up.* sacar brillo = polish.* sacar brillo a = buff, buff up.* sin brillo = dull, tarnished.* * *a) ( de estrella) brightness, brilliance; (de zapatos, suelo, metal) shine; ( de diamante) sparkle; ( del pelo) shine; (de seda, satén) sheen¿quiere las fotos con brillo? — do you want a gloss finish on the photos?
dale un poco de brillo — (TV) turn the brightness up a bit
b) (esplendor, lucimiento) splendor*un discurso/una interpretación sin brillo — a dull o an unexceptional speech/performance
c) ( para labios) lip gloss; ( para uñas) clear nail polish* * *= brightness, brilliance, glitter, lustre [luster, -USA], glazing, shimmer, shine, glow, sheen.Ex: The brightness can be adjusted by turning the two knobs at the lower right of the screen.
Ex: Jenson's version is perhaps nearer to calligraphy than the Aldine roman, which is cut with a brilliance and regularity that is purely typographic.Ex: Junctionville established itself early as an ordinary manufacturing city, a city without glitter or charm.Ex: The library was greatly expanded in the late 1650s to accommodate the needs of the scholars and men of letters attached to Fouquet and to add lustre to his political career.Ex: An understanding of the materials used in pastels is important to conservators: strainers, linen, paper, crayons, framing and glazing described using 18th-century sources.Ex: Much of the verve and shimmer of her lyrics can be connected to the near-fatal liver abscess she suffered in 1996.Ex: This shows that antagonistic forces hide behind a ' shine' of unity & harmony.Ex: A spider web of metal, sealed in a thin glass container, a wire heated to brilliant glow, in short, the thermionic tube of radio sets is made by the hundred million, tossed about in packages, plugged into sockets -- and it works!.Ex: Caramel is used to glaze some cakes and small pastries to give pastries a sheen but no color.* brillo de labios = lip gloss.* brillo incandescente = glow.* brillo intenso de la pantalla = screen glare.* dar brillo a = buff, buff up.* mostrar por medio de cambio de intensidad en el brillo = flash up.* sacar brillo = polish.* sacar brillo a = buff, buff up.* sin brillo = dull, tarnished.* * *1 (de zapatos, suelo, metal) shine; (de un diamante) sparkle; (del pelo) shine; (de una estrella) brightness, brilliance; (de seda, satén) sheenel brillo de la luz nos sorprendió the brightness of the light took us by surprisesacarle or darle brillo al suelo to polish the floor¿quiere las fotos con brillo? do you want a gloss finish on the photos?dale un poco de brillo (TV) turn the brightness up a bitcautivada por el brillo de sus ojos captivated by the sparkle in his eyes2 (esplendor, lucimiento) splendor*un discurso/una interpretación sin brillo a dull o an unexceptional speech/performance3 (producto — para labios) lip gloss; (— para uñas) clear nail polish* * *
Del verbo brillar: ( conjugate brillar)
brillo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
brilló es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
brillar
brillo
brillar ( conjugate brillar) verbo intransitivo
[ estrella] to shine, sparkle;
[zapatos/suelo/metal] to shine, gleam;
[diamante/ojos] to sparkle
verbo transitivo (Col) to polish
brillo sustantivo masculino
( de estrella) brightness, brilliance;
(de diamante, ojos) sparkle;
( de tela) sheen;
fotos con brillo gloss finish photos;
dale un poco de brillo (TV) turn the brightness up a bit
( para uñas) clear nail polish
brillar verbo intransitivo
1 (emitir luz) to shine
(emitir destellos) to sparkle
(centellear) to glitter
2 (destacar) to be conspicuous: Juan brilló por su ausencia, Juan was conspicuous by his absence
brillo m (resplandor) shine
(del Sol, de la Luna, de un foco de luz, etc) brightness
(centelleo) glittering
(del cabello, tela) sheen
(de un color) brilliance
(de zapatos) shine
sacar brillo a, to shine, polish
' brillo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brillar
- mate
- opaca
- opaco
- palidecer
- lustre
- metálico
- sacar
English:
brilliant
- buff
- gleam
- glitter
- gloss
- glow
- luster
- lustre
- polish
- polish up
- resplendence
- sheen
- shine
- sparkle
- twinkle
- dull
- glint
- lip
* * *brillo nm1. [resplandor] [de luz, astro] brightness;[de metal, zapatos, pelo] shine; [de ojos, diamante] sparkle; [de monitor, televisor] brightness;sacar brillo a to polish, to shine;¿en brillo o en mate? [fotos] would you like gloss photos or matt ones?2. [lucimiento] splendour, brilliance3. brillo de labios lip gloss;brillo de uñas clear nail varnish* * *dar osacar brillo a algo polish sth* * *brillo nm1) lustre: luster, shine2) : brilliance* * *brillo n1. (de sol) brightness2. (de metal, zapatos) shine¡qué brillo tiene tu pelo! your hair is so shiny!3. (de ojos, diamante) sparkle -
17 dotado
adj.gifted, endowed, endued, privileged.past part.past participle of spanish verb: dotar.* * *1→ link=dotar dotar► adjetivo1 (equipado) equipped, provided2 (con dotes) gifted3 argot (genitales) well-hung* * *ADJ1) [persona] gifted, exceptional (EEUU)un hombre muy bien dotado — * a well-endowed man *
•
dotado de algo, María está dotada de talento musical — Maria is musically talented o gifted•
dotado para algo, Adela no está muy dotada para el deporte — Adela does not have great sporting ability o a great talent for sport2) [máquina, edificio]dotado de algo: un hospital dotado de todos los adelantos técnicos — a hospital equipped with all the latest technology
3) [premio, certamen]* * *es una chica muy bien dotada — (hum) she's very well-endowed (hum)
estar dotado de algo — persona to be blessed with something; cocina/oficina to be equipped with something
* * *= gifted.Ex. She must try to convince him that no single individual, no matter how gifted, can any longer grasp the innumerable facets of modern corporate effort.----* bien dotado = well-equipped, well-endowed, well-resourced.* bien dotado de medios = well-resourced.* bien dotado de personal = well-staffed.* bien dotado de recursos = well-resourced.* dotado de = possessed of.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de tecnología moderna = modern-equipped.* pobremente dotado = under-resourced.* * *es una chica muy bien dotada — (hum) she's very well-endowed (hum)
estar dotado de algo — persona to be blessed with something; cocina/oficina to be equipped with something
* * *= gifted.Ex: She must try to convince him that no single individual, no matter how gifted, can any longer grasp the innumerable facets of modern corporate effort.
