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21 rehabilitar
v.1 to rehabilitate (enfermo, delincuente).2 to refurbish (local, edificio).* * *1 to rehabilitate1 (en rango) to rehabilitate, reinstate* * *verb* * *VT1) [+ persona] to rehabilitate; [en cargo] to reinstate2) (Arquit) to restore, renovate; (Mec) to overhaul* * *verbo transitivoa) <paciente/delincuente> to rehabilitateb) ( en cargo) to reinstatec) <vivienda/local> to renovate, restored) ( vindicar) to rehabilitate* * *= rehabilitate.Ex. This programme aims to rehabilitate victims and their families.* * *verbo transitivoa) <paciente/delincuente> to rehabilitateb) ( en cargo) to reinstatec) <vivienda/local> to renovate, restored) ( vindicar) to rehabilitate* * *= rehabilitate.Ex: This programme aims to rehabilitate victims and their families.
* * *rehabilitar [A1 ]vt1 ‹paciente/delincuente› to rehabilitate2 (en un cargo) to reinstate3 ‹vivienda/local› to renovate, restore4 (vindicar) to rehabilitate* * *
rehabilitar ( conjugate rehabilitar) verbo transitivo
rehabilitar verbo transitivo
1 (a un enfermo, preso) to rehabilitate
2 (a un trabajador) to reinstate
3 (una casa, un edificio) to restore
' rehabilitar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reivindicar
English:
rehabilitate
- discharge
* * *rehabilitar vt1. [toxicómano, delincuente] to rehabilitate2. [órgano lesionado] to rehabilitate3. [en un puesto] to reinstate4. [local, edificio] to refurbish5. [reputación] to restore* * *v/t1 MED, figrehabilitate2 ARQUI restore* * *rehabilitar vt1) : to rehabilitate2) : to reinstate3) : renovate, to restore♦ rehabilitación nf -
22 apresar
v.1 to catch (presa).El cazador apresó al zorro The hunter caught the fox.2 to imprison, to capture, to jail, to take prisoner.El guarda apresó al ladrón The guard captured the thief.* * *1 (tomar por fuerza) to seize, capture2 (asir) to clutch* * *VT1) (=coger) to catch; [+ criminal] to capture, catch; [+ buque] to take2) [animal] to seize3) (Jur) to seize* * *verbo transitivoa) < nave> to seize, arrest; < delincuente> to capture, catch* * *= apprehend.Ex. Due to this fortunate circumstance, a thief who had been systematically purloining rare books from the Library was apprehended.* * *verbo transitivoa) < nave> to seize, arrest; < delincuente> to capture, catch* * *= apprehend.Ex: Due to this fortunate circumstance, a thief who had been systematically purloining rare books from the Library was apprehended.
* * *apresar [A1 ]vt1 ‹nave› to seize, arrest2 ‹delincuente› to capture, catch3 «animal» ‹presa› to capture, catch, seize* * *
apresar ( conjugate apresar) verbo transitivo
‹ delincuente› to capture, catch
apresar verbo transitivo to capture, catch, (nave) seize
' apresar' also found in these entries:
English:
capture
- catch up
- apprehend
* * *apresar vt1. [delincuente] to catch, to capture2. [barco] to seize3. [presa] to catch* * *v/t1 nave seize* * *apresar vt: to capture, to seize* * * -
23 entregar
v.1 to hand over.al final del curso te entregan un diploma you're given a diploma at the end of the courseel presidente entregó los premios a los ganadores the president handed out o presented the prizes to the winnersno entregarán a los rehenes hasta que no reciban el rescate they won't turn over o release the hostages until they receive the ransom2 to deliver, to give, to hand in, to turn in.El chico entregó el paquete The boy delivered the package.El ladrón entregó a su cómplice The thief turned in his accomplice.3 to give up.El Sr. Pérez entregó a su hija Mr. Perez gave up his daughter.4 to give away, to come across with, to surrender.Las víctimas entregaron sus joyas The victims surrendered their jewels.5 to render up, to surrender.El ladrón entregó las joyas The thief rendered up the jewels.* * *1 (dar) to hand over2 (deberes, ejercicios) to hand in, give in; (premios) to present, award3 COMERCIO to deliver4 MILITAR to surrender1 (rendirse) to give in (a, to), surrender2 (dedicarse) to devote oneself (a, to), be devoted (a, to)3 peyorativo (caer en) to give oneself over (a, to), take (a, to)* * *verb1) to deliver2) hand over3) present•* * *1. VT1) (=dar)a) [+ impreso, documento, trabajo] to hand in, give in, submit frmhay que entregar la redacción mañana — the essay has to be handed in o given in tomorrow
el proyecto se entregará a la comisión para que lo estudie — the plan will be put before the commission for them to study
b) [en mano] [gen] to hand over; [+ regalo] to giveme entregó la carta esta mañana — she gave me the letter this morning, she handed over the letter to me this morning
c) [+ premio, cheque] to presenthoy entregan los premios — they are presenting the awards today, the awards ceremony is today
2) (=distribuir) [gen] to give out; [+ correo, pedido] to deliverpara entregar a — (Com) [en envíos] for the attention of
3) (=ceder) [+ poderes, botín, rehenes] to hand over; [+ armas, país] to hand over, surrenderel enemigo acabó por entregar las armas — the enemy finally handed over o surrendered their weapons
el juez entregó la custodia del niño a su abuela — the judge gave o awarded o granted custody of the boy to his grandmother
4) [en boda] [+ novia] to give away2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( llevar) to deliver2)a) ( dar) to giveme/le entregó un cuestionario — she gave me/her o handed me/her a questionnaire
entregó su alma a Dios — (euf) he passed away (euph)
entregarlas — (Chi fam) to kick the bucket (colloq)
b) <premio/trofeo> to present3) <trabajo/deberes> to hand in, give in; <solicitud/impreso> to hand in, submit (frml)4)a) <ciudad/armas> to surrender; <poder/control> to hand overb) ( dedicar) to devoteentregó su vida a los pobres — she devoted o dedicated her life to the poor
5)a) <delincuente/prófugo> to turn in, hand over; < rehén> to hand overb) < novia> to give away2.entregarse v pron1) ( dedicarse)entregarse a algo/alguien — to devote oneself to something/somebody
2)me entregué al sueño — (liter) I succumbed to sleep (liter)
b) ( sexualmente)* * *= deliver, hand over, hand out, hand in, pass over, surrender, tender.Ex. You do not want to try and clear the building, thinking it is a fire when it is just somebody trying to deliver a parcel of books to the back door.Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex. An aggressive approach is made to publicity, with posters and leaflets distributed widely, visits to local shops, post offices, doctors surgeries etc, to drum up business, and the use of volunteers to hand out leaflets at street corners = Se inicia una campaña de publicidad enérgica, distribuyendo de forma general folletos y pósteres, visitando las tiendas, oficinas de correos y consultorías médicas de la localidad, etc., para promocionar el negocio, además de utilizar voluntarios para distribuir prospectos por las esquinas de las calles.Ex. Detailed written reports could be handed in to instructors after oral presentation to the class.Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex. The book's date label is stamped in the usual way, and the reader must surrender one token for each book he is borrowing.Ex. This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.----* entregar en garantía = pledge.* entregar en prenda = pledge.* entregar la vida = give + Posesivo + life.* entregar + Nombre + a = turn + Nombre + over to.* entregar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* entregarse = get in + the game, give + Posesivo + all.* entregarse a = give + Reflexivo + up to, abandon + Reflexivo + to, indulge in.* entregar un premio = present + award.* imposible de entregar = undeliverable.* que no se puede entregar = undeliverable.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( llevar) to deliver2)a) ( dar) to giveme/le entregó un cuestionario — she gave me/her o handed me/her a questionnaire
entregó su alma a Dios — (euf) he passed away (euph)
entregarlas — (Chi fam) to kick the bucket (colloq)
b) <premio/trofeo> to present3) <trabajo/deberes> to hand in, give in; <solicitud/impreso> to hand in, submit (frml)4)a) <ciudad/armas> to surrender; <poder/control> to hand overb) ( dedicar) to devoteentregó su vida a los pobres — she devoted o dedicated her life to the poor
5)a) <delincuente/prófugo> to turn in, hand over; < rehén> to hand overb) < novia> to give away2.entregarse v pron1) ( dedicarse)entregarse a algo/alguien — to devote oneself to something/somebody
2)me entregué al sueño — (liter) I succumbed to sleep (liter)
b) ( sexualmente)* * *= deliver, hand over, hand out, hand in, pass over, surrender, tender.Ex: You do not want to try and clear the building, thinking it is a fire when it is just somebody trying to deliver a parcel of books to the back door.
Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.Ex: An aggressive approach is made to publicity, with posters and leaflets distributed widely, visits to local shops, post offices, doctors surgeries etc, to drum up business, and the use of volunteers to hand out leaflets at street corners = Se inicia una campaña de publicidad enérgica, distribuyendo de forma general folletos y pósteres, visitando las tiendas, oficinas de correos y consultorías médicas de la localidad, etc., para promocionar el negocio, además de utilizar voluntarios para distribuir prospectos por las esquinas de las calles.Ex: Detailed written reports could be handed in to instructors after oral presentation to the class.Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.Ex: The book's date label is stamped in the usual way, and the reader must surrender one token for each book he is borrowing.Ex: This address was tendered at the State Library of Victoria, Nov 88, to mark the retirement of Professor Jean Whyte.* entregar en garantía = pledge.* entregar en prenda = pledge.* entregar la vida = give + Posesivo + life.* entregar + Nombre + a = turn + Nombre + over to.* entregar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.* entregarse = get in + the game, give + Posesivo + all.* entregarse a = give + Reflexivo + up to, abandon + Reflexivo + to, indulge in.* entregar un premio = present + award.* imposible de entregar = undeliverable.* que no se puede entregar = undeliverable.* * *entregar [A3 ]vtA (llevar) ‹carta/paquete› to deliver; ‹mercancías› to deliverentregamos los pedidos en el día we offer same-day deliveryentregó las invitaciones en mano she gave the invitations out o distributed the invitations by handB1 (dar) to giveme entregó 5.000 pesos a cuenta he gave me 5,000 pesos on accountse negó a entregármelo she refused to hand it over to meme amenazó y le entregué el dinero que llevaba encima he threatened me so I gave him o handed over all the money I had on meel secretario le entregó un cheque por $50.000 the secretary gave him o handed over o presented him with a check for $50,000me entregó un cuestionario she gave me o handed me a questionnairehoy nos entregan las llaves de la casa they're handing over the keys of the house today, we get the keys to the house today[ S ] Alberto Ruiz, para entregar a José Lerga José Lerga, c/o Alberto Ruizentregó su alma a Dios ( euf); he passed away ( euph), he gave up o delivered up his soul to God ( euph)2 ‹premio/trofeo› to presentel alcalde le entregó las llaves de la ciudad the mayor presented him with the keys to the cityhoy nos entregan los certificados we receive o get our certificates todayel proyecto será entregado al Congreso para su discusión the bill is to be put before o submitted to Congress for discussionD1 ‹ciudad/armas› to surrender; ‹poder› to hand overhan entregado el país a las empresas extranjeras they have handed the country over to foreign companies2 (dedicar) to devoteentregó su vida a Dios/a los pobres she gave o devoted o dedicated her life to God/to the poorE1 ‹delincuente/prófugo› to turn in, hand over; ‹rehén› to hand overlo entregaron a las autoridades they turned him in o handed him over to the authoritiesel juez entregó al niño a su padre adoptivo the judge put the child into his adoptive father's care2 ‹novia› to give awayA (dedicarse) entregarse A algo/algn to devote oneself TO sth/sbB1 (rendirse) to surrender, give oneself up; (a un vicio) to succumb, give inno creo que vaya a pasar de hoy, se ha entregado I don't think she'll last another day, she's given upentregarse A algo to give oneself over TO sthse entregó a la bebida he gave himself over to drink, he took to drink2 (sexualmente) entregarse A algn to give oneself TO sb* * *
Multiple Entries:
entregar
entregar algo
entregar ( conjugate entregar) verbo transitivo
1 ( llevar) ‹pedido/paquete/carta› to deliver
2
◊ me entregó un cuestionario she gave me o handed me a questionnaire;
no quiso entregármelo he refused to hand it over to me
entregarle algo a algn to present sb with sth
‹solicitud/impreso› to hand in, submit (frml)
3
‹poder/control› to hand over
‹ rehén› to hand over
entregarse verbo pronominal
1 ( dedicarse) entregarse a algo/algn to devote oneself to sth/sb
2
entregarse a algo/algn ‹al enemigo/a la policía› to give oneself up o surrender to sth/sbb) ( abandonarse):
entregar verbo transitivo
1 (poner en poder de) to hand over
2 (unos papeles, trabajo, etc) to give in, hand in
3 Com to deliver
' entregar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
original
- dar
- desprender
- pasar
- presentar
English:
accord
- commit
- deliver
- drop off
- give in
- hand
- hand in
- hand over
- pass over
- present
- surrender
- turn in
- undelivered
- give
- put
- serve
- trade
- turn
* * *♦ vt1. [dar] to hand over, to give;[premio, medalla, diploma] to present, to hand out;exigen que se les entregue un rescate they demand that a ransom be handed over;me entregó las llaves de la habitación y se fue she gave me the keys to the room and left;me entregaron un libro para que se lo diera a mi hermano they gave me a book for my brother;le entregaron las llaves de la ciudad they handed over the keys to the city to him;el presidente entregó los premios a los ganadores the president handed out o presented the prizes to the winners;al final del curso te entregan un diploma you're given a diploma at the end of the course2. [pedido, paquete, correspondencia] to deliver;[examen, informe, solicitud] to hand in;una carta certificada hay que entregarla en mano a registered letter must be delivered to the addressee in person3. [ceder] [ciudad, posesiones] to surrender;[armas] to hand over, to surrender;entregó el poder a su hermano he handed over power to his brother;con cinco goles en contra, entregaron el partido five goals down, they threw in the towel;Ven Famentregar los papeles [rendirse] to throw in the towel;[morir] to kick the bucket4. [persona] to turn over;entregó al ladrón a la policía she turned the thief over to the police;no entregarán a los rehenes hasta que no reciban el rescate they won't turn over o release the hostages until they receive the ransom5. [dedicar] to devote;ha entregado su vida a la lucha por el desarme she has devoted her life to fighting for disarmamentdesvalijaron el apartamento de arriba, para mí que lo entregó el portero they cleaned out the apartment above, I think the Br caretaker o US superintendent was in on it* * *v/t1 give, hand over3 mercancías deliver4 premio present* * *entregar {52} vt1) : to deliver2) dar: to give, to present3) : to hand in, to hand over* * *entregar vb1. (llaves, delincuente, etc) to hand over2. (trabajo, etc) to hand in¿has entregado el trabajo? have you handed your essay in?3. (mercancía) to deliver4. (premios, etc) to present -
24 perseguir
v.1 to pursue.con esta medida, el gobierno persigue la contención de la inflación the government's purpose in taking this measure is to curb inflationElla persigue el éxito She pursues success.2 to persecute.lo persiguieron por sus ideas he was persecuted for his beliefsle persigue la mala suerte he's dogged by bad lucklos fantasmas de la niñez la persiguen she is tormented by the ghosts of her childhoodEl policía persigue a Ricardo The policeman persecutes=harasses Richard.3 to chase, to chase down, to follow, to get after.Buck persigue aves Buck chases birds.4 to aspire to, to aim to, to pursue, to pursue to.Ella persigue estudiar en Francia She pursues to study in France.5 to prosecute, to prosecute by the law.La corte persigue a Ricardo The court prosecutes Richard.* * *1 to pursue, chase3 (reprimir) to persecute4 figurado (pretender) to be after, be looking for5 DERECHO to prosecute* * *verb1) to persecute2) pursue3) worry, torment* * *VT1) [+ presa, fugitivo] [gen] to pursue, chase; [por motivos ideológicos] to persecute; (=acosar) to hunt down, hunt out2) [+ persona, empleo] to chase after, go after; [+ propósito, fin] to pursuela persiguió durante dos años — he was after her for two years, he pursued her for two years
* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <fugitivo/delincuente/presa> to pursue, chaseb) ( por la ideología) to persecute2)a) <objetivo/fin> to pursuela finalidad que se persigue es... — the ultimate aim is...
