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1 gain

1. noun
1) Gewinn, der

be to somebody's gain — für jemanden von Vorteil sein

ill-gotten gains — unrechtmäßig erworbener Besitz

2) (increase) Zunahme, die (in an + Dat.)
2. transitive verb
1) (obtain) gewinnen; finden [Zugang, Zutritt]; erwerben [Wissen, Ruf]; erlangen [Freiheit, Ruhm]; erzielen [Vorteil, Punkte]; verdienen [Lebensunterhalt, Geldsumme]

gain possession of something — in den Besitz einer Sache (Gen.) kommen

2) (win) gewinnen [Preis, Schlacht]; erringen [Sieg]

3) (obtain as increase)

gain weight/five pounds [in weight] — zunehmen/fünf Pfund zunehmen

gain speed — schneller werden

4) (reach) gewinnen (geh.), erreichen [Gipfel, Ufer]

5) (become fast by)

my watch gains two minutes a day — meine Uhr geht pro Tag zwei Minuten vor
3. intransitive verb
1) (make a profit)

gain by something — von etwas profitieren

2) (obtain increase)

gain in influence/prestige — an Einfluss/Prestige gewinnen

gain in wisdom — weiser werden

gain in knowledge — sein Wissen vergrößern

gain in weight — zunehmen

3) (become fast) [Uhr:] vorgehen

4)

gain on somebody — (come closer) jemandem [immer] näher kommen; (increase lead) den Vorsprung zu jemandem vergrößern

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[ɡein] 1. verb
1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) gewinnen

2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) gewinnen

3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) gewinnen

4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) vorgehen
2. noun
1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) die Zunahme

2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) der Gewinn

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gain

[geɪn]

I. n

1. no pl (increase) Anstieg m kein pl, Zunahme f kein pl; in speed Erhöhung f kein pl

\gain in height Höhengewinn m

\gain in numbers zahlenmäßiger Zuwachs

\gain in profits/productivity Gewinn-/Produktivitätssteigerung f

weight \gain Gewichtszunahme f

2. ECON, FIN (profit) Gewinn m

net \gain Nettogewinn m, Reingewinn m

pre-tax \gain Vorsteuergewinn m

3. (achievement) Gewinn m kein pl, Erfolg m

4. no pl (advantage) Vorteil m

personal/political \gain persönlicher/politischer Vorteil

to do sth for \gain etw zu seinem eigenen Vorteil tun; (for money) etw für Geld tun

5. no pl ELEC, TECH Verstärkungsgrad m

II. vt

1. (obtain)

▪ to \gain sth etw bekommen [o erlangen]

you've got nothing to lose and everything to \gain du hast nichts zu verlieren, aber alles zu gewinnen

what do you hope to \gain from the course? was versprechen Sie sich von diesem Kurs?

her performance \gained her international fame durch ihre Leistung erlangte sie internationalen Ruhm

the party have \gained a lot of support die Partei ist in der Sympathie der Wähler stark gestiegen

to \gain acceptance/popularity akzeptiert/populär werden

to \gain access to sth sich dat Zugang zu etw dat verschaffen

to \gain sb's confidence jds Vertrauen gewinnen

to \gain control of sth etw unter [seine] Kontrolle bekommen

to \gain entrance/entry [to sth] sich dat Zutritt [zu etw dat] verschaffen

to \gain experience Erfahrungen sammeln

to \gain freedom/independence die Freiheit/Unabhängigkeit erlangen

to \gain ground [an] Boden gewinnen; disease um sich akk greifen; rumours sich akk verbreiten

to \gain ground on sb gegenüber jdm an Boden gewinnen

to \gain an impression einen Eindruck gewinnen

to \gain insight [into sth] einen Einblick [in etw akk] bekommen, [etw] verstehen

to \gain recognition Anerkennung finden

to \gain a reputation for being sth sich dat einen Namen als etw machen

to \gain success Erfolg haben

to \gain the upper hand die Oberhand gewinnen

to \gain a victory einen Sieg erringen

2. (increase)

▪ to \gain sth an etw dat gewinnen

the share index \gained ten points der Aktienindex stieg um 10 Punkte an

to \gain altitude [an] Höhe gewinnen

to \gain knowledge sein Wissen erweitern

to \gain prestige an Prestige gewinnen

to \gain self-confidence Selbstvertrauen entwickeln

to \gain strength kräftiger werden, an Kraft zunehmen

to \gain time Zeit gewinnen

to \gain velocity [or speed] schneller werden

to \gain weight zunehmen

3. (reach) erreichen

to \gain one's destination sein Ziel erreichen

4.

▶ to \gain a foothold Fuß fassen

▶ nothing ventured, nothing \gained ( prov) wer wagt, gewinnt

III. vi

1. (increase) zunehmen; prices, numbers [an]steigen, zulegen; clock, watch vorgehen

the share index \gained by ten points der Aktienindex stieg um 10 Punkte an

to \gain in height an Höhe gewinnen

to \gain in numbers zahlenmäßig ansteigen

to \gain in profits/productivity einen Gewinn-/Produktivitätszuwachs verzeichnen

to \gain in weight zunehmen

2. (profit) profitieren

▪ to \gain from sth von etw dat profitieren

▪ to \gain by doing sth durch etw akk profitieren

3. (catch up)

▪ to \gain on sb jdn mehr und mehr einholen

they're \gaining on us sie kommen immer näher

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[geɪn]
1. n

1) no pl (= advantage) Vorteil m; (= profit) Gewinn m, Profit m

the love of gain — Profitgier f (pej)

to do sth for gain — etw aus Berechnung (dat) or zum eigenen Vorteil tun; (for money) etw des Geldes wegen tun

his loss is our gain — sein Verlust ist unser Gewinn, wir profitieren von seinem Verlust

2) pl (= winnings) Gewinn m; (= profits) Gewinne pl

3) (= increase) (in +gen) Zunahme f; (in speed) Erhöhung f; (in wealth) Steigerung f, Zunahme f; (in health) Besserung f; (in knowledge) Erweiterung f, Vergrößerung f

gain in numbers — zahlenmäßiger Zuwachs

gain in weight, weight gain — Gewichtszunahme f

gain in sales — Absatzsteigerung f

gain in height — Höhengewinn m

2. vt

1) (= obtain, win) gewinnen; knowledge, wealth erwerben; advantage, respect, entry, access sich (dat) verschaffen; control, the lead übernehmen; marks, points erzielen; sum of money verdienen; liberty erlangen; (= achieve) nothing, a little etc erreichen

we gained something for ourselves — damit haben wir etwas für uns erreicht

what does he hope to gain by it? — was verspricht or erhofft er sich (dat) davon?

to gain independence — unabhängig werden

to gain sb's goodwill — jdn wohlwollend stimmen

to gain sb's confidence — jds Vertrauen erlangen

to gain experience — Erfahrungen sammeln

he gained a better view by climbing onto a wall — dadurch, dass er auf eine Mauer kletterte, hatte er einen besseren Ausblick

they didn't gain entry to the building — sie kamen nicht in das Gebäude hinein

we gained an advantage over him — wir waren ihm gegenüber im Vorteil

to gain ground — (an) Boden gewinnen; (disease) um sich greifen, sich verbreiten; (rumours) sich verbreiten

to gain time —

how did he gain such a reputation? — wie ist er zu diesem Ruf gekommen?

he gained a reputation as... — er hat sich (dat) einen Namen als... gemacht

2) (= reach) other side, shore, summit erreichen

3)

(= increase) to gain height — (an) Höhe gewinnen, höhersteigen

to gain speed — schneller werden, beschleunigen

to gain strength — stärker werden

she has gained weight/3 kilos — sie hat zugenommen/3 Kilo zugenommen

as he gained confidence — als er sicherer wurde, als seine Selbstsicherheit wuchs or zunahm

to gain popularity — an Beliebtheit (dat) gewinnen

my watch gains five minutes each day — meine Uhr geht fünf Minuten pro Tag vor

3. vi

1) (watch) vorgehen

2) (= get further ahead) den Vorsprung vergrößern; (= close gap) aufholen

3) (= profit person) profitieren (by von)

you can only gain by it — das kann nur Ihr Vorteil sein, Sie können dabei nur profitieren

society/the university would gain from that — das wäre für die Gesellschaft/die Universität von Vorteil

we stood to gain from the decision — die Entscheidung war für uns von Vorteil

4)

to gain in confidence — mehr Selbstvertrauen bekommen

to gain in popularity — an Beliebtheit (dat) gewinnen

to gain in speed — schneller werden

to gain in height — (an) Höhe gewinnen

to gain in weight — zunehmen

to gain in prestige — an Ansehen gewinnen, sich (dat) größeres Ansehen verschaffen

to gain in strength — stärker werden

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gain [ɡeın]

A v/t

1. seinen Lebensunterhalt etc verdienen

2. Anhänger, jemandes Vertrauen, Zeit etc gewinnen:

point gained SPORT Pluspunkt m; → ground¹ A 2, upper hand

3. die Küste etc erreichen

4. fig erreichen, erlangen, erhalten, erringen:

gain experience Erfahrung(en) sammeln;

gain wealth Reichtümer erwerben;

gain admission Einlass finden; → advantage A 1

5. jemandem etwas einbringen, -tragen:

it gained him a promotion (a warning)

6. zunehmen an (dat):

gain speed (strength) schneller (stärker) werden;

he gained 10 pounds er nahm 10 Pfund zu; → weight A 3

7. meist gain over jemanden für sich gewinnen

8. vorgehen um (Uhr):

my watch gains two minutes a day meine Uhr geht am Tag zwei Minuten vor

B v/i

1. (on, upon)

a) näher kommen (dat), (an) Boden gewinnen, aufholen (gegenüber)

b) seinen Vorsprung vergrößern (vor dat, gegenüber)

2. (an) Einfluss oder Boden gewinnen

3. besser oder kräftiger werden:

he gained daily er kam täglich mehr zu Kräften

4. WIRTSCH Profit oder Gewinn machen

5. (an Wert) gewinnen, besser zur Geltung kommen, im Ansehen steigen

6. zunehmen (in an dat):

gain (in weight) (an Gewicht) zunehmen;

the days were gaining in warmth die Tage wurden wärmer

7. (on, upon) übergreifen (auf akk), sich ausbreiten (über akk)

8. vorgehen (Uhr):

my watch gains by two minutes a day meine Uhr geht am Tag zwei Minuten vor

C s

1. Gewinn m, Vorteil m, Nutzen m ( alle:

to für)

2. (in) Zunahme f (an dat), Steigerung f (gen):

gain in knowledge Wissensbereicherung f;

gain in weight Gewichtszunahme f;

have a gain of two pounds zwei Pfund zunehmen

3. WIRTSCH

a) Profit m, Gewinn m:

for gain JUR in gewinnsüchtiger Absicht

b) pl US Verdienst m (aus Geschäften)

4. ELEK, PHYS Verstärkung f:

gain control Lautstärkeregelung f

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1. noun
1) Gewinn, der

be to somebody's gain — für jemanden von Vorteil sein

ill-gotten gains — unrechtmäßig erworbener Besitz

2) (increase) Zunahme, die (in an + Dat.)
2. transitive verb
1) (obtain) gewinnen; finden [Zugang, Zutritt]; erwerben [Wissen, Ruf]; erlangen [Freiheit, Ruhm]; erzielen [Vorteil, Punkte]; verdienen [Lebensunterhalt, Geldsumme]

gain possession of something — in den Besitz einer Sache (Gen.) kommen

2) (win) gewinnen [Preis, Schlacht]; erringen [Sieg]

3) (obtain as increase)

gain weight/five pounds [in weight] — zunehmen/fünf Pfund zunehmen

gain speed — schneller werden

4) (reach) gewinnen (geh.), erreichen [Gipfel, Ufer]

5) (become fast by)

my watch gains two minutes a day — meine Uhr geht pro Tag zwei Minuten vor
3. intransitive verb
1) (make a profit)

gain by something — von etwas profitieren

2) (obtain increase)

gain in influence/prestige — an Einfluss/Prestige gewinnen

gain in wisdom — weiser werden

gain in knowledge — sein Wissen vergrößern

gain in weight — zunehmen

3) (become fast) [Uhr:] vorgehen

4)

gain on somebody — (come closer) jemandem [immer] näher kommen; (increase lead) den Vorsprung zu jemandem vergrößern

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n.

Gewinn -e m.

Verstärkung f.

Zunahme -n f. v.

erlangen v.

erwerben v.

gewinnen v.

(§ p.,pp.: gewann, gewonnen)

English-german dictionary > gain
2 gain

[geɪn] n

1) ( increase) Anstieg m kein pl; in speed Erhöhung f kein pl, Zunahme f kein pl;

weight \gain Gewichtszunahme f;

a \gain in numbers ein zahlenmäßiger Zuwachs;

a \gain in height eine Zunahme an Höhe;

a \gain in profits/ business/ productivity eine Gewinn-/Geschäfts-/Produktivitätssteigerung

2) econ, fin ( profit) Gewinn m;

net \gain Nettogewinn m, Reingewinn m;

pre-tax \gain Vorsteuergewinn m

3) ( achievement) Gewinn m kein pl, ( advantage) Vorteil m;

personal/political \gain persönlicher/politischer Vorteil;

to do sth for \gain etw zu seinem eigenen Vorteil tun;

( for money) etw für Geld tun vt

1) ( obtain)

to \gain sth etw bekommen [o erlangen];

to \gain access to a person/ building sich dat Zugang zu einer Person/einem Gebäude verschaffen;

to \gain acceptance/ popularity akzeptiert/populär werden;

to \gain confidence [or self-confidence] Selbstvertrauen entwickeln;

to \gain sb's confidence jds Vertrauen erhalten;

to \gain control of sth etw unter seine Kontrolle bekommen;

to \gain entrance/entry [to sth] sich dat den Zutritt [zu etw dat] verschaffen;

to \gain entree into social circles Zutritt zu gesellschaftlichen Kreisen erhalten;

to \gain experience Erfahrungen sammeln;

to \gain freedom/ independence die Freiheit/Unabhängigkeit erlangen;

to \gain ground ( progress) work [an] Boden gewinnen; disease um sich akk greifen; rumours sich akk verbreiten;

to \gain ground [on sb] ( catch up) [im Vergleich zu jdm] aufholen;

to \gain an impression einen Eindruck bekommen;

to \gain insight [into sth] einen Einblick [in etw akk] bekommen, [etw] verstehen;

to \gain knowledge sein Wissen erweitern, Wissen sammeln;

to \gain prestige an Prestige gewinnen;

to \gain recognition [or respectability] Anerkennung finden, anerkannt werden;

to \gain a reputation for being sth sich dat einen Namen als etw machen;

to \gain success Erfolg haben;

to \gain time Zeit gewinnen;

to \gain a victory einen Sieg erringen;

you've got nothing to lose and everything to \gain du hast nichts zu verlieren, aber alles zu gewinnen;

what do you hope to \gain from the course? was versprechen Sie sich von diesem Kurs?;

her performance \gained her international fame durch ihre Leistung erlangte sie internationalen Ruhm;

the party have \gained a lot of support die Partei ist in der Sympathie der Wähler stark gestiegen

2) ( increase)

to \gain altitude [an] Höhe gewinnen;

to \gain confidence/ experience/ competence an Sicherheit/Erfahrung/Kompetenz zunehmen;

to \gain impetus [or momentum] an Schwung [o Kraft] gewinnen;

to \gain strength kräftiger werden, an Kraft zunehmen;

to \gain velocity [or speed] schneller werden;

to \gain weight zunehmen;

my watch has \gained about ten minutes over the last twenty-four hours meine Uhr geht jetzt innerhalb der letzten 24 Stunden 10 Minuten vor;

the share index \gained ten points der Aktienindex stieg um 10 Punkte an

3) ( reach) erreichen;

to \gain one's destination sein Ziel erreichen

PHRASES:

to \gain a foothold Fuß fassen;

to \gain the upper hand die Oberhand gewinnen;

nothing ventured, nothing \gained (ventured, nothing \gained) wer wagt, gewinnt vi

1) ( increase) zunehmen; prices, numbers [an]steigen; clock, watch vorgehen;

once she went off the diet she started \gaining again sobald sie mit der Diät aufhörte, nahm sie gleich wieder zu;

the share index \gained by ten points der Aktienindex stieg um 10 Punkte an;

to \gain in numbers zahlenmäßig ansteigen;

to \gain in height an Höhe gewinnen;

to \gain in weight zunehmen;

to \gain in profits/ business/ productivity Gewinn/Geschäft/Produktivität steigern

2) ( profit) profitieren;

to \gain from sth von etw dat profitieren;

to \gain by doing sth durch etw akk profitieren

3) ( catch up)

to \gain on sb jdn mehr und mehr einholen;

they're \gaining on us sie kommen immer näher ( fam)

English-German students dictionary > gain
3 gain

n
1) усиление

2) выигрыш

3) прирост
v
1) накапливать

gain experience накапливать опыт

2) приобретать; получать

gain significance приобретать все большее значение;

A is gaining an importance А приобретает все большее значение;

gain a better understanding of А получить более полное / точное представление об A;

gain acceptance получить / заслужить признание

3) овладевать чем-л.

gain control овладеть ситуацией;

gain a full working knowledge of полностью войти в курс дела

4) gain a reputation for зарекомендовать себя как ( в позитивном плане)

5) снискивать

gain respect снискать уважение;

gain recognition снискать признание

6) gain in улучшать

English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > gain
4 sell

1. transitive verb,
sold

1) verkaufen

the shop sells groceries — in dem Laden gibt es Lebensmittel [zu kaufen]

sell something to somebody, sell somebody something — jemandem etwas verkaufen

sell by... — (on package) ≈ mindestens haltbar bis...