* bien dotado = well-equipped, well-endowed, well-resourced.* bien dotado de medios = well-resourced.* bien dotado de personal = well-staffed.* bien dotado de recursos = well-resourced.* dotado de = possessed of.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de tecnología moderna = modern-equipped.* pobremente dotado = under-resourced.* * *dotado -da1 ‹persona› giftedun músico dotado a gifted musiciandotado DE algo:dotado de gran habilidad artística endowed o blessed with great artistic abilityuna cocina dotada de todos los adelantos modernos a kitchen equipped with all the latest appliancesun nuevo material dotado de gran resistencia al calor a new, highly heat-resistant material, a new material which has excellent heat-resisting properties2 ‹premio›el primer premio está dotado con cien mil euros the first prize is worth a hundred thousand eurosun torneo dotado con $60.000 en premios a tournament worth $60,000 in prize money* * *
Del verbo dotar: ( conjugate dotar)
dotado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
dotado
dotar
dotado
estar dotado de algo [ persona] to be blessed with sth;
[cocina/oficina] to be equipped with sth
dotar ( conjugate dotar) verbo transitivoa) (frml) ‹institución/organismo› dotado (a) algo de or con algo ‹ de fondos› to provide sth with sth;
‹de técnica/maquinaria› to equip sth with sth;
‹ de poderes› to invest sth with sthb) [naturaleza/Dios] dotado a algn de or con algo to endow o bless sb with sth
dotado,-a adjetivo
1 (con un don especial) gifted: está dotada para la danza, she has a gift for dancing
2 (surtido, provisto) equipped: está dotado de un gran sentido del humor, he has a great sense of humour
un coche dotado de aire acondicionado, a car fitted with air conditioning
3 (un premio) el premio está dotado con tres millones, the prize is worth three million
dotar verbo transitivo
1 (conceder) dotar de, to provide with
2 (un premio, etc) to assign
3 (a una mujer) to give a dowry
' dotado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dotada
English:
accomplished
- endow
- equipped
- gift
- gifted
- talented
- well-hung
* * *dotado, -a adj1. [persona] gifted;es un escritor muy dotado he's a very gifted writer;estar dotado para algo to have a gift for sth;está dotado para el jazz he has a talent for jazz;dotado de blessed with;un hombre dotado de un gran sentido del humor/de una increíble paciencia a man who's blessed with a fine sense of humour/incredible patience;necesitamos gente dotada de experiencia we need people who have experience;Humun hombre bien dotado a well-endowed o well-hung man;Humestá muy bien dotada she's very well-endowedtejidos dotados de gran elasticidad fabrics which have great elasticity* * *adj1 gifted;dotado para las lenguas with a gift for languages2:dotado de algo equipped with sth* * *dotado, -da adj1) : gifted2)dotado de : endowed with, equipped with* * *dotado adj1. (con talento) gifted2. (poseedor) endowed3. (equipado) equipped -
18 eliminar
v.to eliminate.El líquido eliminó las manchas The liquid eliminated the stains.El mafioso eliminó al testigo The mobster eliminated the witness.* * *1 (gen) to eliminate, exclude2 (esperanzas, miedos, etc) to get rid of, cast aside* * *verb1) to eliminate2) remove3) kill* * *1. VT1) (=hacer desaparecer) [+ mancha, obstáculo] to remove, get rid of; [+ residuos] to dispose of; [+ pobreza] to eliminate, eradicate; [+ posibilidad] to rule outeliminar un directorio — (Inform) to remove o delete a directory
2) [+ concursante, deportista] to knock out, eliminatefueron eliminados de la competición — they were knocked out of o eliminated from the competition
3) euf (=matar) to eliminate, do away with *4) [+ incógnita] to eliminate5) (Fisiol) to eliminate2.See:* * *verbo transitivo1)b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock outc) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)d) < residuos> to dispose of2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate* * *= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.Ex. It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.Ex. The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.Ex. Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.Ex. The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.Ex. With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.Ex. The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.Ex. List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.Ex. Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.Ex. In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.Ex. Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.Ex. These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex. He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex. The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.Ex. The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex. This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.Ex. It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.Ex. A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.Ex. Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.Ex. Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.Ex. This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.Ex. Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.Ex. Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex. But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.Ex. Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.Ex. 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.Ex. Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.Ex. Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.Ex. Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.Ex. Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.Ex. Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.Ex. There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.Ex. This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.Ex. In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.Ex. Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.Ex. Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.Ex. Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.Ex. This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.Ex. The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.Ex. There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.Ex. Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.Ex. Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.Ex. The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.Ex. His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.Ex. Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.Ex. It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.Ex. It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.Ex. Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.Ex. This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.Ex. My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.----* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].* eliminar el sarro = descale.* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar por etapas = phase out.* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* eliminar puliendo = buff out.* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.* eliminar un error = remove + error.* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.* * *verbo transitivo1)b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock outc) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)d) < residuos> to dispose of2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate* * *= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.Ex: It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.