b) ( acosar)la han estado persiguiendo hasta conseguir que trabaje para ellos — they've been pursuing her until they've managed to get her to work for them
* * *= chase, hunt, seek (after), track, haunt, be after, woo, dog, persecute, track down, hound, gun for, hunt down, chase down.Ex. Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.Ex. Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.Ex. A popular book will always be sought after by public librarians.Ex. The index fields are used for tracking annual indexes.Ex. Some authors, of course, object to their work being subjected to compulsory dissection for exams in the traditional deadly manner and like Bernard Shaw, they swear to haunt anyone who so mistreats them (Shaw's ghost must be busy these days).Ex. Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex. Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex. The title of the article is 'Sweeping away the problems that dog the industry?'.Ex. Why does the ALA ignore, deny or cover up the actions of the only government in the world which persecutes people for the alleged crime of opening uncensored libraries?.Ex. In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end.Ex. Jefferson, like Clinton, was hounded by reports of adultery and cowardice in wartime.Ex. The profession should not be gunning for the diverse and specific jobs that members of the same profession do now and will, with increasing diversity of title, do in the future.Ex. Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex. A feisty Harlem woman turned the tables on three subway muggers, chasing down two of the thugs while snatching back her purse.----* perseguir fantasmas = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* perseguir los mismos fines = work + on the same lines.* perseguir los mismos objetivos = work + on the same lines.* perseguir quimeras = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* perseguir un fin = pursue + end.* perseguir un objetivo = pursue + objective, pursue + goal.* persiguiendo sin tregua = in hot pursuit of.* * *verbo transitivo1)a) <fugitivo/delincuente/presa> to pursue, chaseb) ( por la ideología) to persecute2)a) <objetivo/fin> to pursuela finalidad que se persigue es... — the ultimate aim is...
b) ( acosar)la han estado persiguiendo hasta conseguir que trabaje para ellos — they've been pursuing her until they've managed to get her to work for them
* * *= chase, hunt, seek (after), track, haunt, be after, woo, dog, persecute, track down, hound, gun for, hunt down, chase down.Ex: Also, in controlled indexing language data bases, there is often an assumption that a user will be prepared to chase strings of references or to consult a sometimes complex thesaurus.
Ex: Nonetheless, we would still not wish to hunt through the file in order to change all subdivisions of that heading.Ex: A popular book will always be sought after by public librarians.Ex: The index fields are used for tracking annual indexes.Ex: Some authors, of course, object to their work being subjected to compulsory dissection for exams in the traditional deadly manner and like Bernard Shaw, they swear to haunt anyone who so mistreats them (Shaw's ghost must be busy these days).Ex: Silas H Berry told his colleagues at the New York Library Club: 'It is so hard to get a reader to tell what he is really after'.Ex: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex: The title of the article is 'Sweeping away the problems that dog the industry?'.Ex: Why does the ALA ignore, deny or cover up the actions of the only government in the world which persecutes people for the alleged crime of opening uncensored libraries?.Ex: In stepping away from the genre's glamorous robberies and flashy lifestyle, this stealthy, potent movie tracks down the British gangster icon to its inevitable end.Ex: Jefferson, like Clinton, was hounded by reports of adultery and cowardice in wartime.Ex: The profession should not be gunning for the diverse and specific jobs that members of the same profession do now and will, with increasing diversity of title, do in the future.Ex: Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex: A feisty Harlem woman turned the tables on three subway muggers, chasing down two of the thugs while snatching back her purse.* perseguir fantasmas = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* perseguir los mismos fines = work + on the same lines.* perseguir los mismos objetivos = work + on the same lines.* perseguir quimeras = chase + phantoms, grasp at + shadows.* perseguir un fin = pursue + end.* perseguir un objetivo = pursue + objective, pursue + goal.* persiguiendo sin tregua = in hot pursuit of.* * *vtA ‹fugitivo/delincuente› to pursue, chase; ‹presa› to pursue, chase, huntB (por la ideología) to persecuteel gobierno persiguió a los que se oponían al régimen the government persecuted those who opposed the regimeC1 ‹objetivo/fin› to pursuejóvenes que persiguen la fama young people in pursuit of o seeking famela finalidad que se persigue es que baje esta cifra the ultimate aim is to lower this figureno sé qué persigues con esa actitud I don't know what you're hoping to achieve with that attitude2(acosar): me persigue pidiéndome el coche prestado he's always pestering me to lend him the car ( colloq)me persigue la mala suerte I'm dogged by bad luckla suerte lo persigue luck always seems to be on his sideparece que te persiguen las enfermedades you seem to be plagued by illness* * *
perseguir ( conjugate perseguir) verbo transitivo
1
2 ‹objetivo/fin› to pursue;
me persigue la mala suerte I'm dogged by bad luck
perseguir verbo transitivo
1 (ir detrás de alguien) to chase
2 (por ideas) to persecute
3 (un objetivo) to pursue
4 (acompañar) les persigue la mala suerte, they are dogged by bad luck
' perseguir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
morosa
- moroso
- andar
- caza
- corretear
English:
chase
- dog
- get after
- go after
- hunt down
- make after
- persecute
- pursue
- victimize
- go
- haunt
- run
* * *perseguir vt1. [ir tras de] to pursue;[corredor, ciclista] to chase down2. [acosar] to persecute;lo persiguieron por sus ideas he was persecuted for his beliefs;lo persigue la mala suerte she's dogged by bad luck;los fantasmas de la niñez la persiguen she is tormented by the ghosts of her childhood3. [tratar de obtener] to pursue;con esta medida, el gobierno persigue la contención de la inflación the government's purpose in taking this measure is to curb inflation* * *v/t1 objetivo pursue2 delincuente look for3 ( molestar) pester4 ( acosar) persecute* * *perseguir {75} vt1) : to pursue, to chase2) : to persecute3) : to pester, to annoy* * *perseguir vb1. (en general) to chase / to pursue -
25 allanar
v.1 to flatten, to level (terreno).allanarle el camino a alguien to smooth the way for somebody2 to break into (irrumpir en).las tropas allanaron las viviendas de los campesinos the troops sacked the peasants' housesEl ladrón allanó la casa contigua The thief broke into the house next door3 to level out, to flatten out, to roll out, to level down.La apisonadora allana el terreno The steamroller levels out the land.4 to overcome.5 to calm down forcibly, to calm down.6 to search with a warrant.La policía allanó la casa The police searched the house with a warrant.* * *1 (aplanar) to level, flatten2 (dificultad etc) to smooth out, solve, resolve3 (pacificar) to pacify, subdue4 (entrar a la fuerza) to break into1 (nivelarse) to level out2 figurado (avenirse) to agree, comply (a, with)\allanar el terreno figurado to clear the way* * *1. VT1) (=nivelar) to level, level out, make even; (=alisar) to smooth, smooth down; (Mil) to raze (to the ground)2) [+ problema] to iron out3) (Jur) [+ casa] (=robar) to break into, burgle, burglarize (EEUU); esp LAm [policía] to raid4) [+ país] to pacify, subdue2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (AmL) autoridad/policía to raidb) (Esp, Méx) delincuente to break into2) < problemas> to solve, resolve; < obstáculo> to remove, overcome; < terreno> to level out2.allanar(le) el terreno a alguien — to smooth the way o path for somebody
allanarse v pronallanarse a algo — to agree to something, agree to accept something
* * *= flatten, level.Ex. This article describes how the organisation has been flattened into one unit during the changeover from a manual system to an automated statewide library system.Ex. Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (AmL) autoridad/policía to raidb) (Esp, Méx) delincuente to break into2) < problemas> to solve, resolve; < obstáculo> to remove, overcome; < terreno> to level out2.allanar(le) el terreno a alguien — to smooth the way o path for somebody
allanarse v pronallanarse a algo — to agree to something, agree to accept something
* * *= flatten, level.Ex: This article describes how the organisation has been flattened into one unit during the changeover from a manual system to an automated statewide library system.