2) (betray) verraten

3) (offer dishonourably) verkaufen; verhökern (ugs. abwertend)

sell oneself/one's soul — sich/seine Seele verkaufen (to Dat.)

4) (coll.): (cheat, disappoint) verraten; anschmieren (salopp)

I've been sold!, sold again! — ich bin [wieder] der/die Dumme! (ugs.)

5) (gain acceptance for)

sell somebody as... — jemanden als... verkaufen (ugs.)

sell something to somebody — jemanden für etwas gewinnen

sell somebody the idea of doing something — jemanden für den Gedanken gewinnen, etwas zu tun

6)

sell somebody on something — (coll.): (make enthusiastic) jemanden für etwas begeistern od. erwärmen

be sold on something — (coll.) von etwas begeistert sein
2. intransitive verb,
sold

1) sich verkaufen [lassen]; [Person:] verkaufen

the book sold 5,000 copies in a week — in einer Woche wurden 5 000 Exemplare des Buches verkauft

2)

sell at or for — kosten. See also academic.ru/62560/river">river 1. 1)

Phrasal Verbs:

- sell off

- sell out

- sell out of

- sell up

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[sel]
past tense, past participle - sold; verb

1) (to give something in exchange for money: He sold her a car; I've got some books to sell.) verkaufen

2) (to have for sale: The farmer sells milk and eggs.) verkaufen

3) (to be sold: His book sold well.) sich verkaufen

4) (to cause to be sold: Packaging sells a product.) einen guten Absatz sichern

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- sell-out
- be sold on
- be sold out
- sell down the river
- sell off
- sell out
- sell up
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sell

[sel]

I. vt

<sold, sold>

1. (for money)

▪ to \sell sth to sb [or sb sth] jdm etw verkaufen

we'll be \selling the tickets at £50 each wir verkaufen die Karten für 50 Pfund das Stück

I sold him my car for £600 ich verkaufte ihm mein Auto für 600 Pfund

to \sell sth [for sb] on consignment AM etw [für jdn] in Zahlung nehmen

to \sell sth [to sb] on credit [jdm] etw auf Kredit verkaufen

to \sell [sb] sth at a loss/profit [jdm] etw mit Verlust/Gewinn verkaufen

to \sell [sb] sth at a price [jdm] etw zu einem Preis verkaufen

to \sell property Besitz veräußern

to \sell sb into slavery/prostitution jdn in die Sklaverei/Prostitution verkaufen

to \sell sth wholesale/retail etw im Großhandel/Einzelhandel verkaufen

to \sell sth as is etw ohne Mängelgewähr verkaufen

2. (persuade)

▪ to \sell sth to sb [or sb [on] sth] jdn für etw akk gewinnen

she's really sold on the idea of buying a new car sie ist echt begeistert von der Idee, ein neues Auto zu kaufen

▪ to \sell oneself sich akk verkaufen fam, Anklang finden

to \sell an idea/a proposal to sb jdm eine Idee/einen Vorschlag schmackhaft machen fam

how do you plan to \sell her on your proposal? wie wollen Sie sie für Ihren Vorschlag gewinnen?

3.

▶ to \sell one's body [or oneself] seinen Körper verkaufen

▶ to \sell sb a pup BRIT, AUS [or AM a bill of goods] jdm etw andrehen pej fam

▶ to \sell sb down the river jdn im Regen stehenlassen fam

▶ to \sell sth short etw schlechtmachen

▶ to \sell one's soul [to the devil] [dem Teufel] seine Seele verkaufen

▶ to \sell oneself short das eigene Licht unter den Scheffel stellen, sich akk unter Wert verkaufen

II. vi

<sold, sold>

1. (give for money) verkaufen

I don't care what you offer me, I'm not \selling mir ist es egal, was Sie mir bieten, ich verkaufe nicht

2. (attract customers) sich akk verkaufen

▪ to \sell for [or at] sth für etw akk zu haben sein

to \sell well/badly sich akk gut/schlecht verkaufen, gut/schlecht gehen fam

3. STOCKEX

to \sell short leerverkaufen

4.

▶ to \sell like hot cakes wie warme Semmeln [o SCHWEIZ Brötchen] weggehen

III. n

1. no pl Ware f

to be a hard [or tough] /soft \sell schwer/leicht verkäuflich sein

2. (promotion) Werbung f

3. ( fam: letdown) Herunterlassen nt

4. ECON Verkauf m, Verkaufstaktik f, Verkaufsstrategie f; STOCKEX

▪ to be a \sell shares zum Verkauf stehen

to give a product the hard \sell ein Produkt aggressiv verkaufen

he tried to give me the hard \sell er versuchte auf aggressive Art, mich zum Kauf zu bewegen

soft \sell diskreter [o zurückhaltender] Verkauf

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[sel] vb: pret, ptp sold
1. vt

1) item, goods verkaufen (sb sth, sth to sb jdm etw, etw an jdn); insurance policy abschließen (to mit); (business) goods verkaufen, absetzen

I was sold this in Valencia — man hat mir das in Valencia verkauft

the book sold 3,000 copies — von dem Buch wurden 3.000 Exemplare verkauft

he could sell a fridge to an Eskimo — er könnte einem Eskimo einen Eisschrank andrehen (inf) or aufschwatzen (inf)

to sell insurance (for a living) — Versicherungsvertreter(in) m(f)

to sell one's life dearly he sold himself to the enemy — sein Leben teuer verkaufen er hat sich an den Feind verkauft

to sell one's body — seinen Körper verkaufen

to sell one's soul to sb/sth — jdm/einer Sache seine Seele verschreiben

modern man has sold his soul — der moderne Mensch hat seine Seele verloren

what are you selling it for? — wie viel verlangen Sie dafür?, wie viel wollen Sie dafür haben?

I can't remember what I sold it for — ich weiß nicht mehr, für wie viel ich es verkauft habe

2) (= stock) führen, haben (inf); (= deal in) vertreiben

3) (= promote the sale of) zugkräftig machen, einen guten Absatz verschaffen (+dat)

you need advertising to sell your product —

nothing will sell this product, it's so bad — das Produkt ist so schlecht, dass es sich nicht verkaufen or an den Mann bringen (inf) lässt

she finished up selling toothpaste on television — sie warb schließlich im Fernsehen für Zahnpasta

4) (inf: gain acceptance for) schmackhaft machen (to sb jdm), gewinnen für (to sb jdn); religion aufschwatzen (inf), verkaufen (inf) (to sb jdm)

you'll never sell them that idea —

I know I'll never be able to sell it to him — ich weiß, dass ich ihn dafür nicht erwärmen kann or dass er dafür nicht zu haben ist

5) (inf

= convince of the worth of) to sell sb on sth — jdn von etw überzeugen

to be sold on sb/sth — von jdm/etw begeistert sein

how sold is he on the idea? — wie sehr hat es ihm diese Idee angetan? (inf)

6) (fig: betray) verraten

to sell sb down the river (inf) — jdn ganz schön verschaukeln (inf)

2. vi
(person) verkaufen (to sb an jdn); (article) sich verkaufen (lassen)
his book is selling well/won't sell — sein Buch verkauft sich gut/lässt sich nicht verkaufen

the house sold for £85,000 — das Haus wurde für £ 85.000 verkauft

what are they selling at or for? — wie viel kosten sie?

the idea didn't sell (fig) — die Idee kam nicht an, die Idee fand keinen Anklang

3. n

1) (COMM INF: sales appeal) Zugkraft f, Attraktivität f

2) (= selling technique) Verkaufstaktik or -methode f → hard sell, soft sell

See:

→ hard sell, soft sell

3) (dated inf: disappointment) Reinfall m, Pleite f (inf)

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sell [sel]

A s

1. umg

a) Schwindel m

b) Reinfall m, Pleite f

2. WIRTSCH umg

a) Verkaufstaktik f, -methoden pl: → hard sell, soft A 1

b) Zugkraft f (eines Artikels)

B v/t prät und pperf sold [səʊld]

1. verkaufen, veräußern ( beide:

for für;

to an akk), WIRTSCH auch absetzen:

to sell, to be sold zu verkaufen;

his novels have sold 20 million copies von seinen Romanen sind schon 20 Millionen Exemplare verkauft worden;

sell o.s. fig sich verkaufen (a. pej); → life Bes Redew, pup A 1

2. WIRTSCH Waren führen, vertreiben, handeln mit

3. fig verkaufen, einen guten Absatz sichern (dat):

his name will sell the book

4. umg verkaufen, verraten ( beide:

to an akk): → pass C 1 a, river 1

5. umg jemandem etwas verkaufen, schmackhaft machen, aufschwatzen:

sell sb on sth jemanden für etwas begeistern oder erwärmen;

be sold on sth von etwas überzeugt oder begeistert sein

6. umg

a) jemanden beschummeln

b) auch SPORT jemanden austricksen

7. WIRTSCH umg

a) jemanden zum Kaufen anreizen

b) sich jemanden als Kunden sichern

C v/i

1. verkaufen, Verkäufe tätigen:

“sell by …” „mindestens haltbar bis …“

2. verkauft werden (at, for für)

3. sich gut etc verkaufen (lassen), gehen: → cake A 1

4. umg verfangen, ziehen:

that won’t sell

* * *
1. transitive verb,
sold

1) verkaufen

the shop sells groceries — in dem Laden gibt es Lebensmittel [zu kaufen]

sell something to somebody, sell somebody something — jemandem etwas verkaufen

sell by... — (on package) ≈ mindestens haltbar bis...

2) (betray) verraten

3) (offer dishonourably) verkaufen; verhökern (ugs. abwertend)

sell oneself/one's soul — sich/seine Seele verkaufen (to Dat.)

4) (coll.): (cheat, disappoint) verraten; anschmieren (salopp)

I've been sold!, sold again! — ich bin [wieder] der/die Dumme! (ugs.)

5) (gain acceptance for)

sell somebody as... — jemanden als... verkaufen (ugs.)

sell something to somebody — jemanden für etwas gewinnen

sell somebody the idea of doing something — jemanden für den Gedanken gewinnen, etwas zu tun

6)

sell somebody on something — (coll.): (make enthusiastic) jemanden für etwas begeistern od. erwärmen

be sold on something — (coll.) von etwas begeistert sein
2. intransitive verb,
sold

1) sich verkaufen [lassen]; [Person:] verkaufen

the book sold 5,000 copies in a week — in einer Woche wurden 5 000 Exemplare des Buches verkauft

2)

sell at or for — kosten. See also river 1. 1)

Phrasal Verbs:

- sell off

- sell out

- sell out of

- sell up

* * *

(run) at a loss expr.

mit Verlust verkaufen (arbeiten) ausdr. v.

(§ p.,p.p.: sold)

= absetzen v.

verkaufen v.

English-german dictionary > sell
5 prévaloir

prévaloir [pʀevalwaʀ]

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1. intransitive verb

(literary) to prevail

• faire prévaloir ses droits to insist upon one's rights

2. reflexive verb

► se prévaloir

• se prévaloir de to pride o.s. on

* * *
pʀevalwaʀ
1.

verbe intransitif to prevail

faire prévaloir son point de vue — to gain acceptance for one's point of view

2.

se prévaloir verbe pronominal

1) ( se fonder)

se prévaloir d'un règlement/précédent — to cite a rule/precedent ( auprès de to; pour faire as grounds for doing)

se prévaloir de son ancienneté — to claim seniority ( pour faire as grounds for doing)

2) ( tirer vanité)

se prévaloir de — to boast [succès, expérience, diplômes]

* * *
pʀevalwaʀ vi
to prevail

* * *

prévaloir verb table: valoir

A vi to prevail (sur over; contre against); faire prévaloir la vérité to make truth prevail; faire prévaloir son point de vue to gain acceptance for one's point of view.

B se prévaloir vpr

1 ( se fonder) se prévaloir d'un règlement/précédent to cite a rule/precedent (auprès de qn to sb; pour faire as grounds for doing); se prévaloir de son ancienneté to claim seniority (pour faire to do);

2 ( tirer vanité) se prévaloir de to boast [succès, expérience, diplômes].

[prevalwar] verbe intransitif

[prédominer] to prevail

nous lutterons pour faire prévaloir nos droits légitimes we will fight for our legitimate rights

prévaloir sur to prevail over ou against

prévaloir contre to prevail against, to overcome

————————

se prévaloir de verbe pronominal plus préposition

1. [profiter de]

elle se prévalait de son ancienneté pour imposer ses goûts she took advantage of her seniority to impose her preferences

2. [se vanter de]

il se prévalait de ses origines aristocratiques he boasted of ou about his aristocratic background

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > prévaloir
6 establish

[ɪ'stæblɪʃ] 1.
verbo transitivo

1) (set up) costituire, fondare [firm, state]; istituire [ tribunal]; instaurare [ relations]

2) (gain acceptance for) stabilire [ principle]; confermare, provare, dimostrare [ theory]

to establish a reputation for oneself as — farsi un nome come, affermarsi come [singer, actor]

3) (determine) provare [guilt, innocence]; determinare [ cause]
2.
verbo riflessivo

to establish oneself — stabilirsi

to establish oneself as a butcher — mettere su una macelleria

* * *
[i'stæbliʃ]
verb

1) (to settle firmly in a position (eg a job, business etc): He established himself (in business) as a jeweller.) stabilire

2) (to found; to set up (eg a university, a business): How long has the firm been established?) fondare

3) (to show to be true; to prove: The police established that he was guilty.) provare

•

- established
- establishment
- the Establishment
* * *
[ɪ'stæblɪʃ] 1.
verbo transitivo

1) (set up) costituire, fondare [firm, state]; istituire [ tribunal]; instaurare [ relations]

2) (gain acceptance for) stabilire [ principle]; confermare, provare, dimostrare [ theory]

to establish a reputation for oneself as — farsi un nome come, affermarsi come [singer, actor]

3) (determine) provare [guilt, innocence]; determinare [ cause]
2.
verbo riflessivo

to establish oneself — stabilirsi

to establish oneself as a butcher — mettere su una macelleria

English-Italian dictionary > establish
7 establish

1. transitive verb
1) (set up, create, found) schaffen [Einrichtung, Präzedenzfall, Ministerposten]; gründen [Organisation, Institut]; errichten [Geschäft, Lehrstuhl, System]; einsetzen, bilden [Regierung, Ausschuss]; herstellen [Kontakt, Beziehungen] ( with zu); aufstellen [Rekord]; ins Leben rufen, begründen [Bewegung]

establish one's authority — sich (Dat.) Autorität verschaffen

establish law and order — Recht und Ordnung herstellen

2) (secure acceptance for) etablieren

become established — sich einbürgern

establish one's reputation — sich (Dat.) einen Namen machen

3) (prove) beweisen [Schuld, Unschuld, Tatsache]; unter Beweis stellen [Können]; nachweisen [Anspruch]

4) (discover) feststellen; ermitteln [Umstände, Aufenthaltsort]
2. reflexive verb
establish oneself [at or in a place] — sich [an einem Ort] niederlassen

* * *
[i'stæbliʃ]
verb

1) (to settle firmly in a position (eg a job, business etc): He established himself (in business) as a jeweller.) sich niederlassen

2) (to found; to set up (eg a university, a business): How long has the firm been established?) gründen

3) (to show to be true; to prove: The police established that he was guilty.) feststellen

•

- academic.ru/25046/established">established
- establishment
- the Establishment
* * *

es·tab·lish

[ɪˈstæblɪʃ, esˈ-]

I. vt

1. (found, set up)

▪ to \establish sth etw gründen

to \establish an account ein Konto eröffnen

to \establish a beachhead einen Brückenkopf errichten

to \establish a commission eine Kommission bilden

to \establish a dictatorship eine Diktatur errichten

to \establish a home/a household ein Heim/einen Haushalt gründen

to \establish a new home sich dat ein neues Zuhause einrichten

to \establish a hospital ein Krankenhaus errichten

to \establish a rule/theory eine Regel/Theorie aufstellen

to \establish oneself in business sich akk geschäftlich durchsetzen [o etablieren

2. (begin)

▪ to \establish sth etw einführen

to \establish contact with sb mit jdm Kontakt [o Fühlung] aufnehmen

to \establish relations Verbindungen herstellen

to \establish a relationship with sb eine Beziehung zu jdm aufbauen

to \establish the rule of law Recht und Ordnung herstellen

to \establish ties Kontakte knüpfen

3. (set)

▪ to \establish sth etw schaffen [o herstellen]

we have \established parity with wages in other companies wir haben im Lohnniveau mit anderen Firmen gleichgezogen

to \establish a criterion ein Kriterium festlegen

to \establish a norm eine Norm definieren

to \establish a policy eine politische Linie einschlagen

to \establish a precedent einen Präzedenzfall schaffen

to \establish priorities Prioritäten setzen

to \establish a quota eine Quote festlegen

to \establish a standard/terminology einen Maßstab/eine Terminologie festlegen

to \establish a world record einen Weltrekord aufstellen

4. (secure, make firm)

▪ to \establish sth etw durchsetzen

to \establish one's authority over sb [or supremacy] sich dat Autorität gegenüber jdm verschaffen

to \establish a monopoly ein Monopol errichten

to \establish order für Ordnung sorgen

to \establish one's reputation as a sth sich dat einen Namen als etw machen

to \establish one's rights seine Rechte geltend machen

5. (demonstrate)

▪ to \establish sth etw zeigen [o demonstrieren]

to \establish one's superiority to sb/sth sich akk jdm/etw gegenüber als überlegen erweisen

▪ to \establish sb/oneself as sth:

her latest book has \established her as one of our leading novelists ihr jüngstes Buch zeigt, dass sie eine unserer führenden Romanautorinnen ist

he's \established himself as a dependable source of information er hat sich als verlässliche Informationsquelle erwiesen

6. (prove)

▪ to \establish sth etw nachweisen

we've \established that... wir haben festgestellt, dass...

to \establish a claim einen Anspruch nachweisen

to \establish the constitutionality of a law die Verfassungsmäßigkeit eines Gesetzes feststellen

to \establish the facts den Sachverhalt klären

to \establish the truth die Wahrheit herausfinden

to \establish where/whether... feststellen, wo/ob...