Ex: The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.Ex: Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.Ex: The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.Ex: With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.Ex: The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.Ex: List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.Ex: Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.Ex: In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.Ex: Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.Ex: These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex: He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex: The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.Ex: The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex: This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.Ex: It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.Ex: A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.Ex: Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.Ex: Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.Ex: This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.Ex: Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.Ex: Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex: But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.Ex: Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.Ex: 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.Ex: Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.Ex: Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.Ex: Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.Ex: Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.Ex: Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.Ex: There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.Ex: This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.Ex: In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.Ex: Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.Ex: Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.Ex: Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.Ex: This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.Ex: The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.Ex: There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.Ex: Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.Ex: Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.Ex: The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.Ex: His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.Ex: Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.Ex: It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.Ex: It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.Ex: Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.Ex: This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.Ex: My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].* eliminar el sarro = descale.* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar por etapas = phase out.* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* eliminar puliendo = buff out.* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.* eliminar un error = remove + error.* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.* * *eliminar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹obstáculo› to remove; ‹párrafo› to delete, removepara eliminar las cucarachas to get rid of o exterminate o kill cockroaches2 ‹equipo/candidato› to eliminatefueron eliminados del torneo they were knocked out of o eliminated from the tournamentB ‹toxinas/grasas› to eliminateC ( Mat) ‹incógnita› to eliminate* * *
eliminar ( conjugate eliminar) verbo transitivo
‹ párrafo› to delete, remove
(Dep) to eliminate, knock out
eliminar verbo transitivo to eliminate
' eliminar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabar
- cortar
- descalificar
- michelín
- quitar
- sonda
- terminar
- tranquilizar
English:
cut out
- debug
- eliminate
- face
- hit list
- knock out
- liquidate
- obliterate
- remove
- weed
- cut
- delete
- do
- knock
- take
- zap
* * *eliminar vt1. [en juego, deporte, concurso] to eliminate (de from);el que menos puntos consiga queda eliminado the person who scores the lowest number of points is eliminated;lo eliminaron en la segunda ronda he was eliminated o knocked out in the second round2. [acabar con] [contaminación] to eliminate;[grasas, toxinas] to eliminate, to get rid of; [residuos] to dispose of; [manchas] to remove, to get rid of; [fronteras, obstáculos] to remove, to eliminate;eliminó algunos trozos de su discurso he cut out some parts of his speech* * *v/t1 eliminate2 desperdicios dispose of3 INFOR delete* * *eliminar vt1) : to eliminate, to remove2) : to do in, to kill* * *eliminar vb1. (en general) to eliminatela policía lo eliminó de la lista de sospechosos the police eliminated him from the list of suspects2. (manchas) to remove -
19 rueda
f.1 wheel (pieza).rueda delantera front wheelrueda dentada cogwheella rueda de la fortuna (figurative) the wheel of fortune; (de hechos) big wheel (noria) (Mexican SpanishBr), Ferris wheel (United States)rueda de molino millstonerueda de repuesto o recambio spare wheelrueda trasera rear wheel2 circle (corro).rueda de prensa press conferencerueda de reconocimiento identification parade3 slice (rodaja).4 session of the stock exchange.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: rodar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: rodar.* * *1 (gen) wheel2 (círculo) circle, ring3 (rodaja) round slice4 (turno) round\ir sobre ruedas familiar to go like clockwork, go very smoothlyrueda de la fortuna wheel of fortunerueda de molino millstonerueda de prensa press conferencerueda de recambio spare wheelrueda delantera front wheelrueda dentada cog wheelrueda trasera rear wheel* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Mec) wheel; (=neumático) tyre, tire (EEUU); [de mueble] roller, castorrueda auxiliar — Arg, Uru spare wheel ( esp Brit), spare tire (EEUU)
rueda de atrás — rear wheel, back wheel
rueda de auxilio — Arg, Uru spare wheel ( esp Brit), spare tire (EEUU)
rueda de recambio — spare wheel ( esp Brit), spare tire (EEUU)
rueda impresora — (Inform) print wheel
ruedas de aterrizaje — (Aer) landing wheels
2) (=círculo) circle, ring3) (=rodaja) slice, round4) [en torneo] round5) ( Hist) rack6) (=pez) sunfish7) [de pavón] spread tail8)dar rueda (en) — Caribe (Aut) to drive (around)
* * *a) ( de vehículo) wheelrueda delantera/trasera — front/back wheel
ir or marchar sobre ruedas — to go o run smoothly
b) ( de mecanismo) wheel; ( de mueble) caster, rollerc) ( corro) ring, circlejugar a la rueda — to play ring-around-a-rosy (AmE) o (BrE) ring-a-ring-a-roses
d) ( en gimnasia) cartwheel* * *= wheel, roll.Nota: En encuadernación manual, diseño de una de las herramientas utilizadas para ornamentar las cubiertas.Ex. The article 'Money, manure, squeaky wheels, a paucity of grease and possibly grit!' argues that the acquisitions process in academic libraries functions optimally when adequate funds support library needs, local political realities and faculty needs and demands.Ex. Some of the most usual designs used in binding consisted of lines set on curved rockers (pallets); wheels with lines on the circumference (fillets); and wheels with elaborate designs on the circumference ( rolls).----* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.* chupando rueda de = on the coattails of.* chupar rueda de = cash in on, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattails.* con ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* engrasar las ruedas de = grease + the wheels of.* ir sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* marchar sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* patinador sobre ruedas = rollerskater.* patinaje sobre ruedas = roller-skating.* provisto de ruedas = wheeled.* reinventar la rueda = reinvent + the wheel.* rueda de alfarero = potter's wheel.* rueda de hilar = spinning wheel.* rueda de identificación = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de la fortuna, la = wheel of fortune, the, fortune's wheel.* rueda delantera = front wheel.* rueda dentada = cog.* rueda de prensa = press conference, news conference.* rueda de presos = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de reconocimiento = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de sospechosos = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de tracción = driving wheel.* rueda hidráulica = water wheel [waterwheel].* rueda motriz = driving wheel.* rueda sin cámara = tubeless tyre.* salir sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* silla de ruedas = wheelchair [wheel-chair].* silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.* sillita de ruedas = pushchair.* sobre ruedas = on wheels, roll-out, without a hitch.* tornillo de la rueda = lug nut.* tuerca de la rueda = lug nut.* vehículo con ruedas en línea = cycle.* vehículo de dos ruedas en línea = two-wheeler.* * *a) ( de vehículo) wheelrueda delantera/trasera — front/back wheel
ir or marchar sobre ruedas — to go o run smoothly
b) ( de mecanismo) wheel; ( de mueble) caster, rollerc) ( corro) ring, circlejugar a la rueda — to play ring-around-a-rosy (AmE) o (BrE) ring-a-ring-a-roses
d) ( en gimnasia) cartwheel* * *= wheel, roll.Nota: En encuadernación manual, diseño de una de las herramientas utilizadas para ornamentar las cubiertas.Ex: The article 'Money, manure, squeaky wheels, a paucity of grease and possibly grit!' argues that the acquisitions process in academic libraries functions optimally when adequate funds support library needs, local political realities and faculty needs and demands.