Ex: Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.* * *allanar [A1 ]vtA ‹casa/edificio›1 ( AmL) «autoridad/policía» to raid2 ( Esp) «delincuente» to break intoB1 ‹problemas› to solve, resolve; ‹obstáculo› to remove, overcomeun intento de allanar las diferencias entre ellos an attempt to resolve the differences between them2 ‹terreno› to level outallanarle el terreno a algn to smooth the way o path for sballanarse A algo ‹a condiciones/exigencias› to agree TO sth, agree to accept sth ‹a la demanda› ( Der) to allow sth* * *
allanar ( conjugate allanar) verbo transitivo
1
2 ‹ problemas› to solve, resolve;
‹ obstáculo› to remove, overcome;
‹ terreno› to level out;◊ allanar(le) el terreno a algn to smooth the way o path for sb
allanar verbo transitivo
1 (nivelar un terreno) to level, flatten
fig (quitar obstáculos) to smooth
2 Jur to break into
' allanar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agreste
- aplanar
English:
flatten
- level
- pave
- smooth out
- even
- iron
- raid
- smooth
* * *allanar vt1. [terreno] to flatten, to level;Fig2. [dificultad] to overcome;consiguieron allanar todas las diferencias they managed to sort out all their differences3. [irrumpir en] to break into;las tropas allanaron la ciudad the troops sacked the city4. Am [hacer una redada en] to raid* * *v/t1 ( alisar) smooth2 ( aplanar) level (out)3 obstáculos overcome* * *allanar vt1) : to raid, to search2) : to resolve, to solve3) : to smooth, to level out -
26 captura
f.capture.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: capturar.* * *1 capture* * *noun f.1) capture2) seizure3) catch* * *SF [de prisionero, animal] capture; [de droga] seizure; [de pesca] catch* * ** * *= capture.Ex. This article reviews the problems involved in the capture of the type of chemical information contained in the form of tables or graphs.----* captura de catalogación = derivative cataloguing.* captura de datos = data capture.* captura de ficheros de audio = audio capture.* captura de ficheros de vídeo = video capture.* captura de imágenes = image capture, image capturing.* captura de pantalla = screen shot [screen-shot], screen capture.* red policial de captura = dragnet.* * ** * *= capture.Ex: This article reviews the problems involved in the capture of the type of chemical information contained in the form of tables or graphs.
* captura de catalogación = derivative cataloguing.* captura de datos = data capture.* captura de ficheros de audio = audio capture.* captura de ficheros de vídeo = video capture.* captura de imágenes = image capture, image capturing.* captura de pantalla = screen shot [screen-shot], screen capture.* red policial de captura = dragnet.* * *2 (de un alijo) seizure3 (en pesca) catchCompuesto:( Inf) screen capture, screenshot* * *
Del verbo capturar: ( conjugate capturar)
captura es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
captura
capturar
captura sustantivo femenino (de delincuente, enemigo, animal) capture;
( de un alijo) seizure;
( en pesca) catch
capturar ( conjugate capturar) verbo transitivo ‹delincuente/enemigo/animal› to capture;
‹ alijo› to seize, confiscate;
‹ peces› to catch
captura sustantivo femenino
1 (de un criminal, corredor, barco, etc) capture
2 (la pesca) catch
capturar verbo transitivo
1 (a un criminal, enemigo, etc) to capture, seize
2 (una presa) to catch
' captura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
orden
English:
capture
- catch
- warrant
* * *captura nf1. [de persona, animal] captureInformát captura de pantalla screen capture o dump2. [en pesca] catch* * *f capture; en pesca catch;tasa de capturas fishing quota* * *captura nf: capture, seizure -
27 capturar
v.1 to capture.María captura ladrones de noche Mary captures thieves at night.2 to grab.Ella capturó el sentido de la frase She grabbed the meaning of the phrase.* * *1 to capture, seize* * *verb1) to capture2) seize* * *VT [+ prisionero, animal] to capture; [+ droga] to seize* * *verbo transitivo <delincuente, enemigo, animal> to capture; < alijo> to seize, confiscate; < peces> to catch* * *= capture, capture, bust.Ex. In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.Ex. The National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP) is a cooperative effort by the National Agricultural Library and 42 university libraries to test a new method of capturing this literature in digital form for publication on CD-ROM.Ex. On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.----* capturar datos = capture + data.* capturar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* capturar el momento = catch + the moment.* capturar registros = capture + records.* * *verbo transitivo <delincuente, enemigo, animal> to capture; < alijo> to seize, confiscate; < peces> to catch* * *= capture, capture, bust.Ex: In those early days, so the story goes, the library movement was in danger of being captured by an aristocratic intellectual class designing to make the public library an elitist center for scholarly research.
Ex: The National Agricultural Text Digitizing Project (NATDP) is a cooperative effort by the National Agricultural Library and 42 university libraries to test a new method of capturing this literature in digital form for publication on CD-ROM.Ex: On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.* capturar datos = capture + data.* capturar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* capturar el momento = catch + the moment.* capturar registros = capture + records.* * *capturar [A1 ]vt1 ‹delincuente› to arrest, capture; ‹enemigo› to capture; ‹animal› to capture2 ‹alijo/drogas› to seize, confiscate* * *
capturar ( conjugate capturar) verbo transitivo ‹delincuente/enemigo/animal› to capture;
‹ alijo› to seize, confiscate;
‹ peces› to catch
capturar verbo transitivo
1 (a un criminal, enemigo, etc) to capture, seize
2 (una presa) to catch
' capturar' also found in these entries:
English:
capture
- catch
- recapture
* * *capturar vt[persona, animal] to capture* * *v/t capture; peces catch* * *capturar vt: to capture, to seize* * *capturar vb1. (en general) to capture -
28 consignar
v.1 to record, to write down (poner por escrito).2 to allocate.3 to consign, to dispatch.Ellos consignaron la mercadería They consigned the merchandise.4 to deposit in the (equipaje).5 to entrust.Ellos consignaron sus bienes They entrusted their possessions.* * *1 (mercancías) to consign, ship, dispatch2 (destinar - dinero etc) to allocate; (- cantidad) to assign3 (anotar) to note down, take down* * *verb1) to consign2) assign3) record* * *VT1) (Com) to send, dispatch (a to)2) (Econ) (=asignar) to assign ( para to, for)[+ créditos] to allocate3) (=registrar) to record, register; (=escribir) to set down, stateolvidé consignar mi nombre — I forgot to write my name in, I forgot to state my name
el hecho no quedó consignado en ningún libro — the fact was not recorded o set down in any book
4) CAm, Méx (Jur) to remand, hold for trial* * *verbo transitivo1) ( depositar)a) < mercancías> to consignb) < equipaje> to check (AmE), to place o deposit... in left luggage (BrE)c) (Der) to pay... into courtd) (Col) <dinero/cheques> to deposit2) (frml) <hecho/dato> to record3) (frml) ( enviar) <paquete/carga> to dispatch4) (frml) ( asignar) to allocate5) (Méx) (Der) < presunto delincuente> to bring... before the authorities* * *= consign.Ex. Soon, if, as it is planned, freight charges are introduced for book cartons consigned within the State, this library service will be no more = Pronto dejará de existir este servicio bibliotecario si, como está planeado, se introducen gastos de transporte por las cajas de cartón con libros que se consignen dentro del estado.* * *verbo transitivo1) ( depositar)a) < mercancías> to consignb) < equipaje> to check (AmE), to place o deposit... in left luggage (BrE)c) (Der) to pay... into courtd) (Col) <dinero/cheques> to deposit2) (frml) <hecho/dato> to record3) (frml) ( enviar) <paquete/carga> to dispatch4) (frml) ( asignar) to allocate5) (Méx) (Der) < presunto delincuente> to bring... before the authorities* * *= consign.Ex: Soon, if, as it is planned, freight charges are introduced for book cartons consigned within the State, this library service will be no more = Pronto dejará de existir este servicio bibliotecario si, como está planeado, se introducen gastos de transporte por las cajas de cartón con libros que se consignen dentro del estado.