▪ to \establish that... herausfinden, dass...

7. (declare)

to \establish one's residence ( form) sich akk niederlassen, seinen Wohnsitz begründen form

II. vi gedeihen, aufblühen

* * *
[I'stblɪʃ]
1. vt

1) (= found, set up) gründen; government bilden; laws geben, schaffen; custom, new procedure einführen; relations herstellen, aufnehmen; links anknüpfen; post einrichten, schaffen; power, authority sich (dat) verschaffen; peace stiften; order (wieder) herstellen; list (in publishing) aufstellen, zusammenstellen; reputation sich (dat) verschaffen; precedent setzen; committee einsetzen

once he had established his power as Emperor — als er seine Macht als Kaiser begründet hatte

his father established him in business — sein Vater ermöglichte ihm den Start ins Geschäftsleben

to establish one's reputation as a scholar/writer — sich (dat) einen Namen als Wissenschaftler(in)/Schriftsteller(in) machen

2) (= prove) fact, innocence beweisen, nachweisen; claim unter Beweis stellen

we have established that... — wir haben bewiesen or gezeigt, dass...

3) (= determine) identity, facts ermitteln, feststellen

4) (= gain acceptance for) product, theory, ideas Anklang or Anerkennung finden für; one's rights Anerkennung finden für

if we can establish our product on the market — wenn wir unser Produkt auf dem Markt etablieren können

2. vr
(in business, profession) sich etablieren, sich niederlassen
he has now firmly established himself in the company — er ist jetzt in der Firma fest etabliert

he seems to have established himself as an expert — er scheint sich (dat) einen Ruf als Experte verschafft zu haben

* * *

establish [ıˈstæblıʃ] v/t

1. festsetzen, einrichten, errichten, etablieren:

establish an account ein Konto eröffnen;

establish a law ein Gesetz einführen oder erlassen;

establish a republic eine Republik gründen;

establish a theory eine Theorie aufstellen

2. a) jemanden einsetzen, ernennen

b) einen Ausschuss etc bilden, einsetzen, schaffen

c) ein Geschäft etablieren, (be)gründen, errichten

d) seinen Wohnsitz begründen

3. establish o.s. WIRTSCH sich etablieren, sich niederlassen (beide a. beruflich), engS. ein Geschäft eröffnen

4. fig jemandes Ruhm, Rechte etc begründen:

establish one’s reputation as a surgeon sich als Chirurg einen Namen machen

5. eine Ansicht, Forderung etc durchsetzen, Geltung verschaffen (dat)

6. Ordnung schaffen, eine Verbindung etc herstellen, diplomatische Beziehungen etc aufnehmen:

establish contact with sb mit jemandem Fühlung aufnehmen

7. einen Rekord aufstellen

8. be-, erweisen, (einwandfrei) nachweisen;

establish the fact that … die Tatsache beweisen, dass …

9. die Kirche verstaatlichen: → established 5

* * *
1. transitive verb
1) (set up, create, found) schaffen [Einrichtung, Präzedenzfall, Ministerposten]; gründen [Organisation, Institut]; errichten [Geschäft, Lehrstuhl, System]; einsetzen, bilden [Regierung, Ausschuss]; herstellen [Kontakt, Beziehungen] ( with zu); aufstellen [Rekord]; ins Leben rufen, begründen [Bewegung]

establish one's authority — sich (Dat.) Autorität verschaffen

establish law and order — Recht und Ordnung herstellen

2) (secure acceptance for) etablieren

become established — sich einbürgern

establish one's reputation — sich (Dat.) einen Namen machen

3) (prove) beweisen [Schuld, Unschuld, Tatsache]; unter Beweis stellen [Können]; nachweisen [Anspruch]

4) (discover) feststellen; ermitteln [Umstände, Aufenthaltsort]
2. reflexive verb
establish oneself [at or in a place] — sich [an einem Ort] niederlassen

* * *

(frame) a rule expr.

eine Regel aufstellen ausdr. v.

aufbauen v.

aufstellen v.

begründen v.

einrichten v.

etablieren v.

festsetzen v.

gründen v.

English-german dictionary > establish
8 establish

establish

A vtr

1 ( set up) établir [firm, tribunal, state, guidelines, basis, relations] ;

2 ( gain acceptance for) établir [principle, theory, authority, supremacy] ; to establish a reputation for oneself as se faire connaître en tant que [singer, actor, expert] ; se faire une réputation de [cheat, liar] ;

3 (determine, prove) établir [guilt, innocence, ownership, paternity, facts] ; déterminer [cause] ; to establish that montrer que ; to establish what/why/whether montrer ce que/pourquoi/si ; to establish the cause of death déterminer les causes du décès.

B v refl to establish oneself s'installer ; to establish oneself as a butcher s'installer boucher.

Big English-French dictionary > establish
9 aceptar

v.

1 to accept.

no aceptaron sus condiciones they didn't accept his conditions

no se aceptan cheques we do not take checks (en letrero)

se aceptan donativos donations welcome (en letrero)

María acepta el libertinaje Mary accepts licentiousness.

Pedro acepta su supremacía Peter accepts her supremacy.

2 to agree to, to accept to.

Ricardo aceptó ser el testaferro Richard agreed to be the figurehead.

Ricardo aceptó Richard accepted.

3 to welcome, to believe in, to embrace, to buy.

María aceptó la ayuda Mary welcomed the aid.

4 to receive, to take.

La agencia aceptó la encomienda The agency received the parcel.

5 to admit to.

Ricardo aceptó conocer el paradero Richard admitted to knowing the whereabouts.

6 to click OK, to OK.

* * *

aceptar

► verbo transitivo

1 to accept, receive

2 (aprobar) to approve of

* * *

verb

1) to accept

2) approve

* * *

VT

1) [+ oferta, propuesta, dimisión] to accept; [+ cheque, moneda, tarjeta, trabajo] to accept, take; [+ condición] to accept, agree to

aceptó las tareas que se le asignaron — he accepted the tasks he was assigned

la impresora solo acepta este tipo de papel — the printer only takes this type of paper

se niega a aceptar los hechos — he refuses to face the facts

no han aceptado mi solicitud de trabajo — they have rejected my job application

no aceptamos devoluciones — no refunds given

2)

aceptar hacer algo — to agree to do sth

aceptó rebajarnos el alquiler — he agreed to reduce our rent

no aceptar hacer algo — to refuse to do sth

no acepta pagar su parte — he refuses to pay his share

por fin aceptaron que se publicara — they finally agreed for it to be published, they finally allowed it to be published

no acepta que las mujeres trabajen — he doesn't accept o agree that women should work

3)

aceptar a algn — to accept sb

no me aceptaron en la carrera de medicina — I wasn't accepted on the medical course

me aceptaron muy bien en mi nuevo trabajo — I was made to feel very welcome in my new job

¿aceptas a María por esposa? — do you take María to be your lawful wedded wife?

* * *

verbo transitivo <excusas/invitación/cargo> to accept; <términos/condiciones> to agree to

¿acepta a Luis como or por legítimo esposo? — (frml) do you take Luis to be your lawful wedded husband? (frml)

aceptan cheques — they take checks

no aceptamos devoluciones — no refunds

aceptar + inf — to agree to + inf

aceptó venir — she agreed to come

no acepto que me digas eso — I won't have you saying that to me

¿por qué aceptas que te trate así? — why do you allow her to treat you like that?

* * *

= accept, acknowledge, fall in with, go along with, subscribe (to), take (in/into), welcome, give + acceptance, take up, come to + terms with, embrace, put to + bed, countenance, take on, be game, spring for, agree to, open + Posesivo + mind up to.

Ex. Personal authorship has been accepted for some time, and indeed reflects the scholarly practice of the western world.

Ex. In acknowledging these principles, Sears' is consistent with traditional ideas on the construction of alphabetical subject catalogues.

Ex. Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.

Ex. The same thing happended in the case of the British refusal to go along with the American compromises in the last revision.

Ex. As regards abbreviations, and the extent to which they are used, most citation standards subscribe to the use of abbreviations.

Ex. For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.

Ex. The decision to revert to standard spelling must have been widely welcomed in countries where DC is used but English is not the native language.

Ex. Even in 1678 this usage of the word 'bibliography' was hardly given full acceptance.

Ex. Wove paper, which was slightly more difficult to make than laid, was very slow to be taken up by the trade.

Ex. Much of the conventional wisdom of librarianship is going to have to undergo what is so aptly described as an 'agonizing reappraisal' before we can come to terms with the new information age.

Ex. The library community is now ready to embrace the most revolutionary technology for libraries -- CD-ROM.

Ex. At the session on Sunday 15th, it was agreed to put to bed the non-controversial items.

Ex. Unfortunately, in the field of reference work advocates of such professional independence of judgement must by implication be prepared to countenance differential service to the user.

Ex. If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.

Ex. Many of our group are financially strapped, and that presents a problem but I'm game.

Ex. If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.

Ex. In this case, the librarian 'reluctantly agreed to change the heading to 'Sexual Orientation' in anticipation of Library Board disapproval' = En este caso, el bibliotecario " accedió de mala gana a cambiarlo a 'Orientación Sexual' preveyendo el rechazo por parte de la Comisión de la Biblioteca".

Ex. Ellyse has slowly solidified her game by knocking the rough edges off and by opening her mind up to what's required and what's available.

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* aceptar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).

* aceptar Algo sin protestar = take + Nombre + lying down.

* aceptar el cambio = embrace + change.

* aceptar incondicionalmente = accept + whole-heartedly.

* aceptar la responsabilidad = assume + responsibilitiy (for).

* aceptar las circunstancias = accept + the circumstances.

* aceptar las condiciones = agree + terms.

* aceptar la situación = accept + situation.

* aceptar lo inevitable = accept + the inevitable.

* aceptar los términos de un acuerdo = enter into + agreement.

* aceptar tal cual = take + Nombre + at face value, accept + Nombre + at face value.

* aceptar tarjeta de crédito = honour + credit card.

* aceptar una decisión = accept + decision.

* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.

* aceptar una invitación = accept + invitation.

* aceptar una tarea = take on + task.

* aceptar un cambio = accommodate + change.

* aceptar un desafío = throw down + the gauntlet.

* aceptar un reto = throw down + the gauntlet, call + Posesivo + bluff.

* creencia generalmente aceptada = conventional wisdom.

* difícil de aceptar = hard to swallow.

* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.

* negarse a aceptar = disavow.

* no aceptar = disavow.

* no aceptar un no por respuesta = not take + no for an answer.

* opinión generalmente acepta = conventional wisdom.

* resignarse y aceptar = bite + the bullet.

* seguir trabajando aceptando una limitación = work (a)round + limitation.

* seguir trabajando aceptando un defecto = work (a)round + shortcoming.

* ser aceptado = gain + acceptance.

* ser un hecho ampliamente aceptado = it + be + widely agreed.

* * *

verbo transitivo <excusas/invitación/cargo> to accept; <términos/condiciones> to agree to

¿acepta a Luis como or por legítimo esposo? — (frml) do you take Luis to be your lawful wedded husband? (frml)

aceptan cheques — they take checks

no aceptamos devoluciones — no refunds

aceptar + inf — to agree to + inf

aceptó venir — she agreed to come

no acepto que me digas eso — I won't have you saying that to me

¿por qué aceptas que te trate así? — why do you allow her to treat you like that?

* * *

= accept, acknowledge, fall in with, go along with, subscribe (to), take (in/into), welcome, give + acceptance, take up, come to + terms with, embrace, put to + bed, countenance, take on, be game, spring for, agree to, open + Posesivo + mind up to.

Ex: Personal authorship has been accepted for some time, and indeed reflects the scholarly practice of the western world.

Ex: In acknowledging these principles, Sears' is consistent with traditional ideas on the construction of alphabetical subject catalogues.

Ex: Stanton fell in with the suggestion readily.

Ex: The same thing happended in the case of the British refusal to go along with the American compromises in the last revision.

Ex: As regards abbreviations, and the extent to which they are used, most citation standards subscribe to the use of abbreviations.

Ex: For example, a computer on board a space ship, o even in some cars, takes in data, works out settings, displays results completely automatically.

Ex: The decision to revert to standard spelling must have been widely welcomed in countries where DC is used but English is not the native language.

Ex: Even in 1678 this usage of the word 'bibliography' was hardly given full acceptance.

Ex: Wove paper, which was slightly more difficult to make than laid, was very slow to be taken up by the trade.

Ex: Much of the conventional wisdom of librarianship is going to have to undergo what is so aptly described as an 'agonizing reappraisal' before we can come to terms with the new information age.

Ex: The library community is now ready to embrace the most revolutionary technology for libraries -- CD-ROM.

Ex: At the session on Sunday 15th, it was agreed to put to bed the non-controversial items.

Ex: Unfortunately, in the field of reference work advocates of such professional independence of judgement must by implication be prepared to countenance differential service to the user.

Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.

Ex: Many of our group are financially strapped, and that presents a problem but I'm game.

Ex: If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.

Ex: In this case, the librarian 'reluctantly agreed to change the heading to 'Sexual Orientation' in anticipation of Library Board disapproval' = En este caso, el bibliotecario " accedió de mala gana a cambiarlo a 'Orientación Sexual' preveyendo el rechazo por parte de la Comisión de la Biblioteca".

Ex: Ellyse has slowly solidified her game by knocking the rough edges off and by opening her mind up to what's required and what's available.

* aceptar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).

* aceptar Algo sin protestar = take + Nombre + lying down.

* aceptar el cambio = embrace + change.

* aceptar incondicionalmente = accept + whole-heartedly.

* aceptar la responsabilidad = assume + responsibilitiy (for).

* aceptar las circunstancias = accept + the circumstances.

* aceptar las condiciones = agree + terms.

* aceptar la situación = accept + situation.

* aceptar lo inevitable = accept + the inevitable.

* aceptar los términos de un acuerdo = enter into + agreement.

* aceptar tal cual = take + Nombre + at face value, accept + Nombre + at face value.

* aceptar tarjeta de crédito = honour + credit card.

* aceptar una decisión = accept + decision.

* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.

* aceptar una invitación = accept + invitation.

* aceptar una tarea = take on + task.

* aceptar un cambio = accommodate + change.

* aceptar un desafío = throw down + the gauntlet.

* aceptar un reto = throw down + the gauntlet, call + Posesivo + bluff.

* creencia generalmente aceptada = conventional wisdom.

* difícil de aceptar = hard to swallow.

* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.

* negarse a aceptar = disavow.

* no aceptar = disavow.

* no aceptar un no por respuesta = not take + no for an answer.

* opinión generalmente acepta = conventional wisdom.

* resignarse y aceptar = bite + the bullet.

* seguir trabajando aceptando una limitación = work (a)round + limitation.

* seguir trabajando aceptando un defecto = work (a)round + shortcoming.

* ser aceptado = gain + acceptance.

* ser un hecho ampliamente aceptado = it + be + widely agreed.

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aceptar [A1 ]

vt

‹excusas/invitación/cargo› to accept

¿acepta a Luis como or por legítimo esposo? ( frml); do you take Luis to be your lawful wedded husband? ( frml)

aceptan cheques de viaje they take traveler's checks

[ S ] no aceptamos devoluciones no refunds

aceptar + INF to agree to + INF

aceptó acompañarme he agreed to accompany me

aceptar QUE + SUBJ:

no acepto que me diga eso I can't accept him saying that to me

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aceptar ( conjugate aceptar) verbo transitivo ‹excusas/invitación/cargo› to accept;
‹términos/condiciones› to agree to;
◊ aceptan cheques they take checks;

aceptó venir she agreed to come;
no acepto que me digas eso I won't have you saying that to me
aceptar verbo transitivo to accept: no acepto excusas, I won't accept any excuses

' aceptar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
encajar
- entrada
- nariz
- negarse
- renunciar
- venderse
- admitir
- asumir
- coger
- creer
- modo
- otro
- vacilar
English:
accept
- adopt
- board
- fall in with
- job
- joke
- jump at
- overbook
- reject
- seize on
- seize upon
- settle for
- take
- take up
- agree
- come
- fact
- go
- grip
- have
- honor
- refuse
- rise
- share
- term
- turn

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aceptar vt

1. [regalo] to accept

2. [admitir] to accept;

no aceptaron sus condiciones they didn't accept her conditions;

¿aceptas a Enrique como tu legítimo esposo? do you take Enrique to be your lawful wedded husband?;

no aceptará un “no” por respuesta he won't take no for an answer;

no se aceptan cheques [en letrero] we do not take cheques;

se aceptan donativos [en letrero] donations welcome

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aceptar

v/t accept

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aceptar vt

1) : to accept

2) : to approve

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aceptar vb to accept

no aceptó mi regalo he wouldn't accept my gift

Spanish-English dictionary > aceptar
10 Geltung

f; nur Sg.