Ex: Some of the most usual designs used in binding consisted of lines set on curved rockers (pallets); wheels with lines on the circumference (fillets); and wheels with elaborate designs on the circumference ( rolls).* carro con ruedas = wheeled trolly.* chupando rueda de = on the coattails of.* chupar rueda de = cash in on, ride (on) + Posesivo + coattails.* con ruedas = wheeled.* dotado de ruedas = wheeled.* engrasar las ruedas de = grease + the wheels of.* ir sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* marchar sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* patinador sobre ruedas = rollerskater.* patinaje sobre ruedas = roller-skating.* provisto de ruedas = wheeled.* reinventar la rueda = reinvent + the wheel.* rueda de alfarero = potter's wheel.* rueda de hilar = spinning wheel.* rueda de identificación = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de la fortuna, la = wheel of fortune, the, fortune's wheel.* rueda delantera = front wheel.* rueda dentada = cog.* rueda de prensa = press conference, news conference.* rueda de presos = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de reconocimiento = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de sospechosos = police line-up, identity parade, identification parade.* rueda de tracción = driving wheel.* rueda hidráulica = water wheel [waterwheel].* rueda motriz = driving wheel.* rueda sin cámara = tubeless tyre.* salir sobre ruedas = go off without + a hitch.* silla de ruedas = wheelchair [wheel-chair].* silla de ruedas eléctrica = electric wheelchair.* sillita de ruedas = pushchair.* sobre ruedas = on wheels, roll-out, without a hitch.* tornillo de la rueda = lug nut.* tuerca de la rueda = lug nut.* vehículo con ruedas en línea = cycle.* vehículo de dos ruedas en línea = two-wheeler.* * *1 (de vehículo) wheelrueda delantera front wheelrueda trasera back o rear wheelpatinar sobre ruedas to roller-skateuna mesa con rueditas or ruedecitas a table with castersandar or correr or ir or marchar sobre ruedas to go o run smoothly(sacar provecho) ( fam): chupan rueda de nuestro trabajo they are riding on our coattails o cashing in on our success2 (neumático) tire*se me ha pinchado una rueda I have a flat tire3 (de un mecanismo) wheel4 (corro) ring, circlehacer la rueda «pájaro macho» to do a courtship dancehacerle la rueda a algn (adular) to butter sb up5 (en gimnasia) cartwheelhacer la rueda to do o turn a cartwheel6(rodaja): una rueda de bacalao a cod steakuna rueda de piña a slice of pineappleCompuestos:( RPl) spare wheel(Méx, RPl) cartwheeltailwheelmillstonecomulgar con ruedas de molino ( fam): a mí no me vas a hacer comulgar con ruedas de molino I'm not going to fall for that ( colloq)gear wheel, cogwheelpress conferencecelebrar/convocar una rueda de prensa to hold/call a press conference● rueda de recambio or repuestospare wheel● rueda de reconocimiento or de sospechosos(Chi, Ur) Ferris wheel, big wheel ( BrE)waterwheeldriving wheel* * *
Del verbo rodar: ( conjugate rodar)
rueda es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
rodar
rueda
rodar ( conjugate rodar) verbo intransitivo
1 [moneda/pelota] to roll;
[ rueda] to go round, turn;
rodó escaleras abajo she went tumbling down the stairs
2 (Cin) to film, shoot;◊ ¡se rueda! action!
verbo transitivo (Cin) to shoot, film
rueda sustantivo femenino
rueda dentada gear wheel, cogwheel;
rueda de recambio or repuesto or (RPI) de auxilio spare wheel;
patinar sobre ruedas to roller-skate;
ir sobre ruedas to go o run smoothly
◊ se me pinchó una rueda I got a flat tire o a puncture
rodar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una película) to film, shoot: están rodando un documental sobre Cuba, they're shooting a documentary on Cuba
2 (un vehículo) to run in
II verbo intransitivo
1 to roll
rodar por la escalera, to fall o tumble downstairs
2 (sobre ruedas) to go
3 (alrededor de un eje) to turn
4 (de un sitio a otro) to go around
rueda sustantivo femenino
1 Auto wheel
rueda de repuesto, spare tire
2 (en un mecanismo) wheel
rueda dentada, gear wheel, cogwheel
rueda de molino, millstone
(en un mueble) roller, caster
3 (de personas o cosas) ring, circle
4 rue-da de prensa, press conference 5 rueda de reconocimiento/de identificación, identity parade, US lineup
♦ Locuciones: ir sobre ruedas, to go o run smoothly
' rueda' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cubierta
- cubo
- descentrada
- descentrado
- eje
- fortuna
- identificación
- llanta
- pinchar
- pinchazo
- prensa
- radio
- rebotar
- recámara
- reventar
- reventarse
- calzar
- delantero
- dentado
- desahogar
- desequilibrado
- enrollar
- girar
- hinchar
- huella
- inflar
- rayo
- recambio
- rin
- rodar
- surco
- trasero
- varilla
English:
back
- catherine wheel
- fall off
- gear
- identity parade
- millstone
- moss
- news conference
- press conference
- rear
- roller
- spare
- spin
- spoke
- squeak
- treadmill
- turn
- wheel
- cart
- cog
- identification
- indeed
- line
- press
- water
* * *rueda nf1. [pieza] wheel;ir a la rueda de alguien [en ciclismo] to be on sb's wheel;ir sobre ruedas to go smoothlyArg rueda de auxilio spare wheel; RP rueda de carro cartwheel; Andes rueda de Chicago Br big wheel, US Ferris wheel;rueda delantera front wheel;rueda dentada cogwheel;rueda de desplazamiento [on mouse] scroll wheel;la rueda de la fortuna [de hechos] the wheel of fortune;Méx [noria] Br big wheel, US Ferris wheel; Chile, Urug rueda gigante Br big wheel, US Ferris wheel;rueda hidráulica waterwheel;Dep rueda lenticular disc wheel;rueda de molino millstone;rueda de recambio spare wheel;rueda de repuesto spare wheel;rueda trasera rear wheel2. [corro] circlerueda de prensa press conference;rueda de presos identification parade;rueda de reconocimiento identification parade3. [rodaja] slice;una rueda de merluza a hake steak4. [en baloncesto] = basketball drill in which each player in turn takes a shot at the basket* * *f wheel;ir omarchar sobre ruedas fig go orun smoothly;* * *rueda nf1) : wheel2) rodaja: round slice3) : circle, ring4)rueda de andar : treadmill5)rueda de prensa : press conference6)ir sobre ruedas : to go smoothly* * *rueda n wheel -