* * *consignar [A1 ]vt1 ‹mercancías› to consign2 ( Col) ‹dinero/cheques› to deposit4 ( Der) to pay … into courtB ( frml); ‹hecho/dato› to recordE ‹precio/fecha› to put in writing* * *
consignar ( conjugate consignar) verbo transitivo
1 ( depositar)
c) (Der) to pay … into court
2 (frml) ‹hecho/dato› to record
3 (frml) ( enviar) ‹paquete/carga› to dispatch
4 (frml) ( asignar) to allocate
5 (Méx) (Der) ‹ presunto delincuente› to bring … before the authorities
consignar verbo transitivo
1 (dedicar una cantidad) to earmark, allocate: han consignado una importante parte del presupuesto a la reforma, a significant percentage of the budget was allocated to the improvements
2 (hacer constar unos datos) to record: hay que consignar unos datos personales en el formulario, you have to provide some personal information on the form
' consignar' also found in these entries:
English:
consign
- pay
* * *consignar vt1. [poner por escrito] to record, to write down;debes consignar la fecha de nacimiento you must record the date of birth;no consignó correctamente la dirección y le devolvieron la carta he didn't write the address correctly so they returned the letter to him2. [asignar] to allocate;consignaron 3 millones para proyectos educativos they allocated 3 million to educational projects3. [mercancía] to consign, to dispatch4. [equipaje] to deposit in the Br left-luggage office o US baggage room* * *v/t consign* * *consignar vt1) : to consign2) : to record, to write down3) : to assign, to allocate -
29 lanza
f.1 spear (weapon) (arrojadiza).2 shaft.3 lance, wooden stick used as a spear, spear.4 soldier with a lance.5 swindler.6 pickpocket, bag snatcher.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: lanzar.* * *1 lance, spear2 (de carro) shaft\lanza en ristre familiar ready for actionromper una lanza por to stick up for, defend* * *1. SF1) (Mil) lance, spear2) [en carruajes] shaft3) [de manguera] nozzle2. SMF1) LAm * (=estafador) cheat, shark ** * *IIIser una lanza — (AmL fam) to be on the ball (colloq)
masculino (Chi) ( delincuente) pickpocket, thief* * *= spear.Ex. This article surveys hunting themes incorporated into coats of arms, including prey animals, such as stags, wolves, bears, and foxes; hounds and falcons; and hunting equipment such as horns, bows and arrows, and spears.----* atravesar con una lanza = spear.* cabeza de lanza = spearhead.* punta de lanza = spearpoint.* romper una lanzar en favor de = stick up for.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* traspasar con una lanza = spear.* * *IIIser una lanza — (AmL fam) to be on the ball (colloq)
masculino (Chi) ( delincuente) pickpocket, thief* * *= spear.Ex: This article surveys hunting themes incorporated into coats of arms, including prey animals, such as stags, wolves, bears, and foxes; hounds and falcons; and hunting equipment such as horns, bows and arrows, and spears.
* atravesar con una lanza = spear.* cabeza de lanza = spearhead.* punta de lanza = spearpoint.* romper una lanzar en favor de = stick up for.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* traspasar con una lanza = spear.* * *(arma — en las lides) lance; (— arrojadiza) spearlanza en ristre ready for actionromper una lanza en favor de algn/algo to stick one's neck out for sb/sthB ( Chi) (delincuente) pickpocket, thief* * *
Del verbo lanzar: ( conjugate lanzar)
lanza es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
lanza
lanzar
lanza sustantivo femenino ( arma — en las lides) lance;
(— arrojadiza) spear
■ sustantivo masculino (Chi) ( delincuente) pickpocket, thief
lanzar ( conjugate lanzar) verbo transitivo
1
( en béisbol) to pitch
‹ bomba› to drop
2 ‹producto/libro› to launch
3
‹ indirecta› to drop;
‹ grito› to give;
verbo intransitivo ( en béisbol) to pitch
lanzarse verbo pronominal
◊ lanzase al agua/al vacío to leap into the water/the void;
lanzase en paracaídas to parachute;
( en una emergencia) to bale outb) (abalanzarse, precipitarse):◊ lanzase sobre algo/algn to pounce on sth/sb;
lanzase al ataque to attack
lanza sustantivo femenino spear
♦ Locuciones: romper una lanza en favor de alguien/algo, to stick up for sb/sthg
punta de lanza, spearhead
lanzar verbo transitivo
1 (arrojar) to throw
2 (insulto, grito) to let out: le lanzó una mirada de rencor, she shot him a resentful look
3 Mil & Com to launch
' lanza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hierro
- asta
- punta
English:
spear
- lance
* * *♦ nf1. [arma] [arrojadiza] spear;[en justas, torneos] lance;estar con la lanza en ristre to be ready for action;romper una lanza por alguien to stand up for sb;Am Famser una (buena) lanza to be sharp, to be on the ball2. [de carruaje] shaft♦ nmfAndes Fam dip, pickpocket* * *f lance;romper una lanza por alguien fig come to s.o.’s defense o Brdefence, stick up for s.o.* * *lanza nf: spear, lance* * *lanza n spear -
30 choro
m.mussel. (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru))pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: chorar.* * *I** SM1) (=persona) thief, burglar2) (Ling) thieves' slangIISM And, Cono Sur (Zool) mussel* * *I- ra adjetivo (Chi fam) (resuelto, audaz) gutsy (colloq); ( digno de admiración) great (colloq), cool (sl)IImasculino (Chi, Per)1) (Coc, Zool) mussel2) (fam) ( delincuente) crook (colloq)* * *I- ra adjetivo (Chi fam) (resuelto, audaz) gutsy (colloq); ( digno de admiración) great (colloq), cool (sl)IImasculino (Chi, Per)1) (Coc, Zool) mussel2) (fam) ( delincuente) crook (colloq)* * *1 (resuelto, audaz) gutsy ( colloq)Compuesto:( Chi) giant mussel* * *
Del verbo chorar: ( conjugate chorar)
choro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
choró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
chorar
choro
choro sustantivo masculino (Chi, Per)
1 (Coc, Zool) mussel
2 (fam) ( delincuente) crook (colloq)
* * *choro nm -
31 emplumar
v.1 to adorn with feathers (como adorno).2 to feather, to adorn with feathers, to plume, to fletch.* * *1 (poner plumas) to put feathers on, put a feather on1 (pájaro) to grow feathers* * *1. VT1) (=cubrir) to adorn with feathers2) (=castigar) to tar and featherle emplumaron seis meses de cárcel — * they packed him off to prison for six months *
3) LAm * (=estafar) to swindle4) Hond * (=zurrar) to beat up, thrash5) Chile*2. VI1) [pájaro] to grow feathers2) LAm * (=huir) to take to one's heels3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo to grow feathers, fledge2.emplumar vta) (Esp fam) < delincuente> to pick up (colloq)b)emplumárselas — (Chi fam) to split (sl)
* * *1.verbo intransitivo to grow feathers, fledge2.emplumar vta) (Esp fam) < delincuente> to pick up (colloq)b)emplumárselas — (Chi fam) to split (sl)
* * *emplumar [A1 ]vito grow feathers, fledge■ emplumarvt* * *♦ vt1. [como adorno] to adorn with feathers2. [como castigo] to tar and feather♦ viAndes, PRico [huir] to flee, to take flight -
32 aprehender
v.1 to apprehend (atrapar) (person).Ella aprehendió la baranda She apprehended the handrail.2 to take in.3 to arrest.La policía aprehende ladrones The police arrests thieves.4 to understand, to conceive of.Ella aprehende la seriedad del asunto She understands the gravity of the..* * *1 (apresar) to apprehend2 (confiscar) to seize3 (percibir) to understand* * *VT1) [+ individuo] to apprehend, detain; [+ bienes] to seize2) (Fil) to understand; (=concebir) to conceive, think; (=concretar) to pin down* * *verbo transitivo (frml) < delincuente> to apprehend (frml); < contrabando> to seize; <idea/concepto> to grasp* * *= seize, apprehend.Ex. A vague sensation of apprehension seized the newly appointed personnel officer as she knocked on the director's door.Ex. Due to this fortunate circumstance, a thief who had been systematically purloining rare books from the Library was apprehended.* * *verbo transitivo (frml) < delincuente> to apprehend (frml); < contrabando> to seize; <idea/concepto> to grasp* * *= seize, apprehend.Ex: A vague sensation of apprehension seized the newly appointed personnel officer as she knocked on the director's door.
Ex: Due to this fortunate circumstance, a thief who had been systematically purloining rare books from the Library was apprehended.* * *aprehender [E1 ]vt( frml)1 ‹delincuente› to apprehend ( frml), to capture2 ‹contrabando› to seize3 ‹idea/concepto› to grasp* * *
aprehender vtr (un alijo) to seize
' aprehender' also found in these entries:
English:
elusive
* * *aprehender vt1. [coger] [persona] to apprehend;[alijo, mercancía] to seize2. [comprender] to take in* * *v/t apprehend, capture* * *aprehender vt1) : to apprehend, to capture2) : to conceive of, to grasp -
33 avezado
adj.1 experienced, qualified, expert, deft.2 accustomed, inured.past part.past participle of spanish verb: avezar.* * *1→ link=avezar avezar► adjetivo1 seasoned, experienced* * *ADJ accustomed, inured* * *- da adjetivo <combatiente/político> seasoned* * *= seasoned.Ex. At the same time, seasoned librarians are faced with new learning requirements for computer seaching.----* avezado en la guerra = battle-hardened.* * *- da adjetivo <combatiente/político> seasoned* * *= seasoned.Ex: At the same time, seasoned librarians are faced with new learning requirements for computer seaching.