1. (Gültigkeit) validity; Geltung haben Gesetz etc.: be valid; (anwendbar sein) be applicable ( für to); (akzeptiert sein) be accepted oder recognized ( bei by); einem Gesetz / einer Maßnahme etc. Geltung verschaffen enforce a law / measure etc. ( bei [up]on); einer Ansicht etc. Geltung verschaffen get a view etc. (generally) accepted ( bei by)

2. (Wichtigkeit) importance; einer Person: auch prestige; (Achtung) respect, recognition; (Wert) value; Geltung erlangen gain acceptance ( Ansehen: recognition); Geltung haben carry (a great deal of) weight ( bei with); an Geltung verlieren lose its importance; Person: lose prestige; zur Geltung bringen (Einfluss etc.) bring to bear; (hervorheben) accentuate, bring out; zur Geltung kommen (begin to) tell, be ( oder make itself) felt; Einfluss etc.: come into play; (herausragen) stand out; (wirkungsvoll erscheinen) be (very) effective, show to advantage; das Bild kommt dort nicht richtig zur Geltung the picture’s in the wrong place (there); er kam in der Masse nicht zur Geltung he got lost ( oder was barely noticeable) in the crowd; sich (Dat) Geltung verschaffen assert o.s.; (Ansehen gewinnen) gain prestige; (Bedeutung erlangen) gain importance

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die Geltung

(Ansehen) prestige; prestigiousness;

(Bedeutung) importance; value;

(Gültigkeit) prevalence; validity

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Gẹl|tung ['gɛltʊŋ]
f -, -en
(= Gültigkeit) validity; (von Münzen) currency; (= Wert) value, worth; (= Einfluss) influence; (= Ansehen) prestige
Geltung haben — to have validity; (Münzen) to be legal tender, to have currency; (Gesetz) to be in force; (Preise) to be effective; (Auffassung etc) to be prevalent

an Geltung verlieren — to lose prestige

Geltung verschaffen — to enforce sth

Geltung verschaffen — to establish one's position

etw zur Geltung bringen — to show sth (off) to advantage; (durch Kontrast) to set sth off

zur Geltung kommen — to show to advantage; (durch Kontrast) to be set off

in diesem Konzertsaal kommt die Musik voll zur Geltung — the music can be heard to its best advantage in this concert hall

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Gel·tung

<-, -en>

f

1. (Gültigkeit) validity no indef art, no pl

allgemeine \Geltung haben to have general application

unmittelbare \Geltung immediate validity

\Geltung erlangen/haben to become/be valid

2. (Ansehen) prestige no indef art, no pl

etw zur \Geltung bringen to show off sep sth to [its] advantage

\Geltung haben [o besitzen] to have influence

[voll] zur \Geltung kommen to be shown to [one's/its fullest] advantage

sich/jdm \Geltung verschaffen to establish one's position/to enforce sth

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die; Geltung

1) (Gültigkeit) validity

Geltung haben — < banknote, coin> be legal tender; <law, regulation, agreement> be in force; < price> be effective

für jemanden Geltung haben — apply to somebody

2) (Wirkung) recognition

jemandem/sich/einer Sache Geltung verschaffen — gain or win recognition for somebody/oneself/something

an Geltung verlieren — <value, principle, etc.> lose its importance, become less important

etwas zur Geltung bringen — show something to its best advantage

zur Geltung kommen — show to [its best] advantage

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Geltung f; nur sg

1. (Gültigkeit) validity;

Geltung haben Gesetz etc: be valid; (anwendbar sein) be applicable (

für to); (akzeptiert sein) be accepted oder recognized (

bei by);

einem Gesetz/einer Maßnahme etc

Geltung verschaffen enforce a law/measure etc (

bei [up]on);

einer Ansicht etc

Geltung verschaffen get a view etc (generally) accepted (

bei by)

2. (Wichtigkeit) importance; einer Person: auch prestige; (Achtung) respect, recognition; (Wert) value;

Geltung erlangen gain acceptance ( Ansehen: recognition);

Geltung haben carry (a great deal of) weight (

bei with);

an Geltung verlieren lose its importance; Person: lose prestige;

zur Geltung bringen (Einfluss etc) bring to bear; (hervorheben) accentuate, bring out;

zur Geltung kommen (begin to) tell, be ( oder make itself) felt; Einfluss etc: come into play; (herausragen) stand out; (wirkungsvoll erscheinen) be (very) effective, show to advantage;

das Bild kommt dort nicht richtig zur Geltung the picture’s in the wrong place (there);

er kam in der Masse nicht zur Geltung he got lost ( oder was barely noticeable) in the crowd;

sich (dat)

Geltung verschaffen assert o.s.; (Ansehen gewinnen) gain prestige; (Bedeutung erlangen) gain importance

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die; Geltung

1) (Gültigkeit) validity

Geltung haben — <banknote, coin> be legal tender; <law, regulation, agreement> be in force; < price> be effective

für jemanden Geltung haben — apply to somebody

2) (Wirkung) recognition

jemandem/sich/einer Sache Geltung verschaffen — gain or win recognition for somebody/oneself/something

an Geltung verlieren — <value, principle, etc.> lose its importance, become less important

etwas zur Geltung bringen — show something to its best advantage

zur Geltung kommen — show to [its best] advantage

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-en f.

importance n.

prestigiousness n.

validity n.

value n.

worth n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Geltung
11 получать признание

Получать признание - to be accepted, to gain acceptance, to win acceptance, to receive acceptance, to achieve recognition, to receive recognition, to become (be) recognized, to find favor
Until the simpler systems have won user acceptance, there is little point in considering complex systems.

Film cooling as a means of protecting the gas turbine components has been recognized for the last three decades.

At a later stage alloys of lead containing antimony, tin, and possibly small proportions of other metals also found favor and both alloys became known as babbits or white metals.
Завоевывать / Получать признание -- to gain favor, to gain acceptance
Plunge shaving has gained favor because of its high production rate.

Русско-английский научно-технический словарь переводчика > получать признание
12 получать

1. scores

2. attain

3. derive

4. secure

получать ссуду под залог ипотеки — secure by a mortgage

получать транспортные средства — secure transportation

получать ссуду под гарантию — secure by a warrant

5. gain

получать большинство — gain the majority

получать офицерское звание — gain a commission

получать преимущество перед — gain an advantage of

получать большинство голосов — gain the majority vote

получать монопольные доходы — to exact monopoly gains

6. recover

получать обратно — recover

получать компенсацию — recover damages

7. cashing

получать по — cashing of

получать по; получение — cashing of

8. charge back

получать предписание; предназначаться для; предназначенный для; предназначил для — charged to

9. draw

получать прибыль — draw profit from

получал денежное содержание — drawn pay

получать денежное содержание — draw pay

получал продовольствие — drawn provisions

получать продовольствие — draw provisions

10. experience

11. gaining

его идеи получают всё большее распространение — his ideas are gaining ground

12. gains

получать доступ — gain an access

получать признание — gain acceptance

получать право контроля — gain control

получать распространение — gain ground

получать статус наблюдателя — gain an observer status

13. getting

14. got

15. gotten

16. obtained

получать исключительное право — obtain exclusivity

получать гарантию — obtain the guarantee

получать разрешение — obtain a permit

получать место судна — obtain the fix

получать по заказу — obtain to order

17. received

получать причитающейся суммы — receive on account

получать уведомление — receive notification

получать заверения — receive assurances

получать преимущество — receive odds

18. receiving

19. score a

получать металл из руды — extract a metal from an ore

20. score an

получать проценты за выданный заем — discount a loan

получать деньги в банке — draw money from a bank

получать ссуду — contract a loan

получать заем — negotiate a loan

21. succeed

22. succeeding

23. obtain

получать право — obtain the right

получать приз — to obtain a prize

получать по акту — obtain to order

получать акцепт — obtain acceptance

получать одобрение — obtain approval

24. receive; get; obtain; catch; have; come in; arrive; result; prove; turn out

получать доступ в — to get admission to

получать отсрочку — get a time extension

получать хорошую прессу — get good press

получать аванс — get an advance of salary

получать распространение — become popular

25. become subrogated to

26. get

получать 6000 фунтов в год — to get ?6,000 a year

получать зарплату, зарабатывать — to get wages

получать хорошую зарплату — get good wages

получать деньги обратно — get a refund

получать информацию о — get a line on

27. poll

28. take in

получать прибыль от облигации — take out of bond

получать патент на … — take out a patent for …

получал приз; полученный приз — taken a prize

получать в счет долга — take the debt out in

получать страховку — take our insurance

29. win

Синонимический ряд:

1. зарабатывать (глаг.) зарабатывать; зашибать

2. обретать (глаг.) обретать; принимать; приобретать

Антонимический ряд:

отдавать

Русско-английский большой базовый словарь > получать
13 Bahn

f; -, -en

1. (Weg) way, path; Bahn frei! make way!, stand aside!; fig.: die Bahn ist frei the road is clear; (für etw.) freie Bahn haben have the go-ahead, have the green light umg. (for s.th.); du hast freie Bahn it’s all yours; sich (Dat) Bahn brechen (sich durchsetzen) win through; Idee etc.: gain acceptance; (vorwärtskommen) forge ahead; einer Sache Bahn brechen pioneer s.th., blaze the trail for s.th.; auf die schiefe Bahn geraten oder kommen go astray, stray off the straight and narrow; in die richtige(n) Bahn(en) lenken direct into the right channels; sich in den gewohnten Bahnen bewegen move along the same old track, be stuck in the same old rut pej.; bewusst: keep to the well-trodden paths; wieder in geregelten Bahnen verlaufen be back to normal again; auf ähnlichen Bahnen along similar lines; jemanden aus der Bahn werfen oder bringen throw s.o. off track; seelisch etc.: knock s.o. sideways

2. (Eisenbahn) railway, Am. railroad; (Zug) train; (Straßenbahn) tram, Am. streetcar, trolley; mit der Bahn by train; Waren per Bahn schicken WIRTS. send goods by rail; ( mit der) Bahn fahren travel by train; ich fahre gern ( mit der) Bahn auch I enjoy travel(l)ing on trains, I enjoy rail travel; jemanden zur Bahn bringen take s.o. to the station, see s.o. off (at the station); jemanden von der Bahn abholen (go and) meet s.o. at the station; in der Bahn on the train; ich setze mich einfach auf die Bahn und komme morgen umg. I’ll just hop on a train and be with you tomorrow

3. nur Sg.; in BRD bis 1994 Behörde: railway (Am. railroad) authorities Pl. ( oder operators Pl.); bei der Bahn arbeiten work for the railway (Am. railroad)

4. (Fahrbahn) lane

5. (Flugbahn) trajectory

6. ASTRON., von Mond, Sonne: course; (Umlaufbahn) orbit (auch eines Elektrons); von Komet: path

7. SPORT

a) Anlage: (Rennbahn) track; (Eis-, Rollschuhbahn) rink; (Schlitten-, Bobbahn) run; (Kegelbahn) alley;

b) für einzelne Läufer, Schwimmer etc.: lane

8. von Tapete: length; aus Papier, Kunststoff: web; Tuch etc.: width; eines Rocks: gore

9. TECH., bei Amboss, Hammer, Hobel: face

10. TECH. (Führung) guide, track

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die Bahn

(Eisenbahn) railway; railroad;

(Fahrbahn) lane;

(Planetenbahn) orbit;

(Rennbahn) course

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[baːn]
f -, -en

1) (= Weg) path, track; (von Fluss) course; (fig) path; (= Fahrbahn) carriageway

Báhn frei! — make way!, (get) out of the way!

jdm/einer Sache die Báhn ebnen/frei machen (fig) — to pave/clear the way for sb/sth

die Báhn ist frei (fig) — the way is clear

Báhn brechen (lit) — to force one's way; (fig) to make headway; (Mensch) to forge ahead

Báhn brechen — to blaze the trail for sth

sich auf neuen Báhnen bewegen — to break new or fresh ground

in gewohnten Báhnen verlaufen (fig) — to go on in the same old way, to continue as before

von der rechten Báhn abkommen (geh) — to stray from the straight and narrow

jdn auf die rechte Báhn bringen (fig) — to put sb on the straight and narrow

etw in die richtige Báhn or die richtigen Báhnen lenken (fig) — to channel sth properly

jdn aus der Báhn werfen or schleudern (fig) — to throw sb off the track

See:

→ schief

2) (= Eisenbahn) railway (Brit), railroad (US); (= Straßenbahn) tram (esp Brit), streetcar (US); (= Zug) (der Eisenbahn, U-Bahn) train; (der Straßenbahn) tram (esp Brit), streetcar (US); (= Bahnhof) station; (Verkehrsnetz, Verwaltung) railway usu pl (Brit), railroad (US)

mit der or per Báhn — by train or rail/tram (esp Brit) or streetcar (US)

frei Báhn (Comm) — free on rail

er ist or arbeitet bei der Báhn — he's with the railways (Brit) or railroad (US), he works for or on the railways (Brit)

3) (SPORT) track; (für Pferderennen auch) course; (in Schwimmbecken) pool; (= Kegelbahn) (bowling) alley; (für einzelne Teilnehmer) lane; (= Schlittenbahn, Bobbahn) run

4) (PHYS, ASTRON) orbit, path; (= Raketenbahn, Geschossbahn) (flight) path, trajectory

5) (= Stoffbahn, Tapetenbahn) length, strip

6) (TECH von Werkzeug) face

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die

1) (a long narrow area used for the games of bowling or skittles: a bowling alley.) alley

2) (a journey or course round something: the earth's circuit round the sun; three circuits of the race-track.) circuit

3) ((also racetrack) a course on which runners, cyclists etc race: a running track; ( also adjective) the 100 metres sprint and other track events.) track

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Bahn

<-, -en>

[ba:n]

f

1. (Eisenbahn) train; (Straßenbahn) tram; (Verkehrsnetz, Verwaltung) railway[s]

mit der \Bahn/per \Bahn by train [or rail]

frei \Bahn ÖKON free on rail, carriage paid

2. SPORT track; Schwimmbecken lane; (Kegelbahn) alley; (Schlittenbahn, Bobbahn) run; (Pferderennbahn) course, track

3. ASTRON orbit, path

4. MIL [flight] path

5. (Stoffbahn, Tapetenbahn) length, strip

6. (Weg, Lauf) course; TRANSP (Fahrbahn) lane

\Bahn frei! make way!, mind your backs!

7.

▶ sich dat eine \Bahn brechen to force one's way, to make headway

▶ etw dat \Bahn brechen to blaze the trail for sth

▶ freie \Bahn [für etw akk/bei jdm] haben to have the go-ahead [for sth/from sb]

▶ aus der \Bahn geraten to get off track

▶ in geregelten \Bahnen verlaufen to take an orderly course

▶ etw in die richtigen \Bahnen lenken to lead sth in the right channels

▶ jdn auf die schiefe \Bahn bringen to get sb off the straight and narrow

▶ auf die schiefe \Bahn kommen [o geraten] to get off the straight and narrow

▶ jdn aus der \Bahn werfen to get sb off course

▶ jdn wieder auf die rechte \Bahn bringen to put sb back on the right track [or straight and narrow]

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die; Bahn, Bahnen

1) (Weg) path; way; (von Wasser) course; (fig.)

einer Sache (Dat.) Bahn brechen — pave or prepare the way for something

jemanden aus der Bahn werfen od. bringen od. schleudern — knock somebody sideways

auf die schiefe Bahn geraten — go astray

2) (Strecke) path; (UmlaufBahn) orbit; (einer Rakete) [flight-] path; (eines Geschosses) trajectory

etwas [wieder] in die richtige Bahn lenken — (fig.) get something [back] on the right track

3) (Sport) track; (für Pferderennen) course (Brit.); track (Amer.); (für einzelne Teilnehmer) lane; (KegelBahn) alley; (SchlittenBahn, BobBahn) run; (BowlingBahn) lane

Bahn frei! — make way!; get out of the way!

4) (Fahrspur) lane

5) (EisenBahn) railways pl.; railroad (Amer.); (Zug) train

jemanden zur Bahn bringen/an der Bahn abholen — take somebody to/pick somebody up from the station

mit der Bahn — by train

Bahn fahren — go by train

6) (StraßenBahn) tram; streetcar (Amer.)