20 papel
m.1 paper (material).papel de embalar o envolver wrapping paperpapel de estaño tin o aluminum foilpapel de estraza brown paperpapel de fumar cigarette paperpapel higiénico toilet paperpapel de lija sandpaperpapel milimetrado graph paperpapel de periódico newspaper, newsprintpapel pintado wallpaperpapel de regalo wrapping paper, gift-wrappingpapel secante blotting paperpapel de seda tissue paperpapel sellado o timbrado stamp, stamped paperpapel vegetal tracing paperun papel en blanco a blank sheet of paperpapel de aluminio tin o aluminum foilpapel de barba untrimmed paperpapel biblia bible paperpapel carbón carbon paperpapel de carta notepaperpapel cebolla onionskinpapel celofán Cellophane®papel de cocina kitchen rollpapel cuadriculado graph paper2 role, part (en película, teatro) (& figurative).desempeñar o hacer el papel de to play the role o part ofhacer buen/mal papel to do well/badlypapel principal/secundario main/minor part3 paper (finance).papel de pagos = special stamps for making certain payments to the Statepapel del Estado government bondspapel moneda paper money, banknotes4 piece of paper.* * *2 (en obra, película) role, part■ ¿qué papel te ha tocado en la obra? what's your role in the play?3 (función) role■ ¿qué papel desempeñas en la empresa? what's your role in the company?1 familiar (documentación) papers■ ¿tienes los papeles en regla? are your papers in order?\hacer el papel to pretendhacer el papel de alguien (en teatro, cine) to play the part of somebodyhacer mal papel to do badlyhacer buen papel to do wellaprenderse el papel to learn one's linessaberse el papel to know one's linesperder los papeles to lose controlser papel mojado to be worthless, not be worth the paper it's printed onsobre el papel on paperpapel de aluminio aluminium foilpapel de arroz rice paperpapel de barbas bloompapel de calcar tracing paperpapel de carta writing paperpapel de escribir notepaper, writing paperpapel de estaño tin foilpapel de estraza brown paperpapel de fumar cigarette paperpapel de lija sandpaperpapel de plata silver foil, tinfoilpapel de seda tissue paperpapel carbón carbon paperpapel cebolla onionskinpapel celo sticky tape, Sellotapepapel charol glazed paperpapel cuadriculado squared paperpapel guarro artist's paperpapel higiénico toilet paperpapel maché papier-mâchépapel moneda paper moneypapel parafinado greaseproof paperpapel pintado wallpaperpapel satinado glossy paperpapel secante blotting paperpapel vegetal film* * *noun m.1) paper2) part, role* * *SM1) (=material) paperun papel — [pequeño] a piece of paper; (=hoja, folio) a sheet of paper
papel confort — Chile toilet paper
papel craft — CAm, Méx waxed paper
papel cuadriculado — squared paper, graph paper
papel de aluminio — tinfoil, aluminium o (EEUU) aluminum foil
papel de calcar, papel de calco — tracing paper
papel de embalaje, papel de embalar — wrapping paper
papel de estaño — tinfoil, aluminium o (EEUU) aluminum foil
papel de excusado — † toilet paper
entre ellos no cabía un papel de fumar — Esp you couldn't have got a razor's edge between them
papel de oficio — LAm official foolscap paper
papel de regalo — gift wrap, wrapping paper
papel fiduciario — fiduciary issue, fiat currency
papel madera — Cono Sur brown wrapping paper
papel mojado — scrap of paper, worthless bit of paper
papel sanitario — Méx toilet paper
papel timbrado — stamp, stamp paper
papel usado, papeles usados — wastepaper sing
los papeles, por favor — your papers, please
3) (=actuación) (Cine, Teat) part, role; (fig) roletuvo que desempeñar un papel secundario — he had to play second fiddle, he had to take a minor role
jugó un papel muy importante en las negociaciones — he played a very important part in the negotiations
hacer buen/mal papel — to make a good/bad impression
4) (=billetes)papel moneda — paper money, banknotes pl
5) (Econ) (=bonos) stocks and shares pl7) LAm (=bolsa) bagPAPEL El sustantivo papel se puede traducir en inglés por paper o por piece of paper. ► Lo traducimos por paper cuando nos referimos al papel como material: ¿Todo el mundo tiene lápiz y papel? Has everybody got a pencil and paper? ► Si papel se refiere a una hoja de papel no lo traducimos por paper, sino por a piece of paper si nos referimos a un trozo de papel pequeño y por a sheet of paper si nos referimos a una hoja de papel o a un folio: ¿Has visto el papel en el que estaba apuntando mis notas? Have you seen that sheet of paper I was making notes on? Apúntalo en este papel Write it down on this piece of paper ► Si nos referimos a varias hojas o trozos de papel en blanco utilizamos sheets o pieces: Necesitamos varios papeles We need several pieces of paper ► Si nos referimos a papeles que ya están escritos, se pueden traducir por papers: Tengo que ordenar todos estos papeles I must sort out all these papers Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1) ( material) papertoalla/pañuelo de papel — paper towel/tissue
2) ( documento) document, paper3) (Fin)a) ( valores) commercial paperb) ( dinero) tb4)a) (Cin, Teatr) role, partb) ( actuación)hizo un lamentable/triste papel en el congreso — his performance at the conference was abysmal/terrible
c) ( función) rolejugó un papel decisivo en la campaña — it played a decisive role o part in the campaign
* * *1) ( material) papertoalla/pañuelo de papel — paper towel/tissue
2) ( documento) document, paper3) (Fin)a) ( valores) commercial paperb) ( dinero) tb4)a) (Cin, Teatr) role, partb) ( actuación)hizo un lamentable/triste papel en el congreso — his performance at the conference was abysmal/terrible
c) ( función) rolejugó un papel decisivo en la campaña — it played a decisive role o part in the campaign
* * *papel11 = role.Ex: The role of analytical entries in an online catalogue is less clear.