* avezado en la guerra = battle-hardened.* * *avezado -daseasonedun combatiente avezado en la lucha a seasoned o an experienced fighterun avezado delincuente a hardened criminal* * *
Del verbo avezar: ( conjugate avezar)
avezado es:
el participio
avezado,-a adjetivo skilled, experienced, seasoned
' avezado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
avezada
English:
seasoned
* * *avezado, -a adjseasoned;un avezado submarinista a seasoned scuba diver* * *avezado, -da adj: seasoned, experienced -
34 castigo
m.1 punishment.castigo corporal corporal punishmentcastigo ejemplar exemplary punishment2 damage (daño).infligir un duro castigo a to inflict severe damage onpres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: castigar.* * *1 (gen) punishment2 (en deporte) penalty\levantar un castigo to lift a punishmentcastigo ejemplar exemplary punishmentcastigo máximo DEPORTE penalty* * *noun m.1) punishment2) penalty* * *SM1) [por delito, falta] punishmentel gobierno ha sufrido un duro castigo en las urnas — the government has suffered heavy losses in the elections
2) (Dep) penaltyárea de castigo — penalty area, penalty box
golpe de castigo — (Rugby) penalty, penalty kick
3) (=tormento)ese cantante es un castigo que no nos merecemos — we don't deserve to have a singer like that inflicted upon us
la artillería sometió durante horas a la ciudad a un duro castigo — the artillery pounded the city for hours on end
4) (Literat) correction* * *1) (de un delincuente, estudiante, niño) punishment2) (daño, perjuicio)el castigo que la crisis ha infligido a esta zona — the severe o terrible effects the crisis has had on this area
* * *= discipline, punishment, sanction, chastisement, retribution, criminalisation [criminalization, -USA], bane.Ex. In this context, salaries, bonus schemes and promotion are considered along with the corollaries of discipline and even dismissal for those who do not meet the required standard.Ex. The public outcry at the lack of punishment for what he had done was tremendous.Ex. One of the principles that was demonstrated in this study was that workers are more motivated by social rewards and sanctions than by economic incentives.Ex. If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.Ex. Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.Ex. In our opinion, it is more relevant to focus on the Cuban government's criminalization of the unauthorized ownership of computers and its effective banning of the World Wide Web.Ex. The article is entitled 'Donation of books to libraries: bane or blessing'.----* administrar castigo = administer + punishment.* castigo físico = physical punishment.* castigo merecido = retribution.* castigo público = public whipping.* castigos corporales = corporal punishment.* de castigo = punitive.* impartir castigo = mete out + punishment, administer + punishment.* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.* justo castigo = nemesis.* quedar sin castigo = go + unpunished.* severo castigo = severe punishment.* sin castigo = impunitive, unpunished.* * *1) (de un delincuente, estudiante, niño) punishment2) (daño, perjuicio)el castigo que la crisis ha infligido a esta zona — the severe o terrible effects the crisis has had on this area
* * *= discipline, punishment, sanction, chastisement, retribution, criminalisation [criminalization, -USA], bane.Ex: In this context, salaries, bonus schemes and promotion are considered along with the corollaries of discipline and even dismissal for those who do not meet the required standard.
Ex: The public outcry at the lack of punishment for what he had done was tremendous.Ex: One of the principles that was demonstrated in this study was that workers are more motivated by social rewards and sanctions than by economic incentives.Ex: If they are non-librarians they might be released after a suitable period of chastisement but librarians should spend eternity there endlessly looking for 'Smith, E.S.' without rest or sympathy.Ex: Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.Ex: In our opinion, it is more relevant to focus on the Cuban government's criminalization of the unauthorized ownership of computers and its effective banning of the World Wide Web.Ex: The article is entitled 'Donation of books to libraries: bane or blessing'.* administrar castigo = administer + punishment.* castigo físico = physical punishment.* castigo merecido = retribution.* castigo público = public whipping.* castigos corporales = corporal punishment.* de castigo = punitive.* impartir castigo = mete out + punishment, administer + punishment.* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.* justo castigo = nemesis.* quedar sin castigo = go + unpunished.* severo castigo = severe punishment.* sin castigo = impunitive, unpunished.* * *A (de un delincuente) punishment; (de un niño) punishmentse les impondrán castigos más severos a estos delincuentes these criminals will be given harsher sentences o will be punished more severelysi te portas bien, te levantaré el castigo if you behave, I'll let you off o lift your punishmentCompuesto:corporal punishmentB1(daño, perjuicio): el castigo que recibió en el último asalto the punishment he took in the last roundinfligieron un duro castigo al enemigo they inflicted heavy losses on the enemyel castigo que la crisis ha infligido a esta zona the severe o terrible effects the crisis has had on this area2 ( Taur) punishment* * *
Del verbo castigar: ( conjugate castigar)
castigo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
castigó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
castigar
castigo
castigó
castigar ( conjugate castigar) verbo transitivo
( a quedarse en casa) to keep … in as a punishment, to ground (esp AmE colloq);
castigo sustantivo masculino
punishment;
les impusieron castigos severos they were severely punished;
levantar un castigo to lift a punishment
castigar verbo transitivo
1 to punish
2 (hacer sufrir, hacer padecer) to harm, ruin
3 Jur Dep to penalize
castigo sustantivo masculino
1 punishment
2 Jur penalty
3 Dep área de castigo, penalty area
' castigo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aleccionador
- aleccionadora
- bárbara
- bárbaro
- celda
- corporal
- inmerecida
- inmerecido
- justa
- justo
- levantamiento
- librar
- paquete
- pena
- perdonar
- poner
- pura
- puro
- salvarse
- sanción
- sancionar
- severa
- severidad
- severo
- voto
- zafarse
- área
- dar
- efectivo
- ejemplar
- escapar
- exagerado
- levantar
- leve
- merecer
- pegar
- penitencia
- rigor
- riguroso
- suplicio
- temer
- zona
English:
administer
- corporal
- discipline
- disobedient
- get off
- hard
- harsh
- inflict
- mild
- nemesis
- penalty
- penalty area
- penalty box
- punishment
- punitive
- retribution
- richly
- example
- get
- penance
- unpunished
* * *castigo nm1. [sanción] punishment;una expedición militar de castigo a punitive military expedition;nos levantaron el castigo por buen comportamiento we were let off the rest of our punishment for good behaviourcastigo corporal corporal punishment;castigo ejemplar exemplary punishmentel árbitro señaló el máximo castigo the referee pointed to the spot3. [daño] damage;infligir un duro castigo a to inflict severe damage on5. Taurom wound* * *m punishment* * *castigo nm: punishment* * *castigo n punishment -
35 empapelar
v.1 to paper, to wallpaper.2 to do (British), to bust (United States) (informal) (delincuente, infractor). (peninsular Spanish)3 to paper up, to wallpaper, to paper.* * *1 (envolver) to wrap up in paper2 (una pared) to wallpaper, paper* * *verb* * *VT1) [+ cuarto, pared] to paper; [+ caja] to line with paper2)empapelar a algn — (=abrir expediente) to throw the book at sb; * (=matar) to do sb in *
* * *verbo transitivo <habitación/pared> to wallpaper, paper* * *----* papel de empapelar = wallpaper.* * *verbo transitivo <habitación/pared> to wallpaper, paper* * ** papel de empapelar = wallpaper.* * *empapelar [A1 ]vtA ‹habitación/pared› to wallpaper, paperlas calles estaban empapeladas de propaganda the streets were plastered with progaganda* * *
empapelar ( conjugate empapelar) verbo transitivo ‹habitación/pared› to wallpaper, paper
empapelar verbo transitivo
1 (cubrir con papel) to wallpaper
2 fam (procesar, expedientar) lo van a empapelar por fraude, he'll be prosecuted for fraud
' empapelar' also found in these entries:
English:
decorate
- paper
- wallpaper
- redecorate
- wall
* * *empapelar vt1. [pared, cuarto] to paper, to wallpaper* * *v/t wallpaper* * *empapelar vt: to wallpaper* * *empapelar vb to wallpaper -
36 juvenil
adj.1 youthful.2 juvenile, young, young-looking, boyish.* * *► adjetivo1 young, youthful2 DEPORTE junior, youth1 DEPORTE junior, youth■ los juveniles the juniors, the youth team\moda juvenil teenage fashion* * *adj.1) juvenile2) youthful* * *1. ADJ1) [persona] youthfulen los años juveniles — in one's early years, in one's youth
2) [equipo, torneo] junior2.SMF (Dep) junior, junior player* * *Iadjetivo < moda> young; < aspecto> youthful; <categoría/competición> junior (before n), youth (before n) (BrE)IImasculino y femenino junior* * *= juvenile, youthful.Ex. The construction of the hypothesis, however, should be limited to such considerations as whether the subject heading list is designed to serve the adult or the juvenile user.Ex. Artists or their families have often wished to erase the memory of convict or immigrant origins, youthful indiscretions, or previous marriages.----* banda juvenil = gang of youths.* bibliotecario encargado de la sección juvenil = young adult librarian.* cultura juvenil = youth culture.* delincuente juvenil = juvenile offender.* literatura juvenil = juvenile fiction.* * *Iadjetivo < moda> young; < aspecto> youthful; <categoría/competición> junior (before n), youth (before n) (BrE)IImasculino y femenino junior* * *= juvenile, youthful.Ex: The construction of the hypothesis, however, should be limited to such considerations as whether the subject heading list is designed to serve the adult or the juvenile user.