7) (Schienenweg) railway [track]

8) (Streifen) (StoffBahn) length; (TapetenBahn) strip; length

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Bahn f; -, -en

1. (Weg) way, path;

Bahn frei! make way!, stand aside!; fig:

die Bahn ist frei the road is clear;

(für etwas) freie Bahn haben have the go-ahead, have the green light umg (for sth);

du hast freie Bahn it’s all yours;

sich (dat)

Bahn brechen (sich durchsetzen) win through; Idee etc: gain acceptance; (vorwärtskommen) forge ahead;

einer Sache Bahn brechen pioneer sth, blaze the trail for sth;

auf die schiefe Bahn geraten oder

kommen go astray, stray off the straight and narrow;

in die richtige(n) Bahn(en) lenken direct into the right channels;

sich in den gewohnten Bahnen bewegen move along the same old track, be stuck in the same old rut pej; bewusst: keep to the well-trodden paths;

wieder in geregelten Bahnen verlaufen be back to normal again;

auf ähnlichen Bahnen along similar lines;

jemanden aus der Bahn werfen oder

bringen throw sb off track; seelisch etc: knock sb sideways

2. (Eisenbahn) railway, US railroad; (Zug) train; (Straßenbahn) tram, US streetcar, trolley;

mit der Bahn by train;

Waren per Bahn schicken WIRTSCH send goods by rail;

(mit der) Bahn fahren travel by train;

ich fahre gern (mit der) Bahn auch I enjoy travel(l)ing on trains, I enjoy rail travel;

jemanden zur Bahn bringen take sb to the station, see sb off (at the station);

jemanden von der Bahn abholen (go and) meet sb at the station;

in der Bahn on the train;

ich setze mich einfach auf die Bahn und komme morgen umg I’ll just hop on a train and be with you tomorrow

3. nur sg; in BRD bis 1994 Behörde: railway (US railroad) authorities pl ( oder operators pl);

bei der Bahn arbeiten work for the railway (US railroad)

4. (Fahrbahn) lane

5. (Flugbahn) trajectory

6. ASTRON, von Mond, Sonne: course; (Umlaufbahn) orbit (auch eines Elektrons); von Komet: path

7. SPORT Anlage: (Rennbahn) track; (Eis-, Rollschuhbahn) rink; (Schlitten-, Bobbahn) run; (Kegelbahn) alley; für einzelne Läufer, Schwimmer etc: lane

8. von Tapete: length; aus Papier, Kunststoff: web; Tuch etc: width; eines Rocks: gore

9. TECH, bei Amboss, Hammer, Hobel: face

10. TECH (Führung) guide, track

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die; Bahn, Bahnen

1) (Weg) path; way; (von Wasser) course; (fig.)

einer Sache (Dat.) Bahn brechen — pave or prepare the way for something

jemanden aus der Bahn werfen od. bringen od. schleudern — knock somebody sideways

auf die schiefe Bahn geraten — go astray

2) (Strecke) path; (UmlaufBahn) orbit; (einer Rakete) [flight-] path; (eines Geschosses) trajectory

etwas [wieder] in die richtige Bahn lenken — (fig.) get something [back] on the right track

3) (Sport) track; (für Pferderennen) course (Brit.); track (Amer.); (für einzelne Teilnehmer) lane; (KegelBahn) alley; (SchlittenBahn, BobBahn) run; (BowlingBahn) lane

Bahn frei! — make way!; get out of the way!

4) (Fahrspur) lane

5) (EisenBahn) railways pl.; railroad (Amer.); (Zug) train

jemanden zur Bahn bringen/an der Bahn abholen — take somebody to/pick somebody up from the station

mit der Bahn — by train

Bahn fahren — go by train

6) (StraßenBahn) tram; streetcar (Amer.)

7) (Schienenweg) railway [track]

8) (Streifen) (StoffBahn) length; (TapetenBahn) strip; length

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-en f.

alley n.

course n.

path n.

pathway n.

railway n.

way n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Bahn
14 ser

m.

1 being (ente).

ser humano human being

los seres vivos living things

2 ens.

v.

1 to be (to be in some place or situation, to originate in, to belong to, to pertain, to exist really).

fue aquí it was here

lo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decision

ser de to be made of; (estar hecho de) to be from; (provenir de) to belong to; (ser propiedad de) to be a member of (formar parte de)

¿de dónde eres? where are you from?

los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son's

es alto/gracioso he is tall/funny

es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult

es un amigo/el dueño he is a friend/the owner

Yo soy buena I am good.

2 to be (to be worth, quantity).

¿cuánto es? how much is it?

son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos

¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?

mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July

¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?

son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm)

3 to be (joined to nouns which signify employment or occupation).

soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actress

son estudiantes they're students

4 to be (to happen, to occur, to fall out).

es muy tarde it's rather late

era de noche/de día it was night/day

5 to be (auxiliary verb, by which the passive is formed).

fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness

6 to exist, to live.

7 to be for.

Me es muy fácil aprender español It is very easy for me to learn Spanish.

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SER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son.

Imperfect Subjunctive

era, eras, era, éramos, erais, eran.

Past Indicative

fui, fuiste, fue, fuimos, fuisteis, fueron.

Future Indicative

seré, serás, será, seremos, seréis, serán.

Conditional

sería, serías, sería, seríamos, seríais, serían.

Present Subjunctive

sea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.

Imperfect Subjunctive

fuera, fueras, fuera, fuéramos, fuerais, fueran;

fuese, fueses, fuese, fuésemos, fueseis, fuesen.

Future Subjunctive

fuere, fueres, fuere, fuéremos, fuereis, fueren.

Imperative

sé (tú), sea (él/Vd.), seamos (nos.), sed (vos.), sean (ellos/Vds.).

Past Participle

sido.

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► abreviatura

1 RADIO ( Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) Spanish private broadcasting company

* * *
1. verb
to be

- ser de
2. noun m.
being

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SF ABR Esp
= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión radio network
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I 1.
cópula

1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be

[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]

es bajo — he's short

es muy callada — she's very quiet

mi padre es calvo — my father's bald

es sorda de nacimiento — she was born deaf

es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic

era cierto/posible — it was true/possible

sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still

que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)

para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth

siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5

¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)

2) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

el mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced

es viuda — she's a widow; ver tb estar I 3)

3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to be

soy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer

es madre de dos niños — she's a mother of two

ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me

el que fuera presidente — the former president

años más tarde sería mi asistente — years later she would become my assistant

por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception

dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one

ya no soy lo que era — I'm not what I used to be

4) (con predicado introducido por `de')

esos zapatos son de plástico — those shoes are (made of) plastic

soy de Córdoba — I'm from Cordoba

es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'

este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here

ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...

ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)

5) (hipótesis, futuro)

será un error — it must be a mistake

¿será cierto? — can it be true?

pero será animal! — he must be a complete idiot
2.
ser vi

Sentido I

1)

a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos)

érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...

2)

a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)

la fiesta va a ser en su casa — the party is going to be (held) at her house

¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?

el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...

b) ( en preguntas)

ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?

3) ( sumar)

¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?

son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos

cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight

somos diez en total — there are ten of us altogether

4) (causar, significar) to be

aquello fue su ruina — that was his downfall

5) ( resultar)

me va a ser imposible venir — I'm not going to be able to come

me fue muy difícil entenderlo — I found it very difficult to understand

6) ( consistir en) to be

lo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part

7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)

ser para algo — to be for something

este agua es para beber — this water is for drinking

este traje no es para usarlo mucho — this suit is not for frequent wear

Sentido II

8) ( usado para enfatizar)

así es como queda mejor — like that it looks best

fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him

era él el que quería — he was the one who wanted to

fueron los bancos los que se beneficiaron — it was the banks that benefited

fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it

9)

es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare

10)

lo que es... — (fam)

lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again

lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)

11) (en locs)

a no ser que — (+ subj) unless

como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...

Sentido III

12) ( en el tiempo) to be

¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date

¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?

es miércoles — it's Wednesday

serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
3.
ser v impers to be

era primavera — it was spring(time)

es demasiado tarde para llamar — it's too late to phone
4.
ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)

ser + pp — to be + pp

fue construido en 1900 — it was built in 1900
II
masculino

1)

a) ( ente) being

seres sobrenaturales — supernatural beings

b) (individuo, persona)

un ser querido — a loved one

un ser muy especial — a very special person

- ser humano/vivo

2)

a) ( naturaleza)

desde lo más profundo de mi ser — from the bottom of my heart

b) ( carácter esencial) essence

3) (Fil) being

la mujer que te dio el ser — the woman who brought you into this world

* * *
I 1.
cópula

1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be

[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]

es bajo — he's short

es muy callada — she's very quiet

mi padre es calvo — my father's bald

es sorda de nacimiento — she was born deaf

es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic

era cierto/posible — it was true/possible

sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still

que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)

para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth

siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5

¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)

2) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

el mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced

es viuda — she's a widow; ver tb estar I 3)

3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to be

soy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer

es madre de dos niños — she's a mother of two

ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me

el que fuera presidente — the former president

años más tarde sería mi asistente — years later she would become my assistant

por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception

dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one

ya no soy lo que era — I'm not what I used to be

4) (con predicado introducido por `de')

esos zapatos son de plástico — those shoes are (made of) plastic

soy de Córdoba — I'm from Cordoba

es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'

este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here

ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...

ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)

5) (hipótesis, futuro)

será un error — it must be a mistake

¿será cierto? — can it be true?

pero será animal! — he must be a complete idiot
2.
ser vi

Sentido I

1)

a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos)

érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...

2)

a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)

la fiesta va a ser en su casa — the party is going to be (held) at her house

¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?

el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...

b) ( en preguntas)

ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?

3) ( sumar)

¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?

son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos

cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight

somos diez en total — there are ten of us altogether

4) (causar, significar) to be

aquello fue su ruina — that was his downfall

5) ( resultar)

me va a ser imposible venir — I'm not going to be able to come

me fue muy difícil entenderlo — I found it very difficult to understand

6) ( consistir en) to be

lo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part

7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)

ser para algo — to be for something

este agua es para beber — this water is for drinking

este traje no es para usarlo mucho — this suit is not for frequent wear

Sentido II

8) ( usado para enfatizar)

así es como queda mejor — like that it looks best

fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him

era él el que quería — he was the one who wanted to

fueron los bancos los que se beneficiaron — it was the banks that benefited

fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it

9)

es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare

10)

lo que es... — (fam)

lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again

lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)

11) (en locs)

a no ser que — (+ subj) unless

como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...

Sentido III

12) ( en el tiempo) to be

¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date

¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?

es miércoles — it's Wednesday

serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
3.
ser v impers to be

era primavera — it was spring(time)

es demasiado tarde para llamar — it's too late to phone
4.
ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)

ser + pp — to be + pp

fue construido en 1900 — it was built in 1900
II
masculino

1)

a) ( ente) being

seres sobrenaturales — supernatural beings

b) (individuo, persona)

un ser querido — a loved one

un ser muy especial — a very special person

- ser humano/vivo

2)

a) ( naturaleza)

desde lo más profundo de mi ser — from the bottom of my heart

b) ( carácter esencial) essence

3) (Fil) being

la mujer que te dio el ser — the woman who brought you into this world

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ser¹

¹ = being, creature.

Ex: A feeling of unshielded relief filled Pope's whole being.

Ex: Stories that lead to doing things are all the more attractive to children, who are active rather than passive creatures.

* abducción por seres extraterrestres = alien abduction.

* alimentación del ser humano = human nutrition.

* llegada de seres extraterrestres = alien visitation.

* nutrición del ser humano = human nutrition.

* ser consecuente con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.

* ser extraterrestre = alien creature.

* ser fiel con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.

* ser humano = human being, human, human person.

* ser inteligente = intelligent being.

* ser pensante = sentient being.

* ser superior = supreme being, higher being, superior being.

* ser supremo = supreme being.

* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, knock it out of + the park.

* ser vivo = living being, sentient being.

* todo ser humano = every living soul.

* tráfico de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.

* trata de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.

ser²

² = be, take + the form of, stand as.

Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.

Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.

Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.

* anhelar ser = ache to be.

* a no ser que = unless.

* así es = that's how it is.

* así sea = amen.

* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.

* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.

* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.

* como es el caso de = as it is with.

* cómo + ser = what + be like.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.

* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.

* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.

* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.

* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.

* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.

* demostrar ser = prove + to be.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).

* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.

* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.

* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.

* el ser barato = cheapness.

* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.

* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.

* es = it's [it is].

* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.

* es de deducir que = it follows that.

* es de destacar que = significantly.

* es de esperar = hopefully.

* es de esperar que = all being well.

* es de resaltar que = significantly.

* es de suponer que = presumably.

* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es evidente = clearly.

* es importante destacar = importantly.

* es inevitable que = inevitably.

* es interesante que = interestingly.

* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.

* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.

* es más = more important, moreover.

* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.

* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.

* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.

* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.

* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.

* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.

* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.

* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.

* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.

* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.

* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.

* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.

* llegar a ser = become, develop into.

* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.

* lo que es aun peor = worse still.

* lo que es peor = what's worse.

* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que + ser = what + be like.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.

* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.

* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.

* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.

* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.

* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.

* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.

* no ser deseable = be undesirable.

* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.

* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.

* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.

* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.

* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.

* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.

* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.

* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.

* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.

* no ser sino = be nothing but.

* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.

* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.

* no ser verdad = be untrue.

* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* para ser específico = to be specific.

* para ser franco = in all honesty.

* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.

* pasar a ser = become, develop into.

* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.

* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.

* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.

* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.

* puede muy bien ser = could well be.

* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.

* que fue = one-time.

* que fue común antes = once-common.

* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.

* que puede ser apilado = stacking.

* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.

* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.

* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.

* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.

* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.

* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.

* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).

* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.

* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.

* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.

* sentido del ser humano = human sense.

* ser accesible a través de = be available through.

* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.

* ser acertado = be spot on.

* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.

* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.

* ser acuciante = be acute.

* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.

* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.

* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.

* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.

* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.

* ser aficionado a = be fond of.

* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.

* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.

* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.

* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.

* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.

* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.

* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.

* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.

* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.

* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.

* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.

* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.

* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.

* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.

* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.

* ser algo por ver = be an open question.

* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.

* ser amado = loved-one.

* ser amigo de = be buddies with.

* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.

* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.

* ser apropiado = be right.

* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.

* ser arrestado = be under arrest.

* ser asequible = be available, become + available.

* ser asequible a = be amenable to.

* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.

* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.

* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.

* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.

* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.

* ser aun más = be all the more.

* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.

* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.

* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.

* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.

* ser bueno en = be good at.

* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.

* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.

* ser capaz de = be capable of.

* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.

* ser característico de = be emblematic of.

* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.

* ser caro = be steep.

* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.

* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* ser chulo = be cool.

* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.

* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.

* ser coherente = cohere.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.

* ser como mínimo = be no less than.

* ser como una esfera = wrap around.

* ser como un círculo = wrap around.

* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.

* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.

* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.

* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.

* ser completo = be all inclusive.

* ser común = be the case (with).

* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.

* ser confuso = be deceiving.

* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.

* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.

* ser consciente = sentient being.

* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].

* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.

* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.

* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.

* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.

* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.

* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.

* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.

* ser cortés con = be civil towards.

* ser costumbre = be customary.

* ser creativo = be inventive.

* ser creíble = invoke + belief.

* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.

* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).

* ser cuestión de = come down to.

* ser culpable = be to blame.

* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.

* ser de = be a native of.

* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.

* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.

* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.

* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.

* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.

* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.

* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.

* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.

* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.

* ser de dominio público = be public domain.

* ser deficiente = be wanting.

* ser definitivo = be final.

* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.

* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.

* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.

* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.

* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).

* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.

* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.

* ser de la noche = night creature.

* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.

* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.

* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.

* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.

* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.

* ser demasiado común = be all too common.

* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.

* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.

* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.

* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.

* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.

* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.

* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.

* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.

* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.

* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.

* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.

* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.

* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.

* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* ser desconocido para = be alien to.

* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.

* ser desoído = be unheeded.

* ser despiadado = play + hardball.

* ser detenido = be under arrest.

* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.

* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).

* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.

* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.

* ser de utilidad = be of use.

* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.

* ser diestro en = be skilled at.

* ser difícil = be a stretch.

* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.

* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.

* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.

* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.

* ser digno de = merit.

* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.

* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.

* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.

* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.

* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.

* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.

* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.

* ser dudoso = be doubtful.

* ser duro = play + hardball.

* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.

* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.

* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.

* ser el asunto = be the point.

* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.

* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.

* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.

* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.

* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.

* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.

* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.

* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.

* ser elegido = get in.

* ser elevado = be steep.

* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).

* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* ser el límite = be the limit.

* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.

* ser el máximo = be the limit.

* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.

* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.

* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.

* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.

* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.

* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.

* ser el preludio = usher in.

* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.

* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.

* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.

* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.

* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.

* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.

* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.

* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.

* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.

* ser el último grito = be all the rage.

* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.

* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.

* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.

* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.

* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.

* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.

* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.

* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.

* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.

* ser esclavo de = be slave to.

* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.

* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.

* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.

* ser experto en = be skilled at.

* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.

* ser extraño para = be alien to.

* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.

* ser fácil = be easy.

* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.

* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.

* ser factible de = be amenable to.

* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.

* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.

* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.

* ser favorable = be a plus.

* ser ficticio = be fiction.

* ser fiel a = cleave to.

* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.

* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.

* ser grosero con = be abusive of.

* ser hábil para = be adroit at.

* ser habitual = be customary.

* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.

* ser hipertenso = be hyper.

* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.

* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.

* ser hora de irse = be time to go.

* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.

* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).

* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser idóneo para = be suited to.

* ser ignorado = be unheeded.

* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.

* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.

* ser ilegal = be against the law.

* ser ilimitado = be boundless.

* ser implacable = play + hardball.

* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.

* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.

* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.

* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).

* ser imposible = be dead meat.

* ser imprescindible = be a must.

* ser improcedente = be out of order.

* ser imprudente = be reckless.

* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.

* ser incapaz de = be unable to.

* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).

* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser increíble = beggar + belief.

* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.

* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.

* ser indispensable = be a must.

* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.

* ser infundado = be unfounded.

* ser inherente a = inhere in.

* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.

* ser inminente = be on the cards.

* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.

* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.

* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.

* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.

* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.

* ser insignificante de = be slight in.

* ser inteligente = be talented.

* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).

* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.

* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.

* ser intransigente = play + hardball.

* ser inútil = fire + blanks.

* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.

* ser justo = play + fair.

* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.

* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.

* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.

* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.

* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.

* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.

* ser la ciudad de = be home to.

* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.

* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.

* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.

* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.

* ser la costumbre = be customary.

* ser la cuestión = be the point.

* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.

* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.

* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.

* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la excepción = be the exception.

* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.

* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.

* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.

* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.

* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.

* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.

* ser la intención = be the intention.

* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.

* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.

* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.

* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.

* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.

* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.

* ser lamentable = be a pity.

* ser la minoría = be in the minority.

* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.

* ser la novedad = be on the scene.

* ser la obra de = be the work of.

* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.

* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.

* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.

* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.

* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.

* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.

* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.

* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.

* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.

* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.

* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.

* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.

* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.

* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.

* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.

* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.

* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.

* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.

* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.

* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.

* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.

* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.

* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.

* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.

* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.

* ser maravilloso = sound + great.

* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.

* ser más interno = inner being.

* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.

* ser mayor = be older.

* ser mejor en = be better at.

* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.

* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser menor = be less.

* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.

* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.

* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.

* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* ser molesto = be disturbing.

* ser moroso = be in default.

* ser motivador = be motivating.

* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.

* ser mucho = be a mouthful.

* ser mucho más = be all the more.

* ser mucho más que = be far more than.

* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.

* ser muy alto = be metres high.

* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.

* ser muy antiguo = go ba

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SER

/ser/

feminine

= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión

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ser ( conjugate ser) cópula
1 ( seguido de adjetivos) to be
◊ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1 es bajo/muy callado he's short/very quiet;

es sorda de nacimiento she was born deaf;
es inglés/católico he's English/(a) Catholic;
era cierto it was true;
sé bueno, estate quieto be a good boy and keep still;
que seas muy feliz I hope you'll be very happy;

(+ me/te/le etc)
◊ siempre le he sido fiel I've always been faithful to her;

ver tb imposible, difícil etc
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
◊ el mayor es casado the oldest is married;

es viuda she's a widow;
ver tb estar 1 cópula 2
3 (seguido de nombre, pronombre) to be;
◊ soy abogada I'm a lawyer;

ábreme, soy yo open the door, it's me
4 (con predicado introducido por `de'):
◊ esos zapatos son de plástico those shoes are (made of) plastic;

soy de Córdoba I'm from Cordoba;
es de los vecinos it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors';
no soy de aquí I'm not from around here
5 (hipótesis, futuro):
◊ será un error it must be a mistake;

¿será cierto? can it be true?
verbo intransitivo
1
a) ( existir) to be

b) (liter) ( en cuentos):

◊ érase una vez … once upon a time there was …

2
a) (tener lugar, ocurrir):

◊ la fiesta va a ser en su casa the party is going to be (held) at her house;

¿dónde fue el accidente? where did the accident happen?
b) ( en preguntas):

◊ ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him;

¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq);
¿qué va a ser de nosotros? what will become of us?
3 ( sumar):
◊ ¿cuánto es (todo)? how much is that (altogether)?;

son 3.000 pesos that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos;
somos diez en total there are ten of us altogether
4 (indicando finalidad, adecuación) ser para algo to be for sth;
◊ este agua es para beber this water is for drinking

( en locs)
◊ a no ser que (+ subj) unless;

¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq);
como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what;
hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done;
el lunes o cuando sea next Monday or whenever;
puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like;
de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml);
¡eso es! that's it!, that's right!;
es que …: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?;
es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim;
lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something;
estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes;
o sea: en febrero, o sea hace un mes in February, that is to say a month ago;
o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested;
o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out;
(ya) sea …, (ya) sea … either …, or …;
sea como sea at all costs;
sea cuando sea whenever it is;
sea donde sea no matter where;
sea quien sea whoever it is;
si no fuera/hubiera sido por … if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for …
( en el tiempo) to be;
◊ ¿qué fecha es hoy? what's the date today?, what's today's date;

serían las cuatro cuando llegó it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived;
ver tb v impers
ser v impers to be;
◊ era primavera it was spring(time)

ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva) to be;
fue construido en 1900 it was built in 1900
■ sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( ente) being;

◊ ser humano/vivo human/living being

b) (individuo, persona):

◊ un ser querido a loved one

2 ( naturaleza):
◊ desde lo más profundo de mi ser from the bottom of my heart

ser
I sustantivo masculino
1 being: es un ser despreciable, he's despicable
ser humano, human being
ser vivo, living being
2 (esencia) essence: eso forma parte de su ser, that is part of him
II verbo intransitivo
1 (cualidad) to be: eres muy modesto, you are very modest
2 (fecha) to be: hoy es lunes, today is Monday
ya es la una, it's one o'clock
3 (cantidad) eran unos cincuenta, there were about fifty people
(al pagar) ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
son doscientas, it is two hundred pesetas
Mat dos y tres son cinco, two and three make five
4 (causa) aquella mujer fue su ruina, that woman was his ruin
5 (oficio) to be a(n): Elvira es enfermera, Elvira is a nurse
6 (pertenencia) esto es mío, that's mine
es de Pedro, it is Pedro's
7 (afiliación) to belong: es del partido, he's a member of the party
es un chico del curso superior, he is a boy from the higher year
8 (origen) es de Málaga, she is from Málaga
¿de dónde es esta fruta? where does this fruit come from?
9 (composición, material) to be made of: este jersey no es de lana, this sweater is not (made of) wool
10 ser de, (afinidad, comparación) lo que hizo fue de tontos, what she did was a foolish thing
11 (existir) Madrid ya no es lo que era, Madrid isn't what it used to be
12 (suceder) ¿qué fue de ella?, what became of her?
13 (tener lugar) to be: esta tarde es el entierro, the funeral is this evening 14 ser para, (finalidad) to be for: es para pelar patatas, it's for peeling potatoes
(adecuación, aptitud) no es una película para niños, the film is not suitable for children
esta vida no es para ti, this kind of life is not for you
15 (efecto) era para llorar, it was painful
es (como) para darle una bofetada, it makes me want to slap his face
no es para tomárselo a broma, it is no joke
16 (auxiliar en pasiva) to be: fuimos rescatados por la patrulla de la Cruz Roja, we were rescued by the Red Cross patrol
17 ser de (+ infinitivo) era de esperar que se marchase, it was to be expected that she would leave
♦ Locuciones: a no ser que, unless
como sea, anyhow
de no ser por..., had it not been for
es más, furthermore
es que..., it's just that...
lo que sea, whatever
o sea, that is (to say)
sea como sea, in any case o be that as it may
ser de lo que no hay, to be the limit
' ser' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acceder
- además
- aficionada
- aficionado
- alardear
- alcanzar
- alimentar
- alta
- alto
- ambicionar
- antigüedad
- aparición
- arma
- atinar
- atorarse
- aúpa
- babear
- básica
- básico
- bendición
- caber
- cacho
- cada
- cafetera
- cafetero
- calco
- callo
- canela
- cansada
- cansado
- cantar
- capaz
- capirote
- carácter
- cardo
- carne
- carné
- caso
- cero
- colarse
- comida
- comidilla
- comido
- conmigo
- conquistador
- conquistadora
- contagiarse
- contemplar
- contienda
English:
accountable
- addicted
- adjust
- allow
- allowance
- ambition
- amount to
- anathema
- anomaly
- arduous
- around
- aspire
- aware
- bad
- be
- beating
- being
- belong
- betray
- big
- bill
- bind over
- bird
- booby trap
- boring
- bounce
- can
- carry
- catch up
- cerebral
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- charm
- chip
- claim
- come into
- come under
- connoisseur
- court
- degree
- deserve
- destroy
- differ
- do
- dodger
- doubly
- due
- ear
- easy
- edit

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ser The auxiliary verb ser is used with the past participle of a verb to form the passive (e.g. la película fue criticada the movie was criticized).

♦ v aux
[para formar la voz pasiva] to be;
fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness;

la propuesta es debatida o [m5] está siendo debatida en el parlamento the proposal is being debated in parliament

♦ v copulativo

1. [con adjetivos, sustantivos, pronombres] [indica cualidad, identidad, condición] to be;

es alto/gracioso he's tall/funny;

soy chileno/chiapaneco I'm Chilean/from Chiapas;

es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult;

sé discreta/paciente be discreet/patient;

es un amigo/el dueño he's a friend/the owner;

son unos amigos míos they're friends of mine;

es el cartero/tu madre it's the postman o US mailman/your mother;

soy yo, ábreme open up, it's me;

soy Víctor [al teléfono] it's Víctor;

la casa es aquella de ahí the house is that one over there;

es un tipo muy simpático he's a very nice guy;

¿es eso verdad? is that true?;

eso no es cierto that isn't true;

es obvio que le gustas it's obvious that he likes you;

no es necesario ir it isn't necessary to go;

es posible que llueva it may rain;

no está mal para ser de segunda mano it's not bad considering it's second-hand;

no pierde sus derechos por ser inmigrante just because he's an immigrant doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights;

te lo dejo en la mitad por ser tú seeing as o because it's you, I'll let you have it half-price;

por ser usted, señora, 15 euros to you, madam, 15 euros;

que seas muy feliz I wish you every happiness, I hope you'll be very happy;

¡será imbécil el tipo! the guy must be stupid!;

este restaurante ya no es lo que era this restaurant isn't as good as it used to be o isn't what it used to be;
RP Fam
ser loco por algo to be wild about sth

2. [con sustantivos, adjetivos] [indica empleo, dedicación, estado civil, religión] to be;

soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actress;

son estudiantes they're students;

para ser juez hay que trabajar mucho you have to work very hard to be o become a judge;

es padre de tres hijos he's a father of three;

es soltero/casado/divorciado he's single/married/divorced;

era viuda she was a widow;

son budistas/protestantes they are Buddhists/Protestants;

el que fuera gobernador del estado the former governor of the state;

Comp
Am Fam
¿tú eres o te haces? are you stupid or what?;

Comp
RP Fam
¿vos sos o te hacés? are you stupid or what?

3. [con "de"] [indica material, origen, propiedad]
ser de [estar hecho de] to be made of;
[provenir de] to be from; [pertenecer a] to belong to;
un juguete que es todo de madera a completely wooden toy, a toy made completely of wood;

¿de dónde eres? where are you from?;

estas pilas son de una linterna these batteries are from a torch;

¿es de usted este abrigo? is this coat yours?, does this coat belong to you?;

los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son's;

portarse así es de cobardes only cowards behave like that, it's cowardly to behave like that

4. [con "de"] [indica pertenencia a grupo]
ser de [club, asociación, partido] to be a member of;

¿de qué equipo eres? [aficionado] which team o who do you support?;

soy del Barcelona I support Barcelona;

ser de los que… to be one of those people who…;

ése es de los que están en huelga he is one of those on strike;

no es de las que se asustan por cualquier cosa she's not one to get scared easily

♦ vi

1. [ocurrir, tener lugar] to be;

fue aquí it was here;

¿cuándo es la boda? when's the wedding?;

la final era ayer the final was yesterday;

¿cómo fue lo de tu accidente? how did your accident happen?;

¿qué fue de aquel amigo tuyo? what happened to that friend of yours?;

¿qué es de Pablo? how's Pablo (getting on)?

2. [constituir, consistir en] to be;

fue un acierto que nos quedáramos en casa we were right to stay at home;

lo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decision;

su ambición era dar la vuelta al mundo her ambition was to travel round the world;

tratar así de mal a la gente es buscarse problemas treating people so badly is asking for trouble

3. [con fechas, horas] to be;

¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?;

hoy es jueves today's Thursday, it's Thursday today;

¿qué (fecha) es hoy? what's the date today?, what date is it today?;

mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July;

¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?;

son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm);

serán o [m5] deben de ser las tres it must be three (o'clock)

4. [con precios] to be;

¿cuánto es? how much is it?;

son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos;

¿a cómo son esos tomates? how much are those tomatoes?

5. [con cifras, en operaciones] to be;

ellos eran unos 500 there were about 500 of them;

11 por 100 son 1.100 11 times 100 is 1,100

6. [servir, ser adecuado]
ser para to be for;

este trapo es para (limpiar) las ventanas this cloth is for (cleaning) the windows;

este libro es para niños this book is for children;

la ciudad no es para mí the city isn't for me

7. [con "de" más infinitivo] [indica necesidad, posibilidad]
es de desear que… it is to be hoped that…;

era de esperar que pasara algo así it was to be expected that something like that would happen;

es de suponer que aparecerá presumably, he'll turn up;

es de temer cuando se enoja she's really scary when she gets angry

8. [para recalcar, poner énfasis]
ése es el que me lo contó he's the one who told me;

lo que es a mí, no me llamaron they certainly didn't call me, they didn't call me, anyway;

¿es que ya no te acuerdas? don't you remember any more, then?, you mean you don't remember any more?

9. [indica excusa, motivo]
es que no me hacen caso but o the thing is they don't listen to me;

es que no vine porque estaba enfermo the reason I didn't come is that I was ill, I didn't come because I was ill, you see;

¿cómo es que no te han avisado? how come they didn't tell you?

10. Literario [existir]
Platón, uno de los grandes sabios que en el mundo han sido Plato, one of the wisest men ever to walk this earth

11. [en frases]
a no ser que venga unless she comes;

tengo que conseguirlo (sea) como sea I have to get it one way or another;

hay que evitar (sea) como sea que se entere we have to prevent her from finding out at all costs o no matter what;

hazlo cuando sea do it whenever;

de no ser/haber sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;

de no ser por él no estaríamos vivos if it weren't for him, we wouldn't be alive;

de no ser así otherwise;

de ser así if that should happen;

déjalo donde sea leave it anywhere o wherever;

érase una vez, érase que se era once upon a time;

dile lo que sea, da igual tell her anything o whatever, it doesn't make any difference;

haré lo que sea para recuperar mi dinero I will do whatever it takes o anything to get my money back;

se enfadó, y no era para menos she got angry, and not without reason;

no sea que…, no vaya a ser que… in case…;

la llamaré ahora no sea que luego me olvide I'll call her now in case I forget later;

Estados Unidos y Japón, o sea, las dos economías mundiales más importantes the United States and Japan, that is to say o in other words, the two most important economies in the world;

50 euros, o sea unas 8.300 pesetas 50 euros, that's about 8,300 pesetas;

o sea que no quieres venir so you don't want to come then?;

por si fuera poco as if that wasn't enough;

habla con quien sea talk to anyone;

sea quien sea no abras la puerta don't open the door, whoever it is;

si no fuera/hubiera sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;
Am
siendo que… seeing that o as…, given that…;
Am
siendo que tienes la plata, cómprate el vestido más caro seeing as o since you've got the money, buy yourself the more expensive dress

♦ v impersonal
[indica tiempo] to be;
es muy tarde it's rather late;

era de noche/de día it was night/day

♦ nm

1. [ente] being;

seres de otro planeta beings from another planet

Comp
ser humano human being;
Ser Supremo Supreme Being;

los seres vivos living things

2. [persona] person;

sus seres queridos his loved ones

3. [existencia]
mis padres me dieron el ser my parents gave me my life

4. [esencia, naturaleza] being;

la quiero con todo mi ser I love her with all my being o soul

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SER

f abr (= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) network of independent Spanish radio stations

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ser {77} vi

1) : to be

él es mi hermano: he is my brother

Camila es linda: Camila is pretty

2) : to exist, to live

ser, o no ser: to be or not to be

3) : to take place, to occur

el concierto es el domingo: the concert is on Sunday

4) (used with expressions of time, date, season)

son las diez: it's ten o'clock

hoy es el 9: today's the 9th

5) : to cost, to come to

¿cuánto es?: how much is it?

6) (with the future tense) : to be able to be

¿será posible?: can it be possible?

7)

ser de : to come from

somos de Managua: we're from Managua

8)

ser de : to belong to

ese lápiz es de Juan: that's Juan's pencil

9)

es que : the thing is that

es que no lo conozco: it's just that I don't know him

10)

¡sea! : agreed!, all right!