* adoptar un papel = take + role.* asumir el papel = dress + the part.* asumir el papel de = step into + the role of.* asumir el papel de Alguien = step into + the shoes of, stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* asumir un papel = assume + role.* confundir los papeles = blur + roles.* desdibujar los papeles = blur + roles.* desempeñar un papel = fulfil + role, perform + role, fit into + the picture, play + role.* desempeñar un papel secundario = play + second fiddle.* examinar el papel de Algo = investigate + role.* identificarse con un papel = project + Reflexivo + into + role.* inversión de papeles = reversal of roles, role reversal.* jugar un papel = play + role.* papel central = pivotal role.* papel de regulación y supervisión = stewardship.* papel de reparto = secondary role.* papel esencial = pivotal role, vital role.* papel fundamental = pivotal role.* papel principal = title role.* papel protagonista = title role.* papel secundario = secondary role.* papel vital = vital role.* perder los papeles = lose + control (of), lose + Posesivo + cool, lose + Posesivo + head, fly off + the handle, freak out, flip out.* por su papel = in its role.* tomar un papel secundario = take + a back seat.papel22 = paper, stationery, paper stock.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
Ex: Dual dictionaries are not card-based, but are computer produced post-co-ordinate indexes where usually two identical lists are printed on continuous computer stationery.Ex: As far as durability is concerned, comic books are now published on heavier, higher quality paper stock; the days of newsprint are largely gone = En lo que respecta a la durabilidad, los tebeos se publican ahora en papel de mayor grosor y calidad; los días del papel de "periódico" de baja calidad en general pertenecen al pasado.* abanicar el papel = fan (out) + paper.* acidez del papel = paper acidity.* acolchado con papel = paper padded.* atasco de papel = paper jam.* bandeja de alimentación de papel = feed tray.* basado en el papel = paper-based.* bloque de papel = pad of paper.* bolsa de papel = paper carrier, paper bag.* caja de pañuelos de papel = box of tissue.* calidad del papel = paper quality.* cinta de papel continuo = web of paper.* clip para el papel = paper clip.* confección de papel = paper-making [papermaking].* con papel de calco intercalado = carbon interleaved paper.* copia de papel de calco = carbon copy.* copia en papel = hard copy [hardcopy].* cubierta de papel = paper cover.* dispensador de papel de cocina = kitchen roll holder.* dispensador de toallitas de papel = kitchen roll holder.* documento en papel = paper document.* edición en papel coloreado = coloured-paper issue.* encuadernación flexible en papel = limp paper binding.* en formato papel = in hard copy, paper-based.* en papel = in print, paper-based, in hard copy.* envoltorio de papel = paper wrapper.* existencias de papel = paper stock.* fabricación de papel = paper-making [papermaking], paper manufacturing.* fábrica de papel = paper mill, pulp and paper mill.* farolillo de papel = Chinese lantern.* fibra de papel = paper fibre.* forma de papel vitela = wove mould.* forma de un solo fondo para papel verjurado = single-faced laid mould.* forma para papel verjurado = laid mould.* formato de presentación en papel = hard copy format.* funda de papel = paper jacket.* hoja de papel = slip of paper, sheet of paper.* hoja de papel continuo = web of paper.* hoja de papel encerada = wax sheet.* impresión en papel = print on paper.* impreso en papel = paper-printed.* industria del papel = paper industry.* invasión del papel, la = paper storm, the.* letra cuya impresión en papel no está completa = broken letter.* mano de papel = quire.* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.* máquina de papel continuo = newsprint machine.* máquina de perforar papeles = desk punch.* máquina Fourdrinier de papel continuo = newsprint Fourdrinier.* mundo del papel impreso, el = paper world, the.* oficina sin papel = paperless office.* pañuelo de papel = tissue.* papel acídico = acidic paper.* papel ácido = acid paper, acidic paper.* papel adhesivo = contact paper.* papel Albal = tinfoil [tin foil], kitchen foil, aluminum foil, aluminium foil.* papel alcalino = alkaline paper.* papel a mano-máquina = mouldmade paper.* papel avitelado = wove paper.* papel comercial = commercial paper.* papel con membrete = letterhead.* papel continuo = web, continuous paper.* papel continuo de períodico = newsprint.* papel cuadriculado = graph paper.* papel cuché = art paper, coated paper.* papel de acidez neutralizada = deacidified paper.* papel de aluminio = aluminium foil, tinfoil [tin foil], kitchen foil, aluminum foil.* papel de arroz = rice paper, pith paper.* papel de biblia = Bible paper.* papel debilitado = brittle paper.* papel de calcar = tracing paper.* papel de calco = carbon paper, carbon, tracing paper.* papel de cera = greaseproof paper, waxed paper.* papel de China = rice paper, pith paper.* papel de cocina = paper towel, kitchen paper.* papel de colores = coloured paper.* papel de embalar = wrapping paper.* papel de empapelar = wallpaper.* papel de envolver = wrapping paper.* papel de envolver regalos = gift wrapping paper.* papel de escribir = writing paper.* papel de escritura = bond paper.* papel de esmeril = emery paper.* papel de esparto = esparto paper.* papel de imprenta = printing paper, copy paper.* papel de lija = sandpaper, emery paper.* papel de multicopista = run-off paper.* papel de pasta = paste paper.* papel de periódico = newsprint.* papel de plata = tinfoil [tin foil], kitchen foil, aluminum foil, aluminium foil.* papel desacidificado = deacidified paper.* papel de seda = tissue paper, tissue sheet.* papel de tela = rag paper.* papel de tornasol = litmus paper.* papel de trapo = rag paper.* papel de virutas = woodchip paper.* papel digital = digital paper.* papel dominante = alpha role.* papel durable = durable paper.* papel duradero = durable paper.* papel esmeril = emery paper.* papel estraza = brown paper.* papel estucado = art paper, coated paper.* papel hecho a mano = hand-made paper.* papel hecho a máquina = machine-made paper.* papel higiénico = toilet paper, loo paper.* papel hilo = bond paper.* papel inservible = scrap paper, scrap.* papel kraft = kraft.* papel lignario = ligneous paper.* papel moneda = banknote, paper money.* papel neutro = acid-free paper.* papel no ácido = acid-free paper.* papel perforado continuo = continuous computer stationery.* papel permanente = permanent paper, durable paper.* papel plastificado = laminated paper, plasticised paper.* papel reciclado = recycled paper.* papel satinado = glossy paper.* papel secante = blotting paper, blotter.* papel sin acidez = acid-free paper.* papel soporte para estucado = body paper.* papel verjurado = laid paper.* papel verjurado hecho a máquina = machine-made laid paper.* papel verjurado manual = laid hand-made paper.* papel vitela = wove paper.* pasta de papel = stuff.* plato de papel = paper plate.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* publicación en papel = paper publication.* publicación sin papel = paperless publishing.* que no está en papel = non-paper [non paper].* recipiente de papel = paper container.* reproducción en papel = blowback.* reproductor de microformas en papel = reader/printer [reader-printer].* rollo de papel de cocina = kitchen roll.* rollo de papel higiénico = loo roll.* rollo de toallitas de papel = kitchen roll.* saco de papel = paper sack.* separación mediante papel = paper splitting.* sin papel = paperless.* sobre el papel = in intent, nominally.* sociedad del papel = paper society.* sociedad sin papel, la = paperless society, the.* sólo en papel = print-only.* toallita de papel = paper towel, kitchen paper.* trozo de papel = slip.* un mar de papel = a sea of + paper.* * *A (material) papernecesito papel y lápiz I need a pencil and paper¿tienes un papel? do you have a piece of paper?una hoja de papel a piece o sheet of papertenía la mesa cubierta de papeles her table was covered in papersel suelo estaba lleno de papeles de caramelos the floor was littered with candy ( AmE) o ( BrE) sweet papers o wrapperstoalla/pañuelo de papel paper towel/tissueblanco como el papel (as) white as a sheetperder los papeles to lose one's touchel equipo visitante perdió los papeles en la segunda parte the visiting team lost their touch o edge in the second halfsobre el papel on paperCompuestos:continuous listing paper● papel Albal®India paper, Bible papercarbon paperonionskin paper, onionskincellophane®glazed paper( Chi) toilet papercontinuous listing paper● papel crepé or crêpecrepe papersquared papertinfoil, aluminum* foil, Bacofoil® ( BrE)rice paperairmail paperuntrimmed paper(translúcido) tracing paper; (entintado) carbon paper(entintado) carbon paper; ( Arquit) filmwriting paper, note paperwaxed o wax paper, greaseproof paper ( BrE)bond paper( Impr) newsprintenvuélvelo en papel de diario wrap it in newspaperwrapping paperwrapping papergray* papersandpaperpattern paper, tear-resistant tissue paper ( used for clothes patterns)( Impr) newsprintlo envolvió en papel de periódico she wrapped it in newspaper(para cocina) tinfoil, aluminum* foil; (en paquetes de cigarrillos, etc) silver paperwrapping papertissue paperlitmus paperglass paperfilter paperphotographic paper( RPl) glazed papertoilet paperpapier-mâchémanila paper, manila( RPl) papel de cera( Chi) papel de cerascrap paper, waste paperel contrato es papel mojado the contract isn't worth the paper it's written on(CS) wallpaper● papel or papelillo de fumarcigarette paper( Esp) papel de cera( RPl) confetti( Esp) crepe paperwallpapernewsprintrecycled paperblotting paperfiscal papertracing paperfiscal paperfilmlaid paperB (documento) document, paperlos papeles del coche the car documents o papersno tenía los papeles en regla her papers were not in orderC ( Fin)1 (valores) commercial paper2 (dinero) tbpapel moneda paper moneyCompuestos:government bonds (pl), government papercertificate of payment ( to government agency)Dla actriz que hace el papel de institutriz the actress who plays the part of the governessestá muy bien en el papel de Robespierre he's very good as Robespierrele dieron el papel de San José he was given the part o role of Joseph2(actuación): hizo un papel lamentable en el congreso his performance at the conference was abysmal, he performed abysmally at the conferencesi no le regalas nada vas a hacer muy mal papel you're going to look very bad if you don't give her anything¡hizo un papel tan ridículo! he made such a fool of himself!el coro del colegio hizo un triste papel en el festival the school choir gave a terrible o woeful performance at the festival3 (función) rolejugó un papel decisivo en la campaña it played a decisive role o part in the campaignCompuestos:supporting o support roleleading roleel papel principal que tienen las mujeres en algunos países the lead role that women have in some countries* * *
papel sustantivo masculino
1 ( material) paper;
toalla de papel paper towel;
papel carbón carbon paper;
papel cuadriculado/rayado squared/lined paper;
papel de aluminio tinfoil, aluminum( conjugate aluminum) foil;
papel de embalar/de envolver/de regalo wrapping paper;
papel higiénico or de water toilet paper;
papel picado (RPl) confetti
2 ( documento) document, paper;
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◊ juega un papel importante en … it plays an important role in …
papel sustantivo masculino
1 paper
papel de aluminio, aluminium foil
papel de fumar, cigarette paper
papel de lija, sandpaper
papel higiénico, toilet paper
Fin papel moneda, paper money, banknotes pl; papel pintado, wallpaper
2 (trozo, hoja) piece o sheet of paper
3 (documento) document
4 Cine Teat role, part
5 (función, cometido) role
6 papeles, (documentación) documents, identification papers
♦ Locuciones: perder los papeles, to lose one's self-control
ser algo papel mojado, to be useless
' papel' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arruga
- arrugar
- arrugarse
- blanquear
- cadeneta
- calco
- cartucho
- como
- contenedor
- cuadriculada
- cuadriculado
- cucurucho
- de
- desempeñar
- destrozar
- economizar
- editar
- emisión
- emitir
- empapelar
- encarnar
- ensayar
- envolver
- estampar
- estraza
- estropear
- estrujar
- fábrica
- filigrana
- formato
- gastar
- gramaje
- hacer
- higiénica
- higiénico
- hoja
- impresa
- impreso
- interpretar
- jugar
- lija
- milimetrada
- milimetrado
- moneda
- pajarita
- pauta
- perforación
- perforado
- perforadora
- picar
English:
act
- ashen
- ball
- blank
- break
- bring off
- brown paper
- carbon copy
- carbon paper
- cast
- clean
- clip
- contact paper
- crackle
- crease
- cup
- currency
- cut out
- dare
- deathly
- decorate
- enact
- envelope
- foil
- fold
- fulfil
- fulfill
- grade
- graph paper
- greaseproof paper
- grubby
- hang
- heavy
- high
- impress
- imprint
- landscape
- lead
- legal-size
- letter-size
- letterhead
- line
- lined
- margin
- mill
- minor
- need
- newsprint
- notepaper
- pad
* * *papel nm1. [material] paper;[hoja] sheet of paper; [trozo] piece of paper;una bolsa de papel a paper bag;un papel en blanco a blank sheet of paper;espera un momento, que agarro lápiz y papel wait a moment while I get a pencil and paper;sobre el papel [teóricamente] on paper;perder los papeles [perder control] to lose one's cool, to lose control;RP, Ven Fam [estar desorientado] to lose one's touch;ser papel mojado to be worthlessEsp papel albal® tin o aluminium foil;papel de aluminio tin o aluminium foil;RP papel de armar cigarette paper;papel de arroz rice paper;papel (de) barba untrimmed paper;papel biblia bible paper;papel de borrador scrap o waste paper;[entintado] carbon paper;papel de carta notepaper;papel cebolla onionskin;papel celofán Cellophane®;papel charol coloured tissue paper;Chile papel confort toilet paper; Informát papel continuo continuous paper;papel couché coated (magazine) paper;Am papel crepé crepe paper; Col papel crespón crepe paper;papel cuadriculado graph paper;papel cuché coated paper;papel ecológico acid-free paper;papel de envolver wrapping paper;papel de estaño tin o aluminium foil;papel de estraza brown paper;papel de fumar cigarette paper;RP papel glasé coloured tissue paper;papel higiénico toilet paper;papel de lija sandpaper;papel maché papier-mâché;CSur papel madera brown paper; RP papel manteca [para envolver] Br greaseproof o US wax paper;papel milimetrado graph paper;Chile papel mural wallpaper; Am papel oficio foolscap;papel pautado [para música] (music) manuscript paper, staff paper;papel pentagramado [para música] (music) manuscript paper, staff paper;papel de periódico newspaper, newsprint;RP papel picado confetti; Esp papel pinocho crepe paper;papel pintado wallpaper;papel de plata tin o aluminium foil;papel reciclado recycled paper;papel de regalo wrapping paper;Cuba papel sanitario toilet paper;papel secante blotting paper;papel de seda tissue (paper);papel sellado stamped paper, = paper bearing an official stamp to show that the corresponding tax has been paid;Am & Informát papel tapiz wallpaper; Informát papel térmico thermal paper;papel timbrado stamped paper, = paper bearing an official stamp to show that the corresponding tax has been paid;Guat, Ven papel toilette o tualé toilet paper; Quím papel tornasol litmus paper;papel vegetal tracing paper2. [en película, teatro] role, part;Bogart está insuperable en el papel de Rick Bogart is superb as Rick;papel principal main part;papel secundario minor part3. [función] role, part;hace el papel de padre y de madre he plays the role of both father and mother;desempeña un papel crucial en la compañía she plays a crucial role in the company;¡vaya un papel que vamos a hacer con tantos lesionados! we're going to make a poor showing with so many injuries!;hacer (un) buen/mal papel to make a good/poor showingpapel del Estado government bonds;papel moneda paper money, banknotes;papel de pagos (al Estado) = special stamps for making certain payments to the State6.papeles [documentos, identificación] papers;los papeles del coche the car's registration documents;tener los papeles en regla to have one's papers in order;los sin papeles undocumented immigrants* * *1 m paper; trozo piece of paper;ser papel mojado fig not be worth the paper it’s written on2 TEA, figrole;hacer buen/mal papel fig prove useful/useless;perder los papeles lose control* * *papel nm1) : paper, piece of paper2) : role, part3)papel de estaño : tinfoil4)papel pintado : wallpaper5)papel higiénico : toilet paper6)papel de lija : sandpaper* * *papel n1. (en general) paper2. (en el teatro, cine) partpapel de aluminio silver paper / silver foil
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