Ex: Artists or their families have often wished to erase the memory of convict or immigrant origins, youthful indiscretions, or previous marriages.* banda juvenil = gang of youths.* bibliotecario encargado de la sección juvenil = young adult librarian.* cultura juvenil = youth culture.* delincuente juvenil = juvenile offender.* literatura juvenil = juvenile fiction.* * *‹moda› young; ‹aspecto› youthful; ‹categoría/competición› junior ( before n), youth ( before n) ( BrE)juniorlos juveniles the juniors, the junior o ( BrE) youth team* * *
juvenil adjetivo ‹ moda› young;
‹ aspecto› youthful;
‹categoría/competición› junior ( before n), youth ( before n) (BrE)
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino
junior;
juvenil adjetivo
1 (apariencia) youthful, young
delincuencia juvenil, juvenile delinquency
ropa juvenil, young people's clothes
2 (clasificación) junior: empezó en los equipos juveniles, he started out on junior teams
' juvenil' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
albergue
- club
- delincuencia
- delincuente
- moda
- título
English:
boyish
- delinquency
- growing
- hostel
- juvenile
- juvenile delinquency
- juvenile delinquent
- young
- young-looking
- youth hostel
- youthful
- teenage
- youth
* * *♦ adj1. [aspecto] youthful;[desempleo, violencia] youth;delincuencia juvenil juvenile delinquency;moda juvenil youth fashion;en lenguaje juvenil in young people's language♦ nmfDepjuveniles ≈ youth team [ages 16 to 17]* * *adj youthful* * *juvenil adj1) : juvenile, young, youthful2) adolescente: teenage* * *juvenil adj (en deportes) junior -
37 reformar
v.1 to reform (to change).Ellos reformaron la ley They reformed the law.2 to renovate, to do up (local, casa).3 to correct, to set in the right track, to put on the right road, to put on the right track.Ellos reformaron a Ricardo They corrected Richard.4 to redesign, to reform.Ellos reformaron la muñeca They redesigned the doll.* * *1 (gen) to reform2 ARQUITECTURA to renovate, do up3 (una prenda) to alter1 (corregirse) to reform oneself* * *verb1) to reform2) renovate, repair•* * *1. VT1) [+ edificio] to renovatevan a reformar todas las casas del casco antiguo — they are going to renovate all the houses in the old quarter
2) [+ ley, sistema] to reform3) [+ persona] to reformsu novia ha conseguido reformarle y ya no bebe — his girlfriend has managed to reform him and he doesn't drink any more
4) (Cos) to alter5) frm (=formar de otro modo) to re-form2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <ley/institución> to reform, change2)a) <casa/edificio> to make alterations o improvements tob) <abrigo/vestido> to alter3) < delincuente> to reform2.reformarse v pron to mend one's ways* * *= reform, renovate, reframe, bring + Nombre + up to scratch, refurbish.Ex. The advent of IT into the working lives of librarians and information workers has brought with it a realization that the nature of their activities is being reformed.Ex. This article discusses factors leading to a decision to extend and renovate the existing main library building during 1985 to 1986.Ex. Rather than continuing the debate on its old terms it needs to be reframed.Ex. Dilapidated housing will be brought up to scratch thanks to a cash injection which could total millions of pounds.Ex. In 1978, funds became available to refurbish the library.----* reformar malos hábitos = reform + bad habits.* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <ley/institución> to reform, change2)a) <casa/edificio> to make alterations o improvements tob) <abrigo/vestido> to alter3) < delincuente> to reform2.reformarse v pron to mend one's ways* * *= reform, renovate, reframe, bring + Nombre + up to scratch, refurbish.Ex: The advent of IT into the working lives of librarians and information workers has brought with it a realization that the nature of their activities is being reformed.
Ex: This article discusses factors leading to a decision to extend and renovate the existing main library building during 1985 to 1986.Ex: Rather than continuing the debate on its old terms it needs to be reframed.Ex: Dilapidated housing will be brought up to scratch thanks to a cash injection which could total millions of pounds.Ex: In 1978, funds became available to refurbish the library.* reformar malos hábitos = reform + bad habits.* reformar + Posesivo + vida = reform + Posesivo + life.* * *reformar [A1 ]vtA ‹ley/institución› to reform, changeB1 ‹casa/edificio› to make alterations o improvements to, to do up ( colloq)2 ‹abrigo/vestido› to alterC ‹delincuente› to reformto mend one's waysdesde que se casó se ha reformado he's a reformed character o he's mended his ways since he got married* * *
reformar ( conjugate reformar) verbo transitivo
reformarse verbo pronominal
to mend one's ways
reformar verbo transitivo
1 (una ley, empresa, etc) to reform, change
2 (edificio, casa) to make improvements o alterations to, to refurbish
' reformar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
profundidad
English:
do up
- reform
- reshape
- revamp
* * *♦ vt1. [cambiar] to reform2. [local, casa] to do up3. [criminal] to reform* * *v/t1 ley, organización reform* * *reformar vt1) : to reform2) : to change, to alter3) : to renovate, to repair* * *reformar vb1. (una ley etc) to reform2. (un edificio) to make alterations to -
38 aprehensión
f.1 apprehension, seizure, arrest, capture.2 understanding, apprehension, grasping.3 seizure, embargo.* * *1 (captura) apprehension, arrest2 (de contrabando) seizure3 (percepción) comprehension, understanding* * *SF1) [de individuo] apprehension, capture; [de bienes] seizure2) (Fil) (=comprensión) understanding; (=percepción) conception, perception* * ** * ** * *( frml)1 (de un delincuente) apprehension ( frml), capture2 (de contrabando) seizure* * *
aprehensión sustantivo femenino seizure
* * *aprehensión nf[de persona] arrest, capture; [de alijo, mercancía] seizure* * *f capture, seizure* * * -
39 desincentivo
m.disincentive.* * *SM disincentive* * *masculino (para el comercio, la empresa) disincentive; (para la corrupción, un delincuente) deterrent* * *masculino (para el comercio, la empresa) disincentive; (para la corrupción, un delincuente) deterrent* * *(para el comercio, la empresa) disincentive; (para la corrupción, un delincuente) deterrent -
40 llave
f.1 key.bajo llave under lock and keyechar la llave, cerrar con llave to lock upllave de contacto ignition keyllave maestra master key2 tap (British), faucet (United States).llave de paso stopcockcerrar la llave de paso to turn the water/gas off at the mains3 spanner (tool).llave allen Allen key4 hold, lock.5 curly bracket.6 switch.7 faucet, tap.8 wrench, spanner.9 valve.10 clef.Clave de Fa F clef* * *1 (de puerta etc) key2 TÉCNICA wrench3 (en judo) lock4 (en texto) bracket5 MÚSICA key\bajo llave under lock and keycerrar con llave to lockechar la llave to lock the doorllave en mano ready for immediate occupancyllave de contacto ignition keyllave dinamométrica torque wrenchllave falsa skeleton keyllave inglesa monkey wrenchllave maestra master key* * *noun f.1) key2) switch3) faucet* * *SF1) [de puerta] key•
bajo llave — under lock and key•
cerrar con llave — to lock•
echar (la) llave (a) — to lock up"llave en mano" — "with vacant possession"
llave de contacto — (Aut) ignition key
llave de memoria — (Inform) memory stick, USB flash drive, key drive, pen drive
llave maestra — skeleton key, master key
2) [de gas, agua] tap, faucet (EEUU); (Elec) switchllave de bola — ballcock, floater (EEUU)
llave de flotador — ballcock, floater (EEUU)