11)

sea... sea : either... or

ser v aux (used in passive constructions) : to be

la cuenta ha sido pagada: the bill has been paid

él fue asesinado: he was murdered

ser nm

: being

ser humano: human being

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ser¹ n (ente) being

ser humano human being

ser vivo living creature

ser² vb

1. (en general) to be

mi amigo es alemán my friend is German

es médico he's a doctor

el cuadro es de Picasso the painting is by Picasso

cinco más cinco son diez five plus five are ten

serán quince euros that'll be fifteen euros

somos cinco there are five of us

la fiesta es el sábado the party is on Saturday

el presidente fue asesinado the president was murdered

2. (estar hecho) to be made

la mesa es de madera the table is made of wood

3. (pertenecer) to belong

este libro es de María this book belongs to María / this book is María's

a no ser que unless

a no ser que llueva unless it rains

érase una vez once upon a time

Spanish-English dictionary > ser
15 ser2

² = be, take + the form of, stand as.

Ex. Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.

Ex. Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.

Ex. Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.

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* anhelar ser = ache to be.

* a no ser que = unless.

* así es = that's how it is.

* así sea = amen.

* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.

* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.

* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.

* como es el caso de = as it is with.

* cómo + ser = what + be like.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.

* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.

* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.

* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.

* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.

* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.

* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.

* demostrar ser = prove + to be.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).

* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.

* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.

* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.

* el ser barato = cheapness.

* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.

* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.

* es = it's [it is].

* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.

* es de deducir que = it follows that.

* es de destacar que = significantly.

* es de esperar = hopefully.

* es de esperar que = all being well.

* es de resaltar que = significantly.

* es de suponer que = presumably.

* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.

* es evidente = clearly.

* es importante destacar = importantly.

* es inevitable que = inevitably.

* es interesante que = interestingly.

* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.

* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.

* es más = more important, moreover.

* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.

* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.

* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.

* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.

* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.

* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.

* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.

* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.

* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.

* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.

* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.

* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.

* la razón de ser = the reason for being.

* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.

* llegar a ser = become, develop into.

* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.

* lo que es aun peor = worse still.

* lo que es peor = what's worse.

* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que + ser = what + be like.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.

* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.

* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.

* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.

* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.

* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.

* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.

* no ser deseable = be undesirable.

* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.

* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.

* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.

* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.

* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.

* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.

* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.

* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.

* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.

* no ser sino = be nothing but.

* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.

* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.

* no ser verdad = be untrue.

* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* para ser específico = to be specific.

* para ser franco = in all honesty.

* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.

* pasar a ser = become, develop into.

* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.

* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.

* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.

* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.

* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.

* puede muy bien ser = could well be.

* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.

* que fue = one-time.

* que fue común antes = once-common.

* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.

* que puede ser apilado = stacking.

* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.

* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.

* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.

* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.

* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.

* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.

* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).

* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.

* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.

* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.

* sentido del ser humano = human sense.

* ser accesible a través de = be available through.

* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.

* ser acertado = be spot on.

* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.

* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.

* ser acuciante = be acute.

* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.

* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.

* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.

* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.

* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.

* ser aficionado a = be fond of.

* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.

* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.

* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.

* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.

* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.

* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.

* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.

* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.

* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.

* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.

* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.

* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.

* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.

* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.

* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.

* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.

* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.

* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.

* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.

* ser algo por ver = be an open question.

* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.

* ser amado = loved-one.

* ser amigo de = be buddies with.

* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.

* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.

* ser apropiado = be right.

* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.

* ser arrestado = be under arrest.

* ser asequible = be available, become + available.

* ser asequible a = be amenable to.

* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.

* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.

* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.

* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.

* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.

* ser aun más = be all the more.

* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.

* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.

* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.

* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.

* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.

* ser bueno en = be good at.

* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.

* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.

* ser capaz de = be capable of.

* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.

* ser característico de = be emblematic of.

* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.

* ser caro = be steep.

* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.

* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* ser chulo = be cool.

* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.

* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.

* ser coherente = cohere.

* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.

* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.

* ser como mínimo = be no less than.

* ser como una esfera = wrap around.

* ser como un círculo = wrap around.

* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.

* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.

* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.

* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.

* ser completo = be all inclusive.

* ser común = be the case (with).

* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.

* ser confuso = be deceiving.

* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.

* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.

* ser consciente = sentient being.

* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].

* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.

* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.

* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.

* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.

* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.

* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.

* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.

* ser cortés con = be civil towards.

* ser costumbre = be customary.

* ser creativo = be inventive.

* ser creíble = invoke + belief.

* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.

* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).

* ser cuestión de = come down to.

* ser culpable = be to blame.

* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.

* ser de = be a native of.

* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.

* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.

* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.

* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.

* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.

* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.

* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.

* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.

* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.

* ser de dominio público = be public domain.

* ser deficiente = be wanting.

* ser definitivo = be final.

* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.

* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.

* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.

* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.

* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).

* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.

* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.

* ser de la noche = night creature.

* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.

* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.

* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.

* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.

* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.

* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.

* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.

* ser demasiado común = be all too common.

* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.

* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.

* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.

* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.

* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.

* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.

* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.

* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.

* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.

* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.

* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.

* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.

* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.

* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* ser desconocido para = be alien to.

* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.

* ser desoído = be unheeded.

* ser despiadado = play + hardball.

* ser detenido = be under arrest.

* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.

* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).

* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.

* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.

* ser de utilidad = be of use.

* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.

* ser diestro en = be skilled at.

* ser difícil = be a stretch.

* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.

* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.

* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.

* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.

* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.

* ser digno de = merit.

* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.

* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.

* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.

* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.

* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.

* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.

* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.

* ser dudoso = be doubtful.

* ser duro = play + hardball.

* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.

* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.

* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.

* ser el asunto = be the point.

* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.

* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.

* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.

* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.

* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.

* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.

* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.

* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.

* ser elegido = get in.

* ser elevado = be steep.

* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).

* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* ser el límite = be the limit.

* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.

* ser el máximo = be the limit.

* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.

* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.

* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.

* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.

* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.

* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.

* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.

* ser el preludio = usher in.

* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.

* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.

* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.

* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.

* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.

* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.

* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.

* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.

* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.

* ser el último grito = be all the rage.

* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.

* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.

* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.

* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.

* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.

* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.

* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.

* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.

* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.

* ser esclavo de = be slave to.

* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.

* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.

* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.

* ser experto en = be skilled at.

* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.

* ser extraño para = be alien to.

* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.

* ser fácil = be easy.

* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.

* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.

* ser factible de = be amenable to.

* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.

* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.

* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.

* ser favorable = be a plus.

* ser ficticio = be fiction.

* ser fiel a = cleave to.

* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.

* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.

* ser grosero con = be abusive of.

* ser hábil para = be adroit at.

* ser habitual = be customary.

* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.

* ser hipertenso = be hyper.

* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.

* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.

* ser hora de irse = be time to go.

* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.

* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).

* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser idóneo para = be suited to.

* ser ignorado = be unheeded.

* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.

* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.

* ser ilegal = be against the law.

* ser ilimitado = be boundless.

* ser implacable = play + hardball.

* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.

* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.

* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.

* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).

* ser imposible = be dead meat.

* ser imprescindible = be a must.

* ser improcedente = be out of order.

* ser imprudente = be reckless.

* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.

* ser incapaz de = be unable to.

* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).

* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.

* ser increíble = beggar + belief.

* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.

* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.

* ser indispensable = be a must.

* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.

* ser infundado = be unfounded.

* ser inherente a = inhere in.

* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.

* ser inminente = be on the cards.

* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.

* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.

* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.

* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.

* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.

* ser insignificante de = be slight in.

* ser inteligente = be talented.

* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).

* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.

* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.

* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.

* ser intransigente = play + hardball.

* ser inútil = fire + blanks.

* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.

* ser justo = play + fair.

* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.

* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.

* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.

* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.

* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.

* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.

* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.

* ser la ciudad de = be home to.

* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.

* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.

* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.

* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.

* ser la costumbre = be customary.

* ser la cuestión = be the point.

* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.

* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.

* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.

* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.

* ser la excepción = be the exception.

* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.

* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.

* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.

* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.

* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.

* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.

* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.

* ser la intención = be the intention.

* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.

* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.

* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.

* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.

* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.

* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.

* ser lamentable = be a pity.

* ser la minoría = be in the minority.

* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.

* ser la novedad = be on the scene.

* ser la obra de = be the work of.

* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.

* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.

* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.

* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.

* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.

* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.

* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.

* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.

* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.

* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.

* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.

* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.

* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.

* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.

* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.

* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.

* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.

* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.

* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.

* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.

* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.

* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.

* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.

* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.

* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.

* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.

* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.

* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.

* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.

* ser maravilloso = sound + great.

* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.

* ser más interno = inner being.

* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.

* ser mayor = be older.

* ser mejor en = be better at.

* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.

* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.

* ser menor = be less.

* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.

* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.

* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.

* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.

* ser molesto = be disturbing.

* ser moroso = be in default.

* ser motivador = be motivating.

* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.

* ser mucho = be a mouthful.

* ser mucho más = be all the more.

* ser mucho más que = be far more than.

* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.

* ser muy alto = be metres high.

* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.

* ser muy antiguo = go ba.

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16 Durchbruch

m

1. Sportler, Soldaten: breakthrough; Zähne: cutting; Fluss: rise, resurgence

2. Damm, Geschwür: bursting, rupture; Geschwür: auch perforation

3. (Loch) gap, opening, breach

4. fig. breakthrough; ihm ist der Durchbruch gelungen oder er hat den Durchbruch geschafft he finally made the breakthrough ( oder made it); zum Durchbruch kommen show, become apparent, reveal o.s.; Idee: gain acceptance; einer Idee zum Durchbruch verhelfen help to get an idea accepted

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der Durchbruch

breakthrough

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Dụrch|bruch
m

1) (durch etw sth) (durch Eis) falling through no art; (von Knospen) appearance; (von Zahn) coming through; (von Sonne) breaking through; (von Charakter) revelation; (von Blinddarm etc) bursting, perforation

zum Durchbruch kommen (fig) (Gewohnheit etc) — to assert or show itself; (Natur) to reveal itself

2) (MIL) breakthrough; (SPORT AUCH) break; (fig = Erfolg) breakthrough

eine Idee kommt zum Durchbruch — an idea comes to the fore, an idea emerges

jdm/einer Sache zum Durchbruch verhelfen — to help sb/sth on the road to success

3) (= durchbrochene Stelle) breach; (= Öffnung) opening; (GEOG von Fluss) rise, resurgence

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der

1) (a chance or piece of (good or bad) luck: This is your big break.) break

2) (a sudden solution of a problem leading to further advances, especially in science.) breakthrough

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Durch·bruch

[ˈdʊrçbrʊx]

m

1. (entscheidender Erfolg)

▪ der/jds \Durchbruch [zu etw dat] the/sb's breakthrough [into sth]

zum \Durchbruch kommen Idee, Sache to be gaining acceptance; Charaktereigenschaft, Naturell, Natur to come to the fore BRIT [or reveal itself [for what it is]]

jdm/etw zum \Durchbruch verhelfen to help sb/sth on the road to success

2. MIL breakthrough

3. (das Hindurchkommen) appearance; Zahn coming through no pl

4. MED rupture, bursting

5. (durchgebrochene Öffnung) opening

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der (fig.) breakthrough

einer Idee (Dat.) zum Durchbruch verhelfen — get an idea generally accepted

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Durchbruch m

1. Sportler, Soldaten: breakthrough; Zähne: cutting; Fluss: rise, resurgence

2. Damm, Geschwür: bursting, rupture; Geschwür: auch perforation

3. (Loch) gap, opening, breach

4. fig breakthrough;

ihm ist der Durchbruch gelungen oder

er hat den Durchbruch geschafft he finally made the breakthrough ( oder made it);

zum Durchbruch kommen show, become apparent, reveal o.s.; Idee: gain acceptance;

einer Idee zum Durchbruch verhelfen help to get an idea accepted

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der (fig.) breakthrough

einer Idee (Dat.) zum Durchbruch verhelfen — get an idea generally accepted

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m.

breakthrough n.

rupture n.

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17 droit

I.

droit¹, e¹ [dʀwa, dʀwat]

1. adjective

right

• du côté droit on the right-hand side ; → bras

2. masculine noun

(Boxing) ( = poing) crochet du droit right hook

3. feminine noun

droite

   a. (opposé à la gauche) la droite the right

• à droite on the right ; (direction) to the right

• à ma droite on my right

• le tiroir/chemin de droite the right-hand drawer/path

• à droite de la fenêtre to the right of the window

• de droite à gauche from right to left

• il a couru à droite et à gauche pour se renseigner he tried everywhere to get some information

   b. (sur route) rouler à droite to drive on the right

• garder or tenir sa droite to keep to the right

   c. (Politics) la droite the right wing

• candidat/idées de droite right-wing candidate/ideas

• un homme de droite a man of the right

• membre de la droite right-winger

II.

droit², e² [dʀwa, dʀwat]

1. adjective

   a. ( = sans déviation, non courbe) [barre, ligne, route, nez] straight

• ça fait 4 km en ligne droite it's 4km as the crow flies ; → coup

   b. ( = vertical, non penché) [arbre, mur] straight

• ce tableau n'est pas droit this picture isn't straight

• tiens ta tasse droite hold your cup straight

• être or se tenir droit comme un i to stand bolt upright

• tiens-toi droit (debout) stand up straight ; (assis) sit up straight

   c. ( = honnête, loyal) [personne] upright

2. feminine noun

droite ( = ligne) straight line

3. adverb

[viser, couper, marcher] straight

• aller/marcher droit devant soi to go/walk straight ahead

• c'est droit devant vous it's right in front of you

• aller droit à la faillite to be heading straight for bankruptcy

• aller droit au but or au fait to go straight to the point

III.

droit³ [dʀwa]

1. masculine noun

   a. ( = prérogative) right

• le droit des peuples à disposer d'eux-mêmes the right of peoples to self-determination

• droit de pêche/chasse fishing/hunting rights

• le droit au logement the right to have somewhere to live

• droit du sang/du sol right to nationality based on parentage/on place of birth

• avoir le droit de faire qch (simple permission, possibilité) to be allowed to do sth ; (autorisation juridique) to have the right to do sth

• avoir droit à [+ allocation] to be entitled to

• il a eu droit à une bonne raclée (inf: humorous) he got a good hiding (inf)

• avoir (le) droit de vie ou de mort sur to have power of life and death over

• avoir droit de regard sur [+ documents] to have the right to examine ; [+ affaires, décision] to have a say in

• avoir des droits sur to have rights over

• cette carte vous donne droit à des places gratuites this card entitles you to free seats

• être en droit de faire qch to be entitled to do sth

• être dans son droit to be within one's rights

• c'est votre droit you are perfectly entitled to do so

• de quel droit est-il entré ? what right did he have to come in?

   b. (Law) le droit law

• faire son droit (University) to study law

• droit civil/pénal civil/criminal law

• droit écrit statute law

• droit des affaires company law

   c. ( = taxe) droit d'entrée entrance fee

• droits d'inscription/d'enregistrement enrolment/registration fee

2. compounds

► droit d'asile right of asylum

► droit d'auteur ( = propriété artistique, littéraire) copyright

• droits d'auteur ( = rémunération) royalties ► droit de cité

• avoir droit de cité parmi/dans to be established among/in ► droits civils civil rights

► droits civiques civic rights

► droit commun

• condamné/délit de droit commun common law criminal/crime ► droits de douane customs duties

► les droits de la femme women's rights

► le droit de grève the right to strike

► les droits de l'homme human rights

► droit à l'image privacy rights concerning the publication of one's photograph

► droit de passage right of way

► droit de propriété right of property

► droits de reproduction reproduction rights

• « tous droits (de reproduction) réservés » "all rights reserved" ► droits de succession inheritance tax

► droit de visite (right of) access

► le droit de vote the right to vote

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1.

droite dʀwɑ, ɑt adjectif

1) (pas courbe, pas tordu) [ligne, route, barre, cheveux, mur, nez] straight; ( pas penché) [écriture] up-and-down

se tenir droit — ( debout) to stand up straight; ( assis) to sit up straight

s'écarter du droit chemin — fig to stray from the straight and narrow

descendre en droite ligne de — to be a direct descendant of

2) ( contraire de gauche) right

3) ( honnête) [personne] straight, upright; [vie] blameless

4) ( sensé) [jugement] sound

5) ( en couture) [jupe] straight; [veste] single-breasted

6) Mathématique [cône, angle, prisme] right

2.

adverbe [aller, rouler] straight

continuez tout droit — carry straight on

aller droit au but or fait — fig to go straight to the point

aller droit à la catastrophe — to be heading straight for disaster

ça m'est allé droit au cœur — fig it really touched me

marcher or filer (colloq) droit — fig to toe the line

venir tout droit de — [expression, citation] to come straight out of [auteur, œuvre]

3.

nom masculin

1) ( prérogative) right

avoir des droits sur quelqu'un/quelque chose — to have rights over somebody/something

de quel droit est-ce que tu me juges? — what gives you the right to judge me?

être dans son (bon) droit — to be within one's rights

de (plein) droit — by right(s)

de droit divin — by divine right

cela leur revient de droit — it's theirs by right

avoir droit à — to have the right to [liberté, nationalité]; to be entitled to [bourse, indemnité]

il a eu droit à une amende — iron he got a fine

avoir le droit de faire — ( la permission) to be allowed to do; (selon la morale, la justice) to have the right to do

avoir le droit de vie ou de mort sur quelqu'un — to have (the) power of life and death over somebody

il s'imagine qu'il a tous les droits — he thinks he can do whatever he likes

être en droit de — to be entitled to

à bon droit — [se plaindre] with good reason

‘à qui de droit’ — ‘to whom it may concern’

j'en parlerai à qui de droit — (colloq) I'll speak to the appropriate person

faire droit à — to grant [requête]

2) Droit ( ensemble de lois) law

faire son droit — to study law

3) ( redevance) fee

droit d'inscription — registration fee

4) ( en boxe) right

direct du droit — straight right

crochet/uppercut du droit — right hook/uppercut

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Phrasal Verbs:

- droit d'aînesse

- droit d'antenne

- droit de cité

- droit commun

- droit d'entrée

- droit de passage

- droit de port

- droit de propriété

- droit de regard

- droit de timbre

- droit de vote

- droits d'auteur

- droits civiques

- droits de douane

- les droits de l'homme

- droits de succession

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se tenir droit comme un i or un piquet — to hold oneself very erect

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dʀwa droit, -e
1. adj

1) (= non courbe) straight

une ligne droite — a straight line

tiens-toi droite! — stand up straight!

2) (= loyal, franc) upright, straight

3) (= opposé à gauche) right

le bras droit — the right arm

le côté droit — the right-hand side

2. adv

straight

aller droit au but — to get straight to the point

tout droit — straight on

3. nm

1) (= prérogative) right

avoir le droit de — to be allowed to

On n'a pas le droit de fumer à l'école. — We're not allowed to smoke at school.

avoir droit à qch — to be entitled to sth

être en droit de — to have a right to, to have the right to

être dans son droit — to be within one's rights

à bon droit (= justement) — with good reason

de quel droit? — by what right?

à qui de droit — to whom it may concern

avoir droit de cité fig — to belong

See:

droit de regard,

droit de réponse,

droit de véto,

droit de visite

2) (= lois, sujet)

le droit — law

un étudiant en droit — a law student

faire son droit — to study law

See:

droit civil,

droit commercial,

droit communautaire,

droit constitutionnel,

droit coutumier,

droit criminel,

droit des affaires,

droit fiscal,

droit international,

commun,

divin

3) (= poing)

un coup du droit — a punch with his right fist

4) (= taxe) duty, tax, [inscription] fee

4. droits nmpl

1) (= prérogatives) rights

Je connais mes droits! — I know my rights!

avoir les mêmes droits que qn — to have the same rights as sb

les droits fondamentaux — basic rights

See:

droits de l'homme,

droits civiques

2) (= somme d'argent)

See:

droits d'auteur,

droits télévisuels,

droits cinématographiques,

droits de douane,

droits d'inscription

5. nf

1) (= ligne) straight line

2) BOXE (= coup) right

3) (= opposé à gauche) right

à droite (position) — on the right, (direction) right, to the right

à droite de — to the right of

sur votre droite — on your right

4) POLITIQUE right, right wing

de droite — right-wing

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droit, droite ⇒ Les itinéraires

A adj

1 (pas courbe, pas tordu) [ligne, route, barre, cheveux, mur, tour, nez] straight; ( pas penché) [cône, cylindre, prisme] right; [écriture] up-and-down; le tableau n'est pas droit the picture isn't straight; se tenir droit ( debout) to stand up straight; ( assis) to sit up straight; tenir qch droit to hold sth straight; le droit chemin fig the straight and narrow; s'écarter du droit chemin to stray from the straight and narrow; descendre en droite ligne de to be a direct descendant of;

2 ( contraire de gauche) right; le côté droit the right side; du côté droit on the right(-hand) side;

3 ( honnête) [personne] straight, upright; [vie] blameless;

4 ( sensé) [jugement] sound;

5 Mode [jupe] straight; [veste] single-breasted;

6 Math right.

B adv [aller, rouler] straight; droit devant straight ahead; se diriger droit vers to make straight for, to make a beeline for○; la voiture venait droit sur nous the car was coming straight at us; continuez tout droit carry straight on; file tout droit à la maison go straight home; aller droit au but or fait fig to go straight to the point; aller droit à la catastrophe to be heading straight for disaster; ça m'est allé droit au cœur fig it really touched me; marcher droit lit to walk straight; marcher or filer○ droit to toe the line; regarder qn droit dans les yeux to look sb straight in the eye; venir tout droit de [expression, citation] to come straight out of [auteur, œuvre]; je reviens tout droit de chez elle/de l'exposition I've come straight from her place/the exhibition.

C nm

1 ( prérogative) right; connaître/faire valoir ses droits to know/assert one's rights; avoir des droits sur qn/qch to have rights over sb/sth; de quel droit est-ce que tu me juges? what gives you the right to judge me?; être dans son (bon) droit, avoir le droit pour soi or de son côté to be within one's rights; de (plein) droit by right(s); de droit divin [monarque, monarchie] by divine right; cela leur revient de droit it's theirs by right; c'est tout à fait ton droit you have every right to do so, you're perfectly entitled to do so; avoir droit à to have the right to [liberté, nationalité]; to be entitled to, to be eligible for [bourse, indemnité]; vous avez droit à une boisson chacun you're allowed one drink each; les spectateurs ont eu droit à un beau match the spectators were treated to a fine game; on a eu droit à ses souvenirs de régiment iron he treated us to stories about his army days; il a eu droit à une amende iron he got a fine; avoir le droit de faire ( la permission) to be allowed to do; (selon la morale, la justice) to have the right to do; elle n'a pas le droit de sortir le soir she isn't allowed to go out at night; j'ai quand même le droit de poser une question! iron I suppose I am allowed to ask a question?; j'ai le droit de savoir I've got a right to know; elle n'a pas le droit de me juger/d'exiger ça de moi she has no right to judge me/to demand that of me; avoir le droit de vie ou de mort sur qn to have (the) power of life and death over sb; il s'imagine qu'il a tous les droits he thinks he can do whatever he likes; être en droit de to be entitled to; on est en droit de se demander si… we are entitled ou we have every right to wonder if…; ça te donne droit à… it entitles you to…; à bon droit [se plaindre, protester] with good reason; ‘à qui de droit’ ‘to whom it may concern’; j'en parlerai à qui de droit○ I'll speak to the appropriate person; faire droit à to grant [demande, requête];

2 Jur ( ensemble de lois) law; le droit français/anglais French/English law; faire son droit to study law; étudiant en droit law student;

3 ( redevance) fee; acquitter/percevoir un droit to pay/receive a fee; droit d'inscription registration fee; passible de droit dutiable;

4 ( en boxe) right; direct du droit straight right; crochet/uppercut du droit right hook/uppercut.

D droite nf

1 ( opposé à gauche) la droite the right; la porte de droite the door on the right; être/rouler à droite to be/to drive on the right; tourner à droite to turn right; tenir sa droite Aut to keep (to the) right; à ta droite, sur ta droite on your right; à droite de to the right of; deuxième couloir à droite second corridor on the right; il ne connaît pas sa droite de sa gauche he can't tell (his) right from (his) left; demander à droite et à gauche ( partout) to ask everywhere ou all over the place; ( à tous) to ask everybody; être critiqué de droite et de gauche to be criticized from all sides ou by everybody;

2 Pol right; voter à droite to vote for the right; de droite [parti, personne, gouvernement] right-wing; être à or de droite to be right-wing;

3 Math straight line.

Composés

droit administratif administrative law; droit aérien Jur air law; droit des affaires Jur company law GB, corporate law US; droit d'aînesse Jur birthright, primogeniture; droit d'antenne broadcasting right; droit d'asile Pol right of asylum; droit au bail right to the lease; droit canon Jur canon law; droit de cité Jur (right of) citizenship; fig acceptance; acquérir droit de cité fig to gain acceptance; avoir droit de cité to be accepted; donner droit de cité à to accept; droit civil Jur civil law; droit commercial commercial law; droit commun ( prisonnier) nonpolitical; de droit commun [prisonnier] nonpolitical, ordinary; [[taux, régime] ordinary; droit constitutionnel Jur constitutional law; droit coutumier Jur common law; droit écrit Jur statute law; droit d'entrée Comm, Fisc import duty; ( pour une personne) entrance fee; droit d'étalage Comm, Fisc stallage; droit fil Cout straight grain; fig main line; dans le droit fil de fig in line with; droit fiscal Jur tax law; droit de grâce Jur right of reprieve; droit de grève Pol right to strike; droit immobilier Jur property law; droit international Jur international law; droit maritime Jur maritime law; droit de passage Jur right of way GB, easement US; droit pénal Jur criminal law; droit de port Fisc port dues; droit de poursuite Jur right of action; droit de préemption right of preemption; droit privé Jur private law; droit de propriété right of possession; droit public Jur public law; droit de recours Jur right of appeal; droit de regard Fin right of inspection; gén avoir droit de regard sur to have a say in; droit de réponse right of reply; droit de rétention lien; droit du sang right to citizenship by virtue of kinship; droit social Jur labour^GB law; droit du sol right to citizenship by virtue of birth in a country; droit de timbre Fisc stamp duty; droit du travail Jur labour^GB law; droit d'usage Jur customary right; droit de veto right of veto; droit de visite Jur right of access; droit de vote Pol right to vote; droits d'auteur Édition royalties; droits civiques Pol civil rights; droits de douane Comm, Fisc customs duties; les droits de l'homme human rights; droits de quai Fisc wharfage; droits de reproduction reproduction rights; tous droits de reproduction réservés all rights reserved; droits de succession Fisc inheritance tax; droits de tirage spéciaux, DTS Fisc special drawing rights, SDR.

Idiome

se tenir droit comme un i or un piquet to hold oneself very erect ou upright.

I

( féminin droite) [drwa, drwat] adjectif

1. [rectiligne - allée, bâton, nez] straight

rentrer dans le droit chemin to mend one's ways

rester dans le droit chemin to keep to the straight and narrow (path)

2. [vertical, non penché - mur] upright, straight, plumb (terme spécialisé) ; [ - dossier, poteau] upright, straight

restez le dos bien droit keep your back straight

être ou se tenir droit

a. [assis] to sit up straight

b. [debout] to stand up straight

droit comme un cierge ou un i ou un piquet (as) stiff as a poker ou a ramrod ou a post

3. [d'aplomb] straight

4. [loyal - personne] upright, honest

5. [sensé - raisonnement] sound, sane

6. [vêtement]

manteau/veston droit single-breasted coat/jacket

col droit stand-up collar

jupe droite straight skirt

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adverbe

[écrire] in a straight line

[couper, rouler] straight (adverbe)

après le carrefour, c'est toujours tout droit after the crossroads, keep going straight on ou ahead

aller droit à: j'irai droit au but I'll come straight to the point, I won't beat about the bush

il est allé droit à l'essentiel ou au fait he went straight to the point

aller droit à la catastrophe/l'échec to be heading straight for disaster/a failure

ça m'est allé droit au cœur it went straight to my heart

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droite nom féminin

GÉOMÉTRIE straight line

II

( féminin droite) [drwa, drwat] adjectif

[ailier, jambe, œil] right

le côté droit the right-hand side

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nom masculin

right

crochet du droit right hook

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droite nom féminin

1. [côté droit]

la droite the right (side), the right-hand side

tenir sa droite AUTOMOBILE to keep to the right

de droite et de gauche from all quarters ou sides

2. POLITIQUE

la droite the right wing

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à droite locution adverbiale

1. [du côté droit]

conduire à droite to drive on the right-hand side

tourne à droite turn right

le poster est trop à droite the poster's too far to the right

à droite et à gauche (figuré) here and there, hither and thither (littéraire & humoristique), all over the place

2. MILITAIRE

à droite, droite! right wheel!

3. POLITIQUE

être à droite to be right-wing ou on the right

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à droite de locution prépositionnelle

to ou on the right of

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de droite locution adjectivale

1. [du côté droit]

la porte de droite the door on the right, the right-hand door

2. POLITIQUE

les gens de droite rightwingers, people on the right

être de droite to be right-wing

III

[drwa] nom masculin

1. DROIT

le droit [lois, discipline] law

faire son droit to study law

étudiant en droit law student

avoir le droit pour soi to have right ou the law on one's side

droit civil/commercial/constitutionnel civil/commercial/constitutional law

droit commun ou coutumier common law

droit international international law

droit pénal criminal law

droit privé/public private/public law

point de droit point of law

2. [prérogative particulière] right

avoir des droits sur quelque chose to have rights to something

tu n'as aucun droit sur moi you have no power over me

droit d'aînesse primogeniture

droit d'asile right of asylum

droit d'association right of (free) association

droits civiques civil rights

droit de cuissage HISTOIRE droit de seigneur

dans cette entreprise, le droit de cuissage est monnaie courante sexual harassment is very common in this company

de droit divin by divine right

droit de grâce right of reprieve

droit de grève right to strike

les droits de l'homme human rights

droit de passage right of way (UK) ou easement (US)

le droit des peuples à disposer d'eux-mêmes the right of peoples to self-determination

droit de préemption pre-emptive right

droit de visite right of access

droit de voirietax paid by businesses who wish to place displays, signs etc. on the public highway

le droit de vote (the) franchise, the right to vote

avoir droit de cité [idéologie] to be established, to have currency

ils se croient tous les droits, ces gens-là! these people think they can do what they like!

3. [autorisation sociale ou morale] right

de quel droit l'a-t-il lue? what gave him the right to read it?, what right had he to read it?

donner droit à: le billet donne droit à une consommation gratuite the ticket entitles you to one free drink

donner le droit à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose to give somebody the right to ou to entitle somebody to do something

être en droit de faire to be entitled ou to have the right to do

je suis en droit d'obtenir des explications I'm entitled to an explanation

reprendre ses droits [idée, habitude, nature] to reassert itself

avoir droit à

a. [explications] to be entitled to

b. [bourse, indemnité] to be entitled to, to be eligible for

c. [reconnaissance, respect] to deserve

on a encore eu droit à ses souvenirs de guerre! we were regaled with his war memories as usual!

on va avoir droit à une bonne saucée! (familier) we'll get well and truly soaked!

avoir droit de regard sur

a. [comptabilité, dossier] to have the right to examine ou to inspect

b. [activités] to have the right to control

avoir le droit de faire

a. [généralement] to be allowed ou to have the right to do

b. [officiellement] to have the right ou to be entitled to do

tu n'as pas le droit de parler ainsi! you've no right to talk like that!

j'ai bien le droit de me reposer! I'm entitled to some rest, aren't I?

le droit à la différence the right to be different

droit de réponse right of reply

4. [impôt, taxe] duty, tax

exempt de droits duty-free

droit au bail tax on rented accommodation (usually included in the rent)

droits de douane customs duties

droits de succession death duties

5. [frais] fee

droit d'enregistrement registration fee (for legal documents)

droit d'entrée entrance fee

droits d'inscription registration fee ou fees

6. (locution)

à qui de droit to whom it may concern

dans mon/son (bon) droit within my/his rights

de (plein) droit by rights, as a right

membre de plein droit ex officio member

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droits nom masculin pluriel

1. droit

droits (d'auteur)

a. [prérogative] rights, copyright

b. [somme] royalties

avoir les droits exclusifs pour to have (the) sole rights for

tous droits (de reproduction) réservés copyright ou all rights reserved

2. INFORMATIQUE

droit d'accès permissions

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > droit
18 завое(вы)вать любовь

2. фраз. to gain favo(u)r with smb
Maxim could not understand the economic reasons for this popularity, but apparently it was related to their tactics: the military clique curbed the appetites of the industrialists, thereby gaining favor with the workers.

2. фраз. to gain acceptance
One theory regarding the extinction of dinosaurs which is gaining some acceptance is that because they were warm-blooded creatures with a high metabolism, they were more susceptible to viruses or bacterial infections than their cold-blooded predecessors.

Дополнительный универсальный русско-английский словарь > завое(вы)вать любовь
19 завое(вы)вать популярность

2. фраз. to gain favo(u)r with smb
Maxim could not understand the economic reasons for this popularity, but apparently it was related to their tactics: the military clique curbed the appetites of the industrialists, thereby gaining favor with the workers.

2. фраз. to gain acceptance
One theory regarding the extinction of dinosaurs which is gaining some acceptance is that because they were warm-blooded creatures with a high metabolism, they were more susceptible to viruses or bacterial infections than their cold-blooded predecessors.

Дополнительный универсальный русско-английский словарь > завое(вы)вать популярность
20 завое(вы)вать признание

2. фраз. to gain favo(u)r with smb
Maxim could not understand the economic reasons for this popularity, but apparently it was related to their tactics: the military clique curbed the appetites of the industrialists, thereby gaining favor with the workers.

2. фраз. to gain acceptance
One theory regarding the extinction of dinosaurs which is gaining some acceptance is that because they were warm-blooded creatures with a high metabolism, they were more susceptible to viruses or bacterial infections than their cold-blooded predecessors.

Дополнительный универсальный русско-английский словарь > завое(вы)вать признание

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