llave de paso — [del agua] stopcock; [del gas] mains tap
cerrar la llave de paso del agua/gas — to turn the water/gas off at the mains
3) (Mec) spannerllave de carraca — ratchet spanner, ratchet wrench (EEUU)
4) (Mús) stop, key5) (Tip) curly bracket, brace bracket6) (Dep) [de lucha libre] lock; [de judo] hold7) [de escopeta] lock8) Cono Sur (Arquit) beam, joist* * *1)a) (de cerradura, candado) keyen llave — (Col fam)
estar en llave con alguien — comerciante to work in cooperation with somebody; delincuente to be in league with somebody
b) ( de una propiedad)entrega de llaves en junio — ready for occupancy (AmE) o (BrE) occupation in June
c) (CS) ( por el alquiler) key money, premium; ( por la clientela) goodwilld) ( para dar cuerda) key2) (Mec) ( herramienta) wrench (AmE), spanner (BrE)3)a) ( interruptor) switch; ( en tubería) valvela llave del gas — the gas jet (AmE) o (BrE) tap
b) (AmL) (de lavabo, bañera) faucet (AmE), tap (BrE)c) (Mús) ( de órgano) stop; ( de trompeta) valve; (de clarinete, saxofón) key4) ( en un texto) brace5) (en lucha, judo) holdllave de candado — (Col, Méx) hammerlock
* * *1)a) (de cerradura, candado) keyen llave — (Col fam)
estar en llave con alguien — comerciante to work in cooperation with somebody; delincuente to be in league with somebody
b) ( de una propiedad)entrega de llaves en junio — ready for occupancy (AmE) o (BrE) occupation in June
c) (CS) ( por el alquiler) key money, premium; ( por la clientela) goodwilld) ( para dar cuerda) key2) (Mec) ( herramienta) wrench (AmE), spanner (BrE)3)a) ( interruptor) switch; ( en tubería) valvela llave del gas — the gas jet (AmE) o (BrE) tap
b) (AmL) (de lavabo, bañera) faucet (AmE), tap (BrE)c) (Mús) ( de órgano) stop; ( de trompeta) valve; (de clarinete, saxofón) key4) ( en un texto) brace5) (en lucha, judo) holdllave de candado — (Col, Méx) hammerlock
* * *llave11 = key, latchkey.Ex: A whistle from the owner activates the bleeper and light in this keyring, enabling lost keys to be found.
Ex: He heard her cheerful 'Good-night, cabbie,' as she ran up the steps and opened the door with a latchkey.* abrir con llave = unlock.* ama de llaves = hotel housekeeper.* bajo llave = under lock and key.* cerrar con llave = lock.* con llave = locked, locking.* guardar bajo llave = keep under + lock and key.* llave de arranque = ignition key.* llave de contacto = ignition key.* llave de la casa = house key, latchkey.* llave del coche = car key.* llave maestra = skeleton key, master key.* niño de la llave = latchkey child.* problema con los niños de la llave = latchkey problem.* sin cerrar con llave = unlocked.* sistema de llave en mano = turnkey system, turnkey software system.* un manojo de llaves = a set of + keys.llave22 = spigot, faucet, tap.Ex: What I think the president ought to do is get on the phone with the OPEC cartel and say we expect you to open your spigots.
Ex: Unless the library has a whole book devoted to the repair of faucets they will have to look under one of the less specific heading.Ex: The cinema would be enormously the poorer if deprived of its loaded pistols, banana skins, ticking timebombs and dripping taps.* llave de carraca = ratchet wrench.* llave de paso = spigot, faucet, tap, stopcock, stop valve, shut-off valve.* llave de paso del agua = water valve.* llave de tubo = socket wrench.* llave dinamométrica = torque wrench.* llave inglesa = wrench.llave33 = brace, curly bracket ({}).Ex: This article considers the special typographical case of large characters such as braces.
Ex: In this formula, curly brackets {} indicate activities, and alpha, beta and gamma are constants.* * *A1 (de cerradura, candado) keycierra la puerta con llave lock the doorrecibió la llave de oro or las llaves de la ciudad he was given the freedom of the city o the keys to the cityla llave que te abrirá las puertas del éxito the key to successtiene el dinero guardado bajo llave she has the money under lock and key2(de una propiedad): entrega de llaves en junio ready for occupancy ( AmE) o ( BrE) occupation in Junevendo apartamento, llave en mano apartment for sale, available for immediate occupancy ( AmE) o ( BrE) occupationbajo siete llaves hidden awaylo tiene bajo siete llaves she keeps it hidden awayestán en llave they're in on it together o in league with each otherestar en llave con algn «comerciante» to work in cooperation with sb;«delincuente» to be in league with sbCompuestos:● llave de contacto or de encendidoignition keymaster key, passkeyB (para dar cuerda) keyCompuestos:wheel bracellaves de vaso socket settorque wrenchD1 (interruptor) switch2 (en una tubería) valveagua de la llave tap waterCompuestos:flintlockE ( Impr) (en un texto) braceentre llaves in bracesF (en lucha, judo) holdlo inmovilizó con una llave (de brazo) she put an armlock on him, she got him in an armlockllave de candado (Col, Méx); hammerlockH (Col, Ven) (en hípica) double* * *
llave sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) key;
bajo llave under lock and key;
la llave del éxito the key to success;
llave de contacto ignition key;
llave maestra master key, passkey
2 (Mec) ( herramienta) wrench (AmE), spanner (BrE);
3
( en tubería) valve;◊ la llave del gas the gas jet (AmE) o (BrE) tap;
cerrar la llave de paso to turn the water/gas off at the main valve (AmE) o (BrE) at the mains
4 ( en un texto) brace
5 (en lucha, judo) hold;
llave sustantivo femenino
1 (de una cerradura) key: cierra con llave, lock the door
Auto la llave de contacto, the ignition key
(de una cañería) tap
la llave del gas, the gas tap
la llave de paso del agua, the stopcock, US water valve
(del fluido eléctrico) switch
ama de llaves, housekeeper
2 (herramienta) US wrench
llave Allen, Allen wrench
llave fija, spanner
llave inglesa, adjustable spanner, US monkey wrench
3 (en defensa personal) lock
4 Tip brace
♦ Locuciones: bajo llave, under lock and key
' llave' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- acertar
- andar
- cerrar
- encerrar
- encerrarse
- entrar
- girar
- maestra
- maestro
- para
- a
- abierto
- caer
- cerrado
- chorro
- doble
- duplicar
- echar
- empaque
- ir
- meter
- tener
- vuelta
English:
adjustable spanner
- bloody
- cut
- fit
- frantic
- get in
- key
- lock
- lock away
- lock up
- master
- master key
- monkey wrench
- nelson
- put
- right
- skeleton key
- spanner
- stranglehold
- tap
- to
- unlock
- use
- wrench
- dig
- duplicate
- ease
- faucet
- good
- have
- hold
- how
- ignition
- main
- monkey
- pass
- run
- skeleton
- strangle
- switch
- time
* * *llave nf1. [de cerradura] key;bajo llave under lock and key;guardaba el secreto bajo siete llaves he didn't tell the secret to another soul;echar la llave, Am [m5]pasar llave, cerrar con llave to lock up;llave en mano [vivienda] ready for immediate occupation;bajo siete llaves under lock and keyllave de contacto ignition key; Informát llave de hardware dongle;llave maestra master key2. [grifo] Br tap, US faucetllave de paso stopcock;llave inglesa monkey wrench, Br adjustable spanner;llave de torsión torque wrench;llave de tuerca spanner6. [clave] key7. [de judo, lucha libre] hold, lock8. [signo ortográfico] brace, Br curly bracket9. [de flauta] key;[de órgano] stop; [de trompeta] valve* * *f1 key;bajo llave under lock and key;cerrar con llave lock;echar la llave lock the door, lock upspanner* * *llave nf1) : key2) : faucet3) interruptor: switch4) : brace (punctuation mark)5)llave inglesa : monkey wrench* * *llave n1. (en general) key2. (herramienta) spanner